More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/11/10) EP5 Sink & Toilet

[Chaavik]

Thank you for the reply. I will put Marhis' alarm clock mod back into my game.

[Emma]

Oh, I'm glad you added those desks Cheers!

[knightguy]

since you were nice enough do the LS Endtables

could you do LS dressers, an the 2 baliwood coffeetables?

[Ailias]

Remind you about the coffeetables, I mean all maxis possible ones.
There are some with slot space. 

[knightguy]

could you add a middle slot to the Sims Store TV?   an slots to the sims store Stereo?   

[Lord Darcy]

2008-08-09: Updated to v1.02. Coffee tables and 1 end table (Moroccan) were added.



1 decorative slot was created in the center of all 2-tiled coffee tables. (Some have multiple slots under the table.)
Sims won't put cups or other objects on the center slot, and the animation will be misaligned for small electronics. Use it solely for decoration.

3 one-tiled coffee tables from the various EPs/SPs which have some space to put things on under the table.

[Zaleth]

I am now using this instead of Anoeska B's my question is does her TV and stereo fix for items being put on it clash with this since I do not see where you have done it for the TV or stereo?

[Lord Darcy]

AnoeskaB's FT set does not conflict with mine, with the exception of FT Tech desk fix. Her set does not add slots to existing FT electronics or hobby objects. They are identical clones of FT objects, with the built-in additional slots. I left out frequently updated objects due to safety reason.

AnoeskaB's Maxis More Functional sets are not just about slot mods for Maxis furniture. You can keep mine for slot mod, and cherrypick other stuff from her sets, e.g. cloned FT objects or liberated sculptures from FT TV. I have no use for identical clone of sewing machine when I can clutter it with end table OMSPs to my heart's content.


2008-08-28: Updated to v1.03. AL compatible version was added.
Dresser file name was changed. Be sure to remove the old version first.

2008-09-18: Updated to v1.04. 7 TVs, 4 stereos, all 6 fridges and NL bowling rack were added.
zLdDarcy_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_Vanity_Teen-FT.package is now part of Overrides file. Remove it from your Overrides folder.

[fway]

Lord Darcy, I have found a guid conflict going on in the game, it appears that the closets that came with AL are gone from my buy mode catalog. So I loaded up SimPE to do a GUID scan, and two of your deco slot packages are coming up. I am using only awesome hacks at the moment as well as my walk to lot fix (most likely unrelated), which only changes the text. No idea what's causing it, I just wanted to bring it to your attention. 

Also, is it possible that your mod can conflict with custom dressers as well?

by the way... beeeeeeeh

[Lord Darcy]

AL closets appear fine for me with my deco slot mod. How many new closets does AL have, anyway? There are two which are shaped like shopping racks, and another two wall closets with doors.

In addition to multiple custom objects which share the same GUID, SimPE GUID Scanner also scans hacks that contain OBJD overrides, like my armoire/dresser slot mod or Pescado's NoHumble mod. It does not necessarily mean they're causing a conflict with other Maxis objects.

Also, is it possible that your mod can conflict with custom dressers as well?

I don't think so. In AL version, I removed all BHAV overrides for Dresser semiglobal except one. And that BHAV won't be called by custom dressers at this point, as it was newly introduced in AL. Other than that, all codes only affects Maxis dressers/armoires.

[fway]

AL closets appear fine for me with my deco slot mod. How many new closets does AL have, anyway? There are two which are shaped like shopping racks, and another two wall closets with doors.

In addition to multiple custom objects which share the same GUID, SimPE GUID Scan also scans hacks which contain OBJD overrides, like my Armoire/Dresser slot mod or Pescado's NoHumble mod. It does not necessarily mean they're causing a conflict with other Maxis objects.

AL does have 2 closets as well as those two shopping rack shaped ones. I only asked this because I downloaded some maxis-matching dressers, which also may be the problem. Just to let you know, though, I downloaded Ailias' maxis-matching dressers. I was going to download the HCDU by simwardrobe, however I keep getting a 403 message. Although, I wouldn't think that awesome mods would clash with each other anyhow. *shrugs* The thing is though, the custom dressers I downloaded didn't have any GUID conflicts. I wouldn't know what else would be clashing with the closets.


oh aren't I just smart... ok, so I suppose the closets act as doors, which is technically build mode, therefore can't use the clone tool and can't be bought. xD Sorry I wasted your time :\

[Ailias]

I think the last slot request from me is about all desks.

Can you also add two slots on every maxis desk surface? I mean one in the very middle for some clutter and one on the left side but not in the center but a but closer to frontal. (for lamp)

thank you

Mod edit: Fixed b0rked image link

[Lord Darcy]

2008-09-18: Updated to v1.04. 7 TVs, 4 stereos, all 6 fridges and NL bowling rack were added.



zLdDarcy_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_Vanity_Teen-FT.package is now part of Overrides file. Remove it from your Overrides folder.

Can you also add two slots on every maxis desk surface? I mean one in the very middle for some clutter and one on the left side but not in the center but a but closer to frontal. (for lamp)

Um no, I mostly use OMSPs for 3 standard heights. (coffee table, dining table/end table/desk and counter)

[PlayLives]

What exactly is the 'zLdDarcy_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_Overrides' package for? I have AL.

[Lord Darcy]

It's for SP objects which were updated by FT and/or AL, like IKEA TV, Teen Vanity or K&B Fridges. EAxis updates SP objects by including new versions in Overrides.package. Without this file, modified SLOT, BHAV and STR# in Downloads folder will be trumped by the ones in Overrides folder.
My Stuff Pack Objects Fix Collection for AL has a similar file which needs to be placed inside Overrides folder for the exact same reason. Major pain in the ass when it comes to fixing SP objects on which EAxis got their clumsy hands to "update". I'd much prefer if they don't touch SP objects at all, at least it will be less hassle to fix them.

[Havelock]

Lord Darcy could you please make a fix for the End Table by Splendid Scenes (Hotel Set). He is a little bit higher as other Endtables, but EAxis had missed to fix the slot. Now small things are inside the table not on top of them. As visible in Picture.

[Indoor Girl]

AL version worked great in my game, didn't notice any problems. And, I'm finally rid of that TSR set! It was a nice idea, but I hated having doubles of everything, and after the desk crashing... I just didn't trust it.  Your way makes so much more sense. 

I was also wondering, is it ok to pick & choose which packages to use, or do I need the whole set?

[Lord Darcy]

AL version worked great in my game, didn't notice any problems.

Good. Make sure to read Known Issues carefully, especially about AL Jock TV.

And, I'm finally rid of that TSR set! It was a nice idea, but I hated having doubles of everything, and after the desk crashing... I just didn't trust it.  Your way makes so much more sense.

For functional objects like TVs and stereos, I waited until AL was released to rule out possible conflicts.
Come to think of it, it may be that the crashing problem occurs only in Booty version. I've heard of similar problems in other TSR sets found in Booty, like simaddict99's Tiki Match Nursery set. People who got TSR sub and downloaded it directly from TSR reported no problems.

I was also wondering, is it ok to pick & choose which packages to use, or do I need the whole set?

Pick & choose, but some stuff pack objects require Overrides file if you have FT or AL.

[Ailias]

Hello again!
I do not remember now if there are some slots on the maxis piano?

Also I have an idea to add at least one slot on some maxis bathtubs' corners (for deco like soaps, bottles etc)

2) On the top of changing table. (on the free side)

[Havelock]

Hello again!
I do not remember now if there are some slots on the maxis piano?

Ailias Sims have to open the Piano for repair, it may not be the best idea to add a decorative slot there.

[Emma]

I could've sworn you'd added slots to the upright piano, but it seems I was wrong...could you please?

[Lord Darcy]

I gave up on piano. For some reason, piano cannot hold sculptures, regardless of its support strength. And there's the problem with the piano lid that Havelock already mentioned. Use Piano OMSP instead.

[Emma]

Ok, will do. Thanks anyway LD

[anachronista]

Thank you, Lord Darcy for this hack. It really rocks!

Would it be possible to hack funerary urns so that they can be placed on shelves, or has that already been done?

[Lord Darcy]

Would it be possible to hack funerary urns so that they can be placed on shelves, or has that already been done?

Use netmicro's Decoration Transformer to put non-decoration objects on decorative slots.