[REL] Daniels ATS Random Events

[jarryed]

I have been running this but I have a huge gripe to mention.

--- The broken down car in the left lane ---

There is absolutely no warning that this is coming up and I think should be removed. If a car is to break down in the left lane it is either moved to the either the left or right road shoulder to where it would not be a hindrance. Can't count the number of times I have ran across this only to have the AI stop on a dime in front of you. There is absolutely no way to not slam into traffic as there always seems to be traffic in the right lane when this happens.

[danbywinby]

@jarryed

Would you be able to get a screenshot of this event at all so i know exactly what one you are referring to?

Because there are many variations of this in my mod. With regards to no warning, the ones with no warning should be very rare. Most of the time there should be a warning triangle out in front (very small and so very easy to miss i do understand) or if there is a recovery truck with the vehicle then you should be able to see the trucks beacons from a reasonable distance.

[jarryed]

This was from a streamer I was watching the other day:

https://youtu.be/APLIpUH37c8?t=1598

The warning triangle is not even visible because it is turned the wrong way.

[danbywinby]

Thank you for that link. In all honesty it looks to me like that guy was not paying attention or going too fast. You could see that traffic up ahead was slow moving or stationery from quite a way back as the road was completely straight and it was bright daylight.

The issue with the warning triangle i could have swore that was fixed but I will double check that.

Personally I would like to keep those events in as it adds more variety. However if other people agree with you that they are unrealistic and they would like them removed as well. Then I will consider removing them.

[jarryed]

The guy is a former professional driver. Going too fast on I-80 in Nevada with a speed limit of 80mph? Nah I don't think so.

Could you PM me details on how to remove the left lane events from your mod? I find it highly unrealistic.

[danbywinby]

@jarryed

If you want to remove those events from my mod yourself then you will first of all need to open my mod and find the file:

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def\world\journey_road_event.dwbreakdown.sii

You should be able to open with the default notepad or any other basic text editor.

In there you will find all of my 'breakdown' events.

Here is an example of one:

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	journey_events_road_event : j_re.dwbreakc1
	{
		layer_cutscenes[]:	j_cut.dwbdowni
		max_length: 5      // [m]
		min_length: 5      // [m]
		inner_lane_allowed: true
		slow_down_passing: true
		bridge_forbidden: true
		tunnel_forbidden: true		
		traffic_block: true
		layer_min_curve[]: 0.0		
		layer_max_curve[]: 15.0		
		weight: 10.0
		allowed_lanes_count[]: 2
		allowed_lanes_count[]: 3
		parents[]: j_re.super_parent
		name: "Daniel Breakdown Car Inside Lane"
	}

To prevent it from spawning simply change the 'weight' by changing the following line:

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weight: 10.0

to:

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weight: 0

[jarryed]

Thank you for this information. It is very much appreciated.

[danbywinby]

@jarryed Your welcome. No problem.

[danbywinby]

So i have been thinking about this issue with the inside lane breakdown events and looking at exactly what i have at the moment and how i could improve them.

This is what i am thinking at the moment please let me know your thoughts and if you have any ideas yourself:
- Removing all breakdown events that have no warning triangle or any form of warning at all.
- I have created a new version of the portable VMS sign that i use in some of my other events that says 'STRANDED VEHICLE SLOW DOWN'. I will add this as a new possibility for the breakdown events that spawn on roads with hard shoulders.
- I am also thinking about possibly creating the possibility for a police car / arrow board suv to spawn behind the broken down vehicle. Not sure on this though so please let me know your thoughts.

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[jarryed]

I think the portable VMS sign, flashing arrow, or even a police presence would be beneficial instead of removing the events completely. If something like this does happen the police are on the scene as quickly as possible as it's the fast lane.

I love running your mod as the variety is welcome in the game; especially the trailer fires. Was always wondering why SCS won't bring that into ATS when it is in ETS2.

I sure hope that you didn't take my comments earlier as being harsh on you either.