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Re: Dreamcast Live Competition #20 - Daytona USA 2001
Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:29 pm
by rjay63
Close but yet so far....
If you're wondering, yes I did crash on the last lap!
Re: Dreamcast Live Competition #20 - Daytona USA 2001
Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:33 pm
by Alec1382
pcwzrd13 wrote:Well, I improved my time and achieved my "Goal of the Day" which was to get a sub 50 time!
Used my steering wheel this time which I think makes the game much more enjoyable! Is anyone else using one?
Well done! I can see why the steering wheel would be preferable, what with this game's extremely touchy control. I'd probably be using one if I had one, except for the fact that I actually learned to play this game with the pad under default sensitivity. It requires one hell of a lot of precision with the joystick.
Re: Dreamcast Live Competition #20 - Daytona USA 2001
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 5:07 am
by ChrisHa2049
I'm using a regular controller too. For some reason, I never looked to get a wheel.
So I think I have the sensitivity where I like it... Now I just need to remember how to play the game correctly again...
46.484
Re: Dreamcast Live Competition #20 - Daytona USA 2001
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:44 am
by pcwzrd13
Nice improvements rjay and Chris! Scores posted.
Re: Dreamcast Live Competition #20 - Daytona USA 2001
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 10:21 am
by Alec1382
Just gave it another try and set a new record. Finally managed that sub 45.
Re: Dreamcast Live Competition #20 - Daytona USA 2001
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 1:29 pm
by pcwzrd13
It looks like Alec has thrown down the gauntlet! Your move rjay!
Re: Dreamcast Live Competition #20 - Daytona USA 2001
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 5:39 pm
by ChrisHa2049
Damn Alec. Well done dude.
I think I'm getting the hang of it again... (Here we go again?)
45.250 --Gotta stay low(er) in those turns--
Re: Dreamcast Live Competition #20 - Daytona USA 2001
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:44 pm
by Alec1382
Thanks guys. "You're looking good" yourself, ChrisHa.
Re: Dreamcast Live Competition #20 - Daytona USA 2001
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:36 am
by pcwzrd13
Here's my latest entry, a time of 00' 48" 125. I got a video of of it this time. As you can see, I hit the wall on the same turn every time.
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Re: Dreamcast Live Competition #20 - Daytona USA 2001
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 4:18 pm
by Alec1382
Your problem is that you're not drifting at all. The game is designed around a drifting mechanic, and you'll be able to maintain your speed around corners if you use it. The Grasshopper is too grippy, and is basically for players who don't know how to or don't want to use the drifting mechanic. If you want to drift, change to a harder tire.
There's a couple ways to drift, but as a beginner, you should use both the brake and accelerator simultaneously, which will cause you to lose traction. Also, try the manual transmission. If you drive properly, shifting is only a concern when starting the race. You get extra top speed, so it's worth it.