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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Trucks & Trailers demo out!
We hope that many people among truck game fans will find the game fun and enjoyable. T&T is not trying to be a complete simulation of all things in trucking, quite the opposite, it concentrates just on one particular skill - being able to navigate the truck through tight spaces, especially on reverse gear. Think about it as a sort of game of solitaire for people into trucks - quick to get engaged and overcome a few challenges in the game and then move on again.
This is not a game that could teach you how to drive a real truck. None of games could really make such a bold claim. However, we believe that Trucks & Trailers may become a very useful training tool for helping wannabe truckers connect those reverse-a-truck-skill neural paths in the brain. For this purpose, for bringing together the worlds of gamers and real truck drivers, the game may be even more suitable than the "big" simulators requiring long hours of play time to get anywhere.
Today we are launching the demo protected by the same technology that we have used for years. Unfortunately we don't have the alternate payment methods like PayPal ready yet. We tried hard to prepare them for the digital distribution launch, but even after burning a few weeks on this, the system is still not fully implemented. An updated version of the demo will be available later.
184 comments:
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Very good I have to play this but I wait for the ETS2ReplyDelete
- Niitr0x94June 16, 2011 at 9:16 AM
Big thanks Scs software number one !!!ReplyDelete
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 9:18 AM
To late!ReplyDelete
"Mikkel Adrian said...
Go to
Here you will find the digital werson of the game to €11.95 / $17.99 to buy
(additional VAT or local tax may apply)"
Here you will also find a 30 minutes trial of T and T.
Enjoy. (for more info and the game trial wisit the website in the top of this post.
PS: you can download and play the free trial, today this minute! One day early!
June 16, 2011 9:03 AM
Mikkel Adrian said...
The link again.
June 16, 2011 9:03 AM
Mikkel Adrian said...
Here is the direct link for downloading the free 30 minutes trial:
June 16, 2011 9:10 AM"
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM
The time trial download on my computer takes 15 minutes. 404MBReplyDelete
Thanks SCS
"Solitaire for trucks", like that, heheh! (c:ReplyDelete
Thank you and good sales, SCS!
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM
I bought the online version....ReplyDelete
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 9:42 AM
I downloaded the demo.ReplyDelete
SCS, said that the paypal werson did not work yet. How did you pay them anonomous??
- Help with downloadJune 16, 2011 at 9:48 AM
I can't download the demo :S ....Comes up a white page with " 404 FORBIDDEN".....ReplyDelete
Im using Mozilla Firefox...
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 9:50 AM
thanks scsReplyDelete
Thank U SCS !!ReplyDelete
It's enjoy ! Congratulation !
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Cool I take on, I hate. strongly tomorrow for the output.ReplyDelete
Sorry for my bad English talk
Edit message translation error.ReplyDelete
Cool I take on, I look forward. strongly tomorrow for the output.
Sorry for my bad English talk
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 10:17 AM
you can buy or not?ReplyDelete
Man alive, I hate parallel parking, in real life too, ha! Did it though! Having a whale of a time. (c:ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 10:31 AM
peut on acheter maintenant le jeu et continuer a jouer?ReplyDelete
Now can I buy the game and continue playing?
Thank you, SCS!ReplyDelete
This post is more than you ever thought when you wrote it!
I am going to save the post link and give it to anyone who begins the usual annoying complaints about his not being realistic, blah - blah...
This post was really necessary.
The best of luck with sales! Fingers crossed all over your fan base.
You're funny! :)
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 11:41 AM
bad graphicsReplyDelete
I played the demo and I can say that I like the concept. Though I see this game as a step to ETSII. There are definetely some positive changes, like the environment and so on. The Scania R serie looks awesome ^^ Compliments.ReplyDelete
Though the reststops can be some more realistic, like the new gas stations u guys made.
Good work, it's nicer then I thought.
We've got internet radio in T&T! That's something I've always missed. Nice job!!!ReplyDelete
And we are all mentioned in the credits. Thanks, SCS. The game is really nice. I love the lay-back relaxed atmosphere. Thumbs Up! Too bad I'm at work and can't play now, but my lunch break went on T&T :D
Yeah that is great, SCS!ReplyDelete
One question do you release Truck & Trailers also at Apple's App Store (for Mac OS)?!
Thanks ! 11€ReplyDelete
Waouw, this game is absolutley brilliantReplyDelete
Many thanks SCS
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Thank you SCS!ReplyDelete
great job softwareReplyDelete
but I can not buy the game ;/
add the option to purchase by paypal
Thanks so much SCS!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 1:33 PM
cha... Nothing intresting :/. I played witg G25, but... It wasn't coolReplyDelete
Stop bitc*ing around, the game is actually funny! Anyway, I shamefully realized I'm really (how to put it?) "low-skilled" as a truck driver! :D It seems I need more than one "basic trucking" tutorial. More like a month! :))ReplyDelete
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 1:59 PM
"add the option to purchase by paypal"ReplyDelete
SCS are working at this, read the post who came today.
I've played the free trial on my laptop. I've downloaded it on my home computer, so I wil play it once more. Then we wil se.
On Q, how can the game cost 11 Euro, if you just take 1 Euro.
Are you taking 11 Euro for the game if we download it from your website (T and T website)?
- RichardJune 16, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Nice Game :)ReplyDelete
Nice truck :)
Cool Scania :)
and more :) nice , Cool :) :P
- StefanJune 16, 2011 at 2:14 PM
H-SHIFTER MANUAL GEARBOX WITH CLUTCH!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
- TruckerJimJune 16, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Funny thing is I think play HT 18 WoS helped me to reverse a trailer with my pickup truck when I did that, I was even able to reverse park between 2 other trailers or reverse straight around a 90 degree bend and then straight again with no going forward to correct. Only practice I ever had was these truck simulators, I look forward to buying this game.ReplyDelete
- wombleJune 16, 2011 at 2:23 PM
11 euros at todays exchange rate is £10.46. At that price I will download it and give it a go.ReplyDelete
I might be wrong here, but were your other games not on a 1 hour trial ? 30 minutes is not realy that much time to decide if you like it or not....anyway lets give it a try.
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 2:24 PM
I disappointed I was shocked.I can play full graphics GTS well but I downloaded trial version of T&T I cannot play even middle graphics.And there is no differences on trucks.Only Scania is good.Trukcs acceleration is better than past.I hope you will correct that -performance problem- in ETS 2 thanks for developmentsReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 2:42 PM
I like physics, play niceReplyDelete
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 2:42 PM
The acselleration in the game are slower, this is good.ReplyDelete
@Womble: You said that you would not pay more than 10 euro if I remember correct. I'm happy that you wil give it a go for 11. I'm also getting this game. sometime.
Yes the game trial in other games from SCS is 1 hour "http://www.scssoft.com/" go here and se yourself.
This is why I downloaded it twice.
SCS, I repeat, how can you say that you only take one euro from eatch sold copy of T and T.
When you post the price 11 Euro if we buy it directly from you?
On the task "Log Jam" their are a probleme. When I lock at the truck from abow I see that the Scania is one meter away from the fence but I still crached in it (only complane).
Hint/PS: The game are mutch funnier with a stearing wheel and pedales. If you have one, find it befor starting the free trial, and then go to controller and select the stearing wheel.
@Ohaha "We've got internet radio in T&T! That's something I've always missed. Nice job!!!"
I could not find this radio, where was it in the game?
Fantastic demo, give it a try. The 7 simple tasks in the start is the most difficoult tasks I've taken. Got to the obsticle task.
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 2:43 PM
Sorry, but I repeat:ReplyDelete
To SCS: (and others)
On the task "Log Jam" their are a probleme. When I lock at the truck from abow I see that the Scania is one meter away from the fence but I still crached in it (only complane).
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 2:46 PM
You can also download the free trial for Trucks and Trailers from this link:ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 2:47 PM
I downloaded trial version of T&T and i very disappointed. :(ReplyDelete
Expecting something else!
I will not buy!
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 2:50 PM
where is Norwegian language in the game T and T?ReplyDelete
where is Norwegian language in the game T and T?
where is Norwegian language in the game T and T?
where is Norwegian language in the game T and T?
- wombleJune 16, 2011 at 2:59 PM
@ Mikkel AdrianReplyDelete
I said I would not pay more than £9.99 (pounds) not euros. Digital price is 47p (pence) more than I said. In the UK 47p does not buy you much, Chocolate bars cost more than that. So if I do like it, the little extra cost is not realy going to make a difference.
@Mikkel Adrian, regarding radio stations:ReplyDelete
In your "My Documents/Trucks & Trailers" folder you will find a file called "live_streams.sii". Make a backup of it, first!
Then, open it with a word editor (notepad) and you'll find some explanation on how to add your radio station url.
Be careful that, for the moment, the game only support mp3 streams (find them via http://shoutcast.com and using the filter for "mp3 streams") and the data must obey the template provided! Add as many as you like. Don't forget to save the file.
stream_data[]: "http://18.104.22.168:8888|pro-b"
Do this before you start the game! After starting a task and hitting the ESC key to skip the intro, press "R" and it should pop-up the radio manager. If everything went right, you should be able to see the list of stations you added. Enjoy!
This means ETS2 will have this. And that's the game where it will matter, for those long drives across Europe!!!
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 3:14 PM
@Womble, I know that. I've been in the UK.ReplyDelete
In norway the only thing you can get for 47 pence is a lolipop. The price here are higher than in the UK.
@ohaha, thanks for the informative answer. I will do that when I get the ful game. (I will save your comment)
Nie tylko dla polskich graczy: Głosuj tutaj! http://germantrucksimulator.pl/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=2382&pid=20912#post_20912ReplyDelete
Thanks for the release SCS, downloading now! Looking forward to playing the demo!ReplyDelete
Thank you SCS! ;-)ReplyDelete
"where is Norwegian language in the game T and T?"ReplyDelete
Once in the game, you can set this under Gameplay. Tons of languages there that are not selectable during the install. (c:
- federico.la.12June 16, 2011 at 4:03 PM
Congratulations SCS!ReplyDelete
Will be the spanish lenguage in T&T?
