Gran Turismo Sport PS4
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chunder27 said:
Just tested a theory. I love the Cayman and I love Brands, so thought I would try today.
I set a time. The fastest guys were 5 seconds a lap quicker, God knows how. I have seen examples of massive cuts etc, whatever, I don't care enough to bother.
Had a couple of races, first one they put me second row. Not bad, stayed out of trouble, did OK. Second one I was 10th, same time, same everything.
Obviously race was a disaster, rage quit after taking out a few rammers, satisfying, but as I will rarely play Sport mode anymore, I don't care about rating was simply testing an idea. Next race back up front again on the grid.
I am convinced they start you all over the grid, regardless of your times. As I say, if you set a time, do a bunch of races and you will be all over the grid. UP front the grid was close, tenths in it. Mid grid, there would be one freak up front seconds faster than everyone and the field close,. It s all designed, purposeful, deliberate I think.
This is to test your resolve and your ability to hit or not hit.
The only way round this is to be alien fast, so the game is sifting out anyone who is not mega fast.
I have seen bumpers cars on youtube in top class racing too, not as much, but still there.
The game matches on SR primarily.I set a time. The fastest guys were 5 seconds a lap quicker, God knows how. I have seen examples of massive cuts etc, whatever, I don't care enough to bother.
Had a couple of races, first one they put me second row. Not bad, stayed out of trouble, did OK. Second one I was 10th, same time, same everything.
Obviously race was a disaster, rage quit after taking out a few rammers, satisfying, but as I will rarely play Sport mode anymore, I don't care about rating was simply testing an idea. Next race back up front again on the grid.
I am convinced they start you all over the grid, regardless of your times. As I say, if you set a time, do a bunch of races and you will be all over the grid. UP front the grid was close, tenths in it. Mid grid, there would be one freak up front seconds faster than everyone and the field close,. It s all designed, purposeful, deliberate I think.
This is to test your resolve and your ability to hit or not hit.
The only way round this is to be alien fast, so the game is sifting out anyone who is not mega fast.
I have seen bumpers cars on youtube in top class racing too, not as much, but still there.
You're five seconds off the fastest racers because they're five seconds faster than you. In the vast majority of cases that isn't because they're cheating, they're just better at the game.
I think you need to spend some time learning how the game works. The harsh reality beyond that is that you need to get better at it. I can say with relative certainty that others aren't going to slow down, you need to speed up.
As I said previously, I think the game isn't for you and you need to try something else.
skinny said:
I'm trying that round nordschleife - no tuning, BoP on, RH tyres - It's taking bloody ages! 
I'm probably not good enough for a very useful compare tho - so far I have about 6-7 cars around 6:45 - 6:50, a couple 6:55 ish and I think hurucan around 7:05!!
Didn't fancy the gr3 daily yesterday so spent another few hours on this last night. I'm probably not good enough for a very useful compare tho - so far I have about 6-7 cars around 6:45 - 6:50, a couple 6:55 ish and I think hurucan around 7:05!!
Alfa 4c GT3 feels (and sounds) nice, lots of grip and precise but just doesn't seem to have much speed.
Huracan before the update was sliding everywhere - now i am capable of actually getting it round and it's still a bit evil esp riding kerbs and braking seems a little weak but it can be a quick car - finally wrestled it down to 6:47 or something.
I will start now with the car on which I have the slowest lap time and keep going until it moves up the board, see where I get to. I think its the Nissan GTR next
Edited by skinny on Sunday 18th February 13:20
Assetto Corsa is worth persevering with.
When I first got the PS4, AS was the first game I got and it took quite a bit of time to get used to it. Once GTS arrived, I have spent more time playing that and it is very hard to get into AS then it is the other way around. You can really feel the understeer/oversteer/neutrality of the handing in AS and it is so rewarding, although frustrating at the same time.
As mentioned earlier, The Mk1 Escort is an absolute joy to drive.
When I first got the PS4, AS was the first game I got and it took quite a bit of time to get used to it. Once GTS arrived, I have spent more time playing that and it is very hard to get into AS then it is the other way around. You can really feel the understeer/oversteer/neutrality of the handing in AS and it is so rewarding, although frustrating at the same time.
As mentioned earlier, The Mk1 Escort is an absolute joy to drive.
I could be interested in a weekend.
Does anyone know what the hell has happened to the game though? Been having a CoD fest for the last few days, gone on GT today and everything Gr.3 car now drives like s
t and wants to drift in 4th gear? Has yet another update made the game worse to play on a pad?
Does anyone know what the hell has happened to the game though? Been having a CoD fest for the last few days, gone on GT today and everything Gr.3 car now drives like s
t and wants to drift in 4th gear? Has yet another update made the game worse to play on a pad? Simply don't play it anymore.
One of the most frustrating experiences in my life playing Sport mode I have to say.
I don't profess to be fast especially on console games, but playing the way I do with a pad and in car is a bad start. I will not change this so simply will not play Sport mode anymore. I can be top 5 on most public servers on AC and other games so clearly playing the way I do is massively affecting my speed.
