rec.autos.simulators

I bought N2 a wile ago when I had a CPU that couldn't run it, plus I
don't like NASCAR much.  After ordering a Dell 200MMX I am thinking that
N2 might be worth a 2nd chance.  I'd like to ask some questions about N2
so all of U can help me decide.

Are the bugs really that bad?  I mean, do they ruin races or are they
just slightly anoying?

I herd some earlier gripes about the AI.  Is it really worse than
prevous Papy sims?  I find the ICR2 AI to be poor, if it is any worse
than I'm not intrested.

Hows the FPS?  With my 200MMX and Rendition would I get 30 fps with
everything on?

For those of U who liked GP2 most before N2, what to you think now?  

Is TEN going to be afforadible?  My ISP=SUX so I would have to get that
.95 per min local thing + 30$ per month.  I'd like to know if TEN will
ever switch to some sort of true flat rate as racing and thinking "that
race cost me XXX$" isnt much fun.

Is N2 playable over KAIL?  Is it popular on KAIL?  I only played N2 on
KAIL once and I was very displeased.  Cars would warp, jumping all over
the track, it was unplayable.  Is it ok now or will I have to wait for
56 modems to become standard?

is anyone else in the 216 area code intrested in N2?  I already know of
one guy that said he races NASCAR I and II but I would need at least 2
more guys

        Please answer THANX

ME!

I'll e-mail ya.

Were going up to Youngstown Sunday. We gather there once a month and have 8
units setup in a network. I also get the locals over weekly with between 4 and
6 computers.

IMO I feel N2 is awesome, the bugs are annoyances you can work around and I
recommend a Verite board as everybody I play with has one. But with your
system the strongest of the bunch it may be liveable without it but still
recommended.

Q.B.M.

With all cars on and there, you'll see some slowdown, seems like about
24 fps was the worst I saw at Michigan.  After race start, it should
stay close or at 30.  Note some tracks are supposed to be worse
(Martinsville??) but I haven't run there.

TBD, all guesses so far are just that, guesses.

My experience was less than desireable, with expectations probably
raised by Hawaii.