GT7 Daily Race Discussion

[Kriptical]

What if they made hockey players play in dress shoes instead of ice skates - would they think that would be more fun for people? I honestly have no idea why PD does the things they do. "Here, look at how much fun you could have playing our game. But not too much fun!"

Dull skates suck! (And frankly, like dull knives, kinda dangerous)

Its a good point. Not for nothing, the ability to make evasive moves with a bit more conviction, would be great. Especially, given the number of clowns these days. More viable lines.

What would be reasons for hard tires..?

-dull skates promote cautions driving?(nah)
-some sort of lap time thing?

Honestly, im at a loss. But kind of curious as to why hards are such a popular choice and softs the least.

 

[Dragonwhisky]

Because, every tire from sport soft to racing soft, in gt7, when compared to real world tires, comes from

 

[Jflijohn]

Daily Race B is inconsistent for more people than just me. I just finished my first race, P9, and I finished ahead of at least 2 A+ drivers. Doing this track in Gr.3 cars on hards just seems wrong.

Question for you guys: Why do you think PD shies away from mediums and softs so much? Do they have to pay for the used rubber or something? I mean, what possible reason could they have to avoid using tires that would make the races more fun? Aren't games supposed to be fun?

What if they made hockey players play in dress shoes instead of ice skates - would they think that would be more fun for people? I honestly have no idea why PD does the things they do. "Here, look at how much fun you could have playing our game. But not too much fun!"

I didn't know that could be an issue. I've always put them near the top, I guess - never really thought about it. I'm guessing you haven't either. 😛

The Glen is on Sport Mediums this week, very similar car control as yours. Also, penalties at The glen are frequent and more punitive than I’ve seen. The dozen races that I’ve been in so far have been much cleaner. I’m not sure if it’s a fluke, or possibly due to lack of car control or the long penalties being doled out.

 

[Fleshgrinder]

It's the first online race in ages that I really enjoyed. Upping the reward was the incentive to try it, even if it's still little money. But, it was real fun in a DR B SR S race. Everyone in the front kept it clean and I even finished second.

 

[ElectricNaz]

Early race C.... Genuinely woke up thinking about it so I had to play 😂😂

Amazing race, started from pole. Was never more than 1 second ahead.

Finally got overtaken for the lead on lap 5 after a few attempted (clean) moves that the 2nd place backed out of, thankfully (take note, this is how to race, not just barge through at the bus stop at every opportunity!).

However towards the end of lap 6, the new leader picked up a 0.5s penalty under pressure so they ran wide, their only penalty of the race!

Lap 7 penalty zone I got past, and just about held them all off for the win. Can't remember my last daily race win but good timing from me as this was the first time in this series I haven't picked up a penalty myself.

202 races, finally my 13th win (not unlucky for me), 108 top 5s.

Clean race bonus too - 442,000 credits for 14 minutes work... Nice!

0.6 seconds seperating the top 3, 2 seconds seperating the top 5, wonderfully clean driving (didn't notice anything dodgy in the mirrors).

Looks like overnight the Mazda has dominated the leaderboards so I'm going to have another go practicing with it, as the GT still gets eaten up on the straights.

 

[newmedia_dev]

Curious week next week...

 

[Fezzik]

The GTWS Manufacturers Cup races at Montreal this weekend are using Interlagos (Gr3, 30 laps) so this looks like another copy - though there's little chance we'd get that full race length.

 

[Nakano219]

I'm more curious what on earth that Race A is - all comfort tyres available?

 

[newmedia_dev]

I'm more curious what on earth that Race A is - all comfort tyres available?

Tuning race I'm guessing but who knows! 🤷‍♂️

 

[Nakano219]

Question for you guys: Why do you think PD shies away from mediums and softs so much? Do they have to pay for the used rubber or something? I mean, what possible reason could they have to avoid using tires that would make the races more fun? Aren't games supposed to be fun?

I think it's just a function of there being so many Gr.3/Gr.4 races rather than a desire to be on RH specifically - RH is the default/"closest to real" tyre for those cars, so that's what they go to when they don't have something specific planned.

If Sport Mode was full of Gr.1 or Gr.2 races, we'd see RMs being overused, and if it were full of Super Formula races we'd see RS being overused for the same reason.

 

[Seth_Logan]

Looks like overnight the Mazda has dominated the leaderboards so I'm going to have another go practicing with it, as the GT still gets eaten up on the straights.

Doesn't this have to do with the custom slipstream? Which is exaggerated on the straights?

 

[ElectricNaz]

Doesn't this have to do with the custom slipstream? Which is exaggerated on the straights?

