What an intense round that was!
Those who were following the action would agree - this was a great title-fight between the contenders. P1 kept moving back and forth in several events, as the titles kept changing hands until we came down to the wire.
Again, apologies for the mix-up in the cut-off time. We did follow the 'midnight is at the end of day' belief (which is still debated according to the wikipedia) for the last two rounds and the technicality wasn't pointed out; I wish it was cleared up earlier and not at the last moment. For the purposes of measurements, though, there is no such thing as 'midnight' or for that matter 'evening, morning, dusk, dawn or noon' since these are arbitrary labels. To make it worse, the Earth doesn't really take exactly 24:00 hours to spin on its axis (it's a bit shorter than that) so the debate gets complicated and most organizations dealing with precise time will go by numbers - using a 24 hour clock for instance gets rid of that problem and is what the military uses.
By using the word 'midnight' I confused many players - and several players have been shafted out of their rightful titles because they were playing the game of 'MTM Cards', too (which makes it all the more exciting for everybody - the game within the game within the game, etc.)
To prevent this happening again, the HUB will revert back to keeping the HUB events close-off to PD's original cutoff time when they scheduled Seasonal races and Time Trials - 03.00 AM BST. (That would be also 03.00 Hours if you are running a 24 Hour clock)
Remember that BST and GMT are not in synch either for summer.
03.00 AM BST will be 10.00 PM here, Toronto, Canada, on the previous day for me.
Please calculate the cut-off time for your location and note accordingly.
If anyone is confused or not sure how to find out - don't hesitate to ask. Only fools stop learning.
Here is the cut-off time for the next round:
03.00 AM BST SUNDAY 8th JULY 2018.
The next round of events will be posted this weekend, as we do traditionally (which is the weekend following the weekend that the round ends.)
This gives us the week in-between to sort out the titles, correct errors, arrange the new events, and open the Trophy Room for a few days for all to view.
Thank you, for over the 100th time, for the great participation in yet another amazingly entertaining and enjoyable round. I'm unable at the moment to participate fully (put it down to 3 weddings, a funeral, and a summit
) and my PS3 gathers dust at the moment. I see, however, aptly demonstrated here, that GT6 is still a game to be enjoyed, with an intriguing AI not fully understood yet, and with ample toys that give us the opportunity to meet and play together.
And, not just play together, but play real hard.
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Please read the details on what events actually come with a Design-an-Event Ticket - and send me your challenges via PM before end of this week so we can start up the next round. If you cannot make the cut, it's alright - a Ticket stays valid for 2 rounds, so if you can't come up with something hold on to the Ticket and you can have your challenge in the next round.
Tickets can also be transferred to another player if a winner wishes - it is not re-transferable after that; the player who gets a Ticket via the
nowayback Clause has to use it - there no way back.
If you are affected by the Whoosier-rule in any of the Divisions because of multiple wins, please nominate a runner up for the title affected. This can be done by informing us in a post in this thread.
Remember - the events are clearly separated into 4 Divisions:
LEVELLED IN-GAME Events (Whoosier-ruled)
OPEN IN-GAME Events
UNLICENCED GTHUNTER Events (Whoosier-ruled)
LICENCED GTHUNTER Events
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Special Congratulations are in order to
@Racin510s: Congrats, Barnabas!
You have truly shown what it takes to win that licence - persistence, determination, and doing your very best - and you truly deserve it. I'm glad that the HUB is set up in a way that rewards drivers who
never quit trying to improve their skills, and gives them a chance to bag something in spite of such heavyweight competition.
Two things:
#1 You need to chose between the two titles you won. (Pick one, the other gets binned because of the Whoosier-rule)
#2 You are now invited to present us with a challenge event exclusive to Licenced GTHunters only for the next round. I look forward to hearing from you.
👍
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Special thanks to
@bjl23 for his hard work in fielding questions and keeping an eye on the details, to
@smoothbore12 for the hilariously entertaining posts and inspirational driving, and last but not least to
@RMan72 and
@lfm58 for the astounding battles that kept us shaking our heads in wonder.
Thanks to the other players in here, too, who contribute in way or another with encouragement, humour or useful information.
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A note about the
colours of Titles and the
names of Titles.
These are important to me. I devote quite some time and thought to coming up with the names of the events and the particular colours I assign to the Titles.
There are those who might immediately get the connection between the name 'PRANCE INSTRUCTOR' and the colour given to that event.
I use this technique as a mnemonic.
For those who might not get it: Prancing horse = Ferrari, Instructor = teaching the AI in P2 to go fast. Put that and the colour together and we have a 'picture' of the event that helps us remember what it was all about.
