Games PC NEED FOR SPEED-ROAD CHALLENGE User Manual

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EPILEPSY WARNING

Please Read Before Using This Game Or Allowing Your Children To Use It.

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If you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy (seizures or loss of consciousness) when exposed to flashing lights, consult your doctor prior to playing.

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Precautions To Take During Use

•Do not stand too close to the screen. Sit a good distance away from the screen, as far away as the length of the cable allows.

•Preferably play the game on a small screen.

•Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had much sleep.

•Make sure that the room in which you are playing is well lit.

•Rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes per hour while playing a video game.

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BASIC CONTROLS

Action	Keyboard
Steer left/right	Arrow key LEFT/RIGHT
Accelerate	Arrow key UP
Brake/Reverse	Arrow key DOWN
Shift up/down (Manual Transmission only)	A/Z
Reset car after crash	R

Note: For more information on game controls, see the Default Driving Commands section.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table Of Contents ................................	3
Introduction .........................................	4
Taking a Spin .......................................	4
Setting Up the Game ...........................	5
Game Setup Screen ........................	5
Main Menu ...................................	6
Player Car Screen .....................	7
Transmission ........................	7
Colour ..................................	7
Car Compare .......................	7
Showcase ............................	8
Convertible ..........................	8
Car Tuning ...........................	8
Download Car .....................	9
Location Screen .........................	9
Opponent Car Screen ...............	9
Driving Assists Screen ..............	10
Options Screen .............................	10
Audio Screen ..........................	10
Controllers .........................	11
Cameras ............................	11
Graphics ............................	12
Heads Up Display ..............	13
Load ..................................	13
On the Track .....................................	14
Default Driving Commands ..........	14
Hot Pursuit Controls ................	15
Pause Menu .................................	15
Race Summary Screen ..................	16
Career Play .......................................	17
Showroom Screen ...................	17
Circuit Select Screen ................	18
Circuit Types ......................	18

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Circuit Racing Screen ..............	19
Circuit Completion Awards .19
Garage Screen ........................	20
Repair Car Screen ..............	20
Car Upgrades Screen .........	21
Car Upgrade Options ........	21
Additional Game Modes ....................	22
Single Race Mode .........................	22
Single Race Setup ...................	22
Hot Pursuit .............................	22
Hot Pursuit Setup ....................	23
Race Types .........................	23
Multiplayer Hot Pursuit ............	23
Knockout Mode ............................	23
Knockout Setup .......................	23
After a Race ............................	24
Multiplayer Knockouts .............	24
Tournament Mode ........................	24
Tournament Setup ...................	24
After a Race ............................	24
Multiplayer Tournaments .........	24
Loading Saved Game files .................	25
Multiplayer Racing .............................	26
Split Screen Arcade Races .............	26
Network (IPX) ...............................	27
Network (TCP) ..............................	27
Internet ........................................	28
Modem ........................................	28
Serial Link ....................................	28
Multiplayer Main Menu ................	29
Hot Keys ..........................................	30
Credits ..........................................	31
Notice ..........................................	33

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INTRODUCTION

Ready to take it to the next level? Then you’ve come to the right place. Need For Speed™: Road Challenge places you in the driver’s seat of some of the world’s most desirable vehicles. Ever wonder what it would be like to roar down the street in a Lamborghini Diablo SV or a Porsche 911 Turbo? Well, wonder no more as you’ll find all these and many more top motors to ride in.

Then, once you’ve put these bad boys to the test, begin a racing career and enter a circuit to win cash prizes. With your winnings you can purchase better cars or upgrade your current ride to create a true dream machine. Then, if you’ve got the guts, put it all on the line in a battle for pink slips. Clearly, the stakes have never been higher!

•NEW! Licensed Supercars - Race your favourite dream cars.

•NEW! Complete In-Game Economy - Win races to earn money, buy new cars and customise your exotics.

•NEW! Road Challenge Racing - Lose the race, lose your car.

•NEW! 19 Challenging Courses - Race a variety of exotic locations.

•NEW! Real Car Damage - Affects car handling and appearance.

•Multiplayer Racing - Challenge a friend via LAN, Modem, Serial Cable or the Internet.

•Downloadable Cars - Watch for additional supercars posted on EA’s website, then download and race the new machines in NFS: Road Challenge.

For Need for Speed: Road Challenge news and updates, visit the official NFS: Road Challenge website at www.needforspeed.com.

For more info about this and other titles, check out EA on the web at www.ea.com.

Electronic Arts recommends that drivers always wear seatbelts, observe the law and never drive while intoxicated.

TAKING A SPIN

Can’t wait to get going? Then quickly hit the road and put one of these supercars to the test!

