Pleading the pxl

[mechtasims]

Hey loves! I'm excited to announce a new home for my CC, Modco! Modco is a new CC site with a bunch of amazing artists, from Build/Buy to CAS. Modco will host remastered old sets and all my new ones! A lot of my old sets have updated pieces and all package info/thumbnails are redone! The site is still in beta, so if you have any issues or suggestions on how we can better the site, please feel free to send your feedback on the site (upper right corner). It requires you to register for an account in order to download, but beyond that, everything is free to use, ad free! I hope you will give the site a try and follow me there. 💖

[uloelu]

⚠️ ADVISORY: Malicious Mods, Identity Theft, Malware, and You ⚠️

Hey, all! Not sure how many people will see this, but if you do, please reblog. This is a 'little' post regarding a potentially big problem affecting the Sims 4 community. If you download mods/CC at all (and yes I know CC is a type of mod), this applies to you.

TL;DR: For the sake of your personal info, identity, bank account, et cetera, please STOP downloading any mods/CC for the time being. Especially from the following sites: CurseForge, ModTheSims, The Sims Resource. It doesn't matter if you know the creator or not. Give it at least a week while we all figure out what's going on. If you must, I would recommend only downloading directly from a creator's Patreon (assuming they have one).

Other people have written at length about the mods in question, so I'll just share their posts below.

What's going on?

From the Sims 4 After Dark Discord server (a server you should join if you're not in it already):

⚠️If you downloaded any mod listed in the above post and played the game with them installed, this is the cleaner program Kuttoe (creator of the Home Regions and Townie Demographics mods) mentioned in their post: GitHub - overwolf/sims4-social-events-cleaner: Source files and exe release for a tool to clean up your machine if you have downloaded the "Social Events - Unlimited Time" Sims 4 mod ⚠️

Got confirmation from Kuttoe that as long as you didn't boot up the game with the malicious mods installed (or deleted them completely from your computer before playing the game), you *should* be fine. Still, I recommend that anyone who thinks they might have downloaded any of them run the cleaner program.

Here's an explanation from @anadius2 (reposted by Kuttoe) in the Sims 4 After Dark server (not providing a link to prevent brigading or spam, but you can DM me and I'll give you the link) about what the malware will do to your computer:

And a little dive into the back-end coding stuff for the more tech-savvy Simmers out there:

So, to recap:

Fake mods were uploaded to Curseforge, ModTheSims, and The Sims Resource

@msqsimsofficial had their account compromised on 2 of those sites (they are a victim of hacking, so do not send them hate!)

If downloaded, these malicious mods have the ability to steal very sensitive info (your passwords, credit card info if saved somewhere in your browser, data)

As of right now, antivirus software may not be able to detect the malware

Mac and Linux users seem to be safe; Windows users are the ones that could be affected

Why is this happening?

Unsure. Lots of theories are being made by people far more knowledgeable than me, but from the looks of things, could be crypto bullshit and/or an attempt to steal your data and sell it. This is very, very serious, and could wreck your life if said data/personal info falls into the wrong hands.

Identity Theft: What It Is, How to Prevent It, Warning Signs and Tips - NerdWallet

It's always a good idea to change passwords every couple of months or so, but if you think you've been affected, you also need to change your passwords for things like online banking, email and social media accounts, healthcare sites AFTER running the cleaner.

What now?

I want to talk about how we approach modding our games and downloading files in general.

Please STOP downloading mod file folders from people who did not create the specific mods. Period. This includes Sim dumps, building/lots with CC, mod folders promoted on YouTube, etc. This does not mean that anyone sharing them is doing so maliciously. In fact, I appreciate the amount of effort people put into compiling these resources! But unless you're super careful (and super knowledgeable), you run the risk of downloading malware like this on your computer. Make no mistake, the malicious files in question look like run-of-the-mill, everyday mods. Two of them were even posted from a trustworthy creator's actual account! The only way to know what they actually do is to peek into the code, and idk about you, but I don't know Python. So even after this issue is resolved, you really should only download files from the creators themselves.

But what about CC shopping?

Here's how I like to approach it: I stick to lookbooks and combing through the Patreons/accounts of creators who make items I like. If I see a Sim dump with CC that I'm interested, I try to reach out to the poster and ask where they got specific CC. If I can't do that, I see if it was shared via Drive, look at the individual files themselves, then head to the original CC creator's official download page and get it from the source.

That's all I have for you! Stay safe, and happy Simming! 🫶🏾

[northernsiberiawinds]

⚠️ Please read this for your safety! Our computer contains too much important information that is worth protecting!⚠️

[pxlchaser]

Building in TS4 is slow. I hate the worlds, but I love the cc people create...

[simder-talia-blog]

Info here

The hard part about these type of things is knowing I will forget people. Just know that if I reblog your posts I appreciate you so much and what you do!

For anyone new to the world of CC, I highly recommend these creators, and remember that if you find a creator who has made some things you like, go browse the rest of their catalog! Chances are there is lots more that you're going to love.

@herecirmsims - Makes wonderful, amazing pose packs and has a fun story going as well!

@ellemant - Gorgeous, gorgeous screenshots. Ellemant has also made some of my favorite, and oldest CC that I have in my game!

