Keeping Lag To A Minimum...

Keeping Lag to a Minimum...

I was chatting about a few things I do to combat lag over on discord and realised I do quite a bit of maintenance to reduce lag/load times. I decided to write em all down and before I knew it, I had a big ol' list. Here's hoping it helps!

Save/File Tips:

Clear your caches (located in the same spot as your mod folder fyi) I usually delete the onlinethumbnailcache, avatarcache and localthumbcache caches every time I exit the game, the main one to delete regularly is the localthumbcache file, they're just temporary files but it can get pretty big after a while.. if you're having any mod issues, particularly ui ones, it's always worth deleting that to see if it helps.

Remove any saves you're not using from your saves folder, and keep an eye on save file sizes. In my experience, any saves over around 30-40mb start to get a bit laggy. Things that bump this size up are the amount of townies in game and the amount of lots/objects in the world.

Regarding the above point, I regularly bulldoze lots I don't need anymore, just to save the game from having to cope with extra shit to load in the background and reduce save file bloat.

Similarly, I delete a lot of unnecessary townies. Also, try to keep the amount of outfits on townies to a minimum, ain't no townie need four swimsuit outfits, the game will thank you..

If you have cheats enabled you can usually shift-click/delete object on things like random coffee cups or stray cupcakes sims foolishly drop around the world (or eat em.. whatever tickles ur pickle) just get rid!

Whilst we're keeping objects in game to a minimum.. I try to clear sims inventories now and then, including townies. You can do this via mccc even if you're not currently playing that household by heading to MC Cleaner -> Sell Sim Inventory/Sell Household Inventory. RANDOM LUMPS OF CLAY BEGONE!

Think of a save file like a lot.. the more objects in it, the laggier it gets! Try your best to remove anything or anyone unnecessary where you can.

Hit "Save As" instead of "Save" now and then - the more you overwrite a save, the more chance it has of going wonky, treat your game to a fresh one now and then and remove the old one from your saves folder (maybe don't delete it right away in case you wanna roll back, keep it somewhere safe).

If you can (although ik it can be a pain) set up a new/fresh save, you'd be surprised how bogged down old ones can get! For legacy players, it's usually best to do this whenever you have a small family to save yourself some pain, since you can just save the household and take em to a new save (you will lose sims inventories/household inventories/relationships with sims outside the household tho so beware! Pictures/other collectables can be saved to a lot however, and you can always cheat back relationship bits etc.. bit of a last resort but new saves are shiny and fast!)

Make sure your Screenshots/Video folders are empty - move em somewhere else, it works, trust me. If you have a lot of custom music installed try n' clear some of those out too.. the smaller that Sims 4 directory is, the better.

Delete any last exceptions/last crashes (same spot as your mod folder again) you don't need em unless you're planning to upload em somewhere for help.

Settings Etc:

If you get a bad lag spike, opening the main menu and/or saving can randomly stop this. If it doesn't, try exiting the game, clearing your localthumbcache and restarting.

Clearing all notifications from the game panel can also help.

If you can, close all other apps and background apps you don't need whilst playing, ts4 is super memory hungry so it can definitely help.

The GraphicsRules Override file by Simp4Sims can reduce lag/latency and make your game look a little better in the process!

Srslysims Simulation Lag Fix mod can help reduce lag too (if you've altered the game speed via mccc tho, don't use this unless you plan on resetting it to default).

If you aren't keen on, or barely use a pack, consider disabling it.

Not ideal, especially for those of us taking screenshots, but lowering the graphics settings whilst playing definitely helps.

If you use re/g-shade, consider switching it off whilst playing and only turn it on for screenshots.

A clean and tidy pc/laptop runs better in general. Remove anything you're not using/don't need anymore to free up space, remove temp files, clean up your folders now and again etc etc.. especially that dreaded mod folder, speaking of...

Managing Mods:

SORT OUT YOUR MODS FOLDER FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.. skdsjdjs it doesn't have to be immaculate but at the very least try n' clear it out now n' then. Also try to separate your script mods/overrides from the rest, patch days don't need to be so stressful ;-;

Personally, I don't merge my mods; if something breaks it's much harder to pinpoint! It makes it easier to find/delete specific mods too.. and let's face it, there's usually one or two items in that set you could do without lmaooo.. also, don't think it helps much tbh! Yeah you could say the game doesn't have to work as hard to load merged files but that's debatable, it's still the same amount of items/polys at the end of the day ¯\(°_o)/¯

If you like merging files and/or see results from doing so, you can merge stuff you definitely know you're never getting rid of, especially CAS/BB stuff.. but steer clear of merging gameplay/script mods! If a merged file seems to be the culprit when using the 50/50 method, try unmerging it and 50/50ing it again! You might not need to get rid of everything if something's borked.

Bulk Rename Utility can be used to remove all spaces and special characters from your mod files, the game doesn't particularly like loading those so it'll thank you.

