dandyville

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Quick, but important update that fixes a missing car portal on Jean Glam's lot!

Version 0.2.1

Welcome to...

Hi there! I am making a custom neighborhood for The Sims 1! It's far from finished, but I'll release new versions in chunks.

Note: This project is made purely out of fun. The next update may come in three weeks or three years or not at all. Still, let me know if you run into any problems and don't hesitate to give me feedback! I would love to hear your opinions!

The current version features 20 lots (15 residential, 5 community) and 10 households!

Households

Click on the names to learn more!

The Beatnik Family, The Butch Family, The Glam Family, The Hex Household, The Loste Family, The Pierrot Household, The Quill Family, The Ravage Family, The Sputnik Household, The Tiller Family

Lots

Vacant Residential Lots

The Burned Bum Beach House, The Cape Retreat, The Crimson Ranch, The Lagoon Cabin, The Lonely Lodge, The Verdant Dwelling

Community Lots

Aquamarine Quarter, Dandyville Carnival, Dandyville Farmer's Market, Jukebox Junction, Four Paws Quarter

Requirements

I created this neighborhood with The Sims Complete Collection, but you might be okay if you simply have all expansions installed.

(Optional) Hungry Hungry Hamster Game -- Official Maxis object! I basically used it just to fill another space on the carnival lot. I also recommend getting the other official objects from that site, but your game might already have most of them. (Mine did, at least. If you notice missing objects in Dandyville, it's likely one of these!)

(Optional) Livin' Large Extreme Character Pack -- A set of skins that were given out as a preorder bonus for The Sims: Livin' Large! I only used some of these for the occasional townie and I suspect if you don't have these the game will just use a random skin.

(Optional) No Buskers Sign -- The ONLY piece of unofficial custom content I used! I use this on community lots where the old town busker feels unfitting and where he might trap your Sim by standing in the way of the only exit. Currently only used on the Aquamarine Quarter lot.

Downloads

Sim File Share

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Install Instructions

Go to your The Sims folder (default location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\The Sims). You may need admin rights for the next steps!

Inside you will see a folder called "UserData8". Rename that folder to something like "UserData8backup".

Open Dandyville.zip and copy "UserData8" from the .zip-file into your The Sims folder.

Open the game and switch to Neighborhood 8. You did it!

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Did Jean Glam's ride to Studio Town never arrive no matter how many times she called? That's fixed now! Her agent apologized to her profusely for the inconvenience.

This is a really tiny, but important update that fixes a missing car portal on 6 Brook Lane. Additionally, I checked all other built lots in Dandyville for any other missing car portals. None were missing, but some were facing the wrong direction (driving down the left lane!). I also moved some of them around to suit the layout of the lot better.

Download

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Install Instructions

Go to your The Sims folder (default location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\The Sims). You may need admin rights for the next steps!

Inside you will see a folder called "UserData8". Rename that folder to something like "UserData8backup".

Open Dandyville.zip and copy "UserData8" from the .zip-file into your The Sims folder.

Open the game and switch to Neighborhood 8. You did it!

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Some more ramblings under the cut. (TL;DR: Taking a break from The Sims 1, next update -- if there'll be one -- probably won't be out for a while!)

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Initially, I wanted to change a few more things with this update, but lately I've grown a tiny bit tired of The Sims 1 and the motivation just wasn't there. Well, maybe it would have been there if I hadn't installed The Sims 2 in the mean time... I forgot how damn addicting that game can be!

That means the next update might actually take a while. Though while I was playing The Sims 2 I was daydreaming about what a "25 years later" Dandyville could be like with all the new features The Sims 2 has to offer (no promises!!). Though I obviously want to finish Dandyville in The Sims 1 first. Nonetheless, I indulged a bit and recreated a few Sims. If you're curious, this is how Guinevere Beatnik's family tree might look like if she was in The Sims 2!

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Version 0.2 is out!

Welcome to...

Hi there! I am making a custom neighborhood for The Sims 1! It's far from finished, but I'll release new versions in chunks.

Note: This project is made purely out of fun. The next update may come in three weeks or three years or not at all. Still, let me know if you run into any problems and don't hesitate to give me feedback! I would love to hear your opinions!

The current version features 12 lots (9 residential, 3 community) and 6 households!

Households

Click on the names to learn more!

The Beatnik Family, The Butch Family, The Glam Family, The Hex Household, The Loste Family, The Pierrot Household, The Quill Family, The Ravage Family, The Sputnik Household, The Tiller Family

Lots

Vacant Residential Lots

The Burned Bum Beach House, The Cape Retreat, The Crimson Ranch, The Lagoon Cabin, The Lonely Lodge, The Verdant Dwelling

Community Lots

Aquamarine Quarter, Dandyville Carnival, Dandyville Farmer's Market, Jukebox Junction, Four Paws Quarter

Requirements

I created this neighborhood with The Sims Complete Collection, but you might be okay if you simply have all expansions installed.

