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Mods Updates and Patches Notes
🕑 Added 2024-11-04 14:01:34 +0000 UTCHey everyone! I hope you’re all doing well! I apologize for the delay. While the latest patch didn’t break any of my mods, it messed up a lot of new mechanics on several projects that I was working on. Fortunately, I have managed to fix most of them for this release.
The new attraction system will play a role in some of the new features. For people who don't have the pack, don't worry; you will not miss out on any significant mechanic, and also, there is a base game way for each major one,
This is a big post. Some updates will have a lot of new mechanics. Also, most of the new interaction will be hidden and will only work in certain conditions, so it is better to read the description to understand how it will work, or at least read the part that you are interested in
Also, make sure to update The XML injector to the latest release, which is v4.1, the Life and Death patch-fix
⏺ Public Updates:
Functional HandBag Mod 0.2 Update:
Updated for some patch changes, some minor and technical tweaks,
I have managed to separate the Designer Bag from the Passionate Gift mod! You can now choose which one you'd like to keep or remove. Previously, separating the mods would cause one of them to malfunction, but now both mods work seamlessly on their own!
There is no longer a need for multiple versions like in previous releases—this change should prevent any confusion or bugs from installing the wrong file.
Fixed an issue where the Bag box would sometimes disappear from the other Sim's inventory.
I’ve reworked the interaction for better stability! Now, if your Sims are in a tight space, they’ll try to find a free room or space instead of canceling the interaction.
Passionate Gifts MOD 0.4 Update:
This update includes a few minor patch tweaks, small changes, and some new features! The major addition is the ability for Sims to wear the Heart Necklace Gift,
I have updated both the necklace and the bracelet textures:
Unlike the Handbag mod, the necklace can only be worn if received as a gift. It will be worn immediately after the animation, and it won’t appear in your Sim’s inventory. The necklace stays on until you remove it yourself, or it will be removed immediately after three days.
To remove the necklace, use a mirror where a new interaction, Remove Necklace, will appear.
While wearing it, Sims can build romance faster and have a higher chance of success in romantic interactions. It can also work as an apology gift (which will help to remove negative emotions faster), so if youre sim messed up with their partner, a Heart necklace may help
I have also added some new interactions to this update; the idea behind them is to make the necklace gift more of a romantic gesture that can be cherished for a short period of time. So while wearing a necklace, two new interactions will be added to youre sim: Talk about Romantic Gift and Be Flattering:
Talk about Romantic Gift:
A new friendly interaction that will be available in the Gossip category, it won't be available with your sim partner; it will only be available with their friends or family,
The interaction will have a dynamic outcome for both the actor and the target sim. The moodlets and buffs will vary depending on the sim that you have played with. Like your close friend will be supportive, single sims or jealous ones may be jealous,
I have also added support for the new pack attraction system; if you don't have it, don't worry; it won't break anything. Just some buffs won't be available to you,
Single sims that are attracted to your sim may have different feelings about the gift; they may find you attractive and become flirty or become angry because they miss the chance to give your sims gifts.
Be Flattering:
A new Romantic interaction that will be available in the Flirtation category. The interaction is time-based. It will be removed after playing it and then reappear again later,
The interaction won't have any buff or emotion, but it will boost the romantic relationship. and It has a chance to work autonomously,
Both interactions can work autonomously. So, while your sim is wearing a heart necklace, they may talk about it with their friend and be flattered by their partners. I thought that it would add some depth to the mod. Also, both interactions will have their ballon set and maybe wants,
Pool Table Mod a0.3.3 Update:
I have improved the Sims picker. Now, the picker will not show all the sims on the lot, it will only show the available sims that you can play with
I have also added a winning notification to the billiard game. So, the winner and loser will be highlighted so you can't miss how the game went.
Minor tweaks to some animations have been made.
The romantic game is one of the new features that was messed up with the patch. I was trying a new way with the new primary interaction, mainly trying to improve it, but many bugs appeared after the latest patch, and everything about it should be reworked.
