Live for Speed: Test Patch v0.6B8

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Here is a new TEST PATCH: 0.6B8

You can read about why this update was needed in the main forum thread

http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=80675

0.6B8 is NOT compatible with version 0.6B

0.6B8 CAN play replays from version 0.6B

You cannot upload hotlaps made with 0.6B8 because it is a test patch.

Please keep a backup of your LFS.exe from 0.6B so you can easily go back if there are any problems.

Changes from 0.6B6 to 0.6B7:

• FIX : Guests were often kicked after another took over their car Instead of “LAG (seconds)” now “username (seconds)” is displayed
  
• Timer bounding increased to 30 sec for normal LFS (graphic mode)
  
• Timer bounding stays at 6 sec for non-graphical dedicated hosts
  

Changes from 0.6B5 to 0.6B6 :

• Repaired most translations with a small update on one line
  
• FIX : Guest disconnected if host used InSim IS_PLC packet
  

Changes from 0.6B to 0.6B5:

Improved multiplayer system:

• Game only needs host packets to continue processing
  
• Quicker joining to host – no waiting for other players
  
• No waiting for packets from players with slow connections
  
• Leaving a host is instantaneous even if a guest is connecting
  
• Longer timeouts avoid disconnection due to short interruptions
  

(NOTE : no change to physics – old replays are still valid)

Other changes :

• Two new translations : Indonesian and Romanian
  
• New hacker protection applied to multiplayer packets
  
• Improved checks on validity of user names while connecting
  
• User names now confirmed with master server after connection
  
• OOS / CPW messages now show user name instead of player name
  
• Removed message “Got master packet” from network debug output
  
• No buffer overflows from hangs or operating system time changes
  
• User name in brackets now shown at end of disconnection messages
  
• New “Authorised” message on host links user name with ip address
  
• Race setup screen /clear command can now only be used by admins
  
• Ability of guests to vote or select tracks now enforced by host
  

InSim :

• Added new leave reasons (CPW / OOS / JOOS / HACK) for IS_CNL
  
• Change to in-game usage of IS_REO – only valid after SMALL_VTA
  

Fixes :

• Custom view was not set to new car type on replay restart
  
• Duplicate lines in scripts could cause unexpected results
  
• Virtual speedo sometimes overlapped numbers (e.g. XRG km/h)
  
• Circuit length is no longer displayed for open configurations
  
• LFS could crash when displaying laps for fuel after short laps
  
• Ready status in lobby is now checked when a player disconnects
  
• Load WE1R on dedicated host – Checkpoint 1 path node not found
  
• User’s controller type was not shown after taking over a car
  
• SHIFT+R near end of SPR could make cars swap between players
  

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