I cant take credit for this. It is adapted from Bob Rogers simulators web
page so that it applies to auto simulators. I hope Rick Genter sees this.
In the interests of cutting down the flamage in this group every time a new
auto simulator is released, I'm offering the following. If you'd rather be
rational, then try this easy four-step method:
1. Don't buy 'til you've read a review of the released product.
2. Don't buy if your machine's horsepower isn't up to the task.
3. Don't buy if you want a feature that isn't advertised ON THE BOX.
4. Try reading the docs and playing the game for a while before
posting about it.
Now for the flamers (or those without Usenet who want to simulate
rec.autos.simulators)...
Instructions:
Save this to a file. Whenever a new auto simulator is released, edit this
file, and fill in the blanks
(marked with brackets: []) and mail it to yourself. Do not, repeat do not,
post it to rec.autos.simulators)...
First Look at [sim name]
[sim name] just hit the shelves at the local mall. Being too
impatient to see what the reviews said, I shelled out a rip-off
price of [list price of game] and brought it home.
It sucks! The [feature], [feature], and [feature] don't work
like [some beta tester or developer] said it would 6 months ago
on the net. It won't run in SVGA with all details on my 486/SX25.
The paint kit doesn't automatically draw new cars every time driver's
switch teams or change sponsors. Doesn't [company name]
realize what a huge market there is for perfect games?! What morons!
They even left out flying chicken bones. When are sim makers
going to wake up and realize that we want *** realism?!
I can't try the modem play because I can't find anybody that
still wants to play games with me, but I read on [news group or
online service] that it didn't work more than 80% of the time.
It runs slow on the machine I got from my uncle who bought it
from a store in Asia when he was on a business trip.
The manual's only 250 pages. It doesn't say anything about the
chemicals that [tire brand] uses to get the *** to make
the [tire name].
You can bet that when [as-yet-unreleased-but-sure-to-be-hot sim]
comes out that [sim name] will end up in the bargain shelves.
More later when I've had time to play the game.
heh heh heh
Rick Genter
Technical Lead, IndyCar Racing II
Papyrus Design Group, Inc.
