<![CDATA[Project Paradise 2 Forum - All Forums]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:36:56 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Stolen Server Code?]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=48 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:42:03 +0000 Kuxii]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=48 DEAMONzWojSKA” claiming that we are using stolen code.
To clarify this: we are not using any stolen code.
The server was rebuilt based on an old game executable. 
This means we decompiled the game executable and recreated the network packet structure, allowing us to understand what the client expects.
The rest is largely trial and error. While this process helps us determine what kind of data the game requires, it doesn’t always tell us exactly how everything is intended to work.
With that said, I would ask that before making any false claims, you take a moment to reconsider. 
Spreading misinformation is not helpful.]]> DEAMONzWojSKA” claiming that we are using stolen code.
To clarify this: we are not using any stolen code.
The server was rebuilt based on an old game executable. 
This means we decompiled the game executable and recreated the network packet structure, allowing us to understand what the client expects.
The rest is largely trial and error. While this process helps us determine what kind of data the game requires, it doesn’t always tell us exactly how everything is intended to work.
With that said, I would ask that before making any false claims, you take a moment to reconsider. 
Spreading misinformation is not helpful.]]> <![CDATA[Server maintenance and update]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=41 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:41:35 +0000 Kuxii]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=41 We have something important to announce!
As many of you know, I’ve been working in the background on the next major update for some time now. 
Since I have a long weekend coming up, I’d like to use this opportunity to roll out the update.
In addition to the update, I’ve noticed that the last full server backup was quite a while ago. 
It’s definitely time for a new one.

Here’s the plan:
Thursday: I will create a fresh server backup and archive it properly. 
(The server will remain online, but please note that it might experience some temporary sluggishness or reduced performance during the process.)

Friday morning: I’ll begin the update process. Typically, player activity is low at that time, which makes it the perfect window.

I’ve scheduled roughly three hours for the update. Why so long?
I’ve decided to build native Linux versions of the services, which means I’ll need to:

Update the server monitoring tools
Update the server starter
Set up and configure new server builds
Make various additional adjustments

Because of this, the update will take a bit longer than usual.
Please note: The web interface may not be fully functional right after the update, as some API requests still need to be adjusted. 
However, everything should be back to normal by the evening, and you’ll be playing on an improved and optimized server.
I’ll also provide a detailed changelog after the update – it’s quite an extensive list!

Thanks for your patience and understanding!]]> We have something important to announce!
As many of you know, I’ve been working in the background on the next major update for some time now. 
Since I have a long weekend coming up, I’d like to use this opportunity to roll out the update.
In addition to the update, I’ve noticed that the last full server backup was quite a while ago. 
It’s definitely time for a new one.

Here’s the plan:
Thursday: I will create a fresh server backup and archive it properly. 
(The server will remain online, but please note that it might experience some temporary sluggishness or reduced performance during the process.)

Friday morning: I’ll begin the update process. Typically, player activity is low at that time, which makes it the perfect window.

I’ve scheduled roughly three hours for the update. Why so long?
I’ve decided to build native Linux versions of the services, which means I’ll need to:

Update the server monitoring tools
Update the server starter
Set up and configure new server builds
Make various additional adjustments

Because of this, the update will take a bit longer than usual.
Please note: The web interface may not be fully functional right after the update, as some API requests still need to be adjusted. 
However, everything should be back to normal by the evening, and you’ll be playing on an improved and optimized server.
I’ll also provide a detailed changelog after the update – it’s quite an extensive list!

Thanks for your patience and understanding!]]> <![CDATA[October (24) - March (25)]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=40 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:36:43 +0000 Kuxii]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=40 Hello everyone,

It's been quite a while since the last update report, so it's time to catch up. 
As always, I've been working on the server—occasionally on some modding tools—and then back to the server again.

Current Progress

Most of my time has been dedicated to the lobby server. 
As I already showed in a video on Discord, joining houses, races, and lobbies is now stable. 
I can finally cross that off my list!

However, in the process, I introduced new issues with sent invitations, which are now quite sluggish and not always reliable. 
Since I needed a short break from that, I shifted my focus to Club vs. Club races.
 I now understand how they function and how to handle them, but I decided to put them on hold to clear my mind.

Due to the high demand for remaining casino features, I returned to working on the casino server and managed to complete Roulette in just two days. 
The rest of the casino-related features should be relatively easy to implement.

From the survey results, I see that most of you prefer new content over bug fixes. 
While this approach isn’t typically my style, I’m open to a compromise.

What’s Next?

For now, I will focus on completing the casino. Once that’s done, I’ll revamp the current lobby server to include joining features. 
Afterward, I’ll update the entire project to the latest version, which includes:
  •     The new casino server
  •     A proxy server update (with anti-cheat improvements)
  •     An updated lobby server

Initially, the Club vs. Club races won’t be available, but they will be introduced with the new lobby server, possibly including the relay function to prevent blocked connections. 
I hope this is a fair compromise!

When Will This Be Released?

That depends on my free time. There are still some sync-related issues in the casino server and parts of the lobby server that need to be addressed. 
So, unfortunately, I can’t provide an exact date yet.

That’s all for now! If you have questions, requests, or concerns, feel free to reach out! ?
Roulette
Join/Inite Test's
]]> Hello everyone,

It's been quite a while since the last update report, so it's time to catch up. 
As always, I've been working on the server—occasionally on some modding tools—and then back to the server again.

Current Progress

Most of my time has been dedicated to the lobby server. 
As I already showed in a video on Discord, joining houses, races, and lobbies is now stable. 
I can finally cross that off my list!

However, in the process, I introduced new issues with sent invitations, which are now quite sluggish and not always reliable. 
Since I needed a short break from that, I shifted my focus to Club vs. Club races.
 I now understand how they function and how to handle them, but I decided to put them on hold to clear my mind.

Due to the high demand for remaining casino features, I returned to working on the casino server and managed to complete Roulette in just two days. 
The rest of the casino-related features should be relatively easy to implement.

From the survey results, I see that most of you prefer new content over bug fixes. 
While this approach isn’t typically my style, I’m open to a compromise.

What’s Next?

For now, I will focus on completing the casino. Once that’s done, I’ll revamp the current lobby server to include joining features. 
Afterward, I’ll update the entire project to the latest version, which includes:
  •     The new casino server
  •     A proxy server update (with anti-cheat improvements)
  •     An updated lobby server

Initially, the Club vs. Club races won’t be available, but they will be introduced with the new lobby server, possibly including the relay function to prevent blocked connections. 
I hope this is a fair compromise!

When Will This Be Released?

That depends on my free time. There are still some sync-related issues in the casino server and parts of the lobby server that need to be addressed. 
So, unfortunately, I can’t provide an exact date yet.

That’s all for now! If you have questions, requests, or concerns, feel free to reach out! ?
Roulette
Join/Inite Test's
]]> <![CDATA[We are hiring!]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=36 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:34:14 +0000 Kuxii]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=36 We Are Expanding Our Team – Join Us!

We are looking for talented individuals to strengthen our team and support our ongoing projects. 
If you are passionate about technology, gaming, and development, check out our open positions below:

Web Developer

We are looking for a skilled web developer with expertise in:
  • PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and MySQL

Responsibilities:
  • Developing and maintaining website functionalities.
  • Enhancing and managing the login area (User View, Moderation View, Server Administration).
  • Implementing various technical improvements and new features.

Reverse Engineering Specialist

Since our game server is built on the original netcode of the game, we are seeking expertise in reverse engineering to optimize and expand our capabilities.

Key Skills:
  • Experience with Ghidra or similar debugging tools.
  • Strong understanding of low-level programming and assembly language.
  • Knowledge of game file structures and game logic is a plus.

Server/Tool Developer

We need developers to support our game server infrastructure by fixing bugs, optimizing performance, and developing essential tools, developer with expertise in: C#, Winform, WPF Applications

Responsibilities:
  • Assisting in game server development and maintenance.
  • Identifying and fixing bugs to ensure stability.
  • Developing desktop tools for server management, moderation, and game-related utilities.

Gamemaster (Limited to 3 Positions)

We are looking for dedicated Gamemasters to help manage in-game activities and ensure an engaging player experience.

Responsibilities:
  • Managing the Official Racing Center to ensure new races are available every week.
  • Monitoring and maintaining the leaderboards.
  • Handling various game server-related tasks to improve the player experience.

Requirements:
  • Active Project Paradise 2 players.
  • Strong knowledge of Test Drive Unlimited 2.

