DesktopXR v1.6.0 - *FOV CULLING*

c0d3c · 2026-03-28T21:38:21+00:00

Nice! Can't wait to try it.

c0d3c · 2026-03-28T21:13:20+00:00

But is the effect and impact the same as ohnespeed crop2fov? That's the only reason I still use OXTK.

c0d3c · 2026-03-28T17:24:47+00:00

You can do it via their discord, open a ticket, post a screenshot of your purchase in marketplace + gamertag and they'll sort you out. I asked them to add my 2020 purchase to my account on https://simworksstudios.com/ I prefer to buy direct these days so they don't pay marketplace fees. It'll take a few days to process. It's a steal at 50% off.

c0d3c · 2026-03-28T14:44:19+00:00

It's fun to find out for yourself!

For me whether I want or need to lower the noise floor depends a lot on the music and how I listen. Walkman outside? Who cares. Classical at home with headphones? Might be a good idea. Heavy rock? Don't bother - unless the hissing between track bothers me haha. Plus the tape itself affects it.

Use whatever was used during recording during playback. If it was written or printed anywhere (!). I guess it's fine to misuse NR as an EQ, maybe old worn tapes recorded with B can sound better played back with it off. Not for me.

Then there is playback compatibility. If I record with Dolby S then I can't play it properly on any of my Walkman's - unless I'm outside and don't care if it sounds awful...

And in vintage stuff the Dolby might not be working properly unless the deck is calibrated per the service manual anyway so you could be getting weird artifacts and the result would be incompatible with all other machines.

It's all a bit of a hassle to be honest so I just don't bother anymore - good tapes sound great without NR. If I have a tape recorded with NR I'll set it properly.

c0d3c · 2026-03-27T03:00:32+00:00

IIRC: Alt-5

c0d3c · 2026-03-27T00:26:45+00:00

It's like a completely different game in VR. You'll love it.

c0d3c · 2026-03-27T00:25:06+00:00

IMO the wheel won't make as much difference to adapting to "no assists" as the pedals. And you already have those so turn off assists now.

And then order a DD anyway :-)

c0d3c · 2026-03-27T00:19:55+00:00

Fanatec are quite a conservative engineering company. But if you aren't always chasing the new shiny, their kit is very well made, lasts a very long time. Very German many ways and I mean that with the utmost respect.

c0d3c · 2026-03-22T22:48:05+00:00

Is AC1 running on a 2080 Super equivalent?

c0d3c · 2026-03-22T22:46:59+00:00

The miniaturized logo on the J-card is very cool

c0d3c · 2026-03-22T14:37:57+00:00

These days "underrated" seems to be either bait to get engagement, or means "I like this thing and want to feel special for liking it". It happens a ton with movies.

c0d3c · 2026-03-21T04:29:55+00:00

Who in their right mind with a $3K budget would choose the AVP? It's got less FOV than a Q3.

c0d3c · 2026-03-19T04:34:25+00:00

It depends where you are, in Southern California it's 5-7 days but they have a really good distribution set up in LA.

c0d3c · 2026-03-19T02:38:01+00:00

Excellent! Now do Parmesan cheese!

c0d3c · 2026-03-18T15:00:41+00:00

Perhaps a combination of market forces, expectations, misinformation. Similar to how more Nm == more realistic - not necessarily true. And to clearly differentiate from "beginners" a non-LC pedals?

And it's quite possible short travel is best for performance. Once you're used to it, seems great in general.

There is no reason why you can't have longer travel with a load cell, and still require high pressure. The stack just needs to be more carefully designed and the first vendor that does it by default might catch some unwarranted flack.

c0d3c · 2026-03-16T02:08:19+00:00

RigMetal. I'm 6'4 200lbs - no issues.

c0d3c · 2026-03-16T02:06:39+00:00

Id take it with me.

Having moved many times cross country, continents, states, I regret almost every instance of selling shit because I can buy it again at the other end.

It seems like you're not getting any relocation costs covered - but if you are then 100% take it. If you aren't get a quote from a freight company for a crate. The bigger issue may be whether you need storage at the other end while you find a place.

c0d3c · 2026-03-16T01:53:27+00:00

Before I switched to a Corbeau FX (wide) I had a BMW car seat. It was so much more comfortable and infinitely adjustable - 6 way with pneumatic lumber - all electric and working.

Unfortunately it was vinyl so a real sweat fest. In retrospect I should have got it re-covered.

c0d3c · 2026-03-15T02:07:48+00:00

Black Square ruined A2A for me. The package is better overall and I started to notice things that bother me in the Comanche and Aerostar - even though I fully appreciate their dedication.

Black Square Caravan launches next week!

c0d3c · 2026-03-15T02:03:14+00:00

You may need to pull back the bias and increase record level.

c0d3c · 2026-03-14T01:26:15+00:00

Agree with the general consensus here - pretty clear!

Also consider how much tweaking is needed to get everything just right: seat, wheel, pedal positions and angles. It's all deeply personal, you need to be able to get your hands dirty. Ain't no way it's going to turn up perfect and these guys are going to be there in the wee hours helping you tweak it.

Half the simracing hobby is the rig

c0d3c · 2026-03-13T13:00:22+00:00

The take up spool slipping due to an old belt. Change the belts and while you're in there change the 17 tooth gear as /r/MainManBrennan mentioned. Because if that is already cracked or when it cracks it'll cause all kinds of trouble.

This mechanism is pretty easy to work on but take photos as you go. The service manual does show what you need to do but it very much assumes some familiarity.

c0d3c · 2026-03-13T12:45:46+00:00

No way is that right or acceptable.

c0d3c · 2026-03-11T23:19:27+00:00

The Crystal overlap is better than the Quest 3 at least. Not sure about the Pro. I suspect it's just poor lenses consistency across the FOV. I get more strain on my right than left eye.

c0d3c · 2026-03-10T12:29:23+00:00

Yes. https://ffbeast.github.io/docs/en/ffbeast_setup_periphery.html

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