We love to hear your thoughts and opinions on new content that comes out and with the release of two new CAS kits this week, we wanted you to share your thoughts with us in one of our community polls. It’s time for you to submit your feedback about The Sims 4 Fashion Street Kit!
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We love to hear your thoughts and opinions on new content that comes out and with the release of two new CAS kits this week, we wanted you to share your thoughts with us in one of our community polls. It’s time for you to submit your feedback about The Sims 4 Incheon Arrivals Kit!
Please note that this is a community, fan-run poll. This poll is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA or Maxis in any way.
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Have you ever dreamed of having one of your Gallery creations be noticed by Maxis? Ever wondered what makes them choose one creation over another? Have you ever been left scratching your head, wondering why on earth that amazing build or creative household you made didn’t get a Maxis fav while another creation that wasn’t as detailed as yours did?
The truth is, The Sims Team has a system in place for selecting which creations become Maxis Curated. There are several things they look for and some rules players have to follow in order for their creations to be considered. All Maxis Curated creations have been downloaded and tested by The Sims Team for any potential issues or problems. They do not exclusively pay attention to established creators; they go out of their way to find new and unknown creators to showcase as well, so everyone really does have an equal opportunity to have their creation become Maxis Curated, no matter how small of a following they have.
So what are the exact requirements? SimGuruIcarus shared a post detailing the whole selection process on the official forums, which we will summarize down below.
We hope this summary helps you get that coveted Maxis Curated tag on one of your creations someday! Keep creating and having fun!
Thank you to Jade from our Sims Community Facebook group for linking me to the post detailing the selection process!
September’s The Sims Community Challenge was all about getting creative and thinking outside the box. With a more freedom to create what you did not hold back! Thank you to everyone who took part in the challenge, we’ve loved scrolling through and taking a look at all of your creations. Click here for a quick recap of what was involved for the September Challenge!
Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the creations!
Head over to page two for more creations!
With the recent release of the Incheon Arrivals and Fashion Street Create A Sim focused Kits, SnarkyWitch and I decided to collaborate on not one but two new lookbooks for the Kits! We created a number of new looks that were inspired by both Kits. You can check out The Sims 4 Incheon Arrivals Kit Lookbook here!
For this post, we’ll be taking a look at some of the looks we created using The Sims 4 Fashion Street Kit, Base Game and one other pack. As always these looks are Custom Content free!
You’ll find all the information about each look below!
Hair: Swept Middle Parting (Base Game)
Top: Patterned Top with Necklace (Fashion Street)
Bottom: 3/4 Length Jeans (Cats & Dogs)
Shoes: Relaxed Lace Ups (Cats & Dogs)
Accessories: Watch (Base Game)
Hair: Updo with Gold Circlet (City Living)
Top: Patterned Blouse over Low-Cut Top (City Living)
Bottom: Flared Pants (Fashion Street)
Shoes: Toe Sandals (Fashion Street)
Accessories: Nose Ring (Fashion Street) / Thick Beaded Choker (Fashion Street) / Layered Bangles (Fashion Street) / Henna Hand Tattoo (Fashion Street) / Nails (Base Game)
Makeup: Eyeliner (Base Game) / Eyeshadow (Base Game – MAC Cosmetics) / Contour (Base Game – MAC Cosmetics) / Lips (Base Game – MAC Cosmetics) / Highlight (Base Game – peachyfairie)
Hair: Tied Up Braids (Dream Home Decorator)
Top: Patterned 3/4 Sleeve Top (Fashion Street)
Bottom: Bootcut Jeans (Dream Home Decorator)
Shoes: Sandals (Fashion Street)
Accessories: Necklace (Dream Home Decorator), Small Hoops (Base Game) & Layered Bracelets (Fashion Street)
Makeup: Blush and Lips (Base Game – MAC Cosmetics) & Eyeshadow & Eyeliner (Base Game)
Hair: Spiked Sideswept with Long Fringe (Vampires)
Top: Patterned Button-Up Tunic with Gold Pocket Chain (Fashion Street)
Bottom: Ornate Patterned Pants (Vampires)
Shoes: Comfy Sandals (Fashion Street)
Accessories: Earring (Vampires) / Beaded Tassel Bracelet (Base Game) / Henna Hand Tattoo (Fashion Street) / Nails (Base Game)
This post was a collaboration between Krista and SnarkyWitch!
Don’t forget to show us your The Sims 4 Fashion Street Kit looks over on social media!
