Random Traits & Aspirations
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Created by graycurse
Uploaded: 25th Nov 2017 at 8:42 PM
Updated: 9th Dec 2023 at 6:16 PM
Updated: 9th Dec 2023 at 6:16 PM
WORKING with For Rent patch (12/9/23) - no updates needed
- There is a minor, odd, temporary UI bug - when a toddler ages to a child, the child will be given a trait. However, for a short time there are also words in the panel that say that no traits are assigned. It disappears within a few in-game minutes, so not sure if it's related to this mod or not! It doesn't negatively impact anything, but I'll investigate.
Hello, and thanks for checking out the Random Traits and Aspirations mod! This mod came to be, because I realized that over time, I've been creating basically the same sims over and over. They only use a handful of traits, and only end up with one of a few aspirations. This mod is an attempt to fix this problem by randomizing the traits and aspirations chosen for your sims as they age up!
How does it work?
The birthday dialog no longer appears. Instead, when sims age up from any life stage between baby and YA, a random, weighted, age-appropriate trait and aspiration will be selected for them (if applicable). This does NOT add randomization to CAS!
Weighted Selection
Traits may be "passed down" from grandparents and parents. If your sim spends a lot of time with another caretaker or friend, they may also pick up traits from that sim. The weighting for these situations is not very heavy right now - in my testing, a trait was only passed on 1 in 5 attempts.
In the future, I will be adding additional weighted considerations to trait and aspiration status! Please see the "Future Plans" section.
Current Status
This mod is currently in BETA. This means that while I've been testing this within my own game, and haven't had any issues, it could benefit from further testing. I will do my best to update the mod immediately if any bugs are reported!
Future Plans
The following features are being developed currently:
Installation
Please unzip the downloaded file, and place the .ts4script file into your mods folder!
- There is a minor, odd, temporary UI bug - when a toddler ages to a child, the child will be given a trait. However, for a short time there are also words in the panel that say that no traits are assigned. It disappears within a few in-game minutes, so not sure if it's related to this mod or not! It doesn't negatively impact anything, but I'll investigate.
Hello, and thanks for checking out the Random Traits and Aspirations mod! This mod came to be, because I realized that over time, I've been creating basically the same sims over and over. They only use a handful of traits, and only end up with one of a few aspirations. This mod is an attempt to fix this problem by randomizing the traits and aspirations chosen for your sims as they age up!
How does it work?
The birthday dialog no longer appears. Instead, when sims age up from any life stage between baby and YA, a random, weighted, age-appropriate trait and aspiration will be selected for them (if applicable). This does NOT add randomization to CAS!
Weighted Selection
Traits may be "passed down" from grandparents and parents. If your sim spends a lot of time with another caretaker or friend, they may also pick up traits from that sim. The weighting for these situations is not very heavy right now - in my testing, a trait was only passed on 1 in 5 attempts.
In the future, I will be adding additional weighted considerations to trait and aspiration status! Please see the "Future Plans" section.
Current Status
This mod is currently in BETA. This means that while I've been testing this within my own game, and haven't had any issues, it could benefit from further testing. I will do my best to update the mod immediately if any bugs are reported!
Future Plans
The following features are being developed currently:
- Skill-based trait and aspiration selection
- Trait-based aspiration selection
Installation
Please unzip the downloaded file, and place the .ts4script file into your mods folder!
Filename | Type | Size |
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graycurse - random traits and aspirations.zip | zip | |
readme.txt | txt | 1068 |
graycurse_random_traits_and_aspirations.ts4script | ts4script | 10681 |
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graycurse - random traits and aspirations.zip
Size: 5.8 KB · Downloads: 132,390 · 14th Mar 2023 |
5.8 KB | 132,390 | 14th Mar 2023 | |||||
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Key:
- - File was updated after upload was posted
Install Instructions
Basic Download and Install Instructions:
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1. Download: Click the File tab to see the download link. Click the link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
Read the upload description for installation instructions. If nothing else is specified, do the following:
2. Extract: Use WinRAR (Windows) to extract the .package file(s) (if included, ts4script as well) from the .rar or .zip file(s).
3. Cut and paste the .package file(s) (if included, ts4script as well) into your Mods folder
- Windows XP: Documents and Settings\(Current User Account)\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods\
- Windows Vista/7/8/8.1: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods\
Need more information?
- Anyone can use both .rar and .zip files easily! On Windows, use WinRAR.
- If you don't have a Mods folder, just make one.
- Mod still not working? Make sure you have script mods enabled
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Packs Needed
None, this is Sims 4 base game compatible!
Other Information
Type:
– Fixed
: Fixed EA mistakes
Tags
#trait, #random, #aspiration
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