#sims 3 default replacement presets

[kwimii999]

Tutorial : Face Preset Editor

After releasing my default replacements presets, I don't want to be the only creator to do so. Having many people share their content is amazing and that alone creates growth of custom content for the Sims 3.

Therefor, I think it is important for me to share my knowledge with you so you can be able to better understand how to use the Face Preset Editor by LazyDuchess and create your own custom presets or default replacement presets

What I'm assuming in this tutorial :

You have S3PE installed

You're familiar with the basics of S3PE.

You know what game files are

You know what a default replacement is

Download - Default Presets Folder :

SimFileShare - GoogleDrive

Questions and Answers

What's in the default presets folder ?

They're the default presets from the basegame and world adventures that I extracted from the game files and organized according to their names and categories

Can I use your already existing face presets default replacements as a base to make my own presets ?

Yes, feel free to use them all, just credit me if you do so ! - Heads Eyes Noses Lips -

Credits : 

S3PE

FacePresetEditor

[nesurii]

PYRUS; a default + non default skinblend

default replacement skin + non default faceoverlay

for infants to elders, unisex

eye preset + weight friendly

uses my anatomically correct body

default skin in 2 options: V1 with defined nose and V2 with softer nose

faceoverlay in the options above + one extra, all 3 in 100% and 65% opacity options

credits: @sims3melancholic, @obscurus-sims

download folder: SFS | patreon extra previews under the read more >

faceoverlay comparison |

( pyrus skinoverlay > v1 > v2 )

( ea > pyrus skinoverlay at 65% opacity > also 65% )

female body preview* |

*the male, child, toddler & infant body is more or less the same as EAs, they have the same belly button and collar bones as pictured above, the rest isn’t edited much.

@mmfinds

[lotussimscc]

My Favorite Downloadable Sim Creators!

If you are anything like me, you end up putting a lot of effort into your main character sim, but don't really have the energy to create the rest of the town. The townies the game creates just don't fit the world you created in your head, so you end up disappointed. Well, a great solution is downloading other people's amazing sims and using MCCC to populate them in your town! No more random ugly townies, now you have pretty people with their own stories! Here is my list of favorite sim creators (in no particular order) and a brief description about what they make:

@wildfairies (Tag/Patreon) - Maxis-Match, CC-Mid. Makes a nice blend of regular and occult sims. They all look unique and pretty without being too overly detailed or distracting while playing! Most available sims have one outfit each.

@sunnyssimming (Tag/Patreon) - Maxis-Mix, CC-mid. Makes gorgeous female sims (and one guy). She makes mostly Maxis-Match, but some hair or makeup might dip into the alpha category. Available sims have one outfit each.

@m0ckest (Tag/Patreon) - Maxis-Match, CC-Free (she has a page with default replacements she uses if you want the sims to look one-to-one). She releases townie makeovers, brand-new sims, and lots. I'm honestly pretty impressed with how good her sims look without using CC!

@pearlean (Tag/Patreon) - Maxis-Match/Custom Art Style, CC-Mid/Heavy. She has her own art style which I would say is closest to something like Telltale's Walking Dead game, which is aided by her beautiful GShade preset. Some base sims and some with one outfit.

@nikatyler (Tag/Patreon) - Maxis-Match, CC-Lite. If you want a full catalog of available sims, you'll want to check her out (seriously, 29 pages of Sims 4 downloads alone, and she has stuff for Sims 3 as well). She has townie makeovers, brand-new sims, lots, and a good mix of regular and occult sims! Most downloads have all outfits included.

@seyvia (Tag) - Maxis-Mix, CC-Mid/Heavy. She has a more cartoony art style with large eyes and expressive faces, which is right up my alley! She has also remade the Stardew Valley bachelors/bachelorettes and even has some CC-Free downloads. Downloads have all outfits included.

@puppycheesecake (Tag) - Maxis-Match, CC-Mid. They have some really creative ideas for sims, with a lot of horror/occult/fantasy-inspired ones (although there are plenty of regular sims, too!) Some downloads have all outfits, some have one, but it is labelled which is which on each sim.

@youngcozyboy (Tag) - Maxis-Mix/Alpha, CC-Heavy. Anime/cartoon-influenced, with some more NSFW downloads/pictures sprinkled in there. They have a large catalog of downloads/townie makeovers and plenty of fantasy-inspired sims (which is something I always love to see). They are Korean, so you'll have to rename the sims once you've downloaded them if you don't speak it, but that isn't a big deal. Also, their screenshots are so expressive and pretty, it really captures each sim's personality! Most sims have one outfit included.

@ladychaos (Tag/Patreon) - Maxis-Match, CC-Lite/Free. She has her own save file that you can download and use, but she also posts everything to the gallery and her Patreon! Her lots and households all have a cozy look/feel to them and have their own stories to tell. I particular love her Strangerville ones! All downloads have all outfits included.

@bansheeso (Tag/Patreon) - Maxis-Match/Mix, CC-Mid. If you are looking for some pretty occult boys (and one girl), then she is the person to go to. I love populating my town with some occult/fantasy sims, so her creations are great for my world! Their household names are in Ukrainian, but that's not a problem since they can easily be renamed. Each download has one outfit.

@fallstaticexit (Tag) - Maxis-Match, CC-Mid. Some nice looking townie makeovers along with some retired sims from their stories. Really solid additions to any world! If you do check her out, be sure to look at her Children of the Forest story, I'm very invested in it! Some come with all their outfits and some come with one.

@acuar-io (Tag/Patreon) - Maxis-Match, CC-Mid. He makes some great, unique-looking sims and makeovers. No same-face syndrome here, each sim has their own distinct face structure with some wrinkles, moles, and other details that I feel like get overlooked too often to make the most beautiful sim. Unique sims have one outfit and makeovers have all outfits.

@kharssims (Tag) - Maxis-Match, CC-Mid/High. He focuses on male sims and they look great! The perfect amount of facial details like wrinkles, freckles, and moles to keep them looking unique and like an actual person you could come across. Each download has one outfit.

@thebramblewood (Tag) - Maxis-Match, CC-Lite/Mid. While they may not have a huge catalog, I think that they have a great selection of maxis-match sims, both makeovers and originals, to choose from. My personal favorite of theirs is Bridget Bledsoe from their Occult Sim Dump! Each sim has one outfit.

Some Honorable Mentions!

@occultradio (Tag) - Maxis-Match, CC-Mid. They don't make sim downloads often, but I love the ones they have available so much. Their Mothman is one of my favorite sims in my entire gallery!

@mothelette - They don't have their sims up for download, but I gotta point out the witchcraft they perform to make their beautifully-stylized sims. Their creations are amazing.

@nefarrilou - They don't have their sims up for download, but they do create beautiful lookbooks. Occults, townie makeovers, and recreations of popular characters in media, they'll have something you'll enjoy!

[erasabledinosaur]

What’s in my Game:

GRAPHIC TWEAKS

The Sims 3 GPU Add-on Support

Tweaked my GraphicRules.sgr Shadows Quality to 8k

Step 5 - Limiting FPS (Essential)

MODS:

NRAAS: Master Controller with MC Integration, Overwatch, Errortrap + Saver

simler90’s Gameplay Core Mod WITH Nraas Overwatch Compatability File (found in step 4)

The Sims 3 Smooth Patch 1.2.1

[TS3] Catalog Search Mod

No Intro

No “Mod Scripts Found”

No Drift/Lower Level Free Cam Camera Mod

Subtle Build Grid Active Level Only

Annoyances Disabler

No More Gloves with Outerwear Mod

Twoftmama Route Fix Flavor 3 v9

No (or fewer) automatic memories

xiasimla Higher Quality Default Replacements for TS3 Headline Effects

Sims 3 Decorating Tools mod (or S3DT)

Get to Know Fix+

Interaction on sloped terrain enabler

No Mutated Hair/Eye Colour

Replaced CAS animations - three flavours

Pick Up Toddler Fixes

New UI Poses (3 Flavours)

User-Directed Scolding + Other Punishment Tweaks

University Life Visual Fixes (Send Insulting Text, Texting Idle, Heat of the Moment Kiss)

No Autonomous Pet Toy Cleanup

Let Me Take a Selfie (Update 9/3/23) - Pets Fix

University Student Union / Library Shell Overrides to help with Crowding Issues

ENVIRONMENTAL/LIGHTING:

Improved Environmental Shadows

[TS3] Shadow Extender

Reworked & Improved EA Lights

TWEAKS:

Welcome Matt Deshined Rug

University Life Alpha Omega Door Fix

No more ugly snowprints

Hanging Lantern Fix

Tileable Items Shader FIX

Base Game Halfwalls FIXED!!!

