Gran Turismo 6 - Race Series #2

[MGR]

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[SimonR32]

Sweet someone message me on facebook tonight and remind me to start the updates downloading, bring on the 90" projector love!!!

On another note, anyone know how much upload/download bandwidth the game needs? I only get around about 70kb/s during peak times (meant to be fixed 30/11/14) but upload is fine and ping is good

[hostage_85]

Keen to get into this again.

[HotAe92]

Excellent.

[batmat]

Sounds good. Thanks for taking the time to organise a new series!

[racegtst]

Looking forward to trying my new wheel.....

Still need to organise a seat for it.

[MGR]

Feck. No Limits have scheduled an event on Dec 11th since last time I looked.

I might drop the Civic round and move the Monaro and M3 weeks up the list.

[MGR]

OK so I've dropped one round so it doesn't clash with No Limits speed event and it still wraps up on the 18th December

For those that haven't already DOWNLOAD ANY GT6 UPDATES TONIGHT. If you haven't played for a while there will be gigs to install.

[tinto]

Have set up the wheel in front of the telly and bought a WRX wagon.
Also bought the spoon civic last night before the round was scratched!

After playing a lot of GTA5, my sense of handling in a car simulator is thoroughly screwed.
Will do some more laps tonight in training.

PS3 is now fixed IP, living dangerously in the DMZ.

[butters]

is it ok to join after the first few races are done? I'll be keen for the ones when I'm home from work and not home until next week.

[MGR]

is it ok to join after the first few races are done? I'll be keen for the ones when I'm home from work and not home until next week.

Do as many or as few races/rounds as you like.

[MGR]

Anybody on here have the psn I.D 'GSR-V86'

[SimonR32]

Fuck me over 5gb of updates, what a joke... Took about an hour to install after the downloads as well.

At least it's all done and up and running, see you guys tonight

[TJ]

Can add wheels yeah?

[MGR]

Can add wheels yeah?
Any wheels and paint

[MGR]

Lobby up

[TJ]

I give up

[MGR]

Created one more room

[Intercpt]

I'll have to join later on

[MGR]

Fuck. I'm done with this game.

[HotAe92]

Amen to that!

[tinto]

I've been waiting for the kids to go to bed but got turfed from the lobby when I joined around 9pm.
Heard you guys talking about connection speeds before I got knocked out.
In theory mine flies (20mb/sec up) but my attendance is going to be patchy otherwise I'd offer to host if it helped.
I'm watching play school on iview right now trying to make my 2yo sleepy (fuckin day naps!).

[racegtst]

I gave up.

Fucking pissed as, bought a G25 from Alex, set it up to try tonight, went for a leek and come back and the fucking pingpingpingping of a cat chewed the fucking fixed cable from the wheel to the PS3.

I will fucking kick it hard when I catch that pingpingpingping. Can't kill it as the misses will kill me. FAAAARRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKKK

[SimonR32]

Well that was a bit of a fail (thanks for trying Mark, I know it's not your fault and do appreciate the effort you put in)

Is there anything we can do, it seems ludicrous that a game this popular can have such issues? Fuck, I had less issues playing Action Quake 2 in the 90's on dialup!!!

[TJ]

I ejected GT6, popped in nba and played a game in new York for 40 minutes without issue.

[ALEX.]

went for a leek and come back and the fucking pingpingpingping of a cat chewed the fucking fixed cable from the wheel to the PS3
Ha! Least you weren't mid-race. Wasn't it you simon who's had a cat/dog walk by and pull the wheel cord out of the PS3 mid-race a couple of times? Epic rages.
You should be able to find another cable, Shaun?

This game does so many things right and so many things wrong - and the network issues have been there since day dot for Gran Turismo's online multiplayer. Still a joke. Grrrr.

[racegtst]

You should be able to find another cable, Shaun?

it is the cable that is fixed to the back of the wheel. I am taking it next week to an electronics shop to see if they can repair it. As we are not sure if it is a propriety cable.

Trust the cat to choose the only cable that is fixed.

[LarryDavid]

if we can manage to get everyone in a room again, maybe we should try getting people to jump on track one at a time, then we may be able to see who is causing issues if they don't appear on track?

[SimonR32]

Ha! Least you weren't mid-race. Wasn't it you simon who's had a cat/dog walk by and pull the wheel cord out of the PS3 mid-race a couple of times? Epic rages.
You should be able to find another cable, Shaun?

This game does so many things right and so many things wrong - and the network issues have been there since day dot for Gran Turismo's online multiplayer. Still a joke. Grrrr.

Yeah my dog tried to clotheslines itself mid race and i was doing well

[MGR]

OK which one of you guys has the fastest internet upload speed and would race on Thursday?

On the PS3 go to:

>Settings
>Network Settings
>Internet Connection Test

Lachy has cable and gets about 2.4up

Anybody quicker?

[racegtst]

down 3.1 mbps
up 677 kpbs

[lachy294]

Did we want to do a test run tomorrow night Mark?
Currently 61Mbps down and 2.4Mbps up still

[racegtst]

Currently 61Mbps down and 2.4Mbps up still

Fuck, I hate it that NBN was at the end of the street then they stopped indefinitely and I get shit speeds over some of the oldest copper lines in Perth.....

[MGR]

Going to run new host on Thursday.

The plan
- Make sure PS3 static IP / DMZ setup is done.
- Send PSN friend request to 'lachy294'
- We'll try a mesh room first
- Failing that try a fixed host setup.

GT6 lobbies can be set up two different ways. Mesh and Fixed (star). The mesh model has every PS3 console connecting to every other. The Fixed model has every client just connecting to the host.

Mesh Pro's
- Lower ping (so smoother, higher quality racing)
- Only low bandwidth required
- If host disconnects, the room will migrate host automatically.

Fixed Host Pros's
- Much less console connections means much less chance for incompatibility between router hardware.
(Having the static IP/DMZ setup should actually eliminate this problem).

I assume when joining a mesh room your console requests from the host the ip addresses for all the other consoles in the room and attempts to make connections. Low bandwidth and error handling may be an issue if to too many are trying to connect simultaneously. So we'll try using lachy294 as host (cable 2.4mbps upload) using mesh first and if that's giving grief, revert to fixed host.

http://www.mgr.net.au/gt6/series_2/network_types.jpg

I'll update the original post removing the M3 round.

[SimonR32]

Isn't a fixed host the way that pretty much every other game uses (just they have a server being the fixed host?)

Can we run a seperate PS3 as a fixed host and control remotely? I could then set one up at work with 10up/10down on AMCOM fibre

[ALEX.]

But how do you control PS3 remotely? Pretty sure you can't which is a shame.

[MGR]

Isn't a fixed host the way that pretty much every other game uses (just they have a server being the fixed host?)

Can we run a seperate PS3 as a fixed host and control remotely? I could then set one up at work with 10up/10down on AMCOM fibre

Yeah remote controlling is the problem, but this is still very interesting to know.

GT5 had the ability for other players in the lobby to change the settings in Mesh (lounge) rooms only. GT6 doesn't even have that.

[Intercpt]

You can use remote play on a pc.
It is meant for a sony vaio laptop, but you can do it on a normal pc just look up a guide.

http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/7225/playstation-3-use-remote-play-on-any-non-sony-vaio-windows-7-pc-ps3-firmware-3-30/

[MGR]

New GT6 patch released including community features

Created an Antilag club

Club Name: Antilag
Club ID: 1000650

I'll dig into it more later tonight to see how it all works.

[tinto]

But how do you control PS3 remotely? Pretty sure you can't which is a shame.
With a PSP you can get access to the base interface...But you can't launch a game from memory.
Used to use it to stream movies from PS3 to the handheld.

[SimonR32]

Can you download the newest update on PC and then USB to the PS3, 500mb is a stretch on my shitty connection at home during peak times

[MGR]

Can you download the newest update on PC and then USB to the PS3, 500mb is a stretch on my shitty connection at home during peak times

Nope.

You'll have to download the update, wait for it to install, load the game, wait for it to install again for some reason, reboot game, download another hotfix update, install hot fix, then realise you can't go online because there's a mandatory firmware update released yesterday too.

If you have PS+ though and auto updates turned on then they should have already downloaded and installed.

You can get the firmware on USB though:
http://au.playstation.com/ps3/support/system-software/detail/item679450/Update-features-%28ver-4-66%29/

[MGR]

OK so to try and avoid last week's connectivity issues Lachy294 is hosting this week as he has a much higher download/upload. We'll be running the WRX wagon again this week.

So if you want to race send PSN friend request to Lachy294

The first lobby will be run as a Mesh network type (non-fixed host) which provides the smoothest online play once connected.

If there are still issues then a Star network type (fixed host) room will be run. Much less complexity with this setup but host needs high upload / low ping for smooth online results.

A new GT6 update (~600MB) + install time
and PS3 firmware update (~120MB) + install time...

...was released yesterday. You obviously need to download and install this well before 8:30pm

The new update includes community features. Still figuring out 100% how it all works but I
ve created a club for managing future races.

Club Name: Antilag
Club ID: 1000650

You can manage some of your profile and community features via the GT6 web page:
https://www.gran-turismo.com/au/gt6/signin/


http://i.imgur.com/DwduHAx.jpg

[SimonR32]

Nope.

You'll have to download the update, wait for it to install, load the game, wait for it to install again for some reason, reboot game, download another hotfix update, install hot fix, then realise you can't go online because there's a mandatory firmware update released yesterday too.

If you have PS+ though and auto updates turned on then they should have already downloaded and installed.

You can get the firmware on USB though:
http://au.playstation.com/ps3/support/system-software/detail/item679450/Update-features-%28ver-4-66%29/

I sense some slight rage in this post

[MGR]

I sense some slight rage in this post

Doesn't actually worry me. Have PS+ so it downloads patches and installs automatically. I don't understand why it has a secondary installation process once the game starts though.

[HotAe92]

All done. Fingers crossed this works!

[MGR]

So yeah there's some stuff in the Community Section which will make life a lot easier.

But for the sake of familiarity we'll run the room the same way as usual tonight, except the host will be Lachy294

[MGR]

Lobby up and Lachy294 is host.

All working well so far.

[Intercpt]

Keep getting dc from psn and server for some strange reason!

[MGR]

Lachy creating a fixed host room

[SimonR32]

Fixed host room was a winner... Will pen a whinge post later on about how bad my night went later haha

[Intercpt]

Ran smooth as silk after the initial set-up issues.
The same could not be said about my driving!

[HotAe92]

Ran smooth as silk after the initial set-up issues.
The same could not be said about my driving!

Yeah was good to have it running smoothly again, and get some racing in!

My driving was terrible last night, wiped out the back end of a few punters by pushing too hard for the inside line!

Simon - even with missing the final round you still finished ahead of me. Spewing about the enduro, ran out of fuel about a 1km from the finish line, giving up 4th place.

[Intercpt]

Ahhh that was you! LOL.
I ran out on lap 7 1/4 into a lap, it took an ETERNITY to get to the pits at 8okph!!

[MGR]

I should be pissed off from the epic punts I copped last night but was just happy the game worked worked perfectly once we had Lachy hosting and changed to fixed host. Hopefully the game remains stable if we increase from 11 to the max 16 cars.

Messed about with the community stuff last night and I think the main useful feature is being able to create a Lobby from within the Club screen which will only allow Club members to join. So you won't need to be PSN friends with every person that hosts a race.

Club Name: Antilag
Club ID: 1000650

This club is currently open (to the public) to join without invite at the moment. But I will probably make it invite only once most have had a chance to join.

[racegtst]

^

Sorry, I think I was responsible for one of those punts but I am pretty sure you got me back 2x LOL


I think it was Madrid when all the front runners totaled on the 3 or 4th bend and I drove through and yelled. We ll i ended up in the doghouse as I woke the baby and the Mrs had to spend 20 minutes getting him settled again. Secretly I lolled....

I can't wait to get my wheel back next week and learn how to use that and be a bit more stable that the controller.

It was a good night.

[HotAe92]

I should be pissed off from the epic punts I copped last night

If you weren't such a good driver I'd feel genuinely compassionate for the punts I caused!

[batmat]

Cheers for some good racing. Had some nice battles with Alex, Damo and MGR.

Boost is poo! Running out of fuel is also poo...

[SimonR32]

Emo post :)

High Speed Ring - Taken out in 2nd corner chaos... Straight to the back of the field
Motegi - After a semi suspect passing with elbows out by batmat settled into a comfortable 3rd, until my future wife decided to come home and start watching youtube, killing my connection and lagging me so bad I went flying across the track at massive speed... Straight to the back of the field. Special thanks to Franz who drove past me as my connection restored just in time to hear him laughing and asking what I was doing
Madrid - Someone tried to park up on the apex on turn 1 (I think I should be looking at Franz), had nowhere to go... Straight to the back of the field

at this point rage was off scale haha

Big Willow - Good race with Alex and batmat, elbows out a bit again for batmat but I did manage to punt Alex a little under brakes but redressed
Laguna - Was sitting pretty in 2nd, future father in law comes in for a chat distracting me and I nearly went from 2nd to 4th after overcooking last corner. Finished 2nd

Missed out on enduro as I was getting massive evils by fiance for being antisocial.

TLDR; Rage x 3 races, then good fun, then fun police killed my fun

[tinto]

High Speed Ring - wheel didn't work as my kids had kicked the power out of the wall so I sat on the line. Quit the race and watched.
Motegi - I've never been on this track so after about 5 offs I got to the end then gracefully bowed out.

I'll be back with some more seat time and track diversity under my belt :)
...ended up switching to GTAV and using guns.

[batmat]

Haha sorry Simon, I actually got punted while passing at motegi.

That said, my elbows are usually out during antilag nights...

[batmat]

Race one shambles:

http://youtu.be/8E_sKZjcbUk

[MGR]

Race one shambles:

Looked like that started way back down the road when Alex and I touched wheels.

http://i.imgur.com/wcRK0Fn.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lNXyYnz.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/RIYj8Us.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/zETPV5w.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xYS5XnV.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1Avormm.jpg

[MGR]

Join from the Antilag club page this Thursday night by clicking the 'Club Lobby' link on the club page.

http://www.mgr.net.au/gt6/series_2/join.jpg

[MGR]

Lachy will won't be available till 9pm or just after to start the first race. He will have the room running beforehand for practice, just won't be able to hit the go button for racing until 9ish.

[SimonR32]

http://www.drivinghelp.com/userpages/images/Out%20of%20fuel.jpg

[MGR]

So even with the biggest starting handicap Alex still schooled everybody.

http://www.mgr.net.au/gt6/series_2/champ2.gif
http://www.mgr.net.au/gt6/series_2/r2.gif

[Intercpt]

http://www.drivinghelp.com/userpages/images/Out%20of%20fuel.jpg
http://d.gr-assets.com/quotes/1398104451p8/426052.jpg

[SimonR32]

Apart from my fueling indiscretion I really enjoyed the endurance race. I know boost helps out a lot but it was fun overtaking and watching other struggle with tyre grip when you had a fresh set of boots and vise versa. It's not as competitive as the one make races but it's a great way to end the night

[Intercpt]

+1 endurance race was sweeet.
Still can't believe alex smoked us in a shitbox monaro no less!

[MGR]

Just a reminder that there's no racing this week either due to No Limits event.

Last round is next Thursday 18th.

[SimonR32]

Bump for racing this week... I have not had a crack at this light car thing before, is it any good?

[MGR]

Bump for racing this week... I have not had a crack at this light car thing before, is it any good?
Yup it's good to drive. Bit like a Formula Ford cause it has no down force.

600mb patch released today so make sure you update before tomorrow.

[SimonR32]

Yup it's good to drive. Bit like a Formula Ford cause it has no down force.

600mb patch released today so make sure you update before tomorrow.

On holidays and finally have a decent connection so update is least of my worries!

But might be worth sending out a PM so people can get update done tonight?

[MGR]

But might be worth sending out a PM so people can get update done tonight?

Done for all but Intercpt who has apparently exceeded his PM quota.

[Intercpt]

Sorted dude!
Downloading at max psn rate of 1 kb/s

[HotAe92]

Done.

[HotAe92]

Having issues with the lobby?

[MGR]

Just waiting for Lachy

[MGR]

Forgot to update this thread after round 3 :eek:

Poop won
http://www.mgr.net.au/gt6/series_2/r3.gif

All hail Alex our Gran Turismo Overlord!
http://www.mgr.net.au/gt6/series_2/champ3.gif

People still available Thursdays for some more racing?

[Sciflyer]

have finally moved house and should have the internets back on by the end of this week

I'll join up next time and pray that my connection is a bit better than at the old place....

[ED40]

should be able to, cant believe MGR isn't on the top.

[racegtst]

keen for Thursdays, I have practiced with the new wheel and I can confirm that I am still shit. but it is fun......

[MGR]

have finally moved house and should have the internets back on by the end of this week

I'll join up next time and pray that my connection is a bit better than at the old place....

We ran last series using Lachy as a fixed host and connectivity was virtually flawless. (has high bandwidth and low ping)


should be able to, cant believe MGR isn't on the top.

You should check out his GT Academy ghost lap replays next time around. I can't get close.

[Byah!]

may dust off my steering wheel and join in.

830pm thursday's ey?

[SimonR32]

Keen!

[HotAe92]

Keen!

[ALEX.]

Ever since being declared the new Gran Turismo Overlord I've had girls throwing pussy at me whilst I walk down the street. I got too much pussy. Pussy be falling out my pockets.

Still keen for Thursdays.

[SimonR32]

Tonight?!? Fun night?

Considering the GTR is even more broken than before can I suggest?

1991 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR

Suzuka Circuit 2014 - 4 laps
Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit - 4 Laps
Tsukuba Circuit - 5 Laps
Fuji Speedway F - 5 laps
Eiger Nordwand - 5 Laps

and an Enduro?

[MGR]

Gt6 fun spec racing tonight about 8:45pm. Mix of one make / pp limit and mini enduro racing.

Join club Antilag (club id 1000650) and join the club lobby from there hosted by Lachy294.

Make sure your game is updated well beforehand if you haven't played in a while. Could be hundreds of MB to download.

[hostage_85]

No wheel at the moment... but keen to attempt controller spec racing :D

[MGR]

Last time I played was just before Xmas and I still have to download an IN GAME patch which took about 20 mins.

[racegtst]

Saw this at about 9.30pm after putting the young fella to bed, thought about and passed out on the lounge.

hope you guys had a good night.

[Wrexter]

Keen on getting this and joining you guys for weekly races, do you have to advance through the game much to get to the point of buying a decent car to race with?

[MGR]

Keen on getting this and joining you guys for weekly races, do you have to advance through the game much to get to the point of buying a decent car to race with?

I think you need to complete National B and A licenses to unlock online multiplayer and the fastest way to make cash is by doing seasonal events, in particular the ones that provide the car for you.

The multiplayer series I've been running only require the purchase of one particular car per night and they cannot be modified (except for wheels & paint). They are usually cheap to acquire (ie not millions)

Keep in mind if you have not played for a while then there are SHITLOAD of updates and patches to apply beforehand.

[Wrexter]

Thanks MGR

just got the game and have spent the last hour downloading the update and installing. Will get licences etc and join you guys once im ready.


Cheers

[MGR]

New thread for next series here:
http://antilag.com/forums/showthread.php?63198-Gran-Turismo-6-Race-Series-3