______ __ _ __ / ___/ __ _____ / / / | / / / / ___\ \ / ___// /____ ____ / |/ / / / / __ // / / __ // __ \ / / / /___/ /_/ // / / /_/ // /_/ // /| / \_____/\____//_/ /_'____/ \____//_/ |_/ Need For Speed: Carbon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FAQ/Walkthrough PlayStation 2 Version Version 0.9 Created by razie92 (Razie) ========================= Table Of Contents ========================= 1 - Introduction 1.1 About the Author 1.1.1 Contact Information 1.1.2 Copyright Information 1.2 About Need For Speed: Carbon 2 - Game Information 2.1 Controls 2.2 Storyline 2.3 Car List 2.3.1 Car Classes 2.4 Game Modes 2.5 Race Types 3 - Career Mode 3.1 Start Of Career 3.2 Territory 3.2.1 Rival Crews 3.3 Your Crew 4 - Frequently Asked Questions 5 - Version History 6 - Credits ===================== 1 - Introduction ===================== ---------------------- 1.1 About the Author ---------------------- Hi, I'm a 16 year old gamer and a fan of the NFS series. I have all the NFS titles except Hot Pursuit 2 on the PS2. I bought NFS Carbon in mid November and completed the game under my first alias with almost everything unlocked except for a few (hard) reward cards and stuff. And then I've decided to write this FAQ; this is my first FAQ ever. So forgive me if there are too many flaws in this guide. -------------------------- 1.1.1 Contact Information -------------------------- Nick : razie92 (Razie) Email : razie92 [at] gmail [dot] com Please send me a proper email. Email me if you have any questions about the game or any errors in this FAQ or if you want to send in tips and tricks. I will credit you for it :) UPDATE : I may not reply to your emails immediately because I have other commitments at this time. ---------------------------- 1.1.2 Copyright Information ---------------------------- Copyright© razie92 2008. This guide may not be reproduced or redistributed in any ways without prior permission from me. If you would like to post this guide on your site, you can email me for permission. The following sites have my permission to post this FAQ on their site: - www.neoseeker.com - www.cheatcc.com - www.supercheats.com All trademarks and copyrights in the game and this guide are owned by their respective trademark and copyright holders. --------------------------------- 1.2 About Need For Speed Carbon --------------------------------- Note: This guide covers the standard version of Need For Speed Carbon. Need For Speed Carbon is another installment in the great NFS series. It is the sequel to Most Wanted, where the player continues the story after the ending of Most Wanted. Carbon is set in Palmont City, where crews fight for territory. The car customization is also tweaked out; it features the Autosculpt, where you can change your car's body parts just the way you want and some other new additions like changing your ride height. The newest addition to the NFS series is the introduction of crews similar to Juiced but better on my opinion. You can read further about this crew thing in the Career Mode section. ======================== 2 - Game Information ======================== -------------- 2.1 Controls -------------- Race Controls """"""""""""" X button : Accelerate (pressure sensitive) O button : Look back Square button : Brake (Reverse when stopped) Triangle button : No use R1 button : Handbrake R2 button : Shift up L1 button : NOS L2 button : Shift down Right analog stick : (UP) Accelerate (DOWN) Brake (Reverse when stopped) Left analog stick : Controls the car Directional pad : Controls the car Career (UP; enter safehouse, car lot, races) (LEFT; world map) (Right; view SMS) R3 button : SpeedBreaker L3 button : No use Menu Controls """"""""""""" X button : Accept Triangle button : Back Directional pad : Highlight mode R2 button : Showcase car Career Controls """"""""""""""" Square button : Sell car L1 button : Reduce Heat R1 button : Increase Impound Strike O button : Career controls Customization """"""""""""" Square button is used to add layer of vinyl to your car. Right analog stick is used to rotate view when showcasing car. Left analog stick is used to update vinyls (move/scale/rotate/skew) --------------- 2.2 Storyline --------------- The story starts before the beginning of Most Wanted. You were a street racer in Palmont City. One clear night you were racing with three other racers in a suped-up Supra belonging to a friend of yours. You were clearly going to be winning the race when the police ambushed the run and shot EMPs but barely misses your car. Street racers and other people scramble to get away. You broke off and ran to Rockport. After the events in Most Wanted, you