# Welcome To GRID™

### These FAQs accompany version 1.1

Developed by Codemasters
Developed for the Mac by Feral Interactive Limited
Published for Mac by Feral Interactive Limited

## FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

This document is intended to help you answer any questions that you may have about GRID™

1. Does GRID support Achievements?
2. What is included in GRID?
3. How do I access the additional content?
4. Can I play GRID with a gamepad?
5. How do I use an Xbox 360-compatible controller with GRID?
6. Are there any gamepads that are recognised but unsupported?
7. How do I re-map my controls?
8. Can I use a steering wheel with GRID™?
9. What are the recommended advanced wheel settings?
10. What do the advanced wheel settings do?
11. How do I use bonus codes in GRID?
12. How do I play a LAN (Local Area Network) multiplayer race in GRID™?
13. How do I play an online multiplayer game of GRID™ using GameRanger?
14. How do I make sure GameRanger can find GRID?
15. Where are my saved games stored?
16. How do I change the language the game runs in?
17. Is GRID optimized for retina displays?
18. Can I run GRID in windowed mode?
19. When I press the Function keys (F1-F19) nothing happens. How do I use the Function keys?
20. When I try to use the F12 key, the game does not respond as expected. Why?
21. Why does music in iTunes pause when I start playing GRID?
22. GRID runs slowly on my computer. Is there anything I can do to increase the speed?
23. How do I take screenshots in GRID?
24. How do I get technical support for GRID?

1. ### Does GRID support Achievements?

   No, Achievements are not currently available in the Mac version of GRID.

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2. ### What is included in GRID?

   GRID includes the base game GRID and the following additional content:

   - 8-Ball pack
   - Prestige pack

   The 8-Ball pack contains:

   - Eight cars
   - Two multiplayer events

   The Prestige pack contains:

   - Ten cars
   - One track

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3. ### How do I access the additional content?

   The additional content is automatically enabled in the game and is playable in Race Day and multiplayer modes.

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4. ### Can I play GRID with a gamepad?

   Yes.

   GRID supports two categories of gamepads: Xbox 360 controllers (which require you to install a software driver) and other supported gamepads, listed below:

   - Afterglow AP2 PS3
   - Alienware Dual Compatible
   - Belkin Nostromo 45
   - Big Ben
   - DragonRise
   - GameStop Wireless Controller PS3
   - Gioteck GC-2
   - GPad Pro
   - Green Asia
   - JC-U1012F Holtek
   - Jess Tech 3 in 1
   - Joytron Hybrion JTPC-108
   - Logic 3 PowerPad
   - Logitech Cordless Precision PS3
   - Logitech Dual Action
   - Logitech F310
   - Logitech F510
   - Logitech F710
   - Logitech RumblePad 2
   - Logitech RumblePad 2 Cordless
   - Macally iShock
   - Macally iShock II
   - Macally iShockX
   - MadCatz
   - MadCatz Cordless
   - MaxFire Blaze3
   - NYKO AirFlow
   - NYKO Core Controller
   - PDP Afterglow GameStop PS3
   - PS1 Dualshock
   - PS2 Dualshock
   - PS3 Batarang
   - PS3 Dualshock
   - Saitek P380v1
   - Saitek P380v2
   - Saitek P480
   - Saitek P580
   - Saitek P990
   - Saitek P2500
   - Saitek P2700
   - Saitek P3200
   - Saitek PS1000
   - SpeedLink 6555
   - SpeedLink6708
   - StarTec
   - Thrustmaster 3 in 1
   - Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual
   - Trust Dual Stick
   - Unimax DragonRise

   If you have an Xbox 360 controller, see How do I use an Xbox 360-compatible controller with GRID? in these FAQs for a link to the software driver.

   If your gamepad is not on the list, email padsupport@feralinteractive.com and our support team will reply to you with a request for information about your device. Once we have this information, a gamepad support file will be created and emailed to you.

