Drag Mode NFS: World - new details

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After announcing that Drag Mode is coming to Need For Speed: World [url=http://forum.nfsunlimited.net/viewtopic.php?t=21252]"very soon"[/url], the dev. team has started to release some details about this new game mode before it goes live. Here's a recap of what was revealed so far. Don't forget to read the first 2 articles [url=http://world.needforspeed.com/news/article/2968]here[/url] and [url=http://world.needforspeed.com/news/article/3025]here[/url] for more info.



Unlike other racing modes in the game, like circuit or sprint, drag is going to be a [b]multiplayer-only[/b] game mode. This means the player won't be able to play against the AI. Each race will allow a [b]maximum of 6 drivers[/b], however, certain events will only allow 2 or 4 drivers. Four drag events will be available when the mode is released, including the community's favourite drag spot: the bridge.



When joining a drag race, the player will be faced with [b]a new and improved pre-race screen[/b]. The player can now choose the type of transmission (automatic or manual), and it is also possible to get a full 3D view of your opponent's car, including the HAT ratings (speed, acceleration, handling), and which performance parts are installed on that car.



When in the race, there will be a whole new HUD. Since shifting is very important in a drag race, that's the main focus of the new HUD. Getting a perfect start is vital too, so, like other game modes, the player must time the RPM so they are in the green zone for a perfect launch. When using automatic transmission, the player will always have a "good shift change" everytime. However, to be really quick, the player should get "perfect shift changes" everytime, and that is only possible when using a manual transmission. Left Shift will be used to gear up, while Left Ctrl will be used to gear down.



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During the race, [b]the car will keep in the current lane while moving forward[/b], so no steering is required even when the track itself goes around a bend in the road. To change lanes, all the player has to do is move right or left to switch to the next available lane. [b]This is very important to avoid the traffic cars[/b]. Also, the fact that there is a lane at the beginning of the race for every player doesn't mean there will be a lane for every player throughout the entire race. There is always the possibility that a certain llane will end and the player will be forced to change lanes or suffer the consequences.



Tomorrow's article will focus on the new Drag Skill Mods.