The Sims 4, the latest in EA's life simulation game, has only been out or three weeks and there are already a ton of different mods to change up the game. While most of the mods that are found on modthesims.info mainly focus on new clothing options, some of them are incredibly hilarious, or just downright useful. Here's a short list of the nine most helpful mods (well, eight mods and a mod manager) to help you get started creating the game you truly want to play.
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A quick warning about mods for The Sims 4, and any other game, READ THE MOD DOCUMENTATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING ANY MOD. This should save you from a few headaches as you wonder why a mod doesn't seem working or even crashes your game. If you do make a fatal mistake and The Sims 4 just isn't running the same, simply uninstall all game files, and re-install them back to the base game with no mods at all. You'll be back to square one, but you at least have a working game again. Gta vice city online play.
The Sims 4 Mod Manager
While this isn't a mod for The Sims 4, this guy will help you keep all of your other mods sorted out. The mod manager keeps all of the mods you download in a separate folder, and with the click of a checkbox, activates whichever mods you wish. No having to dive through game folders, no having to replace files that may or may not cause permanent damage, the mod manager takes a great deal of hassle out of experimenting with changing gameplay.
Graphics Tweaks
While not as extensive as say, the mods for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, there are a few graphical tweaks that can be made in The Sims 4. The first one helps improve the lighting, both indoors and outdoors. From the mod's description: 'This mod improves the lighting primarily indoors, and alters outdoor lighting a bit also. Indoors will be brighter than the default overall and Ambient light is spread throughout so walls will not be as dark and sims facing away from the light source will not be as dark. Sunlight entering through windows is greater than the default. Also the SS Ambient Occlusion is increased such that objects everywhere have a little more contrast and/or depth; the washed-out look of the entire game graphics is reduced a bit.' Basically, the lighting should appear more natural.
Do you get annoyed that your Sim cannot wistfully stare off into the distance? Well, now they can! By using this mod, the draw distance for The Sims 4 is greatly increased, reducing the blur found on the edges of locations. So for all you philosophizers out there, put on your thinking caps.
Helpful Mods For The Home
While it's fun to plot your Sim from low-level pencil pusher all the way up to corporate CEO, some of the more mundane household tasks can be a little dull. This first mod helps greatly reduces the chance that an object in your house will break. At default, The Sims 4 features a 67% chance that an object will break, which is really high. By using this mod, the percent chance of breakage can be set at either 5%, 15%, or 30%. This lets your Sim spend less time tinkering away at the bathroom sink, and more time exploring more gainful pursuits like art or relationship building.
This second mod is actually just a new item that has been created for The Sims 4. Labeled as the 'Super Hamper,' this new clothes bin will automatically collect all of the piles of dirty clothes thrown on the floor, saving you time and making your Sim happier.
Call Your Family To Dinner
This mod is pretty extensive, and offers a wide variety of options. By clicking on any group meal that has been created, a new command called 'Call to Meal' will be available. When selected, players can manually select who will come eat from a list of those in the area. Once the dining guests are selected, the sim who you commanded to perform the 'Call to Meal' action will then dish up one serving of food for each person. The Sims who have been summoned will sit down at a place setting and start to eat.
Changing Your Sims
The last three mods on the list all work to change features about your already-created Sims family. The first one allows you to modify both the names of Sims as well as their genders. This works for both the Sims you control and have created as well as on neighbors. Make sure you read the description on this mod especially, as there are a few warnings about stability. According to the mod's creator, there shouldn't be an issue with using this mod, but full testing hasn't been done yet. Proceed with caution.
So we can change any Sim's name and gender, what else is there? Age! Want to watch your kid grow up right in front of your eyes? Simply turn on this mod, and watch little Timmy shoot through puberty and start preferring being called 'Timothy' like an adult. Do your virtual neighbors have a baby that just won't shut up? Easily make that child a young adult and get him or her shipped off to college. That takes care of THAT noise problem!
For the last mod on this list, it is now possible to change how long our Sim's pregnancy can last for. There are four different versions of this mod, with each one changing the length of the pregnancy to different time increments. Pregnancies can now last for either 1 day, 9 days, 18 days, and 30 days, depending on which version of the mod is installed. Even better, this mod will work with the Babies For Everyone mod that allows any Sim to become pregnant.
So there you have it. Nine different mods for The Sims 4 that should both improve gameplay, and make your life a little easier. Seeing as how The Sims 4 hasn't even been out for a full month yet, expect to see more helpful and time-saving mods added in the future. Do you think you'll be using any of these additions? Is there something you would like to see modded that hasn't been yet? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Sims 4 Cc Clothes Maletoksik- Kaliah (Top)
The Sims 4 toksik- Kaliah (Top) (Mesh) by toksik Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD -10 colours-All LODs-Follow my TOU Enjoy! Recolor or New: New Item Type..
