Mod Version 1.54.1.2.SafeMode - 3/10/2025

*Day of the Year Update: Date is Now March 10th, 2025
*Daylight Savings Time Enabled

Mod Version 1.54.1.1.SafeMode - 3/06/2025

*Fuel Prices Update

Mod Version 1.54.1.SafeMode - 3/05/2025

*Moved current mod version to the steam workshop.
*Day of the Year Update: Date is Now March 6th, 2025.

*Seasonal Weather Probability Update:

This mod introduces a dynamic 'Seasonal Weather Probability' setting, which adjust likelihood of thunderstorms throughout the year in American Truck Simulator

Current Settting:

Spring (March-May): 30% (Moderate Thunderstorm Activity Increasing)

In Spring, as temperatures rise and moisture returns, thunderstorm activity begins to increase.
This setting represents a moderate probability of encountering thunderstorms during this transitional season. A 30% setting means that, on average, there's a reasonable chance of experiencing thunderstorms during your in-game drives within these months. Expect to see thunderstorms becoming more frequent as you progress from early to late spring.

These percentages are designed to provide a generalized representation of thunderstorm frequency across the lower 48 states. Due to game limitations, regional variations are not currently supported.

This setting works in conjunction with other weather mods, but the GDC Logistics Realsistic Economy Mod must be given higher priority. It is designed to enhance the realism of thunderstorm frequency, not to control all aspects of weather.


*Additional Safe Mode Measures:

Due to the recent game update, the Economy Mod is currently in safe mode. This means that only the core aspects of the mod, such as the economy data and XP progression, are fully functional.

Limited or Disabled Features:

Some features of the mod may be limited or temporarily disabled while we work to ensure full compatibility with the new game version. These features may include:

*Truck, trailer, parts full unlock
*Cargo market reworks
*Used truck market adjustments
*Police and fine system modifications
*Other non-essential gameplay tweaks

Restoration of Features:

We are actively working to restore these features and ensure they are fully compatible with the new update. We will release updates as soon as possible to re-enable these features and enhance your gameplay experience.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to make the Economy Mod fully compatible with the latest game version. We appreciate your continued support and feedback.

Mod Version 1.53.4 - 2/19/2025

*Day of the Year Update: Date is now February 20th, 2025

*Reduced bank overdraft warning setting to 3 days.

This update introduces a major overhaul of the in-game insurance, police system and damage data, aiming for a more balanced, realistic, and engaging gameplay experience.

 Police System Changes:

Realistic Fine Amounts: Base fine amounts for various offenses have been significantly reduced to be more in line with real-world fines and balanced with the revised economy.

 Adjusted Fine Scaling: The rate at which fines increase with player level has been reduced, preventing excessive fines at higher levels.

 Revised Speeding Fines: The multipliers for speeding fines have been lowered, ensuring that speeding fines remain reasonable even at high speeds.

 Realistic Offense Probabilities: The probabilities of being caught for various offenses have been adjusted to be more realistic, considering factors like police presence, camera enforcement, and the nature of the violation.

 Balanced Police Presence: The impact of police presence on fines has been reduced, making it less punishing while still being a factor.

 Specific Offense Adjustments:

Avoiding Sleep: The probability of being ticketed for avoiding sleep has been significantly reduced, simulating the concept of a potential DOT audit rather than immediate detection.

 Car Crash: The probability of being found at fault in a car crash has been lowered, recognizing that players are not always to blame for accidents.

 Avoid Weighing: The probability of being caught for avoiding a weigh station now considers the presence of DOT officers with enforcement powers.

 Illegal Border Crossing: A moderate fine has been introduced for this offense, assuming it relates to restricted areas like state parks.

 Overall, these changes create a more balanced and engaging gameplay experience. The economy is more challenging and rewarding, while the police system is fairer and more realistic. Players will need to be more strategic in their decisions and driving habits to succeed.

 Damage System Overhaul:

Increased Damage Coefficients:

The base damage inflicted on the truck and trailer in collisions has been significantly increased, making accidents more consequential.

Increased Damage Transfer:

 The amount of damage transferred between the truck and trailer in a collision has been increased to a more realistic level.

Revised Damage Factors:

 The damage multiplier for side impacts has been increased, making them more significant.

 The damage multiplier for roof impacts (primarily from hitting bridges or overpasses) has been kept high but may be adjusted slightly lower if testing reveals it to be too punishing.

Refined Damage Distribution Ratios:

The distribution of damage to different truck parts in a head-on collision has been adjusted to be more realistic, taking into account the fact that the game considers the hood to be part of the cabin.

The cabin (including the hood) now sustains a larger proportion of the damage in a head-on collision.

