Howdy! I'm Lauren - 41, wife and mom extraordinarily and annoyingly Texan, and a Sims-lover for more years than I care to admit. I'm late to the TS3 CC / Simblr gig, but I'm finally starting to figure some stuff out, so I figured I'd share what I make and cool stuff that I've found. I've never even played The Sims 4 and have zero interest, so all you'll find here is TS3 stuff. Thanks for stopping by!
Tutorial: Converting functional cars into decoration for CAW
I made my very first tutorial video on youtube, this took me a while to figure out but with enough elbow grease and patience. I figured it out the right way without it being deleted by NRaas errortrap!
The Sims 2 Kitchen & Bath Stuff converted to The Sims 3!
This pack includes 52 items, 16 wallpapers, 10 floors, and a collection file with a custom icon.
All the items were UV edited to make them CASTable, textures got upscaled to look nicer in game (no texture is above 1024 to make sure it's gameplay friendly), and the original TS2 catalog descriptions and prices for nostalgia!
For the cabinets I used CTNutmegger designs as a reference, but it's not a conversion of her meshes.
I also added a professional bar edition to the original juice bars that came with the pack, so Late Night is required to use them in game.
How to download:
There are 3 versions, please download only one!
Kitchen and Bath Stuff-Merged_BG: Merged version base game compatible.
Kitchen and Bath Stuff-Merged_LN: Merged version with the professional bars.
Kitchen and Bath Stuff-Unmerged: Unmerged version, mix and match to your liking.
Download links:
[SFS] | [MTS]
Credits: EA / Maxis for the original meshes and textures.
Special thanks: CTNutmegger for allowing me to use her cabinet designs as a reference :)
@xto3conversionsfinds @pis3update @kpccfinds
Polycount and CASTable channels under the cut.
Polycount:
Double Wood Island Counter - Base: H 1111 / M 776 | Corner: H 492 / M 344
Double Wood Counter - Base: H 1003 / M 702 | Corner: H 380 / M 266 | Top: H 223 / M 155
Surfaco Island Counter - Base: H 594 / M 414 | Corner: H 372 / M 260
Surfaco Island Counter Left - Base: H 683 / M 478 | Corner: H 372 / M 260
Surfaco Island Counter Right - Base: H 683 / M 478 | Corner: H 372 / M 260
Surfaco Counter - Base: H 548 / M 383 | Corner: H 262 / M 183 | Top: H 190 / M 132
Surfaco Counter Left - Base: H 663 / M 464 | Corner: H 262 / M 183 | Top: H 317 / M 221
Surfaco Counter Right - Base: H 663 / M 464 | Corner: H 262 / M 183 | Top: H 317 / M 221
Double Wood Cabinet - Base: H 424 / M 296 | Corner: H 147 / M 147
Double Wood Cabinet Short - Base: H 278 / M 194 | Corner: H 147 / M 101
Double Wood Cabinet Full H 788 / M 788
Surfaco Cabinet - Base: H 238 / M 166 | Corner: H 20 / M 20
Surfaco Cabinet Short - Base: H 124 / M 86 | Corner: H 20 / M 20
Surfaco Cabinet Full H 608 / M 424
Surfaco Bar H 1114 / M 839
Double Wood Bar H 1346 / M 1001
Surfaco Professinal Bar H 2108 / M 1002
Double Wood Professinal Bar H 2226 / M 1086
Pots Descending From Ceiling H 2122 / M 1484
Super Sucker Vent H 320 / M 224
Flavorful Necessities H 1448 / M 864
Sugar-Peppercorn-Flour Collection H 1008 / M 841
Sinkopation H 1192 / M 833
You Got Feets Stove H 1320 / M 932
Fire Em Up H 1286 / M 902
The Coldinator H 832 / M 656
Solid Sense Fridge H 628 / M 488
Toast to Toaster Oven H 734 / M 514
Flashwave Microwave H 532 / M 372
Carrot Chopper Deluxe H 1222 / M 864
Drip Drip Drip Little Coffee Maker H 348 / M 243
Big and Brown Dishwasher H 754 / M 580
Garbage Ninja H 1006 / M 701
Towel Hanger Plus Plus H 1532 / M 1072
Towel Caddy Plus H 1146 / M 802
01010 Mirror H 702 / M 493
