Seasonal Event # 3

[mcsimfan]

I'm really surprised at the difference racing tyres make - I've only really noticed it because of this thread. As I mentioned, I'm not agreat driver, so I'm surprised that I walked all five of these events when others have struggled, just by whacking the best tyres on.

I have always thought it sort of silly that any event would have restrictions that made you drive with Comfort tires. If you are racing, it seems unreasonable to run anything less than sport tires. Sure it makes it harder to run on something less than sports, but would anyone really enter a race or even run hot laps on standard/comfort tires?

 

[hornet_burnout]

(...) would anyone really enter a race or even run hot laps on standard/comfort tires?

...or on a Prius?

I could understand the CR-Z... it's "sporty"... somewhat... and to show it can "run" on the track.

But this?? It's not a challenge, it's medieval torture.

 

[Nixo]

Most of pd's problems about people whining would go away if they put a difficulty settings in the game like easy casual and simulate. Why cant they just do that, im annoyed that im tuning a perfect car and i got no car restrictions on my way. I want that i could go and tune one car to match many races, not to just buy a loads of cars and collect them, ive never have been a car collector.

 

[hhhwa]

What a nightmare that was, bought the ford gt40, tuned it to the max, spent about 200k as thats what all the previous bonus races required, only to win by about 4 minutes, could of saved myself some cash moneys big style. I reckon you could do it in the kubelwagon with a few tweaks.

 

[Tvensky]

this time new events isnt much challenge.. and can be done by anyone. I rather would have more easy SingleGame play since it dosnt give much XP and Cash and its important to do 100% and vettel challenge do gold or 24 hour races is just nonsense and for most people impossible. Yet Seasonal Events now gives you insane amount of XP and Cash, yet its the most easy.. (1st and 2nd Seasonal was epic I had trouble with couple of races and had to tweak everything to beat it, very epic challange)👍

 

[slotcarrod]

Thank you PD for the easy races! You guys have to remember that not every one is an arm chair Sebastian Vettel! It's not "easy" for many people that have purchased GT5!

This series 3 of Seasonal Events is great. If you need a challenge? Use comfort tires! If you find it hard to win? Just keep adding performance parts and tuning!

Again, thanks PD!

 

[RedBullRacer]

See I can't see how people can say they should be easy. The thing is, I couldn't get gold on the Ford Focus or the Nascar one...I was totally content with this, the fact that you get such large xp/credits for these events means you should have to earn them.

At the time, I wasn't good enough to gold those events, so I shouldn't be rewarded with the large xp/credits. Now, I just put soft tyres on the NASCAR and won. This isn't the right way to go, yes I could have tried it with hard tyres, but if I can run it in soft tyres then the game obviously wants me to do this. So I will.

It kinda makes these events not as special anymore, they are still massive amounts of fun and it's so cool to have fresh events every few weeks. But, I just feel they should be hard so that you have to earn the large rewards.

I agree with Nixo, the perfect way would be to do difficulty settings...easy, medium hard and then maybe have the rewards change depending on this. That way, everyone can take part and win, but if your good enough you can get rewarded more. I think, I can't remember, but I'm sure Forza does a system like this where the harder you make the race for yourself, the more you get rewarded. It's a good system!

 

[IndyRacer]

I agree the #3 events were easy but I still enjoyed them even the Prius. That is a weird car. First time I drove it and I didn't know what to expect. I am still wondering why it is in the game. Are there some people out there that enjoy driving that car?

 

[sumbrownkid]

I can't believe people are actually complaining about driving the Prius. Do you guys hate that car so much that you even hate on its digital form?

Seriously grow up.

 

[namregzepol]

and what about make a sixth seasonal event with no bronce, silver or gold thropies? They only return your position in a global leaderboard.

Besides a-spec level and b-spec level, we'd had got seasonal level (¿or s-spec level, or seasonal position?). This s-spec level can be the mixture of the last 5 seasonals of this type, called s-spec seasonal.

For example: if you are 1010, 987, 567, 1230 and 2010 you got a 1160,8 level or position.

When sixth array of seasonals arrived, you must discard first one and introduce new one (more or less like Tennis ATP). For example, if we got a 856 in the new one: 987+567+1230+2010+856= 5650/5=1130 level.

Of course whith no assists at all (beside abs 1 or race line). The exp and cr same for all (I don't mind).

This should be great for driver classification. If you want to check how good a driver is just look at his/her s-spec position.

What do you think about this?

 

[snowgt]

What are people complaining about? That there are no restrictions? Feel like only you deserve the credits and xp? Many people that buy GT5 want to experience some of the things for higher Levels, too, and don't have the time to level up. So, I'd say, why not. You can't deny them that forever.

I mean, I would have liked restrictions, because it will make some people learn to get better with the car they have to drive, and not just bring a faster car (which seems to be what the majority are doing), but if they don't want a challenging races, so be it.

They way I approach the Seasonals, is to first try it with stock configuration. If that clearly is not enough, I will try with the very minimum that will let me just about get the win. It's most rewarding that way.

