rFactor 2 update (build 85) released!

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

Finally a new build is here. Only torrents so far.

We've posted Build 85, Renault Megane v1.1, Formula Renault 3.5 v1.2, GT World Endurance v1.1 and ISI Formula Masters v1.0 in the forum. Currently to torrent only. Auto update should be tomorrow.

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RELEASE NOTES

From readme.txt of Build 85.

UPDATE 4 Changelog (MAY 18, 2012):
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GRAPHICS:
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Improved lighting math
Improved HDR rearviews
Fixed mirrors too dark when using HDR
Improved post-processing in multi-view mode
Fixed side-channel clearing in multi-view mode.
Fixed HDR in multi-view mode
Viewport fix for multi-view
Improved dynamic road
Changing shadow detail level now causes a shader re-compile
Changed base turbidity to 1.8 to brighten sky a bit.
Reduced minimum vertical FOV from 20 to 10 degrees.
improved graphical steering pivot for non-player vehicles
Now applying heat haze to graphics, note new PLR option "Heat FX Fade Speed" which can be used to completely disable.
Fixed broken HDR lum histogram
attempt to fix body parts disappearing in multiplayer

GAMEPLAY:
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Added support for gear ratio sets.
Added ability to have gear-specific ratios.
Added DRS rules.
Added some GDB-configurable atmospheric conditions.
Changed flap buttons to act as toggle by default, but with a controller.ini option "Hold Flap Button" if the user prefers to hold it down.

SOUNDS:
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Scrub sound improvements via the SFX file: can now have tire-specific samples, can be played individually rather than combined into one output, and more control over the frequency modulation.
Defaulting ScrubIndividually to true

AI:
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fixed safety car incorrectly pitting for a tire change (and leaving the rest of the field in limbo)
fixes for AI pit lane behavior when no dedicated pitlane exists.
some minor tweaks to AI stalking behavior.
AI more likely to stay on throttle when along side a car they are trying to pass.
fixed a bug where cars would move towards rather than away from a car next to it going into a corner
fixed bug where sometime AI, at start of formation to standing start, immediately tries to park.
better handling of grip lose around fast corners
AIs will turn on and off rear flaps as required.
Tried to ease up on the throttle cuts caused by tires bouncing off the ground for a tick while otherwise being in control

PLUGINS:
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Screen interface added to Internals Plugins in order to facilitate 3rd party overlays; currently untested and subject to change.
Now reporting to internals plugin whether blue flag being shown for each vehicle.

UI:
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fixed the calculation of the "X display not available" X coordinates for MFD when under AI control.
added some gizmos and actions to facilitate multiplayer auto mod download and install from a dedicated server
added download mod status bar & cancel button
allowing problem mods to show up in lists (so that the problems can be displayed on the info screen)
added info buttons and code for rfm scrollbox to show new state of uninstalled mods with virtual components that are missing.
LED and HUD support for DRS status
changed scaling scrollbox gizmos (rfm, veh, track, hud, showroom & ui) so that they can accept textures other than 1024x1024 uncompressed textures.
Removed PLR file option "Wheels Visible In Cockpit" which was made obsolete by the VEH variable "FrontWheelsInCockpit" a long time ago.

BUG FIXES:
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Fixed some unresponsive keys when using soft vsync.
Fixed problem with keyboard repeats in time acceleration.
Fixed warmup time increasing by 1 each time a server is set up.
Fixed problem where re-attaching a wheel in the pits would result in phantom collision.
Improved thread safety by using local file finder classes.
Fixed a error message that was incorrectly saying missing RCD files.
Fixed bug where requesting a pitstop while on the grid would sometimes cause a stop/go penalty.
Fixed 'Temporary Boost' button.
Fixed bug where requesting a pitstop while on the grid would sometimes cause a stop/go penalty.

FUNCTIONAL ADDITIONS:
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Added mod downloading to sim
Added settings for HTTP Server and rfmod sharing.
Added PLR variable "Car Vibration Mult2" in order to allow separation of orientational vs. positional effects, and added PLR variables "Seat Pitch", "Seat Yaw", and "Seat Roll" to allow an offset from which direction the cockpit camera points.

MOD MODE/PACKAGING
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fixed not being able to switch UIs in mod mode.
removed "no ai" restriction from public dev build
added a scale value in HUD editor for flags & stat bar positions
got digital gages working in the HUD. Can now expand in any of four directions.
HUD editor stability fixes
HUD editor fixes. instead of numbers, will write out the function and font names for led, text, and digital gages

Source

DOWNLOAD LINKS

BUILD 85 FULL INSTALLER:
HTTP: Click here
Torrent: rFactor2_Build85_Setup.exe.torrent
BUILD 69 to 85 UPDATE:
HTTP: Click here
Torrent: rF2_v1042-v1070_69-85.exe.torrent

RFMOD (car/track) files:
HTTP: 1960s World Class Racing v1.0.
Torrent: ISI1045-v10-1960sWorldClassRacing.rfmod.torrent

HTTP: Renault Megane Trophy v1.0.
Torrent: ISI1032-v10-RenaultMeganeTrophy.rfmod.torrent
HTTP: Click here
Torrent: Renault Megane Trophy v1.0 to 1.1 update. ***

HTTP: Formula Renault 3.5 v1.0.
Torrent: ISI1044-v10-FormulaRenault35s.rfmod.torrent
HTTP: Formula Renault 3.5 v1.0 to 1.1 update.
Torrent: ISI1044-v10-v11-FormulaRenault35s.rfmod.torrent
HTTP: Click here.
Torrent: Formula Renault 3.5 v1.1 to 1.2 update. ***

HTTP: GT World Endurance v1.0
Torrent: ISI1050-v10-GTWorldEndurance.rfmod.torrent
HTTP: Click here
Torrent: GT World Endurance v1.0 to 1.1 update. ***

HTTP: Click here.
Torrent: ISI Formula (2011) Masters v1.0. (requires FR3.5 1.2 installed first to run) ***

*** = Newly added and require build 85 for full functionality.

Source

Personally currently downloading everything, and will give it a go!

