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06.02.2025 - Fixed issues with Move In and First Kiss scenes in my 'Less effects in cutscenes' mod. If you still have issues with some cutscenes please let me know.

30.01.2025 - I've added alternative download links to all my last year's posts.

07.01.2025

Photo frame overlay replacement now includes caption UI resources so there's no green. Added Box link.

14.11.2024

Alternative version of my Atomic Fireplace Default is available - I've added emissive map to make the burning logs more realistic - Download (SFS) (Standard Material Shader Edit is required). Corrected fireplace height so it doesn't bleed through the floor above.

04.11.2024

Edited Round Wall Lamp from G&B set, light settings switched from white to yellowish.

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TS2 players - do you have TO chemistry mod in your game?

*TO chemistry = Turn ons/ Turn offs

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #ts2 poll

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A note to ppl contributing to Default Object Database spreadsheet

I've just removed a few links that pointed to my custom content (not defaults). I always specify if an object I share is a default replacement or not. For example: Volcano Table Torch DR is a replacement for the table lamp and it comes with floor lamp add-on (not a DR). I've also noticed new links pointing to my update posts, so I wanted to tell you that there's no need to replace the links, because I always update original archives 😅

Thank you for your input 💜

#sims 2 #the sims 2

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DMC5 game model turned into an antique mirror with overlay. It's based on a frame conversion by @yolartut (pic below on the right) which can be found here (SFS).

DMC5 Frame as Mirror

Download: SFS | BOX

Polycount: 1422, found in Decor/mirrors for 630 S

Three of these recolors make use of envcube mask and will look different without Extended Standard Material Shader by @crispsandkerosene - other recolors use specular mask, which works without any mods.

Big thanks to @lordcrumps for helping me get the reflection right. And remember, kids - never delete mirror bounding boxes 🥴

Checkered lino floor tile is here (SFS)

Enjoy!

*This is for The Sims 2

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #ts2 cc #buymode #ts2 decor

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Here's a single bed add-on for my Brimnes double bed. Both meshes included - this content doesn't require IKEA SP.

IKEA Brimnes bed - Updated

Download: SFS | BOX

I've tweaked white texture (it's slightly brighter) and removed mipmaps.

*Bedding is here

Enjoy!

*This is for The Sims 2

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #buymode #ts2 furniture #cc update

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Reblogged

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This has to be the quickest replacement I’ve ever done, but omg just look at it !.. 🤩

Prettier Bubble Bath - Texture Default

*This is for TS2

Download: SFS | BOX

updated 05.04.2025 - added larger (but still tiny - 64px) bubble texture

* I used bubble texture found in the game.

* This will also replace all sorts of other bubbles using this particular texture, like cleaning bubbles, swimming pool bubbles, aquarium bubbles, and foam texture (separate resource).

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Update! improved single bubble texture

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #ts2 defaults

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Small Superstar Microphone Default

No amplifier & no music effects

Download: SFS | BOX

I've already shared a link to mesh-only version of this replacement in my posh club stuff post, but that one didn't hide effects so here's an updated version.

It requires University EP - I replaced effect names in Str resource with invisible effect from Uni. /Previous version is also included.

*This is for The Sims 2

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #ts2 defaults

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Eye posing tip: 'Freestyle' (that ~~cringy~~ rap action) makes the Sim look to the left 👀

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #If you have any tips like that I'd love to hear em

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Rocker Pants & 70s Platforms - bottom for AF

Low-rise skinnies are based on 3t2 Rockstar outfit conversion by @rented-space - I combined these with my laced 70s platforms.

Download: SFS | BOX polycount: ~2850

Morphs are not great, but acceptable.

Three recolors make use of envcube mask which is a feature of SimStandardMaterial shader edit by @crispsandkerosene (it's optional, not required)

More under the cut:

*This is for The Sims 2

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #CAS #ts2 clothes

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📦 Tuesday CC Dump:

Posh Club Stuff

New meshes, add-ons, recolors and default replacements

Download: SFS | BOX

Round table is also included but please note it's a purely decorative object.

Glowing H&M stair and fence replacements require Extended Standard Material shader by @crispsandkerosene /work without it, but will not look like they do in the preview/.

Floors featured in the pic: VTMR tiles (carpet 5 and 6) converted by @freezerbunny-sims2 , wallpaper is 'Fiery red' by Donnha, wood panelling is from Bon Voyage, I think.

*This is for The Sims 2

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #ts2 cc #ts2 defaults #buymode #ts2 decor #ts2 lights #buildmode

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Stylish Wall Sconce [BV] Fix

Default mesh / TXMT replacement

Download: SFS | BOX

This wall light came with Bon Voyage EP - and as is the case with most BV lights, lampshades don't lit up.

This is mostly GMDC / TXMT edit plus new lit black & lit white lampshade texture. Mesh is slightly lowered and a little smaller than original, polycount unchanged.

Enjoy!

*This is for The Sims 2

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #buymode #ts2 lights #ts2 object fixes #ts2 defaults

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Why I started using DXT1 texture format for TS2 CC again (sometimes)

In the past I discouraged ppl from using it. But it has one benefit, which TS2 CC creators shouldn't ignore: DXT1 textures are about half the size of DXT3. DXT1 is best for stuff that is not meant to be looked at from close distance - where you don't need high quality, but you need original texture - 1024x or even 2048x - to keep it crisp. Large and very large CC hood decor, for example.

There are two facts about textures that some ts2 cc creators and cc hoarders are probably unaware of:

Lossless compression (compressorizer etc) significantly reduces file sizes, but it does NOT help texture memory, because texture files get uncompressed before being stored in GPU texture memory cache
Byte size does NOT equal resolution. For example: Raw32Bit texture takes up around four times more space in texture memory cache than DXT5

DXT3 2048*2048 px takes up ~4MB, but DXT1 2048*2048, thanks to its harsh 8:1 compression, takes up only ~2MB of texture memory cache, which is an equivalent of two makeup textures 512*512 px Raw32Bit format (TS2 makeup creators' favourite :S ).

@episims posted a comparison of DXT formats here - but please note Epi compared texture sizes after those were compressorized.

To change texture format in SimPe you need to install Nvidia DDS utilities, which can be downloaded here (SFS).

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #ts2 tutorial #well it's not really a tutorial -

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posh club interior, TS2

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #ts2 interior #ts2 screenshots #now if I could get at least 30~ sims to this lot without my game crashing that would be great

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New suit for TS2 based on a model from Detective Pikachu Returns, combined with Wingtip shoes.

Brad M. Suit for AM

16 recolors, EM enabled

Download: SFS | BOX Polycount: 7383, has "fat" morph

Recolors make use of envcube mask, if you don't have Sim Standard Material shader edit by @crispsandkerosene in your game, shoes will look a bit different.

Also check out: age conversion to TM / EM by DeeDee

More pics under the cut:

*This is for The Sims 2

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #ts2 clothes #CAS

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TS2 CC hoarders, do you use those 'grown-up' toddler hairstyles in your game?

8% of the respondents answered 'Yes'

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #ts2 poll #HELL NO for me - I applaud creators for going extra mile to convert hair for all ages - but why bother if hair looks ridiculous on lil kids

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~~Wip.~~ I'm curious if anyone can recognize which game this suit is from :D

#sims 2 #the sims 2 #ts2 wip

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To ppl asking for other types of my angled wall: this is the reason why I'm not eager to do certain shapes :S

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