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            *          GRAN TOURISMO  -v 0.88 -        *
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            *          for ti89/92+ and V200           *
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started : 30/08/2002 by David COZ
coz.hubert@infonie.fr

http://membres.lycos.fr/dcoz 



**** MEA CULPA ********

Sorry for all the users that have lost their game datas after hours, I couldn't have answered all the mail complains due to a lack of time , but I hope you'll enjoy this version anyway . 
To prove I'm well intentionned :), I've joined with this version a game data you can load to  have all the licences passed and 2,000,000 credits :)

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1.HISTORIC
2.GAME DESCRIPTION
3.IMPORTANT NOTES 
4.KEYS
5.CAR DESCRIPTION
6.GAME HELP
7.TWO PLAYERS
8.FEEDBACK NEEDED !
9.CREDITS 


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1.HISTORIC
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31/10/2004  v0.88
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* Compile the program with TIGCC v 0.95, so it should work on Titanium now :) , sorry for all the titanium users, I should have done that earlier...


28/08/2004  v0.87
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 * Fixed some bugs/glitches ( when you pressed APPS , when you sold a car )...
 * add a ti89 titanium launcher, yet the prog may crash on this calc...


26/10/2003  v0.86
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 * Fixed an important bug that made the calc crash amost all the time when you quit,
the game is now stable :) (see the 'Mea Culpa' at the beginning for more details)

 * This program now uses useful functions only avaible on AMS 2.xx calculators . 
If you have an AMS 1.xx and can't/refuse to install an AMS 1.xx , I can send you a former version that works on both calc...

 * Fix minor bugs (flash screen , holes in the tracks), add a time counter and remake all the save/open system.



11/06/2003 v 0.85
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 * Now 5 opponents 
 * Correct the options system and added two more :
     the dynamic camera , thanx to Bernhard Leitner for the idea :)
     and the lap number you have to make in the Two Player Mode .
 * Add another option in Time Trial , you can now train yourself with fake opponents,
   you can also adjust their speed ...
 * Add a big Championship in GT league and 2 Special Events , the prizes are cool
   but only the good players will win :)  
 * Add legendary cars like Ferrari F50, McLaren F1 ,... access granted after having
   won something... 
 * Add stats of your game in 'Home' , sorry for the one with previous game data , 
   your stats will be false...



11/06/2003 v 0.79
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 * Fixed a little bug when you played Two players and then started a license , you 
got gold medals at once ...

 * Increase a bit the times in the A+ license ... 


01/06/2003 v 0.78
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* Fixed the calc crash when you exit the game without having saved or opened a game...

* Try to adjust the clock so that the HW1 calc could have the same chance to pass some hard test ... I don't have any HW1 to try the game on , so report me your impression.

* Improve the engine a bit , especially the game doesn't slow down any more when you run diagonally.

* ADD TWO PLAYERS MODE !!!! For the moment that's only available in the time trial mode , 
and it's only a 'free run' dual .
    




10/05/2003 v 0.71
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Bugs fixed : 
* When you sold your car you could reach 'invisible' cars and crashed your calc , thanks to Gleb
* memory leakage fixed thanks to greg dietsche, maybe not completely fixed , tell me if you notice memory troubles.

Some BMW cars added : M5,M3 and Z4 , thanks to Gleb again for the informations !




27/04/2003 v 0.7
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Many Updates :
 
* Add the A+ License 
* Licenses are less stupid , you can now touch the grass/wall as long as a bit of your car stay on the road 
* 'Gran Turismo' Championship
* Lots of new 'events' 
* Win cars when you finish first in an Event.
* Win a car if you have all the GOLD in a license.
* Cars can now have 2,3 or 4 gears depending on their value
* Add the APPS key , helpful when you're stuck :)
* New Tracks : Club. Stage and Special Stage 
* Reverse Tracks : now 16 tracks available :) 
* New Car manufacturers : Porsche , Jaguar and Ford 
* New Car models , globally more than 60 cars.
* You can sell your cars (press <- in home)
* Options : Weight in kgs/lbs and speed in kmh/mph
* Results from a race are more random : 'Car1' is not always first , 'Car2' is not always second,etc...
* Press 'Mode' to switch off the calc
* Many bugs/glitches fixed 
* Add the 'uncompressed' programs in the ZIP


05/04/2003 v0.56
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* just a few adjustments:
replace a check point in deep forest to enable the shortcut.
correct the key bug that exits the game when you pressed UP on ti92+ (v200 ?)
add a nicer title screen. 


17/03/2003 v 0.55
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* Change the name into 'Gran Tourismo' and remove title screen because of trademarks troubles :(

* Ti92+ and V200 versions released !

