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From: langlois@cam.org (Richard Langlois)


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Subject: Try HoverRace -- The FREE Internet Game that don't LAGS --


Date: 6 Dec 1996 18:35:54 -0000


Organization: GrokkSoft inc. (www.grokksoft.com)


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HoverRace BETA for Win95/NT4.0




HoverRace is a game specially designed for the Internet. With our new


networking technology you can play HoverRace even during high-trafic hours


with people from around the world.



Internet related features of the game are:



- Up to 8 Internet players per game(Using 14K or better modems)


- High tolerance to Internet delays and errors(+Lag compensation)


- Assynchronous communications


(You can play with people with slower computers without problems)


- Symmetric architecture


(all players have an equal and very fast response time)


- Built-in IRC like players matching room


(Press F2 and you are linked with people from around the world)


- You can chat while you play




You can download HoverRace BETA version from our site:



www.grokksoft.com




I hope that you will enjoy it,




Richard Langlois


Grokksoft inc.