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- Rallywgn81
Hilariously, everything that people over on the GTS thread are complaining about, mostly online only, a focus on online competition as opposed to single player racing, no longer acting as a car variant museum. All of this in truth has me more interested in the game than gt5 or 6. I thought initially this was just another prologue, turns out, this is the new path. Kaz says GTS is the new GT model. I personally am glad for that. I always felt that the single player "career" mode was very lacking. Especially after playing pCars.
Here is to hoping that GTS doesn't suffer from network issues and has a really good lobby GUI and setup options.
Here is to hoping that GTS doesn't suffer from network issues and has a really good lobby GUI and setup options.
DesertPenguin09
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And to more cars and tracks on release than what's currently confirmed. That's the only part that is underwhelming to me. They did just announce a lot of cars the other day and that put a smile on my face.
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- Rednose58
Since they have this strong affiliation or relationship with the FIA, one would have expected a lot more real world tracks that run FIA sanctioned events... According to my count there is only 5. I hope I'm wrong or Kamamkazi is keeping the wraps real tight and surprise us all
Autódromo De Interlagos
Brands Hatch
Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit
Nürburgring
Suzuka
Autódromo De Interlagos
Brands Hatch
Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit
Nürburgring
Suzuka
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- Rallywgn81
That's kinda my point about the car encyclopedia... or well, I guess I said museum. Don't expect 1500 cars, or even over 200. That is not the point of GTS, to be a catalogue of cars. GTS's focus is esports and competition racing. We won't be seeing alteza wagons, galants, Pontiac Vibes, or 500 variants of the miata.And to more cars and tracks on release than what's currently confirmed. That's the only part that is underwhelming to me. They did just announce a lot of cars the other day and that put a smile on my face.
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- TEX-36
Hmmmm, must be my "clueless" understanding - have downloaded GTS Beta on PS4 Pro.
Says the Server is having Maintenance - so, can't get online.
Received a Gift car, but can't do anything but watch photos and video clips.
Did I miss an instruction somewhere? Maybe it isn't functional until 10/9.
Never mind - DUH!!!
"The demo will be available as a free download from the PlayStation Store, from 0900 GMT/UTC on October 9, with a pre-download available 48 hours earlier. The demo will run through to 1300 GMT/UTC on October 12, and players can transfer part of their progress into the full game."
Says the Server is having Maintenance - so, can't get online.
Received a Gift car, but can't do anything but watch photos and video clips.
Did I miss an instruction somewhere? Maybe it isn't functional until 10/9.
Never mind - DUH!!!
"The demo will be available as a free download from the PlayStation Store, from 0900 GMT/UTC on October 9, with a pre-download available 48 hours earlier. The demo will run through to 1300 GMT/UTC on October 12, and players can transfer part of their progress into the full game."
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- Rallywgn81
Huh... 6 months ago, I would have laughed at the notion of being jealous of anyone getting a ps4 and whatever GT was on the horizon. Yet here i am. Quite envious not to be getting in on this at launch.
All said, it seems like this is the GT I've been waiting for. I've only rarely play GT for anything other than competitive racing, random drift nights and C&M events aside since gt4. When it went online, and I got seriously back into the game I quickly got bored with racing AI for credits, or to open another series. At that time, I took to the interests and found this forum. Did some tuning events, which were a lot of fun, but not quite what I was looking for. There is a lot of magic and smoke tuning in GT5. That's when I found snail. The idea of spec and being "intermediate" (is that long enough ago to say "That dates me " cause it feels like it) both appealed to me.
Anyway, this version of GT just seems like it's gone the route it should have with gt5. As soon as online competition was a solid option, I think that should have become the soul of the game. What's the point of being a race sim if you're not focused on the race concept. I think that is something that was a bit muddled in 5 & 6. The race signal got drowned out with the static of course makers, seasonals and car collecting. In a way, I'm glad the livery editor never made it. More static to sift through.
Anywho, it's just cool that, despite the past, PD seems to have got something that looks really good here. Though, I am glad you all will be diving in first before I toss my money at them.
All said, it seems like this is the GT I've been waiting for. I've only rarely play GT for anything other than competitive racing, random drift nights and C&M events aside since gt4. When it went online, and I got seriously back into the game I quickly got bored with racing AI for credits, or to open another series. At that time, I took to the interests and found this forum. Did some tuning events, which were a lot of fun, but not quite what I was looking for. There is a lot of magic and smoke tuning in GT5. That's when I found snail. The idea of spec and being "intermediate" (is that long enough ago to say "That dates me " cause it feels like it) both appealed to me.
Anyway, this version of GT just seems like it's gone the route it should have with gt5. As soon as online competition was a solid option, I think that should have become the soul of the game. What's the point of being a race sim if you're not focused on the race concept. I think that is something that was a bit muddled in 5 & 6. The race signal got drowned out with the static of course makers, seasonals and car collecting. In a way, I'm glad the livery editor never made it. More static to sift through.
Anywho, it's just cool that, despite the past, PD seems to have got something that looks really good here. Though, I am glad you all will be diving in first before I toss my money at them.
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- RacingChamp30
I have been in Snail ever since GT5 and got that invite back in 2013. I already have my PS4 slim but since it is a christmas gift cannot use it till Christmas day which isn't that long from now. Already have GT Sport pre-ordered and will pick it up on the 17th when gamestop calls me to say it has come in. I do agree PD looks like they have finally did something that has improved the series and hoping their network coding is more stable than in past GT games.
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- Gr8_Lakes
How far are you from Saginaw? Got all day Monday and Tuesday to come try it out in my rig. If there's one thing SNAILs do, it's share.
