Your Frequently Asked Questions...
Sims 2 Questions
1. Where do I put the neighborhood maps?
2. How do I install new lots?
Sims 3 Questions
1. How do I install or uninstall a new world / lot?
2. Where do I put a save file and what is one anyway?
3. What are all of these reserved lots for?
4. Where can I find new lots for my world?
5. I am having technical difficulties with a world / lot. What should I do?
6. What is a BETA world?
7. Will you share your CAW files?
8. I really like a world but there is just a minor change I'd like to make. What should I do?
9. Can I upload pictures of your worlds for a story?
10. Can I upload your lots / worlds to my site?
11. Where can I learn about new and upcoming worlds?
12. Do you take world requests?
Q. Where do I put the neighborhood maps?
A. Download the map and unzip the file. Move both files into C:/...Documents/EA Games/Sims 2/SC4 Terrains. Next time you start up Sims 2, there will be an option for a neighborhood map. These can also be used as a vacation map or the other neighborhood options available with EPs. Click here for a tutorial on how to change the picture that is displayed on the menu.
Q. How do I install new lots?
A. All you need to do is download, unzip and double click the simpack file. It will automatically install into your game and can be found in the lot library.
Q. How do I install or uninstall a new world / lot?
A. To install either a new world or new lot, simply download, unzip and double click the simpack file. They will automatically install into your game. To uninstall a new world, you must open the game launcher and click the installed content tab. Find the new world and click to uninstall. You also must delete the file found in your downloads folder in C:/....Documents/EA Games/Sims 3/Downloads. You must do both steps or the game will recognize it as still being installed!
Q. Where do I put a save file and what is one anyway?
A. A save file is your new world with sims already in place and ready to go. Not all worlds have a save file, though I am working to change that. Save files are not required but if you would like your world populated, this is the way to go as I do not use mods or hacks to place sims. This folder needs placed in your C:/...Documents/EA Games/Sims 3/ Saves folder after you've installed the world.
Q. What are all of these reserved lots for?
A. A hard lesson learned with some of my first worlds was that extra space and lots were needed for future EPs. For example, when Late Night was released, it added the ability to have over 5 different lot types! Since each of these types need its own lot, I have intentionally placed several lots in newer worlds for future EPs. These lots are decorated so they blend in, and are designated as reserved so that a) you know there is nothing in that lot and b) I can find the empty ones easier.
Q. Where can I find new lots for my world?
A. If you bookmark the world's individual page, new lots and updates will be posted on there. There will also be a designation in the details of each lot on the homepage where new lots are listed.
Q. I am having technical difficulties with a world / lot. What should I do?
A. Please do not do nothing! Feel free to either leave a comment on that particular item (make sure you subscribe to comments or check back so you know the answer!) or preferably email the issue and I will get back to you at my earliest convenience.
Q. What is a BETA world?
A. A BETA world is a world that is functional and well on its way to being completed, but isn't quite completed. I release a BETA version of the world so that others can test out the lots and roads and everything while I put on the finishing details. It gets worlds out much faster if everyone takes it for a test drive so I can be free to complete the lots and details.
Q. Will you share your CAW files?
A. I am sorry, at this time I will not put my CAW files of finished worlds up for download. There however is going to be a section of CAW files that I have abandoned that you are welcome to take and make your own!
Q. I really like a world but there is just a minor change I'd like to make. What should I do?
A. You should email me and propose the idea! It wouldn't be the first time that I have made an edit to a world and uploaded a new version of it. In fact, I love feedback about worlds!
Q. Can I upload pictures of your worlds for a story?
A. Of course! A link to My Sim Realty would be nice but is not necessary :)
Q. Can I upload your lots / worlds to my site?
A. No, my lots and worlds are great right here at MSR.
Q. Where can I learn about new and upcoming worlds?
A. At my blog you can learn about my current projects and the new, upcoming worlds that I am working on!
Q. Do you take world requests?
A. Yes and I love getting them! Don't be afraid to include details or links to pictures that inspire you - I love new ideas!
