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Poll: Do you use mods in your game? Discuss.
CandiGir1
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I'm an on and off player and I have been for years. When I played Sims 2 and 3, I was modded to the hilt. But in Sims 4, I started playing mostly mod-free for a few reasons:
One, broken mods left irritating glitches for me to view in the character creation and I -hated- it. My OCD was TRIGGERED. (It’s a pain to seek out a destroy when you have a lot of aesthetic mods!)
Second, after an update, I've had my game crashed and buggy. With more than a few mods, finding the culprit(s)- it’s a whole thing. (Maybe there's an easy way I don't know about?)
Third, there's the fear of contracting a web disease. I do not want to deal with viruses, malware, etc. so I'm a little shy about downloads. I've had ugly experiences in the past. Now that I have a computer that I really care about, I'm very wary. (Yes, I have ad-block. Yes, I have good security software. Maybe I'm being paranoid? I dunno, I'm hoping you guys will tell me!)
It wasn’t a tough switch to make. After playing with so many mods for so long, initially, it was actually very refreshing to switch back to a simpler experience and enjoy the game in its basic, true form. And, once I began creating…well, I like for things to look like they go together. I’m kind of all-or-nothing that way; what I start with I tend to stick with. So, no mods in 4 for me.
That is until recently… I had another one of my long breaks only to return and start playing regularly again. (Like I do.) This time, I started dabbling in the occult! Ψ(｀∀´ )ﾉ This led me to dl MC Command in order to copy/paste appearances, I needed to get my aliens' disguises to generally be a close variation of their actual appearance. (I investigated thoroughly first. Srsly, am I paranoid?) I quickly found that it added a lot of control and POWAH!...*cough*...I mean, power... to my game. I started to remember what I liked about mods in Sims 2 and 3.
TLDR: I'm feeling mod-curious again! I've seen some pretty cool stuff on YouTube and I'd like to safely experiment, and maybe start a whole new world with a completely different look and feel. I'd love to get advice from current players who are more experienced with what's out there right now. Will you help me out?
SO... what’s your style? And, if you don’t mind, please comment about what you personally recommend. Which sites do you think are the best? Are they free? Are they safe?
(PS. I posted this to general discussion rather than to the mods threads on purpose. I want the feedback of the general pop.)
EDIT: Please consider the second option to just read "Quality of Life". I wish I could take out the phrase, "cheating at cheating" in retrospect. I think that's kind of a dirty word to a lot of people and doesn't reflect their intentions. Unfortunately, I can't edit the poll questions. So, just roll with me on this! Using the game to conveniently progress aging or adjust relationships etc to fit the needs of your story is what I'd call quality of life. Also, anything that makes the game run more smoothly.
One, broken mods left irritating glitches for me to view in the character creation and I -hated- it. My OCD was TRIGGERED. (It’s a pain to seek out a destroy when you have a lot of aesthetic mods!)
Second, after an update, I've had my game crashed and buggy. With more than a few mods, finding the culprit(s)- it’s a whole thing. (Maybe there's an easy way I don't know about?)
Third, there's the fear of contracting a web disease. I do not want to deal with viruses, malware, etc. so I'm a little shy about downloads. I've had ugly experiences in the past. Now that I have a computer that I really care about, I'm very wary. (Yes, I have ad-block. Yes, I have good security software. Maybe I'm being paranoid? I dunno, I'm hoping you guys will tell me!)
It wasn’t a tough switch to make. After playing with so many mods for so long, initially, it was actually very refreshing to switch back to a simpler experience and enjoy the game in its basic, true form. And, once I began creating…well, I like for things to look like they go together. I’m kind of all-or-nothing that way; what I start with I tend to stick with. So, no mods in 4 for me.
That is until recently… I had another one of my long breaks only to return and start playing regularly again. (Like I do.) This time, I started dabbling in the occult! Ψ(｀∀´ )ﾉ This led me to dl MC Command in order to copy/paste appearances, I needed to get my aliens' disguises to generally be a close variation of their actual appearance. (I investigated thoroughly first. Srsly, am I paranoid?) I quickly found that it added a lot of control and POWAH!...*cough*...I mean, power... to my game. I started to remember what I liked about mods in Sims 2 and 3.
TLDR: I'm feeling mod-curious again! I've seen some pretty cool stuff on YouTube and I'd like to safely experiment, and maybe start a whole new world with a completely different look and feel. I'd love to get advice from current players who are more experienced with what's out there right now. Will you help me out?
SO... what’s your style? And, if you don’t mind, please comment about what you personally recommend. Which sites do you think are the best? Are they free? Are they safe?
(PS. I posted this to general discussion rather than to the mods threads on purpose. I want the feedback of the general pop.)
EDIT: Please consider the second option to just read "Quality of Life". I wish I could take out the phrase, "cheating at cheating" in retrospect. I think that's kind of a dirty word to a lot of people and doesn't reflect their intentions. Unfortunately, I can't edit the poll questions. So, just roll with me on this! Using the game to conveniently progress aging or adjust relationships etc to fit the needs of your story is what I'd call quality of life. Also, anything that makes the game run more smoothly.