⏺Early Aceess Updates:
Watching Together 0.2 Update:
The bed location has been added; now, your sims can watch on their laptops while lying on their bed. The interaction will work as the sofa one, and it will have the same outcomes,
Just to clarify some things, this is a base game interaction. You don't need any pack for it to work. Also, you will need a functional laptop on your sim inventory for the interaction to appear,
Kiss-n-Grind v1.8 and Wave-n-Grind Mod a0.4:
(Make sure To read the description. Most of the New Interactions are hidden and have their own mechanic)
Both the Kiss-n-Grind and Wave_n-Grind have received a major Update. The new features are relatable to both the mods and will enhance each other. Some of the new mechanics will involve the new attraction system, but more on that later:
● New Wave-n-Grind Interactions:
Two New interactions have been added to the wave and grind mod: a Sip & Sway and Back Wave. You can find them in the Wave-n-Grind Pie menu,
The Sip and Sway interaction is a drink-related interaction where the sims will dance, drink a little bit, and talk with each,
and for the Back Wave interaction, well, I wanted this animation to simulate an already going dance, and the other sim will join from the back,
The two new interactions will work as the old ones; those are new friendly interactions. that will fill your Fun and Social needs,
● Wave and Grind Hit-On system:
Now for the big change, I’ve added a somewhat Hit-On system to the Wave and Grind interactions. While performing these interactions, the other Sim might hit on your Sim and ask for an intimate dance, potentially sparking a new romantic relationship! This is an autonomous interaction, meaning it can happen autonomously based on various factors, including the new attraction system.
How will it work?
While dancing (performing a Wave or Grind interaction), the other Sim may autonomously ask your Sim for a closer, more intimate dance. A new dialogue will pop up, and you can either agree to it or refuse.
The Sims won't ask randomly. I have tried to build a new criteria system based on multiple-factor, and The Two main ones are
One of the two sims must Be flirty. This is a romantic interaction, so it will only work if they are flirty.
The other sim should be Very attractive to The Youre sims. In case you don't have the pack, they should have more than 10 in romance,
Their relationship will also count as a factor, such as whether they are single, engaged, or married.
I didn't want to remove the drama completely, so married or engaged sims may also hit on youre sim depending on their traits, like romantic sims, and their relationship level.
The only sims that shouldn't do that are sims that have a soulmate (max romance and Friendship), so if your sim is soulmate with their partner, they will never hit on another sim
All those factors will work together to see who could realistically hit on youre Sim. Without breaking the emersion:
You can accept or Decline the offer, and then an animation will play that will ask the other sims for an intimate dance with a balloon on top of their head, indicating their intention.
If you have accepted the intimate dance, your sim will then agree and start an intimate dance together, which will lead to a romantic interaction between them.
And you could also refuse. Nothing will happen then,
This interaction is meant to be an in-between interaction between the wave and grind mod and the kiss-n-Grind. The interactions are more intimate and romantic but less passionate and without any kissing.
When it comes to the animations, This interaction is slightly different from all the others in both mods. It is a long animation that loops for a period before stopping.
it has many animations that will play randomly, so it will look different every time, like all the kiss-n-grind animations in one interaction. But without kisses and less passionate.
Also, I want to mention that the other sim won't always ask even if all the conditions have passed; it will be a 50% chance for it to happen or not, so it wouldn't be overwhelming,
Besides accepting a dance or declining it, Each answer will have its own outcomes.
If youre sim is in a relationship, a new answer will be available to them (I am sorry, I am already in a relationship);
This answer will block that sim from asking again for a short period of time, so they will stop bothering you again,
There is a lot of random dialogue, with different text, to keep it dynamic and fun to read when it pops up.
● Ask for an intimate dance Interaction:
All that explaining was about NPCs asking your sim for a more intimate dance, but you could also hit on other sims and ask them for an intimate dance,
A new interaction has been added to the physical intimacy category called (ask for an intimate dance) where youre sims will be the ones asking the other for a closer dance, and they will agree or refuse depending on the same system that was used to make them ask in the first part,
This interaction will only be available after playing a wave and grind interactions, and it will always be available for sims that have more than 70 in romance,
As I said, this interaction is a less intimate version of the Kiss-n-Grind one; it doesn't Have any kissing so that it can work as a starting physical interaction for a new romantic relationship.