For the new Seasonals, you can get Gold by simply putting on other tires:

Prius: Sports Hard instead of Comfort Soft
TTS: Sports Hard instead of Comfort Soft
Elise: Sports Hard instead of Comfort Soft
Ford GT: Sports Soft instead of Sports Hard (Medium might also be enough, but I didn't try, because I had to be about 4 seconds a lap quicker and that didn't seem possible with Medium over Hard)
Citroen WRC: stock (Sports Medium)

Cars were completely stock out of the shop with initial oil change. Great fun!

 

[kmg43]

I agree the #3 events were easy but I still enjoyed them even the Prius. That is a weird car. First time I drove it and I didn't know what to expect. I am still wondering why it is in the game. Are there some people out there that enjoy driving that car?

Yeah, I just did this one last night. Weird is the only way to describe that car. I wasn't sure what to expect either. The brakes lock up really easily, especially with the ABS on 1, but then there is not enough power to even cause understeer in the acceleration on the exit. It was hard to adjust to. I did sort of enjoy the race, though, because I only won by like .5 seconds. I did not overtake the last car until the final straight. Sort of exciting even though I was only doing about 100mph.

 

[Kcekelkai]

I can't believe people are actually complaining about driving the Prius. Do you guys hate that car so much that you even hate on its digital form?

Seriously grow up.

Tuned, this prius is a beast but the sound that its making is the thing I hate the most

 

[sumbrownkid]

Tuned, this prius is a beast but the sound that its making is the thing I hate the most

I just want to buy a Prius in real life. Drop in a Supra engine inside, and laugh maniacally while I drive in the eco mode, or whatever it's called.

 

[RedBullRacer]

What are people complaining about? That there are no restrictions? Feel like only you deserve the credits and xp? Many people that buy GT5 want to experience some of the things for higher Levels, too, and don't have the time to level up. So, I'd say, why not. You can't deny them that forever.

I mean, I would have liked restrictions, because it will make some people learn to get better with the car they have to drive, and not just bring a faster car (which seems to be what the majority are doing), but if they don't want a challenging races, so be it.

They way I approach the Seasonals, is to first try it with stock configuration. If that clearly is not enough, I will try with the very minimum that will let me just about get the win. It's most rewarding that way.

For the new Seasonals, you can get Gold by simply putting on other tires:

Prius: Sports Hard instead of Comfort Soft
TTS: Sports Hard instead of Comfort Soft
Elise: Sports Hard instead of Comfort Soft
Ford GT: Sports Soft instead of Sports Hard (Medium might also be enough, but I didn't try, because I had to be about 4 seconds a lap quicker and that didn't seem possible with Medium over Hard)
Citroen WRC: stock (Sports Medium)

Cars were completely stock out of the shop with initial oil change. Great fun!

But why does everyone have to be able to win these? I couldn't win some of the older ones, until they removed the restrictions, I was happy with this as I wasn't good enough.

Now everyone can win it, cos say you do these events the way you say. And start with stocks and move up slower adding parts until you win, well, all your doing is spending more time doing these events until you win, but your still making the car fast enough to win regardless of how good you actually are.

I guess a lot of people here work full time, so gaming time is limited so, you may as well just max the car out and win the first time as this will save having to repeat the races until the car is fast enough. Before, you knew the car was fast enough, even if you didn't win, so this made you push to try harder.

 

[RWB1213]

Good thing these Bonus Events payout well- A-Spec payouts, especially for Endurance Races are pitiful. PD should have done a better job of calculating prizes based on both level and racing time or laps. Sure you can grind A-Spec for more prize money, but how boring is that?

 

[Zoom!Zoom!]

But why does everyone have to be able to win these? I couldn't win some of the older ones, until they removed the restrictions, I was happy with this as I wasn't good enough.

Now everyone can win it, cos say you do these events the way you say. And start with stocks and move up slower adding parts until you win, well, all your doing is spending more time doing these events until you win, but your still making the car fast enough to win regardless of how good you actually are.

I guess a lot of people here work full time, so gaming time is limited so, you may as well just max the car out and win the first time as this will save having to repeat the races until the car is fast enough. Before, you knew the car was fast enough, even if you didn't win, so this made you push to try harder.

I agree. It's sad that even NFS:HP races were not this easy.

 

[prymet1me]

Its only one season guys, get money and relax til next seasons races.

...weird this thread is similar to one the crashed in flames.

 

[R34EVO9]

Dude these are soooooooooooooo easy i went in with just slicks and suspension and owned everyone by like 45 seconds in almost everyone of these challenges. I thought they were going to be even harder than the old ones but they were too easy. I even gave my roommate a try on the Elise challenge and he won by 5 seconds and he don't even play video games. lol

 

[MeanElf]

What was it Yahtzee said? Oh yes: "Fans are clingy complaining dip****s who will never ever be grateful for any concession you make. The moment you shut out their shrilled tremulous voices, the happier you'll be for it."

