Gran Turismo 5 & Forza 4

[[Q]]

ohhh man apricot hill was another one i liked. challenging, yet still doable

[Lamrock]

Yeah, I remember back when I was a kid, playing that in GT2. Spun out like 3 times a lap when using a rear-wheeled drive car. Great design though. Really hope to see some classic GT tracks via DLC.

[Phil89]

I like how they added a restart button after races now. Saves so much time when grinding for money.

Plus the fact they upped the prize money in the last update.

[[Q]]

yeah i noticed that. it definitely helped in the indy races in the dream car and american car races to build up money & xp

[Phil89]

My newest drift car is a 1965 Silvia

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[Phil89]

I've started collecting 1960's Japanese cars and doing them up to drift.

[Lamrock]

So, uh, how do you play online?

[Phil89]

Click on 'Open Lounge/Lobby' on top left of the GT Life home screen. A list of online rooms should come up.

It shows you:
- Which track they are using.
- The player limit + how many players are currently in the room.
- Description of what people are doing in the room.
- Race quality.

Also when you scroll down and the cursor is on the black circles it shows you what restrictions are in place. (HP, weight, driving aids etc.)


If you want to join a room that one of your friends is in:
1.) Click 'Community'
2.) Click on the friend you wish to join with.
3.) Go down to the big coffee mug. There should be a yellow circle next to it.
4.) Click the yellow circle. It should show you the room they are in and give you the option to join.
5.) Click join.


Once you're in a room it's pretty self explanatory. You get the option to choose your car, edit the car's settings and the driving aids you want to use.

[Phil89]

Just completed the Daytona endurance event. 200laps/2 hours of constantly turning left.

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[shadowgrin]

It's called intense concentration in the face of constant repetition.

[Lamrock]

So, does anybody know why B-Spec exists? There is absolutely no conceivable reason why the mode is there. It's not fun, and for some inexplicable reason, the races are twice as long as the A-Spec ones. I also love how pathetic the drivers are. My cunt of a driver, at level 8, failed to win the Vitz race, even after I dropped like $50,000 into making it unfairly faster than the rest of the field. Absolutely fucking turrible.

[Lamrock]

Running B-Spec right now. My Murcielago against a bunch of 200+ HP hatchbacks. Got to a point where I'm completely hooked. Doing the special events to level up (only at level 16) but I can't and won't do the Top Gear Test Track events. Track is a nightmare, it's easy to get DQ'ed and I am not going to drive a fucking VW bus.

[JaoSming]

well next month youll be able to B-Spec from your computer

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/17/gran- ... -february/

[Lamrock]

That's cool I guess. Still a really stupid feature, Speaking of which, going for all silvers on license tests (even though they are no longer compulsory, I still like to do them to improve my skillz - Bronze is a joke though). Right now on IC-10. What a fucking nightmare. If it were just two laps around Rome, I'd be fine, but the fact that you also have to deal with 11 retarded AI drivers who the slightest ding causes disqualification makes it an absolute nightmare.

[Phil89]

It's great that they are adding new online events every week or so. They took off the restrictions though, which made them pretty easy.
Still, you get great money and experience from them.

I'm up to the Suzuka endurance event in A-Spec now, so I have just been doing online drifting lately. I can't bring myself to start a 5-6 hour race yet.

[Phil89]

http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-5- ... l-details/

The latest version of GT5, v1.06, became available early this morning, and it’s a big one. As promised, remote B-Spec racing (“GT Anywhere“), the game save file bug, and corner-cutting and collision detection algorithms have all been addressed. Notably, the update also introduces “multi-monitor” support, allowing you to play the game using three different screens! Here’s all the details via the official announcement:

[Major Changes and New Features]
・Remote Racing
[Remote Races] have been added to the bottom left of the [GT Mode] – [Community] screen.
Here you can start a fully automated B-Spec race using yours and your friends’ “My Drivers”, and gain rewards and experience from it.
For details please see section 8-4 [Remote Races] in the [Manual] accessible from the main menu, and also the new “Remote Race” page on gran-tursimo.com, under the GT5 product information section.