Sims 2 Questions
1. Where do I put the neighborhood maps?
2. How do I install new lots?
Sims 3 Questions
1. How do I install or uninstall a new world / lot?
2. Where do I put a save file and what is one anyway?
3. What are all of these reserved lots for?
4. Where can I find new lots for my world?
5. I am having technical difficulties with a world / lot. What should I do?
6. What is a BETA world?
7. Will you share your CAW files?
8. I really like a world but there is just a minor change I'd like to make. What should I do?
9. Can I upload pictures of your worlds for a story?
10. Can I upload your lots / worlds to my site?
11. Where can I learn about new and upcoming worlds?
12. Do you take world requests?
Q. Where do I put the neighborhood maps?
A. Download the map and unzip the file. Move both files into C:/...Documents/EA Games/Sims 2/SC4 Terrains. Next time you start up Sims 2, there will be an option for a neighborhood map. These can also be used as a vacation map or the other neighborhood options available with EPs. Click here for a tutorial on how to change the picture that is displayed on the menu.
Q. How do I install new lots?
A. All you need to do is download, unzip and double click the simpack file. It will automatically install into your game and can be found in the lot library.
Q. How do I install or uninstall a new world / lot?
A. To install either a new world or new lot, simply download, unzip and double click the simpack file. They will automatically install into your game. To uninstall a new world, you must open the game launcher and click the installed content tab. Find the new world and click to uninstall. You also must delete the file found in your downloads folder in C:/....Documents/EA Games/Sims 3/Downloads. You must do both steps or the game will recognize it as still being installed!
Q. Where do I put a save file and what is one anyway?
A. A save file is your new world with sims already in place and ready to go. Not all worlds have a save file, though I am working to change that. Save files are not required but if you would like your world populated, this is the way to go as I do not use mods or hacks to place sims. This folder needs placed in your C:/...Documents/EA Games/Sims 3/ Saves folder after you've installed the world.
Q. What are all of these reserved lots for?
A. A hard lesson learned with some of my first worlds was that extra space and lots were needed for future EPs. For example, when Late Night was released, it added the ability to have over 5 different lot types! Since each of these types need its own lot, I have intentionally placed several lots in newer worlds for future EPs. These lots are decorated so they blend in, and are designated as reserved so that a) you know there is nothing in that lot and b) I can find the empty ones easier.
Q. Where can I find new lots for my world?
A. If you bookmark the world's individual page, new lots and updates will be posted on there. There will also be a designation in the details of each lot on the homepage where new lots are listed.
Q. I am having technical difficulties with a world / lot. What should I do?
A. Please do not do nothing! Feel free to either leave a comment on that particular item (make sure you subscribe to comments or check back so you know the answer!) or preferably email the issue and I will get back to you at my earliest convenience.
Q. What is a BETA world?
A. A BETA world is a world that is functional and well on its way to being completed, but isn't quite completed. I release a BETA version of the world so that others can test out the lots and roads and everything while I put on the finishing details. It gets worlds out much faster if everyone takes it for a test drive so I can be free to complete the lots and details.
Q. Will you share your CAW files?
A. I am sorry, at this time I will not put my CAW files of finished worlds up for download. There however is going to be a section of CAW files that I have abandoned that you are welcome to take and make your own!
Q. I really like a world but there is just a minor change I'd like to make. What should I do?
A. You should email me and propose the idea! It wouldn't be the first time that I have made an edit to a world and uploaded a new version of it. In fact, I love feedback about worlds!
Q. Can I upload pictures of your worlds for a story?
A. Of course! A link to My Sim Realty would be nice but is not necessary :)
Q. Can I upload your lots / worlds to my site?
A. No, my lots and worlds are great right here at MSR.
Q. Where can I learn about new and upcoming worlds?
A. At my blog you can learn about my current projects and the new, upcoming worlds that I am working on!
Q. Do you take world requests?
A. Yes and I love getting them! Don't be afraid to include details or links to pictures that inspire you - I love new ideas!
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