Sims 4 Historical HQ

The go-to resource for historical Sims 4 players & builders! Home of the TS4 Historical CC Database!

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Hey all! Sorry I disappeared, I’ve learned how to make cc (@ameyasims) and got super distracted, tbh. :-x  Also that whole real life thing and still dealing with LongCovid. But, as I’ve been making some prehistoric cc lately (mostly objects, but also some outfits for toddlers & babies) I figured it only made sense to finally update/officially release the Prehistoric CAS database!

I’m going to slowly be going through messages and working on things again, so thank you for your patience//I’m sorry it has taken so long!! <3

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I forgot to mention, I fixed the victorian cc database! Turns out, patreon doesn’t like hotlinking.. woops! Fixed now, and updated Retro-Pixels’ links, and updated it through august!

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Aug 2020 Historical CC Releases - CAS

Clothing:

1843 AF day dress

Abigail outfit

Adult Lydia Dress UPDATE

BFW Elizabeth Winter Dress & Hat Recolors

Calf-Length Flared Dress

Dickey Button-Ups

“English Roses” - A 1780’s inspired Set.

Event Suit Recolor

Georgetown Prep Football Outfits

GP07 Collared Dress

Helena Apron Skirt - Patterns and Solids

Iverness: A Cloak by Eggy and Bats of Westeros

Medieval Tredony Feather Cape Conversion

Sifix’s Katarina Lace Recolors

Medieval / Plague Doctor Outfit

Toddler Dresses

Turtleneck Suits

Vive La France Set

From the amazing prolific @simverses, who it’s easier to link to her download page and tell you what’s new:

TS2 Wawa Renaissance Baghat Small (kids, toddlers, adults)

TSM Bard Cape Outfit (toddler boys, boys, men)

TSM Floppy Feather Hat (toddlers, kids, adults)

TSM Bard Diamond Cape w/ & w/o skirt (toddler girls, girls, women)

TS2 Wawa Renaissance Cap (toddlers, kids, adults)

TSM King Stripes Outfit (toddler boys, boys, men)

TS2 French Hood by Bipsouille (toddler girls, girls, women)

TS3 Tudor Garden Dress (toddlers, girls, women)

TSM Leather Hood (toddler, kids, adults)

TS3 Humble Peasant (toddler boys, boys, men)

A Headscarf (toddler girls, girls, women)

S3 Humble Poor Dress (toddlers, girls, women)

TSM Simple Crown (toddlers, kids, adults)

TSM King MultiShin (boys, men)

The Balzo Headdress (toddler girls, girls, women)

S3 Court Dress Lady in Waiting (toddler, girls, women)

Royal Crown (toddlers, kids, adults)

TSM Queen Cape Dress (toddlers, girls, women)

TSM King Fur Coat (toddler boys, boys, men)

TSM Commoner Nomad Vest Outfit (toddler boys, boys, men) (2 types)

TSM Commoner Collar Dress UPDATE

TSM Commoner Vagabond Dress v2 (toddlers, girls, women) (2 types)

Medieval Double Horned Hennin (toddler girls, girls, women)

Accessories, etc:

Bead Drop Necklace

Dishonored Swords Set

Mod Madness Makeup Set

SP13 Over Knee Socks

The Victorian Collection, Part Three: Bustles & Hats

Tamagotchi Necklace for YAM & YAF.

Tudor Flatcaps

Tiaras:

1000 Followers Gift! - Royaltysimblr (Victorian + 1920s)

The Anglesey Tiara

Archduchess Bow Tiara

Chaumet Meander Tiara

Connaught Diamond Tiara

Diamond and Pearl Meander Tiara

Dutch Sapphire Tiara

Garrard Oak Tiara

Khedive of Egypt Tiara

Pearl Poire Tiara and Necklace

Prussian Meander Tiara

Queen Amelie Sapphire Parure

Queen Mary Collection - RoyaltySimblr X BatsfromWesteros Collab

Russian Large Pearl Pendant Tiara

Simspain Tiara Collection

Hair:

A Modest Bun

Allison Hair

aura hair // recolor

Constance Hair by Aniraklova

Curly bun F

Dolly Hair

Greaseball Hair

Farrah Flip Hairs recoloured

Fonda Finesse 

Isabel Hair

Oh Whale! Hair Sorbet & Elderberries Recolors

Rirrier Hair

Tete de Mouton a lá Hurquier

Early Access Ended:

Acanthus Sims’ June Mini Set, Teardrop Pearl Earrings, Fichu, Pearl Necklace

As always, please let me know if I missed anything! :)

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Looking for historical sims stories!