198 – Ripped skinny jeans
The Sims 4 198 – Ripped skinny jeans (Mesh) by sims2fanbg Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD .:198 – Ripped skinny jeans:. Jeans in 15 differen..
Winter black ripped jeans collection
The Sims 4 Winter black ripped jeans collection (Mesh) by Pinkzombiecupcakes Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD High quality ripped jeansAvailable in 8 ver..
toksik – Kathryn Bralet
The Sims 4 toksik – Kathryn Bralet (Mesh) by toksik Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD – 5 colours– Might have transparency issue/ textur..
Summer Love Jeans
The Sims 4 Summer Love Jeans (Mesh) by Pinkzombiecupcakes Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD High quality jeans in 27 colors^^^^Custom thumbnailIn CAS at j..
Lace Wedding Dress KLAUDIA
The Sims 4 Lace Wedding Dress KLAUDIA (Mesh) by SLYD Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD A romantic wedding dress featuring a long sleeve top strewn with de..
Gradient dress Leila with side cutout
The Sims 4 Gradient dress Leila with side cutout (Mesh) by SLYD Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD Updated. Fixed game crash issue and removed random geome..
toksik – Balae Shirt
The Sims 4 toksik – Balae Shirt (Mesh) by toksik Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD – 3 Designs– Enjoy ^^ Creator Notes Hair by kijiko an..
PZC_Reinas Swimsuit
The Sims 4 PZC_Reinas Swimsuit (Mesh) by Pinkzombiecupcakes Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD High quality sexy swimwear for your ladies^^Custom thumbnail..
Nike Air Athletic Outfit
The Sims 4 Nike Air Athletic Outfit (Mesh) by saliwa Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD Coming with 5 colours.Enjoy! Recolor or New: New Item Type: Outfits..
206 – Button Up Shirt with topSims 4 Cc Clothes Packs
The Sims 4 206 – Button Up Shirt with top (Mesh) by sims2fanbg Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD .:206 – Button Up Shirt with top:. Shirt in 1..
toksik – Bailo Dress
The Sims 4 toksik – Bailo Dress (Mesh) by toksik Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD – 5 colours ^^ Recolor or New: New Item Type: Outfits Recol..
Pocahontas Crop Top
The Sims 4 Pocahontas Crop Top (Mesh) by serenity-cc Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD a beautiful suede crossed crop top inspired in the stunning charact..
148 – Boho dress
The Sims 4 148 – Boho dress (Mesh) by sims2fanbg Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD .:148 – Boho dress:. Dress in 8 different colors and new me..
Tie Me Up Swimsuit
The Sims 4 Tie Me Up Swimsuit (Mesh) by Bill_Sims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD Female, Teen-Elder Sleepwear/Swimwear 8 different colour variations CA..
131 – High jeans
The Sims 4 131 – High jeans (Mesh) by sims2fanbg Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD .:131 – High jeans:. Jeans in 8 different colors. I hope yo..
Cassy Crop Top
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White Ripped Summer Jeans
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Bodysuits for toddlers
The Sims 4 Bodysuits for toddlers (Mesh) by Puresim Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD 2 lovely bodysuits for toddlers. I created them to suit boys and gir..
Silk V-neck Jumpsuit LIYA
The Sims 4 Silk V-neck Jumpsuit LIYA (Mesh) by SLYD Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD A silk jumpsuit with a deep neckline extends the evening wear essent..
Cropped Hoodie Set No2
The Sims 4 Cropped Hoodie Set No2 (Mesh) by VainSims Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD Cropped Hoodies in 4 different colors Mesh Required (See Notes) Tee..
Cropped Tank Top ESTELLE
The Sims 4 Cropped Tank Top ESTELLE (Mesh) by SLYD Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD White cotton cropped tank top featuring a square neck, a sleeveless d..
Sporty Tees Collection 05
The Sims 4 Sporty Tees Collection 05 (Mesh) by Pinkzombiecupcakes Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD -20 Adidas tees.-HQ textures.-Custom CAS thumbnail inc..
Milk Dress
The Sims 4 Milk Dress (Mesh) by Sentate Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD A ‘boyfriend’ fit tee dress with drop shoulders and baggy sleeves. G..
280 – Outfit with coat – UPDATED
The Sims 4 280 – Outfit with coat – UPDATED (Mesh) by sims2fanbg Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD .:280 – Outfit with coat:. Outfit in ..
Set35- High waisted Shorts with prints
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34 – Male jeans
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Athletic Outfit
The Sims 4 Athletic Outfit (Mesh) by Puresim Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD This outfit is inspired from the kylie jenner shop.It is great for everyday..