We are also happy to help newcomers get started with programming, as long as they are willing to learn. 
If you are interested in joining our team and working on exciting projects, we’d love to hear from you!
For serious inquiries, please contact me via message here on the forum or on Discord (Kuxii). I will share further details. Angel]]> We Are Expanding Our Team – Join Us!

We are looking for talented individuals to strengthen our team and support our ongoing projects. 
If you are passionate about technology, gaming, and development, check out our open positions below:

Web Developer

We are looking for a skilled web developer with expertise in:
  • PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and MySQL

Responsibilities:
  • Developing and maintaining website functionalities.
  • Enhancing and managing the login area (User View, Moderation View, Server Administration).
  • Implementing various technical improvements and new features.

Reverse Engineering Specialist

Since our game server is built on the original netcode of the game, we are seeking expertise in reverse engineering to optimize and expand our capabilities.

Key Skills:
  • Experience with Ghidra or similar debugging tools.
  • Strong understanding of low-level programming and assembly language.
  • Knowledge of game file structures and game logic is a plus.

Server/Tool Developer

We need developers to support our game server infrastructure by fixing bugs, optimizing performance, and developing essential tools, developer with expertise in: C#, Winform, WPF Applications

Responsibilities:
  • Assisting in game server development and maintenance.
  • Identifying and fixing bugs to ensure stability.
  • Developing desktop tools for server management, moderation, and game-related utilities.

Gamemaster (Limited to 3 Positions)

We are looking for dedicated Gamemasters to help manage in-game activities and ensure an engaging player experience.

Responsibilities:
  • Managing the Official Racing Center to ensure new races are available every week.
  • Monitoring and maintaining the leaderboards.
  • Handling various game server-related tasks to improve the player experience.

Requirements:
  • Active Project Paradise 2 players.
  • Strong knowledge of Test Drive Unlimited 2.

We are also happy to help newcomers get started with programming, as long as they are willing to learn. 
If you are interested in joining our team and working on exciting projects, we’d love to hear from you!
For serious inquiries, please contact me via message here on the forum or on Discord (Kuxii). I will share further details. Angel]]> <![CDATA[Sept. & October (24)]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=23 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 03:12:58 +0000 Kuxii]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=23 but better than never. 
Here's a small update on what's been happening behind the scenes over the past few days.
Let's start with the server itself: 
I decided to outsource a few more services.
The lobby server showed that this works well, even with the multiproxys. 
As a result, I’ve separated the Race and CRC servers. 
The CRC server is almost complete and will soon enter the testing phase. 
Both player and official races have been revamped again to ensure they run error-free.
The leaderboards have also been revised to guarantee that only the correct stats are recorded, and no incorrect entries can slip through.
Player photos are now almost fully completed, and uploaded house images should now display correctly.
The user blacklist has been finished as well (needed some Fixes). 
The DLC system has been implemented and optimized, and several minor bugs have been fixed.

Since the project is not only about the server, some web work was necessary as well. 
However, progress has been slow here, as time is currently limited, and I prefer to focus my available time on the server. 
Still, a few features have been added to the new version, such as displaying the weather. 
Lobbies for races and free roam have also been made much clearer.
The launcher received a couple of hotfixes as well. As you might have noticed, the server was showing as offline recently due to several DDOS attacks. 
To avoid this in the future, I reworked the status ping. The latest update should also finally fix the issue where the launcher wouldn't start for some users.

Currently, a few more "core" features are being refined or fixed. At the moment, the focus is on the MyTDULive profile, which shows odd values in walkable lobbies of other players.


.png   6BB8BE4B-0919-4B2D-A560-BDD664F126FF.png (Size: 6.82 MB / Downloads: 32)

After that, the news section will be updated so that the CRC can be marked as complete. 
The clubs have already been migrated, and some bugs have been fixed (they're now an external service). 
I had originally hoped to deliver the update before my birthday, but many things would have been unfinished and untested, so I decided to hold off. 
We’re not far from completing the entire project (the casino will get a full rework, and only Club vs. Club and house inviting are still missing).]]> but better than never. 
Here's a small update on what's been happening behind the scenes over the past few days.
Let's start with the server itself: 
I decided to outsource a few more services.
The lobby server showed that this works well, even with the multiproxys. 
As a result, I’ve separated the Race and CRC servers. 
The CRC server is almost complete and will soon enter the testing phase. 
Both player and official races have been revamped again to ensure they run error-free.
The leaderboards have also been revised to guarantee that only the correct stats are recorded, and no incorrect entries can slip through.
Player photos are now almost fully completed, and uploaded house images should now display correctly.
The user blacklist has been finished as well (needed some Fixes). 
The DLC system has been implemented and optimized, and several minor bugs have been fixed.

Since the project is not only about the server, some web work was necessary as well. 
However, progress has been slow here, as time is currently limited, and I prefer to focus my available time on the server. 
Still, a few features have been added to the new version, such as displaying the weather. 
Lobbies for races and free roam have also been made much clearer.
The launcher received a couple of hotfixes as well. As you might have noticed, the server was showing as offline recently due to several DDOS attacks. 
To avoid this in the future, I reworked the status ping. The latest update should also finally fix the issue where the launcher wouldn't start for some users.

Currently, a few more "core" features are being refined or fixed. At the moment, the focus is on the MyTDULive profile, which shows odd values in walkable lobbies of other players.


.png   6BB8BE4B-0919-4B2D-A560-BDD664F126FF.png (Size: 6.82 MB / Downloads: 32)

After that, the news section will be updated so that the CRC can be marked as complete. 
The clubs have already been migrated, and some bugs have been fixed (they're now an external service). 
I had originally hoped to deliver the update before my birthday, but many things would have been unfinished and untested, so I decided to hold off. 
We’re not far from completing the entire project (the casino will get a full rework, and only Club vs. Club and house inviting are still missing).]]> <![CDATA[G29 steering wheel]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=22 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:56:32 +0000 Didier]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=22 Is it possible to configure/play TDU2 with a G29 steering wheel (logitech) ?

TY]]> Is it possible to configure/play TDU2 with a G29 steering wheel (logitech) ?

TY]]> <![CDATA[Current State]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=19 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 05:21:32 +0000 Kuxii]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=19 Hello everyone, 
first of all: another "news" update? No, not really. 
I just wanted to give a quick update on the recent work. 
Since I was on vacation, I dedicated my time—how exactly? 
Well, to the server. Originally, 
I had hoped to release the new update by the end of my vacation, 
but unfortunately, that won’t happen as some things are still not finished and most haven’t been thoroughly tested yet.
In the past few days, I’ve invested a lot of time into improving the server. 
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it before, but I rebuilt the entire server from scratch. 
Some things are pretty much like they used to be, while others have changed. 
Additionally, I’ve continued to extract services from the proxy because it makes more sense,
especially if a second server instance should run in the future.
As you know, the lobby server recently received an update, and that’s already the reworked version. 
This means it works with both the "beta proxy" and the "live proxy" without needing to switch servers.
The file loader and racing service are also new additions, handling files such as images and races centrally and passing them to the respective proxies. 
I’ve made the race server standalone now to make applying updates easier.
Now, the big question: Where do we stand currently?
Well, as mentioned, the proxy, file loader, and race server are finished, which is correct. 
The club server has also been completely rewritten, and a few missing elements were discovered here and there. 
That’s about it for now (keep in mind, I’m working alone on the code, server, and website, so this is a big step). 
Since the server was rewritten from scratch, the web interface also needs to be updated. I’ve worked on it intermittently so that at least the "user" functions are working for now.
What’s left on the list? Well, there are two "servers" still waiting for a rewrite: 
The CRC Center, which will fix some issues and bring the ORC back, and the casino, which will take a bit more work. 
As the old players know, the slots had a different "feel" back then, and that’s what I’m aiming to recreate in PP2.
Since I’ll be back at work next week, I won’t be able to invest as much time as I did over the past few days. 

So don’t expect a finished update this month.

