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[Corris Veteran]

Anyone notice this thread doesn't seem to work properly (at least in chrome). Click on newest post always takes me to last post. Only happening in this thread.

Indeed, Neowin or whatever seems to do this on and off, sometimes it works perfectly and takes me to the newest post, but more recently it just jumps to the last one.

This happens in Firefox and Chrome for me.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Also added to the 1.05 patch

http://thesilentchief.com/2010/12/20/hidden-easter-egg-found-in-gt5-post-update-1-05/

[Hedon]

Happens with me on FireFox, done that for a couple of days now....

Indeed, Neowin or whatever seems to do this on and off, sometimes it works perfectly and takes me to the newest post, but more recently it just jumps to the last one.

This happens in Firefox and Chrome for me.

Ok, thanks for the confirmation guys. Just wanted to be sure it wasn't me! Not that it helps :)

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Export all to XMB added to photo album as well now :)

[citan]

finally hud can be turned off :)

[Livin in a box]

Damn those NASCAR challenges with the cones are frigging annoying. I swear to God half the times it disqualified me I hadn't even touched a bloody cone.

But at least now I've got 200,000 credits rather than struggling with the 20,000 that I had. Damage is appearing for me now too, at last, and all the tires seem to be deteriorating quite quickly...or maybe that's just my bad driving.

[Xerxes]

Is it just me or does GT5 have the worst penalty system/AI in gaming history? been trying to get gold on the TopGear Test Track special event (the first one with the VW van) so I can unlock the TopGear Test Track in arcade. I've noticed the AI driver gets a speed boost when off road or if your near him and if you accident ram him your disqualified (which is fair) but if he rams you your disqualified (which isn't fair)! and another thing if you manage to ram into an AI car (and not get disqualified, which is not that hard) he gets a speed boost but if an AI driver does that to you, you get a massive reduction in speed...where Polyphony on drugs when they thought this stuff out? :blink:

EDIT: However, I'll grant them this...when you do manage to pull off a win, you definitely feel like you earnt it. Just got gold on Volkswagen Samba Bus TopGear Special event and despite spending hours on it, feels great to finally win! :happy:

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

These seasonal challenges offer awesome xp and credits but they're damn difficult lol.

[Corris Veteran]

How is everyone at the bonus races?

I've played te first and last, I can only get second on the first one as I can never catch up with the lead car in time.

And I only manage 4th on the Nissan course, lol.

It's nice to drive with all the UI off too, looks awesome on a night track.

[Starbuck84]

Is it just me or does GT5 have the worst penalty system/AI in gaming history? been trying to get gold on the TopGear Test Track special event (the first one with the VW van) so I can unlock the TopGear Test Track in arcade. I've noticed the AI driver gets a speed boost when off road or if your near him and if you accident ram him your disqualified (which is fair) but if he rams you your disqualified (which isn't fair)! and another thing if you manage to ram into an AI car (and not get disqualified, which is not that hard) he gets a speed boost but if an AI driver does that to you, you get a massive reduction in speed...where Polyphony on drugs when they thought this stuff out? :blink:

EDIT: However, I'll grant them this...when you do manage to pull off a win, you definitely feel like you earnt it. Just got gold on Volkswagen Samba Bus TopGear Special event and despite spending hours on it, feels great to finally win! :happy:

I know what you mean, especially the 2nd top gear special with the Lotus Elise. That car is uncontrollable to say the least. Been trying for hours (across several evenings) to get gold on that one. Best I came up with is silver. :p

But when I did get silver the first time, I was all like "oh yeah!". Never felt that during other racing games to be honest.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

How is everyone at the bonus races?

I've played te first and last, I can only get second on the first one as I can never catch up with the lead car in time.

And I only manage 4th on the Nissan course, lol.

It's nice to drive with all the UI off too, looks awesome on a night track.

3rd in the first, 6th in the 70s Dodge, and 5th in the Honda.

[Fourjays Veteran]

I'm loving the HUD free view. :D

So far done the Fiat 500 bonus race and got 2nd, and the Nissan GTR bonus race and got 3rd. Bought the Nissan the night before the patch to use for the Japanese Championship. Probably my favourite car so far as it handles so well.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

I'm loving the HUD free view. :D

So far done the Fiat 500 bonus race and got 2nd, and the Nissan GTR bonus race and got 3rd. Bought the Nissan the night before the patch to use for the Japanese Championship. Probably my favourite car so far as it handles so well.

What model did you buy?

[Fourjays Veteran]

What model did you buy?

To be honest I'm not entirely sure. :laugh: I'll check later, but I remember it cost around 77000 as I thought it was a bargain for a >400bhp car.

[Corris Veteran]

I'm loving the HUD free view. :D

I turn everything off but the driving line now, is a much better driving experience, lol.

[MightyJordan]

Appeal time. :p I'm looking to borrow two cars: the Toyota 7 Race Car, and the Formula Gran Turismo. Obvsiouly, they're ruddy expensive, so I'll promise to gift them back to you when I've finished the championships with them. :)

[Razorwing]

so how do I rewind replays?

