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4 posts by 3 people · 01 Dec 1998 - 02 Dec 1998

speed racer 01 Dec 1998#437769
It seems to me that smoke effects in racing sims has a reputation for being for wusses or wimps. I have read several different posts which say that all graphics details are on except for smoke, and some say it is for wimps or wusses. Am I missing something 'cause I think smoke effects are cool.
DPHI 02 Dec 1998#437955
I think it's the fact that smoke and dust effects use up a lot of processor power. Ever notice how your frame rate drops when you have dirt or smoke in your field of vision? -don "To race is to live, everything else is just waiting." - Rudi Caracciola
EldredP 02 Dec 1998#437956
writes: Well, in the older sims, the smoke was a good idea. It gave you a little warning when there was an incident on the track ahead. Even with N2, it at least helps you find the spinning car(s) quicker(nevermind the spotter yelling, "GO HIGH!') Eldred
speed racer 02 Dec 1998#437957
Thank you for those who responded to my query about smoke. Now I do not feel so 'out in the dark'

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