Realistic Economy by Quper v1.53.13 for ETS2
This modification greatly improves the economy in Euro Truck Simulator 2, making it feel more authentic and engaging. The mod introduces several changes:
Economy:
Delivery Payments: Reworked and balanced to represent more realistic market scenarios.
Loans: Credit conditions have been updated for a more realistic approach. Interest rates are now adjusted to align better with real-world economic conditions, providing players with a more genuine financial challenge.
Currency Rates: Revised to reflect actual market fluctuations, affecting in-game finances and enhancing logical accuracy.
Ferry System:
Prices: Updated to mirror actual ferry expenses, influencing trip costs and overall budgeting.
Route Optimization: Eliminated less impactful routes to enhance gameplay experience and streamline navigation.
Support for Custom Maps: Added to expand possibilities for modded maps.
Used Car Dealer:
Mileage: Updated to deliver more realistic readings, as mileage now accurately depicts a vehicle’s state and wear.
Prices: Reduced for better accessibility for players. The used car market now features fairer prices that accurately reflect vehicle condition.
Wear and Price Variability: Clearer distinctions made between vehicles regarding wear and cost, offering players a strategic advantage when selecting used vehicles.
Garage and Fuel Costs:
Garages: Purchase prices for garages recalibrated to better mimic real-world market trends.
Fuel: Diesel costs are adjusted weekly to stay in line with current market prices, enhancing realism in expense management.
Traffic Fines:
Violations: Fines for traffic infractions now reflect real-world penalties more accurately, adding an economic strategy layer.
Order Refusal: Fines for declining deliveries have been recalibrated to encourage completion of tasks and adherence to contracts.
Oversized and Heavy Cargo:
Rates: Increased compensation for transporting oversized and heavy loads, thus making these missions more lucrative and challenging, while introducing new strategic elements to cargo operations.
Experience Points (XP):
Adjusted XP requirements for leveling up to maintain game balance.
Updated the experience gained from deliveries and parking actions.
Revised skill progression incentives to better reflect gameplay balance.
Unlocks:
All components and paint options are fully unlocked.
Credits: Quper
How to Install ETS2 or ATS Mods:
Installing mods in Euro Truck Simulator 2 is straightforward. Simply download the mod from here and copy/unzip the files into the “My Documents\Euro Truck Simulator 2\mod” folder. For American Truck Simulator (ATS), place mods in the “My Documents\American Truck Simulator\mod” folder. You can use WinRAR or 7zip to unzip files. Afterward, activate the mods you wish to use in the game.
