Gran Turismo 5

[mesh control]

That was amazing.


Played a little bit more tonight. Messed around with the course creator, which is really a random course generator with a few options to tweak. Also discovered that the murcielago's phyics are way off. It feels like driving the lm spec ford gt in prologue. Tons of lift off oversteer and it doesn't behave like a awd car at all.

Also race modded my 1997 civic type r into a little touring car. It's too bad that there are only 15 cars which you can do this to. My fanatec wheel is taking a crap on me too.

[StarCreator]

For trophy hunters, a tip I picked up on Jalopnik: you can get the Penniless trophy really easily from a clean save by buying a 15,000cr Daihatsu, then a 5000cr Go-Kart (both new). I ended up deleting my save to do it, since GT5 doesn't allow save copying and I hadn't done much besides barely scraping past the B license tests anyway... then I deleted my save again afterward since I really didn't want to be stuck with the Daihatsu.

[Slump]

Haha holy momma, drifting anyone?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd8opmAH6K0

Damn I need to get this soon.

[crithit5000]

Dear Polyphony,

Please remove or overhaul B-Spec mode, fix the pop up, learn how to program AI to make races exciting, implement the drag racing that was promised oh so long ago in GT2, and please not make every dang race some sort of event race with restrictions. Otherwise, superb game.

Your friend,
crithit5000

[E. Randy Dupre]

learn how to program AI to make races exciting

Wy would they, when people are still buying their games despite this having been the single biggest problem with the series since the first?

[ZOM]

Thing is, most people buying the game don't really care about it - they don't even know that the AI is crap: you got the cars, you got the tracks, you got the clock. Out of the 2+ million people who bought the game, its just a small number that actually notices how fake(on rails) the AI is.

And, to be honest, I don't care all too much either since the rest of the game delivers and I pretty much expected it. Although in some races I got fairly pissed on the whole "on rails" thing - they can fuck up your race badly just by sticking to their route, no matter how you drive.

[neorichieb1971]

learn how to program AI to make races exciting

Wy would they, when people are still buying their games despite this having been the single biggest problem with the series since the first?

Voted with my wallet. Probably will never buy a GT game again.

[Edwards80]

learn how to program AI to make races exciting

Wy would they, when people are still buying their games despite this having been the single biggest problem with the series since the first?

Voted with my wallet. Probably will never buy a GT game again.

This is why I haven't like the series since being amazed by the 1st one. Goes like this : Grind slow car races -> get faster car -> win rest of races with 0 challenge. I'd rather have one car with great AI/racing then 1000 and AI that mimic moving chicanes.

[Elixir]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GxCY-JTv3U

stylin'

[Slump]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GxCY-JTv3U

stylin'

The music makes that video hysterical.

[lilmanjs]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GxCY-JTv3U

stylin'

you know those guys are like, what the hell is with this car. 3 seconds? lol, ahh, already a glitch. how nice.

[mesh control]

I've pretty much given up on gt mode already and dedicated most of my time today online. It's a lot funner running hot laps around a track with serious drivers than dodge dumb ai cars, assuming you weeded out the undesirables.

B-spec is a joke until they fix the ai(which will probably never happen.)

[mesh control]

The GT Academy USA registration is now open.


Fingers crossed for anything but Indy's road course.
Also, fuck 370z's.

[Elixir]

So Polyphonic thought it would be cool to use textures based off some toy car with a 1/18 imprint (because real cars actually have this), right down to the identical scaling and, get this: phillips head screws.

[mesh control]

Easter egg, none of the other cars feature this.

Ugly textures.


Update v1.03 was released a couple of hours ago. It implements mechanical damage in online races, but I'm not sure if it's available in gt mode or arcade.

[Elixir]

Easter egg, none of the other cars feature this.

lI don't believe it. Why would a low quality, poorly textured underside be an easter egg?

[mesh control]

Flip any other R34 skyline and see what you find (other than ugly textures and one sided tires).

[Cuilan]

Yamauchi said it was a mistake and that it was going to be removed in a patch. So I guess that means it wasn't an easter egg after all.

[mesh control]

Me = fucktard.
My apologies Elixir.

