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Hypnotise
Hiho

I really need help with this one.I cant get the good graphics on GP4 the cars are just white and the track is horrible and undriveable can someone help me please!!.Thanks



I have a Nvidia Geforce 9600 GT a Core Quad Q8200 CPU.But I cant get it to run as nice and smooth as this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUi93dAqrNw...D3C&index=0
pRy
Have you made sure you're using the latest video drivers for the card?
Hypnotise
Im pretty sure i have how do you check that btw tongue.gif....I heard you had to patch something?
Hypnotise
Help me mates please
pRy
Are you using XP or Vista?
Hypnotise
Vista
paranoik0
White cars is a common bug, you're probably having the wrong quality of textures selected in the graphics settings. Wacky tracks with the cars flying happen when the .DAT file and the .WAD file in the same slot are from different tracks.

Since I have no idea what kind of mods and programs did you install, I can't solve your problem. Your best bet is to go to grandprixgames.org and post on their forums, it's the best community for GP4 and trouble-shooting of the game.
St.Devote
visit www.grandprixgames.org
Hypnotise
Actually i didn't install any mod just the game and that is it
Hypnotise
Or my graphics card isnt supported i dont understand at all it is very frustrating
paranoik0
Well.. the game's original graphics are terrible, much worse than in that video you posted. So it's normal. I don't understand why you're getting white cars though then, because that problem is only usual with mods.

Your graphic cards is supported, it's a very common card that was released much later than the game.
Hypnotise
Should i just download a mod but i really want the 2001 season it has the best cars really hihi my favorite season.Got any ideas ?.Is it easy to install a mod like on Rfactor ?
Hypnotise
I dont understand how to mod gp4 it isnt as simple as RFACTOR can someone describe how
paranoik0
I'm not sure there's a 2001 mod. Some dudes were working on it but I don't think it's been released.

And yeah, modding GP4 is a bit of a pain in the ass. If I remember right you need to install the official patch, then the decrypted .exe, then GPxPatch, then ZaZ Tools, then the mods.

This is a good place for getting the mods: http://gp4db.com/index.php
Hypnotise
Ok mate im a total noob on gp4 so i have downloadad zaz tools.I cant find the other 2 can you post a link where to get them cause i really need them tongue.gif:P:P:P:P:P:P.I might get the 2003 mod also I dont know the to get the decrypt and the gpxpatch i think my gp4 is already patched if not could you post a link where to get it
Hypnotise
Hmm it seems pretty tough i havent got any answers on the other forums...
Hypnotise
Dont worry about the links they are safe since i dont know how to post Pics here
dentistTubster
Ugh, you are all noobs! roflmao.gif wink.gif
Do the following things:

- Download and install the patch v9.6
- Download and install decrypted .exe - should be v1.02 or something (should just be a .zip, extract files and copy and paste to the root GP4 folder so it replaces the original
- Download gpXpatch - on the original settings screen, turn the CPU to 0
- Run the game to check if it works - if not, reinstall GP4 (unlikely but possible).
- Check the cars - if still white, go to the main menu, options, graphics settings, and bump everything up to the max (except frame rate - lock this at 20). If this works, but makes the game slow, try a lower resolution on this screen (but only after checking).
- Check the game

To MOD tracks:

- There are two files where info is stored
- Firstly, there are a list of .wads on the root folder (Infogrammes - Grand Prix 4 or whatever) which you need to replace. This is the graphics files. Once you have downloaded a .wad file for a track, you can drag and drop and replace the original file (BACKUP FIRST!!!!!!!!!!)
- Secondly, there is a list of files which go something like Track01.DAT. I think this is in the file called circuits or something. Anyway click on a few files and you will find it. These are the physics files. To replace them - same thing, drag and drop and replace the files. Remember to drag and drop with CTRL held down so that you copy the file instead of move it, and also BACKUPSSSSSS!