It’s been a little while since Krista and I did a lookbook but with the launch of two new CAS kits, we knew it was time to collab again! This time, we’re bringing you TWO new lookbooks; one for each kit. We hope our Incheon Arrivals lookbook will give you plenty of inspiration to mix and match the new kits with other add-on packs to create some truly unique styles.
As always, all of our looks have no CC and use only the new kit, the base game, and one other pack. So you don’t need to download anything or own a lot of packs to recreate these looks!
Hair: Shoulder Length with Patterned Extensions (Eco Lifestyle)
Top: Layered Argyle Vest over Blouse (Incheon Arrivals)
Bottom: Plaid Miniskirt (Base Game)
Shoes: Casual Runners (Incheon Arrivals)
Accessories: Newsgirl Cap (Eco Lifestyle) / Square-Rimmed Glasses (Eco Lifestyle) / Knee-High Socks (Base Game) / Nails (Base Game)
Makeup: Eyeliner (Base Game) / Eyeshadow (Base Game – MAC Cosmetics) / Lips (Base Game – MAC Cosmetics) / Highlight (Base Game – peachyfairie)
Hair: Side Sweep (Base Game)
Top: Fluffy Coat & Tee Combo (Incheon Arrivals)
Bottom: Adventure Pouch Pants (Jungle Adventure)
Shoes: Worn-Out Boots (Jungle Adventure)
Accessories: Silver Ring (Base Game) & Explorer Hat (Jungle Adventure)
Hair: Sideswept Volume (Nifty Knitting Stuff)
Top: Layered Jacket, Hoodie, and Tee (Incheon Arrivals)
Bottom: Rolled-Up Jeans (Nifty Knitting Stuff)
Shoes: Casual Runners (Incheon Arrivals)
Accessories: Rectangle-Rimmed Glasses (Base Game) / Earrings (Base Game) / Shark Tooth Necklace (Base Game) / Ankle Socks (Base Game) / Nails (Base Game)
Hair: Half-up Bun (Base Game)
Top: Striped Crop Jumper (Tiny Living)
Bottom: Belted Skirt (Incheon Arrivals)
Shoes: Hi-tops (Base Game)
Accessories: Necklace (Tiny Living), White Socks (Base Game)
Makeup: Blush and Lips (Base Game – MAC Cosmetics) & Eyeshadow & Eyeliner (Base Game)
This post was a collaboration between Krista and SnarkyWitch!
Don’t forget to show us your The Sims 4 Incheon Arrivals Kit looks over on social media!
Two new CAS kits for The Sims 4 have launched today, both showcasing different cultures from around the world. The Incheon Arrivals kit shines a spotlight on comfy casual South Korean fashion. The kit was inspired by airport fashion based out of Incheon International Airport, showing off comfy yet stylish looks that celebrities might be seen wearing when travelling to and from South Korea. The kit has both contemporary and traditional South Korean influences, from K-pop inspired looks to blends of traditional South Korean attire mixed in with more modern pieces.
The Incheon Arrivals Kit has a total of 20 clothing items for both masculine and feminine teen-elder Sims. The kit does not contain any pieces for children or toddlers.
The Sims 4 Fashion Street Kit is one of two new Kit style packs that The Sims team has released today. With a focus on new Create A Sim options, the new Kit features over thirty new clothing options to choose from. Each is item comes in a range of different beautiful swatches inspired by the fashion and culture of Mumbai, India.
Note: The Fashion Street Kit does not contain any options for Child or Toddler Sims.
Two feminine tops for adults
Three masculine tops
Three feminine bottoms
Four masculine bottoms
Three new full-body options for male and female Sims.
Two new shoe option suitable for both male and female Sims.
There are three new Styled Looks that come with this Kit. Two for male Sims and one for female Sims. Colorful Traditions, Ornately Casual & Everyday Elegance.
Five new accessories for female Sims. The glasses, earrings and nose ring are also suitable for male Sims.
There are two new unisex Henna hand tattoos that come with the Kit. Each come in several different swatches and designs.
Not sure how to find the new content in your game? Filter for packs and select Kits to see all your content from all your different kits!
The Sims Team has just released their latest two Create A Sim Kits for The Sims 4 – Incheon Arrivals and Fashion Street Kits!
The Kits are available now on PC, Mac, Xbox One and PS4 and cost $4.99 each – or a price equivalent to your local currency.
