rec.autos.simulators

Is the NROS being killed off?

Mike Whit

Is the NROS being killed off?

by Mike Whit » Sun, 05 Sep 1999 04:00:00


>Humbug, A DSL line of 384k/384k up/download on a dedicated server can
>run a full field of 43 Live/Real Drivers with NO problem.  With a
>field of 20, 2 live, 18 ai, non-dedicated, the machine STILL has to
>perform tracking of the AI, relay that information to the other live
>system, and all this can be done with a connection speed of 2400 baud
>with NO warping, NO problems.  Papyrus would be a fool not to include
>this feature in N3.  It wouldn't make since not too!

In the example you give (2 live races) you are using only 1/19th the
bandwidth as you would for 20 people.

The number of AI is not significant in terms of bandwidth.

I also assume you meant a 24000 baud connection.

Multiplay 19 clients by that 24000 and you see where the problem becomes.

AI doesn't use up bandwidth, live racers do.

Mike Whit

Is the NROS being killed off?

by Mike Whit » Sun, 05 Sep 1999 04:00:00


>If we don't recieve some type of dedicated service, I am gonna just vomit.
>First it was no gpl physics, now no NROS.  I guess they really are trying
to
>kill it off :(

>Bill / Amish on TEN

Bill  the glass is half full, not half empty :)

And we have the ability to fill it...

Mike Whit

Is the NROS being killed off?

by Mike Whit » Mon, 06 Sep 1999 04:00:00


>I actually read the dedicated server thing at VROC.  I was surprised that a
>P166 was considered adequate for a FULL FIELD.  Who know's I'll just have
to
>try it.
>--
>Joe Marques

The dedicated host doesn't need to compute AI, or draw 3d animated screens
Philste

Is the NROS being killed off?

by Philste » Mon, 06 Sep 1999 04:00:00


> I wouldn't mess with detail settings on a dedicated server as it doesn't
> produce graphics or reads control input from the user. It only shifts
> TCP/IP packets around.... that's why it's called dedicated.

> Jan.
> -----


> <snip>
> > I have heard the same thing somewhere; if you have a dedicated server
> > and reduce the details to the bare minimum, it's possible to run races
> > on a P166. Can't remember where I read this.

> > Philster

Shows how ignorant I am. I like to race so as long as someone can
provide a decent server, I will use it.

Philster

Mike Whit

Is the NROS being killed off?

by Mike Whit » Wed, 08 Sep 1999 04:00:00


>We're going to need to see more real results to know how well NASCAR Racing
>3 will run with cable and DSL hosts.

<snip>

>Once N3 ships we'll be watching closely to see how it runs in the "real
>world" with a matching server. ( Until then, I won't reply to email or
>comment further ).

>Charlie Heath

Dejavu..

I've seen this message cut and pasted to another newsgroup.  I have hunted
for this "original" copy to see if the information that was pasted was
complete, and what it was in reference to.

Seems Earthlink's newsgroups had this message in the DLO.

Thank you for the information, and I can only imagine the amount of requests
you must receive.


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