How to make the Sims3 run smooth?
After multiple corrupted save files and going through trials and tribulations with the sims 3, I found the recipe to make the game run smoothly after giving the sims 4 a break due to how lifeless it feels even with all the expansion packs and mods. Who doesn't like an open world life simulation game?
First you have to understand that the more objects you have in your town the more laggy your game will be because it will reduce your FPS (Frames Per Second). Sims and animals are also considered as objects in the sims3.
1.Play in a smaller town with a lower population. You can use Nraas master controller mod to check your population Status.
Towns like sunset valley and Bridgeport are more laggy due to the size, high population and big buildings/Rabbit holes. (Sunset Valley has over 100 service sims alone which are only in town to provide services like babysitting, bartending etc.)
You can find smaller custom worlds to download, or you can make one.
Reduce animals in town or don’t use the Pets Expansion Pack. Make sure pets can’t reproduce unless the pet is in your active household.
Change your fps limit from default to 60 in the settings.
Put your graphics settings on medium. (optional but recommend)
Use Nraas Register Mod for animal control.
If you use Nraas Story Progression Mod, change the speed to slow in the general settings and clear story logs from time to time
Use Nraas Overwatch Mod. (it’s very useful)
You can access Nraas mods settings by using a computer or clicking on the City Hall building
Disable memories in general settings. (optional but recommend)
My town currently has 46 residents and 63 service sims.
2.Replace huge rabbit hole buildings with rabbit hole rugs or doors. (will link below)
Bigger buildings will make your game laggy due to the size and how much it takes to load in. Your save will also load faster!
You can find the rabbit hole rugs/doors in build mode in the community section once you are on a community lot.
Remember the more objects you have in town the more stuff your game/GPU has to render which will reduce your FPS (Frames Per Second) and cause lag. I barley experience lags in my game!
You can use Reshade to make your game look better. I recommend using veriosn 4.9.1 if it works for you. Search the internet for more info about this. Link to Reshade version 4.9.1 https://www.mediafire.com/file/wcp7zemcpxce2nu/ReShade_Setup_4.9.1.exe/file
If this works for you come back and let me know.
Rabbit Holes Replacements: https://www.tumblr.com/mrfatcatstuff/649911355883864064/sims-3-rabbit-hole-rugs-and-doors-complete?source=share
You can use these too if you want. https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/967779
Nrass Mods: nraas - MasterController
nraas - Overwatch nraas - Register
