محاكي الشاحنات الأوروبية 2 – Pathfinder Achievement Guide

This guide will show you how to unlock the محاكي الشاحنات الأوروبية 2 called “Pathfinder.”

General Note

You need to be really committed because this might start feeling dull after spending some hours on this job!

This is a really time-consuming accomplishment and it will check your patience, determination, and desire to finish this challenge. It took me 110 hours of in-game time and 145 hours of real-time to finish it. It might take you less time or it could take you even longer. That depends on how you plan your path, strategies, and your overall ability to conquer it.

Consider yourself warned. الآن, let’s dive in!

ابدء

I strongly suggest using Excel as your trusty companion throughout your entire adventure. With it, you can chart your entire progress on the map and keep track of anything you might have missed, making it easier to find in the future.

Whether you decide to use your own truck or one provided by a company is entirely up to you. شخصيا, I opted to stick with the company-provided truck. This choice was made because I knew I would inevitably damage the truck, and repairs are free. زائد, it didn’t bother me whether the truck had 100% damage or 0%.

How to Complete the Map

There are two scenarios you might find yourself in: either you’ve already spent some time in the game and now you’re taking on this achievement, or you’re dedicated to tackling it from the very start. This guide will start from the beginning, so no matter where you are, you should find helpful tips here.

Here’s how to approach it:

1. Divide the map into smaller parts

This step is straightforward. Simply divide the map into countries so you can easily track your progress in Excel.

2. Start with a “friendly” country

What do I mean by a “friendly” country? If you’ve already spent some time in the game, you’ve likely noticed that there are countries where approaching a crossroad reveals the entire crossroad, regardless of the direction you come from. I highly recommend starting with this type of country. Examples include England, سلوفاكيا, الجمهورية التشيكية, and the Netherlands.

3. City discovery

When you enter a city, park your trailer anywhere and explore the entire city first. Then return to your cargo and continue with your job.

Be careful to enter every yard in the city. This means that if you pass by, على سبيل المثال, a Renault dealer, it will show on your screen that you discovered a Renault dealer, but the yard where the dealer is located will remain undiscovered. Pay attention to this! The same goes for Recruitment Agencies. Even with the highest zoom on the map, in some cities, you may not be able to see if you’ve discovered a yard or not because the icon on the map is larger than the yard itself!

If I’ve explored the entire city (including complex cities like those in Germany, which also includes the surrounding crossroads), I’ll mark the city with yellow color. If there are any parts of the city that I’ve missed, I’ll mark them with green color. Blue color indicates that I’ve discovered every single inch of road in the entire country, and I won’t need to revisit it. I’ll write ‘All discovered’ if I’ve explored everything belonging to every city in the country.

4. Force yourself onto a new route

When taking a job, go to the menu and force your GPS to guide you through new roads you haven’t discovered yet. This will save you a massive amount of time.

5. Take lots of notes in Excel

This is the best thing you can do to stay organized. It practically guarantees that you won’t forget about anything you’ve missed. You can structure your notes like this:

Write the name of a country and list corresponding notes underneath. Repeat this for every country.

What You Might Have Missed

Some places you might have missed include gas stations or rest areas. Gas stations can be large, with multiple entrances from different roads, making them easy to overlook. بالإضافة إلى ذلك, there may be smaller areas that you could have easily missed.

For example this one:

To the untrained eye, the area might appear fully explored. لكن, upon closer inspection of the screenshot, there’s a tiny grey area near the right anchor sign that can easily go unnoticed. Even I missed it. My oversight was a unique paradox. I always played with the GPS on the highest zoom level, which seemed slightly more zoomed in than the maximum zoom in the map menu. When I exited, I remained zoomed in on the GPS and couldn’t see behind me, as I wasn’t expecting an undiscovered path behind me since no other port operated in that manner.

The next one:

I marked a small white square at the 90-degree turn. There are a few of these in the game, so be cautious. Cutting the turn too sharply will leave it undiscovered. It’s a very small part that might be difficult to find on a map.

As a side note, you see the dashed road? That’s a secret road, and there are a few of them in the game. لكن, they’re not necessary to find because they don’t add any bonus percentage for discovery. They’re cool, but you can ignore them.

Another one:

This area is between Verona and Innsbruck, and it’s quite easy to miss. I traveled from Innsbruck to Verona, watched the cutscene, and continued on my way. لكن, a few hours later, when I checked my day’s progress on the map, I noticed a tiny grey dot there. لذا, I turned back and cleared it.

One more thing to note: there are some roundabouts where it’s easy to overlook a small grey area. لكن, based on the examples I’ve shown, these are relatively easier to spot. Be cautious nonetheless.

Advanced Tips

Here are some simple tips that can help you save time and make your experience smoother:

1. Fast Traveling: Instead of driving through routes you’ve already explored, consider teleporting to a nearby city closer to your destination. This can be especially helpful if you’ve already discovered all the gas stations and rest areas along the way. Use the F7 key to teleport strategically, saving time on repetitive driving.
2. Saving the Game: Make it a habit to save your game frequently, especially after completing a job or spending a significant amount of time on a challenging section. If you foresee an accident or a traffic jam ahead, quickly save the game to respawn safely without losing progress. Reloading the game can also clear up traffic congestion if you find yourself stuck.
3. Stay Productive: With long hours ahead, make the most of your time by multitasking. Play educational videos or listen to podcasts while driving, or engage in casual mobile gaming during breaks. Keeping your mind occupied can help make the repetitive tasks more enjoyable and productive.
4. Plan a Memorable Finish: Consider planning a special finale to mark the completion of your journey. Choose a scenic route or a favorite location to celebrate with friends in multiplayer mode. Whether it’s a picturesque drive or a memorable moment shared with others, ending on a high note can make the entire experience more rewarding and unforgettable.