>Okay so far all I can say is GPL sucks but it's probably my computers
fault.
>Regardless of what the graphic settings are I get about 10 fps and that's
EVEN
>IN LOW RESOLUTION.....
>---The game says that I don't have 3dfx even though I do and it works with
ALL
>of my games BUT this one and of course NASCAR Racing 2 (only Papyrus
games).
>Here's what I gots:
>AMD K6-2 300 mhz MMX Technology (3d Now)
>NVidia Riva 128 Video Card (Assus V3000)
>64 mg Ram
>---Now there is no reason this game shouldn't be running as good as the
back of
>the box shows it off. Anyone know how I can fix this problem without
>destroying the game, my computer and the bones when I punch out the
monitor?
>lol thanks in advance
>Bill Martin
You have a *3D* card, NOT a *3dfx* card. 3dfx is a chipset, used on Voodoo
1, Voodoo 2, and Banshee video cards, and to use the 3dfx mode in GPL (and
many other games) you have to have one of these cards. GPL also works with
Rendition cards.
To run GPL well on your system, you'll need a Voodoo 2 card, such as a
Diamond Monster II, STB Blackmagic, Creative 3D Blaster, Canoups Pure 3D II,
etc. The beauty is it'll plug in and work alongside your current video
card. Shopping around, you should find one with 12 Megs of memory for ~$150
w/rebates, or even less. ~$100 for an 8 meg version, but I'd go for the 12
if you could afford it.
Oh yeah, there is a 3dfx patch for N2, and the Nascar Racing 99 updated
version will have even better 3dfx support. It'll look nicer and run faster
with the 3dfx, so it'll be a good investment. Of course if you don't run a
lot of games besides these, you might consider a Hercules Thriller 3D
Rendition card, which would replace your Riva 128. N2 and GPL support this
also, but it doesn't have as wide support as the 3dfx cards - the same as
your Riva, it'll run all Direct 3D games but not those specifically for
3dfx. Also ~$100-150.
Ken
