Just got Spirit of Speed 1937

Gerard · 4 Dec 1999, 21:50 (Ref:13118)

I just bought 'The Spirit of Speed 1937'.
It's a game by Hasbro Interactive and developed by Microprose.
I think you all know 'Grand Prix Legends'.
This game is also about Grand Prix racing in the good old days.
Although I think it's not as good as 'Legends', this one is not that difficult to play.
It's actually very easy to get into.
You do need a 'heavy' computer to benefit from all it has to offer though.
There are 9 tracks to choose from, Tripoli, Avus, Montana, Roosevelt, Monthlery, Pau, Donington, Brooklands and Monza.
I especially like Monza, with the old banking and the Brooklands oval.
Thirteen cars, like the Alfa Romeo P3, Alfa Romeo Bimotore, Alfa Romeo 12C, Auto Union Type C, Auto Union Type D, Bugatti 35B, Bugatti 59, Duesenberg, ERA Remus, Mercedes Benz 125, Mercedes Benz 154, Miller and Napier Ralton.
I've only been playing the game for a couple of hours, so I can't tell you about everything there is.
Overall, I do like the game, but I'm easily satisfied.
The graphics are OK, but the sound is a let down.
I also think something more could have been done with the replay function.
But all in all it gives you a good impression how dangerous racing was in those days.

Gerard.

EERO · 20 Dec 1999, 19:28 (Ref:13119)

Gerard, I downloaded the Demo at your recommendation, and I've been having a ball.
I'm new to this gaming thang but the sound on my computer is pretty amazing and with a subwoofer, I can get a great rumble from the Mercedes W154. Thanks for the tip, its been swell.
Now I HAVE to get a wheel and pedals.
I've also been aching to try Grand Prix Legends since the first adds appeared in print. But I will go out and buy this game too.

F1FansClub · 20 Dec 1999, 21:28 (Ref:13120)

Hi,

I have been hearing about Spirit of Speed 1937 and have been wondering whether to buy it! The only let down is that it is about the same as Grand Prix Legends. I bought GPL for the absolute superb graphics but I went to play it and guess what I only had 1 wheel left within one second! Please tell me that it is easier to control and then I'll buy but for now I won't!

Ally - Moderator

Gerard · 20 Dec 1999, 23:46 (Ref:13121)

Ally, Spirit of Speed 1937 is much much easier to play than Grand Prix Legends.
But before buying, why don't you download the demo, like EERO did.
You can get it from the official site at www.spiritofspeed1937.com
Remember, it's a 25 Mb demo, so it'll take some time to download.

Gerard.

EERO · 31 Dec 1999, 16:11 (Ref:13122)

Just a quick note, Gerard. Thanks again for the tip. I got a wheel and pedals and the demo is even more fun. I'm looking for the game.
I got Legends for Christmas and havn't had time to set it up, but I am really looking forward to starting.

Gerard · 31 Dec 1999, 21:37 (Ref:13123)

Hi EERO,

So you bought a wheel uh. Good for you.
I found out that by using a wheel I can get half a second to a second out of every lap in every racing game.
About Grand Prix Legends, it's really a very tough game to play.
It's so realistic, it doesn't allow you to make any mistakes.
Many people drop out of it because of this.
Practise, practise and when you think you've mastered the bloody thing, practise again.
But in order to make GP Legends a little bit easier, here are some sites that can help you:
GPL Setup Guides
lonestar.texas.net/~kcalsyn/gpl
The Apex GP Legends HQ
gpl.gamestats.com
The Paddock
home.c2i.net/thepaddock
The Fast Lane www.the-fastlane.com

Gerard.

EERO · 4 Jan 2000, 04:53 (Ref:13124)

Thanks again for the further tips, Gerard.
I can just about do a lap at Monza and Watkins Glen at a crawl.
I will say that Sierra responded very quickly with the tech support I needed for my video card.
Oh, yeah, I'm practising.

Toth · 19 Jan 2000, 11:21 (Ref:13125)

I got Spirit of Speed yesterday and I may have some trouble. My pc is at the lower end of some of the system-requirements but the trouble are not caused by that. When i press escape to Pause the screen gets a bit dark and the machine locks up. I don't get any info during the game such as speed and fuel-info etc. It should!.
Does anybody else here have this problem? I don't want to make a fool out of myself in the shop! The SOS-site doesn't contain much info for me.

osellacz · 15 May 2012, 21:44 (Ref:3075038)

Hey there, my first post here,

nothing like reviving 12 year old thread Lol,
I just wanted to know people here that for the first time there will be possibility to drive these 1937 cars in a quality simulator, rFactor. As we are working on 1937 grand prix mod. Here is our forum http://team-vintage.forumotion.ca/ there isnt much info but there are some nice screenshots.

