November update

dictionary/en-custom.txt

@@ -127,6 +127,7 @@ cSpline
 ctrl
 CTRL
 CuriousMike
+AnotherFoxGuy
 da
 DAF
 dampingrate
@@ -146,6 +147,7 @@ Detacher
 difflock
 diffusespecular
 DirectX
+OpenGL
 disabledefaultsounds
 distro
 dll

source/gameplay/beginners-guide.md

@@ -48,6 +48,9 @@ Now you're ready to begin playing. Start by clicking `Single player` to open the
 
 For the sake of this tutorial, select *North St Helens*. 
 
+!!! note 
+	Depending on how you downloaded the game, the North St Helens terrain may be missing. If so, please install it from the [Repository](installing-content.md) before continuing.
+
 Once the terrain loads, you will spawn as a country person known lovingly as RoRBot. You control him with the arrow keys while using `SHIFT` to run and `SPACE` to jump (good for getting over bumps, or if you get stuck).
 
 ![rorbot](../images/bg-rorbot.png)

source/gameplay/common-issues.md

@@ -15,9 +15,15 @@ When attempting to launch RoR or change game settings, you may receive one of th
 
 ### Causes
 
+#### Controlled folder access 
+
+On Windows 10/11, Windows Security (Defender) has a "Controlled folder access" feature. When enabled, it blocks applications such as RoR from accessing your Documents folder. 
+
+See this tutorial ([Windows 10](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/113380-how-enable-disable-controlled-folder-access-windows-10-a.html)/[Windows 11](https://www.elevenforum.com/t/enable-or-disable-controlled-folder-access-for-microsoft-defender-antivirus-in-windows-11.4013/)) for instructions on how to disable it.
+
 #### Unicode characters
 
-The most common cause of these errors is having [Unicode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicode) characters in the path to the `Documents\My Games\Rigs of Rods` folder, typically caused by the Windows (Name of the folder in `C:\Users`, **NOT** the display name!) username (e.g. `André`).  
+Another common cause of these errors is having [Unicode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicode) characters in the path to the `Documents\My Games\Rigs of Rods` folder, typically caused by the Windows (Name of the folder in `C:\Users`, **NOT** the display name!) username (e.g. `René`).  
 
 There are three workarounds to this problem. Fix #2 is recommended if you don't want to run RoR as administrator.
 
@@ -40,17 +46,7 @@ Following either method will result in RoR now using the `config` folder instead
 If you installed the content packs, you will have to move the `*.zip` files from `Documents\My Games\Rigs of Rods\mods` to `config\mods`. New mods are also installed there.
 
 ##### Fix #3
-The last solution is simply to create a new Windows user account without any special characters or wipe your drive and install a new copy of Windows.
-
-#### Controlled folder access 
-
-Controlled folder access is a feature of Windows Security (Defender). When this feature is enabled, it blocks applications such as RoR from accessing your Documents folder. 
-
-Please see [this page](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/113380-how-enable-disable-controlled-folder-access-windows-10-a.html) for instructions on how to disable it.
-
-#### OneDrive
-
-OneDrive is known to prevent RoR from accessing the Documents folder. The only solution is to uninstall OneDrive. 
+The last solution is simply to create a new Windows user account without any special characters or reinstall Windows.
 
 ## No render system plugin available
 
@@ -60,7 +56,6 @@ OneDrive is known to prevent RoR from accessing the Documents folder. The only s
 
 If you downloaded RoR using the zip file, you may receive these errors. This is caused by the DirectX 9 Runtime not being installed. Install it from [Microsoft's website](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109) then restart your PC.
 
-
 ## Visual C++ DLLs missing
 
 When launching RoR, you may receive a MSVCP140.dll/MSVCP110.dll/MSVCP100.dll not found error.
@@ -89,7 +84,7 @@ This error is usually caused by enabling full screen with the wrong resolution (
 2. Start RoR, the game will be in a small window. Click Settings -> Render system and change the Video Mode setting to your monitor's **native resolution** (e.g. 1920x1080). Enable full screen if you want.
 3. Restart RoR.
 
-If this doesn't fix your error, then your GPU is most likely too old to run RoR. 
+If this doesn't fix your error, then your GPU is likely too old to run RoR. 
 
