Nerfed: AFK XP & Skill Points, also Wheel Spins.
Why: Playground Games said they’re exploits.
Definition of Exploit: “(in a video game) the use of a bug or flaw in game design to a player’s advantage or to the disadvantage of other players.” (from internet search)
Definition of Game Design: “Video game design is the process of conceiving, planning and directing the creation of an electronic game . . .” (from WhatIs.com)
Edited to add: I have been grinding after getting the game 2 weeks after release. I have only 1 achievement left to get & most accolades unlocked. I have completed most everything hands on, on the controller.
Utilizing AFK with Brake Assist, Auto Steering, in a user designed race course, & enjoying wheelspins within the boundaries of the game as Playground Games designed it is not an exploit. It’s enjoying the game as PG intended. It’s not a “bug or flaw in game design”. Those features & rewards were deliberately added to the game.
When I bought my Ultimate Edition, then began playing, I realized I may not play another game for years. Why would I.
Brake & steering assist have been in other games for years. But Auto Steering is new & brilliant. Now anyone, regardless of age or physical limitations can enjoy driving if they have a blue driving line.
For AFK, what does it matter to anyone if I run my game 24/7, alternating between me driving & AFK? I felt no need for other games with FH5 AFK available to keep me occupied for years.
Now my AFK time requires restarting races after every 3 laps to get maximum XP, which isn’t much. FH5 will go from HERO to ZERO before long. It’s a bummer for me to realize that, as I’ve owned all Forza titles.
Playground Games should be proud of how transparent & very supportive they have been of Horizon 5 gamers. Why reduce rewards & opportunities in the game?
Edited to add: I have been grinding after getting the game 2 weeks after release. I have only 1 achievement left to get & most accolades unlocked. I have completed most everything hands on, on the controller.
Please restore AFK & Wheelspins to their former status. Thank you.