Using Twisted Maxi's Mod Tool in Machinimas

Introduction

• Presenter: Sunberry
• Topic: Usage of Twisted Maxi's Mod Tool in Sims 4 machinimas
• Purpose: To demonstrate how this mod eases the machinima-making process
• Recommendation: Watch Twisted Maxi's full tutorial (20 mins) for comprehensive features

Main Features Discussed

Pose Sim on a Chair

• Traditional Method:
  • Go into buildbuy mode
  • Place teleporters on a chair
  • Select Sim and teleport
  • Choose an animation
• Using Mod Tool:
  • Shift-click on Sim
  • Click 'Tool' option > 'Toggle Active Object'
  • Click under chair to place Sim and rotate
  • Adjust position if necessary

Moving Sim Slightly

• Traditional Method: Reset Sim, use new teleporter, guess and adjust
• Using Mod Tool:
  • Shift-click the Sim
  • Toggle active object
  • Use 'Alt' and click on the ground to move Sim incrementally
  • Position fine-tuning by proximity of clicks

Aligning Animations from Different Creators

• Problem: Centering differences in animations (e.g., sinking issues)
• Using Mod Tool:
  • Use 'Elevate' button to lift Sims
  • Fine-tune position using decimals

Dialogue Scene Positioning

• Issue: Sims not looking at each other
• Using Mod Tool:
  • Move and rotate Sims to make them face each other

Couples Animation Outside Lot

• Traditional Challenge: Hard to sync movements off-lot
• Using Mod Tool:
  • Place teleporters on lot, move Sims together
  • Shift-click, toggle active object on one Sim
  • Use 'Alt' + click on other Sim and move them together
  • Position Sims off-lot or on uneven surfaces

Interaction with Off-Lot Objects

• Example: Sim hiding behind a tree
• Procedure:
  • Toggle active object
  • Rotate and move Sim manually
  • Use grid version for precise positioning (x-axis adjustments)
  • Ensure Sim poses behind the object

Conclusion

• Benefits of the Mod: Drastically simplifies positioning and interactions
• Encouragement: Try using the mod for a more efficient machinima creation process
• Sign Off: Sunberry hopes the tutorial was helpful and encourages adoption of the tool