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Author: simschallenger Time: 14-6-2009 17:25 Subject: custom content FAQ

Will custom content made for the Sims 2 be compatible with the Sims 3 game?
well, i installed sims3 and just curious about that question

Author: xiao1mm Time: 14-6-2009 17:26

Our understanding is that the platform for the Sims 3 is different from the Sims 2. This means that you will NOT be able to use custom content from the Sims 2 for the Sims 3.

Author: xiao1mm Time: 14-6-2009 17:30 Subject: custom content FAQ

Is there any information on how much custom content will be able to create someone for the Sims 3? What types of Sims 2 custom content will vanish due to Sims 3 optimization?

Author: MrsBond Time: 14-6-2009 17:31

We are supposed to be able to customize absolutely everything about in Sims 3. For instance, you will be able to customize your shoes to match the outfit etc. So, this will actually go a bit further than Sims 2.

As far as Sims 2, there will not be any changes as a result of the introduction of Sims 3. Most people will probably stop customizing Sims 2 as much and start focusing on Sims 3, however, existing Sims 2 sites will probably still exist and allow users to continue to access their content. So, you probably will not get much new stuff in Sims 2. More than likely (just a guess) EA/Maxis will probably not introduce any new Sims 2 content after the introduction of Sims 3. I am sure that they will have their hands full trying to keep up with Sims 3. More of a moving forward type effort.

Author: walkingpen Time: 14-6-2009 17:35

when will we be able to start downloading custom content for the sims 3? ( hair, clothes, make-up ect...)

Author: nightlifer Time: 14-6-2009 17:38

The game is set to be released the first part of June 2009. We think that it should take at least a couple of months to gain an understanding of the new Sims format but whenever contributors offer their content, i think these contributors will post it as soon as possible so that Simsters can enjoy the wonderful creations.

Author: simscheater Time: 14-6-2009 23:27

what path to put the custom content in?
how to make my sims3 recognize my custom content?

Author: taurus Time: 14-6-2009 23:30

Custom content for The Sims 3, like The Sims 2, is generally in .package format. But you can't just put them in your My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Downloads folder - that doesn't work! You will have to get a special file to enable the game reading custom content, and put the content in a special place.

Content DOES NOT go in My Documents!

Content DOES NOT go in My Documents!!!

Just so we are clear: DO NOT DO ANYTHING IN MY DOCUMENTS

first, make sure u installed Sims 3 to C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3,
then, create a text file called C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Resource.cfg
last, create the folder for custom content, C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\Packages

Author: Mrs.Bonder Time: 18-6-2009 19:11

The Sims 3, how to Install custom content and items from the online store?

Author: nightlifer Time: 18-6-2009 19:12

Make sure the files are all in your My documents > Electronic Arts > Sims 3 > Downloads. Then run the sims 3 launcher, go to install, they should show up. If not, contact EA support.

Author: simscheater Time: 18-6-2009 19:29

is there any difference in installing custom content between Windows and Macintosh?

Author: piscesgemini Time: 18-6-2009 19:31

both need a file called Resource.cfg
then,
Windows: Place that file in Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\ - then place any .package files in Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\Packages
Macintosh: Place that file in The Sims 3.app > Contents > Resources > transgaming > c_drive > Program Files > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3. Then place any .package files in The Sims 3.app > Contents > Resources > transgaming > c_drive > Program Files > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 > Mods > Packages

Author: dramaprince Time: 18-6-2009 19:40

if it didnt work....what can i do...

Author: MrsBond Time: 18-6-2009 19:46

if it didnt work, if u still cant get it, if u want someone to help install custom content,
you may use this tool: TS3 Install Helper Monkey

this will: automagically set up your game so you can use custom content .package files for The Sims 3. Once set up, you can just double-click the files to put them where they need to go. No need to mess with Resource.cfg yourself or create any folders - just run the program, and from then on, you can just double-click the files.

You still have to double-click files to install, but everything else is done for you!

DOWNLOAD: http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=344611

Author: xiao1mm Time: 18-6-2009 22:09

i am confused...what's the different among sims2,, sims3 custom content and sims3 game launcher custom content

Author: nightlifer Time: 18-6-2009 22:12

they are different file format:
.sims3pack format (the game's Launcher does that)

.sim format (put those files in your My Documents\Electronic Arts\SavedSims folder)(sims2).

