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       NFS-HS FAQ/Walkthrough      |
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Written by  : Ruchirkc	           |
Last Updated: 8 April 2007         |
Platform    : Windows-PC           |
Version     : 1.0                  |
E-Mail	    : [email protected] |
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+----------+
|+--------+|
||CONTENTS||
|+--------+|
+----------+

PART: 1 - INTRODUCTION
======================


PART: 2 - SETTING UP THE GAME
=============================

1. Game Setup Screen
2. Main Menu
3. Options Screen

PART: 3 - ON THE TRACK
======================

1. Default Driving Commands
2. Pause Menu
3. Race Summary Screen

PART: 4 - CAREER PLAY
=====================


PART: 5 - ADDITIONAL GAME MODES
===============================

1. Single Race Mode
2. Hot Pursuit
3. Knockout Mode
4. Tournament Mode

PART: 6 - LOADING SAVED GAME FILES
===================================


PART: 7 - MULTIPLAYER RACING
============================

1. Split Screen Arcade Races
2. Network (IPX)
3. Network (TCP)
4. Internet
5. Modem
6. Serial Link
7. Multiplayer Main Menu

PART: 8 - HOT KEYS
==================


PART: 9 - CREDITS, COPYRIGHT INFO, CONTACT ME ETC
=================================================

1. Wanted
2. Contact Me
3. Credits/Thanks
4. My Other FAQs
5. Version History
6. Copyright Information


======================================================
|                PART: 1 - INTRODUCTION              |
======================================================

Ready to take it to the next level? Then you've come to the right place. Need
For Speed: High Stakes 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 these and many more sweet rides to cruise in.

Then, after 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 STUFF IN NFS-HS||
|+-------------------+|
+---------------------+

[*] Licensed Supercars�Race your favorite dream cars.
[*] Complete In-Game Economy�Win races to earn money, buy new cars, and 
customize your exotics.
[*] High Stakes Racing�Lose the race, lose your car.
[*] 19 Challenging Courses�Race a variety of exotic locations.
[*] 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: High Stakes.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
For Need for Speed: High Stakes news and updates, visit the official NFS: 
High Stakes website at www.needforspeed.com.

FOR MORE INFO about this and other titles, check out EA on the web at 
www.ea.com.
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+---------------+
|+-------------+|
||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 e. 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.


======================================================
|            PART: 2 - SETTING UP THE GAME           |
======================================================

+-------------------+
|+-----------------+|
||GAME SETUP SCREEN||
|+-----------------+|
+-------------------+
 
When you load the game, the Game Setup screen appears. 

[1] Compete for virtual cash and prizes in Career Play mode. Hone your 
driving skills in a single player race of your choice 

[2] Go head to head with a competitor in a two player split screen battle.

[3] Challenge a friend through a network connection.

[4] Access the Load screen View the game credits 

[5] Access the NFS: High Stakes website 

[6] Exit the game 

+------------------+
|+----------------+|
||MAIN MENU SCREEN||
|+----------------+|
+------------------+

This is where your Need For Speed race setup begins. 

[1] Select your car

[2] Select a track

[3] Select the car(s) you want to challenge 

[4] Adjust driving assistance options 

[5] Enter a driver name. NFS: High Stakes tracks your race performance by 
this driver name. 

[6] Set game options

[7] Start the game 

[8] Return to the Game Setup screen 

+-----------------+
|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. 

Color
=====

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

To create a custom color:
"""""""""""""""""""""""""
[1] Select CUSTOM from the Color cascade menu. The paint palette appears. 
[2] Move the vertical slider to the general color you want, then use the 
mouse or arrow keys to position the color selector on a specific color. 
[3] Click PREVIEW to view the color 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. 

[*] Car classes are based on Acceleration and Top Speed performance ratings. 

Showcase
========

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

[*] 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. 

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 tires move the water to grip the road under wet conditions. Racing tires
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: High Stakes, you can 
also find additional dream machines online. 

To Download a Car: 

[1] Click DOWNLOAD CAR. A prompt appears asking if you want to close the game
and launch your web browser. 
[2] 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:

[1] Laps: Select the number of laps to race (2, 4, or 8). 
[2] Direction Toggle: to race FORWARD/BACKWARD. 
[3] Mirrored Toggle: OFF/ON. 
[4] Night Driving: Toggle OFF/ON. 
[5] Weather: Toggle OFF/ON. 
[6] Track Records: View a list of your best times for the course. 
[7] Start Presentation: View a video summary of track information. 

