On to a lighter note, I am excited about the zodiac mod I’ve been working on. Right now, it works with seasons. Sims get certain zodiac signs depending on whether they were born in winter, spring, summer, autumn, and depending on which day of the week.
The zodiac sign gets added via gameplay once the Sim is born, ensuring Sims born on the same day in a particular season get the same zodiac sign. For example, twins will have the same zodiac. For Sims who are being loaded into the game from CAS (for instance), who were not born into the world, their zodiac will be randomised, OR chosen by the player.
The zodiac sign will impact gameplay, wants and fears, there will be zodiac compatibility like in Sims 3, so Sims who have signs that are incompatible will find it harder to build relationships and visa versa. Zodiac signs will also add more depth to traits and buffs.
I will most probably be making other versions of the mod for players without seasons, and players who want the ability to add a zodiac sign to Sims via CAS.
I might also make a version that impacts what traits your Sims can have depending on their zodiac, but I’m not sure if this is a bit restrictive and unrealistic.
I am super excited to be working on this and I’m looking forward to sharing it too. And hey, if there are any other features you’d like to see the Zodiac Signs add to the game, please comment or message me ☺️
Update: Skill modifiers will also be a part of the mod. Different zodiac signs will learn certain skills faster or slower, eg, Leo’s will learn charisma faster!