Vibration Mod for The Sims 4

Overview

The Vibration Mod is a custom extension for The Sims 4, designed to enhance gameplay by adding vibration feedback during WooHoo events. It communicates with an external server using a socket connection to send commands for starting and stopping vibration. The mod also integrates with the popular WickedWhims mod to provide additional functionality.

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Features

• WickedWhims Detection: Automatically checks if the WickedWhims mod is installed to enable additional interactions.
• Vibration Activation: Sends a command to activate vibration when a WooHoo event starts.
• Vibration Deactivation: Sends a command to stop vibration when the WooHoo event ends.
• Custom Console Commands:
  • vibrationmod: A command to test vibration activation and deactivation.
  • checkwickedwhims: A command to check if the WickedWhims mod is installed and display its attributes.

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Prerequisites

• The Sims 4 with the modding framework enabled.
• WickedWhims Mod (optional, but recommended).
• A socket server listening on the specified HOST and PORT.
• Python 3.x environment to customize or extend the mod.

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Installation

1. Download the Mod: Clone or download the project files to your computer.
2. Set Up the Server:
   • Ensure a socket server is running on HOST (default: 127.0.0.1) and PORT (default: 65432).
   • The server should handle commands start_vibration and stop_vibration.
3. Add to Mods Folder:
   • Place the Python script in the Mods folder of your The Sims 4 directory.
   • Enable script mods in the game settings.

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Usage

1. Activate the Mod:

   • Launch The Sims 4 and ensure the mod is loaded successfully.
   • Open the in-game cheat console (Ctrl + Shift + C).
   • Use the following commands:
     • vibrationmod: Test the vibration functionality.
     • checkwickedwhims: Check if the WickedWhims mod is installed.

2. WooHoo Integration:

   • If WickedWhims is installed, the mod will automatically start and stop vibration during WooHoo events.

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Configuration

To modify the connection settings:

1. Open the script file.
2. Update the HOST and PORT variables to match your server configuration.

Example:

HOST = '192.168.1.100'  # Replace with your server's IP address
PORT = 12345            # Replace with your server's port

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Troubleshooting

• Mod Not Working:

  • Ensure that script mods are enabled in The Sims 4 settings.
  • Check if the socket server is running and reachable at the specified HOST and PORT.

• WickedWhims Not Detected:

  • Verify that the WickedWhims mod is installed and active in the game.

• Socket Connection Error:

  • Confirm that the server is running and configured to handle start_vibration and stop_vibration commands.

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Contributing

Feel free to fork this project and submit pull requests for improvements or new features.

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Disclaimer

This mod is a fan-made project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA, Maxis, or the creators of the WickedWhims mod. Use at your own risk.

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Enjoy the enhanced gameplay! 😊