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

The 25-Year Career: An Extreme Trucking Marathon

This mod edition redefines the career of an American Truck Simulator driver, transforming it into a true, life-long journey. The economy is realistic and challenging across all our mods, but the Extreme Edition focuses on one thing: time. It dramatically slows your skill progression to accurately simulate a full 25-year career, from a rookie company driver to a seasoned veteran owner-operator.

This is not a mod for the impatient. It is a grueling test of dedication, designed for players who believe the journey itself is the reward.

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 :

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 (This Mod):

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 Extreme Edition:

A True-to-Life Career Arc:

Extended Company Driver Phase: The early game is your career for a long time. You will spend a significant portion of your playthrough driving for other companies, slowly honing your skills and saving every dollar before you can even dream of owning your own truck.

Glacial Skill Progression: Every skill point is a monumental decision. Unlocking new cargo types, long-distance routes, or eco-driving skills is a long-term goal that requires immense dedication, locking you out of more lucrative opportunities for extended periods.

Delayed Financial Independence: Access to larger bank loans is tied to your driver level. Because your level increases very slowly, your ability to finance a truck or expand your business is severely delayed. The transition from driver to owner-operator is a true late-game achievement.

A Shared Realistic Economy:

Market-Driven Economy: The Extreme Edition uses the exact same challenging and realistic economy as our other mods. The difficulty comes from your limited access to its most profitable aspects.

Dynamic Cargo Rates (DCR): Our cornerstone feature transforms the 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: Truck/trailer wear, damage consequences, and AI driver costs are all set to realistic levels, identical to the Hardcore Edition.

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: This mod is not compatible with pre-existing profiles. You must start a fresh career.

Plan for the Long Haul: This mod is a marathon, not a sprint. Success is measured in weeks and months of playtime, not hours.

Embrace the Grind: This edition is for players who genuinely enjoy the slow, methodical process of building a career from the absolute bottom up, over a realistic, multi-decade in-game timeline.

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!