rFactor 2 - my 'journey'

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rFactor 2 - my 'journey'

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Hi, I'm having real difficulty with even mildly enjoying rFactor 2 and Assetto Corsa.
The keyboard controls are really weird (I feel as if I can't turn, or not the way I want). The controls of rF1 are brilliant, but AI is meh.
What would you suggest as a racing game for me?
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Get an XBOX controller of some sort. It won't be brilliant but it will be better. But really if you've got the money then I'd get a wheel.
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also, I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but I can't play the 1996 F1 mod on rF2.
downloaded it through workshop, but nothing happens. Or doesn't it come with tracks?
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ok, good news. The problem about hardly being able to turn into fast corners can be managed through 'speed sensitivity' (I put it at 85). Steering rate set at around 32.

Getting better now.
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theracer120 wrote: 5 years ago Get an XBOX controller of some sort. It won't be brilliant but it will be better. But really if you've got the money then I'd get a wheel.
Yes this. I've been using a Logitech gamepad (wired however) and that works well enough. I don't have to space to use a wheel as my PC is setup around my TV in my living room.
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I cant attach a wheel to my desk, simple as that.

Do you manage to play rf2 with your pad? What is the one you are using?
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ok, the key to using the keyboard for rFactor 2 is this:
- steering rate: 30%
- speed sensitivity: 85%

enjoy!
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Every sim racer uses a Wheel.
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Antonov wrote: 5 years ago I cant attach a wheel to my desk, simple as that.

Do you manage to play rf2 with your pad? What is the one you are using?
rf2 no as I don't have it. All my games on my PC use the gamepad.
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