Many players who are fond of life simulators are interested in the "Sims 2" add-on. They will help to diversify the gameplay, complement it with something. Some even bring the game as close to real life as possible. But only what additions exist? How to install them? What kind of opportunities are provided for players after activating them? All this is extremely important for fans of The Sims 2. In particular, if you want to bring the game as close as possible to reality. This is possible, albeit with some problems.
Games
For "Sims 2" additions can be expressed in several ways. The first and most popular is a full-fledged mod. More precisely, the "part" of the game, which is installed as such on top of (or instead of) the usual The Sims 2.
At the moment, the series of the most popular simulator includes a lot of such components. They are sold both as individual disks and as a complete collection (you have the opportunity to choose which part to install). There are a lot of modifications for the "Sims 2". Add-ons are expressed as the following full-fledged games:
- University
- night life;
- pets;
- open for business;
- seasons;
- bon voyage;
- Emmanuel;
- apartment life.
They are installed directly on the computer and can work from each other. Set by running the installer. When several parts are installed on a computer, they are combined. But you can also play separately for any particular one.
For "Sims 2" add-ons sometimes come out in separate collections of things. They are installed where the main game is. There are now a lot of similar packages. Namely:
- Christmas Party
- Family Fan Staff;
- glamorous life;
- "Holiday Party";
- celebrations;
- H&M;
- youth style;
- kitchen and bathroom;
- IKEA;
- gardens and mansions.
Most often, fans decide to buy "Sims 2" with all the add-ons on one disc. This is the best case scenario. It allows you not to think about the installation. In addition, such collections work stably.
Things and buildings
But that is not all. The thing is that for The Sims 2 there are additions in the form of separate objects. Usually they begin to be in demand among those who have installed all the mods for themselves. Then you can expand the functions of the game through innovations.
As a rule, for "Sims 2" add-ons of this type add new features. And unbelievable. For example, with the help of a bookshelf you can master all the skills. Or children through new toys develop in a variety of ways, not just standard ones.
As such innovations can be found:
- furniture (everything for the arrangement of houses and public places);
- jewelry;
- buildings (houses and public lots);
- clothes
- skins;
- hairstyles;
- animals;
- entertaining devices.
Download primarily from the Internet as separate objects. They require special installation. A huge role is played by the expansion of objects.
Installation Rules
How to install add-ons for "Sims 2"? If we are talking about individual items, you will have to look at the extension of the downloaded files. In any case, go to "My Documents" and find Downloads in the EA Games folder (it is usually stored in The Sims). If it is absent, the user must create one himself. All add-ons are dragged here when the game is turned off.
If the format is .pack or .exe, just unzip it to Downlods or install the archive where The Sims 2 stands. That's all. There is nothing difficult about it!