Answer me please
SCS Team please read...ReplyDelete
Graphics is not so good and it isn't so good optimized, game lags on my PC : AMD Quad Core, 8 GB RAM, nVidia 9800GT :|
And Control with Wheel is crap :|
Please fix this problem in "Full Game" or Update...
I tried this game (Trial) but I don't like so much....
Well, lets have a look.ReplyDelete
Regards from your TrucksimCom
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 4:20 PM
Thanks TruckerGalReplyDelete
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 4:22 PM
"And Control with Wheel is crap :|"
It is when you start the game, go to controller and change the stearing sensitivity, feedbac and delay as you want. Then it shoud be fine.
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 4:26 PM
Off you go with the problems! Can any current track playing at high resolution! Trucks and trailers will not run smoothly as well as GTS! ETS2 is just as bad if I do not buy it!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 4:36 PM
Engine very bad as ever!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 4:38 PM
INTROS-VIDEOS IN GAME EVEN TRAILER..OK DO WHAT YOU WHANT DO IT BETWEEN BLACK..BUTTTReplyDelete
Thanks kindly for the new game, look forward to purchasing this and ets2 when that comes out. Love it.ReplyDelete
Paráda, hra se hraje pěkně a i po grafický stránce vypadá velmi slušně, ale přece jen by to chtělo lepší optimalizaci. Hodnocení ode mně: 70%.ReplyDelete
Dík SCS.
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 5:10 PM
Anonymous 4:38 PM: Oh really, Captain Obvious? SCS's games are not simulators? When did you find out? Probably during pressing Caps Lock.ReplyDelete
Jesus, why some people still posting comments like this one? Even those games which have a word "Simulator" in title are not simulators, but pretty funny games. There's no need to mention that, everyone reasonable knows it. And Extreme Trucker or Trucks & Trailers are not simulators at all - those pieces are pure arcade games. T&T is more skill focused then any other SCS's title, and that's advantage of this game. But that doesn't make T&T a simulator and what's more, no one said that T&T is a simulator!
Of course - you don't like T&T, that's your opinion and that's alright. But blaming this way is ridiculous.
- federico.la.12June 16, 2011 at 5:16 PM
I just play the demo and I don't like very much de game. I don't know why I have to play the game in low graphics, in fact the support of the game is 256 MB graphics accelerator (NVIDIA GeForce 7800 or better class, ATI Radeon 1800 class or better) and I have NVIDIA GeForce 8400. The truck is too low when you start them.ReplyDelete
Sorry for my bad english
- federico.la.12June 16, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Graphics is not good, change in the full game PLEASEReplyDelete
I am running on a ATI HD 4800 at 1680 x 1050 and maximum settings, getting fair enough frame rates (25-30 fps about, sync on).ReplyDelete
Steering wheel works fine too, just needed to tweak settings.
Did notice, though, when I look out the window and honk the horn it gets stuck, sometimes. I could drive away from it, though, heh.
Aaand... Seems I am not as good as reversing as I thought, though, ha! Some tricky stuff in there, even if I ignore the timer. I need the practice, evidently. (c:
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 5:43 PM
No Good GraphicsReplyDelete
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 5:49 PM
@TruckerGal, so i'm not the only hard core fan who thinks reversing, and parking in tight places is tricky.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Hmm... I was pretty good in reversing when I played ETS or GTS. Now I see I must practice, practice and practice if I want call myself average one day. Holy crap, this game is hard as a rock. But that's good, very good. Love it!ReplyDelete
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 6:09 PM
SCS, fantastic game. But I have one complane and one QReplyDelete
Q: SCS, you take one euro for eatch sold copy, the download verson of T and T cost 11 euro. Who take the 10 Euro you don't take?
SCS, I repeat, how can you say that you only take one euro from eatch sold copy of T and T.
When you post the price 11 Euro if we buy it directly from you?
On the task "Log Jam" their are a probleme. When I lock at the truck from abow I see that the Scania is one meter away from the fence but I still crached in it.
Wil you fix this?
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 6:16 PM
I don't know about you guys, but download speed of this demo is very slow. It took me almost 3 hours for these 400 MB... Now I can finally start playing :)ReplyDelete
- LolsmurfJune 16, 2011 at 6:21 PM
Congratz scs with this game and let's hope ETS2 will be better ofcourse (no I havent bought it and I didnt download the demo either).ReplyDelete
Mikkel, they said that from digital copies they get half of the money, so from the 11 euros they gat approx 5 or 6 euros.
If you the boxed version (with disc etc) they only make 1 euro because of extra costs (little explanation book, cover, dics itself, rental place in stores,etc
For people who are telling that it looks like gts but they cant run it on medium or high, get a life and read this blog properly, they are using new graphics effects and have more moving models like the pedestrians than in all previous games of scs together...
Anyway scs I like the way u make a small comment and explain why u do something like this or that in ur last 2 posts.
U have to understand our frustration and I m still waiting for a full response on my previous comment.
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 6:34 PM
guys I tried the game and very nice, interesting, but one thing I do not understand I have a good pc intel core top 5, nvidia gtx 560 and the game starts you very badly and it moves very slow! and a gambling problem, but this??ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 6:40 PM
It is almost impossible to get a gold medal when tasks get harder...ReplyDelete
I like that "side view" (nmb.2) - even sounds change from internal to external when leaning from the window!
Cant wait for ETS2 now... :)
Splendid news. I purchased the download version as well.ReplyDelete
Keep up the outstanding work SCS Software team.
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 6:58 PM
Really nice :) I enjoyed the 30 mins of the Trial.ReplyDelete
Game is well Optimized in Performance, can play it on very high.
And the big thanks for the Steering!!
I steer with the mouse and it's so awesome now and +100 times more enjoyable than before, please SCS add the mouse and overall steering in ETS 2 too, like the one now in T&T!
Buying now
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 7:43 PM
Now, I've purchased the game.ReplyDelete
The Cheapest new game i've eaver bougth.
The cheapest game i've eaver bougth in Norwegian.
And the only game i've eaver bougth with my translation in it. It's cool that I can read what I've written in a official game.
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Just tried demo. I can say WoW ! It is so much better then previous games. Everything is better, from steering to graphic. After this I am sure that ETS 2 will be the best game so far!ReplyDelete
- Mikkel AdrianJune 16, 2011 at 7:55 PM
@Ohaha, I've opened the file in notepad.ReplyDelete
I've went to http://shoutcast.com but I did not find any code or text like your example. Can you explane how you find that?
@ MikkelReplyDelete
No, I thought I was at least decent at reversing, but boy, this is a nice way to practice, ha! (c:
Maybe by the time ETS2 comes out I will be as good as I thought I was, maybe... (c;
Also, yeah, looked over the Swedish... It is OK, I suppose, but I stick to UK English. (c;
Overall, nice experience, though as pointed out, driver view appear to be sitting a tad low, which is the view I am using, apart from the cool and well needed peek-out view. That one works great with TrackIR, by the way!
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Mikkel, I'm not ohaha, but let me try to explain. Click on your selected radio station on Shoutcast with _right_ mouse, save target to your computer. Now open that file with Notepad and you'll see that adress after "File1=". Don't forget to copy _whole_ adress, including port (colon and some numbers)! ;-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 8:25 PM
always the same shit, only graphics are improved. Engine still the same shit.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 8:32 PM
ETS2 if the graphics performance of the same, then I do not buy ETS2.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 8:43 PM
Die Spieleperformance ist absoluter Mist !ReplyDelete
Alles ein wenig verbessert von der Grafik, aber die Engine reicht wieder nicht richtig aus !
Und wieder kann man die Grafik nicht voll aufdrehen ohne das wieder die scheiss ruckler drin sind !
Obwohl sehr guter PC vorhanden ist !
Und wenn ETS2 grosse Maps laden muss, wird es noch schlimmer !
hi, in interior scania your way around the hand brake when the brake off so the bottom and when the brake is so above and in reality it is contraryReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 9:22 PM
dommage les feux de gabarit ne s'allume pas :/ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 9:28 PM
loving the gears, im sure you will put them in ets 2 with clutch!!ReplyDelete
Great little game just brought the game straight after the demo
And i can the cased verison coming tomorrow!!!
why cant i just wait ;)!
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 9:35 PM
@everyone that are unhappy:ReplyDelete
You are complaining about physics and unoptimized graphics? Humm... let's see.
Recently the multibillion dollar company called Eletronic Arts released Shift 2: Unleashed. Huge investiment, huge marketing, huge expectative!
Well, the game was released and... full of bugs. That's it, FULL OF BUGS! Did EA solved the problem? NO! Everyone is expecting a second patch to solve Shift 2 problems! The patch is already done (Griff, one of the programmers said that), but the multibillion EA doesn't release it!
So, stop complainig, since every game has it's bugs to correct. Have fun with T&T, wait for the patch to correct the few bugs, and, if you don't like it just don't play it!
Congratulations for the game SCS. Can't wait to see ETS 2!!
@ Anonymous above me. People must have the right to say their opinion.ReplyDelete
If now one post information about the bugs SCS have overseen. How can they correct it? If they correct it.
@ The unhappy people: If you have problem with the game, people in here are willing to help. If you see any bugs, read the other comments first so that we don't have to repete the same bugs time over time.
If you do not see the bugs in earlier comments, you are free to post them here
I like the game, but there is something you should fix in ETS2, and it is the HDR. When HDR was turned on, T&T was lagging pretty much even on the lowest graphic settings, but after I turned it off, the game was running perfectly even with the highest graphic settings.ReplyDelete
@Mikkel AdrianReplyDelete
this is not the place to write such a long explanation on how to use shoutcast.com. Try clicking on my name here and it will take you to a profile page where you can e-mail me. I will send a more detailed description of what you need to do to get your radio working.
And, yes, it's a nice feeling to read your own words in the translation of the game. Makes you feel good about yourself, doesn't it?
Yeah, isn't it that you realize now how "unskilled" you are at parking? :D And I think this goes for everyone. I was really surprised how hard it is, actually! Shame on me! :((
SCS already acknowledged that this is a small bug. Maybe there will be a first patch just for this.
