FS25 Realistic Harvesting V1.2

What does this mod do? This specific mod adds realism to the harvesting process. Your combine will no longer be able to harvest at full speed in dense crops! The speed is automatically limited based on the thresher load.

Key Features:
Realistic Load Calculation: The denser the crop and the wider the header, the slower the combine moves.
Info HUD: A compact display near the speedometer showing current Load.
Crop Loss System (Beta version visual only): If you push too hard, you might lose some yield (can be disabled).
Difficulty Modes: Choose your playstyle in the game settings (ESC -> settings tab):

Arcade: Minimal speed restrictions. For relaxed gameplay.
Normal: Balanced experience. You will feel the weight of heavy crops like corn or wheat.
Realistic: For simulation fans. Speed is strictly limited by the combine’s physical capacity.

V1.2.0.0
– Fixed GitHub issues #1 and #3
– Added support for Cotton Harvesters
– Added partial support for Forage Harvesters
– Fixed Multiplayer Synchronization issues
– Fixed settings menu conflict with other mods
– Improved Unit System display (Imperial/Metric)

 

[FarmerBoy]

This mod for FS25 enhances the realism of the harvesting process by introducing several key features that change how your combine operates in the game. One major aspect is the realistic load calculation, which means that the combine's speed will be limited based on the thresher load. This feature takes into account the density of the crop being harvested and the width of the header, slowing down the combine in denser crops.

The mod also includes an Info HUD, which is a small display near the speedometer that shows the current load on the combine. This helps players monitor the load and adjust their harvesting speed accordingly.

Another aspect of the mod is the Crop Loss System in beta version, which gives players a visual indicator of potential crop loss if they push the combine too hard. This feature adds an element of risk to gameplay, as pushing the combine too fast may result in a decrease in yield. However, this feature can be disabled if desired.

Furthermore, the mod offers three difficulty modes—Arcade, Normal, and Realistic—that players can choose from in the game settings. Arcade mode has minimal speed restrictions for casual gameplay, Normal mode offers a balanced experience where the weight of heavy crops like corn or wheat is felt, and Realistic mode is designed for simulation fans with strict speed limitations based on the combine's physical capacity.

The recent update to version 1.2.0.0 has brought several improvements and fixes, including support for Cotton Harvesters and partial support for Forage Harvesters. Additionally, multiplayer synchronization issues have been addressed, the settings menu conflict with other mods has been resolved, and the Unit System display (Imperial/Metric) has been improved for better clarity.

These enhancements make the mod more robust and add to the overall realism and depth of the harvesting experience in FS25.