Hope this helps. With cars, you get .wad files I think on the GP4 root folder. Replace these - can't remember if there are any other files but I don't think so. Look at www.grandprixgames.org or gp4world (google that one) and there are loads of FAQs already around.
Hypnotise
Lol i dont even know how to install it how to make it work by that i mean the GPX patch
dentistTubster
Download, and run the .exe. If it is still in zip form then just extract (right click, extract). You can load GP4 through gpxpatch.
Hypnotise
I mean i cant install the gpx becuase its some error which i dont understand
dentistTubster
QUOTE (Hypnotise @ Jun 15 2009, 22:19) *
I mean i cant install the gpx becuase its some error which i dont understand

Print screen? smile.gif
Hypnotise
hold on ill post it!
Hypnotise
mate could you subsicribe to my youtube the link is under my signature also watch and comment the video...Ill subscribe back!
dentistTubster
OK mate, give us a couple days to work out what your problem is and I'll get back to you. I might need to emulate the problem first! smile.gif
Hypnotise
Mate i dont know how to thank you...........Thank you
dentistTubster
No worries, hows the graphics issues going?
Hypnotise
no good actually.....Since my gp4 is downloaded:......Lost my CD....................I dont have a clue how to fix it
dentistTubster
What do you mean? Have you installed GP4, and replaced the .exe file with the downloaded v1.02 yet, and installed the v9.6 patch?
Hypnotise
I just downloaded the game extracted it and and installed the patch that is all
dentistTubster
So download the decrypted .exe v1.02 (it's everywhere) and then copy and paste it over your existing one. Then run the game, and change the graphics settings like I said, and tell me whether you still have the white cars problem.
Hypnotise
uploading a film on youtube to show you exactly
Hypnotise
uploading a film on youtube to show you exactly
Hypnotise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4tTWZZta90















Also watch my moto gp vid tongue.gif:P:P subsribe if you like
dentistTubster
Listen, I would love to help you and I have suggested you use the decrypted .exe (which enables you to run the game without the disc), change the graphics settings in game, and then TELL ME HOW IT WENT. Please do so.

Also, for the GPXpatch problem, just make sure you install it into your Grand Prix 4 folder, with the GP4.exe in. That is, Infogrammes>Grand Prix 4 if you did it by default.
paranoik0
Honestly, that looks super weird, never seen that bug. When I have white cars, ALL the cars are white.
Hypnotise
sorry mate doesnt work
dentistTubster
Try getting a new driver for your vid card.
Hypnotise
actually when i installed gpx i got the game to run smoother but it hasnt fixed the white car problem.also some of the tv display is normal but some is white..The cars that are white are the ferrarirs miniards jaguars
Hypnotise
Come on mates we can solve this biggrin.gif,The gpx patch has made the game smoother but still hasnt solved the problems got any tips?
Hypnotise
My exact problems.




The track graphics are not good.

Practically all the cars are white.Some cars are all white,some just the diffusor etc

some of the tv overlays are white
MaxScelerate
from a *very* basic google search :

QUOTE
Q. Got white squares on screen?
A. Options -> Graphics -> disable arcade and TV overlays.

QUOTE
Q. Why are all cars white when playing a CSM mod?
A. Texture resolution must be set to 'high'. Go ingame to the advanced graphic options and select 'High res' for the car textures.


Perhaps the second solution would help even if you don't have a mod installed...?
Hypnotise
i just have the game installed
MaxScelerate
Maybe, but if the symptoms are identical, perhaps you *might* try the high res option (or have you?) and see if it *may* work? Costs nothing but a minute.
Hypnotise
I have got the high res option.Maybe I should just give up no one seems to have an answer.I don't have the answer......Think i should scrap it?
Hypnotise
http://tmp.grandprixgames.org/read.php?4,864012




think this could be the problem?
dentistTubster
You seem to not be able to give us an answer. Play around with the settings, download a new driver for your graphics card, and please please please let us know what happens.
Hypnotise
Nothing has happend i did exactly what you told me
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