Confused Romance Sim

[thrillasims]

TS3 World Progress

Fincastle II

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨 95% complete

An update to Fincastle by Cutsocks on MTS for all EPs. The look and feel should be reminiscent of Midwestern and northeastern US beach vacation towns.

On hold. I used a fair amount of CC, so I'm dragging my feet on rounding it all up and creating a masterlist. Making this a priority so I can work on this and Roaring Heights at the same time.

Roaring Heights II

🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ 80% complete

A CC-free update to Roaring Heights for all EPs. Plan to release a BG-compatible version as well. I kept the Miami art deco look and feel whenever possible, but a few rabbit holes and shells look more modern. So let's call it the 1965 version of Roaring Heights.

Slowly making progress after I lost a bunch of lots due to a glitch. Trying not to rush through and push out a bunch of halfassed lots.

Strangetown United (all TS2 Strangetowns)

🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛ 5% complete

Another thought... like @chrisnewbie's worlds, but combined onto an edited Lucky Palms. When you think about it, it does kind of fit all versions... the upscale lush areas from PSP's Paradise Place (Hazel Dente was born to live on fertilize a golf course), the canyons and water areas from GBA, the dead-end desert town from DS, and the highway bypass from PC.

Mapped out my ideas, but I think it'll go down the priorities list since there are so many other versions out there.

Miniopolis + Sim Valley (Handheld Urbz/Bustin' Out)

🟥⬛⬛⬛⬛ 1% complete

A thought I had... I know @thesimquarter had at one point been playing around with a TS3 Miniopolis/Urbz world. After hunting around for bayou-themed worlds, I think Gulf Coast by Leetamme on the Exchange might be perfect as a base for Macropolis.

Starting to create a plan for this world. It's absolutely HUGE, so even if I use almost all prebuilt lots, it'll take a while. But the gears are definitely turning.

[nectar-cellar]

Modern Kitchen Counters Default Replacement

I didn't like the huge curved handles on the "Real Flat" base game kitchen counters and cabinets.

I couldn't handle them... hehehe... 😂🤣😝🤪😂😆😁😂😂😂😋

So I've deleted them. 😐

They are gone now.

These files are default replacements.

What is replaced: the Real Flat counter, counter island, overhead cabinet, and double-sided cabinet. Including all the modular pieces. Including ALL LOD meshes.

Some issues to be aware of:

it's a bit glitchy, but most mesh/texture problems can be solved by painting them again or deleting & placing again

the texture quality is not the best, there are some artifacts when using plain colours

there is a texture seam on the upper part of the corner cabinet, it's a UV mapping problem by EA not me

The texture quality is not great so I strongly suggest putting patterns on them.

This was quite an ambitious project to figure out, so I really hope you enjoy the new look of this base game kitchen as much as I do!

BAD CC CAUSES ISSUES WHEN SAVING LOTS, DO NOT DOWNLOAD

Download: simfileshare / mega

Some notes I want to share for creators below in case helpful or interesting:

I had to default replace the multiplier and specular textures for every mesh I edited (to remove the handle prints).

I used s3oc to clone the objects without renumbering them, this became my default replacement package.

I used TSR Workshop to export/import the .wso meshes, and to compile my edited meshes into a non-DR package file. I used s3pe to export the MLOD and MODL resources from the non-DR package into the default replacement package via the "replace" function.

I edited the meshes in Milkshape (only deleting the handles) so I didn't have to change the slots or bones or other complicated stuff like that...

I hope this info is helpful in some way. There aren't a lot of default replacement objects/furniture out there. I don't really know what I'm doing but I learned some things from this project.

[philosimy]

Sul sul!

It's time to get nostalgic.

With this update of my Sims (2000) world, you can revisit every lot and every household from the Sims 1 in an open world experience in the Sims 3! This addition adds the Magic Town and Vacation Island area's, making this a complete Sims 1 world, that includes every Sims 1 neighborhood.

I apologize for the long delay in releases this update for this Sims 3 world. My real life has gotten very hectic, so it's been hard to make time for this project. I hope it was worth the wait and that you'll enjoy reliving the Sims 1 in this Sims 3 world.

