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NFS3: Manual Shifting?

5 posts by 3 people · 05 Jul 1999 - 05 Jul 1999

Joe Vita 05 Jul 1999#478071
I'm sure this is a really stupid question but I've been unable to figure it out myself via dejanews and net searches, and there doesn't seem to be a manual with the version of NFS3 I received with my V3 3000. Is it possible to shift manually in this game? I believe the answer is yes because you can map keys/buttons to "Shift Up" and "Shift Down" commands. The problem is there doesn't seem to be anyway to tell the game to stop auto-shifting on its own and the other perhaps bigger problem is that whenever I downshift the car just goes into neutral! This makes me think there might be a separate command for the clutch (meaning every shift requires two key/button presses) but, if there is, I can't find it. Help! Thanks in advance. Joe ================================================================ Joe Vitale, "MrConfettiMan" [link lost in import] The DC Chapter of Free Republic [link lost in import]
5th Docto 05 Jul 1999#478072
you select automatic or manual in car tuning screen, and there is no clutch
Joe Vita 05 Jul 1999#478073
>you select automatic or manual in car tuning screen, and there is no clutch Thanks. I assumed the automatic vs. manual selection would've be in the "assists" menu area and since I haven't gotten into "tweaking" my car too much yet, I've ignored the car tuning screen. I'll check it out now, though. Joe ================================================================ Joe Vitale, "MrConfettiMan" http://www.freerepublic.com/ The DC Chapter of Free Republic http://www.mcmprod.com/dcfreepers/index.htm
You access this menu by clicking on the car name on the main screen, BTW. (in case you hadn't found it) I hate tweaking setups in any game/sim, but NFS3 (and4) has a very simplified version that you can deal with easily. Don't be afraid of looking in there. daxe
Joe Vita 05 Jul 1999#478075
Thanks. I went looking for the options screen for tweaking my car and couldn't find it. I was about to post a follow-up question but you've saved me the trouble. :) Now that the non-obvious method for accessing this screen has been explained to me, I'll do just that. Thanks, again. -joe ================================================================ Joe Vitale, "MrConfettiMan" http://www.freerepublic.com/ The DC Chapter of Free Republic http://www.mcmprod.com/dcfreepers/index.htm

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