# Tips & Guides **URL:** https://forum.playinzoi.com/c/tips-guides/9.md [Latest](https://forum.playinzoi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.playinzoi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.playinzoi.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Tips & Guides category](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/60)
**Author:** [@AR\_TALK](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/AR_TALK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/60 "2025-08-13T00:01:30Z")
This category is for sharing helpful information, strategies, and creative tips that can enhance the inZOI experience for others. Whether it’s a beginner-friendly guide, an advanced trick, or a personal discovery - if i… --- ## [Playstyles](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16210)
**Author:** [@Ivlaya](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/Ivlaya)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16210 "2026-10-28T13:02:12Z")
Hi, I'm here because I'd like to get some advice on Inzoi's gameplay mode. I think everyone likes or is used to playing in a different way, and I've been thinking about my gameplay method. I always use a p… --- ## [Halloween Event DOs & DONTs and how to get the rewards](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/6348)
**Author:** [@Moooody](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/Moooody)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 7:01am UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/6348 "2026-10-26T07:01:53Z")
I have been playing the halloween event non stop all afternoon, like the absolutely normal person I am, and this is what I have found: Only one child per basket will come every night between 5-9pm. If you place one b… --- ## [Glitch Band - Studio Creator inZOI](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/18042)
**Author:** [@GlitchBand](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/GlitchBand)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/18042 "2026-10-23T18:51:57Z")
(topic deleted by author) --- ## [Active Careers Guide - introduced with the April 2026 Update](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/15789)
**Author:** [@EllaEstella](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/EllaEstella)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/15789 "2026-10-10T17:27:19Z")
:briefcase: Active Careers Guide – April Update Interviews, promotions, projects, remote work & all five Bliss Bay / Dowon careers The April update added six new active careers to inZOI. Five of them are located in Bliss… --- ## [Romantic compatibility (depending on the traits)](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10248)
**Author:** [@treeofowl](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/treeofowl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10248 "2026-10-05T21:13:01Z")
The question that many people have been wondering about. Now we have an answer to it. What is the compatibility between Zois with different traits? I made a table for you. Let me explain what this means. It only affe… --- ## [The "rabbit hole" school is still available](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/17444)
**Author:** [@Minthyuyu](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/Minthyuyu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/17444 "2026-09-29T17:50:32Z")
The rabbit hole highschool for teenagers still exists! @HeinziDerHeld and me talked about it in a different thread and he was so kind as to test it. Here is his post: So, in short: - The rabbit hole high school for … --- ## [Intermediate Modding Tutorial II - Make CC Recolorable for the Color Wheel! in 3 Steps](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/6268)
**Author:** [@itsmechiie7](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/itsmechiie7)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/6268 "2026-09-25T17:33:46Z")
MAKING YOUR OBJECTS RECOLORABLE in 3 STEPS First I want to thank @Ayuni. I don’t know if they are in the forums but her videos helped me immensely to understand how to make my CC recolo… --- ## [Crime – Skill progression & money guide (currently Level 0 → Level 5)](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10769)
**Author:** [@EllaEstella](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/EllaEstella)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10769 "2026-09-17T19:10:43Z")
:detective: Crime – Skill progression & money guide (currently Level 0 → Level 5) In my rotational play I’m testing different money-making skills with Zois dedicated to a single skill. To progress in the Crime skill you … --- ## [All the new traits (characteristics) and their descriptions](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/7076)
**Author:** [@Liessahl](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/Liessahl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/7076 "2026-09-17T11:21:30Z")
Since I’m not playing much live mode right now due to the eating animation bug, I went ahead and copied out the trait descriptions from CAZ. I previously made a thread listing the temperaments as well. Bookworm Enjoys… --- ## [Instrument – Skill progression guide (post–December patch + updated after April patch)](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10418)
