Blueprint Builds https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/968125/blueprint-builds/p1
This build challenge allows Simmers to build from a “blueprint” or download a shell made by @aljay. It is also a very supportive and friendly thread that helps builders with their building skills in a very friendly environment.
I will add additional votes for the scenery thread, blueprint builds and all of the positive (and negative) threads about packs. I also agree about the daily updates on players' games and the non-serial version of that.
Here is my first list. I am certain I will find more threads with valuable information for another post. I hope the creators of these threads have AHQ accounts.
The Daily Deal (DD) 2018 Rotation List and Sales Help thread (the DD thread), which is already on the nomination list (thank you), includes links to many old threads that still contain valuable information. I am the host of the DD thread and am including many of the threads which have been mentioned on the first page of the DD thread.
Merelhyn's thread to provide simmers with guidelines on purchasing all the sets, compilations and venues available in the Sims 3 Store for the least amount of simpoints.
Ciane's thread which provides excellent instructions for installing store content so that it stays installed. Ciane discusses glitched items that need to be installed before the set is installed for the item to work or show up in the game. Also provided is a list of items that include patterns that also need to be installed before the sets or the patterns do not show up in CASt.
Franny's list of items in The Sims 3 store that have not been put into specific categories; therefore, it makes locating these things difficult. Franny's list makes it easier for everyone to find these items.
PEGASAS1993's thread in which links are provided to store items and sets that are free to download. Note: Some of the items are no longer available. While the photos no longer load in this thread, the hyperlinks still open to the Sims 3 Store
LadybugLeslie created this thread in which Simmers discuss how they have taken advantage of the Daily Deal to trigger various cascades taking them closer and closer to owning the store. While this thread was most active in 2015 to 2017, it is still worth reviewing the discussions Simmers had on their own experiences and calculations with getting most value for their simpoints.
Amjoie's extensive and very informative thread includes information on backing up the game files and store content files. Amjoie has written a lot of information and others have added links to other useful pages. Amjoie's second post on page 1 "Part 2: The insides of your Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3 folder" includes information on backing up the game and installed store content.
If it’s not too bold, I’d like to nominate the Blue Moon thread. It’s not been very active lately (as we patiently await a new occult release… hint, hint) but it’s been a uniquely fun corner of the forum for occult players to gather, and will be again when our supernatural drought is over.
I second and third the nominations for all of Valgon57's MEGA STORE threads. His by-passing the purchase history time-outs is invaluable. He even shares a database that others can download with the information in it. Will that link still work?
My thread on installing store content, already nominated (thank you), as well as my thread on making IP lagless (both linked in my siggie) have helped a lot of simmers, but will the links still work? I shared a file on the internet with changes already made to IP, along with a step-by-step of how to make the changes. Another link in my siggie is to a lot that includes all the unlocked stencils that I have in my game. I could try and find the thread that links to that if links to my studio or MrHawk's would still work. Otherwise, I could upload that lot to SimShare IF that link would work.
I don't plan on being active on the AHQ threads, but I might already have an old account I don't use.
Thank you for all your work @EA_Cade. You are so appreciated!
EDIT: I went to Answers HQ and found that I had had problems logging in as ciane a long time ago and thus created IAMCIANE, which I am currently logged as. I didn't notice many nominated threads over there as yet, so I am guessing there was either a problem with user names being different or those nominated threads simply haven't been ported over yet.
Not sure if anyone has yet posted this, but it's helpful for builders. It's a thread Graham made years ago in regard to creating Festival Lots and what the markers and subsequent options do, and mean.
I don't know what it will be like on the new forum, but you can't make threads here until you have a certain amount of postings, and this above thread is helpful for new members to post their own issues, or check to see if any related issue to theirs has been addressed already.
Also I think any threads related to CAW that are still relevant as of this date should also be considered.
