Originally Posted by: OugaB00ga 
i got this the full game early this month & i am confused how this game works compared to FH4.
WHAT is going on with this game ? why can't i play online?
where are the forzathons ?
i had something that looked like a barn find ( some yellow circle instead of purple like in fh4) & it disappeared.
i could use some help please
--->>> hmmm i just had to play a bit more & finally online is available, i guess i am really early in the game.
Forzathons are over for FH3. They don't do them anymore. Just the 4 permanent ones that all you get are achievements.
With every event you do, races, championships, PR stunts, etc, you attract "fans" to the festival. Which is kindof like Influence in FH4. As you get more "Fans", you can upgrade your festival site, and eventually expand to a new site. There are 5 sites in total, and I think 5 tiers you can upgrade them to.
The yellow circles are free roam drivatars that you can challenge to a head to head race. If you win, you can add them to your lineup. They'll appear in your races, and you'll take a cut of their winnings, XP, and they'll attract more fans to your festival.
Barn find circles are still purple. They'll unlock eventually if you keep playing. I don't remember if they happen randomly, or if you have to do something. Maybe check your perks.