NFSC HD Vinyls [v2.1] by Aero_

Category: Textures | Game: Need for Speed: Carbon


NFSC HD Vinyls [v2.1]





These textures have not been upscaled with AI or filtered through Photoshop. These are the original vector vinyls rendered in 2048 resolution. The remaining raster (precompiled) vinyls were either replaced with 2048 counterparts, or faithfully remade using vector assets. The end result gives a massive boost in quality to all vinyls used in the game.

In addition, the dummy textures for vectors were using 1-bit alpha channels. After correcting this error, some vinyls now have a visible drop shadow that previously couldn't be seen. These drop shadows are also present in the console version, so what you see is exactly what the developers intended.




HOW TO INSTALL
Always backup your files before replacing them.

1. Install 4GB Patch: Download
2. Download Binary v2.5.5 or newer.
3. Launch Binary and select "User Mode".
4. Open INSTALL.end with Binary and follow the instructions.
5. Binary may appear to freeze. Give it time to complete the installation.
6. Enjoy!

CHANGELOG
v2.1
  • Added an uninstall option.
  • Full sized dummy textures are used again for stability with NFSCO.
  • Added a recommendation to install the 4GB Patch to the instructions.
  • Updated Ultimate-ASI-Loader (dinput8.dll).
  • Binary will no longer replace "dinput8.dll" if the file already exists.
  • Removed the experimental 4096 option due to instability.


CHANGELOG
v2.0
  • Added an option for 4096 (vector) vinyls.
  • Installation is now done entirely through Binary.
  • Reduced dummy size by over 99 percent!
  • Download size reduced by over 50 percent!

v1.2
  • Fixed crashing with standalone ExpandMemoryPools script.
  • NFSC Unlimiter is no longer required.

v1.1.1
  • Added instructions to install NFSC Unlimiter to solve flickering issue.

v1.1
  • All files have been edited with Binary instead of NFS-TexEd.
  • Removed archive password.


CREDITS
  • Aero_ : Creator of NFSC HD Vinyls.
  • ThirteenAG: Creator of Ultimate-ASI-Loader.
  • SpeedyHeart: Sharing information that made this possible.
  • nlgzrgn & berkay: Information used for ExpandMemoryPools.
  • EA Black Box: Based on their original design and art.
  • MaxHwoy: Binary.


Comments


rokko (November 06, 2022 @ 19:47)
crashes my game on launch

OLOLESZCZ13 (February 19, 2022 @ 17:24)
@Aero hi, I have a question, would you make nfs mw 2005 stickers in the same resolution?

VelocityGTR (October 07, 2021 @ 21:11)
It gives me an error message when I tried to install it

hgrrds (June 12, 2021 @ 17:06)
Are the shapes are upscaled too? Btw, great work.

JOHN30011887 (May 27, 2021 @ 10:03)
Great update :D