What is Sims settlements?
Sim Settlements is a Mod for Fallout 4 that allows you to build zone objects that tell the settlers what type of buildings to create in different areas of your settlement and they will do so.
How do I activate the SIM settlements mod?
Once you find the "City Manager 2078 Holotape" and load it in your Pip-Boy it will officially activate the Sim Settlements mod and you can officially start using Sim Settlements to build your settlement (s).
What is Sim settlements by kinggath?
Sim Settlements by kinggath. Sim Settlements is a Mod for Fallout 4 that allows you to build zone objects that tell the settlers what type of buildings to create in different areas of your settlement and they will do so. It includes a progression system, a more interesting settler needs system, and rewards to help settlements matter more.
Why is Sim settlements an ESM?
Why is this an ESM? Sim Settlements includes tons of resources for anyone to add their own stuff to the mod. While this can be done without parenting to Sim Settlements, it's a ton more work and will inflate the size of their mod.
What is the point of SIM settlements 2?
Gameplay-wise, Sim Settlements 2 takes the vanilla game's settlement system and expands it into a city-building simulator. Instead of constructing buildings piece-by-piece, players can zone plots that spawn pre-made building plans that settlers can interact with.
Are SIM settlements stable?
It is very stable and quite free from usual bugs you would expect to see in mods overhauling game features. It has actually surprised me that I haven't found any bigger problems with the mod. Kinggath has made a very good job with it. Sim Settlements it is then.
What does SIM settlements do Fallout 4?
Sim Settlements is a Mod for Fallout 4 that allows you to build zone objects that tell the settlers what type of buildings to create in different areas of your settlement and they will do so. It includes a progression system, a more interesting settler needs system, and rewards to help settlements matter more.
How do city plans work Sim settlements?
1:108:01City Plans Guide, Sim Settlements 2 -- Fallout 4 City Building Mod - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can select a city plan from the sea planet's desk. The settlers will then pre-place. All theMoreYou can select a city plan from the sea planet's desk. The settlers will then pre-place. All the plots. Down you can leave and then over time that'll slowly start to build itself up and build it into.
Does Sim settlements 2 add new settlements?
Sims Settlements 2 was already a massive mod when it launched last year. The mod gave a huge overhaul to settlement building, allowing you to fly around to get a bird's eye view of everything, and an improved HUD as well. It also added an original story to the game, released as Chapter 1.
Does Sim settlements 2 require DLC?
Chapter 2 will be its own plugin that requires Sim Settlements 2 to be installed (which itself requires Workshop Framework). In addition, Chapter 2 will require the official Automatron Fallout DLC. The team plans to release this huge mod sometime in the Fall of 2021.
How do I get Asam sensor?
0:013:07ASAM Sensors and how to get more, Sim Settlements 2 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipToo a question people ask me quite often is how do you get more asam sensors if you're doing theMoreToo a question people ask me quite often is how do you get more asam sensors if you're doing the quest line obviously you can use the city manager holotape to unlock all schematics.
Do you need a new game for SIM settlements?
You don't have to use a new game (though that is recommended) but you CAN'T use a game that had sim settlements installed.
Do you need settlements in Fallout 4?
The Settlement component of Fallout 4 is strategically helpful and improves the game's immersion. Fallout 4's Settlements system is a key part of gameplay. You can ignore them, but rallying the people of the Commonwealth and improving their lives is a core idea in this game. They don't tell you much in the beginning.
Does Sim settlements conqueror work with Start Me Up?
But, Start Me Up *can* work together with Sim Settlements and Conqueror. What you did correctly was have StartMeUp way at the top of the Load Order.
Where can I buy Asam sensors?
Head to the museum of freedom, where you find Preston and the others. On one of the top floor (maybe even the top floor, it's been awhile) you can find a terminal, a City Manager Holotape, and boxes of ASAM sensors.
How do I make my Sims leaders settle?
2:146:20Sim Settlements Tutorial - City Leaders Explained - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIf you don't have somebody. Running your city yet or running your settlement yet you will insteadMoreIf you don't have somebody. Running your city yet or running your settlement yet you will instead find a button that says assigned city leader. And either way it will bring up the same.
How does Sim settlements conqueror work?
2:123:51Sim Settlements Tutorial - Conqueror Quickstart Guide - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt does things in phases such as building the buildings first. And then after it finishes buildingMoreIt does things in phases such as building the buildings first. And then after it finishes building all the buildings everywhere then it places all the people that live in them.