+-------------------+
|OPPONENT CAR SCREEN|
+-------------------+

[1] Opponent Skill: Set the skill level for your opponents (AMATEUR, PRO, 
CHAMPION). 
[2] Number: Select the number of cars to race against (0�6, or FULL GRID) 
[3] Traffic Toggle: ON/OFF to play with moving obstacles. 
[4] Car Compare
[5] Showcase

[*] 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. 

+----------------------+
|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. 

[*] TIP: If you're new to NFS, these driving assists will help you master the
NFS: High Stakes tracks and race competitively against your friends in 
multiplayer modes. 

[1] Braking: With the braking assist option ON, your brakes react more 
effectively. 
[2] Collision Recovery: Set collision recovery ON for faster accident 
recovery. 
[3] Traction: Traction assist keeps your tires from spinning when you 
generate excessive torque. This enables the car to hug the road for faster 
cornering and quicker starts. 
[4] 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. 
[5] 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|
+------------+

[1] Menu Music: Set the volume level of menu music. 
[2] Racing Music: Set the volume level of in-game music. 
[3] Sound Effects: Set the volume level of the sound effects. 
[4] Engine Volume: Set the volume level of engine sounds. 
[5] Speech Volume: Set the volume level of the announcer. 
[6] Music Type: Select to play GAME MUSIC or insert an AUDIO CD of your 
choice to hear your favorite tunes. 
[7] Audio Mode: Choose the best sound mode supported by your system. 
[8] Racing Tune: Sample and select your favorite song played during a race or
choose RANDOM. 
[9] Menu Tune: Sample and select your favorite song played during the menu 
screens or choose RANDOM. 
[10]Audio Test: Run a sound test for your speakers. 

+-----------+
|CONTROLLERS|
+-----------+

Access the Controllers menu to view the command button for each racing 
action. You can remap 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 center position. 
[2] Click the action you want to change. 
[3] Move the axis from its center 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: High Stakes 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 remap 
function keys. 

Pre-Defined Keys
""""""""""""""""
Take the time to learn these useful functions. You cannot remap the 
pre-defined keys. 

[*] To return all options to original settings, click RESET TO DEFAULTS. 

Cameras
=======

During a race, you can cycle through four cameras. Use the Camera menu to set
your four favorite 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. 

Graphics
========

NFS: High Stakes defaults the Graphics options to the optimum settings for 
your computer system. If you want more graphic detail, set the options to the
highest levels. If you want the game to run faster on your computer, try 
reducing some detail. 

Screen Size
"""""""""""
For optimum graphics, choose the highest resolution supported by your video 
card. Screen sizes followed by (z) will run, by default, with the Z Buffer 
option ON. 

Triple Buffer
"""""""""""""
Allows 3D video cards to use more memory and increase frame rate. 

Wide Screen 
"""""""""""
Toggle ON to play with wide screen display view. 

Car Chrome 
""""""""""
Chrome gives your car a brilliant, reflective sheen. Toggle ON/OFF. 

Car Shading 
"""""""""""
Shading gives depth to your car's contours. Toggle ON/OFF. 

Car Detail 
""""""""""
The higher the detail the more realistic your car's appearance. Set HIGH, 
MEDIUM, or LOW. 

Special Effects 
"""""""""""""""
Special effects add a real-world element to the race. Set HIGH, LOW, or OFF.

Horizon
"""""""
The horizon completes the landscape. Set HIGH, LOW, or OFF. 

Advanced Settings 
"""""""""""""""""
Access a host of extra options.

	[*] Gamma Correction: Use the slider to adjust the brightness of your
	 screen. 
	[*] View Distance: Determines how far the landscape is drawn. With 
	FULL, the entire landscape appears. With CLOSE, the landscape is 
	drawn just as you drive into it. 
	[*] Z Buffer: Set Z Buffer ON for the smoothest graphics. 
	[*] View Angle: Choose a NARROW angle to focus the view on your car 
	or WIDE to bring more landscape into the picture. 
	[*] Headlights: VERTEX headlights brighten the general area in front 
	of your car. PROJECTED headlights focus strong beams of light on the 
	road, illuminating your path. 
	[*] Perspective: Adjust the view cone. 
	[*] Fog: Toggle this special effect ON/OFF. 
	[*] Lens Flare: Toggle this special effect ON/OFF. 

