FS25 FDR Logging mod pack V7.0

Alrighty Lumberjacks!
The 7.0 Mod update is now available for download

7.0 UPDATE NOTES
NEW MODS
CLARK FORWARDER
CAT 551

UPDATE CHANGES
CONTROLS – FDR INPUT BINDING FILE NOW AUTOMATCIALLY SETS XBOX CONTROLLERS AND KEYBOARD BINDINGS (YOU MAY HAVE TO RESET DEFAULT CONTROLS FOR THEM TO SHOW UP)
ALL TRACKED MACHINES – SLIGHT WEIGHT INCREASES TO ALLOW BETTER CONTROL BALANCE ESPECIALLY WHEN BUNCHING
ALL PROCESSORS – ALL BODIES START FOLDED DOWN WITH ROLLERS OPEN ON PURCHASE FOR EASY USE FOR CONTROLLER USERS
ALL MAPS – SMALL TREE AND WEIGHT PHYSICS CORRECTIONS RELATED TO ANGULAR DAMPENING AND FRICTION
ALL MACHINES – REMOVED “BLINKER” SOUND EFFECT FOR XBOX CONTROLLER USERS
ALL SKIDDERS – SUSPENSION AND BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS
ALL TRACKED MACHINES – IMPROVED CONTROL FEEL TO BE MORE REALISTIC AND HYDRAULIC HEAVY FEELING
B TRAIN LOG TRAILER – FIXED MISSING POST COLLISIONS WHERE TIRES CAN REST
B TRAIN LOG TRAILER + PUP – FIXED MISMATCHED DIRT SHOWING ON MAIN PART OF TRAILER
B TRAIN LOG TRAILER + PUP – RAISED SUPPORT COLLISIONS SO THEY DON’T CATCH ON THE GROUND AS OFTEN
B TRAIN LOG TRAILER PUP – INCREASED SIZE OF MOLLY TO GRAB BETTER WHEN LOADING PUP ON MAIN TRAILER
CLARK SKIDDER – FIXED BODY COLLISIONS

6.0 PATCH NOTES
NEW MODS
ELTEC GRAPPLE YARDER
TIGERCAT 234B (TRACKED)
B-TRAIN LOG TRAILER + PUP

UPDATE CHANGES
ALL MAPS – VERY SLIGHT INCREASE TO TREE FRICTIONS TO HELP REDUCE SLIPPING/SLIDING
ALL TRACKED MACHINES – FIXED ISSUES WITH TRACKS HANGING UP ON UNEVEN OR WEIRD GROUND
SKIDDERS/FORWARDER – FIXED ISSUE WHERE TIRES WOULD SLOWLY SLIDE ON THE GROUND WHEN PARKED
ALL FIXED GRAPPLES – IMPROVED GRIP STRENGTH AND HOLDING ABILITY, BETTER ROLL UP AND HOLD
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – ADJUSTED GRAB ARMS FOR BETTER TREE COLLECTION
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – ADJUSTED CUT NODE ANGLE TO HELP WITH DISAPEARING TREES ON CUT
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – BLADE CUTS LOWER TO GROUND FOR EASIER STUMP CLEARING
LOGGER MACK – FIXED FIFTH WHEEL ATTACHMENT JOINT THAT WAS RAISED TO HIGH ON CONNECTING

5.0 PATCH NOTES
UPDATE CHANGES
ALL SAVEGAMES ARE SAFE WITH THIS UPDATE

BUG FIX – FIXED JUMPING HOPPING ISSUE WHILE CAB SWINGING THAT HAS STARTED WITH GIANTS FS 1.9 UPDATE
ALL MACHINES/LOGS – ALL MACHINES/LOGS WEIGHTS ARE NOW COMPATIBLE WITH IN-GAME WEIGHTS
ALL GRAPPLES – REBALANCE ON CLAW GRIPS TO SUPPORT NEW LOGS/WEIGHTS
DANGLE HEAD CLAM – INCREASED SIZE AND WIDTH
DANGLE HEAD CLAM E – INCREASED GRAPPLE SIZE
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – BIG REDESIGN ON CUTNODES + NEW PHYSICS BOOSTER PLATE
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – FIXED ISSUE WHERE CUT TREES WOULD LEAVE BEHIND BIG PILES OF “COOKIES”
ALL SKIDDERS – CAN NOW DRIVE OVER FALLEN TREES DUE TO NEW LIGHTER WEIGHTS AND NEW SUSPENSIONS

4.0 PATCH NOTES
NEW MODS
LOGGER MACK SUPER
DOOSAN DX255 LL
CLARK 880
DANGLE CLAM E GRAPPLE

UPDATE CHANGES
ALL MAPS – ADJUSTED LOG FRICTIONS AND PHYISICS FOR MINOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HANDLING
ALL MAPS – LOG WEIGHTS REDUCED BY 10%
ALL GRAPPLES – IMPROVED GRIP STRENGTH AND HOLDING FOR NEW TREES PHYSICS
DANGLE GRAPPLES – FIXED RIGHT CLAW CLOSING FASTER THAN LEFT CLAW
MACK LOGGER – FIXED TOP HEADACHE RACK BARS TURNING BROWN FROM DIRT WEAR
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – ADJUSTED ARM COLLISIONS AND GRAB STRENGTH FOR BETTER TREE CONTROL AND SMOOTHER GRABS
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – IMPROVED CUT NODES FOR SMOOTHER AND FASTER CUTTING

V3.0 Quick Hotfix Update
Several people sent in bug reports regarding the buncher heads acting really glitchy on the 3.0 update today, This was totally a mistake on my part, a last minute number change that I forget to correct.