Can you figure out why the name 'RAGING BULLRIDER" and the particular colour associated with the event?
Did you notice both VGT events were a particular shade of blue?
Have fun sussing out the others.
GRAN TURISMO 6
'MY HOME' IN-GAME COMMUNITY CHALLENGES
All Events close: Midnight BST June 10th 2018
All Events can be accessed from GT6/MY HOME/...?
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LEVELLED IN-GAME EVENTS
These are Whoosier-ruled events; only one title may be won from this section by any one individual. If a driver wins more than one title he may pick one - the other(s) go to the runner(s)-up.
NASCAR HOT LAPPER
Whoosier Rule On. Event designed by smoothbore12
Winner gets Design-an-event Ticket for ARCADE Time Trial Event using car and track of their choice
Venue: ARCADE MODE/Single Player/Time Trial/World Circuits/Daytona International Speedway/NASCAR Race Car
Objective: Fastest Lap
Vehicle: Any eligible NASCAR Race Car
Regulations: As per GT6 in-game rules. Provide Rankings Board screenshot of attempt done in 2018 only to be eligible.
LEADER BOARD
smoothbore12: 0:43.953
RMan72: 0:44.002
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THE DOPPELGANGER
Whoosier Rule On. Event designed by bjl23
Winner gets Design-an-event Ticket for any National Level event.
Venue: CAREER MODE/National B/Classic Sports Car Series/Race 2 - Rome
Objective: Largest MOV between P1-P6
Vehicle: Must be same model as AI driver finishing in P6.
Regulations: As per the game's rules
LEADER BOARD
RMan72: +1:12.556 (P1/P6 - 507 '57)
bjl23: +1:00.494 - (P1/P6 - Corvette Convertible C1 '54)
smoothbore12: +59.201 (?)
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PRANCE INSTRUCTOR
Whoosier Rule On. Event designed by photonrider
Winner gets Design-an-event Ticket for any Event from S-Class
Venue: CAREER MODE/International A/One Make Races/1A-2 Ferrari 458 Challenge/Autodrome Nazionale Monza
Objective: Largest MOV between P1 - P2
Vehicle: 458 Italia
Regulations: As per the GT6 in-game rules.
LEADER BOARD
RMan72: +52.419
lfm58: +0:50.055
bjl23: +0:45.860
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OPEN IN-GAME EVENTS
The gloves are off; no Whoosier-rule. Bag all the trophies - it's a free-for all, all players legal to enter. Grab what you can, fighting it out tooth and nail with every advantage you got, and no quarter asked. This is where you find your spot on the Trophy Board.
GOODWOOD HILLCLIMB TROPHY - STRATOS '73
Whoosier Rule Off. Event designed by photonrider. Winner gets to pick next Goodwood Hillclimb event.
Venue: SPECIAL EVENTS/Goodwood Festival of Speed: Goodwood Hillclimb 2015 - Mission 4-3
Objective: Fastest Finish.
Vehicle: Lancia Stratos '73 (Provided by Lord March)
Regulations: as per the game's rules
LEADER BOARD
RMan72: 55.605
lfm58: 56.188
smoothbore12: 56.795
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GT DRAFTMASTER - 2011 Monster Sport SX4 Pikes
Whoosier Rule Off. Event designed by RMan72
Winner gets to pick next car from any of the cars the AI uses in the event for next round.
Venue: CAREER MODE/International A/Like The Wind - Race 2
Objective: Fastest Finish. Player must win
Vehicle: 2011 Monster Sport SX4 Pike's
Regulations: as per the game's rules
LEADER BOARD
RMan72: 4:16.443
lfm58: 4:17.714
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TRUE SUPERHERO
Whoosier Rule Off. Event designed by photonrider
Venue: CAREER MODE/Super GT300 Championship/Race 2- Fuji Speedway F/
Objective: Fastest Finish. Player must win
Vehicle: SPRINTER TRUENO GT-APEX (AE 86) '83
Regulations: As per the game's rules
LEADER BOARD
lfm58: 6:48.344
RMan72: 6:56.940
bjl23: 6:59.266
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DINO RIDER
Whoosier Rule Off. Event designed by photonrider
Venue: CAREER MODE/International A/Mission Races/1A-5 - Apricot Hill
Objective: Fastest Finish.
Vehicle: Provided
Regulations: As per the game's rules
LEADER BOARD
RMan72: 1:41.268
lfm58: 1:41.676
smoothbore12: 1:43.886
bjl23 1:44.995
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RAGING BULLRIDER
Whoosier Rule Off. Event designed by photonrider
Venue: CAREER MODE/International B/Mission Races/1B-5 - Brands Hatch Indy Circuit
Objective: Fastest Finish.
