For players who feel the vanilla fatigue system is a "nuisance" rather than a mechanic, the is an essential upgrade. It transforms rest periods from a chore into a tactical element of your journey, making it a top-tier choice for realism enthusiasts on the SCS Software Forums .
: Unlike the vanilla system that depletes your "fatigue" bar even while parked, the Simple Tachograph only registers driving time when your vehicle is moving faster than 1 km/h .
: As a lightweight plugin, it generally runs without impacting frame rates, though some users report needing to Run as Administrator to ensure it interfaces correctly with the game files. Minor Drawbacks
: It helps players adhere to specific labor laws—such as the 11-hour daily limit or weekly driving caps—which are essential for hardcore roleplayers who find the default "rest every 9 hours" mechanic too simplistic. Key Benefits
: Users have occasionally struggled with the mod switching between daily and weekly views automatically, sometimes finding it difficult to reset the display after a rest period.
Simple Tachograph for ETS2/ATS, v1.8.3 - Page 11 - SCS Software
: Because it is a plugin rather than a standard Steam Workshop mod, it requires manual file extraction into the game's directory, which can be a slight hurdle for casual players. Final Verdict
For players who feel the vanilla fatigue system is a "nuisance" rather than a mechanic, the is an essential upgrade. It transforms rest periods from a chore into a tactical element of your journey, making it a top-tier choice for realism enthusiasts on the SCS Software Forums .
: Unlike the vanilla system that depletes your "fatigue" bar even while parked, the Simple Tachograph only registers driving time when your vehicle is moving faster than 1 km/h .
: As a lightweight plugin, it generally runs without impacting frame rates, though some users report needing to Run as Administrator to ensure it interfaces correctly with the game files. Minor Drawbacks
: It helps players adhere to specific labor laws—such as the 11-hour daily limit or weekly driving caps—which are essential for hardcore roleplayers who find the default "rest every 9 hours" mechanic too simplistic. Key Benefits
: Users have occasionally struggled with the mod switching between daily and weekly views automatically, sometimes finding it difficult to reset the display after a rest period.
Simple Tachograph for ETS2/ATS, v1.8.3 - Page 11 - SCS Software
: Because it is a plugin rather than a standard Steam Workshop mod, it requires manual file extraction into the game's directory, which can be a slight hurdle for casual players. Final Verdict