A small list of the changes so far? Sure, here it is:

General:
  • Proxy Server: Packet handling and player handling have been optimized.
  • Game Login: In case of forgotten passwords, I’ve added new features that make resetting easier.
  • Resource Usage: The proxy and external servers have been extremely improved, resulting in lower CPU usage and reduced RAM consumption. They can now handle more (currently simulated) players than the old server.
  • Error-proneness: This has been further reduced.
Changes in Game Features:
  • Friends List: Should now work smoothly, whether you’re adding friends or loading the list.
  • Blacklist: The blacklist has also been improved, allowing it to communicate with other servers (lobby, races). This feature will be reactivated after the update.
  • TDUMyLive: Has been completely finalized (sorting, images) and now syncs with other servers. It’s also now available in race lobbies and the casino.
  • House Images: These have been adjusted to synchronize correctly during house invitations.
  • Lobby Server: Smal issues fixed, On Island Change Spot Change to dedect it better (Is already Live)
  • Race Lobby Server: Fixes have been applied for club races. On the current server, it was possible for non-members to join a club-only race, causing a bug where the player was falsely listed as a club member.
  • Fileloader: The entire structure has been changed to better assign images and races to users.
  • Club Join/Leave: This has finally been properly fixed. I tested it a hundred times before (joining/leaving/kicking) and, as always, found no errors
  • Club Requests/Invites: Should now function as intended.
  • Club News: Missing news items have been identified and added (e.g., club spot changes, two bugs have been fixed).
  • Player Stats: These have also been completed. We now collect nearly all the data the game provides, but we don’t store everything. If there are interesting stats to discuss, we can consider storing them.
  • Database Structure: The entire structure has been revised. The old server stored too much unnecessary data, which caused the database to grow significantly over the last two years. I’ve changed the layout, making the size significantly smaller.
I think that’s about it for now. Want to see a few pictures? Sure, we can do that too

.jpg   Screenshot_1.jpg (Size: 243.41 KB / Downloads: 28)

.jpg   Screenshot_2.jpg (Size: 311.77 KB / Downloads: 27)

.jpg   Screenshot_3.jpg (Size: 184.58 KB / Downloads: 27)

.jpg   Screenshot_4.jpg (Size: 178.71 KB / Downloads: 28)

.jpg   Screenshot_5.jpg (Size: 62.23 KB / Downloads: 27)

Internal Infos (Just to see the usage now)

.jpg   Screenshot_6.jpg (Size: 191.53 KB / Downloads: 24) ]]> Hello everyone, 
first of all: another "news" update? No, not really. 
I just wanted to give a quick update on the recent work. 
Since I was on vacation, I dedicated my time—how exactly? 
Well, to the server. Originally, 
I had hoped to release the new update by the end of my vacation, 
but unfortunately, that won’t happen as some things are still not finished and most haven’t been thoroughly tested yet.
In the past few days, I’ve invested a lot of time into improving the server. 
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it before, but I rebuilt the entire server from scratch. 
Some things are pretty much like they used to be, while others have changed. 
Additionally, I’ve continued to extract services from the proxy because it makes more sense,
especially if a second server instance should run in the future.
As you know, the lobby server recently received an update, and that’s already the reworked version. 
This means it works with both the "beta proxy" and the "live proxy" without needing to switch servers.
The file loader and racing service are also new additions, handling files such as images and races centrally and passing them to the respective proxies. 
I’ve made the race server standalone now to make applying updates easier.
Now, the big question: Where do we stand currently?
Well, as mentioned, the proxy, file loader, and race server are finished, which is correct. 
The club server has also been completely rewritten, and a few missing elements were discovered here and there. 
That’s about it for now (keep in mind, I’m working alone on the code, server, and website, so this is a big step). 
Since the server was rewritten from scratch, the web interface also needs to be updated. I’ve worked on it intermittently so that at least the "user" functions are working for now.
What’s left on the list? Well, there are two "servers" still waiting for a rewrite: 
The CRC Center, which will fix some issues and bring the ORC back, and the casino, which will take a bit more work. 
As the old players know, the slots had a different "feel" back then, and that’s what I’m aiming to recreate in PP2.
Since I’ll be back at work next week, I won’t be able to invest as much time as I did over the past few days. 

So don’t expect a finished update this month.

A small list of the changes so far? Sure, here it is:

General:
  • Proxy Server: Packet handling and player handling have been optimized.
  • Game Login: In case of forgotten passwords, I’ve added new features that make resetting easier.
  • Resource Usage: The proxy and external servers have been extremely improved, resulting in lower CPU usage and reduced RAM consumption. They can now handle more (currently simulated) players than the old server.
  • Error-proneness: This has been further reduced.
Changes in Game Features:
  • Friends List: Should now work smoothly, whether you’re adding friends or loading the list.
  • Blacklist: The blacklist has also been improved, allowing it to communicate with other servers (lobby, races). This feature will be reactivated after the update.
  • TDUMyLive: Has been completely finalized (sorting, images) and now syncs with other servers. It’s also now available in race lobbies and the casino.
  • House Images: These have been adjusted to synchronize correctly during house invitations.
  • Lobby Server: Smal issues fixed, On Island Change Spot Change to dedect it better (Is already Live)
  • Race Lobby Server: Fixes have been applied for club races. On the current server, it was possible for non-members to join a club-only race, causing a bug where the player was falsely listed as a club member.
  • Fileloader: The entire structure has been changed to better assign images and races to users.
  • Club Join/Leave: This has finally been properly fixed. I tested it a hundred times before (joining/leaving/kicking) and, as always, found no errors
  • Club Requests/Invites: Should now function as intended.
  • Club News: Missing news items have been identified and added (e.g., club spot changes, two bugs have been fixed).
  • Player Stats: These have also been completed. We now collect nearly all the data the game provides, but we don’t store everything. If there are interesting stats to discuss, we can consider storing them.
  • Database Structure: The entire structure has been revised. The old server stored too much unnecessary data, which caused the database to grow significantly over the last two years. I’ve changed the layout, making the size significantly smaller.
I think that’s about it for now. Want to see a few pictures? Sure, we can do that too

.jpg   Screenshot_1.jpg (Size: 243.41 KB / Downloads: 28)

.jpg   Screenshot_2.jpg (Size: 311.77 KB / Downloads: 27)

.jpg   Screenshot_3.jpg (Size: 184.58 KB / Downloads: 27)

.jpg   Screenshot_4.jpg (Size: 178.71 KB / Downloads: 28)

.jpg   Screenshot_5.jpg (Size: 62.23 KB / Downloads: 27)

Internal Infos (Just to see the usage now)

.jpg   Screenshot_6.jpg (Size: 191.53 KB / Downloads: 24) ]]> <![CDATA[July & August (24) Update]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=13 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:29:56 +0000 Kuxii]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=13
and as we approach the end of the month, 
I would like to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent progress and developments. 
I anticipate that some may feel not much has occurred or may question the necessity of this update.
Nonetheless, let's delve into the details.
As mentioned in our previous communication,

I began the process of finalizing the ORC and TDUMyLive modules.
This work has been largely completed. However, the implementation on the old server,
which we referred to as the V2 Core, no longer met our standards. The system became increasingly disorganized and inefficient.
As a result, I initiated the development of the V3 Core. 
This leads us to the common queries: why undertake this new development and when will the remaining tasks be completed? 
My approach is to ensure that any new system is only rolled out once the existing framework is perfected, 
which inherently means this process will take additional time.

Regarding the new server, significant enhancements have been made. The server now operates with greater performance, 
can support more clients, and has undergone extensive bug fixing (Found small errors in the packet reader myself Confused ). 
The following components have been completed: Profiles, Userblacklist, MyTDULive, and Player Stats (excluding Casino Stats), Moderation, Div. Playerrequest Functions. 
Additionally, the file loader has been revamped (Many functions are external, which are no longer required on the proxy), 
and the logging system has been restructured to facilitate easier moderation for our administrators.
I have also completed the functionality to correct "Last Seen" players. If they had a savegame from previous days, the player list will now be accurately updated.
The new server is currently in a beta phase, allowing us to monitor its performance and address any emerging issues.
Looking ahead, our next major milestone is the completion of the new proxy. Upon its finalization, 
the CRC will release an update that includes the ORC and several enhancements.

Following this, our focus will shift directly to the lobby server, where a few elements are still missing and some minor issues need resolution.
Once these tasks are completed, I will revisit the casino module. Our research has indicated that the slots originally exhibited different in-game behavior, 
featuring multiline support which is absent in the current version. We aim to restore this functionality to align with the original gameplay experience.
In summary, while the journey towards these enhancements is ongoing, each step is critical to ensure we deliver a robust and high-performing system. 
Your patience and continued support are greatly appreciated as we work towards these goals.

