NFS: Carbon widescreen request/solutions

todlerix · Post by **todlerix** » 02 Nov 2006, 12:54

try it ^_^

Predatorz · Post by **Predatorz** » 02 Nov 2006, 12:55

Guys remember this the, nfsc.exe is already a .exe file, so if u are changing the filename to nfsc.exe to nsf2.exe with "Hide extensions for known file types" on in the explorer folder options, the file will be named nfs2.exe.exe. So if u guys have hide extensions on, just rename the file to nfs2 and then do as spazticblur wrote.

hwoarang5 · Post by **hwoarang5** » 02 Nov 2006, 13:06

can someone tell me how to run in 4x3 window mode? i can stand the lame screen stretch on my widescreen lcd....

thanks in advance ...oh and screw u shity EA, now on , i'm gonna banned it in my list..

todlerix · Post by **todlerix** » 02 Nov 2006, 13:18

The uniws.exe only stretches it.

http://webpages.charter.net/todlerix/1920x1080.zip

caraboy · Post by **caraboy** » 02 Nov 2006, 13:45

No, it`s not streched. It`s working good in 1440x900, the only problem is that I can`t set resolution smaller than 1440, like 960x600, although the aspect ratio is correct. The game crashes. So maximum or nothing. The game runs not that smooth in that resolution because of my video card. :?

Predatorz · Post by **Predatorz** » 02 Nov 2006, 13:49

the game works perfect here at 1680x1050 :)

Post by **g00seberry** » 02 Nov 2006, 13:58

Yeah ok, the aspect ratio is fixed, it looks pretty good, but i'm not sure if it's -VERT or what.

If anyones having performance issues, just take Motion Blur OFF, you'll get about +20fps. And i reckon the game looks better with it off.

todlerix · Post by **todlerix** » 02 Nov 2006, 13:58

hmm.

http://webpages.charter.net/todlerix/NFSC_1920x1080.jpg

http://webpages.charter.net/todlerix/NFSC_1280x1024.jpg

notice the object at the edge of each screen are the same, therefore we are not getting a larger FOV.

Also, look at the ESC Back interface, notice how its stretched.

Also, notice in the 1920x1080 we see less on the top/bottom, which to me means the aspect ratio is holding true, by removing stuff from top and bottom.

todlerix · Post by **todlerix** » 02 Nov 2006, 13:59

motion blur off, shaders at medium, at high things look crappy/plastic like

Post by **g00seberry** » 02 Nov 2006, 14:01

Yep as i thought, it's just -VERT. Playable tho.

And yeah, the game looks a bit shit i think, worse than Most Wanted.

It says "EA" on the box though so can't expect much.

todlerix · Post by **todlerix** » 02 Nov 2006, 14:06

rofl the hell it is >< 15fps with a 7800gt 2.6ghz amd 64 2gb ram

likkuid · Post by **likkuid** » 02 Nov 2006, 17:59

Could someone PLEASE post/upload/MSN or e-mail me ([email protected]) a 1920x1200 patched exe? Pleaaasee? Thanks so much :

Still can't click boxes -_-
Kyle

joemama · Post by **joemama** » 02 Nov 2006, 18:17

I would kill for (and thank profusely) anyone who could send me a patched 1680x1050 exe for the full collectors edition to [email protected]

I'm apparently not l33t enough to make the suggestions in this thread work. :cry:

remorema · Post by **remorema** » 02 Nov 2006, 18:34

the patch is working here with the coolectors edit.

the only thing is... the game freezes on exit :S

Not even control+alt+del makes me go to windows so i can shut the game with task manager. I have to push the desktop power button in orther to shutdown the pc properly. the other way is reset. LOL

anyone having the same problem ?

bcrt2000 · Post by **bcrt2000** » 02 Nov 2006, 18:59

By the way, this game is way better than Most Wanted. MW had the worst physics out of any NFS game since like NFS2. This one has physics which are closer to Underground 2 (actually even a little bit better than that).

Ronin2k · Post by **Ronin2k** » 02 Nov 2006, 19:05

same prob here uniws :/ cant write my 1366x768 in the box :/

laserdisc · Post by **laserdisc** » 02 Nov 2006, 19:25

I too was having problems with the UNIWS patcher until I ran it under Windows2000 compatibility mode.

For those that don't know how this is done...
1)Right click on the uniws.exe file
2)Left click onto Properties
3)Click on the Compatibility tab
4)Check the "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" box
5)Select Windows 2000
6)OK.

carbonQUestion · Post by **carbonQUestion** » 02 Nov 2006, 20:08

i dont want play in strech mode

all sollutions are streched mode

we need normal widescreen

we need like most wanted res changer

Post by **g00seberry** » 02 Nov 2006, 20:29

It doesnt stretch it, it just snips off the top and the bottom.

And for all those who are experiencing "unclickable boxes" you're not doing it right. RE-READ the guide as posted.

Navigate to your NFSC directory (C:Program FilesElectronic ArtsNeed for Speed Carbon default)

Rename the current file called NFSC.exe to speed2.exe

Load the uniws.exe (It doesn't matter where you have extracted this)

Select "Need For Speed Underground 2" from the drop down box.

Then on the left, use the + signs to navigate to where NFSC is installed on your computer.

As soon as you have clicked on the NFSC directory, if you have correctly renamed the .exe, the resolution box will automatically pop up with 640x480.

Type in your desired resolution instead.

Click Patch.

Go back to your NFSC directory and rename the speed2.exe back to NFSC.exe.

..

The reason why those boxes are untypable is either you're in the wrong directory or you haven't renamed NFSC.exe to speed2.exe.

DOUBLE CHECK IT.

Anyway it works great and i haven't had any crashes yet either.

carbonQUestion · Post by **carbonQUestion** » 02 Nov 2006, 21:10

C:/PROGRAM FILES/ELECTRONIC ARTS/NEED FOR SPEED CARBON

RENAMED NFSC.exe 2 speed2.exe

loaded uniws run it

choose need for speed undergorund2

selecet C:/PROGRAM FILES/ELECTRONIC ARTS/NEED FOR SPEED CARBON

the res change boxes i cant type anything

dont understand

i need the NFSC.EXE in 1680x1050 can somebody plz upload the fixed exe for 1680x1050 plz

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