**Author:** [@EllaEstella](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/EllaEstella)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10418 "2026-09-13T14:44:04Z")
:musical\_note: Instrument – Skill progression guide (post–December patch) In my rotational play I’m testing different money-making skills with Zois dedicated to a single skill. Since I wrote everything down for future re… --- ## [Programming - Skill Progression Guide (post–December update + updated after April patch)](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/9393)
**Author:** [@EllaEstella](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/EllaEstella)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/9393 "2026-09-13T14:43:29Z")
:laptop: Programming Skill Guide (Level 0 → Level 10) (post–December update) Settings: 96-minute day • Context: after the December update (much faster skill XP from activities) Intro In my rotational play I test money-… --- ## [Media Production – Skill progression & money guide (post-December Update + updated after April patch)](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10622)
**Author:** [@EllaEstella](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/EllaEstella)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10622 "2026-09-13T14:43:05Z")
:clapper\_board: Media Production – Skill progression & money guide (Level 0 → Level 10) In my rotational play I’m testing different money-making skills with Zois dedicated to a single skill. Since I noted everything down… --- ## [Critical Thinking - Skill progression guide (Updated with after December Update data + April patch changes)](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/7801)
**Author:** [@EllaEstella](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/EllaEstella)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/7801 "2026-09-13T14:42:17Z")
:brain: Critical Thinking – Progression Guide (updated after the December patch) Settings: 96-minute day Intro In my rotational play I test money-making skills with Zois dedicated to one main skill. Below are my Critica… --- ## [inZOI – Graphics & Performance Guide (revised after update v0.10.1)](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10303)
**Author:** [@HeinziDerHeld](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/HeinziDerHeld)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10303 "2026-09-11T17:21:54Z")
This guide focuses on the settings that truly impact performance, visual quality, stability and smoothness. The goal is not to lower everything but to prioritize intelligently. Stable frametimes and headroom matter more … --- ## [Handiwork – Skill progression & money guide (post-December Update)](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10659)
**Author:** [@EllaEstella](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/EllaEstella)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10659 "2026-09-11T16:14:43Z")
:hammer\_and\_wrench: Handiwork – Skill progression & money guide (Level 0 → Level 10) In my rotational play I’m testing different money-making skills with Zois dedicated to a single skill. Since I noted everything down fo… --- ## [Mood & Emotion Checklist – Skill Boosts, Mood Control & Meow Store Donuts](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16828)
**Author:** [@EllaEstella](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/EllaEstella)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16828 "2026-09-10T21:26:53Z")
:brain: Mood & Emotion Checklist – Skill Boosts, Mood Control & Meow Store Donuts I keep finding myself checking which emotion is actually useful for which Skill, or what I can do to strengthen or get rid of a particular… --- ## [\[Mod\] Zoi Challenges - daily goals, weekly tasks & skill EXP (free overlay UI)](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16808)
**Author:** [@GuccineckMods](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/GuccineckMods)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16808 "2026-09-10T19:10:22Z")
Hi everyone, I made Zoi Challenges — a free overlay mod that gives your Zoi random daily, weekly, and surprise challenges with Easy / Medium / Hard variants. What it does: Daily challenges — cooking, fitness, … --- ## [Family Portraits - Source & Editing (on Windows)](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16613)
**Author:** [@HeinziDerHeld](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/HeinziDerHeld)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16613 "2026-09-07T05:56:45Z")
For anyone who wasn’t aware of it, just like me, you can access the in-game family portraits in your inZOI folder. They’re saved on your device as pngs and are quite a lot bigger than shown in the game. To view and acce… --- ## [Marine Gatherables Collection Guide (All 40 gatherables, Values, Locations, and Treasure Notes)](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16474)
