#feel free to rb also!

[koobiie]

#feel free to rb for larger sample size #also if you have any crit on how this is set up feel free to lmk #i wasn't sure the best way to word it #if you're wondering my answer. the answer is i am pants shittingly afraid!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jakeperalta]

#inspired by seeing someone in their 20s post on instagram about their first solo cinema trip #i will happily go alone all the time (the only reason i don't do it more at the moment is because i can't drive to get there) #but i guess some people prefer to only go with others #feel free to rb with your answer/explanation in the tags :) or also feel free to vote and scroll past lol #polls

[rebouks]

Keeping Lag to a Minimum...

I was chatting about a few things I do to combat lag over on discord and realised I do quite a bit of maintenance to reduce lag/load times. I decided to write em all down and before I knew it, I had a big ol' list. Here's hoping it helps!

Save/File Tips:

Clear your caches (located in the same spot as your mod folder fyi) I usually delete the onlinethumbnailcache, avatarcache and localthumbcache caches every time I exit the game, the main one to delete regularly is the localthumbcache file, they're just temporary files but it can get pretty big after a while.. if you're having any mod issues, particularly ui ones, it's always worth deleting that to see if it helps.

Remove any saves you're not using from your saves folder, and keep an eye on save file sizes. In my experience, any saves over around 30-40mb start to get a bit laggy. Things that bump this size up are the amount of townies in game and the amount of lots/objects in the world.

Regarding the above point, I regularly bulldoze lots I don't need anymore, just to save the game from having to cope with extra shit to load in the background and reduce save file bloat.

Similarly, I delete a lot of unnecessary townies. Also, try to keep the amount of outfits on townies to a minimum, ain't no townie need four swimsuit outfits, the game will thank you..

If you have cheats enabled you can usually shift-click/delete object on things like random coffee cups or stray cupcakes sims foolishly drop around the world (or eat em.. whatever tickles ur pickle) just get rid!

Whilst we're keeping objects in game to a minimum.. I try to clear sims inventories now and then, including townies. You can do this via mccc even if you're not currently playing that household by heading to MC Cleaner -> Sell Sim Inventory/Sell Household Inventory. RANDOM LUMPS OF CLAY BEGONE!

Think of a save file like a lot.. the more objects in it, the laggier it gets! Try your best to remove anything or anyone unnecessary where you can.

Hit "Save As" instead of "Save" now and then - the more you overwrite a save, the more chance it has of going wonky, treat your game to a fresh one now and then and remove the old one from your saves folder (maybe don't delete it right away in case you wanna roll back, keep it somewhere safe).

If you can (although ik it can be a pain) set up a new/fresh save, you'd be surprised how bogged down old ones can get! For legacy players, it's usually best to do this whenever you have a small family to save yourself some pain, since you can just save the household and take em to a new save (you will lose sims inventories/household inventories/relationships with sims outside the household tho so beware! Pictures/other collectables can be saved to a lot however, and you can always cheat back relationship bits etc.. bit of a last resort but new saves are shiny and fast!)

Make sure your Screenshots/Video folders are empty - move em somewhere else, it works, trust me. If you have a lot of custom music installed try n' clear some of those out too.. the smaller that Sims 4 directory is, the better.

Delete any last exceptions/last crashes (same spot as your mod folder again) you don't need em unless you're planning to upload em somewhere for help.

Settings Etc:

If you get a bad lag spike, opening the main menu and/or saving can randomly stop this. If it doesn't, try exiting the game, clearing your localthumbcache and restarting.

Clearing all notifications from the game panel can also help.

If you can, close all other apps and background apps you don't need whilst playing, ts4 is super memory hungry so it can definitely help.

The GraphicsRules Override file by Simp4Sims can reduce lag/latency and make your game look a little better in the process!

Srslysims Simulation Lag Fix mod can help reduce lag too (if you've altered the game speed via mccc tho, don't use this unless you plan on resetting it to default).

If you aren't keen on, or barely use a pack, consider disabling it.

Not ideal, especially for those of us taking screenshots, but lowering the graphics settings whilst playing definitely helps.

If you use re/g-shade, consider switching it off whilst playing and only turn it on for screenshots.

A clean and tidy pc/laptop runs better in general. Remove anything you're not using/don't need anymore to free up space, remove temp files, clean up your folders now and again etc etc.. especially that dreaded mod folder, speaking of...

