Description
This mod significantly enhances the economy in American Truck Simulator, making it more realistic and engaging. The mod includes the following changes.
Economy:
Delivery Payments: Recalculated and balanced to reflect more realistic market conditions.
Loans: Credit conditions are now more realistic. Interest rates have been adjusted to better align with economic conditions, offering players a more authentic financial challenge.
Currency Rates: Updated to match real-world economic conditions, affecting in-game financial calculations and making them more logical and accurate.
XP:
Adjusted the required experience for leveling up to balance the game.
Changed the amount of experience gained from deliveries and parking.
Updated skill progression bonuses to better reflect game balance.
Used Car Dealer:
Mileage: Recalculated and adjusted to create more realistic values. Car mileage now better reflects the vehicle’s condition and wear.
Wear and Price Differences: Made more noticeable, allowing players to better assess vehicle condition and market value. The difference between cars in terms of wear and price is now clearer, adding a strategic element to choosing used vehicles.
Garage And Fuel Prices:
Garages: Garage purchase prices have been recalculated to better reflect real-world market conditions.
Gas: Diesel prices are updated weekly to match current market prices, adding realism to managing expenses.
Fines:
Traffic Violations: Fines for traffic violations have been updated to better reflect real-world penalties and add a layer of economic strategy.
Order Refusal: The fine for refusing a delivery has been recalculated to increase motivation for completing tasks and adhering to contract conditions.
Oversized And Heavy Cargo:
Rates: Increased rates for transporting oversized and heavy cargo, making these missions more profitable and challenging, and adding new strategic elements to cargo management.
Unlock:
All components and painting are unlocked
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Compatibility: ATS 1.53
Author: Quper
How to install this mod (Full installation guide)
- Download and extract the mod. File extension should be .scs (ModsHost download guide).
- Find the mods folder on your computer
- Windows – /Documents/American Truck Simulator/mod
- Copy the downloaded file to your Mods folder
- Launch the game and enjoy your mod!
Problems? Let us know in the comments! Your feedback helps modders improve the mod. Also, be sure to check the comments section - other players may have already shared solutions to common issues.
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Realistic_Economy_ATS_by_Quper.scs (5 MB) Safe to download: Check ATSRealisticEconomyXP.scs (3 MB) Safe to download: CheckShare Your Gameplay!
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