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[TS3] Lot Population Mod

Update 7/18/23: Fixed issue that caused custom tuning to not take effect.

Download under the cut

Overview

This mod is an experiment that's been in my mind for a while now - Teleporting Sims into community lots as you send your Sims to them, or focus the camera on the lot, etc. Making the town feel more alive, and making it so that community lots are always populated. This makes it work more like a traditional open world game, in which characters are spawned based on camera distance, where you're looking at, etc.

Not only that, it also adds walkbys, much like TS2 or TS4. These are Sims that every once in a while spawn on a sidewalk, out of view, and walk across the screen, then go on their own way.

Now community lots will be filled with Sims.

St. Claire World Download + Save File

I’m uploading this simply because every download link I’ve tried going to for this world is either broken or down, and I’ve been getting asked on where other people can download this world at. So, here you are!

This is the version that has been updated for seasons, as well as the save file which makes the world populated. I’ve also included the cornices, and if I remember correctly, that’s all that’s needed and everything else should already be included in the world itself?? I’m not too sure.

I take no credit for any of this. All credit goes to the talented Awesims. I’m just providing the download :)

What are these? Empty templates of the premade maxis universities, featuring lot makeovers by me, a little hood decoration, and absolutely no CC! Great for if you find yourself starting new neighborhoods often but hate having to make over the lots every time. Or if you’ve been admiring my makeovers and want to save the trouble of installing each one individually ;D

Notes

Install instructions: Put in your -INSTALL LOCATION-\The Sims 2 University\TSData\Res\NeighborhoodTemplate folder. Make sure you take a backup of your existing templates first.

Neighborhood folders are named KSSU, KALT & KLFT; short for Katatty’s Sim State Universiity, Katatty’s Academie Le Tour, and Katatty’s La Fiesta Tech. (I’m not pushing my brand, the game just doesn’t like having multiple neighborhoods with the same name, even if they are subhoods. Plus, it makes if easier to differentiate between mine and the Maxis originals.)

These templates make use of all EPs and Stuck Packs. EPs are definitely all required, but, as far as I’m aware, it should still be playable without all SPs. Some items will be missing, though.

These are empty templates do not come with dormies, NPCs, or the premades! However I believe it is safe to add the default universities as well as mine, move all the characters to my neighborhood, and then delete the original as long as no lots are occupied. 

The templates also do not come with Secret Societies, but these can be added from the “specialty lots” section of the lot bin if required. 

If you’d like to see more of the lots, you can view and download each individual makeover on my index page. They’re a little varied in style, with some a bit more eclectic than others. 

The residential lots are a bit expensive, so you might need to use money cheats/work really hard/create a really large household to raise enough funds to get out of the dorms! This may not suit every playstyle. 

The lots do make use of some “cheaty” items like aspiration and career rewards, which I personally enjoy because, well, it’s university! It’s all about learning skills :)

I go overboard with landscaping, so recommend grabbing Perfect Plants. Alternatively, if you prefer something less cheat-y, get Trim Inaccessible Bushes and Water Inaccessible Flowers. Or just make alterations to the gardens to make them more manageable.

Some players may find windows/doors sunken into the wall where objects overlap with window placement. I fix this by deleting all surrounding objects, moving the window/door back into place, then holding down the undo key until the objects are back :)

Mootilda’s subhood selection mod may be required for this hood to appear correctly on the “add a college” screen”.

I have not playtested these very extensively, so let me know if there are any glaring problems. I know for sure there will lighting issues on one or two lots, but I don’t remember which. 

Although every effort has been made to avoid corruption and the subhoods have no character files, I cannot 100% guarantee the neighborhood is safe as I’m far from an expert.

EDITING AN EXISTING LIGHTING MOD TUTORIAL // part 2

So now that we have sorted out all the IMG colour ramps (Tutorial part 1), it’s time to take a look at those INI files we ignored previously!

