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American Truck Simulator |OT| Freedom gives me a Semi with a Heavy Load
- Thread starter Mengy
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Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
Yep, I'm playing other games while we wait, but I'm eagerly looking to get back into ATS after the update. It looks incredible from what they've been showing.
br0ken_shad0w
Member
Opposite because I want to get the 100% completion achievement before the map expands :lol
Rhomega Beta
Member
But there is no 100% completion achievement.
Bl@de
Member
I think he means "Visit all cities". Will definetly take longer with the rescale
I'm looking forward to it. Rescale will give the game a much better feel of the vast plains in Arizona etc..
br0ken_shad0w
Member
I think he means "Visit all cities". Will definetly take longer with the rescale
I'm looking forward to it. Rescale will give the game a much better feel of the vast plains in Arizona etc..
Oh whoops looks like they didn't add that map exploration achievement like in ETS2.
Zepp Twofist
Member
That's relief, because getting 100% is brutal. You need to cover every inch of the map, even small dead end roads and intersections. Even though I have around 1000 combined hours in ATS/ETS2 I never bothered going for it. I do take unexplored roads, but swinging by every small nook and cranny to change it to explored became tedious very fast.
Edit: Also, ATS version 1.4 and ETS2 version 1.25 is out of beta and officially released today:
http://blog.scssoft.com/2016/09/the-day-of-updates.html
Edit: Also, ATS version 1.4 and ETS2 version 1.25 is out of beta and officially released today:
http://blog.scssoft.com/2016/09/the-day-of-updates.html
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Does that include official VR support, or would we still need to be in the beta branch for that?
Zepp Twofist
Member
VR is still only in the VR beta as far as I know, and I don't think it has been updated yet.
Rhomega Beta
Member
I have 100% in both games. I'm a cartographer like that.
Zepp Twofist
Member
New steering wheel cosmetic DLC and giveaway:
http://blog.scssoft.com/2016/09/steering-creations-pack-for-ats.html
http://blog.scssoft.com/2016/09/steering-creations-pack-for-ats.html
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
Cool, but the Steam integration seems to be down right now, so completing the giveaway is impossible right now. Custom steering wheels look sweet though.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
Ugh, Facebook. No freebie for me.
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
Heh, it requires a Twitter account too and I don't have one. So I signed up for one only to find out that you NEED to attach your cell phone number to the account in order to use it! I don't want to USE Twitter, I just want the free DLC!
Bah, I'll be okay without fancy steering wheels I guess. I'll just buy it when it goes on sale someday.
Zepp Twofist
Member
I do have twitter and facebook but didn't bother and just bought it to support SCS. I've spent so many hours in ETS2 and ATS and their DLC practices are pretty fair, so I feel like they've earned it.
That being said, I think they plan on using the extra followers generated by this offer to try to sway more companies to get licenses for stuff to put in the game. Licensing seem to be one of the biggest hurdles they have in terms of new stuff, so I hope it works out for them.
That being said, I think they plan on using the extra followers generated by this offer to try to sway more companies to get licenses for stuff to put in the game. Licensing seem to be one of the biggest hurdles they have in terms of new stuff, so I hope it works out for them.
Rhomega Beta
Member
Oh, I thought it was user error when it wouldn't accept my Captchas.
Anton668
Member
chrominance
Member
You need three hours in-game to claim the paint pack, which should be my cue to finally plug in my steering wheel and dive into the game. I've been distracted by other things since picking it up in the summer sale.
Zepp Twofist
Member
The giveaway is done this way to expose their social media stuff. They've done similar in the past with cross promotions of other brands as well. I think it's a smart way of doing it since it is completely opt-in and people who don't want to do the whole social media thing can just pick it up for $2 or something afterwards.
The hours played requirement is most likely to make sure people who actually play the game get the codes (and that they are not farmed by bots).
Anton668
Member
chrominance
Member
Finally fired up ATS, and realized there was a VR beta, so why not give that a shot?
The first minute or two was great. Finally, I can just look around, no messing with the mouse of the steering wheel D-pad to look around! Ten minutes later, I was sweating lightly and vaguely nauseous. Every time I'd straighten the wheel out, the truck would snap quickly to moving in a straight line, and it seems like that might be enough to do it for me. Really disappointed, though not in the game of course as it's not really the game's fault. Might just be that I haven't spent enough time getting used to the headset, so maybe I need to try again later and see if I last longer.
Anyways, the rest of the time I spent in non-VR land was great, as expected.
The first minute or two was great. Finally, I can just look around, no messing with the mouse of the steering wheel D-pad to look around! Ten minutes later, I was sweating lightly and vaguely nauseous. Every time I'd straighten the wheel out, the truck would snap quickly to moving in a straight line, and it seems like that might be enough to do it for me. Really disappointed, though not in the game of course as it's not really the game's fault. Might just be that I haven't spent enough time getting used to the headset, so maybe I need to try again later and see if I last longer.
Anyways, the rest of the time I spent in non-VR land was great, as expected.
Zepp Twofist
Member
Peterbilt 389 is finally released as free DLC on Steam
It seems like it has a good deal more customization than any of the other trucks in ATS (though not near the level of Scania in ETS2 or any of the mods).
What is more interesting though, is this part of their blog update:
It seems like it has a good deal more customization than any of the other trucks in ATS (though not near the level of Scania in ETS2 or any of the mods).
What is more interesting though, is this part of their blog update:
But let's start with a little teaser. Project Rescale of the American Truck Simulator world is looking great, and it won't take long before you can see it for yourselves. I suggest you get comfortable with what we have for you today so you are ready for the updated map. Because believe me, with the bigger map you will need a comfortable ride to get across it without developing serious back pain.
