BO - Food Dish Autonomy
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To those people who are still using version 1.3, I apologize for the horrible substandard abomination I inflicted upon you all before. There was little - if any - excuse for that. Now I offer you version 1.6, which will actually do as I promise you here.
There are multiple mods out there that allow for autonomous storing of leftovers. Three of them I know of: dizzy (sorry, no link available), AncientHighway (also no link), and MogHughson each have made their own versions. They all missed something, though...
This new mod (version 1.6) is a cleaned up, efficient mod that allows for autonomous storage of leftovers. And it's smaller than all the others mentioned.
But there are some twists to how mine works:
There are two versions of the mod in this archive:
BO - Food Dish Autonomy.package : This is the standard version, do NOT use this if you have MogHughson's Simply Leftovers, because they will clash. This clash can not be resolved. The last mod to load will control how leftovers are handled. (see LOAD ORDER)
BO - Food Dish Autonomy-MogH.package: This is the alternative version, designed for use WITH MogHughson's Simply Leftovers. Do NOT use this if you don't have MogHughson's mod. HCDU *will* report a conflict, but this is an intentional LOAD ORDER issue! The latest version of Mog's mod (dated september 2010) *must* be present, and it *must* load *before* mine!
(Note: in previous versions, the 'MogH' version was named differently. Be sure to remove the old version, when you start using this new one)
Of course, you use only *one* of these two package files. Loading both is nonsense, and can only result in problems!
UPDATE, May 23rd, 2015 (mod filedate April 30st, 2012): Version 1.6 is a cleaned-up version that I meant to release three years ago, but did not get around to before my system broke. I cannot determine if this update fixes anything important other than just efficiency and filesize, so I'm not saying that one must re-download. UNLESS one encounters any kind of issues with the previous version, in which case that is my *first* advise. Because I *do* recall some people reporting problems long ago, but as long as I have been running this version, I have not seen any issues myself. So if you're not yet using version 1.6, in case of any issues I will not be able to offer any support other than "Oh my, I'm so sorry for your troubles...".
UPDATE, March 1st, 2016: It seems that I have mis-represented this mod's requirements. The minimal EP required is "Bon Voyage", not "Seasons" as I stated earlier. I'm deeply ashamed of this screw-up, for which I offer my most sincere apologies.
Happy Simming.
There are multiple mods out there that allow for autonomous storing of leftovers. Three of them I know of: dizzy (sorry, no link available), AncientHighway (also no link), and MogHughson each have made their own versions. They all missed something, though...
This new mod (version 1.6) is a cleaned up, efficient mod that allows for autonomous storage of leftovers. And it's smaller than all the others mentioned.
But there are some twists to how mine works:
- Sitting sims will NOT get up to autonomously store leftovers or clean up dishes. EVER!
- On ANY lot where a Dorm Cook works (either real dorms, or fakes with Inge Jones' ijStoveNPCalwaysPatch from Simlogical, for example), sims will NEVER autonomously store leftovers.
- On ANY lot where a Dorm Cook works (as above), dishes can ONLY be autonomously cleaned up, if they're NOT in the cafeteria.
- On any other residential lot, sims will NEVER autonomously clean up a dish that could be stored as leftovers, UNLESS they're already collecting dishes to clean up, in which case they may also pick up leftovers.
- When cleaning up, sims will now collect 7 dishes maximum, in stead of 5 (one serving platter plus the six food dishes it should provide by default).
- Sloppy sims and children may autonomously lick plates clean.
There are two versions of the mod in this archive:
BO - Food Dish Autonomy.package : This is the standard version, do NOT use this if you have MogHughson's Simply Leftovers, because they will clash. This clash can not be resolved. The last mod to load will control how leftovers are handled. (see LOAD ORDER)
BO - Food Dish Autonomy-MogH.package: This is the alternative version, designed for use WITH MogHughson's Simply Leftovers. Do NOT use this if you don't have MogHughson's mod. HCDU *will* report a conflict, but this is an intentional LOAD ORDER issue! The latest version of Mog's mod (dated september 2010) *must* be present, and it *must* load *before* mine!
