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− | ===[http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/nfsmwpatch1.3.exe Patch 1.3] | + | ===Patches=== |
− | + | {{ii}} [http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/nfsmwpatch1.3.exe Patch 1.3] is the last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues and is strongly recommended.<ref>[http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/misc/mwpatch1.3readme_na.txt Patch 1.3 Changelog]</ref> | |
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+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====Disable AI catch-up (rubber band effect)==== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Hex edit gameplay files|ref=<ref>[https://www.nfsunlimited.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=229832#p229832 NFSUnlimited.net • View topic - "Catch Up" AI is totally ruining my gaming experie]</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\GLOBAL\</code> | ||
+ | # Back up <code>gameplay.bin</code> and <code>gameplay.lzc</code>. | ||
+ | # Edit <code>gameplay.bin</code> with a hex editor. | ||
+ | # Go to offset <code>0x16ED48</code>, change the value <code>01</code> to <code>00</code> (Disable catch up for the majority of races) | ||
+ | # Go to offset <code>0x18CA50</code>, change the value <code>01</code> to <code>00</code> (Disables catch up for sprint race #1.2.3) | ||
+ | # Go to offset <code>0x1A5FA0</code>, change the value <code>01</code> to <code>00</code> (Disables catch up for circuit race #4.1.1) | ||
+ | # Go to offset <code>0x1E5FE8</code>, change the value <code>01</code> to <code>00</code> (Disables catch up for circuit race #15.1.1 reversed) | ||
+ | # Save <code>gameplay.bin</code>. | ||
+ | # Delete <code>gameplay.lzc</code>. | ||
+ | # Make a copy of <code>gameplay.bin</code> and rename to <code>gameplay.lzc</code>. | ||
+ | # Edit <code>gameplay.lzc</code> with a hex editor. | ||
+ | # Insert the following bytes at the start of the file (If it's overwriting and not inserting, try pressing {{key|Insert}})<br><code>52 41 57 57 01 10 00 00 80 1F 20 00 90 1F 20 00</code> | ||
+ | # Save and check to make sure <code>gameplay.lzc</code> is 2,105,232 bytes (if its 2,105,216 bytes, you overwrote and did not insert the bytes). | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 00:56, 23 December 2014
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Developers | |
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EA Black Box | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
EAGL 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 15, 2005 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
⤏ Go to series page | |
The Need for Speed | 1994 |
Need for Speed II | 1997 |
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (series) | |
Need for Speed: High Stakes | 1999 |
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed | 2000 |
Need for Speed: Underground (series) | |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (series) | |
Need for Speed: Carbon | 2006 |
Need for Speed: ProStreet | 2007 |
Need for Speed: Undercover | 2008 |
Need for Speed: Shift (series) | |
Need for Speed: World | 2010 |
Need for Speed: The Run | 2011 |
Need for Speed Rivals | 2013 |
Need for Speed (2016) | 2016 |
Need for Speed Payback | 2017 |
Need for Speed: Edge | 2017 |
Need for Speed Heat | 2019 |
Need for Speed Unbound | 2022 |
For the 2012 game, see Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012).
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com |
- This game is not available digitally.
Version differences
- An alternative version of the game labelled Black Edition is also available which adds a number of exclusive bonuses.[1] European users can use this patch to unlock those features.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patches
- Patch 1.3 is the last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues and is strongly recommended.[2]
Mods
Disable AI catch-up (rubber band effect)
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | 1.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 | 3 GHz Intel Pentium 4 |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7500 nVidia GeForce 2000 MX or GTS Series Intel 950/i915g S3 GammaChrome S18 Pro DirectX 9.0 compatible | ATI Radeon 9800 series nVidia 5900 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Controller | Keyboard and Mouse | USB-based DirectInput compatible Gamepad or Racing Wheel |
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