To begin a race:

1.From the Game Setup screen, click SINGLE PLAYER ARCADE. The Race Type overlay appears.

2.Click SINGLE RACE. The Name Entry box appears.

3.Type your name and press ENTER. The Main menu appears.

4.Click RACE. The race loads.

When the announcer counts down “3…2…1…GO!”, hit the accelerator and see what your machine can do.

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SETTING UP THE GAME

Game Setup Screen

When you load the game, the Game Setup screen appears.

Note: For installing and loading instructions, please see the enclosed Reference Card.

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A)Compete for virtual cash and prizes in Career Play mode (see the Career Play section)

B)Hone your driving skills in a single player race of your choice

C)Go head to head with a competitor in a two player split screen battle (see the

Multiplayer Racing section)

D)Access the NFS: Road Challenge website

E)Challenge a friend through a network connection (see the Multiplayer Racing section)

F)Access the Load screen (see the Loading Saved Game Files section)

G)View the game credits

H)Exit the game

•To make a selection from any NFS: Road Challenge menu screen, move your cursor to the menu item and left-click.

•For information on specific race types, see the Additional Game Modes.

Note: Default settings in this manual appear in bold type.

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Single Player Main Menu

This is where your Need For Speed™ single race setup begins.

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A)Select your car (see the Player Car Screen section)

B)Select a track (see the Location Screen section)

C)Select the car(s) you want to challenge (see the Opponent Car Screen section)

D)Adjust driving assistance options (see the Driving Assists Screen section)

E)Enter a driver name. NFS: Road Challenge tracks your race performance by this driver name.

F)Set game options (see the Options Screen section)

G)Start the game

H)Return to the Game Setup screen

•Whenever you see a downward pointing arrow icon, click it to access a cascade menu.

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Player Car Screen

Transmission

Choose an AUTOMATIC transmission for no-hassle, accelerate-and-steer driving or a MANUAL transmission, where your performance shifting can take advantage of every ounce of torque.

Colour

Paint your machine. In addition to the hues provided, you can select CUSTOM to create virtually any colour you want.

To create a custom colour:

1.Select CUSTOM from the Colour cascade menu. The paint palette appears.

2.Move the vertical slider to the general colour you want, then use the mouse or arrow keys to position the colour selector on a specific colour.

3.Click PREVIEW to view the colour on your car.

4.When you’re happy with the final product, click ACCEPT.

Car Compare

Compare your car with others in its class, head-to-head against any model in the game or in a group with every car.

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A)Choose a comparison mode

B)Performance rating bars

C)Choose a car to compare and contrast against your own

D)Return to the Player Car screen

•Car classes are based on Acceleration and Top Speed performance ratings.

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Showcase

Enter the Showcase screen to get an in-depth look at what’s under the hood of your dream machine.

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A)Choose a different car

B)Choose a statistic category

C)Take a look in the virtual cockpit

D)View a photo library of any car

E)Return to the Player Car screen

• At the Car Interior screen you can use on-screen tools to move the image in any direction.

Convertible

Certain cars have a convertible option. Toggle between TOP UP/TOP DOWN to adjust your ride.

Car Tuning

Use the sliders to adjust your car setup in each tuning category.

•To return the car to its factory settings, click RESET DEFAULTS.

•To return to the Player Car menu, click DONE.

ENGINE TUNING	Tune toward the low end for faster acceleration on tracks with
	tighter turns or to the high end for more top speed on tracks
	that allow it.
BRAKE BALANCE	Tuning to the front creates an understeering car by transferring
	weight to the rear during braking. Tune to the rear for an
	oversteering car.

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STEERING SPEED	Set this option slower for more gradual turning or quicker for
	fast, twitchy steering.
GEAR RATIOS	Low gear ratios let your car climb through the gears quickly,
	spending less time in the slower gears. High gear ratios trade
	sluggish starts for top speed.
SUSPENSION	A car with a soft suspension rolls into the turns. A car with a
	stiff suspension fights the road but gives you a better feel for it.
AERODYNAMICS	Tune lower for more downforce, increasing handling but
	reducing speed or higher for less wind resistance.
TIRES	Rain tyres move the water to grip the road under wet
	conditions. Racing tyres have smooth surfaces that stick to dry
	roads and slip on wet ones.

Note: Car Tuning only applies to Single Player Arcade races.

Download Car

In addition to the array of cars contained within NFS: Road Challenge, you can also find additional dream machines online.

To Download a Car:

Click DOWNLOAD CAR. A prompt appears asking if you want to close the game and launch your web browser.

Click YES to continue. Your internet browser opens to the Need for Speed homepage, where instructions guide you through the download process.

