Opinion on the TruckersMP experience?

[CursedPanther]

So a friend of mine has recently invited me to join him on TruckersMP so we can spend some trucking time together. However having looked up some of the previous TMP discussions around here, it seems the general impression of TMP is pretty negative.

Ignoring the fact that the MP mod still doesn't support v1.37 of the game and basically disables most client side mods from running on the server, the average online interaction is just about as toxic as anyone expect from any online games. Some even use the term 'trolling' to describe certain situations.

I'm guessing the blatant ignoring of traffic rules is a guarantee from immature players. But are we talking about like ganged up players actively causing mayhem for others cuz they already have too much money to spare and it's their way to seek fun? Not sure how regulated the servers are if any.

Any input will be appreciated.

[Underscore_101_3]

It's getting rammed by trolls or empty roads (with a troll when you don't expect it)

[Qlimax]

Still waiting for 1.37 MP update so I can roll my window down and shake my fist at bad drivers

[friendz.mrx]

Trolls and jerks.
And stupid admins.

Not the best place where you want to spend your time.

[Iron Spirit]

TMP is a toxic environment, so unless you have a very thick skin and/or playing the game as an arcade racer, I recommend you stay away.

[hackintoshchap]

Disclaimer - I am not at all interested in getting in to playing Truckers MP, however for those that perhaps have friends that do wish for you to give it a go.

Start a new profile dedicated to MP playing, use the time now when 1.37 is not supported yet to build up some XP with a new profile - there are XP/Cash builder mods - if you wish to build up a profile quickly.

Your friend may also use Promods map with Truckers MP and they are likely parts of the map that don't see as much traffic. You may be able to play quite well with little outside interference from nuisance players. Your friend likely has reasonable experience on playing. If you wish to give it a go, then do so on the understanding with your friend that if you feel that your game is being spoilt by outside interference then you will stop playing.

[Willow Rivers]

Truckers MP = Trash. Hauling a 2000km load, get rammed by troll 100km from destination.

Other times empty roads.

No thanks. I prefer single player with traffic and no trolls who will ram me just for fun.

[Reese]

I often hear complaints about empty roads or bad drivers... but the singleplayer experience is no different. It's just the opposite ends of the spectrum on which is worse for specific reasons.

Personally, I've driven hundreds of thousands of kilometers in TruckersMP with little incident. Where there have been problems, it was easily resolved. It's a game. If someone is there to ruin your fun, then ruin their fun. Report them and move on. They'll get their ban eventually.

As with any game or community, you'll hear the enraged more than the people enjoying the game. The people who are mad are far more vocal about things than those who have no issues. Thus making the bad seem more likely to happen, but that's definitely not the case.

Experience it for yourself. Follow the rules and no trouble will come your way.

[Unleashed3k]

There are maybe 2-3 roads that you should avoid, i.e. Duisburg-Calais, that's the main troll road. Other then that, TruckMP is much better then the SP.
Most Truckers on Simserver act like mature people and won't try to crash into you.

People that already have issues with TruckMP and call this "toxic", should avoid playing ANY MP game, tbh.

Ofc, there are a few idiots, like everywhere, but its only 1-2% of the Playerbase and those kids nearly always take the same few roads with huge traffic.

[CursedPanther]

Originally posted by c0dex Unleashed3k:

There are maybe 2-3 roads that you should avoid, i.e. Duisburg-Calais, that's the main troll road.

Interesting to hear that trolls concentrate in certain sections of roads. Is there any particular reason for that?

[Reese]

They are the roads that get traveled the most. That's it. There's no other reason.

[Unleashed3k]

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

Originally posted by c0dex Unleashed3k:

There are maybe 2-3 roads that you should avoid, i.e. Duisburg-Calais, that's the main troll road.

Interesting to hear that trolls concentrate in certain sections of roads. Is there any particular reason for that?

No need for DLCs on these roads, main roads with lots of playertraffic, if you avoid these few areas, you wont have any problems with little kids and other toxic people, because the rest of Europe is a very chilled place where people respect the road rules and dont crash into others.