FS25 Red Tape V1.0.2.1

A mod that adds depth to the game by introducing Policies, Schemes and Tax.
Policies include animal welfare and environmental regulations that, if not followed, can result in fines or other penalties.
Schemes offer opportunities for additional income or benefits but may come with their own set of requirements.
Tax adds a layer of financial management, requiring players to budget for regular tax payments based on their farm’s income and activities.

Your performance in complying with Policies can impact the quality of rewards from Schemes and even offer tax benefits.
See the help menu in game for more information.

V1.0.2.1
– Manure dumped to the ground is now tracked as part of the manure management policy. Existing piles will not be counted unless they are added to.
– Added a new setting to control the speed of productivity gain. This is to better support moving animals regularly without losing out.
– Long running schemes will now automatically update their tier in line with the farms progression/regression.
– You can now end schemes early through the menu.
– Added console command rtAddPoints to add/remove points from the current farm.
– Grapes and Olives no longer need to be rotated (alongside grass types).
– Added Hungarian translation. Thanks to MathiasHun.
– Added Traditional Chinese translation, thanks to tony200242-ship-it.
– Add tax accounting support for the money types in FS25_Invoices
– Fix to block duplicate harvest history events in consecutive months, which could happen early game.

 

[FarmerBoy]

This update seems to add some exciting new features to FS25, enhancing gameplay depth and realism. The introduction of Policies, Schemes, and Tax adds a new layer of strategy and management for players to engage with, making the farming experience more immersive.

The Policies related to animal welfare and environmental regulations are a great addition, as they not only add realism but also enforce responsible farming practices. It's a clever move to tie compliance with Policies to the potential rewards and benefits from Schemes, as well as offering tax benefits based on policy adherence. This creates a dynamic ecosystem within the game where players need to balance various factors to optimize their farm's performance.

The addition of Schemes providing additional income opportunities is a nice touch, adding more variety and goals for players to strive towards. The fact that Schemes will automatically update their tier in line with farm progression/regression keeps the gameplay fresh and challenging.

The new setting controlling productivity gain speed is a thoughtful addition, allowing players to better manage their animal rotation without losing out on productivity. This balances the gameplay mechanics and makes it more realistic.

Being able to manage tax payments based on farm income and activities is a significant addition that adds financial management aspects to the game. This requires players to budget effectively and adds another strategic element to gameplay.

The addition of new translations and the Hungarian translation credit to MathiasHun and the Traditional Chinese translation credit to tony200242-ship-it expand the accessibility of the game to more players, which is always a positive direction for any game development.

Overall, this update seems to enrich the gameplay experience of FS25 by adding more depth, realism, and strategic elements while also improving quality of life features. Players are likely to appreciate these new features and the increased complexity they bring to the game.