Build 94

RAM Usage, UI selection, VR buttons & more fixes!

Released Sat, July 15 2023

RAM usage optimization
- Drastically reduced the buildup of RAM usage from traveling around
- Reduced RAM usage for sounds
- Should help alleviate many crashes
Slight FPS improvements
- Drastically optimized the rendering of lit windows at night (affects low-end PCs)
- Fixed brake sound systems being active on stationary and distant trains
- Simplified some checks in the audio playback system
- Optimized the Doppler effect system
- Fixed terrains out of view being able to cause lag
- Fixed text rendering being able to cause stutter in certain situations

Fixed UI receiving unwanted input from unsupported controllers
- This may have affected your language selection screen, save manager, etc.
Fixed being unable to save custom key bindings in-game
- Go to Settings > Advanced page
- Click “Remap Keyboard Controls” to open the preferences.ini file
- Make changes to key controls, save the file, close the window
- Back in the game click the “Update Keyboard Controls” button
Fixed RMB zoom not working while space-to-dismiss tutorial prompts are on
Fixed a bug with the bad coupler selection when using the Coupling UI panel
Fixed escape button not working in pause menu if closed by [X] without applying first
Made inventory slots 11 and 12 mappable (default keys - and = on QWERTY)
Temporarily allowed Keyboard Driving in Realistic difficulty mode
- Will be restricted to being in cab only when finished

Fixed being unable to go past the “turn around” step in career tutorial on Reverb G2
Fixed tutorial not addressing the needed VR input actions correctly, on certain controllers
Fixed held items being offset for certain platforms/controllers, especially on Oculus SDK
Disabled automatic touch interaction with buttons
- This will be vastly improved and added back as a setting in a later build
Fixed interaction with most buttons being Grip instead of Trigger

Reduced S282 resource consumption (coal, water) by 20%
Reduced S282 blower power and steam consumption by 75%
- Mostly noticeable with the startup time
Increased S282 coal consumption when the fire is lacking air
- Indicated by dark chimney smoke
Increased S282 indicated firebox temperature at low combustion rate
Enabled body and wheels damage on S282B (Tender)
Drastically reduced startup costs on DM3 and DH4
Fixed S282 bad brake gauge needle alignment
Fixed S282 chimney smoke clipping through the model
Fixed the crown sheet sizzling sound continuing to play after boiler explosion

Refined all bird/cricket biome sounds to be more soothing rather than piercing
Added “Retrieve all items” button to Lost & Found sheds
- Pressing this button will retrieve all player-owned items from around the world
- It will not retrieve items that are already in your inventory
- Uses temporary art, to be improved
Fixed certain cases where items would get lost when left on rail vehicles
Fixed external camera being able to break the game when reaching too high altitude
Fixed the DE2 quick tutorial turning on by default
Fixed the possible career tutorial softlock at the “Handbrake release” step
Fixed the possible career tutorial softlock at the initial “Park the locomotive” step
Fixed “Manual servi” text being cut off on career manager
Fixed Boombox audio stuck to the player while away, if locked to an inventory slot
Fixed order validator in military offices having stuck papers and a bugged name position
Changed the order of the VR category button in settings
Updated some localization texts (work-in-progress)

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