Please help with assists and which to put on or off

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I’m possibly getting this on Xbox. I’m enjoying forza with all assists off and sim damage and tire. I like practicing and trying to get control on all cars. It feels so real and lifelike. I am not a fan of project cars 2. It’s just something off with enjoyment and it’s game.

I heard assetto corsa is the sim of all sim games and the best atvehat it does better then project cars 2 and forza. So what’s the best way to play. All assists off or just some? And what’s the best controller set up for Xbox. I would appreciate any info and opinions.

I’m going to purchase this game soon possibly.
 
A few things...

First, I have Assetto Corsa on my PC, not console, but I've discussed the console version with many console players. People generally say that Assetto Corsa is "the best" at providing a pure driving/racing experience - the physics of the car. Handling. Acceleration (lateral and longitudinal). Braking. Stuff like that. Also, most people believe Assetto Corsa has a very good force feedback system. It's simple - not like PCars 2 with dozens of options - but to many people AC does beat out PC2 in those two areas.

The best setup, obviously, would be to have a steering wheel and pedals. That's not going to be your case, so the force feedback isn't going to be nearly as important as it is for steering wheel owners. I'm sure someone will stop by, or you'll be able to search for recommended XBox controller settings.

Finally, Assetto Corsa isn't the greatest "game" in the world. There is a type of career mode and there are also special events for the player to work through. Unlike most console games where you have to collect money to "purchase" newer, better cars..."purchase" bolt-on equipment upgrades and stuff like that - Assetto Corsa gives you full access to every vehicle and track on Day 1. Good luck! I hope you get AC and enjoy it. :cheers:
 
Use whatever assists you're comfortable with, nobody can tell you how to set up a game to your liking. And, AC is not the "sim of all sims", no game is perfect & AC is far from it. It's mostly wheel users who praise it physics & FFB, & while I enjoy it as a sim; it's not much of a game. If you're coming from Forza expect a rude awakening as regards physics, they are hardcore like Project CARS. The controller is very hard to set up right for most people too, so expect lots of fiddling to get it to a useable state, as it's not good out of the box. Expect less tracks & cars, & less things to do.
 
Just set it to factory setting for both ABS and TC. This will then be replicate what the real car has that you will be driving. You can then flick through the TC settings of that particular car whilst on track and see which you enjoy more.

Remember that TC on road cars is for the road as a safety feature. On track this will make some cars not so exciting. The Audi A1 S1 for example is a lot of fun without TC. Same goes for the Maserati Levante. I would personally suggest staying away from ON setting as that is not simulating anything to do with the real car but an added game aid. Unless you feel more comfortable with it that is.

Edit: And as VBR said. Default controller settings are awful.
 
Personally, I'd start on the very lowest power cars with no assists at all. Gradually work your way up but stay off the aids as you do. Once you have mastered the art of driving the bottom end, you'll know how to drive more powerful cars without a ton of ingrained bad habits mitigated by aids that don't exist in these low power daily drivers.

Then, once you get into cars that come with TCS, ABS, Stability Control etc., you'll be in a better position to judge whether they are helping or hindering your lap times and progress.

But if you throw yourself into an LMP1 prototype on Day 1, slather on all the aids and go bombing round, you may never master what the car is doing...
 

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