The Sims 3 Standard

Twallan's Master Controller: Compatible with AwesomeMod

2010-11-13T12:13:00.001-05:00

Twallan is based at NRaas Industries, and the specific thread for his Master Controller (previously known as his Super Computer) is here.

The topic title is always changed to the latest version number and most recent update date, which I really appreciate.

This mod doesn't need special installation instructions. Just plop it in your Mods > Packages folder or a subfolder of Packages and you're good to go.

This does not interfere with AwesomeMod. It is not a "core" mod.

Custom Content, Framework, and AwesomeMod Installation

2010-11-13T11:46:00.000-05:00

Where to Put Custom Content
Framework: Get This Right or No CC
AwesomeMod

You need the CC and Framework working right to get AwesomeMod to work.

Where to Put Custom Content

Since Ambitions, the place for CC has changed. Go to Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 > Mods.

If you don't have a Mods folder in the Sims 3 folder, create one.

Inside that folder, you should have the following subfolders: Packages, DCCache. If you don't have them, create them.

You can add other folders to this, but you will have to edit your framework (see below) if you want the content to show up in your game.

Framework: Get This Right or No CC

The framework is simply a file named "resource.cfg" with certain code in it. It tells your game "Look in these folders for new toys!" It's the only way custom content will show up, because without it your game doesn't know to look in those folders.

Because it tells your game to look in subfolders, it needs to be in the Mods folder but not in a subfolder. You should put it in this:

Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 > Mods

Now, this is important, you will usually have to edit your resource.cfg file. It doesn't come along ready and willing to fix your world by putting it in the right folder. You need to open it and change the insides.

This is the resource.cfg file text I recommend for if you have all the expansions up to and including Late Night:

Priority 500
PackedFile DCCache/*.dbc
PackedFile Packages/*.package
PackedFile Packages/*/*.package
PackedFile Packages/*/*/*.package
PackedFile Packages/*/*/*/*.package
PackedFile Packages/*/*/*/*/*.package

Priority 500
PackedFile DCCache/*.dbc
PackedFile DCCache/*/*.dbc
PackedFile DCCache/*/*/*.dbc
PackedFile DCCache/*/*/*/*.dbc

Priority 499
PackedFile Test/*.package
Priority 499
PackedFile Probation/*.package

Priority 495
PackedFile ModBuild*.package

Priority 900
PackedFile Awesome/*.package
PackedFile Awesome/*/*.package
PackedFile Awesome/*/*/*.package
PackedFile Awesome/*/*/*/*.package
PackedFile Awesome/*/*/*/*/*.package

Priority 700
DirectoryFiles Files/... autoupdate
PackedFile Packages/*.package
PackedFile Packages/*/*.package
PackedFile Packages/*/*/*.package
PackedFile Packages/*/*/*/*.package
PackedFile Packages/*/*/*/*/*.package

This is what works for me. (Gleaned from this post.) If it does not work for you, I have some other things to tell you about resource.cfg that might help you troubleshoot.

When editing and saving resource.cfg, you must use Save As and select "All File Types" instead of .txt in the dropdown. This way, you'll save it as a .cfg file. This is important to know because Notepad defaults to save it as a .txt. If you just hit Save or [Ctrl][s], it will save as resource.cfg.txt, which is a .txt file and NOT a .cfg file. Thus you must make extra sure to save it as a .cfg.

Make sure that you don't have more folders than are included above -- if you do, you will need to add them to the resource.cfg file. This resource.cfg code I've given you includes the following subfolders in the Mods folder: "Packages" and all subfolders, "DCCache" and all subfolders, "Awesome" and all subfolders, "Probation" folder, and "Test" folder. Also includes the file and its variations "ModBuild." If you don't have Awesome, Probation, Test, or ModBuild, you can remove those lines of code. Or you can create different folders in Mods and change the names in resource.cfg to those.

See how it works?

Many issues with AwesomeMod not showing up have to do with the Framework not being correctly installed or edited.

AwesomeMod

Do try creating an "Awesome" folder in your Mods folder and putting the Awesomemod package in that. The lines of the resource.cfg code I gave you under "Priority 900" (the ones with "PackedFile Awesome/*.package" and so on) will tell your game to look in that specific "Awesome" folder and use the hack within. This worked for me when I couldn't make the game find AwesomeMod.

You will want the most recent version of AwesomeMod. The three Mirror Downloads are the same file and are updated with the most recent version of AwesomeMod. The replies in that post notify us of updates and changes, so you can see when the mod was last updated.

Always always always get the most recent version. There are bug fixes and new features particularly in the updates after an expansion. If you use an old version after patches and expansions, you are more likely to have problems.

Once you have everything (folders, mod, and framework) set up, load your main menu, hit [Ctrl][Shift][C], and enter the word "showconfig." If anything pops up, AwesomeMod is installed. If not, then crap. I dunno what to do.

