[OTHER] Drifting in Racing Games
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nouseforaname
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PostPosted: Thu, 26th Jun 2008 20:33    Post subject: [OTHER] Drifting in Racing Games
So I'm not all that good at drifting in racing games, especially any of them that are anything close to a sim, or even really anything that isn't a burnout/flatout type game. I guess I'm talking about engaging hankbrake and going around corners fast.

usual I end up spinning out, hitting a barrier, turning too early etc etc.

so anyone want to share some techniques for good drifting in games?

right now I'm playing GRiD and DiRT so suggestions for those would be good as well Smile


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PostPosted: Thu, 26th Jun 2008 21:25    Post subject:
BURNOUT PARADISE.......... The most awesome game for "not sim car fanatics".

Or for that matter other burnout games.


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PostPosted: Thu, 26th Jun 2008 23:55    Post subject:
I consider myself pretty decent at drifting, both in games and IRL Smile

My first tip is - Get Forza 2.

Learn to drift there, then many games just gets easier.

When you're good at drifting in FM2, you have so much fun! Seeing your drifting skills evolve and slowly getting better is an awesome feeling Very Happy

Then again i mainly practiced drifting in the Gran Turismo-games. With all assists off in those games, its slippery as fuck Razz So drifting in FM2 wasn't so difficult, it all comes down to experience ofcourse.

My tips on the driving itself:

- Learn to limit yourself - 98% of your spin outs is because you either enter the corner with too much speed, or just slam the throttle too soon. Easy does it, then you learn as you go when you can really floor it.

- This also applies to the brakes, never brake 100% (unless the situation needs it)

- Try to find what initiation style fits you the best
* Feint: Steer in one direction, then quickly to other side to "whip" out the rear end of the car, then drift from there
* Handbrake: I see you've already tried this, but don't overuse it, holding it for too long will most likely ruin the drift
* Power over: Exactly what it says, when you have a powerful car, you just slam the accelerator and you lose traction from all the power to the wheels

- Don't use a too powerful car, you'll just have a harder time adjusting all the power to not spin out.

These tips mainly applies to FM2, since drifting in GRiD is way too arcadey and ridiculously easy Wink

Oh, and if you do get FM2 (I REALLY RECOMMEND IT), let me know! So i can send you some drift-tuned cars Smile


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PostPosted: Fri, 27th Jun 2008 09:33    Post subject:
ridge racer, drifting on rails, easiest of them all, lol
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PostPosted: Fri, 27th Jun 2008 16:35    Post subject:
_SiN_ wrote:
I consider myself pretty decent at drifting, both in games and IRL Smile

My first tip is - Get Forza 2.

Learn to drift there, then many games just gets easier.

When you're good at drifting in FM2, you have so much fun! Seeing your drifting skills evolve and slowly getting better is an awesome feeling Very Happy

Then again i mainly practiced drifting in the Gran Turismo-games. With all assists off in those games, its slippery as fuck Razz So drifting in FM2 wasn't so difficult, it all comes down to experience ofcourse.

My tips on the driving itself:

- Learn to limit yourself - 98% of your spin outs is because you either enter the corner with too much speed, or just slam the throttle too soon. Easy does it, then you learn as you go when you can really floor it.

- This also applies to the brakes, never brake 100% (unless the situation needs it)

- Try to find what initiation style fits you the best
* Feint: Steer in one direction, then quickly to other side to "whip" out the rear end of the car, then drift from there
* Handbrake: I see you've already tried this, but don't overuse it, holding it for too long will most likely ruin the drift
* Power over: Exactly what it says, when you have a powerful car, you just slam the accelerator and you lose traction from all the power to the wheels

- Don't use a too powerful car, you'll just have a harder time adjusting all the power to not spin out.

These tips mainly applies to FM2, since drifting in GRiD is way too arcadey and ridiculously easy Wink

Oh, and if you do get FM2 (I REALLY RECOMMEND IT), let me know! So i can send you some drift-tuned cars Smile


For some reason you made me wanna play Forza again Very Happy I havent played it for a while... Any hints on how to tune your car?


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PostPosted: Fri, 27th Jun 2008 19:00    Post subject:
thanis for the many tips sin Smile I did try FM2 but tbh I found it quite dull ... also I wiped out pretty much non-stop :/ maybe I'll give it another try.

are there any games that have some kind of drifting tutorial built in?


