One Race, One Planet - GTPlanet.net & Gran Turismo® Official Guinness World Record Event

[XS]

I think this is amazing!! I'm very excited to see how it progesses, all the way to the main event! Is it possible to stream the event so those of us across the pond can watch some of the action?
Also, just a quick question, though - what's the point of having backup drivers in case a main driver drops out? If the racing has to be continuous, then the backup driver cannot be part of the world record. Are they there just to keep the race competitive so the total number of drivers doesn't dwindle over time?

 

[Hollow]

Always good to see events like this for a great cause 👍.

Can this be hosted at a local Starbucks.. so that everyone can have unlimited supply of caffeine the whole time? That might help breaking the 36hr mark..

 

[Roo]

I'd be interested in helping if I can, but there's no way I could drive for 36 hours.

Had you considered a team of drivers doing shifts alongside your solo effort, just for the company?

 

[Lizard]

Had you considered a team of drivers doing shifts alongside your solo effort, just for the company?

But then they wouldn't get a record. Only Shem would get the record at that point.

 

[Roo]

But then they wouldn't get a record. Only Shem would get the record at that point.

I know.

If you only get 2 or 3 going for the record, and then some drop out, I would think driving round by yourself would be much more difficult than having another car on circuit to concentrate on.

 

[Lizard]

I, like Shem thought everyone would be begging to be a driver. All I am seeing though is loads of people saying they can't possibly drive for 36 hours.

 

[dhandeh]

I, like Shem thought everyone would be begging to be a driver. All I am seeing though is loads of people saying they can't possibly drive for 36 hours.

I would think the honesty should be applauded. If people thought that they would be able to manage the task they would say so. Rather that than go to all the trouble of setting this up (which by the look of it is a massive undertaking) to then pull out after 18 hours.
Give it a couple of weeks and the numbers will swell, for the actual record attempt driving and the support team.

 

[ExigeEvan]

I'm interested in supporting this.

Not sure what I can offer to the event but I'd be happy to support in any way I can. (Can't remember last time I played GT but slow and steady, right?).

 

[W3H5]

My computer is in the office so I can't update the OP easily but I'd like to clarify a few things with this post.

The event will be a straight 36 (or anything over 30) hours for each driver. There will be no shifts but toilet breaks are permitted.

I've had a suggestion that the Ace Cafe may be able to host but they would require a fee. I'll begin a talk with them next week and see what comes of that.

If a live stream can be set up then that would be great. I'm not a tech guy an wouldn't know where to start but if somebody has the time, equipment and ability to organise a stream then jump on board!

The event will most certainly not take place in a pub!
Like Famine said, liquid and a load of live cables don't mix well. On top of that I'm a recovering alcoholic and would rather not be in that position. Selfish of me, I know, but pubs aren't practical anyway.

Also, just a quick question, though - what's the point of having backup drivers in case a main driver drops out? If the racing has to be continuous, then the backup driver cannot be part of the world record. Are they there just to keep the race competitive so the total number of drivers doesn't dwindle over time?

The bak up drivers are there in case, in the day, a 1st team driver can't make it to the event because of sickness or whatever.

If there are drivers who drop out early during the race and numbers fall a bit low ten the support crew can always jump on a rig and have a bit of fun, though they won't be racing for the record.

Thanks to everyone for the massive support. All of you suggestions are appreciated and just know the without the GTP community this event wouldn't be able to happen.

 

[Adam41]

Interesting! What happens in the case of a disconnect/internet issue?

 

[Lizard]

I would think the honesty should be applauded. If people thought that they would be able to manage the task they would say so. Rather that than go to all the trouble of setting this up (which by the look of it is a massive undertaking) to then pull out after 18 hours.
Give it a couple of weeks and the numbers will swell, for the actual record attempt driving and the support team.

Don't get me wrong I too appreciate people being honest and saying they can't do it. I just thought it would be one of those things where everyone is trying to get the spot.

 

[W3H5]

Ah, connection issues! I'll be praying that a connection holds. A test in the week running up to the event will need to be done to confirm that a connection is stable.

I must say, I did think that there would be a lot more offers for drivers but it is a big ask and even if there are just half the drivers taking part then it'll be fine.

I did the 24 hour event at the Nurburgring on GT4 many years ago and it broke me, physically and mentally. There is no way this is a walk in the park but it's a world record attempt, nothing about it will be easy.