are going back to Palmont City in your BMW M3. While strolling down the canyon you are suddenly being chased by Sgt. Cross, who had lost his job after failing to arrest you. The chase ends with you recking your car. Sgt. Cross breaks off after Darius showed up. With your car totaled, and Palmont City a battleground now, you have to get a new ride. That's when Nikki gives you a hand. You have to pick between tuners, muscles, and exotics. After that you will essemble a crew to conquer Palmont City and get to the bottom of what happened six months ago. --------------- 2.3 Car List --------------- (Note: This is the standard version, not the Collectors Edition) --------------- Tuners --------------- Tier 1 * 2004 Lexus IS300 (bonus car) * 2007 Mazda 3 MPS * 2003 Mazda RX-8 Tier 2 * 1999 Mazda RX-7 * 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX (bonus car) * 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT * 2005 Renault Clio V6 * 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S (AE86) (bonus car) * 1992 Toyota MR2 (bonus car) * 2006 Volkswagen Golf R32 Tier 3 * 2004 Infiniti G35 * 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX MR * 2006 Nissan 350Z * 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R * 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI * 1999 Toyota Supra ----------------- Muscles ----------------- Tier 1 * 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS * 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS (bonus car) * 2005 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Tier 2 * 1969 Dodge Charger R/T * 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 * 2006 Ford Mustang GT * 1969 Plymouth Road Runner (bonus car) * 2006 Pontiac GTO (bonus car, police car) * 2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR Tier 3 * 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 * 2008 Dodge Challenger * 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 * 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 * 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (bonus car) * 1970 Plymouth Barracuda --------------- Exotics --------------- Tier 1 * 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera * 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Tier 2 * 2004 Aston Martin DB9 * 2004 Lotus Elise 111R * 2006 Lotus Europa S (bonus car) * 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG * 2006 Porsche Cayman S Tier 3 * 2007 Audi R8/LeMans Quattro (bonus car) * 2003 BMW M3 GTR (bonus car) * 2005 Ford GT * 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo * 2004 Lamborghini Murciélago * 2006 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 (bonus car) * 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren * 2006 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (bonus car) * 2006 Porsche 911 Turbo S * 2004 Porsche Carrera GT Note: Some bonus cars can only be driven in certain modes. Example: Porsche 911 GT3 RS can only be driven in a Challenge series event. -------------------- 2.3.1 Car Classes -------------------- In Need For Speed Carbon, cars are separated into three (3) different car classes and each car class has three (3) tiers of cars. Tier 3 cars has the best stats in a car class. Each car class handles and runs differently. - Tuner Cars - Muscle Cars - Exotic Cars Tuner Cars ---------- Tuner cars has the best handling of all. Tuners don't go very fast, but with these cars you can out-smart and out-manuever the Muscle cars. However, you will probably get a hard time racing against Tier 3 Exotics with Tier 3 Tuners; they'll smoke you. Nevertheless, Tuners are good for some races, like Drift and Canyon races. Muscle Cars ----------- The greatest fact about these gorgeous cars is their unrivaled acceleration. They can go up to 200 mph in just mere seconds. The weak point is, Muscles handle like a brick. You pretty much struggle in corners but with practise and determination, you can conquer the corners. Exotic Cars ----------- Exotics are preferably the best cars in the game and with top-notch top speed. Exotics can outpace the other car classes because they have similar handling and acceleration as Tuners and Muscles. The only let-down is, it'll cost you a fortune to get your hands on one. Other than that, Exotics are definitely the best choice. ----------------- 2.4 Game Modes ----------------- Career Mode - To play the game you must have an alias. In career mode, this is where you do most of the unlocking and play the storymode. My Cars - This is where you customize your car for racing in Quick Races without paying anything. Challenge Series - A series of challenges that you can engage