State of Illinois: Information Center

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Official Information Center for STIL

Each section has their own last updated date!
(Home Section) Last Updated: 11/5/24 (Not the entire information center, only the home section)

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The help center is undergoing maintenance! (Starts at 11/2/24 @ 4:00 PM CDT)
At this time, parts of the page won’t be functional.

Table of Contents

[1] Changelog
[2] Tutorials (coming soon)
[3] Future Update Information
[4] Attributions/Contributors

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Useful Links

Public Testing:

Public Testing - Requirements and Responsibilities [Illinois_Roadbuff's Development)

Hello everyone! This post is to inform you about requirements and responsibilities during public testing sessions. This is to make sure you’re prepared for any future public testing sessions. This will be a great opportunity for you to help shape the future of upcoming updates! Requirements to Participate: Player Status: Your must be in good standing, with no bans or violations from this or allied communities. Platform Requirements: Although there are no platform requirements, it’s rec…

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Change-log

Last Updated: 11/5/24

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Version 8 (Current)

• v8.0.295L (11/5/24)
  Type: Emergency Release; Minor Patch
  Changes:
  Security patch

• v8.0.294L (11/5/24)
  Type: Emergency Release; Major Patch
  Changes:
  Resolved an issue where the camera system would interfere with teleportation, causing players to be spawned at Crest Hill [[Bug Report](Guilded - Chat for Gaming Communities, Reported by @TristanNJ253 ]

• v8.0.289L (11/4/24)
  Type: Emergency Release; Major Patch; Minor Feature Update
  Planning Date: 10/31/2024
  Release Date: 11/4/2024
  Release Time: 11:55PM CDT
  Changes:
  Resolved an issue where the teleport system would unexpectedly activate and teleport the player after pressing “Select” when reopening the teleport UI after it had been closed.
  [Reported by: @RailTypes]
  Resolved an issue preventing the Volt Model X to automatically flip [Found out by myself]
  Resolved an issue that preventing the tolling system from detecting the vehicle and player [Found out by myself]
  Teleporting will now delete your vehicle!
  Resolved a security issue that affected [Private RP] [Reported by @Illinois_Law]
  Fixed an issue with server logging
  Removed a streetlight on the middle of the ramp (I-55 & US-30 interchange)
  Added fall colors on scenery
  Added four new thumbnails on the game page
  Added a new icon
  Rebranded the JS-Pass game-pass to I-Toll

• v8.0.277L (10/25/24)
  Temporarily locked the bus spawner to bus ranks due to an unknown bug that made the server unplayable. (no longer bus ranks and higher)
  Updated the in-game chat system

• v8.0.276L (10/24/24)
  The bus can now be spawned from the car spawner interface, rather than having to travel to the “secret bus spawner” area.
  Spawning the bus is now group locked (can be spawned with the bus driver rank)
  The bus has been optimized to reduce lag… Most of the old scripts (such as pavement sounds) have been replaced with newer ones, which are more efficient.
  New sounds have been implemented on the bus
  The bus now has a higher passenger capacity, with two in a seat.
  Optimizations on both the server and client
  Security patch (targeted on in-game chat)

• v8.0.265L (10/22/24)
  Removed I-55 detour/temporary road due to a [Private RP] request
  Placed back the original I-55 segments

• v8.0.228L (10/19/24 @ 8:05 CDT)
  Public release of v8.0
  Name change from “Northeastern Illinois” to “State of Illinois”

• Testing: v8.0.213L (Test 213) (10/19/24)
  Applied new teleport system

• Testing: v8.0.177L (Test 177) (10/17/24)
  Finished Lemont & I-355 changes

• Testing: v8.0.144L (Test 144) (10/11/24)
  143rd & IL-171 changes and fixed three holes in I-80

• Testing: v8.0.100L (Test 100) (9/02/24)
  Ongoing Lemont & I-355 revamp
  

  

• Testing: v8.0.84L (Test 84) (8/13/24)
  [v8.0 Teaser Trailer]

• Testing: v8.0.60L (Test 60) (7/26/24)
  

  

• Testing: v8.0.55L [Limited combination of maps] (Test 55) (7/01/24)
  Begin development of “The Great I-80 Expansion”
  

