rec.autos.simulators

> >Amazed I'm the first to say it (I may not be on r.a.s.)- but people
> >really should check this mod out.  A fantastic mod!
> >Only a couple of minor probs (LOD adjustment on distant cars make the
> >tires disappear - may be related to my graphics settings; some cars
> >get NASCAR engine sound - I think when the field is set above a
> >certain size).
> >Other think I don't like is NH's fault - I can't use my TM pedals with
> >my ActLabs RS - and these cars are *way* to touchy to use the stock AL
> >pedals (at least for me - that Auto Union is a *beast*!)
> >Any official forum for reporting issues/watching for new releases?
> >Any good info on the cars/drivers in the mod - the Auto Union and the
> >Mercedes are the only cars I know anything about (thanks to
> >Speedvision).

> >Are you happy now, John Bodin ;)?

> >Kendt

> Happy?  I'm ecstatic -- thanks Kendt!

> :-D

> The disappearing tires are connected to the level of detail settings,
> I think.  You're dead-on about the car sounds as well, I believe.  The
> pedal issue is inherent to Heat, IIRC -- it can only handle one
> controller.  :-(

> Try these sites for more info on the cars and drivers of the period:

> http://www.kolumbus.fi/leif.snellman/main.htm

> The section on "Cars" provided a lot of source material for this mod,
> BTW.

> ;-)

> Thanks again for the kind words, and I'm really glad that you like the
> mod!

> -- JB

>Fantastic!  Thanks Dave!  Why hasn't this made it into to Pits patch
>for TPTCC?  Hey Jan Kohl, you paying attention ;)?
>Off to have fun at Boardville - can't wait for the '50s GP mod.  Any
>tracks from the era on the way?

> That other was an "experimental" patch from some months ago, and is likely
> to be incompatible with the official beta (?) patch for multiplayer.  The
> 1.5a should also have the controller support, although the 1.5f may have
> better support for the ACT Labs GPL shifter (USB).
> Please pretend the 1.5f never existed (this message will self-district in
> fif*** seconds...)
> -Dave

> > >> Actually I added multiple controller support to both Viper and Heat
> quite
> > >> some time ago--the 1.5f heat patch has it--it supports at least 4
> > >> controllers IIRC.  Good luck trying to find the patch from
> Hasbro/Infogrames
> > >> though... you can get them from our site at:
> > >> http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> > >[snip]

> > >Fantastic!  Thanks Dave!  Why hasn't this made it into to Pits patch
> > >for TPTCC?  Hey Jan Kohl, you paying attention ;)?
> > >Off to have fun at Boardville - can't wait for the '50s GP mod.  Any
> > >tracks from the era on the way?

> > Careful with the 1.5f patch, Kendt -- I believe there are some
> > problems with that when it comes to online play (according to what
> > I've read on the BHMS forums, anyway).

> > We'll be working on the cars and physics first for the '50s GP mod,
> > but hopefully we'll have some vintage tracks to go with that and the
> > upcoming Porsche Vintage Heat mod (550 Spyders, 356s, 911s, and 914s
> > from the '50s and '60s).

> > ;-)

> > -- JB