We should release it in June.

ascarracinguk · 15 May 2012, 22:19 (Ref:3075052)

Quote:

Originally Posted by osellacz

Hey there, my first post here,

nothing like reviving 12 year old thread Lol,
I just wanted to know people here that for the first time there will be possibility to drive these 1937 cars in a quality simulator, rFactor. As we are working on 1937 grand prix mod. Here is our forum http://team-vintage.forumotion.ca/ there isnt much info but there are some nice screenshots.

We should release it in June.

Holy thread resurrection batman!

I was 15 when this thread was started!!!

**ghinzani** · 16 May 2012, 06:28 (Ref:3075120)

Quote:

Originally Posted by osellacz

Hey there, my first post here,

nothing like reviving 12 year old thread Lol,
I just wanted to know people here that for the first time there will be possibility to drive these 1937 cars in a quality simulator, rFactor. As we are working on 1937 grand prix mod. Here is our forum http://team-vintage.forumotion.ca/ there isnt much info but there are some nice screenshots.

We should release it in June.

Welcome to the forum and 21st century! Great username by the way. Sounds an interesting project.

ECW Dan Selby · 16 May 2012, 09:24 (Ref:3075180)

I didn't notice at first until I read the sentence:

'it's 25mb so it will take a while to download', stopped, and looked at the date. Wow!

I'd quite like to play this, though.

Selby

osellacz · 16 May 2012, 12:13 (Ref:3075257)

Well I googled for something related to 30s and simracing and this forum was one of first results. So I said why not post here, why post a new thread, although I was risking being burnt alive. Some moderators hate ressurecting. I wont do it again

ECW Dan Selby · 16 May 2012, 12:50 (Ref:3075268)

I don't think the mods mind it here, tbh. Could be corrected on that.

What's the game like, man? Worth getting still?

Selby

osellacz · 16 May 2012, 12:53 (Ref:3075270)

No idea about Spirit of Speed, never played it personally. We are doing mod for rFactor, which is still popular simulation.

Times have changed a bit since then haha. 25mb for whole demo. In our project, one 3d model has over 40mb.

dyewat808 · 16 May 2012, 14:01 (Ref:3075297)

I didn't realise this forum was that old haha.

Would love to play a mod based on cars from the 30s though

**Aysedasi** · 17 May 2012, 21:04 (Ref:3075892)

I used to have SoS... I was only 43 when this thread started....

SoS was Ok but the cars were very unrealistic to drive and the game suffered hugely in comparison with GPL. It would be fun to drive the 30s cars in an updated sim though.

nickyf1 · 18 May 2012, 19:00 (Ref:3076222)

I was err... 6 when this thread started.

The Original Instag8or · 18 May 2012, 22:57 (Ref:3076263)

LOL @ nicky.

I was not middle aged when this thread started.

leonidas · 20 May 2012, 13:08 (Ref:3076826)

Spirit of Speed was probably the most disappointing 'sim' every produced... everyone expected a 1930s GPL. What we got was a sim that played like it had been coded in the 1930s - terrible physics engine, terrible framerates, barely playable at all.

I am sure this mod will be amazing. I have long been fascinated by this amazing and controversial racing period. Come on Richard Seaman - show those Germans how its done!

osellacz · 20 May 2012, 18:35 (Ref:3076949)

Glad you're looking forward, I made a small teaser video, one lap at old Brno track.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CB2h2X3GM8

**Aysedasi** · 20 May 2012, 19:57 (Ref:3076981)

Impressive! Might even lure me away from GPL for half an hour.......

Seriously, I like the look of it

osellacz · 20 May 2012, 21:13 (Ref:3077009)

It could, lol.. I assure you these things are harder to drive than gpl.

leonidas · 20 May 2012, 22:24 (Ref:3077041)

Quote:

Originally Posted by osellacz

Glad you're looking forward, I made a small teaser video, one lap at old Brno track.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CB2h2X3GM8

Awesome! The cars seem to be moving around just like they did in the old newsreels:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...0momrozUg&NR=1

Keep up the good work!

DAVID PATERSON · 21 May 2012, 07:53 (Ref:3077132)

Where did you get the old Brno track? I'm looking for an '85 -'86 Brno for TCL. Would this be close?

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