Managing Mods:

SORT OUT YOUR MODS FOLDER FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.. skdsjdjs it doesn't have to be immaculate but at the very least try n' clear it out now n' then. Also try to separate your script mods/overrides from the rest, patch days don't need to be so stressful ;-;

Personally, I don't merge my mods; if something breaks it's much harder to pinpoint! It makes it easier to find/delete specific mods too.. and let's face it, there's usually one or two items in that set you could do without lmaooo.. also, don't think it helps much tbh! Yeah you could say the game doesn't have to work as hard to load merged files but that's debatable, it's still the same amount of items/polys at the end of the day ¯\(°_o)/¯

If you like merging files and/or see results from doing so, you can merge stuff you definitely know you're never getting rid of, especially CAS/BB stuff.. but steer clear of merging gameplay/script mods! If a merged file seems to be the culprit when using the 50/50 method, try unmerging it and 50/50ing it again! You might not need to get rid of everything if something's borked.

Bulk Rename Utility can be used to remove all spaces and special characters from your mod files, the game doesn't particularly like loading those so it'll thank you.

The Sims 4 Mod Manager is a great way to sort through your mods, you can easily see, move and delete files from here (not great for build/buy, poses etc as thumbnails are usually missing, but great for CAS stuff). An extra hint with this that I've noticed is that if any of my mods get renamed with [D1] at the beginning after looking through them via the mod manager, it means it's a duplicate file so you can get rid.

I also use the Sims 4 Tray Importer to help me sort through mods. Simply save a sim/lot with any cc you don't want and find it in the importer, you can then go through all the cc in the cc tab and delete/sort it (I also use this to sort cc if a bunch has the wrong tags etc, makes it easier to find in my folders by saving em to a lot or w/e - it also spots duplicates which is handy).

It's a ballache, but the 50/50 method is tried and tested if you're having issues.

I like to keep an abandoned cc folder tucked away somewhere, that way you can remove mods willy nilly without stressing about losing them. If you change your mind, you can always grab it back!

#ts4 #sims 4 #simblr #tips #reducing ts4 lag #uhhhhh #idk what else to tag this as #skdjskjd #ALSO! feel free to rb and add ur own tips! #lawd knows we need it with this game lmaoooo #as chaotic as he is.. i bet oscar's pc is immaculate #😌

[transgaysex]

#wind howls #myart #legally speaking this is parody . #anyway uhm i made a joke with my friend and i had to commit to the bit so i made a real fun edit #enjoy fagsRus muah #also feel free to rb i worked hard on it but it was funny so im posting it #f slur #btw. paypal.me/winderrific if you want me to make more fag brand edits minimum 15 usd thank you <3. or just to be funny silly goofy

[olisgifs]

harvey + being protective of mike in 2x01

#harvey specter #harveyspecteredit #suits #suitsedit #suitsusaedit #marvey #marveyedit #janielook #usertreena #userclayy #userax #userRex #*gifs #this is meant to be platonic but if you ship it feel free to rb as well!! #ALSO CAN YOU BELIEVE ALL THIS IN ONE EPISODE???? #when i tell you i cried #harv putting his job on the line for mike is batshit behavior actually

[renshengs]

so i really like this show and decided that i should make a powerpoint to get people to watch it. and now 5 hours later here we are. this is my pitch. please watch 莲花楼

#feel free to share this with friends and family whom you want to inflict this show upon #also feel free to add your own promo in the tags/rbs etc! #ok i don't usually do this but. tagging for reach #mysterious lotus casebook #li lianhua #fang duobing #di feisheng

[jaysworlds]

hello mcr girlies. which mcr song is YOUR song i mean like 'this song gets me like no one else has ever got me this is the greatest piece of music ever to be created etc etc etc' the song no one understands like you understand.

i'll go first. mine is Summertime

#and i was at the one uk show they DIDNT play it cries. though tbf not the end of the world #i would have SOBBED #and smudged my cool eyeliner #anyway transsexuals you are NOT allowed to say mama. that is OUR song #(im kidding. pick whichever song lives rent free in your heart) #mcr #mcr summertime #my chemical romance #rb game #yes i did post this while listening to summertime and feeling like my heart was being ripped out of my chest. why do you ask #ALSO also if anyone else tags this with summertime either we have to fight to the death or make out sloppy style #those be the rules

[buckleydiazes]

if you wanna get your 1000 boops in and are worried abt boop spamming a stranger, feel free to boop me, i dont mind!

