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Hi all! Good to be back. SeasonsTuner v2.0 is a massive overhaul of the mod with new features to let you control just about every aspect of the Sims 4's climates and weather. SeasonsTunerV2 is available to Patron and above tiers. Download HERE. New Gardening Options! While the mod already had Always

SeasonsTunerv2 is now available for download. For full details on all the new features, see the announcement post, which has all the info you need to take advantage of them. For a quick summary: Prevent plants ever getting bugs. Prevent plants ever getting weeds. Prevent plants needing watered. Keep

My mods are kept compatible with the latest patches and do not break frequently. To see which mods need updated check my Mod Status and Links Post where you can also find support. I've frequently wanted an easy way to make friends for a Sim for trying something out or setting up a background and abs

My mods are kept compatible with the latest patches and do not break frequently. To see which mods need updated check my Mod Status and Links Post where you can also find support. v1.05 Active Sim Bugfix - July 3, 2026 Fixed the first option to stop issues where Sims could not talk due to a bad test

All mods are known compatible as of July 25, 2026 - I rely on bug reports to make my mods better. Please use discord for this! Having conversations about bugs on Patreon is not helpful. To get Support: https://discord.gg/T42gU4bNBM - Please go to #Mod-Help-Compatibility channel See bottom of post fo

New Features Breakdown: Three Course meals Bartenders and Entertainment patrons. Play as Bartender More Guests possible. Hire More Staff (+2 waiters, +1 chef) by default. Better Restaurant Settings Take Order Smart Interaction Meal Base Value option $5 Patrons can download Dine Out Reloaded v4 Here!

I'm nearly done with Dine Out Reloaded v4, but want to tune it so that everything makes sense. This will take some testing, so we are working hard to make sure the feel of it is right. I have new bar customers that will desire fun and socialization, and also want to enable THREE COURSE MEALS. Of cou

Having a mixologist on hand at a restaurant should do something for the establishment. For this reason, I am planning to start work immediately on a system that lets you make money off ordered drinks at restaurants. As a stretch goal for a near-future release, we could perhaps make it work without r

I had a bit of a slowdown recently due to a loss. However, I'm getting back into things and feeling good. I wanted to write Patrons and let them know that I am going to be doing some stuff to boost the quality of Dine Out: Reloaded. I've already created a system that will be released for Patrons tha

One of our discord members noted that clicking 'Move On' while on a mountain excursion will do nothing, preventing you from advancing. I dug down and found a way to let you advance. Simple script mod, unzip and stick in mods folder. Will not impact anything outside excursions.

Early Access Patrons can download Dine Out Reloaded v3.3 HERE It took a while, but I've been working hard on making Dine Out Reloaded better for players. More customization of restaurants and new features await in v3.3. I listened to a lot of feedback and came up with a few of my own ideas to hopefu

Early Access Patrons can Download v3.2 HERE Non-Members can get V3.1 HERE Today, Dine Out Reloaded v3.1 became free to the public and 3.2 makes its debut. Bugfixes and improvements have been applied to both version but 3.2 has some nice new features my Early Access Patrons can enjoy: Farm to Table a

The Problem I want to describe a problem a number of players have reported with Dine Out Reloaded and playing as chef. When you have NPC chefs working, it's entirely possible they will take over your chef station or cause your Sim to stop being able to cook. There are 2 separate problems here. The f

As you may know, I have several awesome ideas for making Restaurants in Dine Out one of the deepest gameplay systems for a Sims 4 pack. I've had a few problems that slowed development recently, but I want to share what is coming in 3.2 and some issues I'm aware of and how you can prevent them. Farm

$5 Patrons can Download 3.1 Here! Several new features have made their way into Dine Out Reloaded since the big 3.0 release. The amount of support you all have shown me has been incredible, so I want to listen to all you have to say and make an effort to bring new options to the table. Larger Groups

Learn about the full features of Dine Out Reloaded v2.5 and 3.0 Here. Consider supporting my work if you like what you're reading! Larger Groups The biggest group Dine Out supports is actually the family dinner, which caps at 3. And with only one child Sim. You almost never see large amounts of Sims

