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[CW]NewYearCollection2023 (Part 1)

Original mesh by me.

Compatible with any body type.

if you want to post my cc on other sites, please include source.

Do not convert to other games without my permission.

DL (early access 31/12/2022)

My tumblr with edit screenshots @chamomilewine

@emilyccfinds  @sssvitlanz @smfinds

Shorter Foundations Tutorial

Someone asked me if it was possible to create shorter foundations in TS3, as it is in TS4. While we don’t have the convenient slider, it is possible! And it’s not too difficult either. So I took some quick pictures to illustrate the process. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. The basic instructions are on the screenshots, and a more detailed explanation plus more tips are below the cut.

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the workday/weekend ratio is so off. like ethically.

Sims 3  Standalone Tub & Sauna | Mod the Sims

I gave a hand to the Great Arsil to separate the meshes of the tub and the sauna, and he did all the hard job of coding. Read more and download @ MTS!

(expect I mesh something new on this soon or later! ;))

I don't even play TS4 just letting peeps know

Ea moment

Some Quick Updates

Okay, last thing from me for this year and it's fitting that it's mostly with my Religion mod which was my very first Tumblr post! Happy Holidays everyone!! 🤗🎆🎇

Religion Mod (Peteran):

I fixed the issue where Sims keep getting up every 5 seconds during sermons. (so dumb, I had changed from an "&&" to an "||" at some point for some unknown reason which was the issue) They will now stay seated and listen until the sermon is over barring any motive distress.

Added speech bubbles for sermons and other interactions

Added advertising to the sermon tunings so priests will autonomously use it (if you don't want that, use the original ITUN files in my previous version)

Sims can now give Holiday Sermons (they're just regular sermons but they have a higher attraction rate for Sims to autonomously listen and can only be done during Snowflake Day and Love Day)

Sermons also now give a small job performance increase

Added skill stats for the Peteran Skill (the last two are related to features not active yet in the mod so you won't see new interactions but I've loaded them in now since I'm testing it in my game) and two skill opportunities. See image below.

Fixed the issue where the "Gossip about Churchgoer" interaction was available all the time (it's only supposed to be available after going to church) Download the updated file HERE

Smoking Mod :

Added the missing string for the vape flavors. Thanks to the anon who let me know about it.

I also believe I've finally (finally! FINALLY!) fixed the issue of the broadcaster constantly spitting null value exceptions when teens smoke outside in front of a punishable adult.

Download the updated file HERE

Clearing cache from The Sims 3 folder.

Cache files within The Sims 3 folder are temporary files created by the game. They help the game load faster. Over the time, a pile-up of these files can create slower game-starting times, to even lag. In this post, we will go through each folder and show you which files are safe to remove. If you want to learn what your The Sims 3 folder contains, please refer to our guide [here].

As an advice to lessen the lag and prevent corruption, we recommend clearing these files after each gameplay. They're regenerated every time the Launcher is running, so deleting them is safe, and them reappearing is also normal.

DCBackup - This folder contains the much necessary CCMerged file. After installing new content to your game, you'll often find files with long names full of numbers within that folder. It is safe to remove all of those files except CCMerged file.

DCCache - This folder contains all of your custom content divided into several .dbc files. You should only clear missingdeps.idx file, and any file ending in .tmp.

Downloads - Downloads will contain all Sims3Packs you installed. We advise copying these packs in another folder or an external device, should you want to re-install them again later. After that, it is fully safe to remove all files in it. Files named nav.bin and FSIViewCountTracking will regenerate the next time game is opened.

FeaturedItems - This is a folder generating photos and thumbnails of store content. It is fine to delete the entire folder, and files within it.

RecordedVideos + Screenshots - Both folders contain media captured by the player. Personal advice is copying the files from both of the folders into another folder or external drive. And then removing the contents from these folders.

WorldCache - FOR WINDOWS USERS ONLY - It is safe to remove this entire folder. Mac users SHOULD NOT be touching this file. Explanation why.

After folders, it is safe to delete the following files:

CasPartCache.package - CAS parts that appear in Create-A-Sim.

compositorCache.package - New objects that appear in Buy/Build mode.

scriptCache.package - Mods or Hacks.

simCompositorCache.package -New Sims, default skins.

socialCache.package.package - Information about the social aspects.

+ scriptError(your username) - Files generated by NRAAS mods (ErrorTrap) during errors. Delete if you don't wish to post it to NRAAS Industries.

Guides used:

SimsWiki - Game Help: Sims 3 Delete Cache Files

Carl's Sims 3 Guide - Technical Help - Clearing Cache To Fix Slow Game

Crinrict - Delete Cache Files

Having a slightly better day today so tried my hand at converting for the first time in almost a year.

It’s not perfect by any stretch of the imagination since I’d forgotten most of the steps to converting but I think it’s good enough that if you guys want it I can upload it.

Private Clinic - Psychiatry

Ever want to do something to help all the messed up Sims in your town? With this mod, your Sim can run a private clinic as a therapist.

You can join the Psychiatry career, buy a Therapist couch and start treating patients for all their emotional and mental maladies. Using a clinic controller object, patients will be pushed to your clinic lot in need of treatment. Active patients can be identified by the orange and white symbol over their head (pictured above).

This is the first part of a larger game mod that allows Sims to be more active doctors similar to what we have in TS4 Get to Work. Your Sim will be able to run a clinic out of their house or from a commercial lot and treat patients for different ailments. Eventually you'll be able to play as a Psychiatrist, Optometrist, Ob-GyM, or a General Physician.

This mod also adds two additional features:

Medicine - Sims can buy prescription or over-the-counter medicine to treat various mild ailments. Medicines can be purchased at the grocery store (Home section) or Buy catalog. There is also a collection file where you can find all available objects. Prescription medicine can only be obtained at the grocery store or hospital with a prescription.

Drug Addiction - Sims can get addicted to the prescription medicine if they overuse it. This can lead to withdrawal symptoms and potential overdose. There is an option to go to rehab at the hospital for Sims that need the help to kick the habit.

You need NRaas Careers (for the custom career), University, Island Paradise, Ambitions EPs.

Download instructions:

The Private Clinic main module has all the medicines, the clinic controller and addiction system. You need that to play as a Therapist but if you just want the medicines, you only need to download these files. Note that you cannot write prescriptions or do anything doctor related without downloading the Psychiatry module. Download here

There is also a collection file which has all the available objects

The Psychiatry module is required to play as a therapist. The career is optional but some features won't be available without it. Download here

There are documentation files in both folders that go through the features in detail so PLEASE READ through them before downloading.

Credits/Thanks: All the objects except for the Couch which is EA's are from @aroundthesims so thanks as always to Sandy for her wonderful stuff and generous use policy. Buff images are courtesy of Freepik. Thanks to everyone on the S3 Creators Discord that did early testing for the mod, especially @misspats3 who tests like it's her job with photos, videos, detailed notes. 👌 Also to Battery who helped me with the manager system.

As always if you have any issues (resets, missing strings, etc.) please let me know.

Gentle reminder that they almost definitely planted evidence on Luigi and arrested him to distract from the fact that the real UHC shooter got away with killing a billionaire. One of us successfully killed a billionaire and one of us could successfully do it again

(edit: Thompson was a millionaire but my point still stands billionaires and millionaires who make money through killing thousands gotta go)