We've made a beta build for those, who experience game crashes after loading screen "connecting to". Initial tests show that the issue was fixed. This beta *might* address "Not Responding" hang, but it's more of a performance issue.
Anyway, beta is in a separate app branch. It will be merged with the default one after tests will show some results.
How to run beta
Please, report back if it solves a crash issue for you or not.
New Repair Policy, vinyls and fixes
Hey, driftheads.
Finally, you should have self-repair fully operational. It was a rather stupid bug causing fullscreen to hide panels.
Repair times and rates have now been changed.
Self repair - 45 mins and 20% (was 150mins and 10%)
Full paid repair - 10 mins
Single Category paid repair - 5 mins
If you feeling your car getting broken too often and "it's the engine again!", you should balance your engine parts to lower WEAROUT. Some parts give more torque but reduce durability. Best case scenario when your wear out index for engine somewhere lesser than 6-7. If you wish to discuss the need for repair at all, please do so in discussion and not in comments.
Getting vinyl wraps fixed, seems like they should work now. If they don't for you, you can open a discussion and paste link here in comments, so we can solve all these problems.
Other bugs are in the process of extermination. Still looking for the problem with crashes after connecting screen. Most of the time it is related to a video card. Make sure you have your drivers updated and there is no conflict with an integrated video card. You can also try to force the game to run a specific DirectX version by adding -force-d3d9 argument in Game Launch Options .
Thank you for your feedback and support.
Day3 fixes, x86 and REPORT THAT CRASH
Hi,
Firstly, we would like to ask to submit your bug and crash reports. We can't reproduce most of your connection and crashing issues. If you do experience something of it, please submit us a crash report. You can read more in steam sticky post, which will eventually lead you to our forum post. Most detailed crash or severe bug reports will be awarded.
Secondly, in this brief fix we've addressed following issues:
Keyboard is not responding issue was addressed. We've made an additional check for logitech wrapping library which was causing the issue. We've given the fixed client for a test to some players, they said the issue is resolved. If it is not resolved for you, then submit a bug report (same way as a crash report)
Purchasing of cars and parts should be fixed. If you still experience some problems with that, please submit a bug report.
Race results should be fixed and not stay there forever.
Camera's view cycle should be fixed
Self-repair button is in order now
Thirdly, what issues are being addressed and may occur:
Spontaneous crashes. They are very system specific, please submit a crash log.
Disconnected from lobby. This state means that either:
a. your firewall/antiviral is blocking traffic to our server (try to disable them for a while or add to exceptions);
b. your Microsoft Visual C++ is not installed correctly (download);
c. your network address might be blocked by hosting firewall;
d. there was some kind of internal error.
In any case, please submit a bug report.
Interface issues
180x UVs have a strange offset. Going to update model on oct. 18.
And finally, we've uploaded an x86 version, which should be available to downloads.
Захватывающий старт
Hey, driftheads!
Это было брутально. Запуститься в пятницу, наполучать фидбеков и кучу багов, и приступить к работе над ошибками только в понедельник.
В общем, большинство багов связано с настройками системы. Они не воспроизводятся на каждой машине.
По непонятным причинам Microsoft Visual C++, который должен был быть установлен вместе с игрой через Стим, этого не сделал. Если у вас возникают проблемы "Disconnect From Lobby" или что-то вроде "неправильная платформа", то можете попробовать установить редистрибутив самостоятельно: https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/download/details.aspx?id=48145
Проблема с ХЕЛП!!1 Клавиатура не реагирует сейчас решается. Предположительно, конфликт библиотек или ПО.
Проблема с НЕ МОГУ КУПИТЬ МАШИНУ так же решается в данный момент. В каких-то случаях ломается внутренняя база данных.
Решаются различные баги с интерфейсами и камерами.
Были определенные проблемы на стороне сервера, которые уже решены.
Сорри за общий бардак. Мы продолжаем работать над игрой, править баги и улучшать общий геймплей. Физика, графика и контент так же находятся в проработке.
Возможны небольшие задержки в обратной связи от нас.
Спасибо за поддержку и конструктивную критику.
Breathtaking Start
Hey, driftheads!
That was savage. Releasing build on Friday, lots of feedback, even more bugs, no one to fix it on weekend.
Generally, most of the bugs are system specific. As they don't reproduce themselves on every rig.
For some reason, Microsoft Visual C++ which should be installed with the game, didn't make it. If you are experiencing "disconnected from lobby" or "wrong platform" issue, you might want to try to install it manually: https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/download/details.aspx?id=48145
Keyboard is not responding issue is being addressed atm. Presumably, some software or libraries conflict. Expect a fix.
WTF Can't buy a car issue is being worked on, presumably, internal database is messed up on some occasions. Bug being addressed.
Misc. interface bugs are being fixed as well.
We've had some issues on server-side that were resolved.
Sorry for any frustration you've got. We continue to work on the game, fix bugs, improve overall experience. Physics is being worked on, graphics and content as well.
Expect minor delays in feedback as we're getting our hands dirty.
Thanks for your support and constructive criticism.
Early Access Release Notes
Hey, driftheads! What up?)
It's been a long way to Steam release, but here it is. Early Access version b0.2.3. Only US server, as we've mentioned before. But EU server is coming right away.
We are expecting minor bugs, which could be annoying but shouldn't be critical. Please, report them through Steam Discussion or on our forum @ cruderocks.com
UPD: people already reporting keyboard not interacting >_<. If you are using any kind of antiviral with sandbox mode, try shut it down for a while. We will investigate into it ASAP.
Some things might be a bit frustrating without proper helping tips, we're working on it. If that's the case don't hesitate to ask. There is a community of players migrating from different social networks, who can actually help with an advice.
Account transfer from Facebook to Steam will be covered in a different announcement.
Content is a bit rough in some places because we drag it since web-client prototype, but we're already putting effort to replace it and polish some new before going public.
Supposedly, next week we're going to open Workshop where you can upload custom car models straight to the game and send it to a curated High Octane Drift Steam Workshop. In case your model will actually make to the game, you will be paid royalties by Steam. We are pretty excited what opportunities it will bring. but more on that later.
Drift On!
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Delayed a bit
Hey, Driftheads!
tl;dr DELAYED TILL FRIDAY. Probably going to release it even earlier.
We're a bit delayed because I've messed up with Steam Store. We're going for Early Access as it gives certain advantages and suits best for our game. And I have to post a request in steam developers group for early access, didn't know that.
Done with the main reason :D we're polishing every bug we could find to make it look like a "feature".
As for the initial start, we're gonna launch US steam server only. In a week or so we'll update our EU server to steam version.
Transfering accounts from social networks will be available. More on that later.
