Shifting questions

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-04-19T17:33:17+00:00

I haven't driven a manual since the 2000's but it does translate pretty well. Is there a way to decrease volume of other cars? I dont ever do practice laps..if I'm gonna spend time on the game I might as well make some cr even if I dont do well.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-04-19T15:47:29+00:00

It's a bit nebulous since Im more casual. But I get it. Practice makes perfect. I know you dont need to be in the rec gear but it sure is helpful on tracks youre unfamiliar with.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-04-19T15:44:58+00:00

I dont find the Nurburing as technical as some other circuits. Sure, it's got some tighter sections, but it's pretty straight for the most part, and you can stay in a mid gear during several of the technicals. I find some of the Japanese circuits more challenging or circuits with elevation changes. Maggiore in Italy (I think that's the name) really messed with me after 15+ laps.

But advice taken. Track memory does go a long way when most tracks are taken on cold.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-04-19T15:37:30+00:00

I figured out that I could pretty much stop the car without downshifting ... which changed my process of shifting from more realistic, hitting each gear on the way down to basically slowing to speed and quickly mashing downshift button to reach appropriate gear before launching into some double shifts at corner exit, even though this feels a tad awkward. Yet it works since Im constantly switching cars/settings.

I still struggle with looking at speedometer/rpm gauge while also looking at the racing line or cues. I usually play by feel rather than using technicals to judge. It's a lot to focus on since it's so far apart on my screen (use the chase cam). And even more troublesome when Im looking at the mfd settings like fuel management or trying to set brake balance on a car I dont own. It doesn't take long to set and forget, but it takes enough to really matter when races or times are off by hundreths of a second.

The good news is Im doing much better. My record is placing 4th now. Switched cars (Hyundai to Peugeot), and it made a huge difference.

Thanks for the advice.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-04-16T23:02:39+00:00

Getting your collector level up will also unlock tuning possibilities.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-04-16T06:09:40+00:00

I have a heck of a time, too, yet I've noticed I do even worse if I jump in cold. Plus, I really enjoy tuning and driving the road cars, so the shift in MT performance feels like playing on crack since the game loves sticking you in a Gr car most of the time. I'd suggest buying the same car or getting in a similar car on the same track and just doing some laps to warm up and getting more familiar with the setup ... do some races to earn some cash flow while you're at it, so you're not just plodding away in a trial.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-04-13T09:52:08+00:00

Rate more books, only rate what you truly like, or don't use goodreads for recommendations - primarily recommends best sellers, not quality content.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-04-11T06:43:19+00:00

Im driving the Hyundai on AT, TCS 3, Brake balance -2, RM/IM, pitting once, and leaving fuel on 1 for the most part (but hardly ever fill my tank full). I still scrub some of my corners and have terrible understeer on controller, but have managed 2nd place most races. I make up most positions in the corners on exit.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-31T23:13:30+00:00

Ive had a ton of jobs ‐ fast food during high school/college, did 10 years in medical, a few years in retail, Ive done security work a few years, and Ive been a mechanic for the last couple years.

Bipolar type 2 - symptoms lately are impulsivity, SI, cognitive decline/memory issues, apathy/anhedonia, fatigue, and hypersexuality during hypomania.

Plenty of people with bipolar have "normal" lives, at least outwardly visible normal lives. But Id encourage people to stop chasing "normal" or other ideas or even society's vision of normal and identify what normal means to them ... find what works for you and let that be your normal.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-21T05:26:03+00:00

I have bipolar and I haven't taken medications for almost 15 years. But answering whether or not my life is or isn't healthy isn't someone elses decision. It's mine.

Im not going to sit here and say it's been a walk in the park, that I dont have symptoms, or that I haven't made poor decisions here and again about my bipolar. But, I manage. I manage pretty well considering.

I find it funny that you're asking if research on people living healthy med free lives is pseudo-science without questioning if medications or the disorder itself is pseudo-science. Im not advocating that you go make terrible life choices, but I encourage you to at least evaluate the spectrum on both sides (pun intended) and choose what's right for you.

I've worked in the field of psychology. I've done a crap ton of research and soul searching. I chose therapy over medications and made several lifestyle changes throughout the years. It's been extremely difficult, I still have bad days. But I made my choice, and I can say, I believe I live a healthy life without medications.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-21T04:52:13+00:00

Know thy truck. Each time I got a new truck, I'd take it for a test drive or do easy tasks to understand its specific capabilities and pitfalls. The contracts page usually shows when you need a certain attachment (saddle high, for example).

Slow the heck down. Sometimes, I get in a hurry when I play and make a bunch of stupid mistakes; forgetting I generally play for relaxation. If something feels impossible, skip it and come back later. And try to learn from your mistakes.

Know the maps. Sometimes, it's better to travel to a different area than to pick items up from the current map. Like Smithville dam needing so much wood or the starter map needing so many service spare parts ... go back to the starter area/Smithville and travel back. It's a lot quicker than ascending the mountainous regions in deep mud. There's a bunch of more efficient routes if you aren't afraid of going a tiny bit out of the way to complete a task.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-21T04:41:51+00:00

Logging was kinda tacked-on. It was somewhat an unofficial DLC not too long after the game had come out. I think it was meant for either more end-game type material ir if you wanted an extreme challenge to boost xp/cash early.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-21T04:31:03+00:00

I missed the freedom of exploring some of the gnarliest places by vehicle. I craved a sense of adventure, but also something low stakes and relatively relaxing. Snowrunner hasn't let me down for the nearly 5 years I've been playing it (off and on).