(Optional) Hungry Hungry Hamster Game -- Official Maxis object! I basically used it just to fill another space on the carnival lot. I also recommend getting the other official objects from that site, but your game might already have most of them. (Mine did, at least. If you notice missing objects in Dandyville, it's likely one of these!)

(Optional) Livin' Large Extreme Character Pack -- A set of skins that were given out as a preorder bonus for The Sims: Livin' Large! I only used some of these for the occasional townie and I suspect if you don't have these the game will just use a random skin.

(Optional) No Buskers Sign -- The ONLY piece of unofficial custom content I used! I use this on community lots where the old town busker feels unfitting and where he might trap your Sim by standing in the way of the only exit. Currently only used on the Aquamarine Quarter lot.

Downloads

Sim File Share

Simblr.cc

itch.io

Install Instructions

Go to your The Sims folder (default location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\The Sims). You may need admin rights for the next steps!

Inside you will see a folder called "UserData8". Rename that folder to something like "UserData8backup".

Open Dandyville.zip and copy "UserData8" from the .zip-file into your The Sims folder.

Open the game and switch to Neighborhood 8. You did it!

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The Tiller Family

Bubba Bubba competed with his brother even back when he was a wee lass. Now, Hank has a wife, kids, and owns the farm, while Bubba is still on the lookout, unsure what to do with his new life as a grown man.

Hank His two boys remind Hank of himself and Bubba. He hopes they become as good friends with each other as he and his brother are. Hank's favorite thing about farm life is having the whole family close by.

Martha Martha's time in SimNation has both been exciting and eye-opening at the same time. Perhaps the turn of the 21st century calls for some modern changes around the farm.

Meemaw Meemaw is a hardy lady from the old country. Work was her childhood and work is her retirement.

Peepaw Despite having been a loving family man, Peepaw was an avid prankster. Much to the chagrin of his family members this has not changed just because he died.

Debbie Her parents tried everything; Debbie does NOT want to help around the farm. Instead she wants to succeed in school and move to SimCity as soon as she can. She even insists on being called "Deborah".

Sammy Debbie's aversion to farm life has Sammy questioning if there's something more for him out there too. He has a scientific interest in creepy crawlies of all kinds.

Tommy Tommy is the polar opposite of Debbie and doesn't understand why she gets so prissy about living on a farm. He wants to be just like his Pa when he grows up.

Rusty Rusty loves to help! She digs, she hunts, she supervises the children.

The Ol' Tiller's Farm, 73 Llama Lane Hard, honest work and a big family is what this farm was built for.

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The Sputnik Household

Aryabhata Aryabhata thought leading Division 9 in Dandyville would be a well-earned promotion. But after a long overdue divorce and single fatherhood, the last thing he needed was for his extraterrestrial studies to be monitored by some paranoid grunt.

Neil SimNational security is Neil's top priority. He's suspicious of science types seeming so eager to study, perhaps even aid, possible spies from outer space! What if there are imposters already among us?

Orion After binging one too many sci-fi movies, Orion wants to believe! His father tried to explain the scientific side of extraterrestrial life... to no avail.

Valentina Valentina was born to succeed, of that she is sure. She used to want to follow in her father's footsteps, but seeing Neil's impressive athleticism, she is starting to consider different ambitions.

Division 9, 51 Plumbbob Road Many Sims wonder what's going on inside this mysterious, nondescript government building when they enter Dandyville from the northeast.

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The Pierrot Family

Barnaby His dream job as a clown has grown turbulent as the last circus Barnaby worked at had a freak accident. Everyone survived, except one tragic fella. Now, Barnaby endures the haunting of his ex-coworker with unsettling optimism.

Mercedes Mercedes thought skipping town would work, but the sins of the past caught up with her. When she and Barnaby aren't committing mistakes with horrific consequences, she enjoys a glass of fine grape nectar with her sister, Elara.

The Great Maple Vineyard, 76 Oceanview Drive This vineyard may be small, but it boasts its very own sugar production with a field of sycamore trees.

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The Loste Family

Raleigh Does Raleigh regret divorcing Aryabhata? No. Has she since not known what to do with herself? Yes.

The Loste family is in the family bin at the start of the game!

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Community Lots new in Version 0.2

Jukebox Junction, 54 Dandy Main Way Want to meet other Sims in the neighborhood? Get to know them at the discotheque! Take potential friends or lovers down to the diner to share a classic meal! Make a scene, eating your heart out in public by singing the night away at the karaoke bar!

