no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)

[Squinge]

I don't really use any custom TV hacks

Try moving your custom movies to my documents or some where else to see if it fixes that problem with the tv.

[leroy]

Ok, I tried to move all my custom movies away, then this hack works fine.

However, I always want my sims to watch the movies I made for them, so I better avoid using this hack...

Anyway, thanks Sqinge, you are the best modder of Sim2, all sims2 players are looking forward to see your further amazing hacks

[Squinge]

I tried to move all my custom movies away

That is strange i also use custom movies but I am able to change channels, could you zip one of your movies & attach it to your reply? so I can see if it works in my game.

[leroy]

Ok, here's it, maybe I will try the hack again later on
 
Thanks

[Azureale]

Hello ! It doesn't seem to be working for me. I have all EPs and Family Fun. My Sims keep on changing channel autonomously.
I also have Numenor's "turn off the TV when stop watching" hack in my game. Maybe they aren't compatible ?

[MissDoh]

To found out, why not use the hack detection tool that can be found here:  http://www.insimenator.org/showthread.php?t=8821

But just by the name of it, it does not sound like they are compatible.

[Squinge]

Maybe they aren't compatible ?

I just looked at that other mod, if you are using the no autonomous or turn off version of this mod it is not compatible they conflict:)

[Azureale]

Thank you for replying.

MissDoh, I did use the hack detection tool and it didn't find any conflict (forgot to mention that in my first post).

Squinge, I am using the first version of your hack, the one to just stop Sims changing channel (not the version that prevents sims from truning the tv on & off).

The strange thing is that I am pretty sure the first time I tried your hack, it was working nicely. I installed family fun (and its official patch) a few days ago, maybe it messed up something.
It is not that bad anyway, I can always make them learn cooking with books like before

[Frezia]

Just what I needed!

Thank you very much!

[Squinge]

The strange thing

I will test the other version in my game with that other mod & see if it works for me if it doesn't I will make an updated version that will work:) because I also have FFS & its patched.

[MissDoh]

Thank you for replying.

MissDoh, I did use the hack detection tool and it didn't find any conflict (forgot to mention that in my first post).

Squinge, I am using the first version of your hack, the one to just stop Sims changing channel (not the version that prevents sims from truning the tv on & off).

The strange thing is that I am pretty sure the first time I tried your hack, it was working nicely. I installed family fun (and its official patch) a few days ago, maybe it messed up something.
It is not that bad anyway, I can always make them learn cooking with books like before

I wonder if just by deleting your groups.cache file it would not fix the problem, it does a lot of time.

It can be found in C:/mydocuments/eagames/thesims2 folder.

It is harmless to do so since upon restarting the game it will create a new one.

[Azureale]

Miss Doh, I'll have a go at deleting groups.cache and come back to report.

Squinge, don't waste too much time on it, you are so productive you must already have a lot of work ! Maybe a new groups.cache will help, I will try in the afternoon (Paris time).

And sorry if my english is a bit weird

[MissDoh]

Azureale your English is fine.  Well I speak French too it is my mother's tongue (I am from Quebec, Canada) so from my point of view it looks totally ok. :thumbup:

P.S. Tu peux effacer ton groups.cache régulièrement, particulièrement si tu ajoutes et enlèves beaucoup de "custom stuff" dans ton jeu.  Il n'y a aucun danger, cela a été recommandé par MaxoidTom il y a bien longtemps afin de régler des problèmes que beaucoup de gens expérimentaient dans leur jeu.

[MissDoh]

Did you try the hack tool to found out if you have conflicting mods in your game?  I posted the link to it a few post above.

[Squinge]

I have no EPs

have you tried the sims 2 hack conflict detection utility? it may be some other mods confliting with each other.