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Flame CZE: /* Unlocking */

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Unlocking

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Buying additional content

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Where to go next?

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MandulAA: /* Unlocking */ just to be exact :cowboy:

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Unlocking: just to be exact :cowboy:

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 To unlock LFS you need to be registered on the official website [http://www.lfs.net www.lfs.net] - click on {{button|Create account}} at the top right of the start page and enter the requested information for username, email address and country. If you were sent a voucher code, you may enter it on that page, or later if you prefer. When you click on {{button|Submit}} you will be sent an email containing a link for verification of your account. After clicking on this link, your account will be created and you will be logged in automatically.  Note : you can use the same username and password to login at [http://www.lfsworld.net www.lfsworld.net] - a website offering extensive online statistics.
-Once your account has been created, go to the [https://www.lfs.net/account/details Personal Details page], where you need to set a new unlock code for your LFS. Click "send email with a new unlock code", go to your e-mail provider and copy the unlock code. Start Live for Speed and press {{button|Unlock Live for Speed}}, fill in your username and the unlock code and press {{button|Unlock|green}}. If unlocking is successful, you will see a message saying "Welcome to LFS demo/S1/S2/S3", depending on your license.
+Once your account has been created, go to the [https://www.lfs.net/account/details?uc=5 Personal Details page], where you need to set a new unlock code for your LFS. Click "send email with a new unlock code", go to your e-mail provider and copy the unlock code. Start Live for Speed and press {{button|Unlock Live for Speed}}, fill in your username and the unlock code and press {{button|Unlock|green}}. If unlocking is successful, you will see a message saying "Welcome to LFS demo/S1/S2/S3", depending on your license.
 Welcome to Live for Speed S1/S2/S3!

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 Now you can configure the controls. By default the controls are set up for mouse steering. If you want to keep it like that you can click on {{button|Next|green}}. As the feeling for the car is very important in Live for Speed, a force feedback wheel is the controller of choice and if one is available we recommend to configure it now – the effort will pay off!
-After clicking on {{Button|wheel / joystick|light}} you can assign functions to the buttons and axes of your wheel. Let's start with the steering. First click on {{Button|Axes / FF|light}} and then on {{Button|Steer|light}}. When you turn your wheel one of the bars on the left side should move. Now click on the button next to the bar to assign the steering to the correct axis. Now follow the same procedure for throttle and brakes. If throttle or brakes should move into the wrong direction you can click on invert to correct this. You will find additional information about the various settings in [[Options#Controls|Options - Controls]]. When everything is set up properly you can continue by clicking on {{button|Next|green}}. You do not have to fear that anything is not set up correctly as you can change everything later on without any problems.
+After clicking on {{Button|wheel / joystick|light}} you can assign functions to the buttons and axes of your wheel. Let's start with the steering. First click on {{Button|Axes / FF|light}} and then on {{Button|Steer|light}}. When you turn your wheel one of the bars on the left side should move. Now click on the button next to the bar to assign the steering to the correct axis. Now follow the same procedure for throttle and brakes. If throttle or brakes should move into the wrong direction you can click on invert to correct this. You will find additional information about the various settings in [[Options/Controls|Options - Controls]]. When everything is set up properly you can continue by clicking on {{button|Next|green}}. You do not have to fear that anything is not set up correctly as you can change everything later on without any problems.
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 == Controls ==
-{{further|Options#Controls|Options - Controls}}
+{{further|Options/Controls|Options - Controls}}
 [[image:First2en.jpg|thumb|Setting up your controls]]

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 If you want to play with other players online in [[Game modes#Multiplayer|multiplayer]] mode or you have bought a license and want to get access to additional [[Cars|cars]] and [[Tracks|tracks]], you need to unlock your LFS.
-To unlock LFS you need to be registered on the official website [http://www.lfs.net www.lfs.net] - click on {{button|Create account}} at the top right of the start page and enter the requested information for username, email address and country. Below this information you have to choose your WEBpassword which must be entered twice. Repeat the same for your GAMEpassword. You should choose your passwords carefully. If you were sent a voucher code, you may enter it on that page, or later if you prefer. When you click on {{button|Submit}} you will be sent an email containing a link for verification of your account. After clicking on this link, your account will be created and you will be logged in automatically.  Note : you can use the same username and WEBpassword to login at [http://www.lfsworld.net www.lfsworld.net] - a website offering extensive online statistics.
+To unlock LFS you need to be registered on the official website [http://www.lfs.net www.lfs.net] - click on {{button|Create account}} at the top right of the start page and enter the requested information for username, email address and country. If you were sent a voucher code, you may enter it on that page, or later if you prefer. When you click on {{button|Submit}} you will be sent an email containing a link for verification of your account. After clicking on this link, your account will be created and you will be logged in automatically.  Note : you can use the same username and password to login at [http://www.lfsworld.net www.lfsworld.net] - a website offering extensive online statistics.
-After registering, start Live for Speed and press {{button|Unlock Live for Speed}}, fill in your username and GAMEpassword and press {{button|Unlock|green}}. If unlocking is successful, you will see a message saying "Welcome to LFS demo/S1/S2/S3", depending on your license.
+Once your account has been created, go to the [https://www.lfs.net/account/details Personal Details page], where you need to set a new unlock code for your LFS. Click "send email with a new unlock code", go to your e-mail provider and copy the unlock code. Start Live for Speed and press {{button|Unlock Live for Speed}}, fill in your username and the unlock code and press {{button|Unlock|green}}. If unlocking is successful, you will see a message saying "Welcome to LFS demo/S1/S2/S3", depending on your license.
 Welcome to Live for Speed S1/S2/S3!
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 === How many times can I unlock Live for Speed? ===
-When you first buy a license you may unlock the game up to 5 times. This allows you to unlock LFS and [[LFS Editor]] on two computers and keep one spare unlock for each. After that, you will receive another spare unlock at the end of every week (on Fridays to be more specific), up to a maximum of 4, so that if you re-install Windows or upgrade your computer, you can always unlock Live for Speed again.
+When you first buy a license you may unlock the game up to 5 times. This allows you to unlock LFS and [[LFS Editor]] on two computers and keep one spare unlock for each. After that, you will receive another spare unlock at the end of every week (on Fridays to be more specific), up to a maximum of 2, so that if you re-install Windows or upgrade your computer, you can always unlock Live for Speed again.
 == Buying additional content ==

