VROC: Virtual Racers' Online Connection

VROC Installation and Setup Instructions

Before you attempt to host or join a race using VROC, please do the following:

  1. Ensure you have purchased and installed the full release version of Papyrus Grand Prix Legends. We strongly recommend a full install, particularly if you plan to host!
     
    Note: If you've done a partial install and then a full install over it, remove a file called lib.cfg from your GPL installation folder (typically C:\SIERRA\gpl). This is important!
     
  2. Install Netscape 4.07 or newer. It's crucial that you have the correct browser! We have tentative plans for uture support for Microsoft Internet Explorer, but right now you need this version of Netscape to support the Java functionality and security features required by VROC.
     
  3. Enable Cookies in Netscape. Click on Edit, then Preferences. Click on the Advanced item in the list. Make sure that the Accept All Cookies radio button is pressed, and click OK.
     
  4. Enable Page Refresh in Netscape. Click on Edit, then Preferences. Expand the Advanced item in the list and click on Cache. Make sure that the Once Per Session or Every Time radio button is pressed, and click OK.
     
  5. Download the VROC software.
     
  6. Perform VROC Setup. It's crucial that you enter the correct path to your GPL installation folder, or you won't be able to launch GPL through VROC!.
     
  7. When VROC asks you about permissions, grant them. If you are worried about this, read our Security Warning.

We also strongly suggest that you do the following:

  1. Read sections 1 and 2 of our Technical Notes. Read these carefully. This can save you a great deal of aggravation when you start participating in online races!
     
  2. Read Eagle Woman's GPL Online FAQ thoroughly. This document contains important information about racing online in GPL. Please read at least sections 1, 5, and 6!
     
  3. Read our core.ini Suggestions. You can read more about the contents of the core.ini file in the GPL Online FAQ.
     
  4. Read our Development Notes for information about known issues and our plans for future development.
     
  5. Read our Security Caution for information about security issues involved in racing online in GPL and VROC.

Now you're ready to start racing. Continue to the VROC main page and choose a room to enter.