any news if gt5 will have b-spec like gt4?

[rampresin]

forgive me but i could not find a thread about b-spec for gt5,i really want b-spec for endurance races

 

[paskowitz]

I do not think it has been mentioned in any interview or news article. It is very possible that it will be in GT5 since all it did was replace your control over a car with the games Ai. Then give you slight control over that Ai. This is one of those things that will probably be announced closer to release.

 

[rampresin]

i know but its helpful in endurance

 

[Tomaz]

I have never played GT4. Can you explain me how b-spec was working in GT4?

 

[rampresin]

hi,tomaz

in b-spec you can be a race manager and let the AI drive your car,you can pick different speeds but the car would drive itself basically like AI(artificial intelligence)

 

[Jordan]

It has been said that GT5 will feature only B-Spec Mode...

 

[rampresin]

that was april fools joke i reckon jordan

 

[Rob192005]

that was april fools joke i reckon jordan

Imagine how many sales Polyphony Digital would lose if they did that..

 

[rampresin]

search for b-spec rob

 

[DJMaky]

B-Spec Bob, not Rob.

 

[Jordan]

that was april fools joke i reckon jordan

Yes, I know, I wrote the article!

 

[Hun200kmh]

Jordan!

About B-Spec. I hated it in GT4, probably because when I realized I couldn't save midrace in the endurance events I also realized B-Speccing them was my only other option to get a few of the cars I wanted.

I won't mind if B-Spec is in GT5 but I don't plan to use it, unless it evolves to some sort of "team managing game within the game" and in that case I will probably have fun playing as team manager (getting sponsors, buying cars, hiring the drivers, etc.)

But I don't think that's gonna happen. B-Spec will probably remain as a tool for those that don't want to drive all their races and/or want to collect ALL prizes ASAP.

 

[Peter]

B-Spec is kind of a must in GT, because not much people will do an endurance race without using it at some point. PD needs to please the audience.

 

[Antti-san]

I hate B-Spec. 👎 What's the point of a racing game where you don't even have to drive yourself!? It's just a cheap way to get all the prizes quickly, like Hun said.

Unless they plan to dramatically change B-spec for GT5, PD should leave it out. I'd rather have PD implement the option to save during endurance races.

PD needs to please the audience.

So what's next then? A rewind feature a'la GRID? Instead of having ridiculous arcade gimmicks, how about rewarding those who actually know how to drive?

 

[Hun200kmh]

@ PJ-FFL: Check these posts

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2337175&postcount=11

and

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2354083&postcount=19


You can have a normal life, play just for a few hours now and then, and still do yourself the driving for the full distance of a 24 hours race. The only thing you need (and was unavailable in GT4) ... is the ability to save the race when you pit.

(side note: of course GT4 also didn't have day and night or changeable weather, or 24 cars in the grid like this old 2000 game, but anyway, endurance racing in GT4 was a joke. God bless B-Spec Bob for getting me those cars without any effort)

 

[rampresin]

i agree that endurance races were a joke in gt4,no changing weather,even my mum said that how come if it goes for 24 hours there is never night time,i could'nt explain but its an endurance race so its unrealistic to save and start again the next day,once you start you should'nt be allowed to stop,thats what its all about,handing over the controls to b-spec is like changing drivers

 

[Northstar]

B-Spec Bob, not Rob.

Mine was named Steve

 

[Andrew C]

I was just watching the 2006 TGS presentation in the other thread and one of the features for GT HD was B-Spec.

 

[Antti-san]

its an endurance race so its unrealistic to save and start again the next day,once you start you should'nt be allowed to stop

I do agree with you on that in shorter endurance races, like the Grand Valley 300 km, you shouldn't be allowed to save. However I think that during the longer endurance races, like the 24 hours of Le Mans, you should be allowed to save at least once.

After all, in reality, one single guy doesn't drive 24 hours straight either (at least I hope so! ).

 

[Conquerer]

After all, in reality, one single guy doesn't drive 24 hours straight either (at least I hope so! ).

