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Good one! that's a neat find.
I keep coming across the simmer who’s responsible for this shitshow, so a friendly reminder, watch out. She’s still active:
Caption: [Video Games/Modding] When You Want Your Sims to Have Pretty Nails but End up Getting Lightning McQueen, Dozens of Secret Sims, Racist Aliens, Nightmare Dogs, and an Unhealthy Dose of Game Corruption.
https://www.reddit.com/r/HobbyDrama/comments/15yd5yj/video_gamesmodding_when_you_want_your_sims_to/
- watch out if you like your game not infested -
I keep coming across the simmer who’s responsible for this shitshow, so a friendly reminder, watch out. She’s still active:
Caption: [Video Games/Modding] When You Want Your Sims to Have Pretty Nails but End up Getting Lightning McQueen, Dozens of Secret Sims, Racist Aliens, Nightmare Dogs, and an Unhealthy Dose of Game Corruption.
https://www.reddit.com/r/HobbyDrama/comments/15yd5yj/video_gamesmodding_when_you_want_your_sims_to/
- watch out if you like your game not infested -
Firefox extension, via WBM site: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/wayback-machine_new/ Info: moz-extension://4a61a43c-5a0d-4328-9ea2-c2b645bdab37/welcome.html All available add-ons on their site: https://web.archive.org/ If you use it on your main browser, don't forget to exclude sensitive information sites from the add-on.
@simnostalgia
Wayback Machine is a GREAT tool. It just has a few issues. The number one issue is that it isn't great at crawling. Normal HTML sites are no problem but more complex sites like forums and especially blogs are hard for it to navigate. It tends to get only very small pieces of LiveJournal for example. The entire official Sims 3 forum from 2009-2017(?) is just gone because Wayback wasn't able to access it.
As I've talked about over the past few years, I'm trying to archive a lot of CC with Archive.org. This works well for most older sites but not so well with newer ones. Plus, I'm focusing on custom content more than webpages and stories.
Stories, that people put hours and hours into, legacies, forum posts, pictures, blog posts, all things that are just TOO numerous for me to even make a dent in on my own.
Buuuut, if I could get a bunch of simmers who were actively viewing blogs and downloading content and reading forum posts to archive every post they viewed that could do something!
Wayback Machine Auto-Archiver is a bot that archives all PUBLIC webpages that you visit to the wayback machine. Think of it as a bot that follows you around taking a shot of every blog you visit. Obviously, this isn't just for Sims content but it would certainly help the community who may go looking for the content that you archived after it's LONG gone from the internet.
The auto-archiver is a simple extension. If you're running Chrome or Edge you simply install it like any other extension and then you surf the web like always.
The more simmers who use it, the more content gets archived. Also, it's entirely anonymous. If you're a lurker and you've never made or posted anyway, think of this as a way to give back!
Download it here and please reblog!
(I will be reblogging this post several times)
TS1 Goths as doll defaults
This was a very random idea, but I like how it turned out! They’re a little higher poly (700-900 polys) than the original dolls, but they’re lower poly than some of the defaults out there so I’m fine with it. They clip a little with the hands, but it’s what it is. I stole the default file from Epi btw and changed stuff XD
Have fun! :)
Download - Alternate
Update 5: added archives section. I think it warrants a reblog (updates aren't showing up on reblogs).
Sims 2 Databases Database
(Alright it's an index, I just had to)
Made it for myself, I might as well share. If there's something I've missed please let me know.
CC:
Sims 2 Object Default Database
Sims 2 Default Database [CAS]
Sims 2 Hair Database
Shoes Database
EA Sims 2 Store Items 2016
Sims 2 Functional Finds [Sorted by function]
Resource list: Clutter and decorative items [massive index at GoS]
TS1 to TS2 Conversion/Recreation Database
TS3 to TS2 Conversion Database
Sims 4t2 CAS Conversion Archive [EA]
Custom Clothing Conversion Database [Custom - ts4 only?]