Special thanks to @bunnybananasims @virtual-hugs @madraynesims @melisanne19 @thesims1master @ohrudi on Tumblr and @OhBeeel and @Andr3sL0K0 on Twitter for helping me with beta testing! And Martine and Simsimillian at MTS for providing lovely terrain paints <3

Get the world + save file here:

SFS download

Google drive download

This world was made with every Sims 3 expansion pack (except for Into The Future), in addition the the High End Loft and Town Life stuff packs. You can install the world even if you do not own all of these packs. But the save file (which includes all of the premade sims, ghosts and some fixes) can only be played if you have all of these packs installed.

To everyone who has installed and played the previous version of my Sims (2000) world: to install this version, you'll need to uninstall the old one. If you have an active save file with the previous (1st) version of this world, please backup any households and builds you want to save to your library. Because that save file will probably become unplayable after installing the updated world file.

I have one little request… If you know any other long time simmers, please share this project with them. I would love it if as many people as possible get a chance to enjoy this nostalgic experience <3

Also, if you enjoy setting up high quality screenshots, I'd love to see them and use them to promote this world.

[lazyduchess]

[TS3] Lot Population Mod

Update 7/18/23: Fixed issue that caused custom tuning to not take effect.

Download under the cut

Overview

This mod is an experiment that's been in my mind for a while now - Teleporting Sims into community lots as you send your Sims to them, or focus the camera on the lot, etc. Making the town feel more alive, and making it so that community lots are always populated. This makes it work more like a traditional open world game, in which characters are spawned based on camera distance, where you're looking at, etc.

Not only that, it also adds walkbys, much like TS2 or TS4. These are Sims that every once in a while spawn on a sidewalk, out of view, and walk across the screen, then go on their own way.

Now community lots will be filled with Sims.

Installation

2 flavors are available:

"ld_LotPopulation.package" - Default tuning, should make worlds very populated.

"ld_LotPopulation_Reduced.package" - Reduced tuning, should make worlds more lightly populated.

Simply drop the package of your choosing into your "Documents/Sims 3/Mods/Packages" folder.

All tunable values are documented in the XML. There are quite a few of them, but the most important one is probably the "kDemographicsMultiply" value.

Download

SFS / MTS / Patreon (Free)

More Technical Overview

In case you're curious about how it works more in depth, community lots have a population quota now. This quota depends on a ton of factors, such as time of day, weather, day of the week, demographics, etc. And is different across different lot types. For example, beaches will be booming during hot summer weekends, not so much if it's winter and snowing.

The amount of Sims that are teleported into lots tries to fill this quota. On top of that, Sims will also get pushed to visit lots to fill the quota, so if for example the camera is permanently facing a lot in a way that doesn't allow for Sims to subtly teleport to it without it being super obvious, the mod will push Sims to visit instead.

Sims are also chosen depending on a range of factors such as personality, age, occult status, etc. And they're placed on a "low priority" list for a while upon teleport. This way you won't see the same Sims everywhere.

Teleported and visiting Sims will also get appropriate outfits, needs and will immediately pick something to do, in order to make it more believable.

Walkbys use lot corners as reference when looking for sidewalks. So this feature is most effective with a decent amount of lots on the world.

There might be some lag every once in a while unfortunately. This is kind of necessary, as it tries to find spots that are actually routable to teleport Sims to, so that they're not stuck. If you find it particularly bad, you can try the reduced tuning version.

Source code: Github

Screenshots

[lazyduchess]

Update, fixed issues with the XML that made it not take effect.

[spellburst-deactivated20250326]

St. Claire World Download + Save File

I’m uploading this simply because every download link I’ve tried going to for this world is either broken or down, and I’ve been getting asked on where other people can download this world at. So, here you are!

This is the version that has been updated for seasons, as well as the save file which makes the world populated. I’ve also included the cornices, and if I remember correctly, that’s all that’s needed and everything else should already be included in the world itself?? I’m not too sure.

I take no credit for any of this. All credit goes to the talented Awesims. I’m just providing the download :)

Download: simfileshare || mega

[katatty]

What are these? Empty templates of the premade maxis universities, featuring lot makeovers by me, a little hood decoration, and absolutely no CC! Great for if you find yourself starting new neighborhoods often but hate having to make over the lots every time. Or if you’ve been admiring my makeovers and want to save the trouble of installing each one individually ;D

Notes

Install instructions: Put in your -INSTALL LOCATION-\The Sims 2 University\TSData\Res\NeighborhoodTemplate folder. Make sure you take a backup of your existing templates first.