It will have the same outcomes, but without the dialogue, the other sim will either agree to you or not.
For example, if they are single, very flirty, and very attracted to your sim, they will agree to your sim.
● New Romantic Kiss Interaction:
Since the (Ask for an intimate dance) Interaction is a new interaction of the kiss and grind, but it's more like just the grind part, so to fix that and keep it authentic to the mod, I have added some new kiss interactions but with a twist.
Now, using it a lot may give youre sim a negative buff, a (Craving for more) Buff. Which Means Your sim will crave something more than just a dance. This is a dazed buff (a negative buff), and the only way to remove it is by... a kiss. The Hungry Kiss and Deep Gaze Kiss.
Both of the interactions are on the Physical intimacy pie menu. They won't always be available,
After receiving the craving buff, you may find one or both, depending on your sim's luck.
The kiss interactions are one-time used, so they will disappear after using them,
Deep gaze Kiss:
Hungry Kiss:
● Complminet Smile Interaction:
Both of the new kiss interactions are based on chance, so if nothing has been shown to you, don't worry. There is another way to see them,
I have added a new interaction in the Physical intimacy pie menu, the new interaction called Compliment smile, where youre sim will compliment other sim's smile, and the kiss interactions may appear on them,
Using this interaction will allow you to play with the new Kiss interactions separately; after all, they are romantic kiss interactions, so you can use them in any way you want.
The interaction will be based on the sim that you have used on it. Complimenting The smile of a sim will unlock the kiss for only that sim, and it will have a timer so you can't spam it,
The interaction will unlock one of the two kiss interactions or even both,
The compliment smile interaction is a Romantic interaction that will only be available with sims that you aleady had with them a first Kiss,
Things to Clarify:
So besides (Ask for an intimate Dance) interaction, all the other new romantic interactions will not be available until youre sim already has their first kiss,
For the people who don't have the Loverstuck pack, the new hit-on system is meant to work with the new attraction feature. If you don't have the pack, the sims won't be able to hit on others until they have at least some romance between that other sim,
Don't worry. After fully testing all the other conditions and factor's i will add the compatibility to the wicked whims attraction system,
The Wave-n-Grind interactions aren't autonomous yet, but they will soon be. Before adding it, I want to make sure all the conditions with the hit-on system are working fine.
There is a lot of technical stuff when it comes to the hit system; I didn't want to write everything. The post is already so big, but you are free to play with it and ask for anything about it.
Even if there is a lot of detail, you can always play with this update, as you always used to play with my mods. This new system is meant to work seamlessly with your gameplay and enhance the romantic experience with your sims.
Download Links:
🔗Functional HandBag Mod 0.3 Update:
🔗Passionate Gifts MOD 0.4 Update:
🔗Pool Table Mod a0.3.3 Update:
Early Access Updates:
🔗Watching Together 0.2 Update:
🔗Kiss-n-Grind v1.8 and Wave-n-Grind Mod a0.4:
Comments
UTOPYA_cc
Ok, For the kiss interaction to show up, you should use the Compliment smile interactions, or they may also show up while using the "ask for intimate dance" interaction. It's random, though. So, just the "compliment smile interactions and look for them in the physical intimacy pie menu. And I didn't quite understand the Old version; those interactions are only available in 1.8 Or higher
Célia
Hello ! Sorry to bother you, but Passionate Makeout, Deep gaze Kiss and Hungry Kiss don't appear in my game, the relationship is max the first kiss and done and the XML is in my mod folder, and the old version is deleted.... I don't really understand why, so I tried downloading the old versions but nothing...
Brandmuffin89
Yes and when it is in the sims personal inventory
UTOPYA_cc
Ok, so the issue is with the bag thumbnails in build buy?
Brandmuffin89
So when I purchase the functional handbag via buy mode the thumbnail image is blank, it isn’t until I select a swatch I actually see the image and if I drag the bag to the inventory the image is still missing however if I have the sim place it in the inventory then I can see the bag image
Creamydelicious
did you read this comment with a kiss under the mistletoe?