#also feel free to rb this if u dont mind being booped an obscene amt of times #boop

[fudgecake-charlie]

in which i project onto hermits for fun and profit

#not maintagging this i just wanted to draw something to cope /lh #sorry followers lmao i don't actually hc any of them w smoking i just have this in my Brain #feel free to rb if you want? i guess? #tw smoking #delete later #also sorry for the shit wheelchair i didn't wanna grab up references for this

[spiderziege]

poll for artists!

#been thinking about this cause i used to watch videos or livestreams while drawing but lately its pretty much always music #kinda gets me in the zone.. idk #also feel free to rb for more reach #i probably forgot some things so sorry in advance

[oatbugs]

last night i got home kind of tipsy and very much in tears and my mother told me the force you exert to keep someone in your life is proportional to the force with which they will leave your life. if you have to fight tooth and claw to keep them, their leaving will be just as hard, just as harsh, and just as definite.

#she said it like a law. its just momentum. #also she told me to get a therapist and start archery ASAP bc i need to get it together #and also she said even granting that this person u were in love w was So Special . as in hot motorcycle-riding iranian masc lesbian in ldn #they arent the only one on earth and that once i start my proper adult life outside of studies etc etc i will probably no longer live in th #UK. she said most non straight iranians u would like have left the country anyway . where do you think they went? theyre out there #and also she asked me to imagine how many hot gay iranians there may be in italy or amsterdam or smth and i was like ok points 😭 maybe #ur right. anyway i was having a feeling of dread bc crying into the arms of ur strict asian mother while buzzed usually results in #death chaos destruction etc in the next few days but actually i think maybe she has genuinely changed as a person and the fear is #unwarranted #anyway i need to eat breakfast and study w the date person i met yesterday #they are so nice ??? genuinely so so sweet i dont feel attracted to them at all omg i genuinely think i have a thing for hot evil ppl 😭 #but we could b besties . theyre a lot more romantic than the ex situationship person too like generally . ugh they should be perfect but #alas it appears i am shallow as fuck or potentially a lesbian actually #OH THEY MIGHT ALSO BE POTENTIALLY A LESBIAN BTW #i think i just tend to not date cis ppl entirely by accident #....feel free to rb if u want btw sorry for the rant

[werebutch]

My first actual zine from the perspective of a very specific werewolf’s lambthing

#I was gonna put music but I thought it might be distracting.. also it would be too cheesy #guys I’ve been a wolf x lamb enjoyer for years I want you to remember this . IM NOT CRINGE. #feel free to rb I wanted to keep this to myself but it’s been months and I’ve never gotten around to scanning it.. LOL so I’m sharing. #‘very specific werewolf’ I just mean my fucking oc . my oc #it’s like. they would make this about him kinda. once they really get into it. ummm #my art #howling.txt #zine

[stonebutchwritings]

begging my fellow transmisogyny-exempt lesbians to please get rid of transmisogynistic people from your circles that are not open to learning.

yes, for that minor transmisogynistic microaggression they refuse to back down on.

yes, even because they "just" believe in "afab socialization" but "still accept trans women".

yes, even if they just keep talking about "sex-based oppression" but "also believe in gender-based oppression".

yes, even that popular blogger you really like.

yes, even if that means losing a LOT of popular bloggers/mutuals/friends you like

yes, even if they're "just neutral" on transmisogyny. (all tme people already are participating in transmisogyny)

yes, even if you're told being anti-transmisogyny is inherently harmful to the kink/transmasc/lesbian/female/whatever community (newsflash: transfems exist in almost every marginalized community, and the ones they aren't in, they are oppressed by).

yes, even the ones who aren't terfs.

yes, even the other trans people who are transmisogynists.

yes, even if they "just believe they (as other women or other trans ppl) don't oppress transfems" and "still recognize interpersonal harm between x community and transfem communities"

yes, even if they "have transfem friends who agree" with them

yes, even if what they're saying they're hurting transfems for is generally a noble cause (anti-pedophilia, anti-sexual-abuse, anti-republican, etc.) but they're only ever taking offense to transfems who are/are perceived as offenders

yes, even if the transfem they're being transmisogynistic to is someone who you don't like or is even a bad person in general

transfem-inclusive spaces do not happen overnight because we all share a post about how much we support and love them and think really hard about hypothetical scenarios in which we stand our ground. they happen when we intentionally work to call in, call out, and deplatform transmisogyny in our communities.

