[CPS Overhaul] Progress Info / Update
Hello everyone and thanks for being here,
Last I'd notified you, we were starting early group testing for CPS overhaul, in slightly complicated circumstances on my end. Nonetheless we got some good testing sessions in. And they revealed one big thing.
After a few days of group testing, it came to a halt. Here's the reason: I was not satisfied with the on-screen 'flow' of the moments when Sims are taken away by Social Services. And contrary to my initial thoughts, quick tweaks to the emoting and animation choice was simply not going to fix it.
Sure, it worked, functionally, and testers were reporting so. But we're not all only about function here, are we ? We're also about story. So often, the point of my work and that of other modders is providing further building blocks for your stories. Flow is critical to that. Unfortunately, in the case of some scenes, flow had a tendency to go wrong.
To give you an example, infants might quite simply disappear from the lot (vanish visually, literally fade to nothing) very soon after being assigned to their foster home, instead of leaving normally. Also, agents would come and talk with the parents, but the children would still leave alone on their own steam.
So I made the no-fun-but-necessary decision to go back and start over the modding for these particular 'scenes'. I'm happy to report that it's looking much better now, and close to complete.
Since babies, infants, toddlers, children and teens all have different requirements in terms of animation and otherwise, it took a while to rebuild and assess the scenario for each of them. It's not all the way there yet (especially in terms of the reactions of sims around), but you can see that the infant doesn't disappear but properly gets picked up by the agents and walked off, while sims around pay attention; the rest is no big deal to keep tweaking.
Testing will therefore begin again very soon and we'll finally be seeing more of an end to the long tunnel that this mod development has become.
Thanks for your patience through this not-fun-for-anyone process
Comments (22)
Hey, the mood pack isn't working for me. Could you help me please?
Hi, it's a problem with the host sfs, use the other link provided on the download page
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Sorry to jump on this post but are you updating RPO at the moment? The surrogacy and adoption functions seem to be broken as i cant send the baby away! Thank you in advance !
Hi, they are not broken in any general manner that anyone has noted thus far, so we'd have to go through the standard troubleshooting as a start ; first step is checking your files which you can do with a mod Hound scan (app.ts4modhound.com). Then if that points no issues to you the next step will be to detail the context more
im so gfratefol for all your wonderful mods, i really wish i could tip if i had more money in the bank. thx agian <3
My mods aren't working after updating my game this morning - any advice?
Have you turned mods back on in game settings? That's the only thing I can think of
I can't wait ever since i saw your mods ,I've became obsessed with how much work you've put in. You always have the best ideas! Thank you so much!!! ୭ ᵎᵎ 🧁
Heya, the ask if pregnant option is missing from the menu, this was after they done the deed.
Your commitment to highly detailed and completely vetted mods is the gold standard for this game!! Thank you for all you do :)
Your Awesome 🥳 I’m sooooo excited
HIIIII! I don't want to be a jerkface because I know you probably already have lots to do and are already working on mods, but I have a request! Two, actually; no rush, no pressure at all if you're not interested, but I've been really wanting a mod that's similar to 'set family relationships' since the mod isn't working and the creator seems to be MIA, but the point is I'm DESPERATE for half siblings (plus more in-depth family dynamics in general) in CAS and more drama in my game! Along with that, I've been really wanting a race/ethnicity mod! I've seen a lot, but none quite scratch my itchiesssss. Anyway, if not, could you tell me how you make mods and update them? i already cant stand messing with my mods folder but I'm a bit desperate, sad faceeee since im on laptop XP
Have you tried the SonozakiSisters Twins mod?
You are incredible! Thanks so much for all your hard work. You are one of my favorite creators.
the dedication to ensure good game play doesn't go unnoticed
It looks great!
Omg I love I've always wanted the social worker NPC back, now please could you add private school and for the headteacher to come round for tea?
Oh I also miss this moment so much!
You're one of my favorite modders because of the attention you put into the building blocks of story. Take your time making this what you envision. Looking forward to playing with it when you're satisfied.
The attention to detail, to plot, that cinema, the scolding! This is what I wanted from a game with a billion dollar backing. I can’t tell you enough how essential your mods are in my game 🙏🏾❤️ Thank you!!!!!!!!
The amount of care and time you put into your mods is appreciated. I can't always pledge. But this attention to detail and integrity for something that could be dismissed as "just a game" is why I always will when I can. Thank you and hope you're well.