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Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Squinge on March 24, 2006, 01:32:40 pm
This mod prevents all Sims from autonomously changing the TV channel. (Useful if you want them to gain cooking skill)
EP1 or greater is required for Version 1.0b.
This mod is comaptible with FFS & GLS.
6/18/06 Made compatible with new EP3 & FFS patch.
 
Only download one file.
noautonomousTVChannelChangingorturnoff.zip(Also prevents sims from truning the tv off)
Do not use this mod with "Numenor_Turn-Off-TV_Fix.package" they will conflict.
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i28/TheSquinge/insimpersonaluseonly7fu.gif)


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 24, 2006, 09:04:04 pm
This is a very good and much needed hack for my game since I hate when my sims change the channel on me when I put it on one station for them.. Thanks alot. :hello2:


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: HappyGoLucky on March 25, 2006, 07:15:44 pm
Oh.. I LOVE THIS ONE!!!  I have custom television channels.. and when the sims turn on the tv.. I want to see the rest of that segment.  But they are always turning it off before it finishes!


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: jphill11 on March 30, 2006, 06:25:19 pm
Does this also stop them from turning off the TV autonomously or just from changing channels?


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Squinge on March 30, 2006, 06:46:43 pm
Quote from: jphill11
Does this also stop them from turning off the TV autonomously or just from changing channels?
No it doesn't but I just made another version that does both.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: leroy on March 31, 2006, 09:58:08 am
Oh hey, you see, that's what I needed! Hey thanks~ I am now trying to let my sims to watch the whole movie I made for them...hmmm..I am also watching that movie with them at the same time, how cool is it...Thanks


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: jphill11 on March 31, 2006, 10:22:44 am
THANK YOU for the no autonomous turn off version!  I have been wanting forever to force my neat freak Sims to leave the TV on when I want it on (especially at my movie theater!)


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: kathy on April 01, 2006, 10:30:48 am
Very needed!! Thanks doll!


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: aenlaasu on April 02, 2006, 12:32:17 am
Oh, thank you, thank you.

Nothing more annoying than having a sim working out or trying to up cooking... and another sim in the house keeps turning the TV off or changing the channels.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Vivaldi on April 02, 2006, 07:12:21 pm
Very helpful! I like to wath Sim TV, too. LOL! It'll really help! Thanks a lot! =)


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: leroy on April 10, 2006, 01:13:06 pm
I found that I can't change TV channel after I used this hack.

Even though I order them to change TV channels, they won't react to it.

I don't know what's wrong. What happened?


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Squinge on April 10, 2006, 01:20:26 pm
Quote from: leroy
What happened?
Do you have any other tv hacks installed?


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: MissDoh on April 10, 2006, 01:44:34 pm
or maybe a custom tv?  It works fine in my game, my sims can change channel as they wish.


Title: Sims 2 Hack Conflict Detection Utility
Post by: Squinge on April 10, 2006, 01:54:33 pm
There is a program at http://www.simwardrobe.com/ (http://www.simwardrobe.com/) that may help if you are have a problem with this or any other hacks.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: leroy on April 10, 2006, 02:18:14 pm
Quote from: Squinge
Do you have any other tv hacks installed?

I don't really use any custom TV hacks
 
But I have added some avi made into the game by myself, is that the reason I got the problem?
 
edit:I have used that program to check for conflicts, but it said no error or conflicts are found.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Squinge on April 10, 2006, 02:55:49 pm
Quote from: leroy
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.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: leroy on April 11, 2006, 03:05:04 am
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 :)


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Squinge on April 11, 2006, 08:34:09 am
Quote from: leroy
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.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: leroy on April 11, 2006, 09:01:52 am
Ok, here's it, maybe I will try the hack again later on
 
Thanks


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Azureale on May 04, 2006, 11:48:36 am
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" (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?p=372839) hack in my game. Maybe they aren't compatible ?


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: MissDoh on May 04, 2006, 11:51:31 am
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.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Squinge on May 04, 2006, 12:00:04 pm
Quote from: Azureale
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:)


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Azureale on May 04, 2006, 03:42:12 pm
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 ;)


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Frezia on May 04, 2006, 04:06:44 pm
Just what I needed!

Thank you very much!


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Squinge on May 04, 2006, 07:07:47 pm
Quote from: Azureale
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.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: MissDoh on May 04, 2006, 07:59:53 pm
Quote from: 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 ;)


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.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Azureale on May 05, 2006, 01:36:22 am
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 ;)


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: MissDoh on May 05, 2006, 01:54:02 am
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.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: MissDoh on May 05, 2006, 11:51:18 am
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.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Squinge on May 05, 2006, 02:00:04 pm
Quote from: RealUnimportant
I have no EPs
have you tried the sims 2 hack conflict detection utility (http://www.simwardrobe.com)? it may be some other mods confliting with each other.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Azureale on May 05, 2006, 04:28:15 pm
Ok, I just had time to test my game after deleting groups.cache. Unfortunatly my Sims still change TV channel autonomously (even though their fun bar is green, lazy Sims ! ).

MissDoh, merci pour ton aide ;)


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Dunner on May 06, 2006, 04:46:34 am
Thanks very much for this! It's nice to know that my sims won't be changing over to the sports channel everytime I turn around now. :)


Title: New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Squinge on June 18, 2006, 12:44:11 am
I updated this mod to be compatible with the new EP3 & FFS patch.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: discordkitty on July 06, 2006, 02:46:21 pm
Is it possible to add a version to this that stops them from stopping to watch the tv?

It's really annoying when I sit them down to gain cooking skills via the television and they just all of a sudden stop watching it and just "sit" on the couch.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Blue_Rose on November 03, 2006, 02:36:04 am
Thanks for this mod..


Title: a quick question...
Post by: Talismana on November 09, 2006, 05:43:22 pm
Quote from: Squinge
EP1 or greater is required for Version 1.0b


The first of these three hacks listed isn't indicated as being version 1.0b but, like the two that follow, am I safe to assume that it Is...And that I can't use any of the three if running the base game only?

Thanks ahead of time, and a Huge heartfelt thank you for all of your astoundingly prolific, and amazing, work...all so generously shared with the Simming Community.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Squinge on November 09, 2006, 09:55:37 pm
You can use the first file with just the base game, but you can only use one version of this mod even if you own EP1 or greater.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: shrekina on November 10, 2006, 03:56:57 am
Thanks.........loving it


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: callistra on December 12, 2006, 08:43:34 pm
Is this still working with Pets?


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Squinge on December 13, 2006, 06:33:39 pm
Mods that are compatible with pets (http://www.insimenator.org/showthread.php?t=28922)


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: WadeSimMiser on June 03, 2007, 07:01:54 pm
This is a great mod.  I hate it when they switch to that stupid sports channel when I want to them to learn cooking skills or so I can look at those amusing weather reports.


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: blondecrystal on June 04, 2007, 01:34:19 pm
Thank you squinge!


Title: no autonomous changing TV channel New Version Available(6/18/06)
Post by: Scruff on June 23, 2007, 08:32:57 am
Thanks, this will make those stubborn Sims a little less annoying.


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