Hi, i was wondering which laps do you usually get your best laptimes in XL´s talons reach track?
i just dusted my negcon as im trying it again in an emu that supports it (even tho it has some problems with the music), i knew the NegCon was better than the other controllers, but i hadnt used it for hours like i did today for the first time... and it really makes a huge difference and makes the game A LOT more enjoyable, my times got better and i have just started with this nice controller!!
i already have posted my times in the xl emu times topic but here are they again
emu: PSXEVEN, petes D3D gpu plugin frame rate limit at 60 fps (same as a PSX on NTSC)
Talons Reach-Phantom
Piranha
0:18.3
0:17.6
0:16.5
0:18.6
0:17.3
total race time = 1:28.3
I know for you guys this must be slow, but my times really improved with this and i think i can shave off a little more in the future, but i think in an optimal race i would get my best times on the 1st and 2nd lap as i dont overtake the late ships as much as on the last laps.
the 1st lap is easy as i overtake the whole opponent pack pretty early, and the 2nd one is almost opponent free but i start overtaking them again at the end of the lap, right before the pit lane, again this would be in optimal conditions as i didnt do this in the times i am showing you, this got the best race time because my times were more consistent, in another race i got a 16.1sec time but the on the other laps i did bad times.
Btw Al im using a NegCon configuration similar to what you use in WO3 (did a little search in the forum) and its really great cos you dont need to even move the index finger from the gas...EVER!! and that pretty much lets you use the controller a lot more comfortably. The controller tho very well designed and useful in this game, is not perfect; i dont experience the pain in the wrist many ppl talk about as i configure the twist in a very sensitive level (im using it on 11 right now), but i do feel the left half should be somehow bigger than the right one so i can get a better grip when im pitching the nose, i dunno if you guys feel it the same way. maybe its just that i feel more precision when i use just the tip of my thumb to control the nose pitch and that makes me place my left hand in a position that is a bit lower than the other hand, and feels like it could slip... maybe its a practice thing or i may need to spend more time with it.
I cant post my times on the tables as i dont have a psx anymore but like many have recommended me, i think im going to buy another one again... the negcon really is helping that decision.