DJenerate

I'd first try generating a new def file on the ProMods website. The one you have currently includes support for the Special Transport DLC, but TruckersMP doesn't support this, so there could be an issue with that. You could also try creating a fresh profile, as it's possible you've used some other mods on single player, and they've caused that profile to not work without them. If that doesn't work, I'd suggest removing the Middle East addon, so then you'll know if the issue is with that, or the base ProMods addon. If it still won't launch, then I'd suggest removing all the ProMods files, and downloading them fresh from the ProMods website.

I'd have to disagree with that. The controls on the Deck are similar to using a controller connected to a desktop PC, which many players already do without issue. If that was the case, then you'd have to restrict those not using a wheel too. I would like to see the Steam Deck officially supported though, as that would also likely open the door to native Linux and MacOS support.

I'd be in favour of this for things like the Winter/Spring mods, and other mods that the TMP team include over time. I doubt it could be done for ProMods though, but who knows!

I'm definitely in favour of this. I rarely use it, but whenever I've passed there, it's been busy. Upgrading it wouldn't affect anywhere else, and would be a great QOL improvement.

Just don't put it too low, or if you do, remember to turn it back up once out of the busy area!

I currently use ProMods, ME Addon, Poland Rebuilding, RusMap and Southern Region, but I'm always looking at others to add that connect up nicely, and are of good enough quality.

I find that changing the render distance for other players in the TMP settings helps a lot more than in-game settings. I can drive through busy areas just fine on high settings, with that turned down. Granted, having a 6-core Ryzen and a GTX 1080 helps too.

I don't know of any main ones in the English speaking side of VTCs... to be honest, I can't remember much of what was used before Discord came along. I think Teamspeak was common though?

I recently got a (long awaited) upgrade to a Logitech G29, it's a massive difference compared to my old wheel, which was a nearly 20 year old Driving Force Pro.

I think everyone else has already mentioned the main ones, but I'd love to see some rigids added, such as the DAF LF or the Renault D series. It'd be great for the simulation aspect too, starting out with a small rigid, and working your way up to an artic.

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I've got a Logitech G29 with the shifter, but it's only a recent purchase. Before that, I was using the same Logitech Driving Force Pro for many years, which I believe is around 20 years old now.

I joined TruckersMP in 2016, which was when I properly got into PC gaming and got ETS2. I did have UK Truck Simulator way back in the day though!

You can be the best driver in the world, you're still going to have accidents as you can't control other people. The same can be said for any vehicle. You can easily troll and cause crashes in a truck with a trailer, and you can still do /fix.