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GPL, My Learning Method

Andrew MacPhers

GPL, My Learning Method

by Andrew MacPhers » Wed, 12 Apr 2000 04:00:00

Welcome :-) I get a funny feeling we'll still be reading posts like this
in a year's time.

That's a great idea, hadn't thought of suggesting people do that in the
future.

Andrew McP

Mike Barlo

GPL, My Learning Method

by Mike Barlo » Wed, 12 Apr 2000 04:00:00


>> I just got back into racing sims after playing a
>> friend's GPL setup. Hooked!

>Welcome :-) I get a funny feeling we'll still be reading posts like this
>in a year's time.

>> GPL AI Tweaker 1.03. At it's lowest levels it is like
>> having pilot cars out on track that I can shadow.

>That's a great idea, hadn't thought of suggesting people do that in the
>future.

    for the original poster...  There are a few online racing leagues that
race with the basic trainers and a couple of online leagues that run the
advanced trainers.  Since racing against the AI and racing against humans
are two different things, you might want to include a few online basic
trainer and advanced trainer races.
Ashley McConnel

GPL, My Learning Method

by Ashley McConnel » Wed, 12 Apr 2000 04:00:00

I hope we will be saying that about GP3 in the next year :) - I really cant
wait

Ash


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| > I just got back into racing sims after playing a
| > friend's GPL setup. Hooked!
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| Welcome :-) I get a funny feeling we'll still be reading posts like this
| in a year's time.
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Michael Tren

GPL, My Learning Method

by Michael Tren » Wed, 12 Apr 2000 04:00:00

Where can we find this utility?

Andrew MacPhers

GPL, My Learning Method

by Andrew MacPhers » Wed, 12 Apr 2000 04:00:00

Me too, but the emphasis is definitely on *hope* at this stage.

Andrew McP

Eldre

GPL, My Learning Method

by Eldre » Wed, 12 Apr 2000 04:00:00



>> I just got back into racing sims after playing a
>> friend's GPL setup. Hooked!

>Welcome :-) I get a funny feeling we'll still be reading posts like this
>in a year's time.

>> GPL AI Tweaker 1.03. At it's lowest levels it is like
>> having pilot cars out on track that I can shadow.

>That's a great idea, hadn't thought of suggesting people do that in the
>future.

>Andrew McP

Yeah, that is a good idea.  I had someone suggest using AI Tweaker as a way to
just be competitive.  I think he misunderstood my reason for not wanting to use
it.  Or more likely, I just stated it poorly...<g>  
I may try it again, for the above reason.  Thanks!

Eldred
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Marc Collin

GPL, My Learning Method

by Marc Collin » Thu, 13 Apr 2000 04:00:00

As one of the testers for this program, I can tell you it is great!

Alison has a link to it at her site or you can get it directly here from the
Pits http://theuspits.com/owheel/gpl/files/AITw103.zip

Marc.


Alpha Omeg

GPL, My Learning Method

by Alpha Omeg » Thu, 13 Apr 2000 04:00:00

On Mon, 10 Apr 2000 17:33:39 -0700, Knot Hym


>I just got back into racing sims after playing a friend's GPL setup.
>Hooked!

>What I am doing is  working my way up through the F3 to F1 cars. I get
>what I think is a pretty good set up then I go racing against the AI.

>The tool  that I  use is GPL AI Tweaker 1.03. At it's lowest levels it
>is like having pilot cars out on track that I can shadow. I practice
>drafting, and passing at low speeds. Even outbraking using trail
>braking or just going in deeper. I have been gradually notching up the
>opponents abilities and I've noticed it is making me better. Not only
>in traffic but in not being a slave to the racing line. My knuckles
>don't get white when I'm following so closely that I can see the ribs
>on the gear casings anymore. I can also set up my passes well in
>advance too.

>Replays and evaluations of "situations" are also helping as well. I'm
>beginning to develop that old situational awareness that I used to
>have in real world racing as well.

>Works for me. I think I found the link to AI Tweaker on Alison's page.
>It has been a great help to me.

What you're doing is one of the smartest ways to improve yourself on
Grand Prix Legends, if you ask me. I still use the technique to
improve on my driving style today and I would advise anybody else who
can to do the same.

GPL can seem a daunting at first, especially when moving on from
training to join the pack. The AI Tweaker is an invaluable way of
learning how to react and behave in a crowd.

Great stuff!

{ If you'd like to discuss this issue further, don't hesitate to contact me on ICQ, at 70300233 }


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