 

[bigjoe]

Back in the old GT4 days I played many different games. The first was one to get to 100% as fast and easy as possible. Using B-spec to make things go faster. Then I did an all A-spec 100% game (including all the 24hr races.) Then I tried doing an all B-spec game etc. I even did a game who's purpose was only to collect and drive every car in the game.

In GT5 I'm at the win at all cost stage so I take advantage of every "cheat" I can just to see what happens next. Once I finiish with that I'll probably start a new game that allows no cheats. etc, I plan on playing GT5 as long as I played GT4, years and years...

I find it funny that many here think that the only way to play is to make it as hard as possible. Yes that is one option and if you like that, go for it. I may even join you in my third or forth time through. 👍

 

[sumbrownkid]

Back in the old GT4 days I played many different games. The first was one to get to 100% as fast and easy as possible. Using B-spec to make things go faster. Then I did an all A-spec 100% game (including all the 24hr races.) Then I tried doing an all B-spec game etc. I even did a game who's purpose was only to collect and drive every car in the game.

In GT5 I'm at the win at all cost stage so I take advantage of every "cheat" I can just to see what happens next. Once I finiish with that I'll probably start a new game that allows no cheats. etc, I plan on playing GT5 as long as I played GT4, years and years...

I find it funny that many here think that the only way to play is to make it as hard as possible. Yes that is one option and if you like that, go for it. I may even join you in my third or forth time through. 👍

Which is what every racing team on Earth has done in order to win. So no problem mending a few things in GT5 to gain advantage.

 

[hornet_burnout]

I have no problem with Prius or hate it, as a car. I do have an issue understanding the point of "racing" an Eco car, especialy one that drives like that. Unless it was a mileage test of some sort.

 

[DrTrouserPlank]

Not convinced about the times on the week 3 Tsukuba time trial. I'm actually faster in the NSX than I am in that rally car that handles like a dog. Either way I think there's something a bit iffy when I'm ~1.4secs off the pace in a one minute lap.

Setup aside, which makes absolutely no difference to the lap times you set (other than shortening the gears of course), instead it only makes the car handle how you like; I'm pretty convinced that people are either able to activate SRF or get better rubber on their car than is allowed.

Racing some of the rally ghosts it has far better lateral grip and traction than mine, and seeing as the wheels aren't spinning I think that's a bit odd.

 

[C_Raccoon23]

Back in the old GT4 days I played many different games. The first was one to get to 100% as fast and easy as possible. Using B-spec to make things go faster. Then I did an all A-spec 100% game (including all the 24hr races.) Then I tried doing an all B-spec game etc. I even did a game who's purpose was only to collect and drive every car in the game.

In GT5 I'm at the win at all cost stage so I take advantage of every "cheat" I can just to see what happens next. Once I finiish with that I'll probably start a new game that allows no cheats. etc, I plan on playing GT5 as long as I played GT4, years and years...

I find it funny that many here think that the only way to play is to make it as hard as possible. Yes that is one option and if you like that, go for it. I may even join you in my third or forth time through. 👍

I agree with your post, especially the bolded part. Games should be challenging yes, but not to the point where it's so difficult, that it's no longer any fun for most people. This is one reason why I'm glad they lifted restrictions. Not everyone wants to be hardcore, or cares about getting better at a video game. Let people have fun with whatever the game allows them to do.

 

[Quisp]

Finished all 5
the most challenging believe it or not was the prius one!

full stock car, no oil change or better tires

Yeah, I was up til 3am'ish last nite knocking them all out. Hadnt done Event 2 either.

I also thought the closest of them all was the Prius

 

[TheMocoMan]

Well I appreciate the credits. A damn NSX-R Prototype LM Race Car '02 was in my used car lot and it passed me buy becuase I didn't have the money. Only have around $500,000 in credits anyway.

Why? I'm playing this game 100% legit. No birthday hacks, I don't have PSN friends sending me cars, etc. I just race. No steering wheel either. So if I can add soft racing tires to the Elise and a few engine tweaks I'll do it to help win.

There is zero enjoyment in A-Spec when you SLAUGHTER the pack with your 800hp car. I mean where is the sport?

However.
the C4 race in Rome seems "meh" so can the Red Bull C4 car compete in this 1.5 million credit race?

Looks like that car is the ONLY choice.

 

[Tyger]

I can't believe people are actually complaining about driving the Prius. Do you guys hate that car so much that you even hate on its digital form?

Seriously grow up.

Yeah and Gwyneth Paltrow wants a word with you guys too.

 

[Tyger]

So did anyone happen to take a note of the restrictions for the second set of races, that have now been lifted? I was looking forward to tackling these having golded the first set then concentrated on some offline grinding, BUT I think the new "system" is better, or maybe the restrictions should be optional and perhaps give a little more reward.

 

[Devedander]

What was it Yahtzee said? Oh yes: "Fans are clingy complaining dip****s who will never ever be grateful for any concession you make. The moment you shut out their shrilled tremulous voices, the happier you'll be for it."

Weird how these same fans are the ones who cheered the seasonal events when they first came around isn't it?

Selective memory FTW.