LS25 Realistic Water & Soil Management (RWSM) V1.3.9.2

LS25 Realistic Water & Soil Management (RWSM) V1.3.9.2

V1.3.9.2
With this update, Realistic Water & Soil Management has been extensively developed, stabilized and optimized in particular for performance, dedicated servers and multiplayer. The existing range of functions is retained, but many internal processes have been made significantly more efficient.

Performance & Servers
Large calculations are more spread out over multiple frames.
Soil, water and agronomy processes further optimized on a chunk/cell basis.
Reduced unnecessary constant field and map scans.
Existing GIANTS values, WorkAreas and vehicle states are preferred instead of recalculating the same information in parallel.
Additional device detection only remains as a fallback for unusual third-party mods.
Time budgets for complex calculations introduced or further limited.
Reduced temporary Lua tables and unnecessary memory allocations in frequently executed functions.
Vehicle, tire and ground contact queries optimized.
Detailed tire load, contact force and slip values ​​are only generated when actually needed.
With Visual Mud Tracks (VMT) installed, all necessary extended contact information is retained.
Storage system

The RWSM storage system has been significantly relieved.

No regular complete writing of rwsmState.xml during game operation.
Saving occurs via the normal GIANTS save game process.
Soil moisture, compaction, root health, plant water and other conditions remain in RAM throughout the game.
Changes are managed via dirty cells and only synchronized when necessary.
The previous periodic weather save has been removed.
rainstarWeather.xml is no longer written to the server approximately every 30 seconds.
Changes to region, climate or weather year continue to take effect immediately, but are only saved when the game is saved.
This means significantly less hard drive access on dedicated and Nitrado servers.
Existing save games remain compatible.
No manual rescan required.
Recovery and security functions for existing saves are retained.
Soil & Compaction
Soil model further optimized for topsoil, root zone and subsoil.

Compression also takes into account, among other things:
Vehicle weight
Tire and axle load
Tire pressure
slip
soil moisture
Soil type
Working device
Different tillage implements continue to work at different depths.
Plows, cultivators and subsoilers retain their respective effectiveness.
Seeders and planters do not remove existing RWSM compaction.
Tillage is preferably detected via native GIANTS WorkArea events.
Roads and non-relevant areas are still excluded from unnecessary calculations.
Water balance & plants
The water balance remains separated according to soil layers.
Precipitation, evaporation, water absorption and drainage are still taken into account.
Plant water is calculated depending on soil moisture and root depth.
Drought stress and waterlogging continue to influence plant and root health.
Root health and fine root condition remain part of the agronomy system.
Different crops continue to respond differently to water supply and soil conditions.
No unnecessary writes to GIANTS plant growth states.
Topography & waterlogging
Detection of hollows in the terrain and areas of waterlogging remains completely intact.
Topography cache designed to be more performance-friendly.
Significantly fewer grid positions per frame.
Computation more spread out over multiple frames.
Reuse of existing data improved.
Temporary tables reduced during terrain evaluation.
The mathematical result remains unchanged.
Cache is built automatically – no manual scan necessary.
Plant heights
Plant height/growth evaluation further optimized.
Larger map areas are more limited and processed in a distributed manner.
The existing 9-point evaluation is retained.
Query positions and weights remain unchanged.
Fewer temporary storage objects in frequently executed routines.
Shader and Scenegraph updates further limited.
Field information & map

The RWSM field info also shows, among other things:
Topsoil water
Root zone water
Subsoil water
Plant water
Root health
waterlogging
Compression
Soil structure
Precipitation

The field info uses existing cell values as directly as possible, without additional complete field scans.

The map overlay system has also been revised to be performance-oriented:
No permanent overlay calculations when the RWSM card is closed.
Map updates limited in time.Soil and agronomy data is fully preserved regardless of the overlay.
Weather & Climate
The weather and climate system remains completely intact.
Precipitation and historical weather values ​​continue to flow into the water balance.
Weather data is managed on the server side and synchronized to clients.
Region, location and climate year can still be saved.
Removing the periodic file save does not change the weather calculation.

Rainstar & irrigation
The Rainstar has been optimized in several areas.
Feed system stabilized.
Removed duplicate physical controls when retracting.
Native animation no longer runs parallel against the RWSM joint control during autofeed.
A defined joint path controls the retraction.
Hose length is continuously calculated based on frame time.
The entry speed of 60 m per hour of play is maintained.
Behavior remains correct even at higher game speeds.
Additional strong tension spring control when retracting removed.
Regular tightening and unnecessary suspension response are reduced.
Downhill protection only works on actual slopes.
Automatic limit switch-off and pump off are retained.
Transport mode and work mode are retained.
Pump pressure, water volume, irrigation radius and water calculation remain fully available.
Ground hose

The visual Rainstar ground hose has been significantly optimized.
Previously, with a segment length of around 4 cm and a hose of 220 m, up to around 5,500 segments could be processed.

