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Here's the latest 3dfx Nascar2 news posted on the 3dfx forum:

Well folks, I'm sure you have missed hearing from me.. heheh... Here
is the latest news about the 3dfx port and Nascar2, as forwarded from
Brian of 3dfx.

*  The Entire game is up and running now, but of course there needs to
be some optimizations and bug fixes.

*  It is being worked on steadily, but progress on this port continues
to be rather slow.

*  Brian is still shooting for a before Christmas release, but don't
be suprised if they are a little late.

*  3dfx seems to be really pushing for this title now, more so than in
the past.

*  Not sure if a "beta" will be released, but when released it will
not be a supported port, much like the quake port is NOT supported by
id.

*  I expect some screenshots from Brian sometime soon, and may be able
to post them on a website like O3dfx or Voodoo extreme if they will
allow it.

*  Brian hasn't said what type of port this will be, but I am
suspecting a glide port, if so, expect to be able to use your extra
texture ram on your Pure3d to get better framerates.

*  It will outperform the Rendition port.

* Brian is at Comdex, but he PROMISED me a good informative update
with more DETAILS upon his return, believe me, I'm going to hold him
to this!

Joe

Greeting, Joe.

 Really thank you for bringing greatly valuable information!

 I do not like Rendition V1000 graphic quality (especially 2D). so I really
waiting for Nascar2 3Dfx patch.

 Your information are very interesting at all. I cannot wait even to see
it's screenshots.

 Brian, I'm looking forward to your great works!
 and Joe, Please upload sequel infomation

P.S.
 I made AlfaRomeo155(DTM) and Audi A4 for Nascar2. Pleas check it.
http://www.theuspits.com/tptcc/tptcc.html  under "Files".
Thanks to Jan and Evan.

Joe

Gee that is funny because It would seem to me that Joe and Dave had posted
exactly the same post here and in the 3dfx newsgroup....It is my observation
that Joe and David Ceremuga are the same person!

Nice try Dave..

PS: I am glad to see 3dfx is doing the patch...it is definitely a game that
needed patching perhaps more than most other games.

Kas

I'm sooooo Happy!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.manning.com/McGinn/459.html

Joe

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Here's a repost of David Ceremuga's latest info on the N2 patch -
enjoy!

Brian,
    Please answer the following questions, and I'll make sure they get
distributed. That way you don't get floods of email!

1.  What language are you using for the port (GLIDE, Direct3d, etc.)?

Glide

2.  What kind of improvements can we expect over the rendition port
(graphics quality, fps, etc.)?

TBD.  I've never played the Rendition version so I can't really say
yet.

3.  You still expect it to be finished by Christmas?

I hoped for it to be done 6 months ago!  Yes, everything is still on
track.

4.  Will a unsupported beta be available before the final release?

No.  Only Papyrus/Sierra has the right to release materials
(screenshots, beta versions, specifications, etc.)

5.  What programmer can we send a massive email "thanks" to when it is
completed?

:-)Papyrus programmers.  It is with their code and support that this
port has progressed.  Nothing could have happened without their
efforts.

6.  What would you like for Christmas?

Peace, love, and happiness.  Oh, and my two front teeth if I meet a N2
fan in a dark alleyway Dec24th and the patch has not released!

Talk to you soon.

Brian P. Bruning
3Dfx Interactive Developer Relations Manager

Joe