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An Apology and a Plan - Dine Out Reloaded Chefs
🕑 Added 2022-11-22 03:56:32 +0000 UTCThe Problem
I want to describe a problem a number of players have reported with Dine Out Reloaded and playing as chef. When you have NPC chefs working, it's entirely possible they will take over your chef station or cause your Sim to stop being able to cook. There are 2 separate problems here.
The first one is my fault. The game tags chef stations as 'friends' with the NPC chefs so they will work at that station and no one else can. I apologize for this, because it's something I overlooked when making the player a chef. By not making you friends with it instead, they can take over.
The second problem is that NPC chefs are like, really, really efficient. So when an order comes in, they will snag it before you can do anything. Worse, they may be less skilled than you and botch the meal.
The Plan to Fix It
So, let's talk about how to fix this dilemma. I am going to create a sous chef system. I want to let this function on both your Sim AND NPC chefs. This will let you mark a primary chef station. The chef who works here (either NPC or your Sim) is going to be the one to finish all meals.
Other chefs are going to knock time off the cooking time, so the main chef simply has to finalize and plate the meals by creating the platter. The way I see it, this will help you to streamline the system in your restaurant because you can select where the platters will appear and Sims can pick them up from there.
Marking your main chef station will bar it from NPC chefs if you want to play as chef, or the NPC will be considered your head chef if you do not.
Other Issues
Guests making their own orders is a high priority for me, but since the dilemma above is a bug and not a feature, I'll be delaying this to work on the chef experience in anticipation for my Farm to Table system.
I've worked on issues with diners complaining about time recently. IF you missed those updates, you should get them. I found a major reason Sims were not leaving and acting as if they hadn't received the very meal they're eating, and I think the fix is solid. V3.1 and 3.0 have both been patched with this fix.
Thank You
I'm very committed to this project. Dine Out and GTW are the types of packs I love with their business management systems, and I'm committed to taking DO Reloaded as far as I can to make it into a pack that transcends what was originally offered. It has so much potential I can still see, that I don't want to let great ideas rot on the vine.
You are helping me to do this by supporting me and giving me resources. I had an object counter made by the lovely Ravasheen for the next update that will show how many orders are in restaurant queues :)
Comments
John Morris
Dont knock yourself you are doing a great job thank you very much for fixing this pack John
MissAglaia
Love this mod! But, for some reason when I have my player "take order" it doesn't actually take the order and it just remains on the menu. And it would be great if we could have a counter that shows the amount of unoccupied tables as well!
DawnH
When you have at least one cooking station, click on it after you've opened the restaurant (and even as long as you're on the lot I think) and you'll have the option to 'Cook Orders' -- that's not the exact verbage, but it's usually in the top left position to choose when that menu opens. You'll get a notice that comes up from the left hand side of the screen that tells you you are cooking as the chef. Even though you don't have all the people, you'll just get a warning notice on the top right hand side of the screen when you open the restaurant, but you can delete it and you'll be fine. Hint: don't try to help your chef--I made that mistake--she got all messed up in the orders :P. You can have her interact with people and pick up plates, but not actually choose dishes to cook (that's auto.) Just sit back and enjoy the cooking :)
Bessy
I don't get how to use the mod. It doesn't let me open the restaurant without assigning a chef, host, etc but I want my sim to be all 3 and there is no option to choose my sim as chef, host or waiter.
Angela Holley
you delete the old file and upload the new one. never add it with the existing one.
Elizabeth Nicole
you delete the old version of the mod and upload the updated version. Don't forget to clear your cache
Mayra Morfin
Hello, I am new to this whole mod thing. So, do I delete the old version of the mod and upload the updated version or add it to the existing one? Thanks
Miah Mall
I would LOVE the sous-chef add on! I had an idea of having a prodigy that I train and then he/she can take over when my sim is ready to retire or when she has her child. This is a brilliant mod and I have been glued to Sims ever since you created it. There is so much gameplay and stories you added when creating this. I can’t wait to see what other features comes in the future!
Miah Mall
This is a smart idea!! Brilliant!
Carl's Sim Guides
Yeah, I think some people are using only the 1 chef station and thinking they can pick the one they want. It's not possible right now, but in 3.2 you will be able to set which one your Sim will be using.
Paige Smith
I just have 2 chef stations, when I find the restaurant is getting a little busy I go to the 2nd station and cook a few orders(My hired chef still cooks orders also). After I cook a few, I go back to doing other things in the restaurant. I find that this way works without issues for me and I can still keep my chef that I hired while also playing as chef when I want. My restaurant runs smoothly.
darkscribe
TFW your favorite modder has a better, more concise apology and fix plan than the actual developers that make the game lol
Evelyn Foster
For a temporary work around until the fix, I fired the chef and it works ok. The only issue I have now is customers wont leave.
Shyra Dickerson
This is an amazing mod! I am awed by your talent! Thank you for your hard work and commitment!
Jessica Bunce
I love your innovative ideas and problem solving! I fully expect bugs to happen and that it will take time to tackle, which is my theory on why EA cannot afford to resolve these issues. Therefore, I am just so thankful you are up to the challenge and providing us with something new and exciting! Thank you Carl!
Jennifer Haar
Hey now, dont be so hard on yourself! I dont see EA working on this pack!
Simdrew1993
Thank you for your commitment we appreciate this truly.
adrede only
Yeah, and he is doing a great job, even if sometimes it gets some mistakes
macha77e
No need to apologize! Modding this game can be complicated. Your work is much appreciated, look forward to the next version.
Breanan Stewart
Carl, I can't tell you what it means to have modders like you that make packs like Dine Out not only playable but playable with additional play added. I know you've probably heard it a thousand times over but thank you for all you do! It is greatly appreciated!
Tris04
Thank you! Excited for this!
China Grayson
thank you because the things you listed bothered me so much but overall is a great mod !! keep up the good work and take your time for best results ! rooting for you !
DeeSims
Super excited about the updates
