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All I am seeing in these screenshots is the same crappy offline races that are only 5 laps.
SMH
SMH
B-Spec in 1.16 Update!
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Also... If B-Spec is restricted to the career mode races and we don't get some extra enduros in a new tile, it means that there will be no fun with Bob at any tracks that were added after the day-1 update. That does make me sad. 
Otherwise I hope they do make it accessible in arcade mode.
Otherwise I hope they do make it accessible in arcade mode.
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- CargoRatt
I'm not worried in the least, I'm not one of those people that lets myself get caught up in all the hype.....whatever happens will happen in due time. Until then, I tend not to believe anything until it actually happens.
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The description says it's the same number of laps, it's the same A-Spec events.
The mode is clearly partially intended to help those who couldn't collect stars do so, but hopefully there's more to it than that. I guess people can't handle not winning, but then it is a fantasy.
I'm not sure how the new direct control mode will work out. Yes, the AI was frustrating, but the fix isn't to let us drive the car instead. I quite like the idea of the GT5 Bobs being carried over, but this time you have a button for remote control of a rocket booster... Something distinctly Kerbal Space Program about that!
Also, the only car with damage was the "player" car...
Let's see.
The mode is clearly partially intended to help those who couldn't collect stars do so, but hopefully there's more to it than that. I guess people can't handle not winning, but then it is a fantasy.
I'm not sure how the new direct control mode will work out. Yes, the AI was frustrating, but the fix isn't to let us drive the car instead. I quite like the idea of the GT5 Bobs being carried over, but this time you have a button for remote control of a rocket booster... Something distinctly Kerbal Space Program about that!
Also, the only car with damage was the "player" car...
Let's see.
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1 is already confirmed. It was mentioned when Kaz first talked about B-Spec for GT6, and you can also see on the new screens that the races are the same. You just select the mode in the pre-race screen (and you might be able to swap in pitstops).
I am curious if we will get online B-Spec racing. That might actually be interesting.
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- dawko-san
still waiting for a course maker...
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- EliteKilla29
Looks like I won't be using this feature unless they surprise us and add endurance races. Then yea it would be worth it.
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- poumpoumk
Ohh boyyy
In the new screenshots I think we can say that there is no tire wear / fuel consumption and the translated comments confirms that because the race are the ones from the A-Spec mode ! (except for the 24 minutes races...) They don't talk about updated AI and seriously I don't see the point of B-Spec (and even A-Spec in fact) with the current AI.
I begin to think that the real new B-Spec mode is kept for GT7 but they had to give something for GT6 simply because it is written on the website... Let's hope the course maker will be the real thing but I have a bad feeling about this too...
In the new screenshots I think we can say that there is no tire wear / fuel consumption and the translated comments confirms that because the race are the ones from the A-Spec mode ! (except for the 24 minutes races...) They don't talk about updated AI and seriously I don't see the point of B-Spec (and even A-Spec in fact) with the current AI.
I begin to think that the real new B-Spec mode is kept for GT7 but they had to give something for GT6 simply because it is written on the website... Let's hope the course maker will be the real thing but I have a bad feeling about this too...
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At this point it doesn't make since to have added so many tracks with 24 hour time/weather such as Spa, Nürburgring 24h, Daytona etc., to the roster only to have B-Spec return and be applied to only existing career events. If that's the case can't see it being used much.
It's not a coincidence, tire and fuel wear, endurance races, where removed from the original release, I believed they where held back because they are all interconnected to B-Spec, I believe the AI was the big hold up, though priority's with GT7 could also be playing a roll.
It's not a coincidence, tire and fuel wear, endurance races, where removed from the original release, I believed they where held back because they are all interconnected to B-Spec, I believe the AI was the big hold up, though priority's with GT7 could also be playing a roll.
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In offline it's disabled in the career mode with the exception of the S events which is a exaggerated a bit and there's no option in Arcade mode like GT5. Just ran a race last night 15 minute race at Apricot Hill in a Boss Mustang on SS at the end there was no change to fuel level or tire wear.
