I also think that GPL also can make you a more careful driver as
the crashes are almost frightening in their realism and it is a
kind of warning to what shunting a motor car at high speed is
like.
Just an afterthought.
Chris
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Rik Anthrax
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"trust the government?? what are you, some kind of moron?"
But then, it's only for when GPL has got a bit boring and I
need something different for a few minutes 8-)
> > >You should try Toca2.
> > >They did a fabulous job modeling the physics of fwd
cars.
> > >Rik Anthrax
> > Rik, you have to be kidding me... TOCA2 has horrible
physics IMHO.
> There's no
> > warning you're about to lose tire adhesion. You just
suddenly go flying
> off
> > into the wall.
> > Dan Belcher
> > Team Racing Unlimited
> > http://simcrashes.cjb.net
Rik Anthrax
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"trust the government?? what are you, some kind of moron?"
already sliding off the road, the gas pedal is either on or off - no holding
a steady speed (instead of constantly running off the road at high speeds
I tried a new track at normal driving speed to get a feel for the track), the
graphics were a lot poorer than I thought they would be, and
NFS's Corvette doesn't handle like the real one. I did try a Diablo but
since I never drove one I can't compare (anyone have one for me try near
Ft. Lauderdale, FL? I promise not to paint walls like I do in NFS). :)
I surely hope that other racing sims are much much better.
I can't speak for GPL, but after taking the Skip Barber Driving
Performance Course and their Racing Course I have a lot more
confidence in driving. I recommend their Performance Course
for daily driving (although I think they could cut it down from
2 days to 1).
Now if only the rest of the bozos on the road would get out of my way. :)
Glen
> Chris
Try Software Ect. for GPL. There is nothing that comes closer to driving
a real car.
Chris
> already sliding off the road, the gas pedal is either on or off - no
holding
> a steady speed (instead of constantly running off the road at high speeds
> I tried a new track at normal driving speed to get a feel for the track),
the
> graphics were a lot poorer than I thought they would be, and
> NFS's Corvette doesn't handle like the real one. I did try a Diablo but
> since I never drove one I can't compare (anyone have one for me try near
> Ft. Lauderdale, FL? I promise not to paint walls like I do in NFS). :)
> I surely hope that other racing sims are much much better.
> I can't speak for GPL, but after taking the Skip Barber Driving
> Performance Course and their Racing Course I have a lot more
> confidence in driving. I recommend their Performance Course
> for daily driving (although I think they could cut it down from
> 2 days to 1).
> Now if only the rest of the bozos on the road would get out of my way. :)
> Glen
> > A while back there was some sort of discussion about wether racing GPL
> > improved your road driving. I think it does, it certainly has taught
me
> > what a car will do at the limits of its adhesion. Though I can't really
> > compare my Uno (though it is a darkish red and don't Fiat own part of
> > Ferrari?) to a '67 GP car, I do think I have a better understanding of
the
> > forces at play and who knows maybe one day it may be of an advantage.
> > Chris
You'll find that generally racing games fall under two categories:
Simulations and Arcade racers. Simulations try to get the car physics just
right so you can drive the cars the pros do, and give you a challenge.
Arcade games ignore the laws of physics to create an instantly accessible
game that is fun and even playable with the keyboard or game pad.
> already sliding off the road, the gas pedal is either on or off - no
holding
> a steady speed (instead of constantly running off the road at high speeds
> I tried a new track at normal driving speed to get a feel for the track),
the
> graphics were a lot poorer than I thought they would be, and
> NFS's Corvette doesn't handle like the real one. I did try a Diablo but
> since I never drove one I can't compare (anyone have one for me try near
> Ft. Lauderdale, FL? I promise not to paint walls like I do in NFS). :)
> I surely hope that other racing sims are much much better.
> I can't speak for GPL, but after taking the Skip Barber Driving
> Performance Course and their Racing Course I have a lot more
> confidence in driving. I recommend their Performance Course
> for daily driving (although I think they could cut it down from
> 2 days to 1).
> Now if only the rest of the bozos on the road would get out of my way. :)
> Glen
> > A while back there was some sort of discussion about wether racing GPL
> > improved your road driving. I think it does, it certainly has taught
me
> > what a car will do at the limits of its adhesion. Though I can't really
> > compare my Uno (though it is a darkish red and don't Fiat own part of
> > Ferrari?) to a '67 GP car, I do think I have a better understanding of
the
> > forces at play and who knows maybe one day it may be of an advantage.
> > Chris
