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*[[Broderbund]] versions (also named BB versions) :<br>
 
*[[Broderbund]] versions (also named BB versions) :<br>
** [[Stunts 1.0 (05 Oct. 1990)]]<br>
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** [[Stunts 1.0]] [[Chronology|(05 Oct. 1990)]]<br>
** [[Stunts 1.1 (12 Feb. 1991)]]
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** [[Stunts 1.1]] [[Chronology|(12 Feb. 1991)]]
 
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*[[Mindscape]] versions (also named M versions) :<br>
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*[[MindScape]] versions (also named MS versions) :<br>
** [[4D Sports Driving 1.1 (13 Dec. 1990)]]<br>
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** [[4D Sports Driving 1.1]] [[Chronology|(13 Dec. 1990)]]<br>
** [[4D Sports Driving 1.1 (25 Feb. 1991)]]
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** [[4D Sports Driving 1.1]] [[Chronology|(25 Feb. 1991)]]
 
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There are several differences between these versions, mainly about crashes on jumps (very often in BB 1.0 and M 1.1 (1990 one)) or some track elements capability : for example you don't crash if you hit tunnel's roof with Mindcape's 4D Sport Driving 1.1 versions.<br>
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There are several differences between these versions, mainly about crashes on jumps (very often in BB 1.0 and MS 1.1 (1990 one)) or some track elements capability : for example you don't crash if you hit tunnel's roof with MindScape's 4D Sport Driving 1.1 versions.<br>
 
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The most used version in competitions nowadays, is Stunts BB 1.1. At the beginning of competitions (1998-2000), it was Stunts BB 1.0 that was most used. When Stunts BB 1.1 was started to be used, a cheated car named [[4D Contest Car|Contest Car]] was created by [[Lukas Loehrer]] to allow Stunts 1.0 users be as fast as 1.1 users, because [[Porsche March Indy|Indy]] car is slightly faster in BB/M 1.1 versions than in BB 1.0 version.<br>
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The most used version in competitions nowadays, is Stunts BB 1.1. At the beginning of competitions (1998-2000), it was Stunts BB 1.0 that was most used. When Stunts BB 1.1 was started to be used, a cheated car named [[4D Contest Car|Contest Car]] was created by [[Lukas Loehrer]] to allow Stunts 1.0 users be as fast as 1.1 users, because [[Porsche March Indy|Indy]] car is slightly faster in BB/MS 1.1 versions than in BB 1.0 version.<br>
 
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According to the countries, Mindscape or Broderbund had the contract for selling the game. In USA, UK, Germany or Eastern Europe, the editor was Broderbund. In France or Belgium, it was Mindscape. BroderBund versions are much more known around the world.
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According to the countries, MindScape or BroderBund had the contract for selling the game. In USA, Germany or Eastern Europe, the editor was BroderBund. In France, U.K. or Belgium, it was MindScape. BroderBund versions are much more known around the world.
  
  
 
== Amiga version ==
 
== Amiga version ==
  
It seems that only publisher for [[Amiga]] was Mindscape, so the game was published under the name 4D Sports Driving.<br>
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It seems that only publisher for [[Amiga]] was [[MindScape]], so the game was published under the name 4D Sports Driving.<br>
 
Only one version was available : it was version was 1.2, converted to Amiga from PC version.<br>
 
Only one version was available : it was version was 1.2, converted to Amiga from PC version.<br>
 
This version has less [[Bugs|bugs]] than PC versions.
 
This version has less [[Bugs|bugs]] than PC versions.
* 4D Sports Driving 1.2 (1992-??-??)
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* [[4D Sports Driving 1.2]] 1992-??-??)
  
  
 
== FM Towns version ==
 
== FM Towns version ==
  
Stunts was also adapted to FM Towns computers. Little is known about this version.<br>
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Stunts was also adapted to FM Towns computers.<br>
FM Towns were i386 computers NOT compatible with classic IBM-compatible PCs, made by Fujitsu (FM meaning Fujitsu Micro) and sold only in Japan.
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FM Towns/Marty computers were i386 CPU-based computers NOT compatible with classic IBM-compatible PCs, made by Fujitsu (FM meaning Fujitsu Micro) and sold only in Japan. A console FM Towns, compatible with FM Towns/Marty computers, was also created.<br>
* 4D Sports Driving 1.0 (1993-01-18)
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* [[4D Driving 1.0]] [[Chronology|(1993-01-18)]]
The editor for this version was Electronic Arts, title screen was different than any other versions.
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The editor for this version was [[Electronic Arts]] (E.A.), as [[Distinctive Software]] has been bought by E.A. in [[Chronology|1991]] to become E.A. Canada.<br>
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This version was also converted from PC, and with less [[Bugs|bugs]] than PC versions.<br>
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As name "Stunts" was property of [[BroderBund]] and "4D Sports" name was property of [[MindScape]], the game was released as "4D Driving" (to rememeber 4D Sports - Driving name that was already known in Japan due to Amiga version of the game).
 
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[[image:fm_towns_title_screen.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Title screen of FM Towns version 1.0]]
 
[[image:fm_towns_title_screen.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Title screen of FM Towns version 1.0]]
  
 
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Revision as of 16:32, 24 January 2008

The game named Stunts is a creation of Distinctive Software studio, authors of Test Drive and Test Drive 2 before. Differents versions of this game were published.

PC versions




There are several differences between these versions, mainly about crashes on jumps (very often in BB 1.0 and MS 1.1 (1990 one)) or some track elements capability : for example you don't crash if you hit tunnel's roof with MindScape's 4D Sport Driving 1.1 versions.

The most used version in competitions nowadays, is Stunts BB 1.1. At the beginning of competitions (1998-2000), it was Stunts BB 1.0 that was most used. When Stunts BB 1.1 was started to be used, a cheated car named Contest Car was created by Lukas Loehrer to allow Stunts 1.0 users be as fast as 1.1 users, because Indy car is slightly faster in BB/MS 1.1 versions than in BB 1.0 version.

According to the countries, MindScape or BroderBund had the contract for selling the game. In USA, Germany or Eastern Europe, the editor was BroderBund. In France, U.K. or Belgium, it was MindScape. BroderBund versions are much more known around the world.


Amiga version

It seems that only publisher for Amiga was MindScape, so the game was published under the name 4D Sports Driving.
Only one version was available : it was version was 1.2, converted to Amiga from PC version.
This version has less bugs than PC versions.


FM Towns version

Stunts was also adapted to FM Towns computers.
FM Towns/Marty computers were i386 CPU-based computers NOT compatible with classic IBM-compatible PCs, made by Fujitsu (FM meaning Fujitsu Micro) and sold only in Japan. A console FM Towns, compatible with FM Towns/Marty computers, was also created.


The editor for this version was Electronic Arts (E.A.), as Distinctive Software has been bought by E.A. in 1991 to become E.A. Canada.
This version was also converted from PC, and with less bugs than PC versions.

As name "Stunts" was property of BroderBund and "4D Sports" name was property of MindScape, the game was released as "4D Driving" (to rememeber 4D Sports - Driving name that was already known in Japan due to Amiga version of the game).

Title screen of FM Towns version 1.0