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I'm unsure if VR support will come soon, as I believe TMP can only support one version of the game: However, whilst googling this topic, I came across this Steam community post. The author of that post claims that they've managed to get VR working on TMP. I also came across this forum post that further confirms that Steam community post's theory. It would be nice if VR was natively supported by TMP, but I doubt it will happen.

Yes. Ban evidence & ban reasons allow you to see why someone is banned unless the player in question has their ban history set to private. Staff can see a player's ban history regardless of that player's preferences, though. A good admin should look at a player's previous infractions and use it to influence their next course of action. For example, if a player screws up once, and has a stellar record, then it'd be a kind but not required gesture if that admin gave them the benefit of the doubt. However, from my experience, this isn't usually the case. If a player wants to play the game so badly that they'd go to all the effort of ban evading, you'd think they'd have followed the rules from the offset. Ban evading should've always remained punishable by a permanent ban and not downgraded to 90 days. In a way, such a move implies that TruckersMP is either becoming way too lenient or has given in to the need for more players.

Hi @Professor_1701, First of all, welcome. Kicks for "high ping" are nothing to be concerned about and can be caused by a number of things. From my experience, most people experience this when loading into highly populated places, such as Calais. So my first piece of advice would be to ensure you're loading into a quitter location. For getting to Calais, I'd suggest loading into Dover and then taking the ferry across the water or loading into Lille and driving to Calais. Regards, Bean

The scout cars (Skodas) and AVs are like marmite - you either love them or you hate them. There's no middle ground. As for my thoughts on their removal, I don't feel they have that much of a benefit to the game and tend to get misused more than used for good. Having said that, for convoy management, they can be useful. Maybe only offer them on Arcade and for Event Staff/GMs?

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@'Leo. Hi. It's a simulator; hence there should be a simulation of real life. There doesn't need to be a strict level of simulation, but there should be some resemblance. FMO4's comparison, whilst a tad extreme, is correct. People who commit crimes in real life aren't given such leniency, and TruckersMP is meant to simulate real life.

If in three months, someone has been banned four times, then they're clearly not up to the expected standards. Not at all. It's a simulator, so we want simulation. We don't wish for constant misuse and troublemakers. Yes, it's a game, but that doesn't mean we should allow those who have total disregard for the rules to run wild and impact the experience of others. In light of this and previous rule changes, it is unlikely that you will be banned from playing for life. Depending on the circumstances, a kick may be the first step before a ban is imposed. This can be considered a first warning, since there are no repercussions. It is unlikely that a warning system would be of any value to anyone since most bans are imposed through reports on the website.

Well, we certainly don't anymore. However, there has been some resemblance of a "Road to Simulation" previously, whether you believe it or not. Everything you've outlined as to what you don't enforce is mostly left unforced in real life, obviously speeding being an exception. Speeding is under the umbrella of "reckless driving", so I'd say it gets enforced. Whether directly or indirectly. Indicators/turn signals don't get enforced in real life, from my experience. Whilst for the UK, the highway code states you must use an indicator to indicate your intended action(s), I've never heard of someone being in serious trouble for it. The police have much, much bigger fish to fry. Just as, unless there's a collision or you're spotted, give way/stop signs are unenforced in real life, as there's no one to report you/punish you. Not sure why stating things that typically go unenforced in real life would help your argument or tip the scales in your favour, but hey-ho. If anything, not enforcing these things further increases realism and the simulation aspect road to simulation was trying to achieve.

As with any rule change, they'll always be people for and against; however, I think this is a move in the wrong direction entirely. TruckersMP has been aiming for simulation, hence the "road to simulation" initiative. However, with this and previous rule changes, simulation seems no longer at the forefront of TruckersMP's intentions. Such a shift in direction raises many questions as to why TruckersMP have decided to contradict and undo everything they've previously set out to achieve. Perhaps, to try and claw back some players?

I agree. The change appears to be another ploy to increase player numbers with little regard for other rule-abiding players. When they removed the ability to get permanently banned for history, I was in full support, as I believed people may have been immature when they received their 5th and final ban. However, I cannot and do not have the same support for this rule alteration. If someone receives a ban and cannot restrain themselves from making another account, they should be permanently banned. If someone is desperate to play the game that they'd go to the effort of ban evading, you'd think they'd follow the rules in the first place.

As you've all probably seen, it's no longer possible to be permanently banned for ban evading. How do people feel about this, and do you agree with the change or disagree? You can see more information about the rule update here.

Events where everyone is flocking to one place, like TruckersMP HQ, can create more work for the moderation team. Do you have any ideas on how an event similar to TruckersMP HQ could take place without one place being a choke hold, @Foobrother?

Some good suggestions! There needs to be more incentive to explore roads and cities that aren't Calais or Duisburg. Previously there have been challenges or community events like 'TruckersMP HQ'. What did you think about this event?