GPL: from ZERO to the TOP

Ok, i bought GPL... they say it's the best f1 car simulator... but it came out in 1998 ... How can i bring it to the top ? Follow me in this journey...GPL: from ZERO to the TOP !

MY SYSTEM

CPU: Intel Pentium 4E, 3200 MHz (16 x 200) Socket 775
RAM: 1024 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT (128 MB) PCI Express
Driver Video Card: Forceware 81.85
Controllers: Logitech Driving Force Pro + Pedaliera ACT LABS + Shifter ACT LABS
OS: Win XP Pro
Driver DirectX: 9.0c
Internet Connection: ADSL

All the following instructions are only indicative to run GPL (ITALIAN VERSION) on a system similar to mine

BASE INSTALLATION

Insert original CD and execute GPL installation.

GPL.EXE UNPDATE FROM 1.0 TO 1.2

To update executable file gpl.exe to rev 1.2, download gpl_12ita.exe, run it and follow the instructions.

NO-CD PATCH

To run GPL without having the CD in the CD-player, download gpl_nocd.zip, extract its files into gpl dir and run gpl12_ITA.exe file.

UPDATE FOR DIRECT3D

Download gpl_d3d.exe, run it and follow the instructions.

FIX FOR CPU SPEED

If you run a Processor whose speed is higher than 1,2 GHz, download gpl_cpufix_italian.exe, run it and follw the instructions.

CORE.INI FILE DOWNLOAD

Download core.ini and copy it into C:/Sierra/gpl directory.

Now run GPL, go to section Options and select Graphics; select "Direct3D" in "Hardware Accelerator" field. Exit from the game, run GPL again and check if everithing is working fine, running a Training session.

GPL is the best for Online Racing, fighting with other drivers in internet. Basic conditions are to have a modem and a stable connection to Internet.

ANTI DISCONNECT FIX

You can find it here; run it and follow the instructions.

VROC

To run online, go to WinVroc download WinVROCSetup2100.exe and run it to install WinVROC. Then, copy file Vroc.ini into Vroc/WinVroc dir.
Run VROC, configure gpl.exe path and have fun racing against pilots from all over the world !!!

GEM+2 INSTALLATION

To install other MODS, you have to install GEM+2 first. Latest release at today 17/06/2006 is rev. 4.22 and you can download it from HERE. After installation, let GEM+2 know your GPL Directory.

1965 MOD INSTALLATION

To install 65MOD v2.0, go to 65 MOD Homepage and download FULL MOD. Then run it and point to GPL directory during setup for proper installation. To activate it, run GEM+2, push "Carsets" button, select and bring "GPL65 (1965 F1)" Carset into active carsets field by clicking on ">" button; then press "OK".

1969 MOD INSTALLATION

To install 69MOD Part2, go to 69 MOD P.2 Homepage and download STANDARD VERSION. Then run it and point to GPL directory during setup for proper installation. To activate it, run GEM+2, push "Carsets" button, select and bring "GPL69 (1969 Grand Prix)" Carset into active carsets field by clicking on ">" button; then press "OK".

UPDATES

To find all the links to the best addons available in the net, go to Gpl Addons section.