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[UI Override] ✦ "homebound" — Opening screen | Loading screen | Main menu 🏠

ㅤSometimes our favorite projects aren't created overnight. They spend months tucked away in a drafts folder, go through countless little changes, and get pushed aside with a quiet "maybe later". That's exactly what happened with this collection.

ㅤBut one day I realized I didn't want to keep it waiting any longer. I wanted to finally bring it to life and share it with you — homebound.

ㅤThis collection includes 54 cozy UI replacements, all inspired by the warmth and comfort of home. Inside you'll find a custom starter screen, loading screen, main menu, and, as a little bonus, an adorable pixel plumbob that became the finishing touch to the entire collection.

ㅤThe screenshots also feature my "Storytellers & Dreamers" loading screen text replacement. If you'd like to experience the complete aesthetic, you can download it here — Click here.

ㅤﾠPlease make sure to read the installation guide before installing: ﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠGame version tested: 1.125+ [ ✦ ] Only one replacement per screen type can be installed at a time! If you already use custom starter screens, loading screens, or a main menu replacement, please remove them before installing this collection to avoid conflicts. [ ✦ ] No additional files are required for the main menu replacement. Simply download the package and place it in your Mods folder. The original base for this replacement was created by ellesimsworld on Patreon. Huge thanks for their wonderful work! ♡ [ ✦ ] The final result may vary depending on your graphics settings (such as NVIDIA filters) and your GShade/ReShade preset.

[Preset GShade] ✦ "endless summer" — 3.5.2 | 5.1.3!

ㅤA preset inspired by the warmest moments of summer: long evening walks, unforgettable memories, and the feeling of freedom you never want to let go of. It turned out light, vibrant, and filled with a truly special summer atmosphere.

[ ✦ ] Compatible with GShade versions 3.5.2 — 5.1.3. I can’t guarantee proper performance on versions below or above this range.

[ ✦ ] Installation, uninstall and setup guide for GShade + archive of old and new versions — available here.

[ ✦ ] On GShade version 3.5.2, the Camera / rj_sharpen shader may be unavailable. An alternative shader has been used instead.

[ ✦ ] This preset is designed to shine in bright daylight and sunny weather, especially in Sulani.

[ ✦ ] The game is set to high graphics settings (anti-aliasing disabled), running on DirectX 11 with “Uncompressed Sim Textures” enabled. All other options are turned off.

[ ✦ ] The following lighting replacement mods are included in the folder: — [NORTHERN SIBERIA WINDS] Better In-Game Lighting Mod v1.1 (AVERAGE BASE DARK ROOMS); — Sunblind; — No game shadows;

ㅤThis preset is available for free! You can view the preview and download it on Boosty.

[Preset GShade] ✦ "golden kingdom" — 3.5.2 | 5.1.3!

ㅤA preset inspired by the atmosphere of fantasy kingdoms, ancient castles, and light softly reflecting off golden interiors. It was created around the feeling of a noble medieval world — warm, majestic, and touched by a hint of fairytale magic.

[ ✦ ] Compatible with GShade versions 3.5.2 — 5.1.3. I can’t guarantee proper performance on versions below or above this range.

[ ✦ ] Installation, uninstall and setup guide for GShade + archive of old and new versions — available here.

[ ✦ ] The FSR 1.0 2X shader may be unavailable on GShade 3.5.2. An alternative shader has been included and used instead.

[ ✦ ] This preset is primarily designed for daytime lighting and sunny weather. It looks especially beautiful in Ondarion. Please note that nights may appear too dark for regular gameplay, as the preset was not intended for nighttime use.

[ ✦ ] The game is set to high graphics settings (anti-aliasing disabled), running on DirectX 9 with “Uncompressed Sim Textures” enabled. All other options are turned off.

[ ✦ ] The following lighting replacement mods are included in the folder: — [NORTHERN SIBERIA WINDS] Better In-Game Lighting Mod v1.1 (AVERAGE BASE DARK ROOMS); — Sunblind; — No game shadows;

ㅤThe preset is available through the “great support” subscription or as a one-time purchase. You can view the preview and download it on Boosty.

