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Title: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on April 15, 2014, 12:21:20 PM
I'll get the topic going with some questions to discuss...

Do you think we'll get a new track?

Or perhaps even a new car or two?

My guess is that now that Silverstone is in the game, that's where the academy will be held every year since that's where the real life stuff happens.  I hope I'm wrong as that'll get boring after a while, but boring might not matter to them as it's probably the ideal way to go.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: ChromeTuna on April 15, 2014, 12:51:48 PM
They have used GTA to introduce new tracks in the past.

Indy Road Course, during GT5P, and appeared in GT5
Motegi, during GT5, and added to it
Silverstone, during GT5, and appeared in GT6

These were all playable for the first time in GTA evnets.

A new track would be a very welcome sight.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on April 15, 2014, 01:13:52 PM
Quote from: ChromeTuna on April 15, 2014, 12:51:48 PM
A new track would be a very welcome sight.

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Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: EX_stream_tuna on April 15, 2014, 01:28:38 PM
Quote from: ChromeTuna on April 15, 2014, 12:51:48 PM
They have used GTA to introduce new tracks in the past.

Indy Road Course, during GT5P, and appeared in GT5
Motegi, during GT5, and added to it
Silverstone, during GT5, and appeared in GT6

These were all playable for the first time in GTA evnets.

A new track would be a very welcome sight.

at one point we were told "monthly track DLC" so seeing as how they reneged on that, I really hope they do give us a new track for this.

It seems they want to give us something new each year to allow for someone to not merely learn one track and become a race car driver.

It seems to be a test of "here you go.  Learn this in a few weeks".
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: GoesTuna11 on April 15, 2014, 01:30:46 PM
Quote from: TunaWiz on April 15, 2014, 01:13:52 PM
Quote from: ChromeTuna on April 15, 2014, 12:51:48 PM
A new track would be a very welcome sight.

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I may actually try GTA 2014 if there is a new track.  Otherwise I'm not too interested especially since we Canadians got screwed again.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wolfpack987 on April 15, 2014, 01:38:07 PM
Seems like PD has renegged on almost all of their promises and new features for the game have become quite stagnant.

Here's hoping for a new track!  (or car, whatever).
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: BakedTuna on April 15, 2014, 02:02:20 PM
Would just about kill for a new track.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: EX_stream_tuna on April 15, 2014, 02:14:00 PM
Quote from: GoesTuna11 on April 15, 2014, 01:30:46 PM
Quote from: TunaWiz on April 15, 2014, 01:13:52 PM
Quote from: ChromeTuna on April 15, 2014, 12:51:48 PM
A new track would be a very welcome sight.

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I may actually try GTA 2014 if there is a new track.  Otherwise I'm not too interested especially since we Canadians got screwed again.

fair enough, well except that it's pretty widely known that Canadian laws are the reason that SONY can't get you all included.  Something about Quebec I've heard?  Something about SONY not wanting to say what other contests say, "valid everywhere except Quebec".... I'm not saying I know this for sure, but I heard something fairly concrete on this a while back.

I feel for you though.  I wish I could say all of my Tuna friends have had the opportunity.

Though, as it was with last year, Canadians can do the Time Trials, they just won't be listed as part of the NA region (now called US because of CA exclusion).

But when we click "Global Rankings" in the menu, We'd still be able to see where you landed, so why not still give it a go?

You never know.  You might be surprised by how enjoyable it will be!
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: nosoks on April 15, 2014, 03:43:10 PM
I've always found this beyond challenging, got a Canadian account and am too old to become a real race driver so won't spend too much time on it.
One of myIndonesian friends suggested an Indonesian account and an Asian version of GT6, but I'm not spending money on a different version of this game.
The possibility of a new track is exciting tho  8)
Good luck to you fellas with a chance to be competitive
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: GoesTuna11 on April 15, 2014, 03:46:09 PM
Quote from: EX_stream_tuna on April 15, 2014, 02:14:00 PM

fair enough, well except that it's pretty widely known that Canadian laws are the reason that SONY can't get you all included.  Something about Quebec I've heard?  Something about SONY not wanting to say what other contests say, "valid everywhere except Quebec".... I'm not saying I know this for sure, but I heard something fairly concrete on this a while back.

I feel for you though.  I wish I could say all of my Tuna friends have had the opportunity.

Though, as it was with last year, Canadians can do the Time Trials, they just won't be listed as part of the NA region (now called US because of CA exclusion).

But when we click "Global Rankings" in the menu, We'd still be able to see where you landed, so why not still give it a go?

You never know.  You might be surprised by how enjoyable it will be!