I’m making a link list for current and completed HISTORICAL SIMS STORIES, and I need your help!

Please reply/message links!

If possible, please send the link to the beginning or main page for it, rather than just the most recent post-- but if that’s all you can do that’s fine too! :)

Thank you! <3

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HI folks! Sorry it’s been so long since the next installment of the cc database! Summer with kiddo took priority. But now he’s back to his dad’s for the school year (</3) so I will have entirely too much time on my hands again so I will get back to working on that (and catching up on messages) again soon!

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Historic Careers!

These links should all be valid as of posting, but they’ve not been tested to see if they still work. Please report any broken careers if you find any/are able. And if you know of any others that belong on this list, please lmk! :)

Baker

Castaway Stories Careers (Hunter, Gatherer, Crafter)

Crop Farming

Dock Worker (Part Time)

Fur Trade

Historical Ship Building

Manual Laborer

Manual Laborer

Nectar Maker

Perfumer

Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Physician

Swindler

Tailoring

Best for 19th & 20th Century:

Accounting

Adventurer

Archaeology

Archaeology

Banking

Circus Performer

Education

Housekeeper

Investigator

Journalism (Teens) 

Journalism

Librarian

Mafia

Mortician

Mortician

Nursing

Office Assistant

Office Clerk

Paranormal

Politician (Adults & Teens)

Private Investigator

Psychologist

Queen of Soul (Aretha Franklin Career!)

Retail (Full Time, Teens)

Retail

Sales Assistant

Secretary

Social Services Career (for your Jane Addams-y sims?)

Teacher

Creative Work:

Architecture

Circus Performer

Journalism (Teens)

Journalism

Literary

Musical Theatre

Painter (Work at Home)

Queen of Soul (Aretha Franklin Career!)

Sculptor

Singer

Made for Medieval:

Blacksmith (Medieval)

Knight (Medieval)

Midwife (Medieval) 

Page (Part time, Children & Teens - Medieval)

Priest (Clergy,Jacoban, Peteran - Medieval)

Oracles, Psychics & Priests

Paranormal

Pastor (Get to Church Mod)

Priest (Clergy,Jacoban, Peteran - Medieval)  

Psychic

Soothsayer

Tarot Reader

Violence Likely Required:

Assassin

Knight (Medieval)

Mafia

Pirate

Wealth & Power:

Charity (PT, Adults & Teens)

Club Leader

Monarchy

Monarchy (part of the Royalty Mod)

Neo-Roman/Byzantine Administration

Priest (Clergy,Jacoban, Peteran - Medieval)

Trust Fund Beneficiary

Work for the Rich Folk:

Animal Care

Gardener

Gardener

Historical Horse Care

Housekeeper

Private Chef

Secretary

Servant

Career Related things:

Doctor Interactions Mod

Homemaker (Trait)

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July 2020 Historical CC Releases - BB, Lots, Mods, &c

REPOST, I’m breaking the original post in two do links actually show up on the blog, as apparently the first post had too many to work properly!

Build/Buy:

A Royal Bath for the Queen - @simverses

Antique Slipper Tub Updated - @pandorasimbox

Beach Cabins - @aroundthesims

Blanket Fort - @simmingceline​

Christmas Wreath w/Candles - @kalino-thesims

Damask Wallpaper - @anachrosims-cc

Destroyed Drakkar - @dravenxivuk

Farm Animal Set - @mountainsplitter

Fireside Living Room - @simmerofthedawn

Gatsby Wallpaper - @simspirationbuilds

Get to Church Set - @pandorasimbox

Get Together Stained Glass Add-on - @jaydub

Medieval Bunkbeds - @simverses

Medieval Counters - @zx-ta

Medieval Rustic Dining Set - @simverses

Medieval Silverware Replacement - @simverses

Mid Century Asbestos Tile - JAVA (TSR)

