This update primarily focused on "quality of life" improvements to prevent the physics engine from reacting violently to heavy loads.
: Always place the heaviest, longest logs at the bottom of the bunk. Use the new "v20220104" stability to stack logs horizontally rather than criss-crossed; the engine now handles parallel stacking much better.
: Once the head is clamped, use the manual tilt (if enabled in settings) to guide the fall direction away from your transport path. Lumberjack Simulator Update v20220104-PLAZA
: With the improved physics, you can now delimb at higher speeds without the log snagging on invisible terrain geometry. 2. Advanced Forwarding Techniques
: Check your hydraulic fluid levels frequently. The patch adjusted the wear rate on older machines, meaning "neglected" equipment will lose lifting power faster than in previous builds. Technical Troubleshooting This update primarily focused on "quality of life"
: Fixed a rare bug where player-placed equipment would despawn after reloading a save from a previous version. Gameplay Optimization Guide 1. Mastering the Updated Harvester
: Focus on high-density hardwoods. The update refined the weight-to-value ratio, making heavier logs significantly more profitable at the mill. : Once the head is clamped, use the
: This update works best with DirectX 11 . If you encounter stuttering, check your launch parameters to ensure it isn't defaulting to DX12.