Is there a hack in the plans for no random biting?

[sara_dippity]

Here or anywhere that anyone knows of? I'm really wary of letting vampires take over my neighborhoods. I don't mind in Strangetown, but I would rather not have my other hoods taken over if I want to briefly play a vampire.

[jfade]

Well, it may not be exactly what you're looking for, but I made this:

http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php?topic=718.msg26264#msg26264

to prevent any vampires from biting any NPCs of any kind. It won't protect regular sims though, so if you want to avoid them altogether, this won't help. I may make a TTAB alteration later that will prevent vampires from autonomously biting other sims, but this would also prevent them from biting a sim you want to be vamped unless you use another sim to influence them to bite the sim you want to be bitten. (I hope that made sense, lol) So, I guess if people want it, I'll make a version that will not allow any autonomous biting altogether.

[cabelle]

Well, it may not be exactly what you're looking for, but I made this:

http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php?topic=718.msg26264#msg26264

to prevent any vampires from biting any NPCs of any kind. It won't protect regular sims though, so if you want to avoid them altogether, this won't help. I may make a TTAB alteration later that will prevent vampires from autonomously biting other sims, but this would also prevent them from biting a sim you want to be vamped unless you use another sim to influence them to bite the sim you want to be bitten. (I hope that made sense, lol) So, I guess if people want it, I'll make a version that will not allow any autonomous biting altogether.

Thank you many times over!  I would love an option to turn off autonomous biting or vampires all together. I'm just not into that aspect of the game and didn't want it pushed upon me by incidents of random biting. A mod to avoid that would be greatly appreciated.

[sara_dippity]

So, I guess if people want it, I'll make a version that will not allow any autonomous biting altogether.

Hell yeah.

[Ruann]

I'll be brave and say it would be really nice if we could get a version that only disallows it on Community lots.  If you invite them into your home, though, you're fair game.

Although, I'd be happy with the no-random bit.  It's worth the influence if you really wanna get bit.

[cabelle]

That's a great idea Ruann. Gives the gamer a little more control over the vampire aspect. I'd thought from the chats and such that a vampire would bite only if the relationship was high enough. So I had planned on just not befriending any vampires, since I'm not interested. This random biting is not something I want to happen, but I'd like others who enjoy the vampire aspect to still be able to play it as they'd like. Your idea helps to widen the choices of the gamer, as I think it should be. Hopefully it's doable.

[J. M. Pescado]

I'll make a memo to have the random biting looked into if it hasn't been dealt with before we get the chance.

[dizzy]

You may want to put a sticky next to "Can Become A Vampire?" and make note of that.

It permits the Vampire social if either the vampire or victim is a selectable sim or if there are simply less than 10 NPC vampires.

[jfade]

I'll be brave and say it would be really nice if we could get a version that only disallows it on Community lots.  If you invite them into your home, though, you're fair game.

That's a good idea, I'll look into that.

I would love an option to turn off autonomous biting or vampires all together. I'm just not into that aspect of the game and didn't want it pushed upon me by incidents of random biting. A mod to avoid that would be greatly appreciated.

Would a version that totally disables biting altogether for any sim (controllable or not) be something you would want or would you rather I just make the only on residential lots version?

I'll start looking into this.

[jfade]

Well, at any rate, even if you're in the minority I'd prefer no vampires at all too so I'll make it for myself, lol. Anyhow, the Vampires Can't Bite on Community Lots is available now here:

http://greensims.net/viewtopic.php?t=862

I'll make the next, totally unavailable option soon.

EDIT:

Here's the version for no biting whatsoever:

http://greensims.net/viewtopic.php?t=863

Thanks to anyone who wants to test!

[cabelle]

Thank you jfade, I really appreciate your hard work. Can't wait to try out the no biting whatsoever version.

[sara_dippity]

Cool ty . What does it do, disable it completely (so the social doesn't even come up), take off the free will, biting by influence only, or what? The community lot one is the one where if you invite them over anything goes, right?

[jfade]

What does it do, disable it completely (so the social doesn't even come up), take off the free will, biting by influence only, or what? The community lot one is the one where if you invite them over anything goes, right?

Well, the no biting whatsoever disables all biting, so the social option doesn't even come up, so no biting for your controlled sims or NPC vampires. It doesn't edit TTAB so it should be compatible with all other social hacks. You can, however, still influence another a vampire to bite someone.

