"egwarhammer;13702398" wrote:
"LaBlue0314;13702307" wrote:
I just found your other post responding to my question. Thank you.
Hi, I was pointed to this to ask you a question. I just downloaded the MC Command Center, and when I went to check it out, every thing downloaded just fine. My question is, since this is my first time using this mod, what settings do you recommend for those who are dealing with this mod for the first time (at least until I learn how this mod works). I'm a little afraid that I might mess up something.
"LaBlue0314;837196" wrote:
I just downloaded this mod, and wow, it has quite a bit of stuff. Since this is my very first time using this, I am feeling a little bit confused here. My question is, what are some of the settings you recommend for someone who is using this for the first time?
(I'm going to copy/paste this into my new Help thread too... can we go chat over there?) :smile:
I play on an HP laptop, Win 8.1 (NOT a gaming machine). Pretty low settings. Just mentioning it so you'll know where some of my play style and settings options are coming from.
Gamechanger:
"Pause_on_Zone": true, (default false... turn it on!!!!!!!!!!!!) Takes the place of Scumbumbo's (also excellent) Always Start Lots Paused mod.
This one you HAVE to change or nothing else will happen in this module:
"Population_UseCustom": true, (default=false)
Adding YA to "Pregnancy_AgeToRun": "A,YA", (default is A only) will give you more chances for pregnancies.
I work tonight, I have to go... I'll be back in the morning!
Here's what's in my mc_settings.cfg file now: (I'm not RECOMMENDING these, just sharing what I'm using ATM. Some I haven't tested, I haven't played much for a couple of days, and I'd made some tweaks.)
{
"Career_FillCareerInactiveOnly": true,
"Cleaner_BypassFamilyGhosts": true,
"Cleaner_CleanGhosts": false,
"Cleaner_FemaleFitLimits": "-100,100",
"Cleaner_FemaleLeanLimits": "-100,100",
"Cleaner_ForceAlienDisguise": true,
"Cleaner_MaleFitLimits": "-100,100",
"Cleaner_MaleLeanLimits": "-100,100",
"Cleaner_MatchGlasses": true,
"Cleaner_MonitorPhysique": false,
"Cleaner_RemoveItems": false,
"Cleaner_RemoveItemsAge": "T,YA,A",
"Cleaner_RemoveItemsGender": "M,F",
"Cleaner_RemoveItemsType": "",
"Cleaner_SyncMarriedNames": true,
"Dresser_ChangeOutfitAfterCareerF": "E",
"Dresser_ChangeOutfitAfterCareerM": "E",
"Dresser_RunMakeupCheck": false,
"Dresser_RunOnAgeUp": "",
"Logging_Enabled": true,
"Pause_on_Zone": true,
"Population_CleanPhysique": false,
"Population_MaximumHomeless": 25,
"Population_MoveOutElders": false,
"Population_MoveOutSingleSim": false,
"Population_OpenHouses": 1,
"Population_PercentAdult": 25,
"Population_PercentBaby": 20,
"Population_PercentChild": 35,
"Population_PercentElder": 10,
"Population_PercentMale": 45,
"Population_RunDresser": false,
"Population_ShowDeathNotifications": true,
"Population_UseCustom": true,
"Pregnancy_AgeToRun": "A,YA",
"Pregnancy_AllowAffairs": true,
"Pregnancy_AutoMarryPercent": 75,
"Pregnancy_AvgParentPhysique": true,
"Pregnancy_BypassActiveRomanticInterest": true,
"Pregnancy_BypassPlayedHouseholds": true,
"Pregnancy_CanMarryWOPregnancy": true,
"Pregnancy_EnforceFamily": true,
"Pregnancy_InsiminateGenders": "M",
"Pregnancy_MalePregnancy": false,
"Pregnancy_MaxHouseholdChildren": 10,
"Pregnancy_MaxOffspring": 4,
"Pregnancy_MoveFamilies": true,
"Pregnancy_OffspringGender": "M,F",
"Pregnancy_PercentAdjustment": 4,
"Pregnancy_RenameSameGender": false,
"Pregnancy_SameOppositeSexOnly": "",
"Pregnancy_UseParentSkinTones": true,
"Show_Notifications": true
}
Cool! I'm about to be late for work (OMG LOL!) but glad you found it... putting it here so we can kinda consolidate. Play with settings, I'll be back in the morning if you need anything else. :)
"Population_MaximumHomeless": 25,
This one will keep your bin numbers from exploding and triggering culling, if you (meaning anybody in general) don't have the No Culling Mod (why NOT??) installed. Link is in my sig. No excuses, go get it! Game changer. KEEP your Sims! /soapbox off
(You'll probably see more than your set number in the bin. Normal behavior, the game HAS to be able to create Reapers, Mailmen, and so on... but you shouldn't see as MANY incoming sims once that number triggers the filters.)
I enabled both logging and notifications. Tip on logging, the file overwrites itself, so don't wait long to look at it if something happens. Copy/paste is your friend there.
"Pregnancy_BypassActiveRomanticInterest": true,
Cuts down on "random" pregnancies happening for sims in relationships. If false, even if Jim and Sally are engaged, the mechanics could still have her end up pregnant by someone else, and most likely not as interested in the fiance any more. Or have him get with someone else.
"Pregnancy_BypassPlayedHouseholds": true,
This is your safe haven. If true, mapped played households are not subjected to the pregnancy etc whims of MC's random(ish) generator. Mapped UNPLAYED households are still fair game.
