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> Jason won't like all those arcade features.

> BTW, I thought the in car FOV in N2002 was accurate. Makes all those endless
> threads debating the issue seem stupid now that Papyrus has made it
> adjustable.

> > Jason won't like all those arcade features.

> > BTW, I thought the in car FOV in N2002 was accurate. Makes all those
endless
> > threads debating the issue seem stupid now that Papyrus has made it
> > adjustable.

> Stupid? Like when you said this?

> "NASCAR sims are easy and very boring. Turning left is hardly a great
> skill." -- David G Fisher

> * NOTE: Users on 2000 and XP may need to be logged in to Windows with
local
> administrator privileges.

> Minimum:
>  Pentium II 450 MHz processor
>  64 MB of RAM
>  16 MB Direct3D compatible video card
>  8X CD-ROM drive
>  DirectX 9.0 or later
>  OpenGL* 1.1 or later

> Recommended:
>  Pentium III 800 MHz or higher
>  128 MB or more of RAM
>  32 MB or higher Direct3D compatible video card
>  DirectSound compatible sound card
>  DirectInput compatible game controller
>  56 Kbs modem

> --
> www.sascar.com


> > Sounds great!  Any idea yet what the hardware requirements will be?
> > Recommended specs for CPU, Video, RAM, etc.?

> > > As a beta tester for N2003, Papyrus has allowed me to discuss some of
> the
> > > new features that will be included in N2003. The reason I'm giving you
> > guys
> > > this information is to show you how many things have been added,
changed
> > or
> > > updated. At 1st look, many may not recognize all the work that has
gone
> > into
> > > this sim. I can honestly say this is the best & most realistic NASCAR
> > racing
> > > sim to date :)

> > > Improved physics. Input supplied by actual WC chief engineers
> > > Tires & grip modeled directly from Goodyear specs
> > > 50 more horsepower
> > > Wall glue less sticky
> > > Improved AI
> > > Improved graphics
> > > Improved sounds (in car, replays, menus)
> > > Actual WC setups
> > > Updated tracks
> > > Realistic weather that changes during sessions and race
> > > Live weather updates shown on F1 screen
> > > Tire temps now start out warmer or colder depending on track weather
> > > Pace car is now a ghost car
> > > Far-chase driving view
> > > Adjustable***pit view
> > > Off-line league support in exported standings
> > > Polling & vote system
> > > Additional admin. commands
> > > Advanced controller options
> > > Advanced graphic options
> > > Gamma & brightness options
> > > Shadows options. On ground from cars & structures. Shadows on cars
from
> > > other cars & structures as well as into***pit
> > > Reflections on structures
> > > Solar effects
> > > Track lighting
> > > Hard core mode
> > > Windshield buildup
> > > Bumpy tracks accurately modeled
> > > 3d crowds
> > > Stability driving aid
> > > Animated objects (planes, blimps, helicopters)
> > > Animated flags indicating wind direction
> > > Opponent pit crew & pit box option
> > > Improved pit crew graphics
> > > Ability to set pit stop frequency
> > > Adaptive speed control for AI
> > > Auto option for setting AI behavior that adjusts itself automatically
> > based
> > > on past performances
> > > Damage remodeled
> > > Driver hand movements on wheel in rear chase view
> > > Texture filtering options
> > > Smaller fuel tanks at restrictor tracks
> > > Updated rules & penalties

> > > --
> > > www.sascar.com

> > > Jason won't like all those arcade features.

> > > BTW, I thought the in car FOV in N2002 was accurate. Makes all those
> endless
> > > threads debating the issue seem stupid now that Papyrus has made it
> > > adjustable.

> > Stupid? Like when you said this?

> > "NASCAR sims are easy and very boring. Turning left is hardly a great
> > skill." -- David G Fisher

> It took me about .0001 of a second to know that you're trying to get me in
> trouble with the RASCAR guys by posting that little quote.

> Try not to be so obvious.

> David G Fisher

> <snip>

> >Improved AI

> Mmm, it'll be interesting to see what they mean by this.  The AI
> certainly needed some improving.

> <snip>
> --
> Peter Ives (AKA Pete Ivington)
> Remove ALL_STRESS before replying via email
> If you know what's good for you, don't listen to me :)
> GPLRank Joystick -50.63 Wheel -21.77

>> <snip>

>> >Improved AI

>> Mmm, it'll be interesting to see what they mean by this.  The AI
>> certainly needed some improving.

>> <snip>
>> --
>> Peter Ives (AKA Pete Ivington)
>> Remove ALL_STRESS before replying via email
>> If you know what's good for you, don't listen to me :)
>> GPLRank Joystick -50.63 Wheel -21.77

> > As a beta tester for N2003, Papyrus has allowed me to discuss some of
the
> > new features that will be included in N2003. The reason I'm giving you
> guys
> > this information is to show you how many things have been added, changed
> or
> > updated. At 1st look, many may not recognize all the work that has gone
> into
> > this sim. I can honestly say this is the best & most realistic NASCAR
> racing
> > sim to date :)

> > Improved physics. Input supplied by actual WC chief engineers
> > Tires & grip modeled directly from Goodyear specs
> > 50 more horsepower
> > Wall glue less sticky
> > Improved AI
> > Improved graphics
> > Improved sounds (in car, replays, menus)
> > Actual WC setups
> > Updated tracks
> > Realistic weather that changes during sessions and race
> > Live weather updates shown on F1 screen
> > Tire temps now start out warmer or colder depending on track weather
> > Pace car is now a ghost car
> > Far-chase driving view
> > Adjustable***pit view
> > Off-line league support in exported standings
> > Polling & vote system
> > Additional admin. commands
> > Advanced controller options
> > Advanced graphic options
> > Gamma & brightness options
> > Shadows options. On ground from cars & structures. Shadows on cars from
> > other cars & structures as well as into***pit
> > Reflections on structures
> > Solar effects
> > Track lighting
> > Hard core mode
> > Windshield buildup
> > Bumpy tracks accurately modeled
> > 3d crowds
> > Stability driving aid
> > Animated objects (planes, blimps, helicopters)
> > Animated flags indicating wind direction
> > Opponent pit crew & pit box option
> > Improved pit crew graphics
> > Ability to set pit stop frequency
> > Adaptive speed control for AI
> > Auto option for setting AI behavior that adjusts itself automatically
> based
> > on past performances
> > Damage remodeled
> > Driver hand movements on wheel in rear chase view
> > Texture filtering options
> > Smaller fuel tanks at restrictor tracks
> > Updated rules & penalties

> > --
> > www.sascar.com

>   Thanks Rodney !

> John