Sims 4t2 Build/Buy Conversion Database [EA]
4t2 CC Database Build & Buy [Custom]
TSM-to-TS2 Conversion Database
The Sims spin-off games to the PC TS2 [&3+4]
CC Archives:
Sims Cave.
Sims Graveyard.
Liquid Sims - Community Archives.
Sim Archive Project, at The Internet Archive.
The Booty, at PSMBD.
Sims 2 Packrat, on Tumblr [Watch out for the recent SFS Hacking problem].
Resources:
CEP-Extras List, Huge Lunatic @ Sims 2 Artists.
Several Lists of Maxis Resources for Modding, under Notes. Pick'n'Mix Mods, own website.
Sims 2 Painting Sizes Database.
The Sims 2 Tutorials Database.
Sims 2 GUID Database Revival (Yes I'm shamelessly promoting it).
Update: added EA ts2 store items, Painting sizes db, Tutorials db. Update 2: GUID db Revival. Update 3: believe it or not, there's more - Shoes db, Sims 2 Functional Finds [sorted by function]. Update 4: Resource list: Clutter and decorative items, at @gardenofshadowssims Update 5: added archives section.
GUID Database Revival
I've finished setting up a way to revive the GUID database, albeit not an automatic one, it is low-key, but rather simple. Instructions are on the pinned post. [It's a Dreamwidth community, basically one webpage where people can dump their GUID info, straight from Excel or a list].
It is searchable with multi search add-ons for browser. Search for multiple entries in one go.
Avoid conflicts with originally registered GUIDs (Not foolproof; assuming GUIDs where assigned in a certain way).
Avoid conflicts with new random GUIDs (that are in the DB).
Creators are indexed - see if your favorite active creators are on there.
Everyone can join, but only members can post. Happy Simming! https://sims2-guid-database.dreamwidth.org/ Example:
Obligatory CCR music:
Sims 2 Databases Database
(Alright it's an index, I just had to)
Made it for myself, I might as well share. If there's something I've missed please let me know. This list is being updated, Tumblr is being a pain and updates won't show up on re-blogs. Visit the original post to view the most current version. Mirror: Dreamwidth.
CC:
By Type:
Sims 2 Object Default Database [Discontinued - DW].
Sims 2 Object Default Database [Active - Spreadsheet].
Sims 2 Default Database [CAS].
Sims 2 Hair Database.
Sims 2 CC: Afro Hairstyles.
Sims 2 Shoes Database.
Sims 2 EA Store Items 2016.
Sims 2 The Maxis Match Repository Project [CAS] [Pinterest Ver.]
Sims 2 Repository Finds [Objects] [sorted into categories].
Sims 2 Functional Finds [Sorted by function].
Resource list: Clutter and decorative items [massive index at GoS].
Sims 2 Lot Database [Maxis ones emptied out].
Sims 2 Lot Makeover Database [Maxis Lots] [Note the Uploading Tutorial].
SkyBox/Horizons/Skylines Database.
Maxis Career Conversions TS1+3+4 to TS2 [Sorted by Game&EP - Under Downloads].
Fractured Moonlight's Stone Super Set - Database [Creator Unknown, let me know if you know].
By Theme:
List of Maxis Lost & Found Objects Converted into Usable Items.
Stories to Sims 2 Conversion Database. [DW Backup]
TS1 to TS2 Conversion/Recreation Database.
TS1 Catalog Conversions [Active, Include OG Object Descriptions].
TS3 to TS2 Conversion Database [DW Backup].
TS3 to TS2 Traits Project Mod Tracking Sheet [Blog Ver.]
TS4 to TS2 CAS Conversion Archive [EA].
TS4 to TS2 CC Clothing Conversion Database [Custom - ts4 only?].
TS4 to TS2 Build/Buy Conversion Database [EA].
TS4 to TS2 CC Build & Buy Database [Custom].
The Sims spin-off games to the PC TS2 [&3+4].
TSM-to-TS2 Conversion Database [DW Backup].