Additionally, I have completely overhauled the moderation system. 
This means that all text-based inputs are now checked for inappropriate language.
User images can now be banned (a native game feature). Here are some images:


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Player Images now Banable


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Like other pictures


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I have also developed several tools that make it visually easier for me to identify problems. 
With the entire RUDP system now running bidirectionally between client and server, 
it is simpler for me to detect packet loss. 
Additionally, these tools display several important pieces of information, as shown in the images.
By the way, PP2 is the only community server that utilizes the game's RUDP layer and properly acknowledges packets.


.jpg   Screenshot_4.jpg (Size: 43.91 KB / Downloads: 25)


.jpg   Screenshot_5.jpg (Size: 154.76 KB / Downloads: 25)

More? Soon Cool]]>
and as we approach the end of the month, 
I would like to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent progress and developments. 
I anticipate that some may feel not much has occurred or may question the necessity of this update.
Nonetheless, let's delve into the details.
As mentioned in our previous communication,

I began the process of finalizing the ORC and TDUMyLive modules.
This work has been largely completed. However, the implementation on the old server,
which we referred to as the V2 Core, no longer met our standards. The system became increasingly disorganized and inefficient.
As a result, I initiated the development of the V3 Core. 
This leads us to the common queries: why undertake this new development and when will the remaining tasks be completed? 
My approach is to ensure that any new system is only rolled out once the existing framework is perfected, 
which inherently means this process will take additional time.

Regarding the new server, significant enhancements have been made. The server now operates with greater performance, 
can support more clients, and has undergone extensive bug fixing (Found small errors in the packet reader myself Confused ). 
The following components have been completed: Profiles, Userblacklist, MyTDULive, and Player Stats (excluding Casino Stats), Moderation, Div. Playerrequest Functions. 
Additionally, the file loader has been revamped (Many functions are external, which are no longer required on the proxy), 
and the logging system has been restructured to facilitate easier moderation for our administrators.
I have also completed the functionality to correct "Last Seen" players. If they had a savegame from previous days, the player list will now be accurately updated.
The new server is currently in a beta phase, allowing us to monitor its performance and address any emerging issues.
Looking ahead, our next major milestone is the completion of the new proxy. Upon its finalization, 
the CRC will release an update that includes the ORC and several enhancements.

Following this, our focus will shift directly to the lobby server, where a few elements are still missing and some minor issues need resolution.
Once these tasks are completed, I will revisit the casino module. Our research has indicated that the slots originally exhibited different in-game behavior, 
featuring multiline support which is absent in the current version. We aim to restore this functionality to align with the original gameplay experience.
In summary, while the journey towards these enhancements is ongoing, each step is critical to ensure we deliver a robust and high-performing system. 
Your patience and continued support are greatly appreciated as we work towards these goals.

Additionally, I have completely overhauled the moderation system. 
This means that all text-based inputs are now checked for inappropriate language.
User images can now be banned (a native game feature). Here are some images:


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Player Images now Banable


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Like other pictures


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I have also developed several tools that make it visually easier for me to identify problems. 
With the entire RUDP system now running bidirectionally between client and server, 
it is simpler for me to detect packet loss. 
Additionally, these tools display several important pieces of information, as shown in the images.
By the way, PP2 is the only community server that utilizes the game's RUDP layer and properly acknowledges packets.


.jpg   Screenshot_4.jpg (Size: 43.91 KB / Downloads: 25)


.jpg   Screenshot_5.jpg (Size: 154.76 KB / Downloads: 25)

More? Soon Cool]]> <![CDATA[Add Liveries to Your Car Using TDU2VPE]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=12 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:15:09 +0000 JandG]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=12 Programs needed:
TDUMT II - Texture Converter [by Knyazev]:
https://tdu2.knyazev-tools.ru/tudmt2-texture-tools/

Optional download incase his site is down or blocked:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/piamaaeii...ls.7z/file

GIMP:
https://www.gimp.org/downloads/

A TDU2 livery from https://login.project-paradise2.de/liveries.php (login using your in-game username/password), make your own, or get it from another source.

Open the livery with GIMP and then go to File/Export as...then click on Select File Type (By Extension), select DDS image, and then Export. Another window will pop up and select Generate mipmaps, then OK.

[Image: 1livery.png]

Now open TDUMT II - Texture Converter [by Knyazev] and click on DDS -> 2DB.
For source *dds file: click on the folder icon and select your DDS image livery, then click on the Convert! button.

[Image: 2livery.png]

Rename your saved .2db file to something simple and descriptive like skyliner34.2db.

Open TDU2VPE and select the car you have the livery for.
Click on Miscellaneous/Sensitive data/File name definition and in the Sticker; box enter the filename of the 2db file you made (don't include the 2db extension in the filename), then click on Apply at the top.

[Image: 3livery.png]

Copy the new .2db livery file into the \Euro\Bnk\scenarics\stickers\ folder.


When you start the game, the livery will automatically be on your car and even the car at the dealership. As long as you don't remove or delete the sticker from the car, the livery will always be there in your game.

[Optional Step]
This next step will take the livery loaded from the game and save it into your gamesave file so that it will remain on the car. For instance if you un-installed then re-installed the game, the livery is still saved in your gamesave file for that car.

Start the game and head to the sticker shop in your car with the game loaded livery.
Apply a transparent sticker to the car and pay for the sticker.

[Image: 4livery.png]

Now you can delete the sticker from the game in TDU2VPE so it does not have to load this sticker every time the game starts and your livery will remain on your car since its saved in your savegame profile.

[Image: 5livery.png]

You can remove or keep the livery .2db sticker file in the \Euro\Bnk\scenarics\stickers\ folder, it will not be loaded by the game anymore, but it will remain on the car from your savegame profile if you did these optional steps.]]> Programs needed:
TDUMT II - Texture Converter [by Knyazev]:
https://tdu2.knyazev-tools.ru/tudmt2-texture-tools/

Optional download incase his site is down or blocked:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/piamaaeii...ls.7z/file

GIMP:
https://www.gimp.org/downloads/

A TDU2 livery from https://login.project-paradise2.de/liveries.php (login using your in-game username/password), make your own, or get it from another source.

Open the livery with GIMP and then go to File/Export as...then click on Select File Type (By Extension), select DDS image, and then Export. Another window will pop up and select Generate mipmaps, then OK.

[Image: 1livery.png]

Now open TDUMT II - Texture Converter [by Knyazev] and click on DDS -> 2DB.
For source *dds file: click on the folder icon and select your DDS image livery, then click on the Convert! button.

[Image: 2livery.png]

Rename your saved .2db file to something simple and descriptive like skyliner34.2db.

Open TDU2VPE and select the car you have the livery for.
Click on Miscellaneous/Sensitive data/File name definition and in the Sticker; box enter the filename of the 2db file you made (don't include the 2db extension in the filename), then click on Apply at the top.

[Image: 3livery.png]

Copy the new .2db livery file into the \Euro\Bnk\scenarics\stickers\ folder.


When you start the game, the livery will automatically be on your car and even the car at the dealership. As long as you don't remove or delete the sticker from the car, the livery will always be there in your game.

[Optional Step]
This next step will take the livery loaded from the game and save it into your gamesave file so that it will remain on the car. For instance if you un-installed then re-installed the game, the livery is still saved in your gamesave file for that car.

Start the game and head to the sticker shop in your car with the game loaded livery.
Apply a transparent sticker to the car and pay for the sticker.

[Image: 4livery.png]

Now you can delete the sticker from the game in TDU2VPE so it does not have to load this sticker every time the game starts and your livery will remain on your car since its saved in your savegame profile.

[Image: 5livery.png]

You can remove or keep the livery .2db sticker file in the \Euro\Bnk\scenarics\stickers\ folder, it will not be loaded by the game anymore, but it will remain on the car from your savegame profile if you did these optional steps.]]> <![CDATA[Basic overview and some notes using TDU2VPE]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=11 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:12:42 +0000 JandG]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=11 Things you will need:
An unpacked game using TDU2 Unpacker GUI
https://turboduck.net/files/file/276-tdu2-unpacker-gui/
TDUdecGUI
https://turboduck.net/forums/topic/32728-tdudecgui/
TDU2 Vehicle Property Editor  (referred to simply as VPE from here on)
https://turboduck.net/forums/topic/33748...pe-release/

Open Office or Excel or an equivalent spreadsheet program(optional)

***WARNING***
Before making any changes make a backup of the car database "db_data.cpr" found in the \Euro\Bnk\database folder!
Restore this file if your game fails to load after making changes.
With this in mind, make regular backups each time you make any changes to any vehicles or all your changes will be lost.

