just got game, is Goldcrest Valley best map to start on?

[DarNock]

just wondering if there is already a better mod map,, if so please link me, thanks again!

[Sapper]

If this is the first FS you got you need to play it with the basics first, WALK BEFORE YOU CAN RUN, is my motto

[Bunyan]

Yes, imo, GC is the better starting map.

[IrrelevantScrub]

I recomend goldcrest as it has the helpful hint markers placed around. It also has 3 nice starting feilds all located next to main farm, you dont have to worry about buying feilds for awhile. Only downside in my opinion is goldcrest doenst have alot of open flat land for placable building, i had to sacrifice a feild for a additional space.

[RossBossMan]

Yes. Definetly start on Goldcrest Valley.

[DarNock]

great thanks so much, had no idea if someone had reworked goldcrest into a better mod map or not

[Bunyan]

Yes, there are some re-worked versions of GV out there. I've just recently been tempted to try them. I was a bit frustrated by the layout of the farm and the modded versions seem to address that issue as well.

[DaddyJokee]

I'd say sod Goldcrest Valley and start on a mod map. GCV sucks. Unless you don't mind the complete absence of any realism. Sure, you can learn the basics there, but its farming. you dont need to learn much. Plough to plow fields, cultivator to cultivate them, sower to seed them, harvester to harvest them, baler to bale straw, mower to mow grass, baler to bale hay, wrapper to wrap hay and make it into silage. Or loading wagon to pick up straw and hay and dump it somewhere in your yard for animal use. Things have HP requirements, on flat maps, you can get away with a little underpowered tractor, if your field has a hill on it, you can't. Buy a flatbed to transport pallets with, but buy an autoloader to pick up and transport bales. It is much faster than picking bales up with a spike and placing them manually onto a flatbed. Harvesters, all headers fit on all harvesters, though low end harvesters might have issues moving with the biggest headers. They might also sway side to side. Seed and fertilizer from pallets is cheaper than from automatic dispensers. Fertilizer comes in solid and liquid form, they count as the same. Sheep are the best starting animal, all they need is water and grass/hay. They produce wool over time which you can sell for a small fortune depending on difficulty. Sell your harvest, dont wait for great demand, it is not that good in this game. Sell in massive bulk to prevent price decrease.

That about sums it up and now you're good to go on some of the betterlooking maps.

[Rbk_03]

Originally posted by DarNock:

great thanks so much, had no idea if someone had reworked goldcrest into a better mod map or not

This is what you're looking for. This is the map I am using. Reworked the main farm to be much better and all the animals are in the same area. but it isn't too different than Goldcrest, just a little better.

http://www.modhub.us/farming-simulator-2017-mods/gold-crest-edit-by-stevie-v1009/