New:
Segment length optimized to approx. 10 cm.
This means a maximum of around 2,200 segments.
Terrain positions are updated less frequently and only upon actual movement.
Position buffers are reused.
The appearance and function of the hose are retained.
Network & Multiplayer
Server remains the authoritative authority for RWSM states.
Clients receive synchronized values.
Dirty cells are transferred collectively.
No complete soil map is constantly sent over the network.
Distance and relevance are taken into account during synchronization.
Network and server load further reduced.
VMT compatibility

The collaboration with Visual Mud Tracks has been further improved.
RWSM also provides data on soil moisture, compaction, tire/soil contact, slip and other conditions.
Once VMT is loaded, all the necessary extended bike and contact data will be generated. Without VMT, unnecessary additional calculations are avoided.

Help, GUI & translations
Help area extensively expanded.
Texts on soil layers, water balance, compaction, tire pressure, slip, irrigation, pumping and field information added.
Fixed GUI and DDS issues.
Incorrect help graphics revised.
All visible texts will continue to be maintained in all languages ​​included.
For Czech, the correct identifier cz is still used.
Bug fixes

The following areas, among others, have been improved:
Server stability in irrigation functions.
Too frequent cell and terrain queries.
Pump and hose conditions.
Loading saved irrigation states.
Unnecessary terrain and plant state writes.
GUI/DDS error.
Lua and XML issues.
Regular hard drive accesses.
Dual Rainstar physics controls.
Performance peaks when loading cards.

Realistic Water & Soil Management expands Farming Simulator 25 with a permanently stored water, soil and plant balance.

Rain, irrigation, evaporation, soil type, terrain, compaction, tire pressure, tillage and plant development are directly intertwined. As a result, fields no longer only react with simple conditions such as “dry” or “wet”, but rather have a multi-layered water balance with topsoil, root zone and subsoil.

Natural depressions stay moist longer, heavy vehicles compact wet soil more and inadequate tire pressure increases the load on the topsoil. These influences have long-term effects on soil structure, root health, plant development and yield.

Features
Multi-layered water balance

The soil water balance is calculated separately for:
Topsoil from 0 to 10 cm
Root zone from 10 to 30 cm
Subfloor from 30 to 60 cm

Precipitation, irrigation, evaporation, seepage, drainage, surface runoff, plant water absorption, soil type, soil structure, compaction and landform are taken into account.

The usable field capacity is displayed separately from the complete pore saturation. Water above field capacity appears as excess water and can seep away, run off or cause waterlogging.

Different soil types
RWSM differentiates between different types of soil with their own properties, including:
loamy sand
sandy loam
Clay
silty clay

Each soil type has its own values for field capacity, wilting point, water retention, infiltration, drainage, bearing capacity, risk of compaction and sinking depth.
Sandy soils dry faster. Loamy and clay-rich soils store more water, but remain soft longer and are at risk of compaction.

Dynamic weather and climate
Regional climate profiles influence:
Precipitation
Temperature
Evaporation
Wind
Humidity
Sunlight exposure
Seasonal distribution

The game’s actual weather data directly affects soil moisture, drying and evaporation.

Realistic drying
Drying does not take place via a simple timer. Temperature, wind, sun, humidity, soil type, compaction and surface water determine the speed.
A wetness memory prevents a field from becoming completely dry and viable again immediately after rain.

#Natural depressions and waterlogging
RWSM detects local low areas within a field.

These areas:
collect water
dry more slowly
have lower load capacity
Promote sinking and track formation
increase the risk of compaction
can cause oxygen deficiency to the roots

The terrain evaluation is cached for better performance.

Soil compaction
The compression is saved separately for:
Topsoil
Root space
Underbody

have an influence:
Vehicle weight
Payload
Wheel load
Axle load
Tire width
Tire pressure
recommended field pressure
Soil moisture
Soil type
Slip
Speed
Cornering
Multiple crossings

High tire pressure puts greater strain on the topsoil for the same wheel load. A suitable low field pressure increases the contact area and protects the ground. High axle loads can still compact deeper soil layers.

Multiple crossings
Repeated crossings of the same lane are taken into account.
The first crossing usually causes the greatest immediate damage. Further passes further compact the already contaminated soil.

Among other things, the following are saved:
Crossings
Compaction
Track depth
Shear damage
Plant damage
Edit history

Roots and plant stress
RWSM simulates:
Root health
Fine root health
achievable root depth
Drought stress
Waterlogging
Lack of oxygen
Compaction stress
Nutrient stress
pH stress
mechanical damage

Damaged roots are less able to absorb water and nutrients.

