American Truck Simulator

HR4 · 20 Jan 2016 at 03:30

QlimaxUK said:
Just 2 states to start with then I guess

I think I saw somewhere that it said Arizona is coming shortly and going to be free too.
They do say they would like to cover the whole of the US, but obviously depends on sales. Plus, other than the ones mentioned the rest will be paid for states.
They also said it will take years to do. But its a good game ETS2. I'll end up getting this, no doubt.
Years of development, is how I like my games.

~Mike~ · 20 Jan 2016 at 09:36

QlimaxUK said:
Just 2 states to start with then I guess

Read post #26

squerble · 20 Jan 2016 at 11:05

weeble said:
Was pleasantly surprised how good ETS2 was, so can easily see me accidentally acquiring this.

However, I can't find a truck list. Seems some forms of Peterbilt and Kenworth will be represented, and probably Volvo. No mention of Mack, Western Star or anything else, but then there doesn't appear to be anything definitive in the public domain yet...

I saw on the dev blog we may only start with two trucks as they're still trying to acquire all the licensing rights to those brands. It could end up like the earlier versions of ETS2 though where we had Majestic instead of Mercedes etc.

This'll be a day-one purchase for me, regardless. Happy to support the devs that are finishing the game before releasing and provide regular updates after release etc.

Tombstone · 20 Jan 2016 at 11:51

I dont know much about this series of games but are the road maps based on real roads or is it generated roads?

Glanza · 20 Jan 2016 at 12:01

Tombstone said:
I dont know much about this series of games but are the road maps based on real roads or is it generated roads?

Generated with the correct names for major roads / motorways.

QlimaxUK · 20 Jan 2016 at 18:30

does anyone know what the scale will be for the map? thats the real vs game scale I think with ETS2 its was a 15:1 scale..

squerble · 20 Jan 2016 at 19:29

QlimaxUK said:
does anyone know what the scale will be for the map? thats the real vs game scale I think with ETS2 its was a 15:1 scale..

Can't imagine it being any different, presuming they're using the same game engine etc?

thedude23 · 20 Jan 2016 at 21:38

You need steam to run the game or can you do without like with the last game?

Paradiso · 20 Jan 2016 at 21:51

Looking forward to this, pre-ordered.

~Mike~ · 20 Jan 2016 at 22:18

QlimaxUK said:
does anyone know what the scale will be for the map? thats the real vs game scale I think with ETS2 its was a 15:1 scale..

squerble said:
Can't imagine it being any different, presuming they're using the same game engine etc?

I read somewhere, can't find it right now, that the scale will be different from ETS2.

thedude23 said:
You need steam to run the game or can you do without like with the last game?

If you buy retail version then you shouldn't need steam.

QlimaxUK · 21 Jan 2016 at 20:13

thedude23 said:
You need steam to run the game or can you do without like with the last game?

~Mike~ said:
If you buy retail version then you shouldn't need steam.

If you want to play the MP mod (when they make it) you will need the steam version for the server to auth you, but if you just want it for SP only then any version will do

~Mike~ · 22 Jan 2016 at 11:04

Squirrel just upload this video.

American Truck Simulator - Preview and Information -

WithMyApologies · 22 Jan 2016 at 12:02

~Mike~ said:
Squirrel just upload this video.

American Truck Simulator - Preview and Information -

Just been watching this, was going to post it here if no-one else had.

ATS hype is real!

QlimaxUK · 22 Jan 2016 at 17:35

^^^ I came here to post this had '1dTyLr3gNSw' in my Ctrl+v

Limpnoodle · 24 Jan 2016 at 00:16

I was fuming cause i thought he cut me up,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrkRM9stqHM

Then i watched it then realized he was trying to give me the fast lane

That twitch tho.

The guy behind me wont like that

AHarvey · 24 Jan 2016 at 00:56

Can I ask what the enjoyment is in these games for people?

I've play ETS2 but I can't say it really grabbed me. Did a couple of hours on it and then thought "why am I doing this?" Wondering if I should give it another go.

Limpnoodle · 24 Jan 2016 at 05:19

I ask myself the same, like why am in doing this 900km run, but i can listen to podcasts whilst i play, cant listen to the radio too much these days so its cool.

With the multiplayer addon adds so much its sad but you can sit back and drive.
Bought the game 3 weeks ago touching 100 hours played atm, i just listen to podcasts whilsts driving, The game is so relaxing!

I love it and i know i shouldnt but i do :/

Just make sure you use this addon
http://ets2mp.com/

kration · 24 Jan 2016 at 09:57

Have to get the spray on on my left arm to add to the realism...

HR4 · 24 Jan 2016 at 09:58

AHarvey said:
Can I ask what the enjoyment is in these games for people?

I've play ETS2 but I can't say it really grabbed me. Did a couple of hours on it and then thought "why am I doing this?" Wondering if I should give it another go.

Just one of those games you have to give some time. It is very relaxing as said above, plus its quite entertaining building a transport firm and employing drivers etc.
I'm hoping for more varied road layouts in ATS, because the motorways in ETS2 can become a little repetitive.
But its a great game with longevity, how many games give you that nowadays.

Hiijinx · 24 Jan 2016 at 11:32

Might have to give this a go when it's out - I have ETS2 but like some others, it didn't really hook me but I can certainly see the appeal. Just one of those games that you need to work on, plus with a country like the US it will feel very different once all the states are added, should give some nice road trips .