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	* '''Show tiling and channels:''' You will need pictures of each and every pattern, showing it in multiple colours (to show how the channels work) and on at least one large item like a wall (to show tiling). The picture to the right is a perfect example of how to do your pattern pictures.		* '''Show tiling and channels:''' You will need pictures of each and every pattern, showing it in multiple colours (to show how the channels work) and on at least one large item like a wall (to show tiling). The picture to the right is a perfect example of how to do your pattern pictures.
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		+	* '''Good Angle :''' Remember to take your screenshots at an angle that shows off what you've made. For walls, screenshots taken from a "sim's eye view" generally work best, while pictures taken from a higher angle or "player's eye view" work well for floors. Remember, you can always take multiple pictures to show your item from different angles.

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 * '''No photoshopping:''' Do not apply filters like sharpen, contrast, etc. to the required pictures, as downloaders want to see what your pattern(s) will look like in their game, not your skills at using Photoshop.
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 * '''No photoshopping:''' Do not apply filters like sharpen, contrast, etc. to the required pictures, as downloaders want to see what your pattern(s) will look like in their game, not your skills at using Photoshop.
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-! style="text-align:left" | Channels and Category
+! style="text-align:left" | Channels, Category, CAP
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 | You must list the number of channels (1 to 4) that your patterns have, and list the category (paint, masonry, metal, etc.) in which it will appear in Create-a-Style.
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-Take some nice big (600 pixels or more on the smallest side is a good size to aim for), clear pictures of your pattern. Your pictures should be taken in-game (not in Create-a-Pattern or TSR Workshop, and not in Create-a-Sim either), indoors, and in a well-lit room.
+[[Image:Patternpreview-sailfindragon.jpg|right|300px|Perfect pattern picture by [http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=504590 Sailfindragon].]]Take some nice big (600 pixels or more on the smallest side is a good size to aim for), clear pictures of your patterns. Your pictures should be taken in-game (not in Create-a-Pattern or TSR Workshop, and not in Create-a-Sim either), indoors, and in a well-lit room.
-You will need to:
+* '''Show tiling and channels:''' You will need pictures of each and every pattern, showing it in multiple colours (to show how the channels work) and on at least one large item like a wall (to show tiling).  The picture to the right is a perfect example of how to do your pattern pictures.
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-* '''Show each pattern at least twice:'''  For each and every pattern you are uploading, you must show them on at least two different items and in different colour combinations.
-* '''Show your pattern tiling:''' Use at least one large item that shows your pattern repeating several times.  Walls and floors are usually the easiest way to do this, even if your pattern isn't necessarily made for walls/floors.
 Please remember, for your required pictures:

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		+	! style="text-align:left" \| File Types
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		+	\| You may upload your patterns as sims3pack files or package files. You may also offer downloaders both types so they can choose which they prefer. However, '''do not upload patterns made with EA's Create-a-Pattern as package files''' as they do not work that way and will cause problems for people in-game!
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 =Sims 3 Custom Patterns Upload Guidelines=
-Have you created some neat new custom patterns using Delphy's Pattern Packager or the Create-A-Pattern tool? When uploading a pattern for The Sims 3 to Mod The Sims, we have some basic requirements to ensure that your upload is good, shown well, and has the correct info and files needed for people to use it in their games.
+Have you created some neat new custom patterns? When uploading a pattern for The Sims 3 to Mod The Sims, we have some basic requirements to ensure that your upload is good, shown well, and has the correct info and files needed for people to use it in their games.
-{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
+==Quality==
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-! style="text-align:left" | Quality
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+* '''Seamless:'''  Your pattern should be able to repeat without the edges of your texture being visible.
-|Is the pattern you've created useful? Does it look nice? Can it be used on a decent range of different types of items?
-Large patterns and/or images that dominate one whole tile rarely look good on anything else other than walls. Meaning, it generally won't tile nicely on clothing and furniture. When ever possible, please add multiple versions of your pattern with varying tiling sizes, so that the downloaders can have a variety of sizes to choose from. Thereby, making your patterns more versatile for CAST.
