Basemental Drugs 7.17.201
Added 2023-06-26 21:34:48 +0000 UTCHey! Before we get into the changelog and what's new in this version I feel I owe you all a little explanation as to why it's been a while since the last release. I am a relatively private person and I don't like to share too much about what's going on in my life, but considering that what has transpired these last couple of months has delayed me from delivering what I want to deliver in the timeframe I want to deliver it I want to let you all know why.
First of all, I am in good health and everything is basically good over here. Late April a close relative of mine died, after being ill for years, and I got tasked with taking care of the funeral arrangements, the estate, and everything that entails. This was way more time consuming than I ever could've imagined. So dealing with the loss, while staying in a different city than my own to be able to clean out my late relative's apartment, dealing with real estate agents, making sure everyone got their inheritance, and a boatload more has taken me the better part of a couple of months.
This process has not only been time consuming but also very taxing mentally and physically. The days I had back home basically went into trying to rest up, spend time with my family and focus on working on the mod. I intentionally had to just ignore Patreon and Discord as much as possible to avoid getting too distracted as that would have delayed this release even further.
Anyways, now there's a light in the end of the tunnel. Most of the things have been dealt with, and this new release is done and dusted. I didn't make this statement to get any pity or consolation or what have you, but I felt you deserve an explanation as to why I have seemed to have been absent from this platform lately.
Last but not least, thanks to all of you for sticking with me and giving me your continuous support regardless of me being more slow than usual with this release. I am unbelievably grateful for all of you. So... let's get to it:
=== Changing World ===
- Changed prices on a regional basis
- New batches of pills out on the streets
=== Addicts Anonymous ===
- Join Addicts Anonymous
- New skill for 10 step program
- Rabbithole Events for attending meetings
- Phone Calls to and from Sponsors
- New social interactions linked to AA
- Become sponsor for other AA members
- New "Craving" mood for former addicts
- New milestone for joining AA
- Added new milestone to cheats menu
- A bunch of new buffs
- +++ Read more below
=== Fixes / Other ===
- Fixed issue with bugged cheat menu
- Fixed bug with kids coming to collect drug debt
- Fixed bug with "Remove Vapers" setting
- Added missing kits to drugs log
🏵️ Addicts Anonymous
This is something I have been wanting to do for a very long time. The fact that I started working on this prior to all the RL stuff that suddenly started to take place was not ideal timing wise as this has been a relatively big undertaking. I am sure this feature will provide a lot of storytelling, gameplay value and further realism in terms of dealing with addiction and rehabilitation.
What Is It?
Addicts Anonymous is a combination of the real life counterparts Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous and their 12 step models. In the mod it is a 10 step model that is based on the aforementioned 12 step models.
Joining Addicts Anonymous
Once a Sim has become sober from any serious drug or alcohol addiction they will get a call from someone in AA letting them know that they are welcome to attend a meeting.
To attend a meeting, go to the Drugs tab on your relevant Sim's phone and select Attend AA Meeting. Meetings are available on weekdays from 6PM to 10PM. The meeting is a rabbithole event.
Once your Sim has attended a meeting they are on Step 1 of the program. Read the notifications that come with each level up to see what is needed to progress to the next step of the program. It can vary from attending meetings, calling your sponsor, making amends with Sims your Sim have hurt through their past behavior to other things.
Craving Mood
There's a new Mood that comes with this update that gives former addicts a craving to do the drug they used to be addicted to.
The craving can show up at any time, but there are ways to get rid of it. Through AA interactions or other means. Working out and woohoo interactions will get rid of the mood for you, so will calling your sponsor for a chat, attending meetings or meeting your sponsor to get help with the 10 step program. Spiritual Meditation which is acquired at step 9 will also get rid of the mood for you.
The chance of getting the craving mood gets reduced the higher up in the 10 step program your Sim is at. A Sim that has maxed out the 10 Step Program skill will rarely be craving any drugs.
Sponsors and Sponsees
Once your Sim reaches step 2 of the 10 step program they will get a Sponsor through the program. Your Sim can now call their Sponsor to chat if they get a craving mood, or meet up with them to get help to work through the step they are on.
