Farewell

This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. It's been a real educational experience*** out here in r.a.s. I wish all of you well. Rick Genter Technical Lead, IndyCar Racing II Sierra On-Line, Inc.

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>This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on >rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. >Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming >a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified >our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we >expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. >It's been a real educational experience*** out here in r.a.s. I wish >all of you well. >Rick Genter >Technical Lead, IndyCar Racing II >Sierra On-Line, Inc.

Wow, that's all I can come up with to say at this point. Good luck with your new company and fill us in on all of the Papyrus/Sierra gossip when you're free and clear. ;) Just kidding, but let us know what newsgroup you will be frequenting in the months to come! Thanks for keeping us informed! KS

shooting through ***space: Rick -- I speak for a ton of us out here who appreciate your manner of support and friendliness to all of us. Stick around here if you can and let us know how things go! Oh, and leave a post-it note on your successor's computer screen and tell him or her to stop by here occasionally... ;-) Good luck in your future. -- IWCCCARS Project Coordinator http://www.xmission.com/~iwcc/project.htm Hawaii Racer ID: IWCCCARS

writes: >This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on >rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. >Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming >a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified >our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we >expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. >It's been a real educational experience*** out here in r.a.s. I wish >all of you well. >Rick Genter >Technical Lead, IndyCar Racing II >Sierra On-Line, Inc. Later Rick!! Good luck, and I hope everything goes well for you. Mike Carrothers Creative Labs

Thanks for all your help Rick, and the very best of luck with your new company. When you decide to make a driving sim, we'll see you back here for regular updates....? ;) Carefully chosen words...?! Cheers! John _________________________________ __ _____| |_____ __ _________| |__| :| John Wallace | |__| |_________ \ :| |::| :| Team WW Racing TSW | |::| | / > :| |::| :|_________________________________| |::| | < / :|__|::|____:/ Sim Racing News \.____|::|__| \ /_______:/ \::/ http://sneezy.dcn.ed.ac.uk/simnews/index.htm\::/ \._______\

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> This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on > rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. > Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming > a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified > our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we > expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. > It's been a real educational experience*** out here in r.a.s. I wish > all of you well.

Well, Rick! I wish you all the best in your new endeavours! I'd personally like to thank you for putting up with all of our bullshit for months and months. I'd also like to thank you for ALWAYS acting in a professional manner..it was always appreciated (by me, anyway). Christmas '97? We'll count on it...you seem to have scheduling figured out pretty good! Neil -- Meek and obedient you follow the leader down well trodden corridors into the valley of steel.. Neil Yeatman, Ajax, Ontario, CANADA

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>This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on >rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. >Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming >a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified >our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we >expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. >It's been a real educational experience*** out here in r.a.s. I wish >all of you well. >Rick Genter >Technical Lead, IndyCar Racing II >Sierra On-Line, Inc.

Thanks Rick: I am a regular in this and the flight-sim group. No sim developer rep comes close to the positive impact you have had. Is this exit the result of the Sierra take over? You have been open with us, run your plan for the first project by this group. If your lucky, you might be able to coax some opinions from us. June 28th? Let us know Monday what you think of F1GP2. Need coders? Let me know where to send my resume. Sorry to see you go. Please don't be a stranger here. Everybody in this group cares. And good luck to you too Todd. We haven't had the personal contact, but we love your ICR2. Thanks Larry

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> This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on > rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. > Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming > a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified > our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we > expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. > It's been a real educational experience*** out here in r.a.s. I wish > all of you well.

Rick, sorry to see you go! I have to thank you for the many hours of enjoyment, you have given me! And I also have a great deal of admiration for the ground breaking role you have played here on r.a.s. The example you have set by providing us with answers and insight into the workings of your games and your company will be the bench mark for all those that follow! I just hope that others in the *** industry will take note! Servicing the customer should be a companies priority! And you have set the standard! Best wishes in your new venture! Regards Pete

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>This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on >rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. >Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming >a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified >our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we >expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. >It's been a real educational experience*** out here in r.a.s. I wish >all of you well. >Rick Genter >Technical Lead, IndyCar Racing II >Sierra On-Line, Inc.

Thanks for everything Rick! The value of having an actual software tech. to post/reply in the RAS newsgroup is beyond remarkable. Please post your new company as many of us will want to follow your quality! Good Luck but also sorry to see you leave Sierra/Papyrus! ;-)

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>This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on >rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. >Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming >a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified >our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we >expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. >It's been a real educational experience*** out here in r.a.s. I wish >all of you well.

Rick, Your presence here has been more than helpful, and I think I speak for everyone here when I say good luck in your new endeavor. And thanks for keeping us all informed. Pat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pat Campbell The Chevy Monte Carlo 6,94,88,16,4,25 Lexington, AL NASCAR's Wide Load War Eagle!!! Home Page: http://fly.hiwaay.net/~pscampbe/pscindex.html NASCAR Stats: http://fly.hiwaay.net/~pscampbe/nascstat.html -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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>This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on >rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. >Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming >a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified >our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we >expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. >It's been a real educational experience*** out here in r.a.s. I wish >all of you well. >Rick Genter >Technical Lead, IndyCar Racing II >Sierra On-Line, Inc.