Dine Out Reloaded v3 is a thank you to the Patrons who allowed me to spend an entire month on this project. I use the financial security to make cool stuff happen! Consider supporting my projects and..... Download Dine Out Reloaded v3.0 Here! Download Dine Out Reloaded v2.5 Here! Features in Dine Ou

As I continue to learn to mod Sims 4 with the luxury you have given me through your support, I grow as a programmer and pick up some new tricks. I'm coming back to Dine Out Reloaded to polish the experience. Players are still reporting issues receiving meals in Dine Out and that is unacceptable. I'v

The Sims 4 ColorPicker V2 is an evolution of my original build make-over tool, that introduces the ability to select colors and tint almost any object with those colors. From simple lightening and darkening operations to every color in the rainbow, the mod has you covered. When it fails to provide a

My mods are kept compatible with the latest patches and do not break frequently. To see which mods need updated check my Mod Status and Links Post where you can also find support. The Sims 4 ColorPicker V2 is an evolution of my original build make-over tool, that introduces the ability to select col

Hi everyone! My ColorPicker mod for Sims 4 is coming along very nicely. While the original would only let you shuffle swatches objects, the new version has a lot going on for it. I wanted to share a few things with you about how it works since you are supporting my projects. More Intelligent Matchin

If you've followed my work on Youtube, you know I have a bone to pick with Nancy Landgraab and Thorne Bailey. Sim Spawner & Filter Tool (SSFT) started as a project that would let players be selective about where Sims are allowed to spawn based on location. Once that feature existed, a lot of possibi

My mods are kept compatible with the latest patches and do not break frequently. To see which mods need updated check my Mod Status and Links Post where you can also find support. v1.08 Kill Randoms Fix - May 10, 2026 Fixed an LE with the carl.killrandoms cheat that prevented it finishing its job. v

Hi folks. Because it has the potential to interfere with other mods, and EA fixed the bug in the most recent patch, the Double Inventory Fix mod should be removed when you are patched to the new game version. My Sim Filter and Spawner Tool is coming and will now offer the ability to import Sims from

My Gender Preferences Randomizer tool is in Early Access for The Sims 4! This tool offers the ability to randomize the romantic desires of Sims in your world and who they will woohoo with. Here's how it works! You can download the tool HERE if you are a $1+ Patron. Enable Testingcheats On and use th

My mods are kept compatible with the latest patches and do not break frequently. To see which mods need updated check my Mod Status and Links Post where you can also find support. This tool offers the ability to randomize the romantic desires of Sims in your world and who they will woohoo with. Here

Hi everyone! I wanted to share an update on my Sim Spawner Tool that will be going into early access for Patrons soon. I think it offers a simple, handy way to not only control Sims who will spawn in your game or populate your world with new, fresh sims, but also creates a new way to share your Sims

The new filters system has sparked some discussion, and I'm glad that people are happy with the direction it's going and see the potential in this level of control. Some people have asked, so I'll answer. Can we block occults? Yes I will be putting in an occult blocking feature, and already have it

This is just a quickie I made to fix the current bug where items with inventories cannot be put into your Sim's inventory. I believe this includes items like the sticker box, recording drone, and sack lunches. Right now the game does a bad test that breaks them, so this is a simple short script that

My mods are kept compatible with the latest patches and do not break frequently. To see which mods need updated check my Mod Status and Links Post where you can also find support. Update v1.01 - March 6, 2024 Fixed tunings so that no specific packs are needed for functionality. I really don't like t

My Color Picker mod seeks to solve one problem - rapidly changing a room or a group of objects' color schemes. This should help a lot with townie home makeovers, build prototyping and testing out new looks. Here's how it works. NOTE: This mod is available to my Early Access Patrons ($5+) and can be

I'm really excited to get to share this. I recently had a cool idea that I wanted to pursue. Sometimes, I hate the look of NPC houses (like the Goths). I realized it's a pain to change their entire living space, but that if I could make a tool that would change colors automatically, it'd be a huge h

