Are you going to use CC/Mods? «12...Next Go

jobug1015

Is there anyone who doesn't want to have to use Mods or CC? I have used Mods in TS3, but not many. I used some basic Nraas Mods, like overwatch and debug enabler, but this time I'd really like to keep a vanilla game. Is that even going to be possible?? I'm not sure!!

KitOnlyHuman

Yes, it is possible. There are many that won't use mods until they get bored with the vanilla game or at all. Just depends on personal preference.

Henek

There is no one forcing anyone to use any mods, and actually this time around no custom content will be automatically added via the exchange (now gallery).

jobug1015

Henek wrote: »

There is no one forcing anyone to use any mods, and actually this time around no custom content will be automatically added via the exchange (now gallery).

I know that no one will be forcing me to use mods/cc... I just meant that already people are making tons of CC and the game isn't even out. I'm hoping there will be enough options in the full game that I won't be tempted.

SteamZaarin

I personally love mods as it adds so many more options than the game will provide, whether it be things EA can't give us like branded content (I love geek stuff so modders are free to add references to franchises from Mass Effect to Star Wars to MLP to whatever where EA is bound by licensing, even with in-house franchises like Bioware games), things we won't get enough of like kid stuff (because if Sims 3 is an indicator YA will always get the most attention), things that are a niche interest, or simply something that I want that isn't in an official release.

Maclimes

I love CC, but I like to keep my mods streamlined. A few annoyance removers is usually all I bother with.

PixelsSquared

It would be possible to have a vanilla game if it's stable and has very few minor bugs (or no bugs at all)!

In TS3, I used Overwatch and ErrorTrap because my game was so laggy (I'm playing with a Core i5, GTX 760Ti, and 8GB RAM) and saved games became disastrous. I used MasterController and StoryProgression just because I wanted to have complete control of my game and I also wanted my town to have better progression. On top of that, I used many script mods, custom sliders, and lots of CC. What the modding community can do never ceases to amaze me.

To answer your question, I probably will be using a mod similar to MC (if one is created for TS4), some tuning mods, some script mods, and some CC. I'll try to use less this time around.

Mamajanaynay

I will be using CC, mostly clothing, hairs, makeup and accessories. Mods tho, I found it was a big pain every time a patch came out and I had to pull them and wait to see if they were good to go or had to be fixed, so I most likely will not be using any mods this time around.

simfeetunder

I'm for sure going to use mods and cc if I manage to get the game. I didn't really use cc (aside from patterns) in 3 but did use a couple mods, mostly to help the game run better since it was having a hard enough time with just what the game had.

Why post in a mods section of the forum about not using mods/cc though? I don't think I understand why someone would ask in a forum section full of people making it and using it whether or not they'll be using it in the game, and to tell people you won't be.

Pretty sure the game will end up with a good amount of stuff so that even a vanilla game could be totally peachy, but the world is full of people with different tastes and preferences, would be hard for a vanilla sims game to suit everyone.

With cc being this easy for me to fiddle with (well, recolors) I'll for sure be using it if I get the game, especially for decor and posters/framed items...

Srikandi715

jobug1015 wrote: »

I'm hoping there will be enough options in the full game that I won't be tempted.

You make it sound like using mods/CC was some kind of sin

No matter how rich with features the vanilla game is, it can't please EVERYBODY, because a lot of the things people want in a game are mutually incompatible. People don't just want more of the things they like; they want less of the things they DON'T like. And Sims players are massively diverse, and differ both on aesthetics and on functionality. The beauty of mods and CC is that every niche group can have what they want in THEIR game without imposing it on people who want something different. You want household bills to be higher? Done. You want them lower? Done. You want realistic religion? You want mature content? You want smoking and alcohol use? You want a baby bbq? A taxation system? Menstrual cycles? Other people might hate that, but thanks to mods, done, done, done, done, done

You get the idea. You only have to spend five minutes in the general forum to see how different people's ideas of the ideal game are.

Besides the fact that mods are interesting, fun to make and share, and (usually ) free to use...

Well, this is the mods forum You probably won't find too many people who agree with the proposition that in an ideal world there would be no mods.

