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Plan your next BallisticNG session
Our independent guide walks you through BallisticNG’s core systems, helping you compare speed settings, weapon choices, multiplayer setups and creation tools. By observing how each documented feature works, you can decide what fits your play style without relying on hidden tricks.
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Speed Class Comparison
Run the same track in two different speed classes, noting handling differences and how Smart Assists respond. Record lap times to see the impact of speed on overall performance.
- Begin with a lower speed class to focus on handling before increasing speed.
- Enable Smart Assists for early races to see how the AI supports your inputs.
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Weapon Effectiveness Test
Select a single weapon type and race several times, focusing on how often you acquire it and its effect on opponent positions. Compare these results with a run where you avoid picking up weapons.
- Collect weapons early on straight sections to gain an early advantage.
- Try different weapons to discover which suit your ship’s handling best.
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Cross‑Platform Online Play
Host an online race on one operating system and join via direct IP from another. Observe any latency or UI differences, noting how the cross‑platform experience feels.
- Use the custom race builder to test new ship‑track combinations before joining public lobbies.
- Try Team Race to experience coordinated combat with allies.
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Track Editing Workflow
Design a short circuit using the spline editor, then immediately playtest. Adjust one curve and replay to see how a minor change influences flow and difficulty.
- Start with the spline track editor to quickly prototype a new circuit.
- Use the in‑game ship viewer to instantly see changes to liveries and textures.
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VR vs. Non‑VR Experience
Complete a lap in cockpit view with VR, then repeat the same lap without VR. Compare immersion, perceived speed and any comfort adjustments you make.
- Try the cockpit view in VR for an immersive sense of speed.
- Adjust difficulty if the highest speed class feels overwhelming.
