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Larr

GP3 IS COMING!!!!!.....READ THIS!!!!!

by Larr » Fri, 19 Feb 1999 04:00:00

Hehe.  A 3dfx Junky :)

-Larry


> Meanwhile 3Dfx has to compete with quite a lot of other chipsets, so
> I don't think they'll have the chance to go wild on prices.

> OTOH, I'd buy almost anything from them regardless of price... ;^)

> l8er
> ronny

Larr

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by Larr » Fri, 19 Feb 1999 04:00:00

The graphics rendering is actually ok.  It's the sensation of speed that
goes down.

Actually, I think Crammond did an admirable job in how he handled this.

-Larry


> Well what you said is true..  any PC can run Grand Prix 2 with all the
> graphics in SVGA.  But how fast ? ouch ! ;-)

Mike Rodrigue

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by Mike Rodrigue » Fri, 19 Feb 1999 04:00:00

I think you're missing the point.

I didn't dis Crammond. Nor GP2. Nor Microprose. Well, okay: I did dis
MicroProse. Doesn't mean that I haven't been playing GP2 until I got GPL,
does it?

I'm just warning these guys that all they will get by helping to fuel the
"it'll be out this quarter!" blaze is a severe case of "I hate MicroProse"
when the release is INEVITABLY pushed back. And back.

Been there. And back.

I _will_ get GP3 when it makes the leap from vaporware to something my $50
will purchase. By then, tho, my bank account will have recovered from the
whole TSW trauma I've inflicted on it.

note: (And yes, I am making a point about it. My wheel hasn't arrived yet
[mid-March] and I'm in anguish about it. I think the shrinks call it
post-mortgage anxiety or some such tripe, but I'm hoping my run 'n coke
dependency will go away when the other thing arrives.)

Argh.


>The graphics rendering is actually ok.  It's the sensation of speed that
>goes down.

>Actually, I think Crammond did an admirable job in how he handled this.

>-Larry


>> Well what you said is true..  any PC can run Grand Prix 2 with all the
>> graphics in SVGA.  But how fast ? ouch ! ;-)

Michae

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by Michae » Sat, 20 Feb 1999 04:00:00

Which TSW wheel did you get:?  Interested in actual reviews of either the
TSW Formula 99 or the TSW2 Formula.

Michael

Bruce Kennewel

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by Bruce Kennewel » Sat, 20 Feb 1999 04:00:00

"run and coke dependancy"?!!

Howzzat?....you an athlete with a caffein habit or....???


>  but I'm hoping my run 'n coke
> dependency will go away when the other thing arrives.)

--
Regards,
Bruce.
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Mike Rodrigue

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by Mike Rodrigue » Sat, 20 Feb 1999 04:00:00

Whups.

"Rum 'n Coke"

Heh, what was I thinking? Stopped all that other stuff ten years ago.

Mikey


>"run and coke dependancy"?!!

>Howzzat?....you an athlete with a caffein habit or....???


>>  but I'm hoping my run 'n coke
>> dependency will go away when the other thing arrives.)

>--
>Regards,
>Bruce.
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Mike Rodrigue

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by Mike Rodrigue » Sat, 20 Feb 1999 04:00:00

I just checked my facts:

1. Mid-April
2. TSW2 Formula
3. Added paddles

Every review I have ever read was glowing. I have a friend I used to race
with online (about 4 years ago). He had a TSW (there was only the one kind,
then). He lived on peanut butter and Ramen noodles, but he had his TSW, and
said he'd never regretted the decision.

Eventually that started to sink in to me. My wife thinks I'm crazy to spend
so much on a "toy". My friend says that her husband is only slightly less
stupid by buyin gthe latest graphite fishing poles (we live in AZ -
different if CO), And the one guy at work that I respect just kind of shakes
his head.

And I'm still buying the thing!

Av/Mikey


>Which TSW wheel did you get:?  Interested in actual reviews of either the
>TSW Formula 99 or the TSW2 Formula.

>Michael

Michae

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by Michae » Sat, 20 Feb 1999 04:00:00

Thank you for the info.  I'm still interested in the review of someone who
has had one of these for longer than a one week review period.  Especially
interested if someone has had one for a year or more - how well has it held
up.

