rec.autos.simulators

  • GPL: d3d black track problem.
    i all, trying to get gpl running on a new thinkpad with a savage ix 3d system, win2000. with the d3d patch, all seems ok and runs nicely BUT the track turns black about 50 yards ahead
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    Last post by +G2 GPL: d3d black track problem.
    Wed, 23 May 2001 01:11:46
  • NFS Porsche Unleashed...Lost some FF Effects
    ood day. I recently installed the new v2.1 Immersion drivers for my ACTLABS Force RS and shifter combo. Since then, the force effects seem weaker in collision and non existent in road
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    Last post by janS NFS Porsche Unleashed...Lost some FF Effects
    Wed, 23 May 2001 00:56:12
  • NASCAR RACING 3 help??
    am having a problem with Nascar Racing 3 staying connected to races. I can enter a track and start down pit road and then my connection is lost.
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    Last post by Dave Henri NASCAR RACING 3 help??
    Wed, 23 May 2001 00:44:13
  • Viper Racing aging well
    hadn't used Viper Racing for a year or more... loaded on my new PC the other day (Athlon 1.2 with ATI Radeon). Downloaded the latest patch, and ran it at 1024x768 with all the visual options
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    Last post by Olly Greenfiel Viper Racing aging well
    Tue, 22 May 2001 22:36:23
  • Best hardware spec for GPL?
    III 550 (Katmai - it won't overclock much) on P3B-F, Matrox G400, 256Meg RAM - using D3D patch I can practice GPL OK at most tracks, but soon as I add other cars on track my fps drops to a
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    Last post by Laurence Wilme Best hardware spec for GPL?
    Tue, 22 May 2001 21:29:35
  • HELP : Do you have some NASCAR 4 servers ???
    Someone has nascar 4 servers different from sierra.com ??? THNX
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    Last post by turnc HELP : Do you have some NASCAR 4 servers ???
    Tue, 22 May 2001 21:04:11
  • My Crazy Idea
    esterday, an idea came to my mind. Scary, huh? Anyways... this would work as either a patch or a brand new sim. Indy.
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    Last post by J My Crazy Idea
    Tue, 22 May 2001 19:48:17
  • WSC Lots of *new* screenshots!!!
    ttp://www.simracingmag.com Quote - Sunday May 20th, 2001 WSC : Newest Screenie ! Chris West just gave me these screenshots, they are all brand new, take a LOOK.
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    Last post by pHrenZe WSC Lots of *new* screenshots!!!
    Tue, 22 May 2001 15:35:00
  • WSC-I can wait!
    kay it will probably be very good when we get to see it eventually but I'm in no rush. The GPL community is thriving at the moment and during the rest of this year we will see plenty of new t
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    Last post by Ashley McConnel WSC-I can wait!
    Tue, 22 May 2001 13:49:15
  • Can't get wheel to work in Nascar Heat
    have a Microsoft Force Feedback wheel, and I cant get it to work in Heat. I can get my keyboard and gamepad to work, but when I try to assign a control the wheel, like turning, it does nothin
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    Last post by Dave Henri Can't get wheel to work in Nascar Heat
    Tue, 22 May 2001 13:47:35
  • The N4 .ini files-anyone fiddled with them?
    I have been toying with the ones at several tracks, tho mainly Dega and Daytona where I have been trying to optimize the AI for no plates (without much luck-they still enter the tur
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    Last post by John DiFoo The N4 .ini files-anyone fiddled with them?
    Tue, 22 May 2001 13:20:49
  • Any sims like GT2/3 which for PC?
    Apart from using emulators like "Bleem!", I am aware there is an old title called SCGT but there is any more updated version?
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    Last post by Griffin Che Any sims like GT2/3 which for PC?
    Tue, 22 May 2001 12:35:08
  • Newbie driving help!
    have been driving GPL for almost a year now. I have been running Monza on a Cooper (F3). No matter how "hard" I tried, I cannot go faster than 1:58.
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    Last post by Griffin Che Newbie driving help!
    Tue, 22 May 2001 12:32:09
  • WSC in 3rd Quarter 2001
    'm surprised this date hasn't been mentioned in the WSC threads. It's only a few months away. So is this an "old" date, then? http://www.