Polo Accessories and Pose Pack - @melonsloth & @ourwillowcreekroyals

The King’s Military Bath - @simverses

TSM Proclamation Board as EL Community Board - @simverses

TSM Rustic Kitchen & Bath - @simverses

TSM Tents Part 1 - @simverses

TSM Storage - @zx-ta

Prebuilts:

1003 Revolution Circle - @edorenel​

1101 Revere Street - @edorenel​

1920s Cottage - @orchidagogo​

Americana Ville - @catsaar​

Dockscombe House - @regencysims4​

Church - @alialsim​

Oasis Springs Township: An Old West Build - @potoobirb

The Bishop House - 1684 - @simsthroughtime​

The Red Keep (Game of Thrones) - @giuliabuilds​

Loobooks:

1910s - @twentiethcenturysims​

1920s - @twentiethcenturysims​

1930s - @twentiethcenturysims

Historicy Poses:

Pistol Duel Poses - @theroyalthornoliachronicles

Polo Accessories and Pose Pack - @melonsloth & @ourwillowcreekroyals

Old Family Picture Posepack - @kat-simss

Stylist Clothing Adjustments Pose - @kmcreations

Mods:

Better Ladders: Carry Items & Climb Faster - Arckange (MTS)

Find all Collectibles Mod - Sigma1202 (MTS)

Longer Book Names - Drawec (MTS)

No Bits/Pieces for Candles - @mizoreyukii

Psychic Sims! mod for Sims 4 - Lumpinou (MTS)

Rambunctious Religions MOD - Lumpinou (MTS)

Self-Sufficient Aspiration (EL) - MissBee (MTS)

Vendor Career - rubi (MTS)

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July 2020 Historical CC Releases - CAS

REPOST, I’m breaking the original post in two do links actually show up on the blog, as apparently the first post had too many to work properly! July 2020 Historical CC Releases!

It was a super productive month for historical simmers! If i missed any historic cc/mod releases for July, please let me know!

Clothing:

1760′s Robe A La Francaise - Solids - @simulatedstyles​

18th Century Seasonal Riding And Travelling Habit - @simulatedstyles

1830s Garden Stroll Dress - @sunlittides​

1858 AF Bathing Suit - @vintagesimstress​

1884 Bathing Suit - @vintagesimstress​

1884 Bathing Suit for Girls - @vintagesimstress​

1893 Aesthetic Dress - @vintagesimstress

1894 Coats for Toddler Boys - @vintagesimstress​

1893 Outfit + Hat for Boys - @vintagesimstress

1920s Bride Fashion Set - @HappyLifeSims

A Gent’s Waistcoat - @edorenel​

Amalthea Dress - @linzlu​

Angelica Gown - @revolution-sims

Bathing Belle - @linzlu​

Blacksmith for all in the Family - @simverses

Colette Dress - @bluerose-sims

Colonial Breeches - @edorenel

Commoner Dress Corset - @zx-ta

Elisabeth Winter Set (Mid-Victorian) - @batsfromwesteros

Franz Joseph Hunting Set - @batsfromwesteros

Irish Royal Guard Uniform - @melonsloth

Maid Dress - Maria - @satterlly

Roxie’s Court Dress - @HappyLifeSims

Royal Capes - Outfits for all ages - Royal Pack 1 - @simverses

Sarah 1830′s Dress - @peebsplays

SBP Finya Child Top - @vintage-simmer

Sentate 1949 Haute Couture Collection Public Access - @sentate

The Venetian Dress - @gilded-ghosts

The Victorian Collection, Part Two: Tea Time Day Wear - @simmerofthedawn

Toddler Dresses - @melonsloth

Toddler Ruffle Dress - @l-sim

TSM Bard Outfit + Pointed Shoes for all ages - @simverses

TSM Com Collar Dress: Toddlers, Girls, Women - @simverses

TSM ComCorset Gathered Dress - @simverses

TSM Dirty Guy Outfit + Clean Versions: Toddlers, Boys, Men - @simverses

TSM Fuzzy Boots Separated: Toddlers, Kids, Women 1, Women 2 - @simverses

TSM OffDutyKnightVest: Boys, Men - @simverses

TSM Rogue - @simverses

TSM Spy Hood Toddlers 1, Toddlers 2, Kids 1, Kids 2, AU 1, AU 2 - @simverses

TSM Spy Hood Outfit: Toddlers, Boys, Men (no daggers), Men (daggers) Women - @simverses