UTOPYA_cc
Hey, thank you so much for all you're support, it means the world to me, I am sorry for the lack of replies and support, I wasn't able to be active due some my health issues, I truly apologize for the confusion and any frustration this has caused. The gold tier is just for animation packs; it has always been this way. I haven't released any animations, but I do give support and help with the machinima creator while using my animation, While the platinum tier is for mods since they are way harder to make, It's on the tier descriptions, but I will try to edit it and clarify everything further, You don't have to worry about your money. I do give refunds, I always do, and also, if you liked something and you are unable to pay, message me, and I will try to help and offer the files for free. i will reach out to you for further support
UTOPYA_cc
Hey, what do you mean by Black images,
UTOPYA_cc
Again, I have answered you, but I will repeat here just to clarify: I’ve been dealing with some health issues in these last few months, and I wasn't able to be that connected or active due to my treatment, so I am sorry for the lack of replies and support. The gold tier is just for animation. It's on the tier description. Mods are only available to the platinum tier, The gold tier will give early access just for the animation pack; the gold is mainly used for machinima creator since I will help them with the setup of my animation to work with their needs. Converting creating objects to certain bones and stuff like that, I apologize for the confusion and any frustration this has caused. Don't worry. I can give you a refund if you want, and I can also send you the new updates for this month without the need to upgrade as a way to show my appreciation, Thank you so much for your support—it means the world to me!
UTOPYA_cc
I’m so sorry for the delayed reply. I’ve been dealing with some issues regarding my health in these last few months. I wasn't able to be that connected due to my treatment, so again i am so sorry for the lack of support, Both Gold and Platinum tiers include early access; mods are exclusive to the Platinum tier. The gold tier is only for animations and helping the Machinima creator with the setup of my animation to work with their needs. Don't worry. I can give you a refund if you want, and I can also send you the new updates for this month without the need to upgrade, thanks again for your support!
UTOPYA_cc
Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback! 😊 I’m thrilled you like the new kiss interaction. About your suggestion, yeah, I am thinking about that; I will add a way for it to always be available, like a trait in the reward store or another way to unlock for just one specific sim.
Brandmuffin89
When I put the designer bag into my sims inventory the image is blank. Do you know how I can fix this?
Nadia
I agree, and I thank you for your response. I wish the creator would reach out after days of me posting this comment. I will be canceling my subscription and disputing this as fraud in the coming days.
frenchussay
"All the content will be free after 2-3 weeks!" only other solution.
AbrasiveLight66
AGAIN! What am I paying $3 for if I do not have access to the mods?? If the $3 tier does not grant you early access you need to clarify that. You are misleading and scamming people out of their money. How disgusting
AbrasiveLight66
I agree with the original commenter. The creator should not say there is early access on tiers that don't have early access, that is misleading and not everyone can afford to pay for services they aren't receiving. I too have the same question and the creator doesn't answer this very important question which makes them look bad.
Nadia
I hope you have a great day as well, and I appreciate your response.
Nadia
I understand that being a patreon is a luxury and that this game and having access to to mods is a fun thing. I appreciate your response, its just that if I paid to have access to a service that is not rendered it is within my right to form a complaint. Whether that complaint is formed through messaging, commenting, or disputing this charge with my bank, I am legally within my right to do so. While I could have waited, I chose to spend my hard earned money on a service that was not completed.
frenchussay
If feel this way: do as you must. Could've just waited for the public release if the 4.50 is an issue, not even being rude. Understand this game is fun/means a lot to people---but commenting this on creators posts is NOT it. Hope you do have a great day and stay safe~
Nadia
both tier requirements state early access. I am paying for early access. Thus, I should ercieve early access stuff. Otherwise it is a scam.
frenchussay
When you go to posts that are locked, hover over the locked icon and it will tell you the tier requirements. No need for the hostility.
Nadia
Hi, I am new to your community but when are you going to release the update for the hit on mod to your early access members? I am an early access memeber and am on the lowest tiwer because of financial reasons. I only paid to be a part of your community to have access to that mod. If I am not getting the special access that is stated in the tier description I paid for I will cancel this subscription and dispute this as fraud. It is a scam to not provide the service that one paid for.
tilly 🧸
girl they have a life and are not entitled to answer immediately lol. the new updates for these mods are only availble to the highest tier at the moment. as time goes on, more and more tiers will gain access until they eventually become free.
