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Title: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/11/10) EP5 Sink & Toilet
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 July 26, 12:46:58
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/The%20Sims%202/LD_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_01.jpg)


For all clutter junkies out there...  :D
This mod adds decorative slots on top of many Maxis furniture, like dressers or vanity tables, as shown in the screenshot.

Unlike "standard" surfaces like tables or counters, dressers come in all different heights. Some low dressers come close to counter heights, but not all of them. I made this mod to cut back the amount of OMSPs that I use in my game. OMSPs are great for objects with standard heights. But I don't want to carry 30+ different OMSPs that are only usable for just one dresser.

Be sure to get ONLY ONE version.

LdDarcy_MaxisMoreDecoSlot.zip : If you have at least one EP or SP (except for Happy Holiday Stuff). Including Deluxe (Base+NL) and Double Deluxe (Base+NL+CEL).
If you have AL or M&G, get the one tagged with AL. (LdDarcy_MaxisMoreDecoSlot-AL.zip)

LdDarcy_MaxisMoreDecoSlot-SlotOverlap.zip : Same as above, except that you can put two objects over one another in 1-tiled dressers/armoires just like 2-tiled ones. (See the screenshot below.) I made it as an alternative version, because this feature can be either useful or annoying depending on your preference.
If you have AL or M&G, get the one tagged with AL. (LdDarcy_MaxisMoreDecoSlot-SlotOverlap-AL.zip)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/The%20Sims%202/LD_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_05.jpg)

LdDarcy_MaxisMoreDecoSlot-BaseGame.zip : Base game, or Base Game + Happy Holiday Stuff. (Attached in this post (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,12570.msg357255.html#msg357255).)

You must sell and re-buy objects for them to pick up the change.

It will conflict with other similar slot mods like Anoeskab's Maxis More Functional set (http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/anoeskab/downloads/sims2/SetID_717199/). Unlike Anoeskab's, which doesn't cover SP objects, mine covers ALL Maxis dressers/armoires (except for Seasons coat rack, for obvious reason) up to Apartment Life, all 3 vanity tables, 5 desks, several end tables/coffee tables, several TVs and stereos, all 6 fridges, NL bowling rack and OFB Decra-Chill food display.

It does NOT conflict with any other my Stuff Pack fixes. (LdDarcy_SPObjectsFix_Downloads_AL.package, LdDarcy_TSSObjectDataFix_FT.package or LdDarcy_SP6TSSArmoireAnimFix.package) Just ignore if Hack Conflict Detection Utility reports a possible conflict.


(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/The%20Sims%202/LD_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_03.jpg)


Files are grouped by object type.

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/Icons/icon_arrow_blue.gif) Dresser

2-tiled pre-OFB Large dressers don't have any decorative slots on top. New 3 decorative slots were created on top.
2-tiled Medium dressers already have 3 decorative slots enabled on top by default. But their usefulness is limited., as they can't accept lots of objects that are unprepared for decorative slots. With this mod, they can accept the same kind of objects that can be placed on end tables.

1-tiled Small dressers already have 1 decorative slot on top, but they were never used before IKEA pack. The unused slot is now salvaged. IKEA small dressers will accept the same kind of objects that can be placed on end tables.
2 Step Tansu dressers have 7 decorative slots enabled for each step.

This mod also raises the support strength of all Medium and Small dressers (Maxis and custom alike). No need to turn moveobjects cheat on to put small objects on top of custom low dressers.
(But custom dressers will still refuse to accept objects that are unprepared for decorative slots. Use netmicro's awesome Decoration Transformer (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=230162) to circumvent this problem.)

AL Update:

AL finally created decorative slots on top of most Maxis dressers.
The only exceptions are Teen Surfer dresser and 2 Step Tansu dressers. You still need this mod to put things on these 3 neglected dressers. Get the new AL version. (File name was changed. Be sure to remove the old version first.)
Slot offsets were adjusted so that they are positioned near the center of the dresser top.
You can put small objects that are unprepared for decorative slots without turning moveobjects cheat on.


