Server will be closed down for about an hour due to required maintenance
Optimization - NFS:SA Booster
This update provides some optimization and memory usage improvements and tweaks.
The most important thing is NFS:SA Booster - external Windows application to increase performance and quality while playing on NFS:SA server!
Detailed info about what is this and how does it work you can find here: https://www.nfssa.com/booster.php
NFS:SA Booster is already supported by server and you can try it now without waiting for update.
Changes in URL system
Because problem infinite loading screens while joining URL has been solved, we turned back on URL bans but with little changes: 24h for connection lost, 48h for normal leave and no URL ban for IRC / kick / bugged loading screen (rare)
Added limit - max 2 tournaments per event
Improved matching system - now players will be matched slower, but it will be based now on general skill with URL instead of "who first" rule. It means that there will be low chance to match up newbie with very good player unless there aren't enough players in lobby
Score system and handlings
Score system has been changed a bit. It should be now much more accurate than before and performance test less bugged.
Changed amount of score gained by upgrading parts like engine, tires or suspension
Changed score range (min-max) for every class and car
Major handling changes for:
Futo
Buffalo
A-Type
Blista Compact
Flash
Euros
ZR-130
Mamba
Turismo
Counthash
Because Futo and Buffalo handling changes are serious, there also changes characteristic of their toptimes and records. Due to that, all Futo and Buffalo records have been disabled. It means that in-game those records won't be visible and will have to be done again, but you can still check them on website as archive records by selecting proper option here: https://www.nfssa.com/racestats.php?week=topofalltimes
Other changes
New rankingboard's algorithm - now it should shows proper position all the time
Disabled collision of torches at start lines on maps
Server and website will be closed down for about an hour due to required maintenance.
Underground Racing League
URL - New type of tournament-based race, which is a bit different than casual races. First of all, URL can be up to 12 players in a single race. Second of all, URL races can be played only at specifed time, when an URL Event is active.
How does it work then?
To join URL you have to travel to the stadium in your city (LS, SF or LV) in Freerun mode. There you can watch for incoming events and join active event.
Everyday there are 4 default URL events every 6 hours - at 2:00, 8:00, 14:00 and 20:00 server time. Each event always lasts 1 hour and only during this time you can join event. Administration have access to edit and create own events with different settings and at any time.
In every event you have to choose one of available rooms which are separated by car score.
After choosing event and room, you're moved to the automatic lobby where you have to wait for players.
To start URL tournament there must be at least 6 players in room. When tournament is found, players at first vote for maps and their directions. After that 3 races in a row finally start. Because this is tournament, you don't need to win every race to win tournament because it depends on total points gained from races.
Different Locations
For URL races there are used special, exclusive locations and maps. Since this update at the begin only one location - Bayview Speedway - will be available
Second location - Los Santos International Airport - will be added in few weeks.
In future we will consider adding more URL locations.
Other info about URL Events
Lobby size - can be 8, 10 or 12 players. Default URL events are always up to 8 players in tournament. Only admins while creating custom events can enable 12-players mode.
Total distance (in km) - amount of laps in tournament races is calculated according to total distance. For default events it's always 40 km.
Additional rules - admins while creating events can allow only certain classes or cars so expect in future events like C Class Race or Infernus Race.
Because tournaments are important, leaving them is strictly forbidden. By leaving tournament player automatically gets URL Ban and won't be able to join any URL event for next 48 hours. And no matter it was normal leave or lost internet connection - next time player has to make sure he has enough time and stable connection.
Also, because of this strict rule, final rewards won't be decreased because of left players - rewards depend on total points.
Due to obvious reasons URL ban is disabled for administration.
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