walkingstick wrote:
Very useful advice. I do use a tester Sim but it's usually just random who it happens to be. I've never really thought about the skills they have. I think the painting skill is definitely a good one to have as it gives more options for artwork. I always seem to use the same tings, so I'll think about that for the next time.
Hi,WalkingStick, and thanks! I completely agree about running out of artwork. I have my Tester sim keep everything she paints, even if it isn't right for my current build. I use the same Sim, so maybe next time she'll have what I need in her inventory.
I also like handiness in my Tester. Not only is it nice to have a house with upgraded appliances, it is also a good way to playtest. Generally speaking, if a Sim can reach an appliance in order to upgrade it, that means that she could use it as well.
I'm about to make a Steampunk house in the near future and I just started making sure my Tester can make improved widgets when I need them by improving her inventing skill and having her make 250 widgets so that all future ones are "improved" and will move. It takes surprisingly little time because I have the needs turned off when I use a Sim like this, strictly as a tool to make better builds.