The best thing is that this is a glimpse of what ETS2 will be. Honestly, I think the truck behavior has been largely improved. It no longer feels like the previous versions. And, as someone already said, playing with the mouse is where all that comes out.
What I miss is the fast quit method using the console "q + TAB + enter" :D Especially at work ;)
A small suggestion for SCS: it would be nice to have a folder in "Program Files" containing all your games (called "SCS Software", why not) to keep everything tidy. This way when a new game comes out it would (by default) go to that same folder. If the user wants to change that, then he/she can. Also for "My Documents" folder. Keep everything ordered, in one place.
- CoffeeGuyJune 16, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Game is running very slow, and it seem that it is not even optimized. I forced myself to set "very low" graphics, and it still lags.
I am able to play Dragon Age II Full HD no problem, I got decent video card (ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB GDDR5).
I understand its new engine, and I am sure you will publish a patch, or similar to fix performance issues.
But I must say, physics improved A LOT! And I love side-view feature, amazing.
Good work, keep it up. I will buy it if you fix the performance issues. Thanks!
@ ohahaReplyDelete
Indeed. Then again, usually is has been so much easier in the 18WoS and *TS series, but this shows how tricky it can be. Love it, even the ones I hate, ha! (c;
Also, yes, been thinking the same about SCS Software folder!
One thing, though, playing on Pro -- I have seen drivers do so; scoot over to the passenger side to look out there. That, in my opinion, would be a tremendous help! Sometimes when you reverse there is no way to check up on things there (i.e., trailer is turning beyond your mirror view).
Would this be doable in a patch? Hope so! (c;
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 12:17 AM
Graphics are junk, even on high settings. Really hope ETS2 won't be like that. GTS was much better. Even the angle of the cameras is bad.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 12:18 AM
When I turn off the people, then I still hear people's voices and walking.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 12:20 AM
It's not the new enginge, they didn't used it in this game.
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 12:25 AM
I know why we (all?) s*ck at parking! They've put a little slack in the trailer connection (king pin) and, since truck physics have changed (so many asked, right?), it gives a lot of feedback from the trailer, but not in a continuous manner. Previous games did not have so much of this feedback, at least not coming in short bursts, like this one! This is hard stuff. One lousy gold medal outside the tutorial, that's it!? :D I'm doomed to be mediocre.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 12:55 AM
OMG, this is hard as hell! I didn't expect so much troubles to get the truck in right spot. Sometimes it's like puzzle - you have to calculate your every move to get truck turned the way you need it. I need definitely more patience, I guess :-)ReplyDelete
- CoffeeGuyJune 17, 2011 at 1:00 AM
June 17, 2011 12:20 AM AnonymousReplyDelete
Thanks, I thought they used the new engine. Too bad 30min trial is expired. I did not think about to turn HDR off. Oh well.
Thanks again
- Niitrox94June 17, 2011 at 1:02 AM
Im finish this game is very funny and realistik thx scs software and good sales !ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 1:26 AM
I also love the clutch and gears. Wish you could release patches with this special way of shifting for all of your games! I hope the clutch and stuff is in ETS 2! Clutch needs tuning a bit though. When you are stopped and you release the clutch, you should move right away. In the game, you have to press the pedal before you go. Very dissapointing in that aspect. I would like the truck to actually stall when you let out the clutch with the breaks on!ReplyDelete
- federico.la.12June 17, 2011 at 1:34 AM
Anonymous 17 de junio 2011 12:17a.m.ReplyDelete
"Graphics are junk, even on high settings. Really hope ETS2 won't be like that. GTS was much better. Even the angle of the cameras is bad."
Just set your resolution in the left side and the graphics becomes good as it suits to your screen, or turn the advanced graphics off (than you'll have no shadows or HDR) and it'll run like GTS, or even better.ReplyDelete
I'm using HD4670 1440*900, satisfied with graphics. Considering buying the game after playing half hour more!
- Mikkel AdrianJune 17, 2011 at 7:47 AM
When you bougth the game online, is their any way you can instal it on several computers. I want T and T on my laptop as wel as the home computer.ReplyDelete
@ MikkelReplyDelete
The licence when installing it after purchase said something along the lines of "only good for installation on this specific computer", so I suspect "no" is the answer... /c:
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 8:28 AM
JAi jouer a la demo elle est super mais jai vue que des mission est pas de carte de exploration avec les 60 ville!!! pourqoi?????ReplyDelete
@Anonymous June 17, 2011 8:28 AMReplyDelete
Ça c'est Trucks&Trailers, pas ETS2! C'est un jeu différent.
- Mikkel AdrianJune 17, 2011 at 9:23 AM
@ TruckerGal: Then I have to try to mail it to my self or something.ReplyDelete
@Ohaha, thanks for the good answer, I'l try it when I come home.
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Hey SCS guys whats wrong with you? My system is a 2,4 GHz Quad core, 3 GBs of RAM and an HD 5770 HAWK and I can't play Trucks & Trailers in 1280x1024 in highest settings?! Come on are you kidding me? Do I really need a 2000 € PC to play the game with highest settings??? D:
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 9:56 AM
When will release the game for download and free play ?ReplyDelete
@Anonymous June 17, 2011 9:24 AMReplyDelete
What rendering resolution do you have selected in the options?
You might also try to switch to OpenGL mode using the troubleshooting shortcuts in the T&T start menu. It seems to be faster on ATI cards.
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Bad graphic optimization.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 11:32 AM
When will this be available at Finland?! Because I don't have a Visa or master card or any other whom which I could use to buy this game online :( please reply :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 11:41 AM
If the game is lagging, just turn off the High Dynamic Range. It helps a lot!ReplyDelete
- Mikkel AdrianJune 17, 2011 at 11:47 AM
"When will this be available at Finland?! Because I don't have a Visa or master card or any other whom which I could use to buy this game online :( please reply :) "ReplyDelete
I do not have the date, but it is in this month i think. SCS have earlyer said who is the distrubuter in Scandinavia. Read their pos aggarding realice.
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 12:01 PM
I don't like the concept at all.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 12:08 PM
хайде пускайте кракаReplyDelete
how much the full version? release of the same today as I understand!ReplyDelete
Well I have tried the 30 minute trial.ReplyDelete
There is a lag between pressing the accelerator and the engine revs increasing when it is in gear. I am not complaining about it being a bit slower, but this feels more like a mechanical fault. Press accelerator, big pause and then the engine revs start to rise, most annoying.
Sounds. Volume miles to low and sounds nothing like a truck. This is very bad. For ET2 I downloaded some sounds from Truckpol (Sorry I have forgot the user name) which where originally made for Haulin and converting them for use in ET2 it is now perfect. This a simple and not very time consuming fix so why SCS do not get rid of these crappy sounds and fix the problem I do not know. With better sounds I think it would improve the game by 30%, and you would find it a bit easier to control the truck. This properly sounds stupid, but to anyone who has brought this game and knows how to mod the sounds, give it a try and you will see.
I can not say in the 30 minute demo I had any graphical problems, I just left the graphics as they were when I started the game, with only 30 minutes I was more concerned with the playability of the game, and big flashy graphics do not bother me anyway, it is more about the enjoyment I get from playing it. I did however check the frame rates on my middle of the road computer and they were much better than they ever are on GTS/UKTS, and personally I was quite happy with the way it looked.
The H shift and Clutch support for the G25 is a big improvement, although surly the truck should stall if you let it out to quickly ! Again with only 30 minutes I did not have a great deal of time to put this through it paces, only really used the first six gears and reverse. I am glad to see that SCS did not forget the UK in this release, and you have a choice of left and right hand drive trucks, although I was a bit disappointed that the new Scania interior was only available for left hand drive.
To sum up I guess it is not as bad as I first thought, but not a game I would really play a lot, so I will not bother with this one. If ETS2 is based on this, and the base structure is fixed (Sounds, Physics) then ETS2 could very well be a game worth buying.
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM
I ever Say This Engine was Good for the 18 Steel series but Out for New Games,the Demo Laggs with my 580GTX,this Engine is Shit ETS2 Use the Same Engine I Wont Buy thisReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 12:31 PM
When released the full game ?ReplyDelete
- Mikkel AdrianJune 17, 2011 at 12:52 PM
"When released the full game ?"ReplyDelete
It have been released alreddy.
reed the post, you commented under!
I do not know whwre you live, but the downladeble verson is on the page named in the post abow form SCS. In many conterys ther game is alreddy released. In the uk you can buy the game from www.amazon.com
For info about release see all the post on this blog aggarding this theam.
And people i'm getting a bit tired by answering all this questions. Read the blog everyday and if you are new in here, read all the post aggarding T and T.
If the answer is not in SCS post we are happy to answer. Thanks for your kindness.
Hi, I want to know if you have fixed the problem of lights, with the ATI graphics card? because all of your game have the same problem.ReplyDelete
check this :http://picturepush.com/public/5725268
and this post: http://www.eurofreaks.eu/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=1470
please fix the problem.
- Mikkel AdrianJune 17, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Helo, In T and T the stearing is a bit uncorrect and everything but smuth. I have a stearing wheel and I've tryed al settings.ReplyDelete
When it comes to the gameplay. The norwegian language is good. I like the line where you thanks the one who worked on translating the game. (press credit in the main menu)
I also thougt that Easy would be Easy, but eaven that level is hard in the second part of the game. I've tryed pro and the oly task I've made this far is the rest stop. If I can get a gold on every single task on pro I think I have a future as a true truck driver. :)
I'm huckt. :)
Hi I am from Indonesia. I download the demo version. It is very awesome. Thanks SCS.ReplyDelete
Gameplay-wise, T&T is definitely a interesting (and fun) skill-based take on the truckin' genre. The challenges are nice, the new environments look awesome and detailed, and I just love the Scania - too bad you couldn't license the rest of the trucks, but hey, let's hope for the best for ETS2.ReplyDelete
However, like several people above me, I also experience performance issues when advanced rendering is turned on. Anyway, those of you who also experience performance issues, try launching the game with OpenGL rendering from Start Menu! The devs recommended it and it indeed seems to run smoother, unlike DirectX-rendering.
