Sema 2012 and the Gran Turismo Award

[Spagetti69]

Cheers Jordan. Kaz is a very modest guy by the sounds of it.

The only thing I could pin something on is that Drag racing has a very good chance of making an appearance in the future.

Other than that buisiness as usual. Lol.

*Did he buy you a beer J?*

 

[Samus]

"My perspective is that the sounds in Gran Turismo are just too real. With the recording method we use, we use a dyno and put the load on, and the sound we produce is just too accurate."

I'm sorry but that's the funniest thing I've heard all year.

Aside from that the usual answers which really answer nothing.

 

[C_Raccoon23]

Indeed. So the PS3 is too primitive to play those sounds accurately? Is that what he's saying? Not sure I should believe him if I should believe him or think that statement's a load of bull.

If he really thinks the sounds are "too real", I don't expect things to be better in GT6.

 

[deep_sky]

I literally burst out laughing at that sound comment

I'm beginning to think that Translator-san is altering Kaz's answers for comedic purposes...

 

[The Bman]

The sounds are too realistic? For a Dyson vacuum, perhaps.

 

[C_Raccoon23]

Another thing that caught my eye was his answer to how seasonals are made:

Every time, our Online Operations team at Polyphony Digital has a discussion of what they would like to do next, then they come to me with their ideas. I take their ideas and then we decide what to do from there.

I think the online team has a very difficult job, because within the resources GT5 has they have to come up with something different every time.

I'm sorry, very difficult? So, 1000 cars for the team at their disposal which they've barely taken advantage of to make truly new and original events, and it's difficult for them to come up with something new? And you also don't bother using all the tracks you have on top of it? And their job is very difficult? Wow. Kaz seriously need to get more people with some imagination on his team or tell his current guys to step it up. And I'm not even talking about the time and drift trials, just the events.

 

[Spagetti69]

Regarding the seasonals answer I get the impression that Kaz is a very hands off guy.
Fair enough something trivial like dreaming up an event could be done by anyone.

Surely when Kaz is on the toilet he could right down a seasonal or two. If he gets locked in he could think the whole 12 months worth.

He seems just the figure head of the operation who's inputs are purely yes or no to junior members of the team. I could imagine some would feel intimidated to disagree with a man of this stature, who's had control for so long.

Not sure where I'm going with this. Maybe every idea he puts forward is welcomed by all around him because that's the way it is around PD.

 

[CorvetteConquer]

Figure-head is the right word. I agree with that.

 

[Spagetti69]

Figure-head is the right word. I agree with that.

Yeah George Lucas is a figure head too. Jar Jar Binks is the equivalent of paint chips.

 

[CorvetteConquer]

"But, I think we maybe need to make things sexier sometimes, and I think that is something the Gran Turismo team might need to work on. It could also be because our team is growing in number, which could be one of our barriers to that goal."

This sounded weird to me. One would think that with more hired staff, that more could be done/developed. Right? But from what I've seen in GT5, it must be mismanagement.


We'll see! GT6 has a lot of pressure on it.

 

[axl54]

The man is either completely deluded, or a total liar. The format of this years seasonal events are almost exactly the same same as they were last year. Little or no thought goes into designing those events, and he acts like there's some involved, considered process that he has to sign off on? and the sounds are too realistic and not 'sexy' enough for us. Does he really think that everyone who critices the game's sounds are deaf and stupid.

Having read this interview what little hope I had for improvements in Gt6 have completley faded. How can we expect improvement when he dosen't even acknowledge one of the games most obvious flaws? (car sounds)
I think It's time he got on with his real world racing/mentoring and handed the reins over to someone more passionate about making a fresh and interesting driving game, like the one's he used to make.

 

[SWERV_GRIFFIN]

I am very disaapointed by all the negativity towards Kazunori by the GT Community. The disrespect and smack-talk that gets leveled at Kaz and his crew at Polyphony is downright shameful.

I have met Kazunori myself at the 2010 Gran Turismo Awards VIP Lounge and spent the Evening from about 8PM to 2AM with him,Taka( his interpreter), Taku Imasaki, Chris and some of his other crew members. I must say that they are alot more respectful that you lot.

It wouldn't have mattered what he said, you guys would find some reason to talk trash. You should all be ashamed of yourselves.

 

[mcfizzle]

I am very disaapointed by all the negativity towards Kazunori by the GT Community. The disrespect and smack-talk that gets leveled at Kaz and his crew at Polyphony is downright shameful.

I have met Kazunori myself at the 2010 Gran Turismo Awards VIP Lounge and spent the Evening from about 8PM to 2AM with him,Taka( his interpreter), Taku Imasaki, Chris and some of his other crew members. I must say that they are alot more respectful that you lot.

It wouldn't have mattered what he said, you guys would find some reason to talk trash. You should all be ashamed of yourselves.

👍

Not everything I read thrilled me but I would never respond the way some people do on here. Down right disrepectful of Mr Yamauchi and his staff. The internet makes some people think they can write or say whatever pops in their head, and it's a disturbing trend in my opinion. I know this makes me sound like the old guy yelling from the porch for kids to get off his lawn but so be it.

