Now that I'll have a real internet connection, my interest in online
*** is *way* up.
My biggest question is with GPL - I've got a setup that I'm really happy
with, with lots of sound and graphics patches, and the next-to-last (pre
1.2) GPL patch. Do I need to go to 1.2 for proper on-line support?
Should I just make a separate install for on-line racing?
TIA!
Kendt
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Before you buy.
Md
> It looks like even though I live in BFE North Carolina, I'll actually be
> able to get ISDN service!
> Now that I'll have a real internet connection, my interest in online
> *** is *way* up.
> My biggest question is with GPL - I've got a setup that I'm really happy
> with, with lots of sound and graphics patches, and the next-to-last (pre
> 1.2) GPL patch. Do I need to go to 1.2 for proper on-line support?
> Should I just make a separate install for on-line racing?
> TIA!
> Kendt
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> Before you buy.
Sorry Kendt, we are going to have to make you unhappy with your
current 1.1 version. The 1.1 patch introduced a timing error that is
adding aprox 1.3 seconds per minute to your lap times, time your
replays with a stop watch and see for yourself. The 1.2 patch is
better in many ways and I believe that you require it installed to
use the latest version of WinVroc. Do it now !
--
Don Scurlock
Vancouver,B.C.
I was afraid of some of the stuttering/warping that a few people were
reporting when 1.2 first came out.
Another question - do most of you with fast connections (ISDN/DSL
speed) need to dial-back some of the graphics to keep a consistent
36fps frame rate? You can do this with another driver specifically for
on-line racing within the same GPL install, right?
I think I'll still be doing alot of off-line - gotta practice! The only
tracks I can lap consistently are Monza and Watkins Glen, and that's
only in the 1:32 and 1:12 range. Maybe my Act Labs wheel will help (if
it ever arrives!). Actually, with the 1.1 timing error I may be better
than I think ;)!
Thanks!
Kendt
> >My biggest question is with GPL - I've got a setup that I'm really
> >happy with, with lots of sound and graphics patches, and the next-to
> >-last (pre 1.2) GPL patch. Do I need to go to 1.2 for proper on
> >-line support? Should I just make a separate install for on-line
> >racing?
> >TIA!
> >Kendt
> Sorry Kendt, we are going to have to make you unhappy with your
> current 1.1 version. The 1.1 patch introduced a timing error that is
> adding aprox 1.3 seconds per minute to your lap times, time your
> replays with a stop watch and see for yourself. The 1.2 patch is
> better in many ways and I believe that you require it installed to
> use the latest version of WinVroc. Do it now !
> --
> Don Scurlock
> Vancouver,B.C.
Md
> Thanks Don!
> I was afraid of some of the stuttering/warping that a few people were
> reporting when 1.2 first came out.
> Another question - do most of you with fast connections (ISDN/DSL
> speed) need to dial-back some of the graphics to keep a consistent
> 36fps frame rate? You can do this with another driver specifically for
> on-line racing within the same GPL install, right?
> I think I'll still be doing alot of off-line - gotta practice! The only
> tracks I can lap consistently are Monza and Watkins Glen, and that's
> only in the 1:32 and 1:12 range. Maybe my Act Labs wheel will help (if
> it ever arrives!). Actually, with the 1.1 timing error I may be better
> than I think ;)!
> Thanks!
> Kendt
> > >My biggest question is with GPL - I've got a setup that I'm really
> > >happy with, with lots of sound and graphics patches, and the next-to
> > >-last (pre 1.2) GPL patch. Do I need to go to 1.2 for proper on
> > >-line support? Should I just make a separate install for on-line
> > >racing?
> > >TIA!
> > >Kendt
> > Sorry Kendt, we are going to have to make you unhappy with your
> > current 1.1 version. The 1.1 patch introduced a timing error that is
> > adding aprox 1.3 seconds per minute to your lap times, time your
> > replays with a stop watch and see for yourself. The 1.2 patch is
> > better in many ways and I believe that you require it installed to
> > use the latest version of WinVroc. Do it now !
> > --
> > Don Scurlock
> > Vancouver,B.C.
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> Before you buy.
As mentioned, you do get a better frame rate online. I'm using a P3
550/TNT2/1024*768, cable modem. I have lots turned off. Just keep
turning off graphics until you get a solid 36. First things: Any
mirror textures, set them to cars only, and turn down the mirror
fresh rate in Core.ini to 4 or 6, and turn off the two lighting
effects.
Don Scurlock
Vancouver,B.C.
I personally run 5 sounds (awe64) crowds, driver texture, arms, dirt,
dust, skidmarks off with everything else on with the exception of just
cars in mirrors. 1024x768
v3 3000 AGP
128mb ram
cable modem
Md
> >Another question - do most of you with fast connections (ISDN/DSL
> >speed) need to dial-back some of the graphics to keep a consistent
> >36fps frame rate? You can do this with another driver specifically
> >for on-line racing within the same GPL install, right?
> As mentioned, you do get a better frame rate online. I'm using a P3
> 550/TNT2/1024*768, cable modem. I have lots turned off. Just keep
> turning off graphics until you get a solid 36. First things: Any
> mirror textures, set them to cars only, and turn down the mirror
> fresh rate in Core.ini to 4 or 6, and turn off the two lighting
> effects.
> Don Scurlock
> Vancouver,B.C.
> don't touch mirrors if usin a voodoo card....
> I personally run 5 sounds (awe64) crowds, driver texture, arms, dirt,
> dust, skidmarks off with everything else on with the exception of just
> cars in mirrors. 1024x768
> Md
> > >Another question - do most of you with fast connections (ISDN/DSL
> > >speed) need to dial-back some of the graphics to keep a consistent
> > >36fps frame rate? You can do this with another driver specifically
> > >for on-line racing within the same GPL install, right?
> > As mentioned, you do get a better frame rate online. I'm using a P3
> > 550/TNT2/1024*768, cable modem. I have lots turned off. Just keep
> > turning off graphics until you get a solid 36. First things: Any
> > mirror textures, set them to cars only, and turn down the mirror
> > fresh rate in Core.ini to 4 or 6, and turn off the two lighting
> > effects.
> > Don Scurlock
> > Vancouver,B.C.
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"Yeah you won't find me
I'm going MIA
Tonight I'm leaving
Going MIA
Getting lost in you again
Is better than being known"
-Foo Fighters, "MIA"
> Now that I'll have a real internet connection, my interest in online
> *** is *way* up.
> My biggest question is with GPL - I've got a setup that I'm really happy
> with, with lots of sound and graphics patches, and the next-to-last (pre
> 1.2) GPL patch. Do I need to go to 1.2 for proper on-line support?
> Should I just make a separate install for on-line racing?
> TIA!
> Kendt
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.racesimcentral.net/
> Before you buy.