Amenities, Shops & Activities: Diner, Karaoke Bar, Go-Go Cages, DJ Booth, Dance Floor

Four Paws Quarter, 56 Dandy Main Way This historic quarter has a legacy of caring for a Sim's best friend. Visit the cat café that attracts all sorts of cool cats or the dog saloon for the aroma of wet dog. Even the esteemed SimCity Kennel Club resides here, hosting prestigious pet shows!

Amenities, Shops & Activities: Dog Park, Pet Tubs, Pet Supplies & Adoption Center, Cat Café (Coffee & Baked Goods), SimCity Kennel Club Pet Shows

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Residential Lots new in Version 0.2

The Lonely Lodge, 50 Plumbbob Road Who used to live here?

Cost: §9,345 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1

The Verdant Dwelling, 62 Mulberry Court Green and lush, this home with extensive garden lies in a shady grove and has enough room for a small family to breathe.

Cost: §9,345 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1

The Lagoon Cabin, 67 Mulberry Court This idyllic lot features a cozy hut and scenic ponds for nature enthusiasts.

Cost: §7,800 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1

The Crimson Ranch, 74 Llama Lane A rudimentary vineyard to kickstart the careers of entrepreneurial Sims or for enjoying a relaxing retirement in the countryside.

Cost: §10,358 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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Version 0.2, the first big update for Dandyville, is here!

This update introduces 8 new lots (6 residential, 2 community) and 4 new households!

New Households

The Loste Family

The Pierrot Household

The Sputnik Household

The Tiller Family

New Lots

I noticed version 0.1 seriously lacked starter homes, unless your Sim wanted to live in some burned down ruins. So now there are 4 new starter homes for your Sims to move into: 50 Plumbbob Road, 62 Mulberry Court, 67 Mulberry Court, and 74 Llama Lane.

View all new Residential Lots here!

There's also a couple of new community lots: Jukebox Junction, a classic diner with adjacent karaoke bar and dance club, and Four Paws Quarter, a place about anything for the feline and canine at home!

View all new Community Lots here!

Requirements

I created this neighborhood with The Sims Complete Collection, but you might be okay if you simply have all expansions installed.

(Optional) Hungry Hungry Hamster Game -- Official Maxis object! I basically used it just to fill another space on the carnival lot. I also recommend getting the other official objects from that site, but your game might already have most of them. (Mine did, at least. If you notice missing objects in Dandyville, it's likely one of these!)

(Optional) Livin' Large Extreme Character Pack -- A set of skins that were given out as a preorder bonus for The Sims: Livin' Large! I only used some of these for the occasional townie and I suspect if you don't have these the game will just use a random skin.

(Optional) No Buskers Sign -- The ONLY piece of unofficial custom content I used! I use this on community lots where the old town busker feels unfitting and where he might trap your Sim by standing in the way of the only exit. Currently only used on the Aquamarine Quarter lot.

Downloads

Sim File Share

Simblr.cc

itch.io

Install Instructions

Go to your The Sims folder (default location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\The Sims). You may need admin rights for the next steps!

Inside you will see a folder called "UserData8". Rename that folder to something like "UserData8backup".

Open Dandyville.zip and copy "UserData8" from the .zip-file into your The Sims folder.

Open the game and switch to Neighborhood 8. You did it!

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Community Lots in Version 0.1

Same with the uninhabited residential lots here's a list of community lots in Dandyville version 0.1!

Aquamarine Quarter, 58 Dandy Main Way This quarter once was a bustling fish market. As pet fish gained popularity, it slowly evolved into a hub about ANYTHING to do with the world's most abundant fluid. Now it has become a centre for Sims to swim, soak, splash, and submerse themselves into!

Amenities, Shops & Activities: Outdoor Pool, Hot Tubs, Hot Dog Cart, Pet Fish Store, Ice Cream & Smoothie Parlor, Swimsuit Store, Diving Aquarium, Spa

Dandyville Carnival, 70 Dandy Main Way The carnival is in town! And has been for a while. In fact, nobody seems to remember when they first set up, but they have been a consistent sight in Dandyville ever since.

Amenities, Shops & Activities: 6 Unique Carnival Games, Prize Booth, Fortune Teller Machine, Candle & Mask Merchant, Cotton Candy Cart, Smoothie Stand, Hot Shrimp Skewer Stand, Pinball & Arcade Games, Skydiving Simulator, Mechanical Bull

Dandyville Farmer's Market, 78 Olive Avenue This market is where the neighborhood's proudest farmers present their bountiful produce. From honey to roses, you will find quality homegrown stuff -- even everything to start a garden of your own!

