REPLACED rFactor 2 Build 300 Released

Hi everyone,

Let's try this again: We have released rFactor 2 Build 300 (yesterday's 298 had issues with some third party mods).

There's been some comments about improved framerates from testers, hopefully that experience carries over to you!

We've also started to implement a new constraint system (which is used in the upcoming historic Howston cars), that allows many new physics features, such as chassis flex. Most importantly, this system allows suspension geometry and wheel rates to be more accurate than the old model was able to simulate. This system adds complexity and accuracy, but has already been optimized, with no notable additional CPU usage. Of course older cars will be updated in the future, and new cars will use the new system going forward. Fortunately, it's quite easy to convert... Documentation will follow.

Release notes (298 and 300): http://rfactor.net/web/rf2/devscorner/rfactor2-build-notes/#300

This includes a new demo version, and new general installers (lite, content).

Download links:
http://rfactor.net/web/rf2/rf2dl/

Auto update should be live, and I would recommend you use it, as the download servers will be struggling until we get some mirrors up.

To manual update, download lite, and install it over your existing installation as usual.

Thanks,

Tim

PS: Here was the 298 release thread. Please report any issues from 298 still there in this thread now. Thanks.

 

I am the POLE man. Thanks Tim

 

auto updating, will report back:


Seems we are a go

 

No, I'm English. Bu dum tsssccchhh...

 

Like a charm, auto updater did the job!

Thx ISI!

 

Much love from the lp!

 

I'm Polish though... And my last name doesn't end with "-ski". Ba dum tssss xD

 

RF2 update check
Server update check

 

wow, nice one.

did auto-update again, otherwise went ok but:

"Adding file from compressed source: C:\rf2\Core\Version.txt was suspended"

is this a problem?

 

It's a text file with this in it, if you want to check it:

 

Static Reflections now work, but road reflections don't, only acting transparent and showing objects under the racing surface.



My problem in dev mode detailed here http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/14514-Screen-freezing-Dev-Mode is still a problem in this build also.

 

ok I guess you mean I don't have to have this file for something to work...

 

Update was quick and painless Thanks for the update guys!

 

Dont know if it is needed but on server side update was greyed out but it started updating by its own. In the end same message.
Build was not updated to 300. Or if it was maybe that file are showing diferent version.
Anyway using old way (downloading) and post back how it goes....

 

No problems -- we update the version file last. I suspend the version file to end of the install/update so we know if the version file is correct then the updated finished.

 

Update work nice and smooth thank-you .

 

Dam I spent 6hours downloading build 298 lol but the auto update worked this time and all is working good.

 

lol
I just wanted to report that the reflection bug with the camaro was fixed in build 298 and now with 300 the thing is messed up again.
Performance with build 300 is now the same to what I've seen in build 240, so I guess the improvement in build 298 was caused by a change in the reflection settings. In devmode mat props (build 298) the reflection of the car is now controlled by the specular reflection alone. Fresnel reflection does nothing.

 

Launcher 0.685 says no go. Still the green icon says connected but nothing else. HELP..!!! updated to 3.00

 

Thank you! Updating again!