DEPRESSED TRAIT (OUTDATED)
I know depression traits have been done before, but all of the ones I found were outdated so I decided to make my own version. The idea was to make this trait deeper than the BG gloomy trait. I certainly didn't want it to feel empty so I put a lot of work in this and tried to make it as present and impactful to the gameplay as possible. I'm very happy with the result and I'll definitely use this one a lot:)
Depressed Sims are sad by default. I would suggest using this trait in combination with the Basemental Drugs mod to get the full experience. That is because this mod will allow your sims to get antidepressants that will "fix" the sad moodlet. That can be done by clicking on your sim's phone and selecting "Go to the doctor", your sim will return with a Xanax pill bottle in their inventory. Sims will take those automatically if you leave them in their inventory or anywhere in the house. There is also an OD option if you take too many, which will result in your sim dying. But don't worry, Sims will not overdose autonomously. Alternatively, you can use the functional medicine found here, which adds different types of medicine to the game. (In this case, the pills have to be taken manually.) But ofcourse, you could also just download the trait and use it on it's own. Your Sim will remain sad unless there are 2+ points in other-than-sad moodlets (assuming you don't have any extra sad buffs atm).
Conflicts with the Cheerful trait, Cas animation same as the gloomy trait
3 Occasional buffs:
- It's Another One Of Those Days (+1, 30%/24h)
- Feeling Worthless (+2, 20%/24h)
- Suicidal Thoughts (+3, 10%/24h)
Other buffs:
- I'd Rather Be In Bed (will occur if your Sim hasn't slept or taken a nap in a bed, sofa or coffin in more than 9 hours) (80%)
- Those Lyrics Really Hit Me (has a 70% of occuring when your sim is listening to Pop, Tween Pop, Latin Pop, Alternative, Electronic or Romantic Music)
- Not Alone (Will occur when a Depressed Sim is near another Depressed Sim)
Autonomy: gloomy and creative autonomy commodities (This determines how your Sim will behave when left on their own)
2 NEW SOCIAL INTERACTIONS ADDED!
Depressed Sims will have the ability to Joke about killing themselves (Funny section) and Talk about Depression (Friendly section) with others. Using those interactions will result in the other Sim learning that your Sim is depressed.
Depressed Sims will get the same whims as Gloomy Sims which include: paint, play the guitar/violin/piano, cry it out, blog about feelings, cry in the closet, send a sad text, listen to music, be alone, write in journal etc. I also added take a photo and take a nap.
Skill and Need Decay Changes:
Energy will decay x0.4 faster
Social need decay x0.2 slower
Friendly & Romantic Relationships will build x0.2 slower
All Creative Skills: x0.2 faster (+2 Effectiveness)
All Musical Skills: x0.2 faster (+2 Effectiveness)
All Athletic Skills: x0.2 slower (-1 Effectiveness)
All Social Skills: x0.2 slower (-1 Effectiveness)
As you can see I only made small changes because I wanted to make it as realistic as possible and not cheaty or annoying to the player.
Disclaimer: I know and understand depression is a mental illness and not a personality trait but regardless, in my opinion and personal experience depression heavily affects how a person feels and behaves and it was made merely for the players that want to achieve a more realistic kind of gameplay. If you are triggered by this mod you are obviously welcome to ignore this post and move on. Thanks for your understanding.