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7 years ago

TYPES OF CC-USERS: Are you an alpha or a maxis match?

I always wondered at whether one or the other is more prominent among players - I would guess probably maxis match would win in a poll, but I'm not sure? What do you guys prefer?

I'm a total Alpha girl, I love my sims to look hyper-realistic and I don't care at all about whether or not it fits into the game's general aesthetic since I spend most of my time in CAS anyways haha.

For clarity's sake:
Alpha CC is very realistic CC, like realistic skins and hairs, while Maxis Match basically matches EA's style and texture. See spoiler for examples

Spoiler

https://i.imgur.com/W5ijg6H.png
This is my sim and she's full of Alpha CC: her skin texture is more realistic, I changed her eyes, her jewellery, hair and clothing is detailed and realistic, has a lot of depth

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GF8_IGbegwA/V-YhP8vpgNI/AAAAAAAIKko/pvknBs768dgw8virTiLRBXBWIs1sFo1_wCLcB/s1600/tumblr_odye1gghqH1uwb4blo1_1280.png this is maxis match, it's from a post for Chocolate Muffin Top's hair custom content - I personally have almost no maxis match CC so I don't have any sims to show myself but they would look very similar to NPCs


Btw, is it possible to do polls in a post? I didn't see the option on the "new discussion" part and bbcode doesn't seem to include polls either so I was just wondering.

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  • Whatever works for the sim am making and the overall vibe I want for that particular game. I range from all Maxis to all alpha with every possible combination I can think of in between. Will admit to being increasingly drawn to alpha as the creative possibilities are amazing and the quality often puts EA to shame.
  • I'm very impressed with the alpha CC out there and some of the amazingly lifelike sims people have made, but maxis match for me.

    I agree with the poster who said some of it hits too close to the uncanny valley for me, and overall I actually really like the Sims bright, cartoony style. I have a few alpha-style CC (both CAS and build items) that was too good to pass up, but it's not my preference.
  • I started off using sims3melancholic skins but, they don't play well with other stuff so I guess I'd be maxis match but dabble with alpha still.
  • Back in the day I used to use strictly Alpha CC but now I definitely prefer Maxis Match (aside from a few exceptions like eyelashes)
  • I'm a Maxis Match, I used to be an Alpha CC user but like, this is a hot take, but most alpha CC doesn't fit well with the general asthetic to the Sims 4, it would've been okay in the Sims 3 since its like realistic but the Sims 4? No way, not to mention most Alpha CC are basically either rips from other games (See CosplaySimmer) or ripped from SL and IMVU. Most of it looks offputting and generally I have OCD and I would like my Sims to look somewhat similar, but how can I when my Sims look all goofy with the Alpha CC on and not realistic as other people.

    My suggestion is to probably use Alpha CC if you're talented with CAS. Don't jump in thinking its easy.

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