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MTS2 Creator Guidelines

How the upload process works

Before uploading and sharing your creations, please be aware that MTS2 has specific criteria and guidelines for quality that we expect all items to adhere to. These guidelines have been in place for a number of years, and ensure that the general overall quality of uploads found here surpasses that of other sites.

Please do not be disappointed if your upload is rejected for not meeting these guidelines. Usually the specific PM you get details why your specific upload has not been approved at that time - either becuase it's a flat out rejection (which is usually if you have missed key points of these FAQs, or for a number of other reasons), or if it's a changes required (which means small fixes or changes are needed to make it compliant with these guidelines). If you have read the PM, double-checked the guidelines, and are still unsure as to why your upload was rejected; you can ask for further explanation in Creator Issues.

• Upload Process - How the upload process here on MTS2 works.

Specific Categories

These are our guidelines for specific upload categories and sections.

• Body Shop - All sim-related content like skins, eyes, clothes, hair, etc. (except for sims themselves).

• Careers - Custom careers.

• CAS Screens - Create a Sim screens.

• Game Mods - Game Modifications (aka hacks).

• Lots and Houses - Both residential and commercial buildings.

• Majors - Custom University majors.

• Neighborhoods - Maps Only - Neighborhoods (maps only, not full neighborhoods) created with SimCity 4.

• Object Recolours - Maxis recolours, new mesh recolours, etc.

• Pets - Cats and dogs.

• Sims - Guidelines for all sims - celebrities and otherwise.

• Walls and Floors - Wall and floor coverings.

All Categories

These guidelines apply to all sections.

• Compatibility - What you need to know about marking EPs required/compatible on your uploads.

• Featured Content Criteria - What moderators look for when considering featuring an upload, and how uploads become featured.

• Meshes - What information you need to include if you have made a new mesh for your upload.

• Screenshot Basics - How to take better screenshots, control the game's camera, and adjust your graphics options for best results.

• Uploads NOT Allowed on MTS2 - Creations listed here are not allowed in any category.

• Upload Wizard FAQ - Everything you need to know about our easy to use Upload Wizard system.

• How to RAR or ZIP your Custom Content - Explains how to package up your items prior to upload.