Vales Gaming Modified FREE
Windows version of 4x4 Evo 2.
Installation:
Simply drag & drop or copy/paste the Evo2 Folder in the .zip itself anywhere on
any hard drive and sub-directory you want, like to just your root C:\ or
D:\ drive.
Then run the special Vales Gaming Add-OnManagerSetup.exe program.
This handy utility will make it a breeze to use KC's
Evo2 Place as an index to choose from thousands of new Tracks and Vehicles
to also add to your game for free.
Read the Add-On Manager Help page
for more.
Note this is not required to make the game run, it just makes it easier to add
more stuff.
To play Evo2, simply double click the 4x42.exe icon in the \Evo2
directory and you are good
to go.
It is recommended you create a desktop shortcut, as there is no installation
setup and
the game will not appear in your Start Menu Programs or in Add/Remove Programs.
To remove the game, simply delete the \Evo2 directory.
Modifications:
In order to provide you a free download version of Evo2, the games licensed
stock trucks had to be removed. Since the game would be useless without any vehicles
to drive, in their place another set of 8 class 3 custom trucks was
added.
In addition to the "close to stock race trucks" set, a custom Monster Truck and
a custom Exotic Car were added to illustrate the limitless potential to create,
drive and share anything you can dream up.
In addition to removing the stock truck.pod file, the games intro movie was
removed.
This covered the branding issue and as a bonus made the download .zip file
smaller.
Important Information:
For details and tips about the game, controls, etc. Read the original readme.txt file that came with the game in the \evo2 directory or just refer to the edited version at the bottom of this ReadMe.
When you first start the game you will find a default profile has already
been created for you called Free.
It is recommended you go to Profiles from the main menu and select Change Name
to choose your own name first.
What you will also find is this profile has already purchased and upgraded all three of the custom career vehicles, AND you have $9,999,999 in the bank, the games limit, to help you on your way in carrier mode.
Note that until you somehow find and install the stock evo2 truck.pod file some career and mission options may not be available, and in multiplayer you will not be able to join any Stock Class only races and can only play where Customs are allowed.
For more info, tips and help about this free evo2 game, refer to the
Evo2 - Vales Gaming
Free Version Help topic on KC's Evo2 Place.
Credits:
First I would like to thank TRI for allowing me to produce this free version.
Leo for the
ProTruck`s Pak1 by Leo
8 race truck pack.
BD for the
Vales Suburban MT by
bigdogge tribute Monster Truck.
Supermoto for the
X3-Sixty CD14.0 XL-SE
XRS by SupermotoXL exotic race car.
And Street for doing doing the actual programming on the Vales Gaming Add-On
Installer.
Thanks!
Edited Game ReadMe File:
4x4 Evo2 September 21, 2001
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum System Requirements
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Win98/ME/2000
Pentium III, IV, or Athlon at 450 MHz or better
128MB of RAM
100% DirectX 8 or OpenGL Compatible 3D Accelerator with 32MB of RAM
Sound Card
1.2 GB free uncompressed hard disk space
Recommended System Requirements
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Pentium III, IV, or Athlon at 700 MHz or better
256MB of RAM
NVidia GeForce2 or Geforce3, Matrox G400, or ATI Radeon video card
Soundblaser Live Sound Card
1.5 GB free uncompressed hard disk space
Operating System
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4x4 Evo2 supports Windows 98, Windows ME, XP, Vista and Windows 2000 as long as
DirectX 8 or higher is installed and the minimum system requirements are met.
Windows NT 4.0 will be limited to OpenGL.
CHOOSING THE PROPER RENDERER FOR YOUR VIDEO CARD
For today's PC's just Direct3D or OpenGL will work great and you won't have a
performance issue.
Read the games original readme for more.
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GENERAL GAME DESCRIPTION
4x4 Evo2 is an off-road racing game. 4x4 Evo2 allows you to take your favorite
SUV or truck and race it in realistic looking off-road locations. To accurately
capture the feel of off-road racing we designed the game so that there are no
artificial walls to keep you on the track. In 4x4 Evo2 the tracks are completely
open and you can drive anywhere that your truck will take you. There are no
walls to confine you, so this is a race from checkpoint to checkpoint. If you
can find a better route than the racetrack itself - take it. In order to find
out where the next checkpoint is follow the green arrow at the top of your
screen (F key by default toggles it on and off). If the arrow is green you are
headed in the right direction. If the arrow is red you are heading in the wrong
direction. The upper left hand of the screen shows important information such as
what position you are in, your time compared to the last lap, and what lap you
are on. The map on the upper right hand side of the screen gives you a general
idea of the course and where the other trucks are. Watch the map carefully as
your competitors do not always drive on the track. If you see a competitor
taking a short cut, you might want to try follow (it may be a faster path). The
lower portion of the screen shows you your tachometer, speedometer, and gear
position.
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TIPS
If you ever get lost or stuck in a place you cannot get out of (like a deep
ravine) use the reset position key (H by default) to reset your position to the
last checkpoint that you drove through.
If you change the weather setting to rain, it would be wise to change your tires
to a deep cut.
If you are racing in the snow, you won't be very successful unless you switch to
studded tires.
Different tire treads work better on different tracks. Experiment to see what
combination will give you the best time.
