softergloom

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in love with her ‪♡

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ramona ✮⋆˙

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tried to transfer my game over to an external drive and i lost everything 😭 that’s okay though, cc shopping is about to be SO good

(i also prepared myself for this being a possibility so im not shocked or anything, just have a lot of work to do lmaooo)

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feeling uninspired in all of my hobbies lately :(

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SIMXNDY <- new temporary account!!

I don't know how many of you can read this or are even still alive lol but I've made an alt account. Please follow me in there and only communicate with me in there, as this one will remain as an archive while my issue isn't fixed.

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this guide is specifically for my friend mel <3 but of course anyone is free to reference it x

𖡡 you've downloaded the game, played around a little bit, and now you're looking to add mods and custom content (cc) into your game

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this game is basically nothing without mod and cc creators, so all credit and love to them ♡

step 01: setting up your mods folder

open file explorer, go to documents, and find the folder labeled electronic arts. then click on the sims 4.

you'll see a folder labeled mods - pin it to quick access [this will make accessing it easier]

step 02: downloading mods and cc

you can find cc and mods so many ways!! tumblr, youtube, pinterest, instagram, etc. there are a lot of blogs on tumblr specifically for cc finds too

make sure you're downloading things from a reliable source. for example - a creator's patreon/tumblr or website, simfileshare.net [often linked as sfs], google docs, curseforge, itch.io, and *unanimously hated* thesimsresource.com → the sims resource is hated because of all of the fucking ads lmaooo

you'll be downloading package files and zip files. you'll find them in your downloads in file explorer

step 03: installing mods and cc

navigate to downloads in file explorer

package files can be simply dragged into the mods folder

zip files need to be extracted, then you can drag and drop the unzipped folder into your mods folder → whatever you put into your mods folder can only be one extra folder deep or it won't show up in your game

when it comes to mods [not cc], creators will often have instructions for you. follow those exactly

step 04: mods + game updates

sometimes mods break when there's a game update. it's just a very annoying part of the game at this point lol

some mods will have a pop-up in the game letting you know it needs to be updated. but if it doesn't and you notice something is fucked up, you can google 'broken mods' and usually someone else will be having the same problem and can let you know to update it

if a mod is broken, remove it from your mods folder and go download the new version from the creator → a lot of mod creators update very quickly [like the same day or within a couple days] but sometimes they don't. just be patient and check for updates periodically

recommended: the sims 4 mod manager // dl here → the mod manager will allow you to see and deactivate or remove mods and cc from your game [it's automatically connected to your mods folder and can be helpful when you can't find broken mods or cc]

gameplay mods i recommend

mccc by @deaderpoolmc // dl here ✧ gives a you a lot of control of your game

tool by @twistedmexi // dl here ✧ place and size things however you want

better build/buy by @twistedmexi // dl here ✧ gives you easier access to things in build/buy that you'd normally have to use cheats for

relationship and pregnancy overhaul by lumpinou // dl here ✧ more realistic gameplay [this one is essential!!]

lgbtqia+ by lumpinou // dl here ✧ gender identity, gender affirmation and transition, self-discovery, coming out, dating apps and lot traits [i love this mod so much!!]

healthcare redux by adeepindigo // dl here ✧ adds illness, injury, chronic conditions, allergies, medical emergencies, etc

childbirth mod by @pandasamacc // dl here ✧ good for family gameplay

snbills by @simrealist // dl here ✧ bank accounts

also want to mention milk thistle & sunblind by @softerhaze ✧ the lighting with these mods is *essential* pls check them out!!

create-a-sim [cas] mods i recommend

cas backgrounds // you can download mine here but i also love vyxated ✧ these are just extra fun!! you can find a lot on tumblr or youtube to download. it's a super easy drag and drop into your mods folder. but when you want to change it, make sure you remove the current one or it won't work!!

gentle cas lighting by northerin siberia winds // dl here ✧ replaces the ea lighting in cas with a softer glow and shadows

any cas lighting by helgatisha // dl here ✧ i like the colors they have!!

custom content [let's make your sims hot!!]

cc creators i love: @kumikya @dogsill @aladdin-the-simmer @arethabee @imvikai @jius-sims @northernsiberiawinds @oakiyo @its-adrienpastel @daylifesims @twisted-cat @madlensims @miikocc @obscurus-sims @evoxyr @powluna @pralinesims @simandy @sentate @simstrouble @christopher067 @aharris00finds @bluecravingcc @crypticsim @gorillax3-cc @gegesimmer @frzrbunny @greenllamas @lisatrait @joshseoh @liyahsim @thatonegreenleaf @trillyke @waterlily0210 @clumsyalienn @johnnysimmer @lamatisse

you can also check out my very organized cc finds blog: softergloom-finds ♡

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anyways mel, i really enjoyed making this for you and i hope you enjoy the game!! <3

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thought daughter

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my computer just froze mid cas and did a forced restart :)

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i need to stop starting legacy challenges because i’m never going to finish them lol

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the question is do i want to be them or be on them???

more sims for my prestigious art school - these are the classic art hoes

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kayla ✦

idk if ya'll know who blue eyed kayla jade is on tiktok but i loooove her and i made this sim inspired by her lol. enjoy! <3

more previews ↓ // dl free here

T.O.U.

please don't claim as your own, but otherwise use however you'd like

comes with one everyday outfit

as always, tysm to call cc creators!! idk what i'd do without you all

if you like her and have her in your game, i'd love to see!! you can tag me or use the hashtag #softergloom

gallery id: softergloom

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saw a few posts on tiktok like “asking ai to make my sims look hyper-realistic” …..

FOR FUCKS SAKE STOP USING AI

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finally getting around to cleaning out my mods folder. wish me luck lmaooo

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meet emery bloom ݁˖ ❀ ⋆｡˚

23 | she/her | ✄ 𖡡 henford-on-bagley ♡ cheerful, clumsy, loves the outdoors ♡ enjoys gardening, wellness, and fishing sometimes :)

hi! <3 i made emery for the sims in bloom legacy challenge by @a-sims-garden ✿ (go to her blog for more info) i'm excited to finally try this out!!

here are the rules for the first gen ↓ (graphic by @kimbasprite)

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mara ༺♱༻

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alejandra ✿

more previews ↓ // dl free here

T.O.U.

please don't claim as your own, but use however you'd like

comes with one everyday outfit

as always, thank you to all cc creators! this game would be nothing without you and your hard work

tag me if you love her - @softergloom

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jasmine ✧.*

more previews ↓ // dl free here

T.O.U.

please don't claim as your own, but use however you'd like

comes with one everyday outfit

as always, thank you to all cc creators! this game would be nothing without you and your hard work

tag me if you love her - @softergloom

cas background: oatmilk