   Once created, this gamepad support file will be used in all future games and updates - so you will not only be helping us get your device working; you will also help all other owners of the same device who play Feral games!

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5. ### How do I use an Xbox 360-compatible controller with GRID?

   The following Xbox 360-compatible controllers require a software driver in order to work:

   - Xbox 360 Wired controller
   - Xbox 360 Wireless controller (requires Microsoft 360 Wireless PC dongle)
   - Big Ben 360 controller
   - Joytek Xbox 360 controller
   - MadCatz 360 controller
   - MadCatz MicroCon 360 controller
   - MadCatz Pro 360 controller
   - TSZ Pelican 360 controller

   A driver can be downloaded here:

   http://tattiebogle.net/index.php/ProjectRoot/Xbox360Controller/OsxDriver

   Although they are fully supported by the game, Feral does not offer support with the installation or operation of drivers.

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6. ### Are there any gamepads that are recognised but unsupported?

   Yes.

   The following gamepads will be recognised by the game but do not have enough buttons or analog controls to support all the possible in-game controls, meaning some in-game tasks will require the keyboard or mouse:

   - Gravis Eliminator
   - Gravis Gamepad Pro
   - Gravis Xterminator
   - iBuffalo SNES pad
   - Logic 3
   - Logitech Extreme 3D Pro
   - Logitech Precision
   - Logitech RumblePad
   - Logitech RumblePad Cordless
   - Macally Airstick
   - Microsoft Sidewinder
   - Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad Pro
   - Saitek P880
   - Thrustmaster 2 in 1
   - Thrustmaster Dual Analog 3.2

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7. ### How do I re-map my controls?

   GRID provides the most realistic driving experience if the accelerate and brake commands are mapped to analog inputs on your gamepad. Analog inputs allow you to vary the level of pressure you put on them, making them similar to car accelerator and brake pedals. There are two types of analog inputs on gamepads supported by Feral:

   - Analog sticks are small, mushroom-shaped joysticks on the top of the gamepad. They appear on all gamepads supported by Feral.
   - Analog triggers are wedge-shaped buttons on the front of the gamepad. They only appear on some gamepads supported by Feral.

   The accelerate and brake commands are mapped to the buttons on the front of the gamepad by default, if you prefer to use analog sticks, you will need to re-map your controls. To do so, follow the instructions below:

   1. Ensure that your gamepad is plugged in, then launch GRID.

   2. From the Main Menu, select Options.

   3. Select Driving Options.

   4. Select Controls.

   5. Select the Custom tab.

   6. Select Accelerate, then push the Right analog stick forwards. This will assign the accelerate command to this input.

   7. Select Brake/Reverse, then pull the Right analog stick backwards. This will assign the brake command to this input.

   You will now be able to accelerate and brake using the right analog stick. To accelerate, push the stick forward, and to brake, pull it backwards. The further you push or pull the stick, the more strongly you will accelerate or brake.

   For more on gamepads and analog controls, please see this guide at feralinteractive.com:

   http://support.feralinteractive.com/en/guides/gamepads/

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8. ### Can I use a steering wheel with GRID™?

   Yes, most standard USB wheels will work with GRID. The wheels in the following list have been tested:

   - Logitech Driving Force GT
   - Logitech G25
   - Logitech G27
   - Logitech MOMO
   - Logitech Formula Force EX
   - Thrustmaster Modena 360

   You will need to map the game controls to inputs on your wheel and its components (such as pedals, if available) before racing. To do this, follow these instructions:

   1. Ensure that your wheel and any components are connected to your Mac, then launch GRID.

   2. From the Main Menu, select Options.

   3. Select Driving Options.

   4. Select Controls.

   5. Select the Custom tab.

   6. Press the Control (ctrl) key to edit the custom setup.

   7. Select Accelerate, then perform the action on your wheel or pedal to which you wish to map the accelerate command.

   8. Repeat step 7 for all the other game commands, mapping them to the desired action on your wheel or pedal.

   You may also wish to adjust calibration to improve responsiveness. To do this, follow these instructions:

   1. From the Main Menu, select Options.

   2. Select Driving Options.

   3. Select Advanced.

   4. Customize the advanced settings for your wheel by adjusting the sliders.

   NOTE: For recommended advanced settings, please see What are the recommended advanced wheel settings?, in these FAQs. For an explanation of the advanced settings, please see What do the advanced wheel settings do?, in these FAQs.

