Senna content coming soon?

[MatheusBond]

There's the problem. Prior to GT5, can you name any console racing game featuring Karts that was not a animated arcade racer?

There was a Michael Schumacher karting game on the PS1.

 

[Peasantslayer]

The Lotus handles a lot better than the FGT; oversteer with the FGT and you're out, oversteer with the Lotus: epic

Try flooring it out of Rascasse with driving aids off, the tyres just smoke and you spin on the spot. It's really odd to drive but once it does what you want it to do you feel as if you've earned it.

 

[SSQES]

I agree it's as boring and stale as ever but to me it's not the karting that's boring, it's the lack of tracks suited to Karting that makes them boring. I raced almost that exact same Senna setup in real life, but it was on tracks where a long straight was 250-300 feet and hairpins were really hairpins. The tracks in the game are just too big for a 100cc kart to be fun. Many PC sims are releasing proper kart tracks and they look like an absolute blast to me. There's a reason why nearly every top circuit racer in the world comes up through karting and PD is really missing the boat in that regard. I expected the Senna track (Interlagos) to be in this update or follow shortly and that'll really give that fun and challenge factor in karts a big boost IMO.

This may sounds stupid, but have you tried Kart Space?

 

[Johnnypenso]

This may sounds stupid, but have you tried Kart Space?

Kart space is what a karter would refer to as "rental track" not a proper racing track. It's designed for big, heavy, slow karts, for people to toot around at a buck a lap or something close to that. Proper racing tracks are outdoors just like real racing tracks.

 

[SSQES]

Kart space is what a karter would refer to as "rental track" not a proper racing track. It's designed for big, heavy, slow karts, for people to toot around at a buck a lap or something close to that. Proper racing tracks are outdoors just like real racing tracks.

Oh I see, I personnally find Stowe very cool for Karting

 

[MatheusBond]

I wonder what made PD put the chicanes in Stowe to good use. I liked going nearly full speed through them.

 

[IngRobNy]

I agree it's as boring and stale as ever but to me it's not the karting that's boring, it's the lack of tracks suited to Karting that makes them boring. I raced almost that exact same Senna setup in real life, but it was on tracks where a long straight was 250-300 feet and hairpins were really hairpins. The tracks in the game are just too big for a 100cc kart to be fun. Many PC sims are releasing proper kart tracks and they look like an absolute blast to me. There's a reason why nearly every top circuit racer in the world comes up through karting and PD is really missing the boat in that regard. I expected the Senna track (Interlagos) to be in this update or follow shortly and that'll really give that fun and challenge factor in karts a big boost IMO.

Have my account been hacked? I have never said that, about kart. I can't find the original post of me saying that or under my content in my account, is there one here with the same user name? This is not good

 

[IneedSchool]

⠀

 

[Johnnypenso]

Have my account been hacked? I have never said that, about kart. I can't find the original post of me saying that or under my content in my account, is there one here with the same user name? This is not good

I have no idea how that happened, sorry. I just hit replay and kept going and somehow it ended up under your name instead of @Hyland's where it belongs.

 

[RACECAR]

There was a Michael Schumacher karting game on the PS1.

The fact that this title was the last one that featured Karts in a console Sim racer prior to GT5 just further shows how little people want Karts (or to even do them properly). The PC Sims are easily more flooded with mods/games that have proper Karts/Kart simulation.

 

[IngRobNy]

I have no idea how that happened, sorry. I just hit replay and kept going and somehow it ended up under your name instead of @Hyland's where it belongs...from here

Ok, thanks for quick answer and i can relax again, and just for the record, i don't think kart racing is boring, but in GT6 it was very hard to get gold, especially the gt arena.

 

[JogoAsobi]

I know you guys have heard the F3 car but this dud drove it with the clutch which sound different in a good way:

Thanks, nice to know, will break out the TH8RS when I can get back on the PS3.
Haven't had a chance to try the new Senna content post-1.08 update.

 

[lancia delta hf]

This is like talking to a brick wall.

