GP2 or BTCC

Hi, I got the opportunity to buy me a copy of either Grand Prix 2 or the BTCC game ToCa Touring Car Championship by Codemasters. I know they are different kind of games, but which would be recommendable if I am looking for a game that would be realistic, fun and not too difficult to learn? Is ther much difference regarding graphics? If someone has a better recommendation, let me know also, I am open to suggestions. Harald. -- This posting only cost a few cents. My ISP feels the expressed opinions are not worth anything more, and you should take this into consideration. For biddings on my postings you can send your virtual check to:

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> Hi, I got the opportunity to buy me a copy of either Grand Prix 2 or the > BTCC game ToCa Touring Car Championship by Codemasters. I know they are > different kind of games, but which would be recommendable if I am looking > for a game that would be realistic, fun and not too difficult to learn? Is > ther much difference regarding graphics? If someone has a better > recommendation, let me know also, I am open to suggestions. > Harald.

Yes get them both :-) In my experience GP2 is more difficult to learn since it allows you to tweak the car setup (TOCA doesn't have any setup options). To win at advanced level you need to get the setup right, which takes a lot of patience - however it's relatively easy to win at rookie level (with a bit of practice). In my view TOCA strikes a good balance between sim and arcade, if you spin off it's not necessarily the end of the race. I think the performance of the computer drivers is inhibited (even on hard level). Having said this, it's great fun to drive, particularly trying to force your way through the pack. The driving model is very realistic - you can almost feel the car shudder as you drive over the rumble strips. Regarding graphics, GP2 doesn't use a 3d card, but still looks pretty good in SVGA. TOCA looks great with a 3d card. I'm playing on a P133 (clocked to 150) with a R3D. I found the frame rate unacceptable without the 3dfx card. GP2 probably has more longevity because it's much harder to master. It's like a hobby to me. TOCA IMO is a more ***ive game that you can just pick up and play straight away for an instant 'fix', and it's great fun. From your requirements I would recommend that you buy TOCA. -- UK.

Harald, I havent used GP2 but I can heartily recommend TOCA as a fun game. It feels realistic and the graphics and sound are excellent. My only gripes are that the other drivers are a bit dim and that it eventally gets too easy to win races (but not to get pole position). Mark

Hi, Well, we're talking about 2 totally different games here. GP2 as a F1 car simulator (although pretty old game) and an arcade touring car game that is kinda new. If you want pure fun and aren't interested in setting up the car, want to win races quickly and you prefer candy graphics, then go for TOCA, else go for GP2 (or F1RS or GPL if you could get hands on them and ofcourse if you have a powerfull computer with some very good graphics card) Tadej Krevh

If you want realism, get gp2. If you want fun, get both, or try Nascar 2, it provides both. However, toca seems pretty good if you got good performance in windows. Gp2 can really tax a system and it only runs in dos, with no 3d support. Toca and Nascar 2 are the easiest to learn. >Hi, >> Hi, I got the opportunity to buy me a copy of either Grand Prix 2 or the >> BTCC game ToCa Touring Car Championship by Codemasters. I know they are >> different kind of games, but which would be recommendable if I am looking >> for a game that would be realistic, fun and not too difficult to learn? Is

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>> ther much difference regarding graphics? If someone has a better >> recommendation, let me know also, I am open to suggestions. >> Harald. >Well, we're talking about 2 totally different games here. GP2 as a F1 car >simulator (although pretty old game) and an arcade touring car game that >is kinda new. >If you want pure fun and aren't interested in setting up the car, want to >win races quickly and you prefer candy graphics, then go for TOCA, else go >for GP2 (or F1RS or GPL if you could get hands on them and ofcourse if >you have a powerfull computer with some very good graphics card) >Tadej Krevh

GP2 ....No Contest ! >Hi, >> Hi, I got the opportunity to buy me a copy of either Grand Prix 2 or the >> BTCC game ToCa Touring Car Championship by Codemasters.

You don't say what your system is like, but 3D card or not, I wouldn't hesitate to pick up a copy of GP2. It can be made to drive as easy or as difficult as you desire. There are dozens of web sites for downloading carsets, helmets, tracks, setups, wheels,advertising, bitmaps, damn near anything you could want to change or customize. I'm using GP2 as a CART sim now with a 98 carset and many of the US road racing circuits. Don