I'm really trying to ignore your posts but it's hard when you keep spewing bullshit.  It is widely speculated that Canadian laws are at fault yet I haven't seen anyone come up with a specific law that the contest would violate.  Our laws didn't stop sony before nor have they stopped iRacing and Mazda from putting on a similar type of contest.  Are we supposed to believe that our laws are so much more restrictive than countries in the Middle East, Europe and Asia?  If sony and pd don't care enough about us to include us in their contest, I don't see why I should care enough about them to participate.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: BakedTuna on April 15, 2014, 04:01:35 PM
Not sure how any of the following would or could effect the rest of Canada being left out but it does seem to indicate there could be complications that might not make it wise financially for these sponsor companies to do these types of contests for our friends to the north.

I did a google for Quebec Lottery laws and here was the most common answer I saw.

Companies don't prohibit residents of Quebec from entering many of their sweepstakes because they don't want to advertise in Quebec, or because they have anything against the residents of that fine province. The reason why so many sweepstakes are void in Quebec is that the sponsors must follow a stringent set of rules set out by the Quebec government.
For example, in order for sponsor to skip the "void in Quebec" restriction, Quebec sweepstakes law requires that the sponsors must do some or all of the following things:

Register the sweepstakes rules and all advertisements used to promote the contest with the Quebec government at least 30 days ahead of the sweepstake's launch.
Pay a fee of up to 10% of the sweepstakes' value, depending on who is allowed to enter.
Agree to allow the government of Quebec to mediate any lawsuits arising from the contest.
Follow strict guidelines about the contents of the sweepstakes rules.
Allow the Quebec government to determine if the sweepstakes may be changed or canceled once it has started.
File a written report after the contest has concluded, attesting that the prizes have been delivered or attempted to be delivered.
Agree to follow a number of other rules and guidelines. See the Quebec Sweepstakes Laws.
These restrictions are more severe than those allowed in other Canadian provinces. Imagine the cost for a company based in Florida to litigate disputes about their sweepstakes in Quebec, for example. Especially for smaller companies, the advantage of allowing residents of Quebec to enter does not justify the potential costs.

These laws are intended to protect the citizens of Quebec, and they do ensure that more prizes are awarded as promised, which is so important for sweepers. However, they also cost sweepstakes sponsors money and resources, and the consequences for a mistake are severe. Rather than risking legal action if these sweepstakes laws are not followed to the letter, many sponsors take the easy route of making their contests and sweepstakes void in Quebec.

PD/Nissan/SONY by law could of basically had a choice of including Canada without Quebec, or excluding Canada as a whole to try and be fair.

Don't think I agree with them if this is PD/Sony/Nissan's thought process but at least it might explain their actions somewhat. If I were them I would just say "Void in Quebec" if the citizens feel slighted they could speak to their lawmakers.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: GoesTuna11 on April 15, 2014, 09:51:32 PM
Baked, none of that sound particularly onerous to large companies like Sony or Nissan to me.  Heck, a trip to Silverstone can't be all that expensive.  I suspect that there is more to it than Quebec laws but if it is about Quebec laws it is pretty short sighted.  Motorsports are much more popular in Europe than in North America.  Quebec has the most European tastes in North America and Montreal has a very European feel to it.  The province is a hotbed for motorsports.  NASCAR was always well attended in Montreal and the city goes nuts over Formula 1.  rFactor chose the kart track in St. Hilaire for their sim.  Mont Tremblant is a world class racing track.  Trois Rivieres hosts a huge event that includes nascar.  Look at all the race car drivers that come out of Quebec (off the top of my head 2 Villeneuves, Tagliani, Carpentier).  Maybe most importantly for Nissan, people in Montreal spend money on cars.   It's all about being seen in Montreal so what you wear and what you drive is important.  It would be a huge opportunity for Nissan and in particular Infiniti in Quebec.  If I'm trying to sell cars or a video game about cars, Quebec is one of the first places I want to target.

But again, as typical of Sony and PD we don't know why they are screwing Canada because they don't communicate.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: BakedTuna on April 15, 2014, 10:12:41 PM
I agree this should not be to frightening to the likes of the companies involved but it might lend some validity to what Ex was referring to in this case.

The trip to Silverstone may not be huge money but probably decent enough cash. And then hypothetically if someone would win it, then you have to place a value on a year long contract to start someone into a new career.

And yes it is incredibly short sighted as I said if I were them I would hold the contest and just say Void in Quebec and let the legislators answer the questions.

My kart tuner/engine builders were a family, two generations, that was originally from Canada and the stories they would tell left me with some idea how big all levels of motor sports are there.

And yes some great drivers are native Canadians and Paul Tracy too.  ::)

We are involved in a very one sided relationship with Sony/PD and will likely never get answers to even half of our questions. It really is a shame because much of the GT crowd has been pretty devout through the years.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: GoesTuna11 on April 15, 2014, 10:40:37 PM
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And yes some great drivers are native Canadians and Paul Tracy too.  ::)

Don't forget Greg Moore :RIP

Quote from: BakedTuna on April 15, 2014, 10:12:41 PM
I agree this should not be to frightening to the likes of the companies involved but it might lend some validity to what Ex was referring to in this case.

