

bmp.Ĭ:\Program Files\Maxis\The Sims\GameData\Skins The textures are BMP files, and have the extension. Skins, for both Sims and pets, have the extensions. iff extension, and may have specific install instructions. Files which modify aspects of game behavior also use the.Some objects, such as default replacements, may have specific install instructions.They may also be placed in:Ĭ:\Program Files\Maxis\The Sims\GameData\UserObjects

They are normally placed in:Ĭ:\Program Files\Maxis\The Sims\Downloads, and may be placed in sub-folders. Regardless of install location, and regardless of whether the game is on a PC or Mac, the part of the file path after "The Sims" will be the same. Macs may or may not have a Program Files folder. The file paths given below assume a default PC installation to C:\Program Files. When installing content for The Sims, file icons and listed file types should not be considered reliable, as many of the extensions The Sims uses for custom content are also used by other programs, and those extensions may be associated with those programs. It is best to set Windows so that file extensions are always shown. Sub-folders are not recognized, except in the Downloads folder used for objects. There is no need to do anything to the content files other than place them in the correct folders.

And the second every time before you launch your game.In The Sims, different types of custom content are placed in different folders, depending on their file type. I strongly recommend doing the first clean up, once a month or week. Plus they will regenerate when you start the game. As for the Start up and loading screens, go to your My Documents-> Electronic Arts-> The Sims 3 and delete, CASPartCache.package| compositorCache.package| scriptCache.package| simCompositorCache.package| socialCache.package| files.ĭon't worry, these caches are just a bunch of backup files of all the package files ever used in the game which you obviously don't need.If it makes you feel better, you can keep a backup of the folder and test it yourself. Basically, you go to your My Documents-> Electronic Arts-> The Sims 3-> DCbackup.So I deleted them and my game played a lot better and faster. I tried many things and mods to speed up my game until I found out that the problem was caches holding all the items used in game for easier access.

Not to mention how long it took it to start. sluggish, that it was painful and annoying to play. I'm personally addicted to clutter, it's never enough clutter for me. Installing mods for The Sims 3 can be very tempting where you'd end up just downloading a whole bunch of stuff, and eventually cause your game to lag.
