rec.autos.simulators

Dear all,

I was just wondering if some changes could be adopted to the
rec.autos.simulators, principally to make it updated to the current date.

With the addition of Grand-Prix Legends and the 2 new drag racing simulators
(Also many new upcoming titles coming for X-mas), a complete new revised FAQ
would be a very good thing for the newsgroup.

Maybe include also a FAT (Frequently asked Thread) about "Where can I find
tracks" posts we receive at least once a day on r.a.s.  (explication of the
legal/illegal track things).

Well, it's IMHO, I don't know what's your Opinion Michael, but I just find
the FAQ very old.

I have plenty of good ideas (like the implementation of the header like I
have in my subject).  I hope we can have a serious discussion here.   (And
please, don't think I want to do this to get some influence here, Niet).  I
lurk in many other newsgroup (at least 5-6 others) and I always found that a
good FAQ and a good organization from people who post more frequently is
very enjoying.

Fran?ois Mnard <ymenard> Sponsored by http://www.racesimcentral.net/
Good race at the Brickyard, (-o-)

Official Mentally retarded guy of r.a.s.
Excuse me for my English (I'm French speaking)
Excuse me for being provocative (I'm dumb speaking)

--"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realise
how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."--

% Dear all,

% I was just wondering if some changes could be adopted to the
% rec.autos.simulators, principally to make it updated to the current date.

Actually the regular posting I place here is really only an introduction
to r.a.s. and is intended for new readers.  It is not a "serious" FAQ,
but is useful for "newbies" (if they read it and understand it).  While
it's been awhile since I updated the list of Acronymns for sims
discussed in this group it is fairly up-to-date.  It has CPR, F1RS,
SODA, and TOCA.  I've also made it a point to keep the contact portion
up-to-date.

% With the addition of Grand-Prix Legends and the 2 new drag racing simulators
% (Also many new upcoming titles coming for X-mas), a complete new revised FAQ
% would be a very good thing for the newsgroup.

Well, I guess I should add GPL to the list and N3.

% Maybe include also a FAT (Frequently asked Thread) about "Where can I find
% tracks" posts we receive at least once a day on r.a.s.  (explication of the
% legal/illegal track things).

% Well, it's IMHO, I don't know what's your Opinion Michael, but I just find
% the FAQ very old.

% I have plenty of good ideas (like the implementation of the header like I
% have in my subject).  I hope we can have a serious discussion here.   (And
% please, don't think I want to do this to get some influence here, Niet).  I
% lurk in many other newsgroup (at least 5-6 others) and I always found that a
% good FAQ and a good organization from people who post more frequently is
% very enjoying.

This is a good idea, all we need is a solid volunteer or two to put it
together and maintain it.  It could be an actual FAQ (where my posting
is just an introduction).  So, do we have any takers?

--
**************************** Michael E. Carver *************************
     Upside out, or inside down...False alarm the only game in town.

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Well... I could make a draft of the new FAQ in 1 week, I don't know.  I'm
sure somebody else could do another part (FAT per exemple).   Since I look
like the only taker here, it all depends if you like me now ;-)  .  Should
we continue this by mail ?

With the T.g.s.n and alt.game.gplegends growning very fast, I think it's the
time to do some little changes here.

Fran?ois Mnard <ymenard> Sponsored by http://www.awpss.com/
Good race at the Brickyard, (-o-)

Official Mentally retarded guy of r.a.s.
Excuse me for my English (I'm French speaking)
Excuse me for being provocative (I'm dumb speaking)

--"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realise
how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."--

% Oh and "How can I do screenshots ?" And "Why is the game bad with a
% keyboard?". You know, usual newbie questions.  I would think that most of
% the people read a FAQ before posting, so it doesn't hurt to have a better
% FAQ.

To be perfectly honest, I bet only a small handful read FAQ's before
posting.  How many people actually read the README.TXT files with
programs and patches?

For example, the current introduction FAQ has a listing for the NASCAR2
FAQ.  One would assume that people would go check it out before asking
questions on how to do a screenshot or the other many questions asked.

% Well... I could make a draft of the new FAQ in 1 week, I don't know.  I'm
% sure somebody else could do another part (FAT per exemple).   Since I look
% like the only taker here, it all depends if you like me now ;-)  .  Should
% we continue this by mail ?

Actually, I think it might be better if we have individual FAQ's for
each sim that has large coverage in r.a.s.  I think it would be more
useful than a "generic" FAQ.  This would also spread the workload.

We sorta toyed with this awhile back, but we didn't get much support.
There is a process to follow to create "official" FAQs.  This may not be
necessary, but I do think a regular posting of the "dedicated" FAQ's is
a good idea.  At the present I am only aware of 2 existing FAQs (NASCAR2
& ICR2).  The GP2 FAQ lost its home.  Does anyone know of a website that
may still carry it?  If so I can add it back to the Intro FAQ for r.a.s.

The process of "officializing" the individual sim FAQs may not be worth
the effort, but I do think it would helpful to have them posted on a
regular basis.  Monthly would be nice, but bi-weekly would be better, as
many news servers keep only about 2 weeks worth of USENET news on the
disks.

Any feedback?

% With the T.g.s.n and alt.game.gplegends growning very fast, I think it's the
% time to do some little changes here.

--
**************************** Michael E. Carver *************************
     Upside out, or inside down...False alarm the only game in town.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<[ /./.  [-  < ]>=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=