Snapshot Not Appearing - HELP PLEASE

[JackParke93]

Hello,

I currently only need;
the warden
prison life
bangup
phone home
kitchen
hygiene matters

However, I have tried everything, followed every guide that I have found on the internet and they still dont appear.

I've made numerous Warden Offices on different saves, no photo.
I've watched my phones for a whole day without anything.
Followed the janitor, and changed the meals to both HIGH and nothing at all.

[JackParke93]

@D11_Nat Do you know if it is glitched at all?

I've also had 100+ Prisoners under 10% Critical needs and the trophy didnt pop

[D11_Nat]

I'm here, I'm here!

Nah, no glitches on the snapshots. They are VERY specific though. For example, the Yard Fight snap shot is a fight in the yard between two people with five spectators. Prison Life requires a white inmate over 50 years of age, with a room that contains a bed, toilet, window and bookshelf (which are all in the snapshot when you acquire it). Also, it's important to note, that Snapshots don't hang around forever. They disappear after a few in-game hours (they get put into bins, which is pretty adorable). If you miss a snapshot, you can't get it again that session (but can on the same save file, you just need to quit out/get it next time you're in). If you're fast-forwarding then there's a very good chance you'll miss snapshots appearing.

Nat D11

[JackParke93]

Thanks for the information Nat! I didn't know it was that specific

Is there the information laying around anywhere about the specifics? If not, If you get a spare 5 minutes - could I be a real pain?

Could I get the specifics for these?

The Warden
Bangup
Phone home
Kitchen
Hygiene Matters

I would really appreciate it!

[D11_Nat]

I don't have a master list I'm afraid as it's all in the code and I think the team might be a little too busy to pull it out. I'll give you the info that one of our design team gave me, which is a little more vague, though I may need help matching them up with the right snapshot! It's the most specific I can do you right now. The idea is that the requirements match the image in the snapshot, so that when the event happens you see exactly what set it off. The PC version is very strict about the snapshot requirements and our design team relaxed them somewhat for console but they can still be tricky!

The Warden- 'sitting' in office
Bangup- Black inmate in Solitary
Phone home- inmate using Yard telephone booth to speak to family
Kitchen- Less than high food variation, 3 cooks, cooking using oven
Hygiene matters- Janitor cleaning in a hall outside a cell and near a door

Those should be right but I wouldn't stake my life on it. Really hope that helps! Remember that if you think you've missed a snapshot, you might want to re-load the game totally (saving is fine), as they only pop once each per play session.

Nat D11

[barticle]

I managed to get all the pics and then spent quite a while on further testing... but some of them still have me foxed since there are so many potential variables...

If a snapshot spawns and you miss it (after about six game hours) you'll need to close the game fully - back to the dashboard - and restart it.

"The Warden" seems to spawn pretty reliably in the warden's office after a few seconds on the very first time you load a prison after starting the game. If you don't happen to check his office (or her office - you can use any of the warden characters) in the first six hours then you'll miss it.

The solitary pics are really tricky. I had more luck using larger 2x2 solitary cells (unfurnished for "Bangup") but I'm having trouble replicating that.

I think I've had "Hygiene Matters" in several different rooms. It makes sense to have only one janitor and then follow him around. Remember to restart the game if you think you missed it.

For "Kitchen" try three or more cooks with meal variety set to High.

BTW I was doing some more testing today and got "Prison Life" with an 18 year old in a jail with only standard cells (bed and toilet). He was white though!