Wall Mirror H 800 / M 567
Olde Tyme Toilette H 1475 / 1029
Little Footprint Toilet H 1584 / M 1106
You Got Feets Bathtub H 2674 / M 1871
SuperJet Corner Shower H 1319 / M 921
Sink on High H 1382 / M 966
FaceBowl H 1360 / M 952
Duck in Three Parts H 558 / M 312
Stiller Life H 264 / M 184
View from a Veranda H 250 / M 174
Rue de Fleur H 228 / M 158
Corky Reminder Board H 1106 / M 773
Tres Rugs H 4
Belle Lamp H 1178 / M 846
Oh Mighty Prism H 456 / M 317
Four Square Lights H 352 / M 244
This is a little something I whipped up quick this evening, thanks to corapntr over at mts for all the hard work making default eyes for horses and @squea for the eyes themselves. Now horses actually look cute without their soulless black eyes!
Have you ever asked yourself what kind of window you could create by combining just two pieces? Probably not, since you never really needed to think about it—after all, every type of window you download usually comes complete on its own.
With our modular walls, a whole new horizon opens up: the ability to design custom windows by combining a wide variety of pieces and experimenting with the possibilities. Today I want to show you some of the window layouts I managed to create. The possibilities go even further—you’re the one who sets the limit.
I still need to create pieces to frame these areas, but after all, what is a window if not just a hole in the wall? Tell me, what kind of opening would you like to see?
On request!
Well, the request was for Sims 4 where these playhouses are more functional, but still you can put toys in to have children playing there, or napping or whatever you want.
It will be released on Around the Sims 3 the 10th of October.
It’s available in early access for Patreons right now.
Recategorizes pattern .packages (overwrites those files upon recategorization)
Extracts ICON resources
Download: SFS | MTS (coming soon)
How to use this tool: extract the .zip file to a new directory and open the executable (.exe) to run the tool. Detailed steps in the README.md file included.
This mod adds serious consequences for rebellious teens and their delinquent behavior at school.
This is a script mod that can be placed in your Packages folder. It was built and tested on 1.69 but should work fine on 1.67.
Requirements
This mod requires The Sims 3: Generations.
Overview
Getting Expelled
Appealing Expulsion
Contraband Checks
Dropping Out
New Moodlets
Getting Expelled
Teen sims who are sent to detention more than once now have a chance of being expelled from school. Each subsequent detention will raise the chance of being expelled by 5%.
Sims with bad grades (D or F) or who are Rebellious, Hot-Headed, Mean Spirited, Evil, Inappropriate, or Insane have a higher chance of being expelled.
Expulsions last for 7 days, after which teen sims will be automatically enrolled in school again.
The length of an expulsion can be shortened by having a teen sim “Attend Alternative Classes” at the school rabbithole between 8:00am and 4:00pm.
Each class lasts 2 hours and subtracts 1 day from the sim’s expulsion.
Teen sims will be scolded and grounded for getting expelled.
Appealing Expulsion
Another method to end an expulsion early is by having a sim aged Young Adult or older in the active household go to the school rabbithole to “Appeal Expulsion” under the new "Administration Office…" pie menu option.
There are four ways to appeal an expulsion: Appeal, Intimidate, Influence, and Bribe.
Appeal - Available to all sims, except for those with the Coward, Rebellious, or Dislikes Children traits. Other traits will either increase or decrease the chance of success.