 

[mjm23race]

I've actually never seen any car in all my years of experience that had got that much work put into it.
The car is nearly completely hand-built .

Have you looked at all 500+ pictures, or are you just shooting from the hip with your pat answers ? Also curious about your own actual experience in the field.

A Lot of the cars do....... Really?

I was the one that posted the link to this build and have been following it for a while actually long before most people knew it even existed. So yes I have checked out all of the pics thought the process. I am not taking anything away from them or the amount of work they put into it. Just pointing out the fact that there many other builders that put the same effort and detail in their cars. Just because they haven't posted hundreds of pictures or other documentation for the public to check out doesn't mean anything.

I am not a builder per se, but I am involved with many successful builders. I have been involved with Riddler award winning cars, Mothers Shine award cars, Street Machine of the Year awards, Biker Build off award winners, as well as several concept and race cars and motorcycles, and so on. So I do have some real world experience you could say. Most high end show vehicles are much more than some smooth bodywork and fancy paint!!

 

[C_Raccoon23]

I am very disaapointed by all the negativity towards Kazunori by the GT Community. The disrespect and smack-talk that gets leveled at Kaz and his crew at Polyphony is downright shameful.

I have met Kazunori myself at the 2010 Gran Turismo Awards VIP Lounge and spent the Evening from about 8PM to 2AM with him,Taka( his interpreter), Taku Imasaki, Chris and some of his other crew members. I must say that they are alot more respectful that you lot.

It wouldn't have mattered what he said, you guys would find some reason to talk trash. You should all be ashamed of yourselves.

Oh no. I criticized the decisions of a developer who made a video game I spent my hard earned money on but wasn't particularly happy with. What nerve I have. How dare I form my own opinion on a product I payed for. Don't know how I'm going to sleep at night with all this guilt.

 

[CorvetteConquer]

SWERV_GRIFFIN is clearly not aware of the perks and drawbacks of being the leader of a company that creates Sony's best selling exclusive franchise.

Criticism is great, especially the constructive kind. I, personally, believe that Kaz takes some of what fans say into consideration, but at the end of the day, does whatever he pleases. You can see it in his answers.

At any rate, name calling is childish. But criticism isn't. You got to find the happy medium between disappointment/displeasure and constructive criticism. It seems we're always walking that very thin line.

 

[SWERV_GRIFFIN]

SWERV_GRIFFIN is clearly not aware of the perks and drawbacks of being the leader of a company that creates Sony's best selling exclusive franchise.

Criticism is great, especially the constructive kind. I, personally, believe that Kaz takes some of what fans say into consideration, but at the end of the day, does whatever he pleases. You can see it in his answers.

At any rate, name calling is childish. But criticism isn't. You got to find the happy medium between disappointment/displeasure and constructive criticism. It seems we're always walking that very thin line.

I'd like to see some actual constructive criticism here for once...

As for MJM, you know what they say about opinions...........
I'd like to see YOU build a car for SEMA yourself. Put Up...........

 

[mcfizzle]

Oh no. I criticized the decisions of a developer who made a video game I spent my hard earned money on but wasn't particularly happy with. What nerve I have. How dare I form my own opinion on a product I payed for. Don't know how I'm going to sleep at night with all this guilt.

Where did he say anything about criticism is wrong? Criticism is good and can only help shape the future decisions made by PD. He is referring to the overly negative comments that attack Kazunori as a person and those are wrong. They aren't allowed member to member here on GTP and they shouldn't be allowed towards members of the staff here or development community.

 

[C_Raccoon23]

I wasn't sure what he considered to be "disrespect" and "smack talk". He did say in the end that we all should be ashamed of ourselves.

 

[SWERV_GRIFFIN]

I wasn't sure what he considered to be "disrespect" and "smack talk". He did say in the end that we all should be ashamed of ourselves.

So apparently it's OK to be critical of Kazunori and PD for their work, but not OK to be critical of your total lack of respect towards everyone, your overly smug answers, and your general superior attitude that you often display towards others.

Smug Weasel indeed....

 

[Samus]

I'd like to see YOU build a car for SEMA yourself. Put Up...........

You do realise how pathetic the internet "I'd like to see you do better" argument is against pretty much anything, right?

 

[SWERV_GRIFFIN]

That's answer of those who can do nothing their self......

I know what I can do, have done and continue to do. Been the Metalshop lead at Marathon Coach for 17 years, the Premier Coachbuilder in the entire world, and have 30+ years experience in the custom automotive and restoration field. What have you done?

Not saying that PD is perfect or that GT could not continue to improve, I just get tired of the overly negative attitudes and total lack of respect from so many in the community. I bet that Jordan is disapponted that He takes the time to get an interview for us all, and then the members of his Forum show their gratitude by more complaining, disrespect, and general negativity.