You can get the Kits now from these official stores:
Having content based around the concept of Hotels in The Sims 4 is something that I’ve seen mentioned many times within the community. While this has been explored in the past in earlier versions of The Sims games, it is something that isn’t fully possible in The Sims 4. Maybe one day we’ll see the option to own and run our own hotels however, that is a topic for another day.
In the meantime, SixamCC is back with a fantastic Custom Content Pack focused around Hotel Bedroom Decor!
The Base Game compatible fan made pack features thirty-eight new items including customizable single and double beds, new carpet floors, decorative light switches, power outlets, key card readers, customizable desk and much more!
You can check out SixamCC’s Tumblr here!
While I was creating my own miniature hotel, I experimented using the Hotel Bedroom CC Pack with a number of packs. While I found that the items from the pack worked well with most of the packs I tried out. I discovered that the modular furniture from Dream Home Decorator worked really well as a customizable storage solution for Sims to essentially store their clothing in during their stay, as well as the wallpaper from Paranormal Stuff making the room feel super cosy at night. I also used a selection of Custom Content from the Artiu & Birker Series and Charming Chalet CC Packs that are also by SixamCC to bring my build alive.
Each item within the pack comes in a variety of different swatches ranging from neutral to colourful as well as some patterned ones too. Take a look at the gallery below for a closer at the items that come with the Hotel Bedroom pack!
The Sims 4 Hotel Bedroom CC Pack is available now to download on Sixam’s Patreon for Early Access. The pack will be released publicly on 25th October 2021.
To install this custom content pack, simply extract all the .package files to Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods folder. Make sure you have Mods / CC enabled in your game options!
To download this Custom Content Pack, you can head over to SixamCC’s Patreon.
You can also find more of SixamCC’s creations via the links below!
The modding community for The Sims 4 never fails to impress us. Ravasheen has once again blown us away with a new mod called the Ink For Yourself Memory Keeper & Custom Journal mod! Some players might not know that The Sims 4 does technically have a memory system tied into the Screenshot Manager. You can assign emotions to pictures that you’ve taken in the game and have your Sims reminisce about that memory, taking on the emotion attached to the photo.
However, players were quick to point out that this memory system is clunky to use, not intuitive at all, and really out of the way to get to. So much so that most people don’t even know the feature exists. Ravasheen has taken the basic concept of this feature and integrated it into gameplay in a way that’s more intuitive and easy to access. We were very impressed with how clever this mod is!
So let’s get into how the mod works!
Of course, you will have to install the mod, first. You can get it from Ravasheen’s website. The current version is free to the public but you can also follow Ravasheen on Patreon (no subscription needed to follow Patreon creators) to find out more about future early access versions if you’re interested. If you need help with installing mods, check out our article Getting Started With Mods and CC.
Once the mod is installed correctly, all you have to do is load up the game and go into Build/Buy. Searching the term “diary” in the search bar will bring the journal right up. The journal comes in several different swatches; some from the Parenthood journals and some plain variants. The mod does not require Parenthood to work, however. Everything in the mod is base game compatible.
Pick the journal swatch you like best and place it down on any surface. Click on the journal to bring up multiple options. You can choose an author for the journal, edit the journal title and description, and add new entries to the journal. For this example, I used Bella Goth and decided to make a journal detailing the secret true story of exactly what happened to her back in Pleasantview in The Sims 2.
When you add a new entry to the journal, you’ll have to choose an icon from it from a popup list. Ravasheen’s done a good job of providing some icons that relate to many milestones and events in a Sim’s life, such as engagements, weddings, breakups, new babies, and school memories, among some others. Pick the icon that most closely relates to the kind of entry you want to add to the journal.
Once you’ve picked the icon, you can now customize the entry! Give it a title and a description. Below, I’ve picked out a gloomy icon to describe Bella’s account of being abducted in the middle of the night by aliens. When you add a new entry to the journal, the active Sim will do a quick writing animation wherever they’re currently standing. They don’t need to go to the journal to write down their thoughts which is really handy for when you want to jot down a new memory on the go and don’t want to bother carving out time for them to sit down and write a big long entry about it.
After the new journal entry has been created, the journal’s inventory will open, showing you the entry with your chosen icon inside it. You can then hover over it to get a tooltip of the title and description you gave it. You can also choose to read it which will bring up a larger notification of the entry. Whichever Sim wrote the entry will automatically be assigned as the author of that entry but you can change this at any time. In fact, you can go back and edit everything related to this mod. You can change authors, titles, descriptions, icons, and moodlets on both the journal and individual entries whenever you want!
