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    The NFS.onl Software is a package of tools and mods
    for competitive Need for Speed: Underground players,
    consisting of the following components:
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=>  Netplay Launcher & Lap Recorder (aka kickStart) by Redhair
    ================================================================================================
    Provides public and custom game server list with bookmarks and users online notifier functions.
    Has evolved into a tool for power users.

    Offers a GUI to:
    - install essential .asi plugins with a single click
    - configure Widescreen Fix options
    - add or remove Windows Firewall rules, with additional information
    - manage UDP port forwardings via UPnP with UPnP Wizard by XL Development + testing
    - manage game servers and public list providers, favorites, visual and/or audio notifications
    - configure Server Changer and soundtrack (EATrax)
    - configure graphics API: Native (DX9), dgVoodoo2 (DX11/12, Windows), or DXVK [Async] (Vulkan)
    - create in-game profiles, import savegames, and change uniques (TJs) on the fly
    - configure the Lap Recorder with overlay and all its options
    - view your Hot Lap results, download and browse the online database, and upload to NFS.onl
    - set up voice commentary (best lap and record), and internet radio player
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    Details -> http://nfsa.ca/f7903 & https://nfs.onl/?site=help

=>  Ultimate ASI Loader by ThirteenAG and contributors
    ================================================================================================
    A proxy .dll that loads custom .asi libraries into the game process.
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    Details -> https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases

=>  Included .asi plugins (script mods):

    =>  Widescreen Fix by ThirteenAG and contributors
        ============================================================================================
        Provides widescreen resolutions, windowed modes, HUD/FOV fixes,
        improved gamepad support for XInput devices, deadzone adjustment,
        portable save folder, and more.
        --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Details -> https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/nfsu

    =>  Server Changer [Bonus: EATrax] plugin by Redhair
        ============================================================================================
        Changes the game server host address used by the game to play online multiplayer.
        Soundtrack can be edited too: title, album, artist,
        and when to play the song (in menu, in race, everywhere, or switched off).
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        Details -> https://github.com/Pelorojo/NFSUServerChanger

    =>  Collision Disabler & Online Menus Adjustments (aka CMP) by Jericho
        ============================================================================================
        Handles car collisions, disabling them when playing online (ghost mode),
        enabling when playing offline.
        Includes an in-game toggle at server login,
        shows extra info, and skips unnecessary registration parts.

        In short: makes life easier for competitive players.
        You can focus on racing.
        --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Details -> http://nfsa.ca/f8952

    =>  Lap Recorder plugin by Redhair
        ============================================================================================
        Extends the game further (all optional):
        - controllers can be identified as a wheel, disabling steer smoothing (DS possible)
        - enhanced HUD with FPS and Lap Info replacement, counting up to 127 laps,
          and retains the best time when restarting Sprint races
        - real-time timer (RTA) display in all Quick Race modes
        - Free Run session stats, average speed, odometer, etc.
        - Delta display: cumulative (movable) + sector-based
        - sum of best segments (no NOS) in Free Run mode
        - mouse can move outside the game (multi-screen support)
        - customizable pointer and input overlay
        - throttle/brake axis blocking

        Features in combination with kickStart:
        - extra stats: PB/WR, car-specific or overall
        - top speed, track, car and Uniques (TJs) info
        - in-game Top 5 or Ladder, car-specific or overall, digital on request
        - real-time updates with auto-sync
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        Details -> http://nfsa.ca/f10040

=>  dgVoodoo2 by Dege
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    Translates DirectX 9 to DirectX 11 or 12 and offers texture filtering and anti-aliasing.
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    Details -> https://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/

=>  DXVK by doitsujin/Philip Rebohle and contributors, gplasync patch by Ph42oN
    ================================================================================================
    Translates DirectX to Vulkan, offers filters and anti-aliasing, optional async patch.
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    Details -> https://dxvk.org/ & https://gitlab.com/Ph42oN/dxvk-gplasync

=>  100 percent savegames by Carter, JeffR and Skeich
    ================================================================================================
    JeffR's savegames are modified to enable TJs for all garage cars (except bonus cars),
    which makes switching cars online much easier.
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    Discord server -> https://discord.gg/JMaypEd
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    Retro Racing Point (aka RRP) is a community for competitive and casual racers,
    focused on multiplayer, especially NFS 2-7, and beyond.
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    Installation -> extract the .zip into the game directory, then open kickStart.exe

    Special Thanks -> to everyone contributing to make things possible!
    A special shout-out goes to Ravage, who set the stone in motion.