 

[dhandeh]

I would love to do it, but seriously doubt I could stay awake for 36 hours in one stint, let alone drive for 36 hours. No matter how much Haribo/Red Bull was getting thrown down my neck.
I will gladly assist in any support role though, for example being part of a team that is racing at the same time to keep the participants on the ball.

 

[ExigeEvan]

Are you planning to go online or just LAN? Things like game crashes probably worth taking into account (can't imagine console or playstation have been soak tested to 30 hours of game play, but perhaps).

The Standing Record

The longest marathon playing a racing game lasted 30 hours, achieved by Sebastian Giessler and Marcus Wiessala (both Germany), who played Need for Speed Shift (EA, 2009) at 'Dez Kassel' shopping centre, Kassel, Germany from 19-20 February 2010.

The two men started on 19th February at 10.10am and broke the record on the 20th February at 12.42. They continued until 18.03, which made the record 30 hours (with 11 10 minute breaks).

 

[W3H5]

Is the PS even capable of LAN? If it is then that would be the best option but I have a feeling it might not have that feature.

Doing it online will require a pretty strong network connection from whatever location is chooses to host. It will be something for me to consider when negotiating a place for the race.

If the worst comes to it and connecting the systems is too difficult then the race could be done in Arcade Mode with each driver racing against AI but that wouldn't be as fun and would take a lot of the completion element away, so not ideal.

 

[dhandeh]

Are you planning to go online or just LAN? Things like game crashes probably worth taking into account (can't imagine console or playstation have been soak tested to 30 hours of game play, but perhaps).

@Famine , will probably confirm this, but you need a Online connection to set the LAN up. You can't run it completely offline.

@W3HS , have you get any feedback from Guinness about spare rigs to jump on to in case of a network failure? Does it have to be done on the same console and race rig?

 

[W3H5]

Any kind of switch in machine would probably invalidate the attempt for that particular driver as I won't be the same race continuously, if you get my drift.

So we're looking at getting a LAN set up if possible. What kind of internet supply are looking at for that, does anyone know?
Would it be a regular line into each machine form a single source or what?

 

[Famine]

@Famine , will probably confirm this, but you need a Online connection to set the LAN up. You can't run it completely offline.

That's correct.

Luckily for @W3HS this is right up my particular street and I already have all the necessary equipment. We just need one ethernet port at the location.

 

[Daniel]

Would it be possible have several locations simultaneously attempting the record? Or does everyone have to be in the same place?

 

[Lizard]

I don't know about the setup but you could help with your choice of Ethernet cable.
Go for a CAT6. Fastest from the port to the PS (does nothing beyond the port though) and has the least crosstalk which I assume reduces latency (this is all from 5 minutes research I did a few nights ago). Although people already know this no doubt.

 

[W3H5]

Thank you, Famine, your knowledge of such things never ceases to amaze.

@Daniel, it is possible to have another event set up and done in connection but I wouldn't be able to organise anything like that. I'm also not sure if it would qualify under that same atttempt.

 

[Famine]

I don't know about the setup but you could help with your choice of Ethernet cable.
Go for a CAT6.

I do. I have sufficient Cat6 to run... well... this:

 

[ExigeEvan]

That's correct.

Luckily for @W3HS this is right up my particular street and I already have all the necessary equipment. We just need one ethernet port at the location.

Is it particularly heavy data use? Or just a sync and DNS?

 

[Famine]

There's almost no data externally, so long as no-one outside that particular location attempts to join the lobby. Just sufficient to keep the PSN connection, which amounts to something like 200kb/hour for all those machines above.

 

[PeterJB]

Can the average PS3 run for 36 hours without overheating?

 

[Dean]

If a live stream can be set up then that would be great. I'm not a tech guy an wouldn't know where to start but if somebody has the time, equipment and ability to organise a stream then jump on board!

Well, I suspect all you need is a camera, a steady connection to the internet and a computer running a broadcasting programme. I don't have the equipment (camera to be more specific), but the rest is easy to get a hold of I expect.

 

[dhandeh]

Can the average PS3 run for 36 hours without overheating?

I would suggest the Super Slim PS3 should be the best model to use, mine barely gets warm, unlike the old fat version, that you could cook a breakfast on, which might be handy come morning, but not so good for reliability.

 

[Jet Badger]

Can the average PS3 run for 36 hours without overheating?

Assuming it's not an early Fat model and there's sufficient ventilation, I don't think it would have a reason to overheat. The Slims/Super Slims can go on for quite awhile.

 

[Famine]

Can the average PS3 run for 36 hours without overheating?

Yep.

 

[ExigeEvan]

Yep.

Can they game for 36 hours without memory leak?