Almost certainly actually upon reflection. The Mazda doesn't seem much, if any quicker in a straight line on a qualifying lap. And I can't get to grips with it in the corners on a pad.

Wasn't sure on the slipstream settings tbf. Good shout bud.

 

[brockie]

Curious week next week...

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That’s out early?

What’s it with race B at the moment, not feeling any of it

 

[Chris30]

I wonder what road car PD will choose for the Alsace- Test Course. I hope it's not the Samba bus, they are slow as molasses and does not make the race fun at all.

 

[Talon16]

Gotta love that there was just a TGR race in Gr4 at Nurb GP... and race B is likely Gr4 at Nurb GP.

 

[Hodd10]

Gotta love that there was just a TGR race in Gr4 at Nurb GP... and race B is likely Gr4 at Nurb GP.

A time trial coming up next

 

[Jflijohn]

Early race C.... Genuinely woke up thinking about it so I had to play 😂😂

Amazing race, started from pole. Was never more than 1 second ahead.

Finally got overtaken for the lead on lap 5 after a few attempted (clean) moves that the 2nd place backed out of, thankfully (take note, this is how to race, not just barge through at the bus stop at every opportunity!).

However towards the end of lap 6, the new leader picked up a 0.5s penalty under pressure so they ran wide, their only penalty of the race!

Lap 7 penalty zone I got past, and just about held them all off for the win. Can't remember my last daily race win but good timing from me as this was the first time in this series I haven't picked up a penalty myself.

202 races, finally my 13th win (not unlucky for me), 108 top 5s.

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Clean race bonus too - 442,000 credits for 14 minutes work... Nice!

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0.6 seconds seperating the top 3, 2 seconds seperating the top 5, wonderfully clean driving (didn't notice anything dodgy in the mirrors).

Looks like overnight the Mazda has dominated the leaderboards so I'm going to have another go practicing with it, as the GT still gets eaten up on the straights.

I’m just curious what your qualifying time is, I’ve been racing the Ford GT also. I’ve been qualifying with TC off and have actually raced with it off but you really have to be careful.
My race times look to be ~4seconds a lap slower than yours 😬… not quite sure where in the hell Im going to gain 4 seconds.

 

[newmedia_dev]

That’s out early?

What’s it with race B at the moment, not feeling any of it

They usually do the races early when there is an update coming so I think that's why. Less stuff to go wrong nearer the update etc

I also think that's why B next week is using the recent Toyota format.

For daily B for me I just can't race Lago in a Gr3 on hards again. So I have been doing C when I race which has been considerably less than normal for the passed couple of weeks.

 

[zjn]

How do you rate Race C in terms of enjoyment and carnage?
It looks quite interesting and unusual

 

[newmedia_dev]

How do you rate Race C in terms of enjoyment and carnage?
It looks quite interesting and unusual

I've found it a really fun race and no carnage in the lobbies I've been in.

That said I have a killer QT this week so it's putting me at the sharp end so further back things might be different

 

[Jflijohn]

How do you rate Race C in terms of enjoyment and carnage?
It looks quite interesting and unusual

For me, against B/C competition it’s been fun and carnage free. There has been bumping but it doesn’t seem malicious, more so due to the sport mediums we’re on. I prefer the longer races, my mistakes get absorbed a little easier in longer races 😎.

 

[Chris30]

@newmedia_dev

But are the rewards that great for what it's worth? I will try some C races later in the week. It would be nice if the DR points could be doubled or tripled. That would be well worth the effort of the 7 laps.


@jfiljohn so you don't like carnage either? What is your rank in terms of DR?

 

[Jflijohn]

@newmedia_dev

But are the rewards that great for what it's worth? I will try some C races later in the week. It would be nice if the DR points could be doubled or tripled. That would be well worth the effort of the 7 laps.


@jfiljohn so you don't like carnage either? What is your rank in terms of DR?

My SR has never dipped below an S however, my DR swings wildly from B to as low as a high D. I can compete with low B in races because I don’t make a lot of mistakes but I usually don’t have great QTs ( I’m guessing that, not making mistakes, may have something to do with slow QT).
I’ve only been doing Sport Daily races since April though and have 414 races between my 2 accounts

Retired_Sloth (Old Yeller)
Ol_Betsie (‘ol Betsie)

 

[Fezzik]

My SR has never dipped below an S however, my DR swings wildly from B to as low as a high D. I can compete with low B in races because I don’t make a lot of mistakes but I usually don’t have great QTs ( I’m guessing that, not making mistakes, may have something to do with slow QT).
I’ve only been doing Sport Daily races since April though and have 414 races between my 2 accounts

Retired_Sloth (Old Yeller)
Ol_Betsie (‘ol Betsie)

This sounds like me. Slow and steady doesn't lead to great QT. We need some proper endurance races to even the odds a bit, not all these dumb sprints.

