The file is safe and necessary to install mods on The Sims 3. This is because it's a '.cfg' file, not because it's malware. The 'Resource.cfg' file may trigger some antivirus software programs.If you start up your game and get no intro animation, nor any sparkles when placing walls or fences, everything is working. The Packages folder will already have two files in it ('nobuildsparkles.package' and 'nointro.package') so you'll be able to check if your mods will work. The FrameworkSetup file will contain the necessary framework for your mods - a folder named Overrides, a folder named Packages, and a file named 'Resource.cfg'.Again, the location of The Sims 3 documents folder is Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3. Select The Sims 3 documents folder when asked where to extract the contents of the zip file to. You need a program such as Winzip, WinRAR, or the free alternative 7-zip to Extract the contents of a zip file. I’ve made an album with some GIFs showcasing the mod (Tumblr is not letting me embed Imgur): Imgur made some very useful comparison videos as well: Tumblr PostĪn old tweet from thepancake1 made me give this a shot, as he hadn’t released any downloads or information on how to achieve it.Extract the contents of the Zip file to The Sims 3 documents folder. The changes are most noticeable in CAS: Smoother body sliders, Sim rotation and quicker switching of clothes. There you can also toggle Borderless if you run your game windowed and set an FPS Limit if your GPU doesn’t allow you to do so already. You can increase the Delay value by around 1000-5000 if the patch is failing. I left comments in that file on how to set it up if you’re having any issues or if you think your computer is good enough to increase the speed. You can configure the mod by editing the TS3Patch.txt file with notepad. The launcher will attempt to boot as administrator if possible, to ensure the patch goes through. Simply unzip the file into your “ The Sims 3/Game/Bin” folder.įor Origin, unzip the file into your “ The Sims 3/Game/Bin” folder, and launch the game from “ TS3PatchLauncher.exe” every time you want to play.

Can also speed up live mode and loading, it’s essentially a general improvement. This mod makes the game’s logic threads run faster, speeding up loading of Buy/Build and CASt, smoother UI elements, smoother CAS. Some people don’t see much change, others see a huge improvement. Yeah, you read correctly, I said Sims 3:)ĭisclaimer: This mod is not an all in one solution for lag Essential improvements like NRaas mods, Graphics Rules and 4GB patching your game are still recommended, and your mileage may vary depending on your system.

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