How to improve at racing games
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You don't absolutely have to have a wheel to get better or be quick.
You just need to put in the time with whatever you're using.
Saying that, if you can get a wheel, definitely do as it's a lot more fun and involving etc.
You just need to put in the time with whatever you're using.
Saying that, if you can get a wheel, definitely do as it's a lot more fun and involving etc.
I think the best way is by racing online, but it depend on game. When I played grid, I struggled to get decent time, then after few weeks on online racing it become very easy.
Wheel will only help if you know how to control car, and know how it will react, as well it very from game to game. Practice and you will get there.
Wheel will only help if you know how to control car, and know how it will react, as well it very from game to game. Practice and you will get there.
wheels will help with practice. in dirt 3 i could do very well (was attempting world records ) once i got a wheel i was creating them 
some people can do very fast times with joypads but if the game is developed for wheels good you should come out on top with a decent wheel.
some people can do very fast times with joypads but if the game is developed for wheels good you should come out on top with a decent wheel.
Some basic tips (won't apply to all games depending on physics/handling model):
-Brake when approaching a bend rather than when cornering, otherwise you have to share friction between braking and cornering
-Learn the tracks and experiment with the timing i.e. when to get back on the throttle... be progressively more aggressive until you find the limits for a given corner
-Invest in all available upgrades that don't otherwise jeapordise you (i.e. don't increase your performance rating or whatever).
-Be aware of where other cars are and exploit your position where possible (blocking cars behind etc)
-Brake when approaching a bend rather than when cornering, otherwise you have to share friction between braking and cornering
-Learn the tracks and experiment with the timing i.e. when to get back on the throttle... be progressively more aggressive until you find the limits for a given corner
-Invest in all available upgrades that don't otherwise jeapordise you (i.e. don't increase your performance rating or whatever).
-Be aware of where other cars are and exploit your position where possible (blocking cars behind etc)
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be smooooth
use all the track
mid corner speed and corner exit (slow into the corner, fast out)
Just watch this tbh.
Everyone who watches it will take something away from it.
use all the track
mid corner speed and corner exit (slow into the corner, fast out)
Just watch this tbh.
Everyone who watches it will take something away from it.
Play iRacing, its got a very steep learning curve and its a slow burn to steadily improve to the point where you can reliably get a podium finish in races.
I feel iRacing is a very close approximation of real car handling. I am personally improving slowly and its very satisfying personally to slowly get better and knock seconds off lap times. I haven't ventured into racing against actual humans yet I don't feel I'm at the level where I can compete yet.
This game will cancel out your bad habits and slowly turn you into a competent racer if you stick at it.
I feel iRacing is a very close approximation of real car handling. I am personally improving slowly and its very satisfying personally to slowly get better and knock seconds off lap times. I haven't ventured into racing against actual humans yet I don't feel I'm at the level where I can compete yet.
This game will cancel out your bad habits and slowly turn you into a competent racer if you stick at it.
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On top of what everyone else has said, what helps me a lot is finding a decent marker for my braking point. if the game has a dynamic driving line then it can help you get a rough estimate for the braking point, but it is almost always very inaccurate. Usually there are brake marker boards at the outside of a track, but you can use anything that's in the right place, be it a kerbstone, some large, noticeable marks on the track, a service road that joins the track, a large bump or anything.
There are usually some dark marks just before a corner that have been made by other cars braking. these are where other cars have been braking for the corner so it is usually a good idea to brake there too. depending on the car that made the marks and the car you are in you may have to adjust your braking point considerably from those dark marks, but it is usually a good estimate for where you should be braking.
There are usually some dark marks just before a corner that have been made by other cars braking. these are where other cars have been braking for the corner so it is usually a good idea to brake there too. depending on the car that made the marks and the car you are in you may have to adjust your braking point considerably from those dark marks, but it is usually a good estimate for where you should be braking.
This. If you want the proper feel of playing a racing game, I'd recommend getting a wheel. DFGT is a great wheel for the price too! Really like mine.
Also, try multiple disciplines to help improve your skills. Try Dirt 3 for the mix of vehicles and surfaces, Assetto Corsa (maybe when it's more complete?) and even Race 07!
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In GPL i always found watching other racers lines and breaking point helped the most.
If they can do it then so can you! You can then apply the techniques to pretty much any circuit.
Nothing can beat a wheel though
If they can do it then so can you! You can then apply the techniques to pretty much any circuit.
Nothing can beat a wheel though
Forget about the wheel and all that jazz - can you descibe a lap of your favourite track in detail - what gears for what corners, what side of the track you want to be on etc? If you can do this (and can drive in game) you'll stand a much better chance of getting quicker in my experience!