✅ What’s Changed in v1.4.6 (Major Housecleaning Update)
This update is primarily a cleanup + rebalance pass. Core gameplay remains the same, but the mod is now cleaner, lighter, and more consistent in play.
1) “Astrology” → Simstrology (Rebrand)
All references to Astrology have been removed across the mod and renamed to Simstrology to better fit The Sims universe.
Same system — more Sims-like presentation.
2) Moodlets Rebalanced (Less Overpowering)
Most moodlets have been toned down so Sims are less likely to stay constantly Focused/Flirty/etc. when the moment doesn’t call for it.
The influence is still present — it’s just more subdued and contextual.
3) Rising Sign Autonomy Is More Persistent
Rising sign autonomy has been refined so Sims feel more consistently “Rising-flavored” in how they engage with the world over time.
This is intended to be a felt behavioral layer, not a constant moodlet layer.
4) Skill + Aspirations Have Been Separated
Simstrology Skill and Simstrology Aspirations are no longer included in Core and are now distributed as separate related mods.
(They can run standalone, but are designed to pair best with Big 3 Core.)
5) Core Engine + Transits/Rulerships Integrated Back Into Core
To reduce confusion and conflicts, Core Engine and Transits/Rulerships have been merged back into Big 3 Core.
🚨 Important: If you installed anything during 1.4.5, remove all 1.4.5 files before installing 1.4.6 to avoid conflicts / Last Exceptions.
6) Final XML-Only Release
v1.4.6 is the last XML-only release for Big 3 Core.
A script-based “Simstrological clock” is near complete and will launch with Cosmic Engine, followed by Big 3 Mod V2.