Which are your favorites and why? I'll be delving into Mods for the first time soon here and this is what I'm looking for so if you can help me out.... that would be wonderful!Game StabilityMod to Remove ALL Sims from a WorldSupernatural Hybrid Mod (I really want to have my vampires be able to ensorcel people like the Genie can!)Is there a Mod that will allow you to sick your dogs on the Paparazzi and robbers? LOL I know, that's probably really reaching but I just thought I'd ask!Is anyone familiar with the Monarchy Mod and how it works?A Mod to get rid of cars?A Mod for "cheating" to set Skills.Any other Mods I should have?And while not Mod related...does anyone know which fog emmitter code is used for when your Sim transforms into a vampire after being bitten? Since I'm clearly not getting my bats and belfry I'm thinking I might try to make my own!

About Types of Mods:XML/tuning mods:The most common mod that most people will shop around for is the XML/tuning mod. It is the easiest mod to make, and so you will find multiple mods that do essentially the same thing, and change the same bit of XML/tuning code. The chances are good that one modder didn't copy the other modder. There are only a finite number of tweaks that can be done to a particular bit of code, after all.That being said, you will want to carefully read the modder's explanation of what their particular mod does, because they may have combined two modifications into one mod.Some websites, like TFM’s Naughty Sims Asylum do only XML/tuning mods. The modders on that website will try to assure that you know which of their mods will conflict with another modder's mods on that site. But since they are always creating mods, the final responsibility of preventing conflicts will still rest with you.On other sites, like Simlogical, NRAAS, and Mod The Sims, you will have to either choose the proper category for XML/tuning mods, or read each part of their respective sites to determine which kind of mod it is.The XML/tuning mods are patch level dependent, and should match your patch level unless the modder specifically says the mod does not need updating. Check both the place it was originally posted, and also any comments made after that for an indication of whether or not the mod is updated to your patch level. Some modders have a stickied post that shows what mods have or have not been fully updated to the latest patch.If you want to try your hand at learning XML/tuning modding, check out the tutorials at Mod The Sims (NRAAS also has something about this, on their site). You will need to learn the basics about using the S3PE program, which can be found at Simlogical.Override mods:Some override mods replace an EA original with a changed version. They do not change the original. They just force the game to read the changed version first, so it gets used instead. The mod may replace lighting/water/terrain in a world. Or it may replace an object, giving you a version of that object with particular changes made (like enabling the object to be recolorable, for instance). A mod may replace a feature, like giving your faeries different shaped wings.Other override mods change what shows up in CAS, or change whether an action is autonomous or not. An override mod may even allow you to view startup screens from a previous EP of your choice, even though you have ITF installed.Generally, you can only use one override mod of a particular type. You can only have one lighting mod at a time, for example. Object mods:Object mods are changes to a particular object that may give you a new object with added functions or a new object with some functions removed. The object mod may be written to give you the object in addition to the original EA object, or it may be written to override the original EA object. One example of an object mod is a piece of art that only showed one version of picture within a certain frame. The object mod unlocks three versions of a picture to be shown in that same frame. Or the original EA version had a stencil, and the object mod gives you both the stencil and stencil free versions in the same object. Or, an original EA object may not allow for recoloring, but the object mod allows you to recolor one or more parts of the object. Or it may even be an object that looks like a hand-held harp, but works like a guitar in the game.Generally, an object mod will not be patch level dependent. (On rare occasion, this is not true, however. Object mods had to be updated around the time Pets was released. You will need to check old object mods with TSR RigFix, to prevent "blue lot" corruption, which irrevocably destroys a save.) Object mods that are not also an override will usually not conflict with each other. They are separate objects that will be added to your game. But you will probably want to choose the most useful one, so your game isn't cluttered with similar objects. Non-core scripting mods:These mods change or add scripts, rather than just tweaking a tiny bit of code. They require a more in-depth knowledge of coding, and are made by advanced modders. They may add animations, as well. Scripting mods generally won't conflict with each other. But they will have to match your patch level, unless the modder says they need no change. Check both the initial place the mod was posted and also the comments section, where the modder may have said the mod needed no updating for a certain patch. Core mods:Core mods overwrite core code, which is serious code at a very deep level. They are made by very advanced modders, only. Assume core mods will conflict with other core mods unless you have been assured by the modder that their mods will not conflict with another core mod.Twallen and Pescado are the two most well known and trusted core modders. It should be noted here that Twallen abandoned his mod before the final two patches of the game. The last version of NRAAS that was written exclusively by Twalllen was made for patch level 1.63 and that patch doesn't have the changes in it required by the game once the servers go down. The last time I looked at NRAAS, they still had links to the last version of the mod that Twallen wrote, exclusively, which is compatible with patch level 1.63 only.The current version of NRAAS mods has been rewritten to match patch level 1.67, which does contain changes required once the servers go down. Be aware, however, that the NRAAS mod has been changed by a group of talented modders, and is no longer Twallen's mod, in that sense. (Had Twallen been involved, he may or may not have approved those changes. But the group of modders have made every attempt to stay true to Twallen's original vision of his mod, according to their statements on the site.)Pescado has not changed his awesome mod since May 8, 2014; however, he has yet to say that he has finalized the awesome mod, so you will still be required to download his mod, on a regular schedule, until the awesome mod is finalized. Pescado's mod requires patch 1.67 to run.The NRAAS mod isn't just a single mod, like awesome mod. Instead, NRAAS is a suite of mods, made to work together. Initially, the Twallen vision involved making a group of mods that individually modified the game (mixing and matching at will), without resorting to rewriting the core of the game. Eventually, he was forced to also make some core mods, in order to control the game and stop game errors. NOTE: Twallen's core mods do conflict with some store PC, and indeed, Twallen was very open that he did not intend to support store PC. So choosing to use Twallen's core mods means being willing to give up whatever store PC items are in conflict. From what I have read about the post-Twallen core mods, this situation has not changed. Do not be surprised if/when you run into problems.Twallen's original vision means that you will have to learn not just one mod, but many, many mods. Each one has a learning curve. Be prepared to spend a good deal of time acquainting yourself with the ins and outs of the various parts of the NRAAS suite. Read not only the description, but also the comments from other people. Invest your time wisely, and learn what you are getting before you plop it into your game. Pescado's awesome mod has changed much since the base game. What all it can do now includes so much that he no longer attempts to describe it all on his site. Instead it is all explained in the Read Me document that comes with every version of his mod. READ IT!!The only way you will learn about awesome mod is to read the Read Me document, because awesome mod works ENTIRELY in the background. You put it on your game, and forget it. In the background, it tirelessly works to fix game errors, optimize play, prevent common problems, remove irritations, etc. Awesome mod allows for configuration by the player, giving you many choices about how you want your game to play. The first way it does this is with a configuration website page that lets you toggle certain items on or off. The configuration page link is right under the link to download awesome mod, on his site. Once you open the website page, it is titled, in typical Pescado fashion More Stupid Than You. Read every line and make your choices. Then agree to let the website keep track of your choices, because you need to update the configuration whenever you redownload the awesome mod. And then click the Generate button. The configuration will be saved to your desktop or OS download folder. It is the aweconf.pkg document, and does not need to be uncompressed. Do not try to open it. Put it in the same place you put the awesome mod.The other way to configure the awesome mod is with the menu accessed through key commands within the game -- the same menu you use for testingcheatsenabled and moveobjects on. When that menu opens, type in the word help, and you will see a gazillion new options for game manipulation and modification. Well, not really that many, but there are a LOT of them. To really make the most of awesome mod, you will want to be aware of all the new commands he makes available.One other thing you need to know: Pescado has his own version of the framework that is optimized for his mod. If you got your framework from another source, verify it is also optimized for the awesome mod. The mod framework package below, that I use in my own game, has been optimized for the awesome mod, but can be used without it, as well. If you are in doubt, then download my version of the framework, to be sure.http://www.mediafire.com/download/dtidsn2sa4sd10i/Mods.rar

