WALK MODE ?

[wayfarer1959]

In the assignment of the keys I noticed that there is a paragraph "(WALK MODE), W-forward, S-back, A -left, D-right, CTRL-squat, SHIFT-run, ... this means ? the truck driver can get off the truck and walk? ... otherwise that means (walk mode) .Excuse me if it is a question that may seem stupid, the fact is that I had not noticed this option, .... for me is a novelty, can someone kindly give me an explanation? Thanks in advance

[Joe__Walker]

You can walk in the shop

[JDaremo Fireheart]

I know at one point they were talking about being able to walk around your truck, but that's about it

[wayfarer1959]

Interesting! ... but .. how do you activate the exit from the truck? what is the key to activate this option?

[Ryu]

Originally posted by wayfarer1959:

Interesting! ... but .. how do you activate the exit from the truck? what is the key to activate this option?

When you are in the truck shop or repair center, you are already out of your truck. ;)

[Joe__Walker]

you see in the shop in the right corner a symbol with feets.

Another addition you might have spotted in a recent social media teaser is the "walk-around feature." Our game world is generally not designed for exploration on foot, but we figure that fans of trucks may welcome a new closer perspective to view their favorite machines and appreciate how impressive they look. Getting up close may also be of use when you need to tune up your rig and match the color of your rims with the cabin's paint just right. So here we are with a little bonus feature of 1.37, an alternate way to control the camera in the game's service and vehicle browser. We had to redesign the "garage" scene a little to make more space and way for the cameras, hopefully, you will appreciate it.

https://blog.scssoft.com/2020/02/american-truck-simulator-beta-137.html

[wayfarer1959]

Fantastic, I tried it, ..... wouldn't it be nice to be able to extend the possibility of using the (walk mode) on other occasions? For example, when along our fabulous itineraries we pass where there is a beautiful sight, in that opportunity to have the opportunity to stop for a moment, get off, look out and enjoy the wonderful landscape, ... wouldn't it be a good idea?

[Reese]

Originally posted by wayfarer1959:

Fantastic, I tried it, ..... wouldn't it be nice to be able to extend the possibility of using the (walk mode) on other occasions? For example, when along our fabulous itineraries we pass where there is a beautiful sight, in that opportunity to have the opportunity to stop for a moment, get off, look out and enjoy the wonderful landscape, ... wouldn't it be a good idea?

I feel that wouldn't be good unless they restrict it to specific locations, like that parking area looking over the Grand Canyon. Otherwise we might just end up walking through a wall they forgot to add collision to and fall under the map.

[cjdeassiz]

so this means you can go in the gas station and pay for gas?!?

[AyMazingATS]

Originally posted by cjdeassiz:

so this means you can go in the gas station and pay for gas?!?

No.

[wino.kowal]

In the US you pay with a card directly by the pump or at the cashier desk before filling the gas.

[wayfarer1959]

Of course, it is no coincidence that I talked about scenic places (very specific places) marked by the icon of the feet, as in the repair shop. This in my opinion would also be a way to enhance the wonderful work from the landscape point of view that the developers are doing .

Originally posted by Reese shall enjoy life. Let's!:

Originally posted by wayfarer1959:

Fantastic, I tried it, ..... wouldn't it be nice to be able to extend the possibility of using the (walk mode) on other occasions? For example, when along our fabulous itineraries we pass where there is a beautiful sight, in that opportunity to have the opportunity to stop for a moment, get off, look out and enjoy the wonderful landscape, ... wouldn't it be a good idea?

I feel that wouldn't be good unless they restrict it to specific locations, like that parking area looking over the Grand Canyon. Otherwise we might just end up walking through a wall they forgot to add collision to and fall under the map.

[meatballs_21]

If anyone here played Test Drive Unlimited 2, you might remember they added a very limited walk mode as well. You could only do it in certain locations, like the various shops and houses, as well as the Casino.

You could trigger it pretty much anywhere by setting up an impromptu race, and walk around the side of the road, but only within a very limited area of where you triggered it, so you couldn’t go hiking up Diamond Head or anything.

[El Anciano]

I was hoping after a long day on the road, to (W)alk into a bar to unwind? Perhaps said bar has dancing girls? B-girls? Trucker groupies? :D

[Arno]

Originally posted by wayfarer1959:

Fantastic, I tried it, ..... wouldn't it be nice to be able to extend the possibility of using the (walk mode) on other occasions? For example, when along our fabulous itineraries we pass where there is a beautiful sight, in that opportunity to have the opportunity to stop for a moment, get off, look out and enjoy the wonderful landscape, ... wouldn't it be a good idea?

+1 for this from me, FWIW. For me, what makes these games (ETS, ETS2, ATS) unique is that they're driving games that are more about the journey than the destination. I mean, yes, a real-world trucker would be on a schedule and looking to collect their paycheck, but for me personally (and I'm obviously not the only one) the video game that I would prefer would include stuff like this: optional interactions like roadside vistas, truck stops, etc. that can personalize a trip beyond just "navigate out of warehouse, drive, park, repeat". Don't get me wrong, that is the core gameplay loop and I'm 100% here for it...I just think there's room to broaden the appeal of the game beyond just an iron-fisted adherence to "simulation".

[iGPUGamer]

Originally posted by meatballs_21:

If anyone here played Test Drive Unlimited 2, you might remember they added a very limited walk mode as well. You could only do it in certain locations, like the various shops and houses, as well as the Casino.

You could trigger it pretty much anywhere by setting up an impromptu race, and walk around the side of the road, but only within a very limited area of where you triggered it, so you couldn’t go hiking up Diamond Head or anything.

I was searching for something similar to Test Drive Unlimited that eventually led me to Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. Too bad the Test Drive series seems to be dead.