Masterlist: Gameplay enhancing mods! [100+ mods and counting]
We often see questions on Reddit from Simmers, asking for mods that enhance their gameplay. We decided to compile a list of mods players found useful (the list will be growing!). Before these, we recommend everyone check out our [guide] on optimizing their game first, and installing mods necessary for gameplay. NOTE - We have not tested all these mods together and we do not know if they all clash well. Use as your own risk and remember to back up your The Sims 3 folder before testing them. + Some mods are dependent on certain Expansion Packs.
Below we'll list a few categories (in no specific order) and mods:
Pregnancy:
Mixed Feelings About Pregnancy - adds new moodlets like Anxiously and Eagerly awaiting on pregnancy.
Pregnancy Progress Controller - a controller that allows player to impregnate a Sim, end the pregnancy and display any info in a single click.
More/Less Cheaty Pregnancy Moodlet
Parenting/Family:
User-directed Scolding + Other Punishments - Player picks appropriate time to scold and how to punish children, instead of EA's automatic scolding action.
Pick Up Toddler Fixes - fixes routing issues between Sim trying to pick up toddlers.
Adults can Play Peek-A-Boo & Hug Toddlers - Teens to elders can play peek-a-boo and hug toddlers.
Family Kiss Interactions - toddlers to adults can kiss each other.
All adults can carry children(05/08/18) - Any adult carries children firefighter style.
Adults can Pinch cheek - Allows adults to pinch child's cheeks.
Toddlers Can Sit on Sims' Laps - Toddlers can sit on family member's lap.
Breastfeeding Mod V11 - Updated 19 June by Nona Mena - Allows multiple breastfeeding options
Less/More Frequent Male Pregnancy!
Babies:
More Baby Interactions - Allows more interactions with babies.
Silent Babies & Toddlers - Makes babies and toddlers cry silently, with bubbles for needs popping up above their heads.
Toddlers:
Toddler Interactions - Adds a few interactions to toddlers.
More Toddler Interactions - Newer mod allowing even more toddler interactions.
Make a mess (New Toddler interactions) - converted animations and mess from Sims 4 toddlers to Sims 3; allows toddlers to autonomously make messes.
Toddlers Can Use Stairs - Allows toddlers to climb stairs.
Toddlers can Ask for Things - Allows toddlers to ask adults for something.
Toddlers can Sit on Couches & Lounges - Allows toddlers to sit on couches.
Toddlers can Ride Rocking Rider - Allows toddlers to ride rocking horse.
Biggest Little Mod for Toddlers - Enhances gameplay for toddlers.
Outdoor Activities for Toddlers - Toddlers can use outside items for more activities.
Toddlers Extra Activities - new activities for toddlers, including coloring the walls.
Functional Baby Carrier - Baby carrier converted from Sims 4 to Sims 3.
Replaced Toddler Crying Animations - replaces original toddler crying with more realistic one.
Toys are More Fun! - Toddlers and Children gain more fun from playing with toys.
Autonomous Play with Teddy Bear - Toddlers & Children play with teddy bears autonomously.
Children:
NoStretch Children Can series - Allows children to perform different actions and gain skills just like adult Sims. It's a pack of several different mods, players can pick and download ones they want.
Children can care for their lil' siblings - Allows children to carry toddlers and perform basic needs care.
Better Playdates (Sims 3 Playdates) - improves playdates that came with Generations EP.
Working Together is Better! - Homework Tweaks - Children and teens can do homework together.
Weather:
Outdoor Lighting Tweaks v2.2 - Improves outdoor lighting + adds new weather.
Snow but better! - Snow replacement mod - Improved snow.
No Full Moon Lighting Effect
Objects:
The Transmogrifier (aka Object Script Changer)
New and Improved 9/11/21] Functioning Well - and Off-Grid Plumbing!
No Crappy Bunk Beds!
Default Umbrellas & Parasols - Changes the default umbrella and parasol preset into more neutral color.
Default Taxis - Changes color of taxis in-game.
So Many Shiftables! And a little more. - Shiftable wall deco + mirrors.
Shiftable Curtains - Shiftable curtains.
Shiftable Televisions - Shiftable TVs.
Digital Photo Frame Overlay Replacement - Changes the watercolour image found on Digital Photo Frames.
Unlocked Permanent Tents for Residential and Community Lots
Wildflower Sell Price Nerf - Decreases prices of Wildflowers in-game.
Buyable Beach Towels (with custom script)
Vending Machine Tweaks
Salvaged Junkyard Objects Made Usable
Occults:
No More Zombies Generated At Full Moon - 2 Flavors
nraas Hybrid
Enhanced Vampires
Enhanced Fairies
Enhanced Werewolves
Enhanced Mermaids
Enhanced Genies
Enhanced Witches
Enhanced Wands
sHoNi's Mummy Overhaul
Mummy Power Mod
Scarier Ghosts Mod
Plantsim Power Mod
Console –> PC: Karma Powers
Food/Cooking/Eating/Drinking:
Have Coffee With Me - Allows Sim to have a cup of coffee with another Sim from coffee trays.
No Free Quick Meals
Reheat Food in Microwave
Food Synthesizer Pop-Up Menu
Set The Table & Call To Meal
The Professional Juice Bar Mod
Sims Drinks
Eat Outside Restaurants + Waiters
Seasons & Barista Bar Beverages on the Coffee Machine
Cook With Any Ingredient (Wood Fire Oven/Sauna/Teppanyaki Grill/Baker's Station compatible)
Choose Your Resort Buffet Foods
Bring Food & Drink To Others - Any Time, Any Place
Ingredient Moodlets From Meals + More Filling Kelp & Fish Meals For Mermaids
Money:
Tax Collector - Allows manual tax collecting in-game.
Workout Costs Money
Open Cinema
Higher bills (or no bills) and less CAS money
Minimum Wage/More Realistic Earnings, Higher Tuition, Higher Boarding School Costs, Higher Grant Money
Taxi Charge Mod
No Fridge Shopping
nraas Consigner
Non-Core Global Online Banking Mod
Jobs/Skills:
Job Overhaul -- Interviews And More
Skills Lose Progress
Pool Jobs for Lifeguards
Audition For Band Gigs
nraas Careers - Must download main Careers mod and wanted modules.
Other:
Pee Here (Scripting Mod) by Sims MX (simlogical.com) - Males pee on terrain.
Autonomous Fun In The Sun
nraas Vector - custom Disease mod; must download main Vector mod + wanted modules for diseases.
WrittenWord - Sim written books found in Bookstore under General tab.
Bring "Mysterious Drinks" (Chemistry Set Potions) To Others
Ask To Join Fishing
Get to Know Fix
Break into house Mod *ARREST UPDATE*
World Loading Screen Overhaul v2.0
Back to Nature -- Lifetime Wishes for Farmers and Outdoorspeople
