rec.autos.simulators

  • Which Video card? - Any help appreciated
    i all, Okay, it's time for a new graphics card (I think), I currently have a V3-3000 sitting with a Athlon 800 (slot-A) 128 Mb RAM & Asus MB.
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    Last post by ArcLigh Which Video card? - Any help appreciated
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 22:03:38
  • On this day.
    ust looked at the date. 9th of April. 3 years ago the GPL demo was released. I had a P133 at the time with a voodoo video card, ran Nascar2 like a dream but GPL saw it scrapped within a week.
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    Last post by Mark Seer On this day.
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 21:00:24
  • GPL in Aust?
    hi...does anyone know where I can pick up a cheap copy of GPL in Melbourne, Australia? Thanks
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    Last post by Stan Mars GPL in Aust?
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 14:15:39
  • N4 Multiplayer Car Selection
    K for whatever reason Papy has set the game up to prohibit running of "Licensed" (aka real life non-fictional) cars online.
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    Last post by Dave Henri N4 Multiplayer Car Selection
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 13:22:01
  • SBK World Championship (E A Sports) Questions
    ey Motorcycle Sim racers ! After watching the South Africa (Kylami) race on Fox SportsNet, I got interested in SBK World Championship Sim racing Again !!! However on any practice run
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    Last post by Tim Deatherag SBK World Championship (E A Sports) Questions
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 13:02:47
  • Why arent I reading more posts on F1RC....It's FANTASTIC !
    aybe its due to a staggered release date, but I am suprised that this sim is not getting constant positive reviews here in R.
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    Last post by Ian Why arent I reading more posts on F1RC....It's FANTASTIC !
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:14:34
  • newbie ? about racing games (or is it hopeless)
    I realize many could think I'm trolling but here goes anyway. I'm interested in trying a racing game. Previously I've only played wargames, strategy games, and RPG's.
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    Last post by Thom j newbie ? about racing games (or is it hopeless)
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 11:06:40
  • Napa Parts and Nascar Heat?
    During today's Winston Cup race from Martinsville, I caught a Napa commercial, which advertised a Nascar Heat computer game, free with a purchase of $25 or greater.
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    Last post by GMpartsdud Napa Parts and Nascar Heat?
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 08:21:31
  • F1RC - Any AI Improvements??
    i all, Well, I have spent some time tonight giving F1RC another bash and although I feel there is a decent sim under there somewhere it is being totally killed by the junk AI cars.
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    Last post by Matt F1RC - Any AI Improvements??
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 07:54:47
  • GPLlaunch updated to v0.1.9
    've updated GPLlaunch with much improved ini file handling, you don't need to change the core.ini titles anymore. Download and details => http://www.
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    Last post by Alex Camero GPLlaunch updated to v0.1.9
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 03:21:48
  • Track Info Needed - GPL Track Building
    his is a bit of a longshot, I live only 3 km's from the site where the circuit used to be and I barely know anything about it.
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    Last post by Chris Bloo Track Info Needed - GPL Track Building
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 03:13:51
  • Rusty Wallace! Tony Kanaan!!...
    just a quick and hopefully friendly reminder to keep this weekend's racing comments INSIDE your posts, not on the subject line.
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    Last post by Morgan V. Woote Rusty Wallace! Tony Kanaan!!...
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 02:40:03
  • Simpros wheel
    as anyone tried this racing controller? http://www.simpros.com/aboutwheel.htm The wheel is claimed to have fluid damping and 340 degrees of rotation, which sounds interesting.
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    Last post by Jari Jokine Simpros wheel
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 02:16:16
  • News on The Euro Version of N4
    got this from Highgear.com (edited for format only) --------------------------------------------------------------- WARNING! Don't buy the euro version!!!! I was stupid enough to buy it
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    Last post by J. Janaso News on The Euro Version of N4
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 23:17:32
  • GPL for $15 at Office Place Toronto
    ffice Place, as others have reported here, bought out the remainder of GPL (and other older Sierra titles) a while back.
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    Last post by Jenera GPL for $15 at Office Place Toronto
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 23:08:17
  • Where can i race Viper Racing Online ?
    Thanks Malc
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    Last post by nascaro Where can i race Viper Racing Online ?
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 22:38:26
  • STCC2 - How Good ?
    I haven't seen any reviews for this game and was just wondering what peoples opinion was ? Also what's the multi player game like ?
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    Last post by Dave Henri STCC2 - How Good ?
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 21:57:33
  • looking for info on Phillip Island
    nyone got any pics or info related to Phillip island to help assist with track building? (GPL Project) have seen the phillipisland website and the Aussie V8 Supercars sites anything
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    Last post by Phil Le looking for info on Phillip Island
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 21:54:21
  • Nascar Racing 4 HELP!!!
    his is desperate!! when I play Nascar Racing 4 (it happens worst on this game!) I get Stuttering in the gfx... what can it be?? this is my computer specs! 128mb PC100 Ram Abit 8
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    Last post by TMrsho Nascar Racing 4 HELP!!!
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 21:35:41
  • New Track for GPL update
    here is some info and a minor track.ini update avaliable for "Gronland" (Glacier International) here: http://www.