Currently I have one of the original Thrustmaster T1 Limited (all metal)
wheels.  It has been used on average an hour a day for almost five years -
mostly road courses.  So far it has had one spring break, but no other
failures.  Just recently (in the last two weeks) it has started to develop
"the jitters," and probably needs new pots.  I'm trying to decide whether or
not it is worth going to a newer wheel with more features.  My projected
budget for a new wheel was +-$500, making the TSW2 reachable without going
too far over.  I can't yet convince myself to spend the additional $500 for
the difference in the TSW2 and the TSW99, Though I do like the thought of
having a real wheel, and want a round rather than a D-shaped wheel.

Michael


>I just checked my facts:

>1. Mid-April
>2. TSW2 Formula
>3. Added paddles
>And I'm still buying the thing!

>Av/Mikey

Don Burnett

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by Don Burnett » Sun, 21 Feb 1999 04:00:00

I got my TSW2 in April of 98. As a matter of fact, I believe I got one of
the very first production units.  When I received the wheel and pedals, I
was impressed by the way it was built, and how heavy it was. It became
obvious these pedals weren't going to roam around over the floor. The
clamping mechanism is simple, yet extremely effective and easy to attach.
The pedals plug into a jack from a wire coming out of the wheel, very quick.
At first I was concerned about wearing that jack out, but after hooking it
up and unhooking it for the past several months, it is showing no signs of
wear.
It took me a little getting use to, going from a T2 to the TSW. I lowered
the wheel lock a little in my setups, and soon was back up to speed.
The wheel is very smooth, I couldn't believe the difference between it and
the T2. Made me wonder how I was able to drive so long with the T2.
The pedals are very smooth as well, with the brake having higher resistance
than the gas as it should have. The pedal throws are shorter than the TM
wheels, but again, I got used to it quickly, and actually like it better,
much easier on the feet.
I had a little trouble with the pots early on, but settled on the Digikey
pots I learned about from this newsgroup. I have had these 3 digikey pots in
since late May/early June, and have yet to have a problem with them. I do
have an extra set for when I do need them. Also, the pots are very easy to
replace.
I have been extremely pleased with the TW2, and plan on upgrading it
sometime this year buy going with the modular wiring system, and adding a
clutch pedal. Plus, the support from Thomas Enterprises has been very good.

--
Don Burnette
Palmetto Racing
Dburn on Ten


>Thank you for the info.  I'm still interested in the review of someone who
>has had one of these for longer than a one week review period.  Especially
>interested if someone has had one for a year or more - how well has it held
>up.

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TRUSRS

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by TRUSRS » Tue, 02 Mar 1999 04:00:00

There are 3 games I can't wait for:
GP3, Cart 2000, and NHL 2000
NHL 2000 is already in production, but what about GP3 and CART 2000. All I ever
hear is freken rumors about these 2 games. Why isn' there any solid evidence
these days?

Chris Schlette

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by Chris Schlette » Wed, 03 Mar 1999 04:00:00

I'm willing to wait a bit more for Cart 2000... as long as it ends up being
a far jump above GPL and N3.  And IT must have realistic damage model to
it...what passes for a "realistic" damage model in GPL is insane not to
mention it just doesn't work online. :)

Bruce Kennewel

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by Bruce Kennewel » Thu, 04 Mar 1999 04:00:00

In 1993 we had the same rumours and the same free demo and the same
presentation venue for GP2.

And then we waited for another 18 months before GP2 actually hit the
retailers.

So please, please........let's retain our e***ment for a lttle while
yet! :o)


> >According to Hasbro Interactive (owner of Microprose), the new Geoff
> >Crammond F1 racing sim, Grand Prix 3, will be presented at the E3 Expo in
> >Los Angeles 13-15th May 1999.

> >They will give out a demo movie which introduces the features of the game.
> >They'll also tell the estimated release date, which probably will be August
> >1999.
> >--

> There are 3 games I can't wait for:
> GP3, Cart 2000, and NHL 2000
> NHL 2000 is already in production, but what about GP3 and CART 2000. All I ever
> hear is freken rumors about these 2 games. Why isn' there any solid evidence
> these days?

--
Regards,
Bruce.
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-- DB -

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by -- DB - » Thu, 04 Mar 1999 04:00:00



Party pooper!

-- DB --


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