#Modding the sims 3 install#
#Modding the sims 3 zip file#
#Modding the sims 3 mod#
#Modding the sims 3 Patch#

Remove the mods and replace any file youвЂ™ve changed with the original. When EA releases a new patch, most of the mods will not work anymore. Report any errors you find to the creators so they can fix it.

#Modding the sims 3 mod#

ThereвЂ™s always a chance that the mods has an error (and most bigger scripting mods do have bugs) so be careful and if you run into a problem, remove the mod to see if that was the culprit. Is there anything else I need to know ?ДЄlways backup your game before adding a mod. If youвЂ™re unsure, ask the creator or in a forum. Read the instruction to be sure what applies to the mod you want to use.

#Modding the sims 3 Patch#

Some creators offer more than one variation, others offer different versions for different patch levels and others youвЂ™ll actually need all files.

#Modding the sims 3 zip file#

Dashboard is a great way to find conflicting XML Mods.Дo I need to use all the files in the zip file ?

XML Mods conflict with other XML Mods that change the same files.

Non-Core ScriptingMods donвЂ™t have conflict issues very often (Read the mods instructions carefully).

Core Mods that donвЂ™t overwrite the same files can be used together, otherwise the rule for Core Mods is: There can only be one.

There are 4 Core files: Sims3GameplaySystems, Sims3GameplayObjects, UI, SimIFace.

#Modding the sims 3 install#

Will I have a conflict if I install more than one Mod ? Please read this for details: How do I uninstall a mod/hack. Non-Core scripting mids need a special way of uninstalling if the are so called injector mods. If you are using a Core Mod (like Awesome Mod), please read the instructions given by the creator. Like Package files, you can simply delete most of them and then clear your cache files.Д¬ore and non-core scripting mods need some extra steps.

Please read the instructions given by the creators. If you want to use one of those, backup your original file. There are a few mods that change a existing EA file. Mods/ Hacks are in most cases package files and you get them in the game like any other package file.

TFMвЂ™s Naughty Sims Asylum (Twoftmama, Shimrod, Bluegenjutsu & al.).

Simlogical (Inge & Peter Jones, nonamena & al.).

ModTheSims (Buzzler, treeag and tons of others ).

Where can I find good Mods/Hacks ? Where can I find good Mods/Hacks ? I myself use the terms as synonyms other include clothing, furniture, etc in the term Mod.

Is there a difference between a Mod and a Hack ? A core mods always needs updating with a new patch. There are 4 Core files and you canвЂ™t have two mods that overwrite the same files. Core Mods: The EA Core files are being overwritten.A new object is born that can be bought and used ingame. Clones of Objects (Object Mods): An existing object is being cloned and gets new properties and interactions.The smaller patches donвЂ™t break as much but to be on the safe side check with the creator.

Most of those donвЂ™t conflict with each other but they need updating for the big EP patches.

Non-Core Mods: Extra coding that is being used by the game.

If EA changes a XML in their patching process, the mod becomes incompatible and needs to be updated. Since they override a file, Tuning mods always conflict with other tuning mods that change the same file.

XML/ Tuning Mods: The EA XML files are being changed to tweak a certain behavior to your liking.

There are four different kind of mods/hacks in Sims 3 A Mod/Hack changes the way your game behaves. A mod/hack is a piece of code that you put in your game as either a package file or as replacement of a EA file.