Online Question

[V8Fox]

How long does it take for the race to start in Online mode? Everytime I go into it all that happens is the practice and the race never seems to start ? Or am I not waiting long enough ? Thanks

 

[GBO Possum]

Did you click on the checkered flag? It's the black and white one on the left which becomes active a few seconds after you click on the other button in about the middle, what's it called, "start" or "enter"?

Clicking on the checkered flag initiates a 40 second countdown during which you and others can elect to join the race. Or spectate.

You can test this out on your own, you don't need a second player for checking out the function.

Hope this helps!

 

[V8Fox]

Thanks, I think I did but all it lets me do is the practice, I will try again next time, i'm new to the PS3 and all this online stuff as you've probably already guessed : )

 

[GBO Possum]

I'm also fairly new to this GT/PS3 thing too. Although I've been online racing in Forza for many years.

They all have their UI quirks. GT6 is no exception. I do like it better than Forza

If you can't get it working, post back or PM me and I'll fire up the system and write down the steps I take to get it going.

 

[subsist]

If it is your online lobby you have to start the race yourself or set it to auto start after a certain amount of time. If in a public lobby that is set to race for fun or race for real, generally there will be a 5min or whatever practice so everyone can get ready in the lobby then the race will start or if it is set to auto start after a certain amount of time it will say on the lobby main screen when the start time is.

 

[Johnnypenso]

How long does it take for the race to start in Online mode? Everytime I go into it all that happens is the practice and the race never seems to start ? Or am I not waiting long enough ? Thanks

Either the race is on autostart in which case there's a timer in the top right, or the host has to hit "start" manually and until then, all you do is drive around.