Increased Chance - Ambitious, Brave, Charismatic, Family Oriented, Friendly, Genius, Good, Lucky, Nurturing, Perfectionist, and Schmoozer
Decreased Chance - Absent Minded, Grumpy, Hot-Headed, Inappropriate, Insane, Loner, Loser, Mean Spirited, Neurotic, Shy, Socially Awkward, Unlucky, and Unstable
Intimidate - Available only to those with the Evil or Hot-Headed traits, Vampires, Werewolves, Fairies, Witches, Mummies, Genies, Ghosts, Aliens, and those in the Criminal career. The higher the career level, the better the chance of success.
Influence - Only available to celebrity sims. The higher the celebrity level, the better the chance of success.
Bribe - Available to all sims as long as the household has more than $5,000 in family funds.
Expulsions can only be appealed once.
However, the “Bribe” option will always be available.
If the expulsion appeal is successful, the teen can then start attending school again with the baseline C grade.
If the expulsion appeal fails, the teen sim will have to either wait out the expulsion or “Attend Alternative Classes” to speed up the expulsion timeout.
Contraband Checks
Teen sims will also now have contraband checks at the end of each school day. There is a 60% chance of getting caught by school staff with contraband in their inventory, and certain traits will either increase or decrease this chance.
Increased Chance - Absent Minded, Clumsy, Loser, and Unlucky
Decreased Chance - Rebellious, Evil, Kleptomaniac, and Lucky
If you have @olomaya's Smoking (+ Mild Teenage Delinquency) mod installed and a teen sim has cigarettes, a vape, or fake ID in their inventory while at school, they will have their smoking related objects confiscated and be given detention.
If you have @phoebejaysims's Let's Get Drunk Mod installed and a teen sim has alcohol in their inventory while at school, their alcohol will be confiscated and they will be given detention.
If you have @monocodoll's Vile Ventures mod installed and a teen sim has drugs or drug paraphernalia in their inventory while at school, the police will be called to arrest them and they will be expelled from school immediately.
Once arrested by the police, the teen will be taken to the police station and stay in a holding cell for 12 hours.
Teen sims will be scolded and grounded for getting caught with contraband.
Dropping Out
Teens can also drop out of high school under the "Administration Office…" pie menu option at the school rabbithole.
Dropping out will lead to teen sims getting punished, but the level of punishment depends on the traits of the adults in the household.
Teens can be punished strictly, moderately, or lightly.
Moderately - Dramatic, No Sense of Humor, and Over Emotional
Lightly - Good, Nurturing, and Family Oriented
If a teen sim decides to enroll in school at a later time, they can do so under the same "Administration Office…" pie menu option.
Enrolling in school will also help teens improve their standing with adults in their household.
New Moodlets
Pending Student Status: Given when a teen sim is facing expulsion, lasts 1 hour, +0 mood
Expelled: Given when a teen sim is expelled from school, lasts 7 days, -30 mood
Clear To Reenroll: Given when a teen sim’s expulsion expires or is successfully appealed, lasts 3 hours, +15 mood
Vindicated: Given when an adult sim successfully appeals a teen sim’s expulsion, lasts 3 hours, +15 mood
Tuning
All of the tunable values can be found on the mod download page under the header "Tuning."
Conflicts & Known Issues
This is a new script mod so there shouldn’t be any conflicts.
Credits
EA/Maxis for The Sims 3 and The Sims 4, Visual Studio 2019, ILSpy, s3pe, Notepad++, Script Mod Template Creator, and deathbypufferfish on Tumblr for extracting the TS4 icons.
Thank You
Thank you to Zimmer45, @justanothersimsblog, and @monocodoll!
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It's time to discover and check out in video what I consider one of the next steps for The Sims 3's Build Mode, which will give players infinite freedom to build through an even smaller game grid, infinite windows, modular roofs, and modular objects. Let me know what you think!
Boarding Schools Skill, Career, & Trait Additions by Twinsimming 🏀🎶🏐🎻🎥
The boarding school feature from The Sims 3: Generations wasn't updated to include any new skills, careers, or traits from subsequent expansion packs, so I originally made this mod to fix that.
