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RASCAR Room?

ZZ Busc

RASCAR Room?

by ZZ Busc » Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:59:30

Ok, what room do you guys use when you log on?
Should we decide which room to use? It would be good to sign on and
see if some of my RASCAR mates are signed on. Maybe we could join
races together.
Any ideas?

Richard "ZZ" Busch

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John Simmon

RASCAR Room?

by John Simmon » Mon, 10 Feb 2003 11:53:59



What we need is a proprietary app that allows us to chat/swap car
files and then join the server when it's available.

Last I heard, Hell was in no immediate danger of freezing over...

elrik

RASCAR Room?

by elrik » Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:32:56


I get lost everytime I log in to the Sierra servers.

So yes,  I would like to know where to go to first.

Elrikk

Larr

RASCAR Room?

by Larr » Mon, 10 Feb 2003 13:55:06

Oddly enough, AOL IM does almost all of that except launch us into the game.

We can transfer files, lock our buddy lists to only those who are part of
RASCAR, and see who is online and who isn't.

Those with modem connections will be at a bit of a disadvantage, but
unfortunately they would be at a disadvantage with any solution :(

AOL IM file transfers are damned fast.  REALLY fast.  I actually keep AIM
running on each machine at my desk at work with a different screen name I
use, and transfer files between them using AIM instead of the Novell
network.  It's a LOT faster.

It has group chat where you can send a group chat request to everyone you
see online to see if someone wants to host a race, etc...

Since AIM screen names are cheap (free) and don't affect anything else it
might be worth looking in to.

Once does have to wonder, though, after a 100 Billion (with a B) loss how
long free AIM will be around.

Larry




> > Ok, what room do you guys use when you log on?
> > Should we decide which room to use? It would be good to sign on and
> > see if some of my RASCAR mates are signed on. Maybe we could join
> > races together.
> > Any ideas?

> What we need is a proprietary app that allows us to chat/swap car
> files and then join the server when it's available.

> Last I heard, Hell was in no immediate danger of freezing over...

Pete

RASCAR Room?

by Pete » Mon, 10 Feb 2003 15:21:29

    John, is there any openings in your league? If so I would be interested
in getting involved.

    Pete




> > Ok, what room do you guys use when you log on?
> > Should we decide which room to use? It would be good to sign on and
> > see if some of my RASCAR mates are signed on. Maybe we could join
> > races together.
> > Any ideas?

> What we need is a proprietary app that allows us to chat/swap car
> files and then join the server when it's available.

> Last I heard, Hell was in no immediate danger of freezing over...

ZZ Busc

RASCAR Room?

by ZZ Busc » Mon, 10 Feb 2003 21:54:07

Oddly enough, AOL IM does almost all of that except launch us into the
game.

We can transfer files, lock our buddy lists to only those who are part
of
RASCAR, and see who is online and who isn't.

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For a chat client, I've been using Trillian. It lets you use
AIM,Yahoo,MSN, and IRC.
I know of a place to get it, ummm really cheaply.  ;-)

Richard "ZZ" Busch

Member:
Screamers Racing League
CORS
RASCAR
GPL Rank + 17.415
MoGPL Rank + 318.586
N2002 Rank + 7.695

http://www.ZZBusch.com
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Remember racecar is racecar spelled backward
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Busch Carpentry:
A good carpenter can nail anything
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John Simmon

RASCAR Room?

by John Simmon » Mon, 10 Feb 2003 22:18:28

But I refuse to use any kind of instant messenger app.


says...

> Oddly enough, AOL IM does almost all of that except launch us into the game.

> We can transfer files, lock our buddy lists to only those who are part of
> RASCAR, and see who is online and who isn't.





> > > Ok, what room do you guys use when you log on?
> > > Should we decide which room to use? It would be good to sign on and
> > > see if some of my RASCAR mates are signed on. Maybe we could join
> > > races together.
> > > Any ideas?

> > What we need is a proprietary app that allows us to chat/swap car
> > files and then join the server when it's available.

> > Last I heard, Hell was in no immediate danger of freezing over...

John Simmon

RASCAR Room?

by John Simmon » Mon, 10 Feb 2003 22:25:21



Sure, there's plenty of room.  Just go to the roster page, read the
rules, and if you think you still want to play in our sandbox, pick
an available car number, and then I need to know:

1) Your first and last name
2) The Sierra ID you will be using (preferably some combined form of
your real name)
3) The car number you want.

