So, today we’ll talk with you about how to install the mod on "Sims 3". The thing is that this is a pretty important part of the gameplay for many fans. Unfortunately, not everyone is familiar with the proper installation of add-ons. And even greater difficulties arise when the player sees in front of him as many as three formats. What to do with them? Today we will figure it all out.
Preparing the "clearing"
Before installing the mod on "Sims 3", and indeed any other game, the user needs to do a little preparation. The fact is that modern add-ons include a variety of formats and a "primary" appearance. The thing is that the game "Sims 3", the mods for which are very popular, often makes fans think about unpacking files. So you have to stock up on a good archiver.
In order to carry out the idea, WinRar is perfect for us. As a rule, if you have a new operating system, then this archiver will already be installed. If not, finding it is not so difficult. Download any version, install and get started with add-ons.
Another important point that needs to be carried out (for modern users) is downloading one or another mod for the game. Now, of course, you can buy the appropriate supplement. But not everything is available for sale. So decide what you need and download the necessary files to your computer. Now let's look at how to install the mod on "Sims 3".
Sim3pack
Well, now we will begin to have small "problems". We are talking about the fact that after unpacking the modifications to the game, we see the format "sim3pack". We have never met him before. And rightly so - these are specially created files for a specific game. But what to do with them? Let's try to figure it out.
There are several scenarios. Let's start with the simplest - you have only one "sim3pack" file. Then to install it, just double-click on it. The whole process will go automatically. You can run the toy and enjoy what you got. Easy and simple.
But what if you have several files of this format? For example, 50 pieces. Is it really necessary to click on a separate file each time and install add-ons in this way? Do not be afraid, this is not done at all. It is enough to find the Downloads folder where "Sims 3" is installed, and then simply "upload" all the necessary files there. This daddy can be found in My Documents. There is "Electronic Arts". Come into it and look for "The Sims 3". Now select "Downloads" and transfer all files with the "sim3pack" format there. You can run the game and play. True, after each “upload” of add-ons of any format, do not forget to look in the “Launcher” section of the “downloads”. There you can mark all the components you need to install.
Package
But how to install the mod on "Sims 3", if after unpacking the files you saw "Package"? Is it really the same as last time? Not really. Let's see what can be done.
Firstly, if you have already visited the "The Sims 3" folder, then it’s better to stay there. Find "Mods" here and "Packages" in it. No folders? Then just create them. In the latter, you need to "throw" the unpacked files. It would seem that everything is done. But no. The "package" format requires some manipulation. It is required to create a file "Resource.cfg" in the "Mods" folder. It should contain the following:
Priority 500
PackedFile Packages / *. Package
PackedFile Packages / * / *. Package
PackedFile Packages / * / * / *. Package
PackedFile Packages / * / * / * / *. Package
PackedFile Packages / * / * / * / * / *. Package
PackedFile dbcss / *. Dbc
PackedFile dbcss / * / *. Dbc
Wrote? Then just save the changes. If you don’t want to suffer on your own, just download this file. Now it can be very easily found. That's all. Now launch the launcher and play for your pleasure.
Sim
There are 18+ modes in the Sims 3 game (we are talking about removing censorship, revealing outfits, and so on). As a rule, such "things" go in the "sim" format. If you saw this extension, you can be sure that it contains files for the family creation editor. But you need to install them somehow!
Since each format has its own installation method, it should be understood that "sim" has its own characteristics. True, of all the available, this is the simplest. In order to "fill" it with the game, it is enough to go to the folder "The sims 3" in "my documents". Now find "SavedSims". Here and throw all the unpacked files. After that, they, like any other additions, will be marked with an asterisk in the game. Now you know how to install the mod on "Sims 3" of any format. Good game!