Pet Tombstone Shadow Fix

Wonderfully Woven Hanging Chair Fix

Bonehilda Coffin Default.

Chillgood Fridge Re-Masked

CAS:

CAS Monotone: additional colors + Replacement CAS for single color

CAS Sim Bin Genetics as Presets

40 New Face Presets (CC Slider Free)

NRAAS: MasterController ExpandedTattoo + cmar_XCAS_TattooLocations_V2.zip

DECOR + MORE

Sims 3 Hidden Stencils Unlocked

ISLA PARADISO

Reduce/Remove Lag caused by Houseboats

Isla Paradiso Fixed World by ellacharmed

EA DEFAULTS

SATELLITES - A SKINBLEND BY SIMAREX

cute feet for children and toddlers

Default Feet Replacement by Bloomsbase

missy harries Face Overlay Lips Lip Overlay Only

Default Replacement Wildflowers

[Chisami] BLUSH BABY (default) Baby Skin

oneeuromutt’s maternity defaults

NOT QUITE EA DEFAULTS

Memories Mirror from Generations Default Replacement 4-in-1

Season’s wall hook de-starified

2 Supernatural’s rugs - DR preset addition

STORE ITEMS & COLLECTION FILES

Phantom__99 EA Store Content

Collection Icons and Files

Store Collection Filests

cc in my game: pleyita+marthasimbookcc, TSR+David Mont+everlasting garden, dewofthesea+bioniczombie, teekapoa+HYDRA, tots+tiny, omsp+omsp resizers, skin defaults+hairs

[literalite]

iris.

named after iris by the goo goo dolls. a yellow-toned saturated and glowing preset that comes in both an ingame version and a cas version that i've been using pretty regularly of late. has a very slight highlight and shadow effect on some sims

works with both gshade and reshade

in my opinion it actually looks best indoors and in lower lighting. i recommend sunblind but it looks fine without it

the cas version is NOT meant for white/pale cas backgrounds, so it looks it's best in a room or on a black background. i have no idea what it looks like with the default cas lighting, i recommend these replacements

works best on mid to dark skintones, pale sims will look slightly washed out especially under harsh lighting

DOWNLOAD (google drive)

thank you to everyone who tested this for me! ty also for being patient guys ik i've been sitting on this one for a while but i really hope u guys like it <3

[largetaytertots]

my aesthetic secrets

this upload is a very informative video, especially for new sims 4 content creators. I reveal my camera settings and camera tips. I also share most of my default replacements for a more aesthetic game. watch it here.

download links

aesthetic mods:

◦ missing plumbob by @mintvalentine ◦ no highlight by fogity ◦ smaller mosaic by lemememeringue

lighting mods:

◦ sunblind by @softerhaze / instructions ◦ into the light by @lotharihoe ◦ out of the dark by @lotharihoe ◦ no glo by @luumia ◦ no blu by @luumia ◦ serene reshade preset by largetaytertots / instructions

cas default replacements/mods:

◦ vanilla default skin replacement by @luumia skinblend recommendation: ◦ gaia skinblend by @divinecap ◦ whisper eye default replacement by kellyhb5 ◦ daydreamin' pet default eye replacement by @nolan-sims ◦ no ea lashes by cien z roza eyelash recommendations: ◦ 3d lashes ver. 6 by dreamgirl ◦ 3d lashes by kijiko ◦ 3d lashes by katco ◦ @serenity-cc female underwear replacement by largetaytertots ◦ @caio-cc female underwear replacement by largetaytertots ◦ simtimates default replacement underwear by joyceisfox ◦ male feet replacement/socked feet by @cyristal-art ◦ female feet replacement by @dissiasims / toenail polish add on ◦ toddler/children feet replacement by necrodog ◦ female/children socked feet by @simminglena ◦ infant prop override by @simbeeez infant default replacements: ◦ infant rug override by nervelli ◦ infant toy default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ infant heart patterned bath override by @simbeeez ◦ rubber duck override by @channel4sims-cc ◦ baby bottle default replacement by @sixamcc

adult default replacements:

◦ laundry pile default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ folded laundry default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ eyeliner override by qmbibi ◦ lip balm default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ morphe blush palette default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ juvia's place blush palette override by qmbibi ◦ lipstick default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ mac lipstick override by qmbibi ◦ nail file default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ iphone 12 override by @nuribatsal ◦ airpods2 replacement by @nuribatsal ◦ airpod max default replacement/accessory by nickname ◦ razor default replacement by largetaytertots

home default replacements:

◦ ceiling tile default replacement by wykkyd ◦ remote control default replacement by dynamus ◦ ps5 / ps5 controller default replacement by simmerwellpupper ◦ better console games: ps5 edition by simmerwellpupper ◦ coffee bag default replacement by @channel4sims-cc ◦ coffee art override by @annachibisims ◦ cutting board override by @channel4sims-cc ◦ food retexture 1, 2, 3 by @apricotrush ◦ soda can override by @yandycc ◦ override ea utensils by @somik-severinka ◦ robot vacuum default replacement by @asteria-sims ◦ cleaning spray override by @dudleystrailer ◦ mop default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ adoption pet carrier default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ pet leash default replacement by largetaytertots ◦ rake and shovel default replacement by largetaytertots

world default replacements:

◦ ghibli cloud replacement by @miikocc ◦ san myshuno billboard override by @simstwink ◦ vehicle default replacement by @blvck-life-simz ◦ moon replacement by @yakfarm

youtube / tiktok / twitch / patreon / gallery id: largetaytertots

[rstarsims3]

► 4t3 - Island Living - Mermaid Stuff - DF & non-DF

Alright, so...this is not as much a conversion as it is a mash up (a.k.a. Frankenmesh). Here’s what I mean by that:

- Meshes: I took the tails from TS3 and combined them with the fins from TS4 (because the S4 tails have a different UV and in order to fit TS3 they would’ve needed to be re-UV-mapped);

- Textures: a combination of TS3 and TS4 textures -TS3 for tails and TS4 for fins (only because the S4 textures look horrendous in TS3, at least the ones for tails do).

PLEASE READ the details I listed under CREATOR NOTES bellow !!! 

Details:

Original meshes by EA/Maxis, I just put them together;

Ages: Teen to Elder, both genders;

All LODs & Morphs;

Disabled for random (for non-defaults);

Custom normal maps included;

Custom thumbnails for both Launcher and CAS (though the game might ignore them and generate normal thumbnails instead;

Format: package files;

Programs: S4Studio, Blender, Milkshape, Photoshop, MeshToolKit, TSRW, S3PE.

!!! The Sims 3 Island Paradise required (for everything except the male tops, those are base game).

What does this upload contain? (so glad you asked!)

2 mermaid tails named Fin One and Fin Two (DF & non-DF) from TS4;

2 female tops - non-DF - these were made by me because of -again- questionable textures n TS4 that don’t match TS3 art-style;

1 male top (converted from TS4 <-> non-DF because by design the male mermaids in TS3 don’t have a default mermaid top);

1 (pair of) stockings - DF M & F (made by me; will replace the “markings” your mermaid sims have on their legs while on land).

EDIT: On a anon's request,  I added a NON-DF version for the accessory scales. It's base game compatible, has 3 presets with 3 recolorable channels and is available for both genders from teen to elder.

Edit 16.07.2023: uploaded the male kelp top as accessory as requested by @dezailes2cochon. 

!!! FOR Default Replacements install only ONE OF EACH !!!

Polycounts:

Tails AF: Fin One - 1.9k; Fin Two - 1.7k (original - 1.6k)

Tails AM: Fin One - 1.9k; Fin Two - 1.7k (original - 1.1k)

Tails TF: Fin One - 1.9k; Fin Two - 1.7k (original - 1.6k)

Tails TM: Fin One - 1.9k; Fin Two - 1.7k (original - 1.1k)

Tails EF: Fin One - 1.9k; Fin Two - 1.7k (original - 1.5k)

Tails EM: Fin One - 1.9k; Fin Two - 1.7k (original - 1.1k)

Tops: same polycount as the original TS3 items (they’re just painted on the base mesh)

! The reason why I listed the polycounts like this is because it’s up to you to decide whether you’re comfortable using:

the default-replacements (and have all the mermaid sims in town use these items); or 

the non-default-replacements (in which case only your sims will use them as long as you’ve changed them in CAS). 

Specific Details (for non-defaults):

Tops, bottoms and accessories sections;

Presets: 

Tails: 5 presets; 4 recolorable channels

Tops Female: 5 presets each, 4 recolorable channels

Top male: 3 presets; 3 recolorable channels

Mermaid Stockings: 5 presets; 3 recolorable channels

Categories: Everyday, Sleepwear, Swimwear, 

Available for Maternity (female versions).