I think this one below should go too. There have been numerous issues with the LN Shells, particularly if you have Showtime installed, and this seems to have been the only fix that has worked for this problem. EA, in all their usual non-wisdom, apparently broke the LN shells when you have Showtime installed. The doors are missing from some of the shells, resulting in the white boxes, and the other speaks for itself. The top or lid of the apartment shell is missing in build / buy mode, live mode, and if an affected shell is on a nearby lot that isn’t the currently active lot, the roof is even missing there too, so you have a lovely neighbourhood apartment view of level skip markers.
@EA_Cade - If a thread that is nominated contains links to other threads, will the linked threads be migrated as well? This applies to the Dwellings, Destinations & Designs - A Creation-Sharing Thread and to List of Tutorials or How Do I Do That?
I am going through my bookmarked threads. Some threads have already been nominated. I would like to nominate the following:
Lexers615 thread was very helpful in the days I was earning achievements badges on the Sims 3 website. The thread gives tips on how to achieve the badges. It has been so long since I earned my final badge, I don't know if this feature is still active. If it is, this thread helps so much.
This thread was a project of the people who were regulars on the Daily Deal thread. In addition to links for the Majix Cove world, lots and builds, it contains links to many threads that provide Building Tips & Tricks . My main reason for nominating this thread is the post on building tips and tricks. (Will all the links to other threads also be migrated?)
This thread provides links to tutorial threads and YouTube videos. While some of the tutorials are no longer available or contain broken links, many of the tutorials are still accessible. (Will all the links to other threads also be migrated?)
It's my Simlit story and an ongoing one so transporting it to the new forum would be good for people who are new to the story or who wish to look up previous chapters.
The thread was created by @chealsycat in 2016. I benefited from it myself in 2020. It is a good place to get good advice and ask questions if you are completely new to creating websites. I would strongly recommend EVERYONE to save stories or other important content on a personal website.
NB: @EA_Cade I would like to say that I am very grateful for the thorough information and your joint effort to make the transformation to a new Forum as painless as possible. Thanks
Thanks EA_Cade for helping us through this transition.
Oh great! I never remembered that one. Are there any more like that, which should be added?
@Pary - I had checked the discussions under SimGuruGraham's profile and the Season Markers and Houseboats were his only guides. However, I am certain he would have contributed helpful advice in his comments in many threads.
Can we please get a few threads from "Writin_Reg" added to the new forum. She was always on the Sims forum here and a big fan of the Sims. She passed away a few years ago, and I think it would be respectful to at least get a few of her threads transferred. I don't have any specific threads, but at least few would be nice just out of respects.
If it’s not too bold, I’d like to nominate the Blue Moon thread. It’s not been very active lately (as we patiently await a new occult release… hint, hint) but it’s been a uniquely fun corner of the forum for occult players to gather, and will be again when our supernatural drought is over.
Thanks for considering this, @EA_Cade. Looking over the thread, a lot of the regulars are no longer posting here. I need to try a restart as we wait for the forum changeover and new occult content.
Can we please get a few threads from "Writin_Reg" added to the new forum. She was always on the Sims forum here and a big fan of the Sims. She passed away a few years ago, and I think it would be respectful to at least get a few of her threads transferred. I don't have any specific threads, but at least few would be nice just out of respects.
Can we please get a few threads from "Writin_Reg" added to the new forum. She was always on the Sims forum here and a big fan of the Sims. She passed away a few years ago, and I think it would be respectful to at least get a few of her threads transferred. I don't have any specific threads, but at least few would be nice just out of respects.
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Comments
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18349004#Comment_18349004
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/949616/mamasquirrels-creators-corner-for-sims#latest
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/categories/technical-discussions-en
This should be ported in its entirety over as this forum contains a lot of technical information and help throughout the years that should remain on the new site.
Always "River McIrish" ...and maybe some Bebe Hart. ~innocent expression~
Build-n-Share Challenge #182 **Jack Frost Comes Knocking** Due February 29, 2024
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/769875/build-n-share-challenge-182-jack-frost-comes-knocking-due-february-29-2024/p1
This longstanding thread is still running every month with very creative build challenges by @buildnshare. Simmers are so nice to each other. Photo skills in TS4 are also focused on and players improve by doing this challenge.