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Please give the full version...ReplyDelete
SCS can play this game with maximum settings with their PC's, but he need to think about our PC's....ReplyDelete
Please do update patch and fix the problem...
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 4:24 PM
really this game for core i7 2600k, gtx 580ReplyDelete
it was also after the GTS, as its subtle graphical improvements are much more demanding compared to ETS
this is the problem? no doubt!
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 4:24 PM
Remove please black stripes above and below! It's awkward to play! Do not really want to see it in the ETS2. http://picturepush.com/public/5904911ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 4:41 PM
wee need a crack!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 5:01 PM
I have ORIGINAL TandT in my PC instaled. BIG Thanks SCS!!!!! i´m from CZReplyDelete
- Mikkel AdrianJune 17, 2011 at 5:41 PM
"Anonymous said...ReplyDelete
Remove please black stripes above and below! It's awkward to play! Do not really want to see it in the ETS2. http://picturepush.com/public/5904911
June 17, 2011 4:24 PM"
Do it yourself. Go to the main menu in T and T. Press Option, then press Display. Here you will find an arow in the post called Screan Resolution. This you can change to ex. 600*800 or any of the other choches.
"Anonymous said...
wee need a crack!
June 17, 2011 4:41 PM"
Go get a life, and a job. This way you can make the money you need to buy the game. If you are locking for a crack lock somewere else. There wil be no link here.
Friends of SCS Software thanks for the new Game, first stop me very little testing time for the game, many fans wanted seconds modify the demo and can not be third fans who helped in the translation of the game deveria apareser in the credits and fourth, the fans who helped translate the game pribilegio deveria have to play more than an hour testing the game on my most sincere greetings and respect thanksReplyDelete
"Anonymous said...ReplyDelete
wee need a crack!
June 17, 2011 4:41 PM"
Get a life and a job. This way you can get the money you need to buy the game.
This is not a school where we learn to steal. If you want a crack go somewhere else!
"Anonymous said...
Remove please black stripes above and below! It's awkward to play! Do not really want to see it in the ETS2. http://picturepush.com/public/5904911
June 17, 2011 4:24 PM"
Do this yourself. Go to the main menu in T and T. Chose Option and here press Display.
In the left upper corner, a little box named Screan resolution wil apper. Here you can press the arow and choce the resolution who fits your computer. Remember to press aply and the yes. So that the change is saved. Enjoy.
- Mikkel AdriannJune 17, 2011 at 6:10 PM
I've changed my name a bit in the post abow, because after posting 3 times and the comment did not apper. Somthing neded to be wrong. Why can I not cal myself Mikkel Adrian?ReplyDelete
SCS fix this!!
- Mikkel AdrianJune 17, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Sorry about this, but I need to se if it works again. :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 6:17 PM
Mikkel, sadly what you wrote with screen setting will not work for him (and for me too). I think new SCS games are made for widescreen monitors, and on classic 4:3 monitor (I hate widescreens, so I still have classic one), black stripes appears. I can live with it, but fact is it's not very aesthetic.ReplyDelete
errr, the game's idea is very nice, I liked it after 30 minutes...ReplyDelete
but the graphics, and the trucks, and MAN?
all truck models standing around there looks like paper building kits...
the glossy is too too too much on them...
also the mirror-effect on your own front window is not the most wonderful
the driving of the trucks seems worse than in GTS for me... but maybe, because I never drove a real truck; the start takes very long...
@all with radio feature question: the stream radio seems to be there also in T&T, download my Radio-Mod 1.2.2, which is for GTS 1.31+, ET2 and T&T and you will have over 40 european stations: http://schumi1331.de/forum/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=221
if you want to suggest new stations, do this with answering in the linked thread...
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 7:33 PM
PLEASE PLEASE give crack :X....ReplyDelete
an idea for a patch: what about saving a reply to upload on youtube, or show friends, or...ReplyDelete
- Mikkel AdrianJune 17, 2011 at 7:47 PM
people who complane about the graphic try to remuve the trafic and the pedestrians. Mabie that wil help.ReplyDelete
- Mikkel AdrianJune 17, 2011 at 8:23 PM
SCS, I have a Q. Why not make pedestrians in ETS 2. I found a bug in T and T, so I went with half of my scania truck out of the restricted aeria and on to the sidewalk. The pedestians walked staigt trougt me. You have them ready alreddy!ReplyDelete
Go here to se my picture: http://www.facebook.com/scssoft
SCS Software Fansite: http://scs-fansite.xf.cz/ReplyDelete
This is my Website.
This comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDelete
I hope that in ETS2 wont be the same free rotate camera from outside.ReplyDelete
I like the game, but make an european train please
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 8:49 PM
Why has disappeared MAN trademark? disappeared but not completely... http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4935/8644b424406f.jpgReplyDelete
- darlykappa(gabriel)June 17, 2011 at 9:00 PM
Thank you very much for the free copy of the game, i'm very thankful for this! In further projects I will be more than happy to give my help any time! w/ReplyDelete
- nserisJune 17, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Hey guys thanks to scs software to make this kind of games but i have problem when i try to launch the demo of T&T nothing happens. I tried to launch it in directX, OpenGl ans Safemode but it didn't change anything. So if somebody can help me leave a comment please. Thanks!ReplyDelete
- darlykappa(gabriel)June 17, 2011 at 9:51 PM
@nseries , i guess u have an older generation videocard , or it's something interacting with ur's software or hardware, idk! :)ReplyDelete
Congratulations and good luck for the salesReplyDelete
My digital copy of T&T is now for download ... I'm anxious to play!
@darlykappa here is my system:ReplyDelete
CUP: AMd Ahtlon II X2 4100+(dual-core at 2.1Ghz)
Graphic card: ATI HD2600 Pro
Operating system: Windows 7
I dont think it's because of my computer maybe a software problem.
- Mikkel AdrianJune 17, 2011 at 10:44 PM
"nseris said...ReplyDelete
@darlykappa here is my system:
CUP: AMd Ahtlon II X2 4100+(dual-core at 2.1Ghz)
Graphic card: ATI HD2600 Pro
Operating system: Windows 7
I dont think it's because of my computer maybe a software problem.
June 17, 2011 10:38 PM"
In the start I also had trubbels with the game. For me it helped to delite some files I do not use any more. And to empty my trach can. I needed about 20 GB before I could use the game on high settings without it lagging. Try this yourself if you have the oppertunety.
- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 11:27 PM
"I do not have the date, but it is in this month i think. SCS have earlyer said who is the distrubuter in Scandinavia. Read their pos aggarding realice."ReplyDelete
Okay thanks alot! Can't wait to play the full version :P
Hi SCS.ReplyDelete
I buy today T&T in Englad so I play T&T. GOOD WORK SCS! I waiting for ETS2 ;)
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 4:57 AM
Your view from the new scania cabine. is not quite right. and parking lever.ReplyDelete
opposite than it is real. otherwise a very good job. but since we can not use it in our 3d program, I will not buy it.
- Mikkel AdrianJune 18, 2011 at 8:57 AM
In the end of the state competition, there are a big screan on the highway. On this screan it says "Euro Truck Simulator 2" Wye is this in T and T?ReplyDelete
Will this mean that we wil have the same competions in ETS 2. In that case the money spend now is useless.
Or is this simply a falt?
SCS, answer this question.
You can see a picture of it here:
It's just a commercial! It's a promo for the upcoming game ETS2. :)
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 11:21 AM
ONLY DEUTSCH IS MY GAME! I DON'T UNDERSTAND IT, I WANT MOD FOR DUTCH LANGUAGE OR ENGLISH!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 11:31 AM
is there a way to convert the scania from T&T to german truck simulatorReplyDelete
on voudrait des nouvelles news au sujet d'euro truck simulator 2ReplyDelete
The game is great, I love it. Greetings from SerbiaReplyDelete
Great game, and since many has issues with the graphics. I'm on a Intel CPU Core i5 2500 'Sandy Bridge' @ 3.3 GHz x 4 cores & using a quite average GPU card: NVIDIA Geforce GT440 512mb GDDR5 - 4gb ram, running on Win 7 Ult x64.ReplyDelete
Almost all settings at max and the game run as smooth as you could wish.
Thanks for this teaser, i really liked it. Except i couldn't assign the functions to my logitech gamepad as i wanted? So it became harder than it had to be. Anyway, i soon got a hang of it, but i'm sure that there would been more gold in my bank if i could haved used the keys i really wanted for acceleration and stop.
Well, we will see when i get the full version if i can fix that problem.
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 3:32 PM
Desoler mai je vois seulment les mission dans le jeux. ou est la fameuse carte avec les 60 ville a exploree????????????? Si il y a que des mision donc ce jeux veaut meme pas la paine d acheter :( Je voudrait bien des explication de votre part SVP. merci et bon courageReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 3:40 PM
JE comprend pas le jeux s appele truck & trailers ou euro truck simulator 2??????ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 3:42 PM
ca avence comment le jeux ETS2???ReplyDelete
First wish list:ReplyDelete
The wind screen is almost invisible. Give it a tint or something, so it would be noticeable, at least when viewed from the side (outside view, of course).
Shortcut key for quick exit (really needed when at work!!! :D).
Auto lights for ETS2 (in T&T they're not really necessary).
Radio that can replace menu music and plays independently of what is happening (actual play, menu browsing, next task loading etc...)
Better mouse management. When playing in a window, the system pointer should be persuaded to stay withing the game window boundaries. I have brought this up before, regarding mouse behavior on windows 7. Win7 has a small trick called "Desktop peek", so that when the pointer hovers over the "Show Desktop" button, everything disappears and you are presented with the Desktop. Imagine how nice is this during the game-play. I don't know if it's the same for every type of system, I'm on an HP ProBook laptop and I had to disable the "Desktop peek" feature of Windows to be able to play. Try looking at Counter-Strike and the way the mouse behaves there. :)
The game is awesome but I'm really rubbish at driving, unfortunately :D Bronze medals are all I can get :((((( At least I don't crash my rig, and that's a consolation.