This meeting is a rabbithole event and some of the levels require you to do this instead of attending meetings in order to level up to the next step.
Once your Sim reaches level 9 they will get a sponsee as well. Meaning your Sim will now become a sponsor for another Sim. This Sim can call your Sim every now and then when they are struggling with their addiction. This is an anonymous Sim and not really assigned to anyone in your game world in case you don't have other Sims in your game world that are actual AA members.
You can however change your sponsee to a real Sim by clicking on another Sim that is an AA member, go to Friendly > Activities > Become Sponsor For
Once your Sim is a sponsor for another Sim you can click on them and help them through their problems with social interactions, and your Sims sponsee can click on your Sim and get help with working through their issues. Performing these interactions will build towards your Sims current skill level in the 10 step program.
I really hope you'll enjoy the update and thanks for being patient!
Venue List
To make sure this mod works you need to download the updated Basemental Drugs venue list provided in this post. I recommend installing this venue list in a separate folder directly in your Mods folder called: Basemental Venue List. I also recommend updating it whenever there is a new mod version out as I constantly add in new custom venue compatibility from other mod authors.
Choose one of these 2 installation methods. Not both.
Basemental Drugs Installer (WINDOWS ONLY)
- Delete all the old Basemental Drugs files from your Mods folder.*
- Download this Basemental Drugs.exe file.
- Run the Basemental Drugs.exe file.
- Choose which Optional Packages you want included.
- Delete your localthumbcache.package
* If you installed from the installer previously, you can delete the old files by launching the file called unins000.exe in your Basemental Drugs folder.
Basemental Drugs Zip (WINDOWS OR MAC)
- Delete all the old Basemental Drugs files from your Mods folder.
- Download the Basemental Drugs zip file.
- Unzip the Basemental Drugs zip file.
- Place the files in a folder titled Basemental Drugs in your Mods folder.
- Delete the Basemental Drugs zip file.
- Delete your localthumbcache.package
FOR SUPPORT WITH THIS MOD - HEAD OVER TO MY DISCORD SERVER
Comments
Your Sim must first get addicted to a serious drug then get sober, either through Rehab sessions, cheats or just cold turkey'ing it. Then you will get the option to attend meetings through the Drugs tab on the phone. If you still have issues with it, try the support channel on the Discord server.
Basemental
2023-07-18 06:29:01 +0000 UTCSorry for your lost, but I have a question I have my sim doing all kinds of drugs and alcohol and i was excited to send her to AA and have a sponsor and all that and the option isnt popping up. What am I doing wrong? Im looking on the computer and phone and I still dont see any new options for basemental. Please help me. Also I appreciate your work, you do a great job.
vjinkins
2023-07-15 22:11:55 +0000 UTCIt was a bug in the release before this one. Make sure you delete the old version before updating to this release
Basemental
2023-07-13 16:32:36 +0000 UTCThanks for all the hard work you put into this mod!! I do have a question though, for some reason I'm not able to assign a sim addiction traits under the menu tab. Could this be caused by a mod conflict? Thanks!!
Lindsey
2023-07-13 04:43:22 +0000 UTCThis is so awesome! I love this mod dude! <3
2023-07-13 03:59:40 +0000 UTCDoes anyone have a German translation or can I make one myself
Lucas Fingerhut
2023-07-11 11:46:28 +0000 UTCThank you for the update!!!!!!
Rah Farmer
2023-07-10 22:24:39 +0000 UTCThank you for the update, but please take as much time as you need. Modding comes second to your mental health ❤️
Adam Washington
2023-07-08 22:43:43 +0000 UTCMight mean that you haven't deleted the old version. Head over to the Discord server and I am sure we can look it over with you to help you out
Basemental
2023-07-08 21:45:54 +0000 UTCPlease head over to the Discord server with the BE report. Often times the exceptions are just showing the stack trace which might list mods that inject into various EA modules but aren't necessarily the actual cause of the exception. It is easier for us to pinpoint what the error truly is about if you head over there
Basemental
2023-07-08 21:45:18 +0000 UTCmight need another update. better exceptions is showing up for basemental drugs
mercy
2023-07-08 16:41:27 +0000 UTCHi Basemental, when I first enter my game included in the mods notifications it says I need to update Basemental Drugs mod; is this the most recent updated version you have available?
