Hi Taube Yes, the length of the tracks should not be a problem. But ettore did say that several need to run in debug mode and I can't get my megapatches to work in debug mode. Dirk H sent me his whole game to try out and with that I could get debug mode to work, so its not my computer that is the problem but the way I have patched and repatched my own copies of the game that become the meby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
I have a few tracks (Detroit, Hungary, Monaco, Adelaide etc) that I can not load as my version of GP3 can't use the debug mode without crashing. Any ideas? See other posting. But what I have seen so far is incredible! I will give detailed feedback on just what I like so much soon!by elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Hi guys Any idea why this might be? It happens with all versions including 3.91 and 4.24 and 4.44 in my case. This is the error log I get: Starting log GPxPatch version: 3.91 GPx version detected: decrypted GP3 v1.13 Verbosity level is 2 OS version info: Windows NT 6.1 Service Pack 1 build 7601 Total physical memory: 2047 MB (free: 1664 MB) Debugging gp3v.exe Process created:by elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Oh man! No early night for me. I can't wait to combine this with my F1 1987 MegaPatch. Thanks so much for all your hard work on this special project. Cheers! Elioby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
I am curious as to why the BF Goodrich logos on Jam 'bridge_goodrich' do not show up in the game. Is the flag marshal post by the startline not added yet but the Jam made? See: Cheers! Elioby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
My current work load ... F1 1994, 1976 and 1969 - improving jams where possible, to better match track adverts etc. Once Ettore releases his F1 1987 track pack, I will add these to my 1987 MegaPatch and re-release it. This also allow me to move forward with my F3000 1989 MegaPatch. This features Alesi and Donnelly at EJR, Lehto and Irvine and Pacific and Comas with Bernard at DAMS. I have mby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Hi Dirk I just tried out your Mosport track. FANTASTIC WORK !!! I did not expect it to be so detailed. I love all the pit area details and the horizon with the city in the distance. Great atmosphere. The track itself is a real roller-coaster. On my first lap (as James Hunt in my '76 MegaPatch) I managed to hit Ickx at the hairpin an roll his car over. Ohh dear! Hunt the Shunt strby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Hi Dirk Sadly I am not able to load Nordschleife in GP3 1.13 even with the latest version of GPxPatch. It does load in GP3 2000, but with the purple car errors. I think that if you can reduce the total file size then it might work again. If kerb details are not so detailed, this might reduce it enough without losing the really important additions like the pit buildings and advertising hoardingby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Hi Ettore! Compliments like this make the work all worthwhile! I will certainly carry on as you can see by my explanation in the other posting (1969 to 2009). Even after all these years (I started using GP2 in 1999) I love this game and making things for it as much as ever. Do continue in your work too! I need your F1 1987 track pack as it will be a source for many of my future plans.by elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Hi everyone A few people asked me to share some rarer tracks as part of my MegaPatch programme. Over the past 10 years I have collected a lot. Many are on this site already and you may have them. Some you might not. Take a look. If any are new to you, I'd be pleased to have helped. Credit to all the talented track makers! Track collection Part 1 DOWNLOAD Track collection Part 2 DOWby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Hi Teamstar78 I really appreciate your positive feedback! I am waiting for my good friend Ettore to make updates to tracks for 1987. Once that is done, it opens the door to doing 1989 and improving 1991 too. I will do 1993, but that will not be any earlier than 2018 as it is quite far down the list. You can use 1994 and update the carset. I can send you a good 1993 carset if you like. Youby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Another example of the FIA's short sightedness. Greed will destroy F1 in the next 10 years if they do not get a grip. If we have to go underground, so be it. We will find a way to share.by elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
cheers!by elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
I will add links once files have been added to my Google Drive account. As of 6pm GMT 27/3/16 only 1969 and 1985 uploaded but will add more tonight and this week. Thanks for the music ideas. Most of my MegaPatches have more than one set of music to choose from. Enjoy! Elioby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Thanks for the advice, Dirk. I have used that trick with tracks like Jerez where the jam canvas contains one image. But with multi image jams like the ones for Yas Marina, there is on easy way to fix this as reducing the size the canvas to match the size needed will cut off some of the jams altogether. Fuji would be great!by elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Hi pirx, could you please send me the link for the mod? I don't think I have the most up to date version. Thanks! Elio / Philipby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
EDIT: I have been kindly offered the chance to upload all the megapatches to a very popular F1 podcast website hosted by Rouge Two Media. See here:MEGAPATCHES DOWNLOAD page, all together Link to Rouge Two Media - GP3 page So In future I will use that to upload and store all and new megapatches. Hi guys It thought it would be fun to share cockpit photos of each of the 9 MegaPatches tby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
There is a possibility to choose from 4 different cockpit interiors if you swap the files below: gp3jamsh / liveries / Dsh3big.jam Swap with: leather, ferrari, matra and metal versions. Any other ideas for improvements, just say!by elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
High guys As you know, I am making a MegaPatch for 1969. I could use the accurate track layout of Silverstone by Peter L Kessler & Yunus Patel/Starchild/Zieli. But the trouble is it is not very good! What I would prefer to do is use my 1985 track made originally by 'abcdefg' which is much better, in terms of pit buildings and Jam flexibilty. Trouble is, that it has the woodby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Shlund - Thanks for the HUD link. I may use that. Cheers Elioby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Hi Guys Thanks for all your positive comments. I am certainly enjoying using what I've made so far - a great Led Zeppelin soundtrack. If I get enough free time, I should have a beta version to share in May. I don't want to release this until at least we have the track menus and main JAMs all done. Cheers! Elioby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Hi guys Happy Easter! I am pleased to make available a beta version of my new MegaPatch - F1 1969. F1 1969 MegaPatch DOWNLOAD It is a beta version because not all the tracks are revised to the right shape and JAMs need to be updated with many. I am working on this and have some help from others, including Holemad, who has been working on Nordschliefe. The track that are 100% to 1969 aby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Hi Abdelkader Cockpit received with thanks! Looks fantastic and really adds to the period atmosphere. Its shaping up to be a great MegaPatch. I hope to be able to release it in the late spring. Cheers! Elioby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Hi there Abdelkader! I would certainly like to give that a try! My email is proethenbaugh@hotmail.co.uk Thanks in advance! Elioby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Hi everyone! I am beginning to bring items together for my next F1 MegaPatch. It will be a 1968 / 69 season. I am working on team art at the moment. I am using a carshape with high rear wings. The cockpit that comes with it created normal (modern) rectangle mirrors. Has anyone every made or found a cockpit shape that makes the mirrors round when seen from the driver's view? I susby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3
Yes indeed! Have a wonderful Christmas and new year. Thank you for maintaining this platform, that allows us to continue in our hobby and share what we have made for GP3 / GP4 etc. It is especially important as it is so many years since the game was made and when so many other sites have gone the way of the dodo! Your commitment is MASSIVELY appreciated Cheers Elio (Philip, somewhereby elio2012 - Grand Prix 3