V0.8.3.1 CHANGELOG:
CONTENT
- Added Puma P052 to GT5 class
- Added new Jerez layout (no Senna chicane)
UI & HUD
- Added initial HUD Layout Editor (from OPTIONS -> EDIT HUD LAYOUT)
- Added Initial telemetry HUD page
- Fixed missing car class icons
- Fixed class positions incorrectly displaying during single class/practice
- Fixed Superkart/ Stock V8 mini class icons
- Blocked lap timer incorrectly displaying in HUD 'off' variant
- Disabled currently unused containers/elements
- Created separate leaderboard and lap/position info HUD elements
- Disabled leaderboard by default on 'light' HUD variant
- Adjusted trackmap zoom mechanics & tweaked graphical elements
- Revised start light HUD element
- Adjusted text colour and border of player in HUD leaderboard
- Added missing vehicle stats for MIT Lancer R & RS
- Updated trackmaps for VIR (all configs), Snetterton (all configs), Velocitta (all configs), Jerez 2019; Added Missing track logo for Snetterton
- Increased vehicle preview resolution
PHYSICS, FFB & AI
- Reduced wheel contact factor in all open wheelers (reducing chances of cars launching into the air with relatively minor contact) & corrected mass of several independent detatchable parts
- F-Classic G3M1: Fixed default gear ratio for 7-speed gearbox
- F-Ultimate: Adjusted torque curve & throttle map for smoother power delivery
- Minor tyre tread adjustments to F-Classic (all gens), Ultima GT, MCR 2000, MRX P4, F-3, MIT Lancer R & RS
- Added TC / ABS to MIT Lancer R & RS when running Authentic driving aids
- F-Classic (all gens): adjusted default front wing setting for better aero balance
- Adjusted AI prudence when challenging human opponent
- AI behavior tweaks: smoother lateral reactions & brake application; less performance variation depending on AI skill when on throttle / brakes; less performance loss as AI driver loses stamina
- AI performance callibration passes for all cars
TRACKS
- Added alpha to coverage to all foliage shaders - improves quality, only works with MSAA
- Jerez: Reworked wet track material and puddle mapping; fine tuned road blend textures and vertex alpha blending to improve some blending abnormalities
- Oulton Park: Fixed pitwall collision bug
- Night lighting updates for Cascavel, Velopark, Kansai, Goiania, Jerez, Imola, Imola 2001, Imola 1988
VEHICLES
- Copa Uno: Updated liveries (partial); Adjusted collision mesh
- Super V8: Adjusted collision mesh; Updated Vertex AO; Added detachable parts from Damage
- Gol Copa Classic: Added LODs & updated materials
- F-Ultimate: Updated liveries with logos