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Conan_the_Librarian 1st October 2023 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by david's8 (Post 173976)
i've been in much less good ship simulators........

Dartmouth?
;)

David's8 1st October 2023 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Conan_the_Librarian (Post 173977)
Dartmouth?
;)

You must be joking! They hadnt invented them then! Besides we had sufficient ships to play with you didnt need one. :ROFL:

MikkiJayne 3rd October 2023 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by David's8 (Post 173976)
but dont you lose out on the G force feeling when braking and cornering and road feedback???

Yes, but if you get the visuals right your brain just fills in the rest. There's a thing called Field of Vision (FOV) which is critical to get right so you get a proper sense of speed. Its taken a while for me to get that right, and tbh I still need the monitors closer, but with a proper sense of speed, muscle memory takes over for braking & steering. Cutting out external stimuli helps with immersion too so I tend to run with the lights off so that the monitors are the primary focus.

Yes, you can do better. Full motion rigs that can simulate g forces are available, but far more complex and expensive than I want to get involved in :)

donp38 3rd October 2023 08:35 PM

Looking great way of relaxation..
Enjoy..
Maybe we should arrange a A8 trip to the 'ring?

2024 anyone?

MikkiJayne 4th October 2023 06:51 PM

We always make a thread when we're planning a trip but its only ever Mike and I that are able to go. You're welcome to join us in '24 though +++

I'm going again next weekend but I guess thats slightly too short notice :D

donp38 24th October 2023 07:27 PM

Next week!
I only just read the post.
The S8 needs some fettling first!

But yes, I am in...... 2024...

MikkiJayne 26th October 2023 08:07 AM

They always do :D

Oil leaks,
Brakes,
Cooling system

Everything else is a bonus.

We'll make a thread when we know dates +++

sarg 26th October 2023 01:08 PM

When you've finished with this one and build another, can I call dibs on the first project please? :ROFL:


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