  
  
  
  
  

• Testing: v8.0.42 (Test 42) (6/18/24)
  [NEIL Road Video #1: SB I-355 to Division Street]

• Testing: v8.0.33 (Test 33) (5/31/24)
  [v8.0 Testing | Test 33]

• Testing: v8.0 [Formerly v7.5] (Around 4/04/24)
  Begin development
  

Version 7

• v7.4.5 (10/04/24 @ 9:40 PM CDT)
  Resolved major bug outbreak

• v7.4.4 (10/04/24 @ 4:55 PM CDT)
  New tools for [Private RP] and R6

• v7.4.3 (?)
  Security patch

• v7.4.2
  Type: Emergency Release; Minor Patch
  Planning Date: 7/4/2024
  Release Date: 7/11/2024
  Release Time: 10:50PM CDT
  Changes:
  Resolved an issue causing the teleport icon to not display correctly [Bug Report, Reported by: @RailTypes]
  Resolved an issue preventing the settings menu to be displayed when activated [Sub-Bug Report, Reported by: @RailTypes ]
  Resolved an issue that causes one of the values to be duplicated, causing players to own more than one residence [Bug Report, Reported by @BluClassic ]
  Resolved a spelling error in a print() statement. [Sub-Bug Report, Reported by @BluClassic]
  Performance improvements on some UI scripts
  Reduced workspace.StreamingTargetRadius (Instance Streaming) to improve performance
  Other multiple script changes…
  Re-enabled multiple systems
  Admin commands (both admins and guests) are now logged
  Sending the help command is now sent to the communications server

• v7.4.1.3 (5/03/24 @ ~10:50 PM CDT)
  Resolved script issues

• v7.4.1.2 (5/03/24 @ 10:44 PM CDT)
  Attempted to fix tools for [Private RP]

• v7.4.1.1 (5/03/24 @ 9:45 PM CDT)
  Inserted tools for [Private RP]

• v7.4.1 April 2024
  OAES Power-plant logging

• v7.4 (3/25/24)
  [v7.4 Overview | Northeastern Illinois]

• v7.3 (2/3/24)
  [v7.3 Overview | Northeastern Illinois]

• v7.2 (12/22/23)
  [Expansion Update (in a nutshell) | v7.2 | Northeastern Illinois]

• v7.1.2 (11/24/23)
  [Fall Update Part 3 (v7.1.2) | Northeastern Illinois]

• v7.1.1 (10/22/23)
  [Fall Update on Northeastern Illinois (v7.1) | Parts 1 and 2]

• v7.1 (10/22/23)
  [Fall Update on Northeastern Illinois (v7.1) | Parts 1 and 2]

• v7.0 (9/23/23)
  [Northeastern Illinois - V7 Update Overview (Short) - YouTube]

Version 6

• v6.4.5 (9/3/23)
  [US Route 6 Expansion Overview | Northeastern Illinois]
  Update Type: Combination
  US-6 Expansion; Connecting Joliet to Channahon
  OAEG Energy Station Expansion (US-6 & IL-7) (Nrg Energy irl)
  Improved performance using native code
  Road closed barriers on Lockport
  New traffic signals (on US-6 expansion segment only) (OADOT Combo Signals)
  Added Reevers Rd & Terminal Ct
  Added control boxes on the COmbo Signals for possible DOT RP
  Added pavement reflectors on part of N I-55
  Fixed Welcome Badge bug
  Added billboards near I-80 and I-55 interchange
  And more!

• v6.4.1 esu (8/22/23)
  Update type: Security
  Emergency Security Update 2!
  Made special bans stricter by prohibiting the banned user’s friends from entering the game.
  Note: Special bans are when more action is needed for banned users.