S4 BuildnShare Winners Circle
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/769880/s4-buildnshare-winners-circle/p1
This thread features each entrant’s reviews and kind suggestions about how to improve each build, if needed. Everyone is supportive of the winners and everyone who entered each challenge.
Sims 4 Build-N-Share Archives
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/769877/sims-4-build-n-share-archives/p1
Each challenge’s results are chronicled starting with the first challenge to the 181st and every future BNS challenge. Great resource, and simmers could unofficially build their take on each of the challenges.
Blueprint Builds
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/968125/blueprint-builds/p1
This build challenge allows Simmers to build from a “blueprint” or download a shell made by @aljay. It is also a very supportive and friendly thread that helps builders with their building skills in a very friendly environment.
~DELILAHSROSE CREATIONS~❤️
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/1011201/delilahsrose-creations-️/p1
{This was created after October 2022 but I listed it just in case : )}
Some others that I have not seen mentioned:
TS4 TOTALLY RANDOM COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/989829/ts4-totally-random-comments-and-questions/p1
That one contains some fun and varied comments about the game. It is pretty active and is an upbeat thread to browse for little tips and comments.
WHAT SKILLS/HOBBIES DO YOU WANT ADDED?
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18333230#Comment_18333230
This one seems like a helpful topic that generates ideas for more content or packs. It talks about things that we like doing or would like to do in the game.
HAPPY 24TH BIRTHDAY TO THE SIMS FRANCHISE!
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18349575#Comment_18349575
This seems like a nice thread to save. It shares positive thoughts from a lot of us players.
POST THE LAST SCREENSHOT YOU TOOK IN THE SIMS 4
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/952587/post-the-last-screenshot-you-took-in-the-sims-4/p1
It is a thread that has been going a very long time and is still active. It is like the other daily threads, I think, that draw a lot of participants.
The Daily Deal (DD) 2018 Rotation List and Sales Help thread (the DD thread), which is already on the nomination list (thank you), includes links to many old threads that still contain valuable information. I am the host of the DD thread and am including many of the threads which have been mentioned on the first page of the DD thread.
To help you organize your stalking of the Daily Deal, please join us on the Daily Deal Rotation and Sales Help thread and please view the DD Spreadsheet
I totally agree that the technical section is very valuable and worth moving in its entirety.
To help you organize your stalking of the Daily Deal, please join us on the Daily Deal Rotation and Sales Help thread and please view the DD Spreadsheet
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/996589/blue-moon-potions-potables-and-ponderings/p1
Tales From The Myst
The Blue Moon Jukebox
My thread on installing store content, already nominated (thank you), as well as my thread on making IP lagless (both linked in my siggie) have helped a lot of simmers, but will the links still work? I shared a file on the internet with changes already made to IP, along with a step-by-step of how to make the changes. Another link in my siggie is to a lot that includes all the unlocked stencils that I have in my game. I could try and find the thread that links to that if links to my studio or MrHawk's would still work. Otherwise, I could upload that lot to SimShare IF that link would work.
Lagless IP:
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/811253/removing-ip-lag
Store install (already nominated):
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/866577/how-to-install-store-items
Unlocked Stencils thread:
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/530069/did-you-know-you-could-be-missing-ep-store-content-stencils/p1
I don't plan on being active on the AHQ threads, but I might already have an old account I don't use.
Thank you for all your work @EA_Cade. You are so appreciated!
EDIT: I went to Answers HQ and found that I had had problems logging in as ciane a long time ago and thus created IAMCIANE, which I am currently logged as. I didn't notice many nominated threads over there as yet, so I am guessing there was either a problem with user names being different or those nominated threads simply haven't been ported over yet.