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Well, the B-Spec on GT6 will be different this time - if my friend Google T. was right
apparently (hey kid), you can accelerate or brake the car manually - shown on those 2 bars (red and blue) above the car - or let the AI set his own pace
Taking over the pace...
Switching lanes (and slipstream)...
If the vehicle AI spin off the track...
Will be asked to manipulate manually, like a 'RC car', in bird's-eye perspective.
apparently (hey kid), you can accelerate or brake the car manually - shown on those 2 bars (red and blue) above the car - or let the AI set his own pace
Taking over the pace...
Switching lanes (and slipstream)...
If the vehicle AI spin off the track...
Will be asked to manipulate manually, like a 'RC car', in bird's-eye perspective.
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For a non-Engrish translation:
In the forthcoming update “Ver. 1.16” the new feature B-Spec will be introduced. Previous versions of B-Spec might make one say “Why did you back off there?” or “Get in the slipstream!”, there were a number of behaviours in the AI driver that were highly irritating to the player. In Gran Turismo 6 B-Spec, the number of instructions and pace selection options have increased, and it's possible to alter how the AI driver behaves. Overtaking, slipstreaming, changing lanes, as well as acceleration and braking can all be controlled in real time.
Unlike the Gran Turismo 5 version of B-Spec the style is not that of employing a driver, instead you will feel that you are supporting the AI driver's race. How about gathering any stars that you might have missed? The prizes, lap counts, and tyre regulations are all identical to A-Spec.
It's also ideal for the extremely difficult Red Bull X Challenges. And it will allow beginners to attempt some of the other difficult events in the game.
Of course, if you are too aggressive with the accelerator, the AI driver will spin or run off the course. A certain delicacy is required, not unlike driving a radio controlled car from a bird's eye perspective.
Unlike A-Spec, one can play as if one were a spotter in a NASCAR race, and so it's easy to comprehend the situation going on around the car. And to get that final edge to win in a close battle, it's good to try playing from an internal perspective.
I hope you'll look forward to the update!
Translated by me.
http://pitstop.gran-turismo.com/article/1512
In the forthcoming update “Ver. 1.16” the new feature B-Spec will be introduced. Previous versions of B-Spec might make one say “Why did you back off there?” or “Get in the slipstream!”, there were a number of behaviours in the AI driver that were highly irritating to the player. In Gran Turismo 6 B-Spec, the number of instructions and pace selection options have increased, and it's possible to alter how the AI driver behaves. Overtaking, slipstreaming, changing lanes, as well as acceleration and braking can all be controlled in real time.
Unlike the Gran Turismo 5 version of B-Spec the style is not that of employing a driver, instead you will feel that you are supporting the AI driver's race. How about gathering any stars that you might have missed? The prizes, lap counts, and tyre regulations are all identical to A-Spec.
It's also ideal for the extremely difficult Red Bull X Challenges. And it will allow beginners to attempt some of the other difficult events in the game.
Of course, if you are too aggressive with the accelerator, the AI driver will spin or run off the course. A certain delicacy is required, not unlike driving a radio controlled car from a bird's eye perspective.
Unlike A-Spec, one can play as if one were a spotter in a NASCAR race, and so it's easy to comprehend the situation going on around the car. And to get that final edge to win in a close battle, it's good to try playing from an internal perspective.
I hope you'll look forward to the update!
Translated by me.
http://pitstop.gran-turismo.com/article/1512
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I hope you can speed up time like in gt4
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You wanna know the bit that weirds me out?
Difficult events in the game? In the game where the AI slows down to let you win?
Polyphony clearly have a very low opinion of the skill of their players. Maybe they're right, on average. But I doubt we'll be seeing difficulty levels or elite challenges any time soon if they're bent on building for the lowest common denominator.
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I keep telling myself: "No expectations, no expectations . . .."
It's not working. This is going to kill me.
It's not working. This is going to kill me.
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It's important to remember that gtplanet members are the most hardcore/enthusiastic/skilled extreme of PD's target audience, and as such very few gameplay updates will actually be geared towards us, but it's still hugely disappointing. Since GT4 we seem to have been largely taken for granted.
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