It's one thing to realize that Quebec laws could be an issue (I lived in Quebec for 6 years).  It's something completely different to say that it is widely known that it is the reason and it is bullshit to suggest that my opinion is less valid because Quebec laws is the reason we are getting screwed.

Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: EX_stream_tuna on April 16, 2014, 08:06:45 AM
Quote from: GoesTuna11 on April 15, 2014, 03:46:09 PM
Quote from: EX_stream_tuna on April 15, 2014, 02:14:00 PM

fair enough, well except that it's pretty widely known that Canadian laws are the reason that SONY can't get you all included.  Something about Quebec I've heard?  Something about SONY not wanting to say what other contests say, "valid everywhere except Quebec".... I'm not saying I know this for sure, but I heard something fairly concrete on this a while back.

I feel for you though.  I wish I could say all of my Tuna friends have had the opportunity.

Though, as it was with last year, Canadians can do the Time Trials, they just won't be listed as part of the NA region (now called US because of CA exclusion).

But when we click "Global Rankings" in the menu, We'd still be able to see where you landed, so why not still give it a go?

You never know.  You might be surprised by how enjoyable it will be!

I'm really trying to ignore your posts but it's hard when you keep spewing bullshit.  It is widely speculated that Canadian laws are at fault yet I haven't seen anyone come up with a specific law that the contest would violate.  Our laws didn't stop sony before nor have they stopped iRacing and Mazda from putting on a similar type of contest.  Are we supposed to believe that our laws are so much more restrictive than countries in the Middle East, Europe and Asia?  If sony and pd don't care enough about us to include us in their contest, I don't see why I should care enough about them to participate.

There is no reason why a rational person could not include everything you typed, except for the yellow part there.  And yes, it is yellow in every sense of the word.

I posted some perspective to try to HELP you, despite past disagreements.  I even qualified my statements with "I'm not saying I know this for sure, but I heard something fairly concrete on this a while back" so really, when you call that bullshit you really just come across as confrontational and probably skipping over most of the posts you comment on!   :laugh :laugh :laugh

I've said this to you before and you didn't even respond.  That, when someoen qualifies a statement with "this MIGHT be true" and you come back with "you made an assumption", it is not any sort of revelation.  You didn't score any points by pointing out the obvious.

I said it was rumored, and you came back to agree that it was rumored, and yet you attack me for it being "bullshit" when you spewed the exact same thing.  Since the "wide speculation" is all we have, then it is simply not fair to blame PD (and no, I'm not invoking that blame Canada joke  ^-^ )

The truth is, if you want to adore Occam's razor like all self-professed "skeptics", then that means either there is a grand conspiracy against Canada, which is fucking ridiculous, or there is some sort of legal issue, and legal refers to laws, so yea.  Why don't YOU tell me which of those is more likely to be true?

A few people at this forum wanted to start a new, POSITIVE thread about GT Academy to help encourage people to participate, and you come in with "we Canadians got screwed again" which is totally irrelevant if you aren't going to go for the gold.  It's not a stretch for me to have assumed you actually meant "PD/SONY screwed us again", and I didn't even call you out on that.  I just offered some perspective to try to help you enjoy it even though you can't go all the way.  Yet, you chose negativity.  I can't help you with that.

You can still do the time trials (traditionally at least), you can still see how you rank among your friends, and you can approach the additional content that Academy will bring to your game with hope, or you can just be a naysayer about everything.

I specifically avoided language in my post that could possibly offend you.  Yet, you were.  I avoided harkening to past conversations, appearing adversarial.  Yet, you perceived it.

At this point there's nothing I can do to change your outlook on the game or myself.  You're hell-bent on being upset, so have fun with that!  I'll be enjoying my game with my friends, and you too, if you should ever choose to join us.  I will try to forget this ever happened, and I hope you can too.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: ChromeTuna on April 16, 2014, 08:52:37 AM
Arguments should be done through PMs, this is the GT Academy thread.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: GoesTuna11 on April 16, 2014, 09:07:47 AM
Another wall of text not to read.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: BakedTuna on April 16, 2014, 09:19:21 AM
Quote from: EX_stream_tuna on April 16, 2014, 08:06:45 AM
Quote from: GoesTuna11 on April 15, 2014, 03:46:09 PM
Quote from: EX_stream_tuna on April 15, 2014, 02:14:00 PM

fair enough, well except that it's pretty widely known that Canadian laws are the reason that SONY can't get you all included.  Something about Quebec I've heard?  Something about SONY not wanting to say what other contests say, "valid everywhere except Quebec".... I'm not saying I know this for sure, but I heard something fairly concrete on this a while back.

I feel for you though.  I wish I could say all of my Tuna friends have had the opportunity.

