There's some specific things you should look for: Game Version/PatchĬertain content may only work with specific expansion or stuff packs, and may only work with certain patch versions. It may be tempting to just go and download a whole bunch of stuff, but it really is important to read the info about each item before you choose to download it. (Warning: this process can be timeconsuming.) Read About the Content Note that if the game files under the Program Files directory are believed to be corrupted or modified,you can run Repair Game in Origin which will re-download the files. This is becausemodifying these files may interfere with game updates, and make it difficult for users to diagnoseproblems introduced by such changes.
Important Note about the Install DirectoryIt is strongly recommended that Custom Content and Mods do not require the user to modify any filesunder the Windows Program Files directory, which is where the application is installed. Howeverit is recommended that Custom Content or Mods do not require users to change this file in order tosimplify the setup process for users. This Resource.cfg file can be modified by the user and it will not be replaced by the application. The priority 500 line tells the application to treat the content as high priority - which effectively means thatit overrides any Maxis authored content in cases where the Mods directory contains records with thesame resource key as Maxis authored content. package files out of the Mods directory, or any subdirectory. The default contents of the Resource.cfgfile are: package files (described in more detail below) for its content. This file describes thelocations and file types that will be loaded by the application out of this directory. Inside of the “Mods” directory, the game will create a file called Resource.cfg. You can disable all Mods and Custom Content by running the game with the command line -ignoremods.Command line options can be set in Origin by right clicking on The Sims 4 tile and selecting GameProperties. When the application starts it will create this directory if it does not already exits. Note: This directory location will vary depending on your installed language so non-English installationlocations will differ.
Prices are low for second hand copies on Ebay if the full priced Complete Collection is too expensive. My advice is that if you want to reduce installation related suffering then getting a copy of The Sims Complete collection is preferable to using individual packs. You should find that the black overlay is now gone and you can play The Sims as normal!Ī few people have also contacted me asking about installation problems under Windows 10 - unfortunately not a lot has changed there - all the old installation problems that happened with every previous operating system are cropping up again. If you've been stuck staring at a plain black screen instead of The Sims 1 since upgrading to Windows 10 then try the following quick and easy fix! Please follow the instructions provided to make sure you put the right files in the right folders! Skins include the following different types of files: Woobsha Workshop Trouble-shooting Guideįurniture & Objects may include the following different types of files:.This is the safest option regardless of where you download your custom content from.
We advise that you only use ANY custom content for The Sims IF you have every expansion pack.
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