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Best tutorial Ever!!!

I Ran across it by chance and even though the author double and triple warned about epic computer fail, I gave it a whirl and it worked for me. Sooooo Happy, got 3 lots 80% done and all this on the very same day I got the sim visits other sim mod to work (mostly). Here's the tutorial for better graphics Smooth grass, sexy water.  Oh you clever devils What would my game do without you.
 Slowly but surely rebuilding Betterview better than ever.

   

In The immortal Words......

OF Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth, "Good news every body!" I'm NOT dead.  Real life has made my simming life non existent for a bit. Followed by my laptop epic failing on me. *Sighs* But enough with the sob story still working on the same projects, learning a little each day and rebuilding my Betterview Hood for the eighth time. That's what happens when you add on to a uberhood. I'll just ignore the 38,000 files of cc i have as a possible cause.  Well, here's a Cutie (the daughter of Don and Kaylynn) rocking out harder then any sim I've seen thus far.

I missed my sims soooo much. 

Happy Simming all!

P.S 

Does anyone know what can effect the "hangout" "teach nursery rhyme  "walk to lot" interactions those have been missing from my game for some time, I have no clue what killed them.

Ambitious Water Item

Update:  Mesh improved, Animation improved, Three new recolors

Just redownload and replace the old one. You need the mesh to see the recolors 



So I'm one of those who suffers from flat, clear blue water in my Sims 2 game. I've tried everything out there (Moi's package, Astaroth600's package, etc) but apparently my laptop's shader is crappy so I can't have that nice reflective deep, multi-toned water the gamer computer owners have....... I SAID BULLOCKS to that and made an object to give me those things :)

I made it using Maxis diving board for the pool.
It can be found in buymode->Decorative->Miscellaneous  for 0$
it's 568 polys. So far it needs to be by the pool like normal for the sim to swim. I used "moveobjects on" to place it like it is in the video. I need some adventurous people to test it out. The object shows and animates in Neighborhood view which is bad now that it's not full size. *that lot is 1x3 the object is around 3x3*

No one has showed or told me how. I'm unsure if anyone knows but I asked here at Mod The Sims, Until it's the correct size, i say it still in beta but if you're brave or just curious you can try it out now

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I'll will update the file when it's edited, and update you guys when I do this is the latest version

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The best part, as you saw in the video both the boulder and the water are recolorable

Credit:

SimPE, Milkshape, Photoshop, EA/Maxis  The nice tropical trees in the video are Sims 2 castaway conversions by Havlock at MoreAwesomeThanYou info here Also thank you Pixelhate for your awesome tutorials "Exploring txmt", without them this would not have been possible

Secret No More!

Just in case anyone wanted to know what I was working on..... DRUM Roll please.  Ba bum bah. It was on three lovely trucks. The Food truck, the Ice cream truck and the Animal control truck from Sims 3. I'm converting them as drivable, own able vehicles. So far I have most of it done but have to fix animations (the driver gets in weird) and Texture (the glass is so see through it's in visible). There is also options I want to add, like the ability to order food, however this is beyond my expertise so It's taking quite a while. Until I can get some help from more knowledgeable simmers here's two in Sims 2 pics.  :0)  

Update:
 I found that a decorative version at Simulated Situations has been made By Misty-fluff livejournal

S3tS2 Continental Vision: Part three!

Finally, after much tweaking! Still not perfect but good enough for me anyways :)
Maxis original grill pictured above 370 faces, 651 vertices and in the video below. Then there is my own little edit, which is a little smaller, has a different lid and more counter space for more conservative Sims.

"The Continental Vision Grandiose Grill"

He wasn't paying attention, and burned his dogs.

with 1145 faces, 1787 vertices due to all the round bits

The two Grills are slaved to the MASTER COUNTER IN PART ONE. You need that counter for these to show properly, Get master counter here (if you haven't already) All recolors for the counter applies to the grills. You can have both grill versions at the same time.

