Hello and welcome to the basics of 18 Wheels of Steel: Hard Truck! This is a simple guide to help you with your trucking adventures and provide assistance as you navigate through the game. في هذا الدليل, we’ll cover the essential elements to make your experience smoother and more enjoyable. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking for some tips, we’ve got you covered!
Let’s dive into the basics and get you ready for the exciting world of trucking in 18 Wheels of Steel: Hard Truck!
ابدء
If you’re new to Hard Truck, it’s a good idea to begin with the easiest campaign to ease into the game. Opt for the ‘West Coast’ campaign to familiarize yourself with the world and receive a decent starting allowance for upgrading your truck.
When you start, feel free to name your company and yourself whatever you like! ثم, you’re ready to go! Your initial truck might be less powerful compared to other options, ولكن لا تقلق. You can upgrade it whenever you have enough money, helping you step into the world of bigger and more powerful machines.
Job Types and Risks
When it comes to taking a job in 18 Wheels of Steel: Hard Truck, there are a few important things to consider, especially the type of job you’re selecting.
أولاً, there are two types of jobs: Adhoc and Recurring.
- Adhoc Jobs: These are random shipments from one company to another. The payout depends on factors like the cargo type, fragility of the load, additional risks tied to the cargo, and the drop point.
- Recurring Jobs: These jobs differ from adhoc ones as they offer an additional reward for delivering the load with minimal or no damage and being on time or early. The payouts are similar, and successfully completing these loads can also reward you with a license, given you meet or exceed the specified criteria.
الآن, let’s look at some key stats for each job:
- Rating: Influences bonuses, licensing upgrades, and employee opportunities, ranging from 0 Stars to 4 Stars.
- Drop Point: Indicates where the load is headed, with the company listed underneath.
- جائزة: Specifies the exact amount of money you’ll earn if the load is delivered without damage and on time.
- Fragility: Indicates how much damage the load can sustain on your journey, ranging from Low to Extreme.
- Validity: Shows how long the job will be available for a driver to take it.
- Remaining Time: Indicates the time the driver has to reach the destination and unload the trailer.
Each job in 18 Wheels of Steel: Hard Truck comes with potential risks that can add an extra layer of challenge, especially in adhoc jobs. Here are four additional risks you might encounter:
- Heavy Loads: These are indicated by a “weight” icon and are extremely heavy loads. You’ll need to pull over at a weigh station to have your cargo weighed. If the weight is accepted, you can continue your journey.
- Fragile Loads: Identified by a “زجاج” رمز, these loads are highly sensitive and prone to breaking if you’re not careful. Damaging the load results in automatic failure with no payout, but the potential payout is generally better in some cases.
- Timed Loads: Indicated by a “stopwatch” رمز, these loads must be delivered quickly. You’re expected to prioritize speed, sometimes ignoring road safety and speed limits. Failing to deliver on time or incurring a delay results in no payout, but successful deliveries often yield better payouts than normal deliveries.
- HC Certified Loads: Designated by an “HC” رمز, these loads require an HC Certificate to transport. Usually chemical or liquid loads, they demand extra care to avoid damage. While they pay well, you need an HC Certificate, which can be purchased at a weigh station for $25,000 (based on the West Coast campaign).
بالإضافة إلى ذلك, be aware of other risks like:
- Drowsiness: Your operator may blink and yawn, dimming the screen temporarily. Resting between jobs is essential to avoid accidents.
- Fuel Level: Keep an eye on your fuel level and fill up when needed after each job to ensure you can reach your next destination.
- Vehicle Damage: Damaged trucks perform poorly. If your truck takes damage, visit a service station or dial 911 for a roadside mechanic. Repairs take at least an hour.
- Speed Traps: Purchasing a radar detector helps you detect speed traps. While you can sometimes avoid them, it’s not guaranteed. If caught speeding, pull over, accept the fine, and continue – but try not to let it happen too often.
In the next section, we’ll delve into company management and how to effectively run your company with drivers.
Company Management
Once you’ve accumulated a decent amount of funds in your account, investing in company management becomes essential in 18 Wheels of Steel: Hard Truck. Parking at a rest stop or delivery depot can connect you with operators looking for work, provided you’re willing to pay them a fair wage. Keep in mind that while you can hire workers with enough money, having the right credentials is crucial.
Acquiring licenses is a necessity if you plan to hire drivers to handle loads you can’t or won’t manage yourself. To obtain a license, successfully complete a recurring job route and earn a license. لكن, receiving the license requires increasing your ranking. على سبيل المثال, to get a 1 Star Rated License, you must be rated at least 1 نجم. Your rating improves by successfully completing jobs.