• v6.4 (8/20/23)
  Spawn for Lockport
  More accurate C2 sounds
  2 new gantries/overhead signs (I-80 construction & US-6)
  Secret High School
  Medgreens/Walgreens
  Ingalls Av Expansion

• v6.3.9.1 esu (8/19/23)
  Update type: Security
  Emergency Security Update!
  Prohibited fresh accounts from entering the game. (Alt protection)

• v6.3.9 (8/7/23)
  Tornado Sirens?
  US-6 and I-55 interchange
  Hotel
  New road sound
  New teleport location
  

  

• v6.3.8 (8/2/23)
  Update type: Combined
  UI Revamps
  –New Mile UI
  –New Car Spawner UI
  –New MiniMap UI
  –Tweening
  Optimization
  –Reduced lag by 20%
  –Used :Disconnects()s
  –Optimized Loops
  Bug Fixes
  –Fixed Brake and HL not working [Volt(Tesla)]
  –Fixed Road Sounds
  MiniMap Update
  –New UI
  –Tweening
  –Automatic Zoom (In/Out)
  –Replaced “Expand” button with an icon
  –Other
  –License Plates
  –Map Updates:
  –Added working High-Mast Lighting (Not all of them are replaced)
  –Added more signs
  –Added an additional right turn lane (from I-55 S to I-80)
  –Where to find them:
  –Southbound I-55
  –I-80 and Hollywood Rd
  
  Update Warnings:
  –Spam clicking will glitch out GUIs and tweens
  –Performance issues

• v6.3.7 (7/31/23)
  Update Type: Optimization
  Leaderboard Fix + Used :Disconnect()s & coroutines

• v6.3.6 (7/29/23)
  Update Type: Expansion
  Expanded Northbound I-55 & Added IL-126

• v6.3.5 (7/25/23)
  Update Type: Buildings
  Added working houses

• v6.3.4.3.1 (7/20/23)
  Update Type: Name
  Changed Realistic Driving Experiences to Northeastern Illinois

Version 5

Note: Version 5 lasted for a short time

• v5.0
  Larkin Av & I-80 improvements

Version 4 (Classic)

• v4.4
  Prevented Cars from being stolen + Expansion
  END of Pre-Alpha Stage
• v4.3
  Added a MiniMap
• v4.2
  Added a Gas Station
• v4.1
  Complete the first interchange (Larkin Av & I-80)
• v4.0.5
  Expanded Weber Rd/Larkin Av towards I-80
• v4.0.4
  Replaced trees and removed grass (Due to lag)
• v4.0.3
  Added road barriers
• v4.0.2
  Upgraded right lane to 2 lanes
• v4.0.1
  Bug Fixes
• v4.0
  Full Revamp

Originally Bus Simulators:
Version 3 (Classic) (Not documented): First exact map starting in Crest Hill
Version 2 (Classic) (Not documented): Big Noob City II

Mix, most vehicles were school buses:
Version 1 (First Driving Game) (Not documented): Big Noob City

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Future Update Information

Last Updated: 11/2/24

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Version 8.1

Type: To be decided
Planning Date: Starting 11/2/24
Final Release Date: To be decided
EST Release:* To be decided
Priority Number: To be decided

Status: Not planned

Teasers
N/A

Teasers are found in my YouTube channel, communications server, or the IRBD Group.

Progress Information

• (Progress Update #1) Set up the DevForum

*Emergency delays MAY occur, never rely on estimated release times

v8.0 (Released)

Version 8.0

Type: Major Update
Planning Date: Around April?
Final Release Date: October 18, 2024 @ 8:05 CDT
EST Release: N/A
Priority Number: N/A

Status: Released

Teasers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMc_5wGY3p8
Teasers are found in my YouTube channel, communications server, or the IRBD Group.

Progress Information

• (Progress Update #1) The update has been delayed due to multiple community issues which will not be stated.
• (Progress Update #2, 7/4/24) Update development has been temporarily ceased for the emergency release (v7.4.2).
• (Progress Update #3, 7/11/24) Update development will continue after the initial release of v7.4.2
• (Progress Update #4, 7/30/24) Teaser trailer is in development!
• (Progress Update #5, 8/10/24) Base components of the update has finished!
• (Progress Update #5.1, 8/13/24) The teaser trailer has been completed!
• (Progress Update #6, 8/29/24) Progress Information (YT)

*Emergency delays MAY occur, never rely on estimated release times

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Attributions/Contributors

Last Updated: 11/25/24

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Development Notice (regarding team create or Roblox Studio collaboration)

“State of Illinois” will remain, and permanently be a solo project, under the control of @Illinois_Roadbuff. Requests for development assistance or collaboration will not be accepted.

