Dear all,
I was just wondering if some changes could be adopted to the
rec.autos.simulators, principally to make it updated to the current date.
With the addition of Grand-Prix Legends and the 2 new drag racing simulators
(Also many new upcoming titles coming for X-mas), a complete new revised FAQ
would be a very good thing for the newsgroup.
Maybe include also a FAT (Frequently asked Thread) about "Where can I find
tracks" posts we receive at least once a day on r.a.s. (explication of the
legal/illegal track things).
Well, it's IMHO, I don't know what's your Opinion Michael, but I just find
the FAQ very old.
I have plenty of good ideas (like the implementation of the header like I
have in my subject). I hope we can have a serious discussion here. (And
please, don't think I want to do this to get some influence here, Niet). I
lurk in many other newsgroup (at least 5-6 others) and I always found that a
good FAQ and a good organization from people who post more frequently is
very enjoying.
Fran?ois Mnard <ymenard> Sponsored by http://www.awpss.com/
Good race at the Brickyard, (-o-)
Official Mentally retarded guy of r.a.s.
Excuse me for my English (I'm French speaking)
Excuse me for being provocative (I'm dumb speaking)
--"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."--
% Dear all,
% I was just wondering if some changes could be adopted to the
% rec.autos.simulators, principally to make it updated to the current date.
Actually the regular posting I place here is really only an introduction
to r.a.s. and is intended for new readers. It is not a "serious" FAQ,
but is useful for "newbies" (if they read it and understand it). While
it's been awhile since I updated the list of Acronymns for sims
discussed in this group it is fairly up-to-date. It has CPR, F1RS,
SODA, and TOCA. I've also made it a point to keep the contact portion
up-to-date.
% With the addition of Grand-Prix Legends and the 2 new drag racing simulators
% (Also many new upcoming titles coming for X-mas), a complete new revised FAQ
% would be a very good thing for the newsgroup.
Well, I guess I should add GPL to the list and N3.
% Maybe include also a FAT (Frequently asked Thread) about "Where can I find
% tracks" posts we receive at least once a day on r.a.s. (explication of the
% legal/illegal track things).
% Well, it's IMHO, I don't know what's your Opinion Michael, but I just find
% the FAQ very old.
% I have plenty of good ideas (like the implementation of the header like I
% have in my subject). I hope we can have a serious discussion here. (And
% please, don't think I want to do this to get some influence here, Niet). I
% lurk in many other newsgroup (at least 5-6 others) and I always found that a
% good FAQ and a good organization from people who post more frequently is
% very enjoying.
This is a good idea, all we need is a solid volunteer or two to put it
together and maintain it. It could be an actual FAQ (where my posting
is just an introduction). So, do we have any takers?
--
**************************** Michael E. Carver *************************
Upside out, or inside down...False alarm the only game in town.
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>% Maybe include also a FAT (Frequently asked Thread) about "Where can I find
>% tracks" posts we receive at least once a day on r.a.s. (explication of the
>% legal/illegal track things).
Oh and "How can I do screenshots ?" And "Why is the game bad with a
keyboard?". You know, usual newbie questions. I would think that most of
the people read a FAQ before posting, so it doesn't hurt to have a better
FAQ.
Well... I could make a draft of the new FAQ in 1 week, I don't know. I'm
sure somebody else could do another part (FAT per exemple). Since I look
like the only taker here, it all depends if you like me now ;-) . Should
we continue this by mail ?
With the T.g.s.n and alt.game.gplegends growning very fast, I think it's the
time to do some little changes here.
Fran?ois Mnard <ymenard> Sponsored by http://www.awpss.com/
Good race at the Brickyard, (-o-)
Official Mentally retarded guy of r.a.s.
Excuse me for my English (I'm French speaking)
Excuse me for being provocative (I'm dumb speaking)
--"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."--
% Oh and "How can I do screenshots ?" And "Why is the game bad with a
% keyboard?". You know, usual newbie questions. I would think that most of
% the people read a FAQ before posting, so it doesn't hurt to have a better
% FAQ.
To be perfectly honest, I bet only a small handful read FAQ's before
posting. How many people actually read the README.TXT files with
programs and patches?
For example, the current introduction FAQ has a listing for the NASCAR2
FAQ. One would assume that people would go check it out before asking
questions on how to do a screenshot or the other many questions asked.
% Well... I could make a draft of the new FAQ in 1 week, I don't know. I'm
% sure somebody else could do another part (FAT per exemple). Since I look
% like the only taker here, it all depends if you like me now ;-) . Should
% we continue this by mail ?
Actually, I think it might be better if we have individual FAQ's for
each sim that has large coverage in r.a.s. I think it would be more
useful than a "generic" FAQ. This would also spread the workload.
We sorta toyed with this awhile back, but we didn't get much support.
There is a process to follow to create "official" FAQs. This may not be
necessary, but I do think a regular posting of the "dedicated" FAQ's is
a good idea. At the present I am only aware of 2 existing FAQs (NASCAR2
& ICR2). The GP2 FAQ lost its home. Does anyone know of a website that
may still carry it? If so I can add it back to the Intro FAQ for r.a.s.
The process of "officializing" the individual sim FAQs may not be worth
the effort, but I do think it would helpful to have them posted on a
regular basis. Monthly would be nice, but bi-weekly would be better, as
many news servers keep only about 2 weeks worth of USENET news on the
disks.
Any feedback?
% With the T.g.s.n and alt.game.gplegends growning very fast, I think it's the
% time to do some little changes here.
--
**************************** Michael E. Carver *************************
Upside out, or inside down...False alarm the only game in town.
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