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Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

Tony Rickar

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by Tony Rickar » Fri, 12 Feb 1999 04:00:00


>I couldn't resist.....

>I downloaded the warez version of Electronic Arts' Superbikes.

I hope you've got your flame proof vest on - the last line won't save to you
here!

Cheers!

Tony

Tony Rickar

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by Tony Rickar » Fri, 12 Feb 1999 04:00:00


> the last line won't save to you here!

Now that doesn't make sense - does it

Should be:

the last line won't save you here!

I'd be dead sarcastic if I could type

Tony

D &

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by D & » Fri, 12 Feb 1999 04:00:00

And where can I find this download?

Thanks,
Danny

user nam

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by user nam » Fri, 12 Feb 1999 04:00:00


> Full blown replay feature. Force feedback. It works great with my
> Act Labs Force RS.

So, does anyone know if any of the controller makers are developing a
motorcycle controller with feedback?

Doesn't seem like it would be that difficult and would certainly add to
the immersion.  I tried the Castrol Honda demo with my wheel.  It worked
OK but seemed a little weird.  Also if I remember, it seemed a wheel
required  a little (a lot?) more rotation than is needed with handle
bars to get a bike to change direction.

At the risk of restarting that endless thread about how a bike turns at
speed, it would be nice to have a bar with stiff resistance that allowed
a little opposite nudge to get the bike to heel over.

-Mike

Bro

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by Bro » Fri, 12 Feb 1999 04:00:00

And,  ...who is your present employer?
PSI

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by PSI » Fri, 12 Feb 1999 04:00:00

Here we go again.

Danny,

The 'download' in question is an illegal copy posted on a warez site.
Whether it is the final version I am not sure.

I'm not going to get into the morals of warez. However, I understand this to
be an honest newsgroup that aims to be informative & helpful to auto sim
enthusiasts. To the extent that employees from the developers of the said
sims also partake & use the newsgroup for valuable feedback. Some even link
& refer to RAS.

Referring to obtaining illegal copies of software IMHO goes against the
basic aims of this newsgroup, and undermines the relationship between the
enthusiasts & developers.

You will find others will be less polite in dismissing posts referring to
obtaining warez versions on this group.

I believe yours to be an innocent post enquiring how to get hold of a
perceived demo copy, but prepare to be flamed.

Cheers

Tony


>And where can I find this download?

>Thanks,
>Danny

Kevin Anderso

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by Kevin Anderso » Fri, 12 Feb 1999 04:00:00

it could work with FF, cause it would stiffen up with the speed of the bike.
but there is actually very little input needed to steer a bike So I fear the
controllers just will not be sensitive enough therefore relying on a wider
range of motion. also just think of getting tank slap with the Force
Feedback.

BTW  1994 YZF 750 for sale, bike is awesome, fully polished frame, swingarm
and rims, SS2R full race, bike on Long Island, 5K miles.
$6500. it's my baby. will not find a nicer YZF on the planet.
--
Kevin Anderson


ICQ # 6769389




>> Full blown replay feature. Force feedback. It works great with my
>> Act Labs Force RS.

Jack

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by Jack » Fri, 12 Feb 1999 04:00:00

Tony...

Thanks for that! I myself actually tried to add a "where is it?" post here.
I guess I'm fortunate that for some reason it didn't make it.

I had no idea was "warez" referred to. Being a developer myself, I
wholeheartedly agree with your statement that "obtaining illegal copies of
software IMHO goes against the basic aims of this newsgroup, and undermines
the relationship between the enthusiasts & developers."

See you tomorrow at The Glen!

Destro

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by Destro » Fri, 12 Feb 1999 04:00:00

Ok, so tell us why its so sim-like?

> I couldn't resist.....

> I downloaded the warez version of Electronic Arts' Superbikes.
> I was not prepared for how great this simulator is! All I can say is
> that it reminds me of GPL for bikes!

> Incredibly detailed tracks from the superbike tour. Incredible
> (accurate) modeling of the sense of speed and fluidity of the bikes
> themselves. Bring Dramamine!! A LOAD of setup options for your bike.
> This ain't Motoracer, folks.

> Accurate graphics. Smooth as silk at full detail on PII-333/Voodoo2
> (800x600). Notable LACK of eye candy/lens flare, etc. It looks and
> feels REAL. Many view options, with head leaning or no head leaning.
> Full blown replay feature. Force feedback. It works great with my
> Act Labs Force RS.

> This is the next BIG sim. You heard it here first!

> I will be first in line for the full version.

Vintoo

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by Vintoo » Sat, 13 Feb 1999 04:00:00

Some people have stated that they could not find a demo for the Superbikes
game. I found one at the Adrenaline Vault.

There might be a warez version out there but if you want the legit version
go to the vault! Might take me all day to get it a 56k though since it's
47MB.

Vintook

Tony Rickar

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by Tony Rickar » Sat, 13 Feb 1999 04:00:00

New demo available on

http://www.avault.com/pcrl/

Tony

Mike Laske

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by Mike Laske » Sat, 13 Feb 1999 04:00:00


>New demo available on

>http://www.avault.com/pcrl/

>Tony

What's new about it?  It's 47Mb but I don't care for animations etc, I just
want to know if the physics model has changed??

cheers,
Mike.

Tony Rickar

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by Tony Rickar » Sat, 13 Feb 1999 04:00:00

Unfortunately I've no idea - as my download failed after about 11Mb.

I just wanted to let people know there was an up to date EA demo available
what with the posts about downloading warez versions

Cheers

Tony

Destro

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by Destro » Sat, 13 Feb 1999 04:00:00

I agree with Mike. I'm not gonna dl it until I know the physics and handling
model has been fixed. Anyone know whats different?

> Unfortunately I've no idea - as my download failed after about 11Mb.

> I just wanted to let people know there was an up to date EA demo available
> what with the posts about downloading warez versions

> Cheers

> Tony

> >What's new about it?  It's 47Mb but I don't care for animations etc, I just
> >want to know if the physics model has changed??

> >cheers,
> >Mike.

PhilippeSerge..

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by PhilippeSerge.. » Sat, 13 Feb 1999 04:00:00


> New demo available on

> http://www.avault.com/pcrl/

> Tony

Look at my comments about the new demo in the newsgroup (newer posts)
below.

Phislter


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