Mate, I'm sure he fully understands, But some people will just refuse to see PD as anything other than their little brother or god as in Kaz's case, It's really not rocket science the point you are trying to get across

 

[mister dog]

@Hyland
I agree it's as boring and stale as ever but to me it's not the karting that's boring, it's the lack of tracks suited to Karting that makes them boring. I raced almost that exact same Senna setup in real life, but it was on tracks where a long straight was 250-300 feet and hairpins were really hairpins. The tracks in the game are just too big for a 100cc kart to be fun. Many PC sims are releasing proper kart tracks and they look like an absolute blast to me. There's a reason why nearly every top circuit racer in the world comes up through karting and PD is really missing the boat in that regard. I expected the Senna track (Interlagos) to be in this update or follow shortly and that'll really give that fun and challenge factor in karts a big boost IMO.

Agree 100% the tracks are too wide and big, this is what you would need to have good kart racing:

 

[The Stig Farmer]

Can you win the 97T?

 

[Ninners]

Can you win the 97T?

Uhh yeah by doing the Senna events.

 

[The Stig Farmer]

Uhh yeah but doing the Senna events.

Little more expansion please

 

[crowhop]

Can you win the 97T?

Yes. Get Silver at the Monza and Brands Time Trial.

 

[Ninners]

By doing all the Senna events and completing the one's with the Lotus.

 

[The Stig Farmer]

Yes. Get Silver at the Monza and Brands Time Trial.

Cheers 👍

 

[RACECAR]

Agree 100% the tracks are too wide and big, this is what you would need to have good kart racing:

Once again, a PC sim does a better job and simulating Kart racing. Not really surprising as again, the console sims genre as whole never really pays attention to Karts the way they do cars.

 

[MXH]

@Hyland
I agree it's as boring and stale as ever but to me it's not the karting that's boring, it's the lack of tracks suited to Karting that makes them boring. I raced almost that exact same Senna setup in real life, but it was on tracks where a long straight was 250-300 feet and hairpins were really hairpins. The tracks in the game are just too big for a 100cc kart to be fun. Many PC sims are releasing proper kart tracks and they look like an absolute blast to me. There's a reason why nearly every top circuit racer in the world comes up through karting and PD is really missing the boat in that regard. I expected the Senna track (Interlagos) to be in this update or follow shortly and that'll really give that fun and challenge factor in karts a big boost IMO.

I agree with you, JP. We definitely need som dedicated kart tracks (a'la Game Stock Car and/or KartSim) to make it far more interesting than as it is now, including physics/tire model improvements (and adjustable FOV; which did wonders in GT5 for the sense of speed. Best ''hack'' ever. Loved it.). The Interlagos kart track would be a fantastic starting point.

Such a wasted potential.

 

[eSZee]

I guess it depends on your sound system...

For example i find the ralt f3 sound perfect and way better then the Lotus one... I guess sound setup matters.

It doesn't.

 

[fagnerpc]

Agree 100% the tracks are too wide and big, this is what you would need to have good kart racing:

Another good example:

 

[machschnel]

So this is the first half of Senna "content" correct? It just seems like 3 cars and a few minor track alterations isn't really representative of Kaz's admiration for Senna.

Although, I guess the current content does indeed trace the "roots" of his career, just not very extensively.

 

[MatskiMonk]

It doesn't.

I'm sure it has something to do with it. I doubt tin pot 2.5W stereo speakers built in to a crappy 8 year old LED TV would convey the engine sounds as well as a full on 5.1 system, with full range centre and proper floor standers all round.

 

[eSZee]

I'm sure it has something to do with it. I doubt tin pot 2.5W stereo speakers built in to a crappy 8 year old LED TV would convey the engine sounds as well as a full on 5.1 system, with full range centre and proper floor standers all round.

I understand the quality and some aspects being affected, I'm not doubting that, but the very base details that differentiate one engine from another from a synthesized sample shouldn't be affected.
Like I said, this was based on ONE video and I wasn't talking about the quality.

So this is the first half of Senna "content" correct? It just seems like 3 cars and a few minor track alterations isn't really representative of Kaz's admiration for Senna.

Although, I guess the current content does indeed trace the "roots" of his career, just not very extensively.

This is everything, I believe.

 

[GranTurismo guy]

100% Why ? You hear something else there ? Don't tell me you actually hear the real Lotus ?

Yes. I do.

 

[spencer7x7]

Any tip on Brands Hatch with the Lotus? I'm only like 1.8 seconds to silver

 

[NICKname]

So this is the first half of Senna "content" correct? It just seems like 3 cars and a few minor track alterations isn't really representative of Kaz's admiration for Senna.

Although, I guess the current content does indeed trace the "roots" of his career, just not very extensively.

Where did you ever hear anything about a second part?