Mod: Parchment Computer
Updated 8/21/25 for compatibility with recent expansions.
Sul sul! Here is a mod that adds a Parchment Computer to the game. Sims who use this computer will automatically write with quills, and it functions exactly like a normal computer. Sims can play games, write novels, or "Troll teh Forums", all without ever touching a mouse. It is functional off-the-grid, low poly, and Base Game Compatible. Best yet, your other modern computers will still work as designed! It can be found by searching for "Parchment Paper, Quill, and Ink".
Note: some interactions may still play audio clips, like the video games, because those are stored in the interactions rather than the animations. It also overrides one in-game resource: the Computer_Use ASM (015FCDB66C590203). I'm not aware of any other mods that override this resource, but it would be incompatible with any mod that overrides the computer animations.
Credits: Thank you to Franzilla for the creation of the Simlish font used in the texture!
~ JS
Comments (24)
hello does this still work?
My German translation: https://www.curseforge.com/sims4/translations/parchment-computer-by-janesimsten-german-translation-translated-by-simsyju
Hi!! This version does not include the scandals menu from the latest expansion.
Or investment!
Hi! I created a standalone version inspired by your mod, with a new mesh and textures (papyrus scroll with reed pen). It does not require your original file. I plan to release it for free with full credit and link to your original mod. Would that be okay with you?
I hope you do, I have an ancient history save!
Does it work for the Education overhaul or would it still act like a computer?
Act like a computer ^^
Omg I have been looking for an off the grid computer replacement for MONTHS seriously! I subscribed specifically for this, thanks so much for maintaining :)
Seconding the older comment by cheekytrait : Please do consider a pen override option for the quill. It would be appreciated for storylines with more modern gameplay, perhaps also OTG challenges. Thanks.
它在哪个分类中？我有些找不到它。
It's in the same category as computers.
Every time I click on the parchment, MCCC catches an LE. I haven't done a test with just this computer, but I am wondering if anyone else is finding the same thing.
Update - the issue seems to be that the computer is pre-loaded with a fuel-cell upgrade? That's what the LE flags.
This was a life changer for my historical save files
Again... a big thanks!!
Translation POR_BR by FlaDinizGames https://www.patreon.com/posts/97584877?pr=true
Bonjour Jane Here's my French translation of the Parchment Computer mod. Thanks for your great work. https://www.patreon.com/posts/parchment-par-93454917?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
I wish this had existed while I was in the middle of my Hamilton phase xD
I am in love and I made the Spanish Translation https://www.patreon.com/posts/computadora-de-x-93026043
Love this, thank you
You are absolutely amazing! I am so excited to use this in my game. I was really sick of having to hide a computer somewhere just in case it was needed. Now I can have an author sim again! <3
This is such a creative idea!
How cool is that! Thank you very much!