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No pressure, dude! I don't want you dropping a ton of DR on my account but, hey, even Tidgney says it in his weekly guide that learning it will make you a better driver. He's probably right about that.
GT7 Daily Race Discussion
- Thread starter Pigems
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- NRW - GT
My friend... you know what I think about you... YOU are a lot better than you think about yourself. Not only are you able to quickly learn a route with a certain car... but then you are also very... very fast in a short time.
- 1,787
- Willow Springs
- schlafhund
I want to get out of A+. I’m so bored of these races... They’re not offering me anything of value, these soulless one makes.
Currently at a crossroads with Sport Mode, don’t really know what to do. Qualify in META and go with something else in the races? That’s probably gonna suck a lot, getting flown past on straights and defending for the whole race. Skip qualifying and drive something else? Depending on opponent level I’ll either just get a couple of positions from some mistakes ahead and/or a few overtakes in some races, finishing most around 8 - 13. Some maybe even worse depending on what I’m driving. Writing about it here and thinking out loud I don’t know if that’s any better.
Currently at a crossroads with Sport Mode, don’t really know what to do. Qualify in META and go with something else in the races? That’s probably gonna suck a lot, getting flown past on straights and defending for the whole race. Skip qualifying and drive something else? Depending on opponent level I’ll either just get a couple of positions from some mistakes ahead and/or a few overtakes in some races, finishing most around 8 - 13. Some maybe even worse depending on what I’m driving. Writing about it here and thinking out loud I don’t know if that’s any better.
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- United States
Did a couple race Bs. Big meh. I don't know what it is with the Gr4 cars I just don't get along with them as much. Soooooo muuuuch understeeeeeeer. I swear they weren't this bad pre 1.13, but it could be placebo. Did like 10 mins of quali which had me start in P5 for both races. Race one I got bumped in the turn in the tunnel on the last lap that cost me two places; race two, pretty uneventful as I simply finished P5. Sure didn't do my DR any favors. I was so close to A+ and wanted to get there, just to do it (followed immediately by a drop back down to B) but not looking good at this point.
Race C looks okay, but the fuel saving thing, even though it adds a little bit of strategy, falls well short IMO. The race started with a bunch of different cars which was cool as hell. Then everyone figured out that fuel saving with teh BRZ was faster so we're back to a virtual one make race again (like that race C at Spa in the WRX). All it would've required would be one mandatory pit for a tire change, negating 95% of the fuel savings, and it could've been great. Or, you know, that whole weather thing they put in the game. That, coupled with I don't know Suzuka very much and would likely struggle. Maybe later this week I'll give some quali laps a go and see how I compare; if I'm too far off, I'll not bother as I'd just be in the way and watch my DR continue to get kicked in the b*lls..
Was hoping a week's hiatus from the game plus some new dailies would have me reinvigorated, but unfortunate it hasn't. Maybe next week.
Race C looks okay, but the fuel saving thing, even though it adds a little bit of strategy, falls well short IMO. The race started with a bunch of different cars which was cool as hell. Then everyone figured out that fuel saving with teh BRZ was faster so we're back to a virtual one make race again (like that race C at Spa in the WRX). All it would've required would be one mandatory pit for a tire change, negating 95% of the fuel savings, and it could've been great. Or, you know, that whole weather thing they put in the game. That, coupled with I don't know Suzuka very much and would likely struggle. Maybe later this week I'll give some quali laps a go and see how I compare; if I'm too far off, I'll not bother as I'd just be in the way and watch my DR continue to get kicked in the b*lls..
Was hoping a week's hiatus from the game plus some new dailies would have me reinvigorated, but unfortunate it hasn't. Maybe next week.
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- Australia
In the Jag you need to shift just after the red bar appears.
PirovacBoy
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- PirovacBoy
This is actually what I did a long Time ago.
Look. DR is just a Number. It doesn’t represent the slightest thing.
What is it actually that keeps you playing Racing Games ?
Is it the thrilling experience competing against other People?!
Do you just enjoy driving all sorts of Cars?!
Is it your way of relaxing and just having a good time and fun?!
