Official GP3 demo is out

Official GP3 demo is out at www.3dfiles.com It weighs in at 121 megs ! http://www.3dfiles.com/games/grandprix3.shtml The Formula One car racing simulation of the complete Grand Prix season featuring all the circuits, all the teams, all the drivers and all the cars reproduced accurately as licensed by the FOA, the sport's governing body. Featuring Driving Aids for rookies, Quick Race, Non-Championship Races and the complete Championship Season with full qualifying and practice days, pit stops, complete car set ups and data logging. Unparalleled attention to detail, no other simulation comes as close to the real feeling of driving a F1 car. Created by Geoff Crammond, the genius behind the best sellers F1 Grand Prix and Grand Prix 2. Game Features All the teams, all the drivers, all the tracks and all the races of the 1998 Championship Season Official FI Licensed product endorsed by the FOA, Formula One's governing body Compete in Quick Race, Non-Championship Race or the full Championship Season Five Levels of Difficulty from Rookie to Ace Eight Driving Aids including Auto Brakes, Auto Gears, Self-correcting Spin, Indestructible, Ideal Line, and Suggested Gear, Throttle help and Steering help. Virtual cockpit Highly detailed vehicle/track 3D graphics in both hardware and software modes Weather effects Standard car set-up options including front/rear wings, brake balance, gear ratios Advanced Car Set up procedures include adjustments to springs, ride height, dampers, anti-roll bars Highly detailed performance analysis including data logging with a wealth of information on each saved lap including speed, steering demand, RPM, throttle, and more A wide range of TV-style and Game-style camera. Multiplayer on LAN for 4+. Completely rebuilt simulation system featuring new Physics, Full Tumble, etc. Technology leading F1audio including 3D sound. (click to enlarge) Primary Download Sites: ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip http://ftp.telepac.pt/pub/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip Mirror Sites: ftp://ftp.epix.net/pub/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip ftp://mirror.aarnet.edu.au/pub/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip ftp://ftp.saix.net/pub/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip ftp://ftp.iol.it/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip http://www.task.gda.pl/pub/games/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip Downloading Notes: Webmasters: Please link to this page ONLY and not the files directly. Mirror sites take 24 hours or more to mirror. Aarnet mirror is Australia only.

Can someone post a quick note on here describing the limitations of the demo as compared to the full version? For instance, how many tracks? Which track(s)? Can you run a race with a full field? Time limit? Etc...??? I ask because 121 megs is a large d/l. But it's worth it if I can accurately judge the quality of the game from the demo. Thanks! -Patrick In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] (TRUSRS85) wrote:

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> Official GP3 demo is out at www.3dfiles.com > > It weighs in at 121 megs ! > > http://www.3dfiles.com/games/grandprix3.shtml > > The Formula One car racing simulation of the complete Grand Prix

season > featuring all the circuits, all the teams, all the drivers and allthe cars > reproduced accurately as licensed by the FOA, the sport's governingbody. > Featuring Driving Aids for rookies, Quick Race, Non-ChampionshipRaces and the > complete Championship Season with full qualifying and practice days,pit stops, > complete car set ups and data logging. > Unparalleled attention to detail, no other simulation comes as closeto the > real feeling of driving a F1 car. Created by Geoff Crammond, thegenius behind > the best sellers F1 Grand Prix and Grand Prix 2. > > Game Features > > All the teams, all the drivers, all the tracks and all the races ofthe 1998 > Championship Season > Official FI Licensed product endorsed by the FOA, Formula One'sgoverning body > Compete in Quick Race, Non-Championship Race or the full ChampionshipSeason > Five Levels of Difficulty from Rookie to Ace > Eight Driving Aids including Auto Brakes, Auto Gears, Self-correctingSpin, > Indestructible, Ideal Line, and Suggested Gear, Throttle help andSteering > help. > Virtual cockpit > Highly detailed vehicle/track 3D graphics in both hardware andsoftware modes > Weather effects > Standard car set-up options including front/rear wings, brakebalance, gear > ratios > Advanced Car Set up procedures include adjustments to springs, rideheight, > dampers, anti-roll bars > Highly detailed performance analysis including data logging with awealth of > information on each saved lap including speed, steering demand, RPM,throttle, > and more > A wide range of TV-style and Game-style camera. > Multiplayer on LAN for 4+. > Completely rebuilt simulation system featuring new Physics, FullTumble, etc.