   NOTE: Force Feedback (FFB) is not supported by Logitech on Mac OS X.

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9. ### What are the recommended advanced wheel settings?

   When you adjust calibration (using the Advanced menu), we recommend you use different settings depending on your wheel.

   Some of the supported wheels feature 900˚ rotation which you can enable by downloading Feral's FreeTheWheel utility, hosted on our support site:

   http://support.feralinteractive.com/en/faqs/free_the_wheel/

   Once you have downloaded and installed the utility, we recommend you calibrate the advanced wheel settings as follows:

   Logitech G25

   - Steering Deadzone: 0%
   - Steering Saturation: 30%
   - Steering Linearity: 1%
   - Acceleration Pedal Deadzone: 10%
   - Acceleration Pedal Saturation: 80%
   - Brake Pedal Deadzone: 10%
   - Brake Pedal Saturation: 80%

   Logitech G27

   - Steering Deadzone: 0%
   - Steering Saturation: 30%
   - Steering Linearity: 1%
   - Acceleration Pedal Deadzone: 10%
   - Acceleration Pedal Saturation: 80%
   - Brake Pedal Deadzone: 10%
   - Brake Pedal Saturation: 80%

   Logitech Driving Force GT

   - Steering Deadzone: 0%
   - Steering Saturation: 30%
   - Steering Linearity: 1%
   - Acceleration Pedal Deadzone: 10%
   - Acceleration Pedal Saturation: 80%
   - Brake Pedal Deadzone: 10%
   - Brake Pedal Saturation: 80%

   The following wheel does not feature 900˚ rotation, so you will not need to download the FreeTheWheel utility before using it. We recommend you calibrate the advanced settings for this wheel as follows:

   Logitech Momo Racing Wheel

   - Steering Deadzone: 0%
   - Steering Saturation: 80%
   - Steering Linearity: 1%
   - Acceleration Pedal Deadzone: 10%
   - Acceleration Pedal Saturation: 80%
   - Brake Pedal Deadzone: 10%
   - Brake Pedal Saturation: 80%

   If your wheel is not listed, you may wish to experiment with the advanced settings to find a suitable calibration. For an explanation of the advanced settings, please see What do the advanced wheel settings do?, in these FAQs.

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10. ### What do the advanced wheel settings do?

    The advanced wheel settings allow you to adjust the way GRID processes input from your wheel:

    Steering Deadzone adjusts the size of the non-responsive “dead” area around the centre of your wheel’s rotation; movements within this area will not cause the car to turn. Increase this setting to give you more "play" around the centre of the wheel.

    Steering Saturation adjusts the sensitivity of the wheel. Increase this setting to reduce the amount you have to rotate the wheel to turn the car a given amount (this is especially useful if you have 900˚ rotation enabled).

    Steering Linearity With linearity set to 0%, the in-game steering will respond consistently throughout the full turning arc of the wheel. Increasing this setting reduces the sensitivity of the wheel at the center of its turning arc and increases it at the edges (this is especially useful for 240˚ and 270˚ rotation wheels).

    Acceleration Pedal Deadzone adjusts the size of the non-responsive "dead" area at the top of the accelerator pedal's movement; movements within this area will not cause the car to accelerate. Increase this setting to give you more "play" around the top of the pedal.

    Acceleration Pedal Saturation adjusts the sensitivity of the throttle. Increase this setting to reduce the amount you have to depress the accelerator pedal in order to achieve a given amount of acceleration.

