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String Table Modding Tools

Hello all! As mentioned in my previous post, I am taking a short break from making mods to work on modding tools for my fellow creators. The first two of these tools are now ready, and may be of special interest to modders and translators.String Table EditorAllows you to create, modify, and search through string tables of any size (tested up to 60k!). Features include autohashing, autosave, quick copying, two views to choose from, and more. Be su...

What's Next for Patrons?

Hey everyone! I recently released Language Barriers v2.0 to the public, which has likely left some of you wondering what you can expect next. So, I'm making this post to clear that up for you, and help you make an informed decision about whether to keep your pledge or not.Where things stand nowFirst things first, there is currently nothing in alpha or beta for patrons. If your sole reason for being a patron was to get early access, feel free ...

[OLD] Language Barriers v2.0 beta 2

Betas are completed versions of my mods, and are only available to my patrons and translators for 2-3 weeks before the public release, depending on whether or not anything needs to be fixed. It will be publicly available within a couple of days, with August 30th being the absolute latest. Please note that the $1 tier does not have early access benefits, and will not unlock the download post.THIS POST IS OLD. Language Barriers does NOT have a Patr...

[OLD] Language Barriers v2.0 beta 1

Betas are completed versions of my mods, and are only available to my patrons and translators for 2-3 weeks before the public release, depending on whether or not anything needs to be fixed. The soonest it will be publicly available is August 23rd, and the latest is August 30th. Please note that the $1 tier does not have early access benefits, and will not unlock the download post.THIS POST IS OLD. Language Barriers does NOT have a Patron-only ve...

[OLD] Language Barriers v2.0 alpha 7

Alphas are incomplete snapshots of my mods while they're in development, and are only available to Goth and Landgraab patrons. The 2.0 update will be released to Pancake patrons and translators in a couple of days, and to the public 2-3 weeks afterwards.PLEASE NOTE: THIS POST IS OLD. LANGUAGE BARRIERS IS NOT IN ALPHA. YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE MOD FOR FREE ON MY WEBSITE.About this alphaThis is the seventh and final alpha of Language Barriers v2.0....

Customize Language Barriers with lb_settings (v2.0)

This tutorial will show you how to customize Language Barriers using the provided lb_settings.cfg file. It assumes no knowledge of coding or modding, and only requires you to use a text editing program (such as Notepad++, TextEdit, or Atom).Please note that this tutorial is for Language Barriers v2.0. If you are coming from the previous version, please note that the settings file has changed quite a bit, and the former version is not compatible w...

Language Barriers v2.0 alpha 6

Alphas are incomplete snapshots of my mods while they're in development, and are only available to Goth and Landgraab patrons. The 2.0 update will be released to Pancake patrons when it's feature-complete, and to the public 2-3 weeks afterwards. I do not have a concrete date at this time, but it should be done within the next week or two (early August).About this alphaThis is the sixth alpha of Language Barriers v2.0 (read about the first...

Updated Plans for Language Barriers v2.0

Hello everyone! Sorry I've been a bit MIA lately - between my new job and moving into my new apartment (which I'm still furnishing and decorating...), I've barely had any time to work on modding. Thankfully, I was finally able to sit down for a couple days and crank out LB v2.0 alpha 5 for you. Anyways, this post isn't about that - it's about what to expect next.I'll be the first to admit that LB v2.0 has been taking way t...

Language Barriers v2.0 alpha 5

Alphas are incomplete snapshots of my mods while they're in development, and are only available to Goth and Landgraab patrons. The 2.0 update will be released to Pancake patrons when it's feature-complete, and to the public 2-3 weeks afterwards. I do not have a concrete date at this time, but it should be done by the end of July, or early August at the latest.About this alphaThis is the fifth alpha of Language Barriers v2.0 (read about th...

