alex86
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Post by alex86 on Mar 24, 2015 22:13:26 GMT
Is pratice so decisive? Without it, a racer can't be competitive? What's your thoughts about it..
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2015 5:17:34 GMT
Practise is key; it's the best way to familiarize yourself with the mechanics of GTA driving, the performance of the vehicles you're in, the tracks you're on and the people you race with.
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Twilicane
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Post by Twilicane on Mar 26, 2015 5:39:33 GMT
Practice is definitely what you'll need to be competitive. The problem a lot of people have is that they get discouraged when they see other NODO racers blowing past them as if it's the easiest thing in the world. It's a fact that many who race against those that are very fast and experienced actually get better as time goes on. Of course there will be times where the racer DNFs and whatnot, but many racers go through this. The racers that continue on and keep racing against those that are quick instead of avoiding them or just quitting are the ones that get better. It may be a slow and frustrating process, but you can ask a few veteran racers about it and they will talk about how they themselves struggled at first, but they stuck to it, and now they're able to keep up with some of the best! ^_^
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Post by KoBo_043 on Mar 26, 2015 5:56:36 GMT
I agree with Twilicane. Was thinking to change my name to DNF-Master after my first couple of NoDo races (jk). Practice makes perfect. I never quit a race, even when I'm way back (only exeption sometimes is when I'm DC'ed and racing alone, and even then I sometimes just continue on my own to get a little extra practice.) Racing more experienced racers now, I rarely win, but it does give the chance (if you can keep up enough) to learn some of the lines they take. And ofcourse learning the track is key so you don't get distracted by the minimap too much.
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alex86
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Post by alex86 on Mar 26, 2015 6:39:43 GMT
4 me practicing alone is boring and I've practice only the R tracks..now with the creator there's a lot of new tracks but I think that a good racer can be competitive on a new track even without bringing pratice...the thing that fucks me is how much you can push in corners ..overbraking is my nightmare
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Post by KoBo_043 on Mar 26, 2015 7:01:59 GMT
4 me practicing alone is boring and I've practice only the R tracks..now with the creator there's a lot of new tracks but I think that a good racer can be competitive on a new track even without bringing pratice...the thing that fucks me is how much you can push in corners ..overbraking is my nightmare Practicing alone can be boring, that's true. But your last sentence is exactly why you should practice. If you're on ps3 add me, I-d be happy to practice together. Only thing is I can never be sure when I'll be online. (Wife, kids, work)
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alex86
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Post by alex86 on Mar 26, 2015 7:50:34 GMT
Ahah me too...what's your PSN?
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Post by KoBo_043 on Mar 26, 2015 8:18:05 GMT
Ahah me too...what's your PSN? Same as here and as described in my sig: KoBo_043 (zero43 that is at the end) sidenote: add your psn and R*sc to your sig so you don't get kicked with the next purge
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Post by fox4flame on Mar 26, 2015 10:21:42 GMT
Well, you don't need to practice alone, there are so many tracks, too few of them get actual use. I suggest you to join events right away. And don't be discouraged by the fact you are not that good or that you can't handle. Go out there say you are in and show the girls who is the boss I, myself, am not that good either but, taking part in events gave me so much experience and stuff Also when you are behind of quick races do it in my way. Yell them to slow down and pressure them ( Twilicane , cloudmcshort ) so they can be distracted and crashed Although %100 I am the guy who crashes (that is of course only when you know the drivers or else you can be kicked ) And I will leave this link here in case you may be interested : (PS3) A Playlist for Your Nıght Gaming Time
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Post by Renegade1911 on Mar 26, 2015 10:29:50 GMT
4 me practicing alone is boring and I've practice only the R tracks..now with the creator there's a lot of new tracks but I think that a good racer can be competitive on a new track even without bringing pratice...the thing that fucks me is how much you can push in corners ..overbraking is my nightmare Learn to coast. Just letting off the gas is enough in many corners with many cars. Coasting is not a thing that comes naturally, intuitively, but it is very effective in GTA. If you want to get to the top, practice is inevitable. But it can have two forms. Trying to learn and hotlap one circuit, or just finding competetion within NODO and getting better through constant racing. Both are good. If you're aiming to compete in an event, familiarizing yourself with the track beforehand is mandatory if you wanna do well. But being on the track by yourself won't teach you the racecraft you also need. There's also another element, which is probably talent. The thing is, there some very dedicated people even within our crew who have been racing for months but are still nowhere near the top racers. Then there are some who seem to go from bad to good or from average to great almost overnight. One chief tip I'd give every beginner is go for consistency, not ultimate speed. If you're running laps 8 seconds slower than the leader, but while taking it easy and not crashing, you'll still be rewarded with decent finishes quite often. That's definitely a lot more encouraging than trying to push all the time, be quick for a couple of corners, crash, and be back to square one. One thing is for certain though. With persistence and dedication this game will reward you with some extremely intense and enjoyable moments. The adrenaline rush from racing and the sweet taste of victory is something few games can compete with.
