I'm stuck on the older PC which is a PIII 550 with a Hercules 8500, so can't
run Netkar which needs DX9, GPL still a bit too advanced for him (only 7yrs)
Anyone like to recommend a good alternative?
It's only supposed to need unlocking again if you change hardware, although
I guess driver changes or firmware upgrades could trigger it. Do you have
any errant hardware in that PC (eg plug & play stuff keeps coming up at
startup etc)?
Best suggestion for something 'better than arcade but not too *** with
multiplayer' that'll run comfortably on that spec is Viper Racing (Sierra).
Great sim with arcade, int & pro physics options & a really cool damage
model that a 7YO can go nuts with. The Intermediate physics are much like
lfs, the pro physics are on a par with gpl etc in terms of difficulty so it
would give your son a learning curve.
Needs a patch for win2k/XP to work iirc, if you find that you'll also find
loads of add-on cars & a few tracks too.
Malc.
SODA was also really fun, but was quite tempermental, and I can't
remember if there was an easier physics model that would be suitable for
someone younger. I remember it being quite challenging.
Another that might be good for LAN racing is monster truck madness. I
found that quite fun and easy to drive, and the monster truck bit might
appeal to kids.
John
That and Screamer Rally we used to play on a Lan for hours..
What about NFS Porche? Didn't need to quick a pc and probably one of the
last good games in the NFS series..
Scott
You could try Sports Car GT, but I dont know if it supports LAN.
Mercedes-Benz Truck Racing is great for LAN-racing. Played it on a PIII ~800
with a Voodoo 5. Your GFX-card should suit the game better because auf T&L,
so the PIII 550 should be fast enough to run it.
Stephan
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>> I'm stuck on the older PC which is a PIII 550 with a Hercules 8500, so
>> can't
>> run Netkar which needs DX9, GPL still a bit too advanced for him (only
>> 7yrs)
>> Anyone like to recommend a good alternative?
> You could try Sports Car GT, but I dont know if it supports LAN.
> Mercedes-Benz Truck Racing is great for LAN-racing. Played it on a PIII
> ~800 with a Voodoo 5. Your GFX-card should suit the game better because
> auf T&L, so the PIII 550 should be fast enough to run it.
> Stephan
Viper Racing is definitely the best of the bunch.
The MMs are great fun but teach lessons in how to win races that I
don't want him to learn.
NFS series too arcade for my taste.
LFS was good lessons on handling characteristics RWD FWD off-road -
brilliant mix, Viper is good but limited.
Add-on cars and tracks I've never found tell me more!
I haven't used Viper Racing for some time & most of my links are dead but
RSC would be a good place to start. Here's a few that do still work:
http://mitglied.lycos.de/fpwolf/tracks.htm
http://come.to/3littlefonzies
http://www.troyandjessica.com/article/39/
PM me (watch out for the 'typo') if you can't find the patch & stuff & I'll
see what I've got on my HD.
Malc.
Bought GPL and Viper racing years ago and they're still working just
fine.
Lol