My mods are kept compatible with the latest patches and do not break frequently. To see which mods need updated check my Mod Status and Links Post where you can also find support. One thing that always bothered me in Sims 4, was how stuffed up the socials menu is and just how many clicks it can take

Hi everyone! Thanks as always for the support you've shown me. I want to share some upcoming ideas I will be implementing. First of all, I made a 'Find Collectibles' interaction that will automatically send your Sim out to find the closest collectible, then the next closest (from where they are now)

New Features + Updates Update 1.2 - Find Collectibles + Seasons Bugfix This update is something I'm proud of and going to take advantage of myself. It includes a new Find Collectibles ability you can use with testingcheats and a shift click on your Sim. This will make the Sim run about the area find

My mods are kept compatible with the latest patches and do not break frequently. To see which mods need updated check my Mod Status and Links Post where you can also find support. Update 1.24 - Critical Fix - July 8, 2025 Fixed LE on startup in certain zones after EA unnecessarily renamed things. Up

First of all, sorry about the multiple emails this morning. I had to get on a couple critical bug-fixes and wanted to make sure everyone saw the notice to get a new version. This fixed lot ownership problems with retail/vet clinics. I have a great idea, submitted by my lovely assistant Playalot. She

Carl's Real Estate Mod is now available to Early Access Patrons. The mod's goal is to allow you to purchase nearly all non-residential lots and build them up using your own household funds. Players can pursue a new aspiration that is challenging and meant to be completed over the long term. Here's a

I've been a bit quiet lately, but working daily on something I've wanted for years and talked about in videos, several times: a Real Estate system for The Sims 4 that offers some long-term investment opportunities, and something to do with all that money. Players will be able to shape the world with

My mods are kept compatible with the latest patches and do not break frequently. To see which mods need updated check my Mod Status and Links Post where you can also find support. v4.21 Exception Fix - May 25, 2026 Fixed an error that could cause an LE to occur in non-restaurant businesses. v4.2 Hir

Retail Reloaded has been a passion project for me. I want to run a store in The Sims 4 and manage it top to bottom, but some of the behaviors of NPCs are aggravating and the process itself is pretty unbalanced. For this reason, I set out to make a ton of changes to how things work... and, of course,

My mods are kept compatible with the latest patches and do not break frequently. To see which mods need updated check my Mod Status and Links Post where you can also find support. Patch Notes v1.14 -July 3, 2026: Fixed tunings so that no specific packs are needed for functionality. Patch Notes v1.13

I'm working on a Retail Reloaded feature that will go into early access for all Early Access level patrons very soon and want to show what's coming. Managing time and Sims' lives is one of my favorite things in the franchise, and because of this the Get to Work Retail system is one that really excit

THIS MOD IS NO LONGER NEEDED AND NOT UPDATED FOR THE MOST RECENT PATCH. Maxis fixed a lot of the bugs this mod addressed, and while a few fixes might be needed it should no longer be installed. I did not want to remove the post entirely because it would create more confusion. V1.04 - Improvements: S

EA will do their own fixes, but I have some of mine created and ready if they're needed. I will be releasing these to everyone free at or soon after launch day. I do not want to encourage purchase of this pack, however, unless it is fixed to at least some degree in an official capacity. It's widely

Hey folks! I got my livestream summary done. About credits: Last time I did them, they scrolled by super fast so I had to make a call to skip them this time, until I can figure out a better way to display them. Sorry about that, but I think it's wrong to spam them by and I think a lot of you would b

Dine Out Reloaded V2 is COMING SOON Fix stuck meals - Waiters need second chances to deliver meals. Meal delivery can go to any waiter! Plates don't go on guests' tables! Let's make them smarter! Waiters should get restroom breaks. Fixing inappropriate behavior like children drawing. Making waiters

I've been working on the next feature set, experimenting with things that might be my next "big" target. For now, I have some interesting things coming in the next patch that I think will interest a lot of players, especially those who play longer games. The ones I'm willing to talk about revolve ar