 

[TokoTurismo]

It's so sad to still see defenders defending the, "oh mighty one", who just disappointed everyone 10x more. It's really sad I say. Oh well, guess that means GT6's engine sounds won't improve. Tisk tisk... >_>

 

[KART96]

First off, nice job Jordan. Any info from Kaz is nice to see. 👍 The sound thing is interesting. And I see that some here have their opinion on this. Now I must say that a few cars sound is different as I have never been in or around them. But I have raced in sport cars, karts, local stock cars and with that background I can say that most of the sounds are spot on. There is a big difference in a cars sound when you are in it compared to standing on the side. And the exhaust that the car has on it when the sound sample was taken will make a huge difference to the finished product.
Now if you are compairing car sounds from TV, movies etc...... then the sounds you are thinking of will be way off from the game as mics, tv quallity etc will make a difference. Also, movies will doctor the sounds to make them sound better. So when Kaz said that they went too real, that is a very well thought out answer. Just my 2 cents for what it's worth.

 

[CorvetteConquer]

It's so sad to still see defenders defending the, "oh mighty one", who just disappointed everyone 10x more. It's really sad I say. Oh well, guess that means GT6's engine sounds will not improve.

It really irks me when I see people typing "Master Kaz" or similar phrases. Just a pet peeve, I suppose, but it's definitely strange to me.

I try not to take Kaz's word as final, as his games say much more than his brain. And we all know what his last game, GT5, said to us: "Herp derp, help me out here..."

 

[TokoTurismo]

It really irks me when I see people typing "Master Kaz" or similar phrases. Just a pet peeve, I suppose, but it's definitely strange to me.

They're making him seem and sound like he's one. lol. Kaz rocks yes, but why did he had to go there, really?

Thank you very much for the interview though Jordan.

 

[Samus]

That's answer of those who can do nothing their self......

I know what I can do, have done and continue to do. Been the Metalshop lead at Marathon Coach for 17 years, the Premier Coachbuilder in the entire world, and have 30+ years experience in the custom automotive and restoration field. What have you done?

That's great, it still doesn't mean anything. Are you suggesting that if I went on a plane and it crashed because of the pilot's negligence I couldn't complain, I should just think "Well it's not like I'd do any better flying the plane"? Because that's what that argument is basically saying, stop complaining because you couldn't do it any better. It's pathetic.

We bought the games, we're perfectly entitled to critisise the company as much as people are allowed to praise them. Yes I agree with you some people go too far and do get personally offensive but most keep it civil.

But saying that this is the internet, you have to expect bathroom wall ******** that you wouldn't have if people met face to face, it's just how it is.

 

[mcfizzle]

It's so sad to still see defenders defending the, "oh mighty one", who just disappointed everyone 10x more. It's really sad I say. Oh well, guess that means GT6's engine sounds won't improve. Tisk tisk... >_>

Who is doing that? Where do you see people saying Kazunori can do no wrong? I don't see it but I do see myself and others saying treat him with some respect. Just because the man isn't sitting in front of us doesn't mean we should be throwing around personal insults at him just because his video game disappointed you or he didn't answer a question the way you wanted. I'm not saying bow at his feet because he can do no wrong. Just treat him with respect. It's a hard thing for some people to understand for whatever reason.

 

[Hayden]

I think that some people are so set in what other games and television portray that they refuse to believe a very good point made by Kaz in Jordan's great interview. As has been said by some people before, in terms of pure sound quality (lack of distortion, use of surround, etc...) GT5 does a great job. In terms however, making cars sound good, it falls flat. While in part (and in some situations more than others) this may come down to the sound department at PD, I think Kaz hit the nail on the head when he said they try to make the cars sound realistic rather than sexy.

In Forza (everybody's favourite example on these forums) no matter what you jump in, it sounds great and different to the car you were driving earlier. The problem with this, is that obviously not all cars sound good and some do sound like vacuum cleaners. When it comes to GT5's premium cars, many of them (787B, LFA) have a massively positive rap by the community while others get hated on hugely. While there is no explaining away the sound of the Honda HSV and similar situations, for the most part I think they did really try to make the cars sound real rather than good.

I'm out.

 

[mcfizzle]

To get back on topic this is the answer that worries me most:

There are many high quality racing games and simulators on the market today. What do you feel makes Gran Turismo 5 different from these games, and how do you think these features will evolve in the future?

As for how GT5 is different from the other games, that is something you all probably know better than we do, and I think that is something for you all to decide!

As for the future, there are always so many things that we want to do and usually just not enough time, so we’ll just have to wait until the package is ready to see what can make it in.

They need to absolutely be aware of what the competition is doing and what about it is better than in GT. Project Cars is shaping up to be a really good game with amazing features and it's possible he is not even aware of it's existence. The second part worries me also because they need a set plan, something to aim for. If it's a let's see what we can do before the deadline plan then that is how the game becomes half complete. It's also how development takes 5 years because you are always saying we need this in and we need more time to do it and by the time you finish that idea you have others you are trying to implement as well. It can be a never ending cycle in my opinion.