Free Beta Access for Translators

It's very important to me that my mods are accessible to as many people as possible, and I'm proud to say that Language Barriers is currently available in 12 of the 17 languages that The Sims 4 supports. This would not be possible without the help of my amazing translators, and I am very thankful for the generous use of their time and skills.To my translatorsI know that translating is no easy task, and I am very appreciative of the time y...

Language Barriers v2.0 alpha 4

Alphas are incomplete snapshots of my mods while they're in development, and are only available to Goth and Landgraab patrons. The 2.0 update will be released to Pancake patrons when it's feature-complete, and to the public 2-3 weeks afterwards. I do not have a concrete date at this time, but it should be done sometime in July.About this alphaThis is the fourth alpha of Language Barriers v2.0 (read about the first here, the second here, a...

Language Barriers v2.0 Alpha 4 Delayed

Hey everyone!I've been aiming to get one alpha for Language Barriers v2.0 out every week, but I'm a bit tied up this time. What I'm currently working on (re-doing miscommunication and interaction locking) has turned into a very large project in itself, and it's nowhere near ready to be released.On top of this, my personal life is going to be pretty packed this week, so the next release is going to be delayed. I hope to have it don...

Language Barriers v2.0 alpha 3

Alphas are incomplete snapshots of my mods while they're in development, and are only available to Goth and Landgraab patrons. The 2.0 update will be released to Pancake patrons when it's feature-complete, and to the public 2-3 weeks afterwards. I do not have an estimated date at this time, but it should not take longer than a couple weeks.About this alphaThis is the third alpha of Language Barriers v2.0 (you can read about the first here...

Language Barriers v2.0 alpha 2

Alphas are incomplete snapshots of my mods while they're in development, and are only available to Goth and Landgraab patrons. The 2.0 update will be released to Pancake patrons when it's feature-complete, and to the public 2-3 weeks afterwards. I do not have an estimated date at this time, but it should not take longer than a month.About this alphaThis is the second alpha of Language Barriers v2.0 (you can read about the first alpha here...

Language Barriers v2.0 alpha 1

Alphas are incomplete snapshots of my mods while they're in development, and are only available to Goth and Landgraab patrons. The 2.0 update will be released to Pancake patrons when it's feature-complete, and to the public 2-3 weeks afterwards. I do not have an estimated date at this time.About this alphaThis is the first alpha of Language Barriers v2.0. It primarily focuses on the behind-the-scenes, technical changes required for the up...

Stay up-to-date with Trello!

As you may know, I'm currently updating Language Barriers. This is a pretty big update, and it's going to take me a little while to complete. Rather than giving you vague updates on my progress every now and then, I've decided to share a Trello board so you can see what I've done, what I'm doing, and what's left to do in real-time.Keep in mind that Trello is just a development tool, and anything you see on the board is sub...

Customize Language Barriers with lb_settings

This tutorial will show you how to customize Language Barriers using the provided lb_settings.cfg file. It assumes no knowledge of coding or modding, and only requires you to use a text editing program (such as Notepad++, TextEdit, or Atom).Note that this tutorial was written for Language Barriers v1.1.8, and still works with v1.1.9. It is not yet supported by v2.0.Open lb_settings.cfgOpen lb_settings.cfg with any text editor of your choice. Your...

Roadmap for Language Barriers

NOTICE: After splitting the update, v2.0 was still too large. So, I'm splitting it again, more details here.---------------------------------------------------------------------I’m done with college, and back to modding!My priority at the moment is updating Language Barriers. I’ve been saying for months that the next update will focus on education and careers, but this update has ballooned to massive proportions. So, I’ve decided to spl...

Language Barriers v1.1 Out Now!

- Added Komorebigo- Added option to disable languages- Added option to change language for Windenburg and Sulani- Added Portuguese translation (by Proko)- Reduced number of files / made installation easier- Bug fixesIMPORTANT: If you have already played with Snowy Escape and Language Barriers together, you will have to run the cheat `fklb.reset komorebigo` in order for sims from Mt. Komorebi to speak the correct language.Details + download here