Sims3Pack: Extracting Packages

2010-06-02T22:30:00.006-04:00

Two ways to do this:

The Hard Way
The Easy Way

The Hard Way helps you understand how .Sims3Packs work, so while I recommend The Easy Way, I also recommend reading over The Hard Way to gain a better understanding of .Sims3Packs.

The Hard Way

Sims3Packs hold .package files. When you use a Sims3Pack, it empties the package file into the following folder:

Documents - Electronic Arts - The Sims 3 - DCBackup

You can remove the package from that file, rename it, and put it in your mods folder with all the other packages.

This works with Store Items. A few things I've tested out:

Each store item package has a random string of letters and numbers for its name, but each only has one name (i.e. the name is set, not randomized when you install the Sims3Pack).
If you Install an item you already have, it will replace the old version (no duplicates).
If you take the old version of the item out and Install it again from the original Sims3Pack, it will have the exact same name as before.
Sims3Packs from the store and their corresponding packages do not have the same name.

Organizing

I've found it easiest to make a backup file containing the Sims3Packs and the corresponding image of the item (image edited to show the proper item name) and do the same for the package version of the file. This way, I can find the item I want (and its Sims3Pack) without having to reinstall everything. This really helps save time when I have to reformat my computer or delete something.

Sets are a different beast altogether. Until we get software that can let us see what a package file is outside of the game, installing a Sims3Pack set will give you 10-20 files in a jumble. I organize these by naming them all the set name, but if you wish to keep the original numerical names, you might also put them in a sub-folder.

Example of Single Item Organization:

Halter Dress:

afbodydresshalter.Sims3Pack
0x0068f2d2825b46128d3ae021763b43e8.package

Both have this image beside them:

The Easy Way

Delphy's Sims 3 Pack Multi-Extracter/Installer.

All this does is take the .package (or .packages) out of the .Sims3Pack and put it in any folder you specify. It gets you past the DCCache mess and even has a checkbox you can use to rename the .package automatically to the name of the .Sims3Pack. It also lets you do multiple .Sims3Packs at once! I really really love this tool.

Lyckhem Dining by Angelamveliza

2009-10-12T12:52:00.005-04:00

Positives: Beautiful dining room.

Negatives: A few decorative items that aren't included. I was curious as to where cute mouse on pumpkin came from (free at the official store). Creators should really list what's included in their images that they didn't make. Whether it's a sim with default skin/eyes or a room with interesting decor or even an alternate hairstyle shown in the photos.

Creator: Angelamveliza
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Adina Country Living by Shakeshaft

2009-10-12T12:49:00.003-04:00

Positives: If you've always loved the storybook set but couldn't afford it, consider this as an alternative. It has quaint country charm.

Negatives: Pay item.

Creator: shakeshaft
Price: TSR Subscription
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Lillberg Livingroom Set by Newtlco

2009-10-12T12:45:00.004-04:00

Positives: Fine modern living room set with a dash of old fashioned charm.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Newtlco
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Fashion Set 20 by Katelys

2009-10-12T12:36:00.004-04:00

Positives: Fantastic gowns.

Negatives: Pay set.

Creator: Katelys
Price: TSR Subscription
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Lipstick 03 by Katelys

2009-10-12T12:33:00.001-04:00

Positives: Beautiful gloss.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Katelys
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Hair #21 by YU

2009-10-12T12:26:00.001-04:00

Positives: All ages, both genders.

Negatives: None?

Creator: YU
Price: Free
Official Download: Newsea
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Hair #18 by YU

2009-10-12T12:22:00.003-04:00

Positives: All ages, both genders.

Negatives: None?

Creator: YU
Price: Free
Official Download: Newsea
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Hair #20 by YU

2009-10-12T12:18:00.002-04:00

Positives: Sweet hair. All ages.

Male version here.

Negatives: None?

Creator: YU
Price: Free
Official Download: Newsea
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Toxic Dining Set by Apple

2009-10-12T12:14:00.005-04:00

Positives: Lovely dining set. I particularly like the plate settings.

Negatives: Pay item.

Creator: Apple
Price: TSR Subscription
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Starry Night by Vanilla Sim

2009-10-12T12:11:00.003-04:00

Positives: Classic painting in lovely frame.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Vanilla Sim
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Adjustable Female Breast Sliders by Delphy

2009-10-10T22:30:00.004-04:00

Positives: Further body customization. Awesome.

Find in "mouth" section. Men only have this for genetics purposes, it does not affect them.

Negatives: Not all clothes work with this due to clothing mesh quirks.

Creator: Delphy
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Waistcoat and Tees by hrekkjavaka

2009-09-08T16:15:00.000-04:00

Positives: Very classy top for men.

Negatives: None?

