Beginners for Simmers.
Probably why so many people play The Sims is because of the ability to change and add things to the game. Whether they be pregnancy mods, food delivery mods, or andrew’s pose player, They all change the way TS4 works. Let’s start off with CC.
What is Custom Content?
Also known as “CC”
Custom Content is items that are added to your game. This does not edit the game files in any way. For example: Shoes, Computers, Hairs, Beds, Etc. Things you can use in either CAS or Build mode.
CAS- Create A Sim
Build Mode- The mode you’re in when editing/creating a building on a lot.
Custom content can be downloaded from many many sites. But my favorite ones to download from (That are trustworthy) would be
The Sims Resource and Tumblr
Please be aware, Downloading CC Files isn’t always safe. CC Files can break your game but luckily, it can always be fixed.
Tip: Do not turn on automatic updates for TS4. Whenever TS4 has an update, REMOVE YOUR MODS. That can also break your game.
There are two different types of CC Files. Packages and Zip Files.
Packages is usually just one cc file. and Zip Files tie all packages together.
For example, Let’s say your downloading an outfit. (Top, Bottom, and Shoes). Package files can only hold up to one item. So-
Package File= Top
Package File= Bottoms
Package File= Shoes
Zip File= 3 Package Files.
These Zip Files need to be extracted. So when placing CC Files into your Mods folder (User/Documents/ElectronicArts/The Sims 4/Mods) You do NOT place zip files in your Mods folder. They can be extracted with WINRAR (<If you have Windows) or If you have OSX, then you just double click on the file and it will automatically extract. With Winrar, You have a “free 30 day trial” but it never really makes you pay :/ it’ll just keep reminding you that you need to “buy” it. and then it’ll let you extract lol.
Script Mods.
These are a bit different from zip files and package files. Yes, these are still mods. But instead of adding items to the game, Script mods add FEATURES. Script mods edit your game files (and can seriously f** up your PC, So please please be super duper careful with these!) For example, The pregnancy mod. (Which is a super cool mod.) You can choose whether you want twins or if you want youe baby to be girl/boy. I recommend!
Script mods are installed just like Zip Files. Do NOT extract them from the zip file. You simply place the entire zip file in your mods folder.
Next!
How Do I Install Mods to my Game?
It’s really easy! Let me show you-
The picture above shows all the files located in your Documents folder. This is where you’ll find your Electronic Arts folder. With your TS4 game files located inside it.
This picture is a bit blurry, but this is what you get when you go into your game. This is where all your game files are located. (Your game really needs these!)
This TS4 folder has cache files, screenshots, music, and all your log files! (and a lot more but i’d rather not torture you!)
This TS4 folder also has your Mods folder located inside. (It generates it automatically! So if you ever accidentally delete, Don’t worry! You’ll get a new one!)
The file pathway is (User/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods) If that’s easier for you to remember. All you have to do is Copy your downloaded CC files (They’re in your downloads folder) and drag them into Mods folder.
This is totally optional but to make it easier for me to move all my downloads into my mods folder, I pinned the mods folder to the left column. (This doesn’t move the file pathway, it just pins it there so you dont have to go looking for it everytime you go CC shopping)
Tray Files
These are fun.. (Not really)
Tray files are REALLY WEIRD. They aren’t custom content files at all. They’re actually files that add full body sims and lots into your Sims Library. (You find both the sims and lots in game.)
Tray files, Like Script mods, Come in a Zip File. But these files DO NOT belong in your Mods folder. They won’t show up in your game because it has no way to.
Extract the files, and drag them into your Tray folder that is inside your TS4 folder, along with the rest of the game files.
Here’s the picture again. If you look closely, You can see your Tray folder and your Mods folder. So they are both located in your Sims 4 game files but there is a HUGE difference between Script Mods, CC, and Tray files.
Examples of Tray Files in Game:
This modern house is absolutely stunning! Created by the one and only: @pralinesims (These girls have absolutely amazing CC and Lots! Please consider downloading their content !!)
Another modern home by @pralinesims
gorgeous!
Examples of CC in Game:
Too Face eye shadow in CAS! By @maccosimetics
Their cc is beautiful as well. (Eyeshadows are amazing, They also have a Anastasia Moon Child glow kit that ACTUALLY reflects light. It’s a must-have!)
Simsphora Marc Jacobs blush! @simsphora
And lastly, Levitate Earrings by @toksik
Toksik’s work is actually to die for.
And can we just take a minute…
His sims are beautiful! Oh my lord!
CC Creators I recommend downloading from:
@pralinesims @streetxsims @madlensims @flowerchamber (<script mods for andrew’s pose player) @theslyd @leahlillith @antosims @mimilkybaby @maccosimetics @ebonixsims
Reblogging because I get asked these questions a thousand times a day.
useful for new players xx
Yes, I get asked these questions a lot too, haha
This is so good, reblogging.
