Monster Truck Madness(R) 2 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
April 1998.

(c) Copyright 1998 Microsoft Corporation.

This document includes answers to commonly asked questions about
playing and optimizing the performance of Monster Truck Madness 2.

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OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON MONSTER TRUCK MADNESS 2:

Monster Manual, the online Help system for Monster Truck Madness 2,
includes helpful information on playing the game and maximizing
your performance. To access Monster Manual, click the Monster Truck
Madness 2 Help menu and then click Monster Manual.

Also, don't forget to visit our World Wide Web site to obtain the
latest information. The URL for the Monster Truck Madness 2
Home Page is:

http://www.microsoft.com/games/monster/

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Table of Contents
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(1)   How can I get help from Microsoft Technical Support?
(2)   How can I make the game run faster?
(3)   Can I use tracks from Monster Truck Madness Version 1 with
      this new version of the game?
(4)   How do you turn off Army Armstrong commentary?
(5)   How do I turn off the music that plays when I'm not actually 
      racing?
(6)   How do I hook up my steering wheel and pedals to work
      correctly with Monster Truck Madness 2?
(7)   When switching views while driving, what's the fastest
      way to switch back to cockpit view for my truck?
(8)   Is there anything I can do to make my joystick (or
      steering wheel) a little less twitchy?
(9)   Can I adjust the amount of force I can feel with my
      force feedback controller?
(10)  How can I adjust the volume of music in the game?
(11)  How can I display frame rate?
(12)  How do I connect up with other people and their
      computers for multiplayer racing?
(13)  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?
(14)  List of URLs for major video adapter manufacturers
(15)  Are there any hidden surprises in Monster Truck Madness 2?


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(1) Q. How can I get help from Microsoft Technical Support?

A.  If you are having problems installing or playing Monster Truck
Madness 2, first look in the Monster Manual, the online Help
system, or consult the jewelcase booklet. You can open Monster
Manual even if you haven't installed Monster Truck Madness 2 by
double-clicking monster.hlp (located on the Monster Truck Madness
2 disc). You can also find late-breaking updates and technical
information in this FAQ.txt file or in the README.txt file (located
in the directory where you installed Monster Truck Madness 2 or on
the Monster Truck Madness 2 disc).

If you still have a question, Microsoft offers technical support and
services ranging from self-help tools to direct assistance with a
Microsoft technical engineer. For details on these options,
including telephone numbers, double-click monster.hlp (located on
the Monster Truck Madness 2 disc), and then open the "Getting Help
from Microsoft Technical Support" book in the Table of Contents.
You can open this Help file directly from the Monster Truck
Madness 2 disc if you haven't installed the game.


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(2) 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.


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(3) 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).


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(4) 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.


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(5) 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:

(1) On the Options menu, click Sound.
(2) Under Options, clear the Play Prerace Music check box.
(3) Click OK to close the dialog box.


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(6) 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 (R) Pro Racing Wheel (outside U.S.,
ThrustMaster Formula One Racing Wheel), ThrustMaster Formula T1
and T2, ThrustMaster Grand Prix 1, and CH Products Pro.


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(7) 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.)


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(8) 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.


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(9) 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.  


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(10) 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.)


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(11) 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.


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(12) 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!


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 (13) 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).


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(14) 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



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(15) 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!"