Just like with the last tutorial I feel I need to make it clear that I have learned most of this by trial and error, piecing information together from different tutorials and most importantly through this MTS topic by Simsample, extra high5 and credits @ Mamamudo, Riptide651 and PoisonFrog for all the INI related information they have posted and I added them in this tutorial. Some of the posts/pictures referenced to in the topic I linked are long gone and it can be a little hard to follow, so I have tried my best to combine everything in this tutorial. I have shamelessly yoinked several pictures for this tutorial too as they are most helpful and I see no reason to remake them as they explain everything so well. It’s for the greater good, so I’m sorry, but I’m not really that sorry. (ノдヽ)

Loads of people have been experimenting and finding solutions, but also leaving questions unanswered regarding the weather files as people tend to disappear without sharing their findings which is a real shame. This is such a big and important topic and if you can provide more information, please do! I will add your findings in and we will all benefit from the shared wisdom! For example I haven’t experimented with the wave settings much so this tutorial barely touches that aspect if at all.

Programs you need:

S3pe

Text editor such as Notepad

Files you need:

An existing lighting mod .package file of your choise

Alternatively a custom world that has custom lighting in it that you want to use and convert into a standalone lighting mod

// Disclaimer: This tutorial goes through the basics and covers all the INI files, within the files you can find things like fog, sunset & sunrise, bloom, sea depth, dive lot visibility, clouds, flythrough, weather changes, moon/sun size etc.

This is suuuuper text heavy and I don’t want to block your dashboard feed with endless scrolling, so all the info is under the cut. Apologies for the wall of text that looms underneath, I debated if I should chop this down into 3 parts, but I decided to keep this as it is.

As suggested by the title, this Legacy Challenge takes each generation through a different decade (we begin in 1920) for ten generations.

This version of the challenge is based on Western, mostly a generalised UK/USA history.

It was inspired by these people:

https://forums.thesims.com/EN_US/discussion/816128/decades-challenge

http://modthesims.info/t/580290

http://modthesims.info/t/432731

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR5RIU4caHA&list=PLwj4ZKCvQY7w1t7m7XS6U6fQHK6AwzM8A

Technology and innovations will be locked on a Generational basis. What that means is, you wouldn’t have a mobile phone in 1940. Or a computer. Or…well…you get the idea.

Until 1950s, ALL SIMS must have the TECHNOPHOBE trait.

All marriages and relationships must be Male/Female until otherwise stated. Romantic Interests of the same sex are allowed but must be secret.

Generation One: The Roaring 20s (1920s)

Your family is old money, and now that money is yours. Live it up, what could possibly go wrong?

·        Founder must be YA. Either gender.

1.      You must work as a Painter, or if Male, the Business Career and use Painting to supplement income.

2.      You must have the Artistic and Party Animal Traits.

·        Begin with 50,000 Simoleons and a nice (decade appropriate) house.

·        Throw a Party once a week.

·        Meet a spouse and marry.

·        You must ‘Try for Baby’ each time you Woohoo.

·        Have at least one affair.

At the end of this generation, The Great Depression hits.

 Generation Two: The Great Depression (1930s)

Your family has lost everything. After a decade of parties and the collapse of the stock market, you are now responsible for getting your family back on track.

·        Reduce your Household Funds to 100 Simoleons.

·        Anyone in a career must lose their job.

·        You must ‘Try for Baby’ each time you Woohoo.

·        Make money by Consigning household items, Fishing or Gardening.

·        Everyone must scavenge for food; fruit, fish etc. Sims can only eat HOT FOOD once a day.

·        All Sims reaching Adulthood during this generation must gain (at least) ONE of the following traits: Frugal / Mooch / Brooding

Generation Three: World War Two (1940s)

Your family is getting back on track, but the hardest is only beginning.

·        All male sims YA or OLDER at the beginning of this generation MUST ‘leave for war’. Move them to a separate lot for two weeks:

o   Roll a dice for each sim. EVEN numbers live. ODD numbers die.

o   Invite them over once a week to simulate ‘leave’.

o   You must ‘Try for Baby’ each time you Woohoo.

·        Every house must have a radio, and someone must listen to it for at least an hour every day.

·        Every house must now have a garden. The garden should have at least 4 plants in it.

·        Female sims must get a job in Music / Journalism / Politics / Law Enforcement. They must leave work upon the birth of their first child.

·        Teenage jobs are encouraged.

·        All Male Sims who have lived through the war must gain (at least) ONE of the following traits: Brooding / Loner / Neurotic / Insane / Unstable / Coward / Hot-Headed

Note: I am aware of the limitations and problems regarding some of these traits. I have not selected them to be insensitive but as an attempt to show the impact of the war as best I can within the game.