Then I realized that there were also some base game traits and careers missing, as well as most of the hidden skills, so I added those too!
This is a tuning mod that can be placed in your Overrides folder.
Requirements
This mod requires The Sims 3: Generations.
Skill, Career, & Trait Additions
Additions are in bold.
Removals are struck through.
Prep School
School Traits: Ambitious, Snob, Charismatic, Schmoozer, Genius, Bookworm, Perfectionist, Proper
Offensive Traits: Couch Potato, Slob, Easily Impressed, Inappropriate, and Rebellious
Learnable Skills: Logic, Writing, Charisma, Chess, Homework, Golfing, Social Networking
I HAVE, however, spent two straight months rotting in bed with my mandatory bi-annual sinus infection. 😎
i miss making sims stuff tho and working on patterns is actually pretty easy to do from my laptop while in bed, and it gives me something to do that isn't just fartin around through the entire Yakuza series while fucking zooted on medical grade anti-histamines, so here we go. The set's called The Jump Off Collection because [i've been gone for a minute and now i'm back.]
INFO:
275 Fully Recolorable, Seamless Patterns!
There's like 10 or so patterns included in the file that aren’t in the preview image. I couldn't make them fit
Most patterns have 2 channels, a few have 3 and a couple have 4.
Patterns are mostly located in theme, geometric and abstract but there are a couple stragglers in various other categories
Comes in two flavors: Merged and Individuals
Both types contain the exact same type of stuff (package file and preview images) except version one is one big merged file and the version has individual files.
Lou's Must have Sims 3 mods/fixes and default replacements
Hello Guys! for all the new Sims 3 players out there or simply just poeple that need help with fixing and adding a little spark to their games this list is for you!
This will be a list of Script mods and Default replacements i use in my game.
" FIXING " MODS
NRAAS ERROR TRAP - the NRAAS Error Trap mod traps and tries to fix the various errors that can occur in the game. The sims 3 is completely open world so anything could go on at any moment without you knowing and these things could even cause some type of corruption in your save. If the mod isnt able to correct the error by itself it will trap them and send a log that you can post on the NRAAS forums to receive help with it.
NRAAS OVERWATCH - I use this mod to clean my game and correct errors and not let it accumulate junk in my save.
PUDDING FACE FIX BY LAZY DUCHESS - This mod avoids the appearence of a "pudding face" as you go on in the generations of your save. What's a pudding face you might ask? It happens when the sims are generated with all their slides to 0 and appear to be round faced, looking similiar to eachother. The mod also fixes other genetic things like their voices being different instead of always the same and not spawning with green hair automatically anymore.
NO/ONLY IMPORTANT MEMORIES by velocitygrass - This mods helps the game not to fill up with memories in the scrap book. Sims always keep even the smallest memories and that can fill up your game and cause lag.
SMOOTH PATCH BY LAZY DUCHESS - This helps the game run smoother. This takes some work to set up but there are plenty of videos to help you set it up.
SIMS NEED LESS SPACE by OhRudi - This mod reduces the space Sims need to perform an action, avoiding stuck sims and sims that dont have enough space to perform an action. IF YOU HAVE PETS, THERES ALSO THIS PETS VERION.
GET TO KNOW FIX+ by simbouquet - helps sims to find out about another sim's traits more easily.
REQUIRES LAZY DUCHESS MONO PATCHER LIBRARY
NRAAS MASTER CONTROLLER - I really didnt know where to put this mod but here it is, not exactly a fix mod but...its a really useful one ! This mod adds countless options that allow you to easily control and change just about anything about Sims in your town. Featuring a robust filter system to allow you to find the Sims you want to target and execute actions on.
GAMEPLAY MODS
NRAAS WOOHOOER - This mod alters the romantic game systems allowing for more relaxed rules when compared to EA's. With added trait scoring, things like jealousy make more sense. It also allows for teen woohoo and pregnancy along with risky woohoo.