The Sims 4 Mod Manager is a great way to sort through your mods, you can easily see, move and delete files from here (not great for build/buy, poses etc as thumbnails are usually missing, but great for CAS stuff). An extra hint with this that I've noticed is that if any of my mods get renamed with [D1] at the beginning after looking through them via the mod manager, it means it's a duplicate file so you can get rid.

I also use the Sims 4 Tray Importer to help me sort through mods. Simply save a sim/lot with any cc you don't want and find it in the importer, you can then go through all the cc in the cc tab and delete/sort it (I also use this to sort cc if a bunch has the wrong tags etc, makes it easier to find in my folders by saving em to a lot or w/e - it also spots duplicates which is handy).

It's a ballache, but the 50/50 method is tried and tested if you're having issues.

I like to keep an abandoned cc folder tucked away somewhere, that way you can remove mods willy nilly without stressing about losing them. If you change your mind, you can always grab it back!

traveling plumbob loading screens pt 1

download - xxx (patreon, FREE)

- 17 different loading screens

- PICK ONLY ONE loading screen

*names are on the pics but not on the actual loading screens*

** all pics are taken in game, feel free to send requests for locations or ideas!! **

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grimattic

1 year ago

Garden Center + Farmer’s Market

Happy Spring! 🌸 A Garden Center (you can purchase seeds here!) with a farmer’s market built on a 40x30 lot. Enjoy!

Download here🌼

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grimattic

1 year ago

beautiful!! putting this in my save

Copperdale High School

DOWLOAD

CC Free 64x64 lot

Fully functional school, furnished inside. Include a swimming pool, a canteen, an art class, a general class, biology and chemistry classes, a library, a medical office, a chess club and much more. I hope you will enjoy!

Don’t forget ‘bb.moveobjects on’ cheat to place the lot correctly!

TOU: don’t reupload or claim as yours!

if you end up using my builds, tag me or @ me, i’d love to see it!

ORION Nose Piercings

The piercings from the Urban Homage kit were the first piercings I've genuinely liked that are non-cc ones, but the only thing that bummed me a little about them was that you could only apply all 3 pieces, the septum and both nostrils, at once. So, because they also visually kind of remind me of the piercings that I've made over years, I decided to go a bit further with that notion and seperate them, and make them completely compatible with my DIY system.

Additionally to that process, I've added a few extra versions, for example the nostril piercing having a smaller variant, and some septum placement/size alternatives. Hope you enjoy ♡

Things you should know:

Base game compatible.

For fem + masc frames, teen-elder.

4 nostril, 5 septum variations.

12 colors for all piercings.

Found under general (face) acc category.

Compatible with different presets and nose shapes.

You can use the piercings on their own, or combine them to your liking.

➔ DOWNLOAD (Patreon FREE)

If you like, please consider to support my work 🖤 ● ALL MY CC DOWNLOADS

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grimattic

2 weeks ago

Premades Sims Extracted (Original, Ancestors and Genetically Correct) - Masterpost

Are you tired of having to extract your favorite premades when you want to move them to another save or you simply want them in Bodyshop? With this list I will try to make your life easier! (The " * " indicates a lack of link because there is no download for that particular thing. Feel free to help me find the missing sims if you want!)

Look here for other masterposts!

⚠️ Always use the Clean Installer for install sims and lots instead of bodyshop installer.

If some sims are missing and you are in a hurry to get them, remember that you can extract them yourself! You can use this tutorial.

BG+EPS Premades

All premades of all the main neighborhoods extracted (Pleasantview, Strangetown, Veronaville, Bluewater Village, Riverblossom Hills, Desiderata Valley, Belladonna Cove + Roseland, Newson, Ottomas, Cooke, Gavigan, Picaso, Ramaswami, Traveller)

Ancestors Premades

Pleasantview Ancestors

Strangetown Ancestors

Veronaville Ancestors (+ two ver. of Viola)

Bluewater Village Ancestors*

Riverblossom Hills Ancestors*

Desiderata Valley Ancestors*

Belladonna Cove Ancestors*

University Premades

The premades of all the three university extracted as adults (Sim State University, La Fiesta Tech, Académie Le Tour)

Nightlife Premades

The Tricou Family + Rainelle

Genetically Correct

Genetically Correct Pleasantview

Genetically Correct Pleasantview V1

Genetically Correct Pleasantview V2

Genetically Correct Strangetown

Genetically Correct Veronaville

Genetically Correct Veronaville V2

Genetically Correct Tricou + Teens

Genetically Correct Bluewater Village

Genetically Correct Riverblossom Hills

Genetically Correct Desiderata Valley

Genetically Correct Belladonna Cove

Genetically Correct Bin Families (Kim, Ottomas, Traveller, Gavigan)

Townies, Bin/Stealth Hood Sims

Almost ALL the townies of ALL the neighborhoods + The Garden Club (Only Bluewater Village townies are missing)

Alexandra Teatherton from Riverblossom Hills

Bluewater Village Townies*

Seasons Stealth Hood Sims*

Pets Stealth Hood Sims*

Apartment Life Stealth Hood Sims*

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grimattic

7 months ago

download.

twelve swatches.

i didn't edit the preview.