 ## Null program bound
 
@@ -99,12 +94,22 @@ This error occurs with some Intel integrated graphics chips. Unfortunately there
 
 More info: [GitHub issue](https://github.com/RigsOfRods/rigs-of-rods/issues/2385)
 
-## Glitchy vehicle shadows
+## Low resolution terrain textures
+
+On AMD graphics cards under Linux (OpenGL), terrain textures may appear low resolution:
+
+![low-res-terrain-tex](../images/low-res-terrain-tex.jpg)
+
+This is caused by shadows, you will need to disable them (Settings -> Graphics -> Set shadows to "None" -> Restart RoR).
+
+Alternatively you can play the Windows version through [Wine](https://www.winehq.org/).
+
+## Flickering vehicle shadows
 
 !!! note
 	This issue does not occur as of version 2022.12+
 
-With some GPUs (mostly integrated ones), shadows on vehicles may appear glitchy: 
+With some GPUs (mainly integrated), shadows on vehicles may flicker: 
 
 ![shadows-glitch](../images/shadows-glitch.gif)
 
@@ -117,7 +122,7 @@ The simplest workaround is to just disable shadows. (Settings -> Graphics -> Set
 ### Fix #2: Enable classic materials
 
 !!! note
-	As of version 2022.12, the "classic materials" are enabled by default with the option removed.
+	As of version 2022.12, the "classic materials" option isn't available as it is now enabled by default.
 
 In versions 2020.01 to 2022.04, an option to enable classic (0.38-era) material shaders is available. This can be found under Settings -> Graphics -> Classic material shaders. 
 
@@ -141,9 +146,6 @@ If you prefer to use the default materials instead, do the following:
 
 ## Airplane spawning crash
 
-!!! note
-	Confirmed fixed in 2022.12+. Please note that changing light sources to None will cause no flares (headlights etc) to appear.
-
 If the game crashes when spawning an aircraft, change the Lights setting (Graphics tab) to anything that isn't `None (fastest)`:
 
 ![airplane-crash-lights-fix](../images/airplane-crash-lights-fix.png)

source/gameplay/general-faq.md

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Windows XP & Vista are no longer supported as of version 0.4.8 RC5.
 
 MacOS hasn't been supported since version 0.37 due to lack of developer interest and outdated dependencies currently used by the game.
 
-Any other platform (ChromeOS, and iOS/Android) are unsupported and likely never will be.
+ChromeOS and mobile platforms (iOS/Android) are unsupported and likely never will be.
 
 ### Windows
 
@@ -62,12 +62,14 @@ For more info regarding installing mods, see: [Installing content (mods)](instal
 
 ### Archives
 
-The forum archives have been partially [unavailable](https://forum.rigsofrods.org/threads/archives-temporarily-unavailable.2777/) since September 2020.
+The forum archives have been [unavailable](https://forum.rigsofrods.org/threads/archives-temporarily-unavailable.2777/) since September 2020.
 
-A backup of the old Repository files may be found [here](https://cdn.anotherfoxguy.com/repo-backup/). 
-Another backup of a VBulletin forum (prior to the switch to XenForo) may be found [here](http://www.austingratzer.com/rigs/).
+A backup of the original Repository files (hosted by [AnotherFoxGuy](https://forum.rigsofrods.org/members/anotherfoxguy.40/)) may be found [here](https://ror-mini-pictures.netlify.app/). 
 
-Please note that the archives contain older versions of mods which may not be compatible with the latest RoR version. Always check the current [Repository](https://forum.rigsofrods.org/resources/) for the latest versions.
+!!! warning 
+	The Repository archive contains a handful of content featuring Sketchup 3D Warehouse assets that were released prior to the rule prohibiting  the use of these models. These are considered stolen content (see below) and are not allowed on official services. 
+
+	It also contains older versions of mods which may not be compatible with the latest RoR version. Always check the current [Repository](https://forum.rigsofrods.org/resources/) for the latest versions.
 
 ### Downloading mods from unofficial sources 
 
@@ -76,6 +78,7 @@ They are not allowed on any of our services, including multiplayer. May also con
 
 Further reading:<br>
 [Don’t Steal Content or Violate Intellectual Property](../rules/community-guidelines.md#dont-steal-content-or-violate-intellectual-property)
+<br>
 [Stolen Content (Bus Epidemic)](https://forum.rigsofrods.org/threads/stolen-content-bus-epidemic.2034/)
 
 ## Multiplayer

source/terrain-creation/object-format.md

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ end
 
 The format is described below: 
 
-The first line specifies the visual mesh to use 
+The first line specifies the visual mesh to use. Can be set to `none` to disable visuals, useful for event boxes. 
 
