THE *old, obsolete* NFS U2 FAQ

Just Me · Post by **Just Me** » 21 Dec 2004, 14:42

Uhhhhmmm, I hate to brake the news but..... yeah thats how people see the cars ingame.

The point is that they have a graphics card that supports all graphic features in NFSU2 like AntiAntialsing en Ansiotropic Filtering etc etc and it doesn't slow the game down to an not acceptable framerate.

While we (i have a FX 5200, a tuned

Geforce 2) run the game with triliniar/biliniar filtering and no or a lower setting of AA and AF. Full options on my card means I would play NFSU2 like a slideshow with an interval of 10 sec per slide or so

So just like im doing, search for a cheap but better card and then play it like its supposed to be played.

*BuLLiT* · Post by ***BuLLiT*** » 21 Dec 2004, 15:23

thanks for ur help..its a shame we dont get to play the game to its full potential and get the best out of it

Just Me · Post by **Just Me** » 21 Dec 2004, 15:52

Well, don't forget that the Geforce 2 is like 2,3 years old so.....

And with this "best graphics card" war going on even the new X800 and 6800 are already "old".

Try to update to a ATI 9800Pro, Nvidia 5900 or the 5950, and believe me, you'll be able to play most games at max settings. And you'll still have a card that can go along for a year or 2.

But we better get back on topic. If you want to know more open a topic in the Hard ware section of this forum.

makreller_dk · Post by **makreller_dk** » 21 Dec 2004, 22:21

actually... With my 9800pro i cant run nfsu2 at all max..!

*BuLLiT* · Post by ***BuLLiT*** » 21 Dec 2004, 23:16

what price do you think i would be looking at for those cards you mentioned

Drewb99 · Post by **Drewb99** » 21 Dec 2004, 23:53

$150-$230

NismoSKYLIN3R34 · Post by **NismoSKYLIN3R34** » 22 Dec 2004, 00:16

i have a question about Carbon Fiber body kits. is it the normal front/ rear bumper, skirts but in CF? or different kits just for CF? and when you do unlock them do you have to do the whole kit CF or can u jsut do front bumper and keep the rest without CF. thanx

*BuLLiT* · Post by ***BuLLiT*** » 22 Dec 2004, 02:58

when you unlock them you have to convert you whole body kit you cant convert individual parts of it like the bumper, skirts, etc... but you can change the wing, trunk, and hood to carbon fibre individually

NismoSKYLIN3R34 · Post by **NismoSKYLIN3R34** » 22 Dec 2004, 03:51

o ok thanx. i was hoping to change individual but o well

Dragon-of-Rune · Post by **Dragon-of-Rune** » 22 Dec 2004, 09:59

makreller_dk wrote:actually... With my 9800pro i cant run nfsu2 at all max..!

wich one do you have the 128mb or the 256mb, because if you have the 256 you can run with everything on max( i think because with the 128mb you can have almost everything on)

Just Me · Post by **Just Me** » 22 Dec 2004, 20:13

Yep. 9800PRO 256 MB RAM, you can run the game with all settings to full. My friend has one, and he has all options on.

On the 128 MB version there is a little catch.
There are 2 versions.

1. 128bits interface
2. 256bits interface

Some manufactures sold the 128bits interface version as a 9800PRO but it's not a PRO it's the standard 9800 version!!!!

So whenever you're buying a 9800PRO, second hand or new, always check the if the interface is 256bits.

Otherwise you'll be paying to much for a card thats not what you think it is.