Creator: hrekkjavaka
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

raonsims_mhair 37 Conversion by cazyx

2009-09-08T15:23:00.000-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, both genders.

Negatives: None?

Creator: cazyx
Price: Free
Official Download: cazyx
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Hair#013 YU016 by YU

2009-09-08T14:48:00.001-04:00

Positives: All ages, both genders.

Negatives: Donation Item.

Creator: YU
Price: $2
Official Download: Newsea
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

FloraHair012 by Flora

2009-09-08T14:15:00.000-04:00

Positives: Teen to elder, male only.

Though the model is not an attractive Sim, nor are the hair colors that impressive, I think that this hair will flourish in the right hands.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Flora
Price: Free
Official Download: XM Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

000051 Hair by Peggy

2009-09-08T13:56:00.000-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder. Both genders.

Negatives: Pay item.

Creator: Peggy
Price: 40 PeggyGold.
Official Download: PeggyZone
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

000048 Hair by Peggy

2009-09-08T13:31:00.003-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder. Female only.

Negatives: Pay item.

Creator: Peggy
Price: 40 PeggyGold.
Official Download: PeggyZone
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Accessory 07 by Rose

2009-09-08T11:39:00.002-04:00

Positives: Both genders.

I like pendant necklaces (and sparkly) and this takes up an acceptable amount of room for low-cut Sim dresses. Neither too large nor too small.

I'll need to see how recoloring works on the pendant and chain, but other than that I'm happy with this.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Rose
Price: Free
Official Download: RoseSims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

000046 Hair by Peggy

2009-09-08T11:27:00.002-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder. Both genders.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Peggy
Price: Free
Official Download: PeggyZone
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

PeggyZone Gift July 09 by cazyx

2009-09-01T18:30:00.000-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, female only.

When this first poked its head out in a screenshot, people clamored for it. Curls are still king, I guess.

Negatives: Look back later for updates because cazyx continually tweaks available hairs.

I don't like how high it sits on the forehead. This is a big problem with some of Peggy's Sims 2 hairs, and I'm disgusted that she (Peggy) so often ignored problems like this in order to get her weekly quota out. It is not the converter's issue but a flaw in the original hair.

All that to say -- if cazyx tweaks it any more, I'd love it if the hair could be lowered a bit.

Creator: cazyx
Price: Free
Official Download: cazyx
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Above Knee Skirt by Sims2Sisters

2009-09-01T17:43:00.003-04:00

Positives: I've always thought Sims 2 Sisters made classy items, though I didn't have a use for their wild skins in Sims 2. With the Sims 3 recoloring, I'm finding a lot of creators I almost liked for Sims 2 opening up to me as favorites.

This skirt is just perfect. I really don't know what else to say.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Sims2Sisters
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Wedding Flower Hair Accessory by Melcaramel

2009-09-01T17:02:00.001-04:00

Positives: Conversion of a flower for your Sim's hair.

Negatives: Can't wear at the same time as glasses.

Requires forum signup to download.

Creator: Melcaramel
Price: Free
Official Download: Toolregame
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Egyptian Hieroglyphics by tyannd

2009-09-01T16:49:00.000-04:00

Positives: Didn't have time to add this when it came out, because it seemed like everyone was doing hair. Very nice pattern.

Negatives: None?

Creator: tyannd
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Distressed Painted Siding by Apple

2009-09-01T16:16:00.002-04:00

Positives: While we're looking at stuff by Apple, I like his weathered siding.

Negatives: Pay Item.

Creator: Apple
Price: TSR Subscription
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Male Collared Shirt with Cardian by Apple

2009-09-01T15:50:00.001-04:00

Positives: Great item in line with some of the official store things that few people can afford, specifically this.

Negatives: Pay Item.

Creator: Apple
Price: TSR Subscription
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Lipstick 05 by Katelys

2009-09-01T15:23:00.003-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder.

This creator is talented all-around. I haven't listed any of her other items, because they just don't quite make it, but her collection of creations is impressive, broad-ranged, and of sustained quality.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Katelys
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Eye Bags by BILLABONG

2009-09-01T14:58:00.001-04:00

Positives: Child-Elder. Male & Female.

Costume makeup.

Negatives: None?

Creator: BILLABONG
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

7 Shades of Blue Roof by tammy trauma

2009-09-01T14:29:00.001-04:00

Positives: This creator has been working hard at producing roof recolors. This is her blue set, but she also has violet and reds, and she has with white trim (like here) and without.

If you're looking for that one perfect roof shade, go to her member page and browse.

I expect many more roof colors from this creator, turning her into a valuable resource.

Negatives: None?

