NFS: Underground 2 official thread.

Andre_online · Post by **Andre_online** » 24 Aug 2004, 22:30

There is no Eclipse, but there is a Mitsubishi 3000GT, which looks like Eclipse.

nightrider · Post by **nightrider** » 25 Aug 2004, 00:19

LancerevoVIII wrote:Actually NFSU2 in a sense offers both Crap and Realism.
Crap is that the cars are insanely tuned or the physics/handling are kinda ridiculous. (To an extent actually. Dont get me wrong, This crap is what makes this game fun)
The realism comes from their portrayl of how the underground street racing scene is. (Racing at night, Semi-Hot girls ) and if its true, the option to fine tune your parts.

In any case I have some really high hopes for this game. And from what I can tell, its not going to disappoint.

The only crap i see are the bodykits on those cars.

-[Hchild]- · Post by **-[Hchild]-** » 25 Aug 2004, 03:06

Killer Instinct -> haha didnt read tht much my bad
Andre_online> yeah i saw the 3000gt its nice

LancerevoVIII · Post by **LancerevoVIII** » 25 Aug 2004, 06:50

nightrider wrote:
LancerevoVIII wrote:Actually NFSU2 in a sense offers both Crap and Realism.
Crap is that the cars are insanely tuned or the physics/handling are kinda ridiculous. (To an extent actually. Dont get me wrong, This crap is what makes this game fun)
The realism comes from their portrayl of how the underground street racing scene is. (Racing at night, Semi-Hot girls ) and if its true, the option to fine tune your parts.

In any case I have some really high hopes for this game. And from what I can tell, its not going to disappoint.
The only crap i see are the bodykits on those cars.

Touche. I totally forgot about them bodykits. (Mantis....*shudder*)

Skyline_man · Post by **Skyline_man** » 25 Aug 2004, 07:18

hey guys, there was some news about the damage and release dates of NFSU2 on speedmaniacs.de , it was in german so i had to translate it into english (with some bugs), anyway here it is:

Need for Speed Underground 2: new information plus two videos (21.08.2004) on the Games Convention in Leipzig NFS-fans cannot only the newest game of the success series, Need for Speed Underground 2, already try, but rather also SPEEDMANIACS. DE the opportunity used in order to bring different information, among other things to the damage model and appearance appointment, in experience. Yet before Need for Speed Underground 2 appeared, the newest part of the NFS-series becomes already as a potential long runner of the coming games and Verkaufscharts acted and stands with Rennspiele-followers already now very above on the wish list. No miracle, for the successor the in the mean time over five million times of sold predecessor yet more game joke promises on the basis of a multitude at improvements and reforms.

SPEEDMANIACS. DE visited for you among other things the press conference of Electronic types and presents you two there now shown videos. To the one, it concerns especially comes over at the same time a version expanded specially for the Games Convention of the official trailer, to the other around a new Clip in that the size of the city freely passable by the player Bayview. Both video finds its in our download-area. NOTICE

During of each that for Need for Speed Underground 2 interested yet to the Sunday the possibility the game has itself selectively on the state of Electronic types or to test however in two getunten and with LCDs of equipped car in the entrance area, used we our fair visit also in addition in order to received interesting information.

In view of the Screenshots published much promising until now, videos and article over the Features, is well nachzuvollziehen, why many Gamer the month of November, in which NFSU 2 is supposed to be published, here tendon. When the game appears to be sure, in addition it gives found out have new information that we for you.

Previously confessed is that Underground 2 should come out on the 12 November 2004 for the PS2 and the console versions will be a couple of day before the PC-frame available. On the GC 2004, another date was named however: the 18 November 2004.

In the conversation with Electronic types, SPEEDMANIACS learned. DE, what has it with the new appointment on itself. The Californian developer and Publisher strives for namely, unlike in the preceding year, the simultaneous extradition for all platforms (PC, PS2, Xbox). Also that some weeks ago each quantity of dust up turbulence subject "damage model" we brought to the language. Official statements in addition: a damage model will contain NFSU 2. This becomes predominantly how of us assumes, optical nature be. Should be named: the game joke stands for the developers unambiguously in the foreground.

