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Maxis Computers as Decorative Objects *Updated 7-6-2011*

by VioletPadfoot Posted 14th Jun 2011 at 9:06 PM - Updated 26th May 2014 at 6:47 PM by VioletPadfoot : Fixed an issue I found
 
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#2 Old 14th Jun 2011 at 9:32 PM
If I'm not mistaken people can still use the computers from later EPs if they have custom recolors for them, they just won't have the maxis colors.

This is an interesting idea, thank you!

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#3 Old 14th Jun 2011 at 9:47 PM
I love this, because I needed computers on a countertop and I don't like using the invisible Magisplay Trays, so this is perfect! Thank you! :D
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#4 Old 14th Jun 2011 at 11:54 PM
Hahaha thank you so much. I absolutely hate having to fight my sims when they become computer obsessed, but love the look of owning a computer.
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#5 Old 15th Jun 2011 at 2:02 AM
@psychosim: I'm sure it would work, I just don't have any recolors of those computers to test on, nor could i find any on my (very) quick search. Mind you I didn't search hard.

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#6 Old 15th Jun 2011 at 2:25 AM
Interesting... I have a university library that could use a way to maintain the look of having many computers, without having so many functional computers...

On that note... What about ones with signs saying that they're broken (In Simlish if possible) or having a blue screen of death or something to that extent? That would be really cool to have.
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#7 Old 15th Jun 2011 at 7:07 AM
Thank You! This is masterly. Computers still and no sim will start to play games where it it totally inappropriate!
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#8 Old 15th Jun 2011 at 8:29 AM
Very good idea, thanks!

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#9 Old 15th Jun 2011 at 6:22 PM
Quote: Originally posted by punkrockgoth1988
Interesting... I have a university library that could use a way to maintain the look of having many computers, without having so many functional computers...

On that note... What about ones with signs saying that they're broken (In Simlish if possible) or having a blue screen of death or something to that extent? That would be really cool to have.


There actually is a BSOD texture for the computer screens and I could easily tell the file to pull that for the textures, but I'm not sure how to go about having it as a choice w/o making a brand new object.

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#10 Old 22nd Jun 2011 at 5:56 AM
This is a great idea but I'm kinda stuck as to which one is which (file names) Also, is it possible you can do the same for the TVs in the game? I want my houses to have TVs but just for decoration. Thanks again!!
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#11 Old 22nd Jun 2011 at 1:30 PM
@anabouzu: The files are named the same as the Computers in the Catalog (with the exception of the Pear ShinyStation where I omitted the "shiny"). The Moneywell is the cheapest computer, the Little Sister is the one where the screen lifts up when you turn it on, both of these are from the base game. The Pear ShinyStation is from Teen Style Stuff and the LyfeBGon is from Apartment Life. As to the TVs, I can do that. Give me a few days to a week (depending on how crazy RL is and whether or not they give me many issues) and I should have them uploaded.

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#12 Old 30th Jun 2011 at 1:05 AM
Update to annbouzu's request: The TVs are done! I just need to get in game to take some pics and wait for Delphy to reopen the Upload queue. Also I'm doing the stereos too since they're also an electronic annoyance to me. Anyone else have an annoyance item they'd like to be decorative?

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#13 Old 13th Apr 2014 at 5:11 PM
Perfect! I made a Sims motel, and I really would prefer that Sims didn't use the "reservation computer" at will, or stamp and whine because I walled off the computer or locked doors to keep them away from it. Thanks!