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  • spoofrice11
    Pro
    • Mar 2004
    • 672

    #166
    Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

    My wife got me Nascar Heat 2 for Christmas since I am somewhat into it. I'm enjoying playing the game, but with it being the 2nd version, I am really surprised/disappointed with how lacking it is in some areas.

    For one during a race, I can't even check where everyone is, like who is winning! I can see a couple of cars above & below me. If I pause, I should be able to see who is top 5, who is in last, how many cars are how many laps down, etc...
    And I find it weird instead of saying D Hamlin, it says my username in my spot. That seems dumb. Why not just have my players name in yellow or something.

    It's really limited in customization, and other stats (like no info on the "Meet the Drivers"). But it is a solid game.

    Also, if take 4 tires when Pitting can go from Top 10 to 30th even under caution.

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    • spoofrice11
      Pro
      • Mar 2004
      • 672

      #167
      Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

      Here's a better list of things that need improved:

      - Be able to check all 40 positions during a Race (can't see who is winning or in last if not within 2 spots of them).
      - Should say "Denny Hamlin" or whoever and not my username in the race standings.
      - More stats...
      - More customization/creating options
      - Retired Drivers useable in Championship. So could add J Gordon, Jr, and even Jeff Burton to my version.
      - More info on "Meet the Drivers" like age, hometown, wins, etc...
      - Unlock more Paints. Denny doesn't even have my favorite of his cars (the Blue/Black one).

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      • pk500
        All Star
        • Jul 2002
        • 8062

        #168
        Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

        Originally posted by spoofrice11
        - Unlock more Paints. Denny doesn't even have my favorite of his cars (the Blue/Black one).
        Tons of extra liveries are available -- for a price. 704 charges $9.99 each for a variety of livery packs -- one of the biggest rip-offs in console gaming.
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        • cusefan74
          MVP
          • Jul 2010
          • 2408

          #169
          Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

          Originally posted by spoofrice11
          My wife got me Nascar Heat 2 for Christmas since I am somewhat into it. I'm enjoying playing the game, but with it being the 2nd version, I am really surprised/disappointed with how lacking it is in some areas.

          For one during a race, I can't even check where everyone is, like who is winning! I can see a couple of cars above & below me. If I pause, I should be able to see who is top 5, who is in last, how many cars are how many laps down, etc...
          And I find it weird instead of saying D Hamlin, it says my username in my spot. That seems dumb. Why not just have my players name in yellow or something.

          It's really limited in customization, and other stats (like no info on the "Meet the Drivers"). But it is a solid game.

          Also, if take 4 tires when Pitting can go from Top 10 to 30th even under caution.
          If you are falling from the top 10 down that far during a caution that means the AI is not pitting at the same time. I never lose more then 1 spot while pitting during a caution and that is rare to lose that 1 spot, if the AI is pitting also that is.

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          • spoofrice11
            Pro
            • Mar 2004
            • 672

            #170
            Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

            Originally posted by cusefan74
            If you are falling from the top 10 down that far during a caution that means the AI is not pitting at the same time. I never lose more then 1 spot while pitting during a caution and that is rare to lose that 1 spot, if the AI is pitting also that is.
            It says pitting by all the names I can see. I usually only pit during cautions.
            I stopped healing damage, and then stopped doing 4 tires, but still lose some spots every time.

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            • spoofrice11
              Pro
              • Mar 2004
              • 672

              #171
              Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

              Originally posted by spoofrice11
              It says pitting by all the names I can see. I usually only pit during cautions.
              I stopped healing damage, and then stopped doing 4 tires, but still lose some spots every time.
              Did a race last nite (Martinsville). Only took 2 tires and 1 can of gas (all others were pitting under caution), since was over half way thru the race and couldn't make it on no gas. Still lost 7 spots.

              I don't get it...

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              • cusefan74
                MVP
                • Jul 2010
                • 2408

                #172
                Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

                Originally posted by spoofrice11
                Did a race last nite (Martinsville). Only took 2 tires and 1 can of gas (all others were pitting under caution), since was over half way thru the race and couldn't make it on no gas. Still lost 7 spots.

                I don't get it...
                Are other cars staying out? You will lose spots like that if some guys didn't pit.

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                • spoofrice11
                  Pro
                  • Mar 2004
                  • 672

                  #173
                  Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

                  Originally posted by cusefan74
                  Are other cars staying out? You will lose spots like that if some guys didn't pit.
                  Not normally or many. Sometimes the other drivers say -1, but -7 like I lose.

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                  • timmg
                    MVP
                    • Jun 2003
                    • 1383

                    #174
                    Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

                    Can somebody post their settings...bought this on xmas, gonna finally play...thanks

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                    • cusefan74
                      MVP
                      • Jul 2010
                      • 2408

                      #175
                      Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

                      Originally posted by timmg
                      Can somebody post their settings...bought this on xmas, gonna finally play...thanks
                      Settings for what? There are no sliders. Just pick how difficult you want it and go.

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                      • cusefan74
                        MVP
                        • Jul 2010
                        • 2408

                        #176
                        Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

                        Originally posted by spoofrice11
                        Not normally or many. Sometimes the other drivers say -1, but -7 like I lose.
                        I just did several races and with all the pit stops I made I lost just 1 spot, so I don't know why you have such bad luck with it.

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                        • BurghFan
                          #BurghProud
                          • Jul 2009
                          • 10048

                          #177
                          Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

                          NASCAR Heat 2 2018 Season Update Coming



                          The 2018 Season Update includes:
                          – New Drivers
                          – Updated Teams & Roster
                          – New 2018 Paint Schemes
                          – Updated 2018 Schedule
                          – New Chevrolet Camaro Model
                          – … and the Charlotte Roval
                          Unlike the paint scheme DLC's, I''ll (probably) buy actually buy this one.
                          Steelers : IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL, XLIII
                          Penguins : 1990/91, 1991/92, 2008/09, 20015/16, 2016/17
                          Pirates : 1909, 1925, 1960, 1971, 1979
                          Panthers (FB): 1915, 1916, 1918, 1929, 1931, 1934, 1936, 1937, 1976
                          Panthers (MBB): 1927/28, 1929/30

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                          • Gritblitzer
                            MVP
                            • Mar 2010
                            • 58

                            #178
                            Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

                            Does this mean there will be no actual game release this coming year?

                            If so, that's very frustrating. The career mode is greatly lacking, so much so that by the time you get to the cup series, there's just so little more to do.

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                            • Turbojugend
                              MVP
                              • Sep 2013
                              • 2242

                              #179
                              Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

                              Originally posted by Gritblitzer
                              Does this mean there will be no actual game release this coming year?
                              No, they usually release seasonal DLC updates for the current game. They did it for NHE and they even did it for '15 on last-gen.

                              Having said that, there is no official announcement for NH3. But that probably wouldn't come for a couple of months anyway.
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                              • Sausage
                                MVP
                                • Feb 2003
                                • 3905

                                #180
                                Re: Nascar Heat 2 Impressions.....

                                Overall is the racing in this game fun, fast, and accessible for a non-NASCAR fan? I’m just a fan of driving games (sim, arcade, or simcade).

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