Vehicle: Provided
Regulations: As per the game's rules
LEADER BOARD
RMan72: 1:41.639
lfm58: 1:42.464
smoothbore12: 1:44.845
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UNLICENCED GTHUNTER EVENTS
Exclusively for new Hunters at the AI HUB. Eligible entries will be accepted only from players with no (or less than 3) titles. These are Whoosier-ruled events; however, it is independent of other Whoosier-ruled sections, and players may also claim titles in those sections.
STEER STAMPEDER
Whoosier Rule ON. Event designed by photonrider. Winner gets Design-an-Event Ticket for any International A Licence event
Venue: CAREER MODE/Red Bull X2014 Junior Championship/Race 4 - Circuit di Roma
Objective: Fastest finish. Player must win
Vehicle: Red Bull X2014 Junior
Regulations: As per PD's in-game rules
LEADER BOARD
NO SHOW. THIS EVENT WILL BE MOVED TO A DIFFERENT DIVISION AND RE-RUN
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WHEEL KILLER
Whoosier Rule ON. Event designed by photonrider.
Venue: CAREER MODE/National A/4WD Challenge/Race 3 - Grand Valley Speedway
Objective: Largest MOV between P1 - P2. Player must win
Vehicle: Honda DUALNOTE '01
Regulations: As per PD's in-game rules
LEADER BOARD
Racin510s: +30.969
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PEAK SPEEDVISIONARY
Whoosier Rule ON. Event designed by photon rider. Winner gets Design-an-event Ticket for any Career Mode race event eligible for VGTs, with player also using a VGT.
Venue: CAREER MODE/International A/Dream Car Championship/Race 4 - Circuit de la Sarthe
Objective: Find fastest AI. Player need not win.
Vehicle: Alpine VGT
Regulations: As per PD's in-game rules
LEADER BOARD
TRAINER: Racin510s
AI: D. Molinari - V12 LMR '99
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LICENCED GTHUNTER EVENTS
Only the tried, tested, and true play in here - this section is exclusively for Licenced GTHunters who have persevered tirelessly to get those first 3 kills that earns them Vic Reign Rights. Entries eligible only from players qualified with 3 or more titles on the Trophy Board.
ALPINE VGT TROPHY
Whoosier Rule Off. Event designed by photonrider. Eligible entries from Licenced GTHunters only (player has 3 or more trophies.)
Venue: CAREER MODE/International A/Dream Car Championship/Race 4 - Circuit de la Sarthe
Objective: Highest points. If tied then faster finish by player. POINTS: Win = 3 Points. For each of the following AI in the field =1 Point ; Faulkner, Molinari, Carpentier. Maximum : 6 Points
Vehicle: Stock ALPINE VGT Race Mode (599 PP/443 HP - RH tires)
Regulations: No Car Settings allowed. SRF off, all other Driver Settings as desired.
LEADER BOARD
RMan72: P1 + 3 rabbits = 6 Pts ( 11.15.188 )
lfm58 : P1 + 3 rabbits = 6 Pts ( 11:27.723 )
smoothbore12 : P1 + 3 rabbits = 6 Pts ( 11:30.779 )
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SNOW STALLION
Whoosier Rule Off. Event designed by photonrider. Eligible entries from Licenced GTHunters only (player has 3 or more trophies.)
Venue: ARCADE MODE/Single Player/Single Race/Dirt-Snow Courses/Chamonix-Main (Weather: variable)/Professional/2 Laps/Default Course Settings
Objective: Largest MOV between P1 - P2. Player must win
Vehicle: NEW Mustang V8 GT Coupe Premium. Bone stock - no oil change or any modifications.
Regulations: Fit snow tires. No Car Settings to be used. All Driver Settings may be used.
LEADER BOARD
RMan72: +55.237
smoothbore12: +30.255
bjl23: +28.310
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DREAM CHAMPION
Whoosier Rule Off. Event designed by smoothbore12. Eligible entries from Licenced GTHunters only (player has 3 or more trophies.)
Venue: CAREER MODE/International A/Dream Car Championship/Race 2 - Willow Springs
Objective: Highest position. If tied then faster finish by player
Vehicle: Corvette Stingray C7 '14 (Original, not the GT 15th Anniv Vers.)
Regulations: 600 PP limit. No NOS. No Supercharger. All other settings may be used. Molinari and Faulkner must be in the field.
LEADER BOARD
RMan72: P1 (4:44.076)
lfm58: P1 (4:46.931)
smoothbore12 : P2
then.
