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Some questions about the game features

Discussion in 'Troubleshooting: Bugs, Questions and Support' started by MarkosRuiz, Dec 30, 2017.

  1. MarkosRuiz

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    Hello! I have some questions about the game...

    Do you guys have planned to simulate the World / Map Thermals?
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    For example, in a Snow map the engine takes less time to cool down and in a Desert map it runs hot.
    - So, the minimum engine temperature has to be reduced, so it could be started at -10ºC or less (example).
    - An awesome feature will be the Diesel cold starts with Glowplug simulation!


    Then, is altitude power-loss simulated in an engine?

    Sorry if this has been asked before, but I didn't see it! It's too late for me haha

    @Nadeox1 @synsol

    Cheers!
     
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  2. TechnicolorDalek

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    map/world thermals and altitude power loss already exist
     
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  3. MarkosRuiz

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    Yeah I heard something about altitude power loss but I don't remember xD
    But from world / map thermals I didn't hear anything... So if I download a Snow Map, temperatures will be below 0ºC?
     
  4. TechnicolorDalek

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    dunno, that'd depend on the maker

    I don't know the specifics of how it works, but it definitely exists

    the desert highway map has a pretty high temperature that causes some engines to overheat
     
  5. tdev

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    Forwarded the question to the team :)
     
  6. MarkosRuiz

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    Ohohohooo I will take it a look!
    --- Post updated ---
    Thanks!
     
  7. Diamondback

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    Yes, as already stated, a map maker can select any temperature as desired. This includes a custom day/night cycle.
    I don't know if modders actually take advantage of this, but the capability is definitely there.

    The ambient temperature affects anything that has to do with thermals, so for example the engine, the brakes, fire, etc.

    We also take intake air density into account when it comes to the power delivery of combustion engines. Of course you need rather large changes in height to actually notice the difference.

    At this time we do not simulate certain diesel specific things like glowplugs or pre-heating.
     
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  8. MarkosRuiz

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    Thanks!
    Okay then, I didn't know the feature was!
     
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