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!!! Attn !!! -> The default replacement tails and female tops use only the first preset because I haven’t found a way to integrate additional maps (UVs, in this case) to a default replacement. 

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Creator Notes:

Here’s where it gets interesting!

If you decide on using the DFs - INSTALL ONLY ONE OF EACH!!!!!!!

And to give you an example, here’s how I’m using the default replacements: Fin One for females (the DF files for TF, AF& EF), Fin Two for males (the DF files for TM, AM & EM), stockings for both genders (DF female & DF male).

As I said above the DF files have only the first preset. The non-DF have 5 presets, each with their own individual UV. Meaning I’ve made patterns out of the UVs to better emulate the patterns on the S4 tails. See bellow the difference in UVs and how they control the channels. It’s applicable to both tails and female tops. This is the only advantage of using the non-DFs in my opinion. But you can have both DFs (only one of each!!!) & non-DFs in your game at the same time and maybe use one of the patterns in the non-DF for that one “special” mermaid.

The stockings aren’t the best aligned to the UV, I’ll admit it. But any misalignments (only along the seams) can only be noticed if you look closely.

This appears to be a common issue when installing default-replacements (you’ll know this if you have DF hairs in your game). Upon loading the DFs for the first time you might encounter a texture issue where you can see the new mesh, but the texture has not loaded properly. Like in this example:

To fix it, you either take the sim in CAS with Nraas MC - Stylist (you don’t need to change anything, just get them in and out of CAS) and/or -if that doesn’t work- go ahead and save, quit and reload the game. This should fix the issues. 

For NON-DF tails it’s mandatory that you use invisible feet This is what I’m using: 1 or 2 (find the null feet files inside the download). But keep in mind that because of the way the package was constructed, Dashboard might display them as corrupted. That’s because of the age categories being all in one file and not separated. Haven’t caused issues in my game so far and I've been using them since December. Anyway, the important thing is you need invisible feet for NON-DFs.

Let me know if you encounter any issues or need some further clarification.

Watch the tails in action HERE

You can tag me so I can see your beautiful mermaids & reblog your posts!

DOWNLOAD: Patreon / MF / SFS

Download scales acc NON-DF: MF / SFS

Download male kelp top as acc:  MF / SFS

Hope you enjoy them!

Happy Simming!

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If you like my work and would like to support me, you can do so on my Patreon & Ko-fi.

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TOU 🔊 Do not re-upload my creations. Do not claim as your own. Do not put them anywhere up for download and don’t add adfly to my links.    

[ameriko-steelie]

4t3 Elliesimple Two-Piece Pajamas

UPDATE: SEE HERE FOR NEW NOVEMBER 2023 RE-CONVERSION; THE LINK IS THE SAME!

Finally, my first successful conversion...! Hopefully...

I have a pair of pajamas in real life just like this set, and I wanted to bring it to The Sims 3! In addition, I felt teens had limited clothing options, so I made sure to convert it for them, too!

I'm definitely a huge perfectionist, so I feel like I have to get everything right when I make/convert something. I hope there aren't any serious / overt issues with the CC!

Ages: Teen, (Young) AdultPolycount (with Body): 8kFull Outfit, in Sleepwear CategoryThree Channels: The Top, Bottom, and the Lines2 Presets + 1 Non-Recolorable Bear Preset*

Begrudingly* so, I've added one (and only one) swatch; if I was any good at Photoshop, I would have made the patterns on it an overlay, but there are small dots and a few other details that made it even more difficult to remove the white background, and the magic wand tool haaaates me. It's cute anywayyyy!

Picture of RGB Mask:

It looks wonky in CAS, but fine in-game!

All credits go to Elliesimple! Original download page!

Download: SFS

or

Download: Simblr.CC

@katsujiiccfinds @xto3conversionsfinds @pis3update

CC Used:

Acc Nails: Long Nails by LorandiaSims3

Hair, Ponytail: Anto Milano, Retexture by Ifca-Sims

Hair, Long Wrap: Simpliciaty Ruby, Retexture by Ifca-Sims, Mary Jane DR

Eyes, Default: Simtanico's Dragon Age: Inquisition V2 Eyes (DAIV2) I've edited them to add the teeth replacements from OEM!

Eyelashes and Various Makeup by S-Club

Eyelash Mesh Terminator by Slamyy (S-Club's eyelash remover just removes the eyelash texture from face overlays, not the actual mesh, and thus can conflict with other face overlay defaults, such as eyes or teeth. Also helps with the Mac x64 issue).

Skins: Kurasoberina Primer Default and Ephemera Natural Light

Background is Kewai-Dou's camera photoshoot set! :)

[simgrazeccfinds]

new youtube video!

gshade, lighting mods, and overrides for more aesthetic gameplay in the sims 4!

hope you enjoy! links below:

live in business by littlemisssam

gshade download

gshade preset, aries by xurbansimsx

sunblind lighting overhaul by softerhaze

no glo / no blu by luumia

k-hippie overrides

(my fav) k-hippie terrain override

ghibli clouds by miiko

sims 2 font by thepancake1 and mizoreyukii

sims 2 sound override by thepancake1 and mizoreyukii

sims 3 sound override by thepancake1 and mizoreyukii

no tune after loading by turbodriver

the hidden highlight by fogity

sm animations by nv games

ui cheats

let the party be-gin by rvsn

bar items replacement by channel4sims

phone override by apricotrush

selfie overrides (singles) by dearkim

selfie overrides (paired) by dearkim

crystal loading screen by apricotrush

default spray override (lemon) by apricotrush

scrub father sponge override by apricotrush

nostalgia living controller override by awingedllama

earbud override by pox

map overrides by dershayan and 20thcenturyplumbob

default menu override (brown) by vixonspixel

the missing plumbob by mintvalentine

[thebleedingwoodland]

THE SIMS 3 TUTORIAL

HOW TO CREATE DEFAULT REPLACEMENT MOD USING CUSTOM MESH & TEXTURE FOR SIMPLE OBJECT

⚠️ Tumblr has 30 pictures limit, so I cannot include too many pictures. If you want to zoom in the pictures, click the pictures to enlarge, or save the pictures into your PC, zoom the pictures on picture viewer or zoom in the pictures on your mobile phone. ⚠️

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I create this tutorial to make easier to follow because there are older tutorials available before but scattered on internet and usually only say "Export to replace s3asc" without explaining how to export the edited object properly.

My method is using TSR Workshop instead of exporting the object using Sims 3 Object Export/Import plug in because exporting to replace the s3asc using that plug in always giving error notification "ERR: Model has 1 groups; original had 0" and cannot be exported.

For beginners who are very new using s3pe and haven't created default replacement mod before, better start from simple object first.

Simple objects I mean in-game object that has single MODL and single texture with no morphs, no GeoStates, no presets, no CAS colour channels, and easily cloned from OBJD on catalogue. Usually as utensils that Sims holding in their hand, not buy/build objects. For example: Pencil, pan, fork, spoon.

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Tools to prepare:

s3oc

s3pe

Milkshape 3D for bone assignment (Version I use 1.8.5 beta, discontinued by its developer, therefore feel free to download the full version with its license key provided).

Sims 3 Object Export/Import 1.01 by Wesley Howe (Milkshape plug-in. Download msS3ObjPluginsV101.rar ) 

TSR Workshop (Older version for TS3 only version 2.0.88)

TSR Workshop plug-ins for export.import TSRW Object.

3D Program (Blender/Maya/3dsMax)

Editing images software (Photoshop, make sure you have to install .dds plugin by Nvidia. For free software alternative, you can use GIMP with its .dds plugin)

This tutorial will not teach you how to:

Meshing object ❌

Create alpha texture ❌

Change thumbnails in-game ❌

Install programs and plug-ins ❌

This is how I created Chinese chopsticks replacement mod using custom mesh and texture.

In summary, this tutorial has 10 steps:

Step 1. Clone the Object using s3oc

Step 2. Open S3PE to Copy the Original Resource Code and Export the Files

Step 3. Export the Original Mesh as Base Mesh to .obj format

Step 4. Create Your Custom Mesh

Step 5. Bone Assignment & Create Group

Step 6. Create custom Texture

Step 7. Import the .wso of Edited Mesh on TSR Workshop & Export the package

Step 8. Export MODL file from Package saved from TSR Workshop

Step 9. Finalizing in s3pe & Replacing the Original file with Edited File & Correcting the Code As Same As Default Code

Step 10. Test the CC in your game.

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✳️ Step 1. Clone the Object using s3oc

Before cloning the object, check the Game Folder for in-game object file location. Settings > Game Folders...

