There is an on-going rivalry between "maxis match" and "realistic" custom content styles. Maxis match is just what is sounds like; cc made in a way that looks like it was created by EA/Maxis for the game; smoother and more cartoony, if you will. Realistic is also just what it sounds like; custom content that looks like real clothes/hair/objects/etc. Personally, I favor Maxis match and despise realistic-looking cc, as it just makes the game look so unappealing and mismatched. What I'm wondering is; what is your favorite? Vote in the comments! Examples of Maxis Match: http://www.tumblr.com/search/ts4mmRealistic: http://www.tumblr.com/search/tsr

I dont know, really like both and cant decide. I do use both and they do go good with game and so I really cant choose.

Same reason as you pretty much. I wouldn't mind realisticlooking CC if it fit with the rest of the environment but that's not the case.

Definitely maxis. Realistic becomes so inconsistent with the actual game's graphics it bothers me lol

I'm a Maxis-Matcher at heart, though I do like trying out something different and gave Alpha CC's (Yes I call it that :lol: ) a try I tried out Alpha CCs especially hair not long ago, it didn't look exactly in game and right there I thought I borked my lappy :hushed: and then I realized by looking back at the creator's notes that it didn't complement well with laptop mode. One time I find it hilarious when one of the Pre-mades Maxis Sims had a fight with my Alpha'd Sims. Its like the Pre-mades were thinking:"You're not like us, GET HIM!" :lol: Back to title, I really like both <3 , our CC creators are an awesome bunch :smiley: I now have different saves in my game, where one is for my Maxis Match Sims and the other is for the Alpha Sims to prevent them from getting run out of town :lol:

Maxis Match vs. Realistic Custom Content?

lovlyb
New Spectator
9 years ago
I dont know, really like both and cant decide. I do use both and they do go good with game and so I really cant choose.
marvinpunz
9 years ago
Same reason as you pretty much. I wouldn't mind realistic
looking CC if it fit with the rest of the environment but
that's not the case.
Daisayyy
9 years ago
Definitely maxis. Realistic becomes so inconsistent with the actual game's graphics it bothers me lol
chorvagee
9 years ago
Realistic.
SimCarverXD
9 years ago
I'm a Maxis-Matcher at heart, though I do like trying out something different and gave Alpha CC's (Yes I call it that :lol: ) a try

I tried out Alpha CCs especially hair not long ago, it didn't look exactly in game and right there I thought I borked my lappy :hushed: and then I realized by looking back at the creator's notes that it didn't complement well with laptop mode.

One time I find it hilarious when one of the Pre-mades Maxis Sims had a fight with my Alpha'd Sims. Its like the Pre-mades were thinking:

"You're not like us, GET HIM!" :lol:

Back to title, I really like both <3 , our CC creators are an awesome bunch :smiley:

I now have different saves in my game, where one is for my Maxis Match Sims and the other is for the Alpha Sims to prevent them from getting run out of town :lol:
nyamuri
9 years ago
I probably prefer realistic although it sometimes bugs out
AstroX1424
Seasoned Newcomer
9 years ago
Maxis Match. :)
XSimMimX
9 years ago
Definitely Maxis Match. Alpha hairs look so inconsistent! The only realistic content I can deal with is things like eyebrows and eyelashes.
I can deal with "clayified" alpha hairs, though! I really love DDeathflower's edits: http://ddeathflower.tumblr.com/tagged/s4cc
Pahndamonium32
New Rookie
9 years ago
I mostly use Maxi's Match. My only exception is Aviera. Her casual dresses 1-3 & Secret Garden dresses look fantastic in game.
LittleMeowy
9 years ago
Maxis Match. It bothers me when the styles don't match. It makes some sims in my towns stand out horribly and I've found that the realistic stuff usually looks tacky. :/