Realist Economy By Michelle Raouf
[Realist Economy By Michelle Raouf] Welcome to a New Era of Logistics Simulation! Are you tired of becoming a millionaire after just a few deliveries? Do you feel that the default economy in Euro Truck Simulator lacks the true challenge of running a real trucking business? Realist Economy is a comprehensive overhaul designed for hardcore players who seek ultimate realism. This mod completely redefines the financial logic of the game, making every cent count and every delivery a strategic decision. ----------------------------------------------------------- [Revenue Logic - The 2x/3x Rule]: Quick Jobs: Base entry-level pay (e.g., ~$6/km). Designed for those starting their career. Own Truck: Increases revenue by ~2x (e.g., ~$12/km) to cover fuel & maintenance. Own Trailer: Boosts earnings to ~3x (e.g., ~$18/km) for specialized logistics. ----------------------------------------------------------- [Detailed Features]: 1. Realistic Business Management: - Garage Economy: Massive reduction in garage prices! A small garage now costs $80,000 (instead of $180,000), and upgrades are only $50,000, making company expansion more logical. - Smart Refunds: Get a fair 75% refund when selling your trucks, protecting your investment. - Fleet Fueling: Enjoy a 30% fuel discount at your own garage to encourage home-base refueling. 2. Hardcore Driver & Labor Market: - Realistic Salaries: AI driver salaries and revenue have been overhauled. Minimum salaries are now $80, with a more challenging revenue coefficient. - Driver Skill Matters: AI drivers now reach their full potential at level 30, and you can find skilled drivers more easily in the market. - Efficiency Focus: Reduced fuel and maintenance costs for hired drivers to balance the tighter profit margins. 3. Advanced Logistics & Towing Logic: - Dynamic Revenue: Income per kilometer has been rebalanced ($15 base) to provide a steady but challenging progression. - Enhanced Towing System: Towing is now much cheaper and faster ($4 base price), but no free fuel provided (0% fuel ratio). Plan your trips carefully! - Low Penalty for Mistakes: Abandoned job fines are significantly reduced to $250. 4. Quality of Life & Immersion: - Better Rest Cycles: Drive longer (15 hours) and sleep less (8 hours), giving you more flexibility. - Online Truck Deals: Buy trucks online from the very beginning (0 trucks required). - XP Balance: Refined XP bonuses for parking and cargo delivery. Hard parking maneuvers are now more rewarding. 5. Strategic Banking & Insurance: - Flexible Repayment: No minimum balance required after loan repayment (min_after_loan_repay: 0). - Realistic Interest Rates: Loans range from $10,000 (30% interest) to $400,000 (10% interest). - Dynamic Insurance: Your driving behavior directly affects your wallet. Coinsurance varies from 5% to 80% based on your safety record. - High-Impact Accidents: Maximum fixed costs can reach $15,000 per accident. 6. Vehicle Damage & Maintenance Realism: - Life-Cycle Simulation: Realistic wear and tear for cabin, chassis, and engine over time. - Permanent Aging: Added unfixable odometer wear logic for permanent vehicle depreciation. - Impact Sensitivity: Side and roof impacts are now significantly more punishing (6x and 11x factors). - Permanent Damage Logic: Accidents leave a small percentage of unfixable damage. 7. Legendary Progression (XP): - The Grind: Progression has been completely redesigned. Every rank requires dedication. - Mastery & Beyond: XP requirements reach up to 25,000 - 30,000 per level for the highest ranks. 8. Law Enforcement & Fines Overhaul: - Progressive Penalty System: Fines scale with your experience level and speeding violations have an exponential multiplier (up to 6x). - Realistic Police Presence: Fines are doubled (2x rate) if a patrol car is nearby. - Critical Fines: High penalties for avoiding inspection ($480) or illegal trailers ($800). 9. Dynamic Used Truck Market: - Faster Turnover: Dealer stock refreshes more frequently (12-24 game hours). - Authentic Wear: Used trucks come with realistic mileage (up to 1.5M miles) and significant initial wear. - Smart Valuation: Pricing is heavily influenced by structural integrity and unfixable damage. ----------------------------------------------------------- [Compatibility]: - Supported Versions: ETS2 1.58.x (And future versions) - Convoy Ready: Yes (mp_mod_optional: true) - Recommended: Best experienced with a new profile. Created by Michelle Raouf.