+* '''Tiling:''' Large patterns and/or images that dominate one whole tile rarely look good on anything else other than walls and bedspreads.  This means it generally won't look nice on clothing or furniture.. Whenever possible, please add multiple versions of your pattern with varying tiling sizes, so that the downloaders can have a variety of sizes to choose from. Thereby, making your patterns more versatile for CAST.
-Your patterns should also be fully seamless. The means it should be able to tile in multiple pieces without the edges being visible.
+* '''Texture Quality:''' As much as possible, your textures should be clear and crisp.  Sometimes it's not possible to get it perfect, but it should be as nice-looking as possible.
-<br style="clear:both" />
-|}
-{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
+* '''Truly Custom:''' Patterns must be new or modified textures, rather than simply Create-a-Style presets.
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-! style="text-align:left" | Title and Description
+* '''No Logos:''' Your pattern must be an actual versatile pattern that can be used on multiple items.  Logos and single, isolated pictures (for example, a cartoon character) may look nice on a shirt, but will not really work for anything else.  To recolour a clothing item with a logo or picture, see the [[Tutorials:TS3_CAS_Tutorials | CAS Tutorials Section]].
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-|You must give your pattern upload a descriptive title and write a text description for it. Make sure to mention the number of color palette options (1-4) your pattern(s) have, and what category or categories they show up under in-game!<br style="clear:both" />
 |}
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+==Information==
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-! style="text-align:left" | Must Be Truly Custom
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-|We only allow uploads of REAL custom patterns - that is, ones that you have made with a pattern creation tool. Please do not upload saved pattern presets made from within the game itself - anyone can make those themselves with very little time and effort.
-<br style="clear:both" />
-|}
-{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
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-! style="text-align:left" | No Logos
+! style="text-align:left" | Channels and Category
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-|Please make sure your pattern is an actual pattern, that can be used in more than one occasion. Logo's and single, isolated pictures of, for instance, cartoon characters may look lovely on a shirt, but will not be good for wallpaper. To make a shirt with a logo or picture, please use Delphy's Clothing Unitool (CTU) instead.<blockquote>You can find the CTU here: http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=348082</blockquote><br style="clear:both" />
+| You must list the number of channels (1 to 4) that your patterns have, and list the category (paint, masonry, metal, etc.) in which it will appear in Create-a-Style.
 |}
-{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
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 ! style="text-align:left" | Screenshots
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-People want to see what they're downloading!  Your screenshots sell your upload - if people don't like the look of your screenshots, they're not going to download.
+Take some nice big (800+ pixels-ish on the smallest side is a good size to aim for), clear pictures of your pattern. Your pictures should be taken in-game (not in Create-a-Pattern or TSR Workshop, and not in Create-a-Sim either), indoors, and in a well-lit room.
-Take some nice big (800+ pixels-ish on the smallest side is a good size to aim for), clear pictures of your pattern. Your pictures should be in-game (not in CAP or TSRW), indoors, and in a well-lit room so they look their best.
+You will need to:
-You will need to include at least:
+* '''Show each pattern at least twice:'''  For each and every pattern you are uploading, you must show them on at least two different items and in different colour combinations.
-*'''One picture of EACH and EVERY pattern''' included in your set, showing them on at least two items.
+Please remember, for your required pictures:
-*'''A screenshots displaying your pattern on a large surface'''. The ideal surface is a large wall or floor, these clearly show the downloader how the pattern will tile. Smaller surfaces such as clothing and furniture will not display your pattern well.
-While it can be tempting to get artistic with your screenshots in Photoshop, please don't. Screenshots need to be just as things look in the game, with no extra filtering such as contrast, sharpen, blur, saturation, etc.
+* '''No photoshopping:''' Do not apply filters like sharpen, contrast, etc. to the required pictures, as downloaders want to see what your pattern(s) will look like in their game, not your skills at using Photoshop.
 {{Guidelines-Screenshots-Tips}}
 |}
+==Files==
-{{Guidelines-NotAllowed}}
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