BellaDovah

Sims 2 Modder & Youtuber | Requests considered for Patreons/Donors only but Ideas, Questions & WCIF Welcome | I will not delete this blog

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New Sims 2 Mods released so far this Year

For reasons I'm about to detail in a YouTube Community post, I'm taking a break from my New Sims 2 Mods video & web post series. I'm sorry to disappoint those of you who enjoyed and looked forward to my videos and posts, I hate to let you down. As a small consolation, I thought I'd dump all of the mods I've found and noted down that were released Jan-May this year. Thank you for your support💚

Rugs with “Go Here” (for Rug Fix)

Mesh-only default replacements for afbodysporty, afbodysportyep8 & tfbodysporty

Everyone Can Conjure Grilled Cheese + No Ate Grilled Cheese Memories

Café Mod 2.0

ATS Kids Bedroom Stuff and Toddler Skill Toys

Vegan Kaktus’ Book Defaults

Bohemian Outfit [FT] + preg morph

Campfire Cooking

Adventurer Career Default Replacement

Less Tiring Jogging

Jogging In Memories Fix

Elevator Stuff

Aurelia Pedal Harp

Dressers Require Laundry - Now for both laundry systems! + Addon

Wabbit Tablet with Fitted Case for Toddlers

Compatibility Patches for Meduza’s School Project

4t2 Classic Upright Piano for Toddler

Playable Moonlit Guqin

Cleaning Autonomy Tweaks + Less Roach Obsession

Modular Attraction Traits

Better Employment Turn Ons/Offs

No Smell Related Turn Ons/Offs

unhidden maxis objects

ATS Kids Bedroom Stuff PART 2

Geyser Coffee Maker with Tray - Functional

Confectionomicon Functional

Helpers: Public Testing + Compatibility Patch for Cafe Mod

Playable Starlight Ukulele

Modified Fall Skill/Badge Bonuses

“5 o’ Clock” Tea Set Functional

Better Bon Voyage Part 2: Digging

Door Locking Overhaul + Lockable Garage Doors Patch + Update

Smaller AL Ponds + Bonus

Interest Mod - Fixed Starting Points & Enthusiasm-based Redistribution

Better Bon Voyage Part 3: Shrine and Garden

Petals to the Metal The Mobile Flower Traylah

Dina's Residential Care - Underage Module

ACR Jealousy Fix

SimSima Toddler Cars Functional

Toddler Walker Functional Toy Cars

Edits/Tweaks for Jacky93Sims’ 4t2 Campervan Projector TV

Playable Zen Koto

Genie Scalp Fix

Fway’s ROS Roller Revamped

Paperwork

Sims 3t2 Traits Mod- Motive Decay

Assorted supernaturals and aging related mods

Immersive Pet Treats: Bag Option

Default Replacement: Child/Teen Homework

Citizen Sleeper Servo Default

full-face slider

Funcional Subway Entrance NYC

Complete Locking Door System: Extended

SimPE 8.0 for Windows 10 & 11

Simple Set Front Door Mod

Custom Flower Arrangements

Floral Teapot Functional

Sims 3t2 Ambitions Functional Junk

Plugin for Maxis “MakeMeSick” Tester

Sims 3t2 Traits - Insane

Sims 3t2 Traits - Alarm Clock Smash

REPORT PREGNANCY

Pool tile hider rug

Social Skating

Better Bon Voyage Part 1

Bottle Warmer for Nurseries

Podium Default & Lecture Podium Recolor

PC Sims Call Center Edit – OFB

Functional Butterfly (& Firefly) Habitat + Caterpillar Incubator

Less Bladder Rush At House Party

“Suit” Interaction for Aliens

TS2 Memory Address Cap Remover (+ Legacy)

Functional Sketchbook

Build/Buy grid follows cursor

Supplies: Traits & Utilities Compatibility

Sims 3t2 Traits - Crafting Failure

Updated & Fixed Lottery Kiosk

TS2 Object Limit Fix

Go Out for Tea: Updates and Addons

Create a Tanning Salon! Mod

No Servo Nanny/No Servo Meals

Some compatibility patches for the School Project Project

Sickness from Class with Trait Support / MTS + Compatibility Patches

More Social Interactions

Improved Mary Jane Mod

Education Makes Me Sick!

