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Just saw the most upsetting news and i don't want to check bc i'm going to be very devastated seeing it. An end of an era and time. I really am upset by this
Garden of Shadows - Gone :(

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Using Collection Files For Specific CC, While Hiding Those Items in Buy Catalog:
Lately I’ve been on an organizing / re-categorizing kick with sims 3 and as I was contemplating what to do with all of my hospital clutter, I figured out a way to keep it in it’s own category without needing it in the overall catalog (de-cluttering the decor misc.)
What You Need:
Sims 3
A folder of specific ‘themed’ cc package files (i.e. Christmas, Hospital, Veterinary, etc)
S3PE
***Note: This tutorial is taking into consideration that you may have or want to sort your actual cc package files, and thus know what each file is.*** (Example Below in which I’ve located all my hospital files and renamed them so that I know:)
Step One:
Back up your CC before you do this, as anything can go wrong, this is the sims after all. Copy the files of the themed cc you chose and place them into your mods folder. It helps if you use S3PE to re-categorize them into a place you can easily find so you’re not hunting everything down. (I just stuffed all mine into Pets because it was the easiest I could identify the difference). Categorizing these right now is temporary, as ultimately after all these steps are done, you won’t even see these in your catalog, just the collection.
**If you don’t know how to Re-categorize cc using S3PE >>> CLICK HERE. **
Step Two:
Next, you create a collection file in game of all the items you chose in the first step, finding where you put them and clicking on them to add to a new collection. When you finish making the collection, close the game (You don’t have to save, it will still be in your folder under The Sims 3>Collections>User). You’ll find the correct collection you just created by checking the date modified, then you can rename it to whatever you like: (Example Below)
**If you don’t know how to create collections >>> CLICK HERE. **
Step Three:
After you’ve created your collection file for your themed cc, go into the folder you created of all the cc you just used and open each package file in S3PE. Find and click OBDJ, then Grid, and go through each Room & Function Category Flags and set it all to FALSE. This essentially “hides” the items from the catalog, BUT you will still be able to see these items in your collection file in game.
And if you want to test that it works, head into game, click the collection you made and BAM! A new “category” for all those items you had laying around needlessly and scattered in misc decor or plants or wherever the heck they were.
I hope this Tutorial is helpful to fellow OCD simmers. It may seem like a heck of a lot of work, but I assure you it will be worth it and also helps with game lag in Buy mode.
(tagging @sims3tutorialhub )
Happy Simming! ~ Hope
Stuck in cas buy mode recoloring? Can't click anything? "the current style is invalid." stuck on this interface? "testingcheatsenabled true" then "forcehud" i was told this cheat would bring me back to live mode but instead it actually takes you to edit town as if you were just starting a new save or you wanted to switch families, and that's what you have to do, simply select your household to play and jump back in. Source
Unofficial Game Patch Version Warning Fix/Solution How to fix it if you know the package causing you problems (Found by using the process of elimination)
TS1 inspired UI replacement (WIP TESTING)
Some of you might have seen my TS1 inspired UI floating around twitter, tumblr, discord etc. I've been having people test it in the Lazy Duchess discord but i've decided to upload it here for others to test and so no one else can claim they made it themselves lol. Sorry for the lazy photos but basically it's a recoloured version of the original UI. Pretty much all the elements are done. I'll keep updating until it is done basically. It's made to suit my resolution which is 1920x1080 but I will add the options for wider screens at a later date. Also not sure how well it works with Legacy editon so just be aware that it might display weird
Things to be added:
-Animated loading screens (yes I worked out how to do it ;) )
-Updating some of the existing recolours to make them cleaner
-Fixing any bits I missed lol
Install instructions
Place the TS1 UI folder into your downloads.
These are the main files needed
Download
Then place this file into your base game UI folder which should be in a directory similar to this "Program Files x86\EA Games\Sims 2\TSData\Res\UI"
This file replaces the background on the main loading menu as it looks weird without it. It is a placeholder.
Download
Do not delete any of the files in your UI folder. (Please)
If you are already using Clean UI or any other UI replacement, Please uninstall them first. They cannot be used together
Special thanks to @greatcheesecakepersona for their templates as they were insanely helpful
Not a mod to my preference but it doesn't stop it from looking cool as hell! Sharing for you TS1 enthusiasts

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Prima Game Guides - Sims 2
A gift to my followers for making this the perfect first week for my Simblr.
Sims 2 - DOWNLOAD
University - DOWNLOAD
Nightlife - DOWNLOAD
Open for Business - DOWNLOAD
Pets - DOWNLOAD
Seasons - DOWNLOAD
Bon Voyage - DOWNLOAD
Freetime - DOWNLOAD
Apartment Life - DOWNLOAD
Hurray!!!! I found them!!!! These are extremely helpful!!!!
