I wasn't really content with how my game has been running lately so I decided to do the old factory reset by pulling out my folder and generating a new one (and of course backing up my old folder). Upon running a fresh game with the new folder I was shocked at how well everything ran, well not really shocked as I have a buttload of CC/Mods so I knew the performance would be better. The I did a comparison by adding my mods folder back in and seeing how the same save would run and... well, see for yourself.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COTcRzAJcjQI've been spending the day adding back in my mods folder starting with the usual, NRaas, lighting mods, skin replacements; all of which haven't effected loading times or game performance. But once I started to add CC back in that's when the trouble occurs and starts adding to the loading time - and effecting performance. So now I'm having to go through the grueling task of adding extremely small batches of CC at a time to test how it effects the game.For those that have a heavily modded game would you say you're happy with your game's performance? Is it similar to either of my versions I showed? I know a completely smooth game isn't possible but I'm wondering what everyone considers 'acceptable' in terms of loading times and performance.

@Turjan I’m honestly thinking about going completely vanilla, or at least mostly. I’m nearing the end of testing CC and how it’s effecting game performance and it’s looking like MOST of it is causing the game to decrease in performance, which sucks but it’s to be expected since most CC isn’t made with the games stability (or lack of) in mind.

I just had a breakthrough. So I'm pulling my hair out trying to decide if I should go full vanilla or not and I decided to try out one last thing to see if it would work, merging my CC. And low and behold, it worked. My performance is like that of a game without CC/Mods. Honestly shocked, It seems like game performance is based on how many packages are being put through the system, not the size... which I was not aware of. Regardless, I am at peace now. XD

As soon as I figure out how to merge files (recommended is to group all files of the same type - hairs in one merged file...clothes in another...) etc etc. I'll do the same - my brain is 52 years old - my body feels 85...some days. I need to take some time and think on this. :D :mrgreen: PS: ...and my wife says I act like a toddler. :D :mrgreen:

You could also try this - https://lazyduchess.tumblr.com/post/657467259898527744/the-sims-3-smooth-patch-12I noticed a huge improvement when using CAS and build mode which is the area of my game that was very slow and caused a lot of errors when building lots. The only problem I have with this "patch" is I can't take screenshots so I just load up the old launcher when I want to do that.

@IreneSwift - Yes, anything that involves "script commands" like the two that you stated should not be "merged" because they need to be separated files for the program to read them instead of clumped together in a merged file. So yes, in essence any mods that add interactions should not be merged. The warning wasn't with any particular member in question. It was just a general warning so that people (who are toying with the idea of merging files to increase game performance) don't get the idea of: "Oh...merging files is a great idea. If several merged files are good, then ONE big merged file will be even better..." two hours later? "WHY ISN'T MY SIMS 3 WORKING!?" Should I also mention to everyone who is thinking of merging their cc files that... don't MERGE your original files (of cc)... back them up individually in a folder so that if you add more cc, you can make another "merged file" and substitute it later. Always have a separate back-up CC folder of individual cc files on your hard-drive - preferably on an "external" drive so it doesn't clutter up your "free space" on your operational hard-drive/SSD.

Game Performance: Un-Modded Vs. Modded

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KatyFernlily
4 years ago
You could also try this - https://lazyduchess.tumblr.com/post/657467259898527744/the-sims-3-smooth-patch-12

I noticed a huge improvement when using CAS and build mode which is the area of my game that was very slow and caused a lot of errors when building lots. The only problem I have with this "patch" is I can't take screenshots so I just load up the old launcher when I want to do that.
AstroX1424
Seasoned Newcomer
4 years ago
@Turjan Very true, before I used CCMagic I had all my CC in my mods folder. While it was organized there had to have been at least 2,000 or 3,000 files which would definitely make sense for the game to be performing not very optimally.

@KatyFernlily I have that, lol. I'd be surprised to find someone that doesn't have that patch. It really does help.
IreneSwift
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
Can you merge your CC if it's all package files?
NikkeiSimmer
Legend
3 years ago
I think the only thing that you can't merge are "script mods" because they require being uncompressed and in individual files in order to work. However, if you know your way around NRAAS, you can accomplish most (note that I didn't say "ALL") functions of the script mods that you find with it. However there are a few specifically written mods that add functions to the game and as I said before, should not be "merged".
AstroX1424
Seasoned Newcomer
3 years ago
@IreneSwift Like Nikkei said, you can merge anything thats not a script mod.

The game does better with reading a small amount of large files rather than a large amount of small files. In CCMagic I only have 8 categories (AF, AM, TF, TM, Child, Toddler, Objects, Sliders). I also made a backup of my mods folder that I have connected to Delphy's Dashboard, so before I add any new CC to be merged I check if it conflicts with anything first before merging it.

Since I merged all my CC (about 2GB) my loading times from desktop to actually playing my save is 55 seconds - 1 minute. Before I merged my CC my load time was almost 2 minutes, so it's well worth merging you custom content, imo.
IreneSwift
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
Are you guys saying mods can be merged too? I wasn't even thinking about those. Are script mods any mods that add interactions, like Buzzler's Clean House for Everyone or Shimrod's Townies Out on the Town?
NikkeiSimmer
Legend
3 years ago
@IreneSwift - Yes, anything that involves "script commands" like the two that you stated should not be "merged" because they need to be separated files for the program to read them instead of clumped together in a merged file. So yes, in essence any mods that add interactions should not be merged.

The warning wasn't with any particular member in question. It was just a general warning so that people (who are toying with the idea of merging files to increase game performance) don't get the idea of:

"Oh...merging files is a great idea. If several merged files are good, then ONE big merged file will be even better..."

two hours later?

"WHY ISN'T MY SIMS 3 WORKING!?"

Should I also mention to everyone who is thinking of merging their cc files that... don't MERGE your original files (of cc)... back them up individually in a folder so that if you add more cc, you can make another "merged file" and substitute it later. Always have a separate back-up CC folder of individual cc files on your hard-drive - preferably on an "external" drive so it doesn't clutter up your "free space" on your operational hard-drive/SSD.
jillbg
3 years ago
I usually have between 2 and 4 Go CC in my game, and you're right about loading times and lags. But I'd rather wait a little to have my game with all the stuff I feel I need!
AstroX1424
Seasoned Newcomer
3 years ago
@jillbg Have you merged your CC? I can guarantee that will cut a significant amount of time off of loading as well as improve performance.
timurjr96
3 years ago
I have separate Sims 3 folder for my other save that run cc less and no store content installed, and it's amazing. Sunset valley saves loads up in about 10 seconds from main menu.

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