How do you remove a SIM from settlements conqueror?
Thus, the only true way to safely uninstall a mod is to go back to before the point where you installed it. To a save file that is unaltered by that mod. You, can install most "many" mods mid-game and then test them but if you want to remove them you need to go back to a save just prior to installing them.
What mods do you need to use for Conqueror?
Please note that you must have Sim Settlements core mod updated to 4.0 for Conqueror to function.
Why is slow rollout important?
Doing the slow roll-out ensures we're all providing content for the same plot sizes so that player's have access to a reasonable amount of content for each.
Can you add your own stuff to Sim Settlements?
Sim Settlements includes tons of resources for anyone to add their own stuff to the mod. While this can be done without parenting to Sim Settlements, it's a ton more work and will inflate the size of their mod. By making this an ESM, other mods can set this as a Master File and make direct use of some of the objects in Sim Settlements.
Do you need to have Sim Settlements mod 3.0?
Please note that you must have Sim Settlements core mod updated to 3.0 for Rise of the Commonwealth to function .
Do plots refresh items?
All items that are spawned by the plots are refreshed at each building stage, since the default build speed is now real-time, that happens quite rapidly. A workaround for the builder's beds may be added in a future update.
Is everything built using vanilla?
Definitely not. Everything was built using vanilla or custom assets.
How to restore workshop menus?
Run the menu repair option in it's holotape options. This should restore your workshop menus if the mod that changed them has been removed.
How does HUDFramework work?
Kinggath: "HUDFramework attaches all of the extra elements to the compass when you start your game, and then moves them to the crosshair when you enter workshop mode." To show the Settlement Needs meters again, turn the crosshair back on."
How long does it take to build a building in Kinggath?
Kinggath: "Occasionally the game will fail to start the timer correctly. Once the scaffolding appears, a building should take less than a minute to build (unless you have Realistic Build Times on). So if you run into this, try using the Refresh Plot option on the sensor menu to see if it builds. If it continues to not build, you may want to scrap it and try building it again.
What does it mean when the settlement resource is at 999?
If a settlements resources are at 999, it means that the resources are being used into a deficit. The settlement system cannot handle negative numbers, so the resource count jumps to 999. This can be due to dynamic needs being on. With dynamic needs, some structures will require more power and water to run. The 4924 amount in the Pip-Boy is the same bug. If you see 4924 for any value, it means it is negative.
Is PIPBOY data vanilla?
Kinggath: "The pipboy data is a vanilla issue. I've investigated a solution, but it's pretty much going to require redesigning the pipboy flash files and the workshop scripts - which I'm trying to avoid with Sim Settlements (I want to keep compatibility up by not editing vanilla records/scripts in the mod)."
Is Sim Settlements Lite the same as Sim Settlements?
Kinggath: "This [Sim Settlements Lite] is exactly the same as Sim Settlements in functionality, except a smaller file size as some assets are removed. The idea of Sim Settlements Lite is to keep the core experience the same, but remove some of the bells and whistles that bloat the file size to help you guys on Xbox who are hindered by the current 2 GB limitation. The GOAL is to keep the Lite mod under 200 Mb, but that may not be possible forever, as new features will require more files. It will always be smaller than the core mod though."
Does the City Manager holotape spawn in the museum?
Issue: The City Manager holotape never spawned in the museum.
What mods will destroy your frame rate?
Mods like Scrap Everywhere and Spring Cleaning will inevitably destroy your frame rate (and possibly the navmesh). These types of mods function by disabling or destroying systems in the game designed to make your framerate smoother. If you're running into FPS issues, especially in your settlements, disabling mods like these will help quite a bit - though keep in mind that anything you scrapped while they were on will return. Best bet is to remove them on your next play-through.
What is enb boost?
Some users have had success with ENB Boost, which is an advanced mod for allotting more memory to the game to help with crash issues. Please read the entire description on the mod's page before installing.
What is LOOT in Fallout 4?
LOOT is a piece of software that attempts to optimize the order your mods are loaded to reduce conflicts. This can often resolve random crashes. Despite it being listed as from a Skyrim page, it does work with Fallout 4.
What are the performance options in City Manager?
As of patch 1.1.9 a Performance Options section exists in the City Manager 2078 Holotape. These options allow you to disable certain object types from being spawned in most plots. At the time of this writing, their are eight types of objects you can disable via the Performance Options menu. The settings labeled (High Impact) will be the best place to start if you are having severe frame rate issues.