Frames-Per-Second vs Frame-Time
How to further improve your Sims 3/4 experience
To make a long story short - Here is a "must have" tweak I use in my game. I rarely see anyone talk about it so maybe it's common knowledge, but I'm leaving this here in case anyone else was like me and had no idea about it
Credits: I only know of this settings tweak based on these two popular YouTube videos.
You need steam installed and you need to add TS3W.exe as a non steam game. Be sure to make a desktop shortcut for yourself as you'll want to run the game using the steam launcher so we can take advantage of steam overlay Using the steam overlay, you should be able to use the in-game FPS counter to monitor your frame rate on a graph *We use steam overlay (not MSI Afterburner) because it is closest to the rendering stack as far as i'm aware
*You can toggle the highest performance detail level
You should play the game with the overlay on, just for a little while to get an idea of what kind of frames you get and how many dips you tend to see over the duration of your time playing. This will be for later comparison When you're done analyzing your performance on the graph you can go ahead and exit the game The next part will require you to have RivaTuner installed If you don't have it you can get it from the link here https://www.guru3d.com/download/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download/ Once you have it installed and running we will change the settings to match the ones as below
then, click on the blue 'Setup' button
and change your settings to match the ones below
And you're all done! Minimize Rivatuner and let it run in the background. Launch the game using your steam shortcut. Once you're fully in game try panning the camera around, zooming in and out and keeping an eye on your frames. Hopefully, the game will feel like its running smoother and your frame rate graph should reflect that experience
I definitely have a different experience without it on. Right now i'm posting this from a different device than the one im playing on so I don't have pictures of my gameplay graphs to share and Hopefully this is noticeable for others and someone else can back up my claims Understanding the In-Game Overlay Performance Monitor https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/3462-CD4C-36BD-5767 Please let me know if you implemented this and noticed an improvement
Getting Default Replacements to Apply Properly in The Sims 3
This issue and fix applies only to your base-game/expansion pack worlds, not custom-installed worlds or store worlds. It's also Windows/Linux only.
Do you have this issue with all of your Sims in any new base-game/EP world, where your Sims' hair looks really weird because it has an odd texture, skin/eye replacements don't load etc. until you pull them into CAS?
(Even when it's a new save and a supposedly fresh cache?)
I've figured out the solution! Your game actually still does have some cache... but it's not in Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 like you'd expect.
How to Keep Your Saves Alive: A Complete Guide to Avoiding Errors 12, 13, and 16
📖 BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Let’s be honest: The Sims Medieval is a magnificent kingdom built on… let’s call it “fragile foundations.” The game was never truly patched for modern systems. It crashes. It corrupts saves. It has opinions about your hardware.
But here’s the truth: most disasters aren’t the game’s fault. They’re predictable. And what is predictable… can be prevented.
Before we dive into the sacred rituals of saving, one crucial warning:
⚠️ DO NOT use the “Populus” mod. ⚠️
Yes, it sounds tempting. More NPCs! A livelier kingdom! But the mod has one small, fatal flaw: its XML files are written incorrectly. It doesn’t just cause minor glitches — it actively breaks the game, making NPCs disappear from your kingdom. And once they’re gone… they don’t come back. Not without starting over.
So. Before you do anything else: check your Mods folder. If Populus lives there… remove it. Your kingdom will thank you.
Now. Ready to build a kingdom that lasts?
The guide has been updated and improved 💖
🪟 THE SIMS MEDIEVAL ON WINDOWS 11
📖 WHAT THIS GUIDE COVERS
After switching to Windows 11, reinstalling the game, and updating mods, I ran into… a few problems. Here’s everything I learned — condensed, structured, and ready to save your sanity.
Updated 💗💗💗

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Main menu background overhaul
This mod dynamically changes the main menu background image based on the time of day. It includes a total of 14 unique images, each available in 4 different time-of-day variations!
Please note that the mod info dialog is hidden by default. You can use the cheat "mods" to show it anytime or change a tunable for it to show on launch.
• Download & unpack .zip, and place Arro_RandomMenuBG_1.3.package file in your mods -> packages folder.
Be sure to check out Clean main menu if you want your main menu to match the look shown in the thumbnail :)
This mod also lets you set a fixed image or ignore time-of-day entirely. It includes customizable hours and a built-in image validator, ensuring maximum convenience and ease of modding.
Feel free to use this mod as a base for your own project—modify it and share it (with a credit) as you like! A tutorial is available here.
Credits
A huge shoutout to the amazing community on the TS3CreatorsCave Discord server! Special thanks to Eca and everyone who contributed to testing—it wouldn’t have been possible without you!
S3PE, dnSpy, JetBrains Rider
A special thanks to gamefreak130, whose Overhauled Loading Screen was as a major inspiration for this project!