Sims 2 Historical Finds [CAS&Objects] [Sorted by Era/Period].
Grunge Masterlist Project 2025.
List of Asian Sims 2 Sites With Working Downloads [As of 2017?].
CC Archives:
Sim Archive Project, at The Internet Archive [Introduction Post].
Sims Cave.
Sims Graveyard.
Liquid Sims - Community Archives.
The Booty, at PSMBD.
Sims 2 Packrat, on Tumblr [Watch out for the recent SFS Hacking problem].
Ekrubynaffit (a.k.a bestbuild4sims) has re-uploaded a lot of archives of defunct creators. Albums with DL on her pinterest. Mainly build and buy mode, thanks a lot!
Resources:
CEP-Extras List, Huge Lunatic at Sims 2 Artists.
The Sims 2 Tutorials Database [Active] (Really needs a backup outside of Tumblr).
Several Lists of Maxis Resources for Modding,Pick'n'Mix Mods, own website, under Notes.
Sims 2 GUID Database Revival (Yes I'm shamelessly promoting it).
Sims 2 Trait GUID Database, by FireFlower.
Sims 2 Painting Sizes Database.
List of all Color Actions, With DL, ZeroDark/Graphic at GoS.
List of all WSO Actions, by Blue Heaven Sims, under Resources.
List of Hacks & Mods That Use Tokens, Bulbizarre at MTS.
Update notes are under the cut:
Update: Custom Clothing Conversion db [4t2], by @brandinotbroke/ Hair db, by @krabbysims/ Sims 4t2 CAS Conversion Archive [EA], by @mdpthatsme/ CEP-Extras List, by @hugelunatic/ Lists of Maxis Resources for Modding, by @picknmixsims/ Sims 2 Tutorials db [Active], by @sims2tutorials/ Sim Archive Project at The Internet Archive, by various - see @simnostalgia. Update 1: added EA ts2 store items at GoS/ Painting sizes db/ Tutorials db, by @sims2tutorials. Update 2: GUID db Revival. Update 3: believe it or not, there's more - Shoes db/ Sims 2. Functional Finds [sorted by function], by @sims2functionalfinds. Update 4: Resource list: Clutter and decorative items, at @gardenofshadowssims. Update 5: added archives section. Update 6: added @ekrubynaffit's Pinterest Archive. Update 7: Fixed TSM link, added Stories db/ Afro Hairstyles db, by @letomills/ SkyBox/Horizons/Skylines Database, by @simmergetic/ Grunge Masterlist Project 2025, by @pixeldolly/ and DW backup links (Everything that's exclusively on Tumblr/LJ should be backed somewhere else). Update 8: List of Asian Sims 2 Sites With Working Downloads [as of 2017?] by @0201-sims. Update 9: added Sims 2 Repository Finds [sorted into categories], by @sims2repositoryfinds. Update 10: added Sims 2 Object db [Discontinued], because the more the better. Update 11 Yet another (!): The Maxis Match Repository Project [CAS], by @whattheskell [how did i forget?]/ TS3 to TS2 Traits Project Mod Tracking Sheet, by Rowena Sims & @noodlebelli. Update 11: Maxis Career Conversions TS1+3+4 to TS2 [Sorted by Game&EP - Under Downloads], by @sims2idea-lientebollemeis2i. Update 12: HS I found another one: List of all Color Actions - Names, Creators, and Download Links. Maintained for over a decade by @zerographic at GoS :P Update 13: separated by type & theme. added Sims 2 Historical Finds [CAS&Objects] [Sorted by Era/Period], by @ts2history. Update 14: added to resources Trait GUID db, by @fireflowersims. Update 15: I shit you not, there's more - Sims 2 Lot Makeover db [Maxis Lots], by @ts2lotmakeoverdb/ List of Hacks & Mods That Use Tokens, Bulbizarre at MTS/ TS1 Catalog Conversions [Active], by @kitteninthewindow/ WSO Action Masterlist, by Blue Heaven Sims under Resources. Update 16: List of Maxis Lost & Found Objects Converted into Usable Items, @kirlicues. Update 17: Sims 2 Lot db [Maxis ones emptied out], by @mikexx2 @mrsktrout @ts2lots.
