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Monster Truck Madness 2 FAQ
April 1998
⌐ Copyright 1998 Microsoft Corporation.
This document includes answers to commonly asked questions about
playing and optimizing the performance of Monster Truck Madness 2.
Table of Contents
1.How can I make the game run faster?
2.Can I use tracks from Monster Truck Madness Version 1 with
this new version of the game?
3.How do you turn off Army Armstrong commentary?
4.How do I turn off the music that plays when I'm not actually
racing?
5.How do I hook up my steering wheel and pedals to work
correctly with Monster Truck Madness 2?
6.When switching views while driving, what's the fastest way
to switch back to cockpit view for my truck?
7.Is there anything I can do to make my joystick (or steering
wheel) a little less twitchy?
8.Can I adjust the amount of force I can feel with my force
feedback controller?
9.How can I adjust the volume of music in the game?
10.How can I display frame rate?
11.How do I connect up with other people and their computers
for multiplayer racing?
12.The trucks in Monster Truck Madness 2 seem to have more
the amount of grip when I'm driving?
13.List of URLs for major video adapter manufacturers
14.Are there any hidden surprises in Monster Truck Madness 2?
(1)
Q. How can I make the game run faster?
A. The level of detail displayed in the graphics has a significant
impact on how fast the game runs. Experiment with turning
Graphics options (Graphics command on the Options menu) on and
off to find the right combination of graphics and speed. For
example, set Image Quality to Low (Faster), turn off the Textured
Sky, Shadows, and Allow Damage options. You can also try setting
Scenery to Sparse (Faster). Turning off the dashboard and
steering wheel in cockpit view can also make the game run faster.
Reducing the number of computer trucks you're racing against may
also make the game run faster. To reduce the number of computer
opponents, click Game on the Options menu, and then, under
Computer Opponents, click the arrows to reduce the number of
default computer opponents. Then click OK.
(2)
Q. Can I use tracks from and created for Monster Truck Madness
Version 1 with this new version of the game?
A. Yes, you can race the tracks featured in and created for
Monster Truck Madness Version 1 with this new version of the
game. For complete details on importing Version 1 tracks and
trucks, see section 1 of README.txt (located in the folder where
you installed Monster Truck Madness 2).
(3)
Q. How do I turn off Army Armstrong commentary?
A. If you find the pressure of a master commentator too much to
handle, you can silence Army Armstrong at any time, in both his
verbal and text-based forms. To turn off Army Armstrong
commentary, follow the steps below:
1.On the Options menu, click Game.
2.Under Commentary, clear the Show Commentary and Hear
Commentary check boxes.
3.Click OK to close the dialog box.
(4)
Q. How do I turn off the music that plays when I'm not actually
racing?
A. To turn off the music that plays when you're not racing, follow
the steps below:
On the Options menu, click Sound.
Under Options, clear the Play Prerace Music check box.
Click OK to close the dialog box.
(5)
Q. How do I hook up my steering wheel and pedals to work
correctly with Monster Truck Madness 2?
A. For complete instructions on how to install specific types of
race car controllers for use with Monster Truck Madness 2, see the
"Configuring Your Race Car Controller" section of Monster Manual
(Help menu in Monster Truck Madness 2), or the "Controller
Configuration Notes and Troubleshooting" section of README.txt
(included in the folder where you installed Monster Truck Madness
2). These sections include topics on installing the following types
of controllers: ThrustMaster NASCAR« Pro Racing Wheel (outside
U.S., ThrustMaster Formula One Racing Wheel), ThrustMaster
Formula T1 and T2, ThrustMaster Grand Prix 1, and CH Products
Pro.
(6)
Q. When switching views while driving, what's the fastest way to
switch back to cockpit view for my car?
A. Press CTRL+1 to return to cockpit view from any game view.
(You can change views while driving by pressing V; you can also
jump into your opponents' trucks while they're driving by pressing
K.)
(7)
Q. Is there anything I can do to make my joystick (or steering
wheel) feel a little less twitchy?
A. Yes. Adjusting the Null Zone setting for your joystick or steering
wheel may help make your driving experience a little less twitchy.
To increase the Null Zone setting and reduce the twitchiness, click
Controls on the Options menu, confirm that the controller you want
to adjust is selected under Primary Driving Control, and then click
Customize Controller. Drag the Null Zone slider control to the right
to increase the Null Zone setting. You may have to experiment to
find the perfect setting for your driving style.
(8)
Q. Can I adjust the amount of force I can feel with my force
feedback controller?
A. Yes. By adjusting the Crash Force setting, you can tweak the
feel and response of your force feedback controller. To adjust the
setting, click Controls on the Options menu, and then click
Customize Controller. Confirm that the Use Force Feedback check
box and the appropriate controller type (joystick or steering wheel)
is selected, and then drag the Crash Force slider control to adjust
the amount of force you can feel with your force feedback
controller. You may have to experiment to find the perfect setting
for your force feedback style.
(9)
Q. How can I adjust the volume of the music in the game?
A. Use the Windows Volume Control to set your audio level, and
keep in mind that you can insert and play music from any audio CD
while you are playing Monster Truck Madness 2 (works best if you
chose the Complete option when you installed the game;
otherwise, you may have to swap CDs in the drive.)
(10)
Q. How can I display frame rate?
A. Type FRAME while you are driving. The frame rate calculation
appears in the lower right corner of the screen. To turn it off, type
FRAME again.
(11)
Q. How do I connect up with other people and their computers for
multiplayer racing?
A. If your computer is connected to a LAN (Local Area Network) or
the Internet, or if you have a modem, it's easy to start a
multiplayer session and get racing against human opponents.
Monster Truck Madness 2 even helps you find players who are
ready to play when you are.
For complete details on hosting or joining each type of multiplayer
session, see the "Multiplayer Racing" book in the Monster Manual,
the online Help system.
Here's how to get started:
1.Start Monster Truck Madness 2.
2.Click Driver Check-In.
3.Click Multiplayer.
4.Click the Connect button.
5.Follow the directions on the screen, and you're on your way!
(12)
Q. The trucks in Monster Truck Madness 2 seem to have more grip
than I expected. Is there anything I can do to decrease the
amount of grip when I'm driving?
A. Yes, there are several things you can do to decrease the
amount of grip you get with your truck.
First, the amount of grip your truck displays depends on the skill
level you're using. If you're driving as a rookie, you get plenty of
grip. Things get slippier if you're driving at the intermediate or
professional levels. If you think you've got too much grip, try
racing as an intermediate or professional.
If you really want to "lose your grip," go to the Garage and choose
the Shallow Cut tire option, and then head out on the track for a
race with the Snow weather option selected (Races screen).
(13)
List of URLs for major video adapter manufacturers:
ATI www.atitech.com
Canopus www.canopuscorp.com
creative labs www.creaf.com
Diamond Multimedia www.diamondmm.com
Hercules www.hercules.com
Intergraph www.intergraph.com
Jazz Multimedia www.jazzmm.com
Matrox www.matrox.com
Number Nine www.Nine.com
Orchid www.orchid.com
STB Technologies www.stb.com
Videologics www.videologic.com
(14)
Q.Are there any hidden surprises in Monster Truck Madness 2?
A.The official Monster Truck Madness 2 Team response: "That's for
us to know and you to find out!"
⌐ 1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.