rec.autos.simulators

  • F1RS driving model - as good as GPL?
    Honestly, it's not as good of a driving model as GPL......nothing is.....but it's still a damn good simulation IMO.
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    Last post by Simo F1RS driving model - as good as GPL?
    Fri, 10 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • VIRUS WARNING
    On this newsgroup, two people gave me unsolicited tracks for N2. They included: Daytona, (not the Talladega patch version), Daytona day & night, (Talladega patched tracks) Indy, and the
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    Last post by Tom Warde VIRUS WARNING
    Fri, 10 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • What gives the feeling of speed??
    In CPR the front wheels are the correct distance apart. This is far better than ICR2 or F1RS and sims without front wheels just look silly.
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    Last post by Doug Reichl What gives the feeling of speed??
    Fri, 10 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL: the groove
    Is it just my imagination? Or is there "slightly" more traction in the groove than outside the groove? Speaking of imagination.
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    Last post by Christer Andersso GPL: the groove
    Fri, 10 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • An Idea for brake peddals -- After GPL
    First a few questions and statements? What did the actual brake pedal feel like when pressing down on them? Where they easy to push on up to a point, then get harder to push? For instan
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    Last post by Trip An Idea for brake peddals -- After GPL
    Fri, 10 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL with Cyrix 6x86 crashes?
    I have a Cyrix 6x86 166+ processor, and GPL demo crashes when starting the program. Has anyone been able to run it on a Cyrix processor? -- -Jan Otto Ruud <ottor.
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    Last post by Ralph Willia GPL with Cyrix 6x86 crashes?
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL demo gripes!!!
    Heh, I knew you would read this promptly. Anyway, DAMN YOU Sierra/Papyrus for forcing megabytes of redundant and useless files in my C: partition!!! Why the hell do you need to put files
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    Last post by Ronald Stoe GPL demo gripes!!!
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • Castrol SuperBike Demo lap record...
    I'm finally getting good at racing in this demo. Fastest lap is a 56.59 Anyone beat that? The key is braking in the corners.
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    Last post by Trip Castrol SuperBike Demo lap record...
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL, Wow!!!!
    Ok, had to throw in my two cents worth too..... Just d/l'd the demo (1 hour!) and boy was it worth it. I have to say I just did *not* want to stop driving it? It *feels* fantast
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    Last post by The Rodste GPL, Wow!!!!
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL - thinly veiled slap in the face :)
    How do you like this passage from the readme file of the GPL demo? :) iv. Tire Temperatures and Pressure This demo does not include modelling of dynamic tire
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    Last post by Barton Spencer Brow GPL - thinly veiled slap in the face :)
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL has a clutch!
    When GP2 came out I made a steering wheel controller and pedals with an analog clutch. I know the sim drives fine without a clutch, but I think it adds to the realistic feel of driving a
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    Last post by John Twitchel GPL has a clutch!
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • HAY Bales.....
    Having crashed and bounced and perched upon a good number of GPL's hay bales...I just have to ask.... Wouldn't it be cool if the bales were polygonal piles that exploded into a gazi
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    Last post by Bruce Kennewel HAY Bales.....
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • Will GPL final version support D3D or OpenGL?
    I believe the standard Papyrus line ever since they announced this title was 3dfx or Rendition. Here's the deal.
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    Last post by Byron Forbe Will GPL final version support D3D or OpenGL?
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • Help: F1RS and the CH Wheel, Acceleration
    Folks, I have only recently purchased a CH Wheel, without pedals. I like the wheel emensely, however, there is one problem.
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    Last post by Lutrell Harm Help: F1RS and the CH Wheel, Acceleration
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • Anything negative about F1RS?
    I've heard lots of great stuff about this sim. Any complaints about it? How's the AI? Mike
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    Last post by ymenar Anything negative about F1RS?
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL: Lotus 49 models
    A company called "Exoto" (Moorpark, CA, 800-872-2088) sells a line of 1:18 scale (assembled) models called "Grand Prix Classics".
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    Last post by Barton Spencer Brow GPL: Lotus 49 models
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL-did I miss something?
    Help! I load the demo seems to go through the system test fine. Loads fine. But when I go to start the game it goes through the "Sierra Sports" Ok so far.
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    Last post by Wayne Klokma GPL-did I miss something?
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • NASCAR2--looking for some info---
    Hi....... I just purchased NASCAR2, and I really enjoy it. I've been around the net and downloaded some 'setups' for various races.
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    Last post by Ed Medli NASCAR2--looking for some info---
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • New to F1RS ... San Marino .. What have they done !!
    First impression ... I MISS the old San Marino layout. Did I get a surprice when I encountered the chicane where I expected Tamburello !!! :-) I know the history of the layout ch
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    Last post by Paul Baile New to F1RS ... San Marino .. What have they done !!
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL - nostalgia
    Grand Prix Legends - The drive of your life! If the demo is anything to go by then what's good about this sim? EVERTHING! The car dynamics are amazing! smooth frame rate at 800/600 e
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    Last post by Mike Vanlandingha GPL - nostalgia
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • F1RS patch question !
