Euro Truck Simulator 2

[[TC]»Elmo«]

(2012-10-20 13:03)Cola Wrote:  But as you said, the braking is really weird. Might just be how trucks really brake, I'm not the one to judge that though.

Nah, they seem to have got a couple of things wrong about trucks.

1. Unless you're towing a massive amount of weight, trucks generally have enough braking power to lock the wheels (with ABS off). ETC seems to want you to use the engine brake as additional braking power - that's not what it's for; the engine brake is to prevent you from setting your brakes on fire on long descents, not for stopping faster. Air brakes are *really* powerful. Also, added weight actually results in more force on the tyre, so more grip, which means minimum stopping distances don't change as much as you might think - provided the tyres don't shred themselves in the process.

2. If you gun the engine in first gear when stopped on a hill, a real truck won't stall (unless the engine's a weak-ass pansy not fit for purpose). You'll get wheelspin instead. Lots and lots of wheelspin.