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Haha I found a good PC truck simulator

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NewNashGuy, Oct 1, 2011.

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  1. Oct 1, 2011 #1
    NewNashGuy

    NewNashGuy Road Train Member

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    I haven't played much of it yet since I wanted to spread the word. We were recently discussing about finding a good truck simulator and I believe I found a good one:

    http://www.scssoft.com/18-wheels-of-steel-convoy.php

    You can try the free trial. Be sure to switch into the ####pit view. I successfully managed to pick up a trailer but when I went to drop it off I turned too hard and lost it lol. It may be a little arcadey though, since I doubt a truck can accelerate as quick as the one in this game. I will practice now while I wait for my trucking school to start.
     
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  3. Oct 1, 2011 #2
    BuzzLightBeer

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    ROFL ... and driving for real isn't good enough lol?
     
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  4. Oct 1, 2011 #3
    the flying scotsman

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    im gna say a game like that wont teach you much....however since your at your pc/laptop maybe check out youtube and the hundreds of vids from truckers on backing, pretripping, HOS, fueling procedures and such....all the real world stuff..

    it helped me!
     
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  5. Oct 1, 2011 #4
    Onetruckpony

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    here is a fun one..
    www.truckingsim.com
    text based, no crazy graphics, easy to play in just a few minutes a day...
    There are companies or run solo, there are contracts, breakdowns, truck upgrades, etc....pretty realistic for a text based game.
    Still being developed so some bugs but mostly working and a blast to play.
    If ya come on look me up if you have any questions.
     
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  7. Oct 2, 2011 #5
    Superquack

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    Agreed, I enjoy it.
     
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  8. Oct 2, 2011 #6
    JP11283

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    I just signed up on truckingsim.com.
     
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  9. Oct 2, 2011 #7
    chompi

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    It used to crack me up to see truck drivers taking a break from driving in the truck stop and they would be in the arcade playing the driving games!:biggrin_2556:
     
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    SmokeyCowboy009

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    this one looks better than the one i played last year that gave up this jan.

    petter well off with only 3500+ players so far.
     
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  11. Oct 2, 2011 #9
    Pegasus

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    And you do not need to worry about pesky little things like backing, turning the truck, shifting gears LOL

    I had 18 Wheels of Steel American Long Haul at one point. I was hopeless at it. Might have been easier had I had a steering wheel and brake/acceleration pedals for it - I was using the keyboard and mouse to maneuver. Not sure where it ended up in the house LOL. I was unable to back up to the trailer, let alone hitch the tractor to the trailer.
     
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  12. Oct 2, 2011 #10
    Bum_Jesus

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    Apparently the game doesnt support Windows 7. =(
     
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