Neighborhood folders are named KSSU, KALT & KLFT; short for Katatty’s Sim State Universiity, Katatty’s Academie Le Tour, and Katatty’s La Fiesta Tech. (I’m not pushing my brand, the game just doesn’t like having multiple neighborhoods with the same name, even if they are subhoods. Plus, it makes if easier to differentiate between mine and the Maxis originals.)

These templates make use of all EPs and Stuck Packs. EPs are definitely all required, but, as far as I’m aware, it should still be playable without all SPs. Some items will be missing, though.

These are empty templates do not come with dormies, NPCs, or the premades! However I believe it is safe to add the default universities as well as mine, move all the characters to my neighborhood, and then delete the original as long as no lots are occupied. 

The templates also do not come with Secret Societies, but these can be added from the “specialty lots” section of the lot bin if required. 

If you’d like to see more of the lots, you can view and download each individual makeover on my index page. They’re a little varied in style, with some a bit more eclectic than others. 

The residential lots are a bit expensive, so you might need to use money cheats/work really hard/create a really large household to raise enough funds to get out of the dorms! This may not suit every playstyle. 

The lots do make use of some “cheaty” items like aspiration and career rewards, which I personally enjoy because, well, it’s university! It’s all about learning skills :)

I go overboard with landscaping, so recommend grabbing Perfect Plants. Alternatively, if you prefer something less cheat-y, get Trim Inaccessible Bushes and Water Inaccessible Flowers. Or just make alterations to the gardens to make them more manageable.

Some players may find windows/doors sunken into the wall where objects overlap with window placement. I fix this by deleting all surrounding objects, moving the window/door back into place, then holding down the undo key until the objects are back :)

Mootilda’s subhood selection mod may be required for this hood to appear correctly on the “add a college” screen”.

I have not playtested these very extensively, so let me know if there are any glaring problems. I know for sure there will lighting issues on one or two lots, but I don’t remember which. 

Although every effort has been made to avoid corruption and the subhoods have no character files, I cannot 100% guarantee the neighborhood is safe as I’m far from an expert.

Download them all here

[thrillasims]

Tools for TS3 worldbuilders

Spreadsheet to track your progress

I've included instructions on the first sheet tab. Basically, this tracks what lots are in your world, what you need to do to complete lots, and how complete your world is based on whether your lots are complete or incomplete. 

Road suffixes and their meanings

For people like myself who wonder "what's the difference between a lane and a drive, anyways?"

[technicallyswagpizza]

EDITING AN EXISTING LIGHTING MOD TUTORIAL // part 2

So now that we have sorted out all the IMG colour ramps (Tutorial part 1), it’s time to take a look at those INI files we ignored previously!

Just like with the last tutorial I feel I need to make it clear that I have learned most of this by trial and error, piecing information together from different tutorials and most importantly through this MTS topic by Simsample, extra high5 and credits @ Mamamudo, Riptide651 and PoisonFrog for all the INI related information they have posted and I added them in this tutorial. Some of the posts/pictures referenced to in the topic I linked are long gone and it can be a little hard to follow, so I have tried my best to combine everything in this tutorial. I have shamelessly yoinked several pictures for this tutorial too as they are most helpful and I see no reason to remake them as they explain everything so well. It’s for the greater good, so I’m sorry, but I’m not really that sorry. (ノдヽ)

Loads of people have been experimenting and finding solutions, but also leaving questions unanswered regarding the weather files as people tend to disappear without sharing their findings which is a real shame. This is such a big and important topic and if you can provide more information, please do! I will add your findings in and we will all benefit from the shared wisdom! For example I haven’t experimented with the wave settings much so this tutorial barely touches that aspect if at all.

Programs you need:

S3pe

Text editor such as Notepad

Files you need:

An existing lighting mod .package file of your choise

Alternatively a custom world that has custom lighting in it that you want to use and convert into a standalone lighting mod

// Disclaimer: This tutorial goes through the basics and covers all the INI files, within the files you can find things like fog, sunset & sunrise, bloom, sea depth, dive lot visibility, clouds, flythrough, weather changes, moon/sun size etc.

This is suuuuper text heavy and I don’t want to block your dashboard feed with endless scrolling, so all the info is under the cut. Apologies for the wall of text that looms underneath, I debated if I should chop this down into 3 parts, but I decided to keep this as it is.

Keep reading

[vintageplumbobs]

Sims 3 DECADES Challenge

As suggested by the title, this Legacy Challenge takes each generation through a different decade (we begin in 1920) for ten generations.

This version of the challenge is based on Western, mostly a generalised UK/USA history.