.package files (sims3 custom content)

Author: Sanata12311211 Time: 18-6-2009 22:51

8# taurus

i DONT GETS IT

ahhh. ive tried this ovr and ovr. created the files and such. gone into the game like 10 times now after each attempt haha. im trying here but it seems not to work for me

i cant download the MOD because its a weird folder, ive had issues with this before with sims2, but have always been able to download specific ' zip. ' folders. no prob. anyways, bottom line is i cant take the easy route or i would.

i dont quite understand wat u mean by a ' text file ' for the resource thing u want me to make. im in program files, sims3, etc. i made a mod and package file. now im stuck though cause ive done as said and i guessed the text file meant folder, and put the resource package ( im trying to download the peggy sims skin) and the package into the package folder after mod. my other question is what do i do with the read me file and the ' img ' thing. leave it in the sims3 main folder ? or what :S im so confuzzled .

Author: Sanata12311211 Time: 19-6-2009 11:41

http://www.peggyzone.com/forum/r ... o=lastpost#lastpost

in this post theres more of us having the same issue.. hellpp

Author: simscrocodile Time: 19-6-2009 19:49

18# Sanata12311211
i've explained it...please check..
feel free to contact me if u need any help..
http://www.peggyzone.com/forum/r ... o=lastpost#lastpost

Author: simscrocodile Time: 19-6-2009 20:00

17# Sanata12311211
well, first of all, make certain that ur operation system is Windows or Macintosh.
then, u will need Resource.cfg file. Put the Resource.cfg to your root Sims 3 folder.
For example(for windows), if you installed Sims 3 to C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3, that is your root Sims 3 folder. If you installed it elsewhere, change the following paths to reflect your install location. If there exists the Resource.cfg file in your root Sims 3 folder, you will NOT need to recover it.
third, Please create a new file folder named Mods in your root Sims 3 folder, then create another folder named Packages in Mods. The Packages file folder is the exactly place where u put all ur custom content files, the .package file i mean.

Author: Sanata12311211 Time: 28-6-2009 09:44

thanks

it works like a charm now haha

Author: Sam988 Time: 13-12-2009 08:21

Hey, I´m Sam and new. (sorry but my english isn´t very good^^)
I have a problem . For some days I have the latest Pack for the Sims 3. Only unfortunately, all my downloads aren't compatible with the game. It isn't only about Peggys downloads rosesims and liana downloads, too.
My game is extremely slowly going on with the downloads but as soon as I insert the folder in the list of World Adventure the game is going on again quite normally, but all downloads, are lost.
Can someone help me please

Author: piscesgemini Time: 13-12-2009 17:10

22# Sam988

as soon as I insert the folder in the list of World Adventure thegame is going on again quite normally, but all downloads, are lost.

yeah, cc must be put in root sims3 folder, not in WA folder!
or else, all the cc would not appear in game!
and one thing i know is that: rose hair could not be compatible with other cc. Maybe u could try to delete them to see if it will help.

Author: Sam988 Time: 17-12-2009 10:40

Thanks.
So I have sorted out all downloads and only  have the skin colour and a couple of hairstyles of Peggy.
However, it is the problem  that my game is very slow with the downloads.
And my downloads are in the root Sims 3 not in WA.
Could it perhaps lie  that I have Windows Vista?
I already have my Sims 3 and WA installed newly, too
I have no idea

Author: piscesgemini Time: 17-12-2009 16:58

24# Sam988

However, it is the problem that my game is very slow with the downloads.

i think the most likely reason is that the memory is not big enough. It seems to be hardware deficiency. I installed sims3 and WA and a couple of cc, and it downloads perfectly, not slowly at all. It's a new computer i bought 1 month ago. So probably u will need to upgrade your computer.

Author: Sam988 Time: 18-12-2009 07:37

But my computer is just a year old .
He has 3 GB of working memories and a pentium IV with Windows Vista.
I will further try it.

Thanks

Author: piscesgemini Time: 20-12-2009 17:19

26# Sam988
if so, i cant guess what the problem is! maybe virus caused that?

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