kingcone Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 Gentlemen: I come from the GPL (Grand Prix Legends) community. GPL is a Formula One racing simulation, that simulates the 1967 season. (with add-ons for other 60's seasons) It was released in 1998. The graphics, at this time, for GPL are "mediocre" at best. Until I stumbled upon CM. I downloaded some tree & building textures, and they work perfectly within GPL. (with some tweaking) I then contacted Ed Kinney "Tanks Alot" (a true gentlemen & artist), and he was kind enough to give his O.K. in using his graphics for an update, for Spa, that I was working on. I'm now working on Schottenring, and I believe that I have some graphics from some of the other fine artists of this community. So, before I go any further with these new graphics, I'd like the O.K's from (I believe) Juju, Junk-to-drive..... As with Ed's work, anything that is used, you will get full credit for. Of course, if you don't feel comfortable with your work being used in this manner, I will respect your wishes. I'm including a webpage that I threw together, to show you how these graphics are being used at this time. (My apologies to 56k users. Large screenshots) GPL Screens On another note..... CM looks pretty cool. I might just have to try this sim out. I wonder if I could have a camoflouged Lotus? Thank You for your time gentlemen! Scott [ August 01, 2004, 04:58 PM: Message edited by: kingcone ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenAsJade Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 You'll perhaps do better to ask in Tips & Ticks, and also in the forum at www.cmmods.com (_THE_ CM Mod Site) and also at gautrek's forum. Not sure if modders look in here... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk2drive Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 GAJ, we dont look in here, we're too busy, lol kingcone, flashbacks of the james garner movie, one of my all time favorites. my father was an engineer for ford motor co. in 1963 he went to indy to work on the first lotus ford. those were the days. i cant think of anything that i have done that you could use. 99% of anything with my name is someone elses work. contact me with details and i will track down the original person. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk2drive Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 just had a peek at the link. beautiful. how can we get the stuff you use? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcone Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 GreenAsJade: Thank You! I will definatley head over there, and post the same request. Junk2Drive: I bet your father has some great stories about Indy! Yes, I agree. Those were days.....No wings, no ground effects, tube frames & sheet metal..... Those screens have alot of Ed's graphics in them. Those textures have really done wonders to GPL IMHO. Just Magnificant! Your question as to were you can get updates for GPL is kind of a tough one. There are now over 400+ tracks to download, and so many different edits on cars, track graphics, etc., it really is a nightmare for someone just looking for some updates. The screenshots I uploaded are from Spa (with Ed's building textures), that I just completed, and Schottenring. (work in progress) The Ferrari is my personal car, that I've tweaked. Also the Lotus cockpit is my work, that's uploaded to several sites. I'll be happy to send you both if you wish. (did you want your name on the side of the cockpit?) Anyway, to get you started........... Just about every track made for GPL Track Database Addons for "almost" all tracks. GPL++ Grand Prix Legends Editers Association (GPLEA) Newset cars GPLEA The 1965 Mod 65 Mod More Tracks & Updates Speedgeezers Even more track & car updates M4driving Very Cool updates for Spa & BremmGarten Bremm Car camera editer (very simple to use) CarCam Editer The 1968 mod 68 Mod The Replay Analyzer. Replay analyzer Alot of addon and updates. Frede faster site Car Skins & Stuff Nino's garage Beautiful Car skins & updates. (In French) F1 Legends Racesim Central Forums. The lasted happenings and uploads. RSC VROC. Online racing setup for GPL VROC New Forums where even more updates and addons are uploaded almost constantly. (also, the location where you can get the Spa, from the screenshots) Mirror Zone And many more Junk2Drive..... Hope this helps; and let me know about the Ferrari & Lotus skins. Be happy to get those to you. Thanks Guys! Scott [ August 01, 2004, 04:57 PM: Message edited by: kingcone ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk2drive Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 I downloaded the demo from VU. I don't see any bmp files. A search turned up some dat file openers. I'm after English/Euro buildings mostly. Is there a simple trick? btw, i have a lapel pin and autograph given to my father by colin chapman. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcone Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 Junk2Drive: The files in GPL are .mip's & .srb's. They're kept in the .dat file. You can open the .dat file with a program called "DooDat" DooDat (Look under "editors") Then you need a small program called "WinMip" to convert the .mip's &.srb's back and forth between .Bmp's. Here's the link..... WinMip If you update something for GPL, you do NOT need to put it back into the .dat file. Just into the folder where the .dat file that you opened is. Hope you're keeping that lapel pin and Autograph in a safe place! ALSO The same request has been placed at the Mod Database Forum. Unfortuneatly, it doesn't look like it gets much traffic. Post before mine was 11 days prior..... :confused: Scott [ August 01, 2004, 04:57 PM: Message edited by: kingcone ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk2drive Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 winmip opened and unpacked the dat file for watkins glen, and made a folder for the contents. i pick a .mip file and can view it. then save as a bmp. i didnt really find anything in this one that i can use. (nifty chain link fence, but doesn't fit in here.) cog was nice to put that forum at cmmods, but it hasn't caught on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcone Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 If you're looking for European building textures, you will definately want to download the Bremgarten update. Here...... Bremgarten Also, a great Nurberring update here..... Nurb Updates, like the one above, doesn't come in .dat file. Just free floating .mip's & .srb's. Hope this helps! Scott 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk2drive Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 i just had a thought for you. download the demos here. lots of buildings, wood fence. ought to be good for monaco and places like lemans where they raced through the countryside. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcone Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 Monaco is already being re-made by a group at RaceSimCentral. they call themslves "The Monaco Rocks Team" (why that name = long story ) It does look good though, and they're on Version 2. Monaco Rocks LeMans is the "Next" track, after Schottenring, to work on..... At the moment Junk2Drive, I already have a ton of stuff from CM. Mostly Ed's, Juju's, Yours, and other work. That's why I wanted to get O.K's before proceeding. We're very touchy about giving credit where credit is due, and asking permissions, in the GPL community. Just a common curtousy and tactfulness within the community I guess..... Scott 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk2drive Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 thanks for the info. unfortunately the graphics are poor by our standards. i wish you well with your project. a lot of the early modders are not around anymore. hard to find them for permission. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Originally posted by kingcone: Gentlemen: So, before I go any further with these new graphics, I'd like the O.K's from (I believe) Juju As with Ed's work, anything that is used, you will get full credit for. Hi, Ed showed me some of the work you did with his buildings. I was impressed. You have my permission to use my mods. you'll have to send me some screenshots when you're done, though. Next time you need anything, do mail me directly. If Junk2drive hadn't directed me to this thread I would have never even seen it. Never needed any techsupport, so I hardly ever come in here. BTW, are those my wall and fence mods I saw in the screenshots? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcone Posted August 3, 2004 Author Share Posted August 3, 2004 Hi Juju! Thank you very much for O.K.! Yes, I believe the bottom screenshot, and the second from the bottom, are your stone wall and your wood fence. They look FANTASTIC imho. Those two shots are from Schottenring. (excellent track) And yes, I'll send you all the screenshots, that you want. Thank you again! Scott 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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