The Sims 4: Getting Started with Mods and CC

Customizing your Sims game can seem intimidating if you're a new player and haven't explored the world of mods and CC. How do you even begin to look? All those files, where do they go? Don't you get infections from modifications and CC? What do these fancy technical phrases mean? Every time you update the game, why do all of your mods keep breaking? How can it be fixed?

The good news is that game modifying isn't as difficult as you would imagine. The Sims Community can assist you. We'll be busting myths regarding mods and CC, explaining any technical jargon you may run into when searching for them, and guiding you step-by-step through the installation and upkeep of your mods and CC.

Please take a moment to become comfortable with the following terms before proceeding. They are frequently encountered on this page as well as other websites. You'll find it difficult to comprehend how to modify your game if you don't understand the meaning of these terms.

Mods: Changes added to the game by enthusiasts. The behavior of your game is altered by these changes. There are tiny mods that alter the game somewhat, but there are also quite massive mods that add entirely new features or completely redo current ones. To maintain the smooth operation of your game, mods must be updated periodically.

The Sims 4 CC: Stands for custom content. CC is content created by fans of the game. CC can be anything; clothes, hair, skins, eyes, makeup, new build/buy objects, etc. Unlike mods, CC does not change the way your game behaves. It simply adds more Create-A-Sim items and Build/Buy objects to the game. Since CC doesn’t touch the game code, it rarely needs to be updated, but in some cases, you might need to update or remove broken CC as well.

Mesh: Without getting too techy, think of a mesh as the shape or skeleton of an object. Everything in The Sims needs both a shape (mesh) and at least one colour (texture) to show up properly in your game. If a creator says that their CC requires a mesh, it means you need to download the shape of that object from somewhere else. Creators will link to any separate mesh downloads you need, so follow the link to download the mesh. 

Recolour: A recolour is exactly what it sounds like. A recolouring of a mesh. Creators can recolour existing Maxis content in the game, or custom meshes made by other creators. If a creator says their CC is a recolour, make sure you also have the mesh for it. Creators will let you know if the mesh is included or where to go to get the mesh.

Alpha: CC that is hyper realistic. Alpha CC aims to make the game look as true to real life as possible; however, because of its high detail, it is also more taxing on your computer to render. Most lower-end computers cannot handle a lot of alpha CC.

Maxis Match: CC that matches the clay-like art style of the game. Maxis Match CC aims for the exact opposite effect of alpha CC. It strives to keep the game’s original art style intact and untouched. Maxis Match CC is not as taxing on computers to run, but keep in mind, too much of any kind of CC can slow down a low-to-mid-range computer.

Maxis Mix: A mix between Maxis Match and alpha CC. If a player says their game is Maxis Mix, it means they use both alpha CC and Maxis Match CC in their games. The aim of Maxis Mix is to give the game a more realistic touch without looking too out of place in the clay-like environment in- game.

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