Creator: tammy trauma
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Lipstick by Suza

2009-09-01T11:44:00.001-04:00

Positives: Some of the first really interesting lipsticks. I like that she uses the same color for each preview image to show their differences. Very clever, Suza.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Suza
Price: Free
Official Download: Simply Styling
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

One Shoulder Dress by All About Style

2009-09-01T11:22:00.000-04:00

Positives: Who doesn't need an off-the-shoulder dress? No one, that's who.

Negatives: None?

Creator: All About Style
Price: Free
Official Download: All About Style
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Comfy Casuals by Shakeshaft

2009-09-01T10:43:00.002-04:00

Positives: Cozy comfy clothes for your female Sims. They aren't fancy or chic, but they do look like something I'd personally like to snuggle down in.

Great for casual Sims.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Shakeshaft
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

coolsims fhair35 by ??

2009-09-01T10:08:00.004-04:00

Positives: Very pretty hair.

Negatives: Can't actually read the language on the official download page for details. Luckily, Sims Cave gives us an alternate download spot.

Creator: somebody, I'm sure, but I can't read it
Price: Free (?)
Official Download: NetShow
Unofficial Download: Sims Cave

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Marchesa Organza Long Dress by ancsie18

2009-09-01T08:43:00.002-04:00

Positives: If you're going to include a real photo of the clothes you're reproducing, make sure your reproduction is very very good.

Here we have success.

Negatives: None?

Creator: ancsie18
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

LOTR Inspired Gowns by vectorlover

2009-08-31T17:18:00.001-04:00

Positives: Beautiful elf-inspired gowns for YA/Adult females.

Fantasy Simmers will be happy for the variety, I think.

I particularly like the Mirkwood Gown (shown third) and, oddly enough, the Lorien Gown (second). I think I can warm to the Grey Havens gown (first) in spite of the unnatural plastered-to-body effect on the cloak.

Negatives: None?

Creator: vectorlover
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Anime Contacts Model by lazywnch

2009-08-31T16:57:00.001-04:00

Positives: Young Adult female Sim.

Anime model for lazywnch's contacts. Very cute.

She has some other interesting Sims in her collection, from almost too pretty to humanely awkward. I love imperfect Sims. So few people make them, and even fewer can make them endearing.

Negatives: Some store content for clothing. Honestly, I would just redress her in CAS. I don't like loud patterns repeating all the way through a Sim's outfits, like they do here.

You need to download all the custom content separately to make her look right. Lazywnch gives a list, though:

You can find my Dreamtime Romance contacts on ModtheSims. A direct download link is posted in my blog on my Sims 3 page. (Other custom content includes aikea_guinea's Slave skin (face), Hysterical Paroxsym's extra shine and texture skin (body), and Newsea's Peach Hair.)

Links mine.

Creator: lazywnch
Price: Free
Official Download: The Exchange
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Мэри Гаил by masha598

2009-08-31T16:17:00.000-04:00

Positives: Young adult female. I think it's a self-Sim of the creator.

She doesn't have a fancy preview image, but she has a facial structure that seems beyond just slapping premade parts together. There's character and personality in it.

Negatives: Store hair and outfit. If you don't have the hair, something like this or this might preserve the Sim's overall feel. The high-necked dresses here might make a good stand-in for her everyday clothes.

Can't tell if she's using a custom skin. Looks like no, which would be very impressive.

Creator: masha598
Price: Free
Official Download: The Exchange
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Ella Wilde by supertoast

2009-08-31T15:32:00.001-04:00

Positives: Supertoast has started making interesting-looking Sims just to populate her town. I was moderately impressed by her first Sim, though didn't post that one because she was a bit too expressive for me.

Supertoast topped the previous Sim with this one, and I'm thrilled.

I have to say, after flicking through the sludge of premade Sims over at TSR (quality control, anyone?), this is a breath of fresh air.

Negatives: A few (free) custom items you'll need to download for the Sim to look exactly like the photos, but all are listed and linked. Skin, hair, dress, and eyes.

Facial slider hack used, tinker without one at your own risk.

Creator: supertoast
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Hobbit Girl Outfits by vectorlover

2009-08-31T14:10:00.002-04:00

Positives: YA/Adult hobbit outfits for females.

Fantasy Sims items have always been a huge deal. I have a good friend who makes purely fantasy neighborhoods (and is dying for proper elven ear meshes).

I looked at vectorlover's Sims 2 items and must bow to the master. Her designs are mind-boggling.

Negatives: None?

Creator: vectorlover
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Henna Tattoos by daluved1

2009-08-31T12:41:00.004-04:00

Positives: Females only, teen-elder.

These can layer. Which is awesome.

Four sets: back of hand, palm of hand, bellybutton, side and lower back.

Negatives: As with all tats so far, they come off when nude.

Creator: daluved1
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Bellamy's male brow by Mermaid Bellamy

2009-08-31T12:20:00.000-04:00

Positives: Male eyebrow. Great detail.

