Farming Simulator 2017 Logging Ps4
So, you’ve bought Farming Simulator 2017 on your PS4, and you’re staring at the map. You see fields, cows, and… a giant wood chipper? That’s right, friend, we’re going logging.
Forget plowing for a minute. This is where you trade your tractor for a chainsaw and a whole lot of patient, way-too-realistic physics. It’s a totally different vibe, and I’m here to be your virtual lumberjack wingman.
Why Logging? (Besides the Awesome Hats)
First off, logging is the wild west of the game. There are no neat rows or GPS-guided combines here. It’s just you, a forest, and a truck that desperately wants to tip over.
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The money is genuinely great, though. Once you get the hang of it, you can make serious bank, which is perfect for funding your next shiny tractor. Plus, it’s oddly satisfying to watch a massive tree go crash (well, silently, but you get the idea).
Gearing Up on a Budget
On PS4, your first mistake will be buying the biggest harvester immediately. Don’t do it. That thing is a money-pit on wheels, and you’ll cry when it gets stuck on a stump.
Start small. Grab the chainsaw (yes, you literally use a handheld saw), a small forestry trailer, and a pickup truck. This humble setup will teach you the basics without smashing your bank account.
Oh, and here’s a pro-tip: you can drag trees with a winch if you buy a proper forestry tractor. But for the love of all that is holy, practice in an open field first. Trees have a nasty habit of getting tangled in places you didn’t know existed.
The “Point and Pray” Method
Alright, here’s the core gameplay. Walk up to a tree, hold the button to cut, and then… watch it fall. Where? Wherever it wants. That’s the fun part.
You’ll spend about ten minutes cutting a tree, then another fifteen nudging it with your tractor because it fell the wrong way. You’ll curse. You’ll rage-quit. And then you’ll come back for more because that first timber delivery is pure ecstasy.
Use your chainsaw to chop the tree into manageable logs. Pro tip: keep them short. A 5-meter log is easy to load. A 15-meter log is a nightmare with a personality disorder.
Loading Logs = The Real Test
This is where the PS4 controller becomes your enemy. You’ll try to use the front-loader to pick up a log, and it’ll flip like a pancake. You’ll scream, “Why won’t you GRAB?!”
Take a breath. The trick is to scoop the log, not stab it. Line up your fork, lower it to the ground, and gently push forward while lifting. It’s like trying to pick up a slippery eel with chopsticks, but eventually, you’ll get it.
If you really hate yourself, try the claw grab. That thing is powered by pure frustration and broken joysticks. Stick to the fork, or better yet, buy the Log Loading Trailer that has a built-in crane. It’s worth every penny.
The Slow Roll to the Sawmill
Once your trailer is loaded—and I mean stacked like a game of Jenga—it’s time to drive to the sawmill. Straight line? Nah, you’ll take a winding road and every bump will test your cargo’s balance.
You’ll drive at 3 mph to avoid tipping. You’ll see other AI farmers whiz past you in tractors, and you’ll feel an irrational jealousy. But then—ding!—you hit the sell point and the money drops.
Suddenly, the 20 minutes of wrestling with logs feels worth it. Your wallet is fatter, and you feel a weird sense of pride. You did that. You, a virtual lumberjack, survived the forest.
The Acceptable Chaos
Here’s the thing about logging in FS17 on PS4: it’s not perfect. The physics are janky, the crane controls are sensitive, and sometimes logs just clip through the map. It’s fine. It’s a feature.
You’ll learn to love the chaos. Each log has its own personality, and each trip is a mini-adventure. You’ll start to name your logs. “Jerry” the log that fell backwards. “Kevin” the log that got stuck under the trailer.
And guess what? That’s the magic. You’re not just farming; you’re surviving. You’re laughing at your own failures, which is way more fun than a perfect simulation.
Final Thoughts: Go Get Splinters
Logging in Farming Simulator 2017 on PS4 is a test of patience, a masterclass in frustration, and surprisingly, one of the most rewarding things you’ll do in a video game. It turns a simple farming sim into a buddy comedy starring you and your flailing front-loader.
So, launch the game, ignore the fields, and drive straight into the woods. Give yourself a few hours of awkward cuts and sideways trailers. And when you finally deliver that first load, don’t be surprised if you grin like an idiot.
Because, hey, you earned that digital cash. And honestly, a day spent pretending to yell at a pile of virtual pine is a day well spent. Happy logging, champ. May your chainsaw never stall and your trailer never tip. We both knows it will, but that’s half the fun. Now go make some lumber-y dreams come true.