Which really means I will not play GTS anymore as it is designed around online play, and I will never pay for online play as the benefits are not worth it.
When you can play any game pretty in the PC world for free.
Console users are setting a dangerous precedent by doing so in my eyes. Just allowing Sony and Microsoft to give you less for more.
Are you REALLY happy to be PAYING to play your game online when all they really offer back are a bunch of substandard games as free.
One of the most frustrating experiences in my life playing Sport mode I have to say.
I don't profess to be fast especially on console games, but playing the way I do with a pad and in car is a bad start. I will not change this so simply will not play Sport mode anymore. I can be top 5 on most public servers on AC and other games so clearly playing the way I do is massively affecting my speed.
Which really means I will not play GTS anymore as it is designed around online play, and I will never pay for online play as the benefits are not worth it.
When you can play any game pretty in the PC world for free.
Console users are setting a dangerous precedent by doing so in my eyes. Just allowing Sony and Microsoft to give you less for more.
Are you REALLY happy to be PAYING to play your game online when all they really offer back are a bunch of substandard games as free.
chunder27 said:
Are you REALLY happy to be PAYING to play your game online when all they really offer back are a bunch of substandard games as free.
Short answer, yes.I spent years as a PC only sim racer, great fun, much better graphically etc etc and of course free online servers on pretty much everything, baring iRacing of course.
However, to do so requires a pretty decent PC, to be honest to get the full effects (inc VR) it requires a pretty top end PC, I am pretty sure my PS subscription costs me far far less a year than what I spent constantly improving my PC as every new release required more power.
Console racing will never be up there with PC I guess but for what I play it these days, it more than suffices.
chunder27 said:
Simply don't play it anymore.
One of the most frustrating experiences in my life playing Sport mode I have to say.
I don't profess to be fast especially on console games, but playing the way I do with a pad and in car is a bad start. I will not change this so simply will not play Sport mode anymore. I can be top 5 on most public servers on AC and other games so clearly playing the way I do is massively affecting my speed.
Which really means I will not play GTS anymore as it is designed around online play, and I will never pay for online play as the benefits are not worth it.
When you can play any game pretty in the PC world for free.
Console users are setting a dangerous precedent by doing so in my eyes. Just allowing Sony and Microsoft to give you less for more.
Are you REALLY happy to be PAYING to play your game online when all they really offer back are a bunch of substandard games as free.
OK, OK!One of the most frustrating experiences in my life playing Sport mode I have to say.
I don't profess to be fast especially on console games, but playing the way I do with a pad and in car is a bad start. I will not change this so simply will not play Sport mode anymore. I can be top 5 on most public servers on AC and other games so clearly playing the way I do is massively affecting my speed.
Which really means I will not play GTS anymore as it is designed around online play, and I will never pay for online play as the benefits are not worth it.
When you can play any game pretty in the PC world for free.
Console users are setting a dangerous precedent by doing so in my eyes. Just allowing Sony and Microsoft to give you less for more.
Are you REALLY happy to be PAYING to play your game online when all they really offer back are a bunch of substandard games as free.
Sell it. I don't understand why you keep turning it on and then posting how s
t it is. Play something else.PSN or X-Box live cost less than a quid a week.I see that as good value. It depends how your perception of that value is defined on a personal level.
My PS4 w/PSplus subscription is dead convenient to just to pick up and play, I’m a bit of an idiot when it comes to PC stuff (Have a Mac which is good enough for me) so having a little black box that just works with no compatibility/settings worries is perfect for me.
If you can be bothered to muck about with a PC then I’m sure it’s way better but I even struggle to remember to charge my DS4 sometimes
Ps Allaloneatron I’d be up for the enduro, mixed class sounds fun as well!
If you can be bothered to muck about with a PC then I’m sure it’s way better but I even struggle to remember to charge my DS4 sometimes
Ps Allaloneatron I’d be up for the enduro, mixed class sounds fun as well!
Pretty poor choice of daily races, it’s not often that none appeal!
Gr1 at Big Willow is an evil combination! They are bad enough at Monza with people knocking you off due to not being quick enough for the cars, I don’t think I’ll even bother trying a race at BW, which is normally one of my favourite tracks
Gr1 at Big Willow is an evil combination! They are bad enough at Monza with people knocking you off due to not being quick enough for the cars, I don’t think I’ll even bother trying a race at BW, which is normally one of my favourite tracks
lazybike said:
Much as I like Big Willow the Gr1 cars are abit too hyper for me, I much prefer the, steady as she goes, road cars, I did manage to drop 40 odd sr points at Tokyo though more people seem to be getting to grips with bump drafting which is nice.
Did that race today, just got docked a load of SR points for my bump drafting, 2 races and dropped from C to E. So I’m giving up on trying to do anything with that now I’ll just race and what happens happens more people seem to be getting to grips with bump drafting which is nice.Gassing Station | Video Games | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff