1. NOTES ABOUT FIXES SINCE RELEASE VERSION
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PATCH1 5.26.0 (25.11.1999)
- workaround for 32bpp video playback
- workaround for voodoo3 drivers v1.03.04 (no interior view when playing a
stage with rain or snow)
Create a text file called RAL.CFG in the VAR directory and add the line:
v3driverfix=1
It has been reported that driver v1.02.11 does not exhibit the same
problems and actually runs better than the later drivers. If you use
these drivers you will not need the above fix.
- several bug fixes in network code
- problem running on 8Mb voodoo card fixed
Instructions for 8Mb voodoo card owners:
As you cannot install the game using the exe on the CD, you will need
to ensure that the current directory do the following to install the
game.
1. unzip the patch to your hard disk eg C:\PATCH
2. open a dos prompt box
3. change directory to the Rally CD eg D:
4. run the new exe eg C:\PATCH\RAL.EXE
5. install the game
NOTE: Immediately after installation the game is run, this will be the
old exe that will stop with the original error message. Click OK and
continue to step 6.
6. copy the new ral.exe over the one just installed
7. run the new exe from the hard disk
Alternatively, another way is to unzip the patch as normal and create
a shortcut to the new exe ensuring that the 'target' is the new exe
and the 'start in' directory points to the Rally Championship CD
NOTE. You will not be able to autorun the Rally CD to run the game.
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PATCH2 5.26.1 (6.12.1999)
- fixed game codes that were broken in patch1 :(
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PATCH3 5.27.0 (22.12.1999)
- 3 axis joystick code all works now
- mergejoy=1 (ral.cfg) now works again
- load saved game no longer overwrites keyboard and controller settings
- steering sensitivity now used in arcade mode
- several fixes to network code
- and lots of other minor fixes
NEW FEATURES
- secret cars available now
- lots of extra replay cameras
- user configurable variables (ral.cfg) for tweakers (see patch.txt)
- supports user configurable driver list: var\name.cfg
- framecounter=1 (ral.cfg) to show frame rate
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PATCH4 5.27.1 (23.12.1999)
- fixed integration error that prevented physics patching from working
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PATCH5 5.29.0 (31.03.2000)
- crash after finishing A8 bites the dust!
- 1st-2nd gear problem with A8 cars and fully auto gearbox
- replay cameras now all work
- no tyre change in replay mode
- patchdamage maximum now x1000
- several sound tweaks (hope you like them)
- autoupdatepatch(tm) for those that don't know what to do after
downloading
- no longer crashes if no sound card
- reverse gear had way too much grip, now fixed
- no secret cars in arcade mode
- mipmapping (exhaust macaroni) now fixed
- network games are now a lot more stable
- mf hatchback secret car now A8 thoughout the code
- car stops now if engine broken and using ACT LABS stick shift
- mirror outline fixed in all modes
- new allsecretcars=0 to kill all secret cars without need to delete
ral.dat
- seasoncode=n option for league table season support
- noautoneutral=1 option to stop the auto neutral after a crash
- goto any rally (up/down) on game mode screen
- keys for replay (they have always been there) see replkeys.txt file
- sensible saving now sets other cars correctly
- save replay slot select bug fixed
- secret cars work correctly in split screen mode
- load/save game screen tidier with alternate game information
- no interiors for secret cars or split screen mode
- control setting now longer overwritten (was broken in some game modes)
- wipers and rain for puma and os lancer
- backfire works correctly in split screen mode
- load/save car setup no longer resets map to clocaenog
- if run out of time but cross finish line now lets you stay in race
- can no longer press reset at start to bounce other car off road!
- flog lights controlled by light switch now
- and lots of other little bits...