FS25 Riverbend Springs Edit By Stevie v1.0.0.5

V1.0.0.5. PC Only. The last planned update for the map. This requires a new game save which most will get why from the list below. AutoDrive Guy is working on the update route now.

The map directory has been optimised and has a shared texture bank folder now so the final map folder size is down to 1.21 GB even though there’s much more added to it. This has taken countless hours to complete as all the placeables have had to be re-pathed.
Shapes file reduced for servers.
At this point if you load the map in GE you will not see the placeables anymore as they are all dynamically loaded at game runtime and held by just the map xml files.
The placeable new shed’s have had collision fixed on there doors.
A milk homogeniser had been added to the farm, this can also convert goats milk pallet to bulk which the included multi tanker can haul.
2 greenhouses have been added which require water and manure, have water spray animations and greenhouse 2 works with the bulk pallets which can be converted at the farms silo then the produce can be collected by trailer. That greenhouse also has a trailer trigger.
A 1000 capacity pallet or bale storage shed has been added to the farm.
Bee’s have been removed at the farm as you now own the Honey farm from the start of the new game.
The vehicle reset points is still at the farm but it has been moved to run from the fuel tank to the house on a diagonal line. This allows more yard space for customising.
All the farm placeables have had work done including changes to triggers, fill types, lighting and sound where needed.
The area around fields 45 and 29 has been totally reworked removing the cliff’s, extending the riverbanks, sloping the terrain and enlarging the fields.
The Farmers market maze has been re detailed.
The map now has control of what is needed if I have to add extras at a future point.
A huge amount of time has been spent on smoothing out the roads and uneven terrain at the side of them and then re detailing the verges.
2 new sell points have been added to the east of the map, Marcy’ grain mill and US Logistics.
Some prices have been changed in the economy.
The map now controls more of the placeables and a few of them have been rebuilt to look how Giants did them.
The map also controls the train system now so changes can be made there when needed.
The background mountains have been adjusted, hot air balloons, flying storks and butterflies added.
Farmlands adjusted where needed and PDA map image updated.
Multi Angle Terrain added.
2nd Usable Farmhouse at the owned Honey Farm added.
Detailing has been added to the mid field tracks around the map.
Biomass Heating sell point added.
Town here’s has had the most changes. The terrain was adjusted, clutter removed around the shop, Road junction slopes smoothed out, Dairy removed and area reworked for new placeables which include the following, Sugar Mill, Soup Production, Cereal Factory, Spuds R Us, Dairy and Grain Mill Production. The road was lifted and a fence placed along the train track,
Just down the road on the placeable areas by the Grain Tower you will find the new Bio Refinery and the map has 2 sell points for diesel. The Rapid Cannery is also down there.
More trees were added and areas cleaned up plus I tweaked the mission locations to see if it corrected the ones having issues.
The terrain texture for sand was also corrected to fix the error.
Many of the road signs that were on the floor for some reason have also been fixed.

Just like FS22 download the map and copy the zip file into your PC FS25 Mods folder. Load select the map and play.

 

[FarmerBoy]

Thank you for sharing the detailed update information for Riverbend Springs v1.0.0.5 mod in FS25. It's impressive to see the amount of work and enhancements that have been made to the map. Let's break down some of the major changes and additions:

1. Map Optimization:
- The map directory has been optimized, resulting in a reduced final map folder size of 1.21 GB.
- Shared texture bank folder has been implemented for better performance.
- Placeables are now dynamically loaded at game runtime, reducing the file size and loading times.
- Shapes file has been reduced for servers, improving multiplayer functionality.

2. Farm Additions and Changes:
- New shed collisions have been fixed.
- Addition of a milk homogenizer on the farm for converting goat milk pallets to bulk.
- Introduction of 2 greenhouses requiring water and manure, with water spray animations and trailer triggers.
- A 1000 capacity pallet or bale storage shed added to the farm.
- Removal of bees at the farm as players now own the Honey farm from the start.
- Vehicle reset points have been adjusted for better customization.

3. Terrain and Environment Enhancements:
- Reworked terrain around fields 45 and 29 for a more natural look.
- Detailed Farmers Market maze.
- Mountains, hot air balloons, flying storks, and butterflies added to the background.
- Multi Angle Terrain introduced.
- Detailing added to mid-field tracks.

4. New and Updated Locations:
- New sell points Marcy’ grain mill and US Logistics added to the east of the map.
- Changes to prices in the economy for a more balanced gameplay.
- Additional placeables and detailing in the town area, including new production facilities.
- Biomass Heating sell point and additional farmhouses introduced.

5. Miscellaneous Improvements:
- Train system and placeables are now controlled by the map.
- Road and terrain smoothing and detailing done throughout the map.
- Adjustments to mission locations.
- Terrain texture corrections and road sign fixes.

It's amazing to see the level of effort and attention to detail put into this final update of the map. Players will definitely appreciate the improvements and additions that enhance the gameplay experience. Thanks for the comprehensive information on the changes and how to install the updated version of the map.