As far as providing a car file, the paintscheme should at least have
the numbers put in the places a real-life stock car has them.  Beyond
that, I would much prefer that it look like a stockcar, but that's
completely up to you.  No foul/provocative language, and no ***
people pictures, though.  If you need a painscheme, I can provide
one, so don't hesitate to ask.

Jan Verschuere

RASCAR Room?

by Jan Verschuere » Mon, 10 Feb 2003 23:34:26

With you on that one John.

Jan.
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Dave Henri

RASCAR Room?

by Dave Henri » Tue, 11 Feb 2003 02:12:42



   Yup anything newer than signal flags is just too risky.  I agree 100%
with youse guys.  Stay away from technology, avoid Mrs Field's Cookies,
don't let others get close to you.  
   It's just one more thing,  I am suprised they chose aol for thier
messenger service, and ms's want't to suck you into their hotmail and .net
structures, but icq(although bloated) seems to be free of most
entanglements.  There is even an icq lite that cuts down on the unwanted
extra features.
dave henrie
  ps ..  personally I prefer to time honored way of communicatin' that has
been used out west for 100's of years.  When ever I want someone to pay
attention, I burn dinner...the smoke signals are always good for saying
what's on me mind.

John Simmon

RASCAR Room?

by John Simmon » Tue, 11 Feb 2003 02:24:33


says...



> > "John Simmons" wrote...
> >> But I refuse to use any kind of instant messenger app.

> > With you on that one John.

> > Jan.
> > =---
>    Yup anything newer than signal flags is just too risky.  I agree 100%
> with youse guys.  Stay away from technology, avoid Mrs Field's Cookies,
> don't let others get close to you.  

Damn straight.  :)

Nope, sorry, it's almost to the point that I won't install software
that I did not write myself.

Larr

RASCAR Room?

by Larr » Tue, 11 Feb 2003 02:45:37

Trillian is good, but there are issues transferring files with AIM users.

Larry


Larr

RASCAR Room?

by Larr » Tue, 11 Feb 2003 02:46:33

You should give it a chance.  They definitely solve certain problems.  I
couldn't live without it at work.  I use it for work communications all over
the country and impromptu on-line meetings all the time.

Larry


> But I refuse to use any kind of instant messenger app.


> says...
> > Oddly enough, AOL IM does almost all of that except launch us into the
game.

> > We can transfer files, lock our buddy lists to only those who are part
of
> > RASCAR, and see who is online and who isn't.





> > > > Ok, what room do you guys use when you log on?
> > > > Should we decide which room to use? It would be good to sign on and
> > > > see if some of my RASCAR mates are signed on. Maybe we could join
> > > > races together.
> > > > Any ideas?

> > > What we need is a proprietary app that allows us to chat/swap car
> > > files and then join the server when it's available.

> > > Last I heard, Hell was in no immediate danger of freezing over...

Jan Verschuere

RASCAR Room?

by Jan Verschuere » Tue, 11 Feb 2003 03:20:57

It's not that. Instant messengers are huge security holes because of the
extended functionalities (I was hacked via ICQ). They're also a huge PITA
because every Harry,*** and Tom can come bug you when you're online.

I might check that out.

You know, PMR sets are only $75 a set nowadays.

Jan.
=---

Pete

RASCAR Room?

by Pete » Tue, 11 Feb 2003 05:01:26

    John, thanks I will check it out. Sorry for asking but I haven't been as
active
in the Ng's lately and I'm not sure what you web site is.

    Pete




> Sure, there's plenty of room.  Just go to the roster page, read the
> rules, and if you think you still want to play in our sandbox, pick
> an available car number, and then I need to know:

> 1) Your first and last name
> 2) The Sierra ID you will be using (preferably some combined form of
> your real name)
> 3) The car number you want.

> As far as providing a car file, the paintscheme should at least have
> the numbers put in the places a real-life stock car has them.  Beyond
> that, I would much prefer that it look like a stockcar, but that's
> completely up to you.  No foul/provocative language, and no ***
> people pictures, though.  If you need a painscheme, I can provide
> one, so don't hesitate to ask.


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