FFS "Batbox" Lot Debugger v2.0: NUCLEAR WAR EDITION
gynarchy:
I've been wondering that as well. Even with my Sims at Uni, every couple of nights that option fixes 1 problem. My Sims have never left the dorm lot to go anywhere except to go to class.
Hook:
AWOL Headmaster appears as an option on all lots, even dorms. What it does is delete the headmaster scenario controller. It does not check to see if there's a messed up controller first, but doesn't appear to hurt anything in any case.
The AWOL Headmaster fixes problems where you have a headmaster that will not even show up when you call him, because the controller thinks there's already a headmaster scenario in progress. If you have a lot where you can't get a headmaster to show up, and you can *still* Invite Headmaster after you've invited him once, then use the AWOL Headmaster option.
If you have a headmaster scheduled to show up when you upgrade the game with a patch or install a new EP, the controller will be messed up. In my test house, the headmaster is standing in the living room even though he's not scheduled to appear for another 2 hours. He disappears as soon as the game is unpaused, and there's no way to interact with him, even using Merola's Mind Control Mirror. Inviting another headmaster does not give an error, but the headmaster never shows up. Using AWOL Headmaster fixes the problem.
Hook
Vren Lyet:
I've read so much about bugs with this headmaster guy, but I've never experienced them myself as I therefore avoided calling him...
Thanx for the explanation! :)
RainbowTigress:
Well, I've had pretty good luck with him lately as long as I follow a few basic rules. In fact, I had almost forgotten about the bug since I had gotten so used to doing it this way. I save my game right before calling the headmaster and don't save it again until he is safely gone. I always have my sims call him right before or right after 5 pm. I have someone make the beds and I have someone clean (Macrotastics clean is good for this) and someone with high cooking skills cook pork chops or salmon. I also try to make sure gardening is done earlier since it can take longer. Then the sim who is not cooking will greet and give a tour to the headmaster. Then they call him to dinner. Usually by the time this is done, I have more than enough points to get my kids in private school. I know you can get bonus points for the hot tub or espresso, but I have heard about the headmaster getting stuck in the hot tub, and I saw the headmaster disappear right before my eyes after he drank espresso and was trying to put his cup in the dishwasher, so I avoid those activities when he is there. Chatting with the headmaster is good for a few points if it results in positive relationship points. Once I used the lot debugger on those lots that I was not able to call the headmaster on and I follow the rule about calling the headmaster right at 5 and not saving until he is gone, I have had no further problems with him. I just watch carefully, and if something goes wrong, I just have to reload the lot and do it again, avoiding whatever problem occurred the first time. But it is fun and I enjoy it. It is so satisfying to get a high score and get your little sim children in private school so they can wear those cute uniforms. But why do they still ride on the same yellow school bus that the kids in public school do?
JenW:
Got a question on this...
I've got a student who's graduated but is still in the dorm. She can't get out. I've apparently got the stuck moveout bug happening and the lot debugger fixes it, but the taxi doesn't come and when I have her try to move out again, she goes back into limbo (freezes, etc. but the rest of the Sims on the lot are fine). How can I break out of this loop? Maybe I'm using the debugger wrong?
Jen
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