FS25 Market Dynamics V1.1.9.3

Real-world inspired dynamic crop pricing for Farming Simulator 25. Prices fluctuate daily and intraday based on world events, supply, demand, and economic shocks — no two playthroughs feel the same.
Dynamic pricing engine — every tracked crop has a live price built from a base price, a volatility factor, and a live event modifier stack. Prices drift every in-game minute and shift daily with mean-reversion toward the base. They clamp between 50% and 200% of base so markets stay volatile but never absurd.
Ten world events — Regional Drought, Bumper Harvest, Trade Disruption, Geopolitical Crisis, Biofuel Initiative, Livestock Feed Boom, Pest Outbreak, Cold Snap, Financial Panic, and Protein Premium. Each fires probabilistically with per-type cooldowns and randomised intensity — price swings are ranged, not flat, so markets feel alive and unpredictable. Cold Snap is the first mixed-direction event, boosting some crops while simultaneously suppressing others. Financial Panic is a rare black-swan that pushes every commodity down at once.
Futures contracts — lock in a sell price today for delivery up to 120 in-game days from now. Enter any quantity via custom text input and set any delivery window you need — you’re not limited to presets. Fulfill on time for the full locked-price payout; miss the deadline and you take a 15% default penalty on the unfulfilled portion. If FS25_UsedPlus is installed, your credit score scales that penalty between 10% and 20%.
Market screen — a full InGameMenu page with three tabs: live prices with % change and a session trend chart, active world events with intensity and time remaining, and your contract history. Press N or click New Contract to open the contract dialog from anywhere on the screen.
Event tuning — configure exactly which crops are affected by each world event via the in-game Event Settings UI. A Browse Fill Types dialog lets you scroll and click to select crop names, removing the need to type them manually.
Multiplayer (server-authoritative) — price state, world events, and futures contracts all sync across clients. The simulation runs headless on dedicated servers with no GUI dependencies. Contract creation and fulfillment go through validated network events.
Mod integrations — FS25_FuturesMission: completing a harvest mission applies a short-lived supply-spike to that crop, temporarily dropping its price. FS25_UsedPlus: contract outcomes feed your credit score and your score scales the default penalty. Both integrations activate automatically on detection.
Settings — enable/disable dynamic prices, enable/disable events, event frequency, volatility scale, and debug logging, all accessible in-game under ESC > Settings > Market Dynamics.
26-language localization — all Farming Simulator 25 languages included.
Save data is stored in savegameDirectory/FS25_MarketDynamics.xml. Removing the mod mid-save is safe — the file is simply ignored on next load.
V1.1.9.3
– Added a new HUD for when there is a active contract
– Added a dialog that shows up when a event has started
– Added new strings to all 25 translation files
Required mods:
Better Contracts

 

[FarmerBoy]

This detailed proposal for a dynamic crop pricing system in Farming Simulator 25 sounds incredibly immersive and adds a new level of realism to gameplay. Here are some of the key features and highlights of the proposed system:

1. **Dynamic Pricing Engine**: The system calculates live prices for each crop based on a base price, volatility factor, and live event modifiers. Prices change every in-game minute and shift daily towards the base price, maintaining volatility between 50% and 200% of the base to keep markets unpredictable yet reasonable.

2. **World Events**: Ten different events, such as regional drought, trade disruption, and financial panic, bring life and unpredictability to the market. These events occur probabilistically with varying intensity levels, affecting different crops in unique ways. The inclusion of mixed-direction events like Cold Snap adds a new layer of complexity.

3. **Futures Contracts**: Players can lock in sell prices for future delivery, providing a risk management tool. The ability to customize contract quantities and delivery windows adds flexibility to gameplay. Default penalties for missed deliveries, scaled by a credit score system if FS25_UsedPlus is installed, add consequences for failing to fulfill contracts on time.

4. **Market Screen**: A comprehensive in-game menu page displays live prices, active events, and contract history. Quick access to contract creation from anywhere on the screen enhances player convenience and engagement.

5. **Event Tuning**: Players can configure which crops are affected by specific events through an in-game UI, simplifying customization. The Browse Fill Types dialog streamlines the process of selecting crops, enhancing user experience.

6. **Multiplayer Integration**: The system is designed for server-authoritative multiplayer gameplay, ensuring synchronization of price states, events, and futures contracts across clients. The headless dedicated server setup and network event validation support seamless multiplayer interactions.

7. **Mod Integrations**: Seamless integration with mods like FS25_FuturesMission and FS25_UsedPlus enhances gameplay dynamics, offering additional features and benefits that enrich the player experience.

8. **Settings and Localization**: In-game settings allow players to customize various aspects of the dynamic pricing system, including enabling/disabling features, adjusting event frequency, and accessing debug logs. The extensive 26-language localization ensures a global audience can enjoy the immersive gameplay experience.

9. **Save Data Management**: Save data is stored in a dedicated XML file, allowing players to safely remove the mod mid-save without impacting gameplay. This feature provides flexibility for players to adjust their gameplay experience as needed.

The recent update (V1.1.9.3) incorporating a new HUD for active contracts and event start dialogs further enhances player immersion and user interface clarity. Including new strings in all 25 translation files ensures a consistent experience across different languages.

The requirement of the "Better Contracts" mod suggests compatibility with existing mods and a collaborative approach to enhancing player experience.

Overall, this proposal demonstrates a comprehensive and well-thought-out approach to introducing dynamic crop pricing into Farming Simulator 25, creating a rich and engaging gameplay experience for players.