Bloom’s Nail Acc Box by Julie J

Simple Laundry Tweaks - Hard Mode

Chili Con Carne Eating Fix

Neurotic - Anxiety/Random Aspiration Failure

Playroom Furniture Set

Electric Breakfast Station

Oh oops you can only include 100 links, I'll reblog with the rest.

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Mini Mods Dump (+ Put In Crib Menu For Carried Kid — Simler90-Compatible Version + Small patch: Lamare’s Browse Unlocked To Predestined × Simler90’s Electronics Mod)

Workaholic Homework Faster

Mystery Sim is now High School Sweetheart

Dartboard CEP

Dispose Banana Peel & Coconut Shell

OFB Restaurant Podium Default Replacement

Mod Your Dig + Tree Seeds

LTW Chooser For Object Limit Busters

Mini Trait Mods

Bigger Selection Dialog Window

Watch Clouds / Stars Gives Logic

Death-Related mods

Scholarship Age Check

Automatic Gender Preference

Club Counter Mapping Edit

Trait Mod — Outfit Sense

Lighting Mod Ultimate Collection

Broken Sprinkler Notification

Place Sinks on Counters with Clutter in Deco Slots

Simler90’s New Parties Edit

Sims 3t2 Traits - Talk About Hobby

Slot Blocker

Logical Employee Wages

Buyable Uni Diploma

BV Suitcase Default

Changeable Game Boards

Vehicle Maintenance 2.0 (& notes) & 2.1

New Memories: Bon Voyage EP

[belladovah]

New Sims 2 Mods released so far this Year

For reasons I'm about to detail in a YouTube Community post, I'm taking a break from my New Sims 2 Mods video & web post series. I'm sorry to disappoint those of you who enjoyed and looked forward to my videos and posts, I hate to let you down. As a small consolation, I thought I'd dump all of the mods I've found and noted down that were released Jan-May this year. Thank you for your support💚

Rugs with “Go Here” (for Rug Fix)

