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Hi Bob,

Bob Heathcote wrote:

> Compared to GP2, which I've been racing happily since its release with
> either a CH Virtual Pilot yoke or my V3 wheel, Grand Prix Legends is just
> undrivable; the steering control is way too sensitive.
>

You can adjust the overall sensitivity by the Controls / linear slider.
Move the slider towards non-linear for reduced sensitivity (depends
a lot on the type of controller you have)

    Wheels want more linearity
    Joysticks want more non-linearity

>
> In GPL the cars drive like they're steering with the rear wheels.
>

Throttle control is important as you can induce oversteer/understeer
by applying or removing throttle.

Are you driving the Ferrari?  Hehe.  It wanders a lot.  Try the Coventry
or Murasama -- you can get Alison Hines setups at gpl.gamestats.com/vroc.
Follow the cool stuff link.

>
> I should also note that I never had any luck with the Papyrus racing games.
>
> In ICR and ICR2, the steering feel is just screwy.   I can sorta get the
> ovals to work, but on the road course the car is impossible to control.
>
> What can I do to get GPL to have steering feel like GP2?
>

These last issues were answered well by Mark R.

Just keep in mind you have no aerodynamics in GPL.
You can't turn corners like GP2 with huge downforces.

>
> Thank you,
>
> -Bob Heathcote
> heathcote_r@geocities.com

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Jason Monds
"My other car is a Ferrari"
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