(Note: in previous versions, the 'MogH' version was named differently. Be sure to remove the old version, when you start using this new one)
Of course, you use only *one* of these two package files. Loading both is nonsense, and can only result in problems!
UPDATE, May 23rd, 2015 (mod filedate April 30st, 2012): Version 1.6 is a cleaned-up version that I meant to release three years ago, but did not get around to before my system broke. I cannot determine if this update fixes anything important other than just efficiency and filesize, so I'm not saying that one must re-download. UNLESS one encounters any kind of issues with the previous version, in which case that is my *first* advise. Because I *do* recall some people reporting problems long ago, but as long as I have been running this version, I have not seen any issues myself. So if you're not yet using version 1.6, in case of any issues I will not be able to offer any support other than "Oh my, I'm so sorry for your troubles...".
UPDATE, March 1st, 2016: It seems that I have mis-represented this mod's requirements. The minimal EP required is "Bon Voyage", not "Seasons" as I stated earlier. I'm deeply ashamed of this screw-up, for which I offer my most sincere apologies.
Happy Simming.
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#45
30-06-2020
@lauraplayssims,
Don't worry about the delay; not everyone is a lazy couch potato like me. Some people have a busy life besides their sims game. I understand that!
If you had asked me to make a new mod for you, the answer would've been a firm "no thanks, I'm retired". But asking for support on a mod that I made myself is not breaking retirement. I want my reputation as a modder to be as good as possible.
Knowing that you're playing on the UC, I withdraw my question about the EPs. Because you're obviously playing the M&G game.
Don't worry about the delay; not everyone is a lazy couch potato like me. Some people have a busy life besides their sims game. I understand that!
If you had asked me to make a new mod for you, the answer would've been a firm "no thanks, I'm retired". But asking for support on a mod that I made myself is not breaking retirement. I want my reputation as a modder to be as good as possible.
Knowing that you're playing on the UC, I withdraw my question about the EPs. Because you're obviously playing the M&G game.
#46
01-07-2020
Ok, after some experimenting, I followed your steps as requested.
I had removed the mods, and played without either for a time (no issues cleaning up full plates). So, today I installed your mod and Mogh's with minimal changes - I did not compress them and I renamed yours only to ensure the appropriate load order happened.
I was able to replicate the clean up bug in a residential lot and in an apartment lot. I didn't have time to try community lots/dorm/any sort of special lot, but I can attempt this at another stage.
I could not replicate the jump bug but I didn't have the time to play extensively - previously I found this bug appeared after a couple hours (real time!) playing one lot. I had a hunch it could be something to do with low food supplies, but when I tried using a near-empty fridge (down to 4/300 food supplies left) the fridge was still usuable and leftovers could be stored. Again, I can attempt to replicate and document this another time. I took some screenshots to demonstrate the pie menu and the set up of my DL folder, which you can have a look at here.
BoilingOil I've attached two HCDU reports - pre-leftover mods, and after leftover mods. Before I had 36 conflicts; after I have 37, specifically the noted leftover mod conflict. Many of these conflicts I'm aware of and may be intentional.
As you note, I'm an Ultimate Collection user, so I have all expansion packs.
Appreciate any insight you can provide on this. I'm happy to follow up on this, but it may take me some time.
I had removed the mods, and played without either for a time (no issues cleaning up full plates). So, today I installed your mod and Mogh's with minimal changes - I did not compress them and I renamed yours only to ensure the appropriate load order happened.
I was able to replicate the clean up bug in a residential lot and in an apartment lot. I didn't have time to try community lots/dorm/any sort of special lot, but I can attempt this at another stage.