+----------------+
|HEADS UP DISPLAY|
+----------------+

The Heads Up Display, often referred to as the HUD, is the array of gauges on
the screen during the race. Most gauges offer multiple settings, or you can 
toggle all gauges OFF to clear your view of the track. 

[1] Reposition your gauges 
[2] Display speed in mph or km/h on a digital or analog gauge 
[3] Display RPMs with a digital or analog gauge 
[4] Gauge the level of damage to your car 
[5] Toggle the map ON/OFF 
[6] Choose what your current lap time is measured against. 
[7] View a summary of opposing racers 
[8] Toggle the rear view mirror ON/OFF 

[*] NOTE: Some gauge settings are available only in certain Screen Layouts. 


======================================================
|                PART: 3 - ON THE TRACK              |
======================================================

+--------------------------+
|+------------------------+|
||DEFAULT DRIVING COMMANDS||
|+------------------------+|
+--------------------------+

This section contains default driving commands assuming that the keyboard is 
your controller. If you're using a different game controller, NFS: High 
Stakes detects it and defaults to it. To view or configure your driving 
commands, select CONTROLLERS from the Options menu for equivalents. 


- To accelerate, press i.

[*] TIP: Don't rev the engine too much before the race starts. If your tach 
is too high when your car shifts into first, you�ll burn your tires and lose 
valuable ground. 

- To steer left/right, press j/l.
- To brake, press k. To back up, hold k after your car comes to a complete 
stop. 

[*] NOTE: To set the Auto-Reverse function, you must map the setting on the 
Controllers menu.

- To pull the handbrake, press [SPACEBAR]. Use this for tight hairpins and 
power braking at high speeds. 

[*] TIP: Just for fun, you can use the hand brake to pull spinouts and 
360�'s. 

 To shift up/down, press A/Z. 
 To cycle through camera views, press C. 
 To look behind you, press and hold B. 
 To honk your horn, press H. (In Hot Pursuit mode, this triggers your siren). 
 To cycle your headlights ON, OFF, HIGHBEAMS, press L. 
 To quickly reset your car after a crash, press R. 

+--------------------+
|HOT PURSUIT CONTROLS|
+--------------------+

The following commands are only used for Hot Pursuit mode.

 To call a wingman, press W. 
 To cycle to the next cop, press N. 
 To jump to any cop car, press J. 
 To drop a spike strip, press S. 
 To direct your wingman set up a road block, press K. 

+------------+
|+----------+|
||PAUSE MENU||
|+----------+|
+------------+

You can access the Pause menu at anytime to take a break or adjust options. 

 To pause a race, press [ESC]. The Pause menu appears.

[1] Audio: Use the sliders to adjust all sound options. 
[2] Controls: View and/or remap driving controls.
[3] Cameras: Assign the camera views.
[4] Graphics: Set graphics options.
[5] Heads Up Display: Customize the on-screen gauges.
[6] Continue: Get back to the racing action. 
[7] Quit: Abort the current race. (Choose to go to the Main menu, the Post 
Race screen, or to your desktop).

While your race is paused, you can use the function keys to get a good view 
of the game environment. This is especially useful if you want to adjust 
Graphics options from the Pause menu. 


- To hide the Pause menu, press [F1]. 

- To rotate the Pause screen image left/right, press and hold [F2]/[F4]. 

- To pause/resume automatic Pause screen rotation, press [F3]. 

+---------------------+
|+-------------------+|
||RACE SUMMARY SCREEN||
|+-------------------+|
+---------------------+

After a race, an automatic replay appears followed by the Race Summary 
screen. 

 
- To save a replay of the race, click SAVE REPLAY, type a name to label it 
(your player name is the default), and press [ENTER].

- To save a ghost of your race, click SAVE GHOST, type a name to label it 
(your player name is the default), and press [ENTER].