Though, as it was with last year, Canadians can do the Time Trials, they just won't be listed as part of the NA region (now called US because of CA exclusion).

But when we click "Global Rankings" in the menu, We'd still be able to see where you landed, so why not still give it a go?

You never know.  You might be surprised by how enjoyable it will be!

I'm really trying to ignore your posts but it's hard when you keep spewing bullshit.  It is widely speculated that Canadian laws are at fault yet I haven't seen anyone come up with a specific law that the contest would violate.  Our laws didn't stop sony before nor have they stopped iRacing and Mazda from putting on a similar type of contest.  Are we supposed to believe that our laws are so much more restrictive than countries in the Middle East, Europe and Asia?  If sony and pd don't care enough about us to include us in their contest, I don't see why I should care enough about them to participate.

There is no reason why a rational person could not include everything you typed, except for the yellow part there. 


I do not agree with anyone 100% across all topics on this board.

All you needed to read was his first line 11. That was my point to showing those accounts of the difficulties of Quebec law that you referred to as bullshit.

Ex you may have brought some this on with an aggressive approach especially with political in issues in what is essentially a clubhouse for friends in racing.


Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: BakedTuna on April 16, 2014, 09:30:45 AM
EVERYONE NEEDS TO REMEMBER THIS EVERYWHERE ON THESE BOARDS

Behavior on the site should be guided by a sense of common courtesy. Respect yourself and your fellow members. Avoid controversial subjects (politics, religion) and never post in anger. Flaming is strictly prohibited. If you have an issue with a fellow member, discuss it privately. If posted material is deemed inappropriate it may be deleted without warning. Explanations and apologies may or may not be forthcoming. Members are encouraged to keep an open mind, have a sense of humor, and accept that diversity of opinion is a good thing.

Personally I have no problems with things being discussed in public. Takes away any doubts about who said what in my eyes, but it must be kept civil.

Another good rule of thumb would be PG13 or less in the OPEN areas...  Or don't post anything out there in the OPEN that you'd be embarrassed to have your Grandmother see... If you are about to raise a topic for discussion, or post a picture, and a little bell goes off in your head that causes you to wonder, "Does this cross the line?", assume that it does and desist. The rules are looser in the private areas but there are still limits.

Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on April 16, 2014, 09:32:08 AM
Hey fellas,

I'm going to lock this thread up for a couple days.

Once the actual Academy starts on the 21st, I'll open it back up.

Feel free to shoot me a PM if you'd like to discuss this further.

Thanks,

Wiz
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: CharlieTuna on April 16, 2014, 11:21:07 AM
New track??!

I vote for CotA...
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: CharlieTuna on April 16, 2014, 11:23:08 AM
:huh  And I thought the reasons that Canadian's couldn't do contests related to their views on bacon.

And Tuborg...

Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on April 21, 2014, 05:03:37 AM
Round 1

Nissan Leaf full lap at Brands Hatch Indy


GO!
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: ChromeTuna on April 21, 2014, 05:19:45 AM
Ooh, I like Brands Hatch. I'll be knocking the dust off of GT6, when I get home.

Also, how is it set up this time? Separate GT-A "game" on the XMB like last year, or did they add it to GT6?
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on April 21, 2014, 05:34:16 AM
Quote from: ChromeTuna on April 21, 2014, 05:19:45 AM
Also, how is it set up this time? Separate GT-A "game" on the XMB like last year, or did they add it to GT6?

It's added to GT6.  There's a new button on the home screen.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: DudeTuna on April 21, 2014, 11:26:48 AM
Here is the link for GT Academy 2014 Rankings
http://www.gran-turismo.com/us/academy/2014/rankings/ (http://www.gran-turismo.com/us/academy/2014/rankings/)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: dlrws6 on April 21, 2014, 11:28:43 AM
Anyone tried this yet?   I'm currious how easy it is to get gold.  I could use the credits.  (http://i.imgur.com/LmjyBgx.gif)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: MasterGT on April 21, 2014, 12:45:40 PM
It's easy-peasy to get Gold.

Going faster than my friends is going to be the tough part.  :-*
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wolfpack987 on April 21, 2014, 01:39:07 PM
I'm at 170% today so I probably won't try this till tomorrow or Wednesday night.  Good to know about the ease though!
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: nosoks on April 21, 2014, 05:21:38 PM
my laps
1- red
2-bronze
3-red
4- gold
probably won't go back till the next one
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: DudeTuna on April 21, 2014, 05:50:29 PM
Quote from: nosoks on April 21, 2014, 05:21:38 PM
my laps
1- red
2-bronze
3-red
4- gold
probably won't go back till the next one

