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starting my own save file
aaronrulz
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I want to start my own save file just as a default for my saves. Does the amount of packs I use in the save file have any bearing on how well the game runs? Just curious. I was thinking of just doing base game plus whatever packs come with that world and only use a couple of stuff packs (Laundry Day, Tiny Living). But if you think it doesn't matter, I can go crazy with the packs.
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like if you used 10 different wallpapers or 5
probably not about if those wallpapers came from same pack
and probably more about having less stuff rather than just using everything from one pack
I do think items with lots of movement are probably one thing you could limit if performance is the worry or like massive pool on every lot is probably not good idea
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I forgot the name, but there is a person on YouTube that recreated her save file to be more like Disney, and has details on how they did it. They also don't use CC or Mods, just what is available to them. They also had to replace all the lots.
Other Simmers have the process already done, and have save files you can download in place of your own games as well.
They do mention that the process can take a very long time, so keep that in mind as well.
It does take a while. Especially if you're like me and change your mind often. It took me around a year or more to rebuild every lot and make all new Sims. The process is so rewarding once you're finished though.
I started sharing my save with the community a few years ago, and I update with each new pack. I'm currently working on the update(s) for Horse Ranch and For Rent. It's been a challenge but I still enjoy the process.
It's no easy task and it can get tedious at times but again, the end result is so rewarding. Knowing you made it your own, whether you rebuild/remake, curate lots and Sims from the Gallery, or a combination of the two, it feels so much more special when you see it all finished.
The results I have seen from people, like you as well, who rebuild their saves the results I have seen are completely stunning. I have not seen any that I didn't like the result of.
I just hear from people rebuilding their games that it can take a really long time to get what you want. It takes time and dedication. Building and making Sims to fit the new worlds is amazing as well, and can take time.
One day I want to do the same thing, but I don't know what I want to do, and the time it may take is putting me off a bit. The results are amazing, but the dedication should be applauded.
you can definitely sink whole lot of time in this
I do jump between worlds fair bit though so thats at least part of the reason
and having to redo some builds i did at start cause I'm like okay no I can do better than that now
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I wanted to say almost the same. The amount of items on a lot is more important than the number of packs to make a starter save run smoothly. Try to avoid lots with tons of clutter.
Some youtubers who created lots for EA have talked about restrictions to make the game run smoother on lower end PC. There was a max amount of objects. I don't know how much. But also no move objects and trying to avoid choosing many different objects. (for example fewer wall papers instead of each room a different one.)
You can also think about whether or not you want to use cc in a starter save. Since cc can break or slow down the game, I personally try to avoid it.
Making an own save file is a lot of work. That's why my personal save file is not a totally new one but rather an edit of the maxis one. I replaced or edited some lots which I was doing over and over for every save. Things like having a spa, restaurants and a bowling alley ready in my save and of course a decent magic realm and magic shops. I added some of my favourite sims and fixed absurd cold weather outfits of premades.If I would share my save you could easily play a 'spot the differences' kind of game.
That's one reason it took me as long as it did. As I built, I got better and my old lots weren't as good as I could do later. So, I redid them.
One of the reasons I decided to even take on a project like this was so I could improve with building and CAS. The other reason was I wanted to have a save that I could dabble with rotation. Then it turned into what it is now.
A few years later, and I still like the process of coming up with backstories, planning builds, and creating.
Honestly, I find it a fun-for-me gameplay in itself. It hits the creativity button. I do also keep it saved separately for re-use, though! Well, I try to.
I find it fun as well, or else I wouldn't do it. My thing is I don't "play" with packs until I update my save. So by the time the community is itching for another pack, I'm just getting started with the previous ones. The good thing is, it gives me something to do during dry spells.
Yeah at start I was so set on build it all myself every lot for everything
but I've been doing more renovations and edits recently where I see potential
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That is so much a thing
I did not really notice how long it took, because the fun was getting there. I am almost done with a full makeover of each world that I intend to actually play in. And the small handful I will ignore are mostly wiped of all lots except for the one that is required game play, like my solitary vampire and solitary werewolf living in their own house being the only thing not wiped in those worlds.
One thing I will say now that I am on the tail end of doing a custom save template, is that I am so glad I did it. Playing a custom save is much more fun than living in someone else's idea of what this game should be.