    Brake Pedal Deadzone adjusts the size of the non-responsive "dead" area at the top of the brake pedal's movement; movements within this area will not cause the car to brake. Increase this setting to give you more "play" around the top of the pedal.

    Brake Pedal Saturation adjusts the sensitivity of the brake. Increase this setting to reduce the amount you have to depress the brake pedal in order to achieve a given amount of braking.

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11. ### How do I use bonus codes in GRID?

    There are a number of bonus codes in GRID that unlock extra cars.

    To use the codes, follow the steps below:

    1. From the Main Menu, select Options.

    2. Select Bonus Codes.

    3. Select Enter Code.

    4. Enter one of the following codes to unlock the corresponding bonus function:

       - TUN58396 - All Drift Cars
       - MUS59279 - All Muscle Cars
       - F93857372 - Buchbinder Emotional Engineering BMW 320si
       - G29782655 - Gamestation BMW 320si
       - M38572343 - Micromania Pagani Zonda R
       - P47203845 - Play.com Aston Martin DBR9

    5. When you have entered the code, press the Return (↵) key.

    6. A dialog will appear confirming that you have unlocked the bonus car(s) and informing you of the conditions under which you can drive it/them. Select OK to close the dialog.

    NOTE: You can also unlock all these cars by winning a head-to-head race that is unlocked after you have come first in all global events. Winning this race will also unlock "Ninja” difficulty.

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12. ### How do I play a LAN (Local Area Network) multiplayer race in GRID™?

    How you launch a LAN multiplayer race in GRID differs depending on whether you wish to host or join a race.

    To host a LAN multiplayer race:

    1. From the Main Menu, select Multiplayer.

    2. Select LAN.

    3. A warning will appear informing you that all players must be running the same version of GRID in order to play a LAN race together. Press the Return (↵) key.

    4. Select Create Session.

    5. The Session Settings screen will appear. From here, you can customise your race settings.

    6. When you are happy with your settings, press the Return (↵) key.

    7. You will be taken to the race lobby. Press the Control (ctrl) key to access the Select Car screen. When you are happy with your chosen car and team, press the Return (↵) key to return to the lobby.

    8. When all the players have joined the lobby, press the Shift (⇧) key to mark yourself as Ready. A countdown will begin and the game will launch after 60 seconds or once all the players in the lobby have selected Ready, whichever is the sooner.

    To join a LAN multiplayer race:

    1. From the Main Menu, select Multiplayer.

    2. Select LAN.

    3. A warning will appear informing you that all players must be running the same version of GRID in order to play a LAN race together. Press the Return (↵) key.

    4. Select Session List.

    5. If there is at least one available session (race), the Session Results screen will appear. Highlight the session that you wish to join and press the Return (↵) key.

    6. You will be taken to the race lobby. Press the Control (ctrl) key to access the Select Car screen. When you are happy with your chosen car and team, press the Return (↵) key to return to the lobby.

    7. Press the Shift (⇧) key to mark yourself as Ready.

    8. Once the host has selected Ready, a countdown will begin and the game will launch after 60 seconds or once all the players in the lobby have selected Ready, whichever is the sooner.

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13. ### How do I play an online multiplayer game of GRID™ using GameRanger?

    Before you play an online multiplayer game of GRID, you must download and install GameRanger. The GameRanger application can be downloaded from http://www.gameranger.com/.

    You must ensure that GameRanger is able to find the GRID™ application. For information on how to do this, see How do I make sure GameRanger can find GRID?, in these FAQs.

    When playing an online multiplayer game, we recommend that you choose the most powerful computer among those playing to host the game.

    To host a game:

    1. Double-click on the GameRanger application icon.

    2. The GameRanger application will open.

    3. Click on the Host button.

    4. The Host Game window will appear. When you are happy with your settings, click the OK button.

    5. Wait for at least one other player to join the game. When you are ready to begin, click the Start button.

    6. The GameRanger application will launch the GRID™ application. When the pre-game Options window appears, click the Play button.