TSM Town Crier Set - @simverses

TSM ComWhiteDress Updated - @simverses

Washington’s Uniform & Boots - @revolution-sims

Other CAS:

1760s Rococo Mules - @simulatedstyles

Bun for Tots - @edorenel

Colonial Cap Recolors - @edorenel

Dorian’s Mustache - BAkalia (TSR)

English Sword Accessory - @edorenel

Gray Strands for Hair - @sunnybelloria

Kippah Head Covering - @linzlu

Lestat Male Hair - @wistfulpoltergeist

Maddie Hairstyle - @zurkdesign

Mother of Pearls Set (PF-EF) - @edorenel

Oddie Hair - @edorenel

Pompadour Hairstyles - @aniraklova

Princess Chichibu’s Honeysuckle Tiara Japan - @simpire

The Mini Millinery Set - @gilded-ghosts

Tricorn Hat - @edorenel

TSM Rustic Well Set Updated - @vintagesimstress

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July 2020 Historical CC Releases!

EDIT: The links aren’t showing up outside of the dash/app so I broke this post up into two separate new posts if you want to link to them and have the links actually work! July 2020 CAS Releases & July 2020 BB, Lots, Mods &c

It was a super productive month for historical simmers! If i missed any historic cc/mod releases for July, please let me know!

Clothing:

1760′s Robe A La Francaise - Solids - @simulatedstyles​

18th Century Seasonal Riding And Travelling Habit - @simulatedstyles

1830s Garden Stroll Dress - @sunlittides​

1858 AF Bathing Suit - @vintagesimstress​

1884 Bathing Suit - @vintagesimstress​

1884 Bathing Suit for Girls - @vintagesimstress​

1893 Aesthetic Dress - @vintagesimstress

1894 Coats for Toddler Boys - @vintagesimstress​

1893 Outfit + Hat for Boys - @vintagesimstress

1920s Bride Fashion Set - @HappyLifeSims

A Gent’s Waistcoat - @edorenel​

Amalthea Dress - @linzlu​

Angelica Gown - @revolution-sims

Bathing Belle - @linzlu​

Blacksmith for all in the Family - @simverses

Colette Dress - @bluerose-sims

Colonial Breeches - @edorenel

Commoner Dress Corset - @zx-ta

Elisabeth Winter Set (Mid-Victorian) - @batsfromwesteros

Franz Joseph Hunting Set - @batsfromwesteros

Irish Royal Guard Uniform - @melonsloth

Maid Dress - Maria - @satterlly

Roxie’s Court Dress - @HappyLifeSims

Royal Capes - Outfits for all ages - Royal Pack 1 - @simverses

Sarah 1830′s Dress - @peebsplays

SBP Finya Child Top - @vintage-simmer

Sentate 1949 Haute Couture Collection Public Access - @sentate

The Venetian Dress - @gilded-ghosts

The Victorian Collection, Part Two: Tea Time Day Wear - @simmerofthedawn

Toddler Ruffle Dress - @l-sim

TSM Bard Outfit + Pointed Shoes for all ages - @simverses

TSM Com Collar Dress: Toddlers, Girls, Women - @simverses

TSM ComCorset Gathered Dress - @simverses

TSM Dirty Guy Outfit + Clean Versions: Toddlers, Boys, Men - @simverses

TSM Fuzzy Boots Separated: Toddlers, Kids, Women 1, Women 2 - @simverses

TSM OffDutyKnightVest: Boys, Men - @simverses

TSM Rogue - @simverses

TSM Spy Hood Toddlers 1, Toddlers 2,  Kids 1, Kids 2, AU 1, AU 2 - @simverses

TSM Spy Hood Outfit: Toddlers, Boys, Men (no daggers), Men (daggers) Women - @simverses