Note: Always click on the Apply button or your changes will not be saved to the vehicle after closing VPE!

VPE Setup
Open VPE and click on the Settings tab then choose the location of your unpacked game, TDUdecGUI, and click on Done, save.

[Image: 1settings.png]
[Image: 2settings.png]

Select a vehicle from the drop-down and then click on Load

[Image: 3selectcar.png]

Each vehicle has many tabs for adjusting. Drive-train, Aerodynamics, Tires/Rims, etc.
Here I will adjust the transmission gear ratio by adding a 7th gear. Afterwards, click on Apply.

[Image: 4gear7.png]

You can see on the right side graph how the gears will shift and the estimated speed and times.

[Image: 5gear7.png]
Now you can quit VPE and test your car in the game.

Other settings on the other tabs:
Engine/Performance
All these settings should be easy enough to figure out. Don't add too much power or torque or the car will be undrivable.

Transmission
Gear Ratio tab
number of gears, shift points, speed, and 0-100 times
Specs tab
the left side should be easy enough to figure out. The right side has a drop-down for shift up and shift down @ rpm.
Red line: at what engine rpm it will shift to the next gear
Red line sport: same as above, but in sport game mode
Blue line: at what rpm the gear will shift down
Blue line sport: same as above, but in sport game mode

Traction control
Slip ratio tab
Traction control: 1=on, 0=off
hypersport: hardcore game mode slippage. The higher this number is, the more it will slip before fully gaining traction. Lowering this number reduces the slippage.
off road: how much it slips off-road
secure: Full assistance game mode slippage
sport: Sport game mode slippage

Torque balance(4 wheel drive only)
How much torque is applied to the front and rear of the vehicle

Brake performance tab
Brake type: you can change the type of brakes on the vehicle.
Brake force
Brake power: the amount of stopping power the vehicle has. The higher the number, the harder it brakes. a value of 200000 makes the car slow down very quickly.
Balance: how much brake power is applied to the front and rear brakes.
braking 100-0: how many meters it takes to go from 100 km/h to 0

Brake slip ratio
HyperSport: brake slippage in hardcore game mode
Sport: brake slippage in sport game mode
OffRoad: brake slippage on off-road.
Lowering this number to -0.300 will dramatically affect how fast the vehicle comes to a stop (along with brake power). If you go too much lower than that the vehicle will not steer well while braking. -0.200 is a pretty good number if you want to stop fast and still have good steering
The rest in brake performance is easy enough to figure out.

Aerodynamics tab
Suspension length
how far the suspension travels on the vehicle. Changing this to a higher number will make the vehicle ride smoother and land softer on jumps.
Dampers
The shock absorber rates. The lower the number, the softer the absorber, higher number is a stiffer absorber. If you go too stiff the car will not want to turn and bounce on jump landings. Only increase/decrease this number by 1 and test how the car feels.
Ride Height
Pretty simple, lower the number, the lower car drops down. The opposite for a higher number.
going too high the car will be hard to handle. Lowering it too far will cause the car to go slow and ground out on every bump. It also may not want to shift.

Anti roll bar
How stiff the car is side to side (body roll). Increasing the number will make it more stiff, lowering it will make it handle more loose.
Anti roll bar damping
How loose/stiff the car is in the front or rear
Wings/Spoilers
Lift-drag ratio
Ratio: The efficiency of air drag on the wing of the vehicle. The lower it is, the more downforce it has. Better cornering, but lower top speed. The opposite effect on a higher number.
Down force
Velocity: the higher the number the more the car is forced to the ground.
Front: how much down force is applied to the front of the vehicle.
Rear: Same as above but to the rear.
Having these front and rear close to equal will make the car keep level in a jump. This is why you see some cars nose dive and others the rear drops down first in air. In both of these situations, most of the time you will have a rough landing and or flip the car over. This setting along with a suspension length increase, the car will land level and smooth.
Wings
Opening speed: at what km/h the wings start to have an effect on the handling
Full open speed: at what km/h the wings will have full effect on the handling
Open in sec: Seconds the wings start to have an effect on the handling
For the most part these 3 Wings numbers are best left to the stock setting.

Tires/Rims tab
folder/file name tab
The description and filenames of the rims used for each vehicle. Changing these values has a certain amount of risk of corrupting the database. Change these at your own risk!
If you are interested in how to change these and add additional rims, view my video at: https://youtu.be/a3GN-_X_HL4?si=28ImpveY2rjtZ-Kr
Specifications tab
the dimensions of the tires and rims for the vehicle. Changing these values may or may not look good on the car. You just have to test it. This will not effect the performance of the vehicle at all, just how they look.

Grip performance tab
Grip at tarmac
Lateral front: How well the vehicle grips going forward on the paved roads. Increasing this number to 2.0-2.3 will add a lot of grip and make the vehicle accelerate very fast. If you go too high, it will have a slower top speed but will climb hills very well.
Rear: same as above but to the rear wheels

Gravity center
The center of gravity of the vehicle. Almost always just use the stock settings.
Grip at wet
Friction: How much the car looses grip on wet roads
Grip at grass
Grip in the grass in a straight line and side to side turning
Grip at dirt
Same as above but in dirt

Dimension tab
These are all the dimensions of the vehicle. Don't change these unless the car has the wrong dimensions.

Miscellaneous tab
Class: which class the car is in
Price: How much the car costs
State flags tab
The only checked buttons should be is valid PC, is paintable, is valid sticker. is Available in SCR may or may not be checked by default. Windows type and other tab just leave how they are set.
Sensitive data drop-down menu
Vehicle IDs
ID-Camera, ID-Car, ID-IK: the ID number of the vehicle. These should not be changed unless you are replacing a new vehicle into the game that is unique to the model its replacing.
File name definition tab
File name -Vehicle: the name of the car file found in the \Euro\Bnk\vehicules\high folder
Gauge: the name of the gauges in the vehicle found in the \Euro\Bnk\frontend\hires\gauges, \Euro\Bnk\frontend\lowres\gauges, and \Euro\Bnk\frontend\medres\gauges folders
Sticker: the name of the vehicle livery found in the \Euro\Bnk\scenarics\stickers folder.
Given pointers tab
Nothing to change here.
All items (include unknown) drop-down
All the values you can change using the VPE tabs, plus other settings not shown.
For instance: exhaustflames modify to 1=on, 0=off to see flames come from the exhaust. click on Write to buffer to change the value.

Names tab
Simple to understand. Do not make any changes here unless you are replacing a new vehicle into the game that is unique to the model its replacing.

Colors tab
The body and interior colors of the vehicle. I have never got this to work in VPE.

Dealership tab
Simple to understand. The location of each vehicle in each dealership. You can add or delete cars from dealerships on both islands.

Settings tab
The game root folder and location of TDUdec or TDUdecGUI
Other commands drop-down menu
Export to CSV tab
All items list of vehicles: Export all the settings of the vehicles to an CSV file saved on your desktop. This can be opened using MS Excel or Open Office Calc. Settings for Open Office:
[Image: 6openoffice.png]
After making manual changes to the CSV file, use the Import CSV tab
There should be no errors reported

Other things:
You can view the other cars such as unreleased and traffic cars in the Model drop-down menu.
You can also export and import VPE settings for vehicles.
[Image: 7other.png]
An example VPE performance file I made for the Ford Mustang Fastback 302cid car here: https://www.mediafire.com/file/vt6q1kp7x...d.bin/file Before doing anything, choose the Ford Mustang Fastback 302cid in the Model drop-down menu and click Load. Then click on Export. Now you have the stock settings saved for the Mustang. Now click on Import then choose the file I have uploaded. You will see the numbers change in VPE to the ones I changed on the car. Then click on Apply and the changes have been saved to the Mustang. You can now test my Mustang settings and tweak it to your liking.]]> Things you will need:
An unpacked game using TDU2 Unpacker GUI
https://turboduck.net/files/file/276-tdu2-unpacker-gui/
TDUdecGUI
https://turboduck.net/forums/topic/32728-tdudecgui/
TDU2 Vehicle Property Editor  (referred to simply as VPE from here on)
https://turboduck.net/forums/topic/33748...pe-release/

Open Office or Excel or an equivalent spreadsheet program(optional)

***WARNING***
Before making any changes make a backup of the car database "db_data.cpr" found in the \Euro\Bnk\database folder!
Restore this file if your game fails to load after making changes.
With this in mind, make regular backups each time you make any changes to any vehicles or all your changes will be lost.

