So I spent a good 30-40 minutes practicing laps in the World Series yesterday but only got in 2 races. First one I qualified 8th and finished 8th. Second one I got a better livery and shaved 2 seconds from my time and got pole. In this second race I managed to be able to keep the lead and finish first with a clean race bonus as well.
Then I wait for the site to update, but it certainly ain't showing my win and is only showing the finish in 8th:
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I have the replay saved and downloaded it from my PS5 but don't do any type of social media to be able to upload it to be hosted free online and provide a link and its too large to zip and attach here. I shared it so it can be seared for in game and seen using keywords: Win!!! /or DarkWing
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I am a subscriber to the philosophy that being in difficult and uncomfortable situations breeds character of person and makes one more fulfilled and adept in life. Read the Book of Five Rings by Musashi to see it laid out how this leads to one being able to achieve great things, and how comfort creates weakness that blocks one from achieving great things. Racing by its very nature is a difficult task that rewards hard disciplined work instead of instant gratification until you reach professional racing were financial doping is real. My win was exactly that, working all day to become faster and more consistent in order to win, and it worked.
I can overlook the paltry updates, lack of diversity in single player, forced grind by game design, and everything else everyone complains about...
I can't get over failing at doing the basic minimums such as accurately reflecting statistical data correctly. At each step we see how GT7 is failing at being ESports ready and its disheartening to watch after the ESports success of GTSport.