Since next NFS has been delayed, can we talk about updating this game now.

@yeahatnet

Absolutely, and you make a great point! Looks as if NFS is going to be stuck in a weird limbo for the best part of a year or so now, so updates (whether major additions or minor patches) are definitely the way forward.

Initially, I was wary of proposing suggestions, especially since this is a "remaster" rather than a "remake" etc which would be the go-to response to anyone asking for virtually anything. However, with the recent addition of the wrap editor, I feel that there's scope for more updates or features not present in the original.

Ultimately, I wanted to support this topic and outline a few of my suggestions; should be enough to keep the game alive, but without compromising the values or tradition of the original game:

• If at all possible, look to get a licence for the SLR McLaren 722, SLR McLaren Stirling Moss, and Carbon Motors E7. Yes, I already know that it's not that simple and yes I know Carbon Motors aren't around anymore, but it'd be nice if we could be told whether or not we're getting them, instead of being left to hopelessly speculate or assume the worst. Do this, and then it's a proper remaster! What good is one that's missing content from the original? Throw the SCPD Porsche Cayenne Turbo in as well maybe...
• An idea a friend of mine thought of that I really approve of, the ability to choose other cop liveries. Don't worry, I'm not saying rediculous custom wraps for cops, I'm talking about being able to choose from a variety of SCPD schemes (blue/white/black speed enforcement, classic black/white, green/white Sheriff etc) using an interface similar to the pre-made wrap selection. Should add a bit more vehicle variety to online matches!
• New modes: Preferably online MP modes, but I can understand why that might be difficult, and new SP events could be nice too. New additions could include: HP/MW modes with no equipment, gauntlet style events where cops start off parked up instead, or even a one racer vs multiple cops event (for balance, the racer should have a car that is at least one tier higher than cops, MW health to take the extra hits, and both sides have minimal equipment: jammer and roadblock/heli only for instance, with a focus on teamwork to bust the suspect)
• Add backup SCPD units to certain single player cop HP/Interceptor events, if possible.
• Finally, if particularly ambitious, the addition of undercover/unmarked units (perhaps for a new & unique event type as not to give cops an unfair advantage in other modes) which could function in a similar manner to Rivals by appearing as a racer, or not appearing on the map until close enough like MW'05.

I know that's a lot to read, but I'm hoping some of them are at least relatively realistic. Thanks for creating the topic! Hope we hear more from NFS soon, instead of complete radio silence...

@GK3512

Whilst ambitious, the inclusion of the wrap editor shows us that the folks at Stellar Entertainment are willing to push the boundaries, even if they more or less just imported the wrap system from Heat... Therefore, it's not entirely out of the question, surely?

Also, the SCPD have multiple liveries/colour schemes. Don't worry, I'm not saying people should be able to create obscene cop cars or begging for cameo police schemes (though that'd be awesome if you could have Rockport, Palmont, TCB, Federal from TR, Fairhaven, Redview County, Ventura Bay, Fortune Valley, Palm City/Eden Shores etc) I'm just suggesting that players could pick from a selection of pre-made wraps, much like their racer counterparts.

As I detailed, this would likely involve remapping some of the SCPD wraps onto other cars, but again Stellar have already demonstrated their ability to do this. To the best of my knowledge, this would include:

• "Panda" Black/White SCPD standard livery, as shown on attached Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and seen on Shelby GT500s.
• Green/White Sheriff Dept livery, as shown attached Viper SRT-10.
• Blue Sheriff, seen on Shelby GT500 SS, Vette ZR1, Viper SRT-10 ACR.
• White/blue/black Speed Enforcement, seen on Carrera GT, Murciélago LP640 etc.
• Black/silver/gold Speed Enforcement, as shown on attached SL65 AMG Black and seen on Agera & Zonda Cinque.
• Dark blue/PCR in white lettering (Professionalism, Courtesy, Respect) seen on the TTRS, Quattreporte, and Continental.
• White/blue stripe SCPD HWP, seen on the Granturismo and XKR.
• +many unique or exclusive schemes appearing on one or a select group of cars, the former category including the R8 (black/blue cheques) Poliza Stradale Gallardo, Ford GT & Murciélago LP640 SV, and the latter category being DLC groups like the GT2 RS or Veyron SS.

That's pretty much all of them from what I can remember... No need to re-map every single one necessarily, seeing as racers only have four pre-made wrap slots, but as you can see there's clearly ample choice regardless.

In simple terms, cops would get to choose from a selection of four pre-made police schemes as I've listed, just like racers can do. Not too unreasonable, right? Hope you can come round to my way of thinking, but if not, don't worry!

I hate to be a pooper but its possible tht the wrap editor may be the last and final update for HPR most likely. Which sucks bc theres many things tht needed to be fix (traffic spawn online is still terrible bruh). 

I actually like a few of these ideas (preset cop liveries would be awesome). But knowing Stellar and the fact they only mentioned wrap editor, I doubt they gonna do anything else to this game. Maybe a patch fix and a very very VERY slim chance of bringing back the SLRs but other than tht its done with developement. 

@GK3512

Hmm, I wouldn't be so sure... It's not about jurisdiction or anything, haha. The vast majority of these SCPD schemes are used across the entirety of Seacrest County, irrespective of location generally. For example, I recall one particular single player HP Super/Rapid Deployment event where a Sheriff Z06 and a white/blue HWP Panamera Turbo were both present! Never mind...

Yes, I'm aware it's all set in Seacrest County, but that didn't stop the original Criterion of 2010 from chucking in their bizarre Poliza Gallardo out of the blue either, did it?

The bottom line is, as already detailed, it really wouldn't be too difficult at all and could spice up online lobbies; if only just a little bit. I felt it could be an appropriate compromise between subtle vehicle customization without neglecting core HP genre values, even though I clearly don't understand those. Arguably though, the damage to those roots has already been done by the wrap editor update, if that's what you're concerned about.

@WSP_SCPDArmor23

Yeah, I can understand that. To be completely honest, I'm surprised they made good on the wrap editor at all! Especially when it's a bit unorthodox and doesn't necessarily fit the HP genre, but I won't start an argument about that...

Glad to hear you approve though, and I do share your cynicism regarding updates. Although a different studio, similar circumstances occurred with Payback (where Abandoned Cars were slowly wound down then dropped entirely) and Heat too, I believe. I also probably shouldn't have advocated the addition of the SLR McLaren 722/SLR McLaren Stirling Moss because of the sheer difficulty of getting a licence for a car with two manufacturers no longer working together.

We'll have to see what happens, eh? At least give us that much-needed traffic stability overhaul in whatever the final minor patch or major update is! I presume most of us will be playing HPR for that little bit longer due to the 2021 installment's delay, so I'd say it's in their best interest as well.

@GK3512

Alright, I do understand your cause for concern, and if I'm honest maybe I can sympathise with that viewpoint. For instance, I definitely do NOT want to see stance or camber of any kind, even in the other games to some extent. I'm not that big on customization either, particularly "ricer" style, but I appreciate being able to add a few decals here and there, especially in non-HP genre games.

But what I'm saying is that the damage is already done, it's unlikely that they'll U-turn like that and remove it. What's equally important is that I don't think I can do anything about it, hence me trying to make the best of what we've got. All I can say is that I'm sorry they took this particular decision.