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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Ford Racing cover.jpg | |cover = Ford Racing cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|MotiveTime}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|MotiveTime}} | ||
| − | |||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Empire Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Empire Interactive}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Play Publishing|Poland}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 2, 2000}} |
| − | |||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |mobygames = ford-racing | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = Ford_Racing_(video_game) |
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 8369 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing, }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Track racing }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Ford Racing }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Also known as '''Ford Racing 2001'''. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} European release called '''Ford Racing''' (Version 1.02) is the initial release. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Spanish release called '''Ford Racing''' (Version 1.02) is notable for being '''the only one''' to include local split-screen and online multiplayer.<ref name='multiplayer'>{{Refurl|url=https://imgur.com/a/s8FMPwj|title=Ford Racing - Multiplayer in Spanish release (gallery)|date=2024-01-09}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{ii}} American release called '''Ford Racing''' (Version 1.10) contains significant improvements. | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''Ford Racing 2001''' (Version 1.10) is an European re-release including all improvements from the American release. | ||
| + | {{mm}} Known changes include:<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/ford-racing/trivia|title=Ford Racing (1999) Trivia - MobyGames|date=2022-09-03}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCBb1sxe8ts|title=Ford Racing - Porównanie dwóch różnych wersji gry - YouTube|date=2022-09-03|snippet=Change log sourced from this video, translated from Polish.}}</ref> | ||
| + | :* Different main menu fonts | ||
| + | :* More menu options, such as the Qualifying option and additional information in the Career mode | ||
| + | :* Dynamic weather and time of day | ||
| + | :* Modified, more realistic handling | ||
| + | :* Multiple camera views (including an interior camera) | ||
| + | :* Refined car engine sounds | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| + | {{Image|FordRacing_Config.PNG|External configuration window.}} | ||
| + | |||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows| | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} |
| − | {{ | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows| | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}} |
| − | {{ | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|FordRacing_Display.png|In-Game display settings.}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|FordRacing_Input.png|Keyboard input settings.}} |
| − | |key remap = | + | {{Image|FordRacing_Input3.png|Controller input settings.}} |
| + | {{Input | ||
| + | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = true |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = false |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| − | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = false |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = false |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| − | |steam input api = | + | |steam input api = false |
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
| − | |steam hook input = | + | |steam hook input = false |
|steam hook input notes = | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| − | |steam input presets = | + | |steam input presets = false |
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| − | |steam controller prompts = | + | |steam controller prompts = false |
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| − | |steam cursor detection = | + | |steam cursor detection = false |
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|FordRacing_Audio.png|In-Game audio settings.}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| + | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = true |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = EAX 1 |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Track selection uses metric and imperial simultaneously. Speedometer most likely uses MpH. |
| + | |fan | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Spanish retail release only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = true | ||
| + | |local play players = 4 | ||
| + | |local play modes = Versus | ||
| + | |local play notes = Spanish version 1.02 only.<ref name='multiplayer'/> | ||
| + | |lan play = unknown | ||
| + | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = false | ||
| + | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = Versus | ||
| + | |online play notes = Spanish version 1.02 only.<ref name='multiplayer'/> | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = | ||
| + | |self-hosting = | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| + | |direct ip = | ||
| + | |direct ip notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = | ||
| + | |udp = | ||
| + | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===FORD RACING has not been successfully installed. Please reinstall FORD RACING.=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|FordRace.exe}} in Windows XP Service Pack 2 compatibility mode.}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os executable notes= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= Spanish version 1.02 only.<ref name='multiplayer'/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = 98 | + | |minOS = 95/98 |
| − | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 200 MHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD K6-2 3DNow! |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 250 MB |
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU = 3dfx based Voodoo chipset |
| − | |minVRAM = | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia TnT based chipset |
| − | |minDX = 6 | + | |minVRAM = 4 MB |
| + | |minDX = 6 | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 98 |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD K6-3 3DNow! |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recRAM = 64 MB |
| + | |recHD = 300 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recGPU2 = | |recGPU2 = | ||
| − | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = 8 MB |
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 08:28, 11 January 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| MotiveTime | |
| Publishers | |
| Empire Interactive | |
| Poland | Play Publishing |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 2, 2000 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Track racing |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary |
| Series | Ford Racing |
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|
| Ford Racing | |
|---|---|
| Ford Racing | 2001 |
| Ford Racing 2 | 2003 |
| Ford Racing 3 | 2004 |
| Ford Street Racing | 2006 |
| Ford Racing: Off Road | 2008 |
Warnings
Key points
- Also known as Ford Racing 2001.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
Version differences
- European release called Ford Racing (Version 1.02) is the initial release.
- Spanish release called Ford Racing (Version 1.02) is notable for being the only one to include local split-screen and online multiplayer.[1]
- American release called Ford Racing (Version 1.10) contains significant improvements.
- Ford Racing 2001 (Version 1.10) is an European re-release including all improvements from the American release.
- Known changes include:[2][3]
- Different main menu fonts
- More menu options, such as the Qualifying option and additional information in the Career mode
- Dynamic weather and time of day
- Modified, more realistic handling
- Multiple camera views (including an interior camera)
- Refined car engine sounds
Game data
External configuration window.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 1] |
Video
In-Game display settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
Keyboard input settings.
Controller input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
In-Game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | EAX 1 | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Track selection uses metric and imperial simultaneously. Speedometer most likely uses MpH. | |||
| Spanish | Spanish retail release only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 4 | Versus Spanish version 1.02 only.[1] |
||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | Versus Spanish version 1.02 only.[1] |
|||
Issues fixed
FORD RACING has not been successfully installed. Please reinstall FORD RACING.
Run FordRace.exe in Windows XP Service Pack 2 compatibility mode.
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 6 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy | Spanish version 1.02 only.[1] |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95/98 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 200 MHz AMD K6-2 3DNow! |
Intel Pentium II 266 MHz AMD K6-3 3DNow! |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250 MB | 300 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | 3dfx based Voodoo chipset Nvidia TnT based chipset 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible | 8 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ford Racing - Multiplayer in Spanish release (gallery) - last accessed on 2024-01-09
- ↑ Ford Racing (1999) Trivia - MobyGames - last accessed on 2022-09-03
- ↑ Ford Racing - Porównanie dwóch różnych wersji gry - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-09-03
- "Change log sourced from this video, translated from Polish."