I'm Alive! (again)
Hey all, it's been a while since I announced a hiatus due to some health issues that I've been dealing with, and I figured it's time for an update.
... 2023-10-06 18:07:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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Unplanned Hiatus Announcement
Hey everyone, this isn't a post I planned or wanted to make, but it's needed. In short, I've been dealing with an onslaught of health issues since late July, and every time I think I'm getting better, it gets worse. I will be taking a break from m...
2023-08-25 19:50:00 +0000 UTC View PostSimway Status Update
Hey all! No dev diary this week – I've been sick for the better part of the last 2 weeks, so I haven't gotten much done aside from remaking some of the CC for Simway. Fortunately, I'm starting to feel better, so hopefully I'll have more done for...
2023-08-06 15:37:21 +0000 UTC View PostFestive Milestones Now Public
Hey all! Festive Milestones is now public, and can be downloaded for free on my website. This means that there are no longer any mods in early access on my Pa...
2023-06-27 12:05:55 +0000 UTC View PostFestive Milestones beta 3
Another tiny update, only including one new addition:
- Added a milestone for "Simdependence Day", from my Extra Holidays mod
It ...
2023-06-25 13:19:57 +0000 UTC View PostFestive Milestones beta 2
This is a tiny update, and only includes one change and one fix:
- Island Living milestones are now triggered by being in the area, just like Snowy Escape and City Living, rather than having to participate
- The `fkfm.add_all` che... 2023-06-19 19:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Extra Holidays Now Available
I was able to solve the problems mentioned in this post, and have published the fixes as a standalone mod called 2023-06-18 13:02:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Warning About Extra Holidays Mod
Notice
This post is now outdated, and these issues have been fixed with my Custom Holiday Utility mod. Read more 2023-06-14 18:28:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Festive Milestones beta 1
Festive Milestones is now feature-complete, and includes the milestones for all events, festivals, and holidays in Island Living, Snowy Escape, Seasons, and City Living. This means it is now available to all named patron tiers!
The only diff...
2023-06-13 22:42:04 +0000 UTC View PostFestive Milestones v1.0 Early Access Downloads
Festive Milestones is now public. Download from my website.
2023-06-11 00:54:38 +0000 UTC View PostQuick Note on "Festive Milestones"
Hey all! You may have seen me change the name of this mod a few times, so I just want to take a minute to ensure that there is no confusion.
If you see "Memorable Events" mentioned in any of my posts, I am referring to my "Festive Milestones...
2023-06-08 15:56:56 +0000 UTC View PostSurprise Beta: Extra Holidays Mod
This is random, but while working on Festive Milestones, I got annoyed at the fact that there are no default Halloween or Easter holidays on the calendar in S...
2023-06-07 23:30:52 +0000 UTC View PostSims 4 Toolkit VS Code Extension Now Available
I've been delaying and delaying, but I finally finished the initial release of the S4TK extension and its website - it's now live! Read more and see how to download on the docume...
2023-05-29 20:02:38 +0000 UTC View PostStatus of Ongoing Projects
Hey all! As mentioned in a few previous posts, my two current projects are the Sims 4 Toolkit VS Code extension (a tool for modders) and milestones for events, festivals, and holidays.
If you’ve followed m...
2023-05-20 15:44:52 +0000 UTC View PostBilling Changes
Third post today! Sorry for the spam this is likely causing in your inboxes.
I just want to note publicly that I will be updating to subscription-based billing, where patrons are charged on the day of the month they sign up, rather than the ...
2023-05-01 00:18:58 +0000 UTC View PostThe Infant Patch...
Hey all! You're probably well aware that today is the day that the infant patch releases, and that means that many mods will break – including mine.
I will assess the damage to my mods when I finish work today, and I will update you when I...
2023-03-14 12:56:29 +0000 UTC View PostI'm Alive!
Hey everyone! It's been a while since I announced my hiatus, and I have some mixed news to update you with.
An Apology
First off, I'm trul...
2023-02-01 15:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostLearning Resources for Sims 4 Toolkit
Hey, everyone! I know I haven't posted in a while, and that's because I'm still on a break from modding... or, I guess, a "break", since I've secretly been working on some not-so-small things for Sims 4 Toolkit (S4TK).
What I've ... 2022-12-09 15:33:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Some Announcements
Hey, everyone! Sorry for not posting in a while, but I now have a few things to update you on. I've tested my mods for the last patch, and have a couple other announcements related to Patreon and where I'm at in terms of modding.
New Patron Benefits
Hey all! As mentioned in some previous posts, I've added some new benefits to each tier. The two new benefits are:
- Access to dev diaries. I'm going to be making weekly to bi-weekly posts to highlight the progress &... 2022-08-08 14:27:33 +0000 UTC View Post
EA's Terms of Service Update
You may have seen already, but EA has updated their new terms of service to specify that early access is still...
2022-08-02 20:46:21 +0000 UTC View PostEA's New Terms of Service
IMPORTANT: This post is no longer relevant. Please read my update here.
EA recently released a sta...
2022-08-01 13:45:23 +0000 UTC View PostLanguage Barriers v2.2 (High School Years Update)
Hey all! I've updated Language Barriers for the High School Years pack. This includes the following changes:
- Add Copperdale to the list of customizable regions.
- Allow high school students to choose which language they learn in... 2022-07-31 21:44:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Updates for the Patch & Pack (July 26, 2022)
Hey all!
Fortunately, none of my mods (Language Barriers, Followers for Fame, Online Homework, Buy Bits & Pieces, Utter Chaos) broke after the other day's patch, except for one minor problem with autonomy in Language Barriers.
Howe...
2022-07-28 12:09:03 +0000 UTC View PostNew S4TK Package (@s4tk/extraction)
@s4tk/extraction
Hey all! Sims 4 Toolkit just got its newest package added, @s4tk/extraction (Docs, 2022-06-06 16:15:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Sims 4 Toolkit Update (@s4tk/models 0.4.0)
@s4tk/models 0.4.0
Hey all! I realize that I've been leaving Patreon pretty in the dark about the development of Sims 4 Toolkit, so I'm going to start posting updates on her...
2022-05-30 21:13:00 +0000 UTC View PostPronoun Update, Mod Updates, and Pronoun Batch Fixer
Hey everyone! The pronoun update has come to The Sims, which is great news for inclusivity, but also means that some mods' text won't show up properly. For the most part, the game still renders the old-style pronouns correctly, but there are a cou...
2022-05-25 13:03:02 +0000 UTC View PostLanguage Barriers v2.1 – Tartosiano
Hey everyone! Sorry for the lack of updates lately. I've been working away at Sims 4 Toolkit, and I will have an update on that very soon. If you're interested in seeing what I have done so far, please feel free to check out 2022-02-23 23:36:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Sims 4 Toolkit & Its Package Library
Hello everyone! I wanted to give another update on how things are going with my modding tools, since there hasn't been much to show off for a while.
Sims 4 Toolkit
First off, my tuning editor officially has a name:
A Sneak Peek of My Tuning Editor
Hey everyone! I haven't posted any updates in a while, so I figured it was time to do so, even if it may not be super exciting to everyone.
As mentioned in the past, I'm taking a little time off from modding to work on some modding tools for...
2021-10-30 19:18:11 +0000 UTC View Post