Katty0 wrote:Amojie I wish I had your patience!!!Where did you get the fish and minor pet no death mod? And the no spin saddle mod?What does the dragon mod tweak? Does the leaf raking one tweak how long it takes?Thank you for such informative posts!The fish and minor pet mods are at TFM’s Naughty Sims Asylum. The fish mod comes in two parts. One is for only aquariums and the other is for only fish bowls, by two different modders, so look for both. The no spin saddle mod is also at TFM’s Naughty Sims Asylum. As is the leaf mod. In fact, I have seen more than one leaf mod there, so look at all the different modders to find all the possible versions/variations until you see the one you want. They all do something a little different.The people at TFM’s Naughty Sims Asylum are very good about letting you know if their mods are working well with the latest patch or still need updating. I think everyone's mods are now updated except some by TFM, who has real life things slowing her down. She will eventually get them all updated -- she has gazillion mods, so it takes a while to do them all. The ones I use of hers have all been updated to the last patch.It is worth your while to sign up, there, and look at each modder's offerings. The site index can be somewhat confusing, but persist, because it has, by various modders, the most comprehensive listing of mods that I have ever seen, and you really need to be familiar with what is available. The dragon mod is at Mod the Sims. It does different things, depending on what you download along with the mod itself. The main thing I got it for was to make actions non-autonomous, so sims don't keep putting the dragon on the floor and losing it. It's called Dragon Valley Dragon Mods, by Margaret Pendragon. When I asked if it was working with patch 1.66, she said "It should, though I haven't played with the dragons in awhile. Store content isn't usually affected by general patches." If it was good with 1.66, then it should also be good with 1.67, because nothing changed that would affect a mod like that. But apparently she isn't going to check further, because she never answered if it is compatible with 1.67, which is the problem I have with most modders at MTS. They don't seem too eager to tell us their mods are safe with the latest patch. (Some modders there actually told me not to ask, but to assume things are working unless someone complains they aren't. What??? I think that is irresponsible modding.) At any rate, I haven't had any problems with the main dragon mod. I don't use her add-on mods that can go with it, so I can't tell you anything about them. Mod the Sims used to be the best place for mods, but I have been less pleased with them in the last year or so, primarily because they are not responsive, anymore, for the most part. Some people also have their own sites, and keep those sites updated more than they do their things at Mod the Sims. (For instance, EllaCharmed has more on her site, unless she has since added those things to Mod the Sims, and I haven't noticed, recently.) So, while I use Mod the Sims from modders that verify their mods still work with the latest patch, I no longer completely trust that site, like I used to. Sigh.

