GT7 Daily Race Discussion

[Chris30]

I'm always happy with a Gr4 race that bans the AWDs. The closest thing we'll get to touring cars. Hopefully it's not just a one-make though.

I'm not usually a fan of the Group 4 class. I only like maybe 3-4 cars of that kind. Group 3 suits my need. But everyone has their own opinion on which cars they like to use in each set of daily races. It's like a roll of the rice, we never know what car/track combo PD chooses for each week. We just have to be prepared and ready.

 

[Kriptical]

Nice formats this week PD. Im not a fan of fwd either, but at least they’re trying.

 

[benjoi84]

Agreed. It's always satisfying when PD give us a selection from a subset of a category. I really wish they'd do it more.

 

[Voodoovaj]

Deep Forest!! Sweet, it's been about 3 weeks so it was due 🙄

I'm hoping Spa will be a good show and not a Supra cup race

 

[mellofello9]

I think I found a bug in the daily qualifying this morning. I completed an improved run at Spa for the second of the new Race B's this morning. I'd crossed the line with 8 or 9 seconds left until the practice finished. When I went into the lobby for the race it was showing my old PB! But later, when I entered the next race, there it was! My improved time had been recorded and was used for that one.

This has happened to me a couple times...not sure what the window is but once you're within 'X' number of seconds the time is not applied until AFTER you run the race. Infuriating in the moment, relief when you realize the time was at least captured for the next round.👍

What a nightmare yesterday was. Had a couple good races in the morning but it was a complete train-wreck in the early evening. Just getting punted left and right, losing my composure, etc. A P9 finish was the first step off the cliff. Following it with a P14 was enough of a sign for me...turn off the console, go build stuff instead.🤣

Was gonna go run a couple laps at the 'Ring for fun until I opened it up and noticed my leader board. Apparently someone had an axe to grind...hey, @Mc_Yavel

...I mean, uhhh, nice lap!!!😇

 

[Chris30]

@MetalApe that has happened to me at least 10 times in the game. I guess we have to try to be quick and not get that good lap at the last minute. Don't get discouraged about it, things happen sometimes.

@mellofello9 hopefully you'll get back your groove, sometimes we don't have it every night. It varies week to week how I perform in a race. And if it wasn't for the penalty system, people would be cheating like crazy during qualifying/racing.

 

[Tidgney]

Cracking week this week! Really really nice that Race A is just FF's and B is actually a decent length. While I really hope this is a positive change for the future I suspect Race B is that length because they only change a couple of things each week and may have not realised with B 🙈

Here's this weeks guide for those interested.

 

[Voodoovaj]

I like it when they limit the choices. Like, Race A is better because it's limited to FF. Race B and C would also be better if the choices were limited. Force people to move away from the usual suspects.

 

[dcalde78]

Another week, more races ruined because PD can't balance a class. GR3 at Spa is a fun combination, or has the capacity to be, but I'm punished because I don't want to use the meta car and nothing else is close to the same pace.

At this point I'm deliberately bleeding DR just so I can have some competitive races. If it's even worth the effort at this point, because I'm really starting to dislike GT7.

 

[newmedia_dev]

Another week, more races ruined because PD can't balance a class. GR3 at Spa is a fun combination, or has the capacity to be, but I'm punished because I don't want to use the meta car and nothing else is close to the same pace.

At this point I'm deliberately bleeding DR just so I can have some competitive races. If it's even worth the effort at this point, because I'm really starting to dislike GT7.

I think that is part of the frustration, it's ok that a car is a little stronger on different tracks/tires but that the gap is pronounced and that is compounded the faster and more consistent you get in DR.

In A and above lobbies some weeks it's nigh on in possible not to race in the meta or second meta.

 

[Rossell2]

Managed to get to 404th (ranking position not found) on race A after some trying. Could be a good race but I suspect the aliens will still pull away from me at the beginning.

 

[Voodoovaj]

I think that is part of the frustration, it's ok that a car is a little stronger on different tracks/tires but that the gap is pronounced and that is compounded the faster and more consistent you get in DR.

In A and above lobbies some weeks it's nigh on in possible not to race in the meta or second meta.

What kills me is that the game has some great track cars, like the Zonda R. Toss in a Zonda R cup race for fun. Or the Aston Vulcan, or Valkyrie, or the P1, etc, etc...

So many possibilities, so little action

 

[newmedia_dev]

What kills me is that the game has some great track cars, like the Zonda R. Toss in a Zonda R cup race for fun. Or the Aston Vulcan, or Valkyrie, or the P1, etc, etc...

So many possibilities, so little action

But it can be massively fun the other way as well with hot hatches (like A used to be with DR on)

I appreciate you can't float everyone's boat every week but 2 same class races and then arguably the most fun Gr cars for fun hustle and bustle racing but no DR?

So many options.

What I am hoping is this is a week for data gathering ahead of the update to see if they can more finely balance the cars for the different race hoppers they use.

 

[Mc_Yavel]

Last week was a blast on The Nurb. Half the week from behind and then put a 7.02.7 that granted me a start in top 3-5. Sadly, I could bring only two wins. The last one was from pole yesterday at peak hour. Being top DR.B with no A or A+ in sight help me on this one.

