rec.autos.simulators

by **Andre** » Wed, 05 Nov 2003 21:00:53

The belated Nascar Thunder 2004 demo has been released at
www.3dgamers.com and probably other mirrors.
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by **Andre** » Thu, 06 Nov 2003 03:46:18

>The belated Nascar Thunder 2004 demo has been released at
>www.3dgamers.com and probably other mirrors.

I have played a few races on it, and I have to say I quite like it. It
leaves me wishing for a Papy/EA hybrid with NR2003's graphics and
sound engine, and NT2003's AI, force feedback and sound samples.
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by **Larr** » Fri, 07 Nov 2003 13:13:59

All links are dead. Except BitTorrent, of course, which I won't install.
My browser and 3mbit connection can handle a download just fine, thank you
:)

-Larry

> The belated Nascar Thunder 2004 demo has been released at
> www.3dgamers.com and probably other mirrors.
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by **Andre** » Fri, 07 Nov 2003 17:17:26

>All links are dead. Except BitTorrent, of course, which I won't install.

Your loss.
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by **Tim Paulli** » Fri, 07 Nov 2003 10:37:06

Thanks, worth a try. How is the controller setup?

Tim

> The belated Nascar Thunder 2004 demo has been released at
> www.3dgamers.com and probably other mirrors.
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by **Andre** » Fri, 07 Nov 2003 18:41:12

On Wed, 5 Nov 2003 19:37:06 -0600, "Tim Paullin"

>Thanks, worth a try. How is the controller setup?

Nothing contentious, it works fine with my Momo racing wheel. FF is
better than NR2003 IMO.
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by **Steve Simpso** » Fri, 07 Nov 2003 21:35:10

If there's anything on your PC that's so sensitive that you can't afford to
compromise it then you're an idiot to connect it to the internet in the
first place.

by **Stephen F** » Fri, 07 Nov 2003 21:38:24

> On this day of our lord Wed, 5 Nov 2003 23:13:59 -0500, "Larry"

> >All links are dead. Except BitTorrent, of course, which I won't install.
> >My browser and 3mbit connection can handle a download just fine, thank
you
> >:)

> >-Larry

> The Florida url worked for me just now but at 30kb/sec on cable it is
> too slow so dumped it. I'll *never* install that peer to peer ***
> either.

Gee, how about trying the obvious and going to ftp.ea.com? It seems
everyone has forgotten the ol' tried and true file transfer protocol. I
opened a console window and had it downloaded in no time. Fast and easy and
no security problems.

Stephen

by **Steve Simpso** » Sat, 08 Nov 2003 11:34:31

I realise that I'm taking a slight risk when downloading any software or
opening ports on my firewall. I also realise that I'm taking a risk by
using Windows and connecting to the internet. However, it's a calculated
risk and I don't let paranoia cause me to cringe in fear. It's ok to warn
people of the risks but your posts seem to verge on spreading unnecessary
fear.

by **Stephen F** » Sat, 08 Nov 2003 17:02:35

> On this day of our lord Thu, 6 Nov 2003 13:38:24 +0100, "Stephen F."

> >Gee, how about trying the obvious and going to ftp.ea.com? It seems
> >everyone has forgotten the ol' tried and true file transfer protocol. I
> >opened a console window and had it downloaded in no time. Fast and easy
and
> >no security problems.

> >Stephen

> Youn using this? ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/easports/demos/thunder2004/

> The directory is empty!

Bizarre. It's also now gone from ftp.sunet.se, where I had also seen it.

Stephen

by **Andre** » Sun, 09 Nov 2003 02:46:56

Unfortunately (from what I have seen in the demo) it looks like it
needs FSAA even after you have turned it on! There is something odd
with that game.
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by **elrik** » Sun, 09 Nov 2003 11:38:33

There is . . . but you have to turn in on in the options menu.

Elrikk

by **Larr** » Tue, 11 Nov 2003 02:59:07

I don't see it that way :)

-Larry

> >All links are dead. Except BitTorrent, of course, which I won't install.

> Your loss.
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by **Larr** » Tue, 11 Nov 2003 02:59:59

Hmmm.... I guess 100 million corporate PC users are just plain wrong, and
their admins are idiots then.

-Larry

by **Larr** » Tue, 11 Nov 2003 03:02:26

I dunno... Maybe because

ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/easports/demos/thunder2004/

is empty ?

-Larry