Dragon-of-Rune · Post by **Dragon-of-Rune** » 22 Dec 2004, 22:51

Yeah that's true my friend had the same problem. I first had a 9800 pro 256 aswell but now i have a X800 XT 512 so i won't be buying a new card for a year or so because most games only need 128 or sometimes 256

mzevo8 · Post by **mzevo8** » 28 Dec 2004, 03:44

When do I get to Coal Harbor West,I'm right now at:
Game Completion Status:32%
Races Entered:81
Overall Wins:70
Races Won:
1.Circuit-21
2.Sprint-8
3.Drift-10
4.Drag-14
5.Street X-7
6.URL-10
Rewards:
Magazines Won-8/20
DVD Covers Won-4/10
Sponsorships Signed-3
Parts Unlocked:72%
Please,I want to know,thanks

ralta · Post by **ralta** » 28 Dec 2004, 18:29

I have only completed 66% of my career, but I get a message saying there are no more races, and the map is empty, only shops and opponents cars, no races! What do I do? How can ever complete my career. Help please!!!!

909 · Post by **909** » 28 Dec 2004, 19:39

ralta, goto your garage, select "World Map" and complete any races which are listed as "not completed" under every stage. you should be about stage 4 in your world map right now...

COFFEEMAN · Post by **COFFEEMAN** » 28 Dec 2004, 20:14

how can I take pictures in the game?
like of my car etc...

also.. how do you do outruns? I have tried following the cars and the signal appears that I am tailing it.. but I can tail it for ages, nothing happens..
whats up??

909 · Post by **909** » 28 Dec 2004, 23:53

cofeeman:

pictures could be taken via pressing the "print screen" button (Prt Scr) and then pasting the image into any graphics editing program...

for the outruns, when u see the signal, if ure on a pc just pree the Ener or Return button,... if ure on a onsole like ps2 or xbox press the key for "acceptance". maybe some console guru might pop in and give his blessing. i prefer pc all the way... woo...

Andre_online · Post by **Andre_online** » 29 Dec 2004, 06:16

By right actually, all the controls are in the manual...

ralta · Post by **ralta** » 31 Dec 2004, 17:57

COFFEEMAN wrote:how can I take pictures in the game?
like of my car etc...

also.. how do you do outruns? I have tried following the cars and the signal appears that I am tailing it.. but I can tail it for ages, nothing happens..
whats up??

I have all 10 DVD covers, but only 16 Magazines, how do I get the other four? Thanks.

ralta · Post by **ralta** » 31 Dec 2004, 18:00

Hey Coffee man, you need to follow the cars, pass it and them try to "outrun" it. Once you have the lead, you can go in any direction you want just try to loose the car. One way to win outrun races, once you have the lead, just go straight and make a sharp turn, the guy ususally will not be able to turn and follow you, and by the time he get around the corner, you are already winning.

ralta · Post by **ralta** » 31 Dec 2004, 18:02

909 wrote:ralta, goto your garage, select "World Map" and complete any races which are listed as "not completed" under every stage. you should be about stage 4 in your world map right now...

Yeah how do I get the Magazines that I missed, I have done the races marked as not completed, but I want the other magazines, I have all 10 DVDs. help me please,

909 · Post by **909** » 31 Dec 2004, 20:04

ralta, magazines are won through star rating. increase the rating of your car. ex carbon fibre parts get more rating... even i u might not like them...

then you might also need to gain more reputation points. do more races from the garage world map, and dont forget to restart the race to gain money/rep points...

ralta · Post by **ralta** » 31 Dec 2004, 21:16

909 wrote:ralta, magazines are won through star rating. increase the rating of your car. ex carbon fibre parts get more rating... even i u might not like them...

then you might also need to gain more reputation points. do more races from the garage world map, and dont forget to restart the race to gain money/rep points...

Thanks alot bro.

Sabas NFS · Post by **Sabas NFS** » 09 Jan 2005, 02:03

I was wondering if I could know how to unlock the sponsor vinyls without using the cheat codes at the "Press Start" screen.

tsurezure · Post by **tsurezure** » 10 Jan 2005, 06:45

909 wrote:ralta, magazines are won through star rating. increase the rating of your car. ex carbon fibre parts get more rating... even i u might not like them...

Aren't magazines won from completing races

After you complete the game, if you look through your 20 magazines, they all say each was awarded for having done the N-th race in stage M or something... it's the DVD covers that are won through star rating right?

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