Take a look if the Base Game or Expansion Pack for object file you want to clone is in the right folder. For example, my The Sims 3 game are all bought from Steam, so the location is D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\The Sims 3

If you want to clone object from Expansion Pack, make sure input the folder location. For example, the location for World Adventures EP is D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\The Sims 3\EP1

If you are done, close the pop-up box. You can continue click Cloning then choose Normal Object...

Wait until you get the whole catalogue. Click Search...

For example, I clone object from World Adventures Expansion Pack. You can clone object from Base Game or other Expansion Packs as long it is considered as "utensil" that Sim holding on hand. For example: "Pencil" or "Pan"

Search for text: chopsticks

or if you want to clone object from Base Game, search: utensil

Tick check marks for Resource Name, Object Name, Object Desc then click "Search button"

Search result gives you results with name "chopsticks". Here is the object we are looking for: UtensilChopsticks

We need the OBJD file to clone. OBJD = Object Data.

Click "Clone or Fix" at the right bottom. Then you see the next page to determine if you want to clone with renumber or not. If you want to make default replacement, then do not check the Renumber box. Keep it blank.

Tick check box means the s3oc will generate new resource code for new item. Not tick the check means the s3oc will overwrite the same resource code, it is to replace object you cloned in-game.

I am personally a detailed person, so I usually tick as many as I want: tick "Deep clone" "Missing String Tables" and "Include Thumbnail" to include more details. Then click "Start" to proceed.

It will give you file name [CreatorName]_ObjectName_Number

Then save your package file in "DBPF Package" format in your project folder. Always make folder for any file to make everything organized.

✳️ Step 2. Open S3PE to Copy the Original Resource Code and Export the Files

Open S3pe, locate your package file you cloned from s3oc. Find the MODL of Utensil Chopsticks, Right-Click, "Details..."

On Resource Details, click "Copy TGI" to copy the Resource Code. Type, Group, and Instance will automatically be copied on clipboard. Then open Notepad, Right-Click to "Paste".

Click GRID on bottom of the s3pe (I mark it red on picture), it will give you pop-up box with Data Grid. Click "Resources", it will be highlight blue and there's 3 dots button appeared on the right side. Click the 3 dots button. It will give you TGI Block List Editor.

Inside MODL's TGI Block List Editor only has IMG. You may wondering why, but that's how the game coded. Type, Group, Instance of _IMG inside TGI Block List Editor should be the same as _IMG on the package.

Copy the TGI, Group, Instance to your Notepad.

After you copied code of MODL, do the same for the texture image (_IMG), but only copy the code from Resource Details. You cannot edit TGI Block List Editor for _IMG as the Grid button for _IMG is greyed out.

The main task is the code of your edited mesh and texture should be the same as the code you copied now from original package you cloned with s3oc.

Keep the code on notepad. You will need this code later.

Export the MODL file. Right-Click, "Export to s3asc". The file appears in long string such with name for example: S3_01661233_08000001_B619DB2238C3430B%%+MODL_filebase

Do not rename the file. Save.

Export the texture file. Right-Click "Export > To File..." The file will be saved in .dds format. Do not rename the file. Save.

✳️ Step 3. Export the Original Mesh as Base Mesh to .obj format

Open Milkshape. Import the s3asc file you saved before.

More steps click spoiler tag "Read More / Keep Reading" below

File > Import > Sims 3 Object Import v 1.01 by Wesley Howe

Locate the s3asc file, then the original chopsticks mesh appears.

Click the "Joints" tab. It has 4 codes. Check box "Draw vertices with bone colors" It will show Bone Assignment colors on the original mesh. Yellow on top chopstick and light blue on bottom chopstick. The colours are to make the object has rig and movement following the Sim's interaction.

Take a look at the 4 codes on Joints Tab. You can play around to see which colour of the code will appear, after that copy paste the code to Notepad to make it easier to comprehend.

Click Select from Tools menu, Select Options: Face. On "Right/Left/Top/Bottom 2D View", Left-click make selection of one part of chopsticks. While the part of object being selected (Red), click Joints then Choose "Assign".

0x96239247 --> Yellow 0xFEAE6981 --> Purple 0xCD68F001 --> Light Blue 0xD0DECA8E --> Red

Your edited mesh must have the exact same Bone Assignment colour later. Check again if the code and colour are correct.

You can save object mesh as .obj to other 3D software such as Blender or any other 3D software.

✳️ Step 4. Create Your Custom Mesh

Use the original .obj as base model. While you can create longer mesh or any edited version as you wish.

Make sure the scale and position of the edited mesh is same as base original mesh, because the edited mesh will be used on Sim's hand.

If you are done editing the mesh, export the UVmap.

You can export the uvmap in higher resolution, as long as it is Power of 2. 64x64, 128x128, 256x256, 512x512, 1024x1024, 2048x2048, 4096x4096. I export in 1024x1024 pixels to make the size of texture larger and have more details.

Then export the mesh object in .obj format.

✳️ Step 5. Bone Assignment & Create Group

Open Milkshape. Import the original mesh.

Check the Groups Tab. Original mesh has 1 group, "group 00". Group 00 means it is the main mesh. There is no shadow beneath the object.

Import the edited mesh as .obj file.

My edited mesh has one single name "default" name on the Group Tab. While edited mesh may have a lot of file name scattered on Group Tab. Regroup the file name to simplify your edited mesh into one single name. Select > Regroup.

The main task is replacing the EA's original mesh with your edited mesh.

Before you delete anything, you must do Bone Assignment first to the edited mesh you created.

Your edited mesh does not have Bone Assignment, so it appears white.

Remember the 4 codes you copied earlier in Notepad.

Copy Bone Assignment from original mesh to your edited mesh.

This case, your want to Bone Assign Yellow colour.

Select > Face to select one part of chopsticks of your edited mesh. On Joints Tab, double click the appropriate code 0x96239247 in blue highlight then the code box on the right side of "Rename" will appear 0x96239247. Make sure the code is correct. Then you can click "Assign".

Your edited mesh will appear in Yellow colour. Then do the same for another part of chopsticks.

Select another part of chopsticks of your edited mesh. On Joints Tab, double click the appropriate code 0xCD68F001 in blue highlight then the code box on the right side of "Rename" will appear 0xCD68F001. Click "Assign".

Your edited mesh will appear in Light Blue colour.

Then what's the other code for? With colour purple and red?

Leave them. Let the codes have the same exact codes as appear in original mesh and let the colours only assigned Yellow and Light Blue. The colours are to determine rig for interaction in-game, which only use Yellow as upper part of chopstick and Light Blue as bottom part of chopstick.

You can safely delete the original mesh with name group00 until it remains your only your edited mesh.

Rename your edited mesh to group00. Type group00 on the box then click "Rename" on the left side.

Export to TSRW Object in .wso format. .wso is format with bone assignment on object attached.

Save your .wso in your project folder.

✳️ Step 6. Create custom Texture

Import original texture you exported from s3pe to your editing image software.

Look at the original texture made by EA. 32x64 pixels. It is very low resolution, blurry and stretched, because the texture should be compressed as low as possible by game designer. As player you want it has higher detail to look realistic as possible and your PC of course can handle high resolution content, sure you can make the resolution much higher than EA's.

Import the UVMap you saved from 3D software. For example, UVmap I imported has 1024x1024 resolution. Add your custom texture. Then save it to .dds format in the same name as original texture. Save in separate folder, name it "Edited Texture" to keep it separated from original texture.

✳️ Step 7. Import the .wso of Edited Mesh on TSR Workshop & Export the package

Open your TSR Workshop.

Create New Project > New Import >Next...

Then Browse original mesh by EA in package format in your project folder.

On Open file box, you cannot see .package file because the filter is .wrk (TSR Workshop Project). Choose the .package dropdown.

Then you can see .package file.

Open the .package. After the file is located, then Next. On Project Details I usually skip without giving name of Project Name and Title. Next.

You must have seen green land with white blank sky.

Where's the mesh? It is actually there... just being zoomed in too close. You need to zoom out by scrolling down mouse.

You can see the original chopsticks mesh by EA. You can save the project file in .wrk format. After you save the file, import the .wso of your edited mesh. Mesh tab > High Level detail. Click green arrow folder icon to import. Then your edited mesh will appear replacing the original EA mesh.

As you see, the texture is messed up because the texture is still using original EA's texture. But then you check Textures tab and it has blank dropdown...

I cannot change the texture on this TSR Workshop!

Don't worry, we can replace the texture on s3pe later.

No need to change anything other than importing mesh. Click Edit > Project Contents to save as package.

