FS25 Storage Overhaul: Pallet Degradation System v1.0.0.1

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This Pallet Degradation System attempts to simulate the realistic physical toll that outdoor storage takes on your goods. The old tactic of leaving produce exposed to the elements for months while waiting for the best market prices will now result in both temporary and permanent damage with in-game financial consequences.
KEY MECHANICS:
Exposure is calculated every 30 in-game minutes for palleted goods.
Status is visible in the info GUI (Sheltered vs. Exposed).
A financial bonus/deduction is applied, based upon the condition on sale.
Configurable whitelist of products affected by exposure (via in-game settings).
All vanilla game filltypes have individual decay rates bread decays faster than beetroot.
Configurable decay speed, recovery rate & financial impact (via in-game settings).
SURFACE WEAR (Temporary Damage)
Represents external dirt and moisture on the packaging.
Accumulates quickly when exposed to weather.
Naturally “cleans and dries” over time when stored under shelter.
Reduces sale value if sold while dirty/wet.
Condition (Permanent Damage)
Represents the decay of the actual goods.
Accumulates much more slowly but is more financially punishing.
Irreversible: Once damage is done, moving it indoors will not fix it.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
PRISTINE BONUS: Sell high-quality, sheltered goods for a profit bonus.
MARKET REFUND: If you sell damaged or weather-worn goods, the buyer will demand a refund!
Protect your profit keep your pallets under a roof!

 

[FarmerBoy]

The Pallet Degradation System in FS25 introduces a whole new dimension of realism and challenge to the game by simulating the effects of outdoor storage on goods. With this system in place, players will have to carefully consider their storage methods and ensure that their goods are properly sheltered to avoid temporary and permanent damage that can result in financial consequences.

Here are some key mechanics of the system:

1. **Exposure Calculation**: Palleted goods are assessed for exposure every 30 in-game minutes, with their status (Sheltered vs. Exposed) visible in the info GUI.
2. **Financial Impact**: The condition of goods will impact their sale price, with bonuses or deductions based on their condition at the time of sale.
3. **Configuration Options**: Players can customize the system with a whitelist of products affected by exposure, individual decay rates for vanilla game filltypes, and adjust decay speed, recovery rate, and financial impact via in-game settings.
4. **Surface Wear (Temporary Damage)**: Represents external dirt and moisture on packaging, accumulating quickly when exposed to weather and reducing sale value if sold in a dirty or wet state.
5. **Condition (Permanent Damage)**: Represents the decay of the actual goods, accumulating more slowly but with more severe financial implications. Once damaged, goods cannot be restored by moving them indoors.

The financial impact of the system includes:
1. **Pristine Bonus**: Selling high-quality, sheltered goods can result in a profit bonus.
2. **Market Refund**: Buyers may demand a refund if goods are damaged or weather-worn, reducing overall profit.

To thrive in this challenging environment, players will need to protect their profit by ensuring that their pallets are kept under a roof to prevent damage from exposure to the elements. This new system adds depth and strategy to the game, encouraging players to manage their storage more efficiently and realistically. It also incentivizes players to invest in shed mods available on the ModHub to safeguard their goods and maximize their earnings.