I didn't know about the guid database at MTS, does anybody know if it's still being updated?
Sims 2:
Because I'm working on a simple solution, but idk if its still an issue.
Sims 2:
Because I'm working on a simple solution, but idk if its still an issue.
Sims 2: What do you consider as a reasonable amount of polygons for a tree?
I made some eye bag/tired eye make up for one particular sim but I liked how they looked on everyone so I use it a lot. It comes in 10 colors (Used AlfredAskew's lip color actions, deleted the ones that were too neon pink)
Found in the blush category
10 Colors
For all ages, so your toddlers can be just as exhausted
Compressorized
Download (SimFileShare)
Some cozy warm clothes for dudes. Using the 3t2 Fair Folk Sylvan mesh that Yuxi converted. I really like trying to see what I can 'add' or change to meshes without actually editing the mesh. So this was a fun project, I think I learned some things from it (Especially that fur @_@)
The colors ended up a little dark. And I only recolored the jacket because otherwise It'd take me an eternity to decide on color combos.
For AM, TM, and CM.
3t2 Fair Folk Sylvan by Yuxi, converted to CM by kalynn. Meshes included with thanks.
Categorized as Everyday, Formal, Outwear, and Athletic.
TM & CM take textures from the adult files.
Compressorized
Download (SimFileShare)
Remade this dress I made a few years ago. I learned a lot since then. I kept it pretty faithful to the original but added more detailing, like making the bodice/armor's straps make actual sense and made the lacing better.
lol why did I pick this sim with that hair for the preview
It comes in 15 colors. I picked them to either be similar to the original dress's colors (which I remember a lot of people complimenting!) and then some more colors I personally liked. I wanted to include the PSD to encourage recolors but it ended up being too much of a mess...
In the future I hope to use this palette for all clothes I make.
AF and TF
Gara Dress 08, edited by CelestialSpider
Categorized as Everyday, Outwear, and Athletic.
Teens get their textures from the Adult colors.
Compressorized
Download (SimFileShare)
Thank you for reading & thank you for using my outfits I make. It makes me really happy seeing people's game-play pictures using the things I've made. I hope to make more soon.
Eorzean Imports - All Saints' Wake
🎃 Happy Halloween, Simblreen and All Saints' Wake!! 🎃
Download at the Plumb Bob Keep
20th Anniversary Gift for The Sims 2 from The Sims Console and The Sims Bustin' Out
Happy 20th anniversary to The Sims 2! I absolutely love The Sims 2 and how this game was treated. Every platform for it provides different, unique gameplay and lore. Out of all the PC versions, this is the one I tend to gravitate towards. There's just something about it. So here's a gift to celebrate it! This gift consists of 9 conversions (+ an extra of the Torchemada Wall Torch to include a flipped version) from The Sims console and The Sims Bustin' Out. This was heavily inspired by the master bedroom at the Goth Manor location, also in spirit of Halloween coming up! Please let me know if there’s any issues!
The Sims console and The Sims Bustin' Out collection file for The Sims 2 can be found on my collection files page: Found Here
Downloads:
20th Anniversary Gift For The Sims 2 - SFS
Alt Download - Patreon
Enjoy my work? Consider becoming a Patreon or buying me a coffee!
