UPDATED: Petition! - Who likes the seasonal pattern?

[JK83]

I like everything what PD does this over year old game.....
I can imagine when you are complaining those seasonals until GT6 is released (about in 5 years).

 

[tejr]

B-Spec is fine.. but it would be nicer to have 2 A Spec's and then the same ones as B spec in the same week to keep that week from being so boring.. I was so excited to turn on the PS3 yesterday and have a play, then realised it was B-spec week and just turned it back off

 

[Ross]

I think it's brilliant because we always know what's coming and it's organised. I also like the fact that the new OCD has cars mostly from 1 manufacturer.

 

[Conza]

Well the vast majority don't like knowing that they won't be getting A-Spec races for 4 weeks, and that when they do they only get three events, not the usual five.

All these events should be are config files, it isn't hard for someone to spend more than 30 minutes on them to give us much more play time out of it.

And its finanially illogical for them to continue doing this daft pattern, because when their late DLC 'is' finally released, they'll be less people interested in buying it because more of them will have stopped playing the game.

Please fix this PD.

 

[elric718]

I think they deleted a lof of the seasonals because the screen was almost out of space to display them all, and that was when they started with the prize tickets, so they had to do the work of setting up a ticket for each remaining seasonal. The only two I really wish they had not have deleted were the Ferrari Formula & the 3 one car expert races.

P.S. Do people really like TT & DT that much? I think it would be better to have a cycle of 4 different things, and maybe more TT races the week PD updates those. I would replace one week's TT with a one time payout expert race, like they used to do so long ago.

 

[marcus_war]

personally, I hate the TTs. If you're gonna have some regulations in place, don't make it so you could get a 900 hp gokart be able to enter a 750pp event. If anything, restrict detuning of such cars so that they can't make it.

Suppose the next TT is at 750pp, at Daytona. Then we get a cesspool of cars in the top 30 that have no earthly business there. Hell, just in the Spa TT, the regs allowed a detuned Ferrari F1 to compete-- Why bother? At that point, you're really trying to find out who can cheat the system best, and you're still not fast enough to win without cheating.



My point is, that PD should go back to the old regulatory system, where you cannot modify your LMP1 to race in a GT500 field, or your McLaren F1 to race with Evos, STi, GTR, NSX or any 480 pp car. And detuning any car with an engine mod to race in an event where tuning is prohibited.


I would like for the special online comps. to return from GT5P. in which you were randomly matched with other players, but one make, no ownership

 

[TokoTurismo]

I think they deleted a lof of the seasonals because the screen was almost out of space to display them all, and that was when they started with the prize tickets, so they had to do the work of setting up a ticket for each remaining seasonal. The only two I really wish they had not have deleted were the Ferrari Formula & the 3 one car expert races.

P.S. Do people really like TT & DT that much? I think it would be better to have a cycle of 4 different things, and maybe more TT races the week PD updates those. I would replace one week's TT with a one time payout expert race, like they used to do so long ago.

@elric718
You sir, just earn my respect X10 for giving out that good reason for PD. Why didn't they just say what you said, that's understandable and I understand it completely. I forgive PD for that reason, but still a little mad at them for removing the "FF. FR, and 4WD events" though.

Again. I thank you. 👍

Edit: Btw I like that idea you've came up with. That'll make the seasonal events fun.

 

[frontrunner91]

Mix up the PP requirements.

Drop all the TT DT for me I could care less about those!

I like the A+B spec if we just used more of the garage.

TT is always Troll car vs the world and DT is just lame

 

[Conza]

Ok, so other than not knowing if PD comes here, is there any way for us to go to PD?

As in, submit this as a petition, or if necessary, start a new petition that's more valid somehow? If anyone knows this, that'd be great, because this rut has gone on long enough, and this poll with 58/14 supporting the change is a good start to show PD 'hey change this in GT5'.

 

[Dmarc_Atl]

Why dont they just give us all of them every week?
Or if they cant hold that many races on their servers, give us what we've been asking for which is an event creator.

 

[Conza]

They could just throw away the entire interface and replace it with something that can hold, idk, 100 events or something like that, then instead of removing events entirely, there can be more races added to an event type, like 5 more races for the hot hatch event, 5 more a-spec challenges, there's no reason that within each event they can't have more races either, and just have a new ticket be given for completing the next set of races within an old event.

 

[Mooman117]

I know I've said this before, but these A and B spec events at 400/500/650 would be better as part of the practice/free run section. There is nothing stopping them from offereing this pattern for all tracks/weather conditions right now. Why do we have to wait four weeks for them to choose another three tracks.

I've checked https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=115188 and it says there are 90 variations of tracks in total. So 90 tracks divided by 3 tracks per event equals 30 possible event combinations (assuming no repeated tracks). 20 times 2 (week gap between A and B spec races) equals 60 weeks worth of this seasonal pattern. Are they really going to keep it going for over a year? I really hope not.

