This is a straight to live update. Please ensure that you opt-out of any Betas.
This update if focused on configuring races and so allows you to select your sea conditions, time of day and AI level when starting a Quick Race.
SEA CONDITIONS
Sea conditions are broken down in to approximate Beaufort levels from Calm all the way up to Hurricane. Rougher sea conditions will make racing a lot more challenging. Sea conditions will remain after the race has finished so, for the moment, you can use it to set sea conditions for free play by starting a race and then quitting. I will add sea conditions to the main menu shortly.
TIME OF DAY
Time of day is pretty self explanatory and allows you to race at any time of day. Night racing can be tricky as the checkpoints are not easily visible. I will be updating the checkpoints with lights and an indicator to make visual "Mk1 Eye Ball" navigation easier rather than having to rely on the Sat Nav.
AI LEVEL
AI level can also be adjusted from 50% to 150%. This value currently only effects the power the AI's boat produces. So at 150% they will produce 50% more power than your boat and at 50% they will have half your engine power.
However, their top speed will still be limited to the same level as it does not effect prop/engine RPM values they will just accelerate quicker and hold speed in tight corners better. I would recommend incrementing the value slowly by +-5% depending on whether you want more or less of a challenge. High values may cause the AI's boats to behave unexpectedly.
BUG FIXES
1. Fixed the "Classic Offshore" race which had the starting points facing the wrong way!