The Photomode Tournament Discussion Thread: Season 6 (2.0)

Theme Name: Burn those tyres!!!
Brief explanation about the theme: Show your car doing, power sliding, drifting, donughts, burn outs or another manoeuvre you can dream up just as long as you make your black marks on the track.
Cars: Any
Locations: Any
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: You must be able to see the car and markings on the track in your shot
 
Theme Name: Snow-y.
Brief explanation about the theme: A picture taken at a user-generated track or at Chamonix. The picture must feature the car and some parts filled with snow.
Locations: Alaska (Custom) or Chamonix (Weather change not allowed).
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: The shot must feature both the car and a visible portion bit snow.
 
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Theme Name: Snow-y.
Brief explanation about the theme: A picture taken at a user-generated track or at Chamonix. The picture must feature the car and some parts filled with snow.
Locations: Alaska (Custom) or Chamonix (Weather change not allowed).
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: You must be able to see the car and markings on the track in your shot

^think you left my unique restrictions there not your own?
 
ohhh, can't wait! :nervous::D



Theme Name: Everybody Jump

Brief explanation about the theme: show some air! All 4 wheels have to be in the air....hands also! :P
Cars: any car, even a Midget (if you're able to make it fly)
Locations: Any race track that you can have some air time on
Phototravel (yes/no): no (obviously)
Unique Restrictions: it has to be as high as possible. All 4 wheels! Also multiple car shots are allowed

Fine theme indeed.
had a lot of fun in The Photomode Competition: Week 11
"Airborne"
 
Theme Name: the rally gold era!
Brief explanation about the theme:take a picture of a 80' or 90' rally car. Locations:all dirt and snow track,editor tracks are allowed
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: the car are in motion
 
No Mercy, Only Violence
Let the evil side come out, wreck your opponents and create the nastiest crash in GT History.
Locations: Any
Phototravel: No :lol:
Unique Restrictions: Must be atleast 2 cars.

1,320
Time to drag, show the longest straights in the game, Wether it's Nurburg's Back Stretch, Fuji's main Straight or the Wagan Run of SSR7.
Tracks: Any
Phototravel: No
Unique Restrictions: Must feature straights.

With You, Friends (Long Drive)

Toscana, perhaps the most beautiful track in GT5, so let's take a cruise with some friends.
Location: Toscana Track Maker (Tarmac only)
Phototravel: No
Unique Restrictions Multiple Cars, must be grouped together like a cruise

Anyone who gets the song Titles gets free cars :D
 
Theme Name: V8 Power

Brief explanation about the theme: Your shot must contain a V8 powered car.

Locations: Any

Phototravel (yes/no): Yes

Unique Restrictions: If you take a shot on a race circuit with two or more cars, then the other cars must be V8 powered.
 
Theme Name Seasons Event
Brief explanation about the theme A picture from Seasons Event
Cars: Any
Locations:The track that is in Seasons Event
Phototravel (yes/no):NO
Unique Restrictions: Must be in season events
 
:dopey:

Theme Name: Recession
Brief explanation about the theme: Take a picture of a car bought for 8000 credits or less. Must be stock.
Cars: Anything 8k or under.
Locations: Any
Phototravel (yes/no): Yes
Unique Restrictions: Car must be stock (or at least look stock). So no suspension tunes, re-sprays, kits, rims etc.
 
Theme Name Eyeball
Brief explanation about the theme A picture of a driver during action (close-up). Show us the men behind the GT5 wheels…
Cars: Any
Locations:Any
Phototravel (yes/no):NO
Unique Restrictions: Focus on driver only.
 
Theme Name Copy Cat
Brief explanation about the theme Get a picture with two identical cars. They need to be the same colour to.
Cars: Any
Locations: Any
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions:Two cars only in the picture.

(May need to fix up the explanations.)
 
Awwww yeah! :D

Theme Name: Be the Kaz!
Brief Explanation: Well now, simple really: one part Lexus IS-F RM, one part N24. Shake well, and serve!
Cars: Lexus IS-F RM (preferably white)
Locations: Nurburgring 24H layout (time/weather change allowed)
Phototravel: Ha!
Unique Restrictions: See above

Theme Name: Paint it Black
Brief Explanation: "Black cards, black cars, all black everything"
Cars: Any
Locations: Any
Phototravel: Yes
Unique Restrictions: Car must be black, wheels must be black

Theme Name: Chromeo
Brief Explanation: While they're so coveted, it's hard to get a good image of a Silver or Gold Chrome car. Your mission, if you choose to accept it...
Cars: Any
Locations: Any
Phototravel: Yes
Unique Restrictions: Car must be painted Silver/Gold Chrome.

