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Hello, Epi! I really like your biotech station mod. I would like to ask you, if it's possible to add a new type of pills? Something like antidepressants to increase aspiration a little bit. I see you aren't taking requests, but maybe it would be interesting to you too :) Anyway thank you for your cool cc!

Hi! I'm glad you're enjoying it!

It's possible yes, but would be worksome and it's not something I'm interested in doing currently.

#ask me anything #anon #i'm buried under ideas of my own that i never find time & energy for

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Mailbox Mesh Default Replacement

A simple default replacement for the mailbox mesh that removes the wooden ball from the top of its stand.

Also included is a new add-on lamp by @pforestsims that can be layered with the mailbox, and is a pretty garden lamp on its own:

It'll pull all the metal recolors you have for the Blazin' Buckaroos lamp.

And for those who use the 4t2 Ol' Rustic Mailbox Cover by Michelle, I nudged one verticle clipping with it inwards, so it won't show from under the cover anymore:

The cover's not included, you can download it from the link above.

📨 Download (SFS) (alternate)

The files are compressed. The default is compatible with the existing recolors for the mailbox and its stand, as well as texture replacements for them.

Credit and thanks to PF for the lamp!

#ts2 #ts2cc #sims 2 #s2cc #the sims 2 #the sims 2 download #dl default #dl buy

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Hello, just want to report a conflict with your awesome Camera Overhaul. It conflicts with Pick N' Mix's No Bad Photos. BHAV: 0x24A7 - Interaction - Take Picture (0x7F01EC29)

Hello! Thanks, I'm not interested in making compatible version(s) but I'll add info to the post :)

For those who missed my post about it when I was working on the mod: bad photos don't really work with the MM lighting mod to start with as the filters don't apply. No idea if any other lighting mods have the same effect.

I left bad photos as a possible outcome anyway since it's a kinda cool feature (realistic too lol) and it does work with the vanilla lighting, at least. It's the lighting mod's problem, not this one's.

#ask me anything #belladovah #cc support

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Hi Epi!

First off, I'd like to say that I love love love your camera overhaul that brought the instant cameras and polaroid pictures in my game. That has been wonderful and basically all my sims have a camera in their inventory now. It's fantastic, and I'm very grateful and thankful that you created that. Has been fun as heck and the photos make me very happy. So, big thanks!

I do have a question though: I've noticed that I can't ask anyone to take my picture anymore, even if they have a camera (normal or instant one) in their inventory, and this has created a bit of a challenge for me since it prevents me from taking family group photos where everyone is included, unless there is an extra sim living with them that I can control directly. I'd gotten to the habit of doing that before downloading the haul, and would like to continue doing that though. So I was just wondering if it wouldn't be too big of a hassle to include the possibility to ask someone to take your picture in the mod if they do have a camera in their inventory? Outside the vacations. It's very understandable if it's not possible or too much work, but I thought I'd ask anyway since it would remove this particular problem straight away if it isn't too difficult.

Nevertheless if that can be done or not, I love your polaroids too much to ever remove the possibility to take them, so I'm gonna deal if it comes to that. Love your work and I'm real grateful that you share it with us here. Thanks :-)

Hi! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the mod! It's now updated so that you can ask visitors to take a picture for you if they have a non-instant camera in their inventory.

Instant cameras aren't included as the picture is always added to the inventory of the sim who takes it; not very purposeful to ask someone to take a picture for you and then have them walk away with it.

You can check the mod update for further details :)

#ask me anything #sshheeeerriioo #cc support

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Update! With both mod versions, visiting sims can now be asked to take a picture for you if they have a non-instant camera in their inventory.

Free tip: if you also have the tip anyone mod or some other means to transfer money between sims, you can make a sim to work as a professional photographer by making other sims pay them for taking pictures.

Visitors who have an instant camera in their inventory can (still) take a picture if you use testingcheats to make them selectable. That way you can also access their inventory and move the instant photo out of there before they leave the lot, or make them gift it to the sim you're playing.

Done in collab with wonderful @pforestsims – it's 2024, high time to rework how cameras work in TS2!

With this mod, sims can only take pictures if they have a camera in their inventory. To make this more feasible, the default camera is now buyable under Electronics / Small for §120. (If your sim happens to leave on a vacation without a camera, they can still ask kind locals and tourists to take pictures for them.)

In addition, there are six new functional custom cameras.

For most cameras, you'll need to order the photo with a computer to get a printed version, as is the default behavior.

Instant cameras: With Classic Polaroid and Instax cameras, the photo will be added to your sim's inventory right away. They require the instant photo mesh to work (included with the download). The photos taken with instant cameras can't be ordered with computers.