Bronwin2 wrote:Amjoie, you might want to read what The Sims Resource is saying about moding the Sims 4. As for AM I often thought about trying it, but I got confused about his installation instructions and I didn't want to put a 3rd party file in the actual Sims 3 installation files. Also I didn't like the rudness and meanness on his site. If you know of a place that has simple and updated instructions on its installation for a game patched to 1.67 I might give it a go in a new user data folder.The awesome mod and separate config file (where you made choices for what you want the mod to do) go right into Packages inside the normal Mod folder. Only the Resource.cfg inside the regular Mods folder needs to be changed, to include a couple extra lines that awesome uses. Those extra lines will have no effect on a game that isn't using awesome mod.But if you want to try awesome, just download my mod folder framework. It is already set up for awesome mod, and you won't have to change a thing. Just transfer any files you have in your current Mods folder, to the new Mods folder, and put the new Mods folder into your Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3 folder. Then you are set to go. :)Link for a Mod folder already set up for awesome mod -- can be used without awesome mod, as well:http://www.mediafire.com/download/dtidsn2sa4sd10i/Mods.rar(But throw away the blueprints I made, if you don't want them. I left them in their for AmaraRena. The blueprints are the only extras, and everything else is just empty folders waiting for renaming, if necessary. You'll see what I mean when you open Packages inside the Mod folder.)So, nothing of the awesome mod goes into any Programs folders. That was the old way of doing things, when ANY mods needed to be installed into Programs folders. But since EA made it possible for us to use a Mods folder right inside our The Sims 3 folder, awesome mod is used like any other mod, being put right in Packages inside the Mods folder. Nothing needs to go into any Programs folders.Or are you confusing the FPS limiter with the awesome mod? The FPS limiter is totally separate, and can be used by anyone, whether they use the awesome mod, or not. The FPS limiter is put, along with its associated files, loose inside the base game folder. See my Know Your Game thread for pics and how that is installed.http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/766086.page

Katty0 wrote:Cinderelli What lots do you use with this? and can they go to the regular science lot? Can they work the career in the regular way if i want them to?I want this mod just want to be sure I understand it and how it works. Mini explanation:* The mod allows sims to work in 'open' workplaces, so they don't disappear inside a rabbithole.* You need the rabbitholes (or rabbithole rugs) in the world to get the option to work in that career. I found I required a Town Hall rabbithole as the mod's interactions didn't show up on the rug, but you can hide it in a basement if you like.* Once your sim is in a career, you click on the Town Hall in Live mode and choose Zerbu-->Ultimate Careers-->Enable/Disable Careers--> and then toggle the career you want enabled.* Sims in that career will automatically travel to the lot that the rabbithole is on but they do not go in the rabbithole. They will automatically start using objects appropriate to their career. See: http://zerbu.blogspot.co.uk/p/ultimate-careers-v3.html* You can choose ANY lot to be the workplace simply by clicking on the lot and choosing Zerbu, and then (something like) 'assign the career rabithole to lot'. Sims will now route to THAT lot to work.* You can toggle the career on/off at any time. (When off the sims will return to the rabbithole as usual).* You will need to build an appropriate workplace for them. I built Crumpleton with this mod in mind so it has many buildings which can be used as career workplaces. Like a bank for the business career (with computers/business planners/registers/whiteboards/etc).Iron Seagull has reviewed the mod on his Youtube channel, but bare in mind he recorded most of them with older versions of the mod so it will work slightly differently. Use the videos to get an idea of what the mod does, not as a tutorial.