Which brings us to moodlets! After creating a new journal entry, you can click on it in the journal inventory to assign a moodlet to it. You can choose between every emotion in the game. I chose to add a scared moodlet to Bella’s account of being abducted. Once you’ve assigned a moodlet to a journal entry, the entry will have an emotional label attached to it, like “Happy Memory” or “Sad Memory” or “Embarrassed Memory.” Bella’s entry is now a “Scary Memory.” Click any journal entry with a moodlet attached to it to recall the memory. I can now click on this entry to have Bella “Recall a Scary Moment.”
Recalling a particular moment will cause the Sim to do an animation related to that emotion and they’ll gain a small emotional moodlet related to the memory for 4 hours. This is much the same feature as what The Sims 4 added to the Screenshot Manager but much more intuitive and better integrated into gameplay. You don’t have to go searching through a bunch of menus to get to it. It’s always right there in your Sim’s journal you can take anywhere or display anywhere on a surface in your home.
The journal is not the only thing that can be displayed in the home, however! The entries themselves can be dragged onto a wall and displayed like pinned up post-it notes or individual pages ripped out of a notebook. The entries can be read while they’re displayed on the wall, too. Ravasheen even took the time to create many different swatches for the journal entry notes that are related to the icons you pick for your entry. For example, the icons related to kids have child’s scribblings on the note, and the fight icon has big angry letters with lots of underlining and exclamation points! If you decide you don’t like the original icon you picked for your entry or if you want it to have a different appearance displayed on the wall, you can just change the swatch in Build/Buy the same way you’d change the swatch of any other item. Be aware that changing the swatch in Build/Buy will also change the icon it displays when it’s dragged back into the journal. The swatches are linked to the icons.
Your Sims can own as many journals as they want so they can organize different aspects of their lives into each journal. For example, your Sim could have a personal diary of their day-to-day affairs, plus a gardening book to keep track of all their gardening achievements. You could even use the books for weddings and funerals as guest books! Being able to own many different journals that have separate entries attached to them and can be written in by anyone opens up almost endless ways to use the journals.
Some limitations Ravasheen goes over in her livestream walkthrough:
So what are our final thoughts on this mod? Well, it’s a really clever way to take an existing game feature that’s pretty useless the way it is, to be honest, and turn it into something that’s actually useful and immersive for gameplay enthusiasts. I loved the concept of memories that The Sims 4 introduced but it was such a hassle to get to and navigate that I never really bothered with it. Having Ravasheen’s journal right there in my game that I can access easily whenever I want and customize to my exact liking is so helpful and fun to play with!
Definitely check out this mod if you’re a gameplay enthusiast, guys. It’s for sure staying in my Mods folder and I can’t wait to start preserving more of the important milestones in my Sims’ lives.
Back in 2018 we did a news report on Will Wright’s upcoming project called Proxi, a unique mobile experience that lets you turn your real life memories into interactive playgrounds! Just in case you don’t know who Will Wright is, and I’m sure many of you do – he’s the creator of The Sims Franchise and other Simulation Games from Maxis such as Spore, SimCity and numerous “Sim” titles.
Today we have some more exciting news about Proxi, including some of the main features, in-development screenshots and developer livestreams done by the creators of this game!
Just a couple of months ago PCGamesN reported that the team behind Proxi reached out to popular modding sites, including the well known ModTheSims and NexusMods websites. They released a message stating that Proxi is opening a pre-launch community for players where they can collaborate with developers, go behind the scenes and earn special credit for their creations. There was a also a survey included in the message, but it was closed sometime ago.
Have you ever wished you could be immortal?
I’m working on a strange new project where your memories become the gaming landscape…
We’re looking for enthusiastic content creators to help us bring this concept to life. We’re taking applications for a private pre-launch community where members will get the opportunity to go behind the scenes, collaborate with the dev team, and earn credit for their creations!
I look forward to seeing your responses!
– Will Wright
So, what is Proxi anyways?
As described by Will Wright and Gallium Studios, Proxi is a game where you get to create your own personal digital selves through personalized memories – using memory objects created by the official studio AND its player community. Through this players will get a stylized, digitalized version of themselves that you’ll be able to play with, including personalized mini-games that help you gain more insight about your subconscious.
It’s all very ambitious, strange and creative at the same time – and of course that it wouldn’t be a Will Wright game without all those 3 things.
