Purchasing System Overhaul 3.3.2 [Outdaded Version] (Patreon)

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Patreon Release: April 14, 2022
Public Release: May 2, 2022
Last Update: May 5, 2022
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This is the outdated mod version!
Links to the download can be found on the page of the current version!

Last Update Notes:

The 3.3.2 fix update from May 5 brings the following changes:

Unfortunately, I noticed that the orders by letterbox and phone call no longer worked because I changed the references to the interactions in the last update. Now it's fixed. Please download the mod again. There are no other changes in this version.

The 3.3.1 fix update from April 26 brings the following changes:

I found that the French translation addon that was sent to me also contains fragments of my old code (previous version 3.2.1), which may cause conflicts with the latest version 3.3.0. Now I have removed the remnants of the old code from the translation. Although I did not notice any problems, it is better to update the version anyway.

Moreover, I fixed another small typo in the code, due to which some of the new buffs could not always be displayed. Finally, Laurenbell's Recipe Book was also included in the recipe book section. Also, I've now separated the strings from the main mode file, so it's easier for translators to find the strings files.

The 3.3.0 update from April 14 brings the following changes:

• This update focuses on personalization. A purchase in an online shop causes different emotions for us! This should also be the case with the Sims! The Sims are very different, so you should have different emotions buffs when buying them, depending on their preferences and personalities. This update further expands the post-shopping emotion buff system, which used to be rudimentary. 
• I have revised the structure of the shop. The "SimSim Rough" section has now been moved to "Bonuses and Specials". In addition, all occult goods have also been moved there. It's really "special", isn't it? The categories for some normal goods have also been partially changed. These changes were necessary to streamline the expansion of the Shopping Buff system.
• In the application there is now a new section: Financial Center. On the one hand, the processing of small loans has been relocated there. An upper limit was introduced for taking out a small loan (up to 10,000 Simoleons). There is also the new option to invest in stocks. These are standard business career interactions that I've just made available for everyone to use. Hopefully it works, but I haven't tested it yet as it takes a bit longer to play at a time.
• You will now find an extra block with Recipe Books in the Printed Goods right. Cooking fans should be happy. Not only have I compiled here all the related skill books from the original game, but also the new recipe books from the popular mods like Srsly's Complete Cooking Overhaul, LittleMsSam's Cookbooks, Littlbowbub's Grannies Cookbook, QMBiBi's Stirring the Pot Cookbook, and Littlbowbub's Ye Olde Cookbook Kit.
• I have also fully integrated my old Mod Purchase Books Overhaul here as well, so this is no longer necessary and is no longer supported separately. The annoying individual menus for each individual vampire book are thus hidden. In addition, all three parts are always available for everyone. If the books are bought, that doesn't mean they can be read and understood... Only the last secret bit remains hidden from most eyes... The code has been completely reworked so that game resources are no longer overwritten. The cookbooks from the mentioned mods as well as magazines from the Magazine Kit Mod are now available for purchase from all bookshelves.
• And finally, the range of Herbal Remedies has been revised and moved to the Bonus Section. Thus, no more game resources are overwritten, so that conflicts with other mods are no longer possible! And lastly, some magic potion prices have been slightly adjusted. The cheat version has also been extended to the Potions and all other Specials.

Main Mod Description

The main feature of the mod is the online shop SimSim Market. The application is immediately available on all computers, laptops, tablets, smart hubs and mobile phones. Do you have no internet or do you prefer life off the grid? No problem, because the orders can also be placed by calling the SimSim Hotline. Phone not working? No problem either, because SimSim Market also accepts all orders by paper mail orders. 

All sorts of items that can end up in a sim inventory are offered for sale. Everything goes into the sim inventory right after ordering. There is no delivery by post! I can't control that, it's an EA limitation! The only way I can change this is by overriding the game objects. But I don't want to do that as a matter of principle, as it can lead to conflicts with other mods!

The application has an account management. In order to shop, your Sims should first create an account (it's very quick). There is also a premium membership that offers some additional features. Your shopaholic but penniless Sims can now apply for an instant loan to get what they want. The balance is automatically matched to your debt (you need the university extension for this functionality). You can then pay off the loan directly in the application. You can currently take out an infinite number of small loans. Maybe I could make that more realistic later. That would be a possibility for later mod developments. 

In addition, Plopsy is now also integrated into the SimSim application. However, to shop on Plopsy you don't need a SimSim account (like before) because I didn't overwrite any EA resources!

