F1GP2 -- supports network play??

Does Grand Prix2 support IPX network play at all or is it just like the old one World Circuit with modem and direct-null modem link? That feature is what I'm most interested in.

> Does Grand Prix2 support IPX network play at all or is it just like > the old one World Circuit with modem and direct-null modem link? > That feature is what I'm most interested in. It does not support network play as released. It does support modem and direct connect. It does both of them really well. I just spent 4 hours connected to my P133 and it runs pretty well. Only wart is if the "other" guy is in the dirt, you sometimes get a lag on your car and visa versa. JEB in Vegas

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>> Does Grand Prix2 support IPX network play at all or is it just like >> the old one World Circuit with modem and direct-null modem link? >> That feature is what I'm most interested in. >It does not support network play as released. >It does support modem and direct connect. >It does both of them really well. I just spent >4 hours connected to my P133 and it runs pretty well. >Only wart is if the "other" guy is in the dirt, you >sometimes get a lag on your car and visa versa. >JEB in Vegas

I was hoping it supported network play as well. I was looking into setting up 4 or more multiplayer racing in my house. Now that would be a cool racing event!! Did Microprose/Spectrum H. ever mentioned that it would? Maybe an update or a patch in the future.

Doen's look like it does support network play to me. This is a big disappointment, and I find it hard to believe they have left it out. Perhaps they will be a patch in the future (but it could be a long wait...) Ian

No, No and no...from a current MPS/SH press release. Me too, and from my friends, me 3,4 etc.... I'm a little less optimistic than JEB. Reading between the lines and going on past precedent from MPS over the past couple of years, quote: "There is no MP LAN support in F1GP2." end quote, also means IMO that 'there ain't never gonna' be either'. After all this would be a huge selling feature. Would't you promote it if you were MPS and intended to do it a a module later? Well much though I won't *usually* buy ANYTHING without LAN support these days, I've gotta take my hat of to GC and say this sim stands out as exceptional even against just the PC and one (modem) human opponent. I've only had GP2 one day, but it's truly remarkable in every aspect. Worth the wait and definitely worth buying. Regards, --- Cogito Ergo Sum --- * * Fidonet: (temporarily unavailable) * Keiron Rado, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia *

says... Not in this release, only serial connection . Best, Roberto -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Strhold Sistemi EDP Reggio Emilia ITALY --------------------------------------------------------------------- Acca', nisciuno e' fess ! (TOM - the red cat, Silvester's friend) ---------------------------------------------------------------------

I was dissapointed too. No network play even for two players. However, anybody interested in multiplayer network play must consider to send a msg to the following addresses asking for that feature. Perhaps a lot of mail will make mps change their mind. Here are the address: For Germany: For Europe: For USA: I had sent a mail to Microprose Europe and they had answered me the day after. So please, if you would like to play via network then just send a mail. Bye.