🧱 Sims Own Business (v0.4A – Alpha)

Sims Own Business is a business simulation mod for The Sims 4 that introduces a structured, office-style work system.

Instead of running a retail store, your Sim operates a professional business, completing assigned work, managing performance, and progressing through a structured daily workflow.

🎮 Features

📊 Daily Work System
Work is generated automatically and assigned each day.
💻 Computer-Based Work Gameplay
Work is performed through computer interactions.
⏱️ Time-Based Work Sessions
Tasks take in-game time to complete.
📈 Performance Tracking
Output and quality are tracked per task.
⚡ Overtime System
Work beyond business hours with performance trade-offs.
🧾 Business Ownership System
Start and sell your business.
(Business names are currently auto-generated.)
💾 Persistence System
Business data is saved and loaded automatically.

🔄 Gameplay Overview

Each day:

Work is generated
Tasks are assigned
Your Sim processes work
Performance is evaluated

Player decisions impact:

Speed vs quality
Overtime vs efficiency

🚧 Development Status

This mod is currently in active development (Alpha).

Current Systems

Core business engine
Work assignment and processing
Computer interaction framework
Time-based session system
Overtime mechanics
Business lifecycle (start/sell)
Persistence system

⚠️ Current Limitations

Sims may route to computers but do not yet fully sit or perform animations
Computer interactions are currently functional prototypes
Some features are still being expanded and refined

📦 Installation

Download the .zip file
Extract contents
Place files into:

Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods

Included Files

SimsOwnBusiness.ts4script
SimsOwnBusiness_LayerC_Interactions.package

Important

Do NOT place files more than one folder deep
Enable Script Mods in game settings
Restart the game after installing

⚙️ Requirements

The Sims 4 Base Game
Script Mods enabled
XML Injector (required)

📌 Version

v0.4A (Alpha)
Tested on: Latest Sims 4 Patch (April 2026)

🔗 Community

Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/dillmcgrath

Discord:
https://discord.gg/hUHGzu6xBD