As it has caused a bit of controversy (thank you Lillymon), I will once and for all clarify whether fishtailing is a glitch, a bug, or an intended feature.
Let's start off with the definitions of glitch and bug: The word bug is usually used when an intended game state is not achievable, due to an unforeseen issue in the game's code. i.e., you are unable to complete a level (or a boss doesn't spawn, etc.) due to an error in the code.
The word glitch is usually used when an unintended game state is achievable, due to an unforeseen issue in the game's code. i.e., you are able to clip through the ground (or advance to a part of a quest that normally requires more objectives to be met) due to an error in the code.
Additionally, "glitch" is used to refer to issues with graphics and sound in a way that "bug" almost never is.
source: https://gaming.stackexchange.com/a/256803
Now you might think "okay so it is a glitch, because it is unintended to go that fast", right? Here's where you are wrong, and I will explain why:
- NOT every car is able to fishtail, it depends on the car's physics model, I have yet to figure out which values make it possible for a car to fishtail.
- If you have opened up assets_p.dat (this contains ALL the settings of the game), and navigate to "tune\race\losangeles", you will find 2 files that will catch your attention:
- laaitest_personalitytest_fishtail.rac
- laaitest_personalitytest_fishtail.rinf
Some files related to fishtailing can also be found under "tune\race\test2"
So what does this mean? Simple, fishtailing is an intended feature of the game!
Therefore, it will NOT be marked as a bug or as a glitch, and it will NOT be put into a separate category.
I hope this has clarified whether or not fishtailing should be considered as a glitch, or should be put into a separate category or not.
Kibo