Also had the best bit of racing probably ever! Some good side by side action on Green Hell is something. Guys behind us were also clean and patient. Unfortunately, it did end with the opponent going off track. Message the guy after the race to tell I tried my best to be clean and leave space and all was good on his side.

 

[Rossell2]

Just a note all, I've switched off the text speak on my daily races. If I don't respond, it's not because of rudeness.

 

[Voodoovaj]

But it can be massively fun the other way as well with hot hatches (like A used to be with DR on)

I appreciate you can't float everyone's boat every week but 2 same class races and then arguably the most fun Gr cars for fun hustle and bustle racing but no DR?

So many options.

What I am hoping is this is a week for data gathering ahead of the update to see if they can more finely balance the cars for the different race hoppers they use.

Oh , absolutely!

There's all those "Evo meetings" in the single player, and the Ferrari races, etc. Do a race that's all Renault hot hatches!! Or just French!! Or Abarth 500 versus Mito!!

They had PP limited racing back when the suspension adjustment allowed for exploits. Then, they removed that exploit, but also NEVER have PP limited racing again. Like, why??? How hard is it to say 500PP FF cars, on SH tires, pick a track, and then go. Heck, Lock out the adjustments (because so many don't want to hunt for set up), but let us USE the cars that we have collected.

They keep throwing this quasi classic DTM at us, but I can tell you (because I have done it) that at 600PP on SS tires, the Merc, Sierra, and M3, are all really close. Why not that?

I've been saying the same thing since GT Sport was released. An automated system woudl do a better job than a person in choosing dailes.

 

[newmedia_dev]

Oh , absolutely!

There's all those "Evo meetings" in the single player, and the Ferrari races, etc. Do a race that's all Renault hot hatches!! Or just French!! Or Abarth 500 versus Mito!!

They had PP limited racing back when the suspension adjustment allowed for exploits. Then, they removed that exploit, but also NEVER have PP limited racing again. Like, why??? How hard is it to say 500PP FF cars, on SH tires, pick a track, and then go. Heck, Lock out the adjustments (because so many don't want to hunt for set up), but let us USE the cars that we have collected.

They keep throwing this quasi classic DTM at us, but I can tell you (because I have done it) that at 600PP on SS tires, the Merc, Sierra, and M3, are all really close. Why not that?

I've been saying the same thing since GT Sport was released. An automated system woudl do a better job than a person in choosing dailes.

And when they try albeit with the Jimney engine swaps made the whole thing a bit meh.

Give us single class single make races with DR. Arrive and drive, they have the option to halve DR for races rather than just remove it.

I appreciate their sentiment as it's the gateway to ranked racing but A does get really weird races that don't "sell" the joy of online competitive racing, after you've done a few but you can't see the ranking improvement it must be a bit meh.

 

[sturk0167]

Cracking week this week! Really really nice that Race A is just FF's and B is actually a decent length. While I really hope this is a positive change for the future I suspect Race B is that length because they only change a couple of things each week and may have not realised with B 🙈

Here's this weeks guide for those interested.

Since you're able to see the tire temps, can you say whether or not it helps to swerve back and forth at the start?
I always see people doing it, and assume it's a waste of time.

 

[Childe Roland]

I appreciate their sentiment as it's the gateway to ranked racing but A does get really weird races that don't "sell" the joy of online competitive racing, after you've done a few but you can't see the ranking improvement it must be a bit meh.

A race with no DR impact is like a game of poker for candies instead of real money.
If theres no risk/benefit involved it turns boring to me.

 

[Sum1s2pid]

Race A and B look fun. Might dabble in those later this week.

Race A: Scirocco Gr.4 - 1:29.531 I borked a handful of lower 1:29s. Since there are no Civic or Integra Gr.4s, I did a blasphemy:

Race B: NSX Gr.3 - 2:18.426

Race C: NSX Gr.3 (default settings) - 1:27.570 I borked a handful of lower 1:27s spinning out of the final corner.

 

[newmedia_dev]

Give us single class single make races with DR. Arrive and drive, they have the option to halve DR for races rather than just remove

As I said this and reflected it a bit, this is what the GR3 are right now, single make. Sigh they are not the funnest close racing cars

 

[mellofello9]

As I said this and reflected it a bit, this is what the GR3 are right now, single make. Sigh they are not the funnest close racing cars

I'm pretty sure I was passed by just about every manufacturer in the game at some point on the mountain this weekend.🤬

I know Spa is typically bemoaned as a Supra Showdown, but every time I've entered there's been a nice variety on tap. Sure, half the field might be meta, but it's not like a Gr.4 Huracan grid, either.

Are they getting Gr.3 closer to a good balance or is it just the crap-can lobbies I hang-around in???🤣

 

[Tazzy-91]

I'm pretty sure I was passed by just about every manufacturer in the game at some point on the mountain this weekend.🤬

I know Spa is typically bemoaned as a Supra Showdown, but every time I've entered there's been a nice variety on tap. Sure, half the field might be meta, but it's not like a Gr.4 Huracan grid, either.

Are they getting Gr.3 closer to a good balance or is it just the crap-can lobbies I hang-around in???🤣

I personally find the Supra horrible to drive, If they would just nerf the top speed a small bit you would see a different race, the ability to outrun anything else is all it has going for it. Unfortunately the nature of Spa means it will continue to be the meta.