The ghost is your performance during the previous race. When you load a 
ghost, you run the same race again with a translucent car mirroring the line 
you drove. In this way, you can race against yourself. 

[*] NOTE: You cannot collide with the ghost car. 

- To view the replay of the race again, click VIEW REPLAY. The replay follows
your car from start to finish incorporating a variety of TV-presentation 
cameras. 


======================================================
|                PART: 4 - CAREER PLAY               |
======================================================

One of the new features of NFS: High Stakes is Career Play, which lets you 
enter a racing circuit and earn virtual cash and prizes. Each circuit is made
up of a specific race type: Tournament, Knockout, or High Stakes. The better
you perform in the circuit, the more cash you earn. This cash can then be 
used to upgrade any cars in your garage or purchase higher-performance 
vehicles.

To begin a racing career: 

[1] Select CAREER PLAY from the Game Setup screen. The Name Entry 
Select/Create 
Profile box appears.

[2] Type your name and press e. The Showroom screen appears. 

[*] NOTE: You must purchase a car before you are allowed to begin your 
career. 

+-----------------+
|+---------------+|
||SHOWROOM SCREEN||
|+---------------+|
+-----------------+ 

The Showroom screen is the place to buy a dream car to compete with. 

+-----------------------+
|+---------------------+|
||CIRCUIT SELECT SCREEN||
|+---------------------+|
+-----------------------+

Select a racing circuit to compete in.

+---------------+
|+-------------+|
||CIRCUIT TYPES||
|+-------------+|
+---------------+

Each circuit consists of 1�8 races. There are three types of circuits to 
compete in: 

Tournament
==========

This circuit type is comprised of a number of races. At the end of each race,
points are awarded based on your finishing position. At the conclusion of the
last race, the driver with the most points is declared the winner. 

Knockout
========

This circuit type is also comprised of a number of races. However, after each
race, the last place finisher is eliminated from the competition. The winner
is declared through a process of elimination. 

High Stakes 
===========

The ultimate circuit. In High Stakes, it's a one-on-one battle with a catch. 
You must put your dream machine on the line in a winner-take-all battle. You 
may only enter this circuit if you own two cars. 

[*] NOTE: Placing first in some tournaments will unlock a bonus car. 

[*] NOTE: To begin, only the European Tour tier is accessible. Additional 
tiers are unlocked by completing all circuits within the currently available 
tiers. 

+-----------------------+
|+---------------------+|
||CIRCUIT RACING SCREEN||
|+---------------------+|
+-----------------------+

The Circuit Racing screen contains valuable information about tour tracks, 
circuit standings, and purse prizes. 

[*] NOTE: As soon as a player pays the entry fee to a circuit with new 
tracks, those tracks become available in all game modes. 

+---------------------------+
|+-------------------------+|
||CIRCUIT COMPLETION AWARDS||
|+-------------------------+|
+---------------------------+

Players win medals for completing circuits and trophies for completing tiers.

[*] You have completed a Tournament Circuit when you have finished in one of 
the top three positions. 1ST Place receives a Gold medal, 2ND Place a Silver,
 and 3RD Place a Bronze. All places receive money with more going to 
higher-placing finishers. 

[*] You have completed a Knockout Circuit when you have finished all races 
without being eliminated. 1ST Place receives a Gold medal and all places 
receive money with more going to higher-placing finishers. 

[*] You have completed a High Stakes Circuit when you have finished in 1ST 
Place. 1ST Place receives a Gold medal and the loser's car. 2ND place 
receives prize money. 

[*] You have completed a tier when you have won a medal in all circuits of 
the tier. The Trophy type (Gold, Silver, Bronze) is equal to the lowest 
denomination of medal you receive. 

[*] In all, there are 10 tiers and 30 circuits to compete in. You win when 
all 10 tiers have been successfully completed. 

[*] Players are free to re-enter tiers or circuits they have already 
completed to win extra cash or upgrade their awards. 

+---------------+
|+-------------+|
||GARAGE SCREEN||
|+-------------+|
+---------------+

[1]  Account: View a complete account summary. 
[2] Car Repair: Access the Repair Car screen.
[3] Upgrade: Access the Upgrade screen.
[4] Showcase: Access the Showcase screen. 
[5] Transmission: Toggle between AUTOMATIC and MANUAL transmissions. A Manual
transmission presents more of a challenge, but it allows you to squeeze more 
performance out of your car. 
[6] Convertible: Toggle between TOP UP/TOP DOWN. 
[7] Sell: Trade in your vehicle to accumulate some extra cash. 

