Global Farmer News

Patch Notes for new version 0.8.6

• Assignment bug fix: Previously adding plowing or cultivating reverted the assigned worker amount of other actions to 1 without correctly updating the ui that lead to confusion.
  
• Fixed that additional machinery can only be assigned to an action if sufficient workers are hired and available.
  
• Tutorial now saves completed steps properly with savegames.
  
• Turkey was in two different regions and is now in southern-europe region (Those assignments come from the osm data is structured)
  

This is just a very small patch as we are mainly working on fixing the biggest technical issues at the moment and try to bring you another patch possibly tomorrow.
1. Some players can't load the game at all and seem to be stuck before even seeing the main menu.
As this only happens to a part of players we are thankful for any insights on your hardware specs or monitor setup. In some cases it was reported that it helped to delete the graphic settings in the AppData user folder or change the resolution number, one user also reported that by updating his graphic card driver it suddenly worked.
2. General frequency of crashes during gameplay for some players.

We are terribly sorry for everybody that bought the game and could not even access it, we are a bit baffled by this outcome as our testings weeks before the release did not reveal this problems, which could be a hint that it has to do with hardware setups.
We keep you updated.

Hello Global Farmers,

i want to take you on a short tour and explain what technology this game is based on.
In general we use open street map data (OSM) and more specifically the data you can see here:
https://osmlanduse.org/

Besides streets there is also data for fields and this is were global farmer focuses on. There is info on its shape, size and type (Meadow, orchard, farmland). Those types are used ingame to spawn different initial crops or farm animals.

To see where you find good data to play we created this heatmap showing the data density where you will find plenty of fields.


The current data set we use is roughly a year old and will be updated in the near future, so this means if you make changes and additions to OSM, you have to wait till we update to see them in the game.

[h2]Hints to find good locations to play:[/h2]
- In general Europe has the best quality and density of data
- You can search on https://osmlanduse.org/ for good locations
- You can click fields there and see how big they are with their outline
- Try to look for more smaller individual fields



- In the address bar of the website you see the longitude and latitude values.
- Open global farmer and go to the globe with new game
- Enter the coordinates
- Copy the later value in the address first as the latitude value
- Copy the first value in the address as the longitude value
For example it should change from this to that with the needle jumping to the new location you entered:


[h2]How to play anywhere:[/h2]
We early on saw the problem that not everywhere on the globe you get good data to play. We tried different approaches and ended up with the Map Editor.

If you want to play in your hometown and it does not look nice or has not enough fields you can use the editor.
- In the game you can go to to the map editor
- Click create new custom map
- Enter postal code or coordinates and load it
- Create new fields by clicking empty ground and place each corner of the field you want to make
- Cancel creation mode with ESC
- Activate delete mode to delete big fields that do not look nice or cause overlapping with other fields

[h2]GEO Image[/h2]
If you want to draw the actual fields close to your hometown you can use the editors GEO image feature.
- Load your location in the map editor
- Make a screenshot of your hometown in google maps or any other map viewer
- Make sure the screenshot is roughly the size of the map regarding how far you zoomed in
- Save the screenshot to your PC
- Press the GEO Image button in the map editor
- It lets you select your file
- Follow the steps
- The texture gets overlayed on the map
- Find good visual indicators on the loaded map and the texture, like houses, street crossings
- You will then select those visual markers trying to match both maps
- This will rotate and scale the loaded texture to perfectly align with your map
- Start creating fields
If it all goes right it can look like this:



[h2]Steam Workshop[/h2]
The maps you create can be uploaded to the steam workshop via the savegame map editor screen. (There is a cloud button somewhere)
- If you set it public the map will show on the globe in the according region so other players can download it and play it
- Those recommended maps are ordered by ratings

- Press the download icon
- Wait
- Press the location again, needle should jump to the correct coordinate
- Confirm and load it

With this feature we hope that you bring nice locations to regions with worse OSM data, happy map making!

Global Farmer is now available on Steam in Early Access!

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Manage your farm anywhere in the world thanks to OpenStreetMap!🌍🍂🚜 Whether you build your farm next to the Empire State Building, the Taj Mahal or your bedroom window - there are no limits! 👨‍🌾 📊
In the release week you can benefit from a 10% discount. 💸

🔗Link:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2615630/Global_Farmer/

🌱 Farm the World: With Global Farmer, the world is your farm. Thanks to OpenStreetMap you can set up your farm in any real-world location, from urban landscapes to rural expanses, adapting to local soil and climate. Farm besides the Empire State Building, the Taj Mahal or your bedroom window.

🏗️Strategic Farm Management: Focus on the intricacies of farm operations without the need for hands-on vehicle control. Players will engage in strategic planning, managing a fleet of agricultural machinery, and optimizing crop cycles for maximum yield.

📊Real-World Data Integration: The game incorporates actual soil quality, seasonal weather patterns, and regional flora, offering an authentic farming experience that reflects the chosen location's environmental conditions.

🚜Economic Strategy: Beyond planting and harvesting, players can take on contracts to deliver goods, manage finances to expand operations or invest in new technology, reflecting the economic aspects of modern farming.

🐄Animal Husbandry: Players can also delve into livestock farming, managing different animals for products like milk, eggs, and wool, adding another layer of strategy to gameplay.

🗺️ Customization and Community: A comprehensive Map Editor allows players to customize or create new farming environments. These creations can be shared via the Steam Workshop, encouraging community interaction and creativity

Global Farmer will be released on Steam! 🌍🌾 Take on global challenges, build your farm anywhere in the world and complete profitable jobs.
Above all, look forward to:

•🌎 Worldwide farming locations
• 📊 Real data integration
• ☀️ Seasonal challenges
• 🌱 Diverse crops and animals
• 🏗️ Farm development and expansion
• 🚜 Modern machinery
• 📦 Local orders
• 🗺️ Customised map editor

📅 Don't miss out in 3 days!
🔗 https://youtube.com/shorts/JhyzAWFVIyw

Get ready to manage the future of agriculture! 🌱🚜

Today we can share the release date of Global Farmer with you.

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On October 7th, you can play anywhere in the world based on real-world data from OpenStreetMap on Steam. Explore your own neighborhood from the perspective of a budding farmer or try to become a successful agriculture magnate in all other locations on the planet. 🚜🍂👨‍🌾


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2615630/Global_Farmer/?l=german

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