Or are you one of the tryhards who do TimeTrial every Day the whole Week, looking for the next Tenth here or there.
Never satisfied with what you have already achieved always looking for an improvement?!
Is DR so important as if it mirrors who you are or how fast you are.
Do you only play and enjoy trying to improve a meaningless Letter/Number to be proud of yourself.
I‘ve gone through all of that, trust me.
And it totally ruined my experience.
I thought I have to prove something, show others how “Good and Fast“ I am.
Trust me, no one cares 😅
I have raced People from E to A+.
Many lower ranked People are insanely fast, faster then both of us will most probably ever be.
And those are some of the most fair Players out there.
The A+ Range and skill Gap is so huge that being A+ doesn’t mean we are amongst an Elitist Group.
It’s just a small step on the Big Boys Court.
I‘ll happily stay at the absolute low Entry around 50-55K that’s my natural pace Level.
In GTS I was tryharding and sweating ultra hard.
I eventually got up to 67K but it was absolutely no fun.
It was just pure sweating. Stressing me out and partly ultra frustrating.
But the sooner you except that you have nothing to prove to anyone, the more relaxed and easy you’ll look at it as a whole Experience.
Don’t sweat it, just race at your natural pace, don’t Time Trial for Hours chasing that Magical Tenth.
I usually pick the Car which I appreciate in the Moment I scroll through my Garage, slap a fancy Livery on it and Time Trial a few Laps.
After 15 Minutes I usually have reached my Natural Pace around the given Track.
Just today I learned Trial Mountain Reverse for the first time.
An awesome Track once you Know which direction to go😅
And you should definitely give Suzuka a try. Unbelievable that you haven’t driven it yet, what have you been doing all the time assuming you have played GTS too 😅
It’s the most used track for Dailies as far as I can remember and it’s an ultra cool fast flowing and technical Track.
I‘m quite sure it‘ll click for you after a few Laps.
You’re a fast Driver, it shouldn’t be an issue to you.
Get out there, put in a Time and go racing.
Don’t care about your DR.
The less you think about your DR, the more you‘ll enjoy the Game 😁
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- schlafhund
Good post, man.
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- United Kingdom
They were so close with race C! Just needed to up a multiplier or make a mandatory stop. Ah well.
I'm on PS4 the next few weeks - it's interesting how actually similar it feels to drive on Dualshock than it does Dualsense, I had it in my head that it was making me like 2 seconds faster per lap (mostly because I absolutely sucked at sport) but within about 5 laps I was only a few tenths off my Suzuka time trial time at a 1:58.9 so far with the Vantage.
Also be interesting to see how different the lobbies are on PS4 vs PS5, I've only done one so far and it felt pretty similar but again, early days so it could show the different driving standards as I play more (I'd expect there's not much different at A+ though?)
I'm on PS4 the next few weeks - it's interesting how actually similar it feels to drive on Dualshock than it does Dualsense, I had it in my head that it was making me like 2 seconds faster per lap (mostly because I absolutely sucked at sport) but within about 5 laps I was only a few tenths off my Suzuka time trial time at a 1:58.9 so far with the Vantage.
Also be interesting to see how different the lobbies are on PS4 vs PS5, I've only done one so far and it felt pretty similar but again, early days so it could show the different driving standards as I play more (I'd expect there's not much different at A+ though?)
- 1,863
- Tatooine - Outer Rim Territories
When I thought this could not be more ridiculous, it could.
I spend money in buying cars, lose time making liveries and contributing to the community, by posting some decals and sharing my cars. I use some decals from the community too, from others like me.
- Translation - Bought cars.
Now the amazing part.
If I want to use my bought cars on Daily 'C', I have to spend, 28.500 on the medium tires.
The occasional, rammers,noobs and whatever, don't need to buy anything with the free cars. Hahaha.
How about this fair PD philosophy?
Another joke is the penalty system. It is an invitation for rammers.
The penalties doesn't work for them. They can put other players out at will.
At least, for now, I don't see any WRX plague in servers.
A positive point.
I spend money in buying cars, lose time making liveries and contributing to the community, by posting some decals and sharing my cars. I use some decals from the community too, from others like me.
