What's your preferred racing viewpoint?

Having seen some recent topics about GT5, FM3, and the inevitable debate, I just got to wondering - what type of view do you like to race from? For me seeing my car from behind it disconnects me from the experience and overall sim aspects. The cockpit view should in theory be native to someone who has driven in real experience, but as pretty as they can render the interior framing and dashboard and all the goodies, all that just gets in my way. Unlike with real driving where I can focus my eyes past the windshield to just the road ahead, and switch my focus to the speedometer or other dashboard info, and back again as needed, I can't do that in a racing game. On a flat screen, that interior structure is always present, more often obstructing my view of the track and other cars. Not to mention how it offsets the view perspective.

For me, the bumper view (where you see from a camera that's right at the nose of the car) is the best for the clearest view of the track where that's the main focus of the view point, and my hands at the racing wheel makes the screen feel more like the windshield itself from which I'm viewing the scene through. The hud info of speedometer and rear view mirror floats unobtrusively, along with the mini map, lap count, and race position. Though the windshiled view where you see a bit of the hood also works and gives you a sense of being in a car and still offering a clear view of the track.

But how about some of you out there? Do you like to see the details of the car, or just can't get that immersive feel without the complete interior rendering?

bumper view. since ridge racer ive always played this way.

Interior view

I like the Bumper view. But I also like inside the car view but most racing games I played don't really have the Inside the car view.

I like behind view to see what the car's doing, but i also like inside with the wheel and dash. The problem is most of the time the windscreen is way too small in this view and you often can't see enough.

Depends on the game

Interior view. If that is not available, bumper or hood cam. I suck at driving cars from a behind the car viewpoint.

From Behind..... 8)

Siddhu, that Reach is is sssssexy :o :)

Siddhu, that Reach is is sssssexy :o :)

AdobeArtist

Yeah, but the beta is finishing tomorrow, and I have started to get hyped for SMG 2. So, I have changed to a nintendo-related sig.

Also, Scarlett is sssssexy :o :)

I like to see the bonnetAnjunaddict

Is that a PS3 game?

I used to like the bumper view because I found it easier to gauge the distance from corners, but then I just found it didn't make any difference. I use the interior view now, but it get's annoying when some cars don't have wing mirrors or interior mirrors. On the flip side some games have those camera mirrors in some cars, which is awesome.

[QUOTE="Anjunaddict"] I like to see the bonnetsiddhu33

Is that a PS3 game?

Is that a PS3 game?siddhu33

colin mcrae dirt, not sure which platform

EDIT: image url suggests its on ps3

[QUOTE="siddhu33"]Is that a PS3 game?Richymisiak

Looks too good.

Is that a bullshot?

I reckon it is, it looks downsampled.

From my couch.

[QUOTE="Richymisiak"][QUOTE="siddhu33"]Is that a PS3 game?siddhu33

Looks too good.

Is that a bullshot?

I reckon it is, it looks downsampled.

It depends on the game and whether I'm using a wheel or not. If I have a wheel, it's cockpit view always. If it's an arcade racer like Burnout, I like to see more of the environment and the other racers.

Bumpaaa view for moi, so that I can focus on.. the road.

From behind, NFS Shift is the only game in which I prefer cockpit view. Yeah, it's that good.

Always cockpit view when using a wheel. Use the bumper or the whole car view when using a controller :P

Interior/Dashboard View, i get more into the game using that view.. or else the Bonnet view since it gives you a better sense of speed..

usually when i drive using behind the car views i suck big time :)

Interior view.. don't know why but the other ones irritate me.

The view from the passenger side window. :P

Cockpit. I can't stand any other type unless I am forced to use it. I've been playing Forza 3 now for a good 10 hours (racing time alone) and have not once used any other viewpoint.

Bhind the car because when I was little, I like that view point.

Having seen some recent topics about GT5, FM3, and the inevitable debate, I just got to wondering - what type of view do you like to race from? For me seeing my car from behind it disconnects me from the experience and overall sim aspects. The cockpit view should in theory be native to someone who has driven in real experience, but as pretty as they can render the interior framing and dashboard and all the goodies, all that just gets in my way. Unlike with real driving where I can focus my eyes past the windshield to just the road ahead, and switch my focus to the speedometer or other dashboard info, and back again as needed, I can't do that in a racing game. On a flat screen, that interior structure is always present, more often obstructing my view of the track and other cars. Not to mention how it offsets the view perspective.

For me, the bumper view (where you see from a camera that's right at the nose of the car) is the best for the clearest view of the track where that's the main focus of the view point, and my hands at the racing wheel makes the screen feel more like the windshield itself from which I'm viewing the scene through. The hud info of speedometer and rear view mirror floats unobtrusively, along with the mini map, lap count, and race position. Though the windshiled view where you see a bit of the hood also works and gives you a sense of being in a car and still offering a clear view of the track.

But how about some of you out there? Do you like to see the details of the car, or just can't get that immersive feel without the complete interior rendering?

AdobeArtist

I'm the same as you for the most part, 3rd person feels completely foreign to me so i tend to completely avoid it, traditionally i've stuck to bumper cam as i feel it gives the best control over the car and gives you the best view of whats ahead. That is unless you get a game with a ridiculously low bumper cam that makes seeing past even the slightest crest in the road impossible, that'd be when i'd choose a hood cam or interior cam. I do love the interior cams though, PGR3 did it excellently, Forza 3 not so much.

Behind the car from far, I like seeing my sexy car while driving.8)

first person view for me. i like to see nothing but the road

With a wheel, interior. Without a wheel, close behind.

Behind the car close up... unless its forza 3, then its interior

Behind the car close up. I've liked that since playing Daytona USA on the Saturn.