    Hey guys I just got F1RS the other day. I d/l ver 1.08 (glide) and the direct sound patch. I placed both files in my UBISOFT/F1RS directory.
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    Last post by Lutrell Harm F1RS patch question !
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • Where to buy???
    Hi , I want to buy F1 by Ubisoft. Where is it available???? Thanks
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    Last post by Lutrell Harm Where to buy???
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • Help me with video card please!!!
    I'm considering purchasing a Dell PII 333 system and wondering about how to address the video card question. I'm planning to add a CL Blaster 3d Voodoo2 w/probably 8mb of RAM.
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    Last post by ymenar Help me with video card please!!!
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • Newman-Hass sim or arcade?
    Have seen that Psygnosis is developing a Cart Racing game. Does anyone know if this will be a serious sim or is another product targeted at the arcade crowd? I haven't seen any menti
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    Last post by ymenar Newman-Hass sim or arcade?
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • Univbe driver not present?
    Hi....I get that message everytime I start up Nascar2....what exactly does that mean? when I installed the game I got a message that my video card isn't set for it for some reason and to co
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    Last post by Michael E. Carve Univbe driver not present?
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL Demo WORKS with MY PURE3D
    I've been hearing that the demo doesn't work with PURE3D .. I have it on my system now and it seems fine .... although the sense of speed is not as intense as games such as F1RS .
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    Last post by DPHI GPL Demo WORKS with MY PURE3D
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • Outlaw/Sprints??
    The only thing I know of is ABC Indy Racing...and it has a lot of problems. I'm quite sure you've heard about them by now, but if it doesn't scare you away I have a copy I'll sell you for $1
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    Last post by Morhg Outlaw/Sprints??
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • Tsw2 - received mine today, my opinions
    I know what you mean, My friend and I bought the Ecci CDS (Competition Driving System) Steering wheel. It is an excellent unit.
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    Last post by Don Burnett Tsw2 - received mine today, my opinions
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • the groove
    Thats from all that rubber layed down there! Yeah I have noticed it also. Does seem to be a little more traction there.
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    Last post by George Sandma the groove
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL: Double-declutch?????
    As a cyrix owner (anyone know if the CDT Winchip 180 will run this demo, it's only 45 +VAT and I can't afford much more if I by the CL Voodoo2) I can't download this game.
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    Last post by Ford Prefec GPL: Double-declutch?????
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • 2 Files in gpl LAYOUT directory
    Hey! Can someone out there send the 2 files in the layout directory (not teh DAT file, but the other 2...i think they're STP's.
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    Last post by wills.. 2 Files in gpl LAYOUT directory
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • DOES GPL USE DMA ON RENDITION
    I have'nt heard anybody mention if GPL will use dma or not . Rendition card owners could get even better performance with a -dma or -4 switch when we get the AI cars on the track with us .
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    Last post by Darin Genere DOES GPL USE DMA ON RENDITION
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL.....the memories flow!
    After several hours of total immersion in this delightful little demo I am now able to drift my Brabham through all the corners, my little computer arms crossed-over as I hold on the opposit
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    Last post by Bruce Kennewel GPL.....the memories flow!
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • Video Card Advice Request
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    Last post by Jim Video Card Advice Request
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • Anyone have a fix for SB16 garble?
    Anybody know howto fix the garble, or is it win98? Surely there must be some way that it can be fixed.
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    Last post by Dave Claa Anyone have a fix for SB16 garble?
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL HELP! Joystick Impossible
    I'm running an old CH Flightstick on a 133. I've tried many different calibrations to no avail. About 40 laps practice, impossible to keep control if the stick is disturbed, like for mild br
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    Last post by Mark Youn GPL HELP! Joystick Impossible
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL -- time dilation side effects
    I think the longer you play PC games/sims, the more cynical you get. After five years or so I've learned to be very cynical indeed.
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    Last post by Andrew MacPhers GPL -- time dilation side effects
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • N2 losing memory
    I've been operating my game for approx. 1.5 years and the program is working well. The problem is it is losing memory/space.
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    Last post by FRANKE N2 losing memory
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL - Voodoo2 Drivers
    Ok......Need a little help. Someone posted to use the V2 drivers found at 3dfx.com. I see drivers for Voodoo and Voodoo Rush, but none for V2.
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    Last post by T. Wortm GPL - Voodoo2 Drivers
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • GPL-SITE: The Paddock UPDATE!!
    Hi guys! The Paddock - a legendary site... http://home.c2i.net/thepaddock Has now been updated with an April issue.
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    Last post by Edwin Solhei GPL-SITE: The Paddock UPDATE!!
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
  • Hail to the Chief - Papyrus
    Papyrus once again shows the world how it's done. The guys at Microsoft responsible for CPR must be beet red. GPL - April 6th - a day that will long be remembered GPL - Now, I will ne
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    Last post by M H Hail to the Chief - Papyrus
    Thu, 09 Apr 1998 04:00:00
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