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MQ computer"Cheap" AE(Alexx's Edition)."Free Time" compatible.
Версия компьютера MQ для Симс 2 совместимая с дополнением"Свободное Время".
Originally created by Monique.All rights and credit goes to Monique  http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=64137
Prolog:
Whereas,Monique still not appeared on MTS2 or Insimenator sites since October 2007 and I'm really don't know anything about
her current situation(as creator status)I decided to upload this FreeTime compatible version.But when(if)Monique will return
to the"Sims world" this version may be removed from everywhere where it was posted by me.
Warning:
Do do not upload this version to any other sites(paysites,freesites,EA exchange etc...!)

Features and changes:

Kicked off(-)or changed(ch)

No any Global controllers.(except optional Bills Reminder)(-)(ch)
No more bank operations(no deposits/accounts/transmit/donate etc...)(-)
except pay bills online Option "pay bills online"will be available in comp.pie menu if any bill exist).(-)(ch)
No any auto write/study pie menus.No any assign employee & visitor menus.(-)
School section contain only study skills menu(for all ages)/do homework.No private school menus.(-)(ch)
Note:When some of skills is maximal-menu will hide for these skills.(ch)
No more "on Sim" menus.(-)
No more Change outfit via computer menu.(-)
Write Novel is FreeTime compatibility under menu Write Article/Novel.(ch)

Added(+),changed(ch)or not changed(nch)

All Free Time options is here.(+)
Enthusiasm included in any Study Skills/Bages and write Article interactions.(+)(ch)
Chat online is EAxis def,chat with SS/Frat members and send&check e-mail/send invitation card is still here.(ch)(nch)
Study new badges(enthusiasm included).(+)
All Shop Online/Buy options is here.(nch)
School section:Do homework is here/Study skills is here.(nch)/(ch)
College section as EAxis standard(no auto move in college).(ch)
Autonomy for any sims is off.(except pay bills online and Give Financial Advice for playable sims only).(ch)
Bills Reminder  MQ_Computer_Bills_Reminder.package included .(+)
(Since Bills Reminder is controller this one is optional and you may use or not use it on your choice).

Price is 3500(since this one is more powerful than any others),but can be changed to any with SimPE or Sims2 Categorizer.

Some notice about(comp.included)enthusiasm:
Enthusiasm for some of interactions may be different from EAxis def.
For example:Enthusiasm for Write Stories(Creativity)is Arts&Crafts/Film&Literature and not Arts&Crafts/Music&Dances.
For Study Cosmetology(Cleaning)enthusiasm is Fitness and not Nature.But for study Cleaning skills it's still Nature.

So,some of changes based on my "gameplay style"vision(since it's AE).

FIX(4/4/2008):
Missed pie menu option "Real Estate/Sell Owned Lot" fixed.(Thanks to jsalemi for notice that).
(Monique used old(pre BV) "Real Estate/Sell Community Lot"label for the same interaction).
Novel writing progress percent counter now must show percents of writing progress properly.
Also,MQ_Computer_Bills_Reminder.package included and will be remind you about bills if you install it.

Enjoy! :)

Other my mods you can find here http://www.modthesims2.com/creator/Alexx58

Many thanks to Quaxi,Peter & Inge Jones for the SimPE. :)

I'll have to give this a try.  Does it still take the recolors from Monique's version?

Yes,of course.

You should have already removed the original before installing FT :)

Thanks, Alexxxxx, this is great!

Alex, Thank You for updating this PC. I am not sure where all our creators have gone. I can only imagine how tired you all must get from complaining players to having to update every mod because EA changes each expansion.
Does this mod cover all the PC'S of Monique?
Thanks again and I hope our missing mod makers come back to us.  :'(

You need to remove any previous or alternative versions of  MQ computer and components before using this.
Must be removed:
MQ_Computer.package
MQ_Computer_Global_Bank.package
MQ_Computer_Global_Bank_Bills_Controller.package
MQ_Computer_Global_Bank_Bills_Controller_1.package
MQ_Computer_Global_Bank_Bills_Controller_2.package
MQ_Computer_Global_Bank_Bills_Controller_3.package
MQ_Computer_Global_Bank_Bills_Controller_4.package
MQ_Computer_Global_Bank_Controller.package
MQ_Computer_Global_College_Controller.package
MQ_Computer_Global_Fees_Controller.package
MQ_Computer_Global_Sims_Controller.package
MQ_Computer_Plantsims_Controller.package
May be overwritten(because the same as Monique's):
MQ_Computer_Plantsim_Potion.package
MQ_Computer_Vampire_Potion.package
MQ_Computer_Werewolf_Potion.package

Thank you so much for removing those features of the computer that I always found annoying :) Can't wait to get my online shopping back, it was annoying to buy clothes for all sims at the store.

It's turning out to have been a good thing to have two different remakes of the computer.  It's great that Chaavik has produced one that works like the original, for those who wanted it all.  I am pleased to have this version because all the global stuff was never really wanted by me, and so now I am happier than ever.

Agreed -- I primarily used the online shopping and badge study features of the original, so this version is fine for me.

Thanks so much...this is just what I need. Thanks again for including a "read-me" file which is just a big help while I learn what the new computer does...

Good Simming,
Twink

I was able to download it just now without trouble. You're sure you are clicking on the paperclip link at the bottom of the original post? Perhaps your Ctrl key is stuck? That happens to me sometimes as well.

Chaavik has another version of the computer available here (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,11537.0.html).

I don't know if somebody already noticed this,but I want to report about minor bug I've found.
It linked to Write Novel progress percent counter.Counter not show percents properly and when novel writing already finished,counter show only 50% not 100%(novel writing time was changed in FT and now almost in 2 times shorter than before).
So,I want to know any opinion about:
Can I leave it as is(since not too difficult to remember that 50%=100%),
or I need to reupload fixed version?.

Are you still need to make game easier? ;D

if you have a fixed version, please upload. :D Actually, Monique had that problem with her version sometimes too, so don't fret too much. :D

Fixed version posted.Also,Bills reminder now included.

Sorry I didn't catch you before you put the fix up, but I noticed a minor display bug just now.  When a sim has a vacation house deed, the option to 'sell owned lot' appears as 'sell community lot' under Real Estate on the computer.  Maybe the labels got switched?

And yes!Thank you!
Seems this option was already missed in BV version of MQ since I've not changed Real Estate section at all and not checked it
This is Real Estate section of MQ's BV version:
Real Estate.../Order A Deed
Real Estate.../Purchase Community Lot
Real Estate.../Sell Community Lot
Real Estate.../Purchase Vacation Home
and Sell Owned Lot is not here.
So,thank you again and redownload again! :)
If interesting this is attached original TTAs of MQ's comp BV version.

Huh; in all the time I used the original, I never noticed that 'sell owned lot' was missing.  :P

(Mainly because I haven't had anyone sell one yet, I guess...)

Actually only standard EAxis label was missed,because "Sell Community Lot"(since OFB)in MQ original BV and "Sell Owned Lot"(EAxis standard since BV)iis the same interactions with the same BHAVs used and Monique simply not changed label.

I've made version of just saying"Multi Studying"Laptop and would like to know if anyone need it.
Basically I made this version for using in university.
I used mesh by Sunair and some BHAVs from Monique's comp.
Main features is:
Study Skills/Bages/Wright Article.(Enthusiasm included).BHAVs for study skills were enhanced and now when skill is maximized
sim will stop using computer automatically.
All FT features included.
Buy options:
Buy Electronics:cellphone,handheld  and buy Magazines:"Mode Live","Young Sim" etc.
I decided not expand buy section more,because this comp.mainly oriented on study/learn/write interactions.
Also some experimental features included:" Remote Greet"-allow to greet visitors or walkbys immediately via computer.
Sim No need going to greet.(since I made it mainly for res.lots still need more testing for dorms)
"Remote Bye"-allow to say "Bye" or "Ask to leave" to all non family sims via comp.In dorm this
option force to leave all cheerleaders/mascots/coaches/sreakers etc.. anyone without dorm's room key.
In hotels this option will force to leave anyone without hotel's room key.
So,any opinions,questions or comments... :)

Thank you for this, Alexx, Monique's computer is the one thing I have been really hoping gets updated.

The laptop for dorms sounds interesting, being able to greet walkbys or chase intruders off the lot sounds very useful.

First. thank you so much for your update to this computer. I was getting depressed about not being able to study anything except the Maxis defaults. I use Inga's wonderful objects to make schools and having lost the bookcase and then the study computer made for a dismaying state of affairs. Second, I would love. love to have the laptop collage computer!!!

Thank you again for all your efforts.  :)

Laptop MS posted.
http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php?topic=11703.0