I am right there with you nosoks. My plan is to gold and go, well unless I find one I really enjoy. I'll find out for sure tonight when I jump in a Leaf.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: ChromeTuna on April 21, 2014, 08:16:08 PM
I'm not crazy about the Leaf, but i like the track, although, the last turn is my nemesis. I'm probably only good for knocking another .2 off, but I'm going to need everything to go just right. A number of times I'd be ahead of my lap, only to blow it in the last turn.  :P
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: BakedTuna on April 21, 2014, 09:41:10 PM
Wanted to see a lap in the :03's tonight and will try to improve later. Made it just barely with a 1:03.975. Hate the leaf but this actually was amusing in small doses.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: GoesTuna11 on April 22, 2014, 12:39:09 AM
High 7s! Woohooo!
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on April 22, 2014, 06:31:49 AM
Much to my surprise, I'm quite enjoying this combo.  It's definitely not my favorite car in the world, but it handles pretty well for how heavy it is, on comfort hards even. 

I just wish it made noise.

I got down to a 1:03.698 after about 2 hours worth of driving.  I seem to be losing lots of time to the top guys on Graham Hill Bend.

My goal is to go below 1:03.5 then I'll probably stop until the next one.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: DudeTuna on April 22, 2014, 08:43:14 AM
Quote from: BakedTuna on April 21, 2014, 09:41:10 PM
Wanted to see a lap in the :03's tonight and will try to improve later. Made it just barely with a 1:03.975. Hate the leaf but this actually was amusing in small doses.

I CONCUR


I got distracted last night and left with only a silver. I did enjoy it though and for sure will be going back for more.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: DudeTuna on April 22, 2014, 08:53:22 AM
Check this guy out. Awesome!
http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/2014-round-1-nissan-leaf-g-brands-hatch-indy-gtp-leaderboard.307413/page-7#post-9587797 (http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/2014-round-1-nissan-leaf-g-brands-hatch-indy-gtp-leaderboard.307413/page-7#post-9587797)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on April 22, 2014, 09:07:08 AM
Quote from: DudeTuna on April 22, 2014, 08:53:22 AM
Check this guy out. Awesome!
http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/2014-round-1-nissan-leaf-g-brands-hatch-indy-gtp-leaderboard.307413/page-7#post-9587797 (http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/2014-round-1-nissan-leaf-g-brands-hatch-indy-gtp-leaderboard.307413/page-7#post-9587797)

That guy is a douche.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: DudeTuna on April 22, 2014, 09:14:40 AM
Quote from: TunaWiz on April 22, 2014, 09:07:08 AM
Quote from: DudeTuna on April 22, 2014, 08:53:22 AM
Check this guy out. Awesome!
http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/2014-round-1-nissan-leaf-g-brands-hatch-indy-gtp-leaderboard.307413/page-7#post-9587797 (http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/2014-round-1-nissan-leaf-g-brands-hatch-indy-gtp-leaderboard.307413/page-7#post-9587797)

That guy is a douche.


 (http://i.imgur.com/LmjyBgx.gif)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: slowmantuna on April 23, 2014, 07:33:46 AM
Quote from: DudeTuna on April 22, 2014, 09:14:40 AM
Quote from: TunaWiz on April 22, 2014, 09:07:08 AM
Quote from: DudeTuna on April 22, 2014, 08:53:22 AM
Check this guy out. Awesome!
http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/2014-round-1-nissan-leaf-g-brands-hatch-indy-gtp-leaderboard.307413/page-7#post-9587797 (http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/2014-round-1-nissan-leaf-g-brands-hatch-indy-gtp-leaderboard.307413/page-7#post-9587797)

That guy is a douche.

I dunna he seemed relatively decentish.

 (http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/james_mikel/STGT%20forum/lol1.gif)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: BakedTuna on April 23, 2014, 09:05:01 PM
Ran a 1:03.653 earlier tonight.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on April 24, 2014, 05:32:31 AM
Quote from: BakedTuna on April 23, 2014, 09:05:01 PM
Ran a 1:06.653 earlier tonight.

Didn't even get a gold yet eh?  ;)  

Keep trying you can do it!  :D
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: BakedTuna on April 24, 2014, 07:14:27 AM
Quote from: TunaWiz on April 24, 2014, 05:32:31 AM
Quote from: BakedTuna on April 23, 2014, 09:05:01 PM
Ran a 1:06.653 earlier tonight.

Didn't even get a gold yet eh?  ;)  

Keep trying you can do it!  :D

I am only .020 off of ya now Wiz! You are gonna need to pick it up some  :D
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on April 24, 2014, 08:19:53 PM
Holy fuckballs I just had my magic lap!   1:03.429   Good enough for 299th at this moment.  I almost shut down for the night too before I got it but the wife texted me and said she was running late at work.  Decided to run a few more laps and boy am I glad I did. :)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: DudeTuna on April 24, 2014, 08:25:48 PM
Quote from: TunaWiz on April 24, 2014, 08:19:53 PM
Holy fuckballs I just had my magic lap!   1:03.429   Good enough for 299th at this moment.  I almost shut down for the night too before I got it but the wife texted me and said she was running late at work.  Decided to run a few more laps and boy am I glad I did. :)

(http://i.imgur.com/5AdG7YL.jpg)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: BakedTuna on April 24, 2014, 08:44:02 PM
 :o thats purdy effin quick Wiz
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on April 26, 2014, 03:22:58 PM
Tidgney posted his detailed tutorial video today.  Definitely worth a watch.