You will see pop up box with number or files DDS, FTPT, LITE, MODL, OBJD, OBJK, etc. Export > To. package. Give name such as "EditedChopsticks_TSRW"

✳️ Step 8. Export MODL file from Package saved from TSR Workshop

Open S3PE, File > Open package "EditedChopticks_TSRW" that you saved from TSR Workshop.

Export MODL. Right-Click, export. It gives you file name with [StringOfNumber] .model .

Save it on project folder. Keep it organized and separated from original MODL. Name the folder "Edited MODL". Do not rename the file.

✳️ Step 9. Finalizing in s3pe & Replacing the Original file with Edited File & Correcting the Code As Same As Default Code

Open s3pe, File > Open original package that you cloned from s3oc. [CreatorName]_ObjectName_Number

Find the MODL. Right-Click > Replace...

Locate to your edited MODL with filename .model .

Then click Open.

The original MODL of the package should be replaced with your edited mesh.

Do the same for the texture.

Locate to your edited texture with filename .dds

Then click Open.

The original texture of the package should be replaced with your edited texture.

Take a look at MODL's Type, Group, Instance. It has the same code as original MODL in the original package cloned with s3oc (because it has been replaced)

Don't forget to see the code inside TGI Block List Editor.

Repeat step 2 how to check the code. Right-Click on MODL/IMG > Details... and click GRID > Resources > TGI Block List Editor.

The Type, Group, Instance of the _IMG are different compared from IMG from original package clone, which means that is the evidence of edited mesh replaced the original.

Rename the Instance with default/original Instance you copied on notepad from Step 2. Type, Group, Instance should be the same as default/original Type, Group, Instance.

Open notepad with resource code you copied from Step 2. Make sure the Type, Group, and Instance are all the same.

If the codes are the same, then your edited mesh and texture will overwrite the default mesh and texture with the same code in the game. Save, Commit, Save the package.

Check again if the texture is replaced properly. Right-Click on _IMG > ViewDDS.

ALTERNATIVES!

Yes, you can delete unwanted files in your edited package, to keep the package clean. Simply Right-Click>Deleted.

The only files needed in package are: MODL, _IMG, _KEY

They are the only files with your edited mesh/texture including codes to overwrite the default codes.

You can Start new fresh blank s3pe. Right-Click>Import from file...

Locate your edited MODL and _IMG (texture) file.

On Resource Details box, tick mark "Use resource name" > OK.

Make sure all the Type, Group, and Instance of MODL and _IMG including in the TGI Block List Editor are all the same as the code in original package.

Save the package.

✳️ Step 10. Test the CC in your game.

Put the package to your CC folder in your The Sims 3 document folder to see if the CC is working or not.

If the CC is working as your intended, with your custom mesh and texture, then test the animation. Are the chopsticks animation working as the same as original EA's? If the animation are working well too, then congratulations!

Your default replacement are working. Give applause to yourself. 👏

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QUESTIONS!

Q:

Can I use this tutorial for making default replacement for buy/build object?

A: This tutorial covers basic method of using TSR Workshop and replacing the default codes (Type, Group, Instance), so you will understand the basic principle of doing default replacement mod.

Keep in mind that different object has different case. Buy / build object has MLOD (not just MODL) more than one, texture images more than one, has presets, and CAStable colour channels.

The TGI Block List Editor for buy/build object has a lot of codes, so have to spend a lot of time to do trial-and-error to make the default replacement working properly, because a lot of times the texture doesn't work (still using default EA's texture), or when the object appears right with your edited mesh and texture, after you choose the presets, the object reverts back to your edited mesh with default EA's texture.

Q:

Help! The texture is black! / still using same EA's texture when tested in the game!

A: The texture codes must be not the same. Check the Type, Group, Instance of _IMG. Do the codes are the same like codes in original package? Check the TGI Block List Editor for MODL, is the _IMG inside has the same Type, Group, Instance as in original package.

Q:

Help! The object disappears when tested in the game!

A: You must be replacing OBJD in your package. Do not replace OBJD. Just MODL and texture only.

[dystopianam]

MY THE SIMS MEDIEVAL DOWNLOAD FOLDER (2025)

The old list somehow got "corrupted" and Tumblr wouldn't open it or let me edit it when I could rarely open it, so I created a new one! (I specify that in this list there will only be the cc and mods that I USE, not all those existing for TSM!)

I hope I didn't forget anything because I made this list from my phone, but if I did I'll update it from time to time!

LIGHTING MODS

Game lighting mod: You can use any The Sims 3 Lighting Mod, HERE you can find a masterpost with every TS3 Lighting Mod that exist! (You can only use one at a time, no more than one together)

CAS lighting mod: Realistic CAS Lighting by @nectar-cellar

COMPLETE KINGDOM RETEXTURES

(I use one theme at a time depending on which one inspires me at the moment. DO NOT use them all together.)

Autumn Kingdom by Harrykotiej: HERE!

Winter Kingdom & Fantasy Kingdom by ChickieTeeta: HERE!

ALL 4 Seasons Kingdom by MariaCherry: HERE! + Snow on all roofs for Winter theme

A Dark Kingdom Retextures by MariaCherry: HERE! 

Fantasy Kingdom by MariaCherry: HERE!

ONLY TERRAIN RETEXTURES

(You can only use one terrain replacement at a time.)

Desert Terrain by @mariacherry

Mud Tracks replaced with stone ones by @mariacherry

Terrain replaced with TS4 terrain textures by @mariacherry

ONLY TREES RETEXTURES

(You can only use one trees replacement at a time)

Lilac trees by @mariacherry

DEFAULT REPLACEMENTS

Moon Default Replacement: Moon-Moon by @potato-ballad-sims

Stars Default Replacement: Milky Way by @nilxis

Default Babies by @mariacherry

Default Books by @mariacherry

Default Food by @mariacherry

Default bread by @mariacherry

Default rose by @mariacherry

Town Wall Replacement by Shimrod

Wooden Default CAS Room by @mariacherry

Wood Loading Screen by @mariacherry

Better Quality Headlines effect by @xiasimla

Frontal camera for the sim thumbnail

Less exagerated sims expressions for the sim thumbnails poses (Only retouched ver.)

Softer outline when placing objects by @mariacherry

MISC THINGS

NoIntro - Base+P&N

No Pause Line by @mariacherry

Increased font size by @mariacherry

ShimrodsTSMCamera 

The Sims 3 Camera (This one doesn't go in Mods folder and it's compatible with the one above)

Reshade Presets: I use these presets! 

CREATE-A-SIM CC

HAIRS: 4tM Hairs here,  here and here

DEFAULT SKINTONES: I don’t use any.

DEFAULT EYES: I don’t use any but I use THESE contact lenses.

CLOTHES & ACCESSORY: I download them all on Sauris blog here and sometimes on @mariacherry blog.

3D EYELASHES: You can find S-Club Eyelashes for TSM HERE

MAKE-UP: Face Scars (Can’t find the link) - Ear Blush

18+ (NUDE DETAILS)

 Female Skin Details (3D Nipples)

 Male Skin Details (Private Parts)

SLIDERS

I use THESE body sliders (All of them)

THESE neck sliders (You only need Neck Width and Neck Tilt)

And THIS height slider

ESSENTIAL & BIGS MODS

Grim Medieval Core

Grim's Medieval Auto Save

Treeag - TSMAutoDisableClothingFilter 

DeeDawg's Unlocks Manager

Watcher Hand

Watcher Hand - Urnstone

Medieval Life 3.8 (18+)

SMALL MODS

AutoCollect Interaction Mod

CallBirdLessOften 

Forsaken+Shimrod SocialsBothFullVersions

Improved barrels

Books and Medieval Recipes + Forsaken Recipes

Well 50 buckets

Drunk as a Skunk

P&N All Birds Available

Cleanliness: Near The Watcher

Scrab and Sweep floor

MoreInteractionQueues20 (Old, I use another ver. now. It's this one below.)

