Then, from there, move the sliders on the other faces (not all of them, just pick a few at random) just slightly, to alter the features, but not change them completely. Go to the full-face archetypes, and choose one. However, if you're planning on making a sim "from scratch," and especially if you're currently using a different set of replacements, here is the method I recommend to make sure that your sim doesn't look too much like your current defaults:
#SIMS 2 DEFAULT FULL#
If you're just going to de-uglify the Maxis templates, feel free to select the full face archetypes one by one and change them as you like, for both adult genders. There shouldn't be any premade sims in there (except for the Maxis-made ones, and if you don't want those to show up, you can always get a sim bin hider), which makes it easier for you to find the sims you make, and it will also save you the trouble of having to delete all the sims you're about to create one-by one later on.īe sure to keep the SavedSims window open, so you can keep track of which files are which, because you won't be able to delete the files when BodyShop is open! Okay, you've emptied SavedSims, now boot up BodyShop. However, if you don't have your downloads organised, or don't mind the wait, disregard this step. Furniture and objects will still make BodyShop load slowly, and you don't need them right now.
Just copy all the files in there and past them to a separate folder on your desktop.Īnother recommendation I would make is to take everything out of your downloads folder except for default replacements, and things like hair, eyebrows, and genetics. If you're starting completely from scratch, you'll want to empty out your SavedSims folder, which is usually found under (C:\Documents and Settings\~YOURNAMEHERE~\My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\SavedSims), at least if you have Windows XP. Secondly, let's assume that you don't all ready have the faces you want to use made. Save these somewhere you'll remember them, and then let's leave them be for now.
#SIMS 2 DEFAULT DOWNLOAD#
Katu_simsHaving recently finished my first (and possibly last) set of default face replacements, I found myself realising that I kind of wish there had been a more comprehensive guide to making them, that covered all the bases from start to finish.įirst, you'll want to download the Face Template Files by AllenABQ.