rr3-server/ASSET_DOWNLOAD_STATUS.md

🎮 Asset Download Status & Instructions

Current Status: CDN URL Unknown ⚠️

We have successfully: ✅ Extracted APK and found 1,236 asset manifest files
✅ Parsed manifest format (path, MD5, compressed size, uncompressed size)
✅ Created automated downloader script
✅ Organized storage structure
✅ Copied all manifests to server

Blocking Issue: We need the correct EA CDN base URL.

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📋 What We Have

Manifests Extracted (1,236 files)

All stored in: E:\rr3\RR3CommunityServer\RR3CommunityServer\Assets\manifests\

Critical Assets:

• asset_list_base.txt - 271KB of core game data
• asset_list_audio_base.txt - 70KB of engine sounds
• asset_list_base_gui.txt - 244KB of menu assets

Vehicle Assets:

• 400+ vehicle manifest files (F1, NASCAR, GT3, etc.)
• Each car has models, textures, physics data

Track Assets:

• 30+ track manifests (Silverstone, Monaco, Spa, etc.)
• Each track has geometry, textures, AI data

Special Content:

• Formula 1 (2019-2024 seasons)
• Formula E
• NASCAR
• WRC
• Time trials & events

Estimated Total Size

• 10,000+ individual asset files
• 2-5 GB when fully downloaded
• Critical assets only: ~500 MB

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🔍 How to Find the Correct CDN URL

Method 1: Network Monitoring (RECOMMENDED)

1. Setup: Install mitmproxy or Charles Proxy
2. Configure: Set up Android device to use proxy
3. Launch: Start Real Racing 3
4. Observe: Watch for asset downloads
5. Extract: Record the actual CDN domain

Example URLs to look for:

https://cdn-rr3.ea.com/...
https://d1q35ni3zsr8wd.cloudfront.net/...
https://rr3assets.s3.amazonaws.com/...
https://[something].akamaihd.net/...

Method 2: APK String Analysis

# Search for CDN URLs in the game binary
cd E:\rr3\rr3-extracted\lib\arm64-v8a
strings libRealRacing3.so | Select-String "http://|https://" | Select-String "cdn|cloudfront|akamai|s3"

Method 3: Decompile Java Code

# Look in decompiled smali for asset download code
cd E:\rr3\rr3-extracted
grep -r "cloudfront\|amazonaws\|akamai" --include="*.smali"

Method 4: Check Game Cache on Device

If you have an Android device with RR3 installed:

adb shell
cd /data/data/com.ea.games.r3_row/cache
ls -la
# Look for cached asset files and examine their directory structure

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🚀 Once CDN URL is Found

Step 1: Update Downloader Script

Edit E:\rr3\RR3CommunityServer\download-assets.ps1:

$EaCdnBaseUrl = "https://CORRECT-CDN-URL.com"

Step 2: Download Critical Assets First

# Download only essential game files (~500 MB)
.\download-assets.ps1 -ManifestFiles @(
    "asset_list_base.txt",
    "asset_list_base_gui.txt",
    "asset_list_audio_base.txt",
    "asset_list_startup.txt"
)

Step 3: Download All Assets (Full Preservation)

# Download EVERYTHING (~2-5 GB)
$allManifests = Get-ChildItem "Assets\manifests\*.txt" | Select-Object -ExpandProperty Name
.\download-assets.ps1 -ManifestFiles $allManifests

Step 4: Move to Server Storage

# Organize downloaded assets
Move-Item "Assets\downloaded\*" "Assets\" -Force

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📦 Alternative: Manual Asset Extraction

If EA's CDN is already down or inaccessible:

From Your Own Device

If you have RR3 installed:

# Connect device via USB
adb devices

# Pull game data
adb pull /data/data/com.ea.games.r3_row/files/ assets-backup/
adb pull /sdcard/Android/data/com.ea.games.r3_row/files/ assets-backup/

# Copy to server
Copy-Item "assets-backup\*" "E:\rr3\RR3CommunityServer\RR3CommunityServer\Assets\" -Recurse

Community Contribution

Create upload form for community members to share their cached assets:

