Speeder

Features
FreeRide's back online! New back-end features (such as time synchronisation) New client features (key shortcut, launch options, ...) Fuel Mode Modding enhancement Graphics Tweaking Small Tweaks (such as faster launch) And more! Disclaimer
Even if this mod doesn't affect directly your game files, installing this mod is at your own risk. We are not liable in any way for any damage to equipment or loss of income that may occur due to its usage. 🙂
 
F.A.Q.
Q. Do I have to own a legal version of TDU?
Yes
 
Q. How do I install the mod / how can I solve my issues?
See the ReadMe in the archive, it will solve most of your issues 😄
 
Q. Do I have to own the Megapack to play online?
No. You need however the latest official version of TDU (1.66A)
 
Q. Is there any mod incompatibility with the mod?
Most of your mods should work (unless it implies executable modifications)
 
Q. Is this completely free?
This mod is, and will ever be 110% free.
 
Q. Where can I download the source code or the server binaries to set my own server?
This isn't possible at the moment (because it would be pointless to setup many TDU servers when the game work in P2P). If the server close, the binaries will be released.
 
Q. What features aren't / won't be working at release? (this list may change)
Clubs, Drive In, Multiplayer Lobby, Leaderboard, E-bay
 
Q. Can I play offline with this mod and keep the features (such as the fuel mode)?
Yes
 
Q. Do I need a powerful connection to play?
If your connection used to work on the official server, then it'll work too there
 
Q. Can I play with Xfire, Steam, MSi afterburner integrated into my game?
No, because it will cause conflicts with the mod. You'll have to play without those
 
Q. I get an error message on connection because of my username
Read the instructions provided in the archive
 
Q. Is there more features to come?
Maybe... who knows! 🙂
 
 
Download Links
Test Drive Unlimited: Multiplayer Modification
Version: 0.03A   Description: Multiplayer Game Client with a lot of awesome features!  
Logitech G27 Racing Wheel Fix
Version: 0.01   Description: Fix 1.66A force-feedback and add led support  
 
Credits
lean (code), Milli (fuel assets), Speeder (code)
 
Special thanks
Thanks to the donators
Harry B., COMB@T_$HOTGUN, Damian L., t0m3k911
 
Thanks to the testers
big 206 fan, X8X8X, COMB@T_$HOTGUN, DrifteaCent, TDUZoqqer, DJoyTinnio, iLLGT3, Reventón09, Automotive Gaming, t0m3k911, Ryzza5, Dux, Rassva, Zlatko Ilijeski, Prince-Matt, and anyone I forgot to add here because of my empty sent items box 😄
 
Thanks to Diablo and all turboduck staff for keeping alive this (awesome) community
 
... and thanks to anyone who supported the project.
 
Remember guys, it's only the beginning! #TDUForever 😉

@Mademan: I might start a rewrite of the project as well as an update with the missing features (if I can figure out all the missing Gamespy stuff) later this month (but I can't guarantee anything since I'm quite busy in real life, and I'm also working on a simulation mmo-racing game in my freetime :D).

I definitely don't want to let your hopes down, but from what I can recall, we reached a dead-end since we did not have enough material to work on multiplayer races/clubs. :(
 
I am also really busy with work and working on another hobby project as well (to put it short: a free open source moddable game dedicated to mmo racing games, might create a thread on the board when we reach a presentable state :D).

Sounds like it's the same deal.
 
I haven't launched TDU on Windows 10 yet but I am pretty sure they use the same kind of injection. :)
 
@lean: if you read this, could you pm me back the irc address? HDD crash w/o backups happened :D

You should install it (without uninstalling anything!), DirectX version doesn't matter in this situation. :DAlso I've heard that Windows10 has some Xbox PVR stuff pre-enabled so you might have to disable it.

Freeride will receive a tweaking in the next update. :) @jdm0: did you download the d3dx9_43.dll? (as specified in the readme.txt file provided with the mod)

You can sometimes get disconnected from the server because you stayed inactive for too long (by inactive I mean not playing online :D). Simply restart the game after you've done your missions as Hypercycle said.

Yup 'work in progress' (and it won't be a small update this time :D).

Use your cd instead of your daemon tool thingy setup (I think you wrote at some point you were using that kind of setup :p).

Sounds like something is bothering securom somewhere. :D Try to check if you didn't install a new software recently.

@ .:TestDriver:. : this issue is probably linked to the HD mod (or maybe you're using a no cd).
@ FirzZ : there was already a test for that, it works kinda randomly right now so it still need testing. :)

 
@The Milko : some offline to online profile converter exist but it involves hexadecimal edition.

You should disable HDR when using -hd option (otherwise you'll get super bright graphics :p).
You might try without anything, and then retry with fuel only (irrc options order might be an issue).

You'll be able to set 3 level (low,mid,high) of fuel consumption and the fuel tank capacity for each slot id available in your database (and the global configuration applied to every slot as well). :D

Custom fuel consumption is planned for the next update (current code is working so far) as well as 2 new fuel station in the north of the island. :)

Any antivirus? :)
If you have the Nvidia Experience software installed, disable it. If you have a system similar to Nvidia Optimus, use your dedicated GPU.

Check if the version at the bottom of the login screen is correct (0.03A). Your problem sounds like the client didn't hook correctly the game. :)
 
For the network issue that's our main priority for the next patch, testing is unfortunately taking a lot of time but it's for the best. We don't wanna see people crying here because the update is buggy. :D

Yup this is the last version.
 
Sounds like something's wrong with your router or your windows setup, so in this case I can't help much. :)
You should probably play without that portforwarding (if you can).

Try to redownload the client .dll if you don't have the latest version (old client can't display the update prompt correctly).

What about your upnp.txt file? (you can find it under your savegame folder 'Documents\Test Drive Unlimited')

The Gamespy database has been reset last night (for a little clean up) so you'll have to "re-confirm" your profile (like you did the first time you connected). :)

@BulgarianLion: it should work this way. :) Offline to Online Profile is impossible afaik.
 
@Dux: it does increase the traffic bnk size as well. :D

Next update still need a little bit of work, but it'll worth it don't worry about that. :D

Cops were disabled in online free ride, even in the original game.
Invisible cop car sounds like some issues with the traffic patch (in the 1.68). You could use the Vsync option if you get weird AI behavior (it can sometimes help). :)

Don't forget to enable the wheel in the parameters (last tab of the controller page) and also assign the left and right actions in the key mapping part (first tab).

It seems it come from OVH once again, so we can't do much for now. Just wait. :|
EDIT: it should be back online now.