[*] NOTE: You can only sell a car if you have more than one in your garage. 

+-------------------+
|+-----------------+|
||REPAIR CAR SCREEN||
|+-----------------+|
+-------------------+

Regular maintenance for your vehicle allows you to stay competitive on the 
circuit. 

[*] View a complete account summary 
[*] Repair all body damage 
[*] Repair all engine damage 
[*] Repair all suspension damage 
[*] Repair all steering damage 
[*] Repair all damage 
[*] The car's ratings 

+---------------------+
|+-------------------+|
||CAR UPGRADES SCREEN||
|+-------------------+|
+---------------------+

Purchase new upgrades to enhance your car's performance. 

[*] View a complete account summary 
[*] The upgrade description 
[*] The cost to purchase an upgrade 
[*] Vehicle ratings 

+---------------------+
|+-------------------+|
||CAR UPGRADE OPTIONS||
|+-------------------+|
+---------------------+

Level 1
=======

Lowers suspension and upgrades your tires for improved road grip and 
handling. 

Level 2 
=======

Improves aerodynamics to provide better handling and reduces weight for 
quicker acceleration. 

Level 3
=======

Tunes engine for improved acceleration and top speed. Upgrades brakes to 
reduce stopping distance. 


======================================================
|           PART: 5 - ADDITIONAL GAME MODES          |
======================================================
 
+------------------+
|+----------------+|
||SINGLE RACE MODE||
|+----------------+|
+------------------+ 

Single Race mode allows one or two players to participate in one complete 
race. Take this opportunity to learn the NFS: High Stakes tracks and discover
the fastest route to the finish line, including shortcuts that help you 
compete against faster cars.

If you're just getting started, you can make driving easier in Single races 
by turning ON Driving Assists. 

+-----------------+
|SINGLE RACE SETUP|
+-----------------+

Choose SINGLE RACE from the Race Type overlay, then configure your game at 
the Main menu,menu, and click RACE. 

+-------------+
|+-----------+|
||HOT PURSUIT||
|+-----------+|
+-------------+

Play as a thrill-seeking civilian on the open roads, but beware of the local
law enforcement authorities enforcing the speed limits as you race for the 
finish line. Or try your luck as an officer of the law, and use any means 
necessary to take down those who abuse the speed limit.

[*] NOTE: Not all cars are available in Hot Pursuit mode. 

When the cops give chase:
"""""""""""""""""""""""""
- Whether you are pulled over by force or voluntarily, you're busted. 
Valuable time ticks off the clock while they detain you. 

- After getting busted too many times (depending on how many laps you're 
racing), they'll arrest you. If this happens, your game is over. 

[*] TIP: Don't get overconfident. If you outrun the cops, they'll call in 
reinforcements with supercars that rival your machine. 

When chasing a speeding car:
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""" 
- Press H to switch on your siren and lights. The speeder is now targeted for
pursuit and arrest. 

- Use the force of your vehicle to pull the offender over, or get in front of
him and press S to lay down the spike strip. 

- If you are in Single Player Arcade mode, you can designate a cop as your 
"wingman" and give him direct orders. The wingman acts as your partner, 
helping you track down speeders. 

- To select a wingman: press W. 

- To direct him to set up a roadblock: press K after pressing W. 

- To direct him to throw down a spike strip: press S after pressing W. The 
faster you catch a speeder, the more time you have to track down the next 
speeder. 

[*] TIP: The best way to stop a speeder is by getting in front of the car and
blocking its path. 

+-----------------+
|HOT PURSUIT SETUP|
+-----------------+

Choose HOT PURSUIT from the Race Type overlay, then configure your game at 
the Main Menu menu screen, and click RACE. 

[*] To be the law, you must choose a pursuit vehicle from the Player Car 
screen. 

[*] HOT PURSUIT NOTE: The FULL GRID option is not available on the Opponent 
Car menu. 

+----------+
|RACE TYPES|
+----------+

NFS: High Stakes now offers three unique Hot Pursuit racing experiences.

