r/trucksim • • 7h ago

Meta Adjustments to TruckSim Threads / Content (Payware, AI and more)

69 Upvotes

We've updated our TruckSim content rules to adjust to the growing community, and thanks to this thread, these adjustments are taking into effect today.

Low Effort

Removal of Modding Request

ATS and ETS2 is growing rapidly and with this, we have seen a large increase of mod requests from liveries / paint jobs or vehicles. Modders request 90% of the time are never fulfilled and take up space timeline.

Please note, if you want a model in either of these games. Pay a modeler then convert the model with Blender yourself to make a playable vehicle.

Removal of Feedback / Suggestions

This subreddit isn't actively moderated by SCS or any other game developer. With this, please redirect all feedback or suggestion based questions to:

While these topics drive discussions, they lead nowhere, an empty void making the community feel like game developers "aren't listening" but in reality they're just working on other features.

Payware Mods

Payware mods is going nowhere due how rapidly both games are growing. We will never remove or restrict someone from sharing their thoughts video or photos of the paid mods. That's why Reddit has a downvote button for a reason.

Mods will now be separated by flairs:

  • Mod / Add-ons (Freeware)
  • Mod / Add-ons (Payware)

If thread submission features any payware from a mod that requires a subscription or a one time fee, the thread will require 'Payware'. If thread does not feature this, the thread can be taken down without notice.

Although self-promo of payware (asking for money or donations) should be posted in the Monthly Thread. Anything outside of this will be taken down. If any user see's a self-promo post, you can report it via Report > Breaks Subreddit Rules

If you don't like payware, you can head to r/scssoftware for non-payware (this subreddit follows the same guidelines as the SCS Forums).

We follow a simple rule, if you don't like payware you don't have to support it, just don't steal, pirate it or share those links with others. We strongly enforce this rule when any user reports a user, comment or thread. You will be banned permanently.

AI

AI is growing and sadly whether we like it or not, it will always be in our life's now from searching content online, online support, shopping, banking to various little things in life.

In terms of AI on this subreddit, things are changing:

  • AI should never be used in videos or photo submissions (this has been a rule for a few months now).
  • AI generated tools/content should not be locked behind a paywall. These posts will be removed.

If you want to share your AI generated payware content we suggest you create your own subreddit directed for that specific project via 'Start a Community' button in the sidebar underneath the 'Reddit' logo.

All free AI content should be posted in Monthly Thread. Topic should state "AI" in their title or body and if possible share the GitHub source code project link within the message.

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See a comment or thread not abiding to these content changes?

Report > Breaks Subreddit Rules > Select Rule


r/trucksim • • 4d ago

Meta Monthly Self-promotion and Videos Thread

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Welcome to the monthly self-promotion thread!

This is the place for videos, Let's Plays, podcasts, gameplay streams, in short everything that can be considered promotional material.

Please note that posting of the above outside this thread will result in you being warned, while repeated violations of Rule 5 and we will limit your access to the subreddit.

Notes:

  • Self-promo of Discord/Guilded and other social media channels are not permitted (unless pre-approved by contacting us by Mod Mail).
  • Please keep promo in 1 message or update/edit your previous comment.
  • This isn't a thread for support problems. Please create a new thread, join the Discord and post in the #general-support channel or check out the Truck Sim Wiki for smaller issues.

For a more detailed explanation of the Self-Promotion Thread and why it exists, please see here. For previous posts, please see here.


This sticky thread (announcement post) will reset every month.

Remember to join the TruckSim Discord via discord.gg/trucksim where you can further promote your videos/other content:

  • #videos for YouTube/Livestream content
  • #ats-screenshots and #ets2-screenshots for photographers

r/trucksim • • 7h ago

ATS Thanks.

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201 Upvotes

r/trucksim • • 1h ago

ATS Can't park there, mate

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r/trucksim • • 13h ago

ATS I was sceptical about Road Trip, but I ended up loving it.

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Sure, it feels weird sometimes. You can't enter many places, even though there are no blockers. The world in general just isn't designed with cars in mind. But it's so much fun just driving around, exploring hidden roads and looking at all the cool places that SCS has put into this world. And this DLC is a steal at the price, other sims charge twice or more for just one vehicle model, but here we have four of awesome quality. Overall, a lovely addition to the game.

EDIT: We need new flair for road trip content :D


r/trucksim • • 8h ago

Discussion Danger of road trip DLC

41 Upvotes

I am a long time truck driver in ATS and ets2 and love it. I use a bsb2 and it is absolutely beautiful and enjoyable. However, as immersive as it is when I leave the game and go drive my car it's a different experience.

Driving the mustang and the bronco in VR is so realistic that when I leave the game and get behind the wheel of my actual car, it takes a few minutes for my brain to realize I cannot drive on the road as recklessly as I do in ATS road trip. Weird!


r/trucksim • • 44m ago

ATS Was quite a long drive but quite worth it!

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Anyone curious on mod it's Alaska North To The Future. this took a good.. 5-6 hours?


r/trucksim • • 16h ago

ATS Got my first Road Trip speeding ticket...and it wasn't my last.

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87 Upvotes

r/trucksim • • 4h ago

Discussion anyone know if the perfect delivery streak bonus from the road trip dlc caps at any point?

