10/12/2025
As I'm sure most of you are aware, ThundR released the first public version of his Row Crop System Mod yesterday. This means that I can get you a version of Ray County that is compatible. Like soon. Like today! If you ask me, this mod is an absolute game changer if you are trying to blur the lines between video game and true simulation. Read on for all the information and you, too, can be following end rows shelling corn in the December snow on Ray County!
ThundR set Ray County up to have the option to use Row Crop or to not use Row Crop. What does this mean on your end? Simply place the zipped map file in your mods folder and start the game. When you get to the map selection screen, you will be able to play a standard latest version of the map OR select the RC version. How cool is that?!
Whether or not you choose to use RC, I was able to update a few things on BOTH versions of the map:
-Fixed the windows at the COOP being invisible which meant you could see inside to a blank interior.
-Adjusted some view distances on multiple species of trees to improve FPS.
-Removed the 3D gravel everywhere on the map to improve FPS.
-Adjusted view distance on dealership sign, anhydrous tanks, radio antenna, ponds, and several other smaller visual items to improve FPS.
-Adjusted the crop calendar to allow soybeans and corn to be harvested one extra month before withering.
-I was able to increase FPS a good amount with these changes with minimal effect on immersion.
****IF YOU PLAN TO USE THE ROW CROP VERSION, IT WILL REQUIRE A NEW SAVE. IF YOU WANT AN UPDATED MAP, BUT DON'T CARE ABOUT ROW CROP, THEN YOU SHOULD STILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE YOUR SAVE THAT YOU HAVE (crops may be messed up for that season unless you copy a file over to your save)****
****Before proceeding, take your current Ray County zipped map out of your mods folder and put it somewhere you can access it in case you want to return to that if something isn't working. Also make a backup of your save game****
****If you plan to use the Row Crop System version of the map, you will need to get the Row Crop System mod from Thundrs itch and place it in your mods folder. https://thundrfs.itch.io/row-crop-system
****If you are using Precision Farming, don't forget to get the updated PF Configurator mod from Thundrs itch AND make sure to DELETE the previous PF Configurator mod from your folder (they are not named the same, so if you just download and place in your mods folder, it will not ask you to replace the old version). https://thundrfs.itch.io/fs25-precision-farming-configurator
You can find the updated map version on my itch page https://no-creek-farms.itch.io/ray-county-missouri-fs25