@eslanes - A longtime favorite account. You have got to check out the amazing Sims version album covers that eslanes has made as renders!

@xsavannahx987 - Awesome CC!

@rebouks - Amazing poses and storytelling! Also builds & sims dumps

@creamlattedream - So much fun MM clothing for your sims, & lots for male sims!

@beansbuilds - Beautiful, detailed builds that I fell in love with from her very first post

@bill-l-s4cc - Very useful CC items!

@xldkx - Incredibly cute & useful deco sims and more!

@the-dew-of-the-sea - makes some of my favorite CC that I have in my game!

@saruin - Superb and creative creations!

@anachrosims - Beautiful, gorgeous historical CC and in game shots that take your breath away!

@elfydrell - Loads of WoW CC!

@yooniesim - An creator of incredible CAS details for your sims, and lots of them!

@hamsterbellbelle - If you're looking for cyberpunk aesthetic, you must browse this creator's catalog!

@serawis - Another lovely CC creator (I especially love the skin overlays!)

@cinamun - Storytelling & gorgeous shots! (I added cinamun after I posted, I have a terrible headache this morning as I was finishing this post, I am sorry for accidentally leaving you out!)

@surely-sims - So much fun & unique CC, if you haven't yet, you must go look!

@simkoos - Again, so much fun & cute CC!

@aira-cc - More MM / kawaii CC that I absolutely love

@lilis-palace - Gorgeous MM historical CC

@twentiethcenturysims - Gorgeous MM historical CC, and even some witch hats for your cats!

@gothoffspring - More lovely CC

@simmillercc - More adorable CC

@nolan-sims - another one of my longtime favorites!

@simverses - Tons of wonderful Medieval CC!

@coatisims - All the groceries!

@bodegababysims - MOAR groceries!

@aroundthesims - Another longtime favorite! Sooo many useful and unique items, some of which inspired by her personal life and things she loves, which I love.

@insimniacreations - Tons of functional IRL food!

@moderncrafter - Lots of really nice vehicle CC that aren't high poly

@marsosims - More wonderful MM CC, I especially love their hairs

@peacemaker-ic - Can't make a favorites collection without mentioning Peacemaker! Maxis Match CC of all kinds!

I also want to say how much I appreciate anyone on here that has ever made me burst out laughing with something funny that they've posted (screenshots from your game, glitches, a meme you made relating to tumblr website nonsense, commentary on this or that, etc) You're all so funny 💗😆😭

Happy Holidays, everyone! Take care, pls stay healthy & safe, and thank you so much for the past year of simming fun!

[yooniesim]

Beautiful list! Thank you so much for mentioning me 🥰💜

[tokyostreetphoto]

Rooftop Jungle III, Ginza （銀座）

[rhubarbes]

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[kazuaru]

💾 Cyberpunk Lookbook 💾

(Left Side Looks)

glasses | hair | top | shorts | boots | earrings | necklace | watch

glasses | top | acc jacket | bottoms | shoes | earrings | necklace*

hair | dress | heels | earrings* | arm bands

(Right Side Looks)

visor | bodysuit | acc jacket** | boots

headphones | t-shirt | shorts | slides | watch

headphones | top* | bottoms | shoes

(**) = early access | (*) = simsfinds/tsr warning

[pxlchaser]

Just spent a few hours sorting my cc for TS4. Since there is so much brilliant stuff out there, I went on DL sprees. Now it is clean and even the "Search" works again in-game. It makes life easier and building faster.

I used the S4 Mod Manager which I can highly recommend.

Now if we could just have empty NH templates and place lots freely ...

[pxlchaser]

Playing around with Korean content. Building in TS4 is a challenge compared to TS2. A lot of restrictions, but the cc is great.

[pxlchaser]

Trying my hands at TS4 again, still not sure about the game itself. What I am sure about is the quality of the amazing cc which talented people out there create. I am downloading like a fiend.

[pxlchaser]

Playing around with TS3, not sure yet...

[pxlchaser]

Something new...

... it started as a TS4 site, but I have given up on that game for good. I can't befriend it. I wasted some of my free time in learning how to get TS3 running with a lot of CC, so in short - I renamed this site and will hopefully share some of my buildings. What I like about TS3 is the open world feel and there is some good cc out there. So... new beginnings for this site.

[pxlchaser]

Sims 4 - Ended before it began?

Okay, so I have been mucking around with Sims4 and my experience is very mixed. 1. I hate the neighborhood templates of course but I understand that EA wants people with smaller PCs to be able to play the game. 2. I played with empty saves etc. which makes things better. 3. I had to repair my game twice already to get it going. It seems once you start to load user mods, it starts having problems. 4. At the moment though, it won't start at all but gets stuck on the plumbob screen and won't move. Hhhhh... 5. All this and the broken windows with EA's new patch is making me think... maybe not worth it at all. The only thing I have to say - I LOVE all the custom high quality content. As always, the creators are superior to what EA creates. I have deleted Sims 4 and am installing it again. I will then try installing custom content when I feel like it again. At this point, I am pretty bored with all the problems. If any of you have tips of why this game gets frozen at loading screen, please let me know. I tried some of the solutions online but nothing worked. Poooh EA! You could have at least created a well-running game like Sims 2!

[rhubarbes]

Maximilian Priesch

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[pxlchaser]

Starting TS4