Queque actions from 5 to 20

SimRecruit_TSMCombatAdded

A Wizard with Good Memory + Less Energy Cost for spell 

“Refresh the bath water” available for everyone 

Exp for Playing the Fiddle 

Joint Walks and Hunting

Improved bath 

Laundry 

Ring the Bell 

Play With Teddy Bears 

Simmodder99's Mod Library

Shimrod's Mods

Blue Eyes Bug fix

Childhood V2

Collecting Stones & Herbs

Fishing trip avaiable for everyone

Important events

Medieval Route Fix

Increased chance of being eaten in the forest

Sleep when you want to

Training with a mannequin lowers hygiene

More Interactions (Can’t find the link anymore)

Another TSM route fix

[erasabledinosaur]

What's in my Game:

GRAPHIC TWEAKS

The Sims 3 GPU Add-on Support

Tweaked my GraphicRules.sgr Shadows Quality to 8k

Step 5 - Limiting FPS (Essential)

MODS:

NRAAS: Master Controller with MC Integration, Overwatch, Errortrap + Saver

simler90's Gameplay Core Mod WITH Nraas Overwatch Compatability File (found in step 4)

The Sims 3 Smooth Patch 1.2.1

[TS3] Catalog Search Mod

No Intro

No ''Mod Scripts Found''

No Drift/Lower Level Free Cam Camera Mod

Subtle Build Grid Active Level Only

Annoyances Disabler

No More Gloves with Outerwear Mod

Twoftmama Route Fix Flavor 3 v9

No (or fewer) automatic memories

xiasimla Higher Quality Default Replacements for TS3 Headline Effects

Sims 3 Decorating Tools mod (or S3DT)

Get to Know Fix+

Interaction on sloped terrain enabler

No Mutated Hair/Eye Colour

TWEAKS:

Welcome Matt Deshined Rug

University Life Alpha Omega Door Fix

No more ugly snowprints

Hanging Lantern Fix

Tileable Items Shader FIX

Base Game Halfwalls FIXED!!!

CAS:

CAS Monotone: additional colors + Replacement CAS for single color

CAS Sim Bin Genetics as Presets

40 New Face Presets (CC Slider Free)

NRAAS: MasterController ExpandedTattoo + cmar_XCAS_TattooLocations_V2.zip

DECOR + MORE

Sims 3 Hidden Stencils Unlocked

ISLA PARADISO

Reduce/Remove Lag caused by Houseboats

Isla Paradiso Fixed World by ellacharmed

EA DEFAULTS

SATELLITES - A SKINBLEND BY SIMAREX

cute feet for children and toddlers

Default Feet Replacement by Bloomsbase

missy harries Face Overlay Lips Lip Overlay Only

Default Replacement Wildflowers

[Chisami] BLUSH BABY (default) Baby Skin

oneeuromutt's maternity defaults

NOT QUITE EA DEFAULTS

Memories Mirror from Generations Default Replacement 4-in-1

Season’s wall hook de-starified

STORE ITEMS & COLLECTION FILES

Phantom__99 EA Store Content

Collection Icons and Files

Store Collection Filests

[cultofmars]

Sims 2 Default List

There are many default lists out there but most of them haven’t been updated in years. Many new mods have come out and older mods have been lost. With this default mod guide I hope to provide a solid aesthetic for your Sims 2 game while also being optimized. Feel free to pick and choose what you wish and skip around in the sections.

Some house cleaning needs to be done before any default mods can be installed, use this guide by Captain Nikki to get your game up and running and also to install ReShade if you wish to use it. 

Something Nikki didn’t mention but is very useful is the userstartup.cheat. PleasantSims has a guide on how to use it and also has her’s available for download. With this you can extend the view distance and a bunch of other very useful things. 

Lighting Mod: 

Maxist Match Lighting Mod by DeadPirate

Kind of a pain to install as you need to replace the corresponding files for the expansions and stuff packs but it makes the game look so much nicer.

ReShade(see Captain Nikki’s guide for help installing) 

ReShade Preset We Fell in Love in October by DeadPirate

This is the main preset that I use, it’s made to go with the Maxist Match Lighting Mod.

Clouds, Sky, and Water:

Lowedeus’ Maxis BaseGame Clouds Made Global by Lazy Duchess/Lowedeus

Be Sure to read the whole post as you need to grab a file from this page, I chose the Dust version.

Pond and Sea Water Overhaul by Voeille

For the ponds to work you need to go into each lot with one and add a small square, if you don’t the pond will just be a black void. 

Better Nightlife by Criquette

If you plan on using Criquette’s Rual Charm or any of their neighborhood decorations then you’ll want to grab this mod. It’s being listed here because if you use the Pond and Sea Water Overhaul you’ll need to replace the file for the sea water with this one, the pond file can be left alone.  

Blurry Skies by Nopke

One of the best mods in my opinion, it replaces the sky without you having to do anything. I use the version with all of the skies. This mod combined with Lowedus’ Maxis Clouds makes the sky look beautiful. Do not install SkyFix. If you load into the game at this point you’ll notice that it’s not working, it’s because Skyfix isn’t installed but don’t worry as we’ll be using a different version of it that came with Rural Charm.

360 and Seasons Ready Skylines by GreatCheeseCakePersona

A skybox object that’s found in neighborhood decorations that adds a backdrop to the world. Be sure to read the post for placement instructions. 

City and Rural Skyline by GreatCheeseCakePersona

An add on for the mod listed above by the same creator. I use these two skylines more than any other. 

Pond Bottom Defaults by Simsantonic

Now that the water has been replaced it’s time to make the bottom of the ponds cute. Read the full page as this mod isn’t installed in your downloads. I use the River Rock option. 

TS2 Sink and Basin Water Revised by Pineapple Forest

Cleans up the textures of sink and basin water.

Effects and Misc. 

Flutterby by Poppet-Sims

A default for the butterflies.  

Default Snowflake(s) by Ivy-Sims

Changes the snowflakes to those found in the Sims 3, a small mod but helps a lot to make your lots cute.

Brighter and Less Square Fallen Leaves by Frustrated Yeti

Changes the fallen leaves to be cuter.

Prettier Bubble Bath by Pineapple Forest

Makes the bubble bath textures less blurry. 

TS2 Infallibly Good Witch Aura - Smooth Default by Pineapple Forest 

Changes the Good Witch Aura, I use the star option. 

Evil Aura Effect Default + Magical Stars + Cleaning Glint by Pineapple Forest 

I use the star option to match with the above mod. 

Food:

There’s quite a few defaults for food, I suggest using this spreadsheet to pick and choose what you want. I personally don’t use any defaults for the food items themselves or for the cooking appliances.

Items:

Lighten Up! by NixNivis

Makes the computer screens brighter.

Custom Computer Screens by Eddysims

A default for the computer screens.

Better Bubbles by Eddysims

Replaces the blurry speech bubbles with higher quality ones. 

Buyable Potions and Bottle Defaults by Pineapple Forest

Changes the appearance of the potion bottles. On the mod page are a few more options such as being able to buy gypsy potions from the catalog, I just use the defaults. There’s two options for the plantsim cure, I chose vintage.

Date Rewards Roses Default Replacement by Tvickiesims

Changes the appearance of the rose date rewards. There’s two versions, one that’s just a default and the other that puts the date rewards in the catalog. I use just the default.

Vehicles:

School Bus Default Replacement by Poppet-Sims 

You’ll have to scroll down the page a little to find it, I use turquoise. 

Busy Roads NH Traffic Default Replacement by Criquette

You need to install some packages from their other mod. Some of the cars have more than one option so make you only pick one default.  I chose to use only the cars needed, you can find that information at the bottom of the mod page. I also chose not to use any branded cars. 

Lot Trees and Plants

Perfect Plants by Simbology

Not a default but useful for keeping your lots pretty. This is a hack that makes it so that plants on lots do not die. This doesn’t affect garden crops or trees.  

-House Plants Replaced With Nynaeve Design Plants (+ Custom Versions) by Tvickiesims

Changes some of the existing house plants and adds some extra ones as well.

Flora Default Replacement - Sims 4 Style by Tvickiesims

Replaces the trees, shrubs, flowers, orchard trees, and crops. Look through the files because for the Papaya tree there’s two options, I use version one.

DR Plants by Lordcrumps

Changes the decoration plants to a plant from the Sims 4. Each file is included with a picture so it’s very easy to pick what you want and don’t.

Neighborhood Trees and Deco:

Criquette/Lowedeus’ Linen Trees DFR by Peppermint & Ginger

A more optimized version of  this mod. Be sure to read the description and grab the files needed from the original mod. I use the 512x1024px version. 

CS: Seasonal Pines by Lowedeus

A replacement for the neighborhood pine trees. Download the Pines Pack.

Sims 2 Neighbourhood Pine Forest Defaults! by TeaAdicctYT

A replacement to match the above mod but for the large groups of pine trees.

Beautiful Birches by SixFootSim

Changes the neighborhood birches. 

Seasonal AL Pond by Lowedeus

Makes the pond neighborhood decoration seasonal, I use the Lush-Blue version. 

Neighbourhood Trees Default Replacements - Gingko, Walnut, Redbud by PixelDolly

A default to match with the rest of the above trees. 

Rock and Sand Peninsula Tree Defaults by KinderGoth

Changes the palm trees that came with BV.