Now the amazing part.
If I want to use my bought cars on Daily 'C', I have to spend, 28.500 on the medium tires.
The occasional, rammers,
How about this fair PD philosophy?
Another joke is the penalty system. It is an invitation for rammers.
The penalties doesn't work for them. They can put other players out at will.
At least, for now, I don't see any WRX plague in servers.
A positive point.
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Penalties do seem absolutely ghoulish for Suzuka. I've been punted at the chicane in 3 races (purposefully) and been put in last whilst the driver who did it gets away scott free. It's whatever, because being at the back of the pack lets you fuel save and turn any race into a no-stop, which usually gets you a top 5, but it's ridiculous that the penalty system is that busted right now.
As for spending 29k on medium tyres... oh no. You actually get more in a sport race than you do for buying the tyres so I really think that's hardly something worth complaining about lol. You've bought tyres in every GT game (except Sport?). That's nothing new, and they're not really breaking the bank. Seems like complaining for the sake of complaining at that point. Only thing I want from that is the ability to buy tyres from the select screen instead of having to back all the way out.
As for spending 29k on medium tyres... oh no. You actually get more in a sport race than you do for buying the tyres so I really think that's hardly something worth complaining about lol. You've bought tyres in every GT game (except Sport?). That's nothing new, and they're not really breaking the bank. Seems like complaining for the sake of complaining at that point. Only thing I want from that is the ability to buy tyres from the select screen instead of having to back all the way out.
- 1,306
- Canada
I appreciate the accessibility they are offering but it does make replays extra crappy. I remember the Gr2 races looked really bland because of it. But I don't really blame the game; I'm more surprised that people don't buy a car and apply a style because it's one of the coolest features of the game! Get some style, people!
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That's true. I stopped playing single player a long time ago. I have many Circuit Experiences in the bank, so to speak, so plenty of credits to be had. But I didn't even want to try qualifying in the Genesis X because I don't own it. I had several good finishes last week and I'm only about three hundred thousand credits richer.
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Bro, you got 2 A rated accounts. Just do the CE, then out in some practice and get out there and kick some ass.
Regarding Pitting, looks like it takes 25 seconds with a tire change and ~1/2 tank of gas. If you can go 2.5 seconds a lap faster you should be competitive. When watching Kie, he was 10 seconds behind, pit, and was 35 seconds behind
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PirovacBoy
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Thanks Schlafhund.
It’s just my honest opinion though.
Sometimes I ask myself what it actually is that keeps me playing. It’s so simple.
It’s the joy I feel when sitting in my Rig behind my Wheel.
You know, There are so many fast People out there that it doesn’t matter or make a difference to me if someone is slower or faster than me.
I NEVER look at the Leaderboard and feel bad or slow when I compare my Lap Times against others.
I ONLY compare my Performance to myself.
I know where my Place is, I know what is realistic and achievable for me.
Once I’ve reached that I feel satisfied.
Satisfaction and the ability to accept that I’ve done my best. Not complaining or feeling unsatisfied because others have set a faster time.
I have many People on my Friendslist, some are quicker some are slower but actually we are all equally good and fast by my Standards.
For example, if someone is let’s say 0.5sec faster around this Weeks Daily B, do I feel slow or the urge to beat that time?!
Hell no. What is 0.5sec, maybe a Car length?!
Should I feel bad or slow and start sweating because the Chap ahead of me on the Leaderboard has crossed the line 5 Meters sooner than I did.
That’s ridiculous 😅
For me that’s nitpicking and would completely take the joy and purpose out of a Game I play to enjoy in my free time.
Too many People get hung up about their Driver Rating.
Always tryharding for more and more instead just enjoying the Game no matter what DR Level they are.
Bragging and feeling proud thinking that because they have more DR Points or a faster Qualifying Time makes them feel Superior compared to others.
Don’t get me wrong though, I love competing against others but I have absolutely NO PROBLEM loosing to others and respectfully accept if I get beaten by someone who outpaced me fair and square.
Kudos to him, GG.
You know, this Game could be so good if People would play the Game with a more relaxed Mindset, similar to how I look at it.