Park Heights Sims
2023-07-08 14:11:00 +0000 UTChey are the extra bongs gone from the game? i saw a tweet ab them but we only have a couple in game. Just wondering :)
BbhadasxSimsx
2023-07-08 13:59:29 +0000 UTCHi there love! First I want to say, So sorry for your loss, I understand the feeling, and I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Take it easy and remember to give yourself some grace :) SUPER excited for this update omg !!
juicyyy
2023-07-07 02:06:42 +0000 UTCPlease head over to the support channel on the Discord server. The link is in the bottom of the post
Basemental
2023-07-05 12:21:37 +0000 UTChi dear, please am getting an exception for the hookah package
mercy
2023-07-05 11:46:01 +0000 UTCHi Ally. If you head over to the support channel on the Discord server I am sure we will be able to help you out over there. The link is in the bottom of the post
Basemental
2023-07-05 11:18:44 +0000 UTCim having trouble adding this mod to my Mac I keep getting tuning exception text I restarted the sims 4 and transferred mods and cc one by one even putting the heavy scripts like mccc and basemental in first still no luck....is anyone else having problems....I usually just keep basmental, cc folder with slider and presets, mccc, ui cheat extension. could those be the probleem I also ran conflict with my cc and rid all conflict cc
Ally Jade
2023-07-05 00:25:47 +0000 UTCMy condolences to you and yours. May you remember your departed well. I appreciate both you checking in and the mod update. Strength and peace to your steps.
Matthew B.
2023-07-04 22:43:26 +0000 UTCSo sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and give you peace
Danada Shiverdecker
2023-07-04 17:24:02 +0000 UTCYou can add the Juice Bar Lot Trait on the various lots you are at. Then the alcohol will just act as juice
Basemental
2023-07-03 19:56:11 +0000 UTCpls add to the mod bartender job. And pls make trippy batuu easy to go to
2023-07-03 07:14:15 +0000 UTCIs there any way I can bypass the effect alcohol has on Sims...I just rather use the Drug part??? Thx
D Love
2023-07-03 01:21:36 +0000 UTCsorry for your loss hon, sending you a big hug..
mercy
2023-07-02 22:29:50 +0000 UTCSo sorry for your loss. I work in harm reduction/rehabilitation so I really appreciate this new update <3 Thank you for everything that you do!
2023-07-02 21:47:38 +0000 UTCNo need for any explanation, handling your mental health always comes first. Glad to hear you've gotten through the worst of it, and thank you for such an amazing mod!!
2023-07-01 21:26:19 +0000 UTCMy condolences. Thank you for all that you do, and I'll be sticking around regardless. Take the time you need to stay in good health and not burn out.
2023-07-01 16:16:31 +0000 UTCSo sorry for your loss. Thank you for all your hard work!
Mia
2023-06-30 23:56:02 +0000 UTCIt is obviously way more clunky than Discord support, but seeing that you are having issues with Discord right now, send me a DM with the MCCC LE and I'll take a look at it
Basemental
2023-06-30 22:07:44 +0000 UTCSo sorry for your loss :( If you can't answer here I understand, I can't get my discord to work at the moment... but I'm getting a last exception from MCCC and it has an error saying theres a logging issue with basemental. Nothing seems messed up or anything just wondering what that's about. Hope you're doing okay! <3
Guuurl
2023-06-30 19:21:23 +0000 UTCthank you...i was able to get it worked out. Turns out i was doing everything right just didn;t realize i needed to make the venue lot myself. hehe, Thanks
2023-06-30 12:36:32 +0000 UTCHead over to the support channel on the Discord server. Link is in the bottom of the post
Basemental
2023-06-30 06:54:34 +0000 UTChi i may seem dumb lol but when i put basemental venue list into my mods...when i get into game i can't find the venue lots anywhere in my library. i find the lot traits i need just not the venue. any ideas what i may be doing wrong? thanks
2023-06-30 06:22:31 +0000 UTCSo sorry for your loss! I'm sure everyone understands. Family first, always
RayleenB
2023-06-30 04:49:08 +0000 UTCYou need to max out any of the dealing skills first and foremost as it is intended to be like an endgame add-on mod to dealing. There are cheats to make that go faster though, like bmg.enable_gangs maxes out your cocaine dealing skill. Then you'll get the gangs tab on your Sims phone
Basemental
2023-06-28 07:30:09 +0000 UTCI just recently started playing my Sims again and I can't remember how to get Gangs started, how do I bring/call out the gangs?