Hi-Res Lot View-Friendly Farm Fields by PixelDolly

In the vanilla game the farm fields can’t be seen from lots, ruining the aesthetic of farmhouses. This mod isn’t a default replacement but it’s basically a new farm field deco object that looks similar to the vanilla games. You need to install this mod to get them to work. I like to go in and delete each vanilla farm field and replace them with these ones.  

No Rocks Deco Mod by Chemic’s Simblr

Removes the rocks that show when you place an effect in the neighborhood view.

Working Street Lights Hood Deco Set by Criquette 

This isn’t a default replacement, but it’s nice to have. Requires their Better Nightlife mod mentioned before in the Clouds, Sky, and Water section. 

Seasonal Fields by GreatCheescakePersona

Not a default but a very pretty neighborhood decoration item that matches well with this set-up.

Terrain and Road:

Rural Charm Terrain & Road Default Replacement by Criquette

Replaces the roads and terrain. I use the files for the Lush (Temperate) Road DR, Neighborhood Road Transparency Fix, Lot Mode Road Overlays, Unified Bridges, Terrain Paints (I use a different mod for the terrain with it’s own terrain paints so I deleted the files for the three grasses as well as the file for the pebble beach), Floor Tiles, Neighborhood Decals Default Replacement, Winter Textures DR for Lush (Temperate) ‘Hood Terrain, Season Lot Skirt Road Fix + SimNopke SkyFix, Neighborhood Winter Beach DR, Neighborhood mode Cliff DR selection (I use the white option), and Maxis Neighborhood Bridge Road Deck DR.

Criquette’s RC roads on CuriousB/Icad’s terrains (DEFAULT) by Charming-Plumbob

Makes Criquette’s Rural Charm Roads work with other terrain. Use all the files except for the lush one. 

Terrain Default Replacements by Peppermint & Ginger

Changes all terrain types. Delete the lush file from this mod and see below for the updated version. I like using this terrain over the one with Rural Charm because it’s a set for every terrain type so it keeps the appearance consistent.

Lush Default Replacement V2 by Peppermint & Ginger 

Includes an update to the above mod as well as matching terrain paints. 

No More Blurriness by Voeille

There’s quite a few files for this mod, the ones we want are for the beach and snow. There is also a matching beach terrain paint if you want it, just be sure to delete the terrain paints for the cliffs. This mod is a default replacement for the lot view of the beach and the lot light snow. 

Neighbourhood Snow Default Replacement by xSparrow

Download the HoodSnowSeparate file and delete the one for the grass terrain. Rural Charm already has a fix for the snow for the grass terrain. This mod makes the neighborhood snow look nicer. 

4 Maxist Base Game Terrain Paints Default Replacement by iCad

Replaces a few of the base game terrain paints, I use the 512x512 set.

Ceiling and Trim

White Roof Trim Defaults by Phaenoh

Changes the trim around lot roofs.

Replacement Floor Tile Border by Feenwald  

Changes the trim around floor tiles, I use the White Wood option (Weisses Holz).

Away you Ugly Thing! by Maranatah

Changes the wall top, I use the white option. 

Ceiling Default Replacement by Honeywell

Changes the ceiling texture. 

UI:

Clean UI by GreatCheeseCakePersona

The page is very easy to follow for installing so I won’t list too much here, but just be sure to read through everything. Not everything goes into the downloads folder and for some stuff you’ll have to pick only one option.

No Pause Frame by Nopke

Gets rid of the red lines that show up when you pause the game. Very useful for taking screenshots.

Level Numbers Added to Job Titles by Phaenoh

A mod that lets you see what level of a career your sim is at.

Smaller Plumbob Default by Pineapple Forest

Makes the plumbob smaller and less opaque, I use the smaller and softer plumbob option and the neighborhood file. If you'd rather there’s a mod that removes plumbobs here, but I like having them so when it comes to taking screenshots I use the plumbbobtoggle cheat. 

Clean TS2 Skill Meters Default by Pineapple Forest

Matches with the above mod, there’s also a version that’s compatible with the remove plumbob mod. I use the SimSkillMeterDefault and the Invisible Leaves files.

Clean OFB “BuyBar” Default by Pineapple Forest

Completes the two mods above. I use the transparent option.

Camera Mod Compilation by Lowedeus 

Not a UI mod but I wanted to include it as it makes playing the game so much better. These need to be installed in the camera folders. 

This completes my default guide for the environment. All of the screenshots shown are not edited and use the mods listed. With this set-up I haven’t had my game crash or stutter even though I play on a generic laptop not meant necessary for gaming. There isn’t much to say about default for the actual sims themselves as there are so many options for skins, hairs, eyes, etc. I suggest using the default database and picking for yourself. If you rather download a huge folder instead I suggest this post from Peppermint & Ginger, but keep in mind the hairs are high poly and might lag your game. For my game I use this skin default and for the eyes I use these. 

Some tips for making your neighborhoods look nicer, delete any trees that were not replaced and instead use ones that are or look for neighborhood deco trees. Same goes for the farm fields, but the trees especially can look bad if they can be seen from your lots. Try to keep a consistent theme and use similar colors. 

Use whatever you want from this guide or nothing at all. Lesyasun has a guide here and another list here. On r/Sims2Help there’s this guide.     

[yamanaka4576]

Sims3 Resource

●nraas

Decensor　モザイク外し

ErrorTrap　エラー修正

MasterController　多彩な機能追加

MasterController Integration　MasterControllerのオプション。CAS関連の機能追加。

Overwatch　定期的なクリーンアップ機能

Register　町の人口調整

●Mod

LD's Sims3Launcher (EA App/Origin) (1.69)　ランチャーの置き換え

[TS3] Shader Tweaks　ゲームの照明変更

No Intro　イントロスキップ

Fix: Sims need less Space　シムのスペースを小さくする

Fix: Pets need less Space　ペットのスペースを小さくする

Fix: Guitar needs less Space for playing　ギターのスペースを小さくする

Tileable Items Shader FIX　タイル化可能なオブジェクトのシェーダー修正

Interaction on sloped terrain enabler　傾斜地帯でのインタラクションを可能にする

Base Game Half Walls FIXED!!!!　ハーフウォールを修正

Walk Cycle Edits　シムの歩行時に常に笑顔になる問題を修正

Random Sim Fixes 2.0　タウニー生成の修正

CAS Sim Bin Genetics as Presets　シムの顔のプリセット追加

S-Club ts3 EA Eyeball F UVFix　シムの瞳のUVを修正

Pick Up Toddler Fixes　幼児を抱き上げる動作を置き換え

Toddler Routing Fix　幼児のルーティンを修正

Read Toddler to Sleep - Fixed Interaction　幼児の読み聞かせを修正

No More Zombies Generated At Full Moon - 2 Flavors　ゾンビを生成させないようにする

Zoom-In CaS Camera 1.38 Pets　CASでカメラをもっと近づけられるようにする

No Camera Fade for Sims　シムをドアップにしてもフェードアウトさせないようにする

MMSBoringBonesBrntWafflesShimrods_Modernthirdpersoncamera　カメラMOD

[TSM > TS3] Converted Facial Expressions　シムの表情アニメーション置き換え

Fixed horse tails (no more shiny horses!)　馬の尻尾の修正

HIX_HorseBeetle_DEF　馬の瞳の修正

●Default Replacements

Clean UI 13 Beta Release　UIのデザイン変更

POSE REPLACEMENT Stand Still&Closer Camera in CAS for all ages and genders　CASのシムのポーズ変更

Pure CAS Lighting Mod for TS3　CASのライティングを変更

CAS Background Replacement - TS3 - Praleska　CASの背景変更

Face Presets Overhaul - Headshapes [V.2.1]　シムのプリセット置き換え

S-Club ts3 skin default FM 2.0A　シムのスキン

YOU ARE HYPERREAL - TS3 Normal Map Replacement　ノーマルマップ置き換え

BrntWafflesBigQEyesn24DEFAULT　シムの瞳

Default replacement hair pack TS3　EAの髪型を置き換え

Baby Skin [ Updated Version ]　赤ちゃんのスキン

sclub ts3 mod ea eyelash removal fm　デフォルトのまつ毛除去

EA Eyeshadow Texture Fix - Default Replacements　デフォルトのアイシャドウ修正

Fetching Dog Eye Default Replacements + Dog Eye Fix　犬の瞳

Purrrrfect and Local Black Cat default replacement eyes for kitties + eye fix　猫の瞳

Iridescent Bug Wings for Fairies (Default Replacements)　妖精の翼

nvisible PlumbBob Default Replacement　プラムボブを消す

Higher Quality Default Replacements for TS3 Headline Effects (Scream, Speech, and Thought Bubbles)　シムの吹き出しを高画質に