Modern Mission Bed Information: The modern mission bedding is included.Mesh and textures were converted by me. Price - §3,000 Category - ‘Comfort > Beds’ Polycount: 1704 (the frame alone is just 196) Texture Sizes - 256x256
Modern Mission End Table Information: Has 9 deco slots, shown in last photo.Mesh and textures were converted by me. Price - §250 Category - ‘Surfaces > End Tables’ Polycount: 68 Texture Sizes - 128x128
Traditional Oak Armoire Information: Mesh and textures were converted by me. Price - §550 Category - ‘Miscellaneous > Dressers’ Polycount: 700 Texture Sizes - 256x256
Faux Bearskin Rug Information: Mesh and textures were converted by me. Price - §4,300 Category - ‘Decorative > Rugs’ Polycount: 231 Texture Sizes - 256x128
Queen Vivanco Roses Information: Mesh and textures were converted by me. Price - §99 Category - ‘Decorative > Plants’ Polycount: 314 Texture Sizes - 256x128
"Eruption of Decadence" TapestryInformation: Mesh and textures were converted by me. Price - §8,100 Category - ‘Decorative > Wall Hangings’ Polycount: 72 Texture Sizes - 256x256
Torchemada Wall Torch (left and right versions)Information: Mesh and textures were converted by me. Price - §250 Category - ‘Lighting > Wall Lamps’ Polycount: 438 Texture Sizes - 128x64
Torchemada CandelabraInformation: Mesh and textures were converted by me. Price - §400 Category - ‘Lighting > Floor Lamps’ Polycount: 455 Texture Sizes - 128x128
Topiary SkullInformation: Mesh and textures were converted by me. Price - §101 Category - ‘Garden Center > Shrubs’ Polycount: 972 (1084 overgrown) Texture Sizes - 128x128
CDK/MoneyMAT: Cashpointe Set
Published: 9-14-2024 | Updated: N/A SUMMARY MoneyMAT is a collection of modified objects for financial operations and storytelling in your game. The series includes functional cash clutter, as well as tools for banking, loans, and investments. #CO2MONEYMAT This is a crossover with the #CO2CDKSERIES. Cubic Dynamics by John B. Cube and Marcel Dusims forged the future with furnishings that were minimalist in design and maximalist in erudite pretension. Generations later, the company continues to produce edge-of-cutting-edge designs. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sims 2 (EA/Maxis, 2004) by adding various currencies from the simsverse to your game – simoleons, magicoin, simoles, OMEGA, neo simoleons, simoleon sprouts, war simoleons, and more. Canon currencies and extra recolors allow you to create a color-coded banking/investment system. All items are grabbable, sellable and available in the catalog as well. Watch out for robbers!
The newly enhanced Cashpointe ATM (Honeywell, 2019; Katy76/PC-Sims, 2007) can be used for small loans, currency exchanges, and investments: (1) LOANS of §250, §500, §1K, §5K, §10K, §20K, or §30K with no payment schedule! After repaying in full, sims can take out new loans, (2) GET CASH by converting household funds to individual cash notes, coins, rolls, stacks, cards, or palettes, and (3) INVEST in virtual currencies which increase/decrease in value over time. Children can do everything except take/repay loans.
Collector’s coins can be sold and make great gifts for investors. Simoleon, Magicoin and Simoleon Sprout coins always increase in value over time while NeoSimoleons and other CryptoCoins increase AND decrease daily (sometimes they fluctuate twice in one day). DETAILS Requires Sims2 and all EPs/SPs. §1 - §30K | Buy > Electronics/Misc You need the Company Expo (Mesh Pack) set (Simmons, 2024) for TXTRs to show properly in game. ALL files in the CASHPOINTE set with “MESH” in their name are REQUIRED. Apply a recolor of your choice to cards or cryptocoin piles AFTER purchasing them from the ATM (or select directly from the catalog). Investment objects will NOT change in value while stored in a sim’s inventory – they must be placed on a surface for that effect. IMPORTANT: The individual cash notes (§1, §5, §10, §20, §50, §100, §500, and §1000) share the same GUIDs as those in Honeywell’s Money Jar (2019). The money Jar will use the notes from this set instead. Remove the originals. ITEMS Notes (§1, §5, §10, §20, §50, §100, §500, and §1000) (4-6 poly) Rolls (§1000, §2K, §5K, and §10K) (168-170 poly) Stacks (§1000, §2K, §5K, and §10K) (20-62 poly) Coin Piles (§100, §500, §1000, §5K, §10K) (660-1904 poly) Cards (§100, §500, §1000, §5K, §10K) (4 poly) Palettes (§10K, §20K, §30K) (286-710 poly) Collector Coins (§300, §500, §1000, §2K, §5K, §10K, §20K, §30K) (76-732 poly) Signs (332-376 poly) Card Shelf (9 slots) (104 poly) DOWNLOAD (choose one) CASHPOINTE OBJECTS from SFS | from MEGA RECOLORS from SFS | from MEGA MoneyMAT COLLECTION FILE from SFS | from MEGA