in. Consists of 12 challenges with each challenge having three (3) races to gain medals. Winning Bronze races will unlock Silver races. Silver races will unlock Gold races to get the final reward such as cool spoilers. Quick Races - Basically races you can enter using tracks you unlocked in career mode and using cars that you customized, customs, stock cars, bonus or career cars. Reward Cards - Each Reward Card will unlock a new body part, vinyls, or a brand new car by completing them. Each Reward Card needs four (4) tasks to be done in order to unlock the reward. There are 25 Reward Cards and 100 tasks. Statistics - This is where you can view all your accomplishments in the game. Options - You can change your gaming preferences here as well as the EA Trax. Also where you can view credits and trailers. (Additional note: If you're wondering what the Tracking Mode in Quick Race does, don't look at me, because I don't have any idea what it does too. It's not even in the manual) ------------------ 2.5 Race Types ------------------ Basic race types that was in the last three NFS games are here to stay except the Drag race. There are new race types as well a race type that makes a comeback. :: Circuit Race :: Sprint Race :: Checkpoint Race :: Drift Race : Canyon Drift :: Speedtrap Race :: Canyon Races: : Canyon Duel : Canyon Race : Canyon Checkpoint Race Type Information: :: Circuit Race - The most basic race in any NFS game. - You must reach the finish line in first place to win. - Consists of two (2) laps. Most of the time you will race against two rival crew racers with the help of a crew member. In other occassions you will be racing against a rival crew boss, alone. - Circuit tracks all have shortcuts but I don't recommend using some of them, because they actually might not help at all and even slow you down. - Crew members will be useful as you advance through the game. Blockers can buy you some time, Drafters can give you a boost of speed, and Scouts can find shortcuts and even win the race for you. - Crashes are inevitable in Circuit Races, so be careful but not too careful. - Don't face corners at 100 mph because you will probably crash into a wall. Brake before the corner, turn slowly, and hit the gas as soon as you passed the apex of the corner. This is called the "Fast In, Fast Out" technique. I got it from Rachel in NFSU2. :: Sprint Race - These are simple Point A to Point B races. - You must reach the finish line in first place to win. - You will race against two rival crew members with the help of a crew member. You can pick Blockers, Drafters or Scouts to be your racemate. Scouts usually help a lot. - Rivals will usually get ahead of you early in the race so try to get ahead of them. You can use shortcuts but mind you, some might not be shortcuts at all. - Remember the "Fast In, Fast Out" technique. :: Checkpoint Race - Similar to Most Wanted's tollbooth, but with checkpoints instead of tollbooths. The point is to get from one checkpoint to the other before the timer runs out. - You race alone in these races. - Be sure to keep your NOS meter up. NOS is useless if you use it bit by bit. Its far more effective to use a full shot. :: Drift Race - This race type makes a comeback after being removed from Most Wanted. - In this game, a totally new mechanism is used. Different from Underground. So you better get used to it. You can practise on Tuners for starters. - Drift Races are set in circuit tracks with 2 laps. - You must have the most points in the end to win. You will be drifting against three (3) AI racers although you can't see them on the track. - If you can connect a drift from one corner to another, and keep this up, you get drift multipliers. These really help a lot as they multiply your drift score to the respective number. - You don't just tap the analog stick to the direction of the drift, you have to hold on to your car throughout the drift. One good way to drift is to get your speed up to full, turn slightly to drift, keep pressing on the gas, maintain control, and if you think you're about to hit that wall and lose it all, well, read this tip down here. - If you are drifting and are about to hit the wall, release the gas and move your car out of the way with ease. If you think that pressing on the gas will save you, think again. : Canyon Drift - Same as Drift Races but on cramped canyons instead of tracks. - You must have the most points in the end to win. You will be racing against three (3) AI racers although you can't see them. - Keep the Drift Multiplier up by connecting drifts. You'll get massive drift points in the end. - I don't recommend going too fast because