Just like in real life, when your tires are off the ground you loose speed. You
should always try your best to keep your tires on the ground (not jump) even if
this means slowing down a bit. It is sometimes faster to slow down at a hill so
that you may accelerate down the other side, than to hit the hill at full speed
and jump down the other side (loosing speed the entire time).
Quick Race allows you to try every track, and practice getting good times. Use
this as a tool to prepare you for Career Mode.
Use your Career Mode money wisely. Upgrading the appearance of your truck is
fun, but it doesn't make it any faster.
Each race in a series increases in difficulty. To keep competitive, if you have
won money in the prior race, you may want to upgrade your truck before
attempting the next race.
It never hurts to explore the track for faster routes to checkpoints - you also
may find a surprise or two.
If you do not seem to be accelerating properly, ease up on the gas a bit. As you
upgrade your vehicle the power of your vehicle significantly increases. If you
just mash on the gas, it is likely that you will not go very fast because your
tires are spinning in place.
It is always best, when racing off road, to have a 4WD vehicle. If you feel like
you aren't getting the proper traction, make sure that your vehicle is in 4WD
(the 4 key by default cycles you through between 4WD High, 4WD Low, and 2WD). If
you have a 2WD vehicle, you can't shift into 4WD (in case you were wondering...)
Running into objects or other vehicles can slow you down significantly. Avoid
running into objects whenever possible.
Experiment with your vehicle settings. You might find that your personal driving
style benefits from oversteering or understeering.
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CONTROLS
Before trying to use a controller in 4x4 Evo2, make sure that you have properly
installed it and calibrated it in Windows before launching 4x4 Evo2.
Default Keys:
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Accelerate = up arrow, forward on joystick, or gas pedal on shared axis driving
wheel/paddles
Brake = down arrow, back on joystick, or gas pedal on shared axis driving
wheel/paddles
Steer right = right arrow, or right on joystick
Steer left = left arrow, or left on joystick
H = reset position if lost or stuck
4 = Toggle Four wheel drive mode between 2WD, 4WD-HI, and 4WD-LO
L = toggle headlights
A = upshift (manual trans)
Z = downshift (manual trans)
F = toggle finder
D = toggle speedometer
O = toggle timing overlay
tab = toggle map
V = toggle view
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: I have Windows NT 4.0. Can I run 4x4 Evo2?
A: Yes. You must use OpenGL because Windows NT 4.0 does not support DirectX 8 or
higher.
Q: I have slightly delayed sound effects. Oh yeah, I see this on Windows NT 4.0.
A: Because of the way DirectSound is working with NT 4.0, the effects can have a
small delay. We are sorry, but there was no way around this at time of release.
Q: Because of the previous two questions, I think I should upgrade to Windows
2000. Is that OK?
A: Yes. Windows 2000 is a good solution for current Windows NT 4.0 users (in our
opinion).
Q: My video drivers are really old. Will they work without me upgrading them?
A: It is possible, but we recommend that you upgrade your video and sound
drivers before trying to play 4x4 Evo2.
Q: I use OpenGL and the great truck pictures do not show up on the loading
screens.
A: This is a known issue. Because of time constraints, there wasn't a good
solution for this before release. This is the only part of the game that you
will not properly see due to using OpenGL.
Q: I have tried OpenGL and DirectX. OpenGL works better than DirectX. Is there
any reason to not use OpenGL since it works great?
A: Nope. Use whatever you like.
Q: I have tried OpenGL and DirectX. DirectX works better than OpenGL. Is there
any reason to not use DirectX since it works great?
A: Nope. Use whatever you like.
Q: When I try to use OpenGL, I get an error message and/or something looks funny
in 4x4 Evo2. What can I do about this?? Oh yeah, it works using DirectX.
A: You can try upgrading your video drivers. If that doesn't work, you should
switch to using DirectX instead of OpenGL. We have found that OpenGL works great
with most video cards, but there are still plenty of card and/or drivers that
have OpenGL problems.
Q: My DirectX version is less than DirectX 8. Will 4x4 Evo2 work on my machine?
A: No. You must upgrade to DirectX8 (or higher) for 4x4 Evo2 to work correctly.
Visit http://www.microsoft.com/directx to download the latest version of
DirectX.
Q: I have controller problems. They just won't work right. I have DirectX7.
A: Although you have DirectX7, you need to make sure that you upgrade to
DirectX8. DirectX7 has problems with DirectInput, and that is what we are using
to help us to work with the largest variety of controllers. They fixed the
majority of controller problems in DirectX8.
Q: My controller doesn't work properly. Or at least I don't think so.
A: If it is a gamepad, try setting it up as a joystick. Experiment. Due to the
large variety of controllers on the market, we tried to make things as
compatible as possible, but some times you still have to set up a gamepad as a
joystick, and a wheel as a joystick.
Q: How can I make my own tracks for the game?
A: Check out http://www.4x4evolution.com for a track editor for 4x4 Evo2. We
will be releasing a track editor shortly after the game is released.
Q: 4x4 Evo2 is, by far, the greatest game I have ever owned. Has Terminal
Reality made other great games that I can buy and play?
A: Why thank you and yes. Terminal Reality has also created: 4x4 Evolution,
Nocturne, Blair Witch Volume One - Rustin Parr, Fly!, Fly!2K, Fly! II, Monster
Truck Madness I & II, CART Precision Racing, Terminal Velocity, Hellbender,
Fury3, and F!-Zone.
ENJOY!