CREDITS Thanks: SimCrafters, Chocolate City, and Sim Shenanigans Discord communities. Sources: Beyno (Korn via BBFonts), EA/Maxis, Offuturistic Infographic (Freepik). Other Sources: Pierre, G. via Jovan, 2014); Applesee, 2023; Cgoodw, 2024; Iamsosha 2024; Kalagoglu, 2023; Olena_Skrypka, 2024; Oliveira, 2023a-b; Sam, 2024; Solsnare, 2024; Katy76/PC-Sims, 2007; D_dgjdhh, 2019/2011; THe Ninth Wave, 2019; Tvickiesims, 2019, Honeywell, 2019.
A Gift for the 20th Anniversary of The Sims 2
Well, this would normally be the part where I just uploaded a picture of what it is and a link to the download, but I decided to bring back me going on verbose tirades, if not for just a tiny bit This game has been in my life for very long time, 20 years huh, next year the game will legally be allowed to drink in all countries, xD So what did I decide to make to celebrate this special location, something related to Iconic things like the freezer bunny, llamas, cowplants? No, I decided to celebrate what could have been.
This is an early screenshot for The Sims 2 prior to release, for a while, we knew that at a point in development, jewelry was added to the game, only for it to be completely dropped before the game went gold.
What we can see in this screenshot, is what I suspect to be where you would be able to buy said jewelry in a community lot, this being one of the two pictures where you can see said displays (The other picture having slightly worse visibility of said displays)
I've always wanted to see these displays in full glory, but considering how much we've digged out of the game files already, nothing related to these displays remains in the game files
So, I decided to try my luck to recreate them
I knew coming into this project that they would never bee a 1 for 1 recreation (proportions might be wrong, can't really see how the jewelry in the displays looks like in detail), so I decided to at least recreate the overall shape of the stands and fill them with jewelry that ended up shipping with Boy Voyage, and a bit from the Prism Art Studio jewelry display as well for good measure. I am happy with my work, but feel free to try and fill the stands in your own way, that was decidedly my worse struggle with this, just give me credits.
and now without further ado! Download Here - Neocities
And Happy 20th Birthday The Sims 2!!!
Just Reblogging this again to say that thanks to @fireflowersims there are some new translations up in this default and the file has been updated
Apothecary - @episims Improved Biotech Station Medievalized
Download at the Plumb Bob Keep
"A Rose by any other Name" Flower Arranging Station
Download at the Plumb Bob Keep
Eorzean Imports - Orchestrions and Other Audio Equipment
Download at the Plumb Bob Keep
March 1st - 9th
24 recolors of Shakeshafts Prisoner bed
Aureliana
"Age of Clay" - 8 Recolors + 1 Mesh for the Pottery SuperSet
Sonikku3
Apothecary - Episims' Improved Biotech Station Medievalized
Sonikku3
January 2023
Bardcore Music for Radio Stations
agentoftheotherside
OFB Quick Display and Roe Display Shelf DR
ES_Sims
Fashion Model (FM) Medieval-ish Conversions - Part 1
G-Knee
The Apprentice at Work: Apprentice Tunic Top-Only Conversion
ES_Sims
Downton Abbey
Marette
It's Cold Outside: Top-Only Winter Tunics
ES_Sims
Pool Tile Default Replacements
ES_Sims
Apothecary - @episims Improved Biotech Station Medievalized
Download at the Plumb Bob Keep
Oh this is absolutely a game changer on the task of mesh repositoring!