・Remote Racing from a Web Browser
In [Remote Races], you can visit the official “gran-turismo.com” website using a web browser, and remotely control your PS3® at home. You can start races, monitor its progress and check results from the website. This is a new playing style allowing you to play Gran Turismo anywhere.
Sign in from the [GT5 My Home] button on the upper right corner of the website to get started.

・Using the Course Maker in Online Races
You can now use one of the “My Courses” created in [Course Maker] for your online races (in Open Lobby, My Lounge), or select themes and generate courses on the spot. (Please note you’ll only be able to use My Courses created after this update).

・Introduction of Performance Points in Online Races
We’ve now introduced Performance Points (PP), a numerical index of a car’s performance for online races. You can set PP restrictions in the online race regulations (in Open Lobby, My Lounge) to limit participating cars.
For details, see 6 -15 [Performance Points] in the [Manual] accessible from the main menu.

・Increased Rewards and Experience Online
The amount of rewards and experience gained from online racing (in Open Lobby, My Lounge) have been increased.

・More Event Settings in Online Races
[Auto Race Start Cycle] and [Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption] have been added to the event settings for online races (in Open Lobby, My Lounge).

・More Penalties for Special Events
Penalties for improper driving such as driving off course and hitting walls have been increased for the [Special Events] under [GT Mode] – [GT Life].

・Event Rewards and Experience Adjusted
The rewards and experience gained in [License] and [Special Events] in [GT Mode] – [GT Life] have been adjusted. Experience for A-Spec and B-Spec events have been increased, while rewards have been reduced back down to levels seen before the 1.05 update.

・Car Loan in Events
In A-Spec, B-Spec and [Special Events] in [GT Mode] – [GT Life], you can now borrow cars that your Friends have set to share with friends.
For details see 6-16 [Borrowing and Lending Cars] in the [Manual] accessible from the main menu.

・More Car Settings
Gear ratio adjustment, power limiters, and weight adjustment have been added to the settings. For details see [18. Settings Guide] in the [Manual] accessible from the main menu.

・Multi-Monitor Feature
From [Options] – [Hardware] – [Multi-Monitor], you can now access the multi-monitor display settings using multiple PS3™ systems.
You can now enjoy Gran Turismo 5 in a wide display environment combining multiple PS3™ systems and TV’s/monitors.
For details please see the support section on gran-turismo.com.

[Changes and Additions to Gameplay]
- It is now possible to replay and save [2P Battle] races.
- [Controller Steering Sensitivity] has been added to [Driving Options].
- [Corner Bank Angle] has been added to the section settings in [Course Maker].
- In A-Spec events including endurance races, a confirmation prompt has been added before restarting a race from the beginning.
- In replays, B Spec and while watching races, you can now change viewing targets directly from the screen without having to use a separate window list.
- Personal BGM can now be used when voice chat is disabled in a [Lounge].
- Cars in your garage that are not registered as ‘Favorites’ can now be used in a [Lounge].
- When tire restriction is enabled in a Lounge regulation, only cars with tires that qualify will be displayed in the garage.
- Driver and car display selections during races will be saved.
- Karts now have [Quick Menu] settings.
- You can now select multiple items in some important menu screens, such as when registering your favorite cars in your [Garage].

[AI Adjustment]
- Race choreography and opponent car AI controls for licence tests and A Spec events have been adjusted.
- Opponent car AI controls during B Spec races have been improved.
- The evasive maneuver of opponent cars when a players car blocks the track has been improved.

[Correction of Issues]
- Corrected an issue where it was possible to gain points unfairly in drift trials.
- Corrected an issue where it was not possible to view the 4th sector in the live monitor.
-Corrected an issue where the sound effects would not change when replacing the exhaust system or turbo kit.
- Corrected an issue where the save data becomes unable to load when exceeding a certain file size.