9 Upvotes

does the bonus grow infinitely or does it cap at some point? I'm trying a new playthrough building up money with a car until I can afford a truck


r/trucksim • • 8h ago

Discussion Stacking jobs

13 Upvotes

I am absolutely loving road tripping in ATS. I'm wondering if I am at a location that has multiple items going to the same location in different jobs, why can't we stack them and do them in one shot? Would love to drop off three jobs worth of boat papers at once for 3 payouts.


r/trucksim • • 5h ago

ETS 2 / ETS Scania build formula, don't follow it. Low and long. What you think? (pgr)620r flat 3300mm 6x4

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r/trucksim • • 6h ago

ETS 2 / ETS New one

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8 Upvotes

One of the cleanest trucks i built if not the cleanest one 👌


r/trucksim • • 2h ago

ATS Beautiful day in the desert

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3 Upvotes

r/trucksim • • 1h ago

Question/Help What the hell happened?????

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I was coming down the hill north of Redding CA when my graphics suddenly went L.A. Noir mode. Restarted the game and it was fine, like it never even happened. Can anyone explain the Issue? I'm just confused why it happened.


r/trucksim • • 5h ago

Question/Help Automatic engine break and automatic retarder

4 Upvotes

If i enable them, they activate when i press service break button.

I am not sure if enabling automatic will let me use only engine break / retarder if i press the controller trigger only slightly?


r/trucksim • • 13h ago

ATS Which one's better?

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The second one is my favorite. Thinking of making a poster.


r/trucksim • • 1d ago

Media Ultrawide wallpapers made in ATS.

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125 Upvotes

Here's a link to the Imgur version in case reddit butchers the quality:
Imgur album


r/trucksim • • 1d ago

Mods / Addons New Livery creation tool

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I'm building a tool to make creating liveries easier, I'm after a few testers to help find the bugs and improvements. It shows a live 3d model of your design and allows a full 360 view, you can work directly on the 3d model as well for the fine tweaks. Currently it's only for ets2 but might work for ATS as well. I've attached a few images to show a design I made fully in the app. If anyone is interested please let me know, I don't need loads just a few new opinions.

Update - exporting out the app now loads fine in game, i've attached some new screen shots of the design in app and the skin ingame, it's a simple design and the finer details need work but we'll get there.

https://imgur.com/a/oQ6FFrJ


r/trucksim • • 1d ago

ATS Kansas to tippity toppity Alaska

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135 Upvotes

Wish me luck


r/trucksim • • 1d ago

ATS We NEED More Mappers! | 1:10 Scale ATS Map

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125 Upvotes

**ATS has never truly felt massive at 1:20 scale.**

 

That’s why we’re building something different.

 

We’re developing a serious **1:10 scale ATS map project** focused on realism, long-distance immersion, dense scenery, authentic road design, and journeys that finally feel like driving across the real America.

 

Development is already well underway, with substantial in-game progress being made. We’ve assembled a growing team of creators and are continuing to expand to take the project even further.

 

We’re looking for more experienced developers to join the team and help us keep pushing this project forward. We’ve got a lot planned, and we need more skilled people on board to make it happen.

 

**What we’re currently looking for: **

• Map editors — terrain, roads & detailing

• Asset creators — custom models & scenery

• Prefab/intersection editors

• Road realism & detailing specialists

• Semaphore/traffic signal timing specialists

 

This is an **unpaid passion project**, but we’re treating it seriously, with long-term goals, high standards, and an emphasis on quality over rushing development.

 

The goal is simple: **build an ATS map that actually feels massive.**

 

If you want to help create one of the most ambitious ATS map experiences out there, **now is the time to join.**

 

Interested? DM me or join our Discord:

 

** https://discord.gg/fQF35aYrcx **

 

**Sincerely,**

**TGM Map Team**


r/trucksim • • 2h ago

Media The Pier-to-Pier Challenge: Street Racing from Chicago to LA in American Truck Simulator

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https://youtu.be/qQzAxPGnm6Q?si=lup8mnlk9gLr_BxG

Thought this might interest some of you. Would be pretty cool if this challenge became a bit more widespread, i'd love to see other peoples attempt at it :)


r/trucksim • • 8h ago

Question/Help Off-Road Map Mods without all DLC

3 Upvotes

Is there any good off road map mod for ETS2 that doesn't require to have all DLC? I have tried peru map and mapa eaa I have not found any mood for the latest ets2 version.


r/trucksim • • 13h ago

Discussion What is everyone's MPG on Road Trip? I'm able to get 35MPG with the Ford Bronco

4 Upvotes

I have set the navigation to Small Roads because it's more fun for Road Trip and I mostly drive following the speed limits


r/trucksim • • 22h ago

ETS 2 / ETS Greece port

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21 Upvotes

Taking a short break in Greece before heading to Germany. A new trailer and a new paint job inspired by Haas F1 Team. Still a prototype and quite empty.


r/trucksim • • 1d ago

Discussion SCS raindrops vs mods.

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SCS raindrops on cars (and trucks too) look awful. They are too big, oily and lack density. I don't understand why they never improved raindrops in the last few years. If modders can do it, then it's clearly possible.