FS25 Realistic Harvesting v1.3

V1.3.0.0
Fixed
– Settings Persistence: Fixed bug where difficulty settings (Motor/Loss) were not saving correctly between game sessions
– Settings Storage: Moved settings to modSettings directory for better global persistence across save games
– Yield Monitor: Fixed yield display showing incorrect values (now accurate ±5% with realistic noise)
– Throughput Indicator: Fixed T/h (tons per hour) indicator – now functional and displays real-time harvesting rate
– HUD Position: Adjusted HUD placement to be slightly higher on the screen for better visibility
– Nexat Compatibility: Fixed HUD not displaying correctly when using Nexat modular harvester system
– Cutter Detection: Improved detection of when header is actually working vs just attached (prevents speed limits when header is raised)
Changed
– Mass-Based Calculation: Engine load now based on actual harvested mass instead of theoretical crop area
– Conservative Start: Added 7 km/h initial speed limit when starting to harvest (prevents immediate overload)
– Crop Factors: Rebalanced difficulty factors for various crops based on real-world harvesting speeds
– Performance: Optimized load calculations for smoother gameplay
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.

 

[FarmerBoy]

The Realistic Harvesting v1.3.0.0 mod for FS25 brings several fixes, improvements, and new features to enhance the realism of the harvesting process in the game. Here are the key changes and additions in this version:

1. **Settings Persistence Fix:** Corrected a bug where difficulty settings (Motor/Loss) were not saving correctly between game sessions.
2. **Settings Storage:** Moved settings to the modSettings directory for better global persistence across save games.
3. **Yield Monitor Improvement:** Fixed yield display inaccuracies, now showing values accurate within ±5% with realistic noise.
4. **Throughput Indicator Fix:** Rectified the T/h (tons per hour) indicator to be functional, displaying the real-time harvesting rate.
5. **HUD Position Adjustment:** Position of the HUD adjusted slightly higher on the screen for better visibility.
6. **Nexat Compatibility:** Fixed HUD display issues when using the Nexat modular harvester system.
7. **Cutter Detection Enhancements:** Improved detection to differentiate when the header is actively working versus just attached, preventing speed limits when the header is raised.
8. **Mass-Based Calculation:** Engine load now based on the actual harvested mass rather than theoretical crop area.
9. **Conservative Start:** Added a 7 km/h initial speed limit when initiating harvesting to avoid immediate overload.
10. **Crop Factors Rebalance:** Difficulty factors for various crops adjusted based on real-world harvesting speeds.
11. **Performance Optimization:** Load calculations optimized for smoother gameplay experience.

This mod introduces realism to the harvesting process by limiting the combine's speed based on thresher load, making it more challenging and authentic. The key features of this mod include:
- **Realistic Load Calculation:** Speed of the combine is restricted depending on crop density and header width.
- **Info HUD:** Compact display near the speedometer showing current load.
- **Crop Loss System (Beta version visual only):** Overloading the combine may result in crop loss, adding another layer of realism (can be disabled).
- **Difficulty Modes:** Choose from Arcade, Normal, or Realistic modes in the game settings, each offering a different level of challenge and realism tailored to different playstyles.