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    Last post by Andre Warring New Track for GPL update
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 16:51:00
  • CART HEAT is a....
    just had a glorious time online tonight with cart heat...even got beat by a cup car at one track.. Michigan with normal settings was a 6 car draft with bumping and grinding.
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    Last post by Savio CART HEAT is a....
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 16:49:58
  • blue flags?
    hat's up with the blue flag in GPL? I just started racing with the AI and I'm always getting blue flagged. This is supposed to mean a faster car is behind me? If so, what am I supposed to do,
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    Last post by David Ewin blue flags?
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 15:00:01
  • N4 freezes
    can't even get past the menus, assign car, turn graphics options down, etc., before N4 locks up. The mouse still moves, but all else is frozen.
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    Last post by Per Frederikse N4 freezes
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 14:46:23
  • Couple More "Ops Questions" for N4
    i guys.... I have a couple more ops/race setup questions for N4: Player Mechanical Failures: The manual shows a checkbox under the Damage setting scroll down box.
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    Last post by Tom Pabs Couple More "Ops Questions" for N4
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 14:43:50
  • Next GPL full length race(or two) tentative schedule
    unday, May 6(9am EST) - Mexico Sunday, May 27(9am EST) - Indy More reminders/details at a later date... Eldred -- Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
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    Last post by Eldre Next GPL full length race(or two) tentative schedule
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 13:28:50
  • NR cars question about running Earnhardt's
    downloaded all of Earnhardt's different cars for NASCAR 4. I added them all to a roster list, but when I go to the race screen, only one car shows up.
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    Last post by TAZ NR cars question about running Earnhardt's
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 13:10:11
  • I've been out of the auto sim world for a while: what's the best F1 sim now??
    i, The last time I 'raced motor cars' was on GPL. Before that I never got a chance to race in GP3. What is considered to be the best F1 simulator now.
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    Last post by David G Fishe I've been out of the auto sim world for a while: what's the best F1 sim now??
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 12:26:46
  • N4 Multiplayer Question
    have a question regarding connecting to a race server, via IPX rather than TCP. I thought I had this worked out (in N3).
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    Last post by Tom Pabs N4 Multiplayer Question
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 11:37:57
  • I'm famous!
    ttp://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/09commentary/010405.html One fan I met, 14-year-old Alex Kihurani, is known as "Rally Brat" and follows the WRC with passion from his
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    Last post by Kirk Hous I'm famous!
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 11:00:43
  • GPL SoundPack
    just installed an add-on called carsound which patches the gpl.exe and adds new sounds for all the cars. I really like the different sounds! But, I'm having a problem with noise in the sound,
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    Last post by Martin Knu GPL SoundPack
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 10:19:46
  • scgt seasons
    Does anyone know if there is a way to make my own SCGT seasons for the career mode? Thanks, Charlie
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    Last post by vailma scgt seasons
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 08:36:14
  • Nascar 3 online, 1st races
    After using a software modem and laugably attempting to race on VROC I quickly got rid of the offending article and went for an external hardware model after a few races on vroc (Im sti
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    Last post by John Simmon Nascar 3 online, 1st races
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 08:15:02
  • Track Talk WSC
    Is there a web page or anything floating around which covers the main parts of this interview? 12mb really doesn't fit into my download time :-( -- Cheers! Graeme Nash
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    Last post by Graeme Nas Track Talk WSC
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 06:55:53
  • N4 Online questions
    i all, today I got my copy of N4. While trying the game online via Sierra.com I sometimes got the message: "You`re not qualified to drive in this race" Can someone explain me
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    Last post by Dirk Muessene N4 Online questions
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 05:52:11
  • Hey Mr. Huttu, how's the Le Mans track coming?
    I'm really waiting for this one! -Tony-
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    Last post by Greger Hut Hey Mr. Huttu, how's the Le Mans track coming?
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 05:41:44
  • OT: MS FF USB Wheel
    robly has been covered before ,but is there a fix for having to unplug and replug the microsoft Force Feed Back Wheel from the USB port after re booting or shuting down before it will recogniz
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    Last post by Kjetpil OT: MS FF USB Wheel
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 05:20:46
  • West Bros. and Track Talk - Radio Show
    mmmm? I must be missing some "posts".....I can't believe its nearly 2 pm in the afternoon (East Coast).
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    Last post by Anonymou West Bros. and Track Talk - Radio Show
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 04:33:49
  • GPL screenshots... How?
    How in the world do you take a screenshot in GPL? I've made a new paint scheme, but I can't figure out how to take a picture of it... lol
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    Last post by Rob. GPL screenshots... How?
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 04:10:45
  • GPLlaunch updated to 0.1.3
    I've fixed a small problem with the track detection. download and details => http://www.btinternet.com/~alex_cameron Alex
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    Last post by Alex Camero GPLlaunch updated to 0.1.3
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 02:56:10
  • Rally Games
    What game would you guys recomend, Rally Masters or Mobil1 Rally Championship? Software Ect. has Rally Masters for $9.99
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    Last post by ymenar Rally Games
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 02:18:50
  • GPL Still crashing in win2000
    have a problem where GPL crashes after a lap or two. I believe it is the sound card (SBLive) as it didnt happen before I installed liveware 3.
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    Last post by Some Call Me Ti GPL Still crashing in win2000
    Mon, 09 Apr 2001 01:17:31
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