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Cookie Dough Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars.

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Baked sweet potato & egg breakfast boats

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Mazero5 Hairs 4t2 Conversions

Colors by Pooklet

Textures: straight by Remi

Binned, familied, tooltipped and compressed

All original meshes for TS4 by Mazero5

More under the cut!

Mazero5 Donna

There is some transparency issue on the back, but everything is ok with mesh, it's kinda because of the stretched hair texture

You can grab original mesh for TS4 here

CF-EF

17761 polys

Download: Mediafire/SimFileShare

Mazero5 Francine

You can grab original mesh for TS4 here

CF-EF

24312 polys

Download: Mediafire/SimFileShare

Mazero5 Gayle

You can grab original mesh for TS4 here

All ages

14971 polys

Download: Mediafire/SimFileShare

Mazero5 Klarisse

You can grab original mesh for TS4 here

All ages

12483 polys

Download: Mediafire/SimFileShare

Mazero5 Rowan

You can grab original mesh for TS4 here

All ages

12483 polys

Download: Mediafire/SimFileShare

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Should we also have Colours for the Schools in each Neighbourhood? Like the only one actively that I'm certain what colour is Pleasantview because Ivy Copur remind me of Olivia Rodrigo

And Desiderata Valley's because Violet Jocque looks fantastic in Orange

but i'm struggling with the others? Like Strangetown, i just want to make it GREEN, and The Private school in Veronaville make it Red and Blue with the Gnome as a mascot...

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4t2 Gamepass PJs for kids

Available as fullbody, or mix-and-match separates. (Tops repo'd to bottoms). Categorized as PJs, unisex, all 16 original colors.

For toddlers look HERE.

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(toddlers and child don't have the same texture, so couldn't repo to toddler)

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Another day, another recolor...

Hello beautiful people! Today I would like to share with you with my recolor of Changeable Sim Portrait by @deedee-sims ! So, frames

they come in 15 colors from TS4 (no TS4 wood texture) Wood Palette by @silverhammersims

and 22 colors from Friday Palette by @glumbut.

in total 37 recolors of the frame

about the background, it also comes in 22 recolors from Friday Palette

The recolors work on every size of the portrait.

You need a mesh from here Add-on (small frame) here

| Google Drive | Mega |

I have also included a PNG file for the recolor for the frame. It is not perfect but works with colors.

When you want to recolor, you ONLY have to select the frame part, not the whole PNG.

Credits to: SimPe, GIMP, @deedee-sims,@silverhammersims,@glumbut

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I finally learned how to recolor TS2 objects so nothing can stop me now MUAHAHAHA

I present you a recolor of The Thirstiest Bath Mats - REAL puddle suckers by MogHughson.

I used Friday Pallete by glumbut, so 22 colors of mats, yay!

You need MogHughson meshes: above link ⬆️ or here 💜

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The "toilet-pedestal-rug" requires FreeTime.

The files are not merged (but you can do it if you want), I included PNGs of recolors so you can choose which ones you want in your game. Credits: MogHughson, SimPe, glumbot, GIMP

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Family to Household Text Default Replacement

I've uploaded this mod to MTS already, but why not upload it here too lol.

All it does is replace all instances where households are called "family" to just "household". CAF loading screens and the like are changed too. This mod isn't really necessary but it's a nice change of pace and makes the game feel a bit more modern and in par of TS3 and 4 - at least in my opinion.

CONFLICTS

There's not many mods that do the same changes as mine do, but if you happen to have one of these two mods (or anything similar) keep in mind my changes will overwrite theirs:

NickM406's "Loading the {x} Family" UI Text Replacement (direct conflict; either this or that)

BkajnlConcepts' Custom Scrolling Text for Ultimate Collection (edits the same file - UI.package - but their changes can be applied to mine and viceversa)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

I've made the folder path so you don't have to dig through the folders. Either way, to make sure you installed it correctly, it should ask you to replace files. I made this mod mainly for the UC but it could work in older iterations of the game and maybe even Legacy.

Standard Version: EA GAMES\The Sims 2 Mansion and Garden Stuff\TSData\Res\Text

Ultimate Collection: Origin Games\The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection\Fun with Pets\SP9\TSData\Res\Text

UNINSTALLING

Instead of copying the contents from the DEFAULT folder, copy them from the BACKUP one instead.

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SFS | MEDIAFIRE

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Recolors for Helier set from Mansion & Garden EP. Four basic shades plus glowing recolors

❗ glowing recolors require Extended Standard Material Shader by @crispsandkerosene - without it the texture glow effect will not be visible!

