Like the subject says really....
I'm thinking of buying the above mentioned game, but have mixed
feelings about some issues regarding reviews of the game....
1. No sounds from cars other than your own?!
2. Problems with paddle shift levers on steering wheels - I have a
Wingman Formula Force wheel which I think I might be able to program
to avoid this?
3. Some complaints about not using current technology - ie. graphics
and sound capabilities of current hardware.
If you have any comments I'd be very interested to hear them, ideally
real soon as I may go out and get the game today - but would like to
know what other people who have bought th game think themselves?
> 1. No sounds from cars other than your own?!No.
> 2. Problems with paddle shift levers on steering wheels - I have a
> Wingman Formula Force wheel which I think I might be able to program
> to avoid this?Yes
> 3. Some complaints about not using current technology - ie. graphics
> and sound capabilities of current hardwareThat's right as well. Pretty poor, IMHO.
> If you have any comments I'd be very interested to hear them, ideally
> real soon as I may go out and get the game today - but would like to
> know what other people who have bought th game think themselves?
You have managed to point out the 3 major problems with this game. If you
can live with them(until a patch appears), then you might just love it. I
can't, unfortunately.
Great potential, though.
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> Like the subject says really....
>
> I'm thinking of buying the above mentioned game, but have mixed
> feelings about some issues regarding reviews of the game....
>
> 1. No sounds from cars other than your own?!
correct. A pity.
>
> 2. Problems with paddle shift levers on steering wheels - I have a
> Wingman Formula Force wheel which I think I might be able to program
> to avoid this?
will be patched soon AFAIK.
>
> 3. Some complaints about not using current technology - ie. graphics
> and sound capabilities of current hardware.
>
It works excelently with my system (Athlon 1000, Geforce2), high resolution,
good, steady framerates. Looks great IMO, sounds as bad as real F1-cars
(IMO, all engines that rev above 10000 rpm don't sound good)
> If you have any comments I'd be very interested to hear them, ideally
> real soon as I may go out and get the game today - but would like to
> know what other people who have bought th game think themselves?
IMO, the overal feel of the game is great. It has most features I really
want in a game, although some are missing (mainly safetycar-situations and
stop-and-go's). Physics are good, but not as good as GPL. IMO, GP3 comes
closer to what I think real F1 is like than F12000.
IMO, the looks are better than F12000 (I am not talking about resolutions,
pixelation, anti-aliassing, but more about that GP3 just looks better,
friendlier). And the menu-system of GP3 is far superiour to that of F12000.
Bot faster and simpler.
My conclusion: Best modern F1-sim on the market today and one of the best
racing sims overall.
grtngs,
hgrm
FWIW, I have an LWFF and have not experienced any problems at all in
using the paddle shifters with GP3.
Regarding points 1 and 3, Point 1 is correct. Personally, I feel that
Point 3 may technically be true, but I feel that it's not that big a
deal. -- Just my opinion.
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> Like the subject says really.... > > I'm thinking of buying the above mentioned game, but have mixed > feelings about some issues regarding reviews of the game.... > > 1. No sounds from cars other than your own?! > > 2. Problems with paddle shift levers on steering wheels - I have a > Wingman Formula Force wheel which I think I might be able to program > to avoid this? > > 3. Some complaints about not using current technology - ie. graphics > and sound capabilities of current hardware. > > If you have any comments I'd be very interested to hear them, ideally > real soon as I may go out and get the game today - but would like to > know what other people who have bought th game think themselves?buy it!!
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F12000.