Download on MEGA, soon on Mod The Sims
Loading screens before the release
The first one appears to be concept art, while the second looks similar to a screen displayed during content installation through a launcher. I'm certain I've seen it before in a media presentation some time ago, but I can't find it now.
Thank you for the love on my Muted Maxis UI!! <3 I have another release for you all - this time it’s a bundle of two for you to take your pick
These were created with the CloudUIRecolour Tool by @cowplantcartel !
The first one is called ‘True TS2’ - it’s made to look as close to the Sims 2 UI as I could get
The second one is called ‘Softer TS2’ - it uses a more toned-down, easier on the eyes colour palette, while still being reminiscent of TS2
You can only use one UI mod at once so take ur pick :P
I also recommend using these alongside the TS2 font replacement - as seen in my previews - you can download that here!
➡️ Download Here! (SFS)
Download either UI as a .zip file (you can only have one in game at once!) and place the main package file in your: Sims 3 -> Mods -> Overrides folder
There are also patches for various mods included - if you have any of the following mods, plop the corresponding patch (.package) file in your mods folder (also check the readme files!)
Arro - CleanMainMenu, MoreClothingRows / Butterbot - LargerPatternsPanel / Cmar - XCASfull / Cowplantcartel - MoreObviousOccults, PrettyPauseFrame / Gamefreak - KarmaPowers / LazyDuchess - CatalogSearch / xFairyExterminatorx - LifetimeWishes, Likes
Credits:
Thank you so much to the wonderfully talented CowPlantCartel & their recolour tool which made this possible!
If you want the TS4 icon replacements as seen in my screenshots, you can find them here from xFairyExterminatorx on MTS
The TS2 CAS Background featured in the screenshots is by LamonTarte here
The town featured in the previews is Strangetown by aaronrogers8i3
CloudUI's Credits:
p182 (https://github.com/p182) for building the Python script to turn the recoloured output files into a .package file, and for building refpack_pipe.exe which compresses the file (https://github.com/p182/refpack-pipe)
David_mtv, coregirl, momomomomoi, sidereus23 and sims3loveforlife for translations used in the loading screen text
Arro, Butterbot, Cmar, xFairyExterminatorx, Lazy Duchess and gamefreak130 for creating the original mods used to create the Patches in this tool
emelie.ikj for the loading screen text base files
Additional Info:
The UIs will be incompatible with any other UI mod - and if you're replacing a previous UI you had installed, make sure you fully remove all the files associated with it from your mods folder
If you want to make your own cloudUI recolour check out the tool here
Also check out these TS2-style trait & moodlet icon replacements from MTS you might like to use them too if you use this UI
Let me know if you have any issues!
I'd also love to see if u use this in game & post it so feel free to tag me :)
I'm having loads of fun with this tool so more UI recolours may follow in the future!
We're still allowed to dream, right?
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My favorite default replacements for TS3!
I know this is very subjective and there are tons of options out there, but I thought I would share my favorite default replacements! Big thank you to all of the creators! <3
Sorry in advance, this list is long! Some were already on previous lists but I wanted this one to be comprehensive, so these are literally all of my DRs (except hairs). Some are fixes and others are just enhancements!
Default replacements don't necessarily need to go in the Overrides folder. It's only strictly necessary if you're replacing something that's inside the Packages folder (like store content, CC, etc)
Lighting / Environment
Lighting
Dream Dimension 2.5 with Aurora Skies Water - I find this water type looks good in most worlds, but if there's a water version available for the specific world I'm playing I switch to that one! Such pretty sunsets and sunrises
Clouds
Dishonored to TS3 Clouds Replacement - These are new and are my favorite clouds I've tried in S3! They almost look watercolor-ish which I love
Stars
Twinkling Stars Night Sky Replacement
Snow
Snow but better! For less memory usage, there's a version posted by mat1122 on the NRaas Forum with reduced texture sizes, or a fix for EA snow by the same creator (only use one of these!)
Shaders
Shader Tweaks Eye Shader Tweaks - Removes the weird EA catchlights * These aren't really typical DRs but do replace EA shaders. They need to be installed through the Bin
Sims
Normal Map Replacement
YOU ARE HYPERREAL - Sooo nice and really makes bodies look more detailed (it's more on the realistic side)! Really could not play without at this point
Default Skin
Apple Cider Vinegar v2 - This has been my default skin for such a long time. It's pretty maxis match and not too shiny
Default Eyes
Ephemera MS93 Edit (No Spotlight Version) - I switch these out a lot, but I think these are my longest running eye defaults
Eye Mesh
re:Cerberus Default Replacement Eye Mesh and Sliders - I recently started using this and love it! It makes the irises a bit smaller by default and gives you sliders to adjust them
Teeth
Pearly Whites No Sclera - When I removed this one on accident recently the EA teeth were like a jump scare...
