Blowtorch, updated for EP 15
Maxi's worlds emptied of era specific stuff – made for simmers who wants themed hoods of their choice.
Now updated for EP 15 - For Rent
So, you found T.O.O.L, the super useful mod by Twisted Mexi, and learned how to decorate your sim world.
But there is this problem with Maxis houses and items, which do NOT fit in your sim world. So far, the most used method has been to hide them, as in either move them away (if even possible) from sight or use a hider/override to make them invisible. That method has its limits, is very tedious (need to find, make an override, ect. , and there are SO MANY items)
Blowtorch has another approach. It takes out the items (houses, vehicles, modern deco, well - all silly deco really) from the world. You can then place nicer deco or game items instead.
The items are not hidden from catalogue, so you can place the same items back but in a different place if you so wish. Or use cc deco. Make the world medieval, or Victorian, or sci-fi, or whatever.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
This mod edits the preloaded deco in the world. It changes game files – and the changes will affect all your saves, old and new. If you decide that you want the deco back, you can do it either with the GAME REPAIR function or using the backup of the original folders that I included in the mods folders.
You can either use all my edited files – or the ones you want. If you for example want Willow Creek to be as it always has, but want a blowtorched Oasis Springs, just delete the Willow Creek files before installation, and keep Oasis Springs.
I have blowtorched almost all the hoods in the worlds, both EP and GP: s (See list below for exceptions.) If you don’t have all EP/GP I recommend to delete the ones you don’t have before installing.
(Save the zip with the mod somewhere safe so you can add new worlds when you add a new EP/GP with a world.)
Here are some general rules I went by:
- All landmarks, architecture deco, street deco, vehicles, with special effects - blowtorched
- Functional objects: outside tables, playground items, and such – blowtorched. Place them again where you want them!
- All lights, both streetlights and built in hood lights, blowtorched.
- All palm trees, ever pink trees, wispy modern beeches, and other modern plants, blowtorched. (I of course kept the palm trees in Sulani and Selvadorada)
- ALMOST ALL THESE THINGS (not the built in lights) are still available in the catalog (debug, live edit) items though. So, if you still want a modern, but DIFFERENT hood, you can place them again, as you want them. This is a big advantage compared to hiders – those usually hide the items also from the catalogue.
- Visual effects belonging to vehicles and other stuff mentioned above, blowtorched. No modern yachts, no airplanes.
- The lights are gone. The world will be dark at night if you don’t place streetlights or such.
WHAT I KEPT
I kept the seasons stalls, where they are available (if you have the Seasons EP.) They can also be placed, but as they are in conditional layers (changes with the seasons) this can't be done by placing them manually.
I kept all spawners. All the fishing spots and all the bugs, frogs, dig sites, wild growing plants.
Lighting mod included
This mod also includes the Sunblind lighting mod by Softerhaze. Lighting mods also change these files, so I added Sunblind with the creator's permission. Read more about their mod here.
This updated version includes the update from Softerhaze after EP 15. It includes EP-15 files but they also updated changes to EP3 and EP9. All are included with my new update.
https://softerhaze.itch.io/sunblind?download Read more here!
(You do not need to download or install the mod; it is included in the Blowtorch mod.)
If you want another lighting mod or no lighting mod, you need to edit the files manually.
This is done by replacing the resources “Sky Box Texture Data” and “World Timeline Color”.
ECO LIFESTYLE NOTE!
Unfortunately the Evergreen Harbor world that came with Eco Lifestyle (EP 9) has some special evil magic and the deco needs hiders anyway. If you play with that world and want it to be BLOWTORCHED, install the file ELHoodHidersMerged in your Mods folder.
Other recommended mods:
Check out T.O.O.L and Twisted Mexis other mods here:
https://twistedmexi.com/Mods/
To add deco stuff outside lots:
T.O.O.L – at Tmexis page you also find information about his CAW-project, still in alpha testing.
I also recommend his Better Build/Buy mod, and his toggle mods, especially the Strangerville Story Toggle on if you want to use Strangerville as a normal world. And also his that enabled build/buy on the Secret Lab lot – in new saves.
Zerbu has a couple of super useful mods:
All Worlds are Residential
https://zerbu.tumblr.com/post/173398784785/the-sims-4-mod-all-worlds-are-residential
Venue changes
https://zerbu.tumblr.com/post/160347810775/the-sims-4-mod-venue-changes
Twelfth Doctor has a great mod for travelling to all the hidden/special lots, so you can edit them:
https://td1sims.tumblr.com/post/635457539495084032/travel-to-venue
Q&A about Blowtorch mod
1. Can I use this on my old saves?
Answer: Yes. The mod does not affect the saves, or your CC, or anything other than the game files in the Windows directory. You can easily uninstall the mod by using the backup files (included) or do a Game Repair.
2. Why are there stuff not deleted? Annoying modern fences in Windenburg Ugly Modern Business district, for example?
Answer: some items are a part of the world mesh and is not yet possible to edit. If there will be a solution later, I will update the mod.
3. Will I have to update the mod after patches and new expansions?
Answer: Yes. If the patch/ep/GP does not include a new world, you just reinstall the mod (see instructions below) as you installed it the first time.
I will make updated versions asap when new worlds are released.
4. I don’t have EP X or Y – can I use the Blowtorch mod?
Answer: Yes, but I recommend deleting the folders for EP/GP you don’t have. See list in the PDF-file with documentation.
Where to find nice themed hood deco to use with Blowtorch?