[GT Academy 2014] - Round 1 Detailed Guide! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcdPN1Q5pAo#ws)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Turbo-Tuna on April 27, 2014, 04:36:15 PM
Good laps Wiz. I only put in one session so far, and couldn't beat 1'04.2. I thought it was a pretty good lap. Maybe the tutorial would help.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on April 29, 2014, 05:11:51 AM
Dan Holland first in the 1:02's!
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: DudeTuna on April 29, 2014, 09:45:43 AM
Quote from: TunaWiz on April 29, 2014, 05:11:51 AM
Dan Holland first in the 1:02's!

Incredible time.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wolfpack987 on April 29, 2014, 01:40:19 PM
wow  :o

I got a gold time then quit.  I still have a lot of progress to make in the offline portion of the game, so for now I'd prefer spending my time on that, rather than improving times in these (more or less meaningless) portions of GTA.  That's not to say I'd be able to turn in a baller time...a low 1:04 is probably the best I could do  :P
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: ChromeTuna on April 29, 2014, 08:19:00 PM
Freaking MMX guy makes me sick. 3 restarts, and one full lap, he runs a 1:04.179, and I can't get near it. *shakes fist*
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: BakedTuna on April 29, 2014, 08:31:31 PM
Quote from: ChromeTuna on April 29, 2014, 08:19:00 PM
Freaking MMX guy makes me sick. 3 restarts, and one full lap, he runs a 1:04.179, and I can't get near it. *shakes fist*

Not sure about Chrome or MMX in a time trial but in a few races tonight that freaking Chrome guys was really fast.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Brindle on April 30, 2014, 04:32:09 AM
:concur
That Chrome guy had it goin on.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: ChromeTuna on April 30, 2014, 05:14:32 AM
Thanks guys, now you see why I like tuneless events. They make me look faster than I really am.  :laugh
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on April 30, 2014, 10:04:56 AM
And then there were two (in the 1:02's)

Also, some guy over at GTP has created a sortable (by country) leaderboard.  http://gta2014.herokuapp.com/ (http://gta2014.herokuapp.com/)   Unfortunately it can only pull from the top 250.   :P
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: GoesTuna11 on May 01, 2014, 03:53:43 PM
Quote from: ChromeTuna on April 30, 2014, 05:14:32 AM
Thanks guys, now you see why I like tuneless events. They make me look faster than I really am.  :laugh

The two most probable reasons for being faster on tuneless events are 1. You suck at tuning or 2. You are better than most at adapting to untuned cars or a combination of 1 and 2.  All options suggest to me that tuning events make you look slower that you really are not the other way around.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Brindle on May 01, 2014, 04:03:09 PM
Well, stock is very close to a tuned cars time.  With my RBJ setup for Friday night, i can run 1'14 flat pretty easily.  At TuTu, I ran a 1'14.7xx  That's not far off in my opinion.  Chrome just doesn't want to admit he's pickin up the pace.   ;)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: ChromeTuna on May 01, 2014, 07:07:59 PM
Quote from: GoesTuna11 on May 01, 2014, 03:53:43 PM
Quote from: ChromeTuna on April 30, 2014, 05:14:32 AM
Thanks guys, now you see why I like tuneless events. They make me look faster than I really am.  :laugh

The two most probable reasons for being faster on tuneless events are 1. You suck at tuning or 2. You are better than most at adapting to untuned cars or a combination of 1 and 2.  All options suggest to me that tuning events make you look slower that you really are not the other way around.

I do. I like to think it puts everybody closer to a level playing field, by eliminating a variable.

Quote from: Brindle on May 01, 2014, 04:03:09 PM
Chrome just doesn't want to admit he's pickin up the pace.   ;)

I suppose anything is possible.  :)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on May 05, 2014, 05:15:51 AM
Round 2 - 370Z at Apricot Hill on Comfort Softs.

I'm going to fire up a leaderboard here for this round later tonight. :)

I think this will be a tricky one.  I expected sport hards on this car.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Brindle on May 05, 2014, 07:09:07 AM
I'll run a few laps this evening. 
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: EX_stream_tuna on May 05, 2014, 08:15:11 AM
Quote from: TunaWiz on May 05, 2014, 05:15:51 AM
Round 2 - 370Z at Apricot Hill on Comfort Softs.

