Omg this game has so potential... of course the first thing I did was building european houses... and I am sooo happy that I can finally have more build realism! The tools are sooo nice ughhhh
Working on a new world! This time, I really wanna make use of the Skyscraper shells and make a LA inspired city! I also took inspo from Bridgeport, one of my favourite worlds I used to play in as a child. However as I grew older, I've noticed some issues I have with this world haha (Too little elevators, way too many bars, big world and not so much Sims, generally bit laggy world ngl)
As always, I'll try to have a low lot count, it is gonna be a small world, so the game runs it better and the world feels more alive since Sims don't have to spend much time to travel between lots!
Oh and it is gonna be No CC, only like with my last town, the distant terrain will be needed!
"Surrounded by tall coniferous forests, this sleepy town gets awoken everyday by the sparkly sunshine reflections from the lake. The local nature invites for lots of fun outdoor activities and maybe even some interesting discoveries! In the heart of Silverwood, you can also enjoy a couple of stores, beautiful historical buildings, and so much more! Doesn't matter if you are here for a short camping visit, or building your own permanent nest… Welcome to smooth, fresh Silverwood!"
I'm happy to announce that my third world is finished! This time I made it using No CC! I did use a few Riverview objects, however they are purely extra decoration and not mandatory!
The world has 50 lots and 73 different Sims. I put extra time to make the world detailed but also trying to make it as lagfree, smooth and routable as possible! And so far it is working for me like a charm! I hope it is the same for you! So yes the world SHOULD be perfect for smooth, long and multi generational gameplay!
I used all Expansion Packs (base spawners and pet spawners included + there are no special seed spawners since I find it more interesting and balanced going on a little adventure finding them like in the catacombs!)
and yes I said it's no CC which is theoretically true hehe but it is built on a small map size and there is no default Distant Terrain for small worlds, so you only only need the small Distant Terrain version of the Uni world here! I hope it's forgiveable! ;) Otherwise it is populated, you don't need a savefile, just plot the .world file into your Non Packaged/Worlds folder and you are good to go!
(Those who have the cc collection for my other worlds installed don't need that!)
Idk where this sudden motivation is coming from, but I have decided to challenge myself a bit and create a nice little detailed world, with much focus on architecture (as always), but also making it simple, lagfree and no difficult routing (as always). And with challenging I mean also using no CC ;) (not as always). So far I'm really happy, my lot count is 49. I did quite underestimate, that you can in fact create detailed buildings with no CC, it is however going to be an American world, since many no CC objects and details are obviously American and English architecture!
I did say it contains No CC, however I guess when I release it you need to download the smaller version of the uni distant terrain but that's it :)
Big Smoke - London-inspired* British world for TS3 (WIP)
Gonna pin this post and update the map and content as I go along :)
If you wanna keep updated on the progress of the world this is the post <3 Warning I will yap a whole bunch below the line.
Concept
If you've been following me you've probably seen that I've started a few different iterations of a London or UK themed CAW project.
You can't recreate a city in full using CAW. Worlds have a limit of only around 2km in size, and then they need a lot of padding around the edges of the playable area for various reasons, so 2km quickly becomes something more in the region of 1-1.5km. You also wanna keep under 100 or so lots for the thing to run well.
In real life, the Thames alone is 300m wide in Central London, and there are a lot more than 100 buildings along its banks.
So, I've set out with the goal to make a world in which each street feels like a street that could be in London, but isn't a faithful recreation of the real thing or any of its landmarks.
The Map
Condensing London into 2km, making it look pretty and making journey times work, you have to break a few eggs. The layout is inspired by London but not really at all faithful to actual geography. I've split the plan into various themed areas:
Central
Densest part of the world; a main thoroughfare inspired by Oxford St cuts through the centre of it, which will be lined principally with regency style commercial buildings housing the commercial rabbitholes and other community venues, as well as some Georgian townhouses.
West
Wealthiest part of the world, with apartment buildings, townhouses and mansions in various pre-war styles.
City
Based on the City of London and Canary Wharf, with a few skyscrapers for the business, criminal and other rabbitholes.
Wharf
Modern apartment buildings taking cues from stuff you'd see around Isle of Dogs and along the canals of East London.
East
Shoreditch, Dalston, Hackney Wick - arts-y community venues, nightlife, warehouse apartments, etc
North
Leafy streets lined with Victorian & Edwardian terraced housing and a couple nice pubs.
