Only use this if your game doesn't have any performance issues. Here's a guide on The Sims 3 Tutorial Hub. No need to find HQ-compatible replacements or CC. Sims 3 HQ mods are relatively simple, you can just edit your GraphicsRules.sgr settings.

If you've already tweaked your graphics file, you'll have to do it manually with their instructions rather than replace it with the download or your existing edits will be replaced. Lyralei's Snow but better! - Snow replacement modĮver noticed the shadows look pixelated even on high settings? You can increase the resolution further. Ouerbacker’s Cloud Replacements by potato-ballad-sims on Tumblr Wasset-aseskara's Enchanted Environment on Tumblr - replaces the sun, moon, clouds, stars, and snow.īrntwaffles's Skyrim Star Field Texture Replacement on Tumblr It's probably best to place them in Mods/Overrides if your lighting mod already changes one of its aspects. Gelina's lighting tweaks on Tumblr - can be used with other lighting mods. URANESIAN WEATHER was created by Nilxis on Tumblr, featuring 'intense blue skies and water, white clouds, orange/reddish sunsets, green sunrises and dark nights.' Take a look through their lighting mod tag.ĭDefinder created Outdoor Lighting Tweaks v2.2 on Mod the Sims: it 'Realistically improves outdoor lighting,' with dynamic shadows, less blue, and different options for night. They also have many more, including lighting suitable for dystopian worlds, alien worlds, and even berry-sim themed. My personal favorite! It makes sims look so much better and gives them a nice glow.īlue Skies and Sunshine Lighting Mod is also bright and comes with many different options for water, fog, and auroras.

If you're having issues, try placing the file into the Mods/Overrides folder.īrntwaffles has many lighting mods available on Tumblr.įrozen Lighting Mod 1.0 greatly improves the lighting in-game, in my opinion. You can switch them out whenever you want. You can only have one in at a time! They also affect the color of the water, which means you may want to download multiple to use in different worlds (Isla Paradiso water would look odd in Twinbrook!). Lighting mods replace the lighting in every world.

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