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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.c...w...D3C&index=0

Edited by Hypnotise, 11 June 2009 - 17:56.

[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 ....I heard you had to patch something?

[Hypnotise]

Help me mates please

[pRy]

Are you using XP or Vista?

[Hypnotise]

Vista

[noikeee]

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

[noikeee]

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

[noikeee]

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 :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]

My Problems I have screen shots

http://s681.photobuc...ent=Namnlas.jpg


http://s681.photobuc...rent=Namnls.jpg

[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!
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]

I mean i cant install the gpx becuase its some error which i dont understand

Print screen?

[Hypnotise]

hold on ill post it!

[Hypnotise]

http://s681.photobuc...;current=He.jpg

[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!

[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

Edited by Hypnotise, 16 June 2009 - 14:49.

[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]

Also watch my moto gp vid :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.

[noikeee]

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 ,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

Edited by Hypnotise, 18 June 2009 - 21:29.

[MaxScelerate]

from a *very* basic google search :

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

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.

Edited by MaxScelerate, 19 June 2009 - 16:25.

[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.grandprix...ad.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