It was inspired by these people:

https://forums.thesims.com/EN_US/discussion/816128/decades-challenge

http://modthesims.info/t/580290

http://modthesims.info/t/432731

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR5RIU4caHA&list=PLwj4ZKCvQY7w1t7m7XS6U6fQHK6AwzM8A

Technology and innovations will be locked on a Generational basis. What that means is, you wouldn’t have a mobile phone in 1940. Or a computer. Or…well…you get the idea.

Until 1950s, ALL SIMS must have the TECHNOPHOBE trait.

All marriages and relationships must be Male/Female until otherwise stated. Romantic Interests of the same sex are allowed but must be secret.

Generation One: The Roaring 20s (1920s)

Your family is old money, and now that money is yours. Live it up, what could possibly go wrong?

·        Founder must be YA. Either gender.

1.      You must work as a Painter, or if Male, the Business Career and use Painting to supplement income.

2.      You must have the Artistic and Party Animal Traits.

·        Begin with 50,000 Simoleons and a nice (decade appropriate) house.

·        Throw a Party once a week.

·        Meet a spouse and marry.

·        You must ‘Try for Baby’ each time you Woohoo.

·        Have at least one affair.

At the end of this generation, The Great Depression hits.

 Generation Two: The Great Depression (1930s)

Your family has lost everything. After a decade of parties and the collapse of the stock market, you are now responsible for getting your family back on track.

·        Reduce your Household Funds to 100 Simoleons.

·        Anyone in a career must lose their job.

·        You must ‘Try for Baby’ each time you Woohoo.

·        Make money by Consigning household items, Fishing or Gardening.

·        Everyone must scavenge for food; fruit, fish etc. Sims can only eat HOT FOOD once a day.

·        All Sims reaching Adulthood during this generation must gain (at least) ONE of the following traits: Frugal / Mooch / Brooding

Generation Three: World War Two (1940s)

Your family is getting back on track, but the hardest is only beginning.

·        All male sims YA or OLDER at the beginning of this generation MUST ‘leave for war’. Move them to a separate lot for two weeks:

o   Roll a dice for each sim. EVEN numbers live. ODD numbers die.

o   Invite them over once a week to simulate ‘leave’.

o   You must ‘Try for Baby’ each time you Woohoo.

·        Every house must have a radio, and someone must listen to it for at least an hour every day.

·        Every house must now have a garden. The garden should have at least 4 plants in it.

·        Female sims must get a job in Music / Journalism / Politics / Law Enforcement. They must leave work upon the birth of their first child.

·        Teenage jobs are encouraged.

·        All Male Sims who have lived through the war must gain (at least) ONE of the following traits: Brooding / Loner / Neurotic / Insane / Unstable / Coward / Hot-Headed

Note: I am aware of the limitations and problems regarding some of these traits. I have not selected them to be insensitive but as an attempt to show the impact of the war as best I can within the game.

 Generation Four: The Fabulous 50s (1950s)

The wounds of the past are healing, and things are looking up.

·        The heir must have Family-Oriented trait.

·        You must ‘Try for Baby’ each time you Woohoo.

·        Married women can now keep their career after having children.

·        Have at least three children.

·        Sims may now divorce and adopt.

·        TV! (‘Old Timey Tele’ / Retrotastic TV): From 6am – 9pm.

·        Showers are now available.

·        Those who served in the war now receive a pension: Add 250 Simoleons to your household for every living sim who served in the war.

Generation Five: The Swinging 60s (1960s)

Can you dig it? Rebellion and Free Love are in the air. It’s time for a change, man!

·        The heir must have the Rebellious trait. ‘Disciplined’ trait is also optional.

·        Move out of the family home and into an apartment/campsite with at least two other people.

·        Woohoo without ‘Try for Baby’ is now allowed.

·        Your sim must protest at least once a week.

·        Homosexual relationships are now allowed.

Generation Six: The Groovy 70s (1970s)

Encouraged by your parent’s upheaval of the system, you turn your attention to the planet.

·        Any child born must have (at least) ONE of the following traits: Eco-Friendly / Green Thumb / Loves the Outdoors / Vegetarian

·        Cheapest computer is now allowed for gaming and writing.

·        Microwaves, washing machines and coffee machines are now allowed. Nicer televisions are allowed (no flatscreens).

·        The oldest child from this generation must serve in the war (End of the Vietnam war) – Roll a dice; EVENS live, ODDS die.