    7. GRID will launch.

    8. After the loading screens and videos, the Start screen will appear. Press the Return (↵) key.

    9. The Additional Content menu will appear. Select On next to the 8 Ball Pack and GRID Prestige options to enable the contents of the DLC packs in the game. Press the Return (↵) key.

    10. The Session Settings menu will appear; this lets you customize your race settings. When you are happy with them, press the Return (↵) key.

    11. You will be taken to the race lobby. If you wish, you can change your car and team; press the Control (ctrl) key to open the Select Car screen, select a car and team then press the Return (↵) key to return to the race lobby.

    12. When all the players you wish to race against have joined the lobby, press the Shift (⇧) key to mark yourself as Ready. If more than two people are playing, a 60-second countdown will begin. The race will start once the countdown has finished or once all the players in the lobby are ready, whichever is the sooner.

    To join a game:

    1. Double-click on the GameRanger application icon.

    2. The GameRanger application will open.

    3. From the list of available games, double-click on a GRID game.

    4. When the host starts the game, the pre-game Options window will appear. Click the Play button.

    5. GRID will launch. After the loading screens and videos, the Start screen will appear. Press the Return (↵) key.

    6. You will be taken to the race lobby. If you wish, you can change your car and team; press the Control (ctrl) key to open the Select Car screen, select a car and team then press the Return (↵) key to return to the race lobby.

    7. Press the Shift (⇧) key to mark yourself as Ready. If more than two people are playing, a 60-second countdown will begin. The race will start once the countdown has finished or once all the players in the lobby are ready, whichever is the sooner.

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14. ### How do I make sure GameRanger can find GRID?

    Once you have downloaded and installed the GameRanger application, follow the on-screen prompts to set up a GameRanger account.

    Once you have done this, follow the instructions below to ensure the GameRanger application can find the GRID™ applicaton:

    1. Double-click on the GameRanger application icon. By default, this will be in your Applications folder.

    2. The GameRanger application will open.

    3. From the GameRanger menu, select the Preferences option.

    4. The GameRanger Preferences window will appear. From the list of games, highlight the GRID option, then click the Browse button.

    5. The GameRanger: Choose Game Application window will appear (it will look like your Finder). Select the GRID™ application.

    6. Click the Choose button.

    7. Close the GameRanger Preferences window.

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15. ### Where are my saved games stored?

    Your saved games are stored in your game's preferences folder.

    To open this folder, click the Open Preferences Folder button in the About tab of the pre-game Options window.

    You can also navigate to the preferences folder manually. It is stored in the Feral Interactive folder in your computer's ~/Library/Application Support folder (where the "~" symbol refers to your home directory).

    By default, the Library folder is hidden from your Finder. To open it, follow these instructions:

    1. Open the Finder.

    2. Open the Go menu from the main toolbar.

    3. Hold down the Alt (⌥) key. The Library option will appear.

    4. Click on the Library option. The Library folder will open in your Finder.

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16. ### How do I change the language the game runs in?

    By default, the game will run in the same language as your OS. However, if you wish to play in a different language, you can change it using the GRID pre-game Options window.

    To do this, follow the steps below:

    1. Double-click on the GRID Application icon while holding down the Command (⌘) key. The GRID pre-game Options window will appear.

    2. Select the Advanced tab.

    3. Select your preferred language from the Language drop-down menu. The available languages are Deutsch, English, Español, Français and Italiano.

    4. Click the Play button. A dialog box will appear to inform you that the application has to be relaunched. Click the Relaunch button.

    5. When the GRID pre-game Options window appears again, click the Play button to launch the game.

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17. ### Is GRID optimized for retina displays?

    Yes.

    If you have a retina display, you will be able to take advantage of the extra pixels by running GRID in native resolution. This means that the game will display one pixel for every pixel on your display.