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    Last post by ymenar WSC in 3rd Quarter 2001
    Tue, 22 May 2001 12:24:01
  • GPxPatch Help.
    ve just installed this patch so I can get the lap info displayed on screen as seen on TV, but when I goto the race I cant see anything, how does one get the lap info to display itself? Thanks.
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    Last post by rik anthra GPxPatch Help.
    Tue, 22 May 2001 10:58:27
  • DeMONS/2 Website Updated!
    ews about the state of the development, ETA of next test release, and new screenshots. -- ========================================================= Redneck Techno-Biker & "
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    Last post by John Simmon DeMONS/2 Website Updated!
    Tue, 22 May 2001 09:55:59
  • OT - Atlas F1 News goo'bye; Where to, James?
    So, now that Atlas F1 has gone to a subscriber format, where are people looking for sharp, timely, detailed F1 news? cheers! David K
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    Last post by Art McEwe OT - Atlas F1 News goo'bye; Where to, James?
    Tue, 22 May 2001 09:37:43
  • Help _ GPXsound and 1.13
    i, I've just installed Gpxsound, and I installed the GP3 1.13 patch as described. But I am now missing some letters in some menus, and I cannot calibrate my joystick, hence, I cannot dr
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    Last post by BRH Help _ GPXsound and 1.13
    Tue, 22 May 2001 09:37:22
  • Warmup! (F1 Sim): any good?
    I saw this new F1 sim on stores today. Any inputs on how good (or bad) it is? I have GP3 and F1RC and still can't decide wich one is better. Cheers, Jo?o Gonzalez
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    Last post by BRH Warmup! (F1 Sim): any good?
    Tue, 22 May 2001 08:22:13
  • If *only* SoS1937 had been any good...
    ent to Donington today (last-minute decision, as it wasn't actually raining). Lots of excellent old cars ('twas a VSCC meeting) being hurled about, and a fantastic paddock (Bugattis, Bentleys,
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    Last post by Ruud van Ga If *only* SoS1937 had been any good...
    Tue, 22 May 2001 08:16:04
  • Tragedy at Mosport today
    hate to post this,but I was watching the Trans-Am race at Mosport today on Speedvision,terrible accident,here's the news: Trans-Am Mike Gagliardo Dies in
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    Last post by davekseat.. Tragedy at Mosport today
    Tue, 22 May 2001 08:07:33
  • Desperately seeking copy of "Indy Car Racing 2 (Cart Persion.)
    f anyone out there can help me acquire a copy of "INDY CAR RACING 2" I would be very gratful. Can do cash or trades.
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    Last post by Mxdel Desperately seeking copy of "Indy Car Racing 2 (Cart Persion.)
    Tue, 22 May 2001 08:03:55
  • sad day, another racing death
    rans-Am - Mike Gagliardo Killed in Mosport Crash Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, May 20 - Trans-Am Series driver Mike Gagliardo has died as the result of a crash involving him and Gary Longo
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    Last post by Razorbac sad day, another racing death
    Tue, 22 May 2001 07:36:57
  • OT Nascar should talk to the IRL
    I saw some footage of , I beleive, Tyce Cobb loosing his car comming out of turn 4 at Indy. He nosed head-on into the inside wall at speeds that looked much greater than the Earnhardt accide
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    Last post by Tim OT Nascar should talk to the IRL
    Tue, 22 May 2001 07:01:38
  • WSC- Myth or Reality ?
    ime for West Bros. to put up or shut up. We were seeing gorgeous screenshots of this mythical game nearly two years ago.
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    Last post by JJ Srickli WSC- Myth or Reality ?
    Tue, 22 May 2001 05:56:58
  • A lot of rain in Brazil ???
    i. I have now tried F1CS2000 from EA sport. At a full championship it seems to rain in about 50% of the world. I have played thru 4 full championships, and on about every second racetrack
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    Last post by Sven A lot of rain in Brazil ???
    Tue, 22 May 2001 05:08:12
  • Newbie Looking for Help
    don't really consider myself a hard-core gamer (mostly because I haven't really had a system that could handle the games), but I just bought EA Sports F1 2000 and I really like it so far.
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    Last post by Dave Henri Newbie Looking for Help
    Tue, 22 May 2001 03:16:10
  • 13 New World Sports Cars Screenies!
    he E3 Expo 2001 has ended, but we have a final treat for you. As desert you can now find 13 new screenshots of the West brother's World Sports Cars on your favourite site.
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    Last post by JM 13 New World Sports Cars Screenies!
    Tue, 22 May 2001 02:59:09
  • I'm in the driving "sim" business
    ote the quotes around "sim", that's meant to be toungue-in-cheek. ;-) Our game is firmly seated in the arcade driving category (though it does have 3D physics simulation - the dri
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    Last post by ymenar I'm in the driving "sim" business
    Tue, 22 May 2001 02:58:32
  • Where can I find a Talladega track for ICR2?
    If somebody has a link for a N3 converted Talladega track for Indycar Racing 2, I'd be very grateful. Thanks!
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    Last post by Michel Fores Where can I find a Talladega track for ICR2?
    Tue, 22 May 2001 02:43:32
  • gp3 and gravis drivers
    s there any way to get GP3 and drivers for a Blackhawk Digital stick to coexist happily? With the latest drivers I get the 'DirectX not installed' error: is there an older set of drivers I can
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    Last post by Lugnu gp3 and gravis drivers
    Tue, 22 May 2001 01:11:05
  • GPL Mid Ohio track wanted
    plan to race (SCCA Formula Mazda) at Mid Ohio in two weeks time and I would love to use GPL to lap around Mid Ohio as much as possible before hitting on real asphalt.
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    Last post by Jamie Clar GPL Mid Ohio track wanted
    Tue, 22 May 2001 00:59:50
  • Grand Prix 3 for $3 !!!
    Now that you can hear opponents cars I guess I'll give GP3 another try. Called Target to see if they had it. Yup - $3 on clearance. LOL! --David Cook
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    Last post by Slic Grand Prix 3 for $3 !!!
    Tue, 22 May 2001 00:29:46
  • N4: detail distance
    hen running N4, I have noticed that there is what I would call a detail distance. In other words, say if a billboard in turn 2 is 200 feet away, I can see it, but it is blurry.
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    Last post by rdrace N4: detail distance
    Mon, 21 May 2001 23:43:01
  • Slightly OT: AGP Apeture
    have been trying to tweak out the frame rates in N4 and have been curious about the "AGP Aperature Size" setting in the BIOS.
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    Last post by Tony Shar Slightly OT: AGP Apeture
    Mon, 21 May 2001 23:38:19
  • GP3 locks up. Help!
    recently picked up GP3 after the price came down to a reasonable $20, for a little variety from F1CS2K. However, I can't even run a full lap on any course, practice or race, before the game
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    Last post by Tex GP3 locks up. Help!
    Mon, 21 May 2001 23:16:08
  • World Rally Championship 2001
    Does anyone know if this game will be released on the PC? -- Posted via Motorsport Forums http://www.motorsportforums.com
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    Last post by cmrv World Rally Championship 2001
    Mon, 21 May 2001 22:59:26
  • Colin McRae Rally 3!
    his is a statement from a German company at the E3 expo in LA, which contains hot news. "As just indicated to us by Codemasters, Colin McRae 3 arrives in the 4th Quarter of 2002.
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    Last post by Thore Sorense Colin McRae Rally 3!
    Mon, 21 May 2001 22:59:16
  • DTR/DTRSC in Windows 2000
    i, I'm surprised that I haven't seen this mentioned. Previously DTR/DTRSC in d3d mode was impossible on Windows 2000.
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    Last post by Ian Culle DTR/DTRSC in Windows 2000
    Mon, 21 May 2001 22:11:52
  • Papyrus Benchmark GPLRank
    i all , I've had a -ve GPLRank for a while now thanks to a quick ring time - and yet I never really felt I was a negative GPLer because I had +ve times at other tracks.
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    Last post by Eldre Papyrus Benchmark GPLRank
    Mon, 21 May 2001 21:43:14
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