This is one of the many presets born from me trying to make one to be my main one. So expect many more, I'll be sharing them all!
BIGGER BEFORE & AFTERS: O1 • O2 • O3
You'll find the download below the cut at the end of the post, some mandatory stuff is listed before.
Pictures taken on @theneighborhoodsave
1 — I'm using — Sunblind by @softerhaze and Even Better In-game Lighting Mod (Bright) by @northernsiberiawinds
2 — MANDATORY DOWNLOAD:
The Moods MultiLUT by @pictureamoebae
(Tbh a must even if you don't use my preset!)
To install amoebae's MultiLUT just open your GShade Control Panel > Installs > Open Custom Shaders & Textures Folder.
DO NOT copy the "reshade-shaders" from MultiLUT download. Instead open it and merge the "Shaders" and "Textures" folders from inside it with the ones from GShade's. — Here's a gyazo video showing what I mean!
You won't need to download Prod80's Framework as stated by amoebae, GShade already comes with all Prod80's shaders.
ADD THESE TO YOUR PREPROCESSOR DEFINITIONS:
SHORTCUTS LIST:
(on/off is for what it is by default)
PRO TIP: I always adjust the "BloomAndLensFlares" shader to my needs, which is where the magic of this preset lies. The settings I'm uploading it with may be too strong or too light for some cases, so it really depends on your shot. Just mess with the "fBloomThreshold" slider a bit and see what I mean and, if you're feeling confident, mess with the "fBloomAmount" altogether.
pretty much the same as last time, a default skin for sims of all ages !!! but this time I just made a few edits and added some new things + thumbnails !!!
includes:
aloe vera default skin
body + face shine (forehead crease)
tummy overlay (body scar)
aloe vera skin-blend (mouth crease)
petunia skin-blend (mouth crease)
please let me know if you have any issues, but everything should work just fine!
Step into a time machine with the latest addition to our Nichijou collection. For Part 3, we are bringing back the hum of the 90s with this classic, chunky desktop set.
We’ve crafted two distinct versions to fit any storytelling need:
The Pristine Edition: A clean, "straight-out-of-the-box" look for your tech-loving Sims who miss the golden age of floppy disks.
The Rusty Edition: A weathered, "found-in-a-basement" version for your students on a budget or those creating a truly lived-in, messy apartment vibe.
Special Credit: Silent Pines is heavily inspired by and uses a very similar style to the stunning @windbrook savefile by @folkling, the gorgeous portsim savefile by @florwal, and the amazing builds by @moonwoodmillz. Thank you all for your hard work, I take a lot of inspiration from you all.
Silent Pines is a base-game only save file inspired by Life is Strange with 3 major worlds, a whole new set of townies, and a complete mystery to solve.
Version 2 contains;
Willow Creek as Silent Pines
Oasis Springs as Eclipse
Newcrest as Twilight Bay
DOWNLOAD, INFO, AND SCREENSHOTS BELOW
Willow Creek as Silent Pines
13 Community Lots
3 move-in ready homes for your sims
A total of 9 houses, 6 of which are filled with townies
18 households with jobs, story, and drama
A complete mystery to solve (should you want to) + The Mystery Update
Oasis Springs as Eclipse
11 Community Lots
3 move-in ready homes for your sims
13 households with jobs, story, and drama
Newcrest as Twilight Bay
10 Community Lots
2 move-in ready homes for your sims
8 households with jobs, story, and drama
I used S4Studio to rename all the worlds, and I've decorated all the neighbourhoods with T.O.O.L. As I said before, Silent Pines is completely base-game friendly, absolutely no packs or kits are used.
There is some custom CC, mainly posters that add to the story. The CC is one package file and adds nothing other than some customisation to the story. It is not required.
For example the missing poster of Cleo Emerson, a girl who disappeared under mysterious circumstances;
DISCLAIMER: Only Silent Pines (Willow Creek) has the mystery to solve; the other 2 worlds are just for playing in. Also, the 'Harris' household has been notoriously difficult to load into, for which I apologise. If you'd like to explore their house, please bring a sim to visit them <3
🌲 Download (Patreon) 🌲
Gallery ID: Cosmoosims - all builds can be found here!
