PD: Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

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But then GT5 has things that no other racing game has period.

It's all priorities, and what you think is more important is subjective.

Always 2 sides to the coin.

Whatever this "praise" is , is deserved regardless. What other game changes the dynamics of the games and not just adds content? For Free. It's almost like a PC game.
It's no use when the opposition has no argument.

Apparently, contradictions and poor logic are perfectly acceptable when humans talk.

Damn it. I posted again.

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Just because they don't allow rain on a track, doesn't change anything related to it being a driving sim. Period.

No one is saying that, but it does change the realism of it. It's fine to call yourself a driving sim but don't think you're realistic just cause you have a rainy Sarthe ability but no such things at other track where rain is a frequent event that races happen under.'

It's no use when the opposition has no argument.

Apparently, contradictions and poor logic are perfectly acceptable when humans talk.

Damn it. I posted again.

Last time

Thank you for proving my point the irony

How about having a voice instead of letting others argue for you or just not add at all.
 
It's no use when the opposition has no argument.

Apparently, contradictions and poor logic are perfectly acceptable when humans talk.

Damn it. I posted again.

Last time

lol

Damn you words! Yea people are strange at times, and seem so single minded on their views, we all love to be right, right? :P (wrong) :)

It still boggles my mind the amount of people that come onto this site to voice their strong opposition of dissatisfaction, when it's already been a year since the games release, and bring nothing new to the discussion, and you would assume have moved on in their lives to something not GT because of there dissatisfaction. Quite odd.

No one is saying that, but it does change the realism of it. It's fine to call yourself a driving sim but don't think you're realistic just cause you have a rainy Sarthe ability but no such things at other track where rain is a frequent event that races happen under.'

We could hope for the future no? 👍
 
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''I want black interiors for standards.''

11 months later

''Wait, they just gave me that? 🤬 them, they suck.''
 
Everybody Stop crying and bitching u aint a true gran turismo fan making a game isnt easy if u can do a better job your welcome to do so stop this nonsense and enjoy the game u once loved on ps1
 
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Damn you words! Yea people are strange at times, and seem so single minded on their views, we all love to be right, right? :P (wrong) :)

It still boggles my mind the amount of people that come onto this site to voice their strong opposition, when it's already been a year since the games release, and bring nothing new to the table, and you would assume moved on in their lives to something not GT. Quite odd.



We could hope for the future no? 👍

Same could be said for those Gt fans that feel the need to come on here and say stuff in the open about how everyone else that doesn't like GT5 are "whiners" that amazes me even more that you find time to walk away from such a humbling, yet fantastic game. You'd think that if people are going to keep criticizing that the fans would just move on. However, that is just one of the double standards GT fans have the the rest of aren't allowed. From day one here I've argued that all sims have flaws, but more so argued against the fans that single their game out as number one when in reality their game isn't such.

Also I guess I'm not a GT fan if I criticize the game series I like. That's just not what a fan does.
 
I think it's safe to assume why to be tired of the complainers, because of what I stated. It's been a year, you think it would be done by now, some possible level of understanding, and move forward.

Whatever you think is the "number 1 game" is opinion, why let that bother you? So when someone's speaking of the enjoyment they get out of their game, you gotta make sure they are aware that their game isn't number 1? Just let it be, and theirs obvious reasons why GT is a top game in it's genre, regardless of what perfection, or the best game is. People are still enjoying it, I just don't see how people who don't enjoy it, are constantly here at GT website after a year.
 
"I'd be happy with just Spa"

11 months later ...

"What? Just Spa?!! That track sucks! (because I'm an idiot who expects every game with cars to have guns and hookers too!) I want barrel rolls, stunt ramps and 1001 stickers that have absolutely no effect on the performance of the car other than small amounts of unwanted drag! 🤬 you!"
 
I think it's safe to assume why to be tired of the complainers, because of what I stated. It's been a year, you think it would be done by now, some possible level of understanding, and move forward.

Whatever you think is the "number 1 game" is opinion, why let that bother you? So when someone's speaking of the enjoyment they get out of their game, you gotta make sure they are aware that their game isn't number 1? Just let it be, and theirs obvious reasons why GT is a top game in it's genre, regardless of what perfection, or the best game is. People are still enjoying it, I just don't see how people who don't enjoy it, are constantly here at GT website after a year.