Special Shop Categories & SimSim Dark Web

Some items are in the special shop category "Bonuses & Specials" which is only available for premium customers. There are currently three sub-sections: 

• Supernatural with all occult goods (moved from the normal purchase section);
• Potions & Serums with (almost) all possible magic drinks from the game;
• SimSim Rough with adult and illegal goods.

Some areas (e.g. hard drugs) are initially hidden. In order to discover this, one must first research on the internet how to get to SimSim Dark Web. There is also a small new minor skill. This skill can be developed through research on a PC or tablet. Sims with certain traits can do it faster than the others. At the moment it is still rudimentary. I will continue to expand on this in future updates.

Shopping Emotions Buff System

After purchasing any goods in the online store, Sims can receive various emotions buffs: from enthusiasm to boredom. Some reactions are based on personal traits (e.g. if Sims who hate children pile up kid stuff, they're bored), or depending on other circumstances, some are random. 

This system was greatly expanded with the last update (3.3.0), but is still in test mode. Please let me know if your Sims' reactions are appropriate!

Cheat Version

There is also a cheat version of the online shopping application available on computers, tablets and (from version 3.3.0) also on mailboxes. The cheat version only contains the general "Go Shopping" area and (from version 3.3.0) also the "Specials" (partially). 

This enables quick shopping without interaction simulations if you don't need a halfway realistic gameplay, but just want to have everything quickly and conveniently. It is also not necessary to create an account. However, for "Specials" the respective requirements (account or SimSim Dark Skill) must be fulfilled. I might change that in the next update.

Optional Common Order Menu

I've made some adjustments to the pie menu so it doesn't look cluttered anymore, especially for users using Srsly's Complete Cooking Overhaul.

Please read the installation instructions very carefully!

Now it looks like this:

More shopping experiences outside SimSim Market

Even though the online shop SimSim Market is a central feature of this mod, it offers much more than that. I have added many other objects with new interaction options for more shopping experiences outside of the SimSim application:

• Purchase selected medicines, cosmetics and all books in the university kiosks ("Sims 4: Discover University" required).
• Purchase selected medicines and cosmetics in ranger stations ("Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat" required).
• Purchase selected medicines and cosmetics in the vending machines "Bits'n Bobbles" ("Sims 4: Snowy Escape" required).
• Purchase selected medicines and cosmetics as well as some Sulani souvenirs at Sulani beach kiosks ("Sims 4: Island Living" required).
• Purchase all medicines from the medical fridge "The Chillbox 2100" ("Sims 4: Get To Work" required).
• It is now possible to buy all types of books (including magic tomes) on all bookshelves. The annoying vampire book purchase menu with individual items has been hidden and replaced with a general menu.
• If you have my pharmacy kiosk mod, then the purchase options for all available medicines will also be added to the pharmacy kiosk object.

Translations

Wherever possible, strings that already exist in the game have been used. These are then immediately available in all languages. All new strings are available in English, German, Spanish, and Russian (all my own translation). The rest is then in English.

There is also French translation by braville16 and Portuguese translation by LpSantos. Thanks for your support! Both translation files are also in the archive. I do not check the translations sent, so use them at your own risk. The translations sent may also be incomplete as they are not updated by me after the mod update.

Known Problems & Limitations

• The prices for the flower arrangement from "Seasons" are strange. I can't change it without overwriting all objects. I did not want. I haven't found a way to solve this yet.
• All other problems of the old mod versions have been solved.

General Mod Installation Instruction

• Extract all files from the zip archive!
• Copy the *.package File into you Sims 4 Mods Folder!
• Path: Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods
• Please make sure to delete the old version of the mod!
• The XML Injector must be installed!

The mod from version 3.3.0 also contains a script (ts4cript file). Please keep this in the same folder as the package file. You have to allow the scripts in your game settings.

Special Instructions for Add-Ons

You will find some files in the archive. The main file with the core of the mod must be installed. The other add-ons are optional:

• Keep the AddOn "Mod UltimateSunblock" if you use for example Basic Burns Mod!
• Keep the AddOn "Mod IlexTissueBox" if you use for example Functional Tissue Box Mod!
• Keep the AddOn "Mod KittySims4" ONLY if you use KittySims Medication Mod!

If you do not have this, please also delete the add-ons, otherwise you will get empty lines in the purchase pie menu or broken objects that disappear after buying instead of ending up in the inventory!

The Scumbumbo's XML Injector Script is absolutely necessary for this mod!

The addon "Mod Integration SCCO" ensures that the SCCO menus are integrated into the overall "Shopping" menu. If that doesn't work, then you'll have to move this addon directly to the SCCO folder (not in the Purchase Overhaul Mod folder)! If you don't use the SCCO Mod, please delete this addon!