Arcade to GT5 Learning Curve

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Hi,

I've been a huge fan of arcade racing games (Ridge Racer, Burnout Paradise, Split Second, etc.), but am having difficulty transitioning to GT5 where winning doesn't involve intentional crashes and body damage.

Was it difficult to transition to GT5-type racing, where braking and control is important?

Thanks :)
 
Well, I started out with GT3, which had no damage at all. At the time I was only eight-years old, so the only track I could race on was Super Speedway (an oval track). I didn't use the brakes at all, I just grinded my Subaru Impreza along the walls to make the two big turns.

I should also point out that I learned the concept of counter-steering when I was eight. :sly:

At some point though, I decided to use the brakes for fun. Turns out it is fun having to use the brakes while racing. :lol:

Don't worry, it shouldn't be hard to transition. Being more of a "sim," there are driving techniques that you need to learn. From learning the proper braking zones, to drifting when a car decides to stick it's back out.

I'd recommend checking out this virtual driving school designed to teach new racers whatever they need to learn. :)

Have fun!
 
My first racing game was GT1, so I learned early that contact of any kind only hindered your performance. I since tried other makes of racing games, only to come back to GT, for its focus on the driving, instead of the ham-fisted, road rage style of racing that most others promote. GT taught me to appreciate the automobile as a tool, as opposed to a weapon.
 
I came from the world of Underground 2 and Midnight Club so it did take some time to transition but once you get the general gist of it all you'll improve quite quickly. I'd say that now, after many years of sims that I'm pretty advanced at driving.
 
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My first racing game was GT1, so I learned early that contact of any kind only hindered your performance. I since tried other makes of racing games, only to come back to GT, for its focus on the driving, instead of the ham-fisted, road rage style of racing that most others promote. GT taught me to appreciate the automobile as a tool, as opposed to a weapon.
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Wr1terTyp3
Hi,

I've been a huge fan of arcade racing games (Ridge Racer, Burnout Paradise, Split Second, etc.), but am having difficulty transitioning to GT5 where winning doesn't involve intentional crashes and body damage.

Was it difficult to transition to GT5-type racing, where braking and control is important?

Thanks :)
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By far the best thing you can do is take yourself off to the Tuners forum, find yourself a nice ride and take it to the Seasonal Events. If you've raced other games then you'll know how to get a car around a track, however, building your own cars to perform is another matter altogether. Small steps, my friend, small steps 👍

{Cy}
 
Even though I learned more in actual races and me driving around the tracks in GT5, I find the license tests are helpful for introducing a new player to basic driving and racing concepts.
 
Break early, hit the apex and get on the throttle early. Most important are corners right before long straights as a good turn there is leveraged by the greater top speed attained for a longer period of time afterwards.

That is fast driving but if you want to go even faster you should try manual transmission! It might take you a week or so to get used to but you can be significantly faster (+5%) if you learn your cars performance. Advantages are being able to stay further in the same gear while upshifting if the car keeps accelerating in the red zone, or while downshifting if the gearshift is slow (e.g. Cadillac Cien) and not worth to downshift or to downshift (while that would not happen in auto) in an uphill to "tow" yourself faster with the greater torque a lower gear provides.

Licence tests can help you alot getting the grip of racing. Watch also the previews, they always show the fastest way through (no wallriding or corner cutting of course).
 
Thank you everyone for your feedback -- it's much appreciated! I'm enjoying GT5 and hoping to purchase a wheel soon to enhance the sim experience.

Thanks again!
 

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