ETS2 Drivable Buses

[NorthernWarrior]

Well I picked up the Eastern Europe (Balkans) just now, so gradually assembling the collection.

And I got my first speeding ticket in Hungary!!

[haverfordwest]

Nice one Vern, i haven't even been east at all.

Only driven in the Netherlands, outside UK & Eire.

My steering is bad enough with a joystick. Without being on the wrong side of the road.

I am a cheat, i have traffic offences turned off in the options.

Mike.

[NorthernWarrior]

I use a Xbox 360 gamepad which isn't too bad, use the big triggers for throttle and brake, the left stick for steering, keyboard for everything else. Not really got room on the desk for a proper wheel set up.

The Eastern Europe add on is quite good, captures the feel quite well, almost expect partisans to come pouring out of the trees as you wind through the wooded hills.

[haverfordwest]

My son in law lent me an game controller when i first got ETS2. But i couldn't get on with it Vern.

Then i bought the Sidewinder 2 second hand as it was recommended by one of the flightsim boys.

It is brilliant for flying. But the twist action on the pistol grip, is very sensitive. Even with the steering sensitivity turned right down in game. I tend to over steer. Same as you no room for wheel, but what i am definitely going to buy is TrackIR. I can also use that with Railworks\TS2019.

Eastern Europe will look nicer and be expanded with ProMods, Vern. Blimey what are you driving through those hills, a PzKpfw IV ?

Mike.

[haverfordwest]

Sorted out my steering, i had turned down the sensitivity in game too much. Set it to half way and it is fine now.

Just done an Italy - Cyprus run. Now starting a delivery within Russia.

[haverfordwest]

[haverfordwest]

Some nice mods here.............................

https://eurotrucksimulator2.uk/category/ets2-mods/

[NorthernWarrior]

I'll look at those!

See you made it to Cyprus...

Will probably add another DLC or two this evening working towards getting Pro Mods.

[haverfordwest]

Loads of free stuff to improve and expand the game Vern.

Unlike the train games, everyone doesn't jump on the payware bandwagon.

Made it to Cyprus and then did a run in Russia. There is a Russia Map addon, on the ProMods site.

It is compatible with ProMods and there is another one called Southern Region. Which is Southern Russia, also compatible with ProMods and all joined up.

Just on my way to London from Swansea.





Mike.

[NorthernWarrior]

Just downloading ProMods and about to install, West Wales here I come!

[haverfordwest]

You have all the DLC then Vern ? Must be margarine sarnies for you all next week then buddy.

Don't forget to create your def file or ProMods won't work, Vern.

Look out for the Volvo FH on the wrong side of the road in West Wales.

Mike.

[NorthernWarrior]

Yes Steam had a multi pack deal on which helped me buy the remaining ones. Taking pet food from London to Porthmadog, unfortunately lack of rest areas on the coast road from Aberystwyth meant I dozed off and crashed! But the mod is great and looking forward to seeing how it changes the other countries too.

[haverfordwest]

Great stuff Vern, you might have jam in your sarnies after all.

Hahahahahahaha, fancy dozing off with all that lovely scenery.

I am glad you like it buddy, i was worried i might have over hyped it.

Mike.

[NorthernWarrior]

I think I'd spun the camera to admire the coastal scenery then got the, "You are dozing" blackout screen, then woke up in a ditch! Respawned in Aberystwyth but if I can't find a resting place may have to abandon that run and start a fresh run (£12k penalty though).

[haverfordwest]

Hehehehe, i think i said traffic offences are turned off and yesterday i had to start again after installing the Russia & Southern Region maps.

As the saves were invalid, so i turned off fatigue as well. I need to stop fiddling and get some driving hours in.

So i can buy my own truck, preferably a Volvo F series from the 1970's (added via a mod).

Also installed a VW Kaplan, looks like a Beetle to me. Drivable for some leisure time driving when i have the money to buy it.

Never seen any services on the coast road Vern, not sure why the game routed you that way.

Try changing your GPS options to shortest route.

Mike.