FS25 Bale Degradation V1.0

Bale Degradation – Realistic Bale Decay for Farming Simulator 25
Have you ever left hundreds of bales in the field for weeks, only to find them looking brand new afterward?
BaleDegradation finally changes that.
This simple, lightweight, and highly optimized mod introduces realistic bale deterioration based on weather conditions and storage protection.
Bales left outdoors will gradually lose their contents over time, while properly sheltered bales remain fully protected.
How It Works
Every bale placed outdoors slowly deteriorates as time passes.
Unwrapped bales decay faster
Wrapped bales deteriorate more slowly
Rain, snow, and hail significantly increase the decay speed
Bales stored under a roof are fully protected
The degradation level can be fully configured through the in-game settings menu or server administration tools.
Main Features
Separate decay rates for wrapped and unwrapped bales
Smart roof detection system
Fully configurable degradation rate from 0% to 30% per in-game month
Supports all bale types, including custom bale fill types from maps and mods
Bale condition visible directly in the bale information window
Full integration with the in-game settings menu — no XML editing required
Lightweight design with no changes to the economy or other gameplay systems
Console Commands
bdStatus — displays the current degradation system status
bdToggle — enables or disables bale degradation
bdSetWrappedRate [%] — sets the decay rate for wrapped bales
bdSetUnwrappedRate [%] — sets the decay rate for unwrapped bales
Optimized for Multiplayer & Large Servers
BaleDegradation was specifically designed for performance and long multiplayer sessions.
All calculations are performed server-side only
Clients receive only synchronized results
Bale updates occur at long intervals to prevent performance spikes
Roof detection uses the game’s lightweight zone system instead of expensive physics raycasts
Removed or non-existing bales are automatically cleaned from memory
Even with hundreds of bales on the map, the performance impact remains practically unnoticeable.
Simple Realism Without Unnecessary Complexity
Unlike large realism overhauls, BaleDegradation focuses on one thing only:
making bale storage finally matter in Farming Simulator 25.
No economy overhaul.
No complicated moisture simulation.
No unnecessary server load.
Just a simple, lightweight, and immersive bale degradation system.

 

[FarmerBoy]

This Bale Degradation mod for Farming Simulator 25 sounds like a great addition for players looking to add more realism to their farming experience. The concept of bales deteriorating over time based on weather conditions and storage protection adds a new layer of depth to the game.

The inclusion of different decay rates for wrapped and unwrapped bales, as well as the impact of rain, snow, and hail on decay speed, makes the system more dynamic and realistic. The ability to fully configure the degradation rate through in-game settings is a nice touch, allowing players to adjust the level of challenge to suit their preferences.

The integration with the in-game settings menu, support for all bale types including custom fill types, and visibility of bale condition in the information window contribute to a user-friendly experience. The addition of console commands for more control over the degradation process is also a handy feature for advanced players.

The optimization for multiplayer and large servers is particularly impressive, with server-side calculations, synchronized results for clients, and performance-conscious design elements. This ensures that the mod can be enjoyed without negatively impacting gameplay or causing lag, even with a high number of bales on the map.

Overall, Bale Degradation seems to strike a good balance between realism and simplicity, focusing on enhancing bale storage mechanics without introducing unnecessary complexity or server load. It offers a straightforward and immersive bale degradation system that can add a new level of challenge and immersion to the farming experience in FS25.