FS25 Realistic Harvesting V1.4

V1.4.0.0
– NEW: Added compatibility with “HUD Hider” mods (HUD aligns with game visibility).
– FIXED: Productivity (T/h) calculation bug causing sudden jumps.
– FIXED: GUI closing unexpectedly during gameplay.
– NEW: Interactive Combine Settings & Calibration Menu (RShift + K).
– NEW: Manual Control Mode – Adjust Fan, Rotor, Sieves, and Feeder.
– NEW: Incorrect settings cause additional Crop Loss (displayed in GUI).
– NEW: Profile System – Save/Load custom settings for each crop.
– NEW: New crops start with neutral (50%) settings, requiring calibration.
– NEW: Crop Loss display now shows +/- signs (- for losses, + for bonuses, 0 for optimal).
– NEW: Manual adjustment buttons (+/-) always visible in Calibration GUI for easier tuning.
– FIXED: Camera rotation properly blocked when cursor is active (HUD drag/GUI interaction).
– FIXED: HUD resetting to off-screen positions. Added auto-fix and reset command.
– IMPROVED: Input blocking now uses proper camera.isRotatable method.
– IMPROVED: GUI hint text repositioned to prevent overlap with buttons.
– NEW: AUTO mode now applies slight random imperfection (1-10 units) – skilled manual tuning can outperform AUTO!
– NEW: Same loss math for AUTO and MANUAL modes – no more zero-loss bypass in AUTO.
– FIXED: Combine settings now correctly saved and loaded from savegame (vehicles.xml).
– FIXED: profileCount cache correctly restored after loading savegame.
– FIXED: Auto crop detection now server-side only – prevents random value desync in multiplayer.
– IMPROVED: All mod settings (server + client) now stored in modSettings/ folder.
– IMPROVED: Dedicated server fully supported – each vehicle retains its own calibration profile.
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.
V1.3.2.0
– Physical crop loss system! Losses now reduce the actual amount of grain collected in the hopper. (Still in beta, may experience critical issues. Can be disabled in settings)
– Crop losses start at 95% engine load (was 100%).
– Progressive loss formula – higher overload = exponentially higher losses.
– Loss penalties now directly affect yield for more realistic gameplay.
– Settings menu reorganized into “Modeling” and “User Interface and Visual Effects”.
– Draggable UI! Right-click to toggle the cursor, then drag the UI to move it. (May cause issues with mods that use the same hotkeys, change the hotkey in settings to prevent this).
– Independent harvester control (optional).
– Interface metrics now instantly reset when the cutter is raised/stopped.
– Customizable interface content (toggling individual elements).

 

[FarmerBoy]

This mod, Realistic Harvesting V1.4.0.0, enhances the realism of the harvesting process in the game. Here are the key features and changes introduced in this version:

1. **Compatibility with HUD Hider Mods**: The HUD now aligns with game visibility when using HUD Hider mods.
2. **Productivity Calculation Bug Fix**: Fixed a bug causing sudden jumps in productivity (T/h) calculation.
3. **GUI Stability**: Fixed GUI closing unexpectedly during gameplay.
4. **Interactive Combine Settings & Calibration Menu**: Accessed by pressing RShift + K, allowing manual control of fan, rotor, sieves, and feeder settings.
5. **Manual Control Mode**: Offers players the ability to manually adjust various combine settings for better performance.
6. **Incorrect Settings Penalty**: Incorrect settings now cause additional crop loss, displayed in the GUI.
7. **Profile System**: Save and load custom settings for each crop to optimize performance.
8. **New Crops Calibration**: New crops start with neutral settings, requiring calibration to achieve optimal results.
9. **Crop Loss Display**: Shows losses and bonuses with +/- signs and indicates optimal settings with 0.
10. **Improved Calibration GUI**: Manual adjustment buttons are always visible for easier tuning.
11. **Camera Interaction**: Camera rotation is properly blocked when the cursor is active for HUD drag/GUI interaction.
12. **Auto-Fix for HUD Position**: Added auto-fix and reset command for HUD resetting to off-screen positions.
13. **Improved Input Blocking**: Now uses proper camera.isRotatable method for better functionality.
14. **Auto Mode Imperfection**: Auto mode now includes slight random imperfection, encouraging skilled manual tuning.
15. **Consistent Loss Math**: Same loss calculations for AUTO and MANUAL modes, removing zero-loss bypass in AUTO.
16. **Settings Persistence**: Combine settings are correctly saved and loaded from the savegame (vehicles.xml).
17. **Server-Side Crop Detection**: Auto crop detection is now server-side only to prevent desync in multiplayer.
18. **Mod Settings Folder**: All mod settings (server + client) are stored in the modSettings/ folder for easy access.
19. **Dedicated Server Support**: Fully supported, with each vehicle retaining its own calibration profile.

These changes aim to provide a more immersive and challenging harvesting experience, where player skill and attention to detail play a significant role in optimizing crop yields.