By default, the instant photo has a clear vignette overlay. You can add a tint to it by clicking the mesh and choosing either blue, green, red, or orange tint from the pie menu. It's also possible to revert it back to being clear.

There are two versions of this mod: the 'cellphone' one makes the cellphone work as a camera and is meant to be used together with my phone default. The cellphone will get picked for taking pictures only if the sim doesn't have another camera in their inventory.

The 'no cellphone' version has all the other functionality but the default cellphone won't work as a camera with it.

📷 Download (SFS) (alternate)

Files are compressed. Requires Bon Voyage and maybe University too. A collection file for the custom cameras is included; you can keep only those that you like, the mod works with or without them.

🚨🚨 Both mod versions conflict with the custom smartphone camera mod by @jellymeduza. Meduza has shared compatible versions in that same post.

The mods will also show a conflict with the snowproof accessories mod by guirnaldas. Both mods will work if you make the camera overhaul load after the snowproof accessories.

This mod is compatible with camera default replacements that don't include an OBJD override, for example this one by @vegan-kaktus or this one by me works perfectly.

Update (24.4.2024): Visiting sims can now be asked to take a picture for you if they have a non-instant camera in their inventory.

Update (29.1.2024): Taking pictures with instant cameras now fulfills the want to take a picture just as the normal cameras do. Sims using instant cameras also correctly gain art enthusiasm from it.

Update (28.1.2024): Both the default and the custom cameras won't get covered in snow anymore if used outdoors when there's snow on the ground.

The mirrorless camera was converted from TS4 by @lordcrumps, thank you for sharing the textures! The telephoto camera was converted from TS4 for this project, thank you @deedee-sims for extracting! The DSLR camera was converted for this project as well, from ACNH.

#reblog #update

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Sims 2 Mod Patch: Epi’s Toothbrushes by Color Traits + Simler90’s Utility Mod Compatibility Patch

A compatibility patch between Epi’s Toothbrushes by Color Traits and Simler90’s Utility Mod, so that you get the features from both and therefore teeth brushing contributes to the water bills. Made by following the instructions Epi kindly provided when I asked (and more in the comments because I was more of a noob back then). Epi asked me to share this, so here it is!

Ensure this mod loads after both mods.

As of 4th April 2024, this is now a patch requiring loading after both mods, rather than replacing Epi's mod. If you have the original replacer version, you don't have to udpate, but if you do, ensure you grab Epi's Toothbrushes by Color Traits too.

Download on my Website!

Alternate: SFS

#reblog #belladovah #update

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Felt like pointing out for those who like the mesh defaults included in my color trait mods but don't want to use the traits:

As long as you have the easy inventory check in your downloads (and having it there just in case doesn't do any harm), color trait mods will work as basic default replacements. Without the traits, you'll only see the default color, but that's how defaults are.

#text #text post #ts2 color traits #random #even tho i obviously recommend using the traits #so that we didn't make 12 recolors for nothing lol

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A pretty way to keep your color traited coffee mugs (along with some others) in order 😁

Here's simple coffee mug wall rack for your TS2 kitchens.

Decorative Mug Rack

Download (SFS) Polycount: 1212

Textures are reasonable 256 x 256 px. I also included TXMT recolor pack with 20+ recolors using just three mug textures.

*Mugs based on a model and textures I created for this coffee mug default.

*This is for The Sims 2

#reblog #pforestsims #thank you! #gonna put this under #ts2 color traits #since it's sorta related

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Here's two different replacements for the base game lab coats because @episims and I seem to have no self control.

First option: umbodylabcoat (TM-EM) replaced with an open lab coat, to match my ufbodylabcoat default. It's a mashup of @deedee-sims 3t2 Esmeralda's Coat and @mdpthatsme 4t2 Pants Dress, with textures by Trapping, Rope and Epi (who made the white coat texture, and also made pockets! 🤩). Around 4K polys (for reference, Maxis lab coat has 2K); has fat morph, but no preg morph.

Download v1: SFS | MEGA Special thanks to Lifa for the age conversion WSOs.

Second option: umbodylabcoat (TM-EM) and ufbodylabcoat (TF-EF) replaced with MDP 4t2 Doctors and @moyokeansimblr age conversions, with new recolours by Epi. Original default is by @lottie-sims but it was for adults only, and replaced only one (out of two) of the AF recolours. Meshes are 4-5K polys and both genders are included in the same package. All morphs.

Download v2: SFS | MEGA

An addon to the replacement above: umbodymadscientist (AM-EM) and ufbodymadscientist (AF-EF) replaced with another recolour of 4t2 Doctors, which is *checks notes* 4t2 GP07 Scientist. Also by Epi! This one is referenced to the labcoat replacement (meshes and shoes texture), so you will need that one (v2).

