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Gain creativity skill points extremely fast with Magic Easel - Update SSN info
by CtfG
Posted 30th Sep 2006 at 11:21 PM
- Updated 1st Apr 2008 at 10:51 AM by CtfG : Update FREETIME info
33 Comments / replies (Who?)
- 25 Feedback Posts
Features:
- Extremely fast skill gain (approx. four times faster)
- Higher sale prices for paintings
- Does not overwrite the behaviour of Maxis' standard easel
- Different color (dark red-brown), so it can be separated from standard easel
- Available in Buy mode: Hobbies - Creativity (costs 8,500, but it's worth the price)
- GUID registered with SimPE to avoid conflicts with other SimPE-registered mods / hacks.
Needed files:
1. CtfG_MagicEasel_v0.1.package
2. CtfG_MagicEasel_Painting_v0.1.package
(both included in zip file)
Important note: Both files are needed for the Magic Easel to work. #1 contains the easel itself, #2 creates the painting and does the controlling, like "Continue painting", "Sell" etc. If you should skip file #2, the easel will not work since both packages exchange data.
Installation / Uninstallation:
- to install, simply extract both files from the zip into your Downloads folder in "My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2".
- to uninstall, remove or delete both files.
Update 2006-10-03:
Fixed the problem that the painting became unselectable after painting was interrupted. Reported by LadyMarisa (post #18) and solved by Smonaff (post #20). If you have only TS2 or Uni installed, please re-download the zip and re-install. Sorry for the inconvinience, and thanks to Smonaff for the solution.
Update 2006-10-25:
The problem with objects not showing up in the base game is cleared. Please read more about this in this thread, post #23.
Update 2006-11-02
Pets-compliant: Yes. No further modifications necessary.
Update 2007-03-29
All Magic items work with SEASONS.
Update 2008-04-01
This object is outdated by EP7 "FreeTime" and no longer supported. For further details, please check: http://www.modthesims2.com/showthre...558#post1919558
Conditions & Disclaimer:
1.
This object and all related files are given to the community "as is". During my tests, no problems showed up. However, I cannot guarantee that all functions will work under all circumstances and/or on all computers. Use all files and mod-options at your own risk!
2.
This object shall not be re-posted to any other site. It is (and shall be) available ONLY through http://www.modthesims2.com. If you downloaded this zip-file or any of its contents from any other site, please inform me by sending a private message to CtfG on modthesims2. Thank you.
3.
Feel free to recolor this object and post any recolor to modthesims2, but please include a link to the original object you recolored. Every modder likes to take at least some credits for his/her work, and pretending that you created this mod from scratch will be very bad for your reputation and karma, and it will also have a negative affect on your christmas gifts. Guaranteed.
Have fun with this mod!
CtfG (on MTS2)
Listing of my Magic Skill objects:
Magic Exerciser (Body): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=197984
Magic Mirror (Charisma): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=198495
Magic Investigator (Cleanness): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=198911
Magic Candy Factory (Cooking): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=198802
Magic Easel (Creativity): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=193604
Magic Telescope (Logic): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=198638
Magic Surgery (Mechanic): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=198945
- Extremely fast skill gain (approx. four times faster)
- Higher sale prices for paintings
- Does not overwrite the behaviour of Maxis' standard easel
- Different color (dark red-brown), so it can be separated from standard easel
- Available in Buy mode: Hobbies - Creativity (costs 8,500, but it's worth the price)
- GUID registered with SimPE to avoid conflicts with other SimPE-registered mods / hacks.
Needed files:
1. CtfG_MagicEasel_v0.1.package
2. CtfG_MagicEasel_Painting_v0.1.package
(both included in zip file)
Important note: Both files are needed for the Magic Easel to work. #1 contains the easel itself, #2 creates the painting and does the controlling, like "Continue painting", "Sell" etc. If you should skip file #2, the easel will not work since both packages exchange data.
Installation / Uninstallation:
- to install, simply extract both files from the zip into your Downloads folder in "My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2".
- to uninstall, remove or delete both files.
Update 2006-10-03:
Fixed the problem that the painting became unselectable after painting was interrupted. Reported by LadyMarisa (post #18) and solved by Smonaff (post #20). If you have only TS2 or Uni installed, please re-download the zip and re-install. Sorry for the inconvinience, and thanks to Smonaff for the solution.
Update 2006-10-25:
The problem with objects not showing up in the base game is cleared. Please read more about this in this thread, post #23.
Update 2006-11-02
Pets-compliant: Yes. No further modifications necessary.
Update 2007-03-29
All Magic items work with SEASONS.
Update 2008-04-01
This object is outdated by EP7 "FreeTime" and no longer supported. For further details, please check: http://www.modthesims2.com/showthre...558#post1919558
Conditions & Disclaimer:
1.
