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GP2 Impressions

Scott Willse

GP2 Impressions

by Scott Willse » Wed, 24 Jul 1996 04:00:00



I don't have it yet, since I live in the US and all, but from what I have
read in this group, it does not adjust the detail to compensate for the
computer's efforts.  In other words, set it low or watch it struggle!! :)

Have fun.

Scott

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Imre Olajos, Jr

GP2 Impressions

by Imre Olajos, Jr » Wed, 24 Jul 1996 04:00:00



> > By the way, does anybody understand how the graphics options work.  I
> tried
> > to set it to Automatic detail, and nothing turned off, even though the
> > computer was struggling.
> I don't have it yet, since I live in the US and all, but from what I have
> read in this group, it does not adjust the detail to compensate for the
> computer's efforts.  In other words, set it low or watch it struggle!! :)

Forget about Automatic detail. It is true, that it does not adjust the
graphics detail on the fly, but here is what I've found out yesterday:
set your graphics to manual, and set all the graphic options until you get
a decent projected frame rate (18-20 fps). When you're done with that,
ADJUST THE TARGET FRAME RATE TO SOMETHING 2.0 LOWER THAN THE ABOVE VALUE,
in this case, 16-18 fps. Voila, you'll have fairly smooth graphics and
a playable, responsive game!

I have no idea how the projected vs. target frame rate works exactly, and
I have no idea why it changes the behaviour of the game engine with the above
mentioned trick, but it sure did work for me. Try it out and please send me
an email about your results (eg. processor occupancy on various circuits).
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GP2 Impressions

by glen.. » Wed, 24 Jul 1996 04:00:00

All I can say is wow.

I have played it for 2 hours on the following system:
Pentium 75
16Mb RAM
Quad Speed CD-ROM
2MB Video Card

Absolutely awesome.

Well done Microprose.

By the way, does anybody understand how the graphics options work.  I tried
to set it to Automatic detail, and nothing turned off, even though the
computer was struggling.

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