Surprising predictions part 4

 Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Euro Truck Simulator 2

The Euro Truck Simulator 2 is the vehicle of choice for trucking aficionados and virtual truckers everywhere. Just in case you’re unfamiliar with the game, here’s what it’s all about: instead of racing from point A to point B at full speed, you get to drive through picturesque towns and cities (and sometimes even off-road) in your big rig, pulling whatever cargo needs to be delivered to your destination on time and without incident (or as few incidents as possible). Sounds like fun, right?

Graphics

Although truck simulator might not be graphically impressive, it’s certainly what’s under-the-hood that matters to most fans. The game takes place in a 3D map of Europe, where players can drive through different countries. There are dozens of cities and landmarks to visit. Players have control over their speed as well as traffic lights and signs if they choose to go off course. Plus, with an additional expansion pack and a slew of downloadable content available on Steam, new trucks and jobs are constantly being added to make the experience even more realistic. If you’re interested in experiencing driving for real, there is no better way than playing one of these games. Just remember to always stay safe! You never know when something could happen or when your own vehicle may break down. So play responsibly and get some sleep once in awhile!

As much as we would like to admit, we don't all spend our time gaming behind our computers. Sometimes we get out into nature and get away from everything else but ourselves. This will be a very short post because I am at work right now so I'm not able to talk about it much but next week I will put up my thoughts on getting away from technology while also going outside into nature or exploring somewhere you've never been before just like last weekend me and my friends went white water rafting (which was absolutely incredible). Hope everyone has a great week and happy reading! ~~Cheers

Controls

Keyboard controls for a first-person driving game aren’t all that difficult to learn, but they can be frustrating at first. If you’re not used to using WASD keys, try using just your left hand and shift. The best part about ETS2 is that it gives you a lot of flexibility in how to play. If you want to learn all of its intricacies right away, make sure to go online and watch some video tutorials. That will help you master everything from changing gears with your mouse wheel to using your rear-view mirrors effectively. (You do have rear-view mirrors, don’t you?) If you want to get started immediately and figure things out as you go along, take a deep breath and dive in! You won’t get very far if you spend too much time worrying about what might happen when an 18-wheeler pulls up alongside your tiny car. You can always pull over onto the shoulder or ramp off an exit ramp (if available) if things get dicey. As long as you stay calm and remember these basic tips, there’s no reason why even novice drivers can't become pros behind the wheel of ETS2. Just don’t forget to stop at rest stops every once in awhile—you never know when you might need a break. The key to becoming a good driver in Euro Truck Simulator 2 is taking things slow. You don’t have to worry about fuel efficiency until you start making real money; however, that doesn’t mean you should drive like a maniac. Remember: This isn’t Mario Kart . Driving like a maniac isn’t going to earn you more money or get you anywhere faster; it's only going to put you into more accidents. And yes, those accidents cost money and take time, so try not to crash your truck on purpose unless something really weird happens—like aliens invade earth or zombies suddenly appear on your road trip route. Because sometimes games are just better when we pretend they're real life...for fun! In fact, one of my favorite things about ETS2 is that it helps me relax after a long day at work. I love being able to turn on my computer and immerse myself in another world where I'm responsible for nothing other than getting my cargo from point A to point B without getting killed by angry Italian men. It's also great practice for when I finally do get my own big rig license! In case you were wondering, I did eventually pass my big rig test—and now I'm officially a professional truck driver. Who knew? Now everyone knows what I've been doing while playing ETS2 all day...just kidding!

Realism

Why does it matter if your game feels real? It matters because of immersion. When you feel like you're really there in your game, it's much easier to get completely immersed in that world and spend hours upon hours just playing around. This is important for two main reasons: 1) You don't need as much sleep (an all-too-important aspect of my own life), and 2) you don't mind spending a long time playing something when you're there on your PC and enjoying yourself. No one likes wasting their time on a game they aren't enjoying, after all! Being able to immerse yourself into a virtual world helps reduce these feelings of boredom or restlessness that might otherwise cause you to quit before finishing a game. The better you can immerse yourself into your game, the more likely you are to finish it. And let's be honest here—no one wants an unfinished truck driving simulator in their Steam library! So how do we make our games more realistic? We go back to immersion—let's make sure we have solid controls, smooth graphics and animations, believable sound effects, realistic physics and so on. All of these things help us immerse ourselves into our game, which makes us enjoy it more and want to keep playing. As with most aspects of gaming, it's up to developers to put in the extra effort and take advantage of today's advanced technology. For example, look at games like Final Fantasy XV where you feel like you're actually controlling Noctis as he walks around with his friends; everything looks so realistic and natural that it feels like you could reach out and touch them! Realism also means avoiding cliches wherever possible. Cliches are great for movies but not for video games—they've been done over and over again many times before, meaning no one will think they're original or interesting anymore. If someone tells me about a new indie RPG with elves who live in harmony with nature, I'll probably pass on buying it because I've heard too many stories similar to that already.

