Quote from BlueFlame :

lol wtf

Probably confusing it witl GTL.

Ok, a quick guide for Dajmin. Always follow the instructions in readme-files, etc. I think this should work...

Download the 2004 demo: http://www.bhmotorsports.com/GPL/downloads/3239
Create a new player and see if everything works.
Install GEM+, run it to see if everything works: http://gem.ebi-service.de/downloads.html
Install the 67-update: http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=4875
(Now install any mod/carset you like (65, 66, 69 available afaik) and download the latest updates)
Download and install Targa or any other track you like: http://gpltd.bcsims.com/
Go drive! You might want to use other setups than default, there are plenty to choose from... Search google.

The FAQ was helpful when I got it running: http://wiki.grandprixlegends.i ... and_troubleshooting_guide

Just did the track in 45mins. Average speed of 58mph

14 collisions with the wall
8 cars (resets)
6 spins
1 roll
1 wheel falling off

Not a bad lap!

Quote from 5haz :

[...]ts probrably the first GPL track that is actually beautiful.

Don´t forget "Monaco Rocks"

Quote from TiJay :

44 miles? That's freakin' epic. Is there a new Isle of Man track yet btw?

There's a 15 mile version already out there, but the full 37.76 mile course is on the way. Actually, it's been on the way for ages now, but the clip on youtube looks spot on. Been driving a few laps of the real thing in preparation for the GPL version

ah tis all too confusing.

Quote from Martin.S :

Install the 67-update: http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=4875

Got as far as this, and the GEMP2.exe doesn't install. It asks me to choose a language, but doesn't show any options, and nothing happens when I try to click OK past it.

Don't run that one, run the other .exe in that zip.

Working fine for me this far, although I'm having graphic issues. On Dx7 mode I've just got a section of it in the top left corner. Get fullscreen in OpenGL mode but it crashes when I try to exit to a menu. I'll sort something

Cheers for the dummies guide, Martin

Think I fixed that by using OpenGL mode then switching back to DX...

Does anyone know if that Dino actually behaves like a Dino btw? In terms of power and grip, or is it just an F1 car that looks different?

Quoting http://wiki.grandprixlegends.i ... and_troubleshooting_guide

GPL runs as only a small square in the top corner of the screen
- The line in the core.ini:
[ Direct3D7 ]
DirectMirrorRendering = 1
Change it to
DirectMirrorRendering = 0

Hope it works


Haven't tried the Dino... I read somewhere it's the F1 car with another body although that basically was the case in real life too.

Quote from buedi :

Don´t forget "Monaco Rocks"

T'is true, although Monaco is never my favourite because of that damn chicane.

Quote from 5haz :

Finally finished a lap (in a 3 litre car, the Brabham, I wouldn't recomend driving the big cars, I crashed about 20 times), the track is a masterpiece! Its great when you come down from the mountains and can see the sea wide open ahed of you, its probrably the first GPL track that is actually beautiful.

Exactly!!
First time I saw the sea my jaw dropped! It's marvellous.
You downloaded the HiRes Targa and its addons, didn't you ?
Ginetto, one of the track's authors, prefers to run it with the cars included in the 1965 mod, less powerful, more forgiving and easier to drive in general...

Quote from Dajmin :

There's millions of links here and the info seems to be a bit conflicting.
I don't have any existing copy of GPL, no downloaded demo or a disc. Can someone just post links to all of the files I need so I can get my mod on?

Yes, some links in that wiki are old/outdated, that was confusing to me, too.
GPL CD is required, sorry. Buy one, it's cheap!

Quote from Martin.S :

...
Install GEM+, run it to see if everything works: http://gem.ebi-service.de/downloads.html
Install the 67-update: http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=4875
(Now install any mod/carset you like (65, 66, 69 available afaik) and download the latest updates)
...

In the 67-update zip there is the 1.3 patch and a fundamental update to GEM+. Replace your GEM+ exe with this one.
If you plan to install mods, create a player for each mod, say Ripley65, Ripley66, and so on...
Mods available are 65, 66, 69 and Thunder Cars. Each has its "long track" support patch, all downloadable from
http://gpltd.bcsims.com/

Many more info here
http://gplmz.bcsims.com/index.php?showforum=84

If all this sounds a bit confusing, GPL came out in 1998, that's why, simple as that!
But there are many other mods in the works, community still rocks at SRMZ, there's a lot of add-ons, TrackIR support, G25 support, future DFGT and G27 (promised) support (see here http://jsj.proboards.com/index ... on=display&thread=174) real-time on-screen race data, tons of tracks, setups, online races and chat lobby...just name it, you've got it!

Here is a link to the Targa Trainer, lets you start from different track locations for training. Avira Free finds a false positive on this, but file is sure clean.
http://download.bcsims.com/Tar ... _Targa_Trainer_v1.0.0.zip

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Ok, ok, now I've read all the thread, I'll try to do my best....

