Lawn Mowing Simulator (UP)

EDIT: (August 30th, 2022) I have finally been able to go back and record successful runs of each Base Game Expert Challenge, after the String Trimmer updates, that is required for the achievement(the Patterson mower Challenge does not count, nor do the DLC Challenges, if you own them). I will be updating this solution with those videos and replacing the old ones. For anyone using an old version of the game, I still have the pre-string trimmer videos but they are unlisted on my YT Channel, so if you want to see the old versions, just shoot me a DM and I'll give you the links to them.

Edit: September 15th, 2021 An update dropped for the game this week, and has added 3 new Challenges(1 each at Amateur, Professional and Expert level) for some Patterson mowers. These Challenges, as of now, are NOT required for getting the Challenge Achievements, so I'm not going to be adding them to my solutions. If that changes, I will, of course, upload videos of myself completing them.

Hello all. Below are individual videos detailing each Expert Challenge. These are, by far, the most challenge you will experience in this game. The videos below will be accompanied by some specific tips for each. Some general tips:

Fuel Challenges always give you enough fuel to be patient. Don't be rushed by the flashing red Fuel Gauge. String Trimmers and their seemingly infinite battery/fuel make the Fuel Challenges insanely easy, and are just an exercise in patience now.

Time Challenges, especially into the Professional and Expert ones, are more a matter of managing your Engine Overloads. Learn how to manage the Engine Damage and the Challenges become easier.

Stripe Challenges, although not in the Amateur tier, are not strictly about following the arrows to a T, but about alternating your cuts. Use the arrows as guidelines, but you don't need to follow the arrows exactly. You simply need to alternate the stripes. (Hitting RB raises and lowers your striping kit, and lowering it will cause arrows to show up in the grass, indicating the direction the contract wants their lawn to be striped)

Sometimes you'll need a run or two just to get used to the mower.

Post-String Trimmer update, Challenges 5, 7, and 1 are the most difficult Challenges, in that order, with 5 being the hardest, IMO. If you are wondering if you can handle doing these, watching those videos is a good idea.

Pause the game when you jump in to see what the percentage cut required is. The difference between 99.9 and 99.5 is massive for these Challenges. If its 99.9 you can't afford to leave any grass behind, but at 99.5 you can afford to be a little sloppy.

If you have any questions for me, don't hesitate to ask!

=====Expert Challenge 1=====

The first Expert Challenge can be the most daunting for those who aren't ready for the jump. The String Trimmer makes this one a bit easier than before, but it's still a long Contract. The 42:00 minute limit combined with a Stiga mower that can't handle the high grass means a long practice in managing your Engine overloads, and incredible frustration if you fail 35 minutes in. Edge the outside and around the hurdles with your trimmer, then use your mower, finding the right amount of grass to cut that allows you to keep your speed up but doesn't overload your engine. There are no fines to really worry about here. This Challenge is designed to get you ready to handle the unforgiving Engine Damage limits that will be there in all 8 Expert Challenges.


=====Expert Challenge 2=====

A striping Challenge with a 95% Stripe Rating requirement seems daunting, but shouldn't be any trouble. The video helps quite a bit with the striping challenges, but just remember. Hitting RB brings up arrows for use as guidelines, but you don't need to follow them perfect. Simply alternate your stripe cuts, stay straight and NEVER drive the wrong direction on the lawns and you'll be fine.


=====Expert Challenge 3=====

This one was made significantly easier with the String Trimmer update, but it can end up taking an hour to complete. There are so many different sections of lawn to trim and mow that every time I tried to record this Contract I forgot one. The video below is an hour long, 30 minutes of trimming, and another 25 of mowing. As always, the fuel is never an issue in the fuel Challenges. Simply avoid collisions and flowers and take things slow and this Challenge is simple.


=====Expert Challenge 4=====

Another Stripe Challenge, but it still only has a 95% Stripe Rating needed. Similar to the first Expert Stripe Challenge, the penalties aren't a concern. Your focus should be on cutting quickly without overloading your Engine, and following the alternating stripes. Dropping your stripe kit with RB will bring up arrows as guidelines, but remember, you don't need to follow them exactly. You just need to alternate the directions of your cuts and keep your cuts relatively straight. You can ignore the warnings about emptying your Clippings container.


=====Expert Challenge 5=====

Before the String Trimmer update, this wasn't the most difficult Challenge but it required you to be flawless. Now, you need to be flawless AND perfect. This is the only Challenge that I failed multiple times before finding the successful strategy, and even so, we barely make it. I highly recommend watching the video for this one. Practice makes perfect for this.


=====Expert Challenge 6=====

Before String Trimmers, this was the hardest Challenge in the game.

The String Trimmers make this a walk in the park, literally. The thing that was most frustrating about this Challenge was the Penalty limit of 5 currency. Hit 4 flowers, you fail instantly. Hit the wall a few times, you fail instantly. Hit any statue, instant fail. Hit the bandstand, instant fail.

Well, the String Trimmer can cut near all of those things without worry(except flowers, of course, but there aren't that many of them). Take your time edging everything like I do in the video and you'll have no problems completing this one.


=====Expert Challenge 7=====

This Challenge is a close second to Challenge 5 in difficulty. I never failed this, but one of my completions happened with 8 seconds left. There are four things that will frustrate you with this Challenge. Engine overloads, the time limit, the mower discharge and the penalty limit. The mower discharge can be minimized by edging everything with the left side of your mower, though this is the least of the four concerns. Engine overloads and time limit are a test of how well you can manage your Engine and still cut quickly. And penalties come into play again, with only 5 currency available, you can't afford to collide with walls, hit flowers, and touching the statues or the fountain is an instant fail. Again, let the video show you the order you should cut. Practice practice practice again.


=====Expert Challenge 8=====

The Eighth and Final Challenge of the game is the Striping Challenge to end all Striping Challenges, but I find it significantly easier than the last few Expert Challenges we've done. Don't be fooled by the collector messages or Time restriction. The goal is the same as all the others. Alternate your stripes, straighten your cuts, use the arrows that appear when you drop your striping kit as a guide for cuts, and IGNORE the collection. Take it relatively slow to make sure you cut all of the grass and don't overload your engine, and once you finish this one you'll have one of the rarest achievements in the game!


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