Gameplay

If you’ve never played it, ETS2 is basically a road trip simulator that lets you travel to European cities and towns in large trucks. You can cruise through Paris, London, or Stockholm in a big rig; race through Italy’s curves with your souped-up Alfa Romeo; or head to Scandinavia for some beautiful scenery and winter weather. In other words, it's a lot like sitting on your couch while playing GTAV—but instead of being in control of a slick carjacker-turned-bank robber named Franklin, you’re behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler filled with cargo. And although there aren't any (visible) police chases or heists to pull off, driving giant trucks is cool nonetheless. It also helps that every vehicle has its own distinct feel: Trucks handle differently than cars, which are different from vans, which are different from buses. It all adds up to one thing: A game that gives you a new perspective on what it’s like to drive around Europe as if you were actually there. This isn’t just fun because it feels realistic—it's fun because, well, who doesn't want to be able to tell their friends they drove a truck across Spain? Who doesn't want to be able to say they're saving money by avoiding toll roads? Or who doesn't want to say they can go faster in France by using back roads?

Now don’t get me wrong—there are definitely times when ETS2 gets frustrating. You can only imagine how nerve-wracking it is to be behind a big rig on a narrow road, with one tiny mistake potentially sending you careening into a guardrail or off a cliff. You also have to worry about getting stuck in traffic, which happens more often than you'd think (or at least it does if you play like I do). But overall, it's an incredibly fun game that's as addictive as it is realistic. It's not just something you play while sitting on your couch; it's something you can actually feel like you're doing in real life. You can drive across Europe and see all of its beautiful sights without having to leave your living room!

Community

Being part of a group or community is crucial to engaging with your brand and forming a genuine interest in what you do. Telling your audience about events, contests, or interesting people that they may want to know about can only go so far. Reddit is great for connecting with others who are genuinely interested in your niche, but making sure you take advantage of what Twitter and Facebook have to offer will really put you head and shoulders above competitors. Don’t worry if you’re not great at interacting on these platforms; it doesn’t take a lot of time to post an update letting people know that you have a new piece out or when things will be live. The important thing is to start small and work up from there. You don’t need to spend hours every day tweeting and posting, just enough to keep people engaged. It all adds up! 

Reddit has its own set of quirks and rules that are different than most other communities online. If you’re not sure how to use it effectively, we have good news: there are tons of subreddits specifically dedicated to helping subreddit moderators like yourself get better at managing their communities. Whether you’re looking for tips on staying organized or advice on attracting more subscribers and getting more traffic, simply typing Reddit Tips + Tricks into Google will pull up dozens of subreddits created just for those purposes! As with any community, these subreddits can be a bit intimidating if you don’t know what to expect. The important thing is to make an effort; spend some time reading posts and comments in various subReddits related to your niche. You might find a lot of helpful information right away, but even if you don’t, taking an active role in your community will help build trust with your audience members over time. Be careful though—don’t spam Reddit! Just because you want to promote something doesn’t mean that every single post needs to be about your brand. Posting too often about things unrelated to your brand will raise red flags among users who care about quality content and may cause them to unsubscribe from your feed. This is especially true when posting links—Reddit users are very particular about which sites they allow on their site, so only post links from reputable sources. To learn more about using Reddit as part of a marketing strategy, check out our Ultimate Guide To Marketing On Reddit .

Price

$29.99 on Steam or $39.99 for a Limited Collector's Edition

The Finish Line

Whether you’re a gamer or not, it’s hard to deny that Euro Truck Simulator 2 is one of those games you can pick up and play when you want to chill out, wind down after a tough day at work, or just because. And, unlike other games which can be stressful if they require some kind of emotional engagement (I’m looking at you Dark Souls!), playing ETS2 isn’t going to get your blood pressure up. Playing it will put a smile on your face. So why are people so obsessed with it? I think it comes down to three thingsthings 1) It’s incredibly relaxing; 2) It doesn’t take itself too seriously; 3) There are no rules. You do what you want, when you want—and that’s really appealing for many people who have jobs where they have little control over their schedule or what they do from day-to-day. In fact, that lack of structure might be part of its appeal for truckers in real life! While it may not seem like much fun to sit in traffic jams all day long, being able to choose how fast and how far you drive each time is probably quite liberating for someone who spends their days stuck behind a wheel! As an added bonus, there’s also a realism factor involved here: Since most of us aren’t professional truck drivers, we don’t actually know what it feels like to spend hours at a time driving through Europe. But we do know how it feels to spend hours sitting in our cars waiting for traffic lights to change, or sitting in line at coffee shops waiting for our orders. We also know how frustrating getting lost can be as well as trying to find somewhere new without any guidance from Google Maps. All these things happen every single day and knowing them makes us feel connected to ETS2 players even though we don't share their hobby! Of course, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying something simply because it’s relaxing. Sometimes you need to escape from reality and forget about everything else around you. Just make sure that when you come back to reality, you come back refreshed and ready to tackle whatever challenges await! What's Next?: While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying ETS2 for its own sake, we can still learn from it. If you want to relax more often, try creating you time where you purposefully carve out chunks of time during your week that are only spent doing something completely unrelated to work or chores. That way, when you start feeling stressed and anxious about life outside of your personal bubble, you have a plan for escaping into a world of your own choosing rather than falling into old habits such as binge watching Netflix or aimlessly scrolling through social media feeds. If none of that sounds good to you but deep breathing exercises seem overly simplistic... Well then maybe it’s time to try putting yourself in charge!