 

[Jflijohn]

This sounds like me. Slow and steady doesn't lead to great QT. We need some proper endurance races to even the odds a bit, not all these dumb sprints.

Ya, for sure. I do the short B races when my schedule is tight but generally I gravitate to the longer C races. I usually let everyone charge past me, let them crash out and then I look for a top 5. As bad as the crash-fests are, I think you actually learn some skills from them.

 

[Chris30]

@Fezzik you would think being slow and cautious in the shorter races would help us win, but it depends on the skill level of each player. I'm surprised that my SR has stayed at an S rank for most of the time. Because I'll make a habit of accidentally running into someone by not paying attention or driving too fast.

 

[benjoi84]

I think Watkins Glen is really, really fun in these tuned cars, but there's something about the circuit which irks me every time it's used in Daily Races (not least because it's not my strongest track)...

Turn 1 obviously invites some danger, and I'd rather tuck into the racing line and attempt my moves towards the bus stop every time, but there's always someone either attempting the dive on the inside, or feigning it in order to put you off. This inevitably creates a situation where one of you has a compromised exit and an awkward side by side coming up the hill slalom, and neither participant will have clear advantage entering the crucial chicane. It's no surprise there's so much carnage on the first lap, especially with different cars taking part.

I really am trying my best to contribute to a cleaner race for everyone, but my best attempts to yield and avoid losing time are often scuppered by the surrounding drivers "not getting the memo" and I just end up punted or sideswiped to oblivion. I'm not sure if I'm over-slowing and allowing them to catch me too easily or I'm not making my intentions clear, but any good-natured gesture seems to backfire more often than not.

Credit to PD for this combo though, it's entertaining!

 

[Jflijohn]

I think Watkins Glen is really, really fun in these tuned cars, but there's something about the circuit which irks me every time it's used in Daily Races (not least because it's not my strongest track)...

Turn 1 obviously invites some danger, and I'd rather tuck into the racing line and attempt my moves towards the bus stop every time, but there's always someone either attempting the dive on the inside, or feigning it in order to put you off. This inevitably creates a situation where one of you has a compromised exit and an awkward side by side coming up the hill slalom, and neither participant will have clear advantage entering the crucial chicane. It's no surprise there's so much carnage on the first lap, especially with different cars taking part.

I really am trying my best to contribute to a cleaner race for everyone, but my best attempts to yield and avoid losing time are often scuppered by the surrounding drivers "not getting the memo" and I just end up punted or sideswiped to oblivion. I'm not sure if I'm over-slowing and allowing them to catch me too easily or I'm not making my intentions clear, but any good-natured gesture seems to backfire more often than not.

Credit to PD for this combo though, it's entertaining!

Not sure where you are racing but, in the C lobby, I race everyone very hard down both straights and then completely back out, there are quite a few drivers that would rather beat you down the straight than actually slow down and make the turns, very strange mindset in my opinion. I make very few racing passes for position, my biggest advances are usually forcing mistakes. I also see no point in passing someone who has a penalty flag, they are usually angry, I just drive through their ghost.

 

[Charmantha]

Daily Race B is inconsistent for more people than just me. I just finished my first race, P9, and I finished ahead of at least 2 A+ drivers. Doing this track in Gr.3 cars on hards just seems wrong.

Question for you guys: Why do you think PD shies away from mediums and softs so much? Do they have to pay for the used rubber or something? I mean, what possible reason could they have to avoid using tires that would make the races more fun? Aren't games supposed to be fun?

What if they made hockey players play in dress shoes instead of ice skates - would they think that would be more fun for people? I honestly have no idea why PD does the things they do. "Here, look at how much fun you could have playing our game. But not too much fun!"

I didn't know that could be an issue. I've always put them near the top, I guess - never really thought about it. I'm guessing you haven't either. 😛

I am amazed by PD"s stubbornness. Maybe they are smoking the tyres and hard tyres burn longer.

 

[TechnoIsLove]

I'm surrounded by Glens! Or people who are confused what they want to be, but especially not "a Glen" 😂

And shockingly, one of them (assuming the annoying one) is a whole half second faster than me!? 🫨😂 All jokes aside, nice one @newmedia_dev !

How has the actual race been this week for C, is it interesting? Haven't tried yet as injured my foot on Saturday and only have been mostly comfy today..