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?

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dogtiers
7 years ago
"Emschmem;c-17144075" wrote:
For the most part I try to stick with Maxis Match! I feel like it incorporates into the game a bit better (like, it looks better with existing game content) so I don't have to change as much about my game but still have the ability to find some cute new styles. One thing I do like that's more realistic is eyelashes, just because the MM ones kinda all look like eyeliner to me...

Yeah, the realistic eyelashes look much better in my opinion. BTW, have you seen any unzipped, Maxis Match fox tails/ears? I want to make some hybrid characters, but I can't find any cool Maxi's Match ears/tails.
bmso85
7 years ago
@TealDragon11 I know where you can get some fox tails and such. Here is where you can find the tails. https://sssvitlans.tumblr.com/tagged/s4tail Some creators like myself have abandoned tumblr so they have linked their simsfileshares or some people have a post in their archives. Here is Toskami's graveyard. https://simfileshare.net/folder/11279/ She has fox tails, racoons and even a cow set.
Babykittyjade
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
Realistic all the way
natharper99
7 years ago
I don't play with cc because I play on an older computer but when I go "window shopping" for some just to see what is out there, I imagine myself adding the maxis match to my game because I want items that match each other.
dogtiers
7 years ago
@BMSO Thanks a lot! I'm sure they'll look great in the game.

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