Helier's Curves [M&G] - recolors & add-on

& 'Arc Deco Entranceway Accent' recolors

Download: MEGA | BOX | SFS

Glowing recolors are all repo'ed to basic shades and to additive texture packs (make sure you don't remove those by accident).

*This is for The Sims 2

Enjoy!

I thought I was done recolouring and then I remembered there's that Arc Entranceway canopy thing - I've never used it in my game so I didn't know it had two subsets.. Glowing recolors are only for the edges cuz otherwise it wouldn't make sense - and it doesn't look as good as I'd like it to.

There's also a Helier archway, I didn't feel like recolouring it at this point but might do that in the future.

As I mentioned above, glowing recolors are repoed. "Additive texture pack" packages contain additive maps used for neons so there's no texture redundancy. You can tweak or replace each additive map -(I've included texture resources) the change will affect all neon recolors in the set, that are linked to the edited texture.

If you'd like to replace glowing texture in specific recolor file, you open TXMT settings and edit texture name in stdMatAdditiveTextureName line, plus the same texture name in File List tab. Don't forget to commit changes.

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USEFUL SOFTWARE FOR THE SIMS 2

[under construction, there's more to come]

This is a list of programs that will make your life easier if you're an avid Sims 2 player. Click on program titles to get download links.

SimPE The most known software for The Sims 2 that lets you edit package files. You can do basic stuff like rename a Sim, change family name, edit Sims' genetics as well as edit/create mods. Don't use if you have no idea what you're doing, watch a tutorial first or back up your neighborhood beforehand in case you mess something up! The newest version also has a terrain editor.

Sims2Pack Clean Installer The best program for installing downloaded lots and Sims. Those don't just go into Downloads, you need to install them!

Hood Checker This program checks neighborhood references and can clean out ones that are broken. Also useful for bringing back lost graves (it's still good to have NoUnlinkOnDelete).

HCDU Plus The Hack Conflict Detector Utility lets you scan your Downloads folder to check if you have any mods that edit the same aspect of the game, so can potentially be in conflict. Also useful to navigate which mods load first (load order is important for some mods to work).

What Caused This When you have 'testingcheats' on, the game gives you error messages if there's something going on. Not all of them mean there's a serious problem, but What Caused This can help you navigate what the source is. Upload the log file (Documents/EA/TS2/Logs) in the program, give it your Downloads folder and it will scan it to look for the culprit. Might give you straighforward information on which mod conflict caused the issue or that you lack Smarter EP Check for a mod that requires it.

Outfit Organiser You downloaded CC clothes that the creator marked as outerwear but you think they don't fit in that category? With this program you can quickly change that! It's also doable in SimPE, but Outfit Organiser is a lot easier to use.

CPack Editor If you want to make plastic surgery genetic, there's no need to do it manually in SimPE, especially if it's more than one Sim. In CPack Editor, you just choose your neighborhood's folder, run the program, and it changes ALL surgery faces in that neighborhood to genetic!

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Fire Station CC

Got a request to share some CC that I used for my fire station lot. I also added some more cool fire station related stuff.

Decorative fire truck by Cyclonesue

Driveable fire truck by Fresh-Prince

Hood deco fire truck by Criquette

Coat, fire pole and axe by Theninthwavesims

Fire extinguisher and first aid kit by Michelle

Fire extinguisher by Theninthwavesims

Fire extinguisher by Cyclonesue

Fire extinguisher by Limonaire

Posters by Budgie2budgie

Fire hose and plaque by Delonariel

4t2 Fire Alarms by Theninthwavesims

Red lockers recolours by Michelle

Fire fighter career by TashaFaun

Bell by Decat

Arches set

Also there are some great fire stations lots:

by Alexbgd

by Deedee

by Prah

by Shasta

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silly drawing for the st valentine's day

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Mini Modern Home Collection | Sims 2 Residential Lot Downloads

Modern homes aren't typically my build style, but I put these together several years back and they are currently residing in my desert town of Modern Mesa because coming up with creative town names isn't my strong point err....collecting dust.

These 5 lots are on the smaller size, 3x1, 2x2 and 3x2, so they work great for those small nooks and crannies that need to be filled in in a neighborhood.

Each of these homes only has 1 or 2 pieces of CC that can easily be omitted. I can't live without upper cabinets in my kitchens, but maybe you can! 🤣🤣A list of CC is included below each home. Most of it is either Maxis "lost and found" items, or pre-order bonuses.

All EPs and SPs are required for these lots.

