rec.autos.simulators

> > Who told you NASCAR is number 1? I don't want to get into a debate as to
> > which sport or series is no.1, but from what I hear F1 is the second
most
> > popular sport in the world.
>      Probably referring to viewership and attendance in the USA.
Obviously
> F1 worldwide has a larger audience, but take a survey here in the States
and
> ask about the Names Schumacher and Hakkenin  vs Gordon and Earnhardt it
> would be no contest.  The mass market here in the STates is dominated by
> Nascar.

> Anyway, all I was trying to say was that they
> > clearly have a talented bunch of people, and they have a very solid
> physics
> > engine (arguably the best), why not exploit that?

>   I  agree...the more sims using the basic core engine, the lower the
> developmental costs for each program.

> The opposite of you, I
> > don't really care for NASCAR (I love the cars, but hate the fact that
they
> > race on ovals), so I'd like to see them use that awesome physics engine
on
> > some other series (i.e. modern F1, Rally, etc.). Clearly there is money
to
> > be made outside of NASCAR evident by the number of F1 titles, Rally
> titles,
> > etc.
>   And that alone is a good reason to avoid those...F1 has two to three
upper
> crust sims and about a dozen hack efforts(plus all the console titles)
It's
> a swamped market...Unless Papyrus could bring something unique to the F1
sim
> market there would be little chance of dominating, and hence great
financial
> risk.
> dave henrie

> >I think this is a fake posting personally (not a slam aginst the poster,
but
> >maybe his source)

> I agree with you, its sounds pretty fake to me.  Probably somebody
> getting an early start on April Fool's Day (check the calendar).
> Whoever wrote this couldn't even be bothered to get the spelling of
> Tony Stewart correct.  Say what you will about Papyrus, at least they
> are usually a lot less illiterate than their customers!

> >> ---------------------------------------------------------
> >> NASCAR Racing 2003 Season

> >> Strap yourself into the driver's seat of a 750-horsepower NASCAR stock
car
> >> and battle Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon and Tony Stuart on all 23
> >> Winston Cup tracks.  <snip>

> Oh and Papyrus, please change your name to "Papyrus Stockcar Racing Games".
> You are nothing more, it's a shame to the whole simracing community to have
> you forced to only do that.  Your logo is not worth what you people have
> done for half a decade now.

> ---------------------------------------------------------
> NASCAR Racing 2003 Season

> Strap yourself into the driver's seat of a 750-horsepower NASCAR stock car
> and battle Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon and Tony Stuart on all 23
> Winston Cup tracks. Choose your paint scheme or get under the hood with
> your pit crew and tune your car to win. Let NASCAR legend Darrel Waltrip
> give you the inside scoop on each track or just jump in and race your
> favorite drivers. Now even rookies can drive like the pros using the
> all-new Driving Assist feature. Immerse yourself in a dynamic race
> environment where you'll see a blur of flashes through the dirt buildup on
> your windshield as spectators snap photos from the grandstands. Hear the
> engines thunder and the tires squeal as you drop the hammer in the
> backstretch at 191mph and pull ahead for the win. Then create your race
> winning highlight reel with the easy-to-use Replay Editor feature and savor
> your win. The 2003 season has begun.

>       NEW! Save Game will allow you to take a breather during those
> grueling 500-mile marathons.
>       NEW! 2003 Teams and Sponsors.
>       NEW! Race all 23 Tracks, including the Coca Cola Super-Speedway
> Fantasy Track, at speeds of more than 220 mph
>       NEW! Dynamic environments bring the tracks to life. Dirt will build
> up on your windshield. Debris will kick up as you fly by. Crowds will come
> to life when you go three a*** in turn four.
>       NEW! Automatic Artificial Intelligence will set the competitors
> strength to match your skills.
>       Track Tours Narrated by three-time NASCAR Champion Darrel Waltrip.
>       Racing Lessons allow you to master the art of NASCAR
>       Race up to 43 of your friends online.
>       Incredible 3D Physics deliver one of the most realistic NASCAR
> racing experiences
> ----------------------------------------------------

> >       NEW! Save Game will allow you to take a breather during those
> >grueling 500-mile marathons.

> I will buy NR2003 just for this feature alone. But it will be the last
> version I buy for a long time.

> > On Thu, 28 Mar 2002 11:37:49 -0500, "ymenard"

> > >       NEW! Save Game will allow you to take a breather during those
> > >grueling 500-mile marathons.

> > I will buy NR2003 just for this feature alone. But it will be the last
> > version I buy for a long time.

> Sorry dude, this is a hoax. You'll have to wait on the real Papy to announce
> whatever it is they are planning next.