American Truck Simulator

American Truck Simulator

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ATS Physics' Tweak (Slippery Surfaces)
   
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Dec 1, 2018 @ 4:16pm
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ATS Physics' Tweak (Slippery Surfaces)

Description
SCS PHYSICS'
(NO snow/weather) For 1.35+; SCS made more improvements; examine Game Preference options to see them.
SLIPPERY SURFACES

This mod . . .
- provides WINTER tire traction (substantially reduced from SCS' default; tire choice & maintenance have more impact).
- changes shape of BRAKE-STRENGTH characteristics. I find it most helpful when "air brake simulation" is enabled because light pedal pressure is possible (good braking control without releasing air); slow-speed gradual braking requires more pedal pressure(1)
- increases cabin PITCHING (increases allowed forward & backward movement) and lengthens OSCILLATION (reduces damping) of trucks' cabins while accelerating and braking. (Default ROLL remains intact.)
- increases MASS of truck (independently of chassis mass). Cabin+Driver= 1200kgm (~2650lbm), wheel+tire=@127kgm(~280lbm)
- provides an AIR-SEAT ride (increased motion of cab camera (driver view)). Note: I like my seat to be agile :)

This mod includes only two files: 1) physics.sii, and 2) physics_interior_camera.sii.

ETS2 Dry-surface Physics mod:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1825630569
ETS2 Slippery-surface Physics mod:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1578705103
ATS Dry-surface Physics mod:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1814180686
ATS Slippery-surface Physics mod:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1580090090

===== credits =====
I learned about physics parameters values from . . .
1) studying mods written by AlexeyP and Frknm64.
2) reading this fabulous post by Cadde: https://forum.scssoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=189379 (it's outdated, but exceptionally informative)

(1) I use this mod with . . .
- a Trustmaster T300 wheel with T3PA Pro pedals (with DIY load-cell mod).
- Brake intensity slider slightly left of center in Gameplay Options



162 Comments
Eddie Yantz  [author] Jan 15 @ 8:52pm 
idk
Bobby Jan 15 @ 7:53pm 
thank you but i'm wondering what in the mod makes it do that ? because with frosty winter physics it gets even more slippery, but when you turn the wheels too much the truck will go straight or turn a little bit in the direction you are turning but never in the opposite direction
Eddie Yantz  [author] Jan 15 @ 5:16am 
I'm unsure how accurate SCS physics are.
Here's real-life advice on oversteer recovery:
https://www.tirebuyer.com/education/how-to-drive-in-the-snow .
Bobby Jan 15 @ 2:53am 
why when it slips and understeers the truck start going to the opposite direction of where you turn?
like if you go straight, then steer one turn to the left the truck start going to the right
PasThePlates Nov 21, 2023 @ 8:01pm 
no worry's thank you tho.
Eddie Yantz  [author] Nov 21, 2023 @ 3:14pm 
writing a snow mod is beyond my skill-set :(
PasThePlates Nov 21, 2023 @ 3:11pm 
im on xbox and use geforcenow to play ats and steamwork shop and cant download 3rd party mods
Eddie Yantz  [author] Nov 21, 2023 @ 3:13am 
PasThePlates Nov 20, 2023 @ 9:05pm 
could you make a snow mod for the steam workshop?:steamthumbsup:
Eddie Yantz  [author] Aug 15, 2023 @ 3:19am 
148 :)