Classic
=======

The original Hot Pursuit mode. Play as either a cop team or one of two 
racers. Your goal is to finish the race in first place. 

Getaway
=======

New to NFS: High Stakes, this is a race for survival. Play as a racer and 
avoid the police for as long as possible or take control of a cop team to put
the speeding vehicle out of action as quickly as possible. 

Time Trap 
=========

Another new racing mode, "Time Trap" is the toughest challenge of all. As a 
racer, you must complete the required number of laps in a given time period.
However, valuable time ticks off with every ticket you receive. As a cop, you
must stop both racers from finishing the race before the timer reaches zero.

[*] If you play as the racer and finish any mode in first place or 
successfully complete a race, you win the "Most Wanted" award for that track.
If you play as the police and prevent both racers from finishing a race, you 
win the "Top Cop" award. 

[*] NOTE: Become both "Most Wanted" and "Top Cop" in any one mode to unlock a
bonus car. 

+-----------------------+
|MULTIPLAYER HOT PURSUIT|
+-----------------------+

A Two Player Hot Pursuit race offers a variety of play options. Play on 
opposite sides of the law in a head-to-head confrontation or team up as 
police officers or speeders against CPU-controlled opponents. Hot Pursuit can
also be played over a TCP or IPX network connection. 

[*] NOTE: Single Player Hot Pursuit controller functions are not available 
in Multiplayer mode. 

+---------------+
|+-------------+|
||KNOCKOUT MODE||
|+-------------+|
+---------------+

Knockouts are single-elimination tournaments, beginning with eight 
competitors. Following each 2-lap race, the last place car is eliminated from
the Knockout. The final race is a head-to-head battle between the two 
surviving cars. 

[* You can race in three types of Knockouts�AMATEUR, PRO, or CHAMPION. Pro 
and Champion Knockouts feature increasingly skilled competition and one or 
more of the following factors applied to the track: Weather, Night/Day, 
Mirrored and 
Forward/Backward.

+--------------+
|KNOCKOUT SETUP|
+--------------+

Choose KNOCKOUT from the Race Type overlay, then configure your game at the 
Main menu and click RACE. 

[*] NOTE: All Location menu options are preset for a Knockout race. 

[*] NOTE: The Opponent Car menu is not available because the remaining 
Knockout entries are computer-generated based on the car class you choose to
race. 

[*] NOTE: Place first in a Knockout to unlock a bonus track. 

+---------------------+
|MULTIPLAYER KNOCKOUTS|
+---------------------+

The Knockout continues as long as at least one human racer remains in 
contention. Players eliminated from the Knockout can stay in the action by 
driving a noncompetitive traffic vehicle.

+-----------------+
|+---------------+|
||TOURNAMENT MODE||
|+---------------+|
+-----------------+

A Tournament consists of a series of six races, each taking place on a 
different track. Following a tournamentTournament race, check your position 
on the Tournament Standings screen. 

[*] You can race in three types of tournaments�AMATEUR, PRO, or CHAMPION. Pro
and Champion Tournaments feature increasingly skilled competition and one or 
more of the following factors applied to the track: Weather, Night/Day, 
Mirrored and Forward/Backward. 

+----------------+
|TOURNAMENT SETUP|
+----------------+

Choose TOURNAMENT from the Race Type overlay, then configure your game at 
the Main menu,menu, and click RACE. 

[*] NOTE: You do not have the option to choose a track or number of laps 
because Tournaments take place on pre-scheduled circuits, and they are always
four laps long. 

[*] NOTE: The Opponent Car menu is not available because the remaining 
Tournament entries are computer-generated based on the car class you choose 
to race. 

[*] NOTE: Place first in a Tournament to unlock a bonus car. 

+-----------------------+
|MULTIPLAYER TOURNAMENTS|
+-----------------------+

Multiplayer Tournaments consist of eight 2-lap races.


======================================================
|         PART: 6 - LOADING SAVED GAME FILES         |
======================================================

Access the Load menu to load saved game files. From the Load menu, you can 
resume Knockouts and Tournaments in progress, view replays, and race against 
your previous performances.

[*] To access the Load menu, click LOAD from the Game Setup menu. 

