Fix Trading Loops
Updated for 1.1.5
This mod removes unrealistic trade loops by replacing Trade Efficiency with bonuses to other trading modifiers. The overall strength of trade policies remains the same, but the mechanics now function in a more realistic and balanced way.
Trade Efficiency allows traders to sell goods even against small price differences due to the selling bonus. When two markets have similar prices and high efficiency, this can result in traders moving massive amounts of the same good back and forth — creating unrealistic and gamey trade loops.
This mod eliminates that issue by restructuring how trade bonuses are applied, preventing infinite back-and-forth trading while preserving the power level of trade policies.
Important
⚠ Markets may lose significant value if your economy previously relied on exploiting trade loops.
Compatibility & Feedback
A large number of files were manually adjusted to make this overhaul possible. While everything has been carefully tested, syntax errors or unintended issues cannot be completely ruled out.
If you encounter any bugs or balancing problems, please report them in the comments so they can be fixed as quickly as possible.