you'll never know when things might go wrong. Just go moderately fast and be careful. - You can fall of the canyon by crashing into the yellow barrier. So be careful and keep an eye out for these parts of the canyon. - Always remember: if you are about to hit that wall, release the gas. It works. - Don't go too fast into a corner as if to crash into the wall intentionally. :: Speedtrap Race - These are Point A to Point B races. - There are 5 to 6 Speedtrap icons located throughout the race. These will record your speed when you pass them. Be sure to get your top speed up before reaching these icons. - Using NOS before you hit a Speedtrap will obviously give you some needed extra miles. - You can deploy a Blocker to help you slow down your enemies or a Drafter to really give you a boost of speed. But be careful with Drafters, because as you stay in his/her slipstream to turn corners, you also might be going into the corner too fast and crash into the facing wall. - I don't remember using the "Fast In, Fast Out" technique, I just go silly around the corners. Speedbreaker helps a lot. :: Canyon Races: (Races set in the canyons) : Canyon Duel - This is probably the hardest race type in the game. - Canyon Duels are Boss races and the last stage needed to accomplish to take over their territory. - Canyon Duels are point based races. There are two (2) stages. - During the first stage of the race, you will be tailing the Boss. The closer you are to his/her car, the faster your points will increase. If you can't keep up with the Boss, your points will increase slowly or don't increase at all. If you stray to far from him/her, a ten-second timer will appear and if you don't get close enough to the Boss before the timer runs out, you will lose the race. The points you collected after you've reached the finish line will determine how much points you will have for the second stage. - During the second stage of the race, the Boss will be tailing you. The closer he/she gets to you, the more points you will lose. You will win the race if you have some points left when you reach the finish line. - There are other ways to win the race: You can try to get ahead of the Boss and stay ahead for ten seconds. Or you can push the Boss of the cliff. - Remember the "Fast In, Fast Out" technique. : Canyon Race - Similar to Sprint Races except there's no crew member to back you up. - Read Sprint Race for more details. - NOS and Speedbraker are available, so those should help a lot. - Remember the "Fast In, Fast Out" technique. : Canyon Checkpoint - Similar to City Checkpoints, only you race on canyons. - Read Checkpoint Race for more details. - Again, remember the "Fast In, Fast Out" technique. =================== 3 - Career Mode =================== --------------------- 3.1 Start Of Career --------------------- There are a few things you must do before you advance in your career. After you've watched the video, you will have to choose a car class that will determine how your career progresses and things you'll unlock. Picking Your Car """""""""""""""" If you choose: RX-8 (Tuner class) : You will start in Downtown Palmont City. Alfa Romeo Brera (Exotic class) : You will start in Fortuna. Chevrolet Camaro SS (Muscle class) : You will start in Kempton. Note: Read [2.3.1 Car Classes] for more information on your choice. You can choose a car class based on your driving preferences. For starters, you can choose between the Tuner and the Exotic, but I highly recommend not choosing the Muscle, because the car will just run uncontrollably. Test drive to see how your choice performs. (Additional note: There's absolutely no way to start in Silverton) Crew Tutorial """"""""""""" After you've chosen your starting car, you'll be taken to a tutorial on how to use crew members and what exactly a crew type will do to help you in a race. To activate a crew member press the Triangle button. Crew member activation is not always available just like NOS. A quick list of crew member types and descriptions: Blockers: Obviously they do what their name suggests. They will block your rivals with their cars and buy you some time. Drafters: They may be called speed demons because they're fast and they will give you an extra boost of NOS. But their real purpose is to let you drive in their slipstream, and by pressing Triangle again will result in you shooting out with more speed. Scouts : Scouts find the shortest ways around the track. They also have amazing acceleration; they will shoot out of the pack at the starting line. Also, each crew member has a second specialty: Fabricators: They mainly enable the Autosculpt feature. Fixers : They can