MODS GUIDELINE ON PATCH DAY

These are broad criteria that will apply to my mods when a patch is released. 

I'm writing this to give you an idea of what to look for and what mods can be kept in game without issue when the game is updated. 

On another note, I'm working on something, but it's too early to give you a sneak peek; it's a big project, so I'll be silent for awhile.

All mods listed here are checked for the last patch (Crystal Creation) at the time of writing. 

-> Safe to Use: Mods with no or minor overrides of files that are rarely updated by Maxis. These mods can be used when a patch is published because they will not affect the vanilla game. Some features of the mod may stop working or they may need updating to add new features but this is limited to the mods themselves.

-> Likely to Require Updating: Mods with overrides to files Maxis updates constantly and that can impact vanilla game if not updated.

Mod Issue Report Form: to be used if I cannot be found on Discord.

Discord Support Channel: more immediate than the form above.

I'm still adding mods to this list, so don't take this post as a list of mods that are safe to use with the most recent patch!

Likely to Require Updating Mods:

Security Settings on More Objects 

The mod overrides object files. Some options added by new patches on certain objects may be missing.

Assign NPC Roles (Private Filters)

The mod overrides a lot of filters, may impact NPCs spawning as walkby, for roles or as visitors.

Magic Read Normal Books (Skillbooks)

The mod overrides the object tuning for the skill books. New skill books may need to be added.

Alchemy Ingredients Rework

The mod overrides recipes and Maxis adds stuff to those every now and then.

Careers Rework

The career files override all the career levels and will very likely require updating when a patch comes out. The financial system file has no overrides and is safe to use.

Always Towel After Shower

The mod overrides various interactions and needs to be checked for new patches

Disabled Features - Notifications

Mod contains overrides.

Romance Lock 

Overrides the romance relationship gain loots and will need checking after patches.

Safe to Use Mods:

Autonomy Toggle

Ages Behaviour Tweaks

Visible Needs

Rabbithole Veterinary

Assign NPC Roles (Public)

Custom Degrees

Disabled Features (All but the notifications nuker)

Realm Of Magic:

Expanded Realm Of Magic

Very few overrides of files Maxis rarely touches.

Magic Read Normal Books (Main)

Mooncasters

Vampire Magic

Black Magic

Alchemy Ingredients Rework

Has overrides but it's safe to use as Maxis rarely touches these files.

Vampires:

Vampires Age Progression

Vampires Can Kill

Vanilla Plus:

Vanilla plus mods don't generally have overrides!

Expanded Gym

Purchase Engagement Rings

Quick Outfits

More Interesting Phone Calls

More Weather Moods

Auto Hire NPCs

Tea Brewing On Stoves

Serve Drinks On Tables

Grab Fruit From Fruit Bowl

Job Finding

Choose Infant Rug