Not yet hunderprozentig decided, but is very probable that falling away car body parts, for example bumper to see be become. Festival stands on the other hand already that an "individual Fahrzeugtuning" is offered to the players. That means, exists that not only the possibility the vehicle optics and achievement valued of the cars as well as to change in the predecessor by means of the part offered in the done-Shops. In certain accessories, for example motors chip,, one himself may adjust the parameters to the fine voting of the car.

That one must test however hour long different voting details for its EffektiviÃ¤t there, how it is in the real motoring in abundant test trips the case, not however must be feared. So 90 percent of the vehicle achievement will be retrievable through the Tuning-parts available in the Shops. He who wants the remaining 10 percent out of the cars out itch, can reach this through individual Fahrzeugtuning.

And also for Need for Speed-fans that with the illegal StraÃŸenrennen not much begin gives can it thoroughly a silver strip at the horizon. Also if details are to this yet topsecret, therefrom is to be gone out that I / O will continue the NFS-row. The domain registered by Electronic types needforspeedmostwanted. com nourishes wait at least the hopes of all that that already longingest for a Hot Pursuit 2-successor

and there was some 2 pics. of UG2 Golf, check it, its great

nacho117214 · Post by **nacho117214** » 25 Aug 2004, 07:35

So, there's damage but they're not sure how or something? Im confused.

Skyline_man · Post by **Skyline_man** » 25 Aug 2004, 09:51

Here is a small pullout of the report from nfs-planet.de without mistakes:

So far it admits is that Underground 2 will be released on 12 November 2004 for the PS2. The console Version will be available few days before the PC Version. On the Games Convention 2004 however another date was called: 18 November 2004. In the discussion with Electronics Arts SPEEDMANIACS.DE experienced, what has it with the new date on itself. The California developer and Publisher aims at, differently than in the previous year, the simultaneous distribution for all platforms (PC, PS2, Xbox).

It is not decided yet, but it is very probable that sloping body parts, for example, will be seen in the full version of Need For Speed Underground 2. However already it stands firmly that the players will be able to tune their car individual. That means that you will not only change the optic and the power rating of your car. You will be able to adjust the parameters of the parts, for example Tuning Chips.

Andre_online · Post by **Andre_online** » 25 Aug 2004, 09:51

Found some new screens on EA Games' website today, indcluding this 3000GT.

Enjoy!!

Skyline_man · Post by **Skyline_man** » 25 Aug 2004, 09:52

thanks andre.

Andre_online · Post by **Andre_online** » 25 Aug 2004, 09:53

Wow! that was a fast one Skyline_Man!

fv · Post by fv » 25 Aug 2004, 09:57

I would like to see damage caused by hitting walls, street signs, other cars and so on. I would like also this damage to spoil aerodynamics and in case of huge accidents - stop the car. That would be great because in NFS:U fastest lap times come from hitting walls hard and only Mazdas can do this right. If not for this advantage other cars would catch up on them.
It would be also great if
a) if someone hits you - he pays for repair
b) repairs should cost big money so that it wouldn't be a good idea to intentionaly hit anything.
c) racers with not enough money to pay for at least half of possible caused damage should not be allowed to join the race.

Above postulates are for Online mode of course. Nowadays game is totally unrealistic and noone cares about damage, everyone hit other players instead of passing them by...

Andre_online · Post by **Andre_online** » 25 Aug 2004, 10:00

If someone hits you, he must pay for the repair? Your opponent is not a 40 year old man. He's a street racer!!

And besides, you can join a race with your damaged car, it doesn't really matter actually... If you lose, that's your problem.

spike_minoda · Post by **spike_minoda** » 25 Aug 2004, 13:54

i've a little question,what about ussing the 350Z to drift ??? lol ,that car is UNABLE to drift , and really hard to control in drift mode, do you think EA will fix that ?