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Post by Rocket on Mar 26, 2015 13:14:17 GMT
Practice with the vets, race on a wide variety if tracks in a wide variety of locations. Making your own tracks even helps. Race different types of classes, drive around in free roam, find a couple of guys to just race on a weekly basis, play a 16 race playlist once a weekend, hotlap several different tracks. All of these can help improve your racecraft/overall pace. When i first started last year, i was alright. I understood lines but couldnt keep up with the best. Then i went to Forza for a while and i really began learing racecraft and lines. When GTA came out for next gen, i found a couple of guys to race with and slowly improved. The first guy i raced with (iAP3XPRED4TORi) was miles better than i was. I kept hitting poles an trees and DNFing (it was pretty funny), then he, level and i began racing consistantly and now im on pace (sort of) with Kelevera. Malice and I tend to have some decent battles in the MCEC races for Xbone. Working on consistency is probably the most important thing, then speed, then racecraft. The only way to improve these is just by racing. Plus, you'll get some money to spend along the way, too!
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alex86
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Post by alex86 on Mar 26, 2015 13:39:49 GMT
4 me practicing alone is boring and I've practice only the R tracks..now with the creator there's a lot of new tracks but I think that a good racer can be competitive on a new track even without bringing pratice...the thing that fucks me is how much you can push in corners ..overbraking is my nightmare Learn to coast. Just letting off the gas is enough in many corners with many cars. Coasting is not a thing that comes naturally, intuitively, but it is very effective in GTA. If you want to get to the top, practice is inevitable. But it can have two forms. Trying to learn and hotlap one circuit, or just finding competetion within NODO and getting better through constant racing. Both are good. If you're aiming to compete in an event, familiarizing yourself with the track beforehand is mandatory if you wanna do well. But being on the track by yourself won't teach you the racecraft you also need. There's also another element, which is probably talent. The thing is, there some very dedicated people even within our crew who have been racing for months but are still nowhere near the top racers. Then there are some who seem to go from bad to good or from average to great almost overnight. One chief tip I'd give every beginner is go for consistency, not ultimate speed. If you're running laps 8 seconds slower than the leader, but while taking it easy and not crashing, you'll still be rewarded with decent finishes quite often. That's definitely a lot more encouraging than trying to push all the time, be quick for a couple of corners, crash, and be back to square one. One thing is for certain though. With persistence and dedication this game will reward you with some extremely intense and enjoyable moments. The adrenaline rush from racing and the sweet taste of victory is something few games can compete with. Yep..I did few races good at all, and when i was battling bump to bump it was amazing..
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Post by cloudmcshort on Mar 26, 2015 14:45:43 GMT
Also when you are behind of quick races do it in my way. Yell them to slow down and pressure them ( Twilicane , cloudmcshort ) so they can be distracted and crashed Although %100 I am the guy who crashes (that is of course only when you know the drivers or else you can be kicked ) *giggles* feels weird that you're comparing me with Twiligod, but thanks, it's really flattering. ^-^ But seriously, you don't have to tell me to slow down, mainly because I ALWAYS crash and also because I probably will wait for people when I have a big lead. (outside of events that is.)
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Twilicane
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Post by Twilicane on Mar 26, 2015 15:18:56 GMT
Also when you are behind of quick races do it in my way. Yell them to slow down and pressure them ( Twilicane , cloudmcshort ) so they can be distracted and crashed Although %100 I am the guy who crashes (that is of course only when you know the drivers or else you can be kicked ) *giggles* feels weird that you're comparing me with Twiligod, but thanks, it's really flattering. ^-^ But seriously, you don't have to tell me to slow down, mainly because I ALWAYS crash and also because I probably will wait for people when I have a big lead. (outside of events that is.) If only I was that nice
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Post by axdsilva on Mar 27, 2015 0:31:37 GMT
Mine is certainly taking a big negative hit, so many heists nowadays when people wanna race, I'm in a hesit, when I wanna race, their in heists, I feel so... rusted of late
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