It make seem like a preposterous thing to simulate, but there is actually a ton of effort required to maintain a lawn. There is a reason why people that can afford it hire contractors to do this stuff in real life. Like the other popular simulator titles that have come before it, there are a multitude of features new players will need to understand before they can master the art of trimming Bermuda.
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Even people that are familiar with lawn moving equipment and care can learn a few things from this guide. Lawn Mowing Simulator is essentially career mode for landscapers. Mowing the perfect lawn will require the right equipment, as well as sound business practices. Use the following tips to make every lawn look immaculate.
Don't opt for the cheapest mower at the beginning of the game. Instead, at least spend enough cash to get a decent mower to start off the game with. In the beginning, the only expenses players will have are for maintenance. All of the other stuff can wait until after people have completed a few jobs.
Additionally, keep in mind that the first lawns will be smaller, which means that large mowers will be tough to maneuver in these areas. Gamers should choose a mover that is small enough to make three point turns, and big enough to efficiently mow. Balance these considerations when upgrading the mower early in the game.
While the game is a simulation, there are a few things that differ from reality (as with all games of this type). The first is that it does not matter what direction or method is used. Mowing back and forth will not produce the roller lines that appear on sport fields or golf courses. Stick to a method that works for you.
The easiest way to mow is to start on the outside of the lawn and work around the edges, going clockwise. Continue mowing in circles, making sure to leave a little bit of overlap under the right wheels of the mower. Repeat the clockwise route until all the grass is gone.
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This is by far the most efficient way to get around a lawn, and ensuring slight overlap will save gamers from having to double back and fix exposed tufts of grass. Apart from that simple strategy, follow the tips below to get started.
- Drive the mower off of the trailer
- Get in position on the outside of the lawn
- Set the cut height to the level shown once the job loads
- Lower the blades to begin cutting
There are several penalties that players can incur for not mowing properly, or for damaging anything on the property. The common ways in which a player will be penalized are listed below:
- Destroying plants or flower beds
- Hitting obstacles with the mower
- Damaging the ground by turning too quickly
- Cutting at the wrong height
Avoiding each of these penalties will make sure that gamers get more cash for each job. Most of them are self explanatory and relatively easy to avoid. The only tricky one is turning the mower without damaging the ground. Slow, rounded turns are much less likely to cause damage when mowing.
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Additionally, make sure to keep the blades up while returning to the trailer. Maintenance of mowers can get expensive if something hits the blades that isn't supposed to.
Long grass is harder to mow and will thus put more stress on the mower. The longer the grass, the slower the mower needs to go. Players that travel too fast while going through thick areas of a lawn will overheat the mower. This can result in high maintenance fees, and it will also take a second or so off the mowing time. Time bonuses are huge in Lawn Simulator, so players will want to avoid jamming up the equipment.
Look to the bottom right of the screen to make sure the engine is not starting to overheat. To make the job easier, mow to the highest allowable cut length when the grass is longer. This will reduce stress on the engine and save time when mowing.
Some jobs will require mulchers, making it important to have a mulcher or collector for different jobs. Likewise, the contract screen specifies the recommended deck width too. Once players save up a few thousand dollars, upgrading the mower and getting a garage will help scale up operations. More expensive mowers can mow faster, and most of them can handle longer and more difficult cuts, making them well worth the investment.
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