The community one, yes, on a residential lot, anything goes, but at least you don't have to worry about Crumplebottom being bitten since you can't have any vampires bite downtown. However, you can still influence a vampire on a community lot to bite someone. I hope that explains it.

[aussieone]

Thank goodness someone had the smarts to come up with this!!

I was just about to get one of my Sims to propose to his 'lady friend' downtown when 'Count Yorga Vampire' bites her and turns her into one of his kind....I was very peeved to say the least!!!

 Thanks jfade...much appreciated  

Now if I could just find a way to turn his lady friend back.............

[jfade]

No problem, I'm glad to help as the whole vampire concept annoys me to say the least. (Despite all the hacks I've been making for them lately, lol) Perhaps you could marry her anyway, and then get her to buy the vampire cure from the gypsy lady?

[Andygal]

I was just about to get one of my Sims to propose to his 'lady friend' downtown when 'Count Yorga Vampire' bites her and turns her into one of his kind....I was very peeved to say the least!!!

LOL, I'm sorry but that's funny, talk about ruining the mood!

[aussieone]

No problem, I'm glad to help as the whole vampire concept annoys me to say the least. (Despite all the hacks I've been making for them lately, lol) Perhaps you could marry her anyway, and then get her to buy the vampire cure from the gypsy lady?

Ah...........I didn't think of that.............to be honest, I didn't want him to have anything else to do with her whilst she's a vampire, however i guess this might be the only way to turn her back.....and keep him from pining!!

[aussieone]

I was just about to get one of my Sims to propose to his 'lady friend' downtown when 'Count Yorga Vampire' bites her and turns her into one of his kind....I was very peeved to say the least!!!

LOL, I'm sorry but that's funny, talk about ruining the mood!

Yeah in hindsight I guess it's pretty funny, but geez, what are the odds on timing things that bad??

Unless old 'Yorga' has a crush on her himself and instead of fighting my Sim for her affections, he opted for the easy way out. I'm surprised he didn't look right at me with a s**t-eating grin and simply say "bleh, bleh" 

[cabelle]

Both Carrigon's golden spider and Twojeffs' college adjuster have vampire options ("make vampire" and "cure"). I've been using both objects for their other splendid qualities and have had no problems. Carrigon's golden spider is really neat, you can place it on a table or the floor and it utilizes all of the new cheats. Perhaps this could help your sim's future fiance.

[dizzy]

The "Sim Modder" (which is built in) and things that clone that also have Vampire making options.

[aussieone]

Thanks for the info Cabelle and Dizzy-two........much appreciated 

[sara_dippity]

Thank goodness someone had the smarts to come up with this!!

I was just about to get one of my Sims to propose to his 'lady friend' downtown when 'Count Yorga Vampire' bites her and turns her into one of his kind....I was very peeved to say the least!!!

 Thanks jfade...much appreciated 

Now if I could just find a way to turn his lady friend back.............

I've heard that you can buy the cure potion and then influence someone to drink it. That is if you want to do it the intended game way instead of cheating. Personally it just depends on my mood.

[sara_dippity]

Well, the no biting whatsoever disables all biting, so the social option doesn't even come up, so no biting for your controlled sims or NPC vampires. It doesn't edit TTAB so it should be compatible with all other social hacks. You can, however, still influence another a vampire to bite someone.

The community one, yes, on a residential lot, anything goes, but at least you don't have to worry about Crumplebottom being bitten since you can't have any vampires bite downtown. However, you can still influence a vampire on a community lot to bite someone. I hope that explains it.

Awsome, ty very much!

[aussieone]

I've heard that you can buy the cure potion and then influence someone to drink it. That is if you want to do it the intended game way instead of cheating. Personally it just depends on my mood.

Yes, I prefer to do it the non cheat way.........however I seem to draw a blank with myself when it comes to good old fashioned common sense  *slaps forehead* Doh!!

[Maria]

Thank you for making the no biting hack, Jfade.  One of my sims married a vampire and he's been driving me nuts with the sneaking up and biting her (she buys vamp-d potions by the ten-pack).  Now she'll be safe and they can be a tragic couple instead of annoying.  Thanks so much!