Uploading Old/Unavailable TS2 Exchange Items: Lots by lrussim2
Disclaimer: These lots were originally uploaded to the now-defunct Exchange back in 2004 or 2005 by an inactive creator. I do not claim them as my own, rather I am uploading them in their original state to preserve them.
Many months ago I was thinking about old lots that had been lost when the TS2 Exchange went down. I promised to upload some of what I have in my old saves, and it is finally time to start doing that. So the next part of 100 Follower Gift will be a series of lots by one of my favorite Exchange builders, a creator named lrussim2 (might be misremembering the spelling honestly). There will be 5 lots total, 2 in this post, 3 in a future post. Lot details, download links, and pictures below. I hope you discover something new, or are reminded of an old favorite.
I don’t think it is exaggerating to say this is my favorite TS2 lot of all-time. And funny enough, I’ve never played it. Built in late 2004, Green Gables was, in many ways, ahead of its time. The split-level garden room, gazebo, and canopy over the hot tub may not be unique to TS2 uploads in 2022, but back then those techniques were still in their infancy. lrussim2, as we’ll see in later uploads, was figuring out Build Mode tricks early on. This lot also defined many of the wall/floor combinations that have stayed with me for years, including the use of the Slimming Oak floorboards and stucco wall patterns indoors. And, to put it frankly, no one used ceiling plants like lrussim2 did. It’s an incredible build that feels as fresh as it did back in 2004.
A smaller lot than Green Gables, Sunny Glenn is still clearly the work of lrussim2. It uses many of the same design patterns (still Base Game only, so some may feel dated), an abundance of ceiling and potted plants, and detailed landscaping around the perimeter of the house. We’ll be seeing the sunken pool and wraparound porches again in a future post.
Although neither of these homes have ever had sims in them, I’ve used LotCleaner and Clean Pack Installer to remove unwanted items in the files. They were each built with Base Game, but I’ve packaged them with Ultimate Collection. I hope to do more of these uploads, so let me know if you remember these lots or are excited to try them for the first time. Feels good to share a piece of TS2 history with you all. Tagging @sims2packrat for awareness.
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