Check out what the team (and Will Wright) have to say about Proxi:
Proxi is an AI simulation game where players first build digital dioramas representing their personal memories using thousands of digital “memory objects” created by Gallium Studios and its player community. Players will eventually be able to construct a digital version of themselves that they can interact and play with, and gain new insights about their subconscious.
This is in some sense a game of self-discovery, a game where we actually uncover the hidden you – your subconscious, your inner ID, and bring it to the surface, bring it to life so you can interact with it, you can play with it, you can learn from it and it can learn about you.”
– Will Wright
Will Wright also shared some of his concepts and in-development look of this mobile experience:
At the moment Proxi is still in development, and currently it seems that the team is focusing on creating Memory Objects that help you visualize your memories!
There’s also a Development Roadmap on the official Proxi Website, laying out the current plans for the game. The team is currently pushing out their own Creator’s Toolkit and Community platforms, with plans to announce a new “Creator’s Marketplace” soon.
Yesterday they announced a pre-release sale event (which just recently concluded), including their collaboration with Forte, a service providing NFT experiences in video games. I wasn’t too keen on this aspect of the game and how it includes NFTs but we’ll have to wait and see for how this will shape the final product of this game.
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Forte, an organization building a blockchain platform for video games, today announced the launch of the first NFT presale for Proxi, the new game experience from industry pioneer Will Wright. The presale, which begins Tuesday, September 29 at 9am Pacific time and lasts for 24 hours, offers two distinct packs of NFTs to the community. Each contains a mix of in-game, collectible, and community NFTs that augment the player’s experience of the game. The presale can be accessed at the official Gallium Studios website.
Presale Pack Details
Founder’s Pack — $50
- 10 unique in-game memory object NFTs
- One Founder’s Pack commemorative NFT
- One “Community NFT” that unlocks upcoming community benefits
- Exclusive community access to Gallium team
- Special “Founder” identifiers in community channels and in-game
Supporter’s Pack — $10
- Five unique in-game memory object NFTs
- One Supporter’s Pack commemorative NFT
- One “Community NFT” that unlocks upcoming community benefits
- Special “Founder” identifiers in community channels and in-game
“I’ve always considered the community and their efforts an integral part of my games’ experience,” said Will Wright, Gallium Studio’s Cofounder. “With Forte’s blockchain platform, we now have a secure way to integrate and reward the community’s contributions. Our first presale is a way to officially thank the community and creators for their support with the game.”
“Will has reshaped our idea of what a video game can be time and time again,” said Josh Williams, Forte’s CEO and Cofounder. “With Proxi, he’s not just creating a breakthrough experience, he’s reinventing the very way games can be made by giving the community ownership of the content they create. It’s a privilege for us to work with Will and the rest of the Gallium team, and support their incredible creative vision, starting with this presale.”
Proxi is an AI simulation game where players first build digital dioramas representing their personal memories using thousands of digital “memory objects” created by Gallium Studios and its player community. Players will eventually be able to construct a digital version of themselves that they can interact and play with, and gain new insights about their subconscious.
Forte’s blockchain and NFT platform aims to address the growing misalignment between game developers, players, and fans. It unlocks the creation of new gameplay and world designs that directly support the long-term health of a game through community economics, the organization’s economic framework. In Proxi, Forte’s platform enables the community to own and manage the content they create, and if they choose to, monetize them via an in-game marketplace.
There’s an official Proxi Creator’s Community website that you can register on right now! The website includes Creator Tool Programs for PC and Mac, various tutorials on how to craft your own Memory Objects, Forums and more!
The Creator Tools that they’re providing are a bit tech-savvy, which they’ve further explained in their first developer livestream below.
One of the developers also did a cheeky joke on the beginning of the livestream with the “Spore 2” folder.
I’m not getting my hopes up I’m not getting my hopes up I’m no-
Other than the fact that the NFT aspect of sharing your memories online is a bit questionable and has yet to prove its value and worth for the game.
The official Frequently Asked Questions page has resolved some of the speculations on whether or not Proxi would be a game that heavily relies on NFTs. The team has replied saying that you won’t have to get involved into the “crypto stuff” in order to enjoy the game’s experience:
Is Will Wright making an NFT game?