(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/Icons/icon_arrow_blue.gif) Armoire

Armoires don't have any decorative slots by default.
For pre-OFB Large armoires, 3 decorative slots were created on top.
OFB-style Medium armoires also have 3 decorative slots on top, but they are placed more closely than those for Large armoires. Use center slot only, or left and right slots without center slot for the best result.
1-tiled Small armoires have 1 decorative slot on top.


(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/Icons/icon_arrow_blue.gif) Desk

Slots were added only for 5 desks.
(FT Tech, IKEA Fredrik, Seasons Country, Base Game Value and Central Asian)
Also makes the left side of AtomicAgeKids desk more useful. It will now accept objects that are unprepared for decorative slots.
Each side of shelf desks was given half of newly created slots. Move the object to the other side to use all slots.
If you were using my fixed version of Anoeskab's FT Tech desk slot mod (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,12390.0.html), remove it. It's now rolled into this mod.


(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/Icons/icon_arrow_blue.gif) End Table

8 end tables from various EPs/SPs which have some space to put things on under the table.


(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/Icons/icon_arrow_blue.gif) Coffee Table

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.


(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/Icons/icon_arrow_blue.gif) Vanity Table

Vanity tables already have 2 decorative slots on each side, but they were never used by the game.
The unused 2 slots are now salvaged. 1 slot (2 for Marble Vanity from Uni) was created in the center.


(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/Icons/icon_arrow_blue.gif) Decra-Chill

For OFB Decra-Chill Food Display only. 3 decorative slots were created on top. They can be used only after you fully stock the display.
To use with custom objects that were specifically designed with Decra-Chill's height in mind (like mdhttr323's Antique Bakery Set (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=163210)), turn moveobjects cheat on, put the custom objects first, THEN put the Decra-Chill display.


(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/Icons/icon_arrow_blue.gif) TV & Stereo

 7 TVs and 4 stereos from various EPs/SPs which have some space to put things.
 TV: Base Game - Moderate & Expensive, BV - Hotel, FT - Comfy & Family, AL - Jock and IKEA - Expedit
 Stereo: Base Game Expensive, NL Jukebox, GLS Luxury and FT Comfy


(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/Icons/icon_arrow_blue.gif) Fridge

 1 decorative slot was created on top of all 6 Maxis fridges.


(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/Icons/icon_arrow_blue.gif) Misc (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/Themes/babylon/images/english/new.gif)

 Contains NL Bowling Rack sculpture, Seasons Country Sink and Toilet.


Wrong existing slot positions were painstakingly fixed.
For dressers and armoires, slot ID references were removed from the front blank tiles to reduce slot overlapping, like IKEA small dressers.


(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/The%20Sims%202/LD_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_02.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/The%20Sims%202/LD_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_04.jpg)


Placement Tip / Known issues:

For multi-tile objects (except for desks), pick only one side for putting the things to avoid slot overlapping.
As of AL, slot overlapping was entirely eliminated in 2-tiled dressers by default.

After you place the object on the slot, press M to move objects to the next slot.
(Note: This shortcut does not work in Base Game, and possibly in pre-OFB EPs.)

It is not recommended to put objects with which Sims can interact (e.g. phones, alarm clocks) on the decorative slots, as the animation will be at incorrect height. Use my Usable Counter OMSP (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,11366.0.html) for most of medium/small dressers.

Sims will not travel to Seasons Country desk to put homework when they get off the school bus. It has nothing to do with this mod, this desk was designed to block homework route in the first place.

For some unknown reason, TVs, stereos, fridges and sink cannot hold certain objects like OFB craftables. (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/Themes/babylon/images/english/new.gif)

The center slot of AL Jock TV must be filled from right side. Otherwise Sims will not be able to watch TV, complaining that something is blocking their way.

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/The%20Sims%202/LD_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_09.jpg)


Installation:

 Place in your My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads folder.
 (Or in a subfolder of Downloads folder.)