One of the commenters said "You can never have too many eyebrows." I agree, commenter. I agree.

Negatives: None? I could use a link to the skin her Sim is using, but other than that. . .

Creator: Mermaid Bellamy
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

-shady- Brows Conversion by daluved1

2009-08-31T11:06:00.001-04:00

Positives: Beautiful female brow conversion, done with permission by the original creator (Shady).

If you'll look at Shady's Sims 2 work, she has some exquisite things, including a ton of eye sets. Beyond eyes, she doesn't have much else (at least not in the same quantities), but the little she does have is detailed and lovingly crafted, not just slapped together and released. I've never mentioned it to Shady herself, but I've always been a bit of a fan.

I'm also starting to be a bit of a fan of daluved1's taste. You'll see a few more of her creations popping up here today (I swear I didn't realize some of them were from her until I looked). She's found a knack for creating items people need and haven't done yet, and she does a graceful job of it.

Negatives: None. Unless you want to count not converting more of Shady's items. :) I'm taking her permission for brow conversions as a good sign and suggest creators who like her other items ask about converting them.

Creator: daluved1
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

FloraHair009 by Flora

2009-08-31T10:46:00.001-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, female only. Conversion of one of their more popular Sims 2 hairs.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Flora
Price: Free
Official Download: XM Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

000040 Hair by Peggy

2009-08-31T10:12:00.005-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, female only. Adorable messy ponytail. Male version available separately.

Negatives: Pay item.

Creator: Peggy
Price: 50 PeggyGold
Official Download: PeggyZone
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

FloraHair011 by Flora

2009-08-31T04:08:00.002-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, female only. Conversion of one of their Sims 2 hairs. Adorable hat.

Negatives: None? Potential trouble with fat morph, though they don't say yea or nay. Most long hairs haven't figured that out yet.

Creator: Flora
Price: Free
Official Download: XM Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Peggy Gift April 09 Conversion by cazyx

2009-08-31T02:20:00.000-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, female only. Sweet and feminine.

Negatives: Still issues with fat/thin morphs. Look back later for updates because cazyx continually tweaks available hairs.

Creator: cazyx
Price: Free
Official Download: cazyx
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

RaonSims fhair85 by cazyx

2009-08-31T01:53:00.000-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, female only. Conversion of this hair since the image doesn't show it too well.

Negatives: Still issues with fat/thin morphs. Look back later for updates because cazyx continually tweaks available hairs.

Creator: cazyx
Price: Free
Official Download: cazyx
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Audrey Hepburn by Hbon73

2009-08-31T00:40:00.001-04:00

Positives: Truly charming representation of the classic actress. It's not photo-realistic, but I would definitely say it looks like her if she were Sim-ized.

The hair isn't included but it is an original creation by Hbon that they'll upload later: "I'm going to upload the hair soon."

Negatives: None? Custom shoes not included but recommended (and free). You may get random shoes if you don't download them (haven't tried it myself, but don't be startled if you don't get it and end up with clown shoes).

Creator: Hbon73
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Firefly by Modern_Sims

2009-08-30T23:34:00.003-04:00

Positives: Good-looking house (at least, it seems so from the screenshots).

Includes custom pattern.

Negatives: Pay item.

No shots inside or around back.

I can't tell if there's any store content.

Creator: Modern_Sims
Price: TSR Subscription
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

The Victoria by

2009-08-30T22:21:00.000-04:00

Positives: Charming house. The kitchen is actually what did it for me this time. Awesome colors in there.

Negatives: Official store items, which won't appear if you don't own them.

Creator: kbradley03
Price: TSR Subscription
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Chateau Elinore by cyclonesue

2009-08-30T21:59:00.000-04:00

Positives: Huge castle decorated with what looks like all basegame content. I'm extremely impressed.

Negatives: Pay item.

Creator: cyclonesue
Price: TSR Subscription
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Peggy q020 Conversion by cazyx

2009-08-30T21:55:00.003-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, female only. Adorable.

Negatives: Still issues with fat/thin morphs. Look back later for updates because cazyx continually tweaks available hairs.

Creator: cazyx
Price: Free
Official Download: cazyx
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

The Addison by kbradley03

2009-08-30T20:43:00.006-04:00

Positives: It's a great house, good architecture, love the gazebo and landscaping. Good landscaping really is hard to find.

Negatives: Official store content. I've said it before, I'll say it every time this subject comes up: including store content is annoying because people who don't own that content end up with empty rooms.

At the very least, include a second version of the house that uses basegame-only content (or custom, even!) for people who can't see store furniture. If the site you're on won't let you put down an alternate basegame download, consider switching host sites. Seriously.

Creator: kbradley03
Price: TSR Subscription
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

MyLady Hat by mensure

2009-08-30T20:34:00.004-04:00

Positives: I love the shape of this. It would make a great gardening hat or just a classy sun hat.