If you think the game is number one then you shouldn't feel a need to defend it. Obviously the same question applies to both parties, another double standard you've placed it seems. Also people complain so the game gets better since Kaz only said Spec II was due to those who kept asking for it same for DLC something that too was only given due to the demand and how many complained and wanted it. Yet you wont acknowledge that though the maker said it himself. Also maybe people signed on this site for more than GT, though GT is primary here, they do have so many other things. Maybe people like to debate. Maybe people like to keep up with the GT series but just don't care for GT5. There are many variables to this, don't paint it black and white. Cause sorry to break it to you but that's not realistic. Also GT isn't the number one sim racing game, not by far as you said, that is opinion based. How about you practice some tolerance.

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I agree though that people who expected more from Spec II have some issues, Kaz and PD told us quite simply what we'd get, they didn't leave a door open for speculation. So for those that complain and thought they'd get more, I agree that is an assumption that probably shouldn't have been made.
 
If you think the game is number one then you shouldn't feel a need to defend it. Obviously the same question applies to both parties, another double standard you've placed it seems. Also people complain so the game gets better since Kaz only said Spec II was due to those who kept asking for it same for DLC something that too was only given due to the demand and how many complained and wanted it. Yet you wont acknowledge that though the maker said it himself. Also maybe people signed on this site for more than GT, though GT is primary here, they do have so many other things. Maybe people like to debate. Maybe people like to keep up with the GT series but just don't care for GT5. There are many variables to this, don't paint it black and white. Cause sorry to break it to you but that's not realistic. Also GT isn't the number one sim racing game, not by far as you said, that is opinion based. How about you practice some tolerance.

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I agree though that people who expected more from Spec II have some issues, Kaz and PD told us quite simply what we'd get, they didn't leave a door open for speculation. So for those that complain and thought they'd get more, I agree that is an assumption that probably shouldn't have been made.

I've acknowledged that Kaz added thing for the online community(which this website has great discussion and analytic approaches, as well as has voting polls for things and what not. As it says it in the News forum aswell when he tweeted it), but I don't agree it was for childish complainers. There"s a difference. If some of the people that I've seen post on here were to have a discussion with Kaz about game development, and acted like gimmie gimmie gimmie,how dare you not do this or that, why is this not in the game for me, etc..... Then you would understand what I'm talking about(Also the dude would look at you crazy). Sometimes it can be good to analyze yourself from the outside, and you'll learn alot of how to approach different perspectives.
 
I've acknowledged that Kaz added thing for the online community(which this website has great discussion and analytic approaches, as well as has voting polls for things and what not. As it says it in the News forum aswell when he tweeted it), but I don't agree it was for childish complainers. There"s a difference. If some of the people that I've seen post on here were to have a discussion with Kaz about game development, and acted like gimmie gimmie gimmie,how dare you not do this or that, why is this not in the game for me, etc..... Then you would understand what I'm talking about(Also the dude would look at you crazy). Sometimes it can be good to analyze yourself from the outside, and you'll learn alot of how to approach different perspectives.

I do understand what you're talking about hence why I put the edit in my last post. There are things to complain about in the game, but one should never expect that their personal car list will be added to the game, just cause they think it should be. Now new cars to the game in general is something that would be nice. But don't go make a carlist and think that the PD crew will give it to you. I agree Gimmie attitude of some is annoying but it is not all that complain. Also I hope you're not preaching to me in that last part. Cause once again if you stop and look we agree a bit more than you care to think.
 
Well, as a show of appreciation we can all send PD our thanks in written form and then they'll see they did an ok job.
I feel confident in saying that if everyone who is cheering for Spec II and everyone who's b****ing about it, sent PD a message, the former would win out.
 
"I'd be happy with just Spa"

11 months later ...

11 months indeed. I think that's where the disappointment comes from, not the content itself, just that if you wait a year for something, you kind of expect to be blown away by it (at least I do). Spec 2.0 and the DLC are great, just not one year great, just like GT5 is great, just not 4-5 years great.
 