I'm going to fire up a leaderboard here for this round later tonight. :)

I think this will be a tricky one.  I expected sport hards on this car.

should be bigger gaps between players this time around!  LOL

I was considering staying up until 03:00 but work and all...
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: dlrws6 on May 05, 2014, 11:17:32 AM
Quote from: EX_stream_tuna on May 05, 2014, 08:15:11 AM
Quote from: TunaWiz on May 05, 2014, 05:15:51 AM
Round 2 - 370Z at Apricot Hill on Comfort Softs.

I'm going to fire up a leaderboard here for this round later tonight. :)

I think this will be a tricky one.  I expected sport hards on this car.

should be bigger gaps between players this time around!  LOL

I was considering staying up until 03:00 but work and all...

This one sounds like a lot of fun.  Fun enough to spend a few hours just turning out laps. 
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Tuna_Girls_n1cup on May 05, 2014, 12:50:54 PM
Quote from: TunaWiz on May 05, 2014, 05:15:51 AM
Round 2 - 370Z at Apricot Hill on Comfort Softs.

I'm going to fire up a leaderboard here for this round later tonight. :)

I think this will be a tricky one.  I expected sport hards on this car.

Comfort Softs will make it fun!  :)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: EX_stream_tuna on May 05, 2014, 01:05:38 PM
Heck, look at it this way.  It's a +2 tire upgrade from what we just had with the leaf  :D

Anyway, it's supposed to be hard so that two similar d rivers are given a chance to put a gap between them.  One guy/gal will rise to the occasion, and the other won't.  Natural selection at its finest ;)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: ChromeTuna on May 19, 2014, 06:40:55 AM
Round 3 seems to be out.
http://www.gtplanet.net/gt-academy-2014-round-3/ (http://www.gtplanet.net/gt-academy-2014-round-3/)

Nissan GTR Black Edition, at Bathurst. Should be interesting, and possibly will produce a string of foul language.  :laugh
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Wiz on May 19, 2014, 07:02:14 AM
I found out where the final round is going to be.  Don't want to spoil it for everyone.

If you want to know, shoot me a PM or something.  Or it can be found on GTP as well if you look around a bit.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Tuna_Girls_n1cup on May 19, 2014, 07:43:14 AM
I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's Interlagos?

My thought process: The opening movie and new Senna Content in May...I have nothing else to base this on.

Bathurst should be fun in the GT-R for the next two weeks!
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: ChromeTuna on May 19, 2014, 08:28:15 AM
Quote from: Tuna_Girls_n1cup on May 19, 2014, 07:43:14 AM
I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's Interlagos?


I'll say, it's a track we already have.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Tuna_Girls_n1cup on May 19, 2014, 08:53:55 AM
Quote from: ChromeTuna on May 19, 2014, 08:28:15 AM
Quote from: Tuna_Girls_n1cup on May 19, 2014, 07:43:14 AM
I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's Interlagos?


I'll say, it's a track we already have.

Oohh, I think I know, but won't ruin it. If it's what I think it'll be fun!
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: ChromeTuna on May 19, 2014, 06:39:36 PM
Round 3 is not as bad as I thought it would be. Early on, gold looked like it was going to be tough to get. Ran a 2:20.7 to start, and wasn't expecting to get much better. Then dropped down to a 20.1, turned a few more laps, and had another good one going. Then I just barely brushed the wall, and went red. It wasn't enough contact to make or break the lap, so I kept going to see what the time would be, a 19.1. Now I'm thinking I got a shot at this thing. Ran a few more laps, then something clicked, and I laid down a lap, that I honestly probably won't be able to repeat. A 2:18.278, I ran off into the sand after seeing that, and hit exit. I'm done.  :laugh

Now I got to try and do it again on my other ID, that's where the foul language will start, I'm sure.  :-X

Also, I realize that 2:18 will be a relatively slow lap in comparison to a lot of you guys, but it feels like a really good lap for me. We'll see when I try to repeat it.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: nosoks on May 19, 2014, 09:27:43 PM
I liked this one..... still no gold on Apricot Hill but I'll be back at Bathurst.
Also they were serious about keeping between the white lines lol
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: EX_stream_tuna on May 20, 2014, 07:08:18 AM
Quote from: ChromeTuna on May 19, 2014, 06:39:36 PM
Now I got to try and do it again on my other ID, that's where the foul language will start, I'm sure.  :-X

Also, I realize that 2:18 will be a relatively slow lap in comparison to a lot of you guys, but it feels like a really good lap for me. We'll see when I try to repeat it.

As far as getting gold, you're right.  It is not incredibly hard to get.  the foul language was flying like crazy in my basement last night, the worst I've probably shouted in a long time.

"I FUCKING hate this FUCKING track.!"  (had to keep reminding myself that  Ican't afford another wheel right now)

So, if you do stay in the 18's on this one, I'll be right there keeping you company.  This one is a 'gold and go' for me.