To load a file:
"""""""""""""""
[1] Click the type of file you want to load: REPLAYS, GHOSTS, KNOCKOUTS, or 
TOURNAMENTS. The list of saved files appears. 
[2] Select the file you want to load, then click LOAD and get ready to race. 
As soon as the file loads, you�re at the starting line for the next event.

To delete a file:
"""""""""""""""""
[1] Click the type of file you want to delete REPLAYS, GHOSTS, KNOCKOUTS, or 
TOURNAMENTS. The list of saved files appears. 
[2] Select the file you want to delete, then click DELETE. The file is 
deleted.


======================================================
|            PART: 7 - MULTIPLAYER RACING            |
======================================================

Race head-to-head against a friend on one computer in Split Screen Arcade 
mode, link two computers together for Modem and Serial link racing, connect 
up to eight computers over a Network, or race against up to seven other 
players over the Internet. 

+---------------------------+
|+-------------------------+|
||SPLIT SCREEN ARCADE RACES||
|+-------------------------+|
+---------------------------+

Two players can race on one PC in Split Screen mode. Both players can share 
the keyboard if necessary, but we recommend that one player use an alternate 
controller such as a joystick for best results. 

[*] In Split Screen mode, menus such as Player Car and Player Name have 
settings for Player 1 and Player 2. 

[*] In Split Screen mode, the Controls menu adds a column for Player 2's 
controls. The defaults are as follows (note that Player 1's controls are 
different than they are in Single Player mode).

[*] NOTE: Hot Pursuit specialty controls are not available in Multiplayer 
modes. 

+---------------+
|+-------------+|
||NETWORK (IPX)||
|+-------------+|
+---------------+

If you have access to an IPX network (LAN), you can host or join network 
games of up to eight NFS: High Stakes drivers. 

To begin a Network (IPX) race:
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
[1] From the Game Setup menu, select CONNECT PLAYERS... The Connect Players 
menu appears. 
[2] Select NETWORK (IPX). The current games list appears. 
[3] Choose CREATE GAME to host a Network game, or select a game from the 
current games list and click JOIN GAME to be a client in a game. 

[*] The host is prompted to enter a name and configure network settings for 
data transfer and data updates. 

[*] Choose CLIENT/SERVER for network games with more than two players or 
PEER-TO-PEER to optimize data transfer for two-player games. 

[*] The Updates option configures data transfer over the network. CONTROLLER
updates are best for fast, local area networks. POSITIONAL updates are better
suited for slow network connections.

[4] Make your data choices, then click OK. The Multiplayer screen appears.

+---------------+
|+-------------+|
||NETWORK (TCP)||
|+-------------+|
+---------------+

If you have an IP address and access to a TCP network, you can link with up 
to eight computers for multiplayer racing. 

To begin a Network (TCP) race:
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
[1] From the Game Setup menu, select CONNECT PLAYERS... The Connect Players 
menu appears. 
[2] Select NETWORK (TCP), then choose to HOST or JOIN the game. 

[*] The host is prompted to enter a name and configure network settings for 
data transfer and data updates:updates. 

[*] Choose CLIENT/SERVER for network games with more than two players or 
PEER-TO-PEER to optimize data transfer for two-player games. 
 
[*] The Updates option configures data transfer over the network. CONTROLLER 
updates are best for fast, local area networks. POSITIONAL updates are better
suited for slow network connections. 

[*] If you are joining a game, type the IP address of the host computer, then
click OK. 

[3] Make your data choices, then click OK. The Multiplayer screen appears.

+----------+
|+--------+|
||INTERNET||
|+--------+|
+----------+

Connect to www.earacing.com for EA's beta release of it�s online matchmaking
service to connect players around the world. You must have a connection to 
the Internet to access EARacing.com. 

[1] From the Game SetupMenu screen, select CONNECT PLAYERS. The Connect 
Players menu appears. 
[2] Select EARACING ONLINE.

+-------+
|+-----+|
||MODEM||
|+-----+|
+-------+

Two computers can connect via modem for two player racing. 

[1] From the Game Setup menu, select CONNECT PLAYERS... The Connect Players 
screen appears. 
[2] Select MODEM... Then choose whether to DIAL or ANSWER a call. The 
computer that answers the call is the host. 

[*] If you are making the call, type the modem number of the host computer, 
then click OK. 