Palace & Grounds
Palace and a couple other homes for minor royals, on a large landscaped estate.
South Bank
This will be home to a couple of large show venues and other nightlife along the river.
South East
Greenwhich inspired; maritime themed with cobbled streets, pubs, small parks
South
A second, smaller commercial hub mirroring Central & City on the other side - bit of nightlife, the Shard, more community lots and homes.
Suburban
1930s & Postwar homes - bay windows, mock tudor, bigger gardens
Counties
A kind of barrier between the city and the big green fields around it, these will be small rural-ish areas inspired by towns in the Home Counties
Park
Landscaped park area with a few lots housing a lido, playpark, and a graveyard.
Woods
A much more natural park with wooded areas, on hills overlooking the city. Nice walks and great views.
Content
This is the main thing I'm working on right now - meshing and texturing all the CC needed to make the world feel right at street level. A bit of a checklist to go:
Street & world deco - mostly done
Rabbitholes - in progress
Build sets (georgian, victorian, regency, 1930s semi) - all meshed, still need texturing and packaging
Buy sets (pub decor; home decor; vehicles) - not yet started
Hey, this might seem like a strange question, but for your Felsdorf world, how did you manage to put Sims in it as if it were a save file? I’ve tried doing exactly that by opening the nhd file from a save in S3PE and importing it into the world file, but to no success. Am I on the right track, or no?
I did it with Nraas porter! When you use Edit in Game in Caw, you now can use a cheat code called "makesim" it creates a random Sim and now you are able to click on things and then you click on an empty lot, Nraas Porter and then you can choose a household to move in, from the library. There is a tutorial I found online:
"Tucked away in the stunning Alps, Felsdorf is a quaint mountain village located by the shimmering Erzsee. Surrounded by towering snow-covered peaks and lush forests, this idyllic village offers breathtaking views in every direction. Its traditional wooden chalets, cobblestone streets, and flower-lined balconies embody the charm of Alpine life. In winter, Felsdorf transforms into a ski paradise, while in summer, the Erzsee offers the perfect spot for fishing, swimming, and relaxing by the water. Whether you’re seeking adventure on the slopes or peace by the lake, Felsdorf combines natural beauty with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere."
With winter slowly approaching, I thought it would be a good time to release my newest world "Felsdorf". Inspired by my home area Tyrol, Austria, jump into a semi-realistic alpine mountain world with lots of things to discover! All Expansion-Packs are used and all Base-Game spawners are in the world.
Once again, thank you to all the amazing CC-creators out there, this world would have not been possible with your creation. Like my last world, there is a merged file included with CC I am allowed to include. The rest you have to download yourself, it's not much!
Also total gamechanger, s3 decorater tool by @omedapixel! I was able to give my houses a much more realistic touch with that, so if you want to try that too or correct something, go check it out!
IMPORTANT: Mega deleted my old account lol, so my old world and the new one are now together because the CC amount is the same.
-For my old world you need a save file. The new one is populated from the start (figured it out how to do that)
-For some reason, the CC doors at the Felsdorf gym needs to be placed again, so sims can enter it. Just grab it with the hand tool and plop it down again.
Like always, instructions are included and if you have a question or need help, feel free to ask!
Something I've noticed when building worlds in Sims 3 how IMPORTANT it is to do routing and numbr of lots correctly. It actually doesn't matter too much if the world is small or big, routing really causes at least 50+% lag in this game. This mountain map is for example built on the largest map. And it still runs as good as my other city Ostbrück, which is a small map. (well of course it's not populated yet, but like I said number of lots + routing cause more than 50+% of the lag, IMO!) Oh yeah, and my worlds are filled with almost 2GB of CC soooo, yeah! Routing routing routing... and don't explode your worlds with lots :))!
This soon finished mountain world runs sooo fluent!!! I was afraid first it would not run smooth bc of the routing for the mountains and stuff. Well I also managed to compromise lots very well, (basically multiple rabbitholes on one lot so you can save yourself from higher lot numbers). Ugh I can't wait to release this world soon! Ngl I had so much fun doing it and idk what happened but my game hasn't crashed ONCE, since I started building this world???? Hello????
Still gonna do some routing tests, then I will finish 3 more buildings, populate it, then some more tests are needed and theeeennn ;)))
Olive is giving otherworldly advice to Jenny and Lyla about their husbands, meanwhile Ophelia can’t help but be shy around her new friends.