Theme Name: Fast Dozen
Brief Explanation: That most exotic of engines - only a V12 will do.
Cars: Any V12-engined models
Locations: Any
Phototravel: No
Unique Restrictions: Car must in motion, must have V12 engine.

Theme Name: Earning Your License
Brief Explanation: A GT series staple, show off the license tests!
Cars: Limited
Locations: Limited
Phototravel: Nope!
Unique Restrictions: Must be a shot from a license test!
 
Theme Name: Fast Dozen
Brief Explanation: That most exotic of engines - only a V12 will do.
Cars: Any V12-engined models
Locations: Any
Phototravel: No
Unique Restrictions: Car must in motion, must have V12 engine.

I want this in the tournament. :P
 
Theme Name: Sponsored by...
Brief explanation about the theme: Take a picture of a race car, highlighting one or more of the sponsor decals.
Cars: Any car with sponsor decals.
Locations: Any.
Phototravel (yes/no): Yes.
Unique Restrictions: See above.
 
Theme Name: Turbo Lover
Brief explanation about the theme: Inspired by the Judas Priest song... some of you may remember it from GT3. Take a picture of any turbocharged car.
Locations: Any
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: Car has to be turbocharged from the factory (no buying NA cars and sticking turbos on them), Car has to be in motion.

Theme Name: Take Your Honda Home
Brief explanation about the theme: Inspired by the trophy of the same name, take a picture of a Honda in front of the Honda building in Tokyo
Cars: Any Honda road car
Locations: Tokyo R246 (any variation)
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: Must have the car and the building clearly visible.

This is what the building looks like IRL:

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Here are some of mine that I have thought of in the past couple of hours.

Theme Name Advertisement
Brief explanation about the theme Take a picture of those banners that advertise their company
Cars: None
Locations: Any
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: No cars. At least one banner in the picture

Theme Name A Bad Day
Brief explanation about the theme Take a picture of your car either on the grass or in the gravel
Cars: Any
Locations: Tarmac Tracks
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: Only one car and it has to have some motion in the shot

Theme Name Look Up
Brief explanation about the theme Take the attention of the cars for a second and take a picture of the beautiful sky
Cars: No
Locations: Any
Phototravel (yes/no): Yes
Unique Restrictions: No cars in the shot. The majority of the picture must be of the sky

Theme Name Three Wide
Brief explanation about the theme As the title says, take a picture of three cars side by side. (Can be done with the AI)
Cars: Any
Locations: Any
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: Need to have three cars side by side in the shot. Also there needs to be some speed shown in the shot.

Theme Name Go Time
Brief explanation about the theme Take a picture with the cars on the grid awaiting the green light.
Cars: Any
Locations: Any that have a grid start.
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: No motion in the shot. Must see more then one car.

Theme Name Aussie Rules
Brief explanation about the theme Take pictures of Australian vehicles
Cars: Australian Cars
Locations: Any
Phototravel (yes/no): No (All Aussie cars are standards :()
Unique Restrictions: Only Australian vehicles can be seen in the shot.
(Same can be applied for any other country)

Theme Name I can't see
Brief explanation about the theme Show a picture of a car in the dark
Cars: Any
Locations: Change time tracks only
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: Must not have any lights around (except for the ones on your car) like in SSR tracks.

Theme Name Show Off
Brief explanation about the theme Show off your car in front of the people.
Cars: Any premium vehicle
Locations: Only Phototravel locations
Phototravel (yes/no): Yes
Unique Restrictions: People need to be looking at your car.

Theme Name Birds eye view
Brief explanation about the theme Take a picture of your car from directly above.
Cars: Any
Locations: Any
Phototravel (yes/no): Yes
Unique Restrictions: Shot must be taken from above

Theme Name Topless
Brief explanation about the theme Take a picture of a car without a roof (Eg. Go Kart, Caterham)
Cars: Any without a roof
Locations: Any
Phototravel (yes/no): Yes
Unique Restrictions: Cars in shot must not have a roof.

Sorry if these have been used or mentioned before.
Also some of these may have some spelling mistakes and/or need some work on the explanation.
 