Yeah, currently no driver can drive for 4 or more hours straight. It would be great to see driver changes in at least the 24 hour races but I doubt we'll get that.

 

[Nicksfix]

As far as "B-Spec" goes in GT5,it would be OK.But.....I am really hoping for the option to be able to enter an endurance race in "A-Spec" mode and be able to save it,then return to it.

 

[Raybrig100]

Good point about the shorter Enduros!! 👍

I would love to sit down and do a full 24hrs but i cant,family work, saving in the pits for me is a must, however if its not there i will just need to get on with it.


Dont think any driver is allowed to drive more than 13 hours in total, but i might be wrong on that!!

 

[RUFin]

I have raced against 'B-spec_' online,im sure he will be in GT5.

 

[ASH32]

B-Spec is a good option to have and I am pretty sure it will return, although nothing has been announced yet. I also wouldn't might the option to save during the race, which funnily enough is the option I voted for in this thread.

Should B-Spec be in GT5?

 

[Nicko]

I hope GT5 does have B-Spec mode, those 24hr endurance races were just too to do on A-Spec mode. Even though I did do the Nurburgring 24hr once entirely on A-Spec, and the PS2 was on for a whole week.

 

[DaddyVDUB]

For the 24 hr races, I would much rather be able to save and quit than do it in B spec. It really is kinda silly to have B spec IMO.

 

[rampresin]

B-Spec is a good option to have and I am pretty sure it will return, although nothing has been announced yet. I also wouldn't might the option to save during the race, which funnily enough is the option I voted for in this thread.

Should B-Spec be in GT5?

and yet you posting in threads started by me

 

[Peter]

If PD has 24 hour races, then PD would need to have B-Spec. That, and/or saving endurance race progress. Who will sit for 24 hrs and race, and who will want to risk burning out your PS3 leaving it on all night?

 

[Lucas]

I hate B-Spec. 👎 What's the point of a racing game where you don't even have to drive yourself!? It's just a cheap way to get all the prizes quickly, like Hun said.

I know what you mean. But some people just can't play those races, likely because of their parents. Remember, not everyone is over 18 or 21. Us "kids" can't do whatever we want (or at least we shouldn't). I got some bad grades this year. Know what kind of deal my mom did to me? I have to study one hour for each hour of computer or PS2 (which basically means GT4, I don't play anything else on the PS2). Do you really think I'm in the mood to study 24 hours? EVEN if that deal didn't existed, my father (after 9 hours of GT4) would tell me "You have been playing all day long. Turn it (PS2) off, you will play tomorrow. After all, that's all you do. You don't even study." Yeah, I know, most people don't live as good as I live. I don't have many things, but I know people that don't even a home, so I don't complain at all.

Anyways, those who use B-Spec for everything are the ones I'm against. Really, how hard can a 6 lap race be?

You are talking about prizes, right? I doubt "Kaz" will make them that easy to win. Personally, I don't care about a trophy which is that easy to win, since it doesn't really prove anything. If he wants to add it, I'm okay with him. I'm about 88% complete of GT4, and I have had it for two years. As long as it is entertaining, I'm cool with it. 👍

 

[McClarenDesign]

If PD has 24 hour races, then PD would need to have B-Spec. That, and/or saving endurance race progress. Who will sit for 24 hrs and race, and who will want to risk burning out your PS3 leaving it on all night?

B-spec has been listed as a feature for GT5. In 2006 Kaz did a press conference, and in the background there was a list of features to be included (including track editor, livery/color editor).

As for 24 hr endurance races, I'm all in! I've been training w/ prolouge, and can do 5 hours w/o a problem. To cover the rest of the race, I'm recruiting some friends to come over and run it with me in exchange for beer, snacks, and mad mad racing. If an online event is announced, my job, wife, and kids know that daddy's gonna be busy, and they'll have to wait (lol).

BRING ON ENDUROS!!!!!!!!!!!!

As for leaving the PS3 on, I'll be getting a router (for teamspeak), un-interruptable power supply (for the TV, ps3 in case of power flashes/surges), and a fan to cool everything (added security).