good answers. Yes, I'm sure I know what the hacks do. Yes, I'm positive it is freezing cold outside since my Sims are turning blue. One actually curled up in the fetal position outside in the snow and I had to use MoveObjects to get the stupid thing indoors.
I've removed all hacks (at this point) and still nada.
Anyway, should I keep working with this or should I just dump the hood and start over? Wouldn't matter to me; but the no coats thing is bugging me worse than going to class in underwear or pjs. Ugh.