Theme Name Birds eye view
Brief explanation about the theme Take a picture of your car from directly above.
Cars: Any
Locations: Any
Phototravel (yes/no): Yes
Unique Restrictions: Shot must be taken from above

Thought about this one myself but you beat me to it :grumpy: lol

Some of mine

Theme Name Park It!
Brief explanation about the theme Find a scenic place on any track, park your ride and take a shot PhotoTravel style
Cars: Any
Locations: Any Track
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: Just one car (static) in shot

Theme Name Tuner-time
Brief explanation about the theme Any of the independent tuner models (H.E.P., Spoon, Amuse etc)
Cars: As above
Locations: Any Track
Phototravel (yes/no): Yes
Unique Restrictions: One or more as long as all cars fit the theme

Theme Name Oncoming!!!!
Brief explanation about the theme A shot of any car going against the direction of traffic.
Cars: Any
Locations: Any Track
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: Must have at least one car facing the wrong way

Theme Name Motion>>>>>>
Brief explanation about the theme Focus your camera on the background/track and at 1/60th shutter speed give your car(s) a sense of speed
Cars: Any
Locations: Any Track
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: Try to make the car(s) blur or streak through your shot whilst freezing the background.

:)
 
Theme Name: Green Machines
Brief explanation of the theme: Take a shot of any of Gran Turismo car that is powered partially or solely by electricity.
Cars: Hybrid and electric vehicles only
Locations: All Locations
Phototravel (Yes/No): Yes
Unique Restrictions: Multiple cars is OK, provided all cars are hybrid/electric powered

Theme Name: Sightseeing
Brief explanation of the theme: Take a shot of GT5's wonderfully modelled scenery; whether that be the architecture, landscapes or other landmarks.
Cars: No cars visible in shot
Locations: All Locations
Phototravel (Yes/No): Yes
Unique Restrictions: Have fun! :D
 
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Just thought of another one:

Theme Name: Drifting elsewhere.
Brief explanation about the theme: Take a picture of a non-Japanese rear-wheel drive car drifting.
Cars: Any non-Japanese rear-wheel drive car.
Locations: Any.
Phototravel (yes/no): No.
Unique Restrictions: See above.
 
Theme Name: B.E.A.R.
Brief explanation about the theme: British · European · American · Racing: a picture of race cars made in these counties only (H2H2H Poll?)
Cars: Any B.E.A.R. car (race or RM)
Locations: Any racetrack (no cities except Monaco)
Phototravel (yes/no): NO
Unique Restrictions: B.E.A.R.s only [/QUOTE]
 
No Mercy, Only Violence
Let the evil side come out, wreck your opponents and create the nastiest crash in GT History.
Locations: Any
Phototravel: No :lol:
Unique Restrictions: Must be atleast 2 cars.

1,320
Time to drag, show the longest straights in the game, Wether it's Nurburg's Back Stretch, Fuji's main Straight or the Wagan Run of SSR7.
Tracks: Any
Phototravel: No
Unique Restrictions: Must feature straights.

With You, Friends (Long Drive)

Toscana, perhaps the most beautiful track in GT5, so let's take a cruise with some friends.
Location: Toscana Track Maker (Tarmac only)
Phototravel: No
Unique Restrictions Multiple Cars, must be grouped together like a cruise

Anyone who gets the song Titles gets free cars :D
it's a skrillex song contest? :lol::lol:
 
No Mercy, Only Violence
Let the evil side come out, wreck your opponents and create the nastiest crash in GT History.
Locations: Any
Phototravel: No :lol:
Unique Restrictions: Must be atleast 2 cars.

1,320
Time to drag, show the longest straights in the game, Wether it's Nurburg's Back Stretch, Fuji's main Straight or the Wagan Run of SSR7.
Tracks: Any
Phototravel: No
Unique Restrictions: Must feature straights.

With You, Friends (Long Drive)

Toscana, perhaps the most beautiful track in GT5, so let's take a cruise with some friends.
Location: Toscana Track Maker (Tarmac only)
Phototravel: No
Unique Restrictions Multiple Cars, must be grouped together like a cruise

Anyone who gets the song Titles gets free cars :D
1320 - Megadeth?
 
So, this is supposed to start today, right? Can't wait :)

MY BODY IS READY
 
Not done one of the tounaments before but going to enter this one. Looking forward to it
 
I was too lazy to enter the last, I am excited about this. I do not know what side to enter though. Either PMC, where I'll probably be eliminated in the beginning. Or 2.0, where I'll probably be eliminated in the beginning. ;)
 
This tournament I hope to reach round II.
Last time Mog kicked me out in the first...:grumpy:

Gentlemen – start your eeeengiiiiines.
 
Theme : Top Gear Track Day - Bring your favourite car to the mighty track of Top Gear. Show your best!!!

Cars: Any
Locations: Top Gear track
Phototravel (yes/no): No
Unique Restrictions: None
 
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