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^ Actually according to the GT5P video, the Eiger isn't accessable by car. So PD did its magic by turing from a walking (hiking) path into a road/rally course.
I was aware of that when I mentioned it in my previous post.
Really enjoyed that video from 5 Prologue
But what I meant was, the track was originally for rally cars only, there's no way you could drive a formula or GT car with the track on those conditions, well, you can, but it wouldn't be very comfortable, and maybe the manufactures wouldn't like it.
So it was redesigned to accommodate more types of cars.
I really like the track, what I don't like is the pits solution they came up with in GT5. I mean...that's a long way to go just for a pit stop!
^ Sure PD (or otherwise T10) will find some loopholes to counteract some licensing on certain companies (ie. Tobacco & Liquor). One way to do it is either leaving it blank, or replace it with a relevant logo/product placement. Just look at Tsukuba (by the 2nd hairpin, PD/GT logos deleted on FM4) between FM4 and GT5 or even the Peugeot 908 (PS logos deleted on FM4).
-> But PD is more lienient to the matter (Konami logos on Fuji or Suzuka & Sammy logos at Fuji), unless someone reacts to it (Piazza Track).
What was wrong with the Piazza Track? Did the pope complied or something?
The Konami logo was also in the Fuji 90's.
Removing the Konami logo was more of an updade to the track rather than licences issues, since now the Konami logo was replaced by SEGA in Fuji.
It's understandable if they removed alcohol and tobacco companies brands from the cars. Even if it makes the classic Delta look a bit ugly with that black stripe. I haven't seen that Peugeot 908 in FM4, but the PS logos do make up most of the car color scheme, removing them should make the car less appealing...no?
On a side note...GT2 had a clever way of dealing with sponsors. Have you noticed that the sponsor panels around some tracks change every time you enter? Sure they repeat in the same pattern, but you'll never see the same sponsor on the same place twice.
^ The problem lies with the 'authenticity crowd' sure, a percentage of people will be offended, but core gamers would like Imola to be included.
-> IF EVER the Polyphony F094/S AND Imola was featued in GT at the same time. Most likey the Imola that will be be featured in GT will be the most recent configuration and not the 1994-spec on when Senna was killed, since Imola was extensively redone after that incident.
Touché monsieur! 👍
^ PD did the same tactic way before GT3 while they were a peanut of a company.
-> Remember this car on GT1?
^ Sure its now called the Spoon Civic Type-R, but when GT1 was released it was called the Honda Civic (Type-R) RACER or Honda EK Civic Type-R in JDM-land.
I DO remember! Never actually thought of it that way before. Good point! 👍
^ I haven' popped my GT5 back in as of the moment, I will get back to you on that one so I can come up of a conclusion!
Looking forward to that!
BTW, I currently own every single retail version of the GT series (you know...GT/2/3/CONCEPT/4PROLOGUE/4/HD/5PROLOGUE/...and obviously 5) so if you need to double check some sort of theory or date, just let me know and I'll pop them back on right away!
Sadly I can't capture any fancy videos or screen-shots (if only!! ) But I will be more than happy to help you with any kind of information that you may need!
Have a good day, and while you're at it, take a break! This is a massive amount of work just for one person.