[3] If you are hosting the game, you must choose whether the game is 
PEER-TO-PEER or CLIENT/SERVER and whether it has POSITIONAL UPDATES or 
CONTROLLER UPDATES, then click OK. The Multiplayer screen appears.

+-------------+
|+-----------+|
||SERIAL LINK||
|+-----------+|
+-------------+

In this mode, two PCs are linked via a serial cable for head-to-head action. 

[1] From the Game Setup menu, select CONNECT PLAYERS... The Connect Players 
screen appears. 
[2] Select SERIAL... the Serial Connection menu appears. 
[3] Check the com port number displayed on the screen. If this is correct for
your serial cable, click CONNECT. The Multiplayer screen appears.

- To cycle to the correct com port, click COM PORT. 

+-----------------------+
|+---------------------+|
||MULTIPLAYER MAIN MENU||
|+---------------------+|
+-----------------------+

The Multiplayer Main menu is similar to the standard Main menu screen. This 
is where you set up the race and chat with your opponents before you begin. 

[*] Select a race type 
[*] Player name and car information 
[*] Select race options 
[*] Chat window 
[*] Chat box 
[*] Begin the race 

Although the host is responsible for setting up the multiplayer race, clients
can communicate their suggestions via the chat window. 

- To chat, type a message, then press e to send. The message, labeled by your
name, appears in the chat window. 

- Clients have minimal control on the Multiplayer screen. They may only 
configure their cars and enter their names. 

- When a client is set to race, s/he clicks READY TO RACE. The red signal 
next to the client�s name turns green indicating that s/he is good to go. 

- When all clients are ready, the host clicks RACE. The game loads, the 
computers sync up, and the race starts. 


======================================================
|                 PART: 8 - HOT KEYS                 |
======================================================

Pause race 						[ESC] 
Hide Pause menu 					[F1]
Rotate Pause camera left/right 				[F2]/[F4]
Stop Pause camera rotation 				[F3] 
Toggle on-screen gauges (Player 1/Player 2) ON/OFF 	[F5]/[F6] 
Toggle rearview mirror ON/OFF				[F7]
Toggle music ON/OFF 					[F8]
Toggle sound FX ON/OFF 					[F9]
Toggle cop scanner ON/OFF 				[F10]
Reduce/Expand window 					[F11]/[F12]


======================================================
|  PART: 9 - CREDITS, COPYRIGHT INFO, CONTACT ME ETC |
======================================================

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||WANTED!||
|+-------+|
+---------+

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==================================

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+------------+
|+----------+|
||CONTACT ME||
|+----------+|
+------------+

You can contact me by e-mail at [email protected]

You may contact me to ask questions about the game, or to correct mistakes in
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There are no guarantees that the information found in this FAQ is correct. If 
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P.S.: Any ideas, thoughts, questions , suggestions and tips  about the  game,
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I would be grateful if you wrote the subject of your e-mail as 'NFS-HS FAQ'.
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Also, whoever that sends me info for my faq will get credited in the 
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|+--------------+|
||CREDITS/THANKS||
|+--------------+|
+----------------+

I would like to give a special thanks to the following people/websites:

EA - For making the best FIFA & one of the best football game thus far
(me) - For writing this guide.

GameFaqs, IGN & Neoseeker - For posting my faq on their website

I would also like to thank all the people who e-mail me and ask questions and
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I would especially like to thank Rootsecure.net for making a great ASCII Art 
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||MY OTHER FAQS||
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By the way, as you all know I like writing Faq/Walkthroughs alot, and, as a 
result, I like helping people on games also.

This is not the only Faq/Walkthrough I have written. There are a few more, 
and more are comming in the near future.


The full list of all my Faqs/Walkthroughs completed and in writing:
===================================================================

A3 - MMORPG Faq/Walkthrough
A3 - Crafting Guide
Gunz: The Duel - MMORPG FAQ/Walkthrough
Quake III: Arena - Faq/Walkthrough
FIFA 07: Faq/Walkthrough
NFS-HS: Faq/Walkthrough

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|+---------------+|
||VERSION HISTORY||
|+---------------+|
+-----------------+

VERSION: 1.0 - Completed the walkthrough

+----------------+
|+--------------+|
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+----------+

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