Fs22 — Expendables Modding

The primary logic resides in onUpdate or onUpdateTick. It is critical to distinguish between client-side visual updates and server-side authoritative logic. ExpendableConsumer specialization:

function CustomExpendable:onUpdate(dt, isActiveForInput, isActiveForInputIgnoreSelection, isSelected)
    if self.isServer then
        -- Only the server should calculate consumption to prevent desync
        local usageRate = self.spec_customExpendable.usagePerSecond * dt / 1000
if self:getIsWorking() then -- Custom check if the tool is active
            local currentLevel = self:getFillUnitFillLevel(1) -- Unit index 1
            local newLevel = math.max(0, currentLevel - usageRate)
self:setFillUnitFillLevel(1, newLevel)
if newLevel <= 0 then
                -- Trigger "out of ammo/fuel" logic
                self:stopWork()
            end
        end
    end
end

Farming Simulator 22’s modding community keeps the game vibrant, and the “Expendables” concept — modular, destructive, or purpose-built disposable equipment and assets — is an intriguing niche that combines creative design, gameplay experimentation, and performance-aware technical work. This feature examines the Expendables modding scene: what Expendables are, why they matter, design philosophies, technical workflows, community dynamics, examples and use-cases, performance and balance considerations, distribution and legal/ethical notes, and a forward-looking thought on where this subculture could go. Save/load: write current amounts into vehicle save XML nodes

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Within the vehicle or placeable XML, the fillUnits section dictates capacity. For a custom expendable, a new unit must be defined that is distinct from standard diesel or seed tanks.

Example XML Structure:

<fillUnits>
    <fillUnit unit="$l10n_unit_ammo" fillTypes="ammoRocket" capacity="100" showOnHud="true" fillLevelIndices="0">
        <depletion disableWork="true" usage="0.5" />
    </fillUnit>
</fillUnits>