TSM Town Crier Set - @simverses

TSM ComWhiteDress Updated - @simverses

Washington’s Uniform & Boots - @revolution-sims

Other CAS:

1760s Rococo Mules - @simulatedstyles

Bun for Tots - @edorenel

Colonial Cap Recolors - @edorenel

Dorian’s Mustache - BAkalia (TSR)

English Sword Accessory - @edorenel

Gray Strands for Hair - @sunnybelloria

Kippah Head Covering - @linzlu

Lestat Male Hair - @wistfulpoltergeist

Maddie Hairstyle - @zurkdesign

Mother of Pearls Set (PF-EF) - @edorenel

Oddie Hair - @edorenel

Pompadour Hairstyles - @aniraklova

Princess Chichibu’s Honeysuckle Tiara Japan - @simpire

The Mini Millinery Set - @gilded-ghosts

Tricorn Hat - @edorenel

TSM Rustic Well Set Updated - @vintagesimstress

Build/Buy:

A Royal Bath for the Queen - @simverses

Antique Slipper Tub Updated - @pandorasimbox

Beach Cabins - @aroundthesims

Blanket Fort - @simmingceline​

Christmas Wreath w/Candles - @kalino-thesims

Destroyed Drakkar - @dravenxivuk

Farm Animal Set - @mountainsplitter

Fireside Living Room - @simmerofthedawn

Gatsby Wallpaper - @simspirationbuilds

Get to Church Set - @pandorasimbox

Get Together Stained Glass Add-on - @jaydub

Medieval Bunkbeds - @simverses

Medieval Counters - @zx-ta

Medieval Rustic Dining Set - @simverses

Medieval Silverware Replacement - @simverses

Mid Century Asbestos Tile - JAVA (TSR)

Polo Accessories and Pose Pack - @melonsloth & @ourwillowcreekroyals

The King’s Military Bath - @simverses

TSM Proclamation Board as EL Community Board - @simverses

TSM Rustic Kitchen & Bath - @simverses

TSM Tents Part 1 - @simverses

TSM Storage - @zx-ta

Prebuilts:

1003 Revolution Circle - @edorenel​

1101 Revere Street - @edorenel​

1920s Cottage - @orchidagogo​

Americana Ville - @catsaar​

Dockscombe House - @regencysims4​

Church - @alialsim​

The Bishop House - 1684 - @simsthroughtime​

The Red Keep (Game of Thrones) - @giuliabuilds​

Loobooks:

1910s - @twentiethcenturysims​

1920s - @twentiethcenturysims​

1930s - @twentiethcenturysims

Historicy Poses:

Pistol Duel Poses - @theroyalthornoliachronicles

Polo Accessories and Pose Pack - @melonsloth & @ourwillowcreekroyals

Old Family Picture Posepack - @kat-simss

Stylist Clothing Adjustments Pose - @kmcreations

Mods:

Better Ladders: Carry Items & Climb Faster - Arckange (MTS)

Find all Collectibles Mod - Sigma1202 (MTS)

Longer Book Names - Drawec (MTS)

No Bits/Pieces for Candles - @mizoreyukii

Psychic Sims! mod for Sims 4 - Lumpinou (MTS)

Rambunctious Religions MOD - Lumpinou (MTS)

Self-Sufficient Aspiration (EL) - MissBee (MTS)

Vendor Career - rubi (MTS)

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Content Request

If anyone knows of any posts about historic simming with non-white/European sims, PLEASE send me a link. And if anyone out there is knowledgeable enough and has enough time to generously donate time/effort into writing such things, please link me!

Some topics I’m consciously yearning for (but PLEASE send/write posts about anything else, too!):

Clothing/Fashion, Hair

Social Norms/differences

Architecture/Interior Design

Common names/naming conventions

Family structure & dynamics

Relevant CC

Let’s make historical simming inclusive and more knowledgeable!

People of color have always existed in both American and European contexts, so sims of color should too. Let’s make sure we don’t whitewash our saves!

(Definitely looking for info relevant to simming in non-Anglo/European locations too!!)

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Thanks for all the likes, reblogs, and follows on/from the Historical CC Database posts!

