Mods question

Hello.
These links explain about cc and mods
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/tutorials/mods-cc.php
http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Installing_Sims_4_Package_Files
http://sims-online.com/install-mods-custom-content-sims-4-tutorial/

MC Command Center mod is a very helpful mod to use, It is safe to use, and the mod creator continually updates it. He is very thoughtful and quickly updates it after game patches, if the patch causes it to become broken.
It can be downloaded at
https://deaderpoolmc.tumblr.com
There is information about the mod in this link
http://deaderpool-mccc.com
This link thread provides help for the MC Command Center Mod. If you decide to use it and you have questions about the settings, you can post about it there, and there are helpful simmers there that will help you.
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/913483/mc-command-center-local-help-chat-thread

After game patches are released, it is best to go back to the sites where you downloaded the mods, and check to see if there are updated versions of the mods released. Cc/mods sometimes get broken by patches. There is often a thread in the cc/mods section of the forums that lists broken and updated mods
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/categories/mods-bugs-issues

It may help to have a look at the threads in the cc/mods section of the forums and see the sites/mods/cc that fellow simmers use.
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/categories/the-sims-4-modding-and-custom-content

Make sure that you have a antivirus and firewall program installed when visiting cc/mods sites. Don’t click on pop up ads. Scan cc/mod files with your security program, before installing the files.

"Queeneson;c-16318722" wrote:
Can someone please help me! I can’t get mods to work at all. I’m fairly good with computers, and I’ve watched and read multiple tutorials but nothing will work!! I use a MacBook Air. I have a mods folder, and I make sure the end of the file says “package” when I place it into my mods folder. It doesn’t show up in the game or as CC. I have both of the boxes ticked in settings to allow for CC. My game is up to date. I’ve tried relatively new mods but nothing is working! I’m losing hope. Can anyone assist me please?

Hello @Queeneson
I am sorry that you are having these issues. Try testing by placing a cc package file directly into the mods folder without it being in a sub folder, and see if it appears in your game,

"Queeneson;c-16319685" wrote:
Hi @rosemow I have tried that too and nothing worked! :(

Hello @Queeneson

Do you use One Drive? If you do it could be causing the issues . Try seeing if there is a mods folder in One Drive . The game may be using that mods folder instead of the correct Documents -electronic arts -sims 4-mods folder.. One Drive can cause issues, It would be best to unsync One Drive and Sims 4.

If you don’t use One Drive, try using the search bar on your computer , and search to see if there may be another mods folder on your computer that the game is using instead of the one directly in the sims 4 folder.
Some simmers have found that a mods folder had been incorrectly generated in their custom music folder. Check all the sub folders in sims 4 folder as well.

"Queeneson;c-16319723" wrote:
@rosemow I don't use One Drive, and I checked all of my files and don't have any additional mod folders! I really have no idea what could be wrong.

I am sorry that you are having these issues :( @Queeneson
It may help to post about your issues on a thread in the Mac section of the forums
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/categories/the-sims-4-on-mac-discussions

@rosemow thank you I’ll try that!

"Queeneson;c-16320354" wrote:
@rosemow thank you I’ll try that!

You’re welcome :)

I am wondering and became more curious recently about MCCC most of all. Sometimes my game seems boring to me (especially if I DON'T have much option but play Sims 4 or go insane doing nothing) and therefore would like to know how to make my game more interesting. If that makes sense...

Thank you so much. :) I'll go and try downloading the MCCC since most seem to use it and has more options. This was a reason I wanted to ask here which are good cause I am very paranoid about most mod sites for Sims 4. One of the reasons I have never used CC or Mods before...

The sites I use personally for CC and Mods is The Sims Resource and Mod the Sims, I mostly use TSR for CC and MTS for Script Mods.
It's always good to check comments and make sure there is a lot of downloads on the item from a trusted site.
When I download my CC from TSR I only download off 'Select' or 'Featured' creators, which have stars next to their username and they are safe

I hope you can find what your looking for and that you don't run into any problems. I haven't run into any since I only use those sites (apart from deaderpool for MCCC, that one is safe)

If you would like to know anything else I'm happy to help out, I hope you have a great day :)

Hey
I actually create cc and use tons of mods so I'll just tell you some points.
- Script mods are risky so make sure you read comments and reviews before installing.
- Keep mods in separate folders to make it easier to find anything specific.
- Mods and CC can cause lag usually I notice effects when my mod folder reaches 3gb but it doesn't cause huge lag for me.
- Make sure you always read creator notes as they often tell you if it needs specific installation or if it conflicts with other mods.
- Big game updates can often cause issues to CC. The most recent case was the pets update so I recommend only installing content that was either patched or created after that update.