 Generation Four: The Fabulous 50s (1950s)

The wounds of the past are healing, and things are looking up.

·        The heir must have Family-Oriented trait.

·        You must ‘Try for Baby’ each time you Woohoo.

·        Married women can now keep their career after having children.

·        Have at least three children.

·        Sims may now divorce and adopt.

·        TV! (‘Old Timey Tele’ / Retrotastic TV): From 6am – 9pm.

·        Showers are now available.

·        Those who served in the war now receive a pension: Add 250 Simoleons to your household for every living sim who served in the war.

Generation Five: The Swinging 60s (1960s)

Can you dig it? Rebellion and Free Love are in the air. It’s time for a change, man!

·        The heir must have the Rebellious trait. ‘Disciplined’ trait is also optional.

·        Move out of the family home and into an apartment/campsite with at least two other people.

·        Woohoo without ‘Try for Baby’ is now allowed.

·        Your sim must protest at least once a week.

·        Homosexual relationships are now allowed.

Generation Six: The Groovy 70s (1970s)

Encouraged by your parent’s upheaval of the system, you turn your attention to the planet.

·        Any child born must have (at least) ONE of the following traits: Eco-Friendly / Green Thumb / Loves the Outdoors / Vegetarian

·        Cheapest computer is now allowed for gaming and writing.

·        Microwaves, washing machines and coffee machines are now allowed. Nicer televisions are allowed (no flatscreens).

·        The oldest child from this generation must serve in the war (End of the Vietnam war) – Roll a dice; EVENS live, ODDS die.

Generation Seven: The Diamonds Decade (1980s)

Business is big, the hair is bigger. It’s Hip to Be Square and that’s just what you’ll do.

·        Adults may now use Mobile Phones.

·        (At least) ONE sim in the household must be in the Business Career.

·        Anybody born during this decade must have one of the following traits: Born Salesman / Ambitious / Workaholic / Charismatic.

·        TV time restrictions 6am – 2am.

·        Teenagers may use landline phone twice a week to spend to friends/romantic interests.

Generation Eight: The Grunge 90s (1990s)

What happens next?! We’re not prepared for this, guys!

·        No restrictions on phones or TVs.

·        Computers may be used for socialising.

·        When the oldest teenager is about to become a young adult, the family must prepare for the Y2K Disaster.

o   You must build a temporary safe house or shelter using the cheapest furniture. The whole entire family lives in there for 3 days right before the teenager’s birthday.

o   No children are allowed to go to school during the Y2K Disaster time.

o   In the safe house, there cannot be a computer.

 Generation Nine: The Present Day (2000s-Present)

Your family is prospering and life is good. But is technology going too far?

·        Computers can be used for anything now. Flatscreen TVs are now available. There are no longer any restrictions on the type of electronics you can own.

·        Homosexual Marriage is now allowed.

·        (At least) ONE sim runs a Blog.

·        (At least) ONE sim is in the Video Game Developer Career – this can be the same sim.

Generation Ten: The Future

Your family has been through so much. Have you learnt anything? What can you do to help your future descendants?

·        The heir must have the following traits: Computer Whiz / Bot Fan.

·        Activate the Dystopian Future.

·        Meet a spouse in the future.

This is a tutorial how to fix hairstyles that have this glitch!

You might have seen my default replacement that battles this problem, but of course it doesn't actually fix the problem - it's just symptom relief. Well, I have good news, after some investigations I finally figured out what actually causes the pigtail glitch and how to fix it.

Please read further under the cut.

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Anyways, I'm at a good place again. A little bit below where I was, but not terrible. Next steps:

Cross-reference broken window & door placement, color, etc from the vanilla world

Finish as much as I can in EIG

Export and edit in the real game for final lots

Go back to CAW and finalize addresses, beautiful vista settings, and lot value settings

Welcome to Binwood: Unleashed!

Hello baby boys! A while ago I thought it would be a fun idea to create a whole custom hood for the Bin families of Sims 2 and that's how Binwood was created. 🌵

The original version of Binwood is featuring apartment lots simulating an "open-world" moment which is fun but not for everybody!

Binwood: Unleashed is the original hood but with residential lots instead, plus a bunch of community lots and a new family! 🌇

DOWNLOAD: http://simfil.es/6133384/