ACNE AND SKINCARE by Twinsimming - Adds acne and skincare in the game for teens, young adults and adults.
MORE BABY INTERACTIONS by TheSweetSimmer - adds new interactions with babies like the option to give them a bath, talk to, cuddle etc.
TODDLERS CAN ASK FOR THINGS by TheSweetSimmer - with this mod toddlers will be able to ask teens or older sims for things like snuggling them,feeding them or changing their diaper.
TOOTH FAIRY MOD by Twinsimming - This mod adds the option to make you kids sims' teeth fall and get money from the tooth fairy.
TODDLERS CAN SIT ON SIMS' LAP by TheSweetSimmer - With this mod toddlers can sit on your sim (child and up) lap.
SLEEPING ON THE COUCH by sammonsim - this mod allows sims to sleep on the couch till fully rested.
GROWING PAINS by Twinsimming - This mods gives sims from toddler to teen some phases during their growth. A new trait will be added to the sim and will be removed as the phase ends.
PREGNANCY PROGRESS CONTROLLER by CmarNYC - This mod has a lot of pregnancy cheats like pausing the pregnancy, skipping trimesters, get someone pregnant, deciding how many babies and the gender of them and other stuff.
MORE PREGNANCY INTERACTIONS V2 by The SweetSimmer - This mods adds more interaction that other sims can have with your pregnant sim.
DEFAULT REPLCEMENTS
DEFAULT REPLACEMENTS DINNERWARE by mspoodle1 - this replaces plates, bowl and childrens plates with more colorful and cute options.
LIGHTING MODS by Brntwaffles - i personally use university water, but these basically change the pre-existing lighting in the game.
PURE CAS LIGHTING by criisolate - this gives a better lighting in cas.
LASTOLYMPIAN PLUMBOB REPLACEMENTS - i personally have the bat ones but all of them are really cute ! these replace the plumbob on your sims' head.
CLOUD PINKUI by Cowplantcartel - this replaces the ui of the game to a white and pink color scheme.
ANY CAS BACKGROUD REPLACEMENTS - There are a lot of these if look them up, personally i use the ones by Vixonspixels
This post will be updates regularly when i get other useful mods
I think anyone who's familiar with my builds probably knows that I'm a little bit obsessed with the barn pilaster walls that come with the game. I've edited them a couple of times now, but I was craving some variation with them so I repainted them (again) and added some new ones to spice things up a bit.
I've added a base to both the regular and header walls, and I've also made a version that has 2 thinner trims on both sides of it because I could not tell you how many times I've been needing that in my builds. the original walls have also been repainted and are shared here just for the sake of consistency and because I'm pretty sure they go a little bit funky sometimes by default.
this is a set of 16 different wallpapers that can be found under paneling. they can be downloaded individually or as a merged set at the link below.
This started as just a simple solution to allow my Sims to work out without a TV, radio or gym equipment present but I’m a fitness nut so I knew I couldn’t stop there. I love working out and am always trying out new workouts or gyms like people try out food or clothes. It’s one of my favorite hobbies IRL so I was happy to try and make more exercise/fitness things for my athletic Sims.
This is the Exercise Mat I previewed a few weeks (months?) ago and I added a few more features like the ability to teach classes and also free weights (dumbbells and kettlebell).
Credit/Thanks: @aroundthesims for the free weights and kettlebell which are hers. I only recategorized them to Sports/Hobbies. Mats and board are EA. Animations by me, Mixamo and EA!
All the info and download link are after the jump, read through it all before downloading!
Exercise Mat:
Sims can do different floor and body weight exercises on the mat, which are skill gated:
Sims can also stretch which has benefits if you do it before and/or after exercising.