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 == Buying additional content ==
-{{see also|:Category:Contents by license|Contents by license}}
+{{further|:Category:Contents by license|Contents by license}}
 [[Image:All default cars available in Live for Speed.jpg|thumb|All default cars available in Live for Speed]]

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 == Where to go next? ==
-You can explore all the possible [[Game modes|game modes]], learn about the on-screen [[Display|user interface]] or check out available [[Cars|cars]] and [[Tracks|tracks]].
+You can explore all the possible [[:Category:Game modes|game modes]], learn about the on-screen [[Display|user interface]] or check out available [[Cars|cars]] and [[Tracks|tracks]].
 [[Category:Guides]]

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 Right after the intro you will be presented the first start screen. On this screen you will be asked to enter basic information like your name and the number plate you want to use, choose the units for velocity and pressure and choose if you want to sit on the right or the left side when driving. On the right side of the screen you will see your virtual representation driver model. You can switch the model by clicking on the arrows below the driver. The helmet colour can be altered using the according controls. Alternatively you can choose your own helmet design (skin) by clicking on {{button|Scavier_PRO|light}} (name of the skin in use). How to create an own skin is explained in the [[Skin Tutorial|skinning tutorial]].
-When you have adjusted everything to your likings you can click on {{button|Next|green}} to proceed.
+When you have adjusted everything to your likings you can click on {{button|Next|green}} to proceed to the agreement.
-On the next screen you will see your first car, the [[XF GTI]] (or {{car link|XFG}} for short). As you have not [[#Unlocking|unlocked]] LFS yet not all cars will be available. You can however already change the colour of the car using the coloured buttons. Below the coloured button you can switch the driver in the car on and off and remove the body so that only the driver and the tyres remain visible. Using the arrow keys you can rotate the car. When you are finished with all setting you may click on {{button|Next|green}} to continue.
+[[image:First start agreement.jpg|thumb|Agremeent]]
 == Controls ==
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 After clicking on {{Button|wheel / joystick|light}} you can assign functions to the buttons and axes of your wheel. Let's start with the steering. First click on {{Button|Axes / FF|light}} and then on {{Button|Steer|light}}. When you turn your wheel one of the bars on the left side should move. Now click on the button next to the bar to assign the steering to the correct axis. Now follow the same procedure for throttle and brakes. If throttle or brakes should move into the wrong direction you can click on invert to correct this. You will find additional information about the various settings in [[Options#Controls|Options - Controls]]. When everything is set up properly you can continue by clicking on {{button|Next|green}}. You do not have to fear that anything is not set up correctly as you can change everything later on without any problems.
 == Going on track ==
 Now you will see a few different tips and then reach the main menu. The main menu is the place where you can select the game mode you want to play or go to the options to change most settings. In order to use all features of Live for Speed you will first need to [[#Unlocking|unlock]] the game using your license. You may do this now or first take a quick spin.
 To start a session you click {{button|Single player}} and {{button|Next|green}} and you will find yourself sitting in your [[XF GTI]] on the Start/Finish line of the [[Blackwood|Blackwood GP]] circuit ready to go. You will notice that the car is in neutral gear and when you rev up the engine, it will not move. To make the car go, you must put it in gear first. If you use the default keyboard / mouse control settings, press {{key press|S}} to put it into the 1st gear, or {{key press|X}} to change down into reverse (see [[Keys#Car_Controls|Keys - Car Controls]] for all available key binds). When you have done your first few laps and figured out how to get out of the sand traps again - this happens to everyone, except the most experienced - you will get back to the main menu by hitting the {{key press|Esc}} key.
 == Unlocking ==