GP4 support? Don't make me laugh

Posted by TheCroW 
GP4 support? Don't make me laugh
Date: September 06, 2002 03:05AM
Posted by: TheCroW
(this is also C.C. to PR@us.infogrames.com and helpline@uk.infogrames.com
Feel free to give them your oppinion also.)

GP4 support? What support??
Major bugs in game, especially with Windows XP .... "Yes, we are aware of
the problems and the soon coming patch will fix that all." they replied to
me ... well, no such luck eh? The patch is there now (at least, on the
German Infogrames site) but no real bug fixes. Oh no, wrong: there was a
patched patch because the first patch was bugged! The patch that will
resolve the real bugs in GP4 is probably in the add on we all can buy when
it hits the stores. Wanna bet?

The official GP4 site [www.grandprixgames.com] ... never ever seen
such a joke ..... GP4 has been out for almost a year now but still most
links on that site say "Coming soon". Click on Community and support"....
well, a window appears:
- Patches: empty even while the patch is available.
- Links: wow, 2 links ... one to the FIA site and one to Infograme sites
- Hints and tips: wow, totally nothing, not even en empty window!

Oh wait!! I am wrong!! There is a FAQ!! I am dazzeled!! Lets see!? .... oh,
that's special: it's a Word document that opens in the same window ... and
the window can not be resized ... ah well, I guess the weblooser ... sorry,
webmaster just wanted to do this as quick as possible .. so we just have to
use the scrollbars to read it, very handy indeed. Mmm, most things in the
FAQ are pointing towards drivers, PC configuration, hardware, and so on.
Nothing wrong with GP4 if you have to believe the FAQ. And why bother to
make a downloadable FAQ?

"They only buy the game so why make some effort?" is the thought that
Infogrames seems to have.
This is really just a sign that all we are good for, is buying the game but
that's it. Why take the trouble to make a good site with support and a mail
address for support? Why take the trouble to make an effort in making a site
which can help and were we can get some REAL support!!??

Okay, there is always a game/company that gives worse support. But Infograms
is high in that list, at least when it comes to GP4. One thing is for sure
for me (and many others as I understood it): if GP5 ever will be there and
Infogrames is again involved in the same way as with GP4, I will not buy the
game.

GP4 is a cool great game, no doubt about it. It's just a big shame that
Infogrames treats the buyers like they do now.

Menno
Re: GP4 support? Don't make me laugh
Date: September 06, 2002 05:31AM
Posted by: mortal
Sadly to say this is old news. It's been the same since the Crammond GP series started. Nothing has changed and nothing ever will. Don't hold your breath either ;-)
Re: GP4 support? Don't make me laugh
Date: September 06, 2002 05:36AM
Posted by: lionrampant78
"GP4 has been out for almost a year now "

Gp4 only came out at the end of June, so unless i've been in a coma for 10 months then i reckon it's only been out about 2 and a half months......
Re: GP4 support? Don't make me laugh
Date: September 06, 2002 05:45AM
Posted by: genesis
LOL John. what da feck you going on about Menno?



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Re: GP4 support? Don't make me laugh
Date: September 06, 2002 05:59AM
Posted by: TheCroW
Oops .... is time going so fast??? .....
went back in my steps and see now that I based that an a review of the GP4 preview and their it states that it hits the stores in October ....
my mistake ..... yet, the fact that the "official" site is such a mess, is still there.
Re: GP4 support? Don't make me laugh
Date: September 06, 2002 06:52AM
Posted by: Lilletto
The mosta farcical feature of that site is the "cars" and "circuit" menus ("coming soon" of course). If it was the site one another game/company one could think "here is the place where they'll put add-ons and updates".
Too bad is GPx and Infogrames site.
If you are new to this scene it is misleasding at best, if you are experienced it can only make you laugh :)



Re: GP4 support? Don't make me laugh
Date: September 06, 2002 06:53AM
Posted by: Ellis
Its just gone be info on the cars and tracks and nothing more




Racing Is Life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting
Jesus may be able to heal the sick and bring the dead back to life, but he can't do shît for low fps
Re: GP4 support? Don't make me laugh
Date: September 06, 2002 06:58AM
Posted by: Lilletto
Which is no use anyway since in their infinite generosity they gave us the f1paedia! You say so because you know them, for a novice it is misleading.
However I bet there will be a "coming soon" even on xmas eve!



Re: GP4 support? Don't make me laugh
Date: September 06, 2002 07:38AM
Posted by: Ellis
i dont doubt it




Racing Is Life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting
Jesus may be able to heal the sick and bring the dead back to life, but he can't do shît for low fps
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