DOWNLOAD: ContVisionBBQgrillXLS3tS2conversion

DOWNLOAD: My version

They are made using the basegame grill so that should be all you need. Use the counter to recolor the grills, which had two recolorable parts. The finish and the counter. Grills found in Buycatalog-> appliances -> Cook .Thanks for Visiting, view policy for sharing if you plan on working on it. This is the END of the Continental Vision series. I'm working on a super secret item set and thinking about doing a hobo pack.

Credits:

as usual SimPE, Simoc, TSRobjectworkshop, Sim3PE, Milkshape, Photoshop, EA/Maxis  

S3tS2 Continental Vision: Part two C A Match

Hello everyone,
today I have the final indoor part. I made some cabinets to Match the Continental Vision set.There are seven cabinets all slaved to the Master Counter from part one. Here is the picture with the name of the cabinets

They are basegame, and any recolor you have for the master applies to the cabinets. (really trying to cut down the number of files) They are found in Buy catalog-> Surfaces -> Miscellaneous  for $180 nonglass and $190 with glass. They are hollow; so if you are like me and like clutter, you can place shelves in side using "moveobjects on". They are shiftable and move up and down if the paintings in your game can. *You need the master for these to show properly*>>>>>>>Part one here.<<<<<<<<<<<<

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Remember to view and follow my policy if you share. I hope you all enjoy it. I'm still working out the dings in the BBQs. That will be the final part to this set and should be done pretty soon.

Credits:

as usual SimPE, Milkshape, Photoshop, EA/Maxis 

UPDATE: Add-on for my 2 Bunkbed Conversions

 Using JWoods ,Repository wiki I was able to finally slave the top frame only packages to the original. so any recolor it has applies to these. *YOU MUST HAVE THE MASTER MESH FOR THESE TO WORK*>>>>>Masters and Recolor here<<<<<<<

Use"objects on" cheat to place items under and mattress on top. In the above pic are the existing recolors They are wood texture shades. The one "brown shade" is more like a compressed board or plastic texture.

DOWNLOAD Traditional top frame

DOWNLOAD Castle top frame

Usual path to bed must be clear. i.e a sim can get into the bed over the desk in the blue picture, but will not in the bed over the desk in the pink picture. It is purely decorative to place if you don't want a bottom bunk. Actual top mattress is with the rest of the beds. Still for base game and up.THESE FRAMES ARE Found in Buy catalog-> decorative->miscellaneous. Priced for $50

CREDIT:

same as original post plus jwood at MTS

S3tS2 Continental Vision: Part two B

Cooking with style outside

and in! The textures have been fixed so the glass shows as pictured below thanks to some help from HL.

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The stove
Facts:
Basegame
250 faces
352 vertices
found in buy catalog-> appliances-> cook
Has a recolor to match all of the counter recolors. With any luck the final part will be done in a few days. I'm finishing up the barbecue in 2 sizes and 2 matching cabinets. Remember to view my policy on sharing if you do and as always  ENJOY! Happy New Year and simming.

Credits:

as usual SimPE, Simoc, TSRobjectworkshop, Sim3PE, Milkshape, Photoshop, EA/Maxis and Help from "HugeLunatic" from MTS. Thank You!

Petite Breeze update

UPDATED VERSION FOR INVISIBLE COUNTER TOP

This version changes under the counter to look like it's on the floor. *MUST USE A COUNTER WITH INVISIBLE top to not get a line through the fridge* This is to replace the other version.all recolors still apply. Still requires The Sims 2 University.

Under counter with transparent counter top.

Next to counter as is.

All the same Credits apply as original post.

S3tS2 Continental Vision: Part two A

First up is the actual conversion from Outdoor living stuff.

DOWNLOAD Petite Breeze Mesh and Recolors

Please note that the fridge requires University. It was made cloning the mini fridge function.

Second thing, is an original stool I made to go with the set. It only needs base game.

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The gray chair name is graphite, not granite same color as pictured though.

 Still working on recolors for the stove, they aren't showing up so once I iron that out I'll share. Enjoy as always <3

CREDITS:

as usual SimPE, Simoc, TSRobjectworkshop, Sim3PE, Milkshape, Photoshop, EA/Maxis 

S3tS2 Continental Vision: Part one

Hi all, this conversion is going to be released in parts. This is part one of the Continental Vision counters set. They are made for outdoor use, but can be used indoors. All you need is the base game.

