SilentPatch for TOCA 2 Touring Cars
Build 1
Last update - 09.05.2021


DESCRIPTION

	In the spirit of the initial purpose of SilentPatches, this release revisits an old game
	for once - TOCA 2 Touring Cars from 1998. The patch corrects several compatibility issues
	with modern computers, previously requiring a manual fix, and adds full widescreen support.
	Original issues have also been corrected, and I also added some quality of life improvements,
	bringing the game closer to what more modern racing games can offer.

	Featured fixes:

	* In-game timers have been rewritten to fix a freeze when starting the race or leaving the game, occurring on
	  modern machines. Previously this issue required hex editing to work it around.
	* The game now handles all arbitrary aspect ratios without the need for hex editing. Both the 3D elements and UI
	  have been fully fixed for widescreen.
	* The game now lists all available resolutions, lifting the limit of dimensions (up to 1600x1200) and the limit of
	  24 resolutions.
	* HUD scaling has been made more consistent on high resolutions, so the UI now looks identical regardless of
	  resolution.
	* CD checks have been removed. When a Full installation is in use, the game now can be played without a CD,
	  without the need to use a no-CD executable.
	* Fixed multiple distinct crashes occurring when minimizing the game excessively.
	* Fixed a crash when minimizing the game during a Support Car race. The crash happened because those cars don't
	  have a name decal on the rear windshield.
	* Alt + F4 now works properly.
	* The process icon is now fetched from the toca2.exe file, giving the game an icon of a checkered flag.
	* Field of View can now be adjusted via the INI file, with separate values for external cameras and for the two
	  interior cameras. You can select any value in the 30.0 - 150.0 range.
	* HUD scaling and menu text scaling can now be adjusted via the INI file.
	* Metric/imperial units can now be freely switched via the INI file. The new default behaviour is to use the
	  user's OS setting to determine whether to use metric or imperial, but the choice can also be overridden via the
	  INI file.
	* In-car rearview mirrors now can be forced to show regardless of the HUD settings. This feature can be toggled
	  via the INI file.
	* In-car rearview mirror resolution can now be changed via the INI file, up to 512x256. Do note that higher
	  resolutions might make the game slow if dgVoodoo isn't used.
	* The center interior camera now uses a full range of steering animations and gear shifting animations, just like
	  the main interior camera. This feature can be toggled via the INI file.
	* Driver's hands and the steering wheel can now be toggled on/off via the INI file independently. This feature
	  might be useful for specific steering wheel setups to avoid a "duplicate steering wheel".


INSTALLATION

	You only need to extract the archive contents to your TOCA 2 directory.
	I highly recommend checking the INI files for a range of useful settings to change,
	e.g. rear view mirror resolution or FOV.

	Instructions on locating your game directory can be found here:
	https://cookieplmonster.github.io/setup-instructions/


CREDITS

	AuToMaNiAk005 (https://www.youtube.com/user/AuToMaNiAk005) - for his extremely useful widescreen/ultrawide
						tutorials I used as a base for my widescreen & high resolutions support implementation


PATREON & GITHUB SPONSORS SUPPORTERS

	@Sarkies_Proxy
	Calinou
	deSSy2724
	dreamfall
	Iman Shahani
	kiwidog
	Lagahan
	retrozone.co
	TheWordOfTyler
	Vetle Ledaal


CONTACT

	zdanio95@gmail.com - e-mail
	Silent#1222 - Discord

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