Mesh-only default replacements for afbodysporty, afbodysportyep8 & tfbodysporty

Everyone Can Conjure Grilled Cheese + No Ate Grilled Cheese Memories

Café Mod 2.0

ATS Kids Bedroom Stuff and Toddler Skill Toys

Vegan Kaktus’ Book Defaults

Bohemian Outfit [FT] + preg morph

Campfire Cooking

Adventurer Career Default Replacement

Less Tiring Jogging

Jogging In Memories Fix

Elevator Stuff

Aurelia Pedal Harp

Dressers Require Laundry - Now for both laundry systems! + Addon

Wabbit Tablet with Fitted Case for Toddlers

Compatibility Patches for Meduza’s School Project

4t2 Classic Upright Piano for Toddler

Playable Moonlit Guqin

Cleaning Autonomy Tweaks + Less Roach Obsession

Modular Attraction Traits

Better Employment Turn Ons/Offs

No Smell Related Turn Ons/Offs

unhidden maxis objects

ATS Kids Bedroom Stuff PART 2

Geyser Coffee Maker with Tray - Functional

Confectionomicon Functional

Helpers: Public Testing + Compatibility Patch for Cafe Mod

Playable Starlight Ukulele

Modified Fall Skill/Badge Bonuses

“5 o’ Clock” Tea Set Functional

Better Bon Voyage Part 2: Digging

Door Locking Overhaul + Lockable Garage Doors Patch + Update

Smaller AL Ponds + Bonus

Interest Mod - Fixed Starting Points & Enthusiasm-based Redistribution

Better Bon Voyage Part 3: Shrine and Garden

Petals to the Metal The Mobile Flower Traylah

Dina's Residential Care - Underage Module

ACR Jealousy Fix

SimSima Toddler Cars Functional

Toddler Walker Functional Toy Cars

Edits/Tweaks for Jacky93Sims’ 4t2 Campervan Projector TV

Playable Zen Koto

Genie Scalp Fix

Fway’s ROS Roller Revamped

Paperwork

Sims 3t2 Traits Mod- Motive Decay

Assorted supernaturals and aging related mods

Immersive Pet Treats: Bag Option

Default Replacement: Child/Teen Homework

Citizen Sleeper Servo Default

full-face slider

Funcional Subway Entrance NYC

Complete Locking Door System: Extended

SimPE 8.0 for Windows 10 & 11

Simple Set Front Door Mod

Custom Flower Arrangements

Floral Teapot Functional

Sims 3t2 Ambitions Functional Junk

Plugin for Maxis “MakeMeSick” Tester

Sims 3t2 Traits - Insane

Sims 3t2 Traits - Alarm Clock Smash

REPORT PREGNANCY

Pool tile hider rug

Social Skating

Better Bon Voyage Part 1

Bottle Warmer for Nurseries

Podium Default & Lecture Podium Recolor

PC Sims Call Center Edit – OFB

Functional Butterfly (& Firefly) Habitat + Caterpillar Incubator

Less Bladder Rush At House Party

“Suit” Interaction for Aliens

TS2 Memory Address Cap Remover (+ Legacy)

Functional Sketchbook

Build/Buy grid follows cursor

Supplies: Traits & Utilities Compatibility

Sims 3t2 Traits - Crafting Failure

Updated & Fixed Lottery Kiosk

TS2 Object Limit Fix

Go Out for Tea: Updates and Addons

Create a Tanning Salon! Mod

No Servo Nanny/No Servo Meals

Some compatibility patches for the School Project Project

Sickness from Class with Trait Support / MTS + Compatibility Patches

More Social Interactions

Improved Mary Jane Mod

Education Makes Me Sick!

Bloom’s Nail Acc Box by Julie J

Simple Laundry Tweaks - Hard Mode

Chili Con Carne Eating Fix

Neurotic - Anxiety/Random Aspiration Failure

Playroom Furniture Set

Electric Breakfast Station

Oh oops you can only include 100 links, I'll reblog with the rest.

[belladovah]

2 New Mods for Paralives

I made 2 more mods!

Grandma's Comfort Soup:

Adds a dash of Sims 2 charm to Paralives by simply renaming "Chicken Noodle Soup" to "Grandma's Comfort Soup".

Now when the parafolk get sick, the game will suggest to have someone who is good at taking care of others to make Grandma's Comfort Soup, and that's what the interaction will say for them on the fridge too.

I'm pretty sure this meal is actually flagged as vegetarian so it didn't really make sense for it to be 'chicken' anyway. Besides, everyone deserves a nice soup to make them feel better, not only those who eat chicken!

This is literally just a visual text change, it doesn't impact anything else.

Download on the Steam Workshop

OR Download on the Nexus

Jesters Don't Ignore Needs:

Stops Jesters from randomly ignoring either the hunger, bathroom, or hygiene need sometimes when they wake up.

I personally find that the needs don't impact gameplay enough for my liking so ignoring one entirely for no real reason is even worse. I don't think there's enough to do to completely ignore a major need all day in my opinion.

They can still ignore needs for other reasons such as a virus or being in the zone, just not because of their vibe only.