[Elixir]

Apology accepted.

Back to the videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IiKt9gBiOo

[crithit5000]

Has anyone created the GT5 equivalent of the old GT4 video with a pickup just ramming everything on the track off the road yet? That was a favorite of mine and I can't seem to find the original...

[nZero]

Haven't seen that, but here's a clip showing the masterfully done and realistic physics that can be found in GT5:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL4acUz4nJw

[mirkvid]

Glitches or not, it's still a really fun game. I'm trying to gold all the license tests between ESPRaDe runs this week. I have 26/60 so far. Seems a bit easier than GT4 was.

I need to play less stressful games...

[mesh control]

http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-5- ... o-premium/

I don't care anymore.

[Ruldra]

Hey guys, is anyone here playing the game? Add me so we can do some online racing sometime. I'm also hosting remote races from time to time, so if you want to boost your B-Spec level, share your drivers so I can use them. You earn exp and cash in the process.

[handsome_rakshas]

Hey guys, is anyone here playing the game? Add me so we can do some online racing sometime. I'm also hosting remote races from time to time, so if you want to boost your B-Spec level, share your drivers so I can use them. You earn exp and cash in the process.

I may pick this game up soon, if I do I'll jump in with you!

[Ruldra]

If anyone still gives a crap about this game, a huge update was just released.

Game:
• Vastly improved load times (Tracks now load separate from cars in seconds, and cars load while you browse the pre-race menus)
• Standard Cars now given simplified cockpit views
• Addition of the weather change menu
• Multiple car settings/save feature
• Replay Fast Forward/Rewind
• Addition of the Consecutive Login Bonus (When a user logs in consecutively, a bonus will now be applied to experience and race rewards, up to 200%)
• DLC (Downloadable Content) Compatibility
• User interface improvement
• Quick Menu can now be accessed while the race is loading
• It is now possible to save and resume endurance races
• In the Arcade Settings of [Options], AI Car Characteristics settings has been added
• Improved physics
• Some effects of Traction Control have been adjusted
• Surface Water and Tire Load Indicator displays have been added to the race screen
• The option to Create Thumbnails for All Cars has been added to the context menu of the Garage
• In [Arcade], it is now possible to turn Visible Damage ON or OFF
• A new brand "AMG" has been added to the MUSEUM

Online:
• Improved Online Lounge (better car selection, custom shuffle races, etc.)
• Additional features to Remote Racing
• Experience gained in online races have been increased by 60%, and rewards have been increased by 66%
• You can now change the Slipstream Strength settings in the lounge
• Drivetrain settings has been added to the regulation settings in the Lounge
A setting to prohibit "Tuning" of cars has been added to the regulations settings in the Lounge

Photo Travel:
• New Photo Stage Added: "Indy: NASCAR Pit Stop"
• Avatar now usable in Photo Travel

New cars:
• Added the Nissan GT-R N24 Schulze Motor Sports (the car Yamauchi Kazunori raced to class victory in the 2011 Nürburgring 24h Rennen)
• Added 11 NASCAR cars

Peripheral support:
• Official Support for the G25/G27 Racing Wheels

Besides that, DLC should be coming next week bringing new cars and tracks, including Spa.

And finally, like I said in the F1 thread, if you login this week you'll get a free Red Bull X2010 car to celebrate Vettel's title. Also don't miss the new seasonal event where you can easily get 5 million credits.

[drunkninja24]

Oh cool, guess they figured they should step something up with Forza 4 coming out. I haven't played in months, but I'll check this out.

[beatsgo]

I wish I have my PS3, though I wouldn't spend much time playing due to college. From what I've seen from gameplay footage for spec 2.0, I was hoping a complete rendering of the inside for standard cars. Some of the standard do have render interior, unfortunately the rest have dark silhouettes. And DLC packs pricing? Hefty price IMO.

Biggest double thumbs up overall: Official Support for the G25/G27 Racing Wheels.

[PC Engine Fan X!]

Cool to hear that the PD dev team decided to add Logitech G25 & G27 wheel support for better shifting/realism.

What's a fair price for a G25 or G27 setup these days in mint condition?

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~