Good luck Rick. I hope the other people at Papyrus/Sierra will continue what you began in this newsgroup. You surely set an example for all game developers. Let us know about your future plans (when they have solidified). Cheers. Folco -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Folco Banfi | Check out the "records for sale", "NASCAR" Universite de Fribourg | and "Charts" sections of my home page! Institut d'Informatique | Chemin du Musee 3 | 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland | Tel. +41.37.29.84.79 | http://www-iiuf.unifr.ch/groups/sde/users/banfi/home.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

>This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on >rec.autos.simulators. Farewell and the best of luck, Dave Bowers.

> This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on > rec.autos.simulators. Yes Rick, thanks for the support and insite. Good luck. Mike Cowgill

>This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on >rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. >Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming >a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified >our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we >expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. Good luck in your new venture. Can you tell us which newsgroup you'll be hangin' out in? Some of us occasionally take a break from the methanol fumes and play other games. Time to retire that fire suit, eh Rick? I, for one, certainly appreciate all your assistance here and your willingness to take the heat in order to connect with the customers, and I'm sure the vast majority feel the same. Congratulations on making your June deadline with ICR2. Hope the new business does well! Dave "davids" Sparks Sequoia Motorsports

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> This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on > rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. > Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming > a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified > our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we > expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. > It's been a real educational experience*** out here in r.a.s. I wish > all of you well. > Rick Genter > Technical Lead, IndyCar Racing II > Sierra On-Line, Inc.

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I mourn the loss :( Thanks Rick. Happy Lappin' Wade Tschida W_Cheeta (MP)

>This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on rec.autos.simulators. Rick, thank you for the support that you have provided on this newsgroup. I have enjoyed reading your answers and opinions published here. I would like to also thank you for the answers that you have provided me. -- Best Wishes!!! Robert Huggins Raleigh, NC

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>This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on >rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. >Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming >a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified >our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we >expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. > >It's been a real educational experience*** out here in r.a.s. I wish >all of you well. > >Rick Genter >Technical Lead, IndyCar Racing II >Sierra On-Line, Inc.

Sorry to see you go Rick! You've been alot of help to all of us here and I wish you the very best with the new company. Drop us a line once in a while to let us know how your doing. Take care, --- Frank ---

Wow, saddened to hear you go... I guess things are more complicated that some of us imagined out there in software-production land... Anyway, thanks for being a part of making the best game I've ever played. I didn't even give a damn about racing until I played ICR2 (initially the demo, back in november); so far I haven't missed watching a single IndyCar race on T.V. this year. My family thinks I'm a fanatic about racing, in fact. All thanks to your software! Well, take care, and come back and let us know what it is you finally go on to do.

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>This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on >rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. >Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming >a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified >our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we >expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. >It's been a real educational experience*** out here in r.a.s. I wish >all of you well.

Congratulations on your new venture, Rick, best wishes! Thanks for being here. Joe

>>Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming >>a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified >>our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we >>expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. How about a decent Rally sim for your first project? Or perhaps, a Le Mans-esque Global GT sim (as single seaters have been done to death now!) Good luck with your new company. - Richard Mundell

writes: For now I mostly hang out in comp.ai.games, comp.sys.mac.games.* and rec.games.programmer, though mostly as a lurker. Rick Genter Technical Lead, IndyCar Racing II Sierra On-Line, Inc.

: This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on Thank you for all your effort. It's your professionalism and availability to the public that has given me a strong respect for you. I know you'll succedd in all your adventures. bill Deep South Racing -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- R.A.S.N. ... there's no place like home...

> This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on > rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. > Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming > a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified > our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we > expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. > It's been a real educational experience*** out here in r.a.s. I wish > all of you well. > Rick Genter > Technical Lead, IndyCar Racing II > Sierra On-Line, Inc. Good Luck Rick with your new venture. I hope to hear about it real soon! I'm still convinced that there is a lack of communication between yourselves at Papyrus and the rest of Sierra regarding the ICR2 patch. I just received an email from Sierra Tech saying that they were only aware of the paintkit (version 1.02) patch. Regards Glenn Beaumaris

>>This is a quick note to say farewell to my friends on >>rec.autos.simulators. Next Friday (the 28th) is my last day at Papyrus. >>Todd Farrington (the producer of IndyCar Racing II) and myself are forming >>a new game company; we don't have a name and haven't completely solidified >>our first project (it will not be a driving simulation, however), but we >>expect to be on the market in time for Christmas 1997. Rick, Thanks for all your help and insight. We will all miss you taking the time to help us allout. You and Ed have been the best support I've ever dealt with and that should rub off on your new company. Good luck in the future and don't be a stranger around here. Please don't let Ed leave too---unless he's going with you. Mike Lewis