Tuesday, June 14, 2016

MsHeavyAlex (MHA) EU Map v2.3.2

This is an updated review on this map. But as is with the previous versions of this map, I found it to be a work of art.
There are a lot of changes in this map, and that has made this map even better.  There are a lot more challenges in this map as well.
From road redesign’s to parking challenges, there is also some texture changes as well.
When you set up this version of the map, you will get 3 SCS file’s. The map and a Hard Economy and extra traffic file.
I did not try the hard economy file, so I do not know how it will work. I will leave that up to you all.
When I first tried to drive this map, I could not get it to load. After talking with the Developer of this map, I found out it was not setup for the steam 1.14 Public Beta.
To my surprise this map had been updated to work on the steam beta with in a 24 hours of talking to this team.
This to me show’s you how much they care about this map. I am not sure what had to be done, but I a, very happy that they did it.
My hat goes off to this team. Great job People.
I highly recommend this map to any one that wants to try it.

Finally, here is the MHAPro EU Map v2.3.2 for ETS2 with these new changes:

v2.3.2 Changelog

Credits: MsHeavyAlex
Review: Lone Wolf

Screenshots and Video:

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How to install MsHeavyAlex (MHA) EU Map for ETS 2:

  1. Download this map.
  2. Extract it!
  3. Paste the .scs file(s) into your My Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/mod folder.
  4. Run game ~> Create new profile ~> Enable all scs files.
  5. Enjoy!

Note: If you are using the previous version of this map, just replace this new version with the old one!

Download MHAPro EU Map for ETS 2:

Source: MsHeavyAlex (MHA) EU Map v2.3.2



Source: ETS2 Mods http://ets2downloads.com/maps/msheavyalex-mha-eu-map

Friday, June 10, 2016

Trucksim Map v6.3 + Review

This is the new v6.1 update of Trucksim Map for Euro Truck Simulator 2 with new cities and bugs from the previous version have been fixed!

Trucksim Map v6.3 Changelog:

  • Works fine with Euro Truck Simulator 2 v1.24+ all DLCs.
  • New cities in Egypt.
  • Rebuilt Cairo.
  • New extension of A7.
  • New connection between Austria and Hungary.

One of the best map mods. This is a big map which, until now I am still exploring! The game runs very smooth with TSM, so far I haven’t seen any bugs in my way, and works very well!

Great roads to see. Let’s see Africa first.

This was the first TSM part of the map to appear(started from TSM 1.0). Our first impression was though TSM is an Africa map, so of course you get to explore the deserts, yeah and the cities as well and even the beaches. In the latest version it has been improved a lot. I get to explore deserts smoothly, I feel that I’m in Africa and the atmosphere is just beautiful. Not only that; going in Africa somewhere in the south western part of the map looks very awesome with the mountainous landscape together with good vegetation with roads going up and down. It does not really make you board easily, very astonishing. Desert landscape will be located in the middle of Africa, and normal stuffs to the east.

Greece

This was 2nd TSM part of the map to appear( started from version 2.0). It seems that TSM wants to connect Africa to Europe by adding Greece. So TSM was not only an African map. In the 1st versions it was a very buggy Greece. Before there are some car glitches in hilly terrains, and some mysterious damages in my truck. Now, to this latest version, very smooth. I was able to explore the cliffs of Greece, the mountains, the hilly terrains, waters and everything in Greece. Some zigzag roads and highways to explore and very great Greece map. Cities with or without ports are great to explore in this country.

Italy

This was another TSM part of the map to appear almost prior to Greece & France (started from version 2.0). Italy on that time was only 1/8 of Italy. Little bugs occured. To the recent version it has now nearly the whole Italy. Beautiful Italy even in the Mt. Vesuvius in Naples has been seen in this map! I have seen also the mountains in the northern Italy which is quite awesome. Itlalian city ports and docks were great to look at, and you can find the ports in the eastern and western coasts of Italy. You may go to the airport even in Italy to go somewhere else 😉

France

This was another TSM part of the map to appear almost prior to Greece and Italy (started from version 2.0). The 1st parts of France were in the southern coasts (cities like Nice, Marseille.) To this version almost the whole France was included. Beautiful plain landscape & some mountainous regions, great highways and plains to explore. Southern coasts were a whole somehow real to me as if I’m on a holiday while driving at the south of France.

