Hi there! I am making a custom neighborhood for The Sims 1! It's far from finished, but I'll release new versions in chunks.

Note: This project is made purely out of fun. The next update may come in three weeks or three years or not at all. Still, let me know if you run into any problems and don't hesitate to give me feedback! I would love to hear your opinions!

The current version features 20 lots (15 residential, 5 community) and 10 households!

Households

Click on the names to learn more!

The Beatnik Family, The Butch Family, The Glam Family, The Hex Household, The Loste Family, The Pierrot Household, The Quill Family, The Ravage Family, The Sputnik Household, The Tiller Family

Lots

Vacant Residential Lots

The Burned Bum Beach House, The Cape Retreat, The Crimson Ranch, The Lagoon Cabin, The Lonely Lodge, The Verdant Dwelling

Community Lots

Aquamarine Quarter, Dandyville Carnival, Dandyville Farmer's Market, Jukebox Junction, Four Paws Quarter

Requirements

I created this neighborhood with The Sims Complete Collection, but you might be okay if you simply have all expansions installed.

(Optional) Hungry Hungry Hamster Game -- Official Maxis object! I basically used it just to fill another space on the carnival lot. I also recommend getting the other official objects from that site, but your game might already have most of them. (Mine did, at least. If you notice missing objects in Dandyville, it's likely one of these!)

(Optional) Livin' Large Extreme Character Pack -- A set of skins that were given out as a preorder bonus for The Sims: Livin' Large! I only used some of these for the occasional townie and I suspect if you don't have these the game will just use a random skin.

(Optional) No Buskers Sign -- The ONLY piece of unofficial custom content I used! I use this on community lots where the old town busker feels unfitting and where he might trap your Sim by standing in the way of the only exit. Currently only used on the Aquamarine Quarter lot.

Downloads

Sim File Share

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itch.io

Install Instructions

Go to your The Sims folder (default location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\The Sims). You may need admin rights for the next steps!

Inside you will see a folder called "UserData8". Rename that folder to something like "UserData8backup".

Open Dandyville.zip and copy "UserData8" from the .zip-file into your The Sims folder.

Open the game and switch to Neighborhood 8. You did it!

so, this doesn't have much to do with the custom neighborhood i'm working on, so i'm posting this here,

but i made this kickass render of Jean Glam inspecting her plumbbob

Bubba Bubba competed with his brother even back when he was a wee lass. Now, Hank has a wife, kids, and owns the farm, while Bubba is still on the lookout, unsure what to do with his new life as a grown man.

Hank His two boys remind Hank of himself and Bubba. He hopes they become as good friends with each other as he and his brother are. Hank's favorite thing about farm life is having the whole family close by.

Martha Martha's time in SimNation has both been exciting and eye-opening at the same time. Perhaps the turn of the 21st century calls for some modern changes around the farm.

Meemaw Meemaw is a hardy lady from the old country. Work was her childhood and work is her retirement.

Peepaw Despite having been a loving family man, Peepaw was an avid prankster. Much to the chagrin of his family members this has not changed just because he died.

Debbie Her parents tried everything; Debbie does NOT want to help around the farm. Instead she wants to succeed in school and move to SimCity as soon as she can. She even insists on being called "Deborah".

Sammy Debbie's aversion to farm life has Sammy questioning if there's something more for him out there too. He has a scientific interest in creepy crawlies of all kinds.

Tommy Tommy is the polar opposite of Debbie and doesn't understand why she gets so prissy about living on a farm. He wants to be just like his Pa when he grows up.

Rusty Rusty loves to help! She digs, she hunts, she supervises the children.

Version 0.2, the first big update for Dandyville, is here!

This update introduces 8 new lots (6 residential, 2 community) and 4 new households!

New Households

The Loste Family

The Pierrot Household

The Sputnik Household

The Tiller Family

New Lots

I noticed version 0.1 seriously lacked starter homes, unless your Sim wanted to live in some burned down ruins. So now there are 4 new starter homes for your Sims to move into: 50 Plumbbob Road, 62 Mulberry Court, 67 Mulberry Court, and 74 Llama Lane.

View all new Residential Lots here!