Park Heights Sims
2023-06-28 06:51:02 +0000 UTCMy condolences to your and your family for the loss of your loved one, you and your family are in my prayers (Christian). Thank you for letting us know what's going on with you; we want to know and do care. I have been using your mods, on and off since I discovered mods around 5 years or so ago (I play The Sims 4 on and off). Like Kyle Kendrick said... I appreciate your content as well. Thank you so much.
Park Heights Sims
2023-06-28 06:06:45 +0000 UTCMy condolences on your Loss Base. Take all the time you need. I'm not going anywhere! You are one of the few modders that actually care about your patreons and provide us with a quality mod! that's worth more than what you charge us! Also when you do share it's always validated and humanly relatable, I'm sure no one has an issue with waiting, because your talent and attention to your mod is worth it! Cheers!
Ms. Book
2023-06-28 00:51:28 +0000 UTCcondolences to you and your family. I've been a Patreon since 2020 and i appreciate the content you have provided to make my gaming so much more fun. thank you! take as much time as you need.
2023-06-28 00:34:38 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for all you do!
CA
2023-06-27 22:05:34 +0000 UTCtotally understandable. Glad all is well! Take any and all time you need to recover!
Fifya
2023-06-27 21:55:53 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry to hear about your loss; you have my deepest condolences. While it's wonderful to see you back, please continue to take all the time you need! Thanks for all that you continue to do for our community <3
gaianangel756
2023-06-27 20:34:34 +0000 UTCI'm sorry for the loss of your relative. Thank you for all that you do.
EDNurseDee
2023-06-27 10:40:52 +0000 UTCYou have my deepest condolences regarding your loss. Thanks for everything you do to make the game better. Take good care of yourself.
Kathryn Grace
2023-06-27 09:53:50 +0000 UTCI'm really grateful you thought of us at all, you don't need to feel bad about stepping away from modding for a minute to take care of real-life affairs. Your well-being is more important than our sims having access to drugs. I'm really sorry for your loss and hope you're on your way to doing better.
2023-06-27 09:03:15 +0000 UTCThank uu so much for still thinking about us during your own time of need. i am so sorry to hear about ur loss, we can tell this hasn't been easy on uu but still uu powered through and delivered on ur promise to us and for that im very grateful, so thank uu!! but please, take all the time uu need we are here for uu and we understand. Keep achieving great things!!!!!!!
QueenKaii21
2023-06-27 07:25:08 +0000 UTCOnce again, you provide a gameplay mechanic that I never knew I needed! And I am so sorry for your loss and all of the immense stress and pressure you must have been on under. I hope your heart is healing and you're doing better. ❤
K.
2023-06-27 07:07:49 +0000 UTCThank you so much for all you do
Asia Taylor's
2023-06-27 05:26:14 +0000 UTCSending prayers and positive energy your way! Your the best Basemental!
Sunkissn
2023-06-27 03:41:30 +0000 UTCI am sorry for your loss. I too understand how time consuming and stressful arranging a funeral and taking care of the estate afterwards is. So that is understandable on the delay of your work. Hope all is well now and thank you for your hard work.
Samantha
2023-06-27 03:26:00 +0000 UTCSorry for your loss and glad you’re back and doing better
Vonnii
2023-06-26 21:46:48 +0000 UTCI am sorry for your loss and glad everything has worked out. Thank you for the update!
B_Dub
2023-06-26 21:42:47 +0000 UTC
