Has anyone figured out how to order upgrade parts for an off-the-grid lot? It seems like the phone functionality is limited when I’m home and I can’t find the “order upgrade parts” option at the library computers.
I think this is a bug. Every member of a household with off the grid that I have taken to a different lot to use a computer, doesn't have the buy upgrade part feature available. Even if I move them to a different lot or remove the trait they don't get the option back.
I killed a couple sims on lot and got repair parts by fixing everything they broke You can also buy parts directly from the build/buy catalog, or sell them in a retail store. Don't bother having someone else buy and gifting to your sim unless you dont mind taking a while, as they gift one at a time
@Simsandra There are mods which allow you to use more items off-grid according to Lazy Gamer Reviews, but if you wanted to play without any MODs for your Sims 4 game.
@bookwormst699 yes, I use one mod for the wash basin, I really like it, but I prefer no mods in general. I hope they will fix the "off the grid" stuff.
Probably wouldn't make much sense for a tropical place like Sulani, but you can use fireplaces for light and also make them look like a heat source since there wouldn't be central heating. You could also just use the fireplace coffee table thing from City Living if you have it.
And the washbasin/clothesline from Laundry Day works off the grid.
They need to go back through th BB catalog and revamp what works and what doesn't. Because a lot of it doesn't make sense. Like this video points out. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-HXWnvRif_4
So, sims can also use the sinks and such and other items but only if they decided to use it and you do not tell them too. If you hire a maid the maid can change the water. You have to click on toddler and as parent for bath. You can skill up on wood working and upgrade stuff to self clean.
I don't think I've seen this mentioned yet, but I'm very concerned about the developers. What kind of nut puts their yoghurt and cold cereal in the microwave??? (Those options are unavailable due to the lack of a microwave on my off-the-grid lot. I'm more amused than annoyed by this.)
What about using the bushes for toilets? That's what I would do if none of the off the grid toilets worked for me.
I tried the feature when it first came out, wasn't all that impressed with the lack of things I could use, and had them go back on the grid.
I might try it again someday, but only for the sims that I have go on vacation or exploring the jungle at first. To me staying in a cabin while vacationing in the woods/jungle would need to be off the grid.
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I had to turn off the trait in my most recent save, because the game wouldn't even recognize the toilets and showers that are made to be used off the grid.
Has anyone figured out how to order upgrade parts for an off-the-grid lot? It seems like the phone functionality is limited when I’m home and I can’t find the “order upgrade parts” option at the library computers.
No, but I did have my Sim purchase that laptop that's portable. Then I have him go to the nearest public spot on-grid and from there I had him order what he needed to make the fireplaces safe. The trick is, I discovered, he has to own the computer. The freebie ones for public use won't do. Discovered that the hard way.
The bathtub sims can create on the workbench also won't work off the grid. Not even the one that looks like it's made out of planks.
And yet, certain showers work?
I'm trying to do some historical gameplay with a bunch of vikings here, and its proving to be a little more unnecessarily difficult than it should be.
Honestly, I'd love a proper off the grid stuff pack! Or maybe even game pack, perhaps.
Glad I'm not the only one feeling picky about the handmade bathtub not working, but the toilet does (especially the bad quality one lol). Hope they fix it, because it really fits the off-the-grid theme
The bathtub sims can create on the workbench also won't work off the grid. Not even the one that looks like it's made out of planks.
And yet, certain showers work?
I'm trying to do some historical gameplay with a bunch of vikings here, and its proving to be a little more unnecessarily difficult than it should be.
Honestly, I'd love a proper off the grid stuff pack! Or maybe even game pack, perhaps.
Glad I'm not the only one feeling picky about the handmade bathtub not working, but the toilet does (especially the bad quality one lol). Hope they fix it, because it really fits the off-the-grid theme
I checked and sims can't take baths at all with off-the-grid. Even the shower/tub combos only allow showers. So I guess the intention was to only allow limited plumbing at best
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Here you are. Seems like a proof that the washtub is not meant to be working off the grid.
