1.16 General Discussion Thread

[elston87]

The Mini VGT is fun to drive; nice poppy engine and predictable handling make it a great drive to wrestle around some tight spots in courses. Weird color schemes, though; I wonder why there wasn't a silver with the GT logo combination; instead we get this...rather odd mint green.

Midfield was wonderfully recreated, although my head wants to imagine another interpretation of the course as I drive it. It seems relatively smaller and has less steep banks compared to the older version(s). The S-curve also doesn't have a flat-out racing line visible like there was in GT3 and GT4; I find myself having to come in deeper on the first approach of the curve to get an easy fast outing on the left-curving exit. In any case, it's still fun to drive and is welcomed by me to GT6's already-huge track roster.

Now for B-Spec...

PoDi has, yet again, took a step forward but skipped back a few steps. The enhanced AI control is definitely an improvement; it allows you to precisely control what the B-Spec driver does; you can tell him to accelerate or brake to get an edge on certain sections of tracks, with Spa-Francorchamps coming to mind.

However, you cannot switch from A-Spec to B-Spec and vice-versa. I was looking forward to such a thing being implemented, but I believe 24-minute races don't justify the cause behind doing so. Another thing is you cannot use B-Spec outside of the Career Modes; this goes for Arcade Mode and Free Run. Why you can't do this is beyond puzzling; PoDi had screenshots of the Chaparral 2X being controlled with B-Spec at La Sarthe, which to my knowledge, an event is nonexistent for that car to enter in Career Mode.

With the enhancements of B-Spec, you could observe how the AI handles cars such as the 2X and the Red Bull prototypes at crazy-fast speeds if you're not able to handle it yourself, especially with the new and improved B-Spec control scheme; PoDi needs to make B-Spec accessible for Arcade Mode like it was in GT4.

At the end of all of this, I feel like I'm ranting a little too much, but yet again I played for 30 minutes and turned-off my console again. All of this potential replay value just isn't being tapped...

 

[Ares85]

New mini VGT, fantastic car:tup:,
midfield, fantastic to ride again on this track:tup:
possible to paint only a custom wing, I would not call tuning evolution, just a nice addition to your car
b-spec horrible (not including the cool new control) b-spect option is pretty useless in gt6:tdown:👎👎

 

[Foxiol]

Well the Mini Clubman Vision GT is quite nice actually and Mid-Field is a lovely track...easy to learn and great speeds. (I forgot about how cool this track was back in the day)

I'm watching the replay of some laps and I have to say that it was quite enjoyable.

Not going to even touch B-Spec though. Not my thing.

 

[SavageEvil]

Not a bad update but missing a few things like explaining what is going on with sound, I loaded up the game and I always run it through my home theater system and immediately after the update I sit through the entire intro sequence, the freaking song was playing as if it was a car audio. I mean voices coming out of the center speaker and everything else was split left and right front and back. What happened there, will restart the game and see if this still continues or was an isolated incident. Anyway on to the goods, painting wings is nice but it could have been a bit more in depth like being able to paint the winglets separate color from the wing itself. Midfield Raceway is great; time change not so great as I see the limitations are put in because of frame rate issues(PS3) same thing done to RedBull Raceway had a seasonal there one time and the time of day was different from the locked one we have.

B-Spec took me a little to understand what i was looking at but, he's no different from the GT4 B-Spec and I prefer not to have that GT5 one with the stats that go up and then plateau and then drop...no thanks PD. Also why did they not include a standing start when you choose B-Spec mode. Either way I started out training B-Spec from the beginning races just to get him used to driving and me used to his quirks. Seems like in a car tuned to PP of race just apply push pace on midway through lap 1 if he's not in 5th place in a 12 car race. Simple overtake when he is near another car will make him overtake any other cars in the vicinity. Push pace will see him overtake anyone he catches up to but only if he has a line, so you have to make him over take if he backs off because his line was taken away. I'll see what else pops up in my B-Spec training sessions. This one seems more hands on that the hands off approach of GT5.

New car is nice looking and is running on AES audio so it sounds rather non synthesized. Audio overall seems louder once again with engine sounds drowning out my custom music again. Perfect place to teach BOB RedBull races, just toss him in there and let him race until he gets used to the car then up the pace, you can also input where he can get on the gas earlier or brake. I wonder how long until he's competent enough to race completely on his own?

 

[con360]

I´m down on 99% game-progress after the update . anyone else too?

Yup, if Bob (or you) doesn't win an event, sometimes it will say the latest result is your highest. My 15-Min Ascari race was bronzed because Bob didn't win in the Furai, so I'm just having him win it right now.

This doesn't happen all the time, and not all events are affected by it but it can be annoying trying to find the one event that says it has been bronzed.

 

[Lewis_Hamilton_]

PoDi had screenshots of the Chaparral 2X being controlled with B-Spec at La Sarthe, which to my knowledge, an event is nonexistent for that car to enter in Career Mode.

There are 5 different career championships/races the 2X can be entered into:

*In International A license - Dream car, GT World and Like the Wind championships
*In S license - 24 minutes of Spa and La Sarthe.

Reducing power to about 80% and around 150Kg of ballast gets you down to the required 750pp regulations. The 2X can be detuned down to 681pp.

 

[DSkywalker01]

I really don't like that Bob gives up after he crashes... they need to patch that.

Also what is the actual holdup for putting endurance races in now? It would add so much to the game!

 

[guywithanAE86]

I love how everyone was all stoked for B-spec...and yet there's a lot of y'all complaining. It just came out, give it some time to settle in sheesh. It's a lot more coherent than GT5's was and I actually almost like doing B spec now.

