rec.autos.simulators

by **MeatWate** » Mon, 30 Nov 1998 04:00:00

I went to a friends house today. He has a P266, and the performance of GPL
was not that satisfying. I was amazed how much framerates affect my driving.
In training mode with no AI at 26 frames it was no big deal (despite the
fact that I get a constant 30-something with 19 AI at home), but in
race-mode (19 frames with 8 AI) I couldn't even complete ONE lap due to the
terrible steering-response. Some time later this started to work better, so
that I can only recommend those people with *weaker* systems NOT to practice
in training mode. Car handling is *very* different when there's AI on the
track. Allways practice under racing conditions, even if framerates suck.

Sorry if this is no news, but I thought it'd be important.

by **Jason Mond** » Tue, 01 Dec 1998 04:00:00

Actually, you should practice under training mode and modify your
driving habits when the frame-rate falls during racing.

I'm usually at 36fps, but If I see the frame rate fall to 26 or so
I will try to not over-correct and such.

This way should be better because when your friend buys a faster
computer to play GPL properly -- he will have the skills :)

> I went to a friends house today. He has a P266, and the performance of GPL
> was not that satisfying. I was amazed how much framerates affect my driving.
> In training mode with no AI at 26 frames it was no big deal (despite the
> fact that I get a constant 30-something with 19 AI at home), but in
> race-mode (19 frames with 8 AI) I couldn't even complete ONE lap due to the
> terrible steering-response. Some time later this started to work better, so
> that I can only recommend those people with *weaker* systems NOT to practice
> in training mode. Car handling is *very* different when there's AI on the
> track. Allways practice under racing conditions, even if framerates suck.

> Sorry if this is no news, but I thought it'd be important.

--
Jason Monds
Used to be "The Clapper" in GPL!
theCLAPPER in Kali
(Remove 'no spork' when replying)

by **Graeme Nas** » Tue, 01 Dec 1998 04:00:00

Maybe he needs to address his system performace! On my P200 I get 36fps
in training, 33-36 with 5 AI, 25-30fps with 11 AI, and 17-23fps with 19
AI!

Cheers!

--
Graeme Nash

You know what to do with "don't_spam_me"...
http://www.karisma1.demon.co.uk/
ICQ# 11257824

"Useless quote"

by **MeatWate** » Tue, 01 Dec 1998 04:00:00

Whew! Thanks Graeme, I'll tell him.

Mea***er

Graeme Nash schrieb in Nachricht ...

by **Ric** » Tue, 08 Dec 1998 04:00:00

I have a 200 Pro, (Dell) with 32mb ram and a Matrox Millennium 4mb Video board...
What do you have??? I get 12-14 FPS...... Alone and no graphics on anywhere!!!

> >I went to a friends house today. He has a P266, and the performance of GPL
> >was not that satisfying. I was amazed how much framerates affect my driving.
> >In training mode with no AI at 26 frames it was no big deal (despite the
> >fact that I get a constant 30-something with 19 AI at home), but in
> >race-mode (19 frames with 8 AI)
> Maybe he needs to address his system performace! On my P200 I get 36fps
> in training, 33-36 with 5 AI, 25-30fps with 11 AI, and 17-23fps with 19
> AI!

> Cheers!

> --
> Graeme Nash

> You know what to do with "don't_spam_me"...
> http://www.karisma1.demon.co.uk/
> ICQ# 11257824

> "Useless quote"

by **Peter Gag** » Wed, 09 Dec 1998 04:00:00

You need a 3D card of some sort? Your Matrox millenium os *NOT* a
trude 3D card (although it does provide some 3d functions).

GPL supports the Rendition or 3Dfx 3D chipsets. So you need a
Rendition or 3Dfx card to get all the graphics and an improved frame
rate. (with a 200Pro you are probably better off getting a 3Dfx
Voodoo1 card, as your cpu would be a bottleneck with avoodoo2 card?)

8-)

*Peter* #:-)

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