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> > <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:[email hidden]... > > Like the subject says really.... > > > > I'm thinking of buying the above mentioned game, but have mixed > > feelings about some issues regarding reviews of the game.... > > > > 1. No sounds from cars other than your own?! > > correct. A pity. > > > > > 2. Problems with paddle shift levers on steering wheels - I have a > > Wingman Formula Force wheel which I think I might be able to program > > to avoid this? > > will be patched soon AFAIK. > > > > > 3. Some complaints about not using current technology - ie. graphics > > and sound capabilities of current hardware. > > > > It works excelently with my system (Athlon 1000, Geforce2), highQuoted text (15 lines)
> good, steady framerates. Looks great IMO, sounds as bad as real F1-cars > (IMO, all engines that rev above 10000 rpm don't sound good) > > > If you have any comments I'd be very interested to hear them, ideally > > real soon as I may go out and get the game today - but would like to > > know what other people who have bought th game think themselves? > > IMO, the overal feel of the game is great. It has most features I really > want in a game, although some are missing (mainly safetycar-situations and > stop-and-go's). Physics are good, but not as good as GPL. IMO, GP3 comes > closer to what I think real F1 is like than F12000. > > IMO, the looks are better than F12000 (I am not talking about resolutions, > pixelation, anti-aliassing, but more about that GP3 just looks better, > friendlier). And the menu-system of GP3 is far superiour to that ofQuoted text (10 lines)
> Bot faster and simpler. > > My conclusion: Best modern F1-sim on the market today and one of the best > racing sims overall. > > grtngs, > hgrm > > >Save your money, go out and find GP2 somewhere in a super bargain bin for
$5. You'll be getting the same thing as GP3 just without the weather
effects. The weather effects are nice but not worth the extra $40.
Vintook
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> Like the subject says really.... > > I'm thinking of buying the above mentioned game, but have mixed > feelings about some issues regarding reviews of the game.... > > 1. No sounds from cars other than your own?! > > 2. Problems with paddle shift levers on steering wheels - I have a > Wingman Formula Force wheel which I think I might be able to program > to avoid this? > > 3. Some complaints about not using current technology - ie. graphics > and sound capabilities of current hardware. > > If you have any comments I'd be very interested to hear them, ideally > real soon as I may go out and get the game today - but would like to > know what other people who have bought th game think themselves?
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> Like the subject says really....
>
> I'm thinking of buying the above mentioned game, but have mixed
> feelings about some issues regarding reviews of the game....
>
> 1. No sounds from cars other than your own?!
Though I was aware of it before I got the game I havn't actually thought
about it or even been aware of it while racing.
>
> 2. Problems with paddle shift levers on steering wheels - I have a
> Wingman Formula Force wheel which I think I might be able to program
> to avoid this?
Works fine with my paddles on MS Precision Racing Wheel.
>
> 3. Some complaints about not using current technology - ie. graphics
> and sound capabilities of current hardware.
>
The graphics are okay if not very spectacular, after a bit of fiddling I
found a pretty good setting for my P2 350/Voodoo 2 combo. Only problem is
big slowdown at the start and for some reason Hockenheim.
Chris
Paddle shifters on LWFF work fine with GP3 because they are in the first
four buttons. I have to set combined axis for the pedals though. Some of
the graphics are excellent, some are quite poor. Overall I think it's well
worth owning, just don't expect it to be as deep and compelling as GPL.
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> Like the subject says really.... > > I'm thinking of buying the above mentioned game, but have mixed > feelings about some issues regarding reviews of the game.... > > 1. No sounds from cars other than your own?! > > 2. Problems with paddle shift levers on steering wheels - I have a > Wingman Formula Force wheel which I think I might be able to program > to avoid this? > > 3. Some complaints about not using current technology - ie. graphics > and sound capabilities of current hardware. > > If you have any comments I'd be very interested to hear them, ideally > real soon as I may go out and get the game today - but would like to > know what other people who have bought th game think themselves?Vintook wrote:
>
> Save your money, go out and find GP2 somewhere in a super bargain bin for
> $5. You'll be getting the same thing as GP3 just without the weather
> effects. The weather effects are nice but not worth the extra $40.
You really should buy yourself a pair of thick glasses, or reinstall GP2
and realize the diffs between GP2 and 3.
--
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 Sun, 10 Sep 2000 23:56:20 GMT, "Simon Brown"
Thanks for all the helpful comments everyone. I have since been out
and got GP3 and am generally impressed.
As a few have pointed out there have been no problems with regards to
the paddle shifts on my FF wheel - great. The lack of opponent engine
sound is a little poor IMO, TBQH, I would have thought using surround
sound on a game like GP3 would have been a great benefit when you know
there are cars behind you - a very big opportunity missed IMO. A great
shame on that count. Still, the actual driving is still a great
chellenge and I really have the feeling I need to learn how to set the
car up - I've found the basic set-up to be pretty poor - unless I'm a
lot worse than I thought (probably!)