[Other Changes]
- A searchable item called [Race Type] has been added for room creation in the [Open Lobby].
- The lap times for the [X Challenge] in [Special Events] have been adjusted.
- Game save speed has been optimized.
- The HDD access warning message that was displayed at game startup has been disabled for faster startup.
- Car demo backdrops during an [Auto Demo] is now displayed randomly in 4 types (Morning/Day/Night/White) as is in the　[Dealership].
- The “S-AWC” integrated four wheel drive system of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X has been adjusted.
- The [Force Feedback Strength] of the Thrustmaster T500RS can now be adjusted across a wider range.

This game just keeps getting better.

Before I was playing online on the Toscana track, drifting in the dark. It was awesome.

Also I'm happy that you can choose from you're entire garage online now, instead of just the cars in your favourites.

[[Q]]

well, i always favorited my best cars so it was no biggie.

you can now use your friends' cars and b-spec drivers?? hey Phil... BUUUDDY...

haven't played this game in almost 2 months, might check out the racing from the computer feature. and what's this Lancer "S-AWC" adjustment about?

[Phil89]

2 updates in a week. v1.07 is available now.

http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-5- ... lable-now/

In a surprise GT5 update (two in just one week), Polyphony Digital has made a few more tweaks to the game, including a fairly major revision to the car gifting/trading system. Here’s the official list of what v1.07 contains:

[Major Changes and New Features]
Friend Rankings: In Drift Trials and Time Trials, you can now display leaderboards that shows only your friends. While it was difficult before to locate your friends in the general leaderboards, this now makes it easier to compare your lap times and points with them.

[Fixed Issues]
- Performance points (PP), which is an index of a car’s overall performance, is now calculated regardless of your tire selection. You can now set performance point restrictions and tire restrictions separately when you race in a lounge.
- Fixed the issue where the performance of electric cars increased/decreased after a certain amount of driving.
- Downloaded replays from Seasonal Event Rankings can now be viewed properly.

[Other Changes]
- Cars worth over 1,000,000 Cr. (including gift car coupons) are now prohibited from being traded to prevent issues during the trading process. When lending and borrowing cars between friends, please use the car loan system.

you can now use your friends' cars and b-spec drivers?? hey Phil... BUUUDDY...

If it's as simple as setting my cars to 'share with friends', then I have no problem doing it.

I think that means I can't use them when they are in that mode though. I mainly do drifting online anyway though, so my best cars aren't being used atm.

[JaoSming]

I played my first online game yesterday (after doing a 30 minute rally thing) and gotta say, that was pretty damn fun. The screw around before the race was fun (we were drag racing) and then we got 12 people for the actual race (>490 PP)

going to do that again for sure

[Phil89]

There's a limit of 6 for online sharing so I added my Red Bull X1, Veyron, Formula GT, Nascar, Ferrari 330 and Citroen C4 WRC car.

[[Q]]

NICE. i just checked out the "remote racing" from my computer and was disappointed that i couldn't complete any b spec races in that mode. it seems like you can do preset events made specifically for remote racing and you must race against a friend's racer. so i couldn't race because none of you have "shared" any racers. i just added a 2nd driver and set him up for you guys to race against. and yeah if you share any cars or drivers you can't use them yourself unless you take them off the sharing. i was also disappointed i thought you could use your buddies' cars & drivers but you can only race against them. you can isgn in at gran-turismo.com to set that up and check out your "community" menu without turning your game on.

and Jao the online racing is pretty fun if you get in a good group. i also like the screwing around part before the race starts. reminds me of the Live 10 shootaround before the game starts.

[JaoSming]

reminds me of the Live 10 shootaround before the game starts.

Live 10 did that? I've wanted that feature for a long time

can you tell I really did disown it for adding 2k elements?

[[Q]]

yeah you don't get to shoot around as long as the other year they had it (live 09 i think it was) because part of the loading time is intro to the game which i absolutely love too because it makes the load time seem shorter. you can put up 3-5 shots.

[JaoSming]

.....did I not play Live 09 online? I'm truly baffled with that right now

[[Q]]

it could be 08. my memory is terrible. it's the one where paul pierce is shooting by default and then you can change it to whoever you want