abandoned. PACK [beta ps2 vinyls] (Part_1)

v.3.0 is out!
-added the promo "OCTO" vinyl
-fixed crucial mistakes on the visibility of all vinyls
-cleaned up a lot of messy/trashy stuff
-added ps2 demo screenshots
-updated car presets after watching another 1001 found hidden footage of the game
-updated the download links
- everything is brought to it's final order

This is the ultimate set of NFSU2 ps2 demo (beta) vinyls (Part_1). They were dumped out of the game executable by "Ninja Ripper" and crafted in "Adobe Photoshop" to get a 1 to 1 copy of their console counterparts, having been tested for eternity whatever.
Some time ago after the previous release, the vinyls were very very raw and unpolished (especially at a close look) and it wasn't a complete set or a final touch after all.
At first I did craft every single dumped vinyl, and it was all set to be released, but then I decided to go even further and got them accurately mixed with their "kinda original" NFSU1 counterparts, to make 'em as originally sharp, but anti-aliased and correct as possible with all of the demo ups/downs/dimensions and positioning being kept in mind.
Not all the NFSU1 counterparts had a better quality than those having been buried in the NFSU2 demo, but some had. Some of the vinyls presented in the pack had a very bad, if not terrible, original quality while not having their counterparts, and so I could hardly solve the puzzle from pieces. But in the end I did.
All of the vinyls are now made matte, in order to comply with beta screenshots or the intro of the game, and because they would otherwise get hardly visible on those paint types used in promo materials.
Here's a quick look on how all in-game vinyls could have looked like with a metallic or powder coating car paint type and different level of LOD implemented on the "OCTO" sample, comparing with the finalized modded (PROMO) version of mine on the right:

Anyways, let's get straight to business.

CONTENTS

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Beta UNIQUE "OCTO" vinyl 350Z (UNIQUE_1_OCTO original in-game)

Beta UNIQUE "SKULL" vinyl 3000GT (TOP_Layer_Flame_Skull and HOOD_Skull_4 original in-game)

Beta UNIQUE "ALGRAF" vinyl EVO08 (completely missing in-game)

Beta UNIQUE "DANGRAF" vinyl EVO08 (TOP_Layer_Gator original in-game)

Beta UNIQUE "MI_7" vinyl EVO08 (TRIBAL_2000 original in-game)

BONUS STUFF
Promo UNIQUE "OCTO" vinyl 350Z (UNIQUE_1_OCTO original in-game)

Intro UNIQUE "MI_7" vinyl 350Z (TRIBAL_2000 original in-game)

Pre-Alpha UNIQUE "OCTO" vinyl 350Z (recreated from scratch, using the only low-res. render pic. at hand) (completely missing in-game)

Beta UNIQUE "SKULL_v.STABILIZED" vinyl A3 w/black hood (glossy) (TOP_Layer_Flame_Skull and HOOD_Skull_4 original in-game)

Upscaled BODY_06 livery for A3 (All-in-one download only)

EXTRA STUFF
A set of exclusive in-game High-Definition wallpapers (All-in-one download only)
ps2 demo screenshots (All-in-one download only)
Beta pics

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INSTALLATION

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Add the vinyl (.dds) along with it's mask by the use of NFS_TexEd or BinTex (will invert colors). Replace any unique (custom) vinyl you want or use prompted numbers.

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Installing Vinyls manual (example):

1 - Download the archive and extract it.

2 - Open NFS_TexEd or BinTex

3 - Load the proper VINYLS.BIN file from your NFSU2 installation folder. The readme or the website you downloaded it from usually will have the information on which car the vinyl is for.

4 - Select an appropriate entry for the vinyl. The readme may have a recommended slot to use. If you don't know what you are doing, use the recommended one!

5 - Click on Texture->Import, and select the DDS file for the vinyl. (There are 2 DDS files, use the one WITHOUT the mask in the name)

6 - Repeat STEP 5 for the MASK DDS.

7 - Click on File->Save.

8 - Run the game.

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AUTHOR'S NOTE:

There were not just hours, but years spent on investigation of all the cut stuff and on how to port everything to the PC. There was also a paid software involved. You could have seen the draft version of dem vinyls in NFSU2 Customization plus mod a long time ago. Since that time onwards, the pack has been improved in its quality drastically and hence I am finally proud to release it in here.
The pack is still absolutely free for download. But, if you appreciate my time spending, you can buy me a coffee by using the "All-in-one download".

There are 2 options of DOWNLOAD inside the archive:
1. All-in-one download with benefits included:
1.1 PSDs’ of the current pack so they can become ported over to other cars.
1.2 Upscaled BODY_06 livery for A3
1.3 A set of exclusive in-game High-Definition wallpapers
1.4 Ps2 demo screenshots
1.5 Savegames with presets used
1.6 The collection of NFSU2 demos
Bonus: signature manual on making jaggy vinyls anti-aliased. How to make 'em matte

2. Separate files downloads

Please, consider supporting an author by using a premium All-in-one download on dlupload.com when proceeding to the download page.

IN FUTURE RELEASES I PROMISE TO ALSO UPLOAD:
1. NFSU2 Sha_Do PS2 Demo exclusive vinyl for EVO08. (70% progress)
2. NFSU2 Sha_Do retail whole pack of vinyls for 240SX and CELICA.
3. NFSU2 all intro vinyls.
4. NFSU2 all prototype vinyls drawn by the “Al_Kang” U2 artist.
5. 2k set of in-game movies and beta intro movie upscaled. (100% progress)
6. Some miscellaneous beta or custom ingame textures. (100% progress)
7. Some signature vinyls.
8. HRT pack for all ingame cars and maybe some modified headlights, taillights. (10% progress)
9. NFSU2 Promo vinyl pack consisting of 3 promo hero cars. (100% progress)
10. Pack of sport tires with white lettering of different manufacturers and models with custom rubber textures. (20% progress)
11. 2 savegames with signature pre-tuned cars of every car brand and model presented in the game. (70% progress)
12. Career mod with signature pre-tuned cars included as your daily rivals as you progress through the game, based on the long-forgotten mod that is currently unavailable for download.
13. NFSU1 Beta vinyl pack.
14. Paul Walker’s Underground Drag Racing android vinyls and NFSU2 android vinyls.
15. Bonus: custom in-game soundtrack mod. (90% progress)
16. NFSU2 Promo logos pack consisting of all demo and release NFSU2 logo vinyls.
17. NFSU1 J-Tune vinyl pack.

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LEGAL

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THIS DOWNLOAD IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE MAY THE CREATOR(S) OF THIS SOFTWARE BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABLITY TO USE THESE VINYLS. USE THESE VINYLS AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Comments

Tony777 (August 01, 2023 @ 05:45)

The file has been reuploaded. Sry for the inconvenience.

Usagi (July 30, 2023 @ 21:42)

I cannot even download this mod due to the dodgy site where it is currently uploaded, please consider using a more common file hosting site like Mediafire at least