Reworked & Improved EA Lights　EAライトの置き換え

Improved Environmental Shadows　影の置き換え

let them eat burnt wafflesさんのライティングMOD

+ Uranesia Lighting Mod PLUS +　NilxisさんのライティングMOD

Fantasy Moon (Default Replacement)　月

桜の置き換え

Botânika - Substituição de plantas e floras para The Sims 3　植物

Lavender Default Override　ラベンダー

Seasons enabled Wildflowers for the Sims 3　野花

omedapixel_DefaultPlants_V1Testing　ガーデニングの植物

Set de telhados por Boring Bones　屋根

Farol Retexturizado - Definição suprema　灯台

Metropolis Reborn - Pacote de aprimoramento de Arquitetura　ビル

Clear Water Drops　雨粒

Snow but better! - Snow replacement mod　雪

Apple iPhone 8　スマホをiPhone8にする

Default Replacement Dinnerware　お皿

Baby Food default replacement　ベビーフード

White Formula Default Replacement Bottle　哺乳瓶

Default Seasons Beach Towels and Umbrellas　ビーチタオル

Dream Wedding - Cakes+　ウエディング関連のオブジェクト

✤✤ DEFAULT REPLACEMENT INSECT TERRARIUM ✤✤　虫かご

Ice Cream Truck Default Override　アイス屋のトラック

●Reshade

Sims 3 Reshade Omnibus Edition　Reshadeプリセット詰め合わせ

[sandra-vu]

The Sims 3 MODS LIST

this is basically a list of everything i have in my game right now (minus custom content). i'm very satisfied with this setup and i hope you can find something you'll find useful. everything is sorted in alpabetical order, because i love alphabetical order lol read mod descriptions before downloading and don't forget to thank the creators for their hard work! :)

ESSENTIAL / PERFORMANCE / SETTINGS x Add Any Lot Size x Catalog search x Gameplay Core Mod (tweaked to my liking, might show you my settings sometime if you'd like) x Interact on sloped terrain x New CAS and CAP animation options (posehum_posepets version) x No Camera Fade for Sims x No Foot Tapping While Waiting For Clear Route! x No Route Fail Tantrum Animations! x NRaas (Error trap, Go here, Master controller, Overwatch, Register) x Pregnancy Progress Controller (No Non Pregnant version) x Reduce/Remove Lag caused by Houseboats x Remove stencils/overlays from Build/Buy/CAS objects x Shimrod's Camera Lowlevel (edited by BrntWaffles) (Drift version) x Smooth patch

TWEAKS / FIXES x Anach tweaks (bouncer bribe x10, burglar tweaks, celebrity difficulty, celeb sue paparazzi, club closing times (5 am), donation amount, higher bills, longer eating, no auto pet wake up, party tweaks, wash hands chance) x Annoyances disabler x Cross eye fix x No "Mod scripts found" x No auto venue placement (reupload found here) x No build sparkles x No gloves w outerwear x No intro x Pick up toddler fix x Pigtail glitch fix x Random sim fixes x Set hour cheat x Slower cars, taxis, and bikes x Toddler routing fix

GAMEPLAY x 75% Chance per day elder will die x Acne & Skincare (tweaked – only teens) x Adults can play peekaboo and hug toddlers x Almost all TheSweetSimmer's mods (family gameplay must haves!) x Auto lights overhaul x Burglar hate x Burglars steal simoleons too x Cancel time off x Children can series (almost all of them) x Easy variety attraction x Energy drinks V2 x Faster gardening 50% x Fridge mod (no fridge shopping) x Get drunk x Hang out interaction (2t3) (all ages) x Layoff mod x Let me take a selfie x Lot population (reduced) x Meals anytime + some desserts x No autonomous homework x No imaginary friends x No mutated hair or eyes x No social groups (uni only) x Random genetics x Retirement home & elder care x Shorter Uni (3 credit hours) x Sims can skate on smaller ponds x Skating is fun x Take practice shots (photography) x Tooth fairy mod x User-directed scolding + other punishment tweaks x Wider TV viewing angle x Yoga mod

SLIDERS x AWT - Hat sliders x OEM – Eyeball size

DEFAULT REPLACEMENTS (MISC) x Apple Sauce Baby food (4t3) x Better ingredient thumbnails x Clean UI (BETA) x Facial Expressions (ALT) (TSM to TS3) x Fish mod x HD thought bubbles x Loading Screen Overhaul x Modern cursors x Modern map tags x Nectar glass replacer x New dishes (BOWL & MUG) (4t3) x TV Channels (4t3) x Walk cycle edits

DEFAULT REPLACEMENTS (CAS) x 2t3 plantsim body vines x Beards and eyebrows x Beetle eyes for cats and dogs x Beetle eyes for horses x Beetle eyes for humans (i also use these contacts for occults) x Blush baby skin (infant) x CAS background (steel blue) x ChazyBazzy hair defaults (pretty and still very maxis match textures, EA meshes) x Eye colors (presets) x Eyeball replacements – PU-CU / TU-EU x Freckles and moles x - x Makeup replacements x Skin - Satellites (DEF & NON-DEF)

DEFAULT REPLACEMENTS (ENVIRONMENT) x Better sun x Moon x Perfect Day – RH water with Gelina’s lighting tweaks x Reworked & Improved EA Lights x Skyrim Star Field (1024x1024) x Windows Lite Overrides

[meinesims]

Default Replacement I use in my Game

Updated: 13.02.2025

Skin:

https://www.tumblr.com/horusmenhosetix/738784653973028864/for-the-anon-who-requested-it-here-is-a-completed?source=share

or

https://swirlgoodies.tumblr.com/post/97370551326/orchard-skinblend-this-is-like-95-svmblrs

Eyes (realistic):

https://modthesims.info/d/684369/re-cerberus-default-replacement-eye-mesh-amp-textures.html

Eye color:

https://modthesims.info/d/684469/eye-color-presets-default-replacement.html

Hair:

https://maryjanesims3.tumblr.com/tagged/drhair

https://firefoxsims3.tumblr.com/

Beard, Brows, Eyeliner, Lipstick and Blush:

https://simplelife.chagasi.com/sims3.html

Feet:

https://retroxdance.tumblr.com/post/61017127591/blooms-sexy-feet-are-some-of-the-default

https://pandelabs.tumblr.com/post/143747843215/default-feet-replacement-by-bloomsbase-i-remember

CAS Lighting:

https://modthesims.info/d/681043/cas-lighting-edit.html

CAS Background:

https://www.tumblr.com/cozygirlsimmer/751375392332562432/so-i-have-been-motivated-lately-so-i-decided-to?source=share

Blackout UI:

https://modthesims.info/d/689285/blackout-ui-dark-mode-mod-for-the-sims-3.html

Camera:

https://modthesims.info/d/345987/no-drift-lower-level-free-cam-camera-mod-updated-for-island-paradise-patch-1-55.html

https://modthesims.info/d/350493/no-more-fade-now-as-package.html

https://modthesims.info/d/683740/fast-camera-change.html

Game Fix from the Steam Guide:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1131162350

https://www.nexusmods.com/thesims3/mods/106

TS2 Grim Reaper:

https://modthesims.info/d/689331/the-sims-2-grim-reaper-default-replacement.html

Environment:

Snow: https://modthesims.info/d/634199/snow-but-better-snow-replacement-mod.html, https://modthesims.info/d/634426/no-more-ugly-snowprints.html

Lighting Mod: https://nilxis.tumblr.com/post/643223239737425920/uranesia-lighting-mod-plus-this-is-essentially

Food and Plates replace: https://boringbones.blogspot.com/2023/08/renovacao-deliciosa-substituicao-para.html

Milky Way: https://nilxis.tumblr.com/post/164572117716/milky-way-night-sky-for-ts3-and-caw-add-some

Aurora Borealis: https://modthesims.info/d/672820/aurora-boreal-unicorn-aurora-default-replacement.html

Rocks replacement: https://boringbones.blogspot.com/2023/09/set-de-rochas-de-simaddix-recoloridas.html

Textures replacement: https://www.tumblr.com/asabinsims/752813087491604480/the-sims-3-project-renaissance-release?source=share

https://modthesims.info/d/666599/ts3-hd-textures-series-terrain-pack-update-fixed-road-tiling.html

High Quality Headline Effects: https://modthesims.info/d/685084/high-quality-headline-effects.html

Realistic Clouds: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ye27bne6w7r6o90/Nilxis_RealisticClouds.rar?rlkey=0pugi29b1kw40i6kzqwyctc9b&e=1&dl=0