But, it‘ll never happen.
I stopped playing Dailies years ago.
It just didn’t made Sense anymore.
I just play by different Standards compared to many others.
It’s a clash of completely different Mindsets.
So Lobby Racing against similar Minded Lads is my Jam.
Leave Sport Mode to the Tryhards and sweaters, the complainers and whiners.
And As Long as the Penalty System is what it is and even Top Split Players accept and even arguably defend push to pass tactics and other filthy Nonsense this will not be my Game.
Anyway, I just had a blast and tons of fun hanging around in a Lobby with good Dudes. We had great racing and now I can swing out my Rig with a good Feeling and finally jump in my Bed.
Cheers 😁
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The dailies aren't always that bad. I was in B and A/S lobbies last week and it was wonderful clean racing in 90% of the races. It really felt like I was racing against friends. Better, even. And the post race chat was very friendly and supportive!
There was one race where this really fast guy came from the back and was on my tail. I kept flashing him to pass me but he wouldn't. He bump drafted me until we caught up to the guy in front, then passed me. He was fast enough to not have to do that but I guess he wanted me in the race. And after the race, multiple people said "gr" to him.
I know that it might not be the norm but it shows that there are plenty of like minded people out there. It's not just us at GTP who want to just have fun.
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- A_Mindful_Place
Man, my sportsmanship rating has taken a hit tonight. I don't know how this game keeps track of it but I'm staying between the lines (no red penalties). I'm getting tossed about in these races and I haven't managed one clean race bonus yet. I feel like when Im bounced between two drivers the game registers me at fault sometimes. I've got from S to A and I feel like I won't be getting that back any time soon.
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- Stilva
Having some major struggles with the Degner curves this evening. Which is weird as I had no troubles in a Manufactures Cup race here a few months ago. I tried the Jag as it seems to be a popular choice here, but I couldn't get it to work for me. I'll turn more laps in it tomorrow and see if I can do better with it. But, my old go-to on GT Sport, the Vantage was on the leader boards so I gave that a shot. I'm sitting at a 2:01.7XX with a 2:01.3XX optimal. Once I can sort out the Degner curves, I can hit the optimal time. It's also good to see that the WRX is not dominating the leader board.
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- TCR_Hieronyms
Interesting, had several c races yesterday in with other A drivers and there have been only few who tried no stop. Most raced on one stop and it was a lot of fun and clean racing. I enjoyed it very much. And no no-stopper could manage to win. Normal drivers might not have this big advantage than the A+ pros in no stopping. The track is great, but mistakes are made so often even by experienced drivers... so let's see how it develops... did a decent 1:59:2** in a beetle...
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- TCR_Hieronyms
You are very right, but for me the major fun is competing, more in time trial and qualifying than in the race itself. A race is a race, there can happen a lot. For me it is very challenging to squeeze one more tenth out of a round, even when I see that my buddys are a little faster... I love that kind of competition. But loosing in a race doesn't bother me at all, winning is great, but sometimes I feel even bad, when a faster driver in front of me makes a mistake and I win because of that... to loose clean is more satisfying to my than to win dirty
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- jdeviant1983
This, honestly. I see so much worrying about DR on here, and people can play how they want of course, but it just seems sad to me.
Your comments here should be on the racing etiquette video!
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- Germany
Two or three races with crb and you should be up there again. At least this is my experience from last week. I had to deliberately let some other guys pass to avoid contact, though. The game doesn't dish out penalties as much, but it seems to track the lighter contacts that had been counted as penalties (before the updates) against your SR anyway.
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- jdeviant1983
I'm sure @xMAXIx79 and others will put a proper time in soon and yes the Nissan has maybe a couple of mph (cough) advantage on the straights but I don't get many chances to sit on top of a leaderboard and gloat so I'm going to take it while I can 😎
Take that sucker!
Also it should be appreciated the lights on this thing are not modern! You can barely see a bloody thing
Take that sucker!
Also it should be appreciated the lights on this thing are not modern! You can barely see a bloody thing
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- Australia
Nvm it struggles in race. Too thirsty.
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