There's also a couple of new community lots: Jukebox Junction, a classic diner with adjacent karaoke bar and dance club, and Four Paws Quarter, a place about anything for the feline and canine at home!

View all new Community Lots here!

Requirements

I created this neighborhood with The Sims Complete Collection, but you might be okay if you simply have all expansions installed.

(Optional) Hungry Hungry Hamster Game -- Official Maxis object! I basically used it just to fill another space on the carnival lot. I also recommend getting the other official objects from that site, but your game might already have most of them. (Mine did, at least. If you notice missing objects in Dandyville, it's likely one of these!)

(Optional) Livin' Large Extreme Character Pack -- A set of skins that were given out as a preorder bonus for The Sims: Livin' Large! I only used some of these for the occasional townie and I suspect if you don't have these the game will just use a random skin.

(Optional) No Buskers Sign -- The ONLY piece of unofficial custom content I used! I use this on community lots where the old town busker feels unfitting and where he might trap your Sim by standing in the way of the only exit. Currently only used on the Aquamarine Quarter lot.

Downloads

Sim File Share

Simblr.cc

itch.io

Install Instructions

Go to your The Sims folder (default location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\The Sims). You may need admin rights for the next steps!

Inside you will see a folder called "UserData8". Rename that folder to something like "UserData8backup".

Open Dandyville.zip and copy "UserData8" from the .zip-file into your The Sims folder.

Same with the uninhabited residential lots here's a list of community lots in Dandyville version 0.1!

Aquamarine Quarter, 58 Dandy Main Way This quarter once was a bustling fish market. As pet fish gained popularity, it slowly evolved into a hub about ANYTHING to do with the world's most abundant fluid. Now it has become a centre for Sims to swim, soak, splash, and submerse themselves into!

Amenities, Shops & Activities: Outdoor Pool, Hot Tubs, Hot Dog Cart, Pet Fish Store, Ice Cream & Smoothie Parlor, Swimsuit Store, Diving Aquarium, Spa

Dandyville Carnival, 70 Dandy Main Way The carnival is in town! And has been for a while. In fact, nobody seems to remember when they first set up, but they have been a consistent sight in Dandyville ever since.

Amenities, Shops & Activities: 6 Unique Carnival Games, Prize Booth, Fortune Teller Machine, Candle & Mask Merchant, Cotton Candy Cart, Smoothie Stand, Hot Shrimp Skewer Stand, Pinball & Arcade Games, Skydiving Simulator, Mechanical Bull

Dandyville Farmer's Market, 78 Olive Avenue This market is where the neighborhood's proudest farmers present their bountiful produce. From honey to roses, you will find quality homegrown stuff -- even everything to start a garden of your own!

Antonia Antonia is sure her nihilistic poetry will be a hit at the local open-mic any day now. Unfortunately, everyone but her seems to be her worst critic.

Parry Sly and resourceful, Parry uses the parlor tricks his father taught him for unsavory monetary gain. His daughter seems quite enthused about his magic acts.

Guinevere Guinevere is so well-mannered that she often perfectly blends into the background. Recently she discovered a strange hole in the backyard that could rival her father's stage magician gig.

The Lonely Lodge, 50 Plumbbob Road Who used to live here?

Cost: §9,345 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1

The Verdant Dwelling, 62 Mulberry Court Green and lush, this home with extensive garden lies in a shady grove and has enough room for a small family to breathe.

Cost: §9,345 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1

The Lagoon Cabin, 67 Mulberry Court This idyllic lot features a cozy hut and scenic ponds for nature enthusiasts.

Cost: §7,800 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1

The Crimson Ranch, 74 Llama Lane A rudimentary vineyard to kickstart the careers of entrepreneurial Sims or for enjoying a relaxing retirement in the countryside.

Spike Other Sims think that Spike is an intimidating guy, but his cats seem to disagree. His favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry.

Killer She is too much of a couch potato to actually kill anything. Killer much prefers enjoying catnip in the shade.

Nuggets His first name is Chicken, but for you it's Mr. Nuggets.

Slug Slug wonders why other cats are so fuzzy, unlike him. Are they getting moldy?