(and when you start sharing and donating to their survival funds. yes, the one you just scrolled past.)

if you're looking for an actionable step to take rn on that front btw, donate to this ma fund from @blackwomenexhale on instagram, info, id, and photo below 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

[ID: A purple graphic that says "Disabled, homeless trans woman in urgent need of immediate funds for lifesaving seizure/asthma medication & temporary shelter. please don8 if possible & share! cash/app: $pinkhottie68, ven/mo: @tatamiii" End image description.]

+ transfems, trans women, and tma trans ppl please feel free to add your own f*ndr@iser on here <3

#text #mine #transfems feel free to correct me on any aspect of this i’m speaking to my own community but obv want to communicate your needs accurately #lesbian #butch/femme #butch4femme #femme4butch #trans #lesbiansafe #also anyone can rb even if i disagree with you on other stuff for this but still do not interact with any other posts....

[ticklish-wallflower]

psa for the tickle community-

just want to put it out there that @/knismosexual has their likes public and has a ton of transphobic posts in there, amongst other things

(btw if you agree with that bullshit, block me)

#wallflower speaks #tickle community #tickling community #feel free to rb to warn others #the takes in this community sometimes are WILD #those takes in general are just awful to begin with but like come on #grow up #i also have screenshots in case anyone needs proof if the likes get locked

[imaginariumgeographica]

Im sure someone else has made this but for my followers:

#dracula #dracula daily #feel free to vote/rb if youre not a follower i just dont want to assume im the first/only person whos made this poll #also could be most narratively satisfying or funniest tbh

[alltimefail-sims]

IDK about ya'll, but now that we have the jewelry skill that came with so many create-able assets it made me want even more interactive gameplay skills in future packs. I will say it until this game is dead; we can never have too many interactive activities for our sims, and that's where The Sims 4 has always struggled in comparison to its predecessors.

I would love to see skills/activities such as:

Bands. A whole "Making Music" GP would be amazing, one that adds in just more instruments in general, not just "rock band" instruments. There are so many jazz artworks, signs, and statues in this game so I have no idea why we have 0 brass and 0 woodwind instruments. Also, harps!! Harps would be amazing to use with the wedding pack!!! Also no marching band in High School Years? Wild! Fumble after fumble that could still be remedied with a music-themed GP. They could add a jazz band and/or marching band after school activity with this pack and maybe a band career that starts with being a garage band that is compatible with Get Famous... it could be so good!)

Rug Making. This is a super trendy art/craft activity right now and it is super cool to watch. I would love to see this done in the sims, especially if we could make cool funky custom pieces and sell them! With GTW you could literally make your own store just for your rugs like come onnnnnn!

Pottery. Again, the selling possibilities and maybe even a new art studio lot type would be sooooo awesome for our creative sims!!!

Basket Weaving. PAIN because this should have been included in Horse Ranch or even For Rent and I'll die on that hill. It's unlikely it will fit in future packs, but I'm putting it on here nonetheless.

Sewing. Especially for quilts and stuff, how cute would it be to make baby/toddler/child clothes, quilts, etc.!!!

Skateboarding. Oh how I know we'll probably never get this... but I'm holding out hope.

Adding on to skateboarding, just some more group sports and games in general like tennis and pool.

If we get cars - a mechanic skill. They could even just consider this a part of the handiness skill and create an object like from TS2 Freetime when you could buy a junker car from buy mode and fix it up!

Obviously they might not do any of these, but these are just some dream elements that I would personally love to see in game.

Please feel free to share your dream skills/activities/game additions!!!

#feel free to rb reply send asks I love to chat about this stuff! #I know EA disappoints time and time again... but a girl can dream #Idk I just want more to do and I don't want to download mods to do it!!! #Also ballet isn't on this list but that would be cool too. So many people use a mod for ballet so I think people would enjoy that #simblr #ts4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 #the sims community