I love PD's games, and I'll buy them regardless. They don't need vinyls and wraps and liveries and widebody kits and spinners (lol). I care how the game feels, how it drives, how it looks, how it races. I don't need to qualify. I don't need super tough AI. I'm happy with what I get. If there's better racers, good for them. I have a PS3 though. Not a xbox, I don't wanna pay monthly fees to play online. I don't computer game, I gotta laptop and use it to surf the net. I don't concern myself with little petty things like shadows that pixelate, or damage that won't accurately be rendered. Or leaderboards with people and their special tunes. I'm happy with GT5. It's the only game I play right now. And I'll buy any dlc they put out. I only feel bad I didn't preorder it and get the stealth cars, which I really want! Thanks PD/Kaz, you make me happy. That's all that needs to be done. If you're satisfied, you don't have to have the most and latest and the best of everything. That's who I am. I'm appreciative of what I've got.
 
11 months indeed. I think that's where the disappointment comes from, not the content itself, just that if you wait a year for something, you kind of expect to be blown away by it (at least I do). Spec 2.0 and the DLC are great, just not one year great, just like GT5 is great, just not 4-5 years great.

Please do not twist the context of my post to your own liking.
 
I think it is a testament to the quality of GT5 that one year the release we are all still discussing the goods, bads and ugly of the game. Sure we have all had our likes and dislikes but one year on the debate/discussion is still raging. It shows we all care and love the game in our own ways irrespective of how we put it across.
 
I think the major problem for all the hate and bitching lies with the problem that PD give the players what they want and also things they don't want or care for, Why didn't they just add the pit lane photography for in a race for example or add a Le Mans pit photo thing ? so they missed an opportunity there and also gave us something we didn't ask for, Racing suits yes very nice but is there much of a point really I don't think the players asked for them, What PD really need to do is play Modnation Racers and see what players want (Hint ive got a Steve Mcqueen Mod on it in his Gulf racing overalls enough said really)
 
What? The OP is basically saying "take it easy on PD because a bunch of peopled died in the Tsunami" What does that have to do with people giving their opinion on GT5?

I could see if PD got wiped out but they didn't.

Don't try to defend PD by bringing up a Natural Disaster..They have nothing to do with each other. Now do you understand? :rolleyes:

Ummm... no. Have you ever experienced a disaster of that magnitude? My point here was that there are HUMAN BEINGS working at PD. People go into shock after events like this & its aftereffects. (Eg: The nuclear leak) They also could be from anywhere in Japan, so there might have been family that were affected or, worse yet, killed. Do we know if & how many people were granted compassionate leave because of the disaster? Think a bit deeper.

All I'm trying to point out is that there was an EXTRAORDINARY event that might have been a FACTOR in how things at PD & the game development unfolded. 💡
 
I'm pretty sure there would be a lot less negative comments on the updates of GT5, if Polyphony Digital communicated with their fans more. It wouldn't hurt them to ask us for our opinions, too.

I think with this communication barrier, people start to assume things, which snowballs into huge expectations. Just my 2 cents...

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"I'd be happy with just Spa"

11 months later ...

"What? Just Spa?!! That track sucks! (because I'm an idiot who expects every game with cars to have guns and hookers too!) I want barrel rolls, stunt ramps and 1001 stickers that have absolutely no effect on the performance of the car other than small amounts of unwanted drag! 🤬 you!"
You'd be happy to know I said "I'd be happy with just Spa" and I am.
Road America wouldn't hurt, but I won't be buying many at 6 bucks a piece.

Ummm... no. Have you ever experienced a disaster of that magnitude? My point here was that there are HUMAN BEINGS working at PD. People go into shock after events like this & its aftereffects. (Eg: The nuclear leak) They also could be from anywhere in Japan, so there might have been family that were affected or, worse yet, killed. Do we know if & how many people were granted compassionate leave because of the disaster? Think a bit deeper.

All I'm trying to point out is that there was an EXTRAORDINARY event that might have been a FACTOR in how things at PD & the game development unfolded. 💡
This is an absolutely fair point.

But it's not a reason for 90% of DLC being Japanese cars.