Increased Unfixable Damage Ratios:

The proportion of unfixable damage to the cabin, chassis, engine, and transmission has been increased, making major collisions more impactful and potentially leading to more costly repairs or even the need to replace damaged parts.

Insurance System Revamped!

We've re-enabled vehicle insurance and made it more realistic and challenging! Here's what's new:

 Higher Deductible: The base deductible is now $10,000, meaning you'll pay more out-of-pocket for repairs.

 Co-insurance: You'll also share a percentage of the repair costs (starting at 35%), even with insurance.

No-Claim Bonus: Keep that truck shiny! Your deductible will decrease over time if you avoid accidents.

Why the change?

Realism: This makes insurance more like real-life trucking, where it's for major events, not minor fender-benders.

Challenge: It adds a layer of financial strategy to the game. You'll need to drive carefully and manage your money wisely.

 Used Truck Balance: It helps prevent exploiting insurance to fix up cheap used trucks.

 What does this mean for you?

  Drive safe! Accidents are now more costly.

  Plan ahead: Save money for repairs, just in case.

  Insurance is a safety net: Use it wisely for major damage or total losses.

 UPCOMING UPDATE:

Revisions to Used Truck Market Data Settings:

 Adjusted min and max wear. Trucks may now have damaged components at time of sale

 Adjusted min and max unfixable wear across chassis, cabin, engine, transmission, wheels; making the ratios more realistic.

Note: These changes are based on extensive analysis and testing, but further adjustments may be made based on player feedback and ongoing observation of the in-game police system and vehicle damage/wear.

We're always listening to your feedback, so let us know how you like the new insurance system!

NOTE: Due to recent and future updates for the economy mod, some older pre-existing profiles (February 2025 and older) created with the GDC Logistics Realistic Economy Mod enabled may also experience some issues with bank loan credit limits and insurance coverage. In some cases, insurance coverage may be unavailable entirely. If you encounter these issues, starting a new profile is recommended, but not required; especially if a player is able “self insure” themselves by having enough capital or bank loan credit.

Mod Version 1.53.3.2 - 2/02/2025

*2nd Hot Fix for Truck/Trailer tire wear rates issue.

Mod Version 1.53.3.1 - 2/02/2025

*Hot Fix for Truck/Trailer tire wear rates issue. This is still a work in progress; but deemed more stable than the previous update.

Mod Version 1.53.3 - 1/31/2025

*Day of the Year Update - Date is now February 1st, 2025
*New formula for calulating no cargo probability to make it more realistic.
*New formula for calculating thunderstorm probability to make it more realisic.
*Revisions to Truck/Trailer tire wear rates to make them more realistic. Tires should now last 300'000 miles before reaching 60% wear; at which they are considerd Out of Service and become ticketable at inspections.
*Removed some unnecessary cargo data files
*Rate adjustments for JCB Cargo DLC
*General individual rate adjustments for cargos

Current Market Conditions:
Freight Market Job Rates: To be Announced
Cargo Market Job Rates: To be Announced
No Cargo Probability: 40%

Mod Version 1.53.2 - 1/2/2024

*Day of the Year Update - Date is now January 3rd, 2025.
*Corrected display image.
*Fuel prices update.
*Added fuel price support for ProMods Canada Map.
*Added fuel price support for East Meets Mid North Map.
*Added fuel price support for Coast to Coast Map.

Imported changes from Discord Members release of Realistic Fuel Prices Mod Version 1.53.1.test:
*Correction to Saskatchewan timezone data.
*Correction to Prince Edward Island timezone data.
*Correction to New Brunswick timezone data.
*Correction to New Foundland and Labrador timezone data.
*Correction to Northwest Territories timezone data.
*Correction to Nova Scotia timezone data.

Traffic Laws:
*New Brunswick is now Lights On Mandatory

Known Bugs/Errors:
*Florida timezone displays as "EDT" instead of expected "EST"
*Currently investigating possible imperial units data error with Canadian provinces resulting in incorrect speed limits. This is currently at default settings from map authors.
*Skill level XP on Job Completion Page does not match Driver Career Page. Players should always refer to the Driver Career Page when determining their current XP and remaining XP until leveling up.

Mod Version 1.53.1.a - 12/16/2024
*Corrections to Truck/Trailer/Parts Unlock feature for 2024 Freightliner Cascadia.
*Removed outdated cargo definitions for Christmas Event.
*Day of the Year Update - Date is now December 17th, 2024.
*Edits to mod manifest to show mod version in display name.

Mod Version 1.53.1 - 12/09/2024
*Fuel prices update.
*Attempted corrections to Daylight Savings Time Information.