Location Screen

Select track options for your race

LAPS	Select the number of laps to race (2, 4 or 8)
DIRECTION	Toggle to race FORWARD/BACKWARD.
MIRRORED	Toggle OFF/ON.
NIGHT DRIVING	Toggle OFF/ON.
WEATHER	Toggle OFF/ON.
TRACK RECORDS	View a list of your best times for the course.
START PRESENTATION	View a video summary of track information.
Opponent Car Screen
OPPONENT SKILL	Set the skill level for your opponents: (AMATEUR, PRO, CHAMPION).
NUMBER	Select the number of cars to race against: (0-6 or FULL GRID)
TRAFFIC	Toggle ON/OFF to play with moving obstacles.
CAR COMPARE	See the Car Compare section.
SHOWCASE	See the Showcase section.

•If you’re racing against a full grid, you can choose to race against a pack of identical computer cars by choosing a specific car from the Opponent Car Class menu. You can also choose to race against randomly chosen cars from within a class by choosing one of the general Car Class options.

Note: The Traffic option is unavailable if the Opponent Number is set to FULL GRID.

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Driving Assists Screen

Driving Assists make it easier to get around the track at high speed. Assists are available only in Single Race and Hot Pursuit modes.

EA TIP: If you’re new to NFS, these driving assists will help you master the NFS: Road Challenge tracks and race competitively against your friends in multiplayer modes.

BRAKING	With the braking assist option ON, your brakes react more
	effectively.

COLLISION RECOVERY Set collision recovery ON for faster accident recovery.

TRACTION	Traction assist keeps your tyres from spinning when you
	generate excessive torque. This enables the car to hug the
	road for faster cornering and quicker starts.
PURSUIT	Available in Hot Pursuit mode only. When ON, pressing the
	Reset button after you make a bust causes your car to teleport
	up to the leader, so you have a good chance of busting him too.
DAMAGE	Choose the effect that accumulated damage has on your car.
	When OFF, damage does not affect your car’s appearance or
	handling.

Options Screen

Each item listed on the Game Options screen leads to its own screen.

Audio Screen
MENU MUSIC	Set the volume level of menu music.
RACING MUSIC	Set the volume level of in-game music.
SOUND EFFECTS	Set the volume level of the sound effects.
ENGINE VOLUME	Set the volume level of engine sounds.
SPEECH VOLUME	Set the volume level of the announcer.
MUSIC TYPE	Select to play GAME MUSIC or insert an AUDIO CD of your
	choice to hear your favourite tunes.
AUDIO MODE	Choose the best sound mode supported by your system.
RACING TUNE	Sample and select your favourite song played during a race or
	choose RANDOM.
MENU TUNE	Sample and select your favourite song played during the menu
	screens or choose RANDOM.
AUDIO TEST	Run a sound test for your speakers.

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Controllers

Access the Controllers menu to view the command button for each racing action. You can re-map the buttons if the default configuration doesn’t feel right with your racing style.

•To assign a command button/key, click the action you want to change, then press the button/key you want to assign to it.

•To reassign a command to an axis, do one of the following:

HALF AXIS ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURE

To assign half the range of an axis to a command:

1.Place the axis control in its centre position.

2.Click the action you want to change.

3.Move the axis from its centre position to one extreme.

• You can assign the other extreme to another command. FULL AXIS ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURE

To assign the full range of an axis to a command:

1.Place the axis control all the way to one extreme of its range.

2.Click the action you want to change.

3.Move the axis to the opposite extreme.

• To reverse the direction, begin again with the axis at the opposite end of its range.

DEAD ZONE	To expand or reduce your controller’s dead zone, click and
	drag the beads in the middle of the axis bars. The dead zone is
	the range you can move your controller before it affects your
	car’s performance.
FORCE FEEDBACK	NFS: Road Challenge takes full advantage of force feedback
	controllers. Move the sliders to adjust the level of feedback put
	forth by individual driving forces.
AUDIO FEEDBACK	Map three numerical keys for audio feedback on your current
	race status. This feature is especially helpful when driving with
	the HUD (Heads Up Display) turned OFF.
FUNCTION KEYS	Get familiar with the function key commands that allow you to
	change camera angles or toggle some options ON/OFF during
	gameplay. You cannot re-map function keys.
PRE-DEFINED KEYS	Take the time to learn these useful functions. You cannot re-
	map the pre-defined keys.

• To return all options to their original settings, click RESET TO DEFAULTS.

Cameras

During a race, you can cycle through four cameras. Use the Camera menu to set your four favourite angles as the default camera views.

•To configure camera views, click each camera button to toggle selections or access the cascade menus and click the views you want.

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