GTR2 Driving levels

[daniel_flynn2002]

Is there a "cheat code" or something that I can use to get out of Novice category. I have been playing these sims for about 10 years so don't need to be there .

[Vlad Tepes]

To enable all tracks, just create a file called "SDNDTG.DYN" into the root of the GTR2 folder. The file should be an empty text file, and must be spelled exactly like that with caps.
Not sure if that is what you are asking for.

[daniel_flynn2002]

Thanks, but I have already done that. I have access to all the tracks ;however the program still does not let me out the Novice level of driving performance. Is there another "cheat code" to accomplish that ?

[Vlad Tepes]

Then I'm not sure I understand. Which "level"s are you talking about. Other than access to the tracks, you can set your driver skill to anything from Novice to Advanced to Simulator. I don't see any restrictions.
I just did a fresh install to check this and when they first asked for my name they also put me through all of the settings. I know one thing I used to do is set my player to the highest level (I think they called it Simulator) then I edit the settings.db file to change how low I can put the AI, and damage. I like to select the highest driving level, but put the AI down to about 95%.

Sorry, I'm not sure if this is what you are asking about, but I don't know of any "Novice" levels other than in your own difficulty settings.

Is this after you've applied the European patch and no CD patch?

[daniel_flynn2002]

Located in USA. Didn't think that needed a no cd patch if you were using game on Steam.Solved the issue with driving levels (I only drive in Simulator mode); but I can't figure out how I get complete control coming out the pits( I thought that you just had to deselect the pit control button) and how you shut of the 'auto shift".

[Vlad Tepes]

Same here, in USA, but I think you need one of the patches (US or Euro) to get the black cars to show up.
I remember someone in the early days saying that the Euro patch was better but I don't know why.. I have the original game + the Steam version so my habit is always to apply a bunch of patches maybe they're not even needed.

Sorry I wasn't much help lol..

The pit control thing should be exactly what you said, a button in the difficulty settings. I would start by turning off all assists and see if one of them affects the pits.

I'm sure you'll get it working, good luck!

[Gregory Tronier]

I only just saw this post, so sorry if you already got it figured.
Try Racedepartment here https://www.racedepartment.com/forums/gtr-2.124/
lots of knowledgeable people that are happy to help solve any problems with GTR2. You also might want to download the 10th anniversary mod. Might solve the problem by default.