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2 years ago
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I just added the Modern Luxe Kit which I love. I know that placement of the throw pillows does need cheats, as stated in the Sims Community review but on Xbox with cheats it's still not possible to place them. I've got build mode envy again after speaking to PC players who can place them on sofas and beds without any problems at all while mine snap to the floor. With cheats they just merge into the item on which they are placed instead of sitting on them.

So I'd like to see this made possible on Console. I still love the kit but I'm really sad and disappointed that I can't get as much out of it as PC players because my controls don't have the right capabilities.

I'm pretty sure this is an oversight and not a bug so I'm adding feedback rather than a bug report but if I'm wrong about that I can file a report if it's appropriate to do so.

[CM Edit: Split post, title update]

  • JonaO703's avatar
    JonaO703
    2 years ago

    @simsplayer818   I went ahead and bought the Luxe Modern kit for my PS4 and can confirm that the pillow will raise for me.  I noticed that if I press the triggers together, it almost always changes the free placement.  If I press the right trigger (which toggles the lined grid) first, then press the left trigger, the free placement does not change.

    If it's still not working, I wondered if you could try something similar to the curtain rod  / window workaround.  Maybe place the chair or whatever, then place the pillow.  Move the furniture piece out of the way and raise the pillow (I think 4 clicks up is ideal) and rotate it as you wish.  Then use free placement to move the furniture piece under / into place where the pillow is.  Again, I know this isn't ideal because you still have to sort of eyeball the placement and positioning but maybe something to try until it's fixed?

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  • JonaO703's avatar
    JonaO703
    Hero
    2 years ago

    @simsplayer818   Hey!  I found your thread!  But I promise I'm not stalking you!  lol   Mostly I thought it would be better to continue the discussion here and get out of the other thread.  :-)

    That is super frustrating.  I was going to ask if it happens with other furniture but it looks like you've answered that question already.  The plushie on the couch is adorable, btw.

    One thing I just thought of ... is it possible that, when you hold the triggers to raise/lower, it is also changing the free placement toggle to full grid?  It's really silly that they mapped the grid toggle to the left trigger and also mapped raising/lowering to the triggers as well.  Just a shot in the dark hoping you can fix this somehow!

  • JonaO703's avatar
    JonaO703
    Hero
    2 years ago

    @simsplayer818   I went ahead and bought the Luxe Modern kit for my PS4 and can confirm that the pillow will raise for me.  I noticed that if I press the triggers together, it almost always changes the free placement.  If I press the right trigger (which toggles the lined grid) first, then press the left trigger, the free placement does not change.

    If it's still not working, I wondered if you could try something similar to the curtain rod  / window workaround.  Maybe place the chair or whatever, then place the pillow.  Move the furniture piece out of the way and raise the pillow (I think 4 clicks up is ideal) and rotate it as you wish.  Then use free placement to move the furniture piece under / into place where the pillow is.  Again, I know this isn't ideal because you still have to sort of eyeball the placement and positioning but maybe something to try until it's fixed?

  • simsplayer818's avatar
    simsplayer818
    Hero
    2 years ago

    @JonaO703 I hope you like the kit as much as I do it's one of my favourites, despite this technical problem that is currently consuming my every waking moment!

    I never thought of trying it that way, I'll test that next. It just has the impression of not being solid in comparison with other objects unless on a floor, platform or dresser/table. It went on the coffee table no problem but wouldn't go on the sofa. I have had a really bad clipping problem with Sims and objects since adding Horse Ranch and started wondering if that was linked.

    @EA_Solaire this has happened on 2 lots so far as I'm building for 2 households in the same family. I'm currently renovating Laurel Library as a residential lot and it first began on 2-4-2 Wakabamori which I've also changed to residential. When they are complete, I'll add them both to the gallery.

    I'll try it on a couple of other lots today too.

    @mumofharry thanks, it is a really baffling problem. But I am enjoying using MOO for the first time on everything else. 

    Edit: moving the sofa then moving the cushion up, replacing the sofa then using free placement works. It also does seem to be the grid as well so I had to keep toggling full/half grid snapping/free placement to stop it snapping to the floor. On one attempt I should mention that clicking just made the pillow spin around instead of up or down, so I exited and powered down then restarted and re-entered the cheat code.

    Now I've got the hang of how best to place them I'm be-cushioning away to my heart's content, much like in my own house! They do still clip if they touch anything or are placed too close together when placed this way but I can work with that. Also, if I touch a pillow after it's placed it flies off on it's own and snaps to a new spot across the room but I can pull it back with free placement.

    Phew, this one drove me up the wall! Thanks so much for all the generous help 😄, now I can get the best out of this lovely new kit.

  • EA_Solaire's avatar
    EA_Solaire
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    2 years ago

    @simsplayer818 

    Thanks for updating on this, so glad to hear you were able to get them properly placed, your sofa looks absolutely lovely with the new cushions! It can be a little tricky getting the hang of MOO, sometimes object placement gets a little finicky. 

    If you need help with anything else, be sure to let us know 🙂 

  • simsplayer818's avatar
    simsplayer818
    Hero
    2 years ago

    @EA_Solaire thank you! I've tested on both lots and it's working by placing the pillows then the sofa and then adjusting them. I'm a big fan of MOO now.

  • JonaO703's avatar
    JonaO703
    Hero
    2 years ago

    @simsplayer818   That's awesome!  The bedroom you shared looks great and the blue couch is lovely as well.  Everything looks so cozy and inviting.  Excellent work!  I'm really glad you were able to figure this out.  It seems maybe the outcome actually was worth the effort.  :-)

  • mumofharry's avatar
    mumofharry
    Seasoned Ace
    2 years ago
    @simsplayer818 Looks great glad you sorted it and can enjoy the new pack its so good and yes moo is a brillant tool
  • simsplayer818's avatar
    simsplayer818
    Hero
    2 years ago

    @JonaO703 and @mumofharry  thanks so much. I'm really happy with it. I think it's safe to say it's an essential tool to get the most out of the new kit 😀.

    I added a quick update on the player review of the kit on General Discussions incase anyone else has the same bother.

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