Sorry, only do this at work!
The saga is now over, it did work!
But, it's a real faf trying to get it to work, the manual says upper, the
support guy said lower. Common sense says have it plugged in on turn on, but
actually you need to plug it in so it detects it during the game.
But enough about that, what about the game?
Initially, menu interfaces seem OK, the music is a bit samey but passable (I
turned the music down).
But frankly as long the interface allows me to race I'm stoked...
So, I select the Noble (UK heritage and all that) and go for a few laps of
Silverstone.
Hmm, first corner at the end of the start-finish... turn in, turn in a bit
more, nose drops, back steps out huge bad handling moment. bummer.
I stick with it, forcing the car round the circuit, getting used to the
handling, and having the race engineer tweak a few things, making me
quicker, nice touch. But it still drives like my dad's Volvo 240.
So, before getting into a full on race I check the settings, and lucky I
did, the springs, anti-rollbar and dampers are all set on blamonge setting.
So, after stiffening everything up, I knocked another 4-5 seconds off a lap,
and it was much more relaxed driving. I've no idea why the engineer didn't
do this, maybe the initial setting was so far out it was beyond hope!
The race then... qualified 3rd in my class, two BMWs in front.
Race start, thrash down the inside pass to GTS cars into the first corner,
ha! round the next few corners (*) I discover the whole emotion thing. I get
punted by just about every car on the circuit, there's leaning on my car
exiting the corners, punting from behind, generally it's like a stock car
race! But, for two of the 5 laps I keep the GTS cars honest, being passed on
the straights, and taking them on the corners. Good racing. Well, until I
overstretch myself into a corner and bite dust. Bummer.
Still, I manage to get back a class win, on the medium difficulty setting,
after about 10 practice laps. Not bad I thought.
But is it too easy? I think not, it's a game where settings make a heap of
difference, and the competition is fierce.
Graphically, it's comparable to TOCA race driver, and to be honest, the
whole game has a similar feel, although the interface isn't there, there's a
story line (of sorts) and the pack driving feels similar if a little more
brutal. I reckon the force feedback is better too.
I even started a season, but got punted off round Monza, and although I
thought I'd saved it, I've had to re-start the whole season (I wanted a
win!).
Personally, I prefer TOCA Race Driver, but then that's not got the Bentley
has it... ;o)
AndyC
*I am aware that I should know the names of the corners on this hallowed
circuit, but it's Monday!
> AndyC,
> Don't keep us all waiting, Did it work ? :)
> Ela.
> > Thanks Ela,
> > Having heard your words of wisdom, I also gave Empire a call, and
actually
> > had a coherent conversation with the tech support chap (he even went
away to
> > check something with the testing manager...!).
> > He wasn't as comprehensive as you though, so I'll give it another go
> > tonight.
> > Thanks for the help in advance!
> > AndyC
> > > Ok, I think I've worked out the problem. Its due to a poorly designed
> > > interface and goes something like this...
> > > Take out the USB steering wheel and go to the control screen. Cycle
> > > around all available controllers for player1 (it lists "Dualshock" and
> > > "Steering wheel"). Plug in the USB steering wheel and do it again. You
> > > should see a third option called "Driving force" (or "GT force"
> > > depending on what wheel you have). If you don't see the third option
> > > you have the wheel plugged into the wrong USB slot so swap and try
> > > again.
> > > Hope that fixes it :)
> > > Ela.
> > > > Are you sure you are selecting it correctly in the options ? mine
works
> > fine
> > > > Ela.
> > > > > Hello all,
> > > > > I know you're PC *** aficionados, however I thought I'd share
this
> > little
> > > > > gem with you...
> > > > > I bought TIR for the PS/2 on the release date and then tried to
get
> > working
> > > > > with either of my Logitech steering wheels (widely touted as being
> > supported
> > > > > on the box/manual).
> > > > > No deal, "Totally Impossible Request" I think.
> > > > > Quick call to Empire, and they say it's a known issue, and that
> > they're
> > > > > looking into it.
> > > > > So, if you're a driving fan like me, and have a PS/2, best wait
until
> > TIR
> > > > > 1.1 is released...
> > > > > Shame really, the game looks like it could have been a reasonable
> > contender
> > > > > for a next gen 24hLM.
> > > > > Ho hum, back to NFSHP2 which is proving to have a lot of
> > replayability.
> > > > > .
> > > > > Regards,
> > > > > AndyC