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> Technology leading F1audio including 3D sound. > > (click to enlarge) > > Primary Download Sites: > ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip > http://ftp.telepac.pt/pub/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip > Mirror Sites: > ftp://ftp.epix.net/pub/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip > ftp://mirror.aarnet.edu.au/pub/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip > ftp://ftp.saix.net/pub/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip > ftp://ftp.iol.it/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip > http://www.task.gda.pl/pub/games/3dfiles/games/gp3_demo.zip > > Downloading Notes: > Webmasters: Please link to this page ONLY and not the files directly. > > Mirror sites take 24 hours or more to mirror. > > Aarnet mirror is Australia only. > >

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Anyone know what track is included with the demo? -/-WW "TRUSRS85" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > Official GP3 demo is out at www.3dfiles.com

On 19 Sep 2000 20:23:46 GMT, [email hidden] (TRUSRS85) wrote: >It weighs in at 121 megs ! I'm D/L'ing it right now. Actually, I started it last night, and it's still chugging away a 2.4K/s on my dial up. I didn't buy GP3 based on what I read here, but I'm very curious about it. Tim

Let's have fun with Hasbro's poor PR : > featuring all the circuits, all the teams, all the drivers<cough> wrong. > Highly detailed vehicle/track 3D graphics in both hardware and softwaremodes <cough> wrong. > Multiplayer on LAN for 4+.<cough> misleading. > Completely rebuilt simulation system featuring new Physics, Full Tumble,etc. <cough> misleading > Technology leading F1audio including 3D sound.<cough> wrong. Can't beleive they would write such things. No wonder many people got caught into thinking Gp3 would not just be a small evolution from Gp2, with all those false (or misleading) information. -- -- Fran�ois M�nard <ymenard> -- May the Downforce be with you... -- http://www.WeRace.net -- People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realise how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world.

> Can't beleive they would write such things. No wonder many >people got caught into thinking Gp3 would not just be a small evolution from >Gp2, with all those false (or misleading) information. > > yep yep truly disgusting I am horrified by their PR

In article <AwUx5.65$[email hidden]>, "ymenard" <[email hidden]> wrote: >> Technology leading F1audio including 3D sound. ><cough> wrong. Can't beleive they would write such things. No wonder many >people got caught into thinking Gp3 would not just be a small evolution from >Gp2, with all those false (or misleading) information. I'm assuming they're wrong about the 3D sound, and there isn't a menu/setting i've missed somewhere? Z. Please remove my_pants when replying.

Does this demo support split axis? In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] wrote...

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> On 19 Sep 2000 20:23:46 GMT, [email hidden] (TRUSRS85) wrote: > > >It weighs in at 121 megs ! > > I'm D/L'ing it right now. Actually, I started it last night, and it's > still chugging away a 2.4K/s on my dial up. > I didn't buy GP3 based on what I read here, but I'm very curious about > it. > > Tim > >

Tim O. Give a time to configure it, it's great after a while!. -Jani- Tim O. <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...

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> On 19 Sep 2000 20:23:46 GMT, [email hidden] (TRUSRS85) wrote: > > >It weighs in at 121 megs ! > > I'm D/L'ing it right now. Actually, I started it last night, and it's > still chugging away a 2.4K/s on my dial up. > I didn't buy GP3 based on what I read here, but I'm very curious about > it. > > Tim >

In article <39c8b7dd$[email hidden]>, "Walk Walker" <[email hidden]> wrote:

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>Anyone know what track is included with the demo? > >-/-WW > >"TRUSRS85" <[email hidden]> wrote in message >news:[email hidden]... >> Official GP3 demo is out at www.3dfiles.com

Suzuka has been mentioned as the demo track in other posts to this Newsgroup. Z. Please remove my_pants when replying.

ymenard wrote: > > Let's have fun with Hasbro's poor PR : > > > featuring all the circuits, all the teams, all the drivers > <cough> wrong. Well, JV is missing, what else? > > > Highly detailed vehicle/track 3D graphics in both hardware and software > modes > <cough> wrong. Huh? > > > Multiplayer on LAN for 4+. > <cough> misleading. Correct. > > > Completely rebuilt simulation system featuring new Physics, Full Tumble, > etc. > <cough> misleading Quite right. New physics and flipping cars. > > > Technology leading F1audio including 3D sound. > <cough> wrong. Can't beleive they would write such things. No wonder many > people got caught into thinking Gp3 would not just be a small evolution from > Gp2, with all those false (or misleading) information. That's indeed funny. But again you show your mode regarding GC: the glass is always half empty, ey? -- l8er ronny Your mouse has moved. Windows must be restarted for the change to take effect. Reboot now? |\ _,,,---,,_ I want to die like my Grandfather, ZZZzz /,`.-'`' -. ;-;;,_ in his sleep. |,4- ) )-,_. ,\ ( `'-' Not like the people in his car, '---''(_/--' `-'\_) screaming their heads off!