Generation Seven: The Diamonds Decade (1980s)

Business is big, the hair is bigger. It’s Hip to Be Square and that’s just what you’ll do.

·        Adults may now use Mobile Phones.

·        (At least) ONE sim in the household must be in the Business Career.

·        Anybody born during this decade must have one of the following traits: Born Salesman / Ambitious / Workaholic / Charismatic.

·        TV time restrictions 6am – 2am.

·        Teenagers may use landline phone twice a week to spend to friends/romantic interests.

Generation Eight: The Grunge 90s (1990s)

What happens next?! We’re not prepared for this, guys!

·        No restrictions on phones or TVs.

·        Computers may be used for socialising.

·        When the oldest teenager is about to become a young adult, the family must prepare for the Y2K Disaster.

o   You must build a temporary safe house or shelter using the cheapest furniture. The whole entire family lives in there for 3 days right before the teenager’s birthday.

o   No children are allowed to go to school during the Y2K Disaster time.

o   In the safe house, there cannot be a computer.

 Generation Nine: The Present Day (2000s-Present)

Your family is prospering and life is good. But is technology going too far?

·        Computers can be used for anything now. Flatscreen TVs are now available. There are no longer any restrictions on the type of electronics you can own.

·        Homosexual Marriage is now allowed.

·        (At least) ONE sim runs a Blog.

·        (At least) ONE sim is in the Video Game Developer Career – this can be the same sim.

Generation Ten: The Future

Your family has been through so much. Have you learnt anything? What can you do to help your future descendants?

·        The heir must have the following traits: Computer Whiz / Bot Fan.

·        Activate the Dystopian Future.

·        Meet a spouse in the future.

·        Save the world, if you can.

[maryjanesims3]

PIGTAILS BE GONE - FOR REAL THIS TIME

This is a tutorial how to fix hairstyles that have this glitch!

You might have seen my default replacement that battles this problem, but of course it doesn't actually fix the problem - it's just symptom relief. Well, I have good news, after some investigations I finally figured out what actually causes the pigtail glitch and how to fix it.

Please read further under the cut.

You might have noticed some EA hairstyles have a different naked hair set to them. For example, if your sim is wearing the base game beanie they would shower in a different hair. It doesn't work correctly, though, as sims would also age up in their 'naked' hairstyle.

This is the problem that causes the pigtail glitch. A lot of cc hairs are made in TSRW with the pigtail hair as a base (or another cc hair as a base that was cloned from the pigtails) and apparently TSRW doesn't unset the 'naked hair', so it still references the pigtails in the CASP. S3OC is a bit better with this, but also not 100% reliable. When the naked hair is the same for the normal hairstyle, it goes well. When it's a different hair though, it also doesn't unlink it and your sim will age up with the hair referenced there.

I can imagine some of you out there don't have a clue what I'm saying right now, so I'm going to show you how:

So, I've download a hair that I know for sure had the pigtail problem, because I noticed it had the pigtails in the lower lods when making a default out of it.

Open the package file in s3pe, locate the CASP, select it and click on grid.

CasPart1Index = Naked hair CasPart2Index = Previous age state hair

Locate CasPart1Index, under clothing category, select it and click on the drop down arrow. You can now see which resource key it references.

When I open the afHairMidPigtails package....

Surprise, surprise, it's the same resource key! This is why so many hairs age up to the pigtails.

Now, to fix this:

Back to the package file of the hair you want to fix. Right click the CASP and select Copy ResourceKey.

Select the CASP, click on Grid. Locate CasPart1Index again, but this time select the little black arrow next to the drop down menu.

Click Add

Select CASP at type

Paste the ResourceKey you've copied

Click save.

Click on CasPart1Index again, select the drop down menu and choose the CASP you just added. It should be the last one in the list. Click commit. Save the package file and voila!

If you want to be extra safe, you can also completely delete the pigtail ressource in this same menu you added the new one.

Now, it might also be good practice to immediately unset the previous age-state hair.

Locate CasPart2Index, click on the dropdown menu and choose the empty resourceKey, with all the zero's.

Unless of course you have a child version of this hair you want to link to it. Then do the same steps as above, but instead op copying the resource key of the CASP in the hair you want to link it to, copy the CASP of the child hair in the other package and add it to the hair you want to link it to in the same way as above.

This 100% fixes the hair if it has the pigtail disease! Yay!

