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Seasoned Ace

5 years ago

Search function for sims inventory please

I don't know why the inventory system is the way it is. It doesn't move stuff to the bottom or top of the list when something new is added, I can't figure out what method it uses for organizing things, and I have a very hard time finding things from the tiny thumbnails.

A search function would be extremely helpful. Sorting features would be nice as well. It would be great to sort by name (alphabetical descending or ascending), amount, price, and/or type. Metals could be in one tab, crystals in another, collectibles, etc... The search could be by name, type, or stat/aura.

While we're at it, adding a feature to search for something that has a bonus to environment or focus or similar things to the build/buy mode would be fantastic. So if I want to find everything that gives a bonus to focus or to confidence, etc, I'd be able to search for it. Would be nice for inventory as well.

14 Replies

suceress
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
ddd994, Part of my problem is that my Sim needs to have certain items in his inventory to accomplish tasks at work for career advancement. He needs to analyze a plant, analyze a crystal, analyze metal, invent a new machine (which requires parts), create new serums (which requires plants), etc. He also needs to keep the SimRay in his inventory.
Speaking of storage, it would be nice if there was a fridge that sort of froze the quality of an item that can rot so it doesn't decay at all.
Anmirla
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
"Suceress;c-17460273" wrote:
Speaking of storage, it would be nice if there was a fridge that sort of froze the quality of an item that can rot so it doesn't decay at all.

It would be great if we had a freezer section and we had to thaw out the food to cook it just to add a little more potential tension to the game!

Definitely agree with the inventory issue. I like the fact that we can at least move the items in our inventories in TS3 (it is tedious if your inventory is large, but at least it is possible). I hate the random scattering.
AndyZhang2896
5 years ago
Everyone, looks like we gonna get Inventory management pretty soon
suceress
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
So, I guess this is now moot since they have given us better inventory management. I haven't played since the patch so I'm about to go check it out. I've seen screenshots & it seems we can now sort items by category, set favorite items, etc. Vast improvement over the old system. Thank you, EA devs!!!