Once you have a license for a route, you can hire a driver and assign them jobs that match that route and meet the license rating requirement. على سبيل المثال, any driver can handle a 0 Star Rated Job, but to assign a driver to a 1 Star Rated Job, you first need a 1 Star Rated License for that specific route.
Hiring drivers presents its own challenge. Lower-skilled drivers are more prone to damaging loads, while experienced drivers require a high enough rating for them to respect you. You can’t hire a 2 Star Rated Driver if your rating is below 2 Stars. Improving your rating takes time, الصبر, and ensuring timely deliveries with minimal damage.
To upgrade your license, transport a load with a rating higher than your current license. These ratings are for the next license above your current one. على سبيل المثال, to get a 1 Star License, deliver a load with a 1 Star Rating. Your overall company and personal ranking must meet or exceed the license rating you aim to obtain.
Upgrading Your Gear/Rig
Once you’ve gathered a sufficient amount of money, considering an upgrade for your rig or even replacing it with a larger, faster, and more powerful truck is a smart move. A good strategy is to begin with your basic truck and prioritize acquiring the most advanced gear for a test run. Here’s a brief overview of what the new gear can do:
All Weather Tires:
- Enhance traction in rain and snow and provide slight assistance in off-road conditions.
Basic CB Radio:
- Offers local updates on road conditions, such as closures and police activity, within an estimated 100 miles.
Advanced CB Radio:
- Expands the update radius compared to the Basic CB Radio, covering an estimated 150 – 200 miles.
CB Booster Amplifier:
- Provides map-wide updates on closures and police activity. Essential for upgrading licenses or hauling over long distances.
Basic Radar Detector:
- Produces a beeping noise when approaching a speed trap with a decent distance.
Advanced Radar Detector:
- Increases the detection distance for speed traps.
Radar Jammer:
- Helps increase the speed at which your truck can pass through speed traps by a couple of MPH. Note that it only works within 5 MPH of the posted limit.
Dashboard GPS:
- Essential for navigating a new map or if you have little sense of direction. When combined with CB radios, it aids in planning routes on the fly in case of road closures or hazards.
While collecting new gear is important, it’s also wise to save money for investing in a new rig when the time is right. Keep an eye on the weight, speed, horsepower, and gears of the truck to ensure you don’t end up with something challenging to haul around. From experience, the base truck you start with (Topolino) is better than its immediate successor (T1000).
BUG NOTICE
Before hitting the road in 18 Wheels of Steel: Hard Truck, it’s important to be aware of a few bugs that can impact your trucking experience and jeopardize the safe delivery of fragile cargo or the well-being of your truck:
Traffic AI Issues:
- The behavior of traffic AI can be unpredictable and occasionally frustrating. While they will signal turns, their speed may drop suddenly, posing a challenge for braking, even at a distance. In certain areas, traffic might make abrupt turns from a 3-lane highway into a 1-lane chaos, which can be disastrous for inattentive drivers. It’s advisable to maintain a safe distance from traffic AI and be vigilant for cars entering or exiting freeways, especially when hauling loads.
Map Geometry Issues:
- Another significant problem involves map geometry issues. Unexpectedly hitting a specific point in the map geometry can bring your truck to a sudden stop, causing massive damage to your truck and any cargo. للأسف, there isn’t a known fix at this point. لكن, saving in between deliveries can significantly increase your chances of avoiding a run-ending collision with the unpredictable quirks of the game engine.
Fast Ranking, Licensing, Payments for West Coast Campaign
For those seeking a boost at the start of the West Coast campaign in 18 Wheels of Steel: Hard Truck, here are some pointers to give you an advantage in the game’s market:
Easy License Route:
- Aim for the Las Vegas – Phoenix route to acquire a license easily. This route provides a straightforward path to each city with minimal traffic.
Maximize Rating on Las Vegas – Phoenix Route:
- Increasing your rating on the Las Vegas – Phoenix route not only benefits the payout from adhoc and recurring jobs but also aids in advancing your license between these two areas. This strategy can help you hire more skilled employees.
Hire a 1 Star Rated Driver:
- Employ at least a 1 Star Rated Driver to handle the Las Vegas – Phoenix route weekly. This enhances your income while you manage other jobs in different locations.
Keep Topolino Truck:
- Retain the Topolino truck for as long as possible before upgrading to the Brava. Avoid purchasing the T1000 due to its problematic acceleration.
Sell Upgrades Before Purchasing:
- When upgrading trucks, sell your existing upgrades before making a new purchase. This ensures you get your money back.
Save Before and After Deliveries:
- To prevent potential glitches in map geometry or AI issues, make it a habit to save before and after every delivery. This precautionary measure can save you from unexpected setbacks in the game.
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