v1.255F Final Patch released by ISI

[TimCollier]

ISI has now officially released the v1.255 patch as an official patch, known as version "F", and with it comes the following upgrades:

- Faster loading time when starting up rFactor (as much as 75% faster!)
- Quicker load times switching between mods
- Shorter track load times (really fast!)
- New sounds to replace the existing ones that were part of the original ISI package. These sounds not only include the engine and tires, but other environmental sounds that are used in most mods!!!
- New network plug-ins that will create even better multiplayer racing!!!

Now, please note following:

I decided to test the new patch with the ILMS Mod's current build, and while there's no issues with the mod whatsoever, I did have to re-enter my registration information the first time I started up rFactor after installing the patch.

So, if you have renewals left to use, find your numbers and you're good to go. If you don't have renewals left, or you don't know if you do or can't find the information, then you need to email either purchase@rfactor.net or support@trymedia.com and request more renewals.

Next, if you're still running version 1.250, download the version HERE and unzip to a temporary location. Then, copy over the existing rfactor.exe and rfactordedicated.exe with the ones from the patch. Then you can just copy the Gamedata and Plugin folders from the patch location into your rFactor folder overwriting all files. You're not at the point of no return!

The next time you start rFactor, you will be greeted with the registration screen, and you need to click on the "already paid" link in the bottom right hand corner. In the next screen, copy in your registration information from the email with that info in it, as well as the email address you registered rFactor with, and voila! You're done!!

Oh, one more thing....

Until the server you race is updated to v1.255, you can't race on it!!!

But, I would hope that within the next few days everyone will read about all of the great additions this patch makes to rFactor and moves ahead with the patch....it's definitely worth it!!!

I hope this helps everyone....and trust me, I'm not having any problems and load times are awesome!!!

[jrowland96]

Tim, thanks for the info. Are the servers that Champion and VOR race on updated to the newer version? It's OK to upgrade if I want to get online with you guys soon?

John

[TimCollier]

Hi John, good to see you again!

As for the servers, don't know....Mike Tribble and Bob Dunlop are the guys who can answer this regarding the Champion server...I was curious about that as well.

As for VOR's, I don't know who's in charge of that server....I think you can pose the question to Bruce Fisher over there.

[Mike Tribble]

The Champion server is NOT upgraded as yet. I will discuss this with the server provider over the next few days and advise when to update your local machines.
MT