Traits by Scarlet

Last updated July 30th, 2024

Latest Patch Notes

7/30/24

• Improved patch compatibility, especially with social interactions
• Added support for the turn-ons and turn-offs system

8/1/23

• Updated for compatibility with patch 1.99

3/23/23

• Both traits are now recognized by the new social compatibility system
  
• Recategorized all social interactions into subcategories to match the game
• All social interactions are now recognized by the new conversation preference system

For earlier patch notes, click here.

The wonderful Sims 4 modder Scarlet has decided to move on from modding.  She has entrusted her traits, Photographer's Eye and Socially Anxious, to me going forward and I will be keeping them compatible with future patches. You can find both available for download here.

Photographer's Eye Trait

Sims with the Photographer’s Eye naturally learn photography more quickly than other Sims and tend to earn more Simoleons for the photos they take!

Based on the Photographer’s Eye Trait from Sims 3.

Benefits and Disadvantages

Benefits for sims with the Photographer’s Eye Trait include:

• Learn Photography skill faster
• More effective in Photography than other Sims
• Earn more Simoleons for the photos they take when using the Sell to Publication interaction on the photo
• Better Career Performance in:
  • Freelance Fashion Photographer
  • Style Influencer

No disadvantages.

New Interactions

Sims with the Photographer’s Eye trait will have the following new social interaction:

• Talk About Cameras (Friendly Interaction)

If the interaction is successful, both Sims will get a relationship gain. Additionally, the Sim that initiates the interaction will receive the following buff:

• Shared Knowledge
  Happy buff for 4 hours

The Sim that is being talked to about cameras will randomly receive one of the following buffs:

• Nice Chat
  Happy buff for 4 hours
• Intriguing Chat
  Inspired buff for 4 hours. Sims that receive this buff will learn the Photography skill faster than other Sims while the buff is active.

Additional Buffs

Sims with the Photographer’s eye trait can receive the following buffs:

• Feeling Inspired
  Inspired buff for 4 hours. Received occasionally
• Shutter Happiness
  Happy buff for 4 hours. Received after taking photos
• Need to Snap
  Sad buff (removed when Sim takes a photo). Received if the Sim hasn’t taking photos in a while

Whims

Sims with the Photographer’s Eye trait can receive the following whims:

• Buy a Camera
• Take A Photo
• Take A Selfie
• Take A Photo Of (Sim Name)
• Take A Photo with (Sim Name)
• Make Money from a Photo Studio

♦ Mod Requirements ♦ 

Base game only required.

♦ Mod Conflicts ♦

No known conflicts. Shouldn't conflict with anything since it has it's own resources.

♦ Translations ♦

The following translations are included in the mod:

• Chinese (thank you, Miaow_CC!)
• Dutch (thank you, TessMoana!)
• French (thank you, Candyman!)
• German (thank you, helene912 & Vee!)
• Italian (thank you, xISYx!)
• Polish (thank you, kelwiak and Astercholik!)
• Spanish (thank you, MashyLatte!)
• Portuguese (thank you, Eve Kmax!)

Socially Anxious Trait

Sims with Social Anxiety will often become uncomfortable in social situations, they do not receive negative Moodlets when their Social Need is low. They may experience panic attacks and stomach trouble resulting in frequent bathroom trips, especially while out in public. Therefore, they prefer to stay home. 

When off the home lot, their Bladder will decrease more quickly. They’ll take frequent restroom breaks. These sims can take medication to help control their Anxiety symptoms. Additionally, tea and exercise can help prevent and reduce some negative emotions.

Taking Medication

Your Socially Anxious Sims can use a self interaction to take medication. They can only take it once a day. If your Sim takes medication, they will be immune to the negative buffs included in this mod for 24 hours. However, they’ll get one random side effect:

• Decreased Appetite (Fine +1 for 6 hours)
  Hunger will decay a lot slower.

• Dizzy (Dazed +1 for 2 hours)
  Sims with this buff will more likely do interactions that raise energy.

• Nauseous (Uncomfortable +1 for 2 hours)
  Sims with this buff are likely to get sick.

• Drowsy (Uncomfortable +1 for 2 hours)
  Energy decays 2x faster and Sims with this buff will more likely do interactions that raise energy.

The side effects have less of an impact than the negative buffs that can happen without medication.

Buffs

• Don't Look At Me (Embarrassed +2)
  When around strangers. Removed when the strangers are no longer in proximity to your Sim.

• Feeling OK (Fine +3)
  When around strangers (at home or while medicated). Removed when the strangers are no longer in proximity to your Sim.

• Anxious (Tense +2 for 3 hours)
  Sims have a chance to receive this buff anywhere. Once the buff times out, they will receive one of the following:
  • Calmed Down (Happy +2 for 2 hours)
  • Panic Attack (Tense +5 for 3 hours)
    Fun, Energy, and Bladder decreases faster. Hunger decreases slower. More likely to do interactions that raise energy and bladder.
    When the Panic Attack buff times out, they will receive this buff:
  • Recovering (Dazed +2 for 2 hours)

Sims have a chance to receive one of these buffs while off their home lot:

• Nauseous (Uncomfortable +3)
  Sims with this buff are likely to get sick. Removed when they get home.
• No Fears (Confident +3 for 4 hours)

Sims have a chance to receive one of these buffs while on their home lot:

• Worry Free (Confident +2 for 4 hours)
• Feeling Relaxed (Happy +2 for 4 hours)

Benefits and Disadvantages 

• The Social need will decay 80% slower than normal.
• The Bladder need will decay 2x faster when off the home lot. Normal decay when at home.
• 20% more difficult to make friends

Learn the following skills 40% slower:

• Acting
• Charisma
• Comedy
• Mischief

Learn the following skills 2x faster:

• Musical
• Cooking
• Fishing
• Gardening
• Video Gaming
• Wellness

Slower performance gain in the following careers:

• Athlete - 30% slower
• Business - 20% slower
• Entertainer - 60% slower
• Style Influencer - 50% slower
• Actor - 60% slower
• Detective - 40% slower
• Doctor - 40% slower
• Politician - 60% slower
• Social Media - 60% slower

Whims

• Take a Nap
• Finish Reading a Book
• Take a Bath
• Bake Something
• Watch TV
• Watch a Movie
• Listen to Any Radio Station
• Write in Journal
• Meditate

♦ Mod Requirements ♦ 

Base game only required.

♦ Mod Conflicts ♦

No known conflicts. Shouldn't conflict with anything since it has it's own resources.

♦ Translations ♦

The following translations are included in the mod:

• Chinese (thank you, Miaow_CC!)
• Czech (thank you, Jerome!)
• Dutch (thank you, TessMoana!)
• French (thank you, Candyman!)
• German (thank you, Vee!)
• Italian (thank you, xISYx!)
• Polish (thank you, IlkaVelle and Astercholik!)
• Portuguese (thank you, ManyWhiTe and Eve Kmax!)
• Russian (thank you, AnnieHugss!)
• Spanish (thank you, goldilocks!)