1. Users extract from their devices
2. Verify MD5 hash matches manifest
3. Upload via web panel
4. Server distributes to all players

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🗂️ Current File Structure

E:\rr3\RR3CommunityServer\RR3CommunityServer\Assets\
├── manifests\                    ← 1,236 manifest files (✅ DONE)
│   ├── asset_list_base.txt
│   ├── asset_list_audio_base.txt
│   ├── asset_list_vehicle_*.txt (400+ files)
│   ├── asset_list_track_*.txt (30+ files)
│   └── README.md
├── downloaded\                   ← Empty (waiting for CDN URL)
├── cars\                         ← Placeholders only
├── tracks\                       ← Placeholders only
├── audio\                        ← Placeholders only
├── textures\                     ← Placeholders only
├── ui\                           ← Placeholders only
└── README.md

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💡 Next Steps

Option A: Find CDN URL and Download Now

While EA's servers are still up (until March 2026):

1. Use network monitoring to find CDN URL
2. Run downloader script
3. Archive 2-5 GB of assets
4. Share with community

Time Sensitive! EA servers may shut down March 2026.

Option B: Wait for Community Contributions

After EA shutdown:

1. Community members extract from their devices
2. Upload via web panel
3. Server aggregates all contributions
4. Complete preservation over time

Option C: Hybrid Approach

1. Find CDN URL and download critical assets now (~500 MB)
2. After shutdown, crowdsource remaining content
3. Best of both worlds!

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🛠️ Tools Included

download-assets.ps1

Location: E:\rr3\RR3CommunityServer\download-assets.ps1

Features:

• Parses asset manifests
• Downloads from EA CDN
• Verifies MD5 hashes
• Resumes interrupted downloads
• Logs all activity
• Test mode for verification

Usage:

# Test with 10 assets
.\download-assets.ps1 -TestMode

# Download specific manifests
.\download-assets.ps1 -ManifestFiles @("asset_list_base.txt")

# Download all
$all = Get-ChildItem "Assets\manifests\*.txt" | % { $_.Name }
.\download-assets.ps1 -ManifestFiles $all

Future: Web-Based Uploader

When AssetsController is implemented:

• POST /synergy/assets/upload - Manual upload
• GET /synergy/assets/list - Browse cached assets
• GET /synergy/assets/stats - Storage statistics
• DELETE /synergy/assets/{id} - Remove cached files

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📊 Asset Priority List

Priority 1: Game Won't Start Without These

• /data/events.dat.nct (14.4 MB) - All race events
• /data/jobs.bin.nct (3.5 MB) - Job system
• /data/championships.bin.nct (157 KB) - Championships
• /camTweaks.dat (131 KB) - Camera settings
• Base GUI assets for menus

Priority 2: Core Gameplay

• Audio base (engine sounds)
• Base vehicles (starter cars)
• Base tracks (first races)
• UI elements

Priority 3: Extended Content

• All F1 seasons
• NASCAR
• Additional tracks
• Premium vehicles

Priority 4: Optional Content

• Special events
• Time trials
• Seasonal content
• Exclusive vehicles

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🎯 Success Metrics

Minimum Viable Preservation: 500 MB

• Game launches
• Basic races work
• Core cars/tracks available

Complete Preservation: 2-5 GB

• All content available
• All vehicles unlockable
• All tracks playable
• Full game experience

Current Progress: 0 MB downloaded (waiting for CDN URL)

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⚠️ Legal Notice

Assets are copyrighted by Electronic Arts. This preservation effort is for:

• ✅ Personal use after EA shutdown
• ✅ Players who own the game
• ✅ Historical preservation
• ❌ NOT for piracy
• ❌ NOT for public redistribution
• ❌ NOT for commercial use

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📞 Need Help?

1. Check the log file: E:\rr3\asset-download-log.txt
2. Review manifest README: Assets\manifests\README.md
3. Test with -TestMode first
4. Ensure internet connection
5. Verify CDN URL is accessible

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Last Updated: February 2026
Status: Ready to download (CDN URL needed)
Tools: ✅ Complete
Manifests: ✅ Extracted (1,236 files)
Storage: ✅ Organized
Downloads: ⏳ Pending CDN discovery