[thrillasims]

EA bullshit... for some reason, all the Roaring Heights windows, doors, and fences decided to break. After a lot of testing, I've given up on trying to "save" the world as it stands (and my backups were affected too), so it's time to clear every lot, then begin the process of transferring lots over again. Thank goodness I make a habit of exporting finished lots so I have a copy stored. Even if they have the broken windows problem, I won't have to start from scratch.

[thrillasims]

nice

Anyways, I'm at a good place again. A little bit below where I was, but not terrible. Next steps:

Cross-reference broken window & door placement, color, etc from the vanilla world

Finish as much as I can in EIG

Export and edit in the real game for final lots

Go back to CAW and finalize addresses, beautiful vista settings, and lot value settings

Release for beta testing, yaaay

[thrillasims]

Handheld world ideas

My intention with recreating handheld worlds is not to do a 1:1 exact recreation, but to emulate the look and feel of the original game(s).

(I'm not taking a break from Roaring Heights completely, but picking away at these ideas is a welcome relief from the missing object issue I'm dealing with)

"Macropolis" world idea (Sim Valley + Miniopolis)

Using Gulf Shore as a base. In general, the upper and right side would be used for Sim Valley, and lower and left side for Miniopolis. It was definitely tricky to find a world that had city, bayou, and farm areas, but I think this world will be a great starting point. I haven't taken a close look at the lot sizes yet, but I'm thinking I might need to expand the Urbania section and make the Sim Quarter section feel a bit more urban.

StrangestTown (all versions of Strangetown)

Using Lucky Palms as a base. The various incarnations of Strangetown have canyons, water features, an isolated highway, and desert dunes. Luckily for me, Lucky Palms is almost perfect. I think I should move the military base to its own area and fence it off a bit, plus tone down the grass from neon green to more of a scrubland feel outside of the golf course area.

[thrillasims]

EA bullshit... for some reason, all the Roaring Heights windows, doors, and fences decided to break. After a lot of testing, I've given up on trying to "save" the world as it stands (and my backups were affected too), so it's time to clear every lot, then begin the process of transferring lots over again. Thank goodness I make a habit of exporting finished lots so I have a copy stored. Even if they have the broken windows problem, I won't have to start from scratch.

[thrillasims]

Neighborhoods in Roaring Heights II, Part 6: Gran Tierra

Gran Tierra is the westernmost area, and has remained mostly rural despite Downtown's rapid expansion.

Vesper Ridge

The southern edge of Gran Tierra has become an upscale hub for rural equestrians. Its many hiking trails also provide access to the Salina Inlet for angler Sims.

Amenities: Horse Ranch with Equestrian Center, public boat dock; on the Oceana Highway that connects to Rio del Sol in Cape Prospero.

Lot Values: Standard to elevated

Beautiful Vistas: Mid-range to high

A Great Fit For: Equestrians and other outdoorsy Sims.

Riviera Shores

The only major suburb in Gran Tierra sits along the Soto River, and houses the city's main hospital. Sims can expect beautiful city views along the eastern cliff edge.

Amenities: Hospital with subway station, riverside Beach, Cafeteria, Elixer Consignment Store; nearby to hiking trails and College Park.

Lot Values: Standard

Beautiful Vistas: Mid-range to low

A Great Fit For: Families and Sims who want a break from city life without the country lifestyle.

College Park

St. John University established itself along the westernmost edge of Roaring Heights. The campus has gradually expanded to include local businesses, and the university recently renovated all buildings with new features.

Amenities: University rabbit holes (Colleges of Art, Business, and Science; Annex, Admin Center), essential services (Bookstore, Diner, Grocery Store), campus quad, new technology (Bot Arena, Bot Emporium, Stellar Observatory); located on the Federico walking trails and Salina Inlet.

Lot Values: Standard to depressed

Beautiful Vistas: None

A Great Fit For: Residents of Gran Tierra who want to shop and dine without trekking to the city.

Sunset Springs

The far northwestern section of Roaring Heights is covered by the wide expanse of Sunset Springs. These natural springs feed two large fishing ponds. Outdoorsy sims will also appreciate the walking trails and river access.

Amenities: Fishing Spots, public boat dock.

Lot Values: Depressed

Beautiful Vistas: Mid-range to none

A Great Fit For: Frugal sims who want a laid-back country lifestyle.

[thrillasims]

Neighborhoods in Roaring Heights II, Part 4: Cape Prospero

Cape Prospero is the remote suburban area just south of Downtown.

