Which driving view are you FASTEST with in GT7?
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- Meggido12
Cockpit since GT5. Infact mentally this veiw has, for me become synonymous with hard work and focus. The trade off being immersion that it gives has also become like a focusing aid.
When a car is just too difficult to see out of from the cockpit perspective, I'll chose the trusty bonet cam.
When a car is just too difficult to see out of from the cockpit perspective, I'll chose the trusty bonet cam.
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At this point, PSVR2.
Previously I used bumper cam and would have to guesstimate where the wheels were at times, especially when it came to track limits. I have a better sense of spatial awareness when racing in VR.
Previously I used bumper cam and would have to guesstimate where the wheels were at times, especially when it came to track limits. I have a better sense of spatial awareness when racing in VR.
Dunno about the fastest bu the only one I use is the bumper view because it comes with a rear view mirror, (cockpit is hit and miss for that).
It's really frustrating that PD won't give you mirrors in other views because it's not realistic, yet they give you an unrealistic radar, which no race car in the world has ever had nor likely to have.
It's really frustrating that PD won't give you mirrors in other views because it's not realistic, yet they give you an unrealistic radar, which no race car in the world has ever had nor likely to have.
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- Tired_Tyres
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I chalk it up to the improved depth perception to judge distance and closing speed, and also the fact that I can turn my head to glance at the distal part of a turn without waiting until the view rotated and your car is actually facing that way. It helps be more consistent with hitting the apex
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- the-1st-hawkeyez
My guess is you can look to the apex. That’s the biggest difference I noticed between chin on pavement view versus cockpit. I can see the apex better with my chin scraping the pavement. Project Cars had a look to apex feature that was a really good idea. Just set it how you want, the camera would shift just enough and it seemed as you began turning it would shift back so you could actually see.
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- Chevy_Heavy
I always used chase cam due to being able to see more of the track and traffic around you. However, VR trumps that hands down. The immersion makes it feel like you're playing a different game. The tracks come alive. On a TV the tracks seem narrow, but in VR you really get the sense of size of everything around you. The ability to turn your head and see the apex is a huge benefit. I can't go back to flat screen. The only downside is the lack of a leaderboard in VR which I imagine will be added eventually.
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Yeah, it would be nice if you could hotkey that to show up or something and then vanish at your discretion. That's my only "issue"' with VR, otherwise it absolutely changes the game so completely that I too will never go back to flat screen racing
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- the-1st-hawkeyez
I’m on the fence with VR I wish I could rent one first locally but can’t find a place. Looking to the apex is everything and there’s been times it would be handy to be able to check my mirrors (some cars they’re totally blocked or not in view) and have the ability to look beside when racing close.
I wish they’d let us hot key between cockpit view and chase cam like how I can look in my rear view mirror. But you have to flip through all views just to get back. Honestly sometimes it feels like nobody at PD has ever tried any other racing sim out there. Lol. Or they have and they think their way is better or they’re scared about “copying” good ideas.
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- djolliea
VR. I used to use the roof cam but since I started playing in VR my lap times have improved quite a bit and I've become more consistent. I don't make as many mistakes anymore since driving in VR feels so natural and immersive. Also my car control skills have improved a lot and when I watch flat screen replays of my VR runs I can really see the difference compared to my old driving. I've gotten rid of many bad habits that were slowing me down.
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- jdmking13
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I think it's a combo of what you're saying AND the increased immersion. At least for me. Even if we put aside the possible increase in pace, it's just flat out light years more fun. If you can find a way to justify the money being spent I can't advise it highly enough. It went from being a 8/10 enjoyable game to a 12/10 best game/experience I've arguably ever had
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- the-1st-hawkeyez
I’m going to try and find one to rent first.
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Bumper all day long. Can see what's behind with mirror & frees up my paddles on wheel for other functions
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What, like changing gear?
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As someone who has way more miles in cars, than video games.. its given me about 5 seconds off my average times. Now if your great at flat, and have more miles in the game it might not be such a great return. I’d wager it will still be significant. Also, and this can’t be overstated, the situational awareness of VR > all. Few things are more satisfying than clocking some fool about to blast your tail going into a corner and side stepping it. Really wish gt7/psvr2 had hand tracking as i’d love to honk the horn and wave as they side into oblivion.
But yeah, i do kinda wish sometimes that I could just race against people in vr. The quality of the racing would undoubtedly improve.
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