* Many bugs fixed : the game crashed when you wanted to pass A+ License
  You could buy tune parts without enough credits (your credits get negative :)
  Your time is saved in license even if you don't pass it
  
* Add a better documentation , because some parts of the Game aren't always obvious  




6/03/2003 v 0.51
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 * Some glitches are fixed : you start with 10000 CR (no more 11000000 :)
   the numbers that appeared when you entered the 'weight' Tune Up Screen are no more there.
Thanx to the users that reported me these problems.  

 * At users' request the Licenses times have been raised ... Tell me what you think of these  times (see the end of this readme).



 5/03/2003 v 0.5
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 * First A bad News : your previous data game won't be read in this version... 

 * Implement a better Open/Save System
 * Add the B and A Licenses system ! You now have to get your license to compete.
 * You can now have 50 cars in your garage (instead of 5 before ) !
 * When having a 'custom' gearbox , you can adjust your gears ratio
 * Having purchased the 'race modif." ,you can adjust your wings position
 * Add 'National Cup' and two Special Events
 * Add a new track : 'Trial Mountain'


 22/12/2002 v 0.4
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 * Add Opponents,races and all the championship system...
   Can save a (single) game now.
 * The tracks are now extern, so that the decompressed file takes less memory...
 * Add 'Deep Forest' track...
 * You can now change your parts before a race takes place... 


 29/10/2002 demo 3
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 * Create the GUI,add plenty of cars, buy/tuning system
   looks much like the real GT,now..
 
 * Change a bit the driving, fix a bug that made you turn easily when you braked not continuously.


 07/09/2002  Demo 2
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 * Add new tracks.


 30/08/2002  Demo 1
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 * First Release...
 

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2.DESCRIPTION
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This program was written in C using TIGCC,so you don't need
any kernel,nor libraries...After having sent all the files (gt.89y,gt.89z,trackbin.89y) to your TI,just tape gt() in the home screen and enjoy the game !

The Game uses the great rountines from Extgraph,thanx to Thomas Nussbaumer <tict.ticalc.org> !
!! Beware !! You have to press 'Clear' to exit the Game (when driving) !
(when I use ESC it quits when touching arrows,don't know why)


***
This program now uses useful functions only avaible on AMS 2.xx calculators . 
If you have an AMS 1.xx and can't/refuse to install an AMS 1.xx , I can send you a former version that works on both calc...
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This game wants to be an adaptation of the famous PSX game 'Gran Turismo'.The game is in grayscales,you can drive many (16!) detailed tracks,with a choice of many cars among the best marks avaible.You have the possibility to tune up your car in order to improve greatly its acceleration and behaving...
I try to make a 'realistic' game,so reactions change with the car you choose,depending on its Hps,Weight,and others things...
Final version will perhaps have long race with pit stops to change tyres and more cars , more options , but I'll be surely limited by the size of the program.  

Note : the car sprites and the check point system are taken from the 'Megacar' game,by Thomas Fernique.



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3. NOTES *
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 * if you are stuck on in wall/tree , press APPS and hopefully return on the road
 
 * You begin with 10000 cr,so you have to buy a modest used car first,like the Mitsubishi 'Mirage'...Then you have to pass your 'B' License to compete.
Your goal is to win races to improve your car and then buy an another more powerful and win harder races,...well you've surely have played GT :)

 * You can compete on 4 championships and many Special Events ...

 * Note also that the ranking system is not accurate,I'll try to fix that in the later versions...



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4.KEYS :
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Clear   : Returns in Home Screen.
Arrows  : Turn your car, turn & brake to drift
Mode    : Switch off the calc
APPS    : Return on the nearest road/grass
<- (Backspace) : In the 'Home' screen , allows you to sell your Car.


2nd on Ti89   | 
F1 on Ti92+   | Accelerate.
Hand on V200  |

Shift on Ti89  |
F2    on Ti92+ | Brake,  turn & brake to drift
Q on V200      | 



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5.CAR DESCRIPTION
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In the Game you'll find 3 type of cars :


 * Front Front (FF) : both engine and motrice wheels are front.
This type of car is easy to drive,but not realy powerful.
Useful at the beginning,but not later.


 * Front Rear (FR) : engine front and motrice wheels back.
This type of car is harder to drive,if you drift too much you may spin right round. However, if you manage to control them, these are the fastest cars for winding tracks.

 * 4WD : engine front and the four wheels are motrice.
Engine can be upgraded a lot,driving is safe.The drawback : due to the transmission stuff, these cars are often heavier so drifting is less 'efficient' than with 'FR' models.But that the price for 'security'. 





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*6. HELP
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You were numerous to complain about the difficulty of getting started in the Game . So I will explain a bit some aspects...