I hesitated to list it because I didn't think the colors would go with any of my Sims, and then I remembered Sims 3 lets you recolor stuff. Duh. So I sprang on it. Truly adorable.

Negatives: None?

Creator: mensure
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

All Star Converse by martijnaikema

2009-08-30T20:16:00.005-04:00

Positives: YA/Adult Men. I like this brand of shoes and Martijn has done a solid job of replicating them.

Negatives: The notes don't mention that it's for men only -- I had to go into my game and check. I'd like to see these available for women and more ages. Maybe even formal (I definitely have a Sim who'd wear them for formal).

Creator: martijnaikema
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Peggy Clipped 'Pigtails' by Savio

2009-08-25T18:24:00.003-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, female only. Happy buns.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Savio
Price: Free
Official Download: Sims Cave
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Camisetas by Pilar

2009-08-25T17:42:00.002-04:00

Positives: Great top designs.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Pilar
Price: Free
Official Download: simcontrol.es
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Top # 54 by Liana

2009-08-25T17:23:00.001-04:00

Positives: Cute smocked and ruffled top.

Negatives: Uh. None?

Creator: Liana
Price: Free
Official Download: Liana Sims3
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Satin Blouse by All About Style

2009-08-25T17:12:00.004-04:00

Positives: Adorable satin top!

Negatives: None?

Creator: All About Style
Price: Free
Official Download: All About Style
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Hair#012 YU001f Ruby by YU

2009-08-25T16:58:00.001-04:00

Positives: All ages, download for males here.

Negatives: None?

Creator: YU
Price: Free
Official Download: Newsea
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

peggyzone hairmesh05399 Conversion by cazyx

2009-08-25T16:35:00.000-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder. Female only.

Negatives: ??

Creator: cazyx
Price: Free
Official Download: cazyx
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

peggyzone hairmesh05424 & hairmesh05333 Conversions by cazyx

2009-08-25T16:15:00.000-04:00

Positives: 2 meshes, one that is the image above and one just like it but without the little bouffant in the front.

Female only, teen-elder.

Negatives: One has a little trouble with larger faces, while the other doesn't.

Creator: cazyx
Price: Free
Official Download: cazyx
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

000037 Hair by Peggy

2009-08-25T15:52:00.001-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, female only. Pleasant casual braid. Male version here.

Negatives: Pay item.

Creator: Peggy
Price: 50 PeggyGold
Official Download: PeggyZone
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Donation Item 004_5 by Rose

2009-08-25T15:44:00.001-04:00

Positives: Charming old-fashioned hair. All ages, female only.

Negatives: Pay item.

Creator: Rose
Price: $5.5 (for set of 5 hairs)
Official Download: RoseSims
Unofficial Download: PMBD

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Neverending Story by Sims Art Gallery

2009-08-25T15:38:00.001-04:00

Positives: Painting set. Four of the 10 recolors are diplomas.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Sims Art Gallery
Price: Free
Official Download: Sims Art Gallery
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Pants # 41 by Liana

2009-08-25T15:26:00.002-04:00

Positives: Rather awesome man pants.

Negatives: None?

Creator: Liana
Price: Free
Official Download: Liana Sims 3
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Dreamtime Romance Contacts by lazywnch

2009-08-25T15:15:00.003-04:00

Positives: Kind of hot contacts. Great for fantasy Sims when you don't want all your normal Sims to look freaky. 3 recolorable sections.

Found under costume makeup.

All ages/genders.

Negatives: None?

Creator: lazywnch
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Koenigsegg Car by DBCAB

2009-08-25T14:56:00.000-04:00

Positives: No known bugs.

Negatives: Can't (yet) recolor the car.

Creator: DBCAB
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Short Pulled Back Hair by oepu

2009-08-25T14:28:00.001-04:00

Positives: Nice classy hair. Male only, all ages.

Negatives: A few minor gaps and bugs. Pictures of all defects available on download page.

Creator: oepu
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Outfit by Rose

2009-08-25T14:21:00.001-04:00

Positives: Sweet, romantic clothes.

Negatives: A little confusing, as there's a duplicate top on the third clothing page.

Creator: Rose
Price: Free
Official Download: RoseSims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Standalone Supercomputer by twallan

2009-08-25T13:14:00.009-04:00

Positives: Major hack to help you view your town and Sim statistics and change things about your Sims.

Allows you to change traits per Sim and pick up to 9, instead of 5, when combined with Awesomemod! These show in your Sim trait panel as a scroll-down, but can't be used in CAS.

Allows you to edit your Sim's FEATURES (face and body) in CAS from the game.

Easy to use, click on any computer and select "Master Controller."