Download on the Steam Workshop

OR Download on the Nexus

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Paralives Mod: Wants Don't Clear

I made a mod for Paralives which stops wants from being cleared when Paras go to bed each night, so they're still available to work on the next day. This adds a lot more incentive, purpose and direction to gameplay for me personally. I love how there's always wants active in The Sims 2 so that's what I'm going for. You can always manually delete ones you don't want anymore to make space when you get to pick a new reaction to an emotion. I learned after making this that you can actually stop one want from clearing by pinning it, but I'd rather be able to keep as many as I currently have and besides, remembering to pin one every day especially in large households could get tricky/annoying. So, I thought others might want this mod too to keep all of their wants.

Download on the Steam Workshop

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UPDATE:

This mod now requires my new mod, Always Show All Available Wants as a workaround for the issue of new wants not being offered. It seems like (maybe since a game update?) when the game is working out whether to allow wants to be picked, the clearing must have happened. This is not currently a clear or moddable feature and there's no other way around stopping wants from clearing when Paras sleep as far as I can tell. I'm hoping this will change in an update. But, this workaround mod will ignore those restrictions and cooldowns so if you use both together, you'll still be able to pick new wants, as well as having more wants to choose from when picking a reaction to an emotion.

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Paralives Mod: Always Show All Available Wants

Enables the setting to Always Show All Available Wants. With this, cooldowns won't be taken into account and all appropriate wants will be able to be selected from so you'll have about 20-30 to choose from when picking a reaction to an emotion rather than like 1-3 specifically selected ones.

I made this as a workaround for the unwanted side effect my other mod, "Wants Don't Clear": it stops new wants from being able to be selected. It seems like when the game is working out whether to allow wants to be picked, the clearing must have happened. This is not currently a clear or moddable feature and there's no other way around stopping wants from clearing when Paras sleep as far as I can tell. I'm hoping this will change in an update. But, this mod will ignore those restrictions and cooldowns so if you use this mod along with my other mod, you'll still be able to pick new wants.

However, this isn't only for users of "Wants Don't Clear", anyone who would simply like more choice when selecting new wants, to have more control or for storytelling, whatever the case may be, this mod is for you too, with or without my other mod.

Download on the Steam Workshop

OR Download on the Nexus

[belladovah]

Paralives: 5 Must-Have Mods

Just 48 hours after release, I had already found 5 mods for Paralives that I consider absolutely essential!

Watch the showcase video here:

Check out my web post here:

Paralives: 5 Must-Have Mods

My Must-Have Mods for Paralives within 48 hours of release!

which contains the links to download all of the mods individually as well as a handy collection to download them all in one click!

Also keep an eye on my Paralives Mod List page which I'll be dynamically updating with the mods I'm using as I install more.

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Paralives Mod: Wants Don't Clear

I made a mod for Paralives which stops wants from being cleared when Paras go to bed each night, so they're still available to work on the next day. This adds a lot more incentive, purpose and direction to gameplay for me personally. I love how there's always wants active in The Sims 2 so that's what I'm going for. You can always manually delete ones you don't want anymore to make space when you get to pick a new reaction to an emotion. I learned after making this that you can actually stop one want from clearing by pinning it, but I'd rather be able to keep as many as I currently have and besides, remembering to pin one every day especially in large households could get tricky/annoying. So, I thought others might want this mod too to keep all of their wants.

Download on the Steam Workshop

OR Download on the Nexus

[teaaddictyt]

Trying to make some noise

If anyone else would like to join me in petitioning EA to at least try to fix the object limit in Legacy Edition (maybe I'd bother using that version of the game instead, lol), please jump on this thread I've started in their forums and comment.

Hello,An amazing coder named Will Nixon has been digging into a bug in The Sims 2 called the "Object Limit" and has figured out how it could

🙏🏻

(yes, Will, I know you're still poking at the UC code being like "could I fix this...??" but it shouldn't be all on you, lovely)

(yes, I know Legacy Edition sucks but if they were to remove this cap, I'd "use" it... if you know what I mean 😏)

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Please add a comment to the thread or at least give it a like on the forum to help put pressure on them🙏

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WCIF: BSOK xml for Sims 4 Pack icons in CAS?

