lotharihoe posts
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Mod Info - Patch 1.91.186
This patch was mostly bug fixes and small changes, and thankfully none of my mods were affected!
Mod Hotfix - 08/24/2022
Phone Call Overhaul-I accidentaly uploaded an older version of the mod yesterday and it was causing LEs. Please download the new version instead. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Mod Updates - 08/23/2022
Sim Spawn Overhaul- The settings menu interaction is now a cheat interaction, which means it can only be accessed by shift-clicking the mailbox with testingcheats enabled. This should help declutter the pie menu if you have other mods installed that also add interactions to the mailbox.Phone Call Overhaul- Added a settings menu, which can be accessed by shift-clicking the mailbox with testingcheat...
Mod Update - High School Years EP
Purple Skies- I tentatively added the Brindleton Bay lighting to the new world, since the two are very similar. So far it seems to fit really well, and I’ll tweak if necessary.Sim Spawn OverhaulI have decided to hold back on updating SSO for now. I’m currently overhauling the mod entirely and it feels like wasted effort to update it now only to change it completely again in a few weeks.The mod...
Mod Update - XML Injector Mods
XML Injector has been updated, and now my mods that require it can be used again.Out of the mods, this is the only one that required updating for the patch:Run Don’t JogMake sure you download the latest version of both the mod and XML Injector!
Mod Update - Patch 1.90.358
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONXML Injector was broken by this patch. The following mods require it and are currently not working:• Madam Simovar• Influential• Run, Don’t Jog!Please remove them from your Mods folder until XML Injector receives an update.I have also decided to retire theHarder Career Progression mod, as it no longer matches what I want my content to be. I suggest removing the mod fro...
Mod Update - 06/30/22
Delayed Invitations- Merged with Phone Call Overhaul. Please read below for more details!Phone Call Overhaul- Now has a script component and no longer overrides any resources, which means it should be compatible with other similar mods.- Added support for KawaiiStacie’s Slice of Life mod. There’s no need to download anything extra - if you have it in your Mods folder, it will automatically rec...
Mod Update - 06/17/22
Any mods that I haven’t provided details for have only been updated for the latest patch and game pack without major changes.Delayed InvitationsInfluentialPhone Call OverhaulPurple SkiesRun Don’t JogSmall Mods Compilation• Sit To Eat And Drink- I’ve separated the mod into two packages (one for drinking interactions and one for eating interactions). You can use either or both. Please remove...
Mod Info - Werewolves GP
Something was changed in the World Timeline Color resource, so I’ll have to wait for a new version of S4S before I can update Purple Skies for the new world. If you were using the mod you can continue to use it, it’s not broken, it just won’t have any effect on Moonwood Mills.I’m working on updating the rest of the mods, and will try to post those tomorrow if I’m able. Thanks for the pat...
Mod Situation - Patch 1.89.214
The following mods will for sure require major updating:• Delayed Invitations • Phone Call Overhaul • Run, Don’t Jog • Sim Spawn OverhaulThe updates for these mods will be coming later this week, and I recommend removing them from your Mods folder in the meanwhile.This doesn’t include updates for the new Werewolves pack (like adding support to the new world) since I don’t have access...
Patch 1.88.213 Info
I was worried that the Pronouns update would break custom strings, but it seems to be fully compatible with older mods! All my mods should be working fine.
Mod Update - 05/16/22
Madam Simovar - The Potion Seller- Madam Simovar will no longer randomly give you an Immortality potion when you pick any of the other options;- Added small icons to each interaction for easier identification:<figure></figure><figure></figure>
Mod Update - 04/13/22
Hey! Just wanted to quickly apologize for the lack of updates recently. My mental health has seen better days, and I’ve been trying to respect my own limits cause I don’t wanna bring you guys anything that’s rushed or done haphazardly. Thanks in advance for understanding. 💜BETTER REACTIONS• Better Mood Reactions and Better Motive ReactionsBoth these mods have been completely overhauled,...
Mod Update - 03/21/22
These are the mods that needed an update for Patch1.85.203. Sorry for the delay on this one!INTENSE FIRES• Increased Fire Chance- This mod was preventing the new Unlucky Chef scenario from properly increasing fire chance on the active sim. It should now work as expected.SIM SPAWN OVERHAUL• smarterwalkbys and smarterwalkbys-pets- The mod will no longer prevent you from building Wedding Venues i...
Mod Update - 03/02/22
Purple Skies- Added support for the My Wedding Stories pack.Sim Spawn Overhaul- Added support for the My Wedding Stories pack.