You can basically use any item, from game or CC, to decorate hoods. Try out the options with T.O.O.L to change the size of objects!
I already posted some Hood Deco CC – and I have much more to come. I have been converting/editing/creating and preparing hood deco from Sims Medieval, Sims 2 and Sims 3 and other games – my CC is medieval/historical themed but I hope for other creators to add to the hood deco options in the future.
Note: I know its confusing with all the files to download, due to the upload limits.
In short: The Backup files - you don't DO anything with them, if you don't want to uninstall the mod. You can also use Repair game in Origin/EA App, it does the same thing.
If you have difficulties with the installation, please DM me and I will help.
My Empty Save File - Start Fresh!
I also updated my Empty Save to include Tomarang. A totally empty save with no houses and no sims besides my lonely builder sim.
Download Blowtorch here (SimsFileShare)
Download Simverses Empty Save here (Curseforge)
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WanderingSims Fave CC - Asian Community Pt. 2
1-2 - HydrangeaChainsaw - Asian Ads Billboard & Metal Shutter Doors
3 - you-lust - Azaya Arcade Machine
4, 8-9, 18 - Vending Machines Set (Kawaii Soda Display, Belmie Machine, Curry Rice Machine, Nissin Machine)
5 - HydrangeaChainsaw - Simblreen 2022 Sailor Moon Vending Machine
6 - simnaru - TS3 EP9 Vending Machine Japanese Jihanki
7 - HydrangeaChainsaw - Store Front Awning
10-16, 19 - HydrangeaChainsaw - Yakuza Vending Machine Set (Cigarette Machine, Cigarette Machine 2, Drinks Machine, Drinks Machine 2, Kirin Drinks Vending Machine, Dream Machine, Soft Drinks Machine, Books & Video Machine)
17 - Martassimsbook - 4t3 Mochachiiii Japanese Street Signs (1-9)
20-23 - simnaru - Convenience Sign Set (Lighting 2 Tile, Lighting 6 Tile, Lighting Corner, Pole 1)
24-25 - HydrangeaChainsaw - Tiny Homes & Store Fronts
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The Bachelorette: Episode 9 - Darion
Welcome back to The Bachelorette! In episode 9 Darion takes Aja on a rock climbing and camping adventure, but it seems like he's having trouble keeping his eye on the prize. Meanwhile, Cooper's honest nature is put to the test. Let's get into it!
Aja and Darion are both active and VERY competitive, so their date consisted of three outdoor challenges on a beautiful desert campground. First up: bouldering.
Darion beat Aja by a second, and the two of them took a minute to catch their breath and take in the view.
"Don't get cocky; I let you win."
"Then step up your game, girl. I wanna EARN this W."
Up next, Darion challenged Aja to a friendly game of horseshoes.
"Not gonna lie, Aja, this might be a little unfair. My family plays shoes at every cookout, and I always win."
Darion talked a big game, but wound up missing the mark.
"If that's how your family plays then ALL y'all need to step up your game."
Aja smoked Darion at shoes, leaving them 1 to 1.
The final challenge was the truest test of any camper - who can roast the best marshmallow? Clearly that's Aja.
"Your shit is BURNT! Go ahead and take your L."
"See the issue is it's hard to focus on these challenges when I'm distracted by such a beautiful woman. So I humbly accept my L."
"That's cute. But one thing about me, Darion: I ALWAYS win."
Unfortunately for Darion, that wasn't his only L of the day. When Aja caught Darion flirting with another camper, things took a turn for the worse.
"If YOUR man wants to talk to ME, then you should just back off, bitch!"
"Girl...don't even. I am NOT trashy enough to have this fight.”
"Hold up, don't talk to Aja like that. She's right - I'm on a date and should not have stopped to talk to you. I apologize to both of yall for that. But what you're NOT gonna do is get disrespectful."
"Yeah, Darion, reeeal respectful."
"I love a good competition, so Darion really had me going until that. The one thing I will NOT compete for is a man. That's why they're all here competing for ME."
Later that night, we got some unexpected visitors. Cooper's a light sleeper and the knocking woke him up, so he went to see what it was all about.
"Uh, can I help you officers?"
"We're looking for an Anastasio Padula. Anyone here by that name?"
It sounds suspiciously close to Alanzo Padulano, but Cooper says "...No."
"You mind if we come take a look around?"
"If you don't have a warrant then yeah, I mind. Goodnight officers."
After bending the truth to the police (but not LITERALLY lying because technically no, nobody that to our knowledge goes by Anastasio Padula is competing in this competition so neither us nor Cooper can be held legally liable. I think.) Cooper went to Aja to warn her about Alanzo's legal troubles.
"Oh, shit, someone on his boat said that it belonged to 'Anastasio' ... that makes sense. Thanks for telling me Cooper, I really appreciate it. And also thanks for making the cops leave."
"Giving information to cops is against my moral code. But I just thought you should know."
Wow, Cooper! That was a really smart strategy - going to Aja with dirt on Alanzo. Maybe you're a bigger threat than the guys realize.
"What? No! It wasn't a tactical move. If Alanzo is mixed up in some stuff that would bring the cops here, that puts Aja in harm's way. I was protecting her. I'm not trying to game the competition."
Didn't you say "How are we supposed to compete with that?" when you heard about Alanzo's million dollar yacht date? If Alanzo gets cut, then you don't have to worry about competing with him...
"...Are you guys trying to give me a ‘villain edit’ right now??"
That'd honestly be a really hard sell.
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