A little confusing at first -- you have to pick which Sim you want to edit before you get to the editing. If it's a Sim you're playing, select criteria "Current Lot" and click "Ok." It'll pop up a list of available Sims on the lot your selected Sim is on (non-player Sims, too) and you select which you want to edit.

Negatives: I haven't been able to get certain parts working at this time, such as: Kill Sim & Add Parent.

Be careful of conflicting hacks and read his warnings:

"As always, ensure that you backup your save files prior to installation of the computer. There are no warranties on the use of this mod. If your town implodes upon use, I might or might not care."

Backup your game by going to My Documents, Electronic Arts, and copying your The Sims 3 folder, then paste it to your desktop or in a specified backups area.

Creator: twallan
Price: Free
Official Download: More Awesome Than You
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Awesomemod by JM Pescado

2009-08-25T12:40:00.005-04:00

Positives: Giant mod that changes quite a bit about how your game functions.

Pick and choose features with this tool. Features can be enabled or disabled.

Buy Sim-written books from bookstore.
Allows owner of business to show as Sim's boss.
Job difficulty scaling.
Make a lot "ancestral" by including the family name in the title.
Removes random non-player Sim events from happening without a reason (becoming fat, fired, or dying).
Non-player Sims remove work uniforms on coming home from work.
Plant on any lot.
Timed autosave.
Better genetic skin blending.
Only one person can have certain jobs at a time, like company president or emperor of evil.
Increased facial sliders.

Read the manual for more options.

For the most part, these aren't active things that change your gameplay but things that happen behind the scenes.

Negatives: Supreme Commander mode can't be turned off. Ever. It's also experimental.

Back up your game files. No, seriously, do it.

Go to My Documents, Electronic Arts, and copy the The Sims 3 folder, then paste it elsewhere on your computer. This is your backup in case your game implodes.

CORE MOD. Cannot be used with most other core mods.

Creator: JM Pescado
Price: Free
Official Download: More Awesome Than You
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

2005 Chevy Corvette C6 by Fresh-Prince

2009-08-25T12:10:00.002-04:00

Positives: Amazing car. He has several other types available on his member page. I remember him from Sims 2 as the king of custom cars.

Negatives: Elders may lean through windshield. No working lights.

Creator: Fresh-Prince
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Piercings by aikea_guinea

2009-08-25T12:04:00.004-04:00

Positives: Teen-elder, both genders, pregnant too.

Negatives: Only available as the shown set, disappears when nude. Hacked sliders can distort the lip ring if you try really hard.

Creator: aikea_guinea
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Brows by HystericalParoxysm

2009-08-25T12:02:00.001-04:00

Positives: Eyebrows make your Sim look unique.

Negatives: None?

Creator: HystericalParoxysm
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Clutter by lemoncandy

2009-08-25T11:57:00.002-04:00

Positives: Useful items to leave lying around. More sets here and here.

Negatives: I've never loved place-able trash, but maybe some people do.

Creator: lemoncandy
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Emma Watson as Hermione Granger by Nyn

2009-08-25T11:54:00.005-04:00

Positives: Great facial structure.

Negatives: None? May need to download a free hair from MTS for her formal look.

Creator: Nyn
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod The Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Brown's Farm by cyclonesue

2009-08-15T13:33:00.000-04:00

Positives: Reminds me of the last big farmhouse I listed, but without the insulting amount of pay content and lack of notes.

Negatives: Need to download Rivertown for the silo to show up, but you can use it without doing so. Luckily, Rivertown is free.

Creator: CycloneSue
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

OFB Curly Hair Conversion by Nandonalt

2009-08-15T13:26:00.002-04:00

Positives: All ages, both genders.

Negatives: "A bit weird on the front."

Creator: Nandonalt
Price: Free
Official Download: Mod the Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

JP17 Silk Nightie by juttaponath

2009-08-15T11:28:00.000-04:00

Positives: Silky, satiny, realistic structure.

Negatives: None.

Creator: juttaponath
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Fake Baby Tee by JuanGarutti

2009-08-15T10:22:00.002-04:00

Positives: This makes me smile. Great lines. Uses a design from a real world t-shirt.

Negatives: None?

Creator: JuanGarutti
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Mesh 01 by Helga86

2009-08-15T09:35:00.002-04:00

Positives: Very cute ponytail.

Negatives: The page is in another language, so I can't tell you all the details about this hair, just what I've read elsewhere.

Mesh has bugs. Bottom separates from top when Sim turns head, small gaps and black bits. This hair is so cute I might ignore all that and use it anyway.

Over where I found it, someone said McAffee warned that the page and download were not safe -- I checked the page and file both with AVG and then opened the file to look. It's a simple .package, which should be perfectly safe. I've never heard of a .package being a virus and don't know if it's possible.

The sorts of files you should never ever trust or install are .exe (unless they're from a well-known reputable source, like Delphy's Installer). A .exe file is an "executable" program, which sets up shop as soon as you double-click to install it.

