rec.autos.simulators

>>> 2. Shading - if you go under a bridge, the shadow doesn't darken the
>>>***pit. This wouldn't be so bad if Monaco didn't have a tunnel. In
>>> there, the***pit should darken and the instruments should become
>>> harder to read.

>Actually, they have brightened up the tunnel with alot of lights recently, to
>help reduce being blinded by the sun when exiting the tunnel, this way, your
>eyes don't have to adjust as much. Maybe it's not so dark in there? I couldn't
>tell from the last race, too  much rain. Now, if we had RAIN in GP2.....!!!!

>Craig

>>:
>>: I must agree that the CPU still tries to steer you into a corner even
>>: when you're not steering at all. Try to approach a turn and do not
>>: steer into this turn. Every single time your car will go into the turn
>>: and exit it halfway instead of completely missing it. Annoying to say
>>: the least.
>>:
>>: Marco
>>:
>>: --
>>: "Reality is for people who can't handle Star Trek."

>>turn steering help off in "control method"

>It IS off! And this kinda thing still happens.

>Marco

>--
>"Reality is for people who can't handle Star Trek."

> >> Otherwise a good list, a bit
> >> childish in parts, I mean who gives a shit if there is a shadow over
> >> the***pit in the tunnel at Monaco. We need a patch for that???
> >> I think not.

> >I'm just pointing out that considering so much hype was put into the
> >"realism factor" and we had to wait so long, that this is a bit of an
> >obvious oversight..... :-)

> As long as we're talking realism, I want a couple of nice
> buxom grid girls wearing nothing but the Scuderia Ferrari flag!

> > Ok, Jeb. would you please tell me (as you are obviously so smart) how is streering
> > help turned off ? I am driving with keyboard so think before you answer. If you
> > know the right answer, I thank you and apologize my tone of voice, but if you
> > don't - in future think very hard before commenting somebodys message. Chris
> > doesn't tell what device he uses to drive his GP2 but maybe your answer will help
> > him too.

> > And by the way Jeb, I found your reply childish too. Maybe somebody does care
> > about some of his views so give him a chance. And for all: give everybody else a
> > chance too, every possible patch for GP2 would be good news and only chance to get
> > them is to keep noice about bugs etc.

> > Greetings
> > Toni
> > .

> It would appear that if you use the keyboard you can NOT turn off
> steering help.
> I don't know, I DO NOT USE A KEYBOARD for driving sims. I use a wheel,
> because
> when I go and look into a car, any car, or truck for that matter, I see
> a
> wheel, and not a keyboard.
> If you use a keyboard then you should not be posting up a note that
> states that
> the sim is faulty because it interferes with your steering as that is
> what it
> is designed to do, when using a keyboard. It is not factual, therefore,
> to
> conclude that there is a "bug" or "problem" with the steering control.
> If you use a controller, you CAN turn off the steering help, and should,
> and
> there is no problem. In short, the original poster's claim that there is
> a
> problem with steering help is not only misleading, as he did not
> identify
> the control method that he was using, he made a sweeping claim, and it
> is also
> not factual.
> If you use a control device other than the keyboard you can turn off the
> steering help, and when you do you will find that the "driving" model,
> or
> steering characteristics in GP2 are very well done indeed.

> On the views issue, I say give the programmers a break. They did not
> include
> the soda vending machines in the grandstand area either, but do we need
> a
> patch for every nit picky thing that someone thinks should be included
> in
> a $49.00 simulation. Again, I think not.

> JEB in Vegas

>> Ok, Jeb. would you please tell me (as you are obviously so smart) how is streering
>> help turned off ? I am driving with keyboard so think before you answer. If you
>> know the right answer, I thank you and apologize my tone of voice, but if you
>> don't - in future think very hard before commenting somebodys message. Chris
>> doesn't tell what device he uses to drive his GP2 but maybe your answer will help
>> him too.

>> And by the way Jeb, I found your reply childish too. Maybe somebody does care
>> about some of his views so give him a chance. And for all: give everybody else a
>> chance too, every possible patch for GP2 would be good news and only chance to get
>> them is to keep noice about bugs etc.

>> Greetings
>> Toni
>> .

>It would appear that if you use the keyboard you can NOT turn off
>steering help.
>I don't know, I DO NOT USE A KEYBOARD for driving sims. I use a wheel,
>because
>when I go and look into a car, any car, or truck for that matter, I see
>a
>wheel, and not a keyboard.
>If you use a keyboard then you should not be posting up a note that
>states that
>the sim is faulty because it interferes with your steering as that is
>what it
>is designed to do, when using a keyboard. It is not factual, therefore,
>to
>conclude that there is a "bug" or "problem" with the steering control.
>If you use a controller, you CAN turn off the steering help, and should,
>and
>there is no problem. In short, the original poster's claim that there is
>a
>problem with steering help is not only misleading, as he did not
>identify
>the control method that he was using, he made a sweeping claim, and it
>is also
>not factual.
>If you use a control device other than the keyboard you can turn off the
>steering help, and when you do you will find that the "driving" model,
>or
>steering characteristics in GP2 are very well done indeed.

>On the views issue, I say give the programmers a break. They did not
>include
>the soda vending machines in the grandstand area either, but do we need
>a
>patch for every nit picky thing that someone thinks should be included
>in
>a $49.00 simulation. Again, I think not.

>JEB in Vegas

> > Go to your control method menu. From there, highlight an unused setting
(call
> > it anything you want). Now you can manipulate things and you can turn
steering
> > help off.

> > Hope this helps.

> > Ashraf

> Darn, Ashraf...why did ya have to go and tell 'em that.
> I was starting to really enjoy all of 'em making ***s
> out of themselves cuz they had not discovered that they
> can turn off the steering help, even with their keyboard
> thingies there. And I was NOT gonna tell 'em...hehehehe