Mod Update - 02/17/22
I’m currently going through all my mods and updating their tuning to be on par with the game. The mods below only needed small changes.Expect more posts like this over the next weeks as I update the bigger mods.Bug Fixes Compilation- Cheer Up Parent Fix, Gym Paparazzi Fix and Knitting Sit Fix have been updated.Small Mods Compilation-No Spoiling Fizzy Drinks and Water, Repair Tweaks and Swimwear ...
Mod Update - Patch 1.84.171
I’m currently working on updating most of my mods to improve compatibility not only with the game but with other mods too, but that will still take some time.For now, this is just an update for the only mod that broke with today’s patch.Run Don’t Jog- Updated for the new patch.
Mod Update - 01/24/22
Happy New Year! Things slowed down a bit by the end of 2021 as I took a break from modding and Sims in general, but now I’m getting back into it.I have bigger things planned for these mods in the future, but for now these are just some small QoL updates.Automatic Preferences- Added a level of randomness to the preference system. By default, whenever a sim runs an interaction in a negative mood, ...
Mod Update - 11/19/21
Delayed Invitations and Phone Call OverhaulTo avoid certain issues, I had to change the way both these mods work. Alongside the main package, there are now separate files for each pack. You should install only the ones for the packs you own!Please remove the mod from your Mods folder and download it again. Sorry for the inconvenience.Thanks to DC and DH for helping me figure this stuff out!
Translation Updates - 11/10/21
Since I don't have any new mods ready to post in the near future, and none of my mods required updating for the latest patch, I decided to just release a batch of translation updates for some of my existing mods.AUTOMATIC PREFERENCES- Added Simplified Chinese (thanks to Yiluo!);- Added German (thanks to Ulrike!).DELAYED INVITATIONS- Added Danish (thanks to julesthedane!);- Added French (thanks...
Thank You for 100 Patrons!
I don't normally make posts like this, as you know, but this feels like an exceptional occasion.Today, which also happens to be my birthday(!), I reached the 100 Patrons mark for the first time. It was a big surprise and I couldn't ask for a better gift.It's completely bonkers to me that over 100 strangers from all over the world appreciate what I do enough to actually support me finan...
Mod Update - 08/12/21
Sim Spawn Overhaul• smarterwalkbys-pets- The“Adopt” interaction can now be used on stray animals again.- There is now a (soft) limit to how many strays can spawn simultaneously.
Mod Update - 07/30/21
Bug Fixes Compilation- Added Hire Repair Service Preference Fix.Bust The Dust Overhaul• Better Animations- Vampires should no longer play the dust-related animations. This is something I added a while ago in Better Environment Reactions but forgot to include it in this mod.•No Audio / No Dust Bunnies / No Filth Fiends- It was still possible for Dust Bunnies and Filth Fiends to occasionally spa...
Small Update
Purple Skies has been updated to includeHenford-on-Bagley, the new world from Cottage Living!The new files can be found in the folderDelta\EP11.
Mod Update - Patch 1.77.131
Perennial Public Plants- Updated to include the plants from the upcoming pack.Pool Water Replacement- The existing water colors should now look more natural when used on ponds. The new ones that were added with the update will remain unchanged for now; I’ll add them to the mod if necessary.Run, Don’t Jog- Updated for the patch.Sit To Eat And Drink- Updated for the patch.Small Mods Compilation...
Hotfix for Patch 1.76.81
Purple SkiesIf you had the mod installed in your game folder, the objects for the new music festival wouldn’t spawn. This is now fixed.You only need to download the base game files (aka the Data folder).
Mod Update - 06/25/21
Into The Light- I made some slight tweaks to the mod so it fits better with the changes made to Out Of The Dark which are listed below.Out Of The Dark- There was an issue where adding lights to a dark room would make the unlit areas of the room too dark — this should no longer happen. Unlit rooms are now slightly darker to compensate.- Ambient light (light spreading to unlit areas of a room) is ...
Mod Update - 06/08/21
Better Reactions- Invading vampires will no longer react to anything (including their own mood or needs). You’re breaking into someone’s house, this is no time to gush over how clean it is.Let me know if you find any other weird situations like this where sims are reacting when they shouldn’t!Brighter Foundations- The last game update added a white outline when you hover an object in Build m...
Small Update
You can now download Purple Skies fromMega if Google Drive isn't working for you. Check the main mod page for the new download link.
Mod Update - Patch 1.75.125.1030
⚠ Maxis has added some much needed slot variety to bunk beds. With this patch, my More Bunk Bed Slots mod is no longer needed! Please remove it from your mods folder if you had it. ⚠Brighter Foundations- Updated tuning for the new patch.Small Mods Compilation• Repair Tweaks- Updated tuning for the new patch.Run, Don’t Jog!- Updated tuning for the new patch.All other mods not mentioned here...
