Well, based on the mostly good things I'd heard (and the cheap price
tag and the fact my computer should run it pretty well) I bought GP2. Just
arrived a few minutes ago. This should be fun.
Any suggestions on where to go to maximize the experience?
-Tim
Hmm.. err.. hmmm where should we start? It's been quite a long time.
First of all, Gp2 was before the era of 3d-acceleration. Don't expect
incredible visuals, but quality graphics for no 3d-acceleration. For you to
compare.. think of Duke Nukem 3d. The menu GUi is quite complex so I
suggest you read the manual carefully (if there is one with the game). I
have no idea of what computer processor you have, but there is good chance
that you won't be able to race with everything on. Cut back with the mirror
graphics, and the sky.
AI.. hmm you might develop a love/hate relationship with those guys. At
times they are great, others not really. Gp2 is a great hotlapper,
personally I haven't raced with the AI for quite a time.
Physics.. I suggest you take out all the Helps, especially the throttle
help, but keep the prefered line especially if you want to try add-on
tracks.
Gp2 is also one of the most in-depth games in terms of third-party utilities
and add-ons. I find about all I want at http://www.grandprix2.com/ ,
http://www.alphaf1.com/gp2/ and http://www.gp2.web.pt/
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Pretty old game, yes, but I can't run new stuff that well.
Yup. I knew that. Graphics still look pretty good.
I'll try that. But a 233mmx with 64 megs of RAM and a Rendition card
should do pretty well.
OK. I'll try that.
OK. Sounds good.
Yes. I heard about hundreds of tracks, which is part of why I grabbed
the game now. Thanks for the links.
-Tim
The Rendition card won't do a thing - GP2 doesn't take advantage of 3D
graphics cards. I have a P2 350 with 128 megs and still struggle at the
start of races - particularly at Monaco and at some of the newest tracks
which are more graphics-intensive than the originals. Best idea is to turn
the sky texture off - a big gain for very little loss IMHO.
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>The Rendition card won't do a thing - GP2 doesn't take advantage of 3D
>graphics cards. I have a P2 350 with 128 megs and still struggle at the
>start of races - particularly at Monaco and at some of the newest tracks
>which are more graphics-intensive than the originals. Best idea is to turn
>the sky texture off - a big gain for very little loss IMHO.
And I'll try turning the sky texture off, thanks.
-Tim
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There were a bunch on sale on ebay a week ago. Check there.
Also, search Yahoo Shopping--there's a store that carries it.
-Tim
Here's a link to the store that sold through Ebay that I purchased
from. A bit expensive, though, I got it for 9.95 plus shipping.
http://carbsstore.safeshopper.com/
-Tim
This may not be a lot of use to you, I grant, but GP2's just been re-
released on "super-budget" (UKP5) over here. There were stacks in my local
Electronics Boutique (well, fairly local - it's 15 miles away) last time
I looked. So if you can't find it anywhere else, you could always order it
from a British place.
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David.
"After all, a mere thousand yards - such a harmless little knoll, really."
(Raymond Mays on Shelsley Walsh)
Jan.
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> A general question - will it disappoint after Gpl? I know the graphics are
> not 3D accelerated but otherwise will it fill the gap 'til GP3, WSC, etc.
> Cheers, Andrew
Depends. (There's a helpful answer...) If it's as cheap in Australia as
it is in the UK (UKP5), then you've not got a lot to lose.
Its main strong point is the vast array of third-party addons - a lot
are rubbish, but if you can live with rough edges, there are some
tracks available that you probably won't find for any other game
(Aintree and Reims, anyone?).
Personally, I rather like it. But I'd recommend a joystick over a wheel
as its wheel support isn't great (no FF for a start).
One tip: if it doesn't run smoothly (it had huge spec requirements for
the day) turn off the clouds. It makes a *big* difference.
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David.
"After all, a mere thousand yards - such a harmless little knoll,
really."
(Raymond Mays on Shelsley Walsh)
>> I'll try that. But a 233mmx with 64 megs of RAM and a Rendition card
>> should do pretty well.
>The Rendition card won't do a thing - GP2 doesn't take advantage of 3D
>graphics cards. I have a P2 350 with 128 megs and still struggle at the
>start of races - particularly at Monaco and at some of the newest tracks
>which are more graphics-intensive than the originals. Best idea is to turn
>the sky texture off - a big gain for very little loss IMHO.
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Mart Rogers
Let me respond with a Hell, yeah.
I just got it myself and, last night, finally took it for an extended
spin. Wonderful fun. And I'm drooling over all of the available tracks.
-Tim
