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		     FIRST CALL FOR VOTES (of 2)
		unmoderated group rec.autos.simulators
 
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rec.autos.simulators	Discussion of automotive simulators.

Votes must be recieved by 23:59:59 UTC, 27 November 1993.

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questions only contact rdip...@qualcomm.com.  For questions about the
proposed group contact Afzal Ballim <af...@divsun.unige.ch>.


CHARTER

This newsgroup will be used for discussions of realistic computer
simulations of automotive vehicles, irrespective of the platforms on
which said simulations are supported.  This will include simulations
which have a competitive component (racing simulations) and those
which do not.  Topics will include (but are not restricted to):

o	Global characteristics of particular simulations.

o	Platform-dependent characteristics of such simulations (as a
	convention, it is suggested that such discussions list the
	platforms in the subject header, e.g.,

	Subject: [ibm-pc,sun] Blog's Yugo simulator

o	Design and implementation issues of such simulations.

o	Issues of realism in automotive simulation.

o	General discussion of automobile simulations.

Obviously, determining whether a particular simulator is "realistic"
requires a judgement call.  It is hoped that broad accord between
posters will enable the discernment of valid simulators (for
discussion in this group) from those which are devised for an
entertainment value without concern for realism.  Thus, discussion of
many of the arcade racing simulators, which provide an overview
perspective of the vehicle being simulated and which do not attempt to
provide realism of handling of the vehicle, would not be appropriate
in this newsgroup.  On the other hand, simulators such as Microprose's
Formula 1 Grand Prix would fall within the purview of this group as
attempts are made to capture realistic handling of the vehicle.


FAQ Outline

A preliminary FAQ is in preparation for the eventuality that the group
passes the vote. The current outline is included here:

	   FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS for rec.autos.simulators
			 Written by Afzal Ballim

Version: 0.0
Last Update: 26/10/1993
If you think of questions that are appropriate for this FAQ, or would
like to improve an answer, please send email to af...@divsun.unige.ch

Topics Covered:
===============

Part 1:
	[1-0] What is the purpose of this newsgroup?
	[1-1] What conventions are suggested for subject headings?
	[1-2] How do I decide if a simulator is "realistic"?
	[1-3] Does discussion on arcade racing games belong here?

Part 2:
	[2-0] What realistic racing simulators exist?
	[2-1] What platforms support them?
	[2-2] What add-ons, editors, updates, etc., exist for these
	      simulators?
	[2-3] Where can I find them?

Part 3:
	[3-0] What realistic NON-competitive simulators exists?
	[3-1] Where do I start if I want to build a simulator?
	[3-2] How do I model <X> in an automotive simulator? 


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