Creator: Helga86
Price: Free
Official Download: miXei
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Mesh 02 by Helga86

2009-08-15T08:50:00.003-04:00

Positives: Looks like it might be child to adult? Not sure.

Interesting hair design.

Downloaders reported no problems with this download.

Negatives: Site in Russian, so can't read details.

Not sure if I like this hair or not.

Creator: Helga86
Price: Free
Official Download: miXei
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Flora 90A Conversion by Nandonalt

2009-08-14T14:39:00.000-04:00

Positives: Conversion of a nice hair.

Negatives: Probable alpha issues on fat Sims.

XM Sims has also asked people to leave their hair conversions to them -- they're going to take care of it -- so this will likely have a duplicate.

Site is in some language I don't know, so I can't read up on item details.

Creator: Nandonalt
Price: Free
Official Download: Kachu Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Official Store Free Prius

2009-08-14T13:48:00.000-04:00

Get it here for free. An account with the site is required to download.

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Peggy Hair 05069 Conversion by MS3B

2009-08-14T11:37:00.000-04:00

Positives: Classic.

Negatives: Possible alpha issues with fat Sims?

Creator: MS3B
Price: Free
Official Download: My Sims 3 Blog
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Doraemon Peggy PG Shop Conversion by apollo

2009-08-14T10:31:00.004-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, females only. Works well on "some" plus-sized Sims.

Converted from creator Doraemon's "Japanese Hair" in PeggySims PG Shop.

Negatives: Some "crunchy" animation.

Creator: apollo
Price: Free
Official Download: Garden of Shadows
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Hair#009 YU000f Coast by YU

2009-08-14T10:21:00.002-04:00

Positives: All ages, download for males here.

Negatives: Uh. None?

Creator: YU
Price: Free
Official Download: Newsea
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Peggy 04065 Conversion by janeinlove

2009-08-13T17:39:00.003-04:00

Positives: I never liked this hair for Sims 2 simply because the bows never matched anything. But, hey, now you can fix that. :D

Negatives: Have to register to download.

I still have no clue what GameSir is, people just share the stuff they convert.

Creator: janeinlove
Price: ??
Official Download: Gamesir
Unofficial Download: Sims Cave

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Mesh007 by Azure

2009-08-13T16:20:00.003-04:00

Positives: Um... cute?

Negatives: I can't read the notes because I don't know the language. So I have no clue if this is original or a conversion, or what ages or genders it covers.

Creator: Azure
Price: Free
Official Download: Cottonhouse Sims
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

High Waisted Smart Skirt and Cardi by hrekkjavaka

2009-08-13T15:58:00.000-04:00

Positives: I'm thrilled. I featured a similar item by this creator not long ago and requested a more elegant skirt. Apparently, hrekkjavaka was listening -- to someone. It seems that I wasn't the only one who asked for a fancier skirt.

Applause to this creator for coming through.

Negatives: None.

Creator: hrekkjavaka
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Ruffle Top by simseviyo

2009-08-13T14:27:00.000-04:00

Positives: Cute feminine top.

Available for an array of ages.

Negatives: None?

Creator: simseviyo
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

DeLaRenta inspired dress 002 by nataliS

2009-08-13T13:48:00.003-04:00

Positives: Designer dress. Great detail.

Negatives: None?

Creator: nataliS
Price: Free
Official Download: The Sims Resource
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Peggy 04434 Conversion by aikea_guinea

2009-08-13T12:52:00.000-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, males only.

Negatives: None known.

Creator: aikea_guinea
Price: Free
Official Download: Garden of Shadows
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Newsea Conversion by elunaira

2009-08-13T12:31:00.002-04:00

Positives: YA-Elder, both genders.

Negatives: Shows up badly on fat Sims.

Creator: elunaira
Price: Free
Official Download: Garden of Shadows
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Peggy04669 Conversion by aikea_guinea

2009-08-13T11:33:00.000-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, females only.

Negatives: Very minor alpha issues with the wispy bits, animates "crinkly."

High poly mesh, thus may cause game problems.

Creator: aikea_guinea
Price: Free
Official Download: Garden of Shadows
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Nouk Dreds Converted by aikea_guinea

2009-08-13T10:27:00.000-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, both genders.

Negatives: More likely to clip women in the forehead than men.

Creator: aikea_guinea
Price: Free
Official Download: Garden of Shadows
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.

Peggy 04198 Converted by Gelydh

2009-08-13T09:24:00.002-04:00

Positives: Teen-Elder, both genders.

This looks adorable on female Sims.

Negatives: Possible clipping around the ears, depending.

Creator: Gelydh
Price: Free
Official Download: Garden of Shadows
Unofficial Download: None

Questions, recommendations, and broken links can be reported in the FAQ.