Catsza

I like very much using CCs! My TS2 game was FULL of it! I mean, really full, I had over 500 files! Maybe, even more! And I'm talking only for women's clothing! I obsessed so much it actually starting crashing my game In fear of the same thing happening in my TS3 (which was crashing already with only a few Expansion Packs installed -.- ) I didn't use a single CC! My CAS was crashing when I got to making 4 sims, I don't know why, so lately I just played with my favorite premade families. But, seeing all those wonderful creations here in the forums I'm totally swooning! I just hope my pc will stand it! As for mods, I'm embarrassed to admit that I recently found out about them (how could I have possibly missed them?) and I regretted not searching earlier. They would sure have made my life a lot easier in TS3. But, anyway, my point is, CCs and mods are very good, if your pc can stand it and isn't ancient, like mine! And, you don't have to install everything you see! A few favorites, though

jeepjeepcat

I'm ashamed to say I already have CC on the create a sim demo. I've replaced the male stubble, grabbed purple hair and added a CC eye colour pack. I'm not intending to get loads but find the default hair colours (not so much the styles) lacking.

Edit - See the old Maxis stubble on Raphael Merrick in my sig, I hate it so much I had to change it.

jobug1015

I don't have anything against it at all. It seems like with TS3, I had to use Mods to keep my game running. I didn't use much cc though, some of the CC is amazing for sure. It seems to bog my computer down and I'm just hoping that the plain game with run smooth and have enough variety.

Jongarakun

Already made some. I'm going to try to keep the CC to a minimum, though.

jobug1015

There's no way I could make CC. I'm not that talented!!

JussyH

Definitely using CC/Mods, I always have. I already have about 30 things in the mods folder of CAS. So far I've got enhanced EA eyes, mix and match underwear, mini floral shorts, pj's and blazer recolours. Everything is still working great.

Maclimes

> @jeepjeepcat said:
> I'm ashamed to say I already have CC on the create a sim demo. I've replaced the male stubble, grabbed purple hair and added a CC eye colour pack. I'm not intending to get loads but find the default hair colours (not so much the styles) lacking.

Why would you be ashamed? Not only do I already have enough CC that I've needed to organize my subfolders and edit my resource.cfg to support subfolders, I've actually made quite a bit of it already, too! (See my avatar for an example).

There's no shame! I suppose you could make an argument about being ashamed to use cheats and mods that significantly alter gameplay (although I don't buy that, either). But wanting a greater variety of customization options, and taking advantage of the resource that is a huge community of talented, brilliant creators? No shame!

reni344

I am using CC I had to create two folders one for clothing and another for hair and makeup. I have a lot of custom content dresses and tops for my female sims. I have some for my male sims but I might be neglecting them a bit compared to my female sims. I love custom clothes. But will try playing without mods this time around only ones I used in sims 3 were nraas.

Repo

I will almost certainly need CC, particularly with just a base game. I won't get it right away, though. I will play vanilla for a while, to see which areas I really need to enhance. In the meantime, the CC makers will have had time to create and to work out the inevitable kinks. I already know that I will at least want more color choices. With the mods, we'll see if I need them. I am more open to mods and CC in the Sims 4 partly because EA is more supportive of it this time around. I intend to be thoughtful about it though, and to be aware of the reliability of my sources.

MomGinny

I'm definitely going to use CC. LOL, I'm creating CC, it would be kind of silly for me not to make things I plan on using.

As far as mods go, in TS3 I had a mod to supress memories, Overwatch, Master Controller, Story Progression, and I think one that toned down the occurance of zombies. Whether or not I mod in TS4 depends on how the game plays, and what I end up needing from it that it isn't giving me. Usually that takes me a few days of gameplay (if not longer) to suss out. So, I don't know yet.

creationsofmonic

Yes I will be using Mods/CC. :)

MrBananaGrabb3r

hells yeah I will. without create a style, how else am I gonna get that perfect skin tone/eye/hair/clothing color.

sgibson8

yes i WILL be using mods....mostly CC i need it.

Maclimes

Yeah, it's a good thing TS4 is so mod friendly. With the loss of CASt, I'm gonna need it...

Phantomrose90

Yup, I am most likely going to be using CC/Mods in TS4.

Snosrap522

decensor will be the first mod I will look for. I have downloaded 1 set of default replacement eyes I did this in sims 2 and 3 . I do not care for many cc hairs and I quite like Sims 4 hairs I may download some recolours.

I have already changed my config file so I can have sub folders for CC recolour sorting and I will probably stick to maxi match unless any awsome meshes are made.
I will probably look out for programmes to control CC recolours.

I will be very conservative to ensure I do not bloat my game apart form the eye replacement and de censor I will play vanilla .
I have found in the past I did not use all the CC I downloaded.