Multiplayer Updates on FeatureTest Branch

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Thanks to playtesters reports and feedback the first round of multiplayer improvements is here!

MP Changes:

-Chat messages have new sound

-New best time messages now have their own unique sound

-Added 2 second cooldown to chat messages

-Automated sending late joined clients level data to avoid "players not ready" message

-Added compression to livery data, much larger liveries can now be used in multiplayer

-Added compression to track data, much larger track files can now be used in multiplayer

-New best time messages now only show each users latest best time to stop filling up the chat window

MP Bug Fixes:

-Fixed daily jam sequence playing if playing multiplayer directly after playing daily

-Fixed being unable to play multiplayer again if you left a match, played singled player, then tried to play again

-Fixed mode info menu stealing controller focus

-Fixed mode info menu getting stuck open

-Fixed vehicle jitter in lobby

-Fixed host vehicle slowly moving up or down in lobby

-Fixed being able to send blank messages in chat

-Fixed multiplayer UI showing up in photo mode shots

-Fixed change camera and other input working while chat window is open

-Fixed open chat button making noises and getting/losing focus while driving