Hello Pilots,
We are excited to bring you the DRL Sim's latest update. As we continue to strive to make the DRL Sim as realistic as possible, this update includes a number of physics enhancements. We also finished validating most parts and part combinations in order to get the garage fully stocked up again. You will also notice 3 brand new frames.
This update includes a number of new features including one of the more popular community requests - directional gates in map editor. Beyond that, this update includes a transparent chat system and a new global notification system to invite players to a Multiplayer race.
You will also find many new 2019 MultiGP tracks. We also went through and added simple tracks to most of DRL's maps.
Lastly, the update includes a number of UI/UX improvements including an improved map selection screen as well as a number of bug fixes.
We always welcome feedback from the community and thank you for your on-going support of the Sim.
Release Notes:
Social Features
- Created global notification invite system to notify players of open matches;
- Improved chat visibility with transparency.
Map Editor
- Directional gates added;
- UI/UX improvements including autosave toggle for manual saving and and save button;
- Added smart selection of objects in field of view only.
Single player
- Added Quick Race Restart feature.
Multiplayer
- Added ghost drones/bots to Multiplayer;
- Included “Featured” maps as a voting option in MP lobbies.
Maps
- Added MultiGP tracks;
- Created simple tracks for most DRL maps.
Garage
- Added back most parts including Frames, Motors and Props;
- Updated drone naming scheme to require drone names to be entered upon modification versus creating duplicates;
- Updated antennas;
- Rendered front props in FPV;
- Added Dolphin1, SuperG, and Ghost v2 frames.
Physics
- Additional refinement to physics model and incorporation of bench test data to bring back parts.
UI/UX
- Added ability to toggle on/off crosshair in game;
- Added new map selection screen;
- Swapped position of Physics card and Training card.
Bugs
- Corrected issue with prop rotation;
- Updated antennas on a number of drones;
- Resolved issue with cameras clipping batteries;
- Corrected issue with prop rotation;
- Fixed issues with physics panel UI/UX;
- Resolved issue with players being respawned in the air;
- Corrected issue with drones briefly getting stuck on podium;
- Fixed issue with connected res-wan points.
Note: We are aware there is a known issue with directional mode on dive gates, the fix for this will be coming at a later time. Thank you for your understanding.
If you want to join the community, please feel free to join our Discord server or Facebook Group via the links on the bottom bar of the Sim.
If you have any issues or just need some help, feel free to reach out via the Steam Discussion Boards or on our Zendesk.