rFactor2 Build 228 Released

We would like everyone to try auto update feature first to update. We'd essentially like you to crash it by overloading it. If it does and you end up stuck, then download 228 Lite and install it over your current installation.

Download links for Content and Lite installers are here:
http://rfactor.net/web/rf2/rf2dl/
No free demo with build 228.

NOTES:
Build 198 had a bug which stops is updating. Download 218 or 228 Lite and install that over your current installation. 218 and 228 should update fine to future versions.


=====================================================
Update 15 (Build 228) Changelog (June 10, 2013):
=====================================================


GRAPHICS:
————————
Fixed an error with frame buffer textures in a few cases
Fixed a problem with HDR bloom when running multiview
Did some adjustment of multiview HDR processing
Added detail levels to env and road reflection options


SOUNDS:
————————
Fixed bug where the audio mixer treats the player as an opponent when going under AI control.
For onboard cams, setting Flags2 to 1 will make them use external rather than internal sounds.


FEATURES:
————————
Attempt to correct controller IDs if they get switched around when plugging in other input devices like joysticks.


GAMEPLAY:
————————
More tidying up of multiview replay


UI / HUD / Options:
————————
Clearing sidebars from replay gizmo when bouncing back to main monitor from large replay window in multiplayer


MODDING / PUBLIC DEV
————————
Fixed a crash in ModMgr when switching from detailed to simple view
Fix up some minor UI problems in MAS2
Added ability to place listeners for ambient sounds using the editor.
Added ability to see the path the AI last took in AIW editor show/hide menu
Fixed an issue in ModMgr where an install to a new directory would use last known working and packages folders - new installs will now use new working and packages folders until modified by user.
Added menu option to cancel recording paths in AIW editor and to trigger path recording with "External Signal Left" mappable input.


BUG FIXES / OPTIMIZATIONS:
————————
Fixed a bug when toggling FXAA from in game where the shaders were not being recompiled properly
Fixed alt-tab crash in MP caused by multiple rearview inits
Demo set as PREFERRED_RFM
Fixed recently introduced bug where clients would sometimes halt when another client exited the race.
Fix skins on dedicated server replays, not yet sure if this helps with skins on client replays.
Fixed "Get Mod" password entry box to send player to the right screen when "Enter" key is used to progress forward
Fixed a bug with incorrect billboard rotation when wind/crown motion deactivated
When mapping controls to a controller axis, fixed a minor problem where the axis settings could get stuck in a bad configuration (more specifically, while we tried to detect whether you were trying to use a half axis or a full axis).


AI:
————————
Fixed bug where sometimes AI would get stuck in an extremely slow state.
Closed potential slowdown loop when yellow flag is thrown and freezing running order for AIs.


MULTIPLAYER:
————————
Fixed an alt-tab crash specific to MP only
Added send rate control to built in HTTP server
Added server & admin commands "/dq" and "/undq" to disqualify and re-qualify drivers.
Remove exited clients' cars if restarting weekend.
Added basic race rejoin after disconnect, which must be enabled on the server to work (with the multiplayer.ini setting "Allow Race Rejoin"). Currently you just get a new car in the garage.

 

New build, new build, I love new builds, was getting really pissed at the lag problem.

Also would it be safe to assume the in game updater should work as B218 doesn't cause the problem that B198 had?

 

Thanks ISI

 

Bugfixes are nice even though I waited some more additional stuff.

DQ rights for an admin can come handy in some rare and unfortunate cases.

 

Race rejoin? YES!! this is I was waiting for.

PS: and /undq!!

 

Thnx! Glad the alt tab will be fixed. Hope the changes to to the controls solve some issues I've had with current build.

 

nice birthday present, just one day to early.

no rainspray improvement?

 

nice birthday present, in time for me

thx isi

 

Great thx

 

Nice!

 

Woo hoo

 

The fixes to things whilst in multiview

.....does this include tripple screen users that don't use the multiview option (have multiview off but still use tripple screen)

????????????

 

Where is the download? not here http://rfactor.net/web/rf2/rf2dl/

 

Read the first line of the OP.

 

Thanks Tim, but but when was the last time we had a new track or car?! 4 months ago, maybe more?
I'm happy with bug fix, but rfactor 2 needs more contents, especially when the modders are not giving us almost nothing!

 

Right, the first line, i just read the date and then check if is today.

 

+1

 

You want quality content but don't have the patience to wait for it?

 

Yes I want a quality contents and every one does, but does that mean that we have to wait 4months for a new car or track?

 

thanks for the new build. hope testing can begin soon.


claiming for new content is not necessary since there are so much improvements have to be done before.

more new cars/tracks causing more problems.

I think we got enough different car types, its time to improve engine, solving problems with priority etc..

more to update if something changes in gfx ...

i could continue