[MightyJordan]

OK, now that I've read what the "Set to Online" bit is all about, I've shared a few cars online for anyone on my friends list to race with. :)

• Bugatti Veyron 16.4 '09 - 1,196 BHP - 1,424 KG
  
• Suzuki ESCUDO Dirt Trial Car '98 - 995 BHP - 800 KG
  
• Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) '09 - 879 BHP - 1,000 KG - Racing modifications
  
• Chevrolet 2010 Tony Stewart #14 IMPALA - 824 BHP - 1,565 KG - NASCAR
  
• Chevrolet SSR '03 - 683 BHP - 1,698 KG
  
• Lamborghini Murci?lago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce '09 - 660 BHP - 1,565 KG
  

The Suzuki is great for competing in the Gran Turismo All Stars.

The ZR1 is perfect for doing Like the Wind, especially the speedway race.

And the SSR is the one Killa Aaron gave me, and it's perfect for the pick-up truck championship.

Enjoy. :)

[Fourjays Veteran]

What model did you buy?

Just checked and it was the GTR 07. Bought the GTR SpecV 09 version this afternoon and managed 2nd.

Then I bought the one of the racing GTRs for the Super GT championship. Become an addict of that car. :laugh:

I turn everything off but the driving line now, is a much better driving experience, lol.

Definitely. I was dependant on the flashing gears for braking points before which felt like cheating. Surprised how much of the tracks I've remembered though with it gone. :wacko: Only Suzuka that I made major mistakes on so far, but I've loathed that track in every game I've ever played.

• Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) '09 - 879 BHP - 1,000 KG - Racing modifications
  

How'd you get the BHP so high? My one has 700BHP with the racing modifications. Could use more for one of the Expert level races that requires ~900BHP cars, although I'm currently planning to save for the Peugeot LMP car.

[MightyJordan]

How'd you get the BHP so high? My one has 700BHP with the racing modifications.

I did the racing modifications first, then bought all the other mods in the tuning shop to boost the power. I think most of it comes from a supercharger.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

GT5 patch 1.05: Hidden changes revealed

There were a lot of subtle changes when GT5 got its latest update which were not mentioned in the official log. We have the complete list below for you:

• Improved clutch for G25/27
• "Thrustmaster"
• Car sorting in garage will be saved
• Restart option after finishing a race
• Corrected taillights on the '91 Acura NSX
• Improved force feedback on the RedBull X2010
• Improved loading times in the car dealership menu
• Reduced screen tearing incidents
• You can now export all your photos to the XMB at once
• The rev meter in the Mazda RX-7 (FC) '90 and the gear display in the NSX GT500 were fixed
• Slight shadow improvements
• Sticky bumper physics fixed
• 16 cars on-track in Arcade Mode
• Set-up menu now called "Settings" instead of "Tuning"
• Smoke/spray pixelation around the cars improved
• RE-Amemiya RX-7 sound improved
• Laps, restrictions and other infos are now displayed in the online race browser
• In GT Rally, there are now only two choices for map display ? off or fix to track (or maybe it was fix to car). Manually changing the map scale doesn't make any difference as it now auto-scales depending on your speed
• In online lounge, when browsing the servers, there is a check box for recommended
• In GT Mode > Practice, mechanical damage can now be one of the following: off, light, heavy
• Tach from the Silvia S13 was fixed
• You now get 5 museum cards and 5 paints for your online log-in

http://www.gamersmint.com/gt5-patch-1-05-hidden-changes-revealed

[Hedon]

I am more impressed by the hidden fixes than the advertised fixes. NICE.

[Fish]

Reduced screen tearing incidents

Really? I mean, really? Still looks just as bad to me. Must admit, I rarely notice it while racing, but it's more obvious when watching someone else race. I suppose because I'm not concentrating on the road so hard.

How about some work on the horrible shadows next? I think it's one of the snow rally races where there are flags along the start line. Not only are the shadows horrendous, but there's like four frames of animation too. :rolleyes:

[Hedon]

How about some work on the horrible shadows next?

According to the release notes:

• Slight shadow improvements

[Chemaz]

OK, now that I've read what the "Set to Online" bit is all about, I've shared a few cars online for anyone on my friends list to race with. :)

• Bugatti Veyron 16.4 '09 - 1,196 BHP - 1,424 KG
• Suzuki ESCUDO Dirt Trial Car '98 - 995 BHP - 800 KG
• Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) '09 - 879 BHP - 1,000 KG - Racing modifications
• Chevrolet 2010 Tony Stewart #14 IMPALA - 824 BHP - 1,565 KG - NASCAR
• Chevrolet SSR '03 - 683 BHP - 1,698 KG
• Lamborghini Murci?lago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce '09 - 660 BHP - 1,565 KG

The Suzuki is great for competing in the Gran Turismo All Stars.

The ZR1 is perfect for doing Like the Wind, especially the speedway race.

And the SSR is the one Killa Aaron gave me, and it's perfect for the pick-up truck championship.

Enjoy. :)

Awesome, I always wondered what the "set to online" was for, will have to add you, as need the SSR!