Spain & Portugal

This was the 5th TSM part of the map to appear (started from version 3.0) Spain was a great map, though it gave little frame loss and of course some bugs. To this version, Spain map is still expanding and reworking, as some parts in Spain do not have roads and cities yet. Though it’s like that, I really like the atmosphere there. The main part here in Spain is the farming landscape and amazing bridges. Some places are great to take pictures. I have also saw some landmarks here.

Denmark

Just added to TSM map I think in version 2.x. It just added. Nothing to really tackle about that, as it adds the European map there.

I am very impressed about how they create the map. Every single country has a different environment and atmosphere which is so, so amazing!

Very big map. Right now I’m still exploring as it should be. I have given a lot of information already about TSM map. I’m a fan of this map so you should have the information given.

Egypt

So let’s start. Obviously I have to go to the rebuilt part of TSM which is in Egypt (How I wish they did a lot more just like Promods, but anyways!) as I expected I would see Egyptian Pyramids. New companies were added and looks great for me. For some weird reason whenever I overspeed you would be able to hear the *police siren sound but when you stop overspeeding it stops. Nevertheless you won’t get fine unless there is a cam to spot you and then you get fine. You would also see some new buildings a Muslim Palace I’ve seen in Cairo and Mosque I believe – and exclusive TSM repair shop with the video of something.

I love the pyramids, which I will post some photos about them tomorrow.

The rebuild of Cairo. Well this is tough to review since the rebuild is quite disappointing. Out of 10 I would give it 5 or 6, though I’ve seen things that are appealing, there are just too many stuffs that appear out of the ordinary and not based in Cairo, like the airport for example. If you look at the airport (I may give the picture as well tomorrow) it is seen built just below a plateau, and the city seems to be in a plateau. The airport is small and when you go and go to other places, you don’t fly, you ferry. Same goes to the airport in Rome. Don’t forget the icon is the anchor.

How i wish they did something way better than that. It seems as if they rebuild it too fast and too quick. Plus there were some heavy lags when entering Cairo. It looks like the issue was the loading of modules and buildings that took quite some time and much non-understandable the buildings aren’t that much of HD like in ProMods. I wonder if it’s just my i7 processor or the makers or ETS2 or the other mods i have.

The rest of TSM look the same, nothing change. It took them a very long time to make a major update where in fact their update isn’t what you really expect much.

Credits: trucksim.
Review: Charles C. Sabuero

Trucksim Map for ETS2 Screenshots:

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How to install new map for ETS2:

  1. Launch game.
  2. New Game ~> New Profile.
  3. At Game Module ~> Choose mapname.mbd
  4. Enjoy!

Download Trucksim Map for ETS2:

Source: Trucksim Map v6.3 + Review



Source: ETS2 Mods http://ets2downloads.com/maps/trucksim-map

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Modified Peterbilt 389 v2.0

Thanks to everyone involved in this Modified Peterbilt 389‘s development. Good work!

Likes: many engine options including a monster Cat with excellent sounds, an 18-speed transmission with a retarder, short-arm side mirrors so you can always see the driver’s side mirror without head turning, a variety of fender options for the rear wheels, and cool paint options.

Issues: front bumper corner markers can be seen in external views and from the passengers seat but not from the driver’s seat (with or without fender mirrors), paint options mash the game’s font (fixed by rebooting the game), some paint jobs don’t “stick” and change to something other than the chosen options, the apple on the dash is still in the background wallpaper model displayed behind the options screen (no big deal), and the “O” key not only toggles the beacon on and off it changes the dashboard GPS display from its options display to live GPS display (don’t know where to change that option).

The truck is stable on my system and I’ve driven it over a thousand Ks without issues.

This excellent mod now gives me four stable American trucks. Thanks again, guys.

iMac 27″ Retina/ G27 Wheel

In this new version:

  • added new cab and sleeper models
  • added new interiors with custom options
  • added various new parts
  • fixed bugs

Credits: Viper2, maxx2504, dmitry68″, “Stas556
Compatibility: ETS2 1.23.x and 1.24.x
Review: Leigh MacKay

Screenshots:

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How to install mod for ETS 2:

  1. Download this mod.
  2. Extract it!
  3. Paste the .scs file(s) into your My Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/mod folder.
  4. Run game ~> Edit profile ~> Enable mod.
  5. Enjoy!