Grand Prix Legends (GPL) IS picky.
During install, and before adding mods, make whole-folder backups in between 'cause you could mess it up.

I recently bought GPL and have been thoroughly looking for some install guides on the web, and just as you've found out, situation is a bit confusing (at least, for GPL newbies). I also found many outdated guides or websites, even by years, so I wrote one myself, after few days spent searching for info.

My WinXP oriented GPL install guide contains 2 news, 1 good and 1 bad.
The good one is that it has a full sequence of step-by-step updated links from top to bottom, and each install step is commented and detailed.
The bad one is that it is written in Italian ;-)
I link it here, to your deep pleasure. I could think myself of translating it into English one day...maybe. Or you could start studying Italian.
It only looks difficult, but it's not, just follow the links in the same order as they appear, and you'll be sent to the relevant webpages, or forums articles, where you can read instructions in English.
Of course, you need an original GPL CD in the drive, there are links up here this thread to where to buy it.

GPL Install Guide
http://www.drivingitalia.net/f ... iew=findpost&p=570645

I'll come up later to better explain some steps of this guide.

Quote from Ripley :

Exactly!!
First time I saw the sea my jaw dropped! It's marvellous.
You downloaded the HiRes Targa and its addons, didn't you ?

I certainly did, although me staring at the scenery is what probrably caused me to miss all those sudden bends.

Quote from Ripley :

Ginetto, one of the track's authors, prefers to run it with the cars included in the 1965 mod, less powerful, more forgiving and easier to drive in general...

But that takes away the fun.

I can keep it on the road, I just need to spot those bends faster, thats all.

For those of you who don't have GPL, heres a lap. This guy seems to know what hes doing, although hes got downforce on his '69 Lotus, cheater...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmzi966Was4

I gotta steal the GPL disk from my father next time I see him. I must drive this.

Quote from 5haz :

I certainly did, although me staring at the scenery is what probrably caused me to miss all those sudden bends.

Taking it slowly and watching the scenery and all the details is quite an experience!

Quote from TiJay :

Think I fixed that by using OpenGL mode then switching back to DX...

Does anyone know if that Dino actually behaves like a Dino btw? In terms of power and grip, or is it just an F1 car that looks different?

The Dino is basically just a skin, purely cosmetic.

Quote from BlueFlame :

The Dino is basically just a skin, purely cosmetic.

Quote from TiJay :

Does anyone know if that Dino actually behaves like a Dino btw? In terms of power and grip, or is it just an F1 car that looks different?

Description says the Dino was basically that years F1 car with a sports car body put on it.

Sounds good to me. How do you install the hires stuff by the way? I just put it in the Targa folder with the other stuff?

Quote from TiJay :

...How do you install the hires stuff by the way?...

Yes.
I've downloaded and unzipped in the main Targa track folder the following files:

• calta_rock_HR.7z
  
• Cronotower_HR.7z
  
• Stefano_historically_correct_car_addon.7z
  
• targa.3do_HR_version_WithSound.7z
  
• targa_horiz_2048x1024_HR.7z
  

I can't install the GEMP2.
It says Critical error this and error that. Also that it doesn't find the GPL.exe file.
How can I solve this problem?

Did you initially install GEM+ package from http://gem.ebi-service.de/downloads.html ??

Anyway...few more minutes and the English install guide is ready for ya

Quote from 5haz :

T'is true, although Monaco is never my favourite because of that damn chicane.

Never EVER speak again about that chicane... dammit... I hate that !@%*§ Chicane! :chairs:

LOL, and I thought it´s only me... that chicane is insane. Either I go much too slow or I go "yes, smoooth... comeon... yess... i make it! I MAKE IT! I MAKE.... BOOOM... WTF!". I always lose my wheels there when I want to go fast. Luckily you can´t fall into the harbour like in Real life

Quote from buedi :

Never EVER speak again about that chicane... dammit... I hate that !@%*§ Chicane! :chairs:

LOL, and I thought it´s only me... that chicane is insane. Either I go much too slow or I go "yes, smoooth... comeon... yess... i make it! I MAKE IT! I MAKE.... BOOOM... WTF!". I always lose my wheels there when I want to go fast. Luckily you can´t fall into the harbour like in Real life

Yeah it is vicious, and unfortunately it did claim a life that year.

I've installed the mod that supposedly makes it more realistic, now its even harder, I'm doing a championship against the ai at the momnt and I'm 3 seconds off the pace at Monaco.

There you go! Happy install!
http://www.drivingitalia.net/f ... iew=findpost&p=573235

Because of DrivingItalia required registration, for those who don't want to register, my GPL install guide is also available here:
http://www.tuttovola.org/smf/i ... ic=3091.msg24801#msg24801

That non Drivingitalia guide is the same drivingitalia topic...