But seeing Kaz's own race car is glitched, I can forgive almost anything for that. :lol:
 
I do understand what you're talking about hence why I put the edit in my last post. There are things to complain about in the game, but one should never expect that their personal car list will be added to the game, just cause they think it should be. Now new cars to the game in general is something that would be nice. But don't go make a carlist and think that the PD crew will give it to you. I agree Gimmie attitude of some is annoying but it is not all that complain. Also I hope you're not preaching to me in that last part. Cause once again if you stop and look we agree a bit more than you care to think.

I don't agree, disrespectful "complaining" got the things we wanted.

I agree(to me), the more constructive way of assessing the needs, is what got what wanted. There was a time, people would say "oh PD doesn't listen to us" blah blah. Now.

I agree(to me), people use other peoples expectations as a means to belittle the game.

I don't agree, a track without weather, changes anything of the game related to being a driving sim. Thats like saying since there's a missing world track, it can't be touted as a driving sim(SURE WE WANT WEATHER ON ALL TRACKS,SURE WE WANT ALL TRACKS, ain't happening right now though).

I only defend when people put ignorant, uninformed, demeaning, belittling, disrespectful,(especially when it seems to be constant by randoms with no substance) comments of opinion.



I don't agree there's many variables into staying in this site, as you pretty much stated only 2 significant ones. Like I said, it doesn't make sense to be here, if someone is completely dissatisfied, and have nothing to do but complain. Now if they are dissatisfied, but have understanding that they are only a consumer, and stop feeling entitled to their want's, and try to bring positive productive discussions. Then Great. But if not, why be here a year later..

So agree with me.
 
You'd be happy to know I said "I'd be happy with just Spa" and I am.
Road America wouldn't hurt, but I won't be buying many at 6 bucks a piece.


This is an absolutely fair point.

But it's not a reason for 90% of DLC being Japanese cars.

But seeing Kaz's own race car is glitched, I can forgive almost anything for that. :lol:

👍 Re the DLC cars.
 
I don't agree, disrespectful "complaining" got the things we wanted.

I agree(to me), the more constructive way of assessing the needs, is what got what wanted. There was a time, people would say "oh PD doesn't listen to us" blah blah. Now.

I don't agree, a track without weather, changes anything of the game related to being a driving sim. Thats like saying since there's a missing world track, it can't be touted as a driving sim(SURE WE WANT WEATHER ON ALL TRACKS,SURE WE WANT ALL TRACKS, ain't happening right now though).

I only defend when people put ignorant, uninformed, demeaning, belittling, disrespectful,(especially when it seems to be constant by randoms with no substance) comments of opinion.



I don't agree there's many variables into staying in this site, as you pretty much stated only 2 significant ones. Like I said, it doesn't make sense to be here, if someone is completely dissatisfied, and have nothing to do but complain. Now if they are dissatisfied, but have understanding that they are only a consumer, and stop feeling entitled to their want's, and try to bring positive productive discussions. Then Great. But if not, why be here a year later..

So agree with me.
I actually agree with all of this.
Obviously people can have other reasons to stay on the site, but if the bulk of someone's posts are pure hatred for GT on GTPlanet maybe they should think about why the hell they're here. 💡


I agree(to me), people use other peoples expectations as a means to belittle the game.
This I'm not sure about though, but maybe. "shrug"
 
This I'm not sure about though, but maybe. "shrug"

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lol Its funny I know watchu mean as thats how I felt when I typed that one. But i think it holds a lil ground.

But we agree on more than not! woohoo!

Edit: response to down belowLMS2 lolIwas only trying to clarify. Ur funny with words "continue war"? lol Ill respond tommorow
 
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I don't agree, disrespectful "complaining" got the things we wanted.

I agree(to me), the more constructive way of assessing the needs, is what got what wanted. There was a time, people would say "oh PD doesn't listen to us" blah blah. Now.

I agree(to me), people use other peoples expectations as a means to belittle the game.

I don't agree, a track without weather, changes anything of the game related to being a driving sim. Thats like saying since there's a missing world track, it can't be touted as a driving sim(SURE WE WANT WEATHER ON ALL TRACKS,SURE WE WANT ALL TRACKS, ain't happening right now though).

I only defend when people put ignorant, uninformed, demeaning, belittling, disrespectful,(especially when it seems to be constant by randoms with no substance) comments of opinion.



