Patch Released for ARCA Sim Racing

[ChexMix]

Patch Link

http://www.arcasimracing.com/update.html

Also, DAYTONA Q FIX

http://forum.racesimcentral.com/atta...1&d=1210602243

C:\Program Files\ARCA Remax\GameData\Tracks\ARCA_Daytona\Daytona200 is location you want to put it in

Mini patch to come out end of week for Rockingham & fix a couple little bugs that come with patch

[Rickypro]

Thanks Chexmix!

Here is a list of what is fixed in the patch.

UPDATE PACKAGE CONTENTS ================================================== == ============

** Your Manual is located in your root ARCA REMAX FOlder:ASR08 MANUAL.pdf
**An additional help guide is located in the same folder: ASR08 Troubleshooting

PATCH VERSION 1 BUG FIXES:
- Corrected Controller unmaps, sound volume resets, & mph/kph changes
- Fixed Setups Parce Ferme is fixed
- Fixed Track Select Buttons for tracks that had loading issues
- Lucky Dog rule now gives the correct driver a lap back
- Fixed Performance Issues with dedicated server
- AIW tweaks and corrections to all tracks, including pace car & AI
- Corrections and improvements to Salem (guardrail, dx7 lightpole texture, pace car)
- Correction to spec maps at Pocono, and a few other tweaks
- Correction of Chat lobby scroll bar
- Fine Tuned RUling and Scoring
- Listings, tracks list by name not venue
- Fixed Stack the Field, now works in Warmup correctly
- Admin panel now works in spectator mode (if you leave and come back, scoring will not)
- NetComm = 0 corrected
- Speed Limit at Duqoiun in practice corrected
- Can now select Milwaukee Mile and Duquoin from track listing without crashing
- Car skins #27, #39 & one other corrected
- Rechecked Iowa AIW to ennsure over 30 cars can race
- Adjusting the Activation warning when DVD is not found or protection is circumvented
- Optimizations to the models and tracks to help with some FPS issues and graphic quality
- fixed client grid window and admin grid window which was causing errors when attempting to use admin race control functions
- fixed graphics for the lobby chat window
- fixed graphics for lobby server list
- fixed track change buttons for Duquion and Milwaukee Mile in admin panel
- edited some .veh files due to errors
- edited .hdv files for all makes to remove tire pressure on the fly to more accurately simulate real world stock car racing
- edited .hdv files to more accurately simulate damage repair time
- adjusted LOD values in .gen files to improve performace with large fields
- adjusted LOD models to improve graphics
- adjusted track .cam files due to changes with LOD #'s in .gen files
- altered graphics on track select screens
- altered graphics for track loading screens and loading bar


PATCH VERSION 1 ADD-ON FEATURES:
- Added drag & drop stack the field function to MPCLient and MPHostRace game play(Only available during happy hour)
- New cockpit optimizations
- Re-Built entire rear end of the interior of the cockpit
- Added Tach Light to the Dash Panel
- Replacement Daytona with more accurate physic modelling, track modelling & other changes
- Added in Rockingham Speedway vehicle physics, tire compounds and engine parameters for track which is coming the week of May 12th.
- Changed Race Countdown from 30 seconds to 60 seconds
- New Track Loading Screens and Track Thumbnails
- Loading Bar Color Change
- Added ASR PLUGIN Setup Comparer plugin by Robert Cobb
- added new pop up window when exiting MPHOST and MPClient game play to verify you actually wish to leave server
- added track change button for Rockingham in admin panel

ADDED BONUS SCREENRACER DEMOS
visit screenracer.com for more information or install demos to check it out. Screenracer is a new and unique racing screensaver.
There is a stock car only version and a Full version with different series of cars.

ARCA SIM RACING '08 (c) 2008 Sim Factory LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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[davidan]

Awesome I will get this downloaded and installed on our server tonight! Everyone be sure to download and install the patch for this Sunday's Race!

[Rickypro]

The new limiter light seems to blink all the time for most people if you have the stuff removed from the rear view mirror in the cockpit view. I switched my self in rearview from "0" to "4" and it is ok now. They seem to have improved the cockpit so even with the graphics on in the rearview it is much easier to see cars behind you.

Hey Phillip, they fixed our gate at Salem!

[Randy Drumhiller]

Anyone have controller issues after installing the patch? My throttle seems to be all or nothing now. The slightest touch and it's at 100% input. Sometimes I have to push it a second time to get it to come back down. I've re-calibrated in windows and checked it in other sims and it's fine.

It's scary when your throttle sticks wide open; even if it's just coming out of the garage and on to pit road.

[davidan]

Hmmm Randy, havent had that problem, what kind of wheel? Have you posted anything over at RSC to see if someone in the ARCA Sim racing forums may be aware of it?