Note: Always click on the Apply button or your changes will not be saved to the vehicle after closing VPE!

VPE Setup
Open VPE and click on the Settings tab then choose the location of your unpacked game, TDUdecGUI, and click on Done, save.

[Image: 1settings.png]
[Image: 2settings.png]

Select a vehicle from the drop-down and then click on Load

[Image: 3selectcar.png]

Each vehicle has many tabs for adjusting. Drive-train, Aerodynamics, Tires/Rims, etc.
Here I will adjust the transmission gear ratio by adding a 7th gear. Afterwards, click on Apply.

[Image: 4gear7.png]

You can see on the right side graph how the gears will shift and the estimated speed and times.

[Image: 5gear7.png]
Now you can quit VPE and test your car in the game.

Other settings on the other tabs:
Engine/Performance
All these settings should be easy enough to figure out. Don't add too much power or torque or the car will be undrivable.

Transmission
Gear Ratio tab
number of gears, shift points, speed, and 0-100 times
Specs tab
the left side should be easy enough to figure out. The right side has a drop-down for shift up and shift down @ rpm.
Red line: at what engine rpm it will shift to the next gear
Red line sport: same as above, but in sport game mode
Blue line: at what rpm the gear will shift down
Blue line sport: same as above, but in sport game mode

Traction control
Slip ratio tab
Traction control: 1=on, 0=off
hypersport: hardcore game mode slippage. The higher this number is, the more it will slip before fully gaining traction. Lowering this number reduces the slippage.
off road: how much it slips off-road
secure: Full assistance game mode slippage
sport: Sport game mode slippage

Torque balance(4 wheel drive only)
How much torque is applied to the front and rear of the vehicle

Brake performance tab
Brake type: you can change the type of brakes on the vehicle.
Brake force
Brake power: the amount of stopping power the vehicle has. The higher the number, the harder it brakes. a value of 200000 makes the car slow down very quickly.
Balance: how much brake power is applied to the front and rear brakes.
braking 100-0: how many meters it takes to go from 100 km/h to 0

Brake slip ratio
HyperSport: brake slippage in hardcore game mode
Sport: brake slippage in sport game mode
OffRoad: brake slippage on off-road.
Lowering this number to -0.300 will dramatically affect how fast the vehicle comes to a stop (along with brake power). If you go too much lower than that the vehicle will not steer well while braking. -0.200 is a pretty good number if you want to stop fast and still have good steering
The rest in brake performance is easy enough to figure out.

Aerodynamics tab
Suspension length
how far the suspension travels on the vehicle. Changing this to a higher number will make the vehicle ride smoother and land softer on jumps.
Dampers
The shock absorber rates. The lower the number, the softer the absorber, higher number is a stiffer absorber. If you go too stiff the car will not want to turn and bounce on jump landings. Only increase/decrease this number by 1 and test how the car feels.
Ride Height
Pretty simple, lower the number, the lower car drops down. The opposite for a higher number.
going too high the car will be hard to handle. Lowering it too far will cause the car to go slow and ground out on every bump. It also may not want to shift.

Anti roll bar
How stiff the car is side to side (body roll). Increasing the number will make it more stiff, lowering it will make it handle more loose.
Anti roll bar damping
How loose/stiff the car is in the front or rear
Wings/Spoilers
Lift-drag ratio
Ratio: The efficiency of air drag on the wing of the vehicle. The lower it is, the more downforce it has. Better cornering, but lower top speed. The opposite effect on a higher number.
Down force
Velocity: the higher the number the more the car is forced to the ground.
Front: how much down force is applied to the front of the vehicle.
Rear: Same as above but to the rear.
Having these front and rear close to equal will make the car keep level in a jump. This is why you see some cars nose dive and others the rear drops down first in air. In both of these situations, most of the time you will have a rough landing and or flip the car over. This setting along with a suspension length increase, the car will land level and smooth.
Wings
Opening speed: at what km/h the wings start to have an effect on the handling
Full open speed: at what km/h the wings will have full effect on the handling
Open in sec: Seconds the wings start to have an effect on the handling
For the most part these 3 Wings numbers are best left to the stock setting.

Tires/Rims tab
folder/file name tab
The description and filenames of the rims used for each vehicle. Changing these values has a certain amount of risk of corrupting the database. Change these at your own risk!
If you are interested in how to change these and add additional rims, view my video at: https://youtu.be/a3GN-_X_HL4?si=28ImpveY2rjtZ-Kr
Specifications tab
the dimensions of the tires and rims for the vehicle. Changing these values may or may not look good on the car. You just have to test it. This will not effect the performance of the vehicle at all, just how they look.

Grip performance tab
Grip at tarmac
Lateral front: How well the vehicle grips going forward on the paved roads. Increasing this number to 2.0-2.3 will add a lot of grip and make the vehicle accelerate very fast. If you go too high, it will have a slower top speed but will climb hills very well.
Rear: same as above but to the rear wheels

Gravity center
The center of gravity of the vehicle. Almost always just use the stock settings.
Grip at wet
Friction: How much the car looses grip on wet roads
Grip at grass
Grip in the grass in a straight line and side to side turning
Grip at dirt
Same as above but in dirt

Dimension tab
These are all the dimensions of the vehicle. Don't change these unless the car has the wrong dimensions.

Miscellaneous tab
Class: which class the car is in
Price: How much the car costs
State flags tab
The only checked buttons should be is valid PC, is paintable, is valid sticker. is Available in SCR may or may not be checked by default. Windows type and other tab just leave how they are set.
Sensitive data drop-down menu
Vehicle IDs
ID-Camera, ID-Car, ID-IK: the ID number of the vehicle. These should not be changed unless you are replacing a new vehicle into the game that is unique to the model its replacing.
File name definition tab
File name -Vehicle: the name of the car file found in the \Euro\Bnk\vehicules\high folder
Gauge: the name of the gauges in the vehicle found in the \Euro\Bnk\frontend\hires\gauges, \Euro\Bnk\frontend\lowres\gauges, and \Euro\Bnk\frontend\medres\gauges folders
Sticker: the name of the vehicle livery found in the \Euro\Bnk\scenarics\stickers folder.
Given pointers tab
Nothing to change here.
All items (include unknown) drop-down
All the values you can change using the VPE tabs, plus other settings not shown.
For instance: exhaustflames modify to 1=on, 0=off to see flames come from the exhaust. click on Write to buffer to change the value.

Names tab
Simple to understand. Do not make any changes here unless you are replacing a new vehicle into the game that is unique to the model its replacing.

Colors tab
The body and interior colors of the vehicle. I have never got this to work in VPE.

Dealership tab
Simple to understand. The location of each vehicle in each dealership. You can add or delete cars from dealerships on both islands.

Settings tab
The game root folder and location of TDUdec or TDUdecGUI
Other commands drop-down menu
Export to CSV tab
All items list of vehicles: Export all the settings of the vehicles to an CSV file saved on your desktop. This can be opened using MS Excel or Open Office Calc. Settings for Open Office:
[Image: 6openoffice.png]
After making manual changes to the CSV file, use the Import CSV tab
There should be no errors reported

Other things:
You can view the other cars such as unreleased and traffic cars in the Model drop-down menu.
You can also export and import VPE settings for vehicles.
[Image: 7other.png]
An example VPE performance file I made for the Ford Mustang Fastback 302cid car here: https://www.mediafire.com/file/vt6q1kp7x...d.bin/file Before doing anything, choose the Ford Mustang Fastback 302cid in the Model drop-down menu and click Load. Then click on Export. Now you have the stock settings saved for the Mustang. Now click on Import then choose the file I have uploaded. You will see the numbers change in VPE to the ones I changed on the car. Then click on Apply and the changes have been saved to the Mustang. You can now test my Mustang settings and tweak it to your liking.]]> <![CDATA[Permission issue]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=10 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:37:11 +0000 Kuxii]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=10 Sorry guys we are currently aware of the permission problem when creating new threads. Will fix it in the late evening hours as I currently have no possibility to fix this at work.]]> Sorry guys we are currently aware of the permission problem when creating new threads. Will fix it in the late evening hours as I currently have no possibility to fix this at work.]]> <![CDATA[Here is the important link collection.]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=9 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:44:42 +0000 Kuxii]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=9 Here is the most important list of all links. 


Let's start:
* Please note that the live maps are not optimized for smartphones and can push your phone to its limits. ]]> Here is the most important list of all links. 


