I am not sure where this should go, but I was just wondering what mods are safe and are good ones to use? I have NEVER used a mod before out of all the Sims gens so I am confused what is good and bad and if it would make my laptop hotter using any for TS4? Or what are the bad outcomes using a mod?

Hello.These links explain about cc and modshttp://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/tutorials/mods-cc.phphttp://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Installing_Sims_4_Package_Fileshttp://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 athttps://deaderpoolmc.tumblr.comThere is information about the mod in this linkhttp://deaderpool-mccc.comThis 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-threadAfter 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-issuesIt 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-contentMake 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!

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

You’re welcome :)
totokatokako
7 years ago
"fiercephoenix91;d-934094" wrote:
I am not sure where this should go, but I was just wondering what mods are safe and are good ones to use? I have NEVER used a mod before out of all the Sims gens so I am confused what is good and bad and if it would make my laptop hotter using any for TS4? Or what are the bad outcomes using a mod?

it reaaaaaaally depends on the mod... some downloads are in ad sites that ask you to pause adblock and that could let a virus in... most cases i just found a single mod with viruses... it will make your laptop hotter yes! and slower ofc!
Azzera
7 years ago
@Queeneson
Did you make sure to unzip the .package file first? I noticed some mods will download as a .package but still needs unzipped.

@fiercephoenix91
I would like to add to this post that I recommend backing up your save files (copy save folder to anywhere except EA, Maxis, and Sims 4 folders) in case a save might go corrupt. Save your custom lots and household(s) to your library as well so you can access them in a new save easily. Do this every so often. I have a rotational save and would cry if all the hours of work I've put in the game would disappear.

Before installing an EA update, uninstall mods (just drag and drop the .package/.script files to your desktop temporarily), restart your game, and then exit out and download the new update. Start your game again without mods, then exit out again. After everything is working, take those files you put on your desktop and drag them back to your mods folder. Restart game and make sure everything is running with the mods. Tah dah! So far the only mods I have are ones that fix glitches, so hopefully eventually I won't have to have mods anymore! One can hope.

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