@vyxated

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grimattic

6 months ago

SourLemonSimblr male eyebrows set

DOWNLOAD

buy me a coffee ☕

eyebrows 54-59

4k texture

sims3!!!!!

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grimattic

6 months ago

~sims 3 eyebrows~

it goes: 1 / 2 3 / 4 5 / 6

info: 1024x1024 texture drawn by me ^^ brows 3-6 are valid for males and females they're not very 'opaque'?

download

++ pls, let me know if there's anything wrong with it. this is my first time sharing cc, after all. the thumbnails probably don't show up, idk what i was doing wrong so after many tries i gave up TT

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grimattic

2 months ago

not so berry expanded graphics- part 1

im back and making graphics for the not so berry expanded legacy by IllusoryThrall. This is part one, the next parts will be to come soon :)

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grimattic

1 year ago

needed these ty #reblog

Pt. 2 Sims Storytelling Resources

updated October 2022, original can be found here

Howdy again! My original resource post was a smash hit, so I've decided to come back with a new post. To share newer and previously unmentioned poses, creators, and resources. Consider this one of my simblreen treats.

POSES

@rebouks

Dozens of versatile and specific storytelling poses. Honorary mentions, her emotions pose packs are a must have.

@rethdis-love

A lot of group and single poses! My favorites are here, here, and here.

@simmerianne93

Whole bunch of solo, conversation, and group poses! Including fantasy poses!

@psychicpeanutkitty

Simple storytelling and couple poses! and some build-buy!

@thedevilliers

Great versatile poses! Many solo, double, group, and baby/child poses!

@siimplysims

Great poses especially for kiddos!

@aoihana2510

All sorts of poses, especially couple! my favorite must have is here

by Moc

Recently? deactivated (if they moved lmk) their poses are crucial for me! single, couple, kids and tots. they've got it all

@sionkanzaki-sims

Few couple and solo poses! my favorite is the school pose.

@sim-plyreality

Bunch of couple and baby poses! here's a couple sad single poses i love, and an adorable parent and children one!

Mari L

Their walking and sitting poses are great! They've got several great couple poses too!

@justalittlecatus

Bunch of poses, including some eating poses!

ANIMATIONS

@crispy-cucumber-ass

Solo and group poses and animations! Here's a group of favorites.

Sovasims

Many animations! Some of my favorites here, here and here.

Martlet

Most of their poses are exclusive, but these two public ones are great. Found here and here!

CAS

Blo0d and stuff

1* 2 3 4 5* 6 7 8

*tsr

@moonpres-sims has tons of scars and such, and makeup.

selfless plug, check out my s3lf harm scars here

I can't tell you what to do but… please add a variety of characters, your characters don't need to be all be the same. Adding a variety of characters makes stories more enjoyable. Don't be weird about them, avoid stereotypes.

Here's just some cas cc, be sure to look at the other content from these creators and from elsewhere.

warning tsr- players wonderland has TONS of great presets

Fat sims

cc list, another cc list

Elderly/Middle-aged sim cc

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

For your disabled sims here is a wonderful masterpost

Black sims cc

one maxis match hair list, savvy-sweet is now shea buttyr

some lips

1 2* 3*

lighter palms

POC sims broadly

favorite hook noses

monolids

1 2* 3* 4

@ts4-cultural-cc has tons of different cultural cc

mooncatcher has a lot of cultural as well as disability and different body stuff cc

LGBT sims

@gncc has a bunch of gender non-conforming cc stuff!

chest binder accessory binder

masc top surgery scars

1 2 3

femme top surgery scar

MISC

@rosewritingprompts - my favorite writing prompt tumblr for dialogue and writing ideas

Power Thesaurus - my favorite online thesaurus, find those fun fancy words!

Be sure to think about your characters dynamics, their individual dynamic and their relationships! Here's a few simple articles and blog posts. 1, 2 , 3, 4.

Recommended previously in a reblog by the lovely @xldkx, make sure your font is readable. I would also highly recommend a legible transcript. Make your story as accessible as possible! The little effort it takes can mean many more people will be able to read and love your story.

Also, 'shot, reverse shot.' Little demonstrative video here. It's used in nearly all media with dialogue. It can make the emotions of the scene shine through more.

good tip... Clutter the hell out of your scenes, with accordance to characters and setting. Most people have some clutter, a little mess adds to your setting significantly. Take the time to really build your setting.

Here's a little character building article. There's many more out there.

Most importantly!!!!!! Have fun, grow with your writing and characters. Make it a fun hobby, not a chore or job.

I greatly appreciate any added resources in comments or reblogs!!! :)

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