Let's start:
* Please note that the live maps are not optimized for smartphones and can push your phone to its limits. ]]> <![CDATA[Nvidia RTX 2080 and 4090, dgvoodoo2 Settings]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=8 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:12:59 +0000 Kuxii]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=8 these settings have been provided to us. 
With these, the game runs well and stable.
Simply replace the existing settings file with this one, 
and you are ready to go. 
The settings file is located in the game directory, 
and the system will prompt you to confirm if you want to overwrite the existing file.

Please note that we cannot guarantee the game will run 100% stable with modern Nvidia GPUs.

Download:
.conf   dgVoodoo.conf (Size: 20.29 KB / Downloads: 33)


Used Ingame Setting (Works with 4K)


.png   Screenshot_2024-07-10_002612.png (Size: 1.06 MB / Downloads: 61) ]]> these settings have been provided to us. 
With these, the game runs well and stable.
Simply replace the existing settings file with this one, 
and you are ready to go. 
The settings file is located in the game directory, 
and the system will prompt you to confirm if you want to overwrite the existing file.

Please note that we cannot guarantee the game will run 100% stable with modern Nvidia GPUs.

Download:
.conf   dgVoodoo.conf (Size: 20.29 KB / Downloads: 33)


Used Ingame Setting (Works with 4K)


.png   Screenshot_2024-07-10_002612.png (Size: 1.06 MB / Downloads: 61) ]]> <![CDATA[Nvidia 1660 Ti and 1660 Super, dgvoodoo2 Settings]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=7 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:10:05 +0000 Kuxii]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=7 these settings have been provided to us. 
With these, the game runs well and stable.
Simply replace the existing settings file with this one, 
and you are ready to go. 
The settings file is located in the game directory, 
and the system will prompt you to confirm if you want to overwrite the existing file.

Please note that we cannot guarantee the game will run 100% stable with modern Nvidia GPUs.

Download:
.conf   dgVoodoo.conf (Size: 19.04 KB / Downloads: 5)

Used Ingame Setting (Works with 4K)

.png   Screensettings.png (Size: 699.01 KB / Downloads: 26) ]]> these settings have been provided to us. 
With these, the game runs well and stable.
Simply replace the existing settings file with this one, 
and you are ready to go. 
The settings file is located in the game directory, 
and the system will prompt you to confirm if you want to overwrite the existing file.

Please note that we cannot guarantee the game will run 100% stable with modern Nvidia GPUs.

Download:
.conf   dgVoodoo.conf (Size: 19.04 KB / Downloads: 5)

Used Ingame Setting (Works with 4K)

.png   Screensettings.png (Size: 699.01 KB / Downloads: 26) ]]> <![CDATA[Faq]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=5 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 22:44:19 +0000 Kuxii]]> https://forum.project-paradise2.de/showthread.php?tid=5
Gameserver/Game:
  • Are the DLC vehicles available? Yes, you have unlimited Atari Tokens.
  • Is the service free? Yes, it is free. Although you can make donations, they will only be used for server maintenance.
  • Do I need the latest version of the game? Yes, the latest version is required to avoid issues due to changes in the P2P protocol.
  • Can I use a 100% save game? Yes, as long as the name is not already in use. Otherwise, unfortunately, no.
  • My map stays black and won't open: This issue affects 90% of Nvidia users. You need a crash fix from the mod launcher.
  • The game crashes frequently: This happens with new hardware. Usually, lowering the environmental quality solves the issue.
  • I don't have an Atari account, how can I get one? We do not use Atari accounts or registrations. Simply create an online profile with your desired information.
  • Can I convert my offline save game to online? Yes, as long as the name is available. A conversion guide is available on Steam.
  • Can I cheat online? Yes, as long as it is within reasonable limits. The server has an anti-cheat system, and excessive cheating will result in a ban.
  • Am I allowed to use vehicle mods? Yes, as long as it does not negatively affect other players. Modded cars should also be kept out of CRC/ORC or ranked events.
  • Which features are already complete?
  1. The entire single-player area
  2. Freeroam (with stable lobbies)
  3. Player vs Player races (ranked/unranked)
  4. TDUMyLive (Avatar, Status, Mood Icon)
  5. Casino Slots
  6. Casino Time Trail
  7. Friends List (Search, Add, Remove, Block)
  8. Avatar Images
  9. Playerstats
  10. Community Racing Center (Create, Upload, Race, Payout)
  11. Leaderboards
  12. Weather system
  13. Time system
  14. News system
  15. Playerclubs (Create, Manage, Upgrade, Unlock Cars, Moove Building Spot/Island, Spend, Club List Browser)
  16. P2P functions, vehicle sync in Freeroam, co-driving, voice chat, text chat, instant challenges
  • Is the server still being worked on? Yes, the server is still under development and is constantly being expanded and improved.
  • Can I get Steam achievements? Yes, it is possible to earn them.
  • Do I need to use the PP2 launcher? Yes, we have implemented a system that other launchers do not have. Therefore, you need it to play online.
  • If I switch from offline to online, will my progress be retained? Yes, the game saves locally, and progress is synced with the server when playing online.

Forum/Website:
  • Do I have to register in the forum if I only want to play online? No, the gameserver and the forum are separate services.
  • Will my data be shared for advertising purposes? No, we are against advertising. We do not analyze cookie data or share any information.
  • Can I use the login as a player? (On the Website) The website login is specifically for players. Here, you can view certain things or download your uploaded images.
  • Will the forum login also work with the in-game login data? Currently, no. It requires a separate registration. We are working on a bridge, but it will take some time.
Häufig gestellte Fragen (DE)

