New to PC2 - A couple of questions

[R0CKY]

I got PC2 in the humble bundle recently, what a bargain that was, and am having an absolute BLAST playing it in VR. It's probably one of the best examples of VR v Flat screen and the immersion factor going through the roof.

My "late to the party" questions are:

1. PC2 is a few years old, is there a PC3 on the horizon?
2. I tried online but found it hard to jump into a server - is the online scene a bit quiet now?
3. In VR playing using a controller, I cannot figure out the equivalent of the Escape key ie to return to the menu screen...?

Thanks.

[PawelK]

1. supposedly it is

2. I usually see between 15 and 60 lobbies running, depending on the time and day, so finding a race should not be a problem if you are not to picky, I mean OK with racing in GT3, most lobbies are in GT3.

At this moment I see 28 lobbies


3. It does not seem to be assignable to a wheel or controller button but I may be wrong. I race in VR with a wheel and I just have my keyboard nearby and can hit Esc without looking.

[R0CKY]

2. I usually see between 15 and 60 lobbies running, depending on the time and day, so finding a race should not be a problem if you are not to picky, I mean OK with racing in GT3, most lobbies are in GT3.

At this moment I see 28 lobbies

WhatI find frustrating is joining a lobby and then nothing happends for 10 minutes - how do I avoid that. For example if I join a lobby that is already Q, will I get to join the race?

3. It does not seem to be assignable to a wheel or controller button but I may be wrong. I race in VR with a wheel and I just have my keyboard nearby and can hit Esc without looking.

Haha, that's what I do but its a pain in the backside because the orientation keeps changing where the KB is.

That's cool you race in VR - are there any forums or groups specialising in VR online racing?

[PawelK]

WhatI find frustrating is joining a lobby and then nothing happends for 10 minutes - how do I avoid that. For example if I join a lobby that is already Q, will I get to join the race?

If you join Q when there is still at least 3 or 4 minutes left, you will join quali and can race. Later you can only spectate.

You may want to read my post here: http://forum.projectcarsgame.com/sho...-racing-how-to

Also be patient, PC2 multiplayer isn't bug-less by any means.

Haha, that's what I do but its a pain in the backside because the orientation keeps changing where the KB is.

Not with the wheel :-)

That's cool you race in VR - are there any forums or groups specialising in VR online racing?

Not that I am aware of. There are some threads here with tips about VR setup.

I used to race on a single monitor, but with proper FOV I couldn't see well, especially apexes of tight corners. Switched to VR and it became so much better, plus the immersion. Though resolution sucks.

[Mad Al]

I think you should find this should do the trick...
Controls -> Edit Assignments-> Game -> Pause

[R0CKY]

If you join Q when there is still at least 3 or 4 minutes left, you will join quali and can race. Later you can only spectate.

You may want to read my post here: [/url]

Nice one, thanks.

Not with the wheel :-)

Yesterday I bit the bullet and decided to shell out on a decent wheel from Amazon - I waited too long - out of stock! So controller it is for the foreseeable future. Its fine though.

Switched to VR and it became so much better, plus the immersion. Though resolution sucks.

I'm having some cracking VR moments in PC2 for sure. I tried it originally on the old Vive, but as you say, the res was just not good enough. On my Vive Pro it is "good" but not "great". I can't wait for the next gen of HMDs - these will really be great for sim racing.

What HMD are you using?

[R0CKY]

Hey MadAl, thanks for the screenshot and tip - that's fixed it for me, no need to keep removing headset now!

Thanks.

[PawelK]

I think you should find this should do the trick...
Controls -> Edit Assignments-> Game -> Pause

Am I blind or what?

Yesterday I bit the bullet and decided to shell out on a decent wheel from Amazon - I waited too long - out of stock! So controller it is for the foreseeable future. Its fine though.

Depending on where (what country) you are , there may be a better deals occasionally. I got my Thrustmaster TX from BH Photo video for $300, even now normal prices are in $450-$500 range.

What HMD are you using?

Odyssey+. Higher-resolution headsets like Pimax are pretty costly, but I guess that upgrading the PC to be able to run high-res VR costs far more.

[justinbritton]

Controls -> Edit Assignments-> Game -> Pause.