- nserisJune 18, 2011 at 4:35 PM
@Mikkel AdrianReplyDelete
I have 176 Go free but still not working
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 4:53 PM
This game is VERY repetitive and mind-numbingly dull at times. No matter how SCS tries to differ the senerios, each mission is basically the same. Although I applaude SCS on the almost-photorealistic graphics, its just not worth the money. My advice is, save your pennies for some other game that gives more bang for its buck, because T&T certainly does NOT!ReplyDelete
I have bought the full version without trying demo and downloading now. Looking forward to a weekend of shunting :DReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 6:07 PM
How to drive scania c-class ?ReplyDelete
Wow the game ist great.ReplyDelete
We have a lot of screenshots and infos. Get ready for ETS2 SCS!!!
Regards from your Mods&More TrucksimCom
- SnyperDJune 18, 2011 at 7:46 PM
SCS Team!ReplyDelete
You could change the upper scania mirror to give a real panoramic view ! When I try to reverse to passanger side i cant, unless i dont use outer camera :(. After the trailer turn 30-40 degree i cant see anything.
I hope You will change this in ETS2 and you could give us a adjustable mirror :)
Thanks for the game:
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 8:30 PM
Please, make something like in TDU.ReplyDelete
Two driving wheels work together(clutch i mean)
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Its okay. But I'm waiting for ETS2. Please finish it as soon as possible :)ReplyDelete
oh, guys :(ReplyDelete
I just played one mission about 16 minutes now with "push-and-press" method (don't attach the trailer, but move it with pushing to the right place...
and then, I nearly finished and the game closed without any comment, and there is also nothing in game.log... :(
I wanted to upload it on youtube ("parking for idiots ;) )...
all in all I would like to see more parcours, because only back-parking is making people, who can't this, really aggressive (that's the reason, why I started with the "push-and-press" method...)
also a "save repeat" function would be very good...
all in all I like it, and that's because of the "splash" sound, when you hit a building with the front of your truck (this sound has something from FruitNinja ;D )
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 8:48 PM
Awesome. I've been pirating most of your games (all of the trucking ones, actually) so far, but after I started reading your blog I decided to actually buy T&T. The price point is just right, too.ReplyDelete
I finished the game using my G27, and this is an absolute joy to play, I really hope this is an indication as to what ETS2 will be about. If we can expect the same kind of attention to detail in the game world and more varied environments combined with a, hopefully, evolved version of the career/company mode, ETS2 will be the pinnacle of trucking sims.
Thanks for the blog, it's a very interesting read!
Can you guys please fix the unrealistic behavior of the trailer, causing it to tilt into the turn instead of outwards when turning at a high speed. That doesn't make any sense!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 3:17 PM
It would be nice if when one key will be used so the gamer can say thereselves when they are done with the mission.ReplyDelete
Now when I stop only one time in the marker I'm done the game stops.
- AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 9:07 PM
Very fun game, but I'm having problems with the resolution. I am using 1920x1080 resolution and everything looks squished (objects in mirrors, the speed displays etc). The same thing occurs with any resolution I choose. Maybe a patch or something will fix these issues.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 2:03 PM
I really enjoyed the game, would like to see this difficulty in parking the truck to unload the ETS2 also have more trucks on the patio discharge also make the game more real and complete.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 6:58 PM
Im very sorry to say that Im just disappointed with the sterring, force feedback doesn't work (well not properly) there some unwanted dead zone :(ReplyDelete
well all I wanted was gts with better steering and I got my self a nice looking !!game!! not simulator...
BTW Im using Driving force pro
- AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 8:24 PM
amd hd 5770
amd phenom II X6 @ 3.3 ghz
4GB ram
windows 7 ultimate x64
Performance is terrible with this game. run much higher end detailed games with max settings and no lag. This game needs optimization badly!!!
- AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Very Disappointing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Game is really cool but still have a lot of bugs. A've got a Q for SCS. Lovely day shadows but where is the sun? :)ReplyDelete
Very enjoyable skill game. I'm not bothered about trying to be gold fastest, just precise quality parking. Btw where are the windscreens ?ReplyDelete
Well done SCS, very much looking forward to ETS2 now.
- AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 12:29 PM
There will be two walking trails in the ETS?ReplyDelete
There will be machines and operatives working in srodovias?
And the weather? We will have snow, rain, real, wind, mud, potholes on the roads?
The supply will be more realistic?
- AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Great game! Are you Scania fans? I've finished this game in about one hour.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 5:42 PM
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Love ATC swaps! This one looks like a lot of fun and look forward to participating! Wishing you a wonderfully creative day!ReplyDelete
Looking forward to participating in the swap!!!! Have a sparkling creative day!
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Yes! Super excited for this! I'll be sending in some Oddlys ATC!
I absolutely LOVE Atc's will start them tonight!!
think i am going to try this for this year. sounds like fun and will be neat to see what everyone comes up with!!ReplyDelete
AWESOME MARK! Can't wait to join you in another ATc swap!!! I had so much fun the last time and received some great little works of art in return!!! THANK YOU!(CONGRATS ON YOUR YOUTUBE AWARD)ReplyDelete
Awesome!! Count me in. So they can be 5 totally different cards?ReplyDelete
Yes they can, but all with a LOVE theme, whatever that means to you.
I'm in! I haven't done a swap in such a long time. I'm so excited to do this one!ReplyDelete
Im totally going to participate in this swap!!! Cant wait!
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I'm in! The last one you did was great, so I'm up for another!ReplyDelete
Ooooh, you read my mind! I've been an ATC fan/maker from years back...I'm in + will share this with my other artsy friends...Thanks for hosting! XoxoxoReplyDelete
Thanks so much Lara!Delete
Does there "have" to be DecoArt products on the cards? Where do you purchase DecoArt products?ReplyDelete
You can purchase DecoArt products at almost any craft store. If you want to be eligible for the prizes, then you do have to use a DecoArt product. They are sponsoring the event.
Finish my cards. You have engaged me in my first ATC making and swapping. Getting ready to send out!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the quick answer to my question :)ReplyDelete
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Ok, I have not really participated in anything like this. So Im gonna try :) I have lots of DeoArt paint.ReplyDelete
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I will be creating mine next week. Soooooo excited! Thank you :)
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Mine are on their way, thank you for hosting this Mark.ReplyDelete
Excited to see them!Delete
Hi Mark, just found your YouTube channel and found this swap--sounds like fun! Hope to get out to my studio soon and start creating some Love themed ATCs for your swap! Thanks for the opportunity!
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I think I might give this a try. I love your books Mark!!!!!ReplyDelete
Hi Mark, I would get 5 cards from 5 different people? Can I send 10?ReplyDelete
You can send 10, but you only get 5 in return. 5 is the limit for this particular swap.Delete
I sent in cards but I didn't read the instruction, I just took the address down and sent in a self addressed stamped envelope with my cards. No baggy, no puffy mailer.... I'm so sorry!ReplyDelete
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I have my mailer all ready to send Mark! Sending to you from BC Canada! Up on the Alaska Highway. We always have tons of US visitors pass by our home town on the way to Alaska. The highway starts in Canada at Dawson Creek, BC (MILE 0). I'm at about mile 45. We have seen people fulfilling their Alaskan dream. One lady over 60 headed up to Alaska by herself on horseback. Thanks for this swap. This was my introduction to ATC's and I am hooked. I posted my cards on my FB account and my mom even wants me to send one to her. I had a lot of fun doing this project.ReplyDelete
sent mine today! so excited to see which ones I get in return! this is my first swap also!ReplyDelete
Just sent mine, didn't see this post until yesterday. Thanks, sounds like fun. This is the first time i've ever done ATCs.ReplyDelete
Oh no! I mailed my ATC's today and forgot to write my name on the baggie. I have my name on the cards though. Sorry about that. I guess I was so focused on getting them out today and postage on the envelopes, lol :)ReplyDelete
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This is my first time to do a swap, and I love making mine – so excited to participate! I am sending them off first thing tomorrow, so I am crossing my fingers that they get there in time! Is it OK if I just put a crapload of "forever" stamps on a standard sized envelope? Or are bubble mailers preferred? Thanks so much for facilitating this awesome, fun activity! I think I may have my sewing students try their hand at doing something similar!ReplyDelete
We'll do our best to insure your cards get back to you in good condition. Glad you're participating!Delete
Forgot to ask in the comment I just posted - do we need to note which DecoArt products we used?ReplyDelete
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Antipathy and suspicion had always existed between Villa and Carranza; now, with their common enemy eliminated, an open break occurred after the Convention of Aguascalientes. A bloody contest ensued, with Álvaro Obregón taking the side of Carranza. In the midst of chaos, Villa, with Emiliano Zapata, occupied Mexico City (Dec., 1914) but later evacuated the capital (Jan., 1915). Obregón pursued Villa, and their armies engaged at Celaya (April, 1915). Decisively defeated, Villa was driven north and out of military significance. In the winter of 1915 he campaigned disastrously against Plutarco E. Calles in Sonora.
Villa's waning power was further diminished by President Wilson's recognition of Carranza (Oct., 1915), which angered Villa. In Jan., 1916, a group of Americans were shot by bandits in Chihuahua, and on March 9, 1916, some of Villa's men raided the U.S. town of Columbus, N.Mex., killing some American citizens. It is not certain that Villa participated in these assaults, but he was universally held responsible. Wilson ordered a punitive expedition under General Pershing to capture Villa dead or alive. The expedition pursued Villa through Chihuahua for 11 months (March, 1916–Feb., 1917) but failed in its objective. Carranza violently resented this invasion and it embittered relations between Mexico and the United States.
Villa continued his activities in northern Mexico throughout Carranza's regime, but in 1920 he came to an amicable agreement with the government of Adolfo de la Huerta. Three years later Villa was assassinated at Parral. In a sense Pancho Villa was a rebel against socialabuses; at times he worked a rough justice but he was a violent and undirected destructive force. His daring, his impetuosity, and his horsemanship made him the idol of the masses, especially in N Mexico, where he was regarded as a sort of Robin Hood. The Villa myth is perpetuated in numerous ballads and tales.