I hope you are finding/will find this project useful! I’m still working on a bunch more pages at the moment, with many more to follow! As a reminder, volunteers are always welcome!

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Other than the HccD, I still want to make round-up type posts that will be useful for historical simmers, so please comment or send a message and let me know what kinds of posts/round-ups you’d find useful!

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One new round-up series I’m about to start is making THIS MONTH'S HISTORIC CC RELEASES post at the end of each month, but as I got this idea & started collecting it in the middle of the month, and as it’s unlikely I can catch every single one anyway, if you’re a creator who sees this, please link/tag me (in comments on send a message) in anything historical you have (or will!) release this month! (and in future months!)

And non-creators are certainly welcome to send me links/tag me as well so I can try to gather as many as possible! :)

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The second page of the Historical CC database is up!

Click here to see the Prehistoric CAS CC Database page!

Because there’s relatively little prehistoric cc out there I was able to put all the clothes + accessories on one page, hooray! As always, if you have anything to add, or update/correct, please let me know via those links, or send me a message.

Don’t forget to also check out the Victorian Clothing CC Database Page!

& Shout out to my partner for figuring out how to de-squish the photos!

Please reblog to get the word out! <3

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GRAND OPENING: The first page of the TS4 Historical HQ CC Database Project!

CLICK HERE to check out the database page for Victorian Clothing CC!

Notes:

This is still a WIP, and will always be in that I hope we can continue to keep it updated!

I know many/most of the pictures are ugly!squished. My partner is currently trying to help me find the easiest/aesthetically acceptable solution. (Advice/suggestions welcomed!)

Yes, eventually there will be pages for ALL eras, and pages for hair & accessories, as well as pages for historical mods & bb stuff too.

-> If you’re interested in helping collect cc links, plug the links into the html code, or otherwise volunteer, please let me know!!

Also please send me a message if:

you have any updates for any of the cc (i.e. broken cc, broken links, retired creator, new versions, etc)

you have corrections or additions to any of my categories. I’m not a fashion historian at ALL so I eagerly welcome anyone that can help me put more pieces into the correct period/decade!

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you know of more Victorian era (here defined as 1840-1899) clothing cc that I didn’t include!

-> And if you know it, please LMK what categories it should fall under (what decade or early/mid/late Victorian, etc).

-> -> If you don’t know that’s okay, it will just save me time when I’m dealing with hundreds upon hundreds of pieces of cc. :)

-> if YOU have cc that should be included, please tell me what periods of Victorian/decades it would fit (or at least date the item you used as reference if at all possible?)

-> -> and if you use the same layout code on your simblr, PLEASE send me a message / pastebin link of the code for those items so I don’t have to spend hours re-entering the url/img src/title etc.

-> -> HUGE thanks to @vintagesimstress​ for doing this and saving me hours!!! <3

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and finally: if you have any other ideas or comments that can help make this page/project maximally useful for us all!

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De-modernize Your Gameplay

DEATH TO CELL PHONES! (but only in the sims!!)

I made this list before the ecogeddon patch, so please let me know if any of these no longer work. And definitely let me know if you have anything to add! <3

Basics:

@srslysims​​‘ Blank Save File (+ optional world rename tool)

@pandorasimbox​‘s Timeless: A World Decluttering Mod

World Sim Control 11 - Empty Streets (LOGIN REQUIRED to get the mod - Removes all NPC activity, including spawning food stalls from the streets, could be useful in certain situations)

Cell Phones & Computers:

Block Phone Dialog While Silenced

Leave the phone alone! (No autonomous gaming or browsing the web on their cellphones)

No More Annoying Invitations (Phone)

Phone Animation Replaced with Listening Animation 

Townies:

Copy Everyday Outfit (Helps when dressing townies)

MC Command Center (MCCC) - For many things, including using the dresser feature to help quickly and easily dress your townies.

SimSpawn Overhaul - Keep your sims from wandering other worlds, reduces sim spawning in weird outfits, service sims will always be homeless, and more.

As always, please let me know if anything is broken/out of date, or if you have suggestions of things to add to this list! :) 

Related:

Default Overrides

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CALL FOR HISTORICAL SIMS STORIES & LET’S PLAYS!