Stretching before: the Feeling Limber moodlet will prevent your Sim from getting fatigued so long as it is active
Stretching after: the Feeling Limber moodlet will remove soreness if you have it
If there is an instructor mat on the lot, you can assign the mat to the instructor mat so Sims will use it for classes
Instructor Mat: This mat lets Sims who have Athletic skill 5 or higher teach exercise classes.
Assign Instructor - sets who the instructor will be for the mat
Schedule Class - self-explanatory; select a time a date to host a class
Start Class - if you don’t want to wait, you can start a class now. Instructors will wait 20 sim minutes (tunable) before starting the class to allow interested Sims to join.
Toggle Stereo - requires IP to work, adds a stereo to the instructor mat so you can play music during class
Free Weights:
You can lift dumbbells or kettlebells. That's pretty much it. These guys look super happy about it.
You only need one dumbbell. The other one is a prop which will be created once your Sim starts lifting.
Gym Board:
Check Scheduled Classes
Sign Up for Class (Note: you can't sign up for classes that have no spots available but you can still show up and try to get a spot if there's a no show)
Cancel Sign Up
Cancel Class
Gym Classes:
Instructors can hold Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced gym classes, the difference in difficulty affects the fat/muscle delta, fatigue level and athletic skill gain. The ability to hold different class levels is skill gated at Levels 5, 6 and 7 respectively.
If you schedule a class, the instructor and any Sims that sign up for the class will be pushed to the lot an hour before the class starts. Sims cannot join a class after it starts but if they leave before the class ends, they still get charged.
The cost per person is based on the class level and the instructor’s athletic skill. If you have NRaas Career and the Instructor is in the Trainer skill-based career, they will also earn extra money and the funds will go towards their career advancement.
If there are no spots available, you can still check what time the class is and get information on the class if you want to show up and see if a spot opens up.
If classes are hosted on a non-park community lot, like a gym, 25% of the class fees will go to the venue (the venue owner will receive this if it’s owned).
You can check and sign up for scheduled classes on the gym board object. Instructors can also cancel classes there.
There are two "rewards" available: Top Trainer and Gym Rat. Top Trainers are Sims that have taught at least 20 classes. After achieving that, their classes are worth more and they also keep a larger percentage of the cost per student. Gym Rats are Sims that have taken at least 10 classes after which they get a discount on any other classes afterwards.
Notes:
My suggestion is to organize the class room like how I have in my photos with the mats horizontal facing the instructor. I'd also space them out more than I did as some of the exercises involve a lot of jumping/moving around but I have small lots so I have to squeeze in as much as I can! With this plus Twin's spin class and yoga mods, I'm going to need a bigger gym!!
The instructor will face whichever mat is first in the list of assigned mats so I would suggest assigning the front center mat first.
You can have multiple instructors/instructor mats on the same lot but an instructor can only be assigned to one mat.
Sims cannot take a class if they don't have more than $400 in their family funds. You can change this if you like but I don't want my broke inactives spending money on gym classes (we have gym at home!)
If Sims are not autonomously joining classes or using the mat, it’s probably because you have too many advertising objects on your lot that are competing with it. You can up the advertising for the mat but it’s already quite high so you just have to figure out how to balance it. The Join Class interaction does advertise fun and social in addition to the standard Athletic Game Object advertising so I would suggest upping that in order to get more attention from Sims.
The animation of Sims picking up/dropping the free weight is kind of wonky. I may try to fix it later.
There’s a collection file for all the objects but you will find all of them under Entertainment/Sporting Goods. Nothing is more expensive than 150 simoleons.
This is set for YA+ because a) some of the animations will sink for teens and b) they are always trying to do their fucking homework around each other while I'm holding classes and it drove me crazy. You can change the ITUN if you want teens to use it but you've been warned.
Future updates: I'm already thinking about using a similar system to create dance classes. Making an active Dancer career is something I’ve wanted for a while and I have a Sim that would be perfect to test it.
As always, if you run into any issues, let me know!
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What I originally wanted to name this mod 😭😭
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