I've watched a couple of early reviews. While with every pack you'll find items in Debug, it seems to be particuarly extensive with Werewolves. Not only are building shells, collectibles and cave entrances in Debug, but also plants, trees and rocks, and even an outdoor light. There's also a ton of regular size decorative items like broken fridges and broken cookers.I know how to access Debug, but I also know that it's inevitably harder to find things because they won't necesserily be in the right folder.So couldn't Maxis make a bunch of these into regular game items?

I wish they made debug items real items at least when it is decor. I agree, this pack has some awesome debug items.It's been a while since I pulled up debug, but can't we filter it by pack? Am I imagining I did that? I go though, grab whatever I think I will use somewhere, and save it in a room. I have several debug rooms.

"GlacierSnow;c-18130108" wrote:You can filter debug by pack. The main problem is that a lot of stuff in debug isn't tagged by any of the categories that the normal stuff is tagged and sorted by. So for example, if you are looking for decor items that are in debug, they aren't necessarily under any of the decor categories. You have to search through rows and rows of stuff in the "everything" option.TwistedMexi's "Better Build/Buy" mod helps a bit with this, but even with that the debug catalogue is still not as well organized as the regular catalogue.Aha, I thought you could. I know it isn't the same as being fully organized. But it helps some to narrow things down.

I dont mind it being in debug TBH...at least it is available somewhere. Besides if you use it enough you kinda eventually know which packs have which items you use alot (Cottage Living is still the best debug menu IMO, the landscaping is amazing).But some things are in there with no logical reason at all. For example Snowy Escape has a really nice pee bush without flowers on....why on earth is that debug!?

You can filter debug by pack. The main problem is that a lot of stuff in debug isn't tagged by any of the categories that the normal stuff is tagged and sorted by. So for example, if you are looking for decor items that are in debug, they aren't necessarily under any of the decor categories. You have to search through rows and rows of stuff in the "everything" option.TwistedMexi's "Better Build/Buy" mod helps a bit with this, but even with that the debug catalogue is still not as well organized as the regular catalogue.

"Chaotic_Moira;c-18129986" wrote:I wish they made debug items real items at least when it is decor. I agree, this pack has some awesome debug items.It's been a while since I pulled up debug, but can't we filter it by pack? Am I imagining I did that? I go though, grab whatever I think I will use somewhere, and save it in a room. I have several debug rooms.I really need to start doing this. Even with non-debug items. Like, a room for kitchen decor etc.

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ChaoticMoira
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
I wish they made debug items real items at least when it is decor. I agree, this pack has some awesome debug items.
It's been a while since I pulled up debug, but can't we filter it by pack? Am I imagining I did that?

I go though, grab whatever I think I will use somewhere, and save it in a room. I have several debug rooms.
GlacierSnowGhost
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
You can filter debug by pack.

The main problem is that a lot of stuff in debug isn't tagged by any of the categories that the normal stuff is tagged and sorted by. So for example, if you are looking for decor items that are in debug, they aren't necessarily under any of the decor categories. You have to search through rows and rows of stuff in the "everything" option.

TwistedMexi's "Better Build/Buy" mod helps a bit with this, but even with that the debug catalogue is still not as well organized as the regular catalogue.
ChaoticMoira
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
"GlacierSnow;c-18130108" wrote:
You can filter debug by pack.

The main problem is that a lot of stuff in debug isn't tagged by any of the categories that the normal stuff is tagged and sorted by. So for example, if you are looking for decor items that are in debug, they aren't necessarily under any of the decor categories. You have to search through rows and rows of stuff in the "everything" option.

TwistedMexi's "Better Build/Buy" mod helps a bit with this, but even with that the debug catalogue is still not as well organized as the regular catalogue.

Aha, I thought you could. I know it isn't the same as being fully organized. But it helps some to narrow things down.
elliebreton
Legend
3 years ago
"Chaotic_Moira;c-18129986" wrote:
I wish they made debug items real items at least when it is decor. I agree, this pack has some awesome debug items.
It's been a while since I pulled up debug, but can't we filter it by pack? Am I imagining I did that?

I go though, grab whatever I think I will use somewhere, and save it in a room. I have several debug rooms.

I really need to start doing this. Even with non-debug items. Like, a room for kitchen decor etc.
dogzdinner
3 years ago
I dont mind it being in debug TBH...at least it is available somewhere. Besides if you use it enough you kinda eventually know which packs have which items you use alot (Cottage Living is still the best debug menu IMO, the landscaping is amazing).
But some things are in there with no logical reason at all. For example Snowy Escape has a really nice pee bush without flowers on....why on earth is that debug!?
Loanet
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
It has to be in the game somewhere, or they couldn't put it in the World.
Simmingal
Hero
3 years ago
yeah its kinda weird how much of items is in debug only since they started doing debug like i barely even go in the normal plant sections anymore i just struggle in debug cause theres so many of the plants that never make it to the sorted catalog so its like why even go there :lol:
crocobaura
Legend
3 years ago
"Simmingal;c-18130259" wrote:
yeah its kinda weird how much of items is in debug only since they started doing debug like i barely even go in the normal plant sections anymore i just struggle in debug cause theres so many of the plants that never make it to the sorted catalog so its like why even go there :lol:

Some of those debug plants fade away unless you are very close up. I don't mind them being in debug, but would have been really nice if it were easier to sort through them. Even sorting them in broad categories like plants, rocks, street signs, etc. would help a lot.
Simmingal
Hero
3 years ago
"crocobaura;c-18130261" wrote:
"Simmingal;c-18130259" wrote:
yeah its kinda weird how much of items is in debug only since they started doing debug like i barely even go in the normal plant sections anymore i just struggle in debug cause theres so many of the plants that never make it to the sorted catalog so its like why even go there :lol:

Some of those debug plants fade away unless you are very close up. I don't mind them being in debug, but would have been really nice if it were easier to sort through them. Even sorting them in broad categories like plants, rocks, street signs, etc. would help a lot.

yeah i wish it was sorted at least for plants to be separate and maybe like those whole freaking buildings and related could make category and yeah maybe rocks theres quite many rocks
ChaoticMoira
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
"elanorbreton;c-18130178" wrote:
"Chaotic_Moira;c-18129986" wrote:
I wish they made debug items real items at least when it is decor. I agree, this pack has some awesome debug items.
It's been a while since I pulled up debug, but can't we filter it by pack? Am I imagining I did that?

I go though, grab whatever I think I will use somewhere, and save it in a room. I have several debug rooms.

I really need to start doing this. Even with non-debug items. Like, a room for kitchen decor etc.

That is literally the first thing I did when I started playing Sims 4. As soon as I realized they got rid of BB collections from previous games I was like WTH! Seriously Maxis, WHY? :bawling::bawling::bawling: I used collections like mad, so this was the only way I could see to do it. I have a room for Bathroom clutter, Kitchen decor, Indoor Plants, and several others. I have even done themes, Country, Chic, Grungy, Gothic/Fantasy etc.. I don't even know how many I have. But it is very helpful when building.