Re: How do you trigger Full Parental Mode?
@CGrant56 Everything you just wrote could be applied to myself! Which is totally freaky, in a great and unexpected way. I was worried that my candor would explode in my face, so reading your absolutely lovely response gave me a huge sigh of relief.
As for the XP, just click on the number right next to the XP, which leads you to that list of contributors. I had the same experience as you when reading those instructions for it. I just didn't get it, and to be fair to the both of us, those instructions seem to be out-dated and using obsolete terminology. Someone should definitely be update them. I figured it out eventually by complete accident when I misclicked and hit the number counter...
For me it was fellow members like PugLove888, SheriGR, EphorialQueen and RandomBuzziness that got me into rethinking my own use of XP. Those four have to be some of the kindest souls in all of creation! Not to mention their genius and enthusiasm for the game. I used to be active over on the sims forums, but the constant and never-ending Sims 4 bashing got on my nerves. I just don't get people who continuously spread negativity about their so-called "favorite game". I mean, sure there's room for improvement, but I also understand that this is the most mind-blowing game ever created. It's as close as we currently are to a holo-deck from Star Trek TNG or a personal mini-version of the Matrix. This game does not have any real competition for a good and simple reason: It's just too difficult and time-consuming to do. Too bad very few players can wrap their heads around this fact. Ok, I'm obviously drifting right now... sorry.
Your explanation of why the mentoring triggered the full parental mode when repeatedly canceled and restarted makes total sense. I guess you've discovered another little exploit there. Nice!
As I said, your post really resonated with me as I also play in random rotation on a single save file that is by now ancient and massive. As a "rotational perfect world player" I couldn't imagine playing any other way, or ever hitting that "Start New Game" button. Utterly inconceivable! Now, you mentioned that you have an unresolved issue with your save file. Since you didn't state it, you may mind doing so. If that's the case, then please don't hesitate to send me a direct message. We might be able to figure out something together.
I thoroughly enjoyed this correspondence and look forward to any future encounters!
Best Regards and Happy Simming!