Nao
Hii, sorry to bother you but I'm having a problem with the Passionate Gifts Mod :( It's just that when I use the interactions, the sim that got the gift then does the same. It repeats the interaction and the other sim that gave the gift also ends up receiving it :( Also sorry about the messy explanation, english is not my first language
Creamydelicious
Hi, I came up with an idea for December. Generally, in romantic interactions there is an option called "kiss under the mistletoe", but honestly I don't like the version that Maxis gave. Could you make your own version?
Creamydelicious
I thought of one idea, there was once a mod from the author, if I'm not mistaken, "sacrificialmods" who created a mod where both sims hold hands and walk, but unfortunately this animation doesn't look the best and I know that you have such animation skills and modding skills. I will be able to do it. I hope that one day we will see such a modification. In any case, all the best!
Desmond Robinson
Anyone Know the Brown Top in the second GIF?
LP
I feel like as a patron I should at least get an answer. Very dissapointed.
feroshgirl
This is so incredible! I love how everything interacts and I can't wait to get it in my game!
Creamydelicious
AAAA you mean an interaction like The Sims 2, OMG! that's a awesome idea!
Dreamview
I have to write this again, again and again... You're just incredible creator! And yes... I know you have a lot of work and a private life, which is the most important thing, but I truly believe that you’re the only one who could make this possible one day. It just another idea and I am 100% sure you receive a lot of them from other Simmers, but I was thinking about an interaction where Sims could squeeze together on a single bed and sleep (e.g. in a spoon position). With your level of animation skill, I believe it might be possible, so maybe one day it will happen! Thank you again for all your hard work! All the best!
LP
I'm sorry I have both the watching together and kiss n grind mods from this page. Are you saying I need to up my tier just to get the updates?
⛧𝔟𝔠𝔫𝔭𝔞𝔫𝔠𝔞𝔨𝔢⛧
yay!!! i'm so excited to see your update. one of my favorite modders by far, thank you so much for all your hard work🖤🖤
Aisha Ali
HI UTOPYA, I dont have any basegame laptops. PLEASE link a size appropriate CC laptop, im dying to play your mod❤❤❤
puh-der-baer
replaced it with {0. SimFirstName} in my translation for the time being, let's see if it was right
bonnibunn
Do I need to be platnium to use the update for kiss n grind? Im already gold or did I misread something?
AbrasiveLight66
Hi, so I'm confused both the gold and platinum tiers state early access to mods and cc and I currently have the Gold Tier Subscription and it's telling me I have to upgrade to download???
UTOPYA_cc
Hey, you can use any laptop, or are you looking for a good CC one?
UTOPYA_cc
I have fixed it. The 0.4.1 should have the correct strings
UTOPYA_cc
Thank you for letting me know, yeah it's one of my sims that I test with
puh-der-baer
sorry, Passionate Gifts MOD 0.4....I think the sim you are playing is called Alex ;-)
Cassie Flores
Thank you so much for your hard work! I know you're super busy, but will you by any chance be updating your sims world map loading screen? The update seems to have broken it, and its my favorite! No pressure or rush of course, and I believe another creator mentioned there will be another patch soon that might break loading screens again. Thank you again for all your amazing work!
SilentAegis
The new kissing interactions and the intimate dancing being a mashup are superb. At this point, I should just stay subscribed to you, it's a disservice to myself not to. Little idea I think would be perfect for Passionate Gifts: How about a diamond ring for proposing? The interaction could function as a Sim proposing to the other. It'd be great for those of us who are tired of the base game animation, but don't want to use poses.
UTOPYA_cc
Hey, you are speaking on which mod, and can you explain why?
Trellashia Alexander
Ahh! Thank you so much!
puh-der-baer
please look again at line 143 and 145 in the strings
Aisha Ali
Hellloooooo can someone link a cc laptop that i can use for the Together on Laptop mod
Creamydelicious
I really like the "hungry kiss" but it's a pity that it's a one-off. I hope you change it or add other kisses because I love your modifications 😭🩷