The Counter is the Master and the Island is slaved to it. :0) so all you have to recolor (if you want more colors) is the counter and it will apply to the Island. I've included some recolors. The tops and finishes can be mixed and matched.

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Counter:

faces=312, vertices=386

Island:

faces=236, vertices=312

Sink:

faces=184, vertices=257

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Please remember to link back to meshes if you recolor. Enjoy as always! In part 2 I'll be tackling the mini fridge, stove, and stools for the island.

Credits:

Numenor  from MTS for his awesome tutorial and templates!as usual SimPE, Simoc, TSRobjectworkshop, Sim3PE, Milkshape, Photoshop, EA/Maxis   

Two Sims 3 to Sims 2 BunkBeds + Bonus

UPDATE!!
remesh and RECOLORS. In light, medium and dark woods. Also, a brown compressed board recolor
re-download and replace the mesh for these to show properly. *except top mattress*
Castle recolors
Traditional recolors

Hi again,
Here is another w.i.p this one I need some frame recolors or to link to its origin either way, an update will come.
The Castle Bunk Bed 

It is linked to use all maxis bedding recolors. The top Mattress is a separate bed and you must use the "moveobjects on" cheat to place it. Because of this, the top sheets a recolorable separate to the bottom. The top sheets however, do not animate :(
I'm trying to fix that too.
The Traditional Bunk Bed
works exactly the same way and they only need Base game.

Top Bunk Mattress and Sheets
Traditional Bunk Bed
Castle Bunk Bed 

BONUS

This is the functional mesh for the Expensive dart board in Sims 3 for Sims 2. no recolors YET ;) Expensive DartBoard if you do beat me to recoloring this let me know. I always encourage the use of MTS because I really love the sharing community.

Credits:

as usual SimPE, Simoc, TSRobjectworkshop, Sim3PE, Milkshape, Photoshop, EA/Maxis and Help from "HugeLunatic" and "mustluvcatz" from MTS. Thank You both <3

Soaking Like a Boss, Sims 3 to Sims 2 Hottubs

They are 90% done, I have some small adjustments to make but I'll share what I have so far and update the file later so..........Massage

All of these Hottubs are made using a clone of the sunken Hottub which maybe from Nightlife, but if it's from Base Game than that's all that's required. so if you have a sunken Hottub in your game you can download these...........Cuddle

A little woohoo magic to set the tone.

Issues to fix: While they are all completely 100% functional there is some Sim poking in two of the meshes due to the shape. The corner of the inside, it may bug some. The other is a transparency issue on two with foliage. They are shown correct on SIMPE and have black edging in game. Once I figure out how to fix that I will update it. Sims will walk through the back if you don't place a shrub or line the back with a trim fence.

Elite
1786 Faces, 1737 Vertces

Celeb
3113 Faces, 3441 Vertices
THE HIGHEST poly count but they use six tiles so you should be okay, as long as your not using like ten at a time or something. Also, shows the issue with the black around the Foliage :(

Grotto
2952 Faces, 3198 Vertices
That blue cutting has been fixed on all of them so fret  not :) and the foliage on this one shows perfect.

Modern
1579 Faces, 1567 Vertices
I lined this one with BB nook fence for the picture. This is my FAVORITE one.They are showing the splash action.

RockGarden
2057 Faces, 2242 Vertices
NOW, this is currently my biggest pain. I don't know if it's some alpha channel thing I have to work out  but like the celeb tub this black around the green has got to go! Other than that it's my second favorite tub.

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They are labeled clearly so you can pick the ones you want, it's all in one rar file just extract. They all have the original Sims 3 names and descriptions in the buy catalog under plumbing of course. Until next time, Happy Simming.

Credits: as usual SimPE, Simoc, TSRobjectworkshop, Sim3PE, Milkshape, Photoshop, EA/Maxis and help from "maybesomethingdunno " From MTS Thank You