Silly Debate? Cockpit vs. T-CamF1 2010-2016 

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Cockpit View or Other

  • Cockpit View Enthusiast

    Votes: 17 32.1%

  • T-Cam Enthusiast

    Votes: 31 58.5%

  • Either is Fine, Or Any Other

    Votes: 5 9.4%

  • Prefer Other Camera View Than Those Listed

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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This has been an issue of debate with F1 games for a while I suppose, but I thought I would discuss this concerning F1 2011, and ask: Do the majority of people think that cockpit view is the "best/truest" way to race F1 games?

I know for a fact that there were F1 2010 leagues that required cockpit-only driving, for example. Personally, I completely understand where that philosophy is coming from, in terms of a sim. aspect to the game. But I also happen to love seeing the nose of the car, the decals, and the better graphics that you get from racing in T-cam mode. Even the tires are nice to look at in that view, to me. But I'm still curious as to where the issue currently stands, particularly so, I suppose, within the GTP forum base.


So, GTP'ers, what is your perspective on the issue?
 
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I used to use cockpit view, but after I got into online racing I started using T-Cam so I have a bit more spacial awareness whilst still being able to focus.
 
I'm using the T-cam. I really need to be able to see where I'm pointing the front end.
 
T-cam for the win, I have used it in every F1 game that had it as a selectable view, I tried cockpit in 2010 but T cam was what I still ended up using.
 
I used cockpit in F1 2010 however I am going to try both with 2011 and see which I get on better with.
 
T-cam is the best for me.

Cockpit is too low for my tastes.
 
I actually adore T-Cam but the cockpit view in 2011 has a better FOV, so I might switch for 2011.
 
cockpit, I actually think the cockpit view in F12011 is a bit too high.
 
I use T-Cam because in 2010 the cockpit didn't give me enough spatial awareness. I was constantly driving into things :lol:

Will give it a go in 2011 to see if the raised view and improved mirrors help.

I'm not fussed on what other people use, whatever works for you.
 
I prefer the T-Cam view, but honestly haven't tried the cockpit cam in 2011 yet. If it is a bit higher than it was in 2010, I'll give it a shot - it was so low that I couldn't see the turns very well.
 
Cockpit view in every game...period. Dont know why, just seems the obvious choice.
 
I would definitely have to say that I find the t-cam much easier to drive with than cockpit cam. It's almost like I have to memorize the tracks in different ways for the two views. Spatial awareness is definitely different in cockpit view, and in t-cam you can really just see so much further ahead down the track.
 
T-Cam, better view of front of the car, which gives improved spatial awareness and therefore better racing (hopefully, or you see the thing you have hit more clearly...)!
 
Cockpit for realism. T-cam for arcade.
 
Vaxxtx
Cockpit view in every game...period. Dont know why, just seems the obvious choice.
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I only use the roll bar cam (T-Bar) when racing in weather (spray) so I can see better; or during replay to see more of car.

I also (so far) think cockpit cam is higher than in F1 2010; 2011 easier to see ahead on courses with elevation change; 2011 cars' noses may be a bit lower?; I like how you can see most of mirrors, though still limited (as in real life F1 racing eh:))

I also do not use proximity arrows.

Do any drivers use them?
 
t -cam, too low cockpit. however i don't like the new t.cam i wish it had tha old one with the new unique wheels that can be seen.
 
Zilla
Spatial awareness is definitely different in cockpit view, and in t-cam you can really just see so much further ahead down the track.
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And who's trying to sneak up the inside :grumpy:
 
I started using cockpit cam tonight and beginning to like it. I'm pretty much just as fast with it. Gotta respect the F1 drivers for the limited visibility and the speeds/manuevers they do out on the track in real life. Cockpit cam gives you that feeling the best.
 
Cockpit view for me, no question. I just can't drive using the T-Cam.
 
TeamLotusGT5
I used to use cockpit view, but after I got into online racing I started using T-Cam so I have a bit more spacial awareness whilst still being able to focus.
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This and,

prisonermonkeys
I'm using the T-cam. I really need to be able to see where I'm pointing the front end.
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Basically why i use it. When i first started f1 2010 and during F1 CE, i was all for the cockpit view, but i drifted away, and found that i perform alot better with the t-cam because of the reasons stated above.
 
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Yes, much harder in cockpit view to see all of the corner (entry and exit) than in Roll Bar Cam (that is what I like to call it - the first place they strapped cameras too).

I also use Roll Bar Cam on tracks like Valencia, Singapore and Monaco so I can see further ahead; notice they are also circuits with a lot of concrete walls and barriers :scared:

I think best immersion experience though is in cockpit view:tup:; and yes when using cockpit view I really appreciate how difficult it is to be a F1 driver, let alone one who wins a race :)
 
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