Re: GPL--I finaly found one...now what?

In article <8EF1CC701dscurlock@news>, [email hidden] (Don Scurlock) wrote:

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> Here's a couple good sites to start: > http://www.theuspits.com/ > http://simracing.com/alison/gpl/ > One patch you'll want for sure is the 1.2 upgrade patch. > What video card are you using ? > I made a simple dedicated stand for my wheel that I just move in > front of my computer desk when I'm driving. It solves having to have > room for the wheel on the desk. GPL has a bit of a steep learning > curve but it's well worth the effort.

Thanks for the help guys. Don, I have a Voodoo 3 3000, Celeron 300a O/C to 450, 128 megs ram, and a Soundblaster Live Platinum. Anything, I might need to know in regards to hardware drivers or setups? Also, I just recently got my DSL line. Sports games have been like butter on it. I am getting download speeds up to 100 KB a second. How is the racing with a cable modem or DSL line? Thanks again, Brian

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> [email hidden] (BigB) wrote in <8a71rf$jp3$[email hidden]>: > > >I have been waiting for my GPL to show up from ValueAmerica since > >Sept.99. It appears to be on terminal backorder. So, I got the tip > >from this ng to get it from Compuexpert online. Also, got a free > >Whiplash with it..all for $15. I live in CA. > > > >So, now that I have the full version, what patches do I need for GPL > >and what web sites do you recommend to keep up with the info? > > > >Also, I need to get a wheel. However, since I am just using a > >computer cart with a slide out keyboard tray, I need to get some > >sort of laptop wheel. The tray is not stable enough to attach a > >wheel. Are these kind of wheels available? Also, would a TV tray > >work maybe? I have had the TM Nascar Pro and Logitech FFB wheel in > >the past. I liked the Logitech very much but not the pedals. > > > >Thanks for the help, > >Brian > > > > > >Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > >Before you buy. > > > > -- > Don Scurlock > Vancouver,B.C. >

Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

I have been waiting for my GPL to show up from ValueAmerica since Sept.99. It appears to be on terminal backorder. So, I got the tip from this ng to get it from Compuexpert online. Also, got a free Whiplash with it..all for $15. I live in CA. So, now that I have the full version, what patches do I need for GPL and what web sites do you recommend to keep up with the info? Also, I need to get a wheel. However, since I am just using a computer cart with a slide out keyboard tray, I need to get some sort of laptop wheel. The tray is not stable enough to attach a wheel. Are these kind of wheels available? Also, would a TV tray work maybe? I have had the TM Nascar Pro and Logitech FFB wheel in the past. I liked the Logitech very much but not the pedals. Thanks for the help, Brian Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

Go here and read everything, use the cooper setups for a while http://simracing.com/alison/gpl/ Get your fill of patches here http://www.the-fastlane.com Go here to race online http://www.vroc.net/html/common/winvroc.htm#overview Before you go online please read this http://www.powerup.com.au/~philmak/gplac/rec_driver_beh.htm I have over 230 more GPL sites but that should get you going. Immediately apply the 1.2 patch, and you know enuf about wheels Have fun! JM BigB wrote:

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> I have been waiting for my GPL to show up from ValueAmerica since > Sept.99. It appears to be on terminal backorder. So, I got the tip > from this ng to get it from Compuexpert online. Also, got a free > Whiplash with it..all for $15. I live in CA. > > So, now that I have the full version, what patches do I need for GPL > and what web sites do you recommend to keep up with the info? > > Also, I need to get a wheel. However, since I am just using a computer > cart with a slide out keyboard tray, I need to get some sort of laptop > wheel. The tray is not stable enough to attach a wheel. Are these kind > of wheels available? Also, would a TV tray work maybe? I have had the > TM Nascar Pro and Logitech FFB wheel in the past. I liked the Logitech > very much but not the pedals. > > Thanks for the help, > Brian > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Before you buy.