See biography by W. D. Lansford (1965); M. L. Guzmán, The Eagle and the Serpent (tr. 1930); Edgcumb Pinchón, Viva Villa! (1933, repr. 1970); H. Braddy, Cock of the Walk (1955, repr. 1970); C. C. Clendenen, The United States and Pancho Villa (1961, repr. 1972); Oren Arnold, Pancho Villa: The Mexican Centaur (1979); M. A. Machado, Jr., Centaur of the North: Francisco Villa, the Mexican Revolution, and Northern Mexico (1988).
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ESPN's Steve Berthiaume, in reviewing the porous bullpens of the postseason contenders, isn't very confident about the Dodgers' pen (last night's Jonathan Broxton meltdown only added fuel to the fire of what would have otherwise been likely a non-issue). Says Stevie:
As far as the Dodgers go, they won't win. In fact, they won't survive the division series. I'll go you one better: Put me down as the Dodgers going three-and-out in the first round. That's my bold prediction. Nearly every year, one September favorite forgets to show up in October. This year, it will be the Dodgers.
Stevie likes the Yankees' bullpen. WHAT A FRICKIN' SURPRISE for the worldwide leader in New York sports? And who would bother looking at the Dodgers' bullpen statistics, rather than making shit up about a team you haven't even seen (nor a Dodger reliever you even mention)?
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Mellow Yellow
Wow, look at all the shadows from that one little spider ring! My granddaughter presented me with an orange ring like that this past fall to use as a Halloween decoration. :)ReplyDelete
Wow...that's an incredible image. Both for shadow shot [which I haven't put mine up yet] AND for Camera Critter [which I DO have an image shared.]
Happy St. Pat's Day to you.
ha ha... that's cute!
But, I hate creeps.
Musta ang mga lovelies, dyan? Hope everyone enjoys the nice weather.
GB and have a great w/end.
Let me know kung me word verification pa ang blog ko ha? LoL*
I don't like that either, so I understand your point of view.
CG na?
This is a terrific ShadowShot Rose! If Kelly hadn't mentioned it, I would not have known that was a ring. Very nice!!ReplyDelete
Wonderful shadow shot.ReplyDelete
Lovely shadow.
Regards and best wishes
Wonderful perspective of the spider ring! (I would not have known what it was either without Kelly's comment!) The ring casts a fascinating shadow design!ReplyDelete
This fellow I don't mind but for real...not so much! Well done for MYM.ReplyDelete
Love this shot.
Here's my MYM:
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That was a peculiar photo you shot. Thanks for the post. God bless you all always.ReplyDelete
really cool sis!ReplyDelete
beautiful words of wisdom :-) Visiting from MYM, hope that you can return a yellow visit too.
cool very inrteresting.ReplyDelete
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Using the Grill
Lighting Instructions
Before using your grill, check that all packaging has been removed.
To Light The Grill Burner:
Open the grill hood and/or remove the top grate cover from side burner (for 48BQR) before lighting. Turn all knobs to "OFF". Turn the main gas supply on slowly. If you smell gas, shut off gas supply and call for service.
Push and hold the ignition button, turn the selected burner knob to "SEAR". If burner does not light in 4 to 5 seconds, turn knob "OFF" and wait 5 minutes before trying again to allow for any accumulated gas to dissipate.
Grill Match Lighting:
If the burner will not light after several attempts then the burner can be match lit. If you've just attempted to light the burner with the ignition, allow 5 minutes for any accumulated gas to dissipate. Keep your face as far away from the grill as possible and hold and pass a lighted match over the hole located on the top left for burner on the left, or the right hole for the right burner (Figs. 30, 31, and 32). Push and turn the control knob which is centred on the burner where the lit match is located, to "SEAR". If the burner does not light in 4 seconds, turn the knob off, wait 5 minutes and try again.
Once the left or right burner is lit, the adjacent burner can be lit by the cross-lighting method. For centre burners to cross light, light the adjacent far left or right burner using the standard or match light procedure. Push and turn the control knob for the desired centre burner to "SEAR". The gas will be ignited by the adjacent burner's flame. If the burner does not light in 4 seconds, turn knob off, wait 5 minutes and try again.
In certain types of LPG cylinders, improper lighting procedures can cause the LPG cylinder flow control to activate, resulting in reduced heat output. If this is suspected, to reset flow control, shut off all burner controls and LPG cylinder valve, wait 30 seconds, then turn LPG cylinder valve on extremely slowly, wait five (5) seconds and push and hold the ignition button and turn burner valve on to "SEAR".
Failure to follow the stops in the order shown may cause the Flow Limiting Device to activate resulting in extremely low gas flow and improper operation
|All knobs must be in the OFF position before opening LPG cylinder valve.
|Attach regulator hose assembly to cylinder
|Now open the LPG cylinder valve two (2) full turns minimum.
To Light Side Burners (48BQR Models Only):
The side burner cover may be hot if the grill burners are in operation.
Side Burners Lighting Instructions:
First remove the burner cover and any cooking utensils from the burner grate. Push and hold the ignition button, turn the control knob to the "HI" position until the burner is lit or 4 seconds pass. If the burner doesn't ignite, wait 5 minutes for any accumulated gas to dissipate then try again. If the burner will not light after several attempts, section 'Troubleshooting'.
Side Burners Match Lighting:
Hold a lighted match near the burner ports, turn the control knob anti clock-wise to "HI". Move your hand immediately once the burner is lit. Rotate the control knob to the desired setting.
If you are using propane gas, a slight pop or flash may occur at the burner ports a few seconds after the burner has been turned "off". This "extinction pop" is normal for propane gas.
Side burners:
The burner should never be operated if the cap is not in place (Fig. 34).
Each grill section consists of a large stainless steel burner, a series of ceramic rods en- cased in a stainless steel radiant, grease shield and a stainless steel heat retaining grate. Below the burners there is a stainless steel heat shield which reflects usable heat upward into the cooking area and reduces temperatures of the drip pan below. Above the burners are stainless steel radiants which encase the ceramic rods and protect the grill burner ports from blockage (Fig. 35).
The grill is supplied with radiant ceramic rods. Because of the porosity of ceramic rods, performance is superior in the rods' ability to capture heat as it rises from the grill burners. They also possess the thermal mass needed for even cooking performance. Flare ups are controlled because the radiant ceramic rods keeps grease from getting to the flames and igniting. The intense heat produced by this system produces true grilled flavour as fats and juices are brought to the surface of the food and caramelized. Discolouration of the grates is normal after use.
Fig. 35
Direct/Indirect Cooking Notes:
Direct cooking involves placing food on grates over lighted burners. Use this method for foods that take less than 20 minutes to cook or to sear larger items at the start of the cooking process that will then be indirectly cooked to finish. Place items on the preheated surface and leave until they no longer stick. Turning too soon and too often
is one of the most common grilling mistakes. Never spray water on the grill or into grease. The patented Grease Management System™ reduces flare-ups by channeling grease away from the flame. Use a meat thermometer to achieve desired doneness and remove items one degree below how you would like to enjoy them, as the resting period before carving or consuming will raise the temperature.
Indirect cooking method is a popular alternative to direct heat grilling. Indirect cooking uses heat from adjacent burners to cook food and, in many cases, reduces the possibility of overcooked or overly browned food. Foods most appropriate for indirect grilling included breads thicker pieces of chicken or steaks. Indirect cooking in- volves placing the food on grates where the burners below are not lit and then closing the grill hood to create an oven effect. All the items you usually oven-roast can be grilled to perfection using indirect heating. Preheat the burners surrounding the food to be cooked. Use a roasting pan with a grid to hold food and add water or chicken broth to the pan to prevent the natural juices from burning or evaporating.
Direct Heat Grilling
Indirect Heat Grilling
Using the Grill:
To season the grates, pour a tablespoon of vegetable oil on a soft cloth and rub on both sides of the grates. Only a light coating is needed and some smoke may be visible during the preheating. Grilling requires high heat for searing and proper browning. When grilling large pieces of meat or poultry, it may be necessary to turn the heat to a lower setting after the initial browning. This cooks the food through without burning the outside. Foods cooked for a long time or basted with a sugary marinade may need a lower heat setting near the end of the cooking time.
- Check to be certain the drip pan and grease tray are in place.
- Light the grill burners using the instructions in section 'Lighting instructions'.
- Once you have verified the burners are lit, preheat the grill for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place the food on the grill and cook to the desired doneness. Adjust heat setting, if necessary. The control knob may be set to any position between "SEAR" and "LOW"
-most grilling is done between "MED" and "LOW" settings.
- When you have finished using the grill, turn the burner knobs to "OFF" and shut off the main gas supply.
- Allow grill to cool and clean the grates, drip pan and grease tray after each use.
Never cook food with all grill burners on "SEAR" with the grill hood open for more than 30 minutes.
If using LPG gas, your preheat time may be shorter than recommended. To prevent overcooking or burning, you may want to lower heat settings.
Grilling Hints:
The doneness of meat, whether rare, medium, or well done, is affected to a large degree by the thickness of the cut. Expert chefs say it is impossible to have a rare doneness with a thin cut of meat. The cooking time is affected by the kind of meat, the size and shape of the cut, the temperature of the meat when cooking begins, and the degree of doneness desired. When defrosting meats it is recommended that it be done overnight in the refrigerator as opposed to a microwave. This in general yields a juicier cut of meat. Use a spatula instead of tongs or a fork to turn the meat, as a spatula will not puncture the meat and let the juices run out. To get the juiciest meats, add seasoning or salt after the cooking is finished and turn the meat only once (juices are lost when the meat is turned several times). Turn the meat just after the juices begin to bubble to the surface. Trim any excess fat from the meat before cooking. To prevent steaks or chops from curling during cooking, slit the fat around the edges at 5 cm intervals.