Palm Grove

The most luxurious suburban area in Roaring Heights, Palm Grove was named after the Coconut Grove area in Miami. Although the landscape is dominated by large historic mansions, newer and smaller builds have been added to keep up with demand. The lack of amenities has kept prices low, so it remains accessible to Sims from all walks of life.

Amenities: Adjacent to walking trails, subway station; a short drive to Downtown, and built on the thoroughfare that connects to Stillwater Key.

Lot Values: Standard

Beautiful Vistas: None

A Great Fit For: Families and couples that want an upscale lifestyle without the high price tag.

Rio del Sol

The original explorer who landed on Gran Tierra, Gabriel Fernandino, named this area for its sunny views of the Soto River. The remote rolling hills have remained undeveloped until now, and developers have cleared several lots for large private residences.

Amenities: Upscale resort with subway station, Fortune Teller, public boat dock; on the Oceana Highway that connects with Vesper Ridge in Gran Tierra.

Lot Values: Standard

Beautiful Vistas: Mid-range

A Great Fit For: Families that desire privacy, or Sims that want plenty of yard space for gardening or equestrian activities.

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Neighborhoods in Roaring Heights II, Part 5: Cape Brizo

Cape Brizo is the suburban area just north of Downtown.

Crown Harbor

The shining jewel of Cape Brizo extends south around Downtown's Grand Galleria neighborhood, and offers exclusive riverfront properties at a great price.

Amenities: 4 jetties with room for houseboats, subway station; close to Downtown and Gran Tierra.

Lot Values: Standard to elevated

Beautiful Vistas: Mid-rage

A Great Fit For: Nautically-minded Sims who prefer countryside views to city or beach views.

Royal Gardens

The city planners of Roaring Heights thoughtfully set aside several acres of green space at the northern edge of Downtown. The space has developed to include a large community garden and manmade fishing pond.

Amenities: Fishing Spot, community garden (with Arboretum), micro-parks (fountain, playground, "pumphouse" with subway station and Vault of Antiquity); centrally located at the heart of Cape Brizo.

Lot Values: Standard

Beautiful Vistas: Low to none

A Great Fit For: Families and Sims who love the outdoors.

Parkside Estates

This affordable suburb offers easy access to Royal Gardens, and lots are priced to sell. It's a great fit for any Sim who doesn't mind the occasional noise or bad smell drifting over from Coral Crescent.

Amenities: Fire Station, subway station; a short drive to Downtown.

Lot Values: Depressed

Beautiful Vistas: Low to none

A Great Fit For: Families on a budget, or Sims who want a relaxed escape from city life without the isolation of life in Gran Tierra.

Coral Crescent

Coral Crescent was never a prime real estate spot, since offensive-smelling algae has always tended to gather in the crescent-shaped bay. The addition of modern industrial spaces has not done anything to improve living conditions, but it remains as sunny and bright as anywhere else in Roaring Heights.

Amenities: Industry (Abandoned Warehouse with boat dock, Film Studio, Junkyard), cheap motel-style Resort (from Thranduil Oropherion on MTS), several walking trails, subway station, public boat dock; close to Aero Key.

Lot Values: Depressed

Beautiful Vistas: Low

A Great Fit For: Sims that are just starting out, or who value proximity to their worksites.

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Binwood: Unleashed (Sims 2 Custom Hood) 🌵

Welcome to Binwood: Unleashed!

Hello baby boys! A while ago I thought it would be a fun idea to create a whole custom hood for the Bin families of Sims 2 and that's how Binwood was created. 🌵

The original version of Binwood is featuring apartment lots simulating an "open-world" moment which is fun but not for everybody!

Binwood: Unleashed is the original hood but with residential lots instead, plus a bunch of community lots and a new family! 🌇

DOWNLOAD: http://simfil.es/6133384/

Binwood exclusive features

Binwood is the place where, at last, the Bin families get some attention. Not only that: they're getting new memories, infant face genetics, pictures, ancestors, houses and lore!

For each and every family there are at least six dead ancestors (from both maternal and paternal sides).

NPCS and townies were fully customized as well!

Mods you don't need but you prob should get

Binwood: Unleashed is 100% CC-Free. With that being said, there are a lot of mods I think you should get before downloading a custom hood to make sure you get the full customized experience the creator wanted to give you.

Here's a video on my essential mods list for playing in custom hoods:

And also on how to get rid of townies: