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GPL - Is This is the Best Sim Yet?

Andy Thil

GPL - Is This is the Best Sim Yet?

by Andy Thil » Tue, 07 Apr 1998 04:00:00

In my opinion, YES. This game goes where others have not. It's a fantastic
game, and will be a huge hit. Bastard to catch the rear when it goes though!

Stev

GPL - Is This is the Best Sim Yet?

by Stev » Tue, 07 Apr 1998 04:00:00

Well, after about half an hour with the Lotus G3 I got my laptimes down to
about 1:35-40ish. I thought well, not quite got the hang yet, but I WANNA
TRY A GP CAR! so off I go, set off out the pit lane, oh dear I'm pointing
the wrong way. Nevermind, try again, oh, oops. back to the G3 for more
practice methinks :-)

On a happier note I've almost got the hang of power sliding!!! Yippee!

Steve



Darren Chrie

GPL - Is This is the Best Sim Yet?

by Darren Chrie » Tue, 07 Apr 1998 04:00:00

 Yep, I would have to say so.

 I fell in love with these cars in the 60's. Now
I can drive them myself. Cool.

Marc

GPL - Is This is the Best Sim Yet?

by Marc » Wed, 08 Apr 1998 04:00:00

On Mon, 6 Apr 1998 22:53:15 +0100, "Andy Thilo"


>In my opinion, YES. This game goes where others have not. It's a fantastic
>game, and will be a huge hit. Bastard to catch the rear when it goes though!

As good as it looks, I think you are a little early in judging it
"Best Sim".  

Between now and the final product, many things can happen.  You
haven't even tested the AI yet.  If the AI is similar to CPR, then
this game will be worthless.

We also don't know about framerate.  It's damn smooth now, but we have
to see it with all other cars on the track.  Plus, I think some
graphics enhancements need to be done on some of the background
(trees, etc), which will bring the framerate down a bit.

When finished, we don't know if there will be any irratating bugs that
will ruin the game (ie. crashing, graphical glitches, etc).

However, I think  it's safe to say the car physics are top-notch.  It
probably won't get worse, and may even get better.

I'm pretty sure it will be a great sim, but (like I said) it really is
too early to judge.

Marc (The glass is half-empty).

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John Walla

GPL - Is This is the Best Sim Yet?

by John Walla » Wed, 08 Apr 1998 04:00:00



Papy would have to regress on the physics to put it in the same
category as CPR. The demo is already more fun than the full product of
CPR, IMO at least.

Keep 'em on their toes :-)  Hopefully the rest of the sim can live up
to the quality of what is in the demo.

Cheers!
John

Marc

GPL - Is This is the Best Sim Yet?

by Marc » Wed, 08 Apr 1998 04:00:00



GPL will be a nice alternative to F1RS.  It won't replace it (apple
and oranges ya know), but it will lessen the amount of time I get to
play it.

GPL for the awesome physics and the sense of nostalgia (even though
I'm only 28), and F1RS for the adreneline rush and power of todays
cars.  I think that will quench my thirst for driving simulations for
a while to come.

Marc.
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Byron Forbe

GPL - Is This is the Best Sim Yet?

by Byron Forbe » Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00


> On Mon, 6 Apr 1998 22:53:15 +0100, "Andy Thilo"

> >In my opinion, YES. This game goes where others have not. It's a fantastic
> >game, and will be a huge hit. Bastard to catch the rear when it goes though!

> As good as it looks, I think you are a little early in judging it
> "Best Sim".

> Between now and the final product, many things can happen.  You
> haven't even tested the AI yet.  If the AI is similar to CPR, then
> this game will be worthless.

> We also don't know about framerate.  It's damn smooth now, but we have
> to see it with all other cars on the track.  Plus, I think some
> graphics enhancements need to be done on some of the background
> (trees, etc), which will bring the framerate down a bit.

> When finished, we don't know if there will be any irratating bugs that
> will ruin the game (ie. crashing, graphical glitches, etc).

> However, I think  it's safe to say the car physics are top-notch.  It
> probably won't get worse, and may even get better.

> I'm pretty sure it will be a great sim, but (like I said) it really is
> too early to judge.

   I'll bet my knackers it will be great! Lets face it, this demo
(alpha) is better than CPR and F1RS put together :)
Byron Forbe

GPL - Is This is the Best Sim Yet?

by Byron Forbe » Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00




> >   I'll bet my knackers it will be great! Lets face it, this demo
> >(alpha) is better than CPR and F1RS put together :)

> GPL will be a nice alternative to F1RS.  It won't replace it (apple
> and oranges ya know), but it will lessen the amount of time I get to
> play it.

> GPL for the awesome physics and the sense of nostalgia (even though
> I'm only 28), and F1RS for the adreneline rush and power of todays
> cars.  I think that will quench my thirst for driving simulations for
> a while to come.

   Yeah, I know what you mean. Something about F1RS just does not do it
for me. I had some good fun with it but the off track physics just about
kills it for me. Couple that with it's unworthyness as an online/offline
competition platform and that's the final nail into the coffin for me
:((( Cmon GP3!

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