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Dragon Trail 300 Kilometers
Date: November 25th, 8 PM CET (countdown)
Pre-Qualifying period ends: November 22, 19:00 CET (countdown)
Since GT Sport has now gotten an Online Racing section, it's time to do as I promised a long time ago - give hosting an endurance race a shot.
Remember to sign up via. the "Signing Up" section. Because let me tell you, posting your PSN ID in the thread doesn't do it. How much more obvious do you want me to make it?
1st: @Akashi96 - 58 Laps
2nd: @TNR_KING_FILO - 58 Laps
3rd: @Earth - 57 Laps
4th: @AndreasR - 57 Laps
5th: @rallymorten - 57 Laps
6th: @HighStakes - 56 Laps
7th: @AudiMan2011 - 55 Laps
8th: @DKfoto - 52 Laps
9th: @BGT2011 - 49 Laps
10th: @damonc84 - 31 Laps
11th: @DougyMim - 18 Laps
12th: @WxJJ - 3 Laps
Date: November 25th, 8 PM CET (countdown)
Pre-Qualifying period ends: November 22, 19:00 CET (countdown)
Since GT Sport has now gotten an Online Racing section, it's time to do as I promised a long time ago - give hosting an endurance race a shot.
Remember to sign up via. the "Signing Up" section. Because let me tell you, posting your PSN ID in the thread doesn't do it. How much more obvious do you want me to make it?
1st: @Akashi96 - 58 Laps
2nd: @TNR_KING_FILO - 58 Laps
3rd: @Earth - 57 Laps
4th: @AndreasR - 57 Laps
5th: @rallymorten - 57 Laps
6th: @HighStakes - 56 Laps
7th: @AudiMan2011 - 55 Laps
8th: @DKfoto - 52 Laps
9th: @BGT2011 - 49 Laps
10th: @damonc84 - 31 Laps
11th: @DougyMim - 18 Laps
12th: @WxJJ - 3 Laps
Since the earliest days of Gran Turismo, it's been tradition to include a 300 kilometer race on one of the games premier original tracks. That honor used to belong to Grand Valley Speedway, until races longer than 30 minues were completely cut from Gran Turismo 6 and Grand Valley Speedway didn't make the transition to Sport.
That, however, is not to say we can't get somewhere close. Dragon Trail may be no Grand Valley and it may have some problems in terms of real-life feasibility (though, let's face it - that's the case for most original circuits. Some would say that's part of the benefits but that's a different discussion), yet it is unmistakably a GT original - from the widened curbs at the "reverse Corkscrew" at Turn 2 to the S-bends that are only too reminiscent of Apricot Hill to the run along the coast - this course has it all.
It may be this "best-of-the-classics" feeling that contributed to the circuit becoming a fan favorite during the Closed Beta. Completely new, yet instantly familiar.
As the focus of Gran Turismo shifts towards online competition, let's kick off this second generation of Gran Turismo in arguably the best possible way - by paying our respects to the classics. Don't just burn it all to the ground. Combustible lemons aren't good for your health anyway.
Regardless, remember toself-volunteer for testing sign up for the event in the "Signing Up" section and follow the yellow line instructions in there. You'll know when the test signup procedure starts.
That, however, is not to say we can't get somewhere close. Dragon Trail may be no Grand Valley and it may have some problems in terms of real-life feasibility (though, let's face it - that's the case for most original circuits. Some would say that's part of the benefits but that's a different discussion), yet it is unmistakably a GT original - from the widened curbs at the "reverse Corkscrew" at Turn 2 to the S-bends that are only too reminiscent of Apricot Hill to the run along the coast - this course has it all.
It may be this "best-of-the-classics" feeling that contributed to the circuit becoming a fan favorite during the Closed Beta. Completely new, yet instantly familiar.
As the focus of Gran Turismo shifts towards online competition, let's kick off this second generation of Gran Turismo in arguably the best possible way - by paying our respects to the classics. Don't just burn it all to the ground. Combustible lemons aren't good for your health anyway.