Proxi is a game that explores how our memories inform who we are. Players can use various assets (objects, sounds, backgrounds, etc) along with words, or concepts, to create little scenes representing their memories. These assets are fundamentally NFTs on a blockchain which means they carry value, and they are forever attributed to their original creator. Unlike current NFT speculative marketplaces, our assets are designed to give ownership to owners and creators. They are built on the blockchain, and they may have future value, but they are designed to support the gameplay of a creative player community.Is Gallium a cryptocurrency?
No. Gallium is not its own cryptocurrency, nor can you sell your Gallium; it is purely an in-game currency. However, you can sell items you purchased with your Gallium, or items you created and minted (which requires Gallium) once the in-game marketplace is available.Who is Forte? What is the connection between Gallium Studios and Forte?
Forte is our trusted platform partner that manages the underlying blockchain technology for our game. The Forte Exchange will enable players to purchase Gallium directly for USD if they choose to. Forte also handles all outside financial transactions.Can I play this game without getting involved in crypto stuff?
Yes. Crypto applications use ‘Wallets’ which is the way that the blockchain applications securely keep track of who owns what. So, because Gallium, is on a blockchain we use Wallets. However, our game does not require players to participate in crypto currency markets.I’ve read that some game assets are NFTs, on a blockchain, and carry value. Will I be able to buy, sell, trade, gift inside the game?
Yes. Proxi utilizes blockchain technology to give players proof of verified ownership and transaction history, and for creator attribution – simply put, this means more control for players and creators over the things they buy or make! There are plans for an in-game marketplace to enable players to buy and sell, and allow artists to list and sell their own creations. There are no current plans for exchange of these assets to real currencyWill Proxi support outside, secondary marketplaces?
No. Please be aware that any Proxi items bought or sold outside of our in-game marketplace are outside of our control and can potentially be a high risk for fraud or scams.Will I be able to exchange my Gallium currency for real money?
Not at this time.
I’m definitely intrigued to see what Will Wright’s genius mind and the talented team at Gallium Studios have in store for us!
You can follow the progress and development insight on Proxi on their official platforms, including:
I love The Sims 4 but one thing I don’t love about The Sims 4 is the lack of gameplay for babies. I hate those unrealistic bassinets. I hate that we can’t take our babies anywhere. I hate that all interactions with our Sim babies are tied to that bassinet. When babies can’t interact with anything, what are you supposed to put in their nursery?
A true newborn nursery would have things like changing tables, baby baths, play mats or play pens for tummy time, and a real crib. I don’t know any baby that stays in an old-fashioned bassinet 24/7 in real life, do you?
Since I like to keep all my builds that I share in the Gallery CC-free, I don’t really have the option of using modded objects. Not to mention console players don’t have that option, either. Still, I want to upload baby nurseries that feel like real nurseries, so I set out to start making some non-functional, decorative baby nursery items to help make my newborn Sims’ space feel more like a real newborn nursery. While I desperately wish I did not need to build decorative versions of these things, I did have a lot of fun putting them together and I wanted to share how I made them with you so you can have these things in your nurseries, too.
I’m going to walk you through how to build and customize your own decorative baby changing table with just base game objects and some build cheats. Then I’ll show you some other things I’ve built for my nurseries using similar techniques! You don’t need any CC or mods to make these. Everyone can make custom nursery stuff no matter what platform they play on or how many packs they own.
To start with, grab some counters out of Build/Buy. You can use either island counters or regular counters. I picked out some island counters here. Whichever counters you pick, place two side by side like you normally would if you were making a kitchen.
Next, grab a base game ottoman. You can find ottomans in the Misc. section of the Comfort category. I picked the Intimate Ottoman because I liked the pattern and style of the cushions the most, which is the part we need.
At this point, we’re going to need to use building cheats. If you’re on console and worried about your trophies; don’t worry! This cheat will not disable trophies or achievements on console! You can use it as much as you like.
On PC, hit CTRL+SHIFT+C to bring up the cheat bar. On console, hit all 4 back triggers at the same time. Then type bb.moveobjects on into the cheat bar and enter it. You should see a small message underneath telling you that build cheats are now enabled.
Now that build cheats are enabled, we have a lot more freedom to get creative. Size down the ottoman twice so that it will fit nicely into the counter and be a little more “baby-sized.” To do this on PC, press the [ key twice. To do this on console, press press both triggers + left (XBox) or L2 and R2 + left (PlayStation).
Now we need to move the ottoman inside the counter and raise it up so that just the cushions are showing through the top of the counter. This will create our changing mat for the changing table. To do this, we’ll need to freely move the object outside the limitations of the grid and elevate it.
To freely move objects outside the grid, hold the Alt key while moving a selected object on PC. On console, press LT (XBox) or L2 (PlayStation) twice to toggle between grid, half-grid, and free placement. When you can drag the object around smoothly without it snapping to the grid lines, you are now in free placement mode.
To elevate objects, press the 9 key until you are happy with the height on PC. On console, press both triggers + up/down on the directional pad (XBox) or L2 and R2 + up/down on the directional pad (PlayStation).
Use these two build tools together to place the ottoman inside the counter with just the cushions showing through the countertop, like in the picture above.
Now you have the basic structure of your changing table finished! With the hard part out of the way, you can now move on to decorating your changing table. I like to put some shelving above it with a mix of decor and things that a parent might actually need at a changing table, like tissues/wipes, lotions, and towels. You can also make it look a little more built-in by putting cabinets and other things next to it. At this point, just be creative and build onto the base structure any way you like!
Don’t be afraid to keep using the size cheat, free placement and elevation to get the look you want. I often use them to place large clutter objects on shelves that they won’t snap to otherwise. If you have clutter pieces that are snapping to a counter or table in a placement you don’t like, there’s an easy fix for that, too. Move the surface out of the way and place the clutter first, then slide the surface back underneath it when you’re done.
I showed you how to make a decorative baby changing table with just the base game but if you own a variety of add-on packs, you’ll have even more freedom and creativity at your fingertips. Here, I’ve created another decorative changing table with mostly pack content. I used the cube chair from Spa Day as my mat and the modular shelving from Dream Home Decorator really make this setup look unique and practical.
Or how about a baby bath/changing table combo? This corner setup features a sized down bathtub raised up onto the counter, with an adjacent baby mat on the other side, made with the Spa Day cube chairs. The shelving and Laundry Day additions, plus the Discover University divider give the whole thing a nice built-in look.
You don’t have to stop at changing tables, though. With enough creativity and time, you can build almost any custom piece you want to decorate your baby nurseries. Here, I’ve built a baby crib out of the base game and Perfect Patio ottomans, Snowy Escape wall decor, and a mix of Base Game and Toddler Stuff decorative touches.
Playmats and playpens can also be created as well. While this particular baby playmat is not functional, it’s very easy to create 100% functional playpens for toddlers with just some carpeting, fencing, and their favourite toys inside. The one I’ve shown here was made with a pet bed from My First Pet Stuff and a debug StrangerVille fence piece that I’ve sized down. The sized down rainbow is from Get Famous, the pillows are from Toddler Stuff, and the teddy bear doctor playset is from Parenthood.
I hope I’ve given you a few ideas for your baby nurseries and if you really love the specific pieces shown in this article, you can download them from the Gallery! They are all 100% CC-free and my ID is SnarkyWitch. Make sure you have bb.moveobjects on enabled before placing these down!
The idea for this post actually originates from our Discord Server. For the past few months, we have hosted frequent Building Challenges as well as our own Sims Community Challenge. A Few members approached me and asked if we could also do challenges for Create A Sim Challenges, and we thought why not, let’s create a list of Sims 4 CAS Prompts for players!
The Sims 4 CAS prompts below, while they may be inspiration for the Create A Sim Challenge over on Discord, they can be used for anytime you feel you need a little inspiration or a prompt for what to create in your own games.
We can’t forget taking inspiration from many of our favourite movies, television shows and books. Here are more Sims 4 CAS Prompts!
Of course, these Sims 4 CAS Prompts are by no means a definitive list, as there are so many ideas out there. These prompts might not necessarily be one that you chose to use, but you may think of other ideas of a Sim to make to Create A Sim because of one of these prompts.
Looking for building inspiration? We’ve got you covered with over seventy prompts and ideas here!
Let us know if you use any of these prompts by tagging us on Social Media or by joining us over on our Discord Server.
EA is currently having a cross-platform sale for some of their titles – including The Sims 4!
This sale is active across the Origin platform, the Playstation Store and the Microsoft Store – and it includes these following offers:
This is the first time that The Sims 4 Cottage Living Expansion Pack has went up for sale, and you can use this opportunity to get it now if you can for 25% off! We assume it might take a month or two before it goes on sale by 50% if we follow the previous Expansion Pack sale patterns.
The offer is available right now and lasts until October 5th, 2021 at 10AM Pacific Time.