Facial Hair
Default Replacement Beards: Base Game & Expansions
Feet
Sexy Feet - The name is weird but I promise they're better than the blocky EA feet!
UI Poses and Expressions
New UI Poses (Retouched Flavor) TSM to TS3: Converted Facial Expressions
EA Fixes
EA Eyeshadow Texture Fix Muscle Slider Fix for Teens and Elders Fixes for missing pregnant morphs
Clothing
Outfits from Late Night, University Life, and Master Suite with maternity enabled Improved Maid Uniforms Kissing Booth Attendant Outfits Default Replacement Generations Shirt & Sweater Top - Channel Fix Unhidden Male Open Collar Shirt You've Got a Package! - Adds a bulge to EA underwear for male sims Various Store / EP Underwear - I use various ones from this creator, some are DRs and others are just edited meshes
Animations
Walk Cycle Edits - Fixes the weird smiley expression male sims always make when they walk due to an EA oversight Receive Text Edit Nicer Vendors + Ask Animation Edits (requires Mono Patcher)
S-Club Eyelash Fixes
S-Club TS3 Eyelash Hotfix (Balanced) - Reduces the polycount of S-Club lashes S-Club Eyelash Design 2 CASP Fix - Makes it so the lashes don't clip over hairstyles * These two are compatible by the way! Put both in Overrides if you have the S-Club lashes in Packages
Vampires
TS3 Vampire Neck Mark Default Replacement
In-Game Objects
Base Game
Default Base Game Bicycles Default Taxis No Flower Stencil Odor Free Toilet Castable Toy Pegbox White Formula Default Replacement Bottle Invisible Parking Space - This one makes such a difference! Sim Painted Painting Frames Made Castable! - Didn't know this existed until recently, this has been bugging me for a while! Default Easel Paintings - I re-uploaded this with a small preview in this post Horizontal Clapboard Fixed BG Altitude Quantizer Stairs Fix Base Game Half Walls FIXED!!!! Realistic Fish Mod V2 Fixes for Three EA Wall Sets from the Base Game and Ambitions Tileable Items Shader FIX Shiftable Skill Certificates Shiftable Curtains [Base Game - Island Paradise]
Expansions
Gravestone Plaque Edit V2 (requires Mono Patcher) Generations: Fixes For "Natural" Family Portrait & Dream of the Windrunner Paintings Default White Pillows for Fighting Fix: Asian Window emits light Champs les Sims Distant Terrain Tree Fix LN Celeb Fridge Texture Fix Elevator Shaft Placement FIX Pets Movie Poster Fix Fixed horse tails (no more shiny horses!) Default Replacement Ice Cream Trucks Default Seasons Beach Towels and Umbrellas - works with Buyable Beach Towels too! Plumbline Pro Phone Default Replacement (Silver) University Life Alpha Omega Door Fix IP Hanging Lantern Fix ITF Perigee Planter Fix
Store
Sharper Edge Window Fix - this one prevents crashes! Store Fixes: Route Fail Hang Ten Edit
UI
Dark Cloud Pink UI S4 to S3 Likes Icon Overhaul Pretty Pause Frame Subtle Build Grid Active Level Only The Sims Sans University Life Visual Fixes CAS Room Replacement TS2 to TS3 The Sims 4 UI Sounds for The Sims 3 Sims 2 Audio & Musical Cues Replacement * The last two will show as a conflict in the Dashboard but I haven't had any issues! I think in some cases one may override the other but nbd!
(thanks @simspaghetti for the sounds and CAS room recs! tried them out from your resource page and have been obsessed since)

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Not sure why I’m torturing myself like this but I started making a new sims 3 UI today. Pretty much just done the backgrounds in Live mode as a semi-transparent light grey and a couple things in white with some shadows to add contrast.
I want to get rid of as much blue as possible and maybe simplify the icons.
I really dislike how a lot of the original UI components are blue on blue without much colour differentiation (makes it hard to read!), so I’m hoping to improve the contrast as much as I can and keep the interface as simple as possible.
I’m heavily inspired by the Sims 4 UI and the Sims 2 Clean UI. The final product will probably be some sort of blend between the two (in terms of colour schemes) with my own little twist ☺️
Self-use Sims 3 CC Tutorials List
Here is a list of tutorials from which I learn to convert/create sims 3 cc in a few months (and as a poor English speaker). I think it might help someone who also wants to try making things for sims 3 but doesn't know where to start, though it's been 15 years from the game release and even Inzoi is coming hahah.
The list covers objects, clothes, hairs and eyes. I know there're lots of tutorials not listed here, that's because I haven't tried them in my projects by hand. But The list will be updated with new things I learn. Most tutorials are in English. Thanks to all these creators for sharing their precious knowledge!
Sorry for the miserable format, cuz I wrote them in Patreon and paste here. You can also read it there, free of course.