Impact on earnings
The actual yield is influenced, among other things, by:
Water balance
Dryness
Waterlogging
Root health
Compaction
Soil structure
Nutrients
pH value
Seedbed
Weeds
Lanes
mechanical damage

Damage does not take full effect immediately, but builds up depending on the strength and duration.

Crop Vitality Visuals (Alpha Version)
A stored vitality system creates local differences in the plant population.

Possible are:
different plant heights
changed stock density
incomplete stocks
Visible stress zones
weaker development
Storage locations

The plants remain technically ready for harvest. RWSM does not alter original growth or harvest maturity levels.

Weed competition
Weeds compete with cultivated plants for water, nutrients, light and development space. Strong weed pressure can reduce development and yield.## Tillage

Different devices have different effects:
Plow
Cultivator
Disc harrow
Rotary harrow
Subsoiler
Seeder
Roller

Working depth, soil moisture, compaction, soil structure, seedbed strength, multiple cultivation and possible plow soles are evaluated.

Deep loosening is only fully effective when the soil moisture is suitable. Cultivating when the soil is too wet can cause additional structural and lubrication damage.

Seedbed and rollers
RWSM evaluates seedbed strength.
A seedbed that is too loose offers poor soil sealing. Too much reconsolidation can impair air flow and root development.
Rolling acts as a real area-wide reconsolidation and is evaluated depending on the type of soil, moisture and compaction.

Irrigation system
The mod includes a functional Rainstar irrigation system with:
Motor pump
Hose reel
Sprinkling rail
adjustable pump pressure
adjustable radius
real application rate
Water consumption
Soil input in millimeters
automatic hose retraction
Work and transport mode
Parking brake
Clutch aid
Connection markers
sound
visible water jet

The water applied changes the actual water balance of the soil.

Extended field info
The field info shows, among other things:
Topsoil moisture
Pore saturation
Surface condition
Excess water
Water in all layers of soil
Soil type
Evaporation
Temperature and wind
Compaction
Soil structure
Seedbed strength
Root condition
Plant vitality
visible height and density
main cause of stress
Climate values

Water-Soil API
RWSM provides a versioned interface for other mods.

The API provides, among other things:
Soil type
Soil moisture
Pore saturation
water available to plants
Surface moisture
Carrying capacity
Trafficability
Sink factor
possible sinking depth
Compaction
Track depth
Root condition
Evaporation
recommended tire pressure
Plant vitality

Other mods can report traffic loads and ground effects back to RWSM.

Connection with Visual Mud Tracks
In connection with Visual Mud Tracks, among other things, the following are transmitted:
Wheel load
Axle load
Tire pressure
Tire width
Slip
Vehicle weight
Payload
Soil moisture
Carrying capacity
Sink factor
possible track depth

This allows visible tracks, sinking, mud and tire behavior to be linked to the actual ground condition.

Saving and multiplayer
The following are permanently stored and synchronized, among other things:

Water balance
Precipitation history
Compaction
Track depth
Soil structure
Root condition
Edit history
Plant vitality
Irrigation data
Pump pressure
Irrigation radius
Hose retraction

The calculation is server authoritative and designed for multiplayer saves.

Highlights
1. Multi-layered water balance
Topsoil, root zone and subsoil react separately to rain, irrigation, evaporation and infiltration.
2. Long-term compaction with an impact on yield
Tire pressure, wheel load, axle load, soil moisture, slip and multiple passes influence the soil and plants in the long term.
3. Direct connection to Visual Mud Tracks
Soil moisture and load capacity control sinking, tracks, mud and tire behavior.
4. Local waterlogging in natural depressions
Low areas stay wet for longer and become real problem areas.
5. Visible Plant Vitality
Elevation, density and stress zones can vary locally without changing crop maturity.
6. Realistic tire pressure influence
Excessive pressure increases topsoil stress, while appropriate field pressure protects the soil.
7. Root Health and Long-Term Plant Stress
Dryness, waterlogging, compaction, pH value and nutrients work together.
8. Functional irrigation
Pump pressure, radius and application rate determine the real water input.
9. Different tillage systems
Plows, cultivators, subsoilers and rollers have their own effects and risks.
10. Extensive field info
Water, soil, compaction, roots, seedbed and plant condition are directly visible.
11. Persistent Multiplayer System
Ground and water damage is retained and synced after saving.
12. Open Water-Soil API
Other mods can read land values and connect their own systems to them.
13. No change in growth stages
RWSM assesses and visualizes plant stress without overwriting original harvest maturity levels.

The pump only reads the real vanilla hose status:
Hose not connected → Pump does not start
Hose disconnected while pump is running → Pump switches off immediately

Weather Hud 3 size adjustment options now available.
Normal, small, very small
And Vanilla Hud
Performance fixes

Required mods:
Precision Farming
Visual Mud Tracks