3.0 PATCH NOTES
NEW MODS
NEW MAP – PELICAN LAKE LOGGING MAP
NEW MOD – TIGERCAT 630H SKIDDER
NEW MOD – TIGERCAT 635H SKIDDER
NEW MOD – TIGERCAT 855E
NEW MOD – AXIS FORESTRY T22HD PROCESSOR

UPDATE CHANGES
ALL MAPS – INCREASED TREE FRICTION SLIGHTLY TO HELP WITH SLIDING LOGS
ALL MAPS – INCREASED TREE WEIGHT FOR BETTER SETTLING AND REACTIONS
ALL MAPS – ADJUSTED TREE DAMPENING EFFECTS TO MAKE THEM WIGGLE LESS WHEN DECKED IN PILES
ALL WINCHES – FIXED ISSUE WHERE WINCH LINE WOULD GET STUCK BEHIND WINCH OR HARD TO PULL OUT
ALL WINCHES – MADE IT SO THE WINCH CAN BE ACTIVATED SLIGHTLY FURTHER AWAY FROM THE AUCTUAL WINCH FOR EASIER USE
ALL MACHINES – SLIGHT INCREASE IN WEIGHT AND STIFFER SUSPENSION TO HELP WITH TIPPING ON HILLS
ALL MACHINES – IMPROVED TRACKS FOR BETTER TURNING AND TRAVEL
ALL MACHINES – ALL MOTORS AND TRACKS HAVE MORE GRAB AND TORQUE FOR HILL CLIMBING
ALL SKIDDERS – IMPROVED SUSPENSION FOR A BETTER FLOAT OVER ROUGH GROUND
ALL SKIDDERS – INCREASED FRONT END WEIGHT FOR STEERING WITH HEAVIER BUNCHES
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – INCREASED GRAB STRENGTH FOR BETTER TREE GATHERING
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – SLIGHT REDUCTION IN OVERALL WEIGHT TO HELP WITH TIPPING AND LARGER TREE CONTROL
ALL GRAPPLES – SLIGHT INCREASE TO FRICTION TO FIX REPORTS OF LOGS SLIDING TOO MUCH
LOGGER MACK TRUCK – IMPROVED POWER FOR PEOPLE HAVING ISSUES HAULING ON UNEVEN TERRAIN
LOW BED TRAILER – IMPROVED HAULING ABILITY AND ADJUSTED COLLISIONS FOR SMOOTHER TRAVEL

 

[FarmerBoy]

Thank you for sharing the detailed update notes for the FDR Logging mod pack V7.0! It's great to see the continuous improvements and additions to the mod pack. Here are some highlights and observations based on the update notes you provided:

1. **New Mods**: The addition of the CLARK Forwarder and CAT 551 brings new machinery options for players to experience in the game. It's always exciting to have new equipment to play with.

2. **Controls**: The automatic setup of Xbox controller and keyboard bindings in the FDR input binding file is a user-friendly improvement. This will make it easier for players to jump right into the game without having to manually set up the controls.

3. **Machine Adjustments**: The weight increases for tracked machines, as well as changes to the control balance and feel, indicate a focus on enhancing the realistic gameplay experience and optimizing machine performance.

4. **Trailer Improvements**: The fixes and adjustments made to the B Train Log Trailer and Pup models, such as addressing missing collisions and improving support collisions, contribute to smoother and more realistic logging operations.

5. **Bug Fixes**: Addressing issues like the "jumping hopping" problem and ensuring that all machines/logs weights are compatible with in-game weights demonstrates a commitment to quality assurance and player experience.

6. **Physics Enhancements**: Adjustments to tree friction, weights, and dampening effects across maps show a dedication to fine-tuning the gameplay physics for better log handling and machine interactions.

7. **Grapple and Buncher Improvements**: Enhancements to grip strength, holding ability, and cut node angles for grapples and buncher heads streamline tree collection and cutting processes, making logging tasks more efficient.

8. **Map Additions**: The introduction of the Pelican Lake Logging Map in version 3.0 provides players with a new environment to explore and work in, adding variety to the gameplay experience.

Overall, the FDR Logging mod pack updates showcase a continuous effort to improve gameplay mechanics, enhance realism, and address player feedback to deliver an engaging and immersive logging simulation experience. Players can look forward to these updates bringing more depth and functionality to their logging operations in the game.