rec.autos.simulators

1:Working roof flaps

2:Cars that realistically flip....they do that you know....even with the flaps.

3: Keyboard functions in the menus... someone mentioned this and I second it.
Not everyone has that "Mouse dependancy disorder" thing going on....besides
simmers are prone to carpal tunnel syndrome already without having to chase the
mouse all over the screen just to save a car setting.  "click save" "click
overwrite" "click OK" (as if that last one made any sense cause you just
overwrote the previous setting and you can't tell it that it's not OK....Duh)

4: all the other stuff previously asked for.....

(Don't use NO***in E-mail)

You think in the storm we've found the eye of the calm.....Bill Mallonnee,
Vigilantes Of Love

If they implement the gpl physics model...yes

Once again...if the use the GPL physics model it will flip the car if
conditions are right

I would like to see this too...same type of thing we had in ICR1 where you were
able to use the mouse OR the keyboard...i liked that idea.

Now a few of my own...

Red Flags -- Ive seen some HUGE wrecks in N3 and after half a lap its cleared
up.  And if its bad enough NASCAR will stop a race.  C'mon guys...I dont like
running around under cautions but if theres a 7 car pileup in the tri-oval at
dega...its not gonna be gone in half a lap...let those cars sit there for a lap
or two before theyre carted off into thin air...which brings me to my next
point

Tow Truck--  Even just a visual when you go on the hitch...doesnt have to come
out for everything but when im being towed back to the pits cause i cut a tire
and smacked the wall...I expect to see some thing towing me not just to be
moved around at 30 mph

Straighten the pitlanes-- Unless it cant be done for reasons of the physics
model...but please try.

Full Field on All tracks--You guys got closer in N3 but still cut it short a
few on some tracks. Especially Sears Point...they DO run 43 car fields
there...id like to run against them without editing the track.txt file.

2-way VOICE radio-- Id like to be able to talk to my pitcrew via a microphone
instead of keyboard commands.  However it might not be possible due to
technology constraints.

Some of these are trivial points but would none the less add to the realism.
Theres other things I would like to see but have a feeling technology isnt
there to implement it.

Chris

 This is already do-able with Game Commander.  Everynight I race online
I speak to my computer so much my wife thinks somebody is down here with
me.  You can set up game commander to manage all the F keys just by
speaking a few commands.  Tire pressures, tape, wing angles, damage
repair, left or right side tire changes etc.  Game commander can
accomplish all of those funcitions.

dave henrie

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It must be your setup or driving style then.  I can hold the low line quite
easily.
Racer X
Veteran Sim Racer
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You certainly can use GC to send in-game messages just as Dave
described. You'll have to enter the text to be sent (GC doesn't
do dictation) but this way you're not limited to the ten "slots"
for messages. GC is creating quite a stir in the online racing
circles so get yours now before everyone has it :) and you won't
have to worry about hitting the wall because you have to type
something.

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Better multiplayer options for the host.  Ability to hand out black flags to
drivers and to schedule yellows (for pit stops, it is realistic, done at
South Boston for the Busch race), and set whether caution laps count towards
total.

In game ability to run The Winston and Daytona 500.  For The Winston: qual +
last chance race for starting grid.  Then 30 laps, caution, 30 laps,
caution, ten laps.  For Daytona: qual, Gatorade 125's, race.

Two qual sessions (or at least option), provisionals, failure to qualify.

Going behind the wall (Not necessarily visually).  When a car takes some
serious damage I hate when they're sitting in their pit stall as I'm trying
to negotiate a crowded pit lane.

Longer time to repair serious damage.

More room on the tracks.  If there is no wall there in real life (WATKINS
GLEN!!! just put in an escape road and black flag anyone who uses it to
their advantage) or it is further back (just about everywhere), THEN DON'T
PUT A WALL THERE IN THE GAME.

Better Pits.  Ability to stall car in pit, need for clutch, animated pit
crew (so you know when to leave, rather than a timer, when you see the
everyone's hands up, or when the RF tire changer crosses in front of the
car, you drop the clutch and go), other teams pit crews visible, loose
tires, animated pit sign, and if none of that is possible, then at least a
realistic painted on pit box so you know where to stop and possibly a sign
(rather than having to guess where to stop with the current system).

Just for kicks, track some of the contingency awards.

Some of the NASCAR regional touring series (now, there's some racing!).

--
Christopher Dworjan

#22 Marines Pontiac: manfred

When you're being "moved around at 30mph" towards the pitlane and some AI
cars come in for a stop they are being blocked by your car. When your car is
being shoved in your pits sideways it can happen that another car is on your
left passing you. He will get a slam.
I would even rather see my car dissapear from the track like the AI do.

I don't think we need big flash and bang with N4, but in matters of
strategic and realistic importance, I want the absolute best.

BTW, does anyone actually know how rain on one of the road courses would be
dealt with.
--
Christopher Dworjan

#22 Marines Pontiac: manfred