What to do if you crash while fast traveling?
If the crashes occur while fast-traveling, try fast traveling to a nearby point instead and then walking to the next destination. If your settlement, or the area you are traveling to, is especially dense, your system may not be able to handle rendering everything there at once.
How to control how many polygons you add to a settlement?
Limit your plot count to a smaller number to start and add more slowly. This will give you more control over how many new polygons are added to your settlement.
Do mods require external files?
Note: Before using any of the mods below, please read their descriptions and use at your own risk. They often require external DLL files and may be more complex than the average user is comfortable with.
Getting Started
Important Note: the assumption of this page (and it's content) is that you already have the core "Sim Settlements" mod installed and enabled (either Sim Settlements or Sim Settlements Lite). If not, please do that now (or at least make sure to do it before you try to do any of the actions or follow any of the suggestions on this page.
First Steps
Sim Settlements needs for you "find" the Sim Settlements holotape called "City Manager 2078 Holotape" (in game) before you can start using Sim Settlements.
What was the biggest gripe that most people had with the settlement system?
A huge gripe that most people had with the settlement system came from the settlers that came to inhabit these spaces. For the most part, most of these settlers were nothing more than generic NPCs with a basic and unimpressive routine .
What is the settlement system in Fallout 4?
Fallout 4's settlement system is one that divides opinions to this day. The Sim Settlement 2 mod changes them through these features.
What does making a ton of progress in settlement building do?
Making a ton of progress in settlement building will allow players to unlock even more content to augment their construction experience even further. This can come in the form of valuable secrets, new features, and interesting rewards that are quite a blast to uncover as players delve into the nitty-gritty of this mod.
Can you make settlements in Fallout 4?
In the base version of Fallout 4, there wasn't really a reason to make settlements other than to spend some time building up locations from the ground up. However, with the Sim Settlements 2 mod, players will actually find a purpose for this action.
Can you level up settlers in Fallout 4?
Now, settlers actually have complex routines, can be leveled up with the SPECIAL system, gather resources on their own (with a bit of player effort, that is), and even celebrate festivals.
When did Fallout 4 come out?
Fallout 4 was released on November 10, 2015, and is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Sim Settlements 2 a new storyline?
Sim Settlements 2 adds a whole new storyline that elaborates upon why the Sole Survivor should engage in the act of making settlements. It's a small change but does wonders when it comes to immersion.
Alternate Start Infinite Answer
This mod messes with the Workshops array. Can cause problems with plot messages being wrong and various other workshop array problems. It will not only prevent Sim Settlements from working correctly in some settlements, but many other mods and features. This mod was discontinued and should no longer be used.
Conquest
Kinggath: "Conquest uses it's own workshop management scripts, so the plots won't work well (if at all) with it. Chesko, the mod author of Conquest, has moved on from modding Fallout 4 (when I asked, he said there were too many limitations and had to quit working on it) - so I doubt we'll ever have full compatibility between the two."
Cozy Beds
This mod may need to be close to the bottom of your load order to avoid conflicts with Sim Settlements (Unconfirmed).
Don't Call Me Settler
Can completely destroy your workshop system over time (doesn't happen to everyone, but I don't recommend risking it).
Enhanced Game Play (EGP)
Several users have reported that new settlers will come to their settlements and then stand near the edge or remain uncontrollable until they remove this mod.
Horizon
This mod moves stuff around in the Workshop menu. Use of Horizon could cause Sim Settlements Craftable items to no longer be in the Chemistry Station bench. As a workaround, the Sim Settlements Craftable items can still be crafted in the City Planner's bench (located in the Sim Settlements Workshop Menu, under Furniture).
Resurrection
This can cause the foundation plots to not sink into the ground correctly.
What does X mean in SS2?
The X is the number of settlers you want. "settlers" must always be plural, even if you only want 1. These will arrive ready to work in the current settlement and are auto-assignment ready, no extra moving them about required. Cheat terminal has a spawn settler option, the settlers work on plots for SS2.
What does X mean in settlers?
The X is the number of settlers you want. "settlers" must always be plural, even if you only want 1.
Who created Fallout 4 mods?
Unofficial subreddit for the amazing series of Fallout 4 mods created by kinggath and the SS2 team. Official link to all things SimSettlements: https://simsettlements.com/
Does cheat terminal have spawn settler?
Cheat terminal has a spawn settler option, the settlers work on plots for SS2.
