Difference between revisions of "MTS2:Creator Guidelines/Sims 3 CAS/Sandbox"
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− | * '''Textures:''' Textures should be clear, crisp, and not pixellated. They shouldn't be too bright or too dark, and you usually shouldn't use pure black or pure white | + | * '''Textures:''' Textures should be clear, crisp, and not pixellated. They shouldn't be too bright or too dark, and you usually shouldn't use pure black or pure white. |
* '''Channels/recolourability:''' Whenever possible, an item should be made versatile to recolour with the Create-a-Style tool, with multