Write Skill Book v. 1.0.2 [public]

Let your full pro sim write a skill manual and pass on his knowledge!

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📆 Last Update: Dec 21, 2023
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✅ Last Update Notes

Version 1.0.2

• Switching to Lot51 Core Library Script (instead of XML Injector Script).
• The skills required for activation have been adjusted (Writing 5, Logic 2).
• Activation now also costs a symbolic fee of 5 Simoleons.
• Added automatic translations in Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, Norwegian, Polish, and Swedish.

Version 1.0.1

Children can't write skillbooks, so I've also hidden the activation interaction for children now because it was previously available as well. I also added translations for Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Russian and corrected the existing German translation. You can download the updated mod version on CurseForge using the link below.

✒️ Mod Description

Are you also wondering why your Sim still can't write manuals (skill books) even though he has all the skills at max level? I also asked until I found out that only Sims with the Chronicler (Professorial) trait have this privilege. Really now? Yes, the description says: Professorial Sims can write helpful manuals about any skill they're well-versed in. Complete the Renaissance Sim Aspiration to get this trait. I'm sorry, what? I'm sorry, but I don't see that. With this mod, any Sim can now write a tutorial once they have reached the required skill level.

My main idea is not to overwrite anything! This is my highest priority in modding. So my mod is completely different than e.g. the similar mod from plasticbox. So it is not an adoption, but a fundamentally new mod. How does my mod work? Any Sim that is at least level 5 in Writing and level 5 in Logic can activate the Skill Book Writing interactions. This activation gives the sim the Chronicler trait so all skill books now unlock without having to override interactions. This doesn't change the fact that a skill book in skill X can only be written from level 5 in skill X (for archeology, exceptionally 8, whether it was set that way by mistake or on purpose by EA, I can only guess).

🚨 Compatibility

No game resources will be overwritten, so I don't expect any compatibility issues.

🈯 Translations

• English, German, Spanish and Russian strings in my own translation.
• Automatic translations in Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, and Swedish.
• In all other localizations are English strings. If you want to translate it, please write to me.

📌 General Instructions

• Back up your current save files just in case!
• Download the zip archive and extract all files!
• Move the unzipped folder to your Sims 4 Mods folder!
• Path: Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods
• Please delete all files of the previous version of the mod first!
• Delete the game cache files (how)!

⚠️ Required Terms

• The Lot 51 Core Library Script is required!
• You have to allow the scripts in your game settings.

💾 Download

You can download the mod files from CurseForge at this link.

Please respect my work and don't upload the files to other sites! Better link my Patreon page, my CurseForge account or my homepage if you like my mod and want to spread it! Thanks very much!

Look for my entire mods list: Mods Overview