Dual-Sided Grates:
Whether you or your guests crave seafood, steak or veggies, the double-sided grates provide varying surfaces for varying textures. The "W"-shaped side creates nice sear lines for steaks, chicken and chops and routes oil and grease away from the food. The opposite "radius" side offers more surface area for support and handling of deli- cate items like scallops. (See below for a sample list of which foods to cook on which side of the grate.) Keep the grates mixed–half on one side and half on the other or a percentage that best represents what you are cooking.
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The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, established in 1987, is a highly-competitive national fellowship program that provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Twice yearly, the fellowship's Board of Directors selects a group of outstanding individuals to spend six to nine months in Washington. Supported by a salary, the fellows serve as full-time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice.
The program also arranges meetings for the fellows with policy experts. Many former Scoville Fellows have gone on to pursue graduate degrees in international relations and related fields and taken prominent positions in the field of peace and security with public-interest organizations, the Federal Government, academia, and media. To date, 165 fellowships have been awarded.
The deadline for the fall 2017 semester is January 6, 2017. Learn more about the Scoville Peace Fellowship at http://scoville.org/.
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By Chris Wright
With Andy Carroll still not allowed out in public without adult supervision between the hours of 1900 and 0900 under the terms of his bail, the onus apparently fell in Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish's lap to chaperone his new £35 million signing to Boyzone's concert at the Echo Arena last week.
Big fan of Ronan and co. is our Andy – just look at the smile on his face – Kenny, not so much…
You just can't beat a spot of good, old-fashioned awkward male bonding.
Thinking about it, it's a good job Steven Gerrard didn't tag along as well. You know what he's like when they won't play him a bit of Phil Collins.
Photo courtesy of @FLOOSIESHEENA.
In a snippet of other Carroll-related news – it's being touted this morning that the big man may be available to make his Liverpool debut this weekend, with several papers suggesting that his recovery from a thigh injury is well ahead of schedule and that a place on te bench against West Ham on Sunday isn't completely out of the question.


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New York Times
Afghan Presidential Election Delayed
January 29, 2009
By DEXTER FILKINS
KABUL — Afghan officials said Thursday they had decided to postpone the country's presidential election until August, saying they needed more time to prepare. But parliamentary opposition figures said that the decision, which appeared to contravene Afghanistan's constitution, raised doubts about the legitimacy of what could be President Hamid Karzai's final months in office.
Azizullah Ludin, the chairman of the Independent Election Commission, said that his office had decided to put off the voting until August 20, which would give election workers more time to register candidates and set up voting machinery, and soldiers more time to bring dozens of chaotic districts under control. Mr. Ludin said the new date would allow the presidential election to take place under more favorable summer weather.
But the decision appeared to contravene Afghanistan's constitution, which states that the president's term expires on the Roman calendar's equivalent of May 22. Fresh presidential elections, the constitution says, must be held within thirty to sixty days before the end of that term.


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Love to know what you think, and which room you prefer.
images courtesy of real living and chris warnes
Lovely! I really like them all and I'm so glad you created a circus themed room ;)
Love the handmade touches too. Well done. Can't wait to read this mag. I always like seeing kids rooms.
loved the young explorers room, probably because i have two boys!
really like the bike carrier tied the change table detail too.
I love your work here Natalie, like I do every issue!
For some reason, I really love kids rooms, even though I don't have any children myself!
But I love how you have given them a modern cool twist and not the typical frou frou look.
Love it, love it, love it!
Sarah :)
The Explorer feature wall of maps is fantastic, something I would love to replicate for the lad at our house! Did you source old maps, or use a wallpaper for this?
Hi Natalie, Lovin your blog and love the kids rooms,they are all absolutely gorgeous, well done... fantastic!!Since I'm a new reader to your blog, I have spent endless hours reading your posts, so full of inspiration and such interesting people,can't get enough!!!looking forward to your next post.
I was drooling over these pages only this morning as I had my coffee. Love the all, but the Young Explorer room is my favorite. Just love it.
Viv - I'm glad you liked the circus themed room. I was really tempted to use the Catherine Martin wallpaper (one I know you like ;-)) but wanted to try a different take on it.
Anglagosj - it's a funny story on the maps because I was all set to print them off (and I did some because I didn't quite have enough) but I was walking around the Life In Style trade fair and saw that wall at the Little House stand. I spoke to the owner and she said I could have her maps. So on Sunday night I returned to collect her maps and used them on my shoot. How generous is that?! And, what can I say, great minds think alike!
Jules & Billy - yep, the explorer room has been the most popular room so far. Poor "pastel princess" - I really thought that would be the most popular as it's the most girly. I think it's hard to see the grey and white stripe which really looked beautiful in reality.
Great work! It's so cute and so beautiful! I love explorer room, it'd be perfect for my godson!
Really lovely, love the circus theme !!! I have just posted a childhood post on my blog, have a look if you get the chance.
I've only recently discovered Real Living (i know, i've obvously been under a rock - or as they otherwise call it baby fog) and love this feature.....given I design nurseries and childrens rooms! Love the circus one!
Imaginative, fresh, loud - just like kids. Well done.
It's too hard to choose - they are all lovely. I'm sure that both my children would love any of these rooms - and I would love them too because they are just so tidy!
I just bought it...making a cuppa now.
I think it is too hard to choose. You did a wonderful job styling all of the rooms. Bright, fresh and airy! Well done.
Great job Natalie - Young Explorer is my fave too. Love the really love the industrial feel of it. I just love little boys rooms! Pastel Princess is my second fave - love the rug, it really grounds the room and brings it all together.
Natalie this was one of my fave features in the mag this month! Well done! I love Belinda's touches too! I think the circus kids is my fave. Like Sarah I don't have any kids but totally love kids rooms especially when they are so unique and combine handmade elements like these!
amazing amazing amazing!!
I honestly love them all!!!
I would use the top one and make it girly for a girl... with things like those pom poms and such from the princess look!
Your awesome! I love your style.
Gorgeous! :-D I adore all of the 3 rooms!! But yes, the Explorer room does ultimately take the cake! ;-) Wonderful choice in detail and color combination! Thanks so much for sharing.


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|Sep 30, 2012
Solar cell consisting of a single molecule
|(Nanowerk News) An team of scientists, led by Joachim Reichert, Johannes Barth, and Alexander Holleitner (Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Clusters of Excellence MAP and NIM), and Itai Carmeli (Tel Aviv University) developed a method to measure photocurrents of a single functionalized photosynthetic protein system. The scientists could demonstrate that such a system can be integrated and selectively addressed in artificial photovoltaic device architectures while retaining their biomolecular functional properties. The proteins represent light-driven, highly efficient single-molecule electron pumps that can act as current generators in nanoscale electric circuits.
|The interdisciplinary team publishes the results in Nature Nanotechnology this week ("Photocurrent of a single photosynthetic protein").
|Photosystem-I (green) is optically excited by an electrode (on top). An electron then is transferred step by step in only 16 nanoseconds. (Illustration: Christoph Hohmann, Nanosystems Initiative Munich (NIM))
|The scientist investigated the photosystem-I reaction center which is a chlorophyll protein complex located in membranes of chloroplasts from cyanobacteria. Plants, algae and bacteria use photosynthesis to convert solar energy into chemical energy. The initial stages of this process – where light is absorbed and energy and electrons are transferred – are mediated by photosynthetic proteins composed of chlorophyll and carotenoid complexes. Until now, none of the available methods were sensitive enough to measure photocurrents generated by a single protein. Photosystem-I exhibits outstanding optoelectronic properties found only in photosynthetic systems. The nanoscale dimension further makes the photosystem-I a promising unit for applications in molecular optoelectronics.
|The first challenge the physicists had to master was the development of a method to electrically contact single molecules in strong optical fields. The central element of the realized nanodevice are photosynthetic proteins self-assembled and covalently bound to a gold electrode via cysteine mutation groups. The photocurrent was measured by means of a gold-covered glass tip employed in a scanning near-field optical microscopy set-up. The photosynthetic proteins are optically excited by a photon flux guided through the tetrahedral tip that at the same time provides the electrical contact. With this technique, the physicists were able to monitor the photocurrent generated in single protein units.
|The research was supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) via the SPP 1243 (grants HO 3324/2 and RE 2592/2), the Excellence Clusters Munich Centre for Advanced Photonics and Nanosystems Initiative Munich, as well as ERC Advanced GrantMolArt (no. 47299).
|Source: Munich-Centre for Advanced Photonics


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Imagine that at the beginning of a development project, even during the planning stage, the designers identified a number of observable events, which were expected to be achieved at different points in time throughout the lifetime of the project. Some might be very immediate, such as spending 90% of the annual budget by the end of each year, while others might be much longer term in nature, such as primary school completion rates in district x exceeding 90% by 2010. Well something like this happens already in most development projects, you might say. These types of events are described in the planning documents, and associated work plans. And later on, in progress reports.
But these statements of intentions are often not very publicly accessible, and they rarely have much consequence. Cutting off funding if specific performance targets are not reached rarely happens (in my experience) and probably for good reason, it is a very crude "sledgehammer" type of response. And often the donors themselves are not independent judges, they need their projects to be seen to be succeeding, and cutting off funding is effectively a criticism of their own previous judgements, as well as the recent performance of their grantee.
There is an alternative which might be able to provide more independent and continuous assessments of project progress. These are called "prediction markets" (also sometimes called information markets, decision markets, idea futures, and virtual markets).
Prediction markets allow a group of people to express an opinion over a period of time about the probability of an event occurring. A question is posed and people buy and sell shares in stocks representing possible answers to that question. The highest priced stock at the end of a period of time is the group's prediction. (A definition provided by inklingmarkets.com)
Prediction markets have been championed in James Surowiecki's 2004 book, "The Wisdom of Crowds", and widely discussed and used since then (see list of links below). They have been used to successfully predict political events (election outcomes), sports events (winners), market success of commercial products, and many other types of events. Recent well known users have included Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, and HP. The most important claim that has been made is that prediction markets can generate more accurate predictions of events than individual experts or highly structured planning / design processes involving multiple specialists.