Post edited by CandiGir1 on
Poll: Do you use mods in your game? Discuss. 169 votes
All kinds and always! The crazier the better! And, I wouldn't play Sims without them.
28%
48 votes
I use quality-of-life mods. Give me what I want and give it to me fast. Basically, I'm cheating at cheating and I love it!
21%
36 votes
Yes, but only for aesthetics. Variety is the spice of life and I can't get enough options for hair, clothes, makeup, and furniture!
10%
17 votes
Sometimes, of and on, but mostly I play #NOCC.
15%
26 votes
Mods? Please. I'm a purist!
24%
42 votes
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but I also try to stay with mods and creators I am familiar with
and mods I can easily uninstall if it stops working without messing up the whole save
cc doesn't really interest me because I'm tired of managing it and also would prefer maxis match anyway if i did
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More so than mods I'm all about the cc because I'm not much of a live player. I feel like the sims4 is missing too much gameplay and is too childish in a lot of ways. I get bored. I felt ROM was really aiming for the kids more than any other pack but that's another discussion.
But with cc, tons of poses and imagination I'm able to create my dream fantasy world.
I'm a writer in the middle of a novel so the sims 4 due to the amazing visual aspects, has turned into my story writing playground. I play like 70% imagination and the rest live mode. I use cc to create my story characters and fantasy words/battles as well as sweet family play.
One thing I can reccomend if you are a fantasy player is natalia Auditore cc.
MCC command has changed my sims lives. I use it to slow down time and needs decay mostly. And cheat relationships.
This sounds very familiar! I can relate.
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Sounds like you have a whole process that feeds your creative muse @Babykittyjade. Very cool. Also, thanks for the tip with lanacc and natalia Auditore cc.
Sounds like the third option is you. # No CC That's cool, that's what I chose as well.
I'd call that "quality of life". I think I'll take out the phrase, "cheating at cheating". I think that's kind of a dirty word to a lot of people and doesn't reflect their intentions. OFF TO EDIT!
Edit: Or not. It won't allow me to change the poll itself, only my description. Sorry about that.
I also wouldn't have time to fiddle with broken mods after every update or take any risks of corrupting my game or my computer.
The main mod I use is MC command centre. In addition I currently use two mods that prevent premades turning into spellcasters and one that hides the lot trait fx, which is a purely cosmetic mod.
I did use NPC control for a short time but stopped using it for the time being.
I also have teleport any sim and pose player in my mods folder by default but I rarely use poses anymore.
A lot of my mods are to give me more control over the game like MC Command Center, but I also use mods to enhance game features like making spells more potent. I also use a lot of CAS CC, but stay away from BB CC as I tend not to build.
I'd try the Mod The Sims website as they are a safe place to download mods.
And this is where I find most of my CC these days: https://maxismatchccworld.tumblr.com/navigation
Thank you for the advice. I was really hoping to get some direction like this. Much appreciated!
Occasionally i might get into CC stuff, but more often than not i avoid those cc things, it's just more trouble than it is worth going to TSR, and i'm no fan of their censoring of users because they don't accept to cookies when attempting to download something, i like their lack of free search feature even less.
The reason i didn't choose option two was this comment about cheating and having it all quickly. on the contrary, i chose to set my game speed slowly and sim lifespans in the base game to long. I prefer the long game, i always have.
I sometimes use other mods to test them out and see what they do to the game; but most I take out eventually as too many game changing mods break, slow the game down and just corrupts the game at times so I am picky about which mods I leave in. I usually just keep in MCCC as we still don't have a story progression so it is probably the closest we are going to get.
Lets make this a reality!
I also have some custom CAS content but it is very limited maxis match items that I will only use from certain creators.
And this wouldn't be possible without the Wonderful World of Sims Mods.
I do use UI Cheats extension when I am in 8 Sim hell and don't want to shower and potty everyone. I never use it for hunger, sleep, etc.
I use Zerbu's Go to School mod to follow kids and teens to school when I want. I use Meaningful Stories to make my Sims behave more realistically.
Beyond that I mostly use mods to fix bugs and fine tune things I think should be in the game anyway. I use people I trust like Bienchen, Little Ms. Sam, Zero, and Icemunmun. It used to be just a few, but ROM has changed that a bit. I probably have twice as many now.
I use very little cc and only when I want something specific. I don't go cc shopping. But I looked for smaller versions of the telescope and microscope, an upright piano, Simlish versions of in game shirts, a few specific hairstyles, a witch hat, and all the Pottermore stuff.
I actually wasn't aware of Sims 4 Studio. I'd seen it referred to, but didn't realize what it does. This is a big tip for me and I appreciate it! I've played for a long time, but I have never tried to be active on the forums until recently. I'm realizing now how helpful they can be. Thank you!