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[dreamtyme]

Sims 3 Camera Mod

For those of you looking for a Sims 3 camera mod that is not behind an early access pawall, here is a mod from @arro-now on Nexus mods:

Paralives Sims 3 Camera

Makes Paralives camera behave like the one in The Sims 3.

I'm not going to be using mods unless they are available on the Steam Workshop, and I know that means I won't be using scripted mods. However, I want to support modders who are providing free mods to the community, so I wanted to give this a plug.

I am pretty content with the camera at the moment and only have one setting set up on a local mod. I'll share how I did that in a later post. In the meantime, here is your Sims 3 camera. 😘

[cowplant-snacks]

Lovelies,

Reminder that Paralives is a FRESH START, so let's make sure that paywallers and early access folks know they are not welcomed. This behavior is not accepted in the vast majority of other gaming communities, they don't tolerate this behavior and we don't have to either. JUST SAY NO.

We will shape the paralives community together, so let's make it a great place to be for everyone.

ps. Here's an avenue to submit your feedback and thoughts on the topic. Reminder to approach with respect. https://www.paralives.com/gamefeedback

xoxo,

Snacks.

[gets off soapbox]

[arro-now]

Addressing a few concerns

So, I assume most of you don't know, but there is a bit of drama inside the Paralives community. It's funny because this whole thing is revolving around The Sims 3.

TwistedMexi made his first paywalled "early access" mod called Sims 3 Camera, and I've been working on the same thing as he was. 1. Let's get the "clone" allegation out of the way first.

(Source: TwistedMexi's discord server)

TwistedMexi is accusing me of cloning his mod, but let’s look at the facts. Thankfully, I always use GitHub, so the commit dates are there to prove it.

(2026-05-26 22:27:02 +0200) is a timestamp of the first commit with hash d82ddd909e06833b0f8d5d439ad602d04a4f3e08

(2026-05-27T19:57:44.000+00:00) is a timestamp of the publication date of his Patreon post.

Honestly, I didn't know I could see the future, but ok.

2. The second thing I want to address is that currently there are a lot of awful comments directed at Tmex. PLEASE do not harass other creators.

3. Regarding early access and paywalls: My mods are developed in my spare time as a passion project. I believe in keeping my work accessible to everyone, which is why all of my content will remain completely free, forever. I believe the community should play a role in maintaining projects if the original creator steps away, which is why I always share the source code for my projects Free mods are a pillar of a healthy community, whereas paywalls only lead to gatekeeping and unnecessary drama. My hope is that more creators choose to release their mods in a way that prioritizes community growth and shared resources.

A reblog would be greatly appreciated to help spread this message.

Thanks for reading,

xoxo, Arro Ps. If you want to see a broader discussion on this topic, I recommend this Reddit post that goes way more in-depth than I do. It's a good read.

Edit #2 (04.06.2026): I've been banned from his Discord server, even though I never said a word there about any of this. Oh, and he deleted his messages with the allegations. So thanks, I guess? Not for the ban, obviously. But sure.

[gvbesims]

[PSA] PARALIVES MODS LIMIT INFO

Apparently there's a limit of 50 mods (downloaded from the workshop) to be loaded at a time by Paralives. Downloaded Households and Lots count to that limit unfortunately. So if you have mods disappearing from the game and not showing up in the "Mods" list, that's probably why (it was happening to me and was driving me CRAZY).

EDIT:

Someone made a plugin where you can install plugin mods for the game, including one to REMOVE the 50 limit for workshop downloads! Here (click) is the link for the plugin!

From inside the game, on the main menu go to Mods > Plugin Hub and there you'll find the option to install the Workshop mods limit fix.

Thanks @honowo for sharing! 🫶

Below the cut is the previous workaround I had posted.

Here's a workaround:

I'd recommend doing this just to Households & Lots only. DON'T DO IT TO MODS and custom content, in case the creator updates their mods you won't receive them.

The folder for items downloaded from the Workshop for Paralives is this one:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\1118520

To find the AppData/LocalLow/Paralives folder do the following:

Press Win+R in your keyboard

Type %appdata% > enter

It'll open the Roaming folder, go back to "AppData" by clicking it on the top bar

Open the LocalLow folder

Go to the Paralives > Paralives folder, it'll look like this:

I did it to all lots and households I had downloaded, then unsubscribed them on the Workshop. And now you have more space for mods 😌🫶

Do show love to the stuff you download on the Workshop, rate them & leave a comment if you really liked it. Let's lift everyone up!

[milliancc]

Rosalia Dress

Romance in the modern age requires a delicate juxtaposition. With cascading ruffles that catch the breeze like a daydream and a daring slit that lets you step right out of the history books, it’s a look designed for a modern fairytale. It’s a bit regal, a bit rebellious, and entirely magical—proving that you don't need a palace to create a spectacle, just the audacity to look like a living romance novel. 🧚🏻‍♀️

The Set Includes:

The Rosalia Maxi Dress | 20 Swatches

Available now for your Sims ✨

Download (Public Release on June 23th)

[fifisparalivesccfinds]

Jessica Eyelashes

Natural looking sparse eyelashes 0 Downloads | Paramaker

[paracurio]

Balloon Dog Statue

I have too many ideas and the heat has fried me, so I bring you a clowns best friend: The Balloon Dog. It's not much.. but it is scalable and works very well with the colour wheel. I'll be updating it later once I don't feel like a melted ice cream cone... 🥵 More screenshots/information on what it is and where to download it can be found here I hope you're all having fun in early access! The journey has finally started and I can't wait to see where this game is going to end up xxx

[theparagrimm]

I made Fred recolorable! Find my mods in Steam Workshop under: TheParaGrimm

[mssming]

Love Roulette V1.0

This mod adds an interaction called love roulette and slow dance to the romance category. You don't have to choose the try for baby group bed interaction anymore in order to make two parafolks have a baby together (unless you want to). Click on another parafolk with romantic interests or higher then click on romance.