Amenities, Shops & Activities: Fresh Produce Stands, Baking Supplies, Vegetable Seeds, Berry Stands, Florist

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Residential Lots in Version 0.1

Hi, I realized I never posted the vacant residential lots from Dandyville v0.1 on here. So I thought I may as well do it now!

The Burned Bum Beach House, 63 Oceanview Drive This used to be the site of a lovely cottage, just like those lining the rest of the street. One fateful night, lightning struck and reduced it to ashes. Can you salvage the remains, or will you tear it down and build something new?

Cost: §14,122

The Cape Retreat, 65 Oceanview Drive This beautiful, whitewashed house just screams "life is a beach".

Cost: §22,109 Bedroom: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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Still working on Dandyville version 0.2!

The lots for it are already built, the families created and moved-in, the descriptions and bios written -- now I just gotta adjust relationships, skills, careers, etc. and it should be ready!

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If you haven't seen yet, I uploaded an update!

More info & all changes here:

Dandyville Version 0.1.1

Welcome to...

Hi there! I am making a custom neighborhood for The Sims 1! It's far from finished, but I'll release new versions in chunks.

Note: This project is made purely out of fun. The next update may come in three weeks or three years or not at all. Still, let me know if you run into any problems and don't hesitate to give me feedback! I would love to hear your opinions!

The current version features 12 lots (9 residential, 3 community) and 6 households!

Households

Click on the names to learn more about each household in the neighborhood!

The Beatnik Family

The Butch Family

The Glam Family

The Hex Household

The Quill Family

The Ravage Family

Requirements

I created this neighborhood with The Sims Complete Collection, but you might be okay if you simply have all expansions installed.

(Optional) Hungry Hungry Hamster Game -- Official Maxis object! I basically used it just to fill another space on the carnival lot. I also recommend getting the other official objects from that site, but your game might already have most of them. (Mine did, at least. If you notice missing objects in Dandyville, it's likely one of these!)

(Optional) Livin' Large Extreme Character Pack -- A set of skins that were given out as a preorder bonus for The Sims: Livin' Large! I only used some of these for the occasional townie and I suspect if you don't have these the game will just use a random skin.

(Optional) No Buskers Sign -- The ONLY piece of unofficial custom content I used! I use this on community lots where the old town busker feels unfitting and where he might trap your Sim by standing in the way of the only exit. Currently only used on the Aquamarine Quarter lot.

Downloads

Sim File Share

Simblr.cc

itch.io

Install Instructions

Go to your The Sims folder (default location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\The Sims). You may need admin rights for the next steps!

Inside you will see a folder called "UserData8". Rename that folder to something like "UserData8backup".

Open Dandyville.zip and copy "UserData8" from the .zip-file into your The Sims folder.

Open the game and switch to Neighborhood 8. You did it!

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Oops! It appears I completely forget to adjust the personalities of the two dogs of the Butch family! Charaxos and Larichos had randomized personalities, instead of those I had in mind for them!

I didn't plan to put out a small update like this before version 0.2, but I feel this is important enough to warrant one!

Since I was already working on version 0.2, I was polishing and adjusting some things around the neighborhood. I included those changes too! More info on them below.

Changes in Version 0.1.1

Adjusted Personality of 2 Pets: Charaxos Butch and Larichos Butch.

Slightly adjusted Personality of 3 Sims: Audrey Butch, Mickey Butch, and Lillian Butch.

Adjusted Starting Funds of all Households -- I thought some of them started out with a bit too little.

Adjusted Relationships of all Sims -- The relationships between Sims should be a bit more interesting now! Not everyone is friends with each other anymore. The relationships were an aspect that I admittedly had rushed a bit in the initial release. So now I took the opportunity to put some more thought into it!

Slightly adjusted Bio of 1 Sim and 1 Pet: Antonia Beatnik and Killer Ravage.

Slightly adjusted 2 Lots: Aquamarine Quarter (58 Dandy Main Way) and The Ol' Tiller's Farm (73 Llama Lane).

You may notice some empty lots have changed around Dandyville too. That's just an artifact of working on version 0.2. You can expect new lots in those locations in the future!

That should be all, unless I missed anything!

Download

Sim File Share

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Install Instructions

Go to your The Sims folder (default location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\The Sims). You may need admin rights for the next steps!

Inside you will see a folder called "UserData8". Rename that folder to something like "UserData8backup".

Open Dandyville.zip and copy "UserData8" from the .zip-file into your The Sims folder.

Open the game and switch to Neighborhood 8. You did it!

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I got so motivated yesterday, I built 4 completely new lots already!