[davidan]

A new patch was released today and a new Track, Rockingham. Details and download link available here
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http://www.virtualr.net/arca-remax-p...128a-released/


Changelog:
PATCH VERSION 1.128A FIXES:
- Salem Bumps on Low Line replaced (Corruption occured on last compiling of MAS FILE in v1.128)
- AIW Fixes at a majority of tracks
- Fuel and Tire Wear has been adjusted in Server Info Screen
- Adjustments made to help with cutting the course penalties when avoiding accidents in the grass at certain tracks
- Adjusted views to help remove the impression tires are in the pavement
- Corrected the loading screen of Talladega for distance
- AIW corrected in Daytona to stop DQ’s in Qualifying
- Adjusted several tracks to help with the Pole sitter in first pit stall getting locked in when overshooting a lil bit
- Adjusted Kansas Speedway where random race starts had the Pole sitter in the outside row
- Camera adjutments at several tracks for LOD
PATCH VERSION 1.128A ADD-ON FEATURES:
- Rockingham Speedway Added
- Added a new utility (found under tools folder) to help with Race reports
KNOWN ISSUES WITH 1128A:
- Rockingham tires sometimes show through the body in turns from roof view

[davidan]

A new patch was released today and a new Track, Rockingham. Details and download link available here
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http://www.virtualr.net/arca-remax-p...128a-released/


Changelog:
PATCH VERSION 1.128A FIXES:
- Salem Bumps on Low Line replaced (Corruption occured on last compiling of MAS FILE in v1.128)
- AIW Fixes at a majority of tracks
- Fuel and Tire Wear has been adjusted in Server Info Screen
- Adjustments made to help with cutting the course penalties when avoiding accidents in the grass at certain tracks
- Adjusted views to help remove the impression tires are in the pavement
- Corrected the loading screen of Talladega for distance
- AIW corrected in Daytona to stop DQ’s in Qualifying
- Adjusted several tracks to help with the Pole sitter in first pit stall getting locked in when overshooting a lil bit
- Adjusted Kansas Speedway where random race starts had the Pole sitter in the outside row
- Camera adjutments at several tracks for LOD
PATCH VERSION 1.128A ADD-ON FEATURES:
- Rockingham Speedway Added
- Added a new utility (found under tools folder) to help with Race reports
KNOWN ISSUES WITH 1128A:
- Rockingham tires sometimes show through the body in turns from roof view

For the life of me I can't get the new patch to intall, both via their auto update and the manual locations they recommended. They are asking people with problems to do a new install, but that's so annoying. Apparently there are some bugs here. Anyone else have issues and get it to work some way?

I am really wanting to check out Rockingham.

Here is a related thread on the issues people are having.

http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=321915

[Rickypro]

For the life of me I can't get the new patch to intall, both via their auto update and the manual locations they recommended. They are asking people with problems to do a new install, but that's so annoying. Apparently there are some bugs here. Anyone else have issues and get it to work some way?

I am really wanting to check out Rockingham.

Here is a related thread on the issues people are having.

http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=321915

Mine installed with no problems. I don't have mine install in the default C directory. I have it on an added hard drive.

[davidan]

Hey guys looks like another patch has been released, which is supposed to fix the auto updater issues for ARCA Sim Racing. I will be trying it out tonight and will post here if it fixes the issues seen in the last patch. here are the details

------------------------------------------------- ARCA Sim Racing 08 Patch Update 1128C Instructions: With patch 1128C we are implementing a slightly different patching structure. The new structure was designed to eliminate the issues seen in previous patches. The most significant change is the introduction of a new Auto Updater Client. Once you are patched to 1128C you will not have to mess with any of this again. However in order to update to 1128C please read the following directions carefully: Step 1: Download the new Auto Updater client and extract both the ARCA_Updater.exe and ARCA_Updater.dat files to the ARCA Remax folder where your game is installed to. You may delete the old updater files. Telling the difference between the old and new files: Old Auto Updater: Name: ARCA UPDATE.exe and ARCA UPDATE.dat EXE Icon: Globe Icon New Updater: Name: ARCA Updater.exe and ARCA Updater.dat EXE Icon: Sim Factory Icon (Same Icon as ARCA.exe) ***NOTE*** If you were one of the people who got the updater to work already before this announcement, even if it looks like you have the new updater files, you need to remove them they will not work. Step 2: Run the new updater client. Client will download 1128C and patch your game. A direct link to the patch should be available shorty after the patch is made public for anyone that cannot use the Auto Updater client for whatever reason. This patch will update the following versions of ASR08 to 1128C: 1.0 (Fresh DVD Install) 1128 1128 -With Manual Daytona AIW Fix 1128a 1128a -With Manual Daytona AIW Fix 1128b 1128b -With Manual Daytona AIW Fix 1128C (pre-release) -With Manual Daytona AIW Fix 1128C (pre-release) -With No Daytona Every version mentioned above was tested and worked 100% If you have any other issues, for instance issues loading tracks other than Daytona or otherwise, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO RE-INSTALL FROM THE DVD. If you have ANY issues with the Auto Updater client or the patch and are seeking support please zip all log files with a 1128C marking and submit them with your support request. I am unable to debug a partial log file. I have done as much as I can to keep users from needing to re-install their game in order to patch to 1128C right now. If there are any cases in which a reinstall is required, be sure to get the log files from your original attempt to me and let me know if nothing worked other than re-installing. I can assure you all that the more log files I receive specific to fatal errors where a patch could not run, the less that reinstalls will occur in the future. Thankyou and please enjoy! ------------------------------------------------- Download the new Auto Updater Client here: http://arcasimcentral.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=126 or here: http://www.simcup.net/asr_1128c/ASR_Updater.zip

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