I could not replicate the jump bug but I didn't have the time to play extensively - previously I found this bug appeared after a couple hours (real time!) playing one lot. I had a hunch it could be something to do with low food supplies, but when I tried using a near-empty fridge (down to 4/300 food supplies left) the fridge was still usuable and leftovers could be stored. Again, I can attempt to replicate and document this another time. I took some screenshots to demonstrate the pie menu and the set up of my DL folder, which you can have a look at here.
BoilingOil I've attached two HCDU reports - pre-leftover mods, and after leftover mods. Before I had 36 conflicts; after I have 37, specifically the noted leftover mod conflict. Many of these conflicts I'm aware of and may be intentional.
As you note, I'm an Ultimate Collection user, so I have all expansion packs.
Appreciate any insight you can provide on this. I'm happy to follow up on this, but it may take me some time.
#47
01-07-2020
Ok, first of all, I would NOT rename mods, if I can help it. The BEST way to ensure a specific load order is by putting the files in different sub-folders, and naming those folders to get a specific load-order effect.
Normally, I create one sub-folder for each modder, and put all the mods by that same modder together in that one folder. I've named the folders so that they are sorted in the correct load order, my own mods last! At the bottom of this post, I've added a picture of what that looks like in my game! This method works very well, and if I know the name of the modder, I can always find his mods very quickly in my Downloads.
Secondly, I'd like to point out that you make no mention of having re-downloaded the left-over mod AND my mod. If you already did that, let me know. But otherwise I would still like you to try that, because it is possible that the error is just a result of file corruption. Or it is even possible that you're still playing with an older version of my mod that contained some mistake I later corrected.
I see no other conflicts that could cause this problem you're having, so I hope that re-downloading the files will fix it. If you already did the re-download, or if it doesn't fix it, I have no idea what to say.
HOWEVER:
I see one unrelated thing that strikes me as VERY odd. With the Spawnobjects mod, you have TWO data packages, one named "spawnobjects_data" and the other "spawn_objects_data". Why is that? The game will only use the last one of these two files, so having two is useless!
If those are both versions of my OWN file without additions, then I would advise you to throw both of them away and download the latest data file from the "spawnobjects" page.
Normally, I create one sub-folder for each modder, and put all the mods by that same modder together in that one folder. I've named the folders so that they are sorted in the correct load order, my own mods last! At the bottom of this post, I've added a picture of what that looks like in my game! This method works very well, and if I know the name of the modder, I can always find his mods very quickly in my Downloads.
Secondly, I'd like to point out that you make no mention of having re-downloaded the left-over mod AND my mod. If you already did that, let me know. But otherwise I would still like you to try that, because it is possible that the error is just a result of file corruption. Or it is even possible that you're still playing with an older version of my mod that contained some mistake I later corrected.
I see no other conflicts that could cause this problem you're having, so I hope that re-downloading the files will fix it. If you already did the re-download, or if it doesn't fix it, I have no idea what to say.
HOWEVER:
I see one unrelated thing that strikes me as VERY odd. With the Spawnobjects mod, you have TWO data packages, one named "spawnobjects_data" and the other "spawn_objects_data". Why is that? The game will only use the last one of these two files, so having two is useless!
If those are both versions of my OWN file without additions, then I would advise you to throw both of them away and download the latest data file from the "spawnobjects" page.
#48
01-07-2020
Hi BoilingOil, thanks for the response. Yes, I did re-download both files, yours and Moghhughson's. Problem is in effect with that combination in my game. Next thing I'll try perhaps is those two mods in a vanilla game without other CC, and after that do the 50:50 method in respect of my other mods/downloads.
Well spotted re: the spawnobjects_data file. I'll check that out, as you say having duplicates is redundant.
Thanks for your help to date! Hopefully it's just as a result of some mod combination I have.
Well spotted re: the spawnobjects_data file. I'll check that out, as you say having duplicates is redundant.
Thanks for your help to date! Hopefully it's just as a result of some mod combination I have.
