Updated - Animated - Buoy object FILES (Patreon)
Downloads
Content
It took a bit longer then expected (as usual..), but all buoy objects have now been updated and fixed where necessary. The public release will possibly be somewhere this weekend.
So keep in mind if you're going to watch the videos (for if you forgot how to use them or if these mods are new for you), that for the updated files you need to download the pack in this post, instead of using the links in the video descriptions.
As for the updates, these objects aren't placeable on pond water surfaces yet, as I can't update that part of the mod yet. You can place them on ponds if you use the MOO cheat though, like can be seen on the images above. I also wasn't able to 'fix' the transparency issue on the buoy's rope recolors as I discovered it didn't work on the first orange buoy either. Another thing I've changed is that the diving/snorkeling buoy can also be found in the Pond VFX section instead of the Pool section which I mentioned before.
Other things I was be able to update or add are the following:
Catalog
- They can now be found in the Pond VFX section in build mode.
- Object's titles have been updated with an invisible 'Bakie' Search-tag in the title.
• Buoy + Waves object can now also be found by typing Buoy, Wave, Waves or Ocean into the search bar.
• Buoy + Dolphins object can now also be found by typing Buoy, Dolphin, Dolphins or Ocean into the search bar.
• Buoy + Whales object can now also be found by typing Buoy, Whale, Whales or Ocean into the search bar.
• Tour Boat object can now also be found by typing Tour, Boat, Dolphin, Dolphins, Whale, Whales or Ocean into the search bar.
• Diving Buoy object can now also be found by typing Buoy, Diving, Snorkling or Ocean into the search bar.
- Object's descriptions have been updated to new format.
- Object Thumbnails have been updated with image and text adjustments.
- Object Thumbnails have been updated with either a blue (water) or beachy background color. This makes it more clear in the Pond VFX section that this object looks best when placed on water or beaches.
- Prices have been changed for better placement in the Pond VFX section.
Placement:
- This update does NOT make these objects to be placeable on pond water surfaces. Whenever this is possible with Studio, I will add this too.
- Placeable on slopes, which makes it easier to place it above (uneven ocean) floors.
- Placeable through other objects, which makes them placeable above or in between (water) plants for example, without using cheats.
- Diving Buoy also placeable on fountains and shallow ocean water surfaces (as decoration, as you can't use the interactions there).
Functions:
- Tour boat can now be struck by lightning.
VFX:
- Tour Boat now has the option to activate animated water ripples around it.
Slots:
- Tour Boat now has 20 small deco slots so for example my Animated Seagull can be placed on top of it.
- Tour Boat can now also be placed on the boat trailer which is part of my Unlocked & Animated Sailboat + Boat Trailer.
- Buoy + Waves can't be placed on slots anymore (This looks strange when there're water ripples around it).
- Buoy + Optional Dolphins/Whales can now be placed on small deco slots. Whithout the dolphins or whales activated, this looks looks nice on boats or docks with deco slots on them.
==========================================
DOWNLOAD UPDATED FILES
Don't forget that you can download the updated files here in this post. The public post will not contain the updated files, only the video link.
Be sure to delete the old files before starting your game, otherwise the changes might not be visible. You might also need to delete the "localthumbcache.package" in your TS4 folder if the catalog thumbnails stay the same.
Info video about the mods:
Animated - Ocean Buoy - Diving & Snorkeling (Island Living Required)
Animated - Buoy + Waves (Cats & Dogs Required)
Animated - Buoy + Dolphin & Whale Pod (+Bonus Tour Boat) (Cats & Dogs Required)