rec.autos.simulators

> Every aspiring competitor goes into a hyperbole about physics realism, AI
> intelligence and such like in early press releases for the game. But when
> the thing finally gets released it, at best, turns out to be a half way
> effort. The best of this genre mange to entertain (eg. TOCA2), others
> frustrate both types of players (sim and arcade, eg. NasRev). They've just
> not come up with the goods.... more talented programmers or less big bucks
> oriented publishers are required.

> The designation Racing Simulation has to be earned. It means the game must
> conform to the level of realism we, the simracing community, have come to
> expect (and GPL has put the bar very, very high indeed) and must present a
> decent level of challenge to said community. Otherwise you're talking
> halfway or "general public" at best.

> Jan.
> ------


> >I like repeating myself.
> ><snip>

> You all are playing with each other and guys like me and Mark S. can sit
and
> twiddle our thumbs. The patch has some great features, but they've gone
too
> far in optimizing it for faster machines. It just plain does not work on
my
> machine. Period. If you think I'm whining then pphhhhllllllllllbt! Now me
> and Mark can set up our own server that allows us 'original' guys, but
who's
> going to come play with us? Having tasted online, I can tell you I don't
> like being excluded.

> "It has been the most problem-free racing sim ever released." Good point.
> The first sign of a sloppy technician is one who looks for problems that
> aren't there.

> --
> Mark Jeangerard
> www.soundchaserweb.com
> New Mexico USA

> > Regarding GPL and "The Patch", has anyone said to themselves, "Whoa
there!
> > Just what the hell am I ***ing about?!!" when they've become
pissed-off
> > about the patch not working properly on their system?

> > Put it into context.........

> > Here in Oz the game cost (about) AUS $70 when released last October.  It
> has
> > been the most problem-free racing sim ever released.
> > Since October, there have been more enhancements produced for GPL than
you
> > can poke a stick at.......tweaks, sounds, graphics.....you name it,
> somebody
> > has done it, including the addition of a very professionally-produced
> Brands
> > Hatch.  Additional cost so far?  NOTHING!

> > The patch, designed primarily to tweak a few minor *** problems,
update
> > for FF and on-line ***, is released in July.  Additional cost?
> NOTHING!

> > Summary.............for over 9 months we have received more enjoyment
than
> > you would ever have believed possible from a $70-00 package.

> > I really, really wish that all other aspects of my life provided such
> value
> > for money.

> David Erb

> > Yes, let's.