rec.autos.simulators

>    I got a copy of Papyrus' old Indy 500 recently (can't beat it for
> $1.88 :).  It's the Electronic Arts 1995 reissue on CD-ROM.  I'd like
> to use it in Sound Blaster mode with my old Reveal 8-bit SB-compatible
> card, but I can't figure out *how* to get it to work.  According to
> the box and the EA booklet, its SB-compatible.  However, the Papyrus'
> online docs make no mention of how to access SB-compatible mode (only
> no sound, PC speaker, Adlib, Roland, and Tandy).  BTW, this version
> does do joystick control, which I think was only in a later version of
> the program.  Also, I don't think its a problem with my system config.
> as I've tried it in both DOS 6.2 and Win95.  Now for the questions...

>    Does my version of Indy500 do SB-compatible mode?  Do I need a
> patch?  (I saw the patch a couple of years ago [and chuckled, thinking
> who would need *that*?!?] but couldn't find anything on the web today.
> Even a filename for the patch would be a help.)

>    If my version does do SB-compatible mode, how do I access it?  What
> is the command line switch?  (I've tried /a through /z  and /sb with
> no results.) :(

>    Thanks to anyone who can help me with this "ancient mystery".  :)

> Pick one or more: Model Rockets (competition-NERCB) / PCs (even Atari!) /
> Papyrus ICR-ICR2-NCR / Who needs a life when you have multiple non-lives?

> Use the ADLIB soundcard switch. I think INDY/A is what you type to use
>your soundcard.

>>    I got a copy of Papyrus' old Indy 500 recently (can't beat it for
>> $1.88 :).  It's the Electronic Arts 1995 reissue on CD-ROM.  I'd like
>> to use it in Sound Blaster mode with my old Reveal 8-bit SB-compatible
>> card, but I can't figure out *how* to get it to work.  According to
>> the box and the EA booklet, its SB-compatible.  However, the Papyrus'
>> online docs make no mention of how to access SB-compatible mode (only
>> no sound, PC speaker, Adlib, Roland, and Tandy).  BTW, this version
>> does do joystick control, which I think was only in a later version of
>> the program.  Also, I don't think its a problem with my system config.
>> as I've tried it in both DOS 6.2 and Win95.  Now for the questions...

>>    Does my version of Indy500 do SB-compatible mode?  Do I need a
>> patch?  (I saw the patch a couple of years ago [and chuckled, thinking
>> who would need *that*?!?] but couldn't find anything on the web today.
>> Even a filename for the patch would be a help.)

>>    If my version does do SB-compatible mode, how do I access it?  What
>> is the command line switch?  (I've tried /a through /z  and /sb with
>> no results.) :(

>>    Thanks to anyone who can help me with this "ancient mystery".  :)

>> Pick one or more: Model Rockets (competition-NERCB) / PCs (even Atari!) /
>> Papyrus ICR-ICR2-NCR / Who needs a life when you have multiple non-lives?

>On 26 Dec 1996 19:29:54 GMT, "John Huntington"

>> Use the ADLIB soundcard switch. I think INDY/A is what you type to use
>>your soundcard.
>actually the syntax is     /ADLIB    

>kinda wierd what you can remember. and what you can't!  Ask me what I
>had for lunch yesterday...

> >On 26 Dec 1996 19:29:54 GMT, "John Huntington"

> >> Use the ADLIB soundcard switch. I think INDY/A is what you type to use
> >>your soundcard.

> >actually the syntax is     /ADLIB

> >kinda wierd what you can remember. and what you can't!  Ask me what I
> >had for lunch yesterday...

>    Thanks for the replies, guys!  When all else fails change the
> question...  ;)

>    I have tried the /a switch but I seem to get erratic results.
> Little or no sound from my car, some sound from other cars.  I'm
> begining to think that it might be a DMA conflict between my old
> Reveal 8-bit sound card and the Intergraph Reactor.  Oddly, I have no
> sound problems in ICR2 or NASCAR1/2.  Using the original diagnostic
> program for my sound card gives me an "Error on DMA" message.  The
> Reveal is hardwired to DMA channel 1, don't know about the Reactor
> (Win95 Device Manager does not list a DMA channel for the Reactor?).
> Or do you think Reveal's 4+ year old diagnostics aren't up to Pentium
> class machines?  Or is it time to get a real sound card?...

>    Ah well, thanks anyways!

> Pick one or more: Model Rockets (competition-NERCB) / PCs (even Atari!) /
> Papyrus ICR-ICR2-NCR / Who needs a life when you have multiple non-lives?

>    I got a copy of Papyrus' old Indy 500 recently (can't beat it for
> $1.88 :).  It's the Electronic Arts 1995 reissue on CD-ROM.  I'd like
> to use it in Sound Blaster mode with my old Reveal 8-bit SB-compatible
> card, but I can't figure out *how* to get it to work.  According to
> the box and the EA booklet, its SB-compatible.  However, the Papyrus'
> online docs make no mention of how to access SB-compatible mode (only
> no sound, PC speaker, Adlib, Roland, and Tandy).  BTW, this version
> does do joystick control, which I think was only in a later version of
> the program.  Also, I don't think its a problem with my system config.
> as I've tried it in both DOS 6.2 and Win95.  Now for the questions...

>    Does my version of Indy500 do SB-compatible mode?  Do I need a
> patch?  (I saw the patch a couple of years ago [and chuckled, thinking
> who would need *that*?!?] but couldn't find anything on the web today.
> Even a filename for the patch would be a help.)

>    If my version does do SB-compatible mode, how do I access it?  What
> is the command line switch?  (I've tried /a through /z  and /sb with
> no results.) :(

>    Thanks to anyone who can help me with this "ancient mystery".  :)

> Pick one or more: Model Rockets (competition-NERCB) / PCs (even Atari!) /
> Papyrus ICR-ICR2-NCR / Who needs a life when you have multiple non-lives?