I’m also compiling a list of historical sim stories and let’s play, finished or in progress! Whether on Tumblr, YouTube, or any other site, please reply, tag, or DM me! It’s long past time someone put all these sorts of things in the same place for easy finding! :)

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CALL FOR CC LINKS!

I’m working on compiling cc links for different time periods. The goal is to make it easier to be (mostly!) historically accurate in historical saves. Obviously we’re working within plenty of limitations so I’m not going for strict accuracy, but getting as close as we can with what limited historical cc is out there.

I’m no fashion/architectural/domestic historian (i wish tho), nor do I have a secret database of all historical cc (if I did I wouldn’t keep it secret!), so I need your help!

Please reply, DM, or tag me in, links to historically appropriate cc for the following to start, with what year/decade they’re from if you know it!

Pioneer Farming (approx 1850 - 1899)

The American West (1865 - 1900)

Extra bonus points for historically appropriate cc for sims of color!

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Yesterday i read on twitter that the TS4 Eco-Lifestyle gameplay doesn’t add up anything to the Historical simmer gameplay so, today i made a thread on Twitter pointing out how many things we historical simmers can do with The Base game “Off the Grid” update and the Eco theme gameplay and how this pack can be a staple for Historical Simmers.

1.-  Candle Making Craft table. 

Candles are a staple for the historical vibes on a Pre - Electricity time period. Light up all your tudors, cabins and castles with candles. Keep your sims crafting and making their own candles or buy some on the town store. Soy Wax is not historically accurate? Grab your wax from the Seasons Bee Box.

2.- Fizzing Juice Machine

Carbonated drinks have been a thing since the late XVIII century. Also, are we going to forget that carbonated drinks were used and prescribed by doctors as a medicine?

The famous Coca Cola was patented as a “temperance drink” medicine in 1885. On the same year Dr Pepper patented their recipe as a energy Drink.

Yes, The equipment might looks too modern but I think us modder and CC makers can work on that.

3.- Dumpster Diving and recycling. 

Back on Victorian Days, big cities were drowning in dirt and trash, so there were places called “Dusting Yards” that people worked separating dirt, cloth, bones, cinder, horse poop, and recycling them into  raw materials for other purposes.

Dirt and Cinder were transformed on bricks, Horse Poop with a little of the same cinder was transformed into fertilizer, On the cloth and rags you could find buttons still attached and good condition buttons were valuables. Bones were cleaned and boiled till death to make gelatine based dishes.

We still have to figure out how to find a substitute for the Dumpster and the recycling machine. But gameplay wise it’s perfect to set a “Dusting Yard” on the Quarry lot were sims go straight to “Dumpster Diving” and find some goodies on the trash.

4.- The “Off the Grid" 

The “Off the Grid” re-worked base game Lot trait allows you to stop any electric item to work (again, perfect for pre-electricity times), Also, you can gather water from any well, fishing pond, body of water and  fountains and use the water for luxurious bath tubs baths and flushing stinking toilets. 

And, you can "Add Ice” to off the grid working fridges, so your Victorians households can have their own “Victorian Boxes” on their kitchens.

5.- N.A.P.S

Now, let’s talk about Neighborhood Actions Plans. You can change the whole neighborhood dynamics with this tool. You want to create a 1960’s-70 hippie cult-ish Comune? Add the “Free Love”, “Green Gardening”, “Sharing is Caring” and “Promote creative arts” to the neighborhood. 

Maybe your thing is the 1920’s. Add “Back to the old days” N.A.Ps to add a Prohibition temperance law on the neighborhood followed by “Juiced community” and “Rhoughhousing encourage” for those clandestine wild Speakeasies on town.

Or simply farming life on the Medieval times? Use “Green Gardening” and “Self Sufficiency” your whole neighborhood will start to garden their farms and you’ll find fishers on the most popular spots.

In Conclusion, Eco Lifestyle has an array of interesting tools that can be adapted to a good, entertaining and kinda challenging Historical Gameplay just have to be a little creative and find some CC version of the objects that came with the game to enjoy a nice and NOT anacronistic game.