Your parafolks have a chance of getting pregnant when performing the interaction. They might also gain a personality experience.

Download

[paracurio]

Shark Slides/Slippers

New mesh 🦈 Get more information and download via steam or manually for free here

[gvbesims]

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A preset for Paralives already? Yes, I know! I'm that crazy person who can't live without ReShade. Judge me all you want, I'm good. 😌

This one is inspired by the all time favorite preset "Sumahama" by @/Wilderbees — hence the name "Parahama". 🥺

Made with ReShade 6.7.3 Install on Paralives for DirectX 11

DOWNLOAD: PATREON (FREE)

P.S. No DOF, MXAO or any other depth-based shader on this preset. I didn't get them to properly work for me yet.

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Here (click) is a list of the shaders I select when installing ReShade, you won't be needing all of them and I'll put a screenshot below of exactly the shaders used in this preset, but with the link above you'll know in which pack they are - made it this way to make it easier for you to find everything!

SHORTCUTS LIST: (on/off is for what it is by default)

(off) Fake HDR — Numpad 5

(off) Bloom & Lens Flares — Numpad 7

(off) Chromatic Aberration (Prism) — Numpad 4

(off) Vignette — Numpad 4

P.S — The preset is pretty gameplay-friendly with these 4 shaders turned off, I've been playing with it myself just fine! 🫶

Also try turning on/off "Monocular Cues" and see if you like it. It's a shader that I don't use all the time (it makes a halo effect around stuff), it can get tiring to look at sometimes.

­ PRO TIP: I always adjust the "BloomAndLensFlares" shader to my needs, which is where the magic of this preset lies. The settings I'm uploading it with may be too strong or too light for some cases, so it really depends on your shot. Just mess with the "fBloomThreshold" slider a bit and see what I mean and, if you're feeling confident, mess with the "fBloomAmount" altogether.

[myshunosun]

Favorite Inks: Tattoos for Paralives

Happy Paralives release day! I'm extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to play Paralives ahead of the release day - big thanks to the team for sharing the game code with me.

To celebrate, I'm sharing some of my favorite tattoo designs as custom tattoos for Paralives. I originally created this artwork for The Sims 4, but now your Paras can also enjoy it. The beautiful thing about tattoos in Paralives is that you can control the scale, the placement, and the rotation of the tattoo decal, so you can be quite creative with your choices!

Download for free on Steam Workshop* / Support me**

What's included:

6 tattoo designs

Fully recolorable (1 recolorable channel)

Adjustable opacity

Available for ages that support tattoos

*Log in to Steam or Paralives to view. Steam Workshop allows for easy downloading of mods and custom content for Paralives. It also enables creators to easily update any uploaded content, which in turn makes it easier for you to track the status of your mods. And, it's free!

**Your support means that I can continue publishing my custom content for free. Follow me: Patreon / Tumblr / Instagram / Bluesky

[momo-cc]

Momo-cc STUDYBLR Set ♥ PARALIVES & SIMS

My first mod post for Paralives with many more to come ♥ You can download this set for both Sims and Paralives. Enjoy ♥

♥ FREE DOWNLOAD ♥

[s00nechko]

TEEN MOOD #2 | early access until March 4

The package includes:

vanity table - 32 swatches, works with Vintage Glamour

chair with pad - 32 swatches, base game

used cotton pads - 8 swatches

nail polish - 12 swatches

cup with brushes - 16 swatches

download on Patreon

And for the first time! In a few days, there will be an exclusive small CC pack for Sunny Bunny level subscribers :) Thank you to everyone for your support ✌️😊

[leandreahsims4cc]

Okkult Charm Flare Pants

New mesh edit, BG compatible. Maxis Match.

Flared pants with elastic waistline and romantic goth inspired patterns and velvets

36 Swatches.

T-E, feminine frame.

Found under Pants, everyday, party and cold weather. You an always untick the category box in game to see all content, instead just ones marked for that specific category.

All LOD's, all required maps. Proper cuts. Restricted for random.

Let me know if you have any issues.

Free Download here

Leave a comment if you like this and want to see more similar pieces! If you want to see more in my Okkult collection, check it on patreon

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[mellosakicc]

gwar tees

for @goliathsim.

base game compatible

m&f - teen thru elder

enabled for random

custom cas thumbnail

download (simfileshare) | download (patreon - free)

[alaiasims]

"I'm not an addict"

y2k/grunge lookbook

look 1 - hair earrings necklace top jeans boots piercing

look 2 - hair earrings headphones top jeans sneakers

look 3 - hat hair necklace top cargo sneakers

look 4 - hair necklace top cargo heels

many thanks to all the cc creators!