Community Acknowledgments

Note: The individuals listed here have not been involved in team-create/in-studio collaboration! (As stated in “Development Notice”) This list will consist of people who have submitted feedback, or helped in some way.

This page will grow soon! You may have your username here if you submitted feedback on the communications server.

Bug Reporters (communications)

2024
TheStrongestFly - Roblox
Interstate_44 - Roblox
Shade - Roblox
Zapp - Roblox
Crazy Man - Roblox
Rail - Roblox
YTZ_FunGamer - Roblox
blu - Roblox
cat - Roblox
Gregifier - Roblox
NewbiusSupreme - Roblox
boomeris_cool - Roblox
xX752Xx - Roblox

Donators (oldest to newest)

2023
R$ 10 (R$ 7 earned)
Interstate_4 - Roblox
Peter_TheHorseIsHere - Roblox
London - Roblox
[?]
Superchampion24 - Roblox
Interstate_74and85 - Roblox
one - Roblox

2024
R$ 10 (R$ 7 earned)
blu - Roblox
uselessaccount - Roblox
[banned?]
President_Guest - Roblox
Bananasack0629 - Roblox
james - Roblox
R$ 5 (R$ 3 earned)
Tesla - Roblox
camp - Roblox
[banned?]
Carnival_Elation - Roblox
Lovebirdsarethebest1 - Roblox
Fruitheman0104 - Roblox
Luka_saturncar - Roblox
Levi - Roblox
ExecutiveExpert - Roblox
R$ 5 (R$ 4 earned)
Whaat - Roblox
PREIN1759 - Roblox
Mixed
@kingmike0406 FatCat - Roblox
Rail - Roblox
Tesla - Roblox
Levi - Roblox

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Routes Ahead - Roadmap (WORK IN PROGRESS)

Last Updated: 11/25/24
This section is not fully complete! More information will come soon!

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Primary Goals

• Community
  • Hopefully get the community more involved
  • Collect feedback on certain polls (YT)
  • Host community events
  • Gather information from community feedback
  • Finish setting up the community/communications server
• 1:1 Map Scaling
  • Create a conversion rate of studs to meters [In future v8.1 release]
  • New roadways should be in a 1:1 scale [In future v8.1 release]
• Map Changes
  • Connect roadways on each point (such as Weber Road)
  • Fill in empty areas of the map
  • Add more exits on empty interstates and highways [In future v8.1 release]
  • Expand to cover more of Illinois [In future v8.1 release]
• Vehicle Changes
  • Add more vehicles (not just cars) [In future v8.1 release]
  • Target other vehicles for performance instead of the Volt Model X
  • Introduce more special vehicles [In future v8.1 release]
  • Possibly a dealership?

Long-Term Goals

• Full 1:1 Map Scaling
  • Complete the scaling of all roadways in a 1:1 scale for accuracy
• Testing and Community Feedback
  • Host public/community testing sessions on future updates, and collect feedback
• Completion of the STIL information center
  • Complete the STIL information center to provide information to players
• Improve Versioning [In future v8.1 release]
  • Improve update versioning for better understanding

System

• System (server)
  • Decrease server memory usage through optimization
  • Optimize scripts to increase efficiency
  • Reduce memory-leaks through optimization

• Live
  • Transition to a new data store module to reduce request API counts, improving performance and reliability (Live - v8.0)
  • Develop a manual character loading & respawning system (Live - v8.0)
  • Rewrite older and inefficient server-scripts (Live - v8.0)
  • Develop a manual GUI & script loading system (Live - v8.0)

• System (shared)
  • Optimize server-client communication

• Live
  • Handle vehicle events using only one script, instead of having a script for each vehicle. (Live - v7.4)
  • Use a different networking library that uses buffer-serialization (Live - v7.4)
  • Optimize vehicle spawning and deletion events (Live - v8.0)

• System (client)
  • Improve loading times

• Live
  • Develop a new loading system which works together with the manual GUI & script loading system and PreloadAsync (Live - v8.0)