287 – Athletic sweatshirt
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Mortimer Biker Pants
The Sims 4 Mortimer Biker Pants (Mesh) by Sentate Available at The Sims Resource DOWNLOAD A new and updated version of my Mortimer Biker Pants. Super skinny fit..
Yoyo Let Loose Pants
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Designer clothes
The Sims 4 Designer clothes by Judie Available at All About Style DOWNLOAD ID: SC4-139367 Category Tags: Clothing , Fashion , Women’s Dress , Female , Adu..
toksik – Gigi Outfit
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The Sims 4 launched on September 2nd, and one of its most notable differences from The Sims 3 is the loss of the Create-A-Style function. Were you there sheet music free. With Create-A-Style, players could recolor almost any texture in the game to express their personal creativity with custom clothing and furnishings. The feature’s absence leaves The Sims 4 feeling somewhat limited with its smaller handful of color swatches for each item.
The good news is, like The Sims 3, The Sims 4 does include powerful modding support. Ambitious creators are already churning out new fashions, recolored hairstyles, gameplay mods, and more to enhance your game. Learn how to install custom content here, and follow the links below to the communities and artists who bring it to life!
Installing Mods and Content
To install custom content, you’ll need to find the Mods folder for your game. The default file path for this folder is:
My Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods
This is where you’ll be dropping your custom content. Note that many content creators compress their creations as ZIP or RAR files to make sharing easier, so get one of these free file extractorsThe Top 3 File Compression & Extraction SoftwaresThe Top 3 File Compression & Extraction SoftwaresNeed to compress a large file? There's no shortage of file compression and archiving apps for Windows. But which file zipper is best for you? Here are our three top picks.Read More to unpack your content before you place it in the folder. Once you’ve added any mods to The Sims 4, the game will show a mod browser by default when you launch it. This will let you know exactly what the game has recognized and implemented at launch, so you can know that your files are in the right place. Looking for group addon. When you dive into the world of custom content, be aware that you’ll be handling items that haven’t been vetted by the game’s creators. This means you’ll occasionally run across misidentified, offensive, or buggy material in your hunt. Take these recolors of the buzzed up hairstyle that I downloaded. They look fine on a static Sim’s face, but once the characters start making expressions, the hair separates from itself in a visual glitch. If I want corrected hairstyles, I’ll have to keep an eye on the creator’s blog to see if she publishes an update, and manually replace the files if she does. Managing custom content requires extra effort, but if you feel stifled by the game’s existing options, it can be worth the trouble. Where To Find Cool Stuff
So now that you know how to add custom content, where can you find it? Here are a few places you can start exploring.
TumblrMany creators share their work without ever posting to one of the popular custom content hubs. Their Tumblrs, or Simblrs as they’re fond of calling them, provide links to the file sharing sites from which you can nab their finished products. If you just want to browse the vast variety available to you, search for one of the following terms: Sims 4 Custom Content, S4CC, or Sims 4 Mods. Any of these will pull up a healthy list of options. That’s where I found NYAMI SIMS’ Cat Ears. They’re perfect for your more childish or goofy Sims.
While following individual creators can help you find cool things, you may also want to follow a few aggregators too. Take this Tumblr by Emily CC Finds. It’s almost like a Pinterest board, with lots of pictures of content spread across several columns to make your browsing easy and fun.
Mod The Sims
At time of writing, Mod The Sims already has over 120 different files hosted for The Sims 4. You’ll have to create a login to download things from the site, but once you do, the process is straightforward. Does the funny waddle Sims do when they really have to find a bathroom turn you off? Turn it off with this mod! Add some heavy metal t-shirts for your rock fan Sims, or crank up the manliness with body hair for your gentlemen.
The Sims Resource
The Sims Resource won’t ask you to make an account to get access to their huge pool of downloads, and what a pool it is! You’ve got everything from fun metallic eye shadows, to classy recolors of existing dresses. Ever wanted to dress up like the game’s Grim Reaper, complete with spooky hover effect? Consider it done.
The Simsperience
The Simsperience is a new blog that launched alongside The Sims 4’s Create-A-Sim demo earlier this year. It only showcases the custom content of one particular creator, but it’s already packed with gorgeous recolors of existing clothing items. This classy pack of 10 recolored scoop neck tees was the first item to catch my eye, and it piqued my interest in checking out more of the blog’s quality content.
Conclusion
This is the time when your official Sims 4 options will be most limited. There’s no microtransaction shop up yet, and no expansions to diversify your gameplay. Custom content creators are eager to give you more mods and fashions, many of which perform just as well as official content, without charging you a penny! Try some of them out, and make The Sims 4 play the way you like it. It’s quite different from The Sims 38 Big Differences Between The Sims 3 and The Sims 48 Big Differences Between The Sims 3 and The Sims 4Here's a full rundown of the major differences between The Sims 3 and The Sims 4.Read More!
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