On Thu, 09 Mar 2000 03:25:55 GMT, john moore <[email hidden]> wrote: >I have over 230 more GPL sites but that should get you going. >Immediately apply the 1.2 patch, and you know enuf about wheels Care to send me those 230 bookmarks---attached? :)

Here's a couple good sites to start: http://www.theuspits.com/ http://simracing.com/alison/gpl/ One patch you'll want for sure is the 1.2 upgrade patch. What video card are you using ? I made a simple dedicated stand for my wheel that I just move in front of my computer desk when I'm driving. It solves having to have room for the wheel on the desk. GPL has a bit of a steep learning curve but it's well worth the effort. [email hidden] (BigB) wrote in <8a71rf$jp3$[email hidden]>:

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>I have been waiting for my GPL to show up from ValueAmerica since >Sept.99. It appears to be on terminal backorder. So, I got the tip >from this ng to get it from Compuexpert online. Also, got a free >Whiplash with it..all for $15. I live in CA. > >So, now that I have the full version, what patches do I need for GPL >and what web sites do you recommend to keep up with the info? > >Also, I need to get a wheel. However, since I am just using a >computer cart with a slide out keyboard tray, I need to get some >sort of laptop wheel. The tray is not stable enough to attach a >wheel. Are these kind of wheels available? Also, would a TV tray >work maybe? I have had the TM Nascar Pro and Logitech FFB wheel in >the past. I liked the Logitech very much but not the pedals. > >Thanks for the help, >Brian > > >Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ >Before you buy. >

-- Don Scurlock Vancouver,B.C.

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>Thanks for the help guys. >Don, I have a Voodoo 3 3000, Celeron 300a O/C to 450, 128 megs ram, and >a Soundblaster Live Platinum. Anything, I might need to know in >regards to hardware drivers or setups? Also, I just recently got my >DSL line. Sports games have been like butter on it. I am getting >download speeds up to 100 KB a second. How is the racing with a cable >modem or DSL line?

I think we found ourselves another potential host for VROC races! <g> If you're getting started with GPL, get hooked up with vroc.net for on-line racing and check out the F2 club! They (Advanced Trainers or Formula 2) are a great place to start getting your chops up in Formula racing and the club members are a joy to race with. Had a ball at the Tuesday nite races and it was the Nurburgring, so, they MUST be a lot of fun to race with, 'cause I HATE that place. "It is NOT racing at the Nurburgring! It is driving slowly on an unfamiliar road where bad things keep happening to you every minute or so..." - Me <g> Regards, Brett C. Cammack That's Racing! Motorsports Pompano Beach, FL

As a TNT2 user I can't say if you need any patchs for your Voodoo. The Voodoo's the card to have for gpl. I'm using a cable modem. I'm not sure how much, if any, better it is over regular dialup for racing online as a client. I'm sure it's a major improvment for hosting. Online racing is where it's at, but I suggest you do a bunch of offline practice first to get the hang of it. One main thing to tune for is frame rate. You want a solid 36fps at all times if possible as it effects your car control in a big way. Turn down your graphics options as nessecary to get it. Read all the readme.txt files buried in the game. Come back with specific questions when you have them. [email hidden] (BigB) wrote in <8a8c74$h7l$[email hidden]>:

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> >Thanks for the help guys. >Don, I have a Voodoo 3 3000, Celeron 300a O/C to 450, 128 megs ram, and >a Soundblaster Live Platinum. Anything, I might need to know in >regards to hardware drivers or setups? Also, I just recently got my >DSL line. Sports games have been like butter on it. I am getting >download speeds up to 100 KB a second. How is the racing with a cable >modem or DSL line? > >Thanks again, >Brian

-- Don Scurlock Vancouver,B.C.

Website: www.theuspits.com Almost everything you'll ever need. Patches/stuff: (All can be had/gotten to at/from the above) GPL 1.2 Patch WinVROC (for racing online) Depending on your video card, you may need patches for that (i.e. OpenGL patches for some video cards...not to experienced there because I run Voodoo2) Sound pack of your choice Setups (look under Links on The Pits for Alison Hine or Eagle Woman's page...great beginner/intermediate setups, tho pros often go to something with less understeer) Really, the rest are just fun graphical type stuff (and if you use a 4MB Rendition, don't get them...my Stealth II S220 can't handle them, but my V2 can) GPLEA Brabham and Ferrari Improved dashes Improved track graphics -- Kirk Lane ICQ: 28171652 BRT #187 "Yeah you won't find me I'm going MIA Tonight I'm leaving Going MIA Getting lost in you again Is better than being known" -Foo Fighters, "MIA"