Hi, I've been going crazy trying to find a post I found quite some time ago. Someone had custom icons for their CAS CC so like Sims 4 pack icons (and I think maybe Sims 3 too?). I'm pretty sure this was in the form of a downloadable xml for use with the BSOK Editor program, so you could use it to edit converted outfits and assign these icons to them and organize them together, rather than having the usual cc star. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and could provide me the link please?

It's a similar idea to this one by @lavenderlight here which they then shared as an xml for the editor here, but I swear someone has done it for pack icons of other sims games too I just can't find it.

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Hi there. How are you? I hope you are happy and healthy. If you don't mind, I want to ask you to do play testing of some mods and hacked objects if you don't mind. They are from creator called Puhlinnos, found on VK

Hi, I am alright thank you! Hope you are too. There's definitely some hidden gems here, I was aware of this site but haven't tried anything myself yet. I am currently focusing on brand new mods so it probably won't be that one pictured anytime soon, though that does look good! I was however planning on looking at @heathensimmer's new edit of the Report Pregnancy mod originally by them though. I've also just seen that they made an updated and fixed version of the Lottry Kiosk mod, the original is one I picked out as one of my favourites of 2025 but when I revisited it I noticed a bug, so I'd like to make people aware of that too. Thanks for the suggestion. I wouldn't hesitate trying mods from there yourself, I've heard of people using them without issue and seems legit to me.

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Hey :) I was just watching your latest video 'The BEST New Sims 2 Mods of the Year!' and when you were talking about the Angler Pack, I thought the water in your game looked great! May I ask which water mod you use please? I love the look of Voeille's Pond & Sea Water Overhaul and have been using it for years but I'm not a big fan of having to put a pool tile on every lot! Thanks in advance :)

Hi! Thanks for watching🥰 It's nice to know you liked how my water looked🥰

I use the 'dreadpirate_shaderfixes_vvqbwater_moibase.package' file in DreadPirate's Shader Fixes mod😊 Unfortunately you do have to place a pool tile on every lot to get the intended look with this one also, but it doesn't look as bad without one as Voeille's does, its not a black void at least😂

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The BEST New Sims 2 Mods of the Year!

I've just released a YouTube Video and Website Post on my favourite mods for The Sims 2 that were released in 2025!

Watch the Video (42 min):

Read the Blog Post:

The Best New Sims 2 Mods of the Year!

My favorite new Sims 2 mods released in 2025!

Thank you to all the creators who shared their mods this past year and made this possible💚 @teaaddictyt, @lamare-sims, @heathensimmer, @jellymeduza, @fway, @tvickiesims, @matti2k2, @velcositro, @hypersaline, @ashtonlc3, @jinxxsims, @sissysims, @lordcrumps, @logansimmingwolverine, @fracturedmoonlight, @gummilutt, @episims, @millicent-bystandr, @jacky93sims, @grilledcheese-aspiration, @somedaythesun, @simnopke, @pforestsims, @suratan-cc, @vegan-kaktus, @1nsnlgo1nsn, @letomills, @applewatersugar, @12raben, @virtualpeople, @picknmixsims, @blueybre, @chieltbest, and many more on Mod The Sims!

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hello BellaDovah! first of all, happy new year. second, thank you so much for the period mod v3! I've been using your tweaks in my game for a while now. though i never bother to change the settings myself, because it's kind of confusing? XD is the text displayed on the pie menu the chosen setting? or should i click it to turn it on?

it would be nice to have a 'check settings' button :D

Hi! So sorry for the delayed response! You are welcome😊 Haha I get how that's confusing! I actually had to load up my game to check! So, the text is actually the opposite of the current setting. So from the example from your screenshot, undead periods are currently off, and clicking the option will turn them on. I believe a lot of mods actually work the opposite way around to this so it is a bit strange. But, since its not something you'd need to tweak very often and can be something to get used to, I don't personally think I'll edit it to swap the order or add a check settings feature, but I agree it would be nice.

