Group Cooldown Fix

This bug-fix mod restores shared event cooldowns in Sims 4 so drama nodes run properly instead of repeating incorrectly.

Group Cooldown Fix by Kuttoe is a bug-fix mod for The Sims 4 that addresses a problem with drama events (drama nodes) using shared group cooldowns. Without the fix, many of these events had their cooldowns reset unintentionally whenever the player loaded a save or traveled between lots, causing those events to happen only once per save game in many cases.

Key Features

The mod stops the game from constantly restarting group cooldown timers for drama nodes when zones are reloaded (during save load or lot travel). It also includes a cheat (“kuttoe.clear_all_drama_node_group_cooldowns”) that lets players instantly clear all group cooldowns so that any blocked drama node events can become available again sooner.

Mod Release Date

Release date: August 5, 2025

Gameplay Role / Impact

This mod restores many “missed” events that players might have stopped seeing due to the bug, such as NPC event invites, phone calls about relationships, mentorship visits, and similar drama events. It improves game flow and ensures that the world’s scheduled interactions behave as intended.

Community Feedback

Players reporting the issues noticed that some drama-type events would only ever happen once because the cooldown never progressed. Many expressed relief after using the fix, saying long-awaited phone calls, neighborhood stories, or random interactions started occurring again.

About the Creator

Kuttoe is a modder well known for making mini-mods and bug fixes that clean up frustrating gameplay issues. The “Group Cooldown Fix” is part of their “Bug Fixes” collection.

Editor’s Note

Who It’s For: Players who feel certain events have never re-occurred in their saves or who think their Sims world feels static.

Why Use It: It corrects a hidden timer bug so shared cooldown drama events behave properly. Restoring those events adds dynamism to gameplay.

REQUIREMENTS:
Base Game

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