If you want to grab all the lot files in one download you can do so here, or here on SFS.

Here's the first home. This one has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and is built on a 2x2 lot. You will need the MANDAL dresser from the Ikea Stuff Pre-order bonus items, and the usual upper kitchen cabinets.

Floor plan layout:

Mini Modern Home #1: MF | SFS

CC List (Included): -Maxis Match Wall Cabinets by CTNutmegger at ModtheSims CC List (Not Included): -MANDAL dresser from the Ikea Stuff Pre-order Bonus -Maxis Match Chimney Recolors by Kimsie at ModtheSims

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Moving on to home #2. This one has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and is built on a 2x2 lot:

Floor plan layout: If you need an more space, the upstairs living room can be walled off and turned into extra bedroom.

Mini Modern Home #2: MF | SFS

CC List (Included): -Maxis Match Wall Cabinets by CTNutmegger at ModtheSims

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And now for home #3! This one has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and is built on a 3x2 lot. Tap the pictures to see a larger version:

Floor plan layout: The 3rd bedroom is being used as a home gym right now, but you're welcome to toss the treadmill (and other things) and plop a bed in there instead.

Mini Modern Home #3: MF | SFS

CC List (Included): -Maxis Match Wall Cabinets by CTNutmegger at ModtheSims

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Now for home #4. This one has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and is built on a 3x2 lot. If the round window doesn't show up as a window just remove the Genuine Railway Tie fencing from the 2x1 space directly in front of it. I'm using @fwaysims Object Freedom mod which gives me a little more, uhh, freedom in object placement. 🤭 Tap the pictures to see a larger version:

Floor plan layout:

Mini Modern Home #4: MF | SFS

CC List (Included): -Maxis Match Wall Cabinets by CTNutmegger at ModtheSims CC List (Not included): -Maxis Lost and Found BASKIS ceiling light

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And now for home #5. This one has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and is built on a 3x1 lot. The car is not included in the packaged lot download. It's just there to look fancy and add a pop of color. Don't worry though, it comes with the game. You can find it in the buy catalog under misc> cars.

Floor plan layout: Feel free to turn the open space on the second floor into another bedroom if you need more room.

Mini Modern Home #5: MF | SFS

CC List (Included): -Maxis Match Wall Cabinets by CTNutmegger at ModtheSims CC List (Not Included): -Maxis Lost and Found Diagonal Bohemian Molding

All EPs and SPs are required for these lots.

I’ve run these home through the Lot Compressor so any random references to sims that aren’t there should be removed. I have also run them through the Lot Cleaner to remove any bits of buggy code. These lots come with a shiny custom thumbnail so they have even more curb appeal in your Lots and Houses bin! 😄

I ALWAYS recommend using the Sims 2 Pack Clean installer to install lot files.

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Tarox Medieval Sink - retextured!

Tarox's (I think, my mesh file actually says Taroo) medieval sink retextured with wood textures from Goat in a few different Pooklet colors. Great for a variety of historical eras/game themes. One of the basins is a dark brown instead of light. Why? Because I wanted to.

Credit: Tarox, @goatskickin, Pooklet

Download: SFS | Mediafire

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Trottco TV in @luasims Colors

All 40 colors. The TV and DVD player are a separate subset from the TV stand so you can mix the colors to your liking. PSD is included if you want to make more colors, just recolor the middle layer. If you have these CEPs by @jacobaoconnor this will also recolor the Swingarm TV that came with Nightlife and the BV hotel TV

Download - Alternate

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Can someone help me with SimPE or point me to the best forum to ask, all the info I'm finding is so old I'm worried I'll post questions in a place no one checks anymore

I've tried SimPE .77 and .75 (anything lower than that wont recognize my install path now that I've switched to the Starter Pack install) and neither of them recognize the CEP to give the Chimeway Piano two subsets (it was shared by Hafi here). It recognizes the Foutenesque CEP to add subsets that I got in the same post so I'm stumped as to why it wont let me do subset recolors on the piano. I downloaded SimPE .73 and it recognizes the piano subsets but I get all kinds of other problems because it wont recognize my install paths. The piano CEP works on earlier versions of SimPE and it's working in my game so I'm really stumped as to why the newer SimPEs wont recognize it when I try to make recolors

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Chimeway & Sons Piano in all of @luasims colors

These will work with Hafi's CEP to make the chair cushion a separate subset but I had to use an older version of SimPE to do these so let me know if there are any issues. It seems most people do flat recolors of this piano but I really like the wood grain and fancy details so I left those. A PSD is included if you want to make more, recolor the middle layer

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