NRAAS Master Controller allows you to set Sim skill levels. I have:NRAAS Master Controller and Master Controller CheatsNRAAS Cupcake Mod (allows you to keep bakery racks stocked and stocked with whatever food items you want)NRAAS Overwatch to keep Sims running smoothly. This mod will also find and reroute stuck sims.NRAAS Story Progression and Story Progression Extra. SP Extra puts map tags into your game. I use Burn Waffles lighting mod for Midnight Hollow.

Soooo about Mods... | EA Forums

69 Replies

AldermanTom
12 years ago
Cinderellimouse wrote:
For those who wanted my tuning package for the Ultimate Careers mod, Zerbu kindly said I can share it! :D http://www.mediafire.com/download/h04g26iw2t3tqf1/Zerbu_-_Ultimate_Careers_3.5_-_Tuning.package

I edited it so that the career performance will not drop if sims are not using the career objects and there is no penalty for leaving the lot. You can also open the package and tune it the way you want it.

WOW. Thank you, and Zerbu too. And thanks for the detailed instructions furthe up in the chain.
Katty0
12 years ago
Cinderelli What lots do you use with this? and can they go to the regular science lot? Can they work the career in the regular way if i want them to?

I want this mod just want to be sure I understand it and how it works.
Katty0
12 years ago
Bump?
Cinderellimouse
Seasoned Ace
12 years ago
Katty0 wrote:
Cinderelli What lots do you use with this? and can they go to the regular science lot? Can they work the career in the regular way if i want them to?

I want this mod just want to be sure I understand it and how it works.

Mini explanation:

* The mod allows sims to work in 'open' workplaces, so they don't disappear inside a rabbithole.

* You need the rabbitholes (or rabbithole rugs) in the world to get the option to work in that career. I found I required a Town Hall rabbithole as the mod's interactions didn't show up on the rug, but you can hide it in a basement if you like.

* Once your sim is in a career, you click on the Town Hall in Live mode and choose Zerbu-->Ultimate Careers-->Enable/Disable Careers--> and then toggle the career you want enabled.

* Sims in that career will automatically travel to the lot that the rabbithole is on but they do not go in the rabbithole. They will automatically start using objects appropriate to their career. See: http://zerbu.blogspot.co.uk/p/ultimate-careers-v3.html

* You can choose ANY lot to be the workplace simply by clicking on the lot and choosing Zerbu, and then (something like) 'assign the career rabithole to lot'. Sims will now route to THAT lot to work.

* You can toggle the career on/off at any time. (When off the sims will return to the rabbithole as usual).

* You will need to build an appropriate workplace for them. I built Crumpleton with this mod in mind so it has many buildings which can be used as career workplaces. Like a bank for the business career (with computers/business planners/registers/whiteboards/etc).

Iron Seagull has reviewed the mod on his Youtube channel, but bare in mind he recorded most of them with older versions of the mod so it will work slightly differently. Use the videos to get an idea of what the mod does, not as a tutorial.
Katty0
12 years ago
Thank you!!!

I have a sim in the science career and your description of playing your science sims intrigued me!!
Katty0
12 years ago
Ok, so can I use this to just change the Science career?
Katty0
12 years ago
@cinderellimouse I added your version of zerbus career mod, but nothing shows up in game? Do I need to download his too? (I have all of nraas mods so I do know how to install them)

Im so sorry to keep asking questions I just really want this mod lol
Cheryl618
8 years ago
"amjoie;c-12339276" wrote:
I use mods to stop coughing while eating/grilling

amjoie, could you please let me know which mod you use that stops coughing while grilling? I have a mod that stops coughing while eating, but my Sims still cough when grilling and it's so annoying. I would appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks! :)

EDIT: P.S. The mod is for my Sims 3 game, not Sims 4.
sugarsugar4
8 years ago
This is the one I keep seeing:

No coughing/choking while eating

Haven't used it myself, as the coughing doesn't bother me. Hope that helps. :)

Forum Discussion

Soooo about Mods...

69 Replies

About The Sims 3 General Discussion

Recent Discussions

Story Progession advice?

What happened in your sims 3 game today?

Daily Deal (DD) 2018 Rotation List and Sales Help

Please help

WCIF curtains