Shelter Matters

is a mod that enhances the importance of sheds and indoor storage by introducing mechanics for vehicle and tool wear and tear based on their exposure to the elements.

In the base game, vehicle damage only occurs when equipment is in use. This mod changes that by introducing passive wear over time when vehicles are left outside. Each vehicle type has a specific damage rate, with a baseline of 10% per year. More sensitive machinery like harvesters experiences higher wear at 15% per year, while trailers are more resilient, experiencing just 5% per year.

Weather conditions also play a crucial role:

• Rain: Up to 5x increased wear
• Snow: 2x increased wear
• Fog: 1.5x increased wear

Storing equipment indoors mitigates these effects, making sheds an essential part of farm management.

Features:

• Damage Accumulation: Vehicles and tools left outside will accumulate damage over time, even if they're not in use.
• Dynamic Indoor Detection: Automatically detects indoor areas for all placeables on the map.
• Weather Impact: Weather conditions influence the damage rate of vehicles.
• Configurable Rates: Server admins can configure damage rates and weather multipliers.
• Savegame Integration: Configuration is saved per savegame.