Download addon: SFS | MEGA

And finally: two versions of the same mod, by Epi. Originally, the two recolours of the lab coat were assigned to sims according to their career level. With this mod (both v1 and v2), sims on the Medicine career will use one of the recolours (green top/shirt if you use these defaults), and sims on the Science career will use the other one. The alternative version of the mod (v2) also makes theorists in the Science career use the mad scientist outfit. Apparently, theorists used to wear some leather jacket? Thank you, Maxis.

Download mod: v1 (SFS) | v2 (SFS) 💥 Choose only one version of the mod (they're clearly labelled). 💥 These mods can be used with these replacements, any other replacement, or no replacement (Maxis lab coats).

That's all, folks! I feel like I have fulfilled my duty as a scientist now XD. In case you can't tell for all the cute Foxfire sims, previews are also by Epi! We hope you enjoy this mess 🧪🔬

#ts2 #ts2cc #sims 2 #s2cc #the sims 2 #the sims 2 download #dl default #dl clothes #dl mods #my scientists are so spoiled

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The Tinker house is basically done but I'm having trouble with the toy store. Whenever I playtest it the restocking does not work on objects that are placed on the ofb shelves or magis trays.

The sim restocks and the restock sign disappears but the item isn't restocked. Don't know if I have a weird mod conflict but it's really annoying...

Edit: Okay, the restocking signs end up in a corner of the lot, numeror's fix doesn't seem to help.

Edit 2: I have to turn moveobjects off before I place anything on the OFB shelves and magis trays, otherwise the restock signs get missplaced.

What an annoying bug. I'll have to look over all of my previous business lots.

#reblog #plumbtales #very useful to know!

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No Fires From Fireplaces

With this mod, fireplaces no longer start fires. Doesn't stop any other means from starting fires.

Works with custom fireplaces too (both with and without a chimney) at least if they're based on Numenor's templates or the updated ones by @platinumaspiration. That means most (if not all) custom fireplaces.

Download (SFS) (alternate)

I don't think there's anything this conflicts with but as always, run HCDU+ to be sure.

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Your row houses look amazing!!! could you maybe share floor plans for them?

Hi! Thanks! And sure thing:

This is the west unit, which has the original floor plan.

And this is the east one, for which I didn't need two bedrooms, so one of the walls got bulldozed.

The middle unit currently has the same floor plan as the west one but is unfurnished. I moved the pedestrian portals to the other side of the road for all of them:

#ask me anything #anon #ts2 #the sims 2 #sims 2 #foxfire forest #building foxfire forest #foxfire floorplans

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The interior of the newly claimed rowhouse

#ts2 #ts2 gameplay #the sims 2 #the sims 2 gameplay #sims 2 #sims 2 gameplay #foxfire forest #building foxfire forest #so yeah luke will move #couldn't really bring myself to not let him #when we had affordable housing at last #not sure if i should continue posting him? #one sim households aren't very eventful #esp when that one sim doesn't interact with others a whole lot

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Don't mind me, just needed updated pics of these new rowhouses for Foxfire's map page.

There's also a third one in the middle but no idea yet who'll move in there.

#ts2 #ts2 gameplay #the sims 2 #the sims 2 gameplay #sims 2 #sims 2 gameplay #foxfire forest #building foxfire forest #this was the first time ever i needed to move pedestrian portals

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🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸Send this flower to 10 (or more 🤗) mutuals to let them know you love them🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

Thank you 😊🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

#ask me anything #alderlockathenaeum blog #made my day

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🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸Send this flower to 10 (or more 🤗) mutuals to let them know you love them🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

Thanks Casey 🤗🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

#ask me anything #cora626 #made my day

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Personality-based Witch Idles

I don't play witches by alignments but I haven't found a mod that addresses witch idles in some other way than completely disabling them. And I like idles!

So this mod makes witch idles personality-based instead. It also expands it so that all witches have some idle (if this aspect is unmodded, neutral witches don't do witch-specific idles at all).

Witches with 0-3 nice points do evil idles (plotting & cackling)

Witches with 4-6 nice points do the wand idle (borrowed from the good witch idles)

Witches with 7-10 nice points do good idles (daydreaming & wand)

In addition for TS3 trait users: 0-6 nice points witches with the friendly trait do the daydreaming idle, 4-10 nice points witches with the mean-spirited trait do the plotting idle, and witches with the evil/good trait always do evil/good idles.

Witches who can only do one idle express it slightly less often than those who have two. This mod doesn't affect NPC witch behavior.

Download (SFS) (alternate)

Apartment Life is required. Conflicts with mods that alter witch idles but should be compatible with other witch-related mods (but as always, run HCDU+ to be sure).

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