**Author:** [@EllaEstella](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/EllaEstella)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16474 "2026-09-06T15:27:44Z")
:ocean: Marine Gatherables Collection Guide (All 40 gatherables, Values, Locations, and Treasure Notes) With the September 3rd patch, 40 Marine Gatherables were added to the Family Collection Log. I went diving in both B… --- ## [This is how to prevent UI Overlay mods from getting auto-rejected on Curseforge!](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16522)
**Author:** [@Nyami](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/Nyami)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16522 "2026-09-06T04:27:35Z")
UI Overlay mods are tricky to upload on Curseforge without getting instantly rejected and the fix is not obvious. I had contacted Curseforge support awhile back and this is a working method they provided me with: You ha… --- ## [Backup your game before the update](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/1533)
**Author:** [@LennyOgg](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/LennyOgg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/1533 "2026-08-30T15:55:00Z")
When I learned one thing from the Sims, then it’s: backup your game before the update ^^’ I’m going to share in the following how I backup my game, please comment if there are better/other ways. What I already do oft… --- ## [Build Tip - Elevated Sleep Nook Tutorial](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10712)
**Author:** [@Moooody](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/Moooody)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/10712 "2026-08-28T17:52:21Z")
A silly short tutorial to create and elevated bed nook. It’s functional! SHORT VIDEO TUTORIAL: --- ## [Freelance Careers Guide – Licenses, Ranks, Pay, Ratings & Delivery](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16052)
**Author:** [@EllaEstella](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/EllaEstella)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/16052 "2026-08-26T06:04:28Z")
:briefcase: Freelance Careers Guide – Licenses, Ranks, Pay, Ratings & Delivery Freelancing in inZOI looks fairly straightforward at first: get a license, accept a commission and complete the requested work. After testin… --- ## [Tip: How to change the age (and appearance) of any playable Zoi or NPC \[Uses cheats\]](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/5126)
**Author:** [@DivineManifest](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/DivineManifest)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/5126 "2026-08-25T10:04:06Z")
Use the following steps to change the age (and appearance, gender preferences) of any playable Zoi or NPC, while retaining their existing relationships. In case you want to stop ageing Zois, use the option in the game s… --- ## [How To Update Your Mods after an Update](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/15995)
**Author:** [@itsmechiie7](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/itsmechiie7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/15995 "2026-08-23T16:30:10Z")
Here’s a short video I made on how to quickly and safely update all your mods after an update or hotfix ^^ --- ## [Business Guide (post-March) – progression, money systems, staffing, pricing, top sellers & known bugs](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/11927)
**Author:** [@EllaEstella](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/EllaEstella)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/11927 "2026-08-17T17:42:38Z")
:warning::police\_car\_light: For many languages the forum intern translation seems broken for this post. Please switch to English to read in original or use Google Translator https://translate.google.com/?hl=de&tab=TT&sl=… --- ## [\[Caz Mods\] Blender Tutorial for Weight Painting Armpits](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/15866)
**Author:** [@itsmechiie7](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/itsmechiie7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/15866 "2026-08-16T22:20:26Z")
I have made a short tutorial on how to fix certain weight painting problems with armpits that can be a pain to solve! Because of the zoi models A pose instead of T posing when you apply weight in Blender, Blender often a… --- ## [\[Caz Mods\] Blender Tutorial for Weight Painting Hair](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/15865)
**Author:** [@itsmechiie7](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/itsmechiie7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/15865 "2026-08-16T22:10:21Z")
For those of you who are struggling with long hair and ponytails, I have made a short tutorial on how to do the weight painting in blender so the hair movements and transitions are smooth, and the hair doesn’t break in s… --- ## [A fix, if anyone has issues with their business opening after 0.9.3 (description below describes the bug I had + fix)](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/14773)
**Author:** [@Minthyuyu](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/Minthyuyu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/14773 "2026-07-22T13:29:25Z")
I tried opening my business again since it didn’t work properly after 0.9.0, which I posted here: Now my business doesn’t even open anymore. I removed all the mods, because I thought it might collide with a mod I have… [Next page](https://forum.playinzoi.com/c/tips-guides/9.md?page=1)