Regardless, remember to
Privacy: Public (you will be required to enter a password in chat upon joining. More on this later)
Circuit: Dragon Trail - Seaside
Laps: 58 (totalling 302 kilometers)
Conditions: 17:00 - Sunny
Start Type: Grid Start
Grid Order: Fastest First (A pseudo-qualifying session will be held in race lobby)
Boost: Off
Slipstream Strength: Real
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Heavy
Tyre Wear: X1
Fuel Depletion: X1
Initial Fuel: Default
Grip Reduction: Real
Race Finish Delay: 120 Seconds (slightly more than 1 lap)
Filter by Category: Gr.3
Balance of Performance: On
Tyre Ratings: Racing Hard - Racing Medium
Note: Only full sets may be used - both compounds must be used for at least 3 laps - including in- and out laps.
Ghosting During Race: Off
Flag Rules: On
Penalties:
Some in-game automated penalty systems (shortcut penalty, most notably) will be used for the qualifying session, but turned off again before the race. Any incidents will be investigated after the race and time penalties will be served where applicable.
Prohibited Driving Options:
Active Stability Management
Auto-Drive
Signing Up:
In the "Signing Up" section
Circuit: Dragon Trail - Seaside
Laps: 58 (totalling 302 kilometers)
Conditions: 17:00 - Sunny
Start Type: Grid Start
Grid Order: Fastest First (A pseudo-qualifying session will be held in race lobby)
Boost: Off
Slipstream Strength: Real
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Heavy
Tyre Wear: X1
Fuel Depletion: X1
Initial Fuel: Default
Grip Reduction: Real
Race Finish Delay: 120 Seconds (slightly more than 1 lap)
Filter by Category: Gr.3
Balance of Performance: On
Tyre Ratings: Racing Hard - Racing Medium
Note: Only full sets may be used - both compounds must be used for at least 3 laps - including in- and out laps.
Ghosting During Race: Off
Flag Rules: On
Penalties:
Some in-game automated penalty systems (shortcut penalty, most notably) will be used for the qualifying session, but turned off again before the race. Any incidents will be investigated after the race and time penalties will be served where applicable.
Prohibited Driving Options:
Active Stability Management
Auto-Drive
Signing Up:
In the "Signing Up" section
As the number of entries has significantly exceeded 16, a pre-qualifying has been added and will be mandatory.
Pre-qualifying will make use of the online lobby system and the PS4 Share abilities.
In order to pre-qualify, you must:
- Start recording on PS4. This is done by double-clicking the "Share" button. Make sure your capture length is not set to a ludicrously short length - make it 30 minutes or an hour to be safe. For more info, see here.
- Set up an online lobby with the same settings as described in the "Lobby Settings" section, except for the lap count being irrelevant and off-track penalties set to "Invalidate Lap Times". This includes tyre selection - Racing Hard or Racing Mediums only.
- "Enter" the track in your lobby. If done correctly, a BoP notification will pop up. This will confirm that your car is running to the correct specs.
- Perform a total of two laps. The first lap will act as an out-lap, and the second will act as your timed lap.
- Upon completion of your timed lap, press "Share" followed by the "Square" button to save the video clip.
- Should you wish to perform a second run, restart recording and slowly scroll through the lobby settings, then repeat above procedure.
Once you have a run you're satisified with, it is your job to get the recording of said run to me. I basically don't care if you send me a link to a YouTube video of your run uploaded directly from the PS4 itself or you put it on a USB drive and upload it to a file sharing service somewhere. The point is you get your run to me.
I will have a look through all runs and will set up a "priority order" based on the times achieved by each driver. This will be used only in case of more than 16 people showing up on race day, and it will be your responsibility to know where you fall on that list.
If I have any doubts as to the legitimacy of a run (i.e. the video has been edited, you have somehow avoided a penalty etc.), I reserve the right to disqualify a run. The participant will be notified by Conversation on GTPlanet.
Sample video:
24 hours prior to race start, I will ask everyone to confirm their entry. The number of people confirming will affect how the above "priority order" comes into play:
- Should 16 or less people confirm entry, we will work on the assumption that only 16 people will be at the race and the race will be limited to one lobby. Anyone confirming their entry will get first priority, should anyone not confirming their entry show up anyway.
- Should between 17 and 19 people confirm their entry, the race will be limited to one lobby and drivers will take priority based on their order in the "priority order" list. Drivers confirming their entry will get first priority over unconfirmed entries.
- Should 20 or more people confirm entry, we will work on the assumption that the race will be held over two lobbies, with the faster half of the confirmed entries being in one lobby and the slower half in another. Due to the complexity of this system, unconfirmed entries will be kicked from the lobby upon joining so as to not take up time and server space. I ask that you respect this and don't be a total 🤬 about it.