Sims 2 Tools - Repository Wizard
Repository Wizard
The Repository Wizard is a utility for automating the repository technique for objects and clothing.
Object Mode
This mode of the Repository Wizard automates the process described by HugeLunatic in their Repository Technique tutorial.
Clothing Mode
This mode of the Repository Wizard creates new re-colours for a new/modified mesh based on an existing mesh with its own set of re-colours.
This is NOT the simple approach to the repository method of linking the dependant's TXMT resource(s) to the donor's TXTR resource(s), but a new, more advanced, approach of linking via the 3IDR resource.
See the application’s web page for extensive details about both modes.
If you do not know what the repository technique is, or why you would want to use it, this application is not for you!
"Age of Clay" - 4 Aged Terracotta Recolors and 1 4to2 Mesh Repositoried to the Glazed Pottery Superset
Download at the Plumb Bob Keep
Keep Updates are returning!!!
January (Yes, January) Update!
Loads O' Laundry 2.0
Sun&Moon
Vagabond - Shabby separates for TF & AF
Dagi_is_a_punk
YM/AM Couture Default Replacement
ES_Sims
"Fit for an Infant" - Medievalized Chris Hatch's Baby Clothing Rack
Download at the Plumb Bob Keep
"That's a Wrap" - bubodydiaper default (TenshiiAkari12's Mesh with Almighty Hat's Texture)
Download at the Plumb Bob Keep
"Repo What You Bow" - Lama's AC Crossbow as a Repogun DR
This is a quick project that had been floating on my head on and off, but decided to tackle now as a bit of a palate cleanser from other projects I'm working on
This is Lady Lama's Assassin's Creed Crossbow conversion as a functional default replacement for the Repogun.
Why a crossbow, you may ask, what are the logistics of a crossbow taking away your stuff? Magic I suppose, also, Rule of Cool, it looks really cool in action (well, it does have clipping going on, tried to mitigate it as much as I could, but I can live with it)
Credits: Lady Lama for the original conversion
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Done in collab with wonderful @pforestsims – it's 2024, high time to rework how cameras work in TS2!
With this mod, sims can only take pictures if they have a camera in their inventory. To make this more feasible, the default camera is now buyable under Electronics / Small for §120. (If your sim happens to leave on a vacation without a camera, they can still ask kind locals and tourists to take pictures for them.)
In addition, there are six new functional custom cameras.
For most cameras, you'll need to order the photo with a computer to get a printed version, as is the default behavior.
Instant cameras: With Classic Polaroid and Instax cameras, the photo will be added to your sim's inventory right away. They require the instant photo mesh to work (included with the download). The photos taken with instant cameras can't be ordered with computers.
By default, the instant photo has a clear vignette overlay. You can add a tint to it by clicking the mesh and choosing either blue, green, red, or orange tint from the pie menu. It's also possible to revert it back to being clear.
There are two versions of this mod: the 'cellphone' one makes the cellphone work as a camera and is meant to be used together with my phone default. The cellphone will get picked for taking pictures only if the sim doesn't have another camera in their inventory.
The 'no cellphone' version has all the other functionality but the default cellphone won't work as a camera with it.
📷 Download (SFS) (alternate)
Files are compressed. Requires Bon Voyage and maybe University too. A collection file for the custom cameras is included; you can keep only those that you like, the mod works with or without them.
🚨🚨 Both mod versions conflict with the custom smartphone camera mod by @jellymeduza. The other parts of that smartphone mod are compatible.
This mod is compatible with camera default replacements that don't include an OBJD override, for example this one by @vegan-kaktus works perfectly.
The mirrorless camera was converted from TS4 by @lordcrumps, thank you for sharing the textures! The telephoto camera was converted from TS4 for this project, thank you @deedee-sims for extracting! The DSLR camera was converted for this project as well, from ACNH.