[SUGGESTIONS] Off-the-Grid lot trait
Gameplay issues:
Sims are no longer autonomously using the functional stove or fridge when on an off-the-grid lot, even to get leftovers. They will autonomously use the grills.
Sims still get ...
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Hi all,
Had previously been avoiding playing off-the-grid due to the numerous issues that people were reporting. So when I saw that a lot of August 8th's update had to do with off-the-grid fixes, I was super excited! I've been playing around with off-the-grid all day, and I'm a bit disappointed, as I'm still finding plenty of objects that don't work, but should (candle-powered lights, etc). So, I wanted to just start a thread here (having taken the most recent patch notes into consideration!) for us to list the objects we've had issue with, or suggestions for further improvements.
That said, thank you EA for the off-the-grid fixes you've put out already!
So, here we go...
1. the "off the grid" filter
- Why no option to view ALL off-the-grid usable objects at once? Right now, I'm only seeing a search for Off the Grid in about 8 or 9 different categories.
- When I click one of the categories, such as Off the Grid in Tubs, not all of the available objects actually show up. For me, only one tub shows up. Whereas, when looking through the list of tubs without the Off the Grid search, I see at least 3 tubs that are listed as usable.
2. lights! I'm just going to list the lights that are clearly candle- or battery-powered that are still not enabled and/or listed as enabled for off-the-grid use
- 3 Senses Oil Lamp
- Weathered Lantern (JA)
- Happy Holiday Floor Lanterns (S)
- Bow-tiful Candlelight (S)
- Candlelit Fall Leaves (S)
- Candlelit Holly Branch (S)
- Pine Fresh Candles (S)
- Four Festive Candles, ho, ho, ho! (Holiday)
- lANTern (BYS)
- A Story of Three Candles
- No Fear Night Lantern (OR)
- Moonlight Lantern (OR)
- Barnyard Lamp (C&D) ...there's a candle in there!
- Handy Dandy Fright Lights, Left & Right (SS)
- Old Life Gas Lamp
- The Tinkerer's Wall Light (S) ...the description say's it's battery-powered!
- Industrial DYI Lighting (SV) ...okay so it's not a candle but look at it... it was made for an off-the-grid lot!
- Rustic Candle Chandelier (JA) ...another one of my favorites that I was super bummed to see wasn't usable off-the-grid.
- Obstructo Coffee Table (CL) ...I don't know, maybe? It looks like a gas fire pit?
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3. A couple questions about plumbing objects that I haven't had the opportunity to try out yet post-patch...
- Are the "Open Air", "Party Bush", "Duty Calls" bushes usable off-the-grid?
- Same question for toddler's potty chairs?
- Same question, for the public bathrooms?
- Has anyone found out if the Sim-built toilet and tub are usable off-the-grid?
- Why is the Island Living sink usable off-the-grid but the tub isn't?
4. off-the-grid rental lots?
I know the whole utility bill point won't apply here, but I still would like to be able to enable this feature on some lots in Granite Falls and/or Salvadora.
I haven't had a chance to explore the appliances yet. It looks like pretty much none of them are labeled as usable off-the-grid. Has anyone tried out things like the popcorn maker, ice cream maker, etc. to see if they're battery-powered? Fountain of Mirth? The thermostat? Laptops? Wind chimes?
Hi SimGurus
It seems to me that ye olde cave per/son/nongender/nonspecies/specifics were able to slap a bit of the ol'meat or chickpea and many more tasty paleolithic treats on a fire and cook it up real nice. Yet. I can only make eggs and bacon or grilled cheese on my 'off the grill' lot. Which is weird as I have an electic oven. And a Grill AND A FLIPPIN FIREPLACE. yet all i get is these and oh yeah. Salad. And I get it. Us dweebs didn't vote for it.
For what it is worth I DID.
I HATE LAUNDRY!!!!!!.
OMG. I have spent over coughmmmnhhmmhh many years on this earth and I never want to ever see another flippin towel/bathsheet/dirtyknicker/snottyhanky in my life again. But nooooooo. Peeps wanted a cute ironing board on their wall. They did not understand the ramifications of their actions. EA please. Did you not learn from Boaty McBoatface!! Don't ask the public their opinion, let them eat cake!
Although in this instance. Fix this. It's bloody annoying
cheers
nanshi etctera
PS I havent played sims in a bit and a lot of people have been saying this for a while ... ouch...
Another one to add to the long list: It would be nice to be able to cook a Grand Meal on an off-the-grid lot. Seems like some of the grill meals should be eligible for this (grilled chicken, breakfast scramble, steak, salmon), or we could get some wood burning stove upgrades as mentioned.
(Also if we have battery-powered lanterns can't we have battery-powered Winterfest tree lights???)