reduce your heat level and buy off truckers. Mechanics : They can get you discounted cars and parts. (Additional note: You are playing the tutorial in the San Juan district. This place is inaccessible in career mode and can only be played in Quick Race mode) Your First Pursuit """""""""""""""""" Nikki runs off after you've completed the tutorial and leaves you with Neville. You guys take a stroll on the highway when a cop car spots you. You get in a pursuit and gets separated from Neville. You get chased by three (3) cop cars. You can drive off to the nearest Pursuit Breaker and try to lose them there. Or you can just finish them all by ramming their cars to walls as soon as you take control of your car. You will be given the coordinates of a safehouse when you lose the cops. (Additional note: Pursuit Breakers are objects or obstacles that immobilize police vehicles. You activate them by driving into them.) Career Races """""""""""" Alright, its time to race. You'll start in different areas depending on your car class. Whenever you want to race, just open up your map, and scroll through the star icons. Winning two out of three races in an area will have you conquering that area. Sometimes people forget about the last race and just go to other areas so they can conquer that big territory. They will leave out some unlockables without knowing about it. I recommend that you complete all races in order to get the most out of the game. It can get pretty repetitive and boring sometimes, but you'll get cool unlockables in the end. Note: Read [2.5 Race Types] for more information on Race Types. Free Roam Challenges """""""""""""""""""" Sometimes, or often, when you are driving in Free Roam looking for races or shops or just cruising around, you'll encounter a rival racer from a rival crew (similar to NFSU2 but without the crew) and challenge you to a race. Pressing UP on the D-Pad will accept the challenge and open up the map with finish lines scattered around. You have to choose a finish line and reach it first. You'll get a $1000 reward if you have successfully done so. Tips: - Before accepting the challenge, make sure that your car is not facing any wall or obstacles because if your car is in that position, the rival racer will have a head start on the race. - Take a look at the rival's car before thinking of accepting a challenge. If you're driving a Mazda RX-8 while the other guy drives a Dodge Challenger Concept, think carefully. ----------------- 3.2 Territory ----------------- Palmont City is a battleground for racers and crews. They battle for control over territories. Four rivalling crews control the major territories as well as well as some small, minor crews. You will take over territories to advance in the career mode. Taking over territories will benefit you in some ways. Benefits from conquering territory: - Less cops patrolling the area. - You get discounts at shops. - You get the rival crew's safehouse. - You won't find rival crew members as often. - And other benefits. Main areas in Palmont City (4): 1 - Downtown 2 - Kempton 3 - Fortuna 4 - Silverton There's also the San Juan disctrict and the canyon areas. There are four canyons namely the East Canyon, West Canyon, Carbon Canyon and one unnamed canyon located on the south east. -------------------- 3.2.1 Rival Crews -------------------- There are four (4) major crews that controls most of the territories: Kenji's Bushido """"""""""""""" Control: Downtown Boss: Kenji Cars: Mazda RX-7 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Car Class: Tuners Wolf's TFK """""""""" Control: Fortuna Boss: Wolf Cars: Aston Martin DB9 Lamborghini Murcielago Car Class: Exotics Angie's 21st Street """"""""""""""""""" Control: Kempton Boss: Angie Cars: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T 2006 Dodge Challenger Concept Car Class: Muscles Darius' Stacked Deck """""""""""""""""""" Control: Silverton Boss: Darius Car: Audi Le Mans Quattro Car Class: Mixed (Additional note: Winning Boss races will give you the chance to use two markers out of six. One of the first four may be the pink slip to the Boss' car) There are also small, minor crews that holds small territories: Inferno """"""" Car Class: Muscles Control: Small parts of Kempton in the beginning. Los Calibras """""""""""" Car Class: Exotics Control: Small parts of Fortuna in the beginning. Scorpios """""""" Car Class: Tuners Control: Found throughout the city in the beginning. Kings """"" Car Class: Exotics Control: Found in Downtown in the beginning. Rotor4 """""" Car Class: Tuners Control: Found throughout the city in the beginning. Black Hearts """""""""""" Car Class: Muscles Control: - ------------------ 3.3 Your Crew ------------------ You have essembled a crew. So you just need crew members. You can hire them as the game progresses: - Neville (Blocker, Fixer) Car(s): Same car class as you. The first person to join your crew. Obviously a loser. - Sal (Scout, Fabricator) Car(s): Same car class as you. Your second crew member. He was particularly interested by your reputation. - Yumi (Scout, Mechanic) Car(s): Mazda RX-8 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT Subaru Impreza WRX STi She'll be joining your crew after you've defeated Kenji. - Colin (Drafter, Fabricator) Car(s): Alfa Romeo Brera Porsche Cayman S Porsche Carrera GT He joins your crew after you've defeated Wolf. - Samson (Blocker, Fixer) Car(s): Chevrolet Camaro SS Dodge Charger R/T 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Joins your crew after you have defeated Angie. - Nikki (Drafter, Mechanic) Car(s): Ford GT Joins your crew after you have access to Silverton. (Additional note: You can customize your crew members' cars. You can paint your crew logo on each car if you want to) =================================== 4 - Frequently Asked Questions =================================== Before you start sending me emails and questions about the game, take a look at the list of Qs and As below. They might answer your questions. 1) Q. What car did you use to beat Darius? A. I used the Lamborghini Murcielago because one of the best cars to drive is the Murcielago, if tuned right. 2) Q. How do I unlock the remaining Reward Cards after I completed career mode? A. Depending on the tasks the reward cards need you to accomplish, you can go back to your completed career mode and start winning free roam challenges or evading pursuits. 3) Q. Where do you find the Audi Le Mans Quattro? A. The Audi can only be used in Quick Race mode in the custom cars section. It can't be modified and it's not available for purchase in career mode. 4) Q. How the hell do I get 6 infractions in a pursuit? I tried everything but I still get only 5 infractions! A. There are 8 infractions in Most Wanted so here are some you can try: 1. Hit and run - Hit a traffic car. 2. Cost to state - Wreck stuff up! 3. Resisting arrest - Go into cooldown mode. 4. Driving off roadway - Self-explanatory. 5. Ramming a cop car - You know what to do. 6. Speeding - Reach speeds of 120-150 mph. 7. Excessive Speeding - Reach speeds of 160-190 mph. 8. Reckless driving - Reach speeds of 200+ mph. 5) Q. How do you win 50 defensive races after you've completed career mode? A. As far as I know you have to re-do every race and every 3 or 4 races re-won will trigger a defensive race. But somebody told me that this doesn't work. I will let you know as soon as find it out. Alternate answer from DBrady: You can't, you need to restart career mode to do this and only do the necessary races i.e. 2 out of 3 races in a mini territory. Then do some races that you have already done, or do a defensive race to another crew (Scorpio) and win it, then Scorpio might want to race you again to win it back. You can also decline every defensive race so you can get some more cash. 6) Q. How do I buy a car in career mode? A. To buy a car in career mode, you need to go to free roam and open up the World Map and scroll to the Car Lot icon. 7) Q. How do I sell a car in career mode? A. Go to your safe house, scroll to Select Cars and choose it, then scroll to the car you want to sell and press Square. ======================= 5 - Version History ======================= Version 0.7 finished [28.12.06] Version 0.75 finished [04.01.07] - Added new stuff. - Corrected errors. Version 0.8 finished [06.01.07] - Added some stuff. - Updated car list. - Added FAQ section. Version 0.85 finished [12.08.07] - Corrected grammar mistakes. - Changed email address. - Changed car class info. - Added info on minor crews. Version 0.9 finished [11.01.08] - Edited About the author. - Updated contact information. - Updated FAQ section. ================ 6 - Credits ================ I'd like to thank the following: DBrady for info on the FAQ section (questions 4 & 5). www.nfsunlimited.net for the car list. Wikipedia for the minor crews list. SuperSubaru for helping me remember the "Fast In, Fast Out" technique. Dave for pointing out a mistake. Zach H. for additional info. EA for another great Need For Speed video game! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "There's always someone faster than you, and sooner or later they're going to catch up." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ---------------------------- Copyright© razie92 2008. ----------------------------