Hey Simmers, So I actually have a few tips and tricks for game-play. This is for the individuals that use a laptop or lower end model computers for GP. I currently play on a laptop, its a HP & last years model. Its not a gaming laptop and wasn't built to handle gaming but it does seem to get the job done with a little fixing. My game, like most seems to lag quite a bit. It got to the point it became unbearable and I couldn't play with a complete 24 min. game-day going to waste due to lag.
So I decided to do some Sim-cleaning, now my game runs a'lot more smoothly with less lag. Again this is for gamers that need to free up space for better game-play. First, I took my game saves off of onedrive and just used my computer for storage. Onedrive space capacity did my game no Justice. Next I took a look at my saves. I had used all 4 save slots for different various save points within my game and that alone contributed to a'lot of lag. I now, because of my LP compatibility; limit it to 1 save slot (multiply households).
Next I realized I take a ton of screenshots (pictures) of my sim family. I had over 1200 pics in my save folder. That made my game lag as well, probably the most. Sooo, you guessed it, had to clean it up! I couldn't dare part ways with the photos, they're memories of my Sims existence. I invested in a external SD drive and transferred the photos and saves on to it. That was my very best investment as far as better GP. I was able to remove the excess saves and photos and store them is a safe place for later use. Clearing up that space improved my GP by far!
I decided to take it a step further, I also done neighborhood cleans. I deleted/ culled :s excess sims (townies) I didn't play or interact with. My game generates the most random and mildly annoying townies Lol. I deleted some lots I never visit or have no interest in as well. Freeing up space and allowing more personalized customization of my worlds.
I cleared the household inventories of my played sims of unnecessary items and furniture. You'd be surprised of whats stored there causing more data usage & potential lag, also increasing household bills. Now I periodically check inventories and items on my lots, clearing whats not needed or excess. Friendly tip *When moving a household to another lot/home don't "keep furniture" SELL! unless you plan on redecorating your new home with the same items. You'll literally have cabinets and light fixtures in your inventory, something that'll most likely be in the new house. Personal items that your sims can carry in their "live" inventory should be utilized for things you don't want to part with.
This is just a few ideas for those of you that may struggle with some lag here & a little there :D. Its helped my poor laptop tremendously hopefully they can help some of you too. Thanks for reading! happy Simming! :).
*Little side note sorry. Moving water, fountains, they constantly move/run on residential lots and may cause lag. It created lots for me so no constant movey things for me. Ok I'm done now :D
