In DiRT Rally 2.0 , the difference between a podium finish and a DNF (Did Not Finish) is often just two words from your co-driver, Phil Mills. But to use those words effectively, you need to speak his language.
[ CO-DRIVER ABBREVIATIONS ] "J" = Jump "HC" = Hairpin (usually Left or Right) "K" = Kink (almost flat) "NS" = Not Straighline-able [ QUICK ACTION GUIDE ] Hear "Square Left" -> Downshift to 2nd gear Hear "Right 4 Tightens" -> Brake for a Right 3 Hear "Left 5 Over Crest" -> Lift throttle, aim center Hear "Don't Cut" -> Stay 1 meter from inside curb The PDF above is for default settings. But here is the secret the top 1% of players know:
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Your co-driver isn't just for flavor. He is your GPS, your warning system, and your confidence meter. Misinterpret one note, and you'll barrel roll into a tree. The most common confusion for new players is the number system. In most rally games (and real life), the number indicates the severity of the corner, NOT the gear you should take it in.
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