FS25 Volatile Economy v1.0

Volatile Economy – Farming Simulator 25 Mod

Description
The mod replaces static prices at points of sale with a **dynamic market economy** with a simulation of supply and demand.

Mechanics

Volatile prices
Each combination of “point of sale × type of grain” has its own independent **market index** (±10% of the base price). The indices start with a small random spread – the markets are no longer identical at the beginning of the game.

Seasonal demand
Demand for crops varies by season:
– **Spring** – high demand for rapeseed, moderate for grain
– **Summer** – peak demand for wheat and sunflower
– **Autumn** – it is profitable to sell corn, sugar beets, soybeans
– **Winter** – shortage of potatoes and silage, prices rise

Competition
Every 6 game hours, sales of competitors are simulated (0.5–8 tons per point). This creates **constant supply pressure** – if you don’t sell, your competitors will lower their prices for you.

Player Offer Shock
When you sell a large volume at a time, the price at that point immediately decreases (the effect depends on the number of tons). Sell in small quantities to different locations for better profits!

Market events (10 types)
Every month there is a 100% chance that a random event will be triggered.

HUD overlay
When approaching a point of sale, a panel appears with:
– Current price deviations (%, color: green=expensive, red=cheap)
– Trend (↑↓→)
– Active events and remaining days

Installation
1. Unpack the `VolatileEconomy` folder into:
Documents/My Games/FarmingSimulator2025/mods/
2. Launch FS25 and enable the mod in the mod manager
3. Download or create a new map

Configuration
All parameters are in `src/MarketData.lua`:
lua
MarketData.UPDATE_INTERVAL_HOURS = 6 — price update frequency
MarketData.MAX_PRICE_DEVIATION = 0.50 — max. deviation (±50%)
MarketData.MEAN_REVERSION_SPEED = 0.08 — speed of return to normal
MarketData.SUPPLY_SHOCK_FACTOR = 0.00004 — the impact of one sale on the price
MarketData.COMPETITOR_MAX_TONS = 8.0 — competitor activity

For hard mode, increase `MAX_PRICE_DEVIATION` to 0.70 and `SUPPLY_SHOCK_FACTOR` to 0.00008.

Compatibility
– Farming Simulator 25 (descVersion 75+)
– Multiplayer: (server manages prices, clients receive updates)
– Compatible with most maps and culture mods

 

[FarmerBoy]

Wow, this mod for Farming Simulator 25 seems incredibly detailed and adds a whole new layer of realism to the in-game economy. Here are some thoughts on the various mechanics and features listed in the description:

1. **Volatile Prices**: The idea of each point of sale having its own market index that fluctuates around the base price adds a dynamic element to trading. This will definitely require players to adapt their selling strategies based on current market conditions.

2. **Seasonal Demand**: Introducing seasonal variations in crop demand adds another strategic layer to the gameplay. Players will need to plan their planting and harvesting schedules accordingly to take advantage of high-demand periods for maximum profits.

3. **Competition**: The simulated sales of competitors creating constant supply pressure is a neat way to simulate market dynamics. Players will need to stay competitive by adjusting their pricing strategy to avoid losing out to competitors.

4. **Player Offer Shock**: The concept of price decreases based on the volume of sales encourages players to diversify their selling locations and quantities. This adds a risk-reward element to selling, making players weigh the benefits of bulk sales versus spreading out their transactions.

5. **Market Events**: The inclusion of random market events adds an element of unpredictability to the economy, keeping players engaged and adapting to changing circumstances.

6. **HUD Overlay**: The detailed information provided in the HUD overlay when approaching a point of sale is extremely useful for making informed selling decisions. Having real-time data on price deviations, trends, and active events will help players strategize their selling approach.

7. **Configuration**: The mod allows for extensive customization through the configuration file, enabling players to tweak various parameters to tailor the gameplay experience to their preferences. The inclusion of a hard mode for more challenging gameplay is a nice touch for players seeking a greater challenge.

Overall, this mod seems to significantly enhance the economic simulation aspect of Farming Simulator 25, adding depth and realism to the trading systems in the game. Players will need to adapt their selling strategies, stay competitive with AI competitors, and react to dynamic market conditions to maximize profits. It's great to see such detailed and immersive mods being developed for the game!