Buzz is stuck listening to his neighbor go on and on about gardening and grilling techniques ( they hate each others guts but when Lyla and Jenny are hanging out it’s mutual territory.
would you download my townie makeovers? (sunset valley, bridgeport)
yes, even with no cc included (sliders + defaults only)
yes, but only if they come with all the cc used!
nah, i'm not interested in this type of download
Voting ended onFeb 12, 2025
hey everyone, i'm trying to gauge interest in my townie makeovers.
as a certified cc-loving freak, i've been having a lot of fun customizing their looks and making them over in my vision, while sometimes kinda maintaining their original essence (when i feel like it).
they might not be everyone's taste, but these were always meant to be a self indulgent exercise. like everything else i make 😂
i'm considering sharing them as individual or bulk sim downloads, but i don't know whether people would actually use them in their games. it's not like CAS cc where i can sometimes see it in other people's screenshots, and know that it was indeed Useful To Others.
so please let me know if you'd be interested or if it'd be a waste of time.
i will most likely upload them in bulk as .sim files with a short list of general default cc used, if there is enough interest. you can then re-style them using whatever cc you have on hand, or use them as bases for new sims.
(i appreciate the folks who have expressed interest in the past 💗)
omg those are the prettiest, most realistic, maxis match, gorgeous, sexy looking sims ever. thx for sharing your defaults!!! like every sim I see on your page damnnnn
Beckford is a secluded English town situated on a picturesque little island that radiates warmth and cosiness. The central square with its fountain is surrounded by cosy cafes and shops, where locals and tourists alike can enjoy a cup of fragrant tea or coffee from the comfort of the sunny terraces. The old harbour, with its moored boats and quiet streets, invites for leisurely strolls and romantic evenings by the water. The promenade, lined with flowering shrubs and benches, offers beautiful views of the ocean and sunsets, creating an atmosphere of privacy and tranquillity. The majestic cathedral with its tall towers and the cosy old castle become the real gems of Beckford, awe-inspiring not only for their historical significance but also for the atmosphere of warmth that surrounds them. Beckford is the perfect place for those who want to escape from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the simple pleasures of life surrounded by nature and friendly people.
This world-Edit Hylewood by the amazing @nilxis,credit for the terrain and plant placement goes to them.Then the world was redone by one of my favourite creators @Gruesim so the replacement texture roads are to her credit.
The world has 27 public lots and 16 residential lots.
Stor sets are present in the world! They are included in the download in package format,also in the build there are fixes for these sets.Please read the document inside on how to properly install the Stor fixes in PACKAGE format!!!!
Also in the world there are some mods that you can download from these links:
1.Mod functional printer
2.Tennis court mod
3.Mod purchase from inventory
4.Mod More vending machine fods
5.Mod system of petrol use by cars
6.post mod
7.Shop for clothing display pedestal mod
8.Social clubs mod
Recommendations for optimising the world.
I advise and even insist that you use with this world mods Nraas:Master controller,nraas Overwatch,nraas Register,nraas Traffic.(Links to them do not give, I think they have you and so all installed):)Optimise the world with these mods: remove unnecessary transport, generated by the game stray animals, paparazzi and tourists.
The world is released in betta version as it was little tested (and I will not have such an opportunity in the near future, so I put it out to you earlier than planned).
Download World
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If you have any questions, please write to us and we will solve them together.
Gratitude
I would like to thank all the wonderful creators I used for this world! Without you I would have nothing and this world would not exist. Thank you so much for your hard work!
@Phoebejaysims,@Grandelama,@Martassimsbook,@aelisinsims,@Analogica 40,@Gruesim,@aroundthesims3,@bioniczombie,@Noir and dark sims,@simaddix,@wanberlust-pixel,@zivas-blog,@mequestrianequipment,@syninplays,@olomaya,@omedievalpixel,@kerrigan house designs,@Mspoodle.
Sorry who I forgot )
Hi! Your german world is amazing! But save file is greyed out as if it is from other version. Do you know what can be a problem? I have all sp, ep and 1.67 version
Hey, thank you! Okay hmm never had this before. The only issue I could think of did you put the world into the right folders? The world was created with every expansion pack but no sp so I can't think of any errors regarding to that. :/
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