Better Look Through (telescope global mod)
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Created by Tom Duhamel
Uploaded: 8th Nov 2010 at 1:22 AM
Updated: 11th Nov 2010 at 11:54 PM by Tom420 - Added alternate version + look through during the night
Updated: 11th Nov 2010 at 11:54 PM by Tom420 - Added alternate version + look through during the night
2010-11-11
Added an alternate version + a mod which allows to Look Through even during the night. Please check the description at the bottom of the page.
Description
When looking through the telescope during the day, a Sim only has the option to "Look Through", instead of "Stargaze". This interaction represents the Sim watching a random neighbor.
Though watching pretty neighbors is fun (or so they think), there are three elements that annoyed me in the interaction. These are the three features of this mod.
- No visitor
Absolutely the worst annoyance, the pretty neighbor will eventually come and let you know how much they hate being spyed on.
With this mod, no visitor will ever come, or even notice about your fun activity.
- No gain of Logic skill
Though you could learn a lot from watching your neighbors, you are not going to gain a skill from doing so. Certainly not logic.
This mod disables the gain of Logic skill points when using the telescope during the day. Night time is not affected.
- No gain of Science enthusiasm
Because I don't believe that watching neighbors is going to help one understand the Universe, this mod also disables the gain of Science enthusiasm.
Alternate Version
I've made an alternate version of the mod which is the same as the main one, but which does not remove the gain of Logic skill points or Science enthusiasm points.
Of course, you must only use one version (the name of the packages inside the archives are the same to prevent you from trying).
Optional Addition: Look Through during the night
As requested by Sophie-David, I've added a mod which allows Sims to Look Through the telescope at all times, no matter the time of the day or night. This features does not interfere with other night time interactions, which are still available.
This mod is completely independent from the main mod and will work with or without it.
Compatibility
This mod is base-game compatible and is compatible with all EPs/SPs.
I don't know of any mod that conflicts with this one.
Please let me know of any compatibility issues.
Thanks
My thanks go to all the modders out there that have not made this mod before I did.
Disclaimer
No Sim got fat during the testing of this mod. If one of your Sim gets fat, try cutting back on red meat.
Added an alternate version + a mod which allows to Look Through even during the night. Please check the description at the bottom of the page.
Description
When looking through the telescope during the day, a Sim only has the option to "Look Through", instead of "Stargaze". This interaction represents the Sim watching a random neighbor.
Though watching pretty neighbors is fun (or so they think), there are three elements that annoyed me in the interaction. These are the three features of this mod.
- No visitor
Absolutely the worst annoyance, the pretty neighbor will eventually come and let you know how much they hate being spyed on.
With this mod, no visitor will ever come, or even notice about your fun activity.
- No gain of Logic skill
Though you could learn a lot from watching your neighbors, you are not going to gain a skill from doing so. Certainly not logic.
This mod disables the gain of Logic skill points when using the telescope during the day. Night time is not affected.
- No gain of Science enthusiasm
Because I don't believe that watching neighbors is going to help one understand the Universe, this mod also disables the gain of Science enthusiasm.
Alternate Version
I've made an alternate version of the mod which is the same as the main one, but which does not remove the gain of Logic skill points or Science enthusiasm points.
Of course, you must only use one version (the name of the packages inside the archives are the same to prevent you from trying).
Optional Addition: Look Through during the night
As requested by Sophie-David, I've added a mod which allows Sims to Look Through the telescope at all times, no matter the time of the day or night. This features does not interfere with other night time interactions, which are still available.
This mod is completely independent from the main mod and will work with or without it.
Compatibility
This mod is base-game compatible and is compatible with all EPs/SPs.
I don't know of any mod that conflicts with this one.
Please let me know of any compatibility issues.
Thanks
My thanks go to all the modders out there that have not made this mod before I did.
Disclaimer
No Sim got fat during the testing of this mod. If one of your Sim gets fat, try cutting back on red meat.
This mod has specific instructions!
Use either the main mod or the alternate version. Not both.The Look Through Enabled During The Night mod is independent and works with or without the main mod.
Filename | Size | Downloads | Date | |||||
Look Through Enabled during the night.rar
| Look Through Enabled During The Night
Size: 1.4 KB · Downloads: 1,567 · 12th Nov 2010 |
1.4 KB | 1,567 | 12th Nov 2010 | |||||
Better Look Through - Alternate Version - Tom420.rar
| Better Look Through by Tom Duhamel, Alternate Version
Size: 1.6 KB · Downloads: 1,765 · 12th Nov 2010 |
1.6 KB | 1,765 | 12th Nov 2010 | |||||
Better Look Through.rar
| Better Look Through by Tom Duhamel v. 1.0
Size: 1.8 KB · Downloads: 2,408 · 8th Nov 2010 |
1.8 KB | 2,408 | 8th Nov 2010 | |||||
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Packs Needed
None, this is Sims 2 base game compatible!
Other Information
Type:
– Object Mods
: Object Interaction Mods (things that change how sims interact with objects or their environment, like "Multi-owner door" or "sunbathe anywhere")
– Global Mods
: Mods that change the way the game works without requiring any user intervention.
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. a. Modified copies are posted only at MTS2
. b. You credit me as the original author with a link to the thread of the original files
. c. You make clear you are not the original author and clearly state what changes you have made
3. Do not torture or otherwise harm a Sim using my files
You may download, use, post or otherwise distribute my files at the following conditions:
1. Do not repost on other websites (support MTS2 community)
2. You are free to release any modified version of my files, provided that:
. a. Modified copies are posted only at MTS2
. b. You credit me as the original author with a link to the thread of the original files
. c. You make clear you are not the original author and clearly state what changes you have made
3. Do not torture or otherwise harm a Sim using my files
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