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
(Seasons) Guide to Seasonal Lot Markers - https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/604761/guide-to-seasonal-lot-markers
Also, perhaps this one as well -
Thread for new members to post their Sims 3 game issues (2020-22 version!) - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/976212/thread-for-new-members-to-post-their-sims-3-game-issues-2020-22-version#latest
I don't know what it will be like on the new forum, but you can't make threads here until you have a certain amount of postings, and this above thread is helpful for new members to post their own issues, or check to see if any related issue to theirs has been addressed already.
Also I think any threads related to CAW that are still relevant as of this date should also be considered.
I think this one below should go too. There have been numerous issues with the LN Shells, particularly if you have Showtime installed, and this seems to have been the only fix that has worked for this problem. EA, in all their usual non-wisdom, apparently broke the LN shells when you have Showtime installed. The doors are missing from some of the shells, resulting in the white boxes, and the other speaks for itself. The top or lid of the apartment shell is missing in build / buy mode, live mode, and if an affected shell is on a nearby lot that isn’t the currently active lot, the roof is even missing there too, so you have a lovely neighbourhood apartment view of level skip markers.
LN Apartment Shell Trick - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/810382/ln-apartment-shell-trick
PoppySims Archive
InnaLisa Pose Archive
Devolution of Sims - a once customisable open world sandbox which has become a DLC Party catalog in a shoebox
I ♡ Pudding
I am going through my bookmarked threads. Some threads have already been nominated. I would like to nominate the following:
Thanks EA_Cade for helping us through this transition.
To help you organize your stalking of the Daily Deal, please join us on the Daily Deal Rotation and Sales Help thread and please view the DD Spreadsheet
Sim 66
forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/978195/sim-66/p1
It's my Simlit story and an ongoing one so transporting it to the new forum would be good for people who are new to the story or who wish to look up previous chapters.
Read Sim 66 here:https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/978195/sim-66/p1
https://kelloggjkellogg.blogspot.com/2020/10/sim-66-prologue.html
Oh great! I never remembered that one. Are there any more like that, which should be added?
PoppySims Archive
InnaLisa Pose Archive
Devolution of Sims - a once customisable open world sandbox which has become a DLC Party catalog in a shoebox
I ♡ Pudding
The thread was created by @chealsycat in 2016. I benefited from it myself in 2020. It is a good place to get good advice and ask questions if you are completely new to creating websites. I would strongly recommend EVERYONE to save stories or other important content on a personal website.
NB: @EA_Cade I would like to say that I am very grateful for the thorough information and your joint effort to make the transformation to a new Forum as painless as possible. Thanks
Sim Legacy Site
Brindleton Family Tree
Star Wars Family Tree
@Pary - I had checked the discussions under SimGuruGraham's profile and the Season Markers and Houseboats were his only guides. However, I am certain he would have contributed helpful advice in his comments in many threads.
To help you organize your stalking of the Daily Deal, please join us on the Daily Deal Rotation and Sales Help thread and please view the DD Spreadsheet
I could have sworn I started these before 2020. 😄 These threads are full of great gameplay tips and helpful suggestions.
Expansion Packs
Snowy Escape (2020)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/982599/snowy-escape-positive-thoughts-thread-️-️-️/p1
Cottage Living (2021)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/990700/cottage-living-positive-thoughts-thread/p1
High School Years (2022)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/1000927/high-school-years-positive-thoughts-thread/p1
Growing Together (2023)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/1006223/growing-together-positive-thoughts-thread/p1
Horse Ranch (2023)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/1009323/horse-ranch-positive-thoughts-thread/p1
For Rent (2023)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/1011590/for-rent-positive-thoughts-thread/p1
Game Packs
Journey To Batuu (2020)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/980366/journey-to-batuu-positive-thoughts-thread/p1
Dream Home Decorators (2021)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/989934/dream-home-decorator-positive-thoughts-thread/p1
My Wedding Stories (2022)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18051641#Comment_18051641
Werewolves (2022)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/1000443/ts4-werewolves-gameplay-discussion-thread-spoilers/p1
Stuff Packs
Home Chef Hustle (2023)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/1011017/home-chef-hustle-positive-thoughts-thread/p1
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/989829/ts4-totally-random-comments-and-questions/p1
Tales From The Myst
The Blue Moon Jukebox
THE SIMS 4 - BUILD-N-SHARE - THE HAWTHORNE PROJECT XIV - DUE 31 JAN 2022
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/922736/the-sims-4-build-n-share-the-hawthorne-project-xiv-due-31-jan-2022/p1
**TS3* BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #236 **EMPTY NEST** **DUE 31ST MARCH 2021**
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/373316/ts3-build-n-share-challenge-236-empty-nest-due-31st-march-2021/p1
THE NEW AND IMPROVED BUILD-N-SHARE ARCHIVES
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/673645/the-new-and-improved-build-n-share-archives/p1
BUILD-N-SHARE WINNERS' CIRCLE: FIND OUT RESULTS AND DISCUSS THE ENTRIES HERE!