I don't agree there's many variables into staying in this site, as you pretty much stated only 2 significant ones. Like I said, it doesn't make sense to be here, if someone is completely dissatisfied, and have nothing to do but complain. Now if they are dissatisfied, but have understanding that they are only a consumer, and stop feeling entitled to their want's, and try to bring positive productive discussions. Then Great. But if not, why be here a year later..

So agree with me.

...I don't get how we come to an impass yet you still want to argue. It's like solving differences but that's not good enough so you want the war to rage on. It's just silly to waste your energy on fighting, yet your mad that others are still here complaining, you're contradicting yourself. You think they should go away but you complain about them as if it will fix the problem like they think it will fix GT5 by complaining.

First part never said that being hateful and nasty got things fixed, but I'm sure Kaz saw it. However, he probably took the more humbling suggestions that weren't rude. Most of the hardcore fans loved GT5 before spec II and had nothing to complain about, so I don't see them as the reason why it was changed. That only leaves the people who actually complained full time respectfully. You seem to have a blurred line of people who complain respectfully to those that are disrespectful.

I would say the PD listening to us is more recent than an on going event from years back, so let's not get carried away.

Give examples of who has used whose expectations to belittle the game, cause you saying it at this point is simple heresay.

No it's not, if the game had said that they were going to have every world track but didn't you could make that argument, you made an extreme instead. In reality they said the game would have weather changes, they didn't say limited or even list that only a few tracks would when the game was being talked about before release. When a game has weather changes and time changes you expect to see it at all real world tracks that usually are affected by such things. When you buy into a real sim racer they tell you what you're getting, if PD did that instead of being the car salesman type then people wouldn't need to complain. If they did you could simply say well it's all there in writing what the game would have in it, if you expected more that's your fault. However, PD didn't tell us specifically the limits of these "great" features due to wanting us to buy into it.

If they put cars in the game but only let you pick one color would that seem realistic to you? So why is it realistic that Daytona doesn't have a night race or weather change? Also be realistic it's not just a driving sim it is advertised as a racing sim as well.

Also you haven't informed or enlightened me or anyone here with info that helps your argument, more so just opinions. So your reason for arguing...doesn't hold water.

Only two significant reasons for staying on this site is all I said? That is quite subjective those are all significant reasons I stay on the site, but you tout it like a fact. We may be consumers but when a game promises certain things from the start but you get the rest of it 11 months later...that's a problem, especially when it was be made for five years. You'll probably say people are bringing up the same talking points again, but did you ever stop to think that your argumentitive points just bring it back full circle. The fans here say those that complain are the problem and their side sees it so crystal clear. It's like going to a nice place to eat and they give you a menu, you order from it and it tells you everything you get, but what it doesn't tell you is you'll get your side dish an hour after you've paid...then what was the point of getting everything the menu said I would if they didn't fufill what they said they would from the get go.
 
My two cents about horrible disaster.
Yeah, it's sad. But i guess bus drivers and police and a lot of other folk just wasn't able to work "less", becouse of how sad they are. Is PD in that sence special?
And you know, people, not everyone have low standards. They see thing in other games, games that was on market way back. They want them. Why not? And people will always criticize DLC like that. Why? It's look like a content was cut out to sold later.
My point - there always reason behind every whine/complain/wish. And being acceptive and passive about GT5 is bad thing, imo.
 
Downloaded Version 2.0 last night - but have a pretty ****** internet connection here in Manila. PD please please include an improved download manager in a future release - so it will continue a download from where it left off in the event the connection fails. It took me 4 attempts and many hours to download the update. It's heartbreaking when it fails after 3 hours and is nearly complete - then you have to start all over again. Other than that - thanks for the update and looking forward to the DLC and other new stuff in the future :-)
 
My two cents about horrible disaster.
Yeah, it's sad. But i guess bus drivers and police and a lot of other folk just wasn't able to work "less", becouse of how sad they are. Is PD in that sence special?
And you know, people, not everyone have low standards. They see thing in other games, games that was on market way back. They want them. Why not? And people will always criticize DLC like that. Why? It's look like a content was cut out to sold later.
My point - there always reason behind every whine/complain/wish. And being acceptive and passive about GT5 is bad thing, imo.

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