That's from washing your hands, not from using the washtub for laundry. I'm assuming you've realized this by now, so I'm posting for future readers. It must've been fixed by now, as I get an option to "replace water" after I've used the washtub on a load of laundry. If you DID get the handwashing tooltip debuff from doing laundry, that's perhaps not functioning as intended. The only real issue I've experienced with the washtub on an offgrid lot is that it took over 2 sim hours to wash a single load. I ended up sending my Sim to work and had to rewash the load left in the washtub the next morning. Only happened once & most likely due to my sluggish laptop.
It is insane that showers work and tubs dont when you live off the grid. I lived on a farm for years which was off the grid and you dont have showers because getting water pressure with limited plumbing is almost impossible. Plus water conservation is much better with a minimally filled tub.
We would fill the tub with 1 - 2 inches of water only. All 3 children would bathe, then mum then she would hand wash our underwear and smaller clothes then finally dad would bathe. The water would then be used for any other scrubbing / cleaning chores before the tub was finally emptied. No shower uses such little water. Your tanks would run out too soon with showers.
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I think this is a bug. Every member of a household with off the grid that I have taken to a different lot to use a computer, doesn't have the buy upgrade part feature available. Even if I move them to a different lot or remove the trait they don't get the option back.
I killed a couple sims on lot and got repair parts by fixing everything they broke
And the washbasin/clothesline from Laundry Day works off the grid.
Skill up your woodworking skill and you can upgrade things to clean its self for you.
Ice, you have to go collect ice or buy it and put it in bottom of it. Or at least that's what I pretend.
So, sims can also use the sinks and such and other items but only if they decided to use it and you do not tell them too. If you hire a maid the maid can change the water. You have to click on toddler and as parent for bath. You can skill up on wood working and upgrade stuff to self clean.
Click on dog no the tub and go to pet care. Then you can wash them in tub same with toddlers.
Upgrade toilet to self clean and it will clean it.
And yet, certain showers work?
I'm trying to do some historical gameplay with a bunch of vikings here, and its proving to be a little more unnecessarily difficult than it should be.
Honestly, I'd love a proper off the grid stuff pack! Or maybe even game pack, perhaps.
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Hear hear!!
I am hoping that they will continue to upgrade this part of the game.
I tried the feature when it first came out, wasn't all that impressed with the lack of things I could use, and had them go back on the grid.
I might try it again someday, but only for the sims that I have go on vacation or exploring the jungle at first. To me staying in a cabin while vacationing in the woods/jungle would need to be off the grid.
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True, and you certainly wouldn't do this in the real world. Maybe on a hiking trip in a place with no or few facilities, but not at home.
No, but I did have my Sim purchase that laptop that's portable. Then I have him go to the nearest public spot on-grid and from there I had him order what he needed to make the fireplaces safe. The trick is, I discovered, he has to own the computer. The freebie ones for public use won't do. Discovered that the hard way.
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Glad I'm not the only one feeling picky about the handmade bathtub not working, but the toilet does (especially the bad quality one lol). Hope they fix it, because it really fits the off-the-grid theme
I checked and sims can't take baths at all with off-the-grid. Even the shower/tub combos only allow showers. So I guess the intention was to only allow limited plumbing at best
Race Against the Clock: Can your elder sim turn back the clock before their time runs out?
That's from washing your hands, not from using the washtub for laundry. I'm assuming you've realized this by now, so I'm posting for future readers. It must've been fixed by now, as I get an option to "replace water" after I've used the washtub on a load of laundry. If you DID get the handwashing tooltip debuff from doing laundry, that's perhaps not functioning as intended. The only real issue I've experienced with the washtub on an offgrid lot is that it took over 2 sim hours to wash a single load. I ended up sending my Sim to work and had to rewash the load left in the washtub the next morning. Only happened once & most likely due to my sluggish laptop.
We would fill the tub with 1 - 2 inches of water only. All 3 children would bathe, then mum then she would hand wash our underwear and smaller clothes then finally dad would bathe. The water would then be used for any other scrubbing / cleaning chores before the tub was finally emptied. No shower uses such little water. Your tanks would run out too soon with showers.
They shouldn't be attached to sims like they are an android or something, let them buy phones! Have different ones with different options.
I second this.