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
Finally, a new truck! Though I'm surprised the Volvo wasn't next, as we have been seeing it driving around in teasers for some time now.
Looks like I'm hooking my G27 up tonight!
Zepp Twofist
Member
When they took the time to mention it specifically like this, I at least hope they are planning on starting an open beta next week or something.
Zepp Twofist
Member
There isn't a blog post yet, but the newest beta branch on Steam contains the new and updated 1:20 scale map now. Finally time for me to get back into driving in the US. In practice this is almost 2x the amount of roads, as well as new and improved on/off ramps and intersections.
Oh snap, I know what i'm doing tonight.
Rhomega Beta
Member
So how's Tonopah and the I-10 on-ramps near Barstow?
EDIT: Well the I-10 has an on-ramp, and the west end of I-10 has been improved too. Haven't been to Tonopah yet, but it doesn't have a ramp. Oh, by the way, this completely resets any exploration you have.
EDIT: Well the I-10 has an on-ramp, and the west end of I-10 has been improved too. Haven't been to Tonopah yet, but it doesn't have a ramp. Oh, by the way, this completely resets any exploration you have.
Good tbh, easier to find out where you haven't been since the Rescale makes every place different!
Official blog post from yesterday:
http://blog.scssoft.com/2016/11/ats-world-rescale-open-beta.html
Zepp Twofist
Member
It's been pretty great driving around after the rescale. Finally the game feels like it has the same scope as Euro Truck, and I can see myself spending a lot more time with it going forward.
The only thing I am missing now is for the beta to be over and the VR branch to be updated, because looking around manually in that huge beast 389 is getting pretty tedious. I might have to get myself a cabover mod in the meantime.
The only thing I am missing now is for the beta to be over and the VR branch to be updated, because looking around manually in that huge beast 389 is getting pretty tedious. I might have to get myself a cabover mod in the meantime.
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
Everything Im reading and seeing about it seems absolutely fantastic, but Im waiting to try it until it officially releases. Hopefully that is very soon, sounds like its pretty much ready to go live.
Zepp Twofist
Member
There are a lot of small cosmetic bugs with misplaced signs, speed limits and gps quirks. I am not sure how long stuff like that takes to fix though, but I would be surprised if it released in less than two weeks.
Been playing the beta the last two nights and very impressed with the new road layouts. It's great to see alot of cool interchange designs in California instead of just the old diamonds and cloverleafs. After driving it a billion times since launch, the I5 has never felt so fresh. It actually branches off or merges with another highway at a few points.
Only issues are speed limits being a bit wonky in some places and the GPS sometimes suggest taking an off-on ramp or going through a rest area instead of staying on the highway. Where/how can I report these kind things?
Only issues are speed limits being a bit wonky in some places and the GPS sometimes suggest taking an off-on ramp or going through a rest area instead of staying on the highway. Where/how can I report these kind things?
Zepp Twofist
Member
http://forum.scssoft.com has a dedicated bug reporting forum for the beta version.
Cross Posting from the Euro Truck Simulator 2 OT as people might want to see it here too...
The Roads of Vive La France!
Also, Amazon UK Listing which SCS has commented on Twitter about after someone told Amazon it's fake and SCS stated:
So 9th December at £19.99 seems likely.
The Roads of Vive La France!
Next week, we will make an anouncement regarding Vive la France! DLC which we believe will make Euro Truck Simulator 2 fans very happy. Until then, we have a picture to tease you with!
Also, Amazon UK Listing which SCS has commented on Twitter about after someone told Amazon it's fake and SCS stated:
So 9th December at £19.99 seems likely.
Rhomega Beta
Member
Nice... I hardly play euro but will buy to support them. I want more states for ATS so will do my part by supporting the main game.
SJRB
Gold Member
Excellent, definately picking this up.
Don't even care about France all that much, but I really appreciate that they're still releasing new content so I feel that I should support that.
As a reminder the Viva La France DLC is out for ETS2. $18.99 in the US...
http://scssoft.com/press/sheet.php?p=euro_truck_simulator_2_vive_la_france
Extensive map of France to explore
20,000 km of new roads and highways
Famous landmarks, recognizable places
15 new cities
Rural French villages and sceneries
Enhanced vegetation, new forest ecosystems
New local companies to work for
French tollgate system
New industries including 5 nuclear plant zones
New cargoes to haul
http://scssoft.com/press/sheet.php?p=euro_truck_simulator_2_vive_la_france
Extensive map of France to explore
20,000 km of new roads and highways
Famous landmarks, recognizable places
15 new cities
Rural French villages and sceneries
Enhanced vegetation, new forest ecosystems
New local companies to work for
French tollgate system
New industries including 5 nuclear plant zones
New cargoes to haul
Rhomega Beta
Member
ATS and ETS2 have separate dev teams, so they're both being worked on.
Got the expansion, stoped near Paleul yo ho yo work.
Zepp Twofist
Member
ATS rescale patch is out of beta:
http://blog.scssoft.com/2016/12/ats-world-rescale-is-released-in-update.html
http://blog.scssoft.com/2016/12/ats-world-rescale-is-released-in-update.html
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
TechnicPuppet
Nothing! I said nothing!
I always wonder why there is no console version of truck simulator games.
Zepp Twofist
Member
Not yet. It took only a day for ETS2 oculus beta to get an update after Vive la France ! came out, so hopefully they will get the ATS one out soon as well.