Should PD cut Bspec from GT6?
- Thread starter Prototyp3
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- A6222346
I hate b-spec. I prefer racing and customizing to passively directing a car around a track.
But it is a great way to earn credits. Which means I don't mind it. I don't have the time nor patience to make money legitimately in racing games. This is probably why I think sense of accomplishment via video games is overrated haha.
Also if PD opts to leave it out, there are a fair amount of people that will complain. And since PD has already put a lot of work into the game mode (that I think can be applied to GT6), I don't think they should leave it out.
But it is a great way to earn credits. Which means I don't mind it. I don't have the time nor patience to make money legitimately in racing games. This is probably why I think sense of accomplishment via video games is overrated haha.
Also if PD opts to leave it out, there are a fair amount of people that will complain. And since PD has already put a lot of work into the game mode (that I think can be applied to GT6), I don't think they should leave it out.
- 1,168
- England
I would prefer a expanded version of GT4's b-spec system combined with GT5's driver system. The GT5 method of telling a driver to go faster every 20s was tiresome and I much preferred GT4's overall commands it just needs to be expanded some, maybe even having a two car team in some races etc.
Then again I love 'manager' games and would be thrilled to see a true racing team manager type of system.
Then again I love 'manager' games and would be thrilled to see a true racing team manager type of system.
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- Kentucky
- Chrunch_Houston
If I am able to make enough money just racing online I wouldn't care if they got rid of both A-Spec and B-Spec. They both suck!
- 23,800
- Philippines
B-Spec should stay. But, as many have said, it should be integrated into A-Spec instead of serving as a stand-alone game mode.
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One of my fondest memories of GT4 was driving long stints of enduros, handing off to a B-Spec driver for a breather, then wrestling the wheel back from him after he'd lost some of the lead I'd built up over dozens of laps. An integrated B-Spec system allows you to actually run endurances in real time instead of spread out over several days.
Unlike most, I appreciate what PD was attempting with the driver mood system. Unfortunately, the implementation deviated too far from the inspiration. Yes, I want drivers who get tired, cranky, careless and perhaps a little reckless or aggressive after driving for fifteen minutes or so. I enjoy the challenge of people management within the team, and driver-swapping is a great idea. Hell, can we manage pit crews and engineers while we're at it? That would be awesome.
What I don't want is a driver who falls asleep at the wheel every time he's in clean air for more than thirty seconds. Not even Tamagotchi are that one-dimensional.
Yes, B-Spec should stay. With the PS4's capabilities, better AI is possible. Perhaps even... gasp... "learning" AI. But seeing as how GT5 wasted the PS3's capabilities in this regard, I'm not hoping for all that much.
Still, one can dream, right? And maybe we'll get that automotive roulette prize wheel at the end of every race again. And maybe even another POD race.
Yeah. Maybe.
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One of my fondest memories of GT4 was driving long stints of enduros, handing off to a B-Spec driver for a breather, then wrestling the wheel back from him after he'd lost some of the lead I'd built up over dozens of laps. An integrated B-Spec system allows you to actually run endurances in real time instead of spread out over several days.
Unlike most, I appreciate what PD was attempting with the driver mood system. Unfortunately, the implementation deviated too far from the inspiration. Yes, I want drivers who get tired, cranky, careless and perhaps a little reckless or aggressive after driving for fifteen minutes or so. I enjoy the challenge of people management within the team, and driver-swapping is a great idea. Hell, can we manage pit crews and engineers while we're at it? That would be awesome.
What I don't want is a driver who falls asleep at the wheel every time he's in clean air for more than thirty seconds. Not even Tamagotchi are that one-dimensional.
Yes, B-Spec should stay. With the PS4's capabilities, better AI is possible. Perhaps even... gasp... "learning" AI. But seeing as how GT5 wasted the PS3's capabilities in this regard, I'm not hoping for all that much.
Still, one can dream, right? And maybe we'll get that automotive roulette prize wheel at the end of every race again. And maybe even another POD race.
Yeah. Maybe.
Stumps_GTI
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- Aussie
- Stumps_GTI
As much as I'm NOT a fan of B-spec, I chose to keep it. 
As long as PD can implement all the same features we had in GT4, FF during the race, with all the kool, easy to navigate car interchange ability.
And try NOT to overpower the A-spec hey.....I do NOT want Bob getting more time in the seat than I do.
As long as PD can implement all the same features we had in GT4, FF during the race, with all the kool, easy to navigate car interchange ability.
And try NOT to overpower the A-spec hey.....I do NOT want Bob getting more time in the seat than I do.