Will be interesting to see. They have added DRS rules and control options for that as well!

 

[David Ignjatovic]

So for those of us with b69, it's quite ok to just update to b85 via ingame updater?

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

@David Ignjatovic That's not possible yet. Only way to update tonight is the torrent.

 

[David Ignjatovic]

@David Ignjatovic That's not possible yet. Only way to update tonight is the torrent.

That's cool, but it seems like a big update, so I was wondering if ingame can handle the whole lot

 

[Kevin Cox]

Anyone else having problems with headlights? I turn them on and it makes no difference??

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Small typo in the readme. It should be Formula Master and not Formula Masters. Common mistake though

 

[RedMetal]

source

READ THIS:
You must update all the ISI mods to their latest version for this build to function. The ISI mods will also not work correctly in the old build. EVERYTHING needs to be up-to-date.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Small typo in the readme. It should be Formula Master and not Formula Masters. Common mistake though

Auto correct: its not the International Formula Master series this car is coming from. It's pure Formula One

See the screenshots here http://www.racedepartment.com/2012/05/rfactor-2-isi-formula-masters-released-with-build-85/

 

[Jake Adams]

I have downloaded all the torrents and installed Build 85 and now when I start RF2 I get the Rf2 has stopped working, windows is looking for a solution box. I dont have a clue what to do next. Ive rebooted.
Thanks

 

[Jamie Shorting]

I have downloaded all the torrents and installed Build 85 and now when I start RF2 I get the Rf2 has stopped working, windows is looking for a solution box. I dont have a clue what to do next. Ive rebooted.
Thanks

I had a mod called "1960s world class racing+all tracks v0.7" that was causing problems. I removed it via the mod manager and that fixed it. I had the same problem you are describing.

The graphics are making some very nice improvements. I'm actually quite surprised. I've only tried the 370Z so far and am loving it. Awesome job so far ISI.

 

[RedMetal]

I have downloaded all the torrents and installed Build 85 and now when I start RF2 I get the Rf2 has stopped working, windows is looking for a solution box. I dont have a clue what to do next. Ive rebooted.
Thanks

After updating all content i had the same problem, I had to disable vmods to fix it


Edit: hehe Jamie beat me by a few seconds

 

[Jake Adams]

How do you disable vmods? I uninstalled 60s mod but still does not work
Edit: got it working by uninstalling GT mod too because it wasnt updated yet

 

[Marco Bijl]

So, it's quite a impactfull update this. Will try it tonight.

Can anyone already give some info on things like performance, shadow bug, FPS, and general feeling?

I also read that they activated the Download Mod function Thats a pro! Really want to try that feature. All in all, I am pretty hopefull with this update. Seems like a big improvement again.

 

[James Maskell]

So, it's quite a impactfull update this. Will try it tonight.

Can anyone already give some info on things like performance, shadow bug, FPS, and general feeling?

I also read that they activated the Download Mod function Thats a pro! Really want to try that feature. All in all, I am pretty hopefull with this update. Seems like a big improvement again.

Whats the download mod function, not up to date . I updated the game, the shadow bug if i think you are talking about the one i think you are hasnt been fixed. Apparently it is the next most important thing on their list to fix, well thats what i read posted on their forums by a staff member.

 

[Marco Bijl]

Thanks James. As I see, I have a lot of reading to do tonight... Real bad timing for me that I have to go out today. Rather have been in the office, so I could keep up

 

[Jonathan Motteram]

graphics is a lot better than before and i've got an fps boost too

 

[Ivo Simons]

Great news.

 

[Ivo Simons]

Hmm i try to run the Exe file. But it says you need to place it in the update folder first.
But its there already?

Edit: I am stupid. Got it.

 

[Gaëtan Legastelois]

So, it's quite a impactfull update this. Will try it tonight.

Can anyone already give some info on things like performance, shadow bug, FPS, and general feeling?

I also read that they activated the Download Mod function Thats a pro! Really want to try that feature. All in all, I am pretty hopefull with this update. Seems like a big improvement again.

Hi mate,
Great improvement on graphics, for me is more beautiful. and cockpit view is a true ... a don't find words... but it's really impressive.
After rain is weird (big raindrops but far was good effect) and the new effect on trajectory is too bright when you have sun in front (for me). There are no reflection for headlight and taillight. And lateral's mirrors bug for few cars (F3, megane, GT)
But in general, this was a major step forward.

F1 was great mod, with DRS

 

[Bruno Sousa Ferreira]

I have downloaded all the torrents and installed Build 85 and now when I start RF2 I get the Rf2 has stopped working, windows is looking for a solution box. I dont have a clue what to do next. Ive rebooted.
Thanks

I get the same thing does anyone have this problem aswell, I cannot see why it should stop working.