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Krille666




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PostPosted: Fri, 27th Jun 2008 21:17    Post subject:
nouseforaname wrote:
thanis for the many tips sin Smile I did try FM2 but tbh I found it quite dull ... also I wiped out pretty much non-stop :/ maybe I'll give it another try.

are there any games that have some kind of drifting tutorial built in?


I din't think any realistic games hae Very Happy You can learn alot from youtube videos though Razz
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PostPosted: Fri, 27th Jun 2008 23:32    Post subject:
best in game drifting for me was in nfsu2, everything else is just rubbish
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PostPosted: Sat, 28th Jun 2008 07:58    Post subject:
Mortibus wrote:
best in game drifting for me was in nfsu2, everything else is just rubbish


Lol,I hated the drifting in nfsu2, imo the best unrealistic drifting is in grid.
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PostPosted: Sat, 28th Jun 2008 13:12    Post subject:
then u know nothing about drifting if u think grid had realistic one

grid










realism
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_SiN_
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PostPosted: Sat, 28th Jun 2008 14:15    Post subject:
Mortibus wrote:
then u know nothing about drifting if u think grid had realistic one

grid


realism




Krille666 wrote:
Mortibus wrote:
best in game drifting for me was in nfsu2, everything else is just rubbish


Lol,I hated the drifting in nfsu2, imo the best unrealistic drifting is in grid.


You once told me to learn how to read. Maybe follow your own advice?


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PostPosted: Sun, 29th Jun 2008 09:06    Post subject:
_SiN_ wrote:
Mortibus wrote:
then u know nothing about drifting if u think grid had realistic one

grid


realism




Krille666 wrote:
Mortibus wrote:
best in game drifting for me was in nfsu2, everything else is just rubbish


Lol,I hated the drifting in nfsu2, imo the best unrealistic drifting is in grid.


You once told me to learn how to read. Maybe follow your own advice?


Shit dude, I thought you were angry at me at first Very Happy

yup Mortibus learn to read.
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PostPosted: Sun, 29th Jun 2008 11:42    Post subject:
Nfsu2? Laughing Laughing



















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PostPosted: Sun, 29th Jun 2008 13:38    Post subject:
_SiN_ wrote:
I consider myself pretty decent at drifting, both in games and IRL Smile

My first tip is - Get Forza 2.

Learn to drift there, then many games just gets easier.

When you're good at drifting in FM2, you have so much fun! Seeing your drifting skills evolve and slowly getting better is an awesome feeling Very Happy

Then again i mainly practiced drifting in the Gran Turismo-games. With all assists off in those games, its slippery as fuck Razz So drifting in FM2 wasn't so difficult, it all comes down to experience ofcourse.

My tips on the driving itself:

- Learn to limit yourself - 98% of your spin outs is because you either enter the corner with too much speed, or just slam the throttle too soon. Easy does it, then you learn as you go when you can really floor it.

- This also applies to the brakes, never brake 100% (unless the situation needs it)

- Try to find what initiation style fits you the best
* Feint: Steer in one direction, then quickly to other side to "whip" out the rear end of the car, then drift from there
* Handbrake: I see you've already tried this, but don't overuse it, holding it for too long will most likely ruin the drift
* Power over: Exactly what it says, when you have a powerful car, you just slam the accelerator and you lose traction from all the power to the wheels

- Don't use a too powerful car, you'll just have a harder time adjusting all the power to not spin out.

These tips mainly applies to FM2, since drifting in GRiD is way too arcadey and ridiculously easy Wink

Oh, and if you do get FM2 (I REALLY RECOMMEND IT), let me know! So i can send you some drift-tuned cars Smile


Hay SiN, I got FM2, and I drift sometimes, but I don't got any good drifting cars.
Wanna send some to me?


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PostPosted: Sun, 29th Jun 2008 13:39    Post subject:
Stealth88 wrote:
Hay SiN, I got FM2, and I drift sometimes, but I don't got any good drifting cars.
Wanna send some to me?


Add me on Live and i'll see what I can do next time i go online Smile gt is squaredd


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PostPosted: Sun, 29th Jun 2008 14:44    Post subject:
nouseforaname wrote:
thanis for the many tips sin Smile I did try FM2 but tbh I found it quite dull ... also I wiped out pretty much non-stop :/ maybe I'll give it another try.

are there any games that have some kind of drifting tutorial built in?


I dont remember there being a tutorial in PGR4, but that might still be a good game for you trying out the awesome tips Sin posted.

That game is leaning towards arcade, while it still is more real than NFS and burnout-series.
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