- 485
- Croatia
Keep the B-spec, but do it more like GT4. And improve the AI, because making a game mode that depends on the AI in a game where AI is not very good can only lead to frustration.
- 1,459
- USA
B-Spec is pretty lazy in my opinion. It wastes space, and the whole point of a game is to create a challenge and to have fun. Doesn't it get boring watching a car just drive itself?
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- carribean
- mrfunkyfresh4ya
I like drag only so b spec is perfect for me.
Plus i like sitting with mates and YELLat the driver for not winning.
B spec+ beer+chips= fun
Plus i like sitting with mates and YELLat the driver for not winning.
B spec+ beer+chips= fun
- 1,137
I hope they give Crossplay Option on vita if they include b Spec. So I could watch tv, while controlling the race on the Vita.
- 40,878
Actually, no. In GT4 I had a lot of fun fiddling around building cars for the AI to mess around with in endurance races, and if GT5 didn't have the stupid "after 30 seconds the driver forgets he's in a race" thing it would be even better than GT4 in that regard because the AI is otherwise vastly better than GT4's.
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- Texas
Yes bspec sucks
- 1,983
- Ohio
- IceManPJN
- IceMan PJN
B-Spec is a sick joke. There can't be more than five or ten people worldwide who enjoyed it. If they can't find a way of making it more engaging and more enjoyable, it needs to go.
Oil changes and car washes also need to go. They're also just chores. Nobody enjoys having to click through some menus to select a fake oil change just to get their car to drive at peak performance. Knock it off with the boring chores.
Oil changes and car washes also need to go. They're also just chores. Nobody enjoys having to click through some menus to select a fake oil change just to get their car to drive at peak performance. Knock it off with the boring chores.
- 419
- Finland
B-spec was horrible in GT5. In some interview Kaz said B-spec would be totally re-designed and finally be immersive and interesting, but it turns out to be the exact copy of GT4's B-spec but now with too much role in the career mode and lack of speed-up. Horrible, please get rid of it.
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- The 51st state of america
- sparkytooth50001
Make B-spec like in GT4 I say,It'll be fun I say....
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- Prince George's
- Team-Piggysmalls
sparkytooth
I know everyone can agree with that. I still have my copy of GT4 in fair condition. Got GT3 in good condition and GT2 in bad condition. GT2 loads up but when you get to the second loading screen it freezes. And the only reason GT4 is in worse condition than 3 is because I play 4 to death. Literally. The moment when you lose a long race and you punch your ps2.
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- The 51st state of america
- sparkytooth50001
and I was at nearly 50% 
- 11,339
- The 51st state of america
- sparkytooth50001
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- nizmo_bro
I think they should leave it out and have an add-on for B-Spec later on for those who like it.
I only ever used it in GT5 just to grind for money while I went off to do something else, but since they came out with the seasonal events that pay a lot, I have more fun in the game doing those and banking.
I only ever used it in GT5 just to grind for money while I went off to do something else, but since they came out with the seasonal events that pay a lot, I have more fun in the game doing those and banking.
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- Singapore
- Advan1
Yes. I think it is rubbish. PD should make something like the Auto Vista in Forza for us to really appreciate looking at our cars.
Also instead of a static photography spot in some unnatural environment, how about a real driving road where we can drive along and appreciate the scenery as well as stop to take pictures, something like Forza Horizon, but with all sorts of roads worlwide.
Also instead of a static photography spot in some unnatural environment, how about a real driving road where we can drive along and appreciate the scenery as well as stop to take pictures, something like Forza Horizon, but with all sorts of roads worlwide.
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- BuzzDrought
keep it. no good reason to get rid of it, but it does need reworking, it has a massive amount of potential they just havent realised. also dropping the b-spec on online is pretty ****** of them.
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- Under Your Bed
No, i will not stand doing 24hr races while doing A-spec, that's why Bob can do all the hard work while i go on with my day. Keep it like it was in GT4 plain and simple, and tend to Bob once in a while. If they get rid of Bob get rid of those absurd 7 hour, 9hr, 24hr races.
This. I think it should stay, but we should be allowed to use this in some sort of realisitic manner. Don't separate B-Spec and A-Spec races. Allow us to use our B-Spec driver(s) as additional drivers on our race team. The way it has been implemented thus far is a bit nonsensical and irritating overall. It was just another aspect of GT5 for me to grind through. Changes definitely need to be made if this is going to stay.
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- PJ
- PlainBlandMan
Axing B-Spec is like ripping out the heart and soul of Gran Turismo. I'd rather see A-Spec go instead.