At the beginning of the game , you have no license , no car , and only 10 000 CR .
In order to compete in the various races , you have to get at least a B license to compete .


The Licenses
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First , note that you don't have to buy a car to start the license . For each test , a different car is provided.
Each license are composed of 8 tests , and you have to pass the 8 to get your License.
Press the -> and <- buttons to access all the tests.
In general , you have a to complete a lap before a given time , but sometimes it's only portion of track (in the B License )

IMPORTANT : the 2 first tests in the B-License aren't common , in these ones you have to brake and stop on the square area .

For each test you can gain a gold medal , which mean you did a very good time (at least better that mine :)

If you got all the 8 GOLD in a License , you win a Special Car (the A+ one is great :). In fact you can finish the game without buying any cars :)

Also note that when you cross the starting line your time isn't 0 , it's to prevent players to go back and reach full speed before crossing the starting line and win a couple of seconds... 

Well , the rest is your job , good luck passing the License ;)

Your Car
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Once you got your B license , you have to buy an used car (not enough cash for a new one ...yet:) , like the Mitsu Mirage for example . Try to tune it up a bit with the cash left , especially buy intercooler that improves HPs for a good price .
Then compete in the first championship you're allowed , like the GT 'Sunday Cup' .
With some tries , you should be able to win the championship and earn enough money to tune your car further . When you're able to win easily , it's time to pass your A license and then buy a new car , more powerful and that you can tune more :) 

You car can be tuned and some parts allows you set some important paremeters :

GearBox
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Buy quite early the 'custom' gearbox , that allows you to set as you will you gear ratio .
Once you buy it , before a race , select 'change parts' , then 'gearbox' and go down to your 'custom gearbox' , then press -> and <- to adjust the ratio .
Don't forget to press ENTER to record your setting !
A 'long' ratio will give you a cool top speed but a smaller acceleration , so it's good for tracks with long lines , like of course 'Race Test' or 'High Speed Ring' , whereas a 'short'
ratio provides a good acceleration but a limited top speed , good for winding tracks , where acceleration is a key factor , like 'Autumn Ring' or 'Gran Valley' . But all that depends on your car and your driving habits , so try settings and race :)

Tyres 
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Tyres are very important things , don't forget that only thing between your car and the road :) Once you have enogh cash , I suggest you to buy 'Racing Soft' Tyres and set them , that really improves your car response and ability to turn . 


Wings 
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Once you've purchased the 'Racing Modification' (in the 'Weight' screen ) , your car will be morphed into a real racing car and wings will be added (I know , you don't see the difference on the screen :) , so you 'll have then the possibility to set them .
For that , go in the 'change parts' section and select 'wings' then adjust your wings position by pressing -> or <- .
Raise the postion will bring you more grip at the cost of your acceleration and top speed , whereas Low position will improve your top speed at the expense of grip . 
Often , you want the position to be high .


Also , don't forget to buy 'brakes' , it's very important .  



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*7. TWO PLAYERS 
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Since the v 0.78 you can play at Gran Tourismo against a friend . 
You need two 68K calc and the game on both . Just chose 'Time Trial I or II' ,
select a track , take the time to adjust your settings and then one player 
press on 'Host' and only when his calc displays 'waiting for 2nd player...' ,
the second player must chose 'Join' , and there you are :)

Note that the track you'll run on is the one chosen by the 'host'.
Currently there's not a number or lap to complete or any indication of 
your position according to your opponent , but that will come :)

I may also add the possibility to make a championship with two players , in addition to the already present IA cars ...




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8. FEEDBACK NEEDED !!! ***
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I'd like to get some feedback to improve the gameplay.
First , about the championships difficulty . Tell me if you find some IA tracks too hard / easy . Then about the licenses . Do you think the time requested is too hard , too easy  ?
And for the 'gold' times , know that these are my personal 'best' time and you if you made exactly the same time you'll get a 'gold' mention . Again ,tell me if you managed to improve the time , if so please send me your game data and I may take your time into account in the future...

But I warn you in advance I just want suggestions , and I won't be able to implement all you want:) Anyway I hope you'll enjoy the game the way it is now...




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8.CREDITS 
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Thanks to * all who contributed to the TiGCC project....
          * Thomas Nussbaumer for his extgraph library
          * Zeljko Juric for Tigcc's help...
          * Rusty Wagner for his VTI,and also his wonderful tiles Editor 'CalcGS'...
          * Thomas Fernique for the great 'Megacar' 
          * All the Users that sent me feedback : I can't name you all , but bigs thanks to you !
          * The french yaronet forum (www.yaronet.com) , for their help and support in beta testing. 
     
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For,all critics,suggestions,ideas,explanations,feel free to mail me:


Coz.Hubert@infonie.fr  
    