Bump drafting, a common occurrence in Prologue, is something that is greatly affected by damage.
Damage penalizes over agressive drivers. Wall tap or two, and you might as well park it.
Damage will make racing with your friends more fun. If you race closely and competitively enough, the BIG WRECK will happen, and it will be spectacular with a good damage system. Laughing will ensue, because thanks to the kick-ass private room system, you know you're racing with friends and it was an accident, not a take out, you'll hear them say sorry on the mic. On our Teamspeak server, the laughter can get out of control some times, and the apologies are almost too much some times.
Damage is a great teacher. Most of us here can get around a track 10 laps without wrecking. Now, do you think people will be more patient going in to turn 1, lap 1, with or without damage? Because if they wreck, they'll be sitting out for the whole race. That will teach you more than if you wreck in turn 1, with no damage, and just plotted along 30 seconds behind the field, driving by yourself, with no severe consequences. (entry fees for the races would be nice, to stop quitters)
Damage will make GT more legitimate, and the undeniable leader in console sims.
Of course, for the light stomached, there will be the option to turn off damage, so fear not little ones.
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