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- Rallywgn81
I joined like Oct 2011. Shortly after an accidental self amputation procedure. Had a whole of free time on my hands. Well, hand and 4/5ths. I think that the second division had just been created maybe a couple of weeks before I joined.
Interestingly, I think it was an incident between Bowler and I like my first week that spurred the creation of the stewards "guild." Be it I pushed him or he who drifted into the grass, well, that's lost somewhere in the annals of snail history. Needless to say, things here happened fast and snail manages to pull in some dedicated, hard working individuals that, under the careful eye of top snail Zer05, created quite an amazing league, and group.
Even more amazing is how quickly this place adapts. Back down to two divisions. I believe between the loll of 5 and 6 we were down to 3 divisions, then had 7 divisions in GT6 when I had too step out. I anticipate another wave after launch just as had happened before.
I live just south of Lansing. Thanks for the offer. I don't need a hard sell anyway. We are getting a ps4 regardless. The reviews here will just help determine the timeline.How far are you from Saginaw? Got all day Monday and Tuesday to come try it out in my rig. If there's one thing SNAILs do, it's share.
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JLBowler
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The drivers list has been updated and is ready for tonight's racing.
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I'm on my way home from Pittsburgh International Race Complex and it was a disappointing weekend. Yesterday, we battled with a faulty alternator, turbo hoses, messed up rear brakes and twice for a broken throttle cable bracket. My brother was able to race for around an hour before the bracket broke the first time. After we fixed that, I went out for the first of 3 separate stints broken up by some of those above mentioned issues.
While the car was running, it was very fast. I was able to run a handful of laps in the 2:04 range, with a fast lap of 2:04.157, good for 6th fastest lap of the race.
Today, we were optimistic and we were as high as 4th place overall, before a turbo hose came off again. Then at 70 minutes into the race, the forged rods didn't want to be contained any longer. A new hole was created so they could escape. We don't know what our next step will be, but I'll keep everyone updated.
While the car was running, it was very fast. I was able to run a handful of laps in the 2:04 range, with a fast lap of 2:04.157, good for 6th fastest lap of the race.
Today, we were optimistic and we were as high as 4th place overall, before a turbo hose came off again. Then at 70 minutes into the race, the forged rods didn't want to be contained any longer. A new hole was created so they could escape. We don't know what our next step will be, but I'll keep everyone updated.
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- Gr8_Lakes
You need some more smoke! Everything runs on smoke, and you let it out of the engine. Just get a new engine that can hold the smoke in.
In all seriousness, sorry for the, well, misfortune. Hopefully it won't be too difficult financially, and man-hour wise, to get her back to track-ready. I really do enjoy hearing about your adventures. Most of all, I love that you race with your family. That's just too cool in my opinion.
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- MajorBlixem
Sunday Night Scoresheets have been created and are ready for tonight's racing
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- MajorBlixem
D1 is open...come on down!
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- RacingChamp30
D2 open.
JLBowler
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Hosts should start the night's racing at the scheduled time. The only reason to wait is for someone who has already been in the room to return due to connection issues or to sort existing connection issues. Just because you see someone sign on to PSN is not a reason to wait past the scheduled time to start qualifying.
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- MajorBlixem
New D1 Room up
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- basswerks1
Scores and votes are in for D2
after a close battle @TomMang_68 takes the win over @Dragonwhisky and @TEX36
great racing tonight fellas !!!
after a close battle @TomMang_68 takes the win over @Dragonwhisky and @TEX36
great racing tonight fellas !!!
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- Grandpas_Money
D1 scores and votes are in
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- RacingChamp30
D2 replays uploaded.
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- NOVA-0479
Hey fellas, just fired up and ran a few single player races on GT Sport, and WOW! Not sure if its me or if there were some fine tuning to the physics, but using the GT86 against expert ai was an absolute blast. GTSport imo has bridged the sim feel we all want with a touch of forgiveness to keep it fun. I was skeptical of how I was going to like GT Sport since I was such a huge fan of Assetto Corsa and the original beta didn't quite feel right to me, but this demo feels different as mentioned above. Call it a placebo or for real...either way, I like it. Looking forward to some Snail action coming soon.
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- OMG_mang
I jumped on for a couple minutes before work and noted there are only 4 circuits available for private lobby. There are also only 2 lobby settings, Public and Friends only. Hopefully there will be a community element in the true release or we will have to operate through friends lists again.
Looking forward to spending more time tonight going through all the menu items but so far, I like what I see...haven't raced yet though; )
Looking forward to spending more time tonight going through all the menu items but so far, I like what I see...haven't raced yet though; )
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JLBowler
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GTS Migration Announcement
Gentlemen, two conversations have been created in the last couple of minutes. The first includes all currently active drivers and gives a brief update about the migration to GTS. The second includes any drivers who are not currently active that have posted in the thread that they wish to join or return to active status for the launch of GTS. As drivers express their interest, they will be added to that conversation. Many updates will be provided via these two conversations so please keep an eye on whichever one you are included in.
Handlebar
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I am interested in returning to SNAIL, both in current form and in GTS iteration.
Livery editor- a little slow and clunky, but honestly more than I ever thought they would deliver. Server went down for me a minute ago and lost (?) my design, but the liveries can get pretty good!
Livery editor- a little slow and clunky, but honestly more than I ever thought they would deliver. Server went down for me a minute ago and lost (?) my design, but the liveries can get pretty good!
DesertPenguin09
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I too would like to become fully active when GTS comes out.
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