[Loading Screen Text Replacement] ✦ Phrase Pack — “Storytellers & Dreamers” 💌

ㅤI’m happy to present my very first custom loading screen text replacement pack, “Storytellers & Dreamers,” featuring over 160+ different phrases!

ㅤWatching so many amazing creators in our community, I found myself constantly inspired by their creativity. But at some point, I realized that I deeply wanted to create something of my own — something special that would reflect my personal view of the game. What started as a simple collection of thoughts gradually grew into a full project, symbolically inspired by creators and written especially for creators (and, of course, for their beloved readers). A true creative canon, haha.

[ ✦ ] “Every created character is a reflection of some important piece of their creator’s soul.”

[ ✦ ] “Stories only come alive when they find readers as understanding as you.”

[ ✦ ] “Coziness is made of little things: a favorite mug, soft lighting, and good music.”

Only one loading screen text replacement can be installed in the game at a time.

After installation, it is recommended to clear the game cache: delete the localthumbcache.package file in your The Sims 4 folder.

The replacements are compatible with any game version. If you encounter any issues, feel free to let me know in the comments.

The pack includes both Russian and English versions [RU / EN], so these cozy little lines can warm your heart regardless of your chosen game language.

ㅤYou can download the loading screen text replacement here! You can also find additional phrases in the post on Boosty.

[Preset GShade] ✦ "cas [2 part]" — 3.5.2 | 5.1.3!

ㅤA new CAS preset pack that may become the final one in this direction. It includes 4 variations with distinct visual moods — from light, soft lighting to deeper and richer tones. Each preset was crafted with attention to detail and a sense of a living, cinematic frame.

[ ✦ ] Compatible with GShade versions 3.5.2 — 5.1.3. I can’t guarantee proper performance on versions below or above this range.

[ ✦ ] Installation, uninstall and setup guide for GShade + archive of old and new versions — available here.

[ ✦ ] On version 3.5.2, some shaders may be missing, such as: FSR 1.0 2X / Camera / Contrast Limited Sharpening / rj_sharpen. Some of them have been replaced with alternatives.

[ ✦ ] This preset pack was created specifically for a dark background. On lighter backgrounds, the presets may appear overexposed or differ from the preview screenshots.

[ ✦ ] The game is set to high graphics settings (anti-aliasing disabled), running on DirectX 9 with “Uncompressed Sim Textures” enabled. All other options are turned off.

[ ✦ ] The following lighting replacement mods are included in the folder: — [NORTHERN SIBERIA WINDS] Better In-Game Lighting Mod v1.1 (AVERAGE BASE DARK ROOMS); — vyxated-CASBG_01-Reflection_Black; — vyxated-CASLight_01-FrontGlo_v2_Rim;

ㅤThe preset is available through the “great support” subscription or as a one-time purchase. You can view the preview and download it on Boosty.

Opening screen | Loading screen | Main menu ˚.🌙.˚

ㅤThank you for your feedback on the previous set! I took your suggestions into account and this time prepared not only evening versions, but also full night variants. As a small extra detail, I added an animated star-shaped plumbob — I found the base animation online and manually adapted it for the game. I hope this set will bring a quiet evening atmosphere, soft lights, and a touch of nighttime magic to your game ✧˖°.

ﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠGame version tested: 1.118+ ✦ Only ONE replacement per screen type can be installed in the game at a time. ✦ To ensure your main menu looks exactly like in the preview, you’ll need the [scandisim] Clean Main Menu 2.0 – Base mod — download it here. ✦ GShade was used to create the previews, so the final appearance may vary slightly depending on your preset, in-game settings, and monitor.

Opening screen | Loading screen | Main menu ˚.🎀.˚

ㅤI’ve always felt that the game was missing soft, delicate spring-themed replacements, so I finally decided to create my own and share them with you. This is my first time working in this format, and it means a lot to me. I’d truly appreciate your support and feedback — if this set resonates with you, I’ll be happy to continue creating more. Just let me know ❤︎

ﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠGame version tested: 1.118+ ✦ Only ONE replacement per screen type can be installed in the game at a time. ✦ To ensure your main menu looks exactly like in the preview, you’ll need the [scandisim] Clean Main Menu 2.0 – Base mod — download it here. ✦ GShade was used to create the previews, so the final appearance may vary slightly depending on your preset, in-game settings, and monitor.