 The second line specifies the scale of it (`x`, `y`, `z`) 
 Default: `1,1,1`

source/terrain-creation/scripting.md

@@ -812,5 +812,3 @@ string arrayToString(array<string>@ arr) {
 ### Troubleshooting
 
 If your race doesn't work, feel free to post your terrain file in this forum, and we may have a look at it. <https://forum.rigsofrods.org/forums/content-support.10/>
-
-Further, you may find some help in this archive: <http://rigsofrods.org/old-forum/forums/167-Scripting/page-0001.html>

source/terrain-creation/shadows.md

@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ As soon as you put all these three, you will get working shadows with a detailed
 
 ### Vehicles
 
-Shadows no longer cast onto vehicles as of version 2022.12+  due to [graphical glitches](../gameplay/common-issues.md#glitchy-vehicle-shadows).
+Shadows no longer cast onto vehicles as of version 2022.12+  due to [graphical glitches](../gameplay/common-issues.md#flickering-vehicle-shadows).
 
 ### Misc
 Other than the `RoR/Managed_Mats/Base` inheritance, you can use all these for each type of texture/model used.

source/tools-tutorials/addons.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Installing Addons (Manual)
 
 ## What are addons?
 
-In the [Repository](https://forum.rigsofrods.org/resources/) and [Archives](http://archives.rigsofrods.net/), you will find a category for [addon parts](https://forum.rigsofrods.org/resources/categories/addons.15/). These are ready-to-install modifications for existing vehicles.
+In the [Repository](https://forum.rigsofrods.org/resources/), you will find a category for [addon parts](https://forum.rigsofrods.org/resources/categories/addons.15/). These are ready-to-install modifications for existing vehicles.
 
 Some are designed for specific vehicles (e.g. bumpers/exhausts) while others can fit on any vehicle (e.g. wheels/tires). This page serves as a general guide on the basics of installing various types of parts. 
 

source/tools-tutorials/blender-mesh-editing.md

@@ -27,13 +27,9 @@ We'll also assume you are running Windows, however these instructions should mos
 
 ## Blender version warning 
 
-On July 2019, Blender 2.8 was released. It was the biggest release in Blender's history, reworking a lot of Blender's core features. 
-This included changes to the addon API, which means addons need to be updated to support the newer versions. 
+This page was written for Blender 2.79 and has not yet been updated for newer versions. For 2.8+ you can use the [blender2ogre plugin](https://github.com/OGRECave/blender2ogre) to import/export meshes.
 
-As of November 2022, the [Ogre Mesh Import/Export plugin](https://github.com/OGRECave/blender2ogre) _technically_  _supports_  Blender 2.8+, 
-it currently suffers from usability bugs that prevent this page from being updated.
-
-For this reason we recommend using Blender 2.79 to edit meshes.
+When downloading Blender from the above link, avoid the versions in the `latest` folder! They do not support the addons. If you're unsure, download `blender-2.79-windows64.msi`.
 
 ## Getting started
 

source/vehicle-creation/motorbikes.md

@@ -5,8 +5,6 @@ Motorbikes
 
 This tutorial covers the theory and concepts used to build real 2-wheeled vehicles in Rigs of Rods.
 
-Based off [this archived forum thread](http://archives.rigsofrods.net/old-forum/forums/120-Mod-tech/95634/page-0001.html).
-
 ## Theory
 
 Motorbikes are counter-intuitive, to turn left, you must steer right a little first and vice-versa. It is because of this that the player cannot control the steering directly (with hydros) because the response time is too long and there is no feedback like when you ride a bicycle. So you must use [animators](fileformat-truck.md#animators) and the `roll` option. This is what we use to turn the front wheel.

source/vehicle-creation/suspension.md

@@ -205,7 +205,8 @@ Example using torsion bar suspension front and rear. You will notice the wheels
 
 ### Other forms of independent suspension
 
--   **Twin Traction Beam** - A beam that goes to the other side of the truck where it is connected to the chassis. [Example](http://www.explorer4x4.com/zimmods97.jpg).
+-   **Twin Traction Beam** - A beam that goes to the other side of the truck where it is connected to the chassis.
+![twin-traction-beam](../images/twin-traction-beam.jpg)
 -   **Multilink** - Multilink, or 5-link, system are called so because they use 5 different points to connect the fusee to the chassis.
 -   **Trailing-arm** - Two arms that look like the 4 link system except that there is not solid axle.