But Mid-field is amazing, that's pretty much what I've been driving all morning and I'm so glad to see it back! Now all I need is smokey mountain, Seattle and complex string back and I'm set.

B spec bores me, but at least it's back so that's cool. And the Mini is fun, it really lets you feel confident when diving in a corner, even if it's not that fast for a VGT

 

[Ridox2JZGTE]

I just got the Bob to dive bomb and wreck the 3 cars in front , then blocked the 2nd car by brake checking, the Dirty Bob Simulator Now onto ramming the other Bob off the road and bump draft then pit maneuver

 

[MarchingSaint]

I really don't like that Bob gives up after he crashes... they need to patch that.

Also what is the actual holdup for putting endurance races in now? It would add so much to the game!

in the pitstop blog they even talked about qualifications, i don' t understand.

 

[diegorborges]

I just got the Bob to dive bomb and wreck the 3 cars in front , then blocked the 2nd car by brake checking, the Dirty Bob Simulator Now onto ramming the other Bob off the road and bump draft then pit maneuver

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

LOL at your post, will try the mad bonkers dirty Bob tonight.

 

[PJTierney]

Looks like all of my saved Open Lobby settings (both personal and those in the club I run) have been wiped.

Is there any way to recover them or will I have to make new ones from scratch?

 

[Ridox2JZGTE]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

LOL at your post, will try the mad bonkers dirty Bob tonight.

Be sure to use chase view, keep the R1 + X ( accelerate ) pressed when braking to dive bomb, tap the X mid corner to easily overtake other cars when nearby or make a quick corner exit. Use the R1 + triangle to overtake ( same as accelerate but Bob will take another line to overtake as well )

For added fun, swerve left and right by pressing the left/right directional pad while side by side or when braking on entry, press R1 + square to brake harder, and cause massive wrecks on high speed braking when you are leading

The BOB AI is very responsive to R1 commands Feels like driving a RC car.

 

[PNuTButR]

The paintable wings is a great little customisation feature, I'd love if they could top this by adding the same option for the mirrors/roof/bodykit.

 

[JKgo]

.........Just tried the Midfield a few minutes ago, with my 'Stang Boss. Maaaaaan that felt good. Haven't tried B-spec yet, I'll see what's what later; As for the Mini, I'm happy I got it, but wished that Mini shouldn't have came up with another pseudo-race car with 550pp. I honestly expected a 450-480pp, FF, 280-300hp road car......

 

[R34EVO9]

I'm so mad about this update. No new real cars no new real race track. I love midfield as a kid growing up yup but I'm not a kid anymore and gt6 needs to grow up

 

[Ridox2JZGTE]

.........Just tried the Midfield a few minutes ago, with my 'Stang Boss. Maaaaaan that felt good. Haven't tried B-spec yet, I'll see what's what later; As for the Mini, I'm happy I got it, but wished that Mini shouldn't have came up with another pseudo-race car with 550pp. I honestly expected a 450-480pp, FF, 280-300hp road car......

Try Midfield Reverse, even more goodness

 

[JKgo]

Try Midfield Reverse, even more goodness

.......Got it. See ya later!!

 

[Ridox2JZGTE]

.......Got it. See ya later!!

If you like some fog and nice slippery but sticky sensation, set weather to 75% or 100%, then set water on track at 20% or 30%, fit comfort soft ( good grip ) or sports tires. The track and the car looks amazing with the rain and fog, but the driving is much more fun

 

[Lord Protector]

Ok I'm asking a really basic question for the third time.

Can anyone tell if we can swap to A-spec when Bob goes to pits?

Thank You!

 

[DSkywalker01]

Ok I'm asking a really basic question for the third time.

Can anyone tell if we can swap to A-spec when Bob goes to pits?

Thank You!

No we can't. B-Spec is absolutely bare bones.

 

[dimassa19]

Ok I'm asking a really basic question for the third time.

Can anyone tell if we can swap to A-spec when Bob goes to pits?

Thank You!

This was the GT4-style...Maybe in GT7...(right Kaz?)

 

[CodeRedR51]

I'm so mad about this update. No new real cars no new real race track. I love midfield as a kid growing up yup but I'm not a kid anymore and gt6 needs to grow up

 

[DSkywalker01]

This was the GT4-style...Maybe in GT7...(right Kaz?)

This isn't directed at you specifically... but I am really tired of people pining for GT7.

How much do you really expect to change? I would rather they keep patching GT6 until they get it right rather than jumping to next gen.

 

[alexnipi]

What was his exact Midfield time? I was messing about with the mini on there and got a 1'11.378 without ever going into the car settings and bb of 5/5. It took 3 laps and there's still a lot of time to be gained.

I do a 1:10:3.. with a quick suspension tune (ds3 user) with a better tune and a wheel is easy to beat

 

[ItsAllAboutWins]

I do a 1:10:3.. with a quick suspension tune (ds3 user) with a better tune and a wheel is easy to beat

Yea, I did mine with a ds3 since I don't have a wheel. I also did no tuning at all, but with adjustments 1'10 would be easy.

 

[Lord Protector]

No we can't. B-Spec is absolutely bare bones.

Awsm...... oh I'm so happy for this B-crap... I just don't get how they can't even do things at least as good as they were in GT4 and I'm not talking only about B-spec... Omg

 

[Cowboy]

Are the 24h races back?

I wish

 

[Ryk]

With a bit of skill you can make the Sunday Cup races last 24 hours

 

[DSkywalker01]

I wish

Seriously how do we let PD know that this is a feature that is very highly desired? There seems to be more than enough interest. How do we get their attention?