Major Traits
Bot Finder -- Occasionally recruits robot settlers Brotherhood Ally -- Brotherhood of Steel defends the settlement COA Ally -- Children of Atom defend the settlement Engineer -- Increase Advanced Industrial plot production rate Experienced Mayor -- City upgrades much faster Hunter -- Greatly reduces food needs of the settlement Institute Ally -- The Institute defends the settlement Investigator -- Increase the rate Advanced Industrial buildings are discovered Lifebringer -- Agricultural plots produce more food Logistics Expert -- All plots upgrade faster Mad Scientist -- Recruits an extra settler daily; 25% chance a random settler dies daily Makeshift Armorer -- Increase the amount of defense provided by equipment donations Minutemen Ally -- Minutemen defend the settlement Minutemen Officer -- Many new settlers will be trained as Minutemen One Mutant Army -- Always wins raids when the player is away Rabble Rouser -- Guarantees at least one new recruit every day Railroad Ally -- The Railroad defends the settlement Robot Moral Officer -- Removes the happiness penalty of robot settlers Trainer -- Increases the defense provided by Martial Plots Truthseeker -- Synths can no longer infiltrate the settlement population.
Minor Traits
Animal Lover -- Increase the chance animals will move into the settlement Caravanner -- Increase base food production Charismatic -- Increase the max settlers that can be radio-recruited Defender -- Increase settlement base defense value Entertainer -- Recreational plots will upgrade faster Enthusiastic -- Increase settlement base happiness Entrepreneur -- Commercial plots will upgrade faster Ex-Farmer -- Agricultural plots will upgrade faster Friend of Sheng -- Increase base water production Futurist -- Industrial plots will upgrade faster Good Neighbor -- Residential plots will upgrade faster Handyman -- Reduce maintenance costs Mercenary -- Increase tax income Military Mind -- Martial plots will upgrade faster Optimizer -- Increase the amount of junk collected per Industrial Plot Party Animal -- Increase settlement base happiness Promoter -- Increase happiness bonus per Recreational plot Recruiter -- Increase the chance of recruiting new settlers Scavenger -- Increase the amount of junk collected each day Shakedown -- Increase the amount of caps collected from shops Welcoming -- Increase the number of visitors that will come to the settlement.
Weaknesses
Allergies -- Reduce the chance animals will move into the settlement Communist -- Commercial plots will take longer to upgrade Depressed -- Reduces settlement base happiness Embezzler -- Reduce the amount of caps collected from shops Fun Police -- Recreational plots will take longer to upgrade Ghoulish -- Reduces the max settlers that can be radio-recruited Healthy Appetite -- Reduces the base food production Inhospitable -- Reduces the number of visitors that will ever come to the settlement Lonewolf -- Decreases settlement base defense Naive -- Martial plots will take longer to upgrade Notorious -- Reduce chance of recruiting settlers Overzealous -- Reduces settlement base happiness Pacifist -- Martial plots will take longer to upgrade Raider at Heart -- Agricultural plots will take longer to upgrade Rebel -- Reduce tax income Self Doubt -- Increase maintenances costs Synth Sympathizer -- Increase the likelihood of synths infiltrating the population Synthetic -- Agricultural plots will take longer to upgrade Taskmaster -- Residential plots will take longer to upgrade Technophobic -- Industrial plots will take longer to upgrade Unimaginative -- Reduce the amount of daily junk collected Wasteful -- Reduce the base water production.
Major Traits
Dedicated Servant -- Increase Vassal production Enhanced Interrogator -- Marks turret locations during an Assault Fight Club -- Soldiers can reach higher rank from training For the People -- The more civilians at the settlement, the more XP the soldiers will gain in fighting Knowledge Is Power -- Assaults from this settlement can target even unscouted locations. Legend of the Fog -- Guaranteed full morale meter when leading a Far Harbor settlement Love Before War -- Production increased when no guards or warriors are stationed at her settlement. Master Propagandist -- Periodic chance to conscript civilians into the soldier ranks Mechanical Uprising -- Robots count as Warriors when calculating the control provided by patrols from this settlement. Mercenary Band -- Soldiers recruited to this settlement can come from any faction. Mutant Superiority -- Joins all assaults from this settlement himself. Rabble Rouser -- 1 new recruit per day guaranteed <Faction Name> Reinforcements -- If half or more of your assault force is killed, reinforcements will be sent from that faction. Resistance Fighter -- Outpost/Vassal can no longer be hostily taken over Right-hand Man -- Boosts control at all Vassals within range. Roboticist -- Random robots will join assaults as well as defend the settlement Seeing Red -- Increase warrior melee damage substantially on assaults.
