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== What is custom content? ==
== What is Custom Content? ==
Custom content is user generated content made by Sim players for Sim players. They range from game modifications that change how the game is played (such as allowing Teens to WooHoo) or aesthetic changes (such as adding new clothing and hair styles). Below is a list of the types of content that can be created:
'''Custom content''' is user generated content made by Sim players for Sim players. They range from game modifications that change how the game is played (such as allowing Teens to WooHoo) or aesthetic changes (such as adding new clothing and hair styles). Below is a list of the types of content that can be created:


* [[Genetics]] (hair color, hair styles, eye color, skin color, etc.)
* [[Genetics]] (hair color, hair styles, eye color, skin color, etc.)
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== Where to download custom content ==
== Where to download Custom Content ==
This is just a short list of the more popular areas to get custom content. A larger list can be found [http://www.sims2wiki.info/wiki.php?title=Content_Lists here]
This is just a short list of the more popular areas to get custom content. A larger list can be found [http://www.sims2wiki.info/wiki.php?title=Content_Lists here]
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* [http://www.decorgal.com/ Decorgal]
* [http://www.decorgal.com/ Decorgal]


== Creating your own custom content ==
== Creating your own Custom Content ==


=== Tools ===
=== Tools ===
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== Tips ==
== Tips ==


* Keep your download files in a folder (clothes, skintones, objects, etc.) so if there is a problem, it'll be easier to find the culprit.
* Keep your download files in a folder (clothes, skin tones, objects, etc.) so if there is a problem, it'll be easier to find the culprit.


* Don't be a pack rat. There is a limit for downloadable objects and if there is too many of them, it might consume too much memory and it will be very messy.
* Don't be a pack rat. There is a limit for downloadable objects and if there is too many of them, it might consume too much memory and it will be very messy.

Revision as of 12:27, 7 October 2009


What is Custom Content?

Custom content is user generated content made by Sim players for Sim players. They range from game modifications that change how the game is played (such as allowing Teens to WooHoo) or aesthetic changes (such as adding new clothing and hair styles). Below is a list of the types of content that can be created:

  • Genetics (hair color, hair styles, eye color, skin color, etc.)
  • Clothing & Accessories
  • Objects
  • Walls, Floors and Terrain
  • Game Modifications


Where to download Custom Content

This is just a short list of the more popular areas to get custom content. A larger list can be found here

Creating your own Custom Content

Tools

Tutorials & Creator Forums

Tips

  • Keep your download files in a folder (clothes, skin tones, objects, etc.) so if there is a problem, it'll be easier to find the culprit.
  • Don't be a pack rat. There is a limit for downloadable objects and if there is too many of them, it might consume too much memory and it will be very messy.