rec.autos.simulators

> >I was looking at the screen shots, and I couldnt help but notice
> >the HUGE ammount of space of nothing at the top of the screen.

> >You should use that area of the screen!  One of the biggest problems
> >with the realism is the total lack of visibly.  I am a big fan
> >of jet fighter sims where the problem also exists.  To compensate,
> >the better ones develop unique views, like Falcons 'padlock' view.

> >This is what I propose.  Put the left and right windows at the top
> >of the screen!  And then make the rearview a bit bigger, and make
> >it a true rearview...can take out the left and right part of it.
> >Theres plenty of room for all that.  Sure it doesn't LOOK realistic,
> >but the main goal of a sim is for it to PLAY realistically.  And this
> >would certainly help.

> >Making use of the whole screen for alternate views has worked for
> >fighter sims for years.  I think Nascar would greatly benefit from
> >this, taking it to that next level of realism.

> >Evan
> >Slowpokes League:
> >http://www.crl.com/~eds/race.htm

> Well, for starters have you ever seen the view of the world you get
> while wearing a racing helmet? From my experience you would have to
> tip your head back a ways to see even the top pf the windshield in
> some race cars. Actualy I think the wink style mirror in the sim now
> works just fine if made just a hair larger and had viewable graphics
> for the passing/passed cars. As it is now just a quick glancee and you
> can tell if the lane is clear without having to scan side to side
> trying to clearup between looking at a left window/right window/rear
> view mirror scenario.

> The mirror in the sim is a lot like the ones I used to see at
> willamette speedway until the barred mirrors due to "Too much
> blocking"

> my 1.87 cents
> Ron R II

>I was looking at the screen shots, and I couldnt help but notice
>the HUGE ammount of space of nothing at the top of the screen.
>You should use that area of the screen!  One of the biggest problems
>with the realism is the total lack of visibly.  I am a big fan
>of jet fighter sims where the problem also exists.  To compensate,
>the better ones develop unique views, like Falcons 'padlock' view.
>This is what I propose.  Put the left and right windows at the top
>of the screen!  And then make the rearview a bit bigger, and make
>it a true rearview...can take out the left and right part of it.
>Theres plenty of room for all that.  Sure it doesn't LOOK realistic,
>but the main goal of a sim is for it to PLAY realistically.  And this
>would certainly help.  
>Making use of the whole screen for alternate views has worked for
>fighter sims for years.  I think Nascar would greatly benefit from
>this, taking it to that next level of realism.
>Evan
>Slowpokes League:
>http://www.crl.com/~eds/race.htm

>I was looking at the screen shots, and I couldnt help but notice
>the HUGE ammount of space of nothing at the top of the screen.
>You should use that area of the screen!  One of the biggest problems
>with the realism is the total lack of visibly.  I am a big fan
>of jet fighter sims where the problem also exists.  To compensate,
>the better ones develop unique views, like Falcons 'padlock' view.
>This is what I propose.  Put the left and right windows at the top
>of the screen!  And then make the rearview a bit bigger, and make
>it a true rearview...can take out the left and right part of it.
>Theres plenty of room for all that.  Sure it doesn't LOOK realistic,
>but the main goal of a sim is for it to PLAY realistically.  And this
>would certainly help.  
>Making use of the whole screen for alternate views has worked for
>fighter sims for years.  I think Nascar would greatly benefit from
>this, taking it to that next level of realism.
>Evan
>Slowpokes League:
>http://www.racesimcentral.net/~eds/race.htm

> I have an alternative idea for the use of the top of the screen.
> Insert warning lights that represent each corner of the car.  When a
> car is on your right-rear quarter, the lower right light lights up.
> When a car is side-by-side with you on the right, both right-side
> lights come on, etc.

> Kyle Langston

>By the time N3 comes out there should be good hi-res
>head-tracked VR helmets on the market. This is the only
>real solution IMO.

>Only problem with that is, in Nascar you really can't take a quick
>glance to either side (can't wait for the vitual reality helmets for
>that).  They do need to impelment somthing so you can see what is going
>on on either side of you.  With the side mirrors now, you  can't
>accurately tell the distance, nor if you're completely clear (which you
>can in real life).  Perhaps a small radar screen, like in Daytona U.S.A.

>                                    ~G

>>Only problem with that is, in Nascar you really can't take a quick
>>glance to either side (can't wait for the vitual reality helmets for
>>that).  They do need to impelment somthing so you can see what is going
>>on on either side of you.  With the side mirrors now, you  can't
>>accurately tell the distance, nor if you're completely clear (which you
>>can in real life).  Perhaps a small radar screen, like in Daytona U.S.A.

>>                                        ~G
>Love your idea about the helmets.  I was just curious as to whether or not this
>would actually be a consideration in the future.  There are already virtual
>goggles/glasses available for pc's.  Why don't they incorporate them into the
>sim?  Ed? Adam? Anyone?
>--
>Dennis D'Avila    ACS Mechanical Design    Delco Electronics  317-451-4707

>Murphy's Law: Around here, progress is made on alternate Tuesdays.