TEST DRIVE UNLIMITED MULTIPLAYER CLIENT


Version: 0.03A
Credits: (code)lean, (fuel assets)Milli, (code)Speeder

Please DO NOT reupload this archive. Downloading a reuploaded version is at 
your own risk.

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INSTALLATION
1. Copy d3d9.dll provided with the archive to the Test Drive Unlimited folder. 
2. Start your game with the original executable.

When you connect for the first time to the server with your old online 
profile, you'll get the error message "The nickname you entered is invalid". 
Press OK. On the next screen, be sure to check the GameSpy ID case and NOT 
TO CHANGE YOUR EMAIL OR PASSWORD OR YOUR SAVEGAME WILL BE RESET!

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COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
-allmanual : all vehicles use h-shifter
-fuel : enable fuel mode
-hd : graphics tweaks for high-end computer
-hidewheel : hide steering wheel and avatar
-sd : less intensive graphics tweaks
-vsync : enable vsync (set to 60fps) 
-races : enable single player races for hardcore mode
-offline : disable multiplayer (-bigbnks and -fuel still work)

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KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
F5 : toggle minimap
F6 : toggle gauges
F7 : toggle players name
F8 : toggle avatar
F9 : toggle traffic on minimap

Backspace : refill your tank at a gas station (fuel mode)
Enter : teleport to the nearest gas station when you ran out of gas (fuel mode)

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FUEL MODE
The fuel mode can be enabled using the parameter -fuel. The fuel mode offers 
an adaptive consumption depending of your driving style. This mode doesn't 
save your current fuel tank. Any time you leave the freeride mode your tank will be
automatically refilled.

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F.A.Q
Q. My antivirus detected d3d9.dll as a virus:
		Add an exception for the file d3d9.dll

Q. 	My game is crashing shortly after startup:
		Disable any ingame Overlay program ( such as Steam, MSi AfterBurner,
		xFire, ...)

Q. 	I get the following error message "The procedure entry point 
	Direct3DCreate9Ex could not be located in the dynamic link library":
		Disable or uninstall the software Nvidia GeForce Experience

Q.	d3dx9_43.dll is missing from my system:
		Download DirectX runtime from the link below: 
		http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35
		
Q.	Even if I can join anyone on the map, none can join me:
		Check the log file upnp.txt located in your savegame folder 
		(Documents\Test Drive Unlimited) and follow the instructions provided
		if your port isn't opened.

Q.	I can't find the game fix for the Logitech G27 Racing Wheel in the .zip:
		The fix has to be downloaded separately from the link below:
		ttp://forum.turboduck.net/threads/29561
		
Q.	Where do I add the command line parameters:
		Create a new shortcut to your TDU executable, right click, proprieties,
		write the wished parameters in the target text box				
