K REALISTIC ECONOMY MOD 1.30 SEMAPHORE PATCH MOD

This mod is compatible with version 1.30 of Euro Truck Simulator 2 and includes a semaphore patch. It is designed to provide a maximum level of realism in the simulation. It’s important to note that starting out on your career will be challenging and the earnings will be low. Every mistake you make can result in significant financial losses. Enjoy your journey, gain experience, and become the ruler of the road transport empire.

Changelog 1.30 Patched:
– Patched semaphore definitions for Promods’s Ireland, provided by @rockandrole18.

Changelog 1.30:
– The mod’s version number will now match the version of ETS2, following the example set by the ETS and ATS versioning system.
– Added Doubles Park XP Bonus.
– Adjusted police (patrol) parameters.
– Adjusted police (patrol) probabilities.
– Set police (patrol) “increase fine” to “1”.
– Set time between police (patrol) fines to 2 minutes, ensuring a fair approach.
– Fixed ferries definitions, with thanks to “rockandrole18”.
– Changed truck to trailer damage coefficient to 2%.

Changelog 1.3:
– Separated economy data XP definitions into two separate files, following the changes made in ETS2 version 1.27.
– Reduced ferry prices by 45%.
– Revised fuel prices as of April 27, 2017.

Changelog 1.2:
– Added wear and tear data.
– Reduced wear for engine, transmission, and tires.
– Reduced damage factor for cabin, chassis, and transmission.
– Increased tire lifespan to approximately 30,000km before replacement is needed.
– Increased initial loan amount to 250,000 EUR (after maintaining 50 jobs).
– Extended overdraft duration to 10 days (previously 5 days).
– Further adjusted CoInsurance with a minimum value of 2,500 EUR (previously 500 EUR), along with increased evaluation ratio factors. This will make the effects of CoInsurance more noticeable, especially when driving recklessly.
– Reduced average speed for expected delivery time calculations to comply with AETR regulations. The original value was 62km/h, but is now 40km/h.
– Added experience points for parking difficulty to the code.
– Increased cargo max damage to 20% before voiding the entire job contract (previously 6%). A deduction of 195 EUR will be made from the payment for every 1% of damage.

Changelog 1.1.1:
– Fixed abnormal behavior of France’s tolls. If you’re not charged tolls, it’s a problem related to the map and not the mod. The prices for the new tolls are set in the map files and not in definitions.

Changelog 1.1:
– Increased speeding ticket price to 30 EUR (previously 10 EUR).
– Adjusted speeding ticket probability to 90% to simulate non-functional or broken radars.
– Hired drivers will now quit on the 10th day if no truck is assigned to them. This allows for truck reassignment among hired drivers with a full “distance” skill level.
– Set CoInsurance minimal payment to 500 EUR (previously 200 EUR). Insurance evaluation rates are now more noticeable.

Changelog 1.0:
– Updated fuel prices as of December 3, 2016.
– Increased fine for “no lights at night” traffic violation to 20 EUR (previously 15 EUR).
– Added information about CoInsurance to mod description and readme.
– Extended yellow light time for semaphores to a 4-second interval to reduce red light fines due to inadequate braking distance.
– Included sources of fine information within the package.

Changelog 0.9.1:
– Added Coinsurance feature (Thanks Piva).
– Added new information in “mod_description.txt” and “readme.txt” explaining the changes made by this mod.

This mod modifies various aspects of the game, including general income, costs, fuel prices, ferry prices, loans, garage productivity goals, truck wear and tear, CoInsurance mechanics (which reduces repair costs based on driving habits), police fine prices, skill progression, cargo validity, and hired drivers’ experience progression.

For more detailed information about the changes made by this mod, please refer to readme.txt (included in the package) or the mod description. Keep on truckin’!