Gameserver/Spiel:
  • Sind die DLC-Fahrzeuge verfügbar? Ja, ihr habt unbegrenzte Atari-Tokens.
  • Ist der Service kostenlos? Ja, der Service ist kostenlos. Obwohl ihr Spenden machen könnt, werden diese nur für die Serverwartung verwendet.
  • Benötige ich die neueste Version des Spiels? Ja, die neueste Version wird benötigt, um Probleme aufgrund von Änderungen im P2P-Protokoll zu vermeiden.
  • Kann ich ein 100%-Spielstand nutzen? Ja, solange der Name noch nicht verwendet wird. Andernfalls leider nein.
  • Meine Karte bleibt schwarz und öffnet sich nicht: Dieses Problem betrifft 90% der Nvidia-Nutzer. Ihr benötigt einen Crash-Fix vom Mod-Launcher.
  • Das Spiel stürzt häufig ab: Dies passiert bei neuer Hardware. In der Regel reicht es, die Umgebungsqualität zu reduzieren.
  • Ich habe keinen Atari-Account, wie kann ich einen erstellen? Wir verwenden keine Atari-Accounts oder Registrierungen. Erstellt einfach ein Online-Profil mit den gewünschten Daten.
  • Kann ich meinen Offline-Spielstand in einen Online-Spielstand konvertieren? Ja, solange der Name verfügbar ist. Eine Konvertierungsanleitung ist auf Steam verfügbar.
  • Kann ich online cheaten? Ja, solange es im Rahmen bleibt. Der Server besitzt ein Anti-Cheat-System, und übermäßiges Cheaten führt zu einem Bann.
  • Darf ich Fahrzeug-Mods verwenden? Ja, solange es andere Spieler nicht negativ beeinflusst. Modifizierte Autos sollten auch von CRC/ORC oder Ranglisten-Events ferngehalten werden.
  • Welche Funktionen sind bereits fertig?
  1. Der gesamte Einzelspieler-Bereich
  2. Freeroam (mit stabilen Lobbys)
  3. Player vs Player-Rennen (Rangliste/ohne Rangliste)
  4. TDUMyLive (Avatar, Status, Stimmungs-Icon)
  5. Casino-Slots
  6. Casino-Zeitrennen
  7. Freundesliste (Suchen, Hinzufügen, Entfernen, Blockieren)
  8. Avatar-Bilder
  9. Spielerstatistiken
  10. Community Racing Center (Erstellen, Hochladen, Rennen, Auszahlung)
  11. Bestenlisten
  12. Wettersystem
  13. Zeitsystem
  14. Nachrichtensystem
  15. Spielerclubs (Erstellen, Verwalten, Upgrade, Autos freischalten, Gebäudeplatz/Insel verschieben, Ausgeben, Clubliste durchsuchen)
  16. P2P-Funktionen, Fahrzeug-Synchronisation im Freeroam, Co-Driving, Voice-Chat, Text-Chat, Sofort-Herausforderungen
  • Wird am Server noch gearbeitet? Ja, der Server ist noch in Entwicklung und wird ständig erweitert und verbessert.
  • Kann ich Steam-Erfolge erhalten? Ja, es ist möglich, diese zu erhalten.
  • Muss ich den PP2-Launcher verwenden? Ja, wir haben ein System eingebaut, das andere Launcher nicht haben. Daher benötigt ihr diesen, um online zu spielen.
  • Wenn ich von offline auf online wechsle, wird mein Fortschritt beibehalten? Ja, das Spiel speichert lokal und der Fortschritt wird online mit dem Server synchronisiert.
Forum/Website:
  • Muss ich mich im Forum registrieren, wenn ich nur online spielen möchte? Nein, der Gameserver und das Forum sind separate Dienste.
  • Werden meine Daten für Werbezwecke weitergegeben? Nein, wir sind gegen Werbung. Wir analysieren keine Cookie-Daten und geben auch keine Informationen weiter.
  • Kann ich den Login als Spieler nutzen? (Auf der Website) Der Website-Login ist speziell für Spieler. Hier könnt ihr bestimmte Dinge einsehen oder eure hochgeladenen Bilder herunterladen.
  • Wird der Forum-Login auch mit den Ingame-Login-Daten funktionieren? Derzeit nicht. Es erfordert eine separate Registrierung. Wir arbeiten daran, eine Brücke zu bauen, aber das wird noch etwas dauern.
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Gameserver/Game:
  • Are the DLC vehicles available? Yes, you have unlimited Atari Tokens.
  • Is the service free? Yes, it is free. Although you can make donations, they will only be used for server maintenance.
  • Do I need the latest version of the game? Yes, the latest version is required to avoid issues due to changes in the P2P protocol.
  • Can I use a 100% save game? Yes, as long as the name is not already in use. Otherwise, unfortunately, no.
  • My map stays black and won't open: This issue affects 90% of Nvidia users. You need a crash fix from the mod launcher.
  • The game crashes frequently: This happens with new hardware. Usually, lowering the environmental quality solves the issue.
  • I don't have an Atari account, how can I get one? We do not use Atari accounts or registrations. Simply create an online profile with your desired information.
  • Can I convert my offline save game to online? Yes, as long as the name is available. A conversion guide is available on Steam.
  • Can I cheat online? Yes, as long as it is within reasonable limits. The server has an anti-cheat system, and excessive cheating will result in a ban.
  • Am I allowed to use vehicle mods? Yes, as long as it does not negatively affect other players. Modded cars should also be kept out of CRC/ORC or ranked events.
  • Which features are already complete?
  1. The entire single-player area
  2. Freeroam (with stable lobbies)
  3. Player vs Player races (ranked/unranked)
  4. TDUMyLive (Avatar, Status, Mood Icon)
  5. Casino Slots
  6. Casino Time Trail
  7. Friends List (Search, Add, Remove, Block)
  8. Avatar Images
  9. Playerstats
  10. Community Racing Center (Create, Upload, Race, Payout)
  11. Leaderboards
  12. Weather system
  13. Time system
  14. News system
  15. Playerclubs (Create, Manage, Upgrade, Unlock Cars, Moove Building Spot/Island, Spend, Club List Browser)
  16. P2P functions, vehicle sync in Freeroam, co-driving, voice chat, text chat, instant challenges
  • Is the server still being worked on? Yes, the server is still under development and is constantly being expanded and improved.
  • Can I get Steam achievements? Yes, it is possible to earn them.
  • Do I need to use the PP2 launcher? Yes, we have implemented a system that other launchers do not have. Therefore, you need it to play online.
  • If I switch from offline to online, will my progress be retained? Yes, the game saves locally, and progress is synced with the server when playing online.

Forum/Website:
  • Do I have to register in the forum if I only want to play online? No, the gameserver and the forum are separate services.
  • Will my data be shared for advertising purposes? No, we are against advertising. We do not analyze cookie data or share any information.
  • Can I use the login as a player? (On the Website) The website login is specifically for players. Here, you can view certain things or download your uploaded images.
  • Will the forum login also work with the in-game login data? Currently, no. It requires a separate registration. We are working on a bridge, but it will take some time.
Häufig gestellte Fragen (DE)

Gameserver/Spiel:
  • Sind die DLC-Fahrzeuge verfügbar? Ja, ihr habt unbegrenzte Atari-Tokens.
  • Ist der Service kostenlos? Ja, der Service ist kostenlos. Obwohl ihr Spenden machen könnt, werden diese nur für die Serverwartung verwendet.
  • Benötige ich die neueste Version des Spiels? Ja, die neueste Version wird benötigt, um Probleme aufgrund von Änderungen im P2P-Protokoll zu vermeiden.
  • Kann ich ein 100%-Spielstand nutzen? Ja, solange der Name noch nicht verwendet wird. Andernfalls leider nein.
  • Meine Karte bleibt schwarz und öffnet sich nicht: Dieses Problem betrifft 90% der Nvidia-Nutzer. Ihr benötigt einen Crash-Fix vom Mod-Launcher.
  • Das Spiel stürzt häufig ab: Dies passiert bei neuer Hardware. In der Regel reicht es, die Umgebungsqualität zu reduzieren.
  • Ich habe keinen Atari-Account, wie kann ich einen erstellen? Wir verwenden keine Atari-Accounts oder Registrierungen. Erstellt einfach ein Online-Profil mit den gewünschten Daten.
  • Kann ich meinen Offline-Spielstand in einen Online-Spielstand konvertieren? Ja, solange der Name verfügbar ist. Eine Konvertierungsanleitung ist auf Steam verfügbar.
  • Kann ich online cheaten? Ja, solange es im Rahmen bleibt. Der Server besitzt ein Anti-Cheat-System, und übermäßiges Cheaten führt zu einem Bann.
  • Darf ich Fahrzeug-Mods verwenden? Ja, solange es andere Spieler nicht negativ beeinflusst. Modifizierte Autos sollten auch von CRC/ORC oder Ranglisten-Events ferngehalten werden.
  • Welche Funktionen sind bereits fertig?
  1. Der gesamte Einzelspieler-Bereich
  2. Freeroam (mit stabilen Lobbys)
  3. Player vs Player-Rennen (Rangliste/ohne Rangliste)
  4. TDUMyLive (Avatar, Status, Stimmungs-Icon)
  5. Casino-Slots
  6. Casino-Zeitrennen
  7. Freundesliste (Suchen, Hinzufügen, Entfernen, Blockieren)
  8. Avatar-Bilder
  9. Spielerstatistiken
  10. Community Racing Center (Erstellen, Hochladen, Rennen, Auszahlung)
  11. Bestenlisten
  12. Wettersystem
  13. Zeitsystem
  14. Nachrichtensystem
  15. Spielerclubs (Erstellen, Verwalten, Upgrade, Autos freischalten, Gebäudeplatz/Insel verschieben, Ausgeben, Clubliste durchsuchen)
  16. P2P-Funktionen, Fahrzeug-Synchronisation im Freeroam, Co-Driving, Voice-Chat, Text-Chat, Sofort-Herausforderungen
  • Wird am Server noch gearbeitet? Ja, der Server ist noch in Entwicklung und wird ständig erweitert und verbessert.
  • Kann ich Steam-Erfolge erhalten? Ja, es ist möglich, diese zu erhalten.
  • Muss ich den PP2-Launcher verwenden? Ja, wir haben ein System eingebaut, das andere Launcher nicht haben. Daher benötigt ihr diesen, um online zu spielen.
  • Wenn ich von offline auf online wechsle, wird mein Fortschritt beibehalten? Ja, das Spiel speichert lokal und der Fortschritt wird online mit dem Server synchronisiert.
Forum/Website:
  • Muss ich mich im Forum registrieren, wenn ich nur online spielen möchte? Nein, der Gameserver und das Forum sind separate Dienste.
  • Werden meine Daten für Werbezwecke weitergegeben? Nein, wir sind gegen Werbung. Wir analysieren keine Cookie-Daten und geben auch keine Informationen weiter.
  • Kann ich den Login als Spieler nutzen? (Auf der Website) Der Website-Login ist speziell für Spieler. Hier könnt ihr bestimmte Dinge einsehen oder eure hochgeladenen Bilder herunterladen.
  • Wird der Forum-Login auch mit den Ingame-Login-Daten funktionieren? Derzeit nicht. Es erfordert eine separate Registrierung. Wir arbeiten daran, eine Brücke zu bauen, aber das wird noch etwas dauern.
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