Version 0.4.1 - Scuba Circuit and Hypermiling


A hidden yet significant bug was brought to my attention, so I have rolled out the latest changes as a small 0.4 update.

Now, when you press Ctrl + F to show the suspension and tire forces, some extra details will be displayed above the virtual gauge cluster, in units determined by the unit setting for the speedometer:

  • Power output (kW or bhp)
  • Torque output (Nm or lb.ft)
  • Instant fuel efficiency (L/100km or MPG)
  • Average fuel efficiency (same as above)
  • Throttle opening (including idle and auto-clutch)
  • Brake and clutch input

Yes, you can now try your hypermiling skills in GDSim! :P You do not need to leave the details up for the average to be calculated; you can look it up any time.

I have included a new autocross layout I had prepared. Let's call it Scuba Circuit. :)  A different method of rendering the concrete barriers improved performance enough to grant including this extra-large layout, which neatly fits the dimensions of the entire lot.

Refinements to the simulation carry on; I've reduced the ABS slip threshold, added an altitude-based effect to engine and aerodynamic calculations (not very meaningful yet), and corrected a small mistake in the differential torque split.

NEW

  • Extra HUD details when Show Forces (Ctrl+F) is activated
  • New autocross layout - "scuba.png"
    • Accurate to scale (by aerial image) :)
    • Yardstick for determining the autocross lot size

FIXES

  • Fixed unintended initial camera angle when switching to chase cam
  • "Show Forces" cones now visible in the dark
  • Alteration to differential torque split calculation
  • Fixed a secret

IMPROVEMENTS / ADJUSTMENTS

  • Autocross concrete barrier reimplemented as a multimesh (FPS+)
  • Altitude now affects engine performance and aerodynamics
  • Reduced ABS slip threshold

Files

GDSim_041a_win64.zip 49 MB
Aug 17, 2021
GDSim_041a_win32.zip 48 MB
Aug 17, 2021
GDSim_041a_linux64.7z 43 MB
Aug 17, 2021
GDSim_041a_linux32.7z 43 MB
Aug 17, 2021
GDSim_041a_macos.7z 51 MB
Aug 17, 2021

Get GDSim

Download NowName your own price

Leave a comment

Log in with itch.io to leave a comment.