The car sucks too.  So extremely easy to go unstable at the slightest touch of grass... and those walls !  AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll see you guys on Round 4.  And I'll probably go back to Round 2 and keep grinding away at that.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: DudeTuna on May 20, 2014, 02:10:35 PM
2'21.somethingawful I only had short time at lunch and only managed to get in 2 complete clean laps. :) More to come.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Tuna_Girls_n1cup on May 20, 2014, 07:00:46 PM
It's actually a pretty fun combo in my opinion...much more fun than last week at least.  :)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Boston77Bruins on May 21, 2014, 12:03:51 PM
Quote from: Tuna_Girls_n1cup on May 20, 2014, 07:00:46 PM
It's actually a pretty fun combo in my opinion...much more fun than last week at least.  :)


I would say you like the combo.  A 2:15.xxx.  I ran for an hour last night trying to get remotely close to that time.  No dice!  Well done, sir.

I'm sitting at a 2:17.272 :(
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: Tuna_Girls_n1cup on May 21, 2014, 12:41:43 PM
Thanks Boston, I got lucky I think because the lap didn't seem all that fast and it was my 2nd legal lap, then I tried to improve on it and died the next 3 laps so I retired. It's at that point of frustration of 'if and when I begin trying to improve the time' it will take so much time invested in laps it won't be worth the time I'll shave - if that makes any sense.

What names is everyone using for this year's academy? I don't see a lot of tuna names which makes me think many folks have gotten new ids. For example it looks like DudeTuna hasn't logged on in months, but Dude keeps talking about cutting laps.  ???
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: DudeTuna on May 21, 2014, 12:58:02 PM
Quote from: Tuna_Girls_n1cup on May 21, 2014, 12:41:43 PM
Thanks Boston, I got lucky I think because the lap didn't seem all that fast and it was my 2nd legal lap, then I tried to improve on it and died the next 3 laps so I retired. It's at that point of frustration of 'if and when I begin trying to improve the time' it will take so much time invested in laps it won't be worth the time I'll shave - if that makes any sense.

What names is everyone using for this year's academy? I don't see a lot of tuna names which makes me think many folks have gotten new ids. For example it looks like DudeTuna hasn't logged on in months, but Dude keeps talking about cutting laps.  ???

There is something wack with PSN friends. I keep having problems with TunaWiz dropping off. I need to check for Id and delete you and readd you / or you may not even be on my friends list even though I am on yours. What ID should I be looking for?

It might take some pm'ing through here to straighten out.
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: LooneyTuna on May 21, 2014, 05:04:35 PM
Quote from: Boston77Bruins on May 21, 2014, 12:03:51 PM
Quote from: Tuna_Girls_n1cup on May 20, 2014, 07:00:46 PM
It's actually a pretty fun combo in my opinion...much more fun than last week at least.  :)


I would say you like the combo.  A 2:15.xxx.  I ran for an hour last night trying to get remotely close to that time.  No dice!  Well done, sir.

I'm sitting at a 2:17.272 :(

Wait, what?   :P

Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: DudeTuna on May 21, 2014, 05:28:32 PM
Quote from: LooneyTuna on May 21, 2014, 05:04:35 PM
Quote from: Boston77Bruins on May 21, 2014, 12:03:51 PM
Quote from: Tuna_Girls_n1cup on May 20, 2014, 07:00:46 PM
It's actually a pretty fun combo in my opinion...much more fun than last week at least.  :)


I would say you like the combo.  A 2:15.xxx.  I ran for an hour last night trying to get remotely close to that time.  No dice!  Well done, sir.

I'm sitting at a 2:17.272 :(

Wait, what?   :P




Your one to speak. LOL I was out last night doing some laps chasing your blue line. Which I have yet to pass by the way.   :)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: nosoks on May 21, 2014, 05:38:00 PM
did a few last night but couldn't keep off the wall
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: DudeTuna on May 21, 2014, 05:41:11 PM
Quote from: nosoks on May 21, 2014, 05:38:00 PM
did a few last night but couldn't keep off the wall

You name it and for me it turns my time red. Then steam comes out my ears and I have to watch Archer on netflix to relax.  (http://i.imgur.com/LmjyBgx.gif)
Title: Re: GT Academy 2014
Post by: LooneyTuna on May 22, 2014, 07:13:26 PM
Quote from: DudeTuna on May 21, 2014, 05:28:32 PM



Your one to speak. LOL I was out last night doing some laps chasing your blue line. Which I have yet to pass by the way.   :)

Just give it time.  :)

I'm actually very happy with what I was able to do. I easily leave 2 seconds out there. I even stay with Chrome for a little while.  :D

I'm thinking of spending a little more time out there, even though I have a very hard time driving a car with "slick wheels".  >:(