FS25 Realistic operating costs V1.0

Realistic Operating Costs adds regular monthly operating costs to Farming Simulator 25. The mod takes vehicles, implements, buildings, silos and stored goods into account, creating a more realistic long-term cost structure for your farm.
Building Maintenance
Owned buildings and placeables receive a target maintenance value. Existing maintenance costs from the base game or other mods are taken into account, so only a possible difference is added.
Stored Goods Insurance
Stored goods can be included through stored goods insurance. The calculation is based on the estimated value of the stored products.
Ingame Overview
The operating costs overview can be opened by default with:
CTRL + ALT + B
The key binding can be changed in the game’s control settings. The overview shows saved costs by category and time period. Monthly, yearly and total views are supported.
Configuration
When the savegame is saved, the mod creates the following file:
operatingCostsConfig.xml
The monthly percentages for each economic difficulty can be adjusted there. Changes are applied after reloading the savegame.
Installation
Download FS25_OperatingCosts.zip. Place the ZIP file unchanged into your Farming Simulator 25 mods folder. Activate the mod when starting your savegame.
The ZIP file should not be unpacked.
Languages
The mod includes translations for:
German English French
Multiplayer
In multiplayer, the calculation runs on the server or host. This helps prevent duplicate client-side bookings.
Known Limitations
Very specific storage systems from maps or building mods may not always be fully detected. Static map buildings without usable price data cannot always be valued realistically. The default values are intended as a gameplay-oriented baseline and can be adjusted per savegame.
Reporting Issues
I am continuously working on improving my mods, but I cannot test every situation as extensively as I would like. This is especially true for multiplayer, mod combinations and very specific maps or buildings.
If you encounter a problem, please report it through GitHub Issues. Helpful information includes:
a short description of the issue the mod version used your log.txt clear steps to reproduce the issue, if possible
I will review reported issues as soon as possible.

 

[FarmerBoy]

Thank you for providing detailed information about the Realistic Operating Costs mod for Farming Simulator 25. This mod seems to add a layer of realism to the game by introducing regular monthly operating costs based on various factors such as buildings, stored goods, and economic difficulty settings. It's great to see that the mod offers features like building maintenance, stored goods insurance, and an in-game overview of operating costs.

The ability to customize monthly percentages for different economic difficulties through the operatingCostsConfig.xml file is a nice touch, allowing players to tailor the experience to their preferences. The mod also supports multiple languages and offers a detailed installation guide to ensure smooth integration into the game.

The inclusion of multiplayer support, with the calculation running on the server or host to avoid duplication of costs, shows consideration for cooperative gameplay. However, it is noted that there could be limitations with very specific storage systems or map buildings that may not be fully detected by the mod.

It's also commendable that the mod developer encourages feedback and issue reporting through GitHub to continuously improve the mod based on user experiences. Providing clear information like mod version, log.txt details, and steps to reproduce issues can help in effectively addressing and resolving reported problems.

Overall, the Realistic Operating Costs mod seems like a valuable addition for players looking to enhance the realism and long-term management aspects of Farming Simulator 25.