Download Modified Peterbilt 389:

Source: Modified Peterbilt 389 v2.0



Source: ETS2 Mods http://ets2downloads.com/trucks/modified-peterbilt-389

New Plastic Parts for Mercedes-Benz New Actros v3.4.4

This mod contains:

  • Full plastic spoilers.
  • Full plastic for the front.
  • Back Leds (Based on RJL’s leds)
  • Slots for front grills + and 50keda‘s lollipop light
  • Special Roar Actros horn. (Don’t know the original author. I’ve modified one)
  • Gigaspace special roofgrill (more to come if it’s ok)

In this new version:

  • Illuminating star accessory
  • Tweaked chrome material for accessories
  • Turbo pressure to dashboard
  • New sideskirt variants
  • Fixed spoilers. They are removable again
  • Texture optimization for less mod size

Credits: davidzoli
Compatibility: ETS2 1.24.x and 1.23.x

Screenshots:

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How to install mod for ETS 2:

  1. Download this mod.
  2. Extract it!
  3. Paste the .scs file(s) into your My Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/mod folder.
  4. Run game ~> Mod Manager ~> Enable mod.
  5. Enjoy!

Download this mod for ETS 2:

Source: New Plastic Parts for Mercedes-Benz New Actros v3.4.4



Source: ETS2 Mods http://ets2downloads.com/tuning-parts/new-plastic-parts-for-mercedes-benz-new-actros

DAF XF E6 by ohaha v1.61

This was a very small mod from Ohaha. I guess I expected a lot more out of it. The download file was only 2.5 Megabytes, that is very small for a Ohaha mod.
What this mod will give you is lights, side skirt’s and a front bumper. I am not sure if I read the description wrong or not, but it did say a Vertical pipe. But none was found
I went as far as to turn off all my mods, and I got what I have listed above.
With this truck being the standard DAF XF, and you add this mod, I think I would have liked to see more. But it is what it is, I guess.
This DAF XF E6 is a worked version of the original DAF Euro 6 from SCS Software, contains these features:

  1. Plastic and painted optional variants for
    1. upper engine grid (with lights and various signs slots)
    2. lower engine grid
    3. bumper (with high beam projectors and lights slots)
    4. cabin fender (side protection)
    5. rear wheel arches
  2. Side skirts available for 6xX chassis variants
    1. stock (plastic and painted)
    2. custom (with custom lights slots)
  3. Upper cabin back custom plate (with custom lights slots)
  4. Vertical exhaust pipes (one currently available. more will be built, probably)
  5. Reworked chassis configurations

Credits: ohaha
Compatibility: ETS2 1.23.x and 1.24.x
Review: Lone Wolf

Screenshot:

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How to install mod for ETS 2:

  1. Download this mod.
  2. Extract it!
  3. Paste the .scs file(s) into your My Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/mod folder.
  4. Run game ~> Edit profile ~> Enable mod.
  5. Enjoy!

Download DAF XF E6 for ETS 2:

Source: DAF XF E6 by ohaha v1.61



Source: ETS2 Mods http://ets2downloads.com/trucks/daf-xf-e6-ohaha

DAF XF by 50keda v3.6

This is the reworked version of DAF XF by 50keda with new add-ons, wheel pack and more!

This is a nice truck, It has a lot of Options with it. Like multiple cab’s “Cabin’s”. Several type’s of drivetrains as well as a couple of transmissions.
You get a lot of extra part’s as well, Lights, wheel and tire’s, as well as side skirts and pipe’s.
Now I would have liked to see more in the lights as well as wheel and tire’s.
I did how ever have a problem with the sound of the engine ion this truck. The team that made this mod made the engine sound like something out of a race truck.
If you listen to the engine, it is either an open pipe sound or it is something else. This is just from the inside of the cab, if you go to the outside view it sound’s like a normal truck. So there is something not right here.
Also if you are going to put pipes on the truck, why not give me the choice of having the pipes down near the ground or up the back of the cab, where I would have liked to put them.
The other problem I had with this truck is the number of engines you got with it. The biggest engine I could get was a 510 BHP and that was it. I would have liked to see more.
I am sure that this truck can go farther in the upgrade department.
You do get the standard paint, plus you get the metallic paints, I used a black Metallic paint. It does look real good in the sun, but not so good in the rain.
Update:
Most of everything that is listed above is in this truck now. But I think it has it’s own texture’s as well, I found that this truck was eating up my frame rate a lot.
With this truck being reworked by 50 Keda, I had expected more. You have everything that I named in my earlier review with a little more added to it.
BUT you still do not get the tag or mid lift axles, when you choose a chassis, the only thing you will see, is the front grill change color.
Yes you have lights, interiors, cab’s, engines. You get the lot, but then again you are still missing some needed parts. I want more of the parts that should be on this truck.
Lights are an option, and nothing more.
What’s new in this version?
  1. Fixed sound definitions to properly work with Open Pipe sounds
  2. Fenders for 6×2/4 and 6×4 are cut on the top, to prevent any intersections on lift able axis chassis
  3. Wheels locators repositioning for better fitting of stock wheels
  4. Fixed horn locator rotations on only slots roof grills
  5. Fixed missing licence plate on 4×2 chassis