It is possible that prediction markets could also be usefully applied to development projects. Two types of benefits might arise.
- Firstly, the existence of the markets might generate incentives for a wider variety and larger number of people to become engaged in a discussion about aid and development. Even prediction markets that do not involve real money bets do manage to attract large numbers of participants, who get rewarded by social recognition and self-esteem, if they win.
- Secondly, those responsible for aid budgets might get more accurate information about the expected performance of their portfolio of projects than they do from those who are directly responsible for the implementation of these projects.
The challenge would be how to create incentives for project managers to publicly disclose information about their project and its performance. For example, via project websites. Rewards could be given to project managers where:
- the number of participants in the prediction market was large, relative to previous comparble markets
- the most favored bet was successful (predicted the observed outcome)
But this then raises the question of who would provide the rewards. Donors to the project might have the same reservations as project manegsr about disclosure of information, and reluctance to see negative predictions proved correct. The alternative would be to find independent third parties, possibly specialist NGOs, who might have an interest in promoting greater transparency by aid agencies.
Project prediction markets could have different uses at different stages. During the implementation of the project the prediction market would be providing real time feedback on expectations about whether a project was likely to succeed, that might encourage corrective behaviours by project managers. At the end of the project, when success/failure has been defined and winning bets paid off, it would be useful to compare the project manager's own bets against the market as whole. And to analyse any discrepancies between them, and any lessons to be learnt from these.
Prediction markets can be open to the public, or internal (as used in Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, and HP). The proposal outlined above is for the use of public prediction markets in development project outcomes. But to allow and encourage project "insiders" to participate, on condition that their bets are disclosed. In the same way that directors of companies can buy and sell shares in their own company, but they are normally required to disclose these dealings.
Incidentally, the operation of prediction markets might also generate a modest income for development purposes, by using open source, proprietary or web-hosted software to host the market (see the Wikipedia listing).Happy New Year!
Rick Davies
An experiment
Please take part in this very experimental prediction market, where the prediction concerns the achievement of one of the Millenium Development Goals (MDG). Go to
You can leave your comments and questions in the Discussion section. Note that you have $5,000 token dollars available to spend. These are called "inkles". Bear in mind that this particular MDG prediction market is very much in the beta stage, where I expect there will be quite a few problems that will need to be sorted out.
- Description & Analysis of Information Markets © 2005 by Bernd H. Ankenbrand and Caroline Rudzinski. http://www.pmcluster.com/Papers/Description%20of%20Information%20Markets%202005-12-17.pdf
- Information Markets: A New Way of Making Decisions (Paperback) by Robert Hahn http://www.aei-brookings.org/publications/abstract.php?pid=1058
- Putting crowd wisdom to work Posted by Bo Cowgill, Project Manager http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2005/09/putting-crowd-wisdom-to-work.html
- openDemocracy markets http://www.opendemocracy.net/globalization-vision_reflections/inkling_markets_4202.jsp
- Prediction markets http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prediction_market
- Does wisdom require markets?


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Ben King soloes to U.S. pro road title and a Trek-Livestrong sweep in Greenville
The Trek-Livestrong rider adds a pro road title to the two U23 national titles he's earned this year.
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Ben King (Trek-Livestrong) put an affirmative stamp on the U.S. peloton Sunday when he won the115-mile road race at the USA Cycling professional national championships with a heroic 40-mile solo attack in Greenville, South Carolina.
King, the U23 road race and criterium champion, left breakaway companions Daniel Holloway (Bissell) and Scott Zwizanski (Kelly Benefit Strategies) on the slopes of Paris Mountain and held off a sometimes-disorganized chase to make it two-for-two for his development squad this weekend.
The trumpeter had barely finished the national anthem before five riders went clear on the first lap. King opened up the first gap just outside downtown Greenville. He was soon joined by Bissell's national criterium champion Daniel Holloway, Scott Zwizanski (Kelly Benefit Strategies), Saturday's time trial bronze medalist Bernard Van Ulden (Jelly Belly-Kenda) and Thomas Brown (Mountain Khakis-Jittery Joe's).
Van Ulden's back locked up halfway through the first 4.2-mile starting circuit and he was the first rider in the break to fall off the pace. "I can barely pedal right now, which is so sad because that group was really not that hard to get into and you saw that the field sat up," he said. "My back was tightening up this morning, but as soon as I started really pushing on the pedals to get across to the group it instantly started going and by the time I got there, I couldn't pedal."
Brown followed Van Ulden into no man's land just past the start/finish and the leaders were then three: Holloway, King and Zwizanski. The trio built a lead of nine minutes over two more opening circuits and the long, flat Old Buncombe Road as they approached the first climb of Paris Mountain, 20 miles into the race.
Back in the field, Kelly Benefit Strategies and Bissell patrolled the front, their competitors disinterested in an early chase, a mistake that would land them on the losing end of a fiercely hot South Carolina afternoon. The red uniforms of RadioShack and BMC Racing blended together just behind, the former happy to see King, a member of their development team, move up the road and take the responsibility for a pursuit off their shoulders.
The breakaway pushed the gap to 12:30 midway up the 2.2-mile ascent of Paris Mountain and to 17 minutes when they came through the start/finish to close the first of four long laps. BMC and Garmin tacked a rider each onto the front of the peloton as they returned to Greenville over a series of generally downhill rollers from the summit of the climb, but for the most part, the field was locked in a chess match, no one team willing to lay their cards out into a hard chase early in one of the longest days of racing on U.S. soil.
As Zwizanski and Holloway began to fade in the 90-degree-plus heat, the leaders' advantage came down to 14:45 a lap later. When they turned onto Alamo Road and the Paris Mountain climb, King knew the group needed to ride tempo and his partners couldn't hold the pace any longer, so he rode away alone.
"Obviously those are two quick guys and I'm not much of a sprinter, so I knew I had to get rid of them at some point," King said. "It was actually nice to be solo because I could just focus and shut out the tactics of trying to help them and conserve."
Holloway clung to Zwizanski's wheel over the ascent and King put more than a minute into them by the top and flew away on the 60 mph descent from the summit.
"Ben was the strongest from the get-go, taking the longest pulls and going the best on the climb every time," said Zwizanski. "The third time up, I'm pretty sure he just did the same pace he did all the other times, but Holloway and I were fried."
In a throwback to his ride at U23 nationals in June, where he soloed 40km to the title, King's chin nearly touched his stem as he drove the crankarms over into Greenville to start the last long circuit, 9:30 ahead of the thinning peloton of 30-odd riders, Holloway and Zwizanski in between. He arrived to the right turn onto the climb with a nine-minute lead and pushed up the nine-percent slopes above Furman University.
"Once I was solo and had nine minutes, I had a lot on my mind; I was thinking about a lot of motivators," King said. "I started praying as soon as I got off Paris Mountain the last time."
Timmy Duggan (Garmin) led the chase as the peloton whittled to around 20 riders on the climb. The favorites were there. Levi Leipheimer (Radioshack) sat third wheel. George Hincapie (BMC) and Craig Lewis (HTC-Columbia) made the selection, along with Chris Horner (Radioshack), Jeff Louder (BMC) and Ted King (Cervelo TestTeam).
Just like a year ago, Hincapie jumped out of the chase when the road pitched above ten percent near the top of the climb. Leipheimer and Reijnen followed and the trio went over the summit 7:00 down on King and 20 seconds ahead of what became a nine-rider selection.
King's gap sank below four minutes with 14 miles remaining and he stood out of the saddle as he climbed over a series of five steep, quarter-mile ramps leading to the start/finish. "I was cramping," King said. "I could not go any harder than I was."
Leipheimer sat on his companions' wheels down the rolling descent to town and the group lost its urgency quickly. The nine riders absorbed Hincapie, Leipheimer and Reijnen before they started the 2.5-mile finishing circuits. They trailed King by 3:41 at the start/finish.
In the chase, Carter Jones (Jelly Belly) countered the catch at the final corner before the start/finish. "I talked to (Carter) and he said he felt good, so I told him to just follow the moves," Reijnen said. "Then I looked up and he was alone off the front."
Bookwalter was not to be denied and led the group onto Jones' wheel a half-mile later. Chris Baldwin (UnitedHealthcare-Maxxis) had a go at reversing a down season when he followed Jones' move with a dig of his own and was nearly out of sight when he came through the line with two laps to go. Again Bookwalter drew the escapee back after less than a mile, selling himself for defending champion Hincapie. Lurking in second and third wheel were Phinney and Chris Horner (Radioshack), unwilling to pull the group to their teammate, who led by two minutes when the bell rang.
"I felt really good today and had good legs, which is not always the case on a national championship day," said Bookwalter.
King rode cross-eyed into the final lap, the confidence of his U23 championship ride driving him on. At 5:44 p.m. local time, he rode onto the finish straight, pumped his fists in the air and pointed to the Trek-Livestrong logo on his black jersey as he made history. With his win, King became the youngest national professional road race champion in the 25-year history of the event and capped a weekend sweep for his development team.
Two minutes later Horner jumped away from the chase group 300 meters from the finish on a small rise leading to the final corner. Reijnen and Candelario grabbed his wheel onto the downhill run-in to the line and the Candelario came around both riders to secure the second consecutive road race silver medal for Kelly Benefit Strategies.
"The race played out a little easier than in years past," said Candelario, known more for his exploits on flatter parcours than the Greenville circuit. "I got second today and it was a great result for the team … it's always nice to get on the podium, but we wanted to win pretty bad."
Reijnen slotted in for third, a breakthrough ride for the third-place finisher at July's Tour of Quinghai Lake. "Whether I had good legs or not, I wanted to ride an aggressive race," said Reijnen, who admitted the chase left King too long a leash in the end. "The big teams didn't take control and that bit us in the butt."
RadioShack director Johan Bruyneel called King after the finish to congratulate his young rider and give him the go-ahead to announce his move to the ProTour with RadioShack in 2011.
"He congratulated me," King said. "To win both jerseys for Trek-Livestrong is pretty special."