    To do this, follow these instructions:

    1. Double-click on the GRID™ application icon while holding the Command (⌘) key down. The pre-game Options window will appear.

    2. Select the Video tab.

    3. Select the largest resolution from the Resolution drop-down menu to play the game in native retina resolution.

    4. Click the Play button. The game will start in native retina resolution.

    NOTE: In many cases, increasing your game's resolution will impact upon its performance. For tips on improving performance, read the Performance Tips point in the ReadMe. For information on how video settings affect performance in Mac games, read our Guide to video settings.

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18. ### Can I run GRID in windowed mode?

    Yes.

    To run GRID in windowed mode, follow these instructions:

    1. Double-click on the GRID™ application icon while holding the Command (⌘) key down. The pre-game Options window will appear.

    2. Select the Video tab.

    3. Check the Run in a window checkbox.

    4. Click the Play button. The game will start in windowed mode.

    NOTE: Enabling windowed mode may decrease the game's performance.

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19. ### When I press the Function keys (F1-F19) nothing happens. How do I use the Function keys?

    By default, Mac OS X uses the F keys to control items such as volume and brightness. To use an F key for a game command hold down the fn key, then press the F key you wish to use.

    To automatically enable the F keys, follow these steps:

    1. Open System Preferences ( Menu → System Preferences).

    2. Click on Keyboard or Keyboard and Mouse (depending on the version of Mac OS X you are running).

    3. Select the Keyboard tab.

    4. Check the Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys checkbox.

    The F keys will now work without using the fn key.

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20. ### When I try to use the F12 key, the game does not respond as expected. Why?

    By default, Mac OS X uses the F12 key to trigger the Show Dashboard function. If you wish to use the F12 key as a control in the game, this default setting will need to be altered.

    To do this:

    1. Open System Preferences ( Menu → System Preferences).

    2. Select Mission Control. Under Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts, you will see the words Show Dashboard, followed by two drop-down menus.

    3. Select the "-" option from the left-hand drop-down menu.

    4. Close the Mission Control window.

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21. ### Why does music in iTunes pause when I start playing GRID?

    By default, music playing in iTunes will be paused when you start playing GRID.

    To turn this feature off, follow the steps below:

    1. Double-click on the GRID application icon while holding the Command (⌘) key down. The pre-game Options window will appear.

    2. Select the Extras tab.

    3. Uncheck the Pause iTunes while playing GRID checkbox.

    4. Select the Play button to start playing.

    To turn this feature back on at a later date, simply check the Pause iTunes while playing GRID checkbox and then select the Play button.

    Holding down the Command (⌘) key while starting the game will also display the pre-game Options window.

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22. ### GRID runs slowly on my computer. Is there anything I can do to increase the speed?

    There are several factors which have an impact on the speed at which GRID runs. Please see the GRID Performance Tips section in the ReadMe for ways to increase the speed at which the game runs on your computer.

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23. ### How do I take screenshots in GRID?

    To take screenshots while playing GRID you should use the following key command:

    Command (⌘) + Shift (⇧) + P

    When you press all three keys at once, a single image of the on-screen contents will be saved in the Feral Interactive folder in your computer's ~/Pictures folder (the "~" symbol refers to your home directory).

    The JPEG image contains metadata in a string in the following format.

    `GameName/Version Number (OS Version; CPU Speed; Installed RAM; Video RAM; Current Graphics Card)`

    For example in GRID the string might look a little like this:

    `GRID/1.0 (Mac OS 10.7.5; 2.8; 4.0 512; Radeon HD4870)`

    This information can be easily removed by exporting the screenshot into a different format using Preview or another image editing tool.

    NOTE: None of the metadata stored can be used to identify the user.

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24. ### How do I get technical support for GRID?

    Please read the technical support information in the ReadMe; this tells you what to check and if necessary, how to contact Feral Technical Support with your issue.

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