This object and all related files are given to the community "as is". During my tests, no problems showed up. However, I cannot guarantee that all functions will work under all circumstances and/or on all computers. Use all files and mod-options at your own risk!
2.
This object shall not be re-posted to any other site. It is (and shall be) available ONLY through http://www.modthesims2.com. If you downloaded this zip-file or any of its contents from any other site, please inform me by sending a private message to CtfG on modthesims2. Thank you.
3.
Feel free to recolor this object and post any recolor to modthesims2, but please include a link to the original object you recolored. Every modder likes to take at least some credits for his/her work, and pretending that you created this mod from scratch will be very bad for your reputation and karma, and it will also have a negative affect on your christmas gifts. Guaranteed.
Have fun with this mod!
CtfG (on MTS2)
Listing of my Magic Skill objects:
Magic Exerciser (Body): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=197984
Magic Mirror (Charisma): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=198495
Magic Investigator (Cleanness): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=198911
Magic Candy Factory (Cooking): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=198802
Magic Easel (Creativity): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=193604
Magic Telescope (Logic): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=198638
Magic Surgery (Mechanic): http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=198945
You must have the expansion or stuff packs listed below installed to use this custom content. Please see the post text for any exceptions.
Key: - File was updated after upload was posted
| Filename - Tip: You can click the magnifying glass to see the archive contents | Size | Downloads | Date |
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CtfG_MagicEasel_v0.1.zip
Size: 1.07 MB · Downloads: 26,001 · 30th Sep 2006 |
Don't forget to Thank the creator after downloading! Use the Thanks button located above the screenshots above.
Basic Download and Install Instructions:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
- Origin (Ultimate Collection): Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims™ 2 Ultimate Collection\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows Vista/7/8/10: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
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- Mac: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads
- Mac x64: /Library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2/Downloads
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#2
1st Oct 2006 at 12:04 AM
1st Oct 2006 at 12:04 AM
Know my sims can do masterpieces earlier. Good job 
#3
1st Oct 2006 at 12:25 AM
1st Oct 2006 at 12:25 AM
Sweetness, now my simmies can work 4 times without the thinking cap and a teacher 
Thank you!
Thank you!
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1st Oct 2006 at 2:01 AM
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1st Oct 2006 at 7:28 AM
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1st Oct 2006 at 7:39 AM
1st Oct 2006 at 7:39 AM
Thank a lot for sharing, it's very useful !!! 
---Every modder likes to take at least some credits for his/her work, and pretending that you created this mod from scratch will be very bad for your reputation and karma, and it will also have a negative affect on your christmas gifts.---> LOL, nice one
---Every modder likes to take at least some credits for his/her work, and pretending that you created this mod from scratch will be very bad for your reputation and karma, and it will also have a negative affect on your christmas gifts.---> LOL, nice one
#13
1st Oct 2006 at 10:54 AM
1st Oct 2006 at 10:54 AM
@Smonaff: Thanks for answering Kyrakev's question 
@mad sim: "does that mean it wont work with the EP's?" - The hack needs only the original game, but it will work with Uni, NL and OfB. I can't say if there are conflicts with FFS and Glamour since I don't have these, but I do think there won't be any problems.
@elliotw2: I will add a Q-Express link immediately. Thanks for pointing me to this
@uniquename: True, hacks may ruin your game, but only if you have two or more hacks for the same goal (like installing TeenWoohoo and InTeenimater at the same time, which will lead to conflicts), or if the modder overwrites important game functions. To avoid the latter, I created a stand-alone mod with a registered ID, so there will be no conflict. Maxis' original easel will still work the way it used to work, it will still cost the same amount as before, you will still need about 10 or 11 paintings to max out your creativity skill, and you can still sell the finished paintings for ~450 to 1,000. No conflict, no ruined game, no worries
@mad sim: "does that mean it wont work with the EP's?" - The hack needs only the original game, but it will work with Uni, NL and OfB. I can't say if there are conflicts with FFS and Glamour since I don't have these, but I do think there won't be any problems.
@elliotw2: I will add a Q-Express link immediately. Thanks for pointing me to this
@uniquename: True, hacks may ruin your game, but only if you have two or more hacks for the same goal (like installing TeenWoohoo and InTeenimater at the same time, which will lead to conflicts), or if the modder overwrites important game functions. To avoid the latter, I created a stand-alone mod with a registered ID, so there will be no conflict. Maxis' original easel will still work the way it used to work, it will still cost the same amount as before, you will still need about 10 or 11 paintings to max out your creativity skill, and you can still sell the finished paintings for ~450 to 1,000. No conflict, no ruined game, no worries
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1st Oct 2006 at 4:58 PM
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1st Oct 2006 at 10:35 PM
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#16
2nd Oct 2006 at 1:59 AM
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Originally Posted by neshcom
I coulda sworn that there's already such a canvas. I know I have one that lets you paint faster, but I don't think it gives you faster creativity points. I can't seem to find the one I'm talking about, but I'm pretty sure I got it here on MTS2.
