Custom FNGs Pack

Need for Speed
Custom FNGs Pack
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Description:

This mod aims to fix and improve various FNGs (FrontEnd Package) of NFS series games.

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What's in the package:

NFS Underground 2:
- Stretched background images for various aspect ratios.

NFS Most Wanted:
- Added missing version information for the Widescreen version of the splash screen.
- Stretched background images for various aspect ratios.
- (Optional) Disabled tire smoke and cop flashers effects of the splash screen.

Also check out those files for a complete list of changes:
+ Changes_NFSU2.txt
+ Changes_NFSMW.txt

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Known Issues:

- None so far.
- Please report if you see any other issues.

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Installation:

WARNINGS:
! If you have installed game file mods which aren't installed via Binary before, this mod may break your game.
Please backup these files before doing anything.
- FrontEnd: FrontB.lzc
- Global: GlobalB.lzc [ONLY FOR NFS UNDERGROUND 2]

! After installation, some of the background textures may look stretched.
The mod doesn't come with new textures, it only alters scaling of them.
So, you'll have to find and replace them yourself.

1) Download and install the latest version of Widescreen Fix:
https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/3327

2) Install required mod data using Binary: (Compatible with Binary v2.8.3 and up)
1) Download and install the latest version of Binary: https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1638
2) Run Binary as administrator.
3) Select User Mode. (Tap/click the icon on left.)
4) Select the end script suitable for your game from the dialog and tap/click OK:
+ _CustomFNGs-Setup-NFSU2.end: NFS Underground 2
+ _CustomFNGs-Setup-NFSMW.end: NFS Most Wanted
5) Select your game installation directory.
6) A prompt will appear. Choose an option to continue:
- Install: Installs the custom FNGs. You'll be asked to choose an aspect ratio:
- Vanilla Plus: Improvements only.
- Custom: Modified for EA's implementation of widescreen. 1.875:1 aspect ratio.
- Custom Plus: Modified for perfect 16:9 / 1.78:1 aspect ratio.
- Custom Plus Ultrawide: Modified for 21:9 / 2.37:1 aspect ratio.
- Uninstall: Restores vanilla FNGs.
7) Wait for it to get installed.
8) Confirm the save prompt.
9) Quit Binary.

3) Run the game and enjoy your new FNGs!

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Changelog: (+ Addition, * Change, ! Attention, - Deletion)

2022/05/26:
+ Added links to imgur albums in "Changes_NFSXX.txt" files to show the changes visually.
+ Added a new custom FNG for NFS Most Wanted.
+ Added options to disable tire smoke and cop flashers effects of the splash screen for NFS Most Wanted.

2022/05/24:
* Renamed the mod to "Custom FNGs Pack".
+ Added new custom FNGs for NFS Underground 2.

2022/05/23:
+ Added Custom Plus & Ultrawide options.

2022/05/22:
! Initial release.

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Credits:

- heyitsleo and Fridtjof for a private tool to edit FNGs.
- Aero_ for the idea of stretching background images for various aspect ratios.
- MaxHwoy for Binary v2.
- nlgxzef for the mod.

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© 2022 nlgxzef @ ExOpts Team. No rights reserved.

Comments

nlgxzef (May 26, 2022 @ 14:10)

@OLOLESZCZ13, there is an update work in progress.
@Niga619, I've updated both the preview and mod description. Plus, I've added links to some imgur albums in Changes_NFSxx.txt files.