^Sparco^ · Post by **^Sparco^** » 25 Aug 2004, 14:04

Golf V instead of IV, I knew it

spike_minoda · Post by **spike_minoda** » 25 Aug 2004, 14:11

fv wrote:I would like to see damage caused by hitting walls, street signs, other cars and so on. I would like also this damage to spoil aerodynamics and in case of huge accidents - stop the car. That would be great because in NFS:U fastest lap times come from hitting walls hard and only Mazdas can do this right. If not for this advantage other cars would catch up on them.
It would be also great if
a) if someone hits you - he pays for repair
b) repairs should cost big money so that it wouldn't be a good idea to intentionaly hit anything.
c) racers with not enough money to pay for at least half of possible caused damage should not be allowed to join the race.

Above postulates are for Online mode of course. Nowadays game is totally unrealistic and noone cares about damage, everyone hit other players instead of passing them by...

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i'm sorry,but dont you watch the trailer or video footage ? players hit the others like crazy lol, so they dont need to worry about anything ==>no need to pay for reapair

Sweeper · Post by **Sweeper** » 25 Aug 2004, 14:38

Well, you have to face it, sometimes it is faster to ram the walls through a corner.
Even in the real world, BUT there is a trick on doing it, you need to hit with the right speed, angle etc.
If you miss one, you will do more damage than planned to the car and you will be slower.
I don't recommend ramming the walls myself, but in some cases it is faster.

Personally when I race in games I tend to stay away from wallhugging and crashing as much as possible.
But if I am rammed out on purpose and I get pissed, I'll start taking the fastest route through some corners, wall ramming until I catch up, then you are the next one to get a spin.

In Gran Turismo 3, try doing some wallhugging, just try it, it has the same effects as in Underground if you do it right, it looks uncool but it is faster, again this is sad.
I managed to catch a car very quickly using this technique which actually surprised me.

skyline_350z · Post by **skyline_350z** » 25 Aug 2004, 16:29

Well, I'm moving my post from another thread here. Abdi discovered some new screens on worthplaying.com, and it shows evidence of 2 new cars and a dyno!

There's a LINCOLN NAVIGATOR!!! Sweet! it looks blinging.

You can see the interior as well.

Look at that blue car! That's new. Is it a Del Sol or something.

Anyway, from some of these screens the graphics engine looks updated and really nice.

Ragotech · Post by **Ragotech** » 25 Aug 2004, 16:34

but skyline_350z in the first photo i cant see any one driving is it autodrive.

skyline_350z · Post by **skyline_350z** » 25 Aug 2004, 16:39

Ragotich wrote:but skyline_350z in the first photo i cant see any one driving is it autodrive.

2 Words - Cruise Control
Lol. I dunno, didn't notice that.

Anyway, here's 2 more new screens

What's up with the rims? Also, the subaru doesn't have a pillar between the windows.

Ragotech · Post by **Ragotech** » 25 Aug 2004, 17:13

hey man what is this and also notice the rims is moveing fast and the car is almost stop .and what about that fan is it for cooling the car.

Abdi · Post by **Abdi** » 25 Aug 2004, 17:37

i think that fan is a little too small lol, for a dyno they use much bigger fans than that, like this:

Abdi · Post by **Abdi** » 25 Aug 2004, 17:48

OMG! is that black car infront of the 350z a Holden Monaro??!!!

If it is, i will be so happy!

skyline_350z · Post by **skyline_350z** » 25 Aug 2004, 17:58

Abdi wrote:OMG! is that black car infront of the 350z a Holden Monaro??!!!
If it is, i will be so happy!

I was wondering what it was as well.

Ragotich wrote:hey man what is this and also notice the rims is moveing fast and the car is almost stop

The rims are moving fast because it's on a dyno, and those metal barrel type things are moving.

Also, what's with the 3 pipe-type things on the front of the Navigator?

Ragotech · Post by **Ragotech** » 25 Aug 2004, 18:13

@skyline_350z
you are right man i did not notice it , but why is it used in un2 is it for knowing the max speed ????

Drewb99 · Post by **Drewb99** » 25 Aug 2004, 18:14

Knowing EA, that's not likely a Holden but probably a Pontiac GTO (same thing but more American).