Trucking Sims

Kapitan_Phillips · 02-09-08, 07:27 AM

I know the thought of rumbling down the interstate in 55 tonnes of chrome and steel appeals to some of you, so I thought I might go ahead and post some news about the latest and upcoming trucking games on the PC

Firstly, this is the latest in what's probably the longest running franchise, and one of the only proper 18 wheeler games out there:

http://www.americanlonghaul.com/

Fun game, but really needs the help of a couple of mods (that aren't easy to find) for real immersion.

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No idea how close this one is to completion, but it still looks rather good:

http://www.rignroll.com/

I'm just hoping there's nothing stupid in it, like points for blowing up cars.

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http://www.eurotrucksimulator.com/

Will be watching this one very closely if they add Britain in

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Here's an online haulage firm for use with the 18 WOS games

http://www.transpointtrucking.com/

TteFAboB · 02-09-08, 08:57 AM

I only knew the 18 Wheels of Steel franchise. Nice list.

FIREWALL · 02-15-08, 02:09 AM

Just played demo a little. Am going to buy this. Thanks K.P. FOR GOOD LIST.

d@rk51d3 · 02-15-08, 02:12 AM

Watching "Convoy" has fried your brain, hasn't it KP. :rotfl:

kiwi_2005 · 02-15-08, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

Watching "Convoy" has fried your brain, hasn't it KP. :rotfl:

KP, We got ourselves a Convoy

Syxx_Killer · 02-15-08, 09:01 AM

Finding mods for this kind of game may not be as hard as you think.

http://truckpol.republika.pl/

That site is like the Subsim of truck sims. There is all sorts of info on upcoming releases and a forum. I haven't played a truck sim in a long time, but when I did I went to that site.

FIREWALL · 02-15-08, 01:10 PM

To bad it's only a 60 minute demo.

But anything as good as this that I can use my G-25 on works for me.

This sim is to Trucking what flight sims are to flying.

From a gameplay standpoint it has goals and objectives to accomplish and penaltys to avoid.

And as pointed out theres a slew of mods available.

Not bad for $20.00

Kapitan_Phillips · 02-15-08, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

Watching "Convoy" has fried your brain, hasn't it KP. :rotfl:

KP, We got ourselves a Convoy

"Mercy six, the stink of them hogs is gettin' intense up here, you better back off another ten"

nikimcbee · 02-18-08, 11:05 PM

bah, you should try a tractor sim!:rotfl:

Blacklight · 02-19-08, 07:35 PM

I believe that 18 Wheels of Steel was the trucking sim that actually had a few "interesting" surprises in it (Or it may have been another sim).
The UFO flying around when I was driving on a highway in New Mexico caught me completely off guard. :rotfl:
Then there was the random police chase that happend around me somewhere...

FIREWALL · 04-18-08, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacklight

I believe that 18 Wheels of Steel was the trucking sim that actually had a few "interesting" surprises in it (Or it may have been another sim).
The UFO flying around when I was driving on a highway in New Mexico caught me completely off guard. :rotfl:
Then there was the random police chase that happend around me somewhere...

Roswell ???

:rotfl:

DeepIron · 04-18-08, 04:22 PM

Quote:

The UFO flying around when I was driving on a highway in New Mexico caught me completely off guard.

I drive an '06 Freightliner XL Classic about 15,000 miles a month and I can tell you, there are stranger things than UFOs out there...

Especially in New Jersey...

Think I'll buy 18 Wheels and see how it stacks up to the real thing...

FIREWALL · 04-18-08, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeepIron

Quote:

The UFO flying around when I was driving on a highway in New Mexico caught me completely off guard.

I drive an '06 Freightliner XL Classic about 15,000 miles a month and I can tell you, there are stranger things than UFOs out there...

Especially in New Jersey...

Think I'll buy 18 Wheels and see how it stacks up to the real thing...

Done a little OTR myself. The best deal is 18 WOS Bundle $29.99.

You get all 4. Separately $80.00. A nice break from Subs and planes.
IMHO it has great gameplay. Objectives , Penaltys, and hell it's fun.

Kapitan_Phillips · 04-18-08, 04:54 PM

Doesnt look like Euro Truck Simulator will cover the UK

FIREWALL · 04-18-08, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

Doesnt look like Euro Truck Simulator will cover the UK

That Sucks.

What doe's it do. A person would think by the title it was to drive all over Europe.

02-09-08, 07:27 AM	#1
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Trucking Sims I know the thought of rumbling down the interstate in 55 tonnes of chrome and steel appeals to some of you, so I thought I might go ahead and post some news about the latest and upcoming trucking games on the PC Firstly, this is the latest in what's probably the longest running franchise, and one of the only proper 18 wheeler games out there: http://www.americanlonghaul.com/ Fun game, but really needs the help of a couple of mods (that aren't easy to find) for real immersion. ____________________________ No idea how close this one is to completion, but it still looks rather good: http://www.rignroll.com/ I'm just hoping there's nothing stupid in it, like points for blowing up cars. ____________________________ http://www.eurotrucksimulator.com/ Will be watching this one very closely if they add Britain in ____________________________ Here's an online haulage firm for use with the 18 WOS games http://www.transpointtrucking.com/ __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

02-09-08, 08:57 AM	#2
TteFAboB Admiral Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,247 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I only knew the 18 Wheels of Steel franchise. Nice list. __________________ "Tout ce qui est exagéré est insignifiant." ("All that is exaggerated is insignificant.") - Talleyrand

02-15-08, 02:09 AM	#3
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Just played demo a little. Am going to buy this. Thanks K.P. FOR GOOD LIST. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

02-15-08, 01:10 PM	#7
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	To bad it's only a 60 minute demo. But anything as good as this that I can use my G-25 on works for me. This sim is to Trucking what flight sims are to flying. From a gameplay standpoint it has goals and objectives to accomplish and penaltys to avoid. And as pointed out theres a slew of mods available. Not bad for $20.00 __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

02-18-08, 11:05 PM	#9
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	bah, you should try a tractor sim!:rotfl: __________________

02-15-08, 02:12 AM	#4
d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,951 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	Watching "Convoy" has fried your brain, hasn't it KP. :rotfl:

02-15-08, 09:01 AM	#6
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Finding mods for this kind of game may not be as hard as you think. http://truckpol.republika.pl/ That site is like the Subsim of truck sims. There is all sorts of info on upcoming releases and a forum. I haven't played a truck sim in a long time, but when I did I went to that site.

02-19-08, 07:35 PM	#10
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	I believe that 18 Wheels of Steel was the trucking sim that actually had a few "interesting" surprises in it (Or it may have been another sim). The UFO flying around when I was driving on a highway in New Mexico caught me completely off guard. :rotfl: Then there was the random police chase that happend around me somewhere... __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

04-18-08, 04:54 PM	#14
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Doesnt look like Euro Truck Simulator will cover the UK __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.