 The only exception is SP Overrides file for FreeTime or later EP.

 zLdDarcy_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_Overrides.package (Only needed for FT, AL & M&G)

  C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2 <Your Latest EP>\TSData\Res\Overrides
  (or the corresponding folder on your system if your game isn't installed in C:\Program Files)

  If your latest EP is Apartment Life, the location will be like this.
  C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2 Apartment Life\TSData\Res\Overrides

  Mansion and Garden Stuff is more like a mini EP than a SP. If you have M&G, you should use M&G folder instead of FT or AL folder. (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/Themes/babylon/images/english/new.gif)

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


Changelog:

 v1.0: Initial release. Alternative version added. (2008/07/28)
 v1.01: 2 desks from base game (Value, Central Asian) were added. (2008/08/02)
 v1.02: Coffee tables and 1 end table were added. (2008/08/09)
 v1.03: AL version was added. (2008/08/28)
 v1.04: 7 TVs, 4 stereos, all 6 fridges and NL bowling rack were added. (2008/09/18)
 v1.05: Seasons Country Sink and Toilet were added. (2008/11/10) (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/Themes/babylon/images/english/new.gif)


Just to clarify, I didn't steal Anoeskab's work in this mod. I started to make it even before I became aware of the existence of her mod (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,12303.msg349539.html#msg349539). If you closely look into the file you'll see the subtle difference.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture - Dressers, Desks, End Tables, Vanity
Post by: Yaakovashoshana on 2008 July 26, 13:31:38
Lord Darcy, you are Most Awesome! Woopie! <claps excitedly> I can fill my Sims houses with knick-knacks, gee-gaws, what-nots and set-pretties! It's always irked me to fill up useable slots with purely decorative objects. Now my Sims' houses can be as cluttered as mine!

You're a true gem, and we are lucky to have the benfit of your talents.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture - Dressers, Desks, End Tables, Vanity
Post by: Emma on 2008 July 26, 14:06:57
*Emma presses thanks button for LD

This is really great! I can delete the TSR LOLshit out of my game now!


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture - Dressers, Desks, End Tables, Vanity
Post by: Pandaah on 2008 July 26, 15:39:02
 This is such awesome like your other stuff ! Thank you.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture - Dressers, Desks, End Tables, Vanity
Post by: mommytotwo on 2008 July 26, 19:02:03
Thank you so much. Like Emma I can get rid of the non awesome.  :)


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture - Dressers, Desks, End Tables, Van
Post by: Blueblood on 2008 July 26, 22:43:00
*mashes sheep button*

This is awesome! I have dozens of deco knickknacks, but I'm usually too lazy to set up OMSPs and actually use any of it unless I'm setting up photo shoots. Now I don't feel bad about having all of it. xD


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture - Dressers, Desks, End Tables, Van
Post by: J. M. Pescado on 2008 July 27, 03:51:36
You know the real use of these slots is for sticking snapdragons on.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture - Dressers, Desks, End Tables, Vanity
Post by: Havelock on 2008 July 27, 09:20:56
Lord Darcy i have seen the Cornerstone Veritable Vanity holds more than one Object in all 4 slots. I have added two to each side slot but it was possible to add more. Same worked on both center slots. And i had not moveObjects on. Thanks this is Great.  :D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Havelock/Vanityslots.png)


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture - Dressers, Desks, End Tables, Vanity
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 July 27, 10:07:05
Lord Darcy i have seen the Cornerstone Veritable Vanity holds more than one Object in all 4 slots. I have added two to each side slot but it was possible to add more. Same worked on both center slots. And i had not moveObjects on.
Ah yes, that's exactly what I meant by "slot overlapping". Vanity tables have 4 tiles, and each tile has reference to the same SLOT in OBJD. (Same goes for all multi-tile objects like dressers.) You get 4 slots per tile 4 times over in Cornerstone vanity, so you can put up to 16 objects on a single table without moveobjects cheat on. For 2-tiled low dressers, you get 12 (3x4) slots in vanilla game.

I was always annoyed by excessive slot overlapping, so I disabled it for front blank tiles in dressers, just like it was disabled by default in IKEA small dressers. Now 2-tiled dressers only have 6 slots enabled (3 for each side). If you delete all OBJDs in the mod, you'll get back 12 slots for 2-tiled dressers, and 2 slots for 1-tiled dressers.
(Come to think of it, slot overlapping in 1-tiled dressers might be a GOOD thing, judging by your screenshot....)

But I didn't disable anything for vanity tables. If I do, Sims won't be able to give makeover to other Sim.


You know the real use of these slots is for sticking snapdragons on.
True, but personally I don't use snapdragons much these days. I used them almost exclusively for businesses before FT. When Sims are in the Zone, they don't seem to go comfort failure too fast when crafting.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture - Dressers, Desks, End Tables, Van
Post by: kiki on 2008 July 27, 14:09:34
/me baaaaaas


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 July 27, 15:38:52
2008-07-28: Added an alternative version. You can put two objects over one another in 1-tiled dressers/armoires as well. See the first post for more information.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: Havelock on 2008 July 27, 16:37:40
Ah yes, that's exactly what I meant by "slot overlapping". Vanity tables have 4 tiles, and each tile has

reference to the same SLOT in OBJD. (Same goes for all multi-tile objects like dressers.) You get 4 slots per

tile 4 times over in Cornerstone vanity, so you can put up to 16 objects on a single table without moveobjects

cheat on. For 2-tiled low dressers, you get 12 (3x4) slots in vanilla game.

I was always annoyed by excessive slot overlapping, so I disabled it for front blank tiles in dressers, just

like it was disabled by default in IKEA small dressers. Now 2-tiled dressers only have 6 slots enabled (3 for

each side). If you delete all OBJDs in the mod, you'll get back 12 slots for 2-tiled dressers, and 2 slots for

1-tiled dressers.
(Come to think of it, slot overlapping in 1-tiled dressers might be a GOOD thing, judging by your

screenshot....)

But I didn't disable anything for vanity tables. If I do, Sims won't be able to give makeover to other Sim.

I use only one Object in each slot i was just curious if it is normal behavior.

Would you be so kind to add decorative slots to the Life Stories Endtables. That would be great because i use
them often, because i like the Sets. And the Shakely one is so empty he cries for stuff added to him.  :)

Have them uploaded to my 4shared so you could look into them if its possible and worth to do.



Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 July 28, 14:21:45
Would you be so kind to add decorative slots to the Life Stories Endtables. That would be great because i use
them often, because i like the Sets. And the Shakely one is so empty he cries for stuff added to him.  :)

OK.  :D

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/The%20Sims%202/LSTableEnd-DecoSlot.jpg)

Download from MediaFire (http://www.mediafire.com/?2myddzolbjn)


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: Havelock on 2008 July 28, 17:18:24
Thank you Lord Darcy if i could do something for you (like make recolors of Maxis Objects :D ) feel free to PM me.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: Roux on 2008 July 29, 03:00:02
*Clicks baaaa button

I also use the Shakely set a lot, and am so happy to have more clutter decorating options now!

And baaaa to Havelock for requesting it. :)


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: blackcat on 2008 July 29, 08:36:38
I had something like 25 OMSP, or even more. Really glad that I can get rid of some of them now. Thank you very much.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: knightguy on 2008 July 29, 13:53:55
wow cool  :o

any chance you could add slots to top of maxis fridges?


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 July 29, 14:05:41
any chance you could add slots to top of maxis fridges?

I intentionally left out objects which are frequently updated by new EPs, like electronics or appliances. Outdated mods which override CRES can make the game crash HARD.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: DoomPuppy on 2008 July 29, 17:21:19
I can finally take out those OMSPs from my game, *hits thanks button* :P


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: Cappuccino on 2008 July 31, 20:24:26
First of all, thanks for this obviously! (I baa'd already :D)

Is this easy enough so that someone could do it to custom objects following a step-by-step guide (if that's not too much to ask of course)? I'm actually interested for the 2 EAStore end-tables and if it's something simple (like updating objects to FT functions etc.) I'd like to take a stab at it.

Also (this might be directed to Havelock mainly) are those LS end-tables edited? (except the slottage thing) The Shakely end-table that I had before (plus the rest of the Shakely set, that I still have) has some bad-quality textures (okay, not really bad but not comparable with the ones uploaded in this thread) but the ones Havelock uploaded and LordDarcy updated have great textures. Are versions of the full Shakely set available online with those textures?


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 August 01, 12:46:41
Is this easy enough so that someone could do it to custom objects following a step-by-step guide (if that's not too much to ask of course)? I'm actually interested for the 2 EAStore end-tables and if it's something simple (like updating objects to FT functions etc.) I'd like to take a stab at it.

The 2 EA store end tables are already on my to-do list, after IKEA preorder end table (which I already updated). :)
It's not really hard once you get the hang of it. I don't think I've seen a tutorial which was expressly made for this process only. MTS2 Modding Infocenter article (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=146440) by Numenor and Atavera helped me greatly to understand the basics of slots. I just worked it out the rest myself by looking into already existing decorative slots on 2-tiled low dressers.

Also (this might be directed to Havelock mainly) are those LS end-tables edited? (except the slottage thing) The Shakely end-table that I had before (plus the rest of the Shakely set, that I still have) has some bad-quality textures (okay, not really bad but not comparable with the ones uploaded in this thread) but the ones Havelock uploaded and LordDarcy updated have great textures. Are versions of the full Shakely set available online with those textures?

You have Numenorian version, which contains re-mapped (thus degraded) textures to use repository technique. Havelock's version is from BlueSoup version with unedited textures (I believe), which is hosted here (http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/TS2LSpack/). (You have to join Yahoo group.)


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: Cappuccino on 2008 August 01, 15:31:09
That's great, thanks for answering both the questions! :)


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: Chaavik on 2008 August 01, 19:25:56
Great stuff here! More spots for me to stuff things on.

I'm wondering if this mod will conflict with marhis's mod to place alarm clocks on coffee tables? If you're curious where I got it from, marhis posted this one at MTS2 awhile back, and it's called marhis-alarmclocks. It worked fine with FT, but I wanted more options to place objects on surfaces of the furniture ingame, but marhis' mod is the only one besides Numenor's Slot Enabler mod I use to place alarm clocks on low coffee tables. So, I am wondering if your mod will enable me to place them on coffee tables?


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/07/28)
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 August 01, 20:43:23
That's great, thanks for answering both the questions! :)
Actually, I didn't realize that Numenor's version has pixelated, degraded textures until you brought this issue up. I DID download BlueSoup edition from Giggy's Yahoo group some time ago, to find out whether it had more objects than Numenor's. File names suggested that they're already covered in Numenor's, so I never bothered to open it until now. D'oh.

I'm wondering if this mod will conflict with marhis's mod to place alarm clocks on coffee tables?
I also have Marhis's alarm clock mod. They don't conflict with each other. Mine alters surfaces, whereas Marhis's alters Init BHAV of clock itself.

I wanted more options to place objects on surfaces of the furniture ingame, but marhis' mod is the only one besides Numenor's Slot Enabler mod I use to place alarm clocks on low coffee tables. So, I am wondering if your mod will enable me to place them on coffee tables?
My mod does not alter anything about coffee tables or clocks, so no.

I suggest that you download Decoration Transformer (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=230162) by netmicro. This excellent object mod "transforms" all non-decoration objects (stuff that wouldn't sit on decorative slots in unmodded game) into decoration. The example shows exactly what Marhis's alarm clock mod does - putting an alarm clock on the coffee table. It's safer than global mods, though a bit more complicated. Great for custom objects, as you don't have to edit Init BHAV of custom objects themselves.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/08/02)
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 August 02, 00:58:20
2008-08-02: Updated to v1.01. 2 desks from base game (Value, Central Asian) were added. (1 slot for Value, 3 slots for Central Asian)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/The%20Sims%202/LD_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_06.jpg)

For Central Asian desk, use center slot only, or left and right slots without center slot for the best result.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/08/02)
Post by: Chaavik on 2008 August 02, 06:18:12
Thank you for the reply. I will put Marhis' alarm clock mod back into my game.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/08/02)
Post by: Emma on 2008 August 02, 06:27:51
Oh, I'm glad you added those desks ;D Cheers!


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/08/02)
Post by: knightguy on 2008 August 02, 16:44:20
since you were nice enough do the LS Endtables

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


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/08/02)
Post by: Ailias on 2008 August 03, 13:06:08
Remind you about the coffeetables, I mean all maxis possible ones.
There are some with slot space.  ::)


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/08/02)
Post by: knightguy on 2008 August 08, 02:49:07
could you add a middle slot to the Sims Store TV?   an slots to the sims store Stereo?   :)


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/08/09)
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 August 09, 15:38:49
2008-08-09: Updated to v1.02. Coffee tables and 1 end table (Moroccan) were added.

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/The%20Sims%202/LD_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_07.jpg)

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.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/08/09)
Post by: Zaleth on 2008 August 11, 11:55:26
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?


Title: AL compatible version was added
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 August 28, 14:17:32
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 (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,11366.0.html) 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.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/08/28) AL version added
Post by: fway on 2008 August 30, 04:21:28
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. 

(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk221/hekkahekkawhat/ScreenShot056.jpg)

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

by the way... beeeeeeeh


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/08/28) AL version added
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 August 30, 04:45:24
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.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/08/28) AL version added
Post by: fway on 2008 August 30, 04:58:38
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 :\


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/08/28) AL version added
Post by: Ailias on 2008 September 16, 17:23:00
I think the last slot request from me is about all desks.
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/The%20Sims%202/LD_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_06.jpg)
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


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/08/28) AL version added
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 September 18, 12:29:44
2008-09-18: Updated to v1.04. 7 TVs, 4 stereos, all 6 fridges and NL bowling rack were added.

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/The%20Sims%202/LD_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_08.jpg)

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)


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: PlayLives on 2008 September 20, 20:08:12
What exactly is the 'zLdDarcy_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_Overrides' package for? I have AL.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 September 20, 21:19:46
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 (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,12894.0.html) 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.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: Havelock on 2008 September 28, 16:16:07
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.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Havelock/Screenshot-6.jpg)


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: Indoor Girl on 2008 September 28, 22:15:01
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?


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 September 29, 11:46:48
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.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: Ailias on 2008 October 14, 15:20:16
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)



Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: Havelock on 2008 October 14, 15:41:15
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.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: Emma on 2008 October 25, 06:43:14
I could've sworn you'd added slots to the upright piano, but it seems I was wrong...could you please? ;D


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 October 25, 07:56:37
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.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: Emma on 2008 October 25, 11:18:58
Ok, will do. Thanks anyway LD :-*


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: anachronista on 2008 November 05, 15:36:12
Thank you, Lord Darcy for this hack. It really rocks! ;D

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



Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 November 06, 14:46:59
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 (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=230162) to put non-decoration objects on decorative slots.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: Pandaah on 2008 November 08, 14:20:42
Can you ad slots on the toilet and sink that came with seasons?

(http://i36.tinypic.com/2hcjivb.jpg)


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/11/10) EP5 Sink & Toilet
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 November 10, 11:56:11
2008-11-10: Updated to v1.05. Seasons Country Sink and Toilet were added. (Misc)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/The%20Sims%202/LD_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_10.jpg)

For some unknown reason, TVs, stereos, fridges and sink cannot hold certain objects like OFB craftables.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: anachronista on 2008 November 10, 18:59:21
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 (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=230162) to put non-decoration objects on decorative slots.

Decoration Transformer doesn't work for urns.:'(


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/11/10) EP5 Sink & Toilet
Post by: Richief on 2008 December 05, 01:34:15
Lord Darcy, will you mind adding slots to the new Asian Fusion Store items? The coffee and end tables need them, also the tv. Get them here (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,13824.0.html).


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/11/10) EP5 Sink & To
Post by: kazebird on 2008 December 05, 23:12:21
Does the one for AL require rebuying the objects?


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/11/10) EP5 Sink & Toilet
Post by: Clair on 2008 December 06, 10:51:57
Will these extra slots work with all of the preorder bonus items that have been released?


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/11/10) EP5 Sink & Toilet
Post by: Havelock on 2008 December 06, 19:42:51
Lord Darcy thanks for the extra slots on the latest Store set, would you be so kind to fix slots on the Dresser_Small_ModernAsian and Dresser_Medium_ModernAsian from the Asian Fusion set? The small dresser has a broken deco slot (unable to place anything on top but CRES has a slot entry)  and the medium dressers slots are to high, objects float above the surface.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/09/18) TV Stereo Fridge
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2008 December 07, 08:18:30
Store ModernAsian objects were fixed and improved.

Decoration Transformer doesn't work for urns.:'(

Works for me.

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff243/creamgray/The%20Sims%202/UrnOnMantel.jpg)


Does the one for AL require rebuying the objects?
If you installed AL, I recommend selling and rebuying all Maxis dressers (armoires are not affected), even if you were not using this mod in pre-AL game. AL reassigned SLOTs for all existing Maxis dressers. Objects which you previously put on a 2-tiled low dresser may be found at the far edge of the lot, because 2-tiled dressers are no longer able to hold more than 3 objects. (Pre-AL, technically they were able to hold up to 12 objects.)
Other objects are not affected by installing AL, as AL didn't create/alter new decorative slots on them.

Will these extra slots work with all of the preorder bonus items that have been released?
No. This mod has nothing to do with preorder objects. I added decorative slots on GLS TV, IKEA dressers and end table. You need to get those updated objects from my decustomized preorder thread.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/11/10) EP5 Sink & To
Post by: shastakiss on 2009 January 18, 04:00:56
A humble suggestion: adding a slot to toilet tank lids (like for a spare roll of tp or matches :P) and maybe to the urinal (you know, a place to set your cold ones?)...

And thanks for all the ways you've improved the game :-*


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/11/10) EP5 Sink & Toilet
Post by: TapThatBooty on 2009 January 18, 21:28:11
First of all, I love this mod, my game wouldn't be the same without it, so thank you!! :-*

I have an issue with it though, since I installed M&G, I have been unable to place any items in the slots on the TV that came with the IKEA stuff pack, I can't remember the name of it, but it is the one made out of squares and comes in black and white. All the others work just fine, it's just this one that doesn't any more. Is this just happening on my game?

Do you think it might be possible to add some slots to the bookshelves please? And maybe on the ledge of the fold away bed that came with AL?


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/11/10) EP5 Sink & Toilet
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2009 January 19, 10:12:32
Sorry, I'm not going to add more objects.

I have an issue with it though, since I installed M&G, I have been unable to place any items in the slots on the TV that came with the IKEA stuff pack, I can't remember the name of it, but it is the one made out of squares and comes in black and white. All the others work just fine, it's just this one that doesn't any more. Is this just happening on my game?

Read the installation guide again, I already got it covered. Note the shiny "New" icons in the first post.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/11/10) EP5 Sink & Toilet
Post by: TapThatBooty on 2009 January 19, 20:57:08
Sorry, I'm not going to add more objects.

Thats ok, you done an excelent job with this, my sims houses have never looked better.

Read the installation guide again, I already got it covered. Note the shiny "New" icons in the first post.

I read both the instilation guide and the first post, but I am unable to spot anything other than the OFB craftable objects. Before I installed M&G, I was able to place anything on them, phones, stereos etc, and now I am unable to place anything on them, it is as if I don't have this mod for the TV. Everything else all works fine.


Title: Re: More Decorative Slots for Maxis Furniture (Updated 2008/11/10) EP5 Sink & Toilet
Post by: Lord Darcy on 2009 January 20, 11:13:31
I read both the instilation guide and the first post, but I am unable to spot anything other than the OFB craftable objects.

This bit?

Mansion and Garden Stuff is more like a mini EP than a SP. If you have M&G, you should use M&G folder instead of FT or AL folder. (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/Themes/babylon/images/english/new.gif)

Move zLdDarcy_MaxisMoreDecoSlot_Overrides.package to Overrides folder under M&G.