Minor Traits
Authoritarian -- Increase control provided by Guards Bred for War -- Increase control provided by Warriors Caregiver -- Increase Field Hospital chance of saving soldiers by 10% Chef -- Mess Halls provide a stronger buff during assaults Drill Sergeant -- Training Yards provides 25% more XP Financial Manager -- Provides +30 Wages Greenthumb -- Increase Rations per Agricultural Plot Harrying Scouting -- Some number of attackers will be picked off at the start of a raid Hidden Weapons -- Reduce control required for Industrial plots Improvisor -- Battlefield Scavengers have a 10% chance to find additional items Intimidation Tactics -- Increase control provided per Warrior via Patrol Links Just Cause -- Reduces Civilian Ration Requirements Kind-Hearted -- Reduce control required for Captives Logistics Officer -- Provides +30 Rations Prepper -- Reduce control required for Agriculteral plots Primal Fighter -- Reduces Soldier Equipment Requirements Problem Solver -- Provides 2 extra days to get back to assist with defense Quartermaster -- Provides +30 Equipment Racketeer -- Increase Wages per Commercial Plot Retention Officer -- Prisons can hold one additional captive Salvage-Minded -- Increase Equipment per Industrial Plot Seasoned Veteran -- Increase control provided by higher rank soldiers Seedy Connections -- Reduce control required for Commercial plots Silvertongued -- Reduces Soldier Wage Requirements Speechwriter -- Provides +5 Morale Boost Strategist -- Increase control provided by Patrols Taskmaster -- Increase worker production slightly Terrifying Presence -- Some number of defenders will flee during an assault Tight Ship -- Provides +50 Control Tinkerer -- Reduce Equipment required per robot Waste Averse -- Reduces Soldier Ration Requirments.
Weaknesses
Ageist -- Reduce control provided by higher rank soldiers Arm the People -- Civilians require a small amount of Equipment Bloodlust -- Morale has a lesser effect on production Boastful -- Additional defenders will show up to defend assaults Butterfingers -- Reduce equipment by -30 Distracting -- Reduce control provided per Defense Easy Target -- Raids can occur more frequently here Fragile Appearance -- Additional attackers will join raids Greedy Pockets -- Reduce wages by -30 Grueling Manager -- Reduce Vassal production Hedonistic -- Reduce worker production slightly Hefty Appetite -- Reduce rations by -30 Hotshot -- Reduce control provided per Warrior Lassez-Faire Capitalist -- Reduce wages per Commercial Plot Lax Attitude -- Reduce control provided per Warrior via Patrol links Mechanical Appetite -- Reduce rations per Agricultural Plot Mercenary Attitude -- Increase soldier Wage requirements Miser -- Increase control required per Commercial plot Motherly Instinct -- Increase soldier Ration requirements No Mercy -- Prisons will not capture additional Captives Overly-Empathetic -- Increase captive Ration requirements Overprotective -- Reduce max number of soldiers that can go on assaults by 1 Paranoid -- Increase control required per Industrial plot Raiderphobia -- Increase control required per Agricultural plot Rebellious -- Increase control requirement Shoddy Mechanic -- Increase Equipment required per robot Short-Sighted -- Reduce control provided per Patrol Technology Hoarder -- Increase soldier Equipment requirements Undisciplined -- Training Yards provide half their normal XP Unsanitary -- Reduces chance of field hospital saving soldiers by 10% Unsettling -- Reduce morale Weapons Snob -- Reduce equipment per Industrial Plot.
General Practices
- No Museum Holotape
1. Issue:The City Manager holotape never spawned in the museum. 1. Kinggath: "Uncheck Sim Settlmeents and any expansions or addons of it from your load order, also uncheck HUDFramework - because it sometimes interferes with startup. Load your game and make a sav… - Plot Not Completing building
1. Issue:Plots stop construction before completion. Usually stops or freezes at the scaffolding stage of construction. 1. Kinggath: "Occasionally the game will fail to start the timer correctly. Once the scaffolding appears, a building should take less than a minute to build (unless you hav…
Performance Options
Game Crashes
Additional PC Changes
- The method used by Sim Settlements to create its buildings bypasses the building limit meter for the most part, and this can be both a blessing and a curse. While it allows you to get highly detailed settlements built without needing any special mods or tricks to increase your build limit, the build limit in general was designed to prevent your sys...