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/279926/build-n-share-winners-circle-find-out-results-and-discuss-the-entries-here/p1
*OLDE FAIRY TALE VILLAGE *A BUILD-N-SHARE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT* EVERYONE WELCOMED!
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/754968/olde-fairy-tale-village-a-build-n-share-neighborhood-project-everyone-welcomed/p1
BUILD-N-SHARE #96-97-- PP. 204--CINCO DE MAYO
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/21728/build-n-share-96-97-pp-204-cinco-de-mayo/p1
BUILD-N-SHARE WEEKLY CHALLENGE ARCHIVES
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/198045/build-n-share-weekly-challenge-archives/p1
BUILD N SHARE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECTS - CENTENNIAL VALE - LOTS STILL AVAILABLE...
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/388377/build-n-share-neighborhood-projects-centennial-vale-lots-still-available/p1
Thanks for considering this, @EA_Cade. Looking over the thread, a lot of the regulars are no longer posting here. I need to try a restart as we wait for the forum changeover and new occult content.
Tales From The Myst
The Blue Moon Jukebox
Don't forget the negative/feedback threads! Most of these c/o of @Horrorgirl6
Cottage Living (2021)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/990705/the-sims-4-cottage-living-negativity-thread/p1
High School Years (2022)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/1000928/sims-4-high-school-years-negative-thread/p1
Growing Together (2023)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/1006241/growing-together-negative-thread/p1
Horse Ranch (2023)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/1009322/the-sims-4-horse-ranch-negative-discussion/p1
For Rent (2023)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/1011594/for-rent-negative-thread/p1
My Wedding Stories (2022)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/997290/my-wedding-stories-negative-thread/p1
Home Chef Hustle (2023)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/1011024/home-hustle-negative-thoughts/p1
Meet the Helmquists by @AlexaKry
A memoir of Grace "Slick" Joplin by @Tamijo
Survivors - The River by Tamijo
The Watcher Watches by @DivaDoodle
Sub blogs: #01 Sunset Valley. #02: Lake Onebega #03: Sprottenham #04: Bewickton
She passed away .I am sorry to hear that
I'd like these ones from @Writin_Reg :
This is a very interesting behind the scenes of making toddlers
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/911523/this-is-a-very-interesting-behind-the-scenes-of-making-toddlers
... except the EA article link is a 404 Where did it go??
The Sims from then to now - cool video
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/897069/the-sims-from-then-to-now-cool-video
This one works!
A New Review of The Sims 4 Seasons
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/943609/a-new-review-of-the-sims-4-seasons
A bunch of us appreciated that Reg found this article - we never would have ourselves! And it's still onlin
So we tested the Sims 3, and ....
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/113969/so-we-tested-the-sims-3-and
A great writeup, and one for the Sims 3 tech records
Not a world, but what I create,,,
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/574910/not-a-world-but-what-i-create
And THIS is why we need so many things preserved!!
Hey Guru's - a big congradulations!!!!
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/166231/hey-gurus-a-big-congradulations
"the Sims 3 won the Best PC Gamer's Choice Award for 2009"