SPECIAL THANKS
A very special thanks to all my beta testers from both V.1 and now V.2, I really am very grateful for your help. You've been amazing!
And thank you to everybody who has waited for Silent Pines V.2 to come out. When I first started this save file, I had far fewer packs and really wanted to make a save made entirely out of base game that is as fun and cozy as possible. I hope that I've achieved that with Silent Pines, and that you all enjoy playing in this world!
so ever since I saw this mod I was like YES 'cause I really wanted a campground surrounded by tall pines and all the spooky vibes that come with that!
and also I needed a place for my teen sims to go camping so here's this camp gibbi gibbi version that is like a run down, low-key abandoned camping spot (I didn't really place any child-friendly activities 'cause I had teens and adults in mind mainly) but it's like this place that sits in the forest and doesn't have many visitors 🌲
I've been playing the quarry and watching wayward so that's where the inspo came from! 🎧
there is an abandoned boat house and a ranger's house (with a kitchen and a bathroom and beds) and a few picnic areas and quite a few tents for your sims to enjoy! also you can set the lot challenge as 'spooky' if you want some extra fun for your teens 👻
gallery ID: pinksunrises
tray files (sfs)
I set the lot as 'generic' so you can adjust it the way you like since it's not like a regular children's camp! have fun! ranger's cabin floor plan is under the cut 🐻
We (me and my husband) really liked the new town. But the palm trees… they seemed a bit out of place. So, we decided to replace the world's palm trees and tropical trees with pine, larch and aspen, to give the town a more northern feel, bringing it closer to Copperdale and Moonwood Mill. Especially since now is the perfect time for autumn movies and detective stories featuring small towns nestled in pine forests...
There are three versions of the mod in the archive.
The first — completely removes the palm trees, making the town's locations more open. It's best suited for filling the vacated space with the TOOL mod by TwistedMexi.
The second — replaces the palm trees with pine and aspen trees, which matches the mixed coniferous forest.
The third — is the same as the second, but with greener aspens.
Welcome to Gibby Point North!
Install as usual in the Mods folder in my documents.
Note: Palm trees in other towns are also affected by the mod in some places. If you play them and need palm trees, you can remove the mod.
Download link
Alternative link
If you post the mod on your site, please provide a link to the original. If you have any problems with the mod, please write to me!
Gshade preset is here: VINTAGE WINTER by starshipcap.
I’m so excited to finally share my Sims 4 save file with you all! This is a long-term project where I’m slowly rebuilding and refreshing the entire game world by world.
Chapter 1 provides Willow Creek which is fully complete and ready to explore.
🎥 You can find an in depth look at it here
📍You can find the download here!
Every lot has been rebuilt or redesigned to feel more cohesive, realistic, and story-driven while still fitting the world’s original charm.
💌 Current Version Includes:
• Fully rebuilt, completely CC free, Willow Creek
• Redesigned community lots and residential homes
• A more cohesive world layout
This save file will continue to grow over time!
📌 Future Updates will include:
• Additional completed worlds
• Brand new townies
• Makeovers for existing townies
• Expanded storytelling across the save
Thank you so much for supporting the project and following along as the world grows! I can’t wait to keep building it with you. 🌿
All good things must come to an end, and today we’re bringing the Nichijou series to a close with our final set! 🧺✨
It’s been such a journey creating this collection, and for this grand finale, we’re focusing on the most "ordinary" part of daily life: laundry day. This set is designed to perfectly complement the lived-in, cozy apartment vibe we’ve built through the previous parts - from the midnight snacks to the retro tech.
Simkhira’s Small Town Save File is inspired by my little hometown in Southeast, USA. For this save, I wanted to create a world that caters to all of my favorite gameplay styles (country core, university core, legacy core, etc.) in a nostalgic way that made sense to me. Over the past couple of months, I have been able to transform Willow Creek into something that I am really proud of. I hope you all enjoy the lots, the backstories, and the small town political lore just as much as I do.
Please continue reading for more details and download information:
All of the Sims have relevant careers, skills, lifestyles, public reputations, likes and dislikes, gender preferences, romance preferences, turn ons and turn offs, relationship dynamics, defined walkstyles, and defined voices.
Disclaimer: I own all of the EP's, GP's, SP's, and Kits.
