I just bought GPL today. After reading so much about it here, I figured I
would try it out.
After installing I have been trying to run it but it keeps locking up my
computer at the new Racer screen. I try to enter a name and everytime it
locks up tighter than a drum. One time I got as far as Joystick Calibration
screen, but locked up there also.
I was wondering / hoping that maybe someone has encountered and figured out
how to get around this problem?
My specs are...
P2 450
Abit BH6
128Mb PC-100 SDRAM
TNT1 V550 16Mb
(2) V2's Monster 3d II 8Mb
Plenty or HD Space.
Saitek X36 Stick and Throttle
Windows 98
All drivers are newest available, and I selected Glide when install asked.
TIA for any help.
Dave
Sheit, one more thing.
I am running v1.0 out of box. No patch yet. Would the patch help this?
Also, where's the best place to go for online play?
Thanks.
Dave
You have to ask? http://www.vroc.net/ Have fun!
Dan Belcher
Team Racing Unlimited
It's the Glide driver!!! Probably your V2 is shipped with glide driver v2.54.
This version is not compatable with GPL. There are 2 options:
1) Revert to the older v2.53 glide driver. go to
http://www.the-fastlane.com/patches.htm and download Glide2x.dll v2.53. Install
this file in your GPL directory (c:\sierra\gpl). This way only GPL uses the
older version all other 3dfx games use the newer 2.54.
2) This is the better option (IMHO): Download the newest 3dfx glide drivers
(v2.56) and update your current v2.54 with it (de-install the current version
first!). This way all games benefit from it. V2.56 is compatible with GPL (I've
got it installed too) and the graphics are slightly better (colors more
bright). The native 3dfx drivers can be found at http://www.3dfx.com Always
check if your VooDoo card vendor has got this driver too (maybe it is optimized
for your card), if not download the native 3dfx version.
Success,
Jan.
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