On Thu, 21 Sep 2000 02:29:02 GMT, [email hidden] wrote: >You can choose a custom controller setup, where it lets you choose split axis, >as well as clutch device. BUT, it ignores my "joystick-B" (CH Pro pedals) >completely. So, I appear stuck with a single controller setup. Can someone >advise here? I've only spent a little time playing the demo, but I couldn't configure it for split axis on my Formula Force, either. It accepts all of the choices, but doesn't see the "Joystick B" on the calibration screen. Tim

In article <8qaduh$i7p$[email hidden]>, [email hidden] wrote: >Can someone post a quick note on here describing the limitations of the >demo as compared to the full version? For instance, how many tracks? One >Which track(s)? Suzuka >Can you run a race with a full field? No. Just 4 cars including yours. >Time limit? 2 laps. >Etc...??? I ask because 121 megs is a large d/l. But it's worth it if >I can accurately judge the quality of the game from the demo. Others: This is the only mode. A two-lap race. Some may whine for more. But frankly, it should be enough to gauge the game (big IF on controller issue below). You can toggle all aids, except indestructable, which is off. Graphics modes run from 640x480 (maybe 512x?) to 1280x1024 You can choose a custom controller setup, where it lets you choose split axis, as well as clutch device. BUT, it ignores my "joystick-B" (CH Pro pedals) completely. So, I appear stuck with a single controller setup. Can someone advise here? Typical GP/GP2 controls and options all appear to be in place and active (usual views, the short replay mode, the processor occupancy).

"Zonky" <[email hidden]> wrote > I'm assuming they're wrong about the 3D sound, and there isn't amenu/setting > i've missed somewhere? Yeah it's pure invention by Hasbro. There is absolutely no 3d sound, heck you can't even hear the others cars! I bet 5$ they would defend this position in court by saying that when viewing the track from the TV camera, you have a canned F1 engine sound that pans left to right when the car is X near the camera. That for them, is 3d sound. Geoff Crammond must be laughing in his pool of money. -- -- Fran�ois M�nard <ymenard> -- May the Downforce be with you... -- http://www.WeRace.net -- People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realise how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world.

In article <8qaduh$i7p$[email hidden]>, [email hidden] () wrote:

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> Can someone post a quick note on here describing the limitations of the > demo as compared to the full version? For instance, how many tracks? > Which track(s)? Can you run a race with a full field? Time limit? > Etc...??? I ask because 121 megs is a large d/l. But it's worth it if > I can accurately judge the quality of the game from the demo. > > Thanks! > -Patrick

2 laps of Suzuka, I think. Cheers, Steve.

"Ronald Stoehr" <[email hidden]> wrote > > > featuring all the circuits, all the teams, all the drivers > > <cough> wrong. > Well, JV is missing, what else? He's missing, then the PR is false. They wrote that on purpose, they wouldn't had wrote "all the drivers (minus Jacques Villeneuve)". It's another crappy commercial lie to attract more $$$$$$$ from gamers. Pure and simple. > > > Highly detailed vehicle/track 3D graphics in both hardware andsoftware > > modes > > <cough> wrong. > Huh? I should I wrote misleading. It's quite obvious that their objective view of "higly detailed vehicle/track 3d graphics" is false by today's standards. I've seen more and better track detail in Nascar Racing 2. > > > Completely rebuilt simulation system featuring new Physics, FullTumble, > > etc. > > <cough> misleading > > Quite right. New physics and flipping cars. Sorry but the simulation system is not "completely rebult" in GP3. It has new features and additions, but it's not completely rebult. Geoff didn't write a completely new game engine in assembler. He hasn't done that. > But again you show your mode regarding GC: the glass is always half > empty, ey? GC or not isn't the fact here (I loved GP2 back in the days). All the current modern Formula 1 title on the market have failed to attract me seriously, they all have major flaws to my eyes. -- -- Fran�ois M�nard <ymenard> -- May the Downforce be with you... -- http://www.WeRace.net -- People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realise how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world.