Custom Content (Included):
This save file contains 1GB worth of custom content. I have included these files in the download to save any hassle. If the game opens and says you are missing content, no you are not. I have play-tested this save file using only the files included and did not find any issues.
Required Mods (Included):
More Selectable Icons Mod by @zerbu
Willow Creek Clickable Mod by @awingedllama
Working Elevators Everywhere Mod by @littlemssam
21 Calendar Days Instead of 28 Mod by @littlemssam
The calendar mod allows the game to have 12 weeks in a “year”. So, each week is a “month” (i.e. Week 1 = January, Week 2 = February, etc.). The calendar holidays have been created according to this method.
Recommended Mods (Not Included):
707 Nature Replacement Mod by KHippie
Grannies Cookbook Mod by Littlebowbub
Disclaimer: The restaurant in Crawdad Quarter will still function without it - however, I have included some menu items from Grannies Cookbook.
Sim Spawn Overhaul Mod by Lotharihoe
NAP Policy Overhaul Mod by Kuttoe
How to Install Save Files:
Make a backup of your “Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Saves” folder.
Download the file, unzip, and place the file in your “Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Saves” folder.
If you already have a file with the same name, change the slot number to a number that you don’t have. (i.e. change Slot_00000000d.save to Slot_00000009d.save)
Once you open your game, you will see “Simkhira’s Small Town Save V1”. Open it!
Once opened, “Save As” to create a copy of the save file for your own gameplay.
If the game says that you are missing custom content, no you aren’t. I have double-checked.
Lastly, enjoy and have fun!
Inspiration:
I want to say thank you to all of the amazing save file creators who inspired me throughout this process. Some of my favorites include (but are not limited to) @folkling, @wolfxdreamersims, @coolpuppy12, @florwal, @awingedllama, and more.
I love custom animations that replace game animations, and I finally decided to create my own. I chose the nap animation because it's the most common one I see in my game. I hope you will like them too. If you don't need replacements but are only interested in animations, you can download them here💕
For adults and children
Replaces the animation on the bed, sofa, and armchair/chair
The lying down and getting up animations remain default; I only replaced the actual napping loop
You can download individual replacements or all in one
Place the files in the Mods folder. It should contain only one animation replacement.
BED ANIMATION
SOFA ANIMATION
ARMCHAIR ANIMATION
DOWNLOAD | Early access until Aug 24, 2025
Thank you endlessly for your support in any shape or form! Feel free to tag me on Instagram, Tumblr, or TikTok — it always makes my day 💕
Tre Ville Colorate | Residential with small business
MOO and debug used
NO CC
These 'three colourful villas' sit nestled into the hills of Tartosa - built onto a small cliffside that overhangs the oceanic view. Created as a small business with home lot, the small business is 'La Vita E Bella' - a cocktail/wine bar that would be perfect to enjoy the summery weather.
Home lot unfurnished
Name: Tre Ville Colorate
World: Tartosa
Type: Residential with small business
Origin ID is TheSeptemberSim
If you would like to download this build please use the links below, or via my origin ID above. Although all my builds are no CC, I use a custom thumbnail so make sure 'modded' is checked to see this in your game.
Download (sfs)
If you would like to support me, use creator code:
THESEPTEMBERSIM
when purchasing on the EA app or thesims.com. Please note, this is not a discount code
I finally put this post together to share my build — a bar located in my Strangerville, but it can easily fit into other worlds too… preferably in rougher neighborhoods 🥀
unfurnished family ranch (@/grenedae) / residential
(13) sweet nectar glade | 30x30
rustic family horse ranch (@lachouette96) / residential
small family ranch (@christinamaria80) / residential
ranch house with stable (@shannonbuilds) / residential
small ranch (@mossyfluff) / residential
credits: shout out to @akitasimblr amazing lot recommendations layout to make it easier to navigate these recos, thanks ana! also please know the first lot feat. in each list is what i use in my personal save.
(* = boosty)
for anyone else looking to do @sojutrait new legacy 'family ties' challenge, here's some recos for lots to build out for homesteads, etc. in chestnut ridge.
i know people are exploring different worlds but i decided to start in chestnut ridge too! also made this for @softerpixels but thought i'd share with others so they can jump start their saves!