It's been a while again, hasn't it? I ended up taking another nice long break after releasing Fuji, whether I wanted to or not. Focusing on improving my life at home became my #1 priority and I'm much better now than I was before. I'm feeling like making something again, but I lack direction. The desire is there but what I want to make, I don't know yet. I started a thread on the NR2003 Reddit to maybe get some input and anybody who stops by my thread and reads this post is welcome to suggest something as well, be it an update for one of my many existing tracks, or an entirely new track. The ones I currently want to make are the same as before:
1. Autumn Ring (Full Course) from Gran Turismo 4
2. Bayview Speedway (Track 5) from Need For Speed Underground 2
3. Cape Ring Periphery from Gran Turismo 5
4. Desert Super Ring from SEGA GT 2002
5. Falcon Wing Circuit A from SEGA GT 2002
6. Fuji Speedway 1970 based on real life photos and videos
7. Phantomile from Ridge Racer Type 4
8. Seaside Route 765 from Ridge Racer 1
9. Seattle Circuit from Gran Turismo 3
10. Southern from NASCAR 2001 (PlayStation 1)
11. Speedway Blvd. from NASCAR 2005: Chase For The Cup
12. Talladega Infield from NASCAR Thunder 2004
13. Treasure Island from NASCAR Thunder 2002 (PlayStation 1)
The following circuits have updates that are complete, work in progress, or planned:
1. Blue Moon Bay Speedway (mostly adding more detail, like the track surface decals and accurate number of billboards with the correct sponsors)
2. Complex String (sorely needing more detail, the track is so massive the task is a bit overwhelming, however)
3. Deep Forest Raceway (fixed a couple errors so far like light maps and wall types)
4. Fuji Speedway 2005 (spotted some errors and possible fixes to TV camera(s))
5. Grand Valley Speedway (going to remake the track as the Gran Turismo 2 version like I did with Special Stage Route 11)
6. High Speed Ring (working on fixing pit entrance mostly)
7. Rome-Night (add streetlights, more light sources, and more detail)
8. Up N' Over (narrowing the track and adding more detail)
It's a lot of work I've given myself and like I have been for the last three years, I'll continue to complete it at my own pace. I'm happy I've put out 35 different tracks to date already so even if I were to stop today, I'd be satisfied with my contribution to the NR2003 community. Regardless, from those who have followed me from day one to every friendly face along the way that's cheered me on and supported me, I give a hearty thank-you. This is a hobby I have a lot of fun with and it makes me content to see you guys enjoy the fruits of my labor.