Adding modifications mods or custom content to The Sims 3 is a good way to add new content to the game as well as change the way the game operates. The framework for mods is not set up by default, but it's simple enough to find and install. This wikiHow teaches you how to install Mods for The Sims 3. Download a Sims 3 mods from the internet. Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers.
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Navigate to your Sims 3 documents folder. This is where you add and configure your game to allow mods and custom content.
Use the following steps to navigate to the Sims 3 mods folder. Click Documents in the sidebar to the left. Open the Electronic Arts folder. Go play the game and build something; if no sparkles effects appear, it means your mods are working in-game. If they are not working as intended, you need to start over. Delete the Mods folder and start again from Step 1.
Find a mod that you want to play with. The Sims 3 modding community is huge with different mods for all the DLCs. If you are looking for a great list, check out our best Sims 3 mods to download. Download the mod you want to play with. If not, continue on. The file you have downloaded will be a compressed file like a. Sims3Packs Files. Installed via your Launcher by double clicking on the file.
For detailed instructions see here: Install Sims3Packs. The downloaded files on TSR can be sims3packs, package files or zip files. If you need more information on this, check this help page by Microsoft. If you downloaded ZIPs, you first need to extract the Sims3Packs from it, then place it in the folder mentioned above. Start the Game Launcher and go to the Downloads tab. Select the items you want to have in your game and click Install. Mac Users: You will need to install Keka for extracting files.
I hope my step by step guide, has helped you. If you're planning on deciding which mods are best for you, be sure to do your homework, before you know what you're getting into. LK Computes 6 Nov pm. NRaas actually moved website. AlienSlushie 25 Feb am. Poppy Sims seems to not work due to security, although Sims Resource works great.
Jerez 22 Feb pm. Sparky Dimo [author] 5 Aug, pm. Milkusmoo It's been years since i last updated this guide Until now. I replaced the broken link with a working one for the Resource CFG file. Wikispaces closed down, this guide is outdated :.
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