I've got to say also that I found it quite a weird experience as I
noticed many traces of the original GP my Geoff Crammond way back from
my Amiga using days. As great as the game is I still feel there is a
lot that could be done to improve the game namely these would be using
more of the available technology out there. I could be talking out my
rear of course, but it certainly seems as though it's an old game
that's been updated rather than a game making the most of current
systems.
Sound - Adequate, realistic engine sound but otherwise functional
rather than an element that could otherwise add very much to the
gameplay - suround sound with opponent engine sound would have been
great.
Graphics - Again, nothing special. Not bad and the weather effects
around different parts of the track do add to the realism. Still,
again I think a missed opportunity at using current graphic card
capabilities.
Menus - No great problems here relatively easy to find you way round
for such an in depth game.
Driving - Very realistic IMO, if a little hard for us non racing sim
veterans. This can do one of two things IMO, either draw you into the
game more and get the car set-up sorted or you'll get frustrated and
put it on the shelf.
AI - Only done a couple of races at Monza, but the computer controlled
cars are certainly more of a challenge that other racing games I
played. Just wish they had engine sound so you can tell where they are
behind you and get an idea of how close as well.
I should point out that I've not played any of the other GP sims
available for the PC, the only other racing games I have are Colin
McRae Rally and SCGT.
I'm not impressed with GP3. There are just too many things about it that
keep it from being really good.
It's to bad really. Because it could have been the best F1 sim available.
1. yes there are no sounds from other cars
2. I have not had problems getting it to see my LWFF wheel, but the whole
calibration thing is something out of the 80's.
3. The graphics are good, in a simplistic kinda way. The sounds are ok.
That being said, it's the not game to show off your new computer.
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> Like the subject says really.... > > I'm thinking of buying the above mentioned game, but have mixed > feelings about some issues regarding reviews of the game.... > > 1. No sounds from cars other than your own?! > > 2. Problems with paddle shift levers on steering wheels - I have a > Wingman Formula Force wheel which I think I might be able to program > to avoid this? > > 3. Some complaints about not using current technology - ie. graphics > and sound capabilities of current hardware. > > If you have any comments I'd be very interested to hear them, ideally > real soon as I may go out and get the game today - but would like to > know what other people who have bought th game think themselves?I think that's pretty much what most people think. Pretty good, but could
and should have been significantly better in quite a few areas.
Particularly graphics and sound.
You should get hold of Grand Prix Legends to see how good motor-sports sims
can be. It's available pretty cheap these days and still compares
favourably with everything else, not only in realism and physics, but also
sound, graphics, multiplayer, depth etc. I highly recommend it, and it's
not as difficult as you may have read.
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> Thanks for all the helpful comments everyone. I have since been out
> and got GP3 and am generally impressed.
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> I should point out that I've not played any of the other GP sims
> available for the PC, the only other racing games I have are Colin
> McRae Rally and SCGT.
I do know the difference, and it's not worth the $40.
Vintook
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> > $5. You'll be getting the same thing as GP3 just without the weather > > effects. The weather effects are nice but not worth the extra $40. > > You really should buy yourself a pair of thick glasses, or reinstall GP2 > and realize the diffs between GP2 and 3. > > -- > 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!Don't do it man. The game is just not worth the money.
Tony
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> > Like the subject says really.... > > I'm thinking of buying the above mentioned game, but have mixed > feelings about some issues regarding reviews of the game.... > > 1. No sounds from cars other than your own?! > > 2. Problems with paddle shift levers on steering wheels - I have a > Wingman Formula Force wheel which I think I might be able to program > to avoid this? > > 3. Some complaints about not using current technology - ie. graphics > and sound capabilities of current hardware. > > If you have any comments I'd be very interested to hear them, ideally > real soon as I may go out and get the game today - but would like to > know what other people who have bought th game think themselves?Game is VERY great!!!!!! Best F1 sim around with GPL.
-Jani-
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