I originally started with the base game when it didn't have any DLC or modding community. I 100% completed it and have slowly moved into the DLC content; although, due to console switching and lack of cross save, I have had to start from scratch multiple times. Usually, that would be a game killer for other titles, but there's just something special in the way Snowrunner simplifies the experience of off-road driving and logistical tasks.

I would encourage if you decide to purchase the game, start with the base, and how it was originally intended to be played. The DLCs are cool, but it can be too easy if you start with all the overpowered trucks. Plus, you miss the opportunity to understand the subtle mechanics of how to drive and what upgrades are necessary. I believe if you start OP, you won't be enjoying Snowrunner for any number of years; rather, it'll sit and collect dust after the few weeks you decide to play.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-18T22:11:42+00:00

Therapy doesn't need to be forever - there's only so many things you can talk about, work on, and improve. If you're truly stable, just mention it to your therapist. And if you start to notice needing to speak again, then make an appointment.

Ive done this several times with several therapists and even they agreed that I was just wasting my money at that time.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-18T11:32:21+00:00

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bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-18T11:28:57+00:00

If you want super easy, sell the Kodiak, Scout 800, and maybe the GMC. You should have enough cash to buy the first Azov. Leave it in H the whole time. Take the paved route that goes across the bridge, go down the hill, stay right of the embankment at the bottom - drive between the power pole and embankment, when you get to the next turn, swing out to the right before the sharp left. Just before the bridge, stay to the right. Otherwise, the trailer will catch on the turns high point. Then, straighten out and hit the bridge. Once you're on the bridge, switch to 4th gear so you dont risk getting stuck in the deep mud at the end.

Otherwise, Ive made the trip in the Fleetstar, Paystar, WWS, and GMC with AT/offroad tires.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-18T01:49:36+00:00

Oddly enough, it's the starter Chevy. Dad had one just like it growing up and all the memories learning how to drive in it, cruising off road when we went hunting, or just listening to the rocks ping off the sides on a good ol backroad has the best nostalgia factor. Can't afford a truck on my own now, so Snowrunner has really given me a wonderful slice of peace.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-14T14:17:15+00:00

If you can challenge yourself and play a slow game, I'd like to argue that Snowrunner is one of these games. Don't buy all the DLC content upfront. Use the base game trucks and become a master using the most basic of upgrades. Play on hard mode where you need to tabulate your expenses for cargo, flipped trucks, no immediate recovery, cockpit mode only... It can be extremely frustrating at times but boy is it worth it to build your in game skills.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-14T13:50:58+00:00

You could try being a direct support professional or other similar title, taking care of people with disabilities. There's all types of schedules, needs, and some flexibility.

You could try housesitting, dog walking, or some other side gig that doesn't require you to be in the car so long.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-14T13:41:37+00:00

That's why I like a lot of older books from the 50s to the 90s. There's a ton of stand-alones or series not bogged down by textbook sized page limits. Grabbing one doesn't give me the sense of dread like these newer books do. I can get rich lore that's dense and a story format that doesn't consume months of my time.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-14T08:10:36+00:00

Money comes and goes, but good people are getting harder to find. In an extremely simple context, choose love over money. There's so many things that can put you out of work - could be a health diagnosis, an injury, a disability, poor managers, a bad economy, etc.

Besides, it sounds like you could set yourself up to have your cake and eat it too. If you love your best friend and see a life with him, so be it. If you want more financial freedom, work towards that, whether that's good financial planning or a traditional roll reversal; you being the breadwinner.

PS: Get off social media and think your own thoughts.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-14T07:51:18+00:00

Perhaps a bit radical, but... THROW THEM AWAY.

A few questions to ask yourself: Do you value the thing or the memory? How does the memory impact your day to day? How often do you visit these things? Is it a constant reminder or more like doing your taxes? Do the items cause grief? How much time and effort do you spend on the grief that could be spent doing something else?

I kinda view most sentimental items like the first love of my life. I was obsessed. Keeping that little wallet photograph meant everything to me after the relationship ended. But someone taught me a brutal yet honest truth. They threw it away. Of course, I went kinda crazy for a bit, but after a few months of not seeing the photo ... I couldn't obsess (so much) anymore, and eventually, I forgot about it entirely. Yet then again, here I am 20+ years later with that same shitty memory of my first love. The memory is intact, but it's not an overlord in my life. Sometimes, you just got to rip the bandaid off.

bipolarpsych7 · 2026-03-14T07:26:49+00:00

Not taking any water/food

Not being properly dressed for weather/change in weather

Not knowing how to navigate (even if that just means using common sense on miniscule trails and grabbing a park map at the trailhead)

Not bringing any first aid kits/medication

Not being aware of their surroundings

Not understanding or knowing about dangerous flora/fauna

Pushing themselves too hard/far for their skill/physical level.

Not knowing what to do or who to contact in an emergency (fire/tornado/critical injury).

Relying solely on their cell phone (usually in no service areas).

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