Hot topic #29: TFM implementation

[Matt]

Hello Truckers!

Welcome to the 29th edition of our Hot Topic series

During the month of July, we added features in-game for our partners Truckers.FM. 
Have you used this feature? Do you like this feature? What else could we add to this feature?

We really look forward to your comments and opinions below  

Discuss this all below in this edition of Hot Topic...

[James]

Hey,

 

This is a good feature to the game!

I have been using it for a bit. 

Good job 

[Guest]

Hey,

 

I think that is a really Nice Feature. I use it every Day 

[Chemistry_TMP]

I used to this command in game but many times I can't use the command because the description is short. 

 

I think that it is better to add the more information of each command better than now. 

 

Btw, I'm very happy to use the TruckersFM command. Good luck in the future, TruckersMP Staff!

[Shoval]

Hi,
I think this is a very effective and even rational improvement for those who hear TruckersFM frequently. What I would improve is the commands, I would try to make them shorter so that I would not forget the commands because of their length. Although they are not long at the moment but I would try to shorten them even more. Instead of tfm I might have tried something else, and also in the second part of the command.

[Captain Frames]

I don't really think it helps me. The commands might be good but unless you have a steering wheel or a controller typing them takes away steering. The info screen does take quite a bit of space and the fact that you still have to stop your truck to start and stop radio does not make it much more convenient

 

HERE'S MY SUGGESTION

A command that automates it all. Let's say one command called /enabletfm for example that you only type in one time and then the in-game chat sends you a message when a new song plays like "[TFM] Now Playing 'Artist - Song'" or "[TFM] Now on Air: Radio Show by DJ Presenter" like an announcement. That way you can check it in a quick way that does not impair your sight or prevent you from steering. And the command works until you type let's say /disabletfm or turn off the game

[frost2921]

Hello. I really like the idea of that panel. I would add the length of the track+how long the track will be still playing. I would also add a button which will have the function to start/stop the radio without going to menu of game.

[Zysto]

I for sure appreciate this feature however, i have only used it once to try it out.

Radio stations don't really play the music i enjoy listening to.

That's why i just use youtube playlists most of the time.

 

But i really appreciate the work and effort you put into the modification every day.

It's just outstanding how hard on TruckersMP works for this, and i think it doesn't get enough appreciation. 

 

Best Regards

 

Zysto

[Chris Kodiak]

It's kind of awesome, I use it sometimes. I like it but I stick more to the /tfm commands. Not really adding to the feature but maybe, add the Player Mute button back again.

[Nigthwish]

these options are really wonderful and you can easily check a song you liked or who is the radio host super glad tfm is part of tmp

[FreeHugz.]

It's a good feature for sure but unfortunately I prefer listening to my Spotify music. 
For those who listen TruckersFM on a regular base, this feature would actually be a good thing. 
Keep up the good work! 

[Nomad.]

I like the feature, it's handy in the event a song you dont know is playing that you may like this way you can find out what it is quicker than trying to get on to Shazam

[REZA_KING]

we really like feature 

We are alive with hope for the future

[Nightmaree.]

 

I think that is a really Nice Feature

[Orovcol]

I think that TruckersFM is integrated quite well into TMP, though I prefer to listen songs on Spotify.

[Tevret_Fikfik]

I think more radio stations should add to Truckersmp not only TruckersFm

[Captain Frames]

No Hot topic for these 2 weeks?

[Bastet.]

@Tevret_Fikfik - It's harder then you think to implement, as if you want to have commands like /tfm-shoutout, etc. You need special API + Integrations on the radio website too, to ban people spamming it for example.

 

(Currently) TruckersFM is the only radio station you can interact with while driving, simply because we are partnered with them, which allows us to work on such features together. 

 

So tl;dr - This system requires a lot of special features, that are almost not possible, without some kind of agreement between the radio and TMP.

[TruckerAres]

It seems good, but Its limited to TFM, Most people listen to Sim Radio now.

[.George]

It's great! We have been receiving a lot more requests due to the new feature, and it is a better way for us to interact with the community! It is so convenient that you can send a request/shoutout when you are driving (when it is safe to do so obviously)  

[jimmy mack]

listen to  most times i am on keep up the good work 

[Guest]

It's a pretty cool feature. I am actively using it, I am glad

[Dan_TFM]

I do for sure love this feature - Love to see TruckersMP working close with us lot at TFM  

[TFM_Mikey]

Such an awesome feature. Very useful as both a listener and presenter!

[Guest]

Didn't have a chance to try it out in-game but I really enjoy TFM.