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GDC Logistics - Realistic Economy Mod (ATS): Classic Edition

A Balanced & Realistic Trucking Career

The GDC Logistics Realistic Economy Mod: Classic Edition offers a balanced and engaging experience for players seeking a challenge beyond the default game economy. It serves as the perfect entry point into realistic trucking, introducing deeper economic and gameplay mechanics without the intense, long-term grind of our Hardcore or Extreme editions. This mod is for players who want a rewarding career that respects their time.

Which Version is Right for You?

Our mods share the same realistic, market-driven economy. The primary difference is the time it takes to advance your career. Choose the version that best fits your playstyle and time commitment.

Classic Edition (This Mod)

Best for: Casual players or those with limited playtime.
The Experience: A standard, satisfying career progression. You'll be challenged, but you can realistically reach high levels, unlock advanced skills, and build a large company without an enormous time investment.

Hardcore Edition :

Best for: Dedicated players who want a longer, more rewarding journey.
The Experience: Extends the career progression significantly. Reaching the highest levels and unlocking the best loans and skills will take considerable time and strategic planning, making each milestone feel like a major accomplishment.

Extreme Edition :

Best for: The most patient simulation veterans who want a true long-haul career experience.
The Experience: This is the ultimate marathon. Your skill progression is drastically slowed to simulate a 25-year career. You will spend a very long time as a company driver, and unlocking skills to access high-value cargo or larger loans will take a significant amount of in-game time and real-world dedication.

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Key Features of the Classic Edition:

A Balanced Career Arc:

Challenging Start: You'll begin as a company driver, but the path to owning your first truck is achievable through dedicated play.

Standard Skill Progression: Enjoy a balanced and satisfying progression. You will feel a steady sense of accomplishment as you level up, unlock new skills, and gain access to better-paying jobs and larger loans.

Accessible Financials: While more challenging than the base game, the loan system is balanced to allow for strategic growth. Becoming an owner-operator and expanding your business are key milestones you can reach in a reasonable amount of time.

A Shared Realistic Economy:

Market-Driven Economy: The Classic Edition uses the exact same challenging and realistic economy as our other mods, providing an authentic experience.

Dynamic Cargo Rates (DCR): Our cornerstone feature transforms the static freight market into a vibrant, responsive economic simulation. Cargo rates fluctuate dynamically based on real-world factors, rewarding strategic decision-making.

Realistic Wear, Damage & Costs: Experience realistic wear and tear on your equipment. Accidents have serious consequences, and AI driver costs are balanced to reflect true operating expenses.

For a comprehensive understanding of DCR, including monthly market trends and analysis, download The GDC Logistics Dynamic Freight Market Briefing[drive.google.com].

Additional Features:

Realistic Fuel Prices: Fuel costs fluctuate monthly, mirroring real-world trends. Fuel Price Sheet [drive.google.com]

Dynamic Day-of-Year & Weather: Experience realistic seasonal changes influencing weather, lighting, and cargo availability.

Unlocked Equipment: All in-game equipment is accessible from the start. Your financial standing is the only barrier.

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Important Notes:

Start a New Profile: For the best experience, create a new profile. Using this on a pre-existing default, "Hardcore Edition", or "Exrtreme Edition" economy profile is not recommended.

Plan Ahead: Strategize your finances. While more forgiving, poor financial decisions can still set you back.

Expansion Pack:
Unlock even more features with the "GDC Logistics - Realistic Economy Mod: Expansion Pack" available on Patreon[www.patreon.com]!

Getting Started Guide:
Need help installing the mod? Check out our comprehensive Getting Started Guide[drive.google.com].

Support and Bug Reporting:
To ensure efficient support, we have disabled comments on the Steam Workshop. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please join our Discord community.

Join us on Discord[discord.gg] to stay up to date and help us improve the mod. Your support through our Patreon[www.patreon.com] would also be greatly appreciated!