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Lol @ this.. the game is 10 years old, framerate isnt a problem...
Hello nutty,

We are pleased to announce a new update of Live for Speed with some very good performance improvements. Various systems have been updated to reduce the work done by the graphics card and the CPU. The simulator runs more smoothly and you can choose a higher frame rate or run your computer more efficiently and consistently with a limited rate. This is a great help at the highly detailed Westhill environment released in the 0.6H update. We have improved the frame rate limiter (in Misc Options) so Live for Speed can run very accurately at the rate you set. There is a new live frame timing graph to help you see what's going on if you like that kind of thing!

For Oculus Rift users, we are supporting Direct mode and the 0.6 runtime. You can now enter or leave 3D mode at any time without restarting LFS. Just click the 3D button in View Options. In the LFS window that remains on your monitor you can see what the person wearing the Rift is looking at.

Read the list of changes and how to get the update on the 0.6J information page.

- LFS Developers
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Also lold at that
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400 fps isnt enough!
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Very glad I didn't pay for the S3 License!
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I think they should focus on the Oculus Rift niche. Nothing else is going to bring LFS back from the dead.

I'm also glad I was too stingy to fork out for S3 too!
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SE1Z wrote:Very glad I didn't pay for the S3 License!
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Haha, I had a chuckle at that when I saw the email
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Farken Westhill!!! All that f'n grass killed my FPS, so I'm stocked with this update. :lol:
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Duke wrote:Farken Westhill!!! All that f'n grass killed my FPS, so I'm stocked with this update. :lol:
I'll give you $500 for all those new parts that are 8 months old. Get an S3 sub.
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norbs wrote:
Duke wrote:Farken Westhill!!! All that f'n grass killed my FPS, so I'm stocked with this update. :lol:
I'll give you $500 for all those new parts that are 8 months old. Get an S3 sub.
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Anyone get the new update email? Finally rockingham available but you need an s3 license. How about no lol

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Well that's enough for me to throw AC and Pcars etc away.
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" Although S3 content is already being developed, we cannot provide a guarantee that it will be released. "

hahaha... good one LFS devs
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WTF!!! Are you for real Shaun or did you indulge a bit too much last night??? :lol:
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These guys have got a screw loose.
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So what I'm getting your reviews is it's worth paying to see this movie :)
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Seems reasonable. 25 bucks for 1 track....
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Righteous wrote:Seems reasonable. 25 bucks for 1 track....
$25 for a track that was first announced in 2008, yeah they can go and get fucked
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They should just put thelr content into Asetto Corsa or something. I just had a fling around the new Westhill, it's actually really well done.

The screenshots of Rockingham look like they've done a good job too. Too bad I'll never get to try it.
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Where's the farken VW Sirocco?
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Wow...
These guys are surely taking the piss now
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Well fark me, it's true. :p
Dear LFS Racers,

We are pleased to announce a new version of Live for Speed, 0.6K, which contains the Rockingham race track. Located in Corby, England, Rockingham is an oval track with many infield configurations. Thanks to the owners, we were allowed to hire APR Services to laser scan the real track area in 2008. It has been a long time coming but we are sure you will like the result!

Version 0.6K also has graphical improvements including new reflections and dynamic environment maps, AI improvements, support for the HTC Vive VR headset (in addition to the Oculus Rift) and fixes.

You will need an S3 license to unlock the Rockingham track. S3 licenses are now available on our website. If you already have S1 or S2, the price of your existing license will be deducted from the full price of S3. Further S3 content is in development but currently Rockingham is the only S3 content available. We made the decision to release it now rather than waiting for the other content to be completed. Although S3 content is already being developed, we cannot provide a guarantee that it will be released. Please only buy an S3 license upgrade if you feel it's worth it to use Rockingham right now. We will be continuing to work on S3 after Christmas!
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Dear Racers,

This version contains the Rockingham race track. Located in Corby, England, Rockingham is an oval track with many infield configurations. 0.6K also contains graphical improvements including new reflections and dynamic environment maps, AI improvements, support for the HTC Vive VR headset (in addition to the Oculus Rift) and fixes.

You will need an S3 license to unlock the Rockingham track. S3 licenses are now available on our website. If you already have S1 or S2, the price of your existing license will be deducted from the full price of S3. Further S3 content is in development but currently Rockingham is the only S3 content available.

Changes from 0.6J to 0.6K :
New Track :

Rockingham race track is now included - S3 license required

AI :
Now avoid ramming other cars when in the pit lane or lap of honour
Max drivers in single player increased to 24 (online max still 40)

Graphics :
New reflections system and shaders for cars and buildings
Nearby objects are visible in new dynamic reflections on cars
Option to set number of dynamic reflections in main view and mirror
Misc option to enable a programmable post-processing shader
Exit the pits onto the Rockingham oval

Misc :
New command /rsh to reload shaders (e.g. after editing externally)
Maximum number of controllers increased to 10 (was previously 8)

VR :
HTC Vive headset is now supported through OpenVR
Oculus Rift support now requires runtime 0.7 or later
Improved dialog sequence after any error entering VR mode

Training lesson editor :
SHIFT+T on main entry screen to access lesson editor or list editor
Layouts for lessons must be copied from layout to training folder
SHIFT+T on training screen to view and test newly added lessons

Fixes :
Improved validity check when loading car colour settings
Alpha sorting issue on bricks at base of a South City building
AI could go wrong when entering BL pit lane for a pit stop
AI driver names can no longer be blank

TIPS on using Live for Speed with a VR headset :
NOTE : For Oculus, Runtime 0.7 (or later) is required

1) How to enter VR mode in LFS :
- Start LFS and click 3D on the View Options Screen
- Select VR headset and click OK

2) To reset your seating position, the text command /rift reset is assigned by default to the F8 key.
- When a new driver takes over, ask them to look straight ahead then press F8
- Key assignments can be edited in Options - Game - F1 to F8

3) Accessing your desktop while LFS is in VR mode.
- You will find that your mouse cursor is confined to the LFS window
- Press CTRL+C to free the mouse and now the mouse can go onto the desktop
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You thought we were making this shit up :D
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