Credits: SCS, 50k, hans22
Compatibility: ETS2 1.23.x and 1.24.x
Review: Lone Wolf

Screenshots:

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How to install mod for ETS 2:

  1. Download this mod.
  2. Extract it!
  3. Paste the .scs file(s) into your My Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/mod folder.
  4. Run game ~> Edit profile ~> Enable mod.
  5. Enjoy!

Download DAF XF by 50keda for ETS 2:

Source: DAF XF by 50keda v3.6



Source: ETS2 Mods http://ets2downloads.com/trucks/daf-xf-by-50keda

Volvo FH 2013 by ohaha v19.6

I have driven this truck before, although it was about 6 months ago or more. But this is a real nice truck.
It was nice to see that it has been updated to 1.16. With all the options in this truck, there is no reason not to drive this one.
With all the new options in the game, this is one awesome truck to drive. I had it setup with 4 axle’s. I was able to pull large heavy loads and I was loving every minute of it.
With that said, would I add this truck to my fleet, yes I would. I would set up a few for heavy hauling and a few for standard hauling.
I was also impressed with the fact that I had all my paints with as well as some that came with this truck.
So yes, this is a must have truck for any fleet. -from Lone Wolf.

New update for the Volvo FH 2013 of ohaha!

Features:

  • Added LKW-Schilds (L, G, V, TIR signs) on the upper engine grid
  • Reworked engine grids
  • New type of projectors available on the forehead
  • Added accessory group to the back of Globetrotter cabins, with various safety signs and speed limits (50, 70, 80, 90 etc.)
  • Painted wipers’ base
  • The default truck, in 4×2, 6×2, 6×4 and 8×4 variants, comes without any rear wheel arches (fenders) – these are now optional accessory, in plastic or painted versions (except 8×4).
  • All chassis versions support adding side skirts and exhausts
  • Painted panel above windshield (forehead)
  • Added custom decal on the forehead (you can change it by editing decals_ohaha.dds)
  • New chassis variants : 8×4 and 6×2 Tandem (compatible* with Flemming V’s tandem trailers)
  • Added accessory group to lower engine grid (you can add small lights, to various locations, including turn signals)
  • Reworked taillights – LED’s for parking light
  • Reworked cabin to accept glass panel on the side.
  • Added accessory group to the rim of the Globetrotter XL cabin, enabling you to add custom lights
  • A few custom paintjobs
  • Custom mirrors with markers to add small lights, including turn signals
  • Added accessory group to the back of Globetrotter cabins, for three types of custom lights (park, brake, reverse).
  • Starting with v12.5s the front engine grids are disconnected from the engine type. You can switch them in truck shop. Just look for a marker called C_EQUIP (somewhere on the floor level, behind the cab, visible from front and sides).
  • Two new roof bars – one for Sleeper cabin (a rework of a default SCS beacon) and one for Globetrotter XL (similar to original Volvo RoofBar)
  • Reworked headlights

Credits: ohaha
Compatibility: ETS2 1.23.x and 1.24.x

Screenshots:

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How to install mod for ETS 2:

  1. Download this mod.
  2. Extract it!
  3. Paste the .scs file(s) into your My Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/mod folder.
  4. Run game ~> Edit profile ~> Enable mod.
  5. Enjoy!

Download Volvo FH 2013 for ETS 2:

Source: Volvo FH 2013 by ohaha v19.6



Source: ETS2 Mods http://ets2downloads.com/trucks/volvo-fh-2013-ohaha