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Actually, the painting itself is not accelerated. It still takes ~6.5 ingame hours to complete a painting. But with my mod, when you have finished the very first painting, your sim will have about 6 to 7 skill points on creativity, and as soon as the 10 points are full, there's a big bonus on the sale price
Adding both - faster painting AND faster skill points - would be a bit too much, so I just added the faster skill gain. I also set the price for the object very high, so newly created sims who have just bought a house will most probably have no money to buy this one. It is intended to be bought when the household has already achieved some money.But if my mod is duplicate to any other on this site (with all the features mentioned), please tell me, and I'll pull back this one.
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2nd Oct 2006 at 5:55 PM
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2nd Oct 2006 at 10:57 PM
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#19
2nd Oct 2006 at 11:10 PM
2nd Oct 2006 at 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by asiashamecca
There is one. You do skill faster as well. I THINK its by Eddie66... i'm going to get this one anyway. Seems faster and I like having a different look. :-) Please don't pull yours though. There is room for all.
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eddief66 removed his hacked painting here.
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3rd Oct 2006 at 12:14 AM
Last edited by Smonaff : 3rd Oct 2006 at 12:20 AM.
3rd Oct 2006 at 12:14 AM
Last edited by Smonaff : 3rd Oct 2006 at 12:20 AM.
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3rd Oct 2006 at 9:55 AM
Last edited by CtfG : 3rd Oct 2006 at 1:30 PM.
3rd Oct 2006 at 9:55 AM
Last edited by CtfG : 3rd Oct 2006 at 1:30 PM.
@LadyMarisa: I had the same problems when I started this hack, and that was the reason why I also had to clone the painting. Both objects (painting and easel) interact through the GUID, and after I modified both, everything worked fine. I'll have a look into it, though.
@Smonaff: Thanks a million for your information! That's an invaluable help (especially since I haven't had any coffee yet *lol*). From LadyMarisa's profile I could see, that she has NL installed, so the problem must be with the OfB formats. I'll check it. Thanks again!
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Just uploaded the fixed version. Again, my tests showed no problems so I have to rely on others who do not have all EP's installed. Please don't hesitate to post here if you encounter a problem. Thanks for all the input!
CtfG
@Smonaff: Thanks a million for your information! That's an invaluable help (especially since I haven't had any coffee yet *lol*). From LadyMarisa's profile I could see, that she has NL installed, so the problem must be with the OfB formats. I'll check it. Thanks again!
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Just uploaded the fixed version. Again, my tests showed no problems so I have to rely on others who do not have all EP's installed. Please don't hesitate to post here if you encounter a problem. Thanks for all the input!
CtfG
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6th Oct 2006 at 8:31 AM
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25th Oct 2006 at 11:30 AM
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26th Oct 2006 at 6:32 AM
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26th Oct 2006 at 8:32 AM
26th Oct 2006 at 8:32 AM
Smonaff,
I did that. It wouldn't be any problem to alter the includes in SimPE. No, the problem on my side is the testing. How shall I test objects for NL when I have OfB and therefore cannot exactly say if the mod works in games without OfB? I loath to give out objects without testing. Sure, I still make faults, but these are errors I produced and which I can fix. But how can I fix something deep in the file structure which I cannot see or influence?
That's my concern. One player who dl'ed my Magic Mirror stated that the mirror can't be moved around or used, but the Magic Easel works for him/her. S/he does not have OfB, only NL. How would I fix this problem?
I hope to get a second, bigger harddrive until the end of this year to make two partitions. One will have the base game without any additions, the other will be the "work" partition. After that, I'll be able to offer objects for the base game again. At least this I can try. But I really have no idea how to seperate NL from OfB / NL from Pets / OfB from Pets during testing. Any suggestions?
Thanks for your hint
CtfG
I did that. It wouldn't be any problem to alter the includes in SimPE. No, the problem on my side is the testing. How shall I test objects for NL when I have OfB and therefore cannot exactly say if the mod works in games without OfB? I loath to give out objects without testing. Sure, I still make faults, but these are errors I produced and which I can fix. But how can I fix something deep in the file structure which I cannot see or influence?
That's my concern. One player who dl'ed my Magic Mirror stated that the mirror can't be moved around or used, but the Magic Easel works for him/her. S/he does not have OfB, only NL. How would I fix this problem?
I hope to get a second, bigger harddrive until the end of this year to make two partitions. One will have the base game without any additions, the other will be the "work" partition. After that, I'll be able to offer objects for the base game again. At least this I can try. But I really have no idea how to seperate NL from OfB / NL from Pets / OfB from Pets during testing. Any suggestions?
Thanks for your hint
CtfG
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