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Trausic Field & Farm is an independent blog about fishing games, farming simulators and the outdoor rhythm of field and farm life as it appears in video games.

Starter farm in a game with a small tractor working a field in spring Guides3 min read Your first season in a farming simulator A practical guide to your first season in a farming simulator: choosing a starting field, managing money, picking crops and avoiding common early mistakes. Read more Open tackle box with lures, floats and a fishing reel on a wooden dock in a game Basics3 min read Fishing game basics: rods, lines, bait and lures Learn the basics of tackle in fishing games: how rods, reels, lines, bait and lures work together and how to choose a setup for the fish you are after. Read more Aerial game view of fields with different crops and a tractor spreading fertilizer Explainers3 min read Crop rotation and soil mechanics explained An explainer on crop rotation, fertilizer, lime and soil mechanics in farming simulators, and how planning field use across seasons can support yields. Read more Game river scene with shallows, a deep pool, fallen logs and weed beds Tips2 min read Reading the water: where fish hide in fishing games Tips for finding fish in fishing games: reading depth, structure, weather and time of day so you spend less time waiting and more time getting bites. Read more Game machine shed with tractors, a combine harvester and trailers at dusk Guides3 min read Planning a machinery fleet in farming games A guide to building a machinery fleet in farming simulators: what to buy first, when to upgrade, buying versus leasing and keeping equipment costs under control. Read more Game barnyard with cows, sheep and chickens and a farmer carrying hay Tips2 min read Livestock tips for farming simulator players Practical tips for keeping animals in farming games: feed, water, bedding, space and production chains, plus how to balance livestock with crop farming. Read more Game scene contrasting a cozy village garden with a large field and tractor Opinion3 min read Cozy or realistic: which farming game suits you? An opinion piece comparing cozy farming games and realistic farming simulators, what each does well and how to decide which style fits your free time. Read more Three game farmer characters working together on a shared farm Guides3 min read Running a co-op farm with friends A guide to playing farming games in co-op: dividing roles, sharing money, planning together and keeping a shared virtual farm fun for everyone involved. Read more Opinion3 min read Why slow outdoor games fit a busy schedule An opinion piece on why fishing and farming games suit adults with busy lives, plus practical ideas for fitting relaxed gaming sessions into your week. Read more