- Should 20 or more people sign up, but only 16 actually show, the race will be reverted back to a single lobby, but follow the same rules otherwise.
Pre-qualifying will make use of the online lobby system and the PS4 Share abilities.
In order to pre-qualify, you must:
- Start recording on PS4. This is done by double-clicking the "Share" button. Make sure your capture length is not set to a ludicrously short length - make it 30 minutes or an hour to be safe. For more info, see here.
- Set up an online lobby with the same settings as described in the "Lobby Settings" section, except for the lap count being irrelevant and off-track penalties set to "Invalidate Lap Times". This includes tyre selection - Racing Hard or Racing Mediums only.
- "Enter" the track in your lobby. If done correctly, a BoP notification will pop up. This will confirm that your car is running to the correct specs.
- Perform a total of two laps. The first lap will act as an out-lap, and the second will act as your timed lap.
- Upon completion of your timed lap, press "Share" followed by the "Square" button to save the video clip.
- Should you wish to perform a second run, restart recording and slowly scroll through the lobby settings, then repeat above procedure.
Once you have a run you're satisified with, it is your job to get the recording of said run to me. I basically don't care if you send me a link to a YouTube video of your run uploaded directly from the PS4 itself or you put it on a USB drive and upload it to a file sharing service somewhere. The point is you get your run to me.
I will have a look through all runs and will set up a "priority order" based on the times achieved by each driver. This will be used only in case of more than 16 people showing up on race day, and it will be your responsibility to know where you fall on that list.
If I have any doubts as to the legitimacy of a run (i.e. the video has been edited, you have somehow avoided a penalty etc.), I reserve the right to disqualify a run. The participant will be notified by Conversation on GTPlanet.
Sample video:
24 hours prior to race start, I will ask everyone to confirm their entry. The number of people confirming will affect how the above "priority order" comes into play:
- Should 16 or less people confirm entry, we will work on the assumption that only 16 people will be at the race and the race will be limited to one lobby. Anyone confirming their entry will get first priority, should anyone not confirming their entry show up anyway.
- Should between 17 and 19 people confirm their entry, the race will be limited to one lobby and drivers will take priority based on their order in the "priority order" list. Drivers confirming their entry will get first priority over unconfirmed entries.
- Should 20 or more people confirm entry, we will work on the assumption that the race will be held over two lobbies, with the faster half of the confirmed entries being in one lobby and the slower half in another. Due to the complexity of this system, unconfirmed entries will be kicked from the lobby upon joining so as to not take up time and server space. I ask that you respect this and don't be a total 🤬 about it.
- Should 20 or more people sign up, but only 16 actually show, the race will be reverted back to a single lobby, but follow the same rules otherwise.
Pre-Qualifying period ends: November 22, 19:00 CET (countdown)
Race Day:
Lobby opening: 19:00 CET
Qualifying Period Start: 19:35 CET (duration: 15 minutes)
Race Start: 20:00 CET
NOTICE:
Once the Qualifying Period has started, new players may no longer join the session. You may rejoin if you were in the session prior to this and was disconnected.
Keep in mind as well, once the Qualifying Period begins, exiting to the menus/cancelling your entry will invalidate your best time. It is thus recommended that, once you have entered the track for qualifying, you *stay* on the track until the race begins.
Race Day:
Lobby opening: 19:00 CET
Qualifying Period Start: 19:35 CET (duration: 15 minutes)
Race Start: 20:00 CET
NOTICE:
Once the Qualifying Period has started, new players may no longer join the session. You may rejoin if you were in the session prior to this and was disconnected.
Keep in mind as well, once the Qualifying Period begins, exiting to the menus/cancelling your entry will invalidate your best time. It is thus recommended that, once you have entered the track for qualifying, you *stay* on the track until the race begins.
I bet you'll be pleased to hear that the total number of restrictions in terms of liveries is:
- No NSFW content
That's it. Use whatever number styles you want, whatever headlight cover you fancy. Total freedom in that regard.
Except when it comes to signing up. That's happening in the next part.
- No NSFW content
That's it. Use whatever number styles you want, whatever headlight cover you fancy. Total freedom in that regard.
Except when it comes to signing up. That's happening in the next part.
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