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Hi! I downloaded your teen career mod, "Some jobs while flunking". It works fine on the jobs you listed, i.e. criminal, culinary, gamer. However, I haven't been able to get it to work with custom made jobs. The few custom jobs that I found were made using an athletic or lawyer template, so these are not recognized in the game as one of the 'some jobs' listed. I'm wondering if you would mind tweaking your mod to adding a Version 2, where any teen job works including custom teen jobs. Thank you.

Hi, this isn't my mod! It's by @hypersaline here. You probably just saw me recommend it somewhere, I do like that mod! It's purposefully designed to only allow teens to fail in the Criminal, Slacker, Culinary, Gamer, and Architecture careers since that's realistic, not all careers, and therefore doesn't support custom careers. So, it's working exactly as intended. Perhaps Hypersaline would be willing to provide you instructions on how to allow all careers or incorporate a specific custom one you have in mind, or even make an edit, but I'm not personally interested in editing this mod.

[belladovah]

Sims 2 Resources YouTube Playlist

I've put together a playlist of tutorials/resources for The Sims 2 by various creators including myself and I thought I'd share it with everyone.

This has given me a place I can easily refer to when I'm looking for something specific, rather than things being indefinitely sat lost in my Watch Later. This doesn't really cover much of the very basics, its more intermediate to advanced. I'm personally interested in all of these videos - I've either already watched them and would re-watch when tackling the relevant thing again or need a reminder, or they're ones I intend to watch in the future when I'm ready to try take on more advanced projects, learning more about mod and CC creation.

I hope others can find this useful too. Please let me know if you think I'm missing a good video and I'll consider adding it 🙂

Sims 2 Resources

A collection of useful tutorials for The Sims 2 by myself and other creators. These range from intermediate resources the average simmer may

Thanks for the videos @teaaddictyt, @anibats, @sissysims, @kayleigh-83, @marticoresims, @enelea, @heathensimmer, @picknmixsims, @platinumaspiration, @julietoon-ts2, @kashmiresims, @antisocialbunnysims and many more💚

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85 Brand New Mods for The Sims 2!

A new episode my quarterly mods series is here! I’ve compiled every single mod I found for The Sims 2 released in October-December 2025 and showcased them all in a video and written a list on my website!

Watch the Video:

Read the Website Post:

New Sims 2 Mods Released in Q4 2025

All of the new mods I found for The Sims 2 released in the fourth quarter (October, November, and December) of 2025!

Thank you to all the creators that shared their mods this past quarter and made this video possible💚 @teaaddictyt, @siknoy336, @heathensimmer, @millicent-bystandr, @jacky93sims, @evenfall-sims, @asimtypical, @12raben, @pforestsims, @tvickiesims, @morepopcorn, @simulationprincess, @lamare-sims, @fwaysims, @vegan-kaktus, @lordcrumps, @andrevasims, @weoaty, @hugelunatic, @simnopke, @virtualpeople, @deedee-sims, @kateful-stuff, @lemonade-lizard, @pheeisafraid, @nathieke, @blueybre, @munchiebot, @bernhellermountain, @ojojomemoria, and many more on Mod The Sims!

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Hi BellaDovah! Just wanted to pop in to say thank you so much for what you contribute to the community. I saw you share your User Startup Cheat blog post, and it was super informative, well-written, and easily digestible for newcomers (as they always are!). I've been playing The Sims since it came out, but even I found it useful and ended up updating my own cheat file! I know documenting everything on a blog and in videos is time-consuming, but I just want you to know your efforts are not going unnoticed. Thanks again and Happy New Year!

Aw that is so lovely! That's really made my day, thank you!🥰 I'm so glad you enjoy my content and found my cheats post helpful. Feedback like this really keeps me going so it means a lot you taking the time to write! Happy New Year to you too!🥂