Guidance for an idiot?

[fisico]

Hey folks - long time viewer, first time poster. Firstly, amazing to see my favourite game of my teenage years alive and well with such a vibrant, active modding community. Been really enjoying getting back into this game again.

In particular been enjoying Meanie's excellent work in his Remastered mods; however, I'm a bit of a dunce with technology and was wondering if someone could help me in getting more out of this game;

1.    Is there a 'clean' version of 1998 someone can point me at to download in full? I have downloaded user Jops' file, but I believe that's using a GPWEdit that screws up the pay drivers (I like Minardi challenging, but not that challenging!)

2.    Mod Master List files - can someone give me a an idiots guide, step-by-step of what I'd need to do to get other seasons working in GPW? I don't really understand how to 'patch the save with GPW patch' etc. in the thread instructions.


Thanks so much for any help you guys can provide!

[Meanie]

Sept 1, 2021 19:33:28 GMT 2 fisico said:

1.    Is there a 'clean' version of 1998 someone can point me at to download in full? I have downloaded user Jops' file, but I believe that's using a GPWEdit that screws up the pay drivers (I like Minardi challenging, but not that challenging!)

Clean version - version without test-drivers in Benetton, Jordan and Stewart? This LINK from Mod Master List

If you mean version with test-drivers, just update your game with gpwedit 1.0 (NOT 1.1)

2. Mod Master List files - can someone give me a an idiots guide, step-by-step of what I'd need to do to get other seasons working in GPW? I don't really understand how to 'patch the save with GPW patch' etc. in the thread instructions.

Old mods from Mod Master List not work on modern systems

Only way to play this old mods - play through VirtualBox with Windows 98.

[fisico]

Thanks Meanie,

That's great, thanks (and thanks for the great work with the season updates - very much enjoying your work!)

I'm sorry to be a pain, but for the 1998 season, how do I install an iso.file? I've had no problem installing your .rar files for the season updates, but don't know what to do with an iso folder

Thanks in advance, and sorry for so many stupid questions.

[Meanie]

Sept 2, 2021 21:34:06 GMT 2 fisico said:

Thanks Meanie,

That's great, thanks (and thanks for the great work with the season updates - very much enjoying your work!)

I'm sorry to be a pain, but for the 1998 season, how do I install an iso.file? I've had no problem installing your .rar files for the season updates, but don't know what to do with an iso folder

Thanks in advance, and sorry for so many stupid questions.

Use Daemon Tools or similar program. Open your .iso file and install the game.

[fisico]

Thanks again Meanie - sorry to ask again, but I've used Daemon Tools and got that installed. Is there anything else I need to do though? Every time I click the GPW application, nothing happens. Doesn't get to the FIA logo and stick, just doesn't seem to open in the first place?

Sorry, so many questions due to technical incompetence!

[Meanie]

Sept 3, 2021 22:54:50 GMT 2 fisico said:

Thanks again Meanie - sorry to ask again, but I've used Daemon Tools and got that installed. Is there anything else I need to do though? Every time I click the GPW application, nothing happens. Doesn't get to the FIA logo and stick, just doesn't seem to open in the first place?

Sorry, so many questions due to technical incompetence!

If you wanna play original version (without test-drivers in Benetton, Jordan, Stewart):

0) Download ddraw.dll and place it in game folder
1) Download nocd Patch
2) nocd.exe Settings -> Compatibility with win98 and 16color mode
3) Play
P.S. Works on win8.1

If you wanna play with test-drivers in all teams:

0) Download ddraw.dll and place it in game folder
1) Download gpwedit 1.0 and open it
2) Upgrade your game
3) Play