Then what's the plan for next years seasonal events 350/450/700?
Then what's the plan for next years+1 seasonal events 300/425/675?
Then what's the plan for next years+2 seasonal events 325/475/725?
etc

Sorry if this seems a bit negative I just want some more original racing (or even reinstatement of the seasonals from last year).

 

[hawkeyefxr]

Bin the B spec complete waste of time

A lot more A spec

 

[nofxmike06]

Week 1: A-Spec
Week 2: TT/DT
Week 3: B-Spec
Week 4: TT/DT
Repeat (today is week 3 in the cycle).

Frankly, the TT/DT are ok, but 3 events each would be better.

As for the B-Spec, enough is enough, I have a bad feeling that in a few hours from time of writing, we'll have yet another, B-Spec Seasonal, which I won't even bother with.

So how bout it? Do you prefer the previous way, where every 1-2 weeks you got 5 A-Spec events (approx. 10 A-Spec a month), or now, where every 4 weeks, you only get 3 A-Spec events (3 A-Spec a month)?

Yes, I intentionally left no 'other' option, because I felt many people may be indifferent, but I want PD to change this rut they've been in, it's been long enough, 5 cycles worth of this is too much.

I couldn't disagree more. The large amounts of CR earned from B-spec are a good way for me to keep buying cars. 20,000 credits a race is not enough to keep buying lots of cars. Furthermore, I have enjoyed the seasonal events A-spec and B-spec alike. I'm still trying to complete all the past seasonal events. I'm thankful PD is still releasing content. I happy with the content. Most developers could care less two years after a game release.

 

[Mercury1]

Oh please!!!!

 

[Conza]

Oh please!!!!

That's an 'oh please change it PD'? Or are you just spamming?

I couldn't disagree more. The large amounts of CR earned from B-spec are a good way for me to keep buying cars. 20,000 credits a race is not enough to keep buying lots of cars. Furthermore, I have enjoyed the seasonal events A-spec and B-spec alike. I'm still trying to complete all the past seasonal events. I'm thankful PD is still releasing content. I happy with the content. Most developers could care less two years after a game release.

I don't understand your 20,000cr comment, I want more seasonal A-Spec, not none. Problem with B-Spec imo, is that it takes too long compared to an A-Spec race. Also its much less fun.

 

[Mercury1]

That's an 'oh please change it PD'? Or are you just spamming?


No Conza, that was me saying "oh please' - how can anyone defend the indefatigably boring B-Spec races. I have been level 40 for months now and after having collected all the x2010's in various colours finally decided to give up on this game until they put a little more effort into it. The fan boys will jump all over me with the usual "its free, they dont have to do anything - blah blah blah" And yes its true they dont have to anything - unless of course they want to keep people like me interested in their product until the next iteration. This is just marketing 101 and in order to do that they need to do more than just dish up more over the same week after week after week ... I have had enough. Why on Earth remove all the decent seasonals if they have no intention of making a decent effort with replacements? Great OP and a definite no from me!

 

[Conza]

Haha, so we're on the same side? No worries

 

[nofxmike06]

That's an 'oh please change it PD'? Or are you just spamming?



I don't understand your 20,000cr comment, I want more seasonal A-Spec, not none. Problem with B-Spec imo, is that it takes too long compared to an A-Spec race. Also its much less fun.

The remote races are approximately 20,000 CR. Personally, I want to get my b-spec drivers to level 40 and I'd like to make enough money to buy 1000 cars. I'm at 480 cars. That means I'm about half way. Some times I need a break from doing the CR farming and I let b-spec do it. I'm not sure where you thought I implied A-spec seasonals should go away.

 

[nofxmike06]

That's an 'oh please change it PD'? Or are you just spamming?


No Conza, that was me saying "oh please' - how can anyone defend the indefatigably boring B-Spec races. I have been level 40 for months now and after having collected all the x2010's in various colours finally decided to give up on this game until they put a little more effort into it. The fan boys will jump all over me with the usual "its free, they dont have to do anything - blah blah blah" And yes its true they dont have to anything - unless of course they want to keep people like me interested in their product until the next iteration. This is just marketing 101 and in order to do that they need to do more than just dish up more over the same week after week after week ... I have had enough. Why on Earth remove all the decent seasonals if they have no intention of making a decent effort with replacements? Great OP and a definite no from me!

I defend it because it makes about 4 to 5 times as much money per race. If you're bored of a game, stop playing it. Come back when you can respect the fact there are people who AREN'T level 40 and still need CR and XP.

 

[Samus]

I defend it because it makes about 4 to 5 times as much money per race. If you're bored of a game, stop playing it. Come back when you can respect the fact there are people who AREN'T level 40 and still need CR and XP.

The point most people are making though is why do you need variety in the B-Spec races? They're all the same PP and you're not driving it yourself so why do you need more B-Spec races? Can't you just run the same ones you've already got over and over?

 

[GasolineJunkie]

The point most people are making though is why do you need variety in the B-Spec races? They're all the same PP and you're not driving it yourself so why do you need more B-Spec races? Can't you just run the same ones you've already got over and over?

Well there goes that arguement. 👍

Next...

 

[axl54]

Where's the new Ferarri F1 seasonals PD? AND how about a long overdue Rally Championship?
It's ridiculous that I can't earn cr & exp with my favourite cars.
Re: the seasonal rotation, I suspect that having set the parameters, PD have created a program that automatically uploads the seasonal events each week.
They're pretty much done with this game from what I can see.

 

[TokoTurismo]

Where's the new Ferarri F1 seasonals PD? AND how about a long overdue Rally Championship?
It's ridiculous that I can't earn cr & exp with my favourite cars.
Re: the seasonal rotation, I suspect that having set the parameters, PD have created a program that automatically uploads the seasonal events each week.
They're pretty much done with this game from what I can see.

I, see THIS as well my friend. I just can't see GT5 getting further into the future, it's no use... Bring on GT6 please and thank you.

 

[InterSpectra]

What I wish they had done was expand Arcade to include a sandbox mode. Customize everything, track, number of laps (or time remaining *HINT HINT*), tunings (of every single AI car as well!), starting positions + leads, save the race preset, and let it be sharable as a challenge. Endless possibilities, recreate real racing history!

Sadly, instead we get to chase the white rabbit down the hole every month. Not that you can't make it fun but it leaves much to be desired.

I have 6 level 40 bobs, the only thing I use them for now is breaking in new cars with 80 laps of the Indy endurance.

 

[nofxmike06]

The point most people are making though is why do you need variety in the B-Spec races? They're all the same PP and you're not driving it yourself so why do you need more B-Spec races? Can't you just run the same ones you've already got over and over?

1. I could ask the same of you regarding A-spec. Why can't you just run the same ones you have got over and over?? Because variety, however miniscule, is the spice of life. I welcome it but I will not sit here complaining about a system that is not broken.
2. As was already mentioned, races are closed after a certain period of time. The fact remains: B-spec races net leveled car coupons(if all golded), racing helmets,racing suits, and approximately fives times as many CR and XP as offline races. We can sit here all day arguing semantics but I told you why I like the seasonal events. I welcome improvement. Its always good to keep improving. However, I refuse cry about something which is not broken and still remains the best way to CR and XP farm.

 

[Conza]

I defend it because it makes about 4 to 5 times as much money per race. If you're bored of a game, stop playing it. Come back when you can respect the fact there are people who AREN'T level 40 and still need CR and XP.

Just to clarify, there was a mis-quote there, so that was the other guy (you might've noticed, not sure.

1. I could ask the same of you regarding A-spec. Why can't you just run the same ones you have got over and over?? Because variety, however miniscule, is the spice of life. I welcome it but I will not sit here complaining about a system that is not broken.
2. As was already mentioned, races are closed after a certain period of time. The fact remains: B-spec races net leveled car coupons(if all golded), racing helmets,racing suits, and approximately fives times as many CR and XP as offline races. We can sit here all day arguing semantics but I told you why I like the seasonal events. I welcome improvement. Its always good to keep improving. However, I refuse cry about something which is not broken and still remains the best way to CR and XP farm.

I think I'll have to give that one to SimonK - Humans get bored and Bots don't, you may as well just use the same B-Spec race, over and over, because you won't get anything out of a new race, except perhaps more credits/xp.

The fact is, it is broken, and we can see this evident in the fact, that when PD cared more about the seasonals, we were getting 5 races a fortnight, with 2 TTs and 2DTs inbetween, now we're getting 3 races a month - that's a step in the wrong direction in my opinion, and you're very welcome to enjoy the new B-Spec races, and think that this system is better, however I'm glad to say that 80%+ don't agree with you, and hopefully if someone can find a way to turn this thread into a proper petition, we'll submit it to PD, and hopefully they'll get off their GT Academy craze, and move on to the rest of us.

 

[TokoTurismo]

i think i'll have to give that one to simonk - humans get bored and bots don't, you may as well just use the same b-spec race, over and over, because you won't get anything out of a new race, except perhaps more credits/xp.

The fact is, it is broken, and we can see this evident in the fact, that when pd cared more about the seasonals, we were getting 5 races a fortnight, with 2 tts and 2dts inbetween, now we're getting 3 races a month - that's a step in the wrong direction in my opinion, and you're very welcome to enjoy the new b-spec races, and think that this system is better, however i'm glad to say that 80%+ don't agree with you, and hopefully if someone can find a way to turn this thread into a proper petition, we'll submit it to pd, and hopefully they'll get off their gt academy craze, and move on to the rest of us.

+1

 

[Jaywalker]

+ another 1

 

[mathieub33]

In the Seasonnal It Should have endurance race around 200 to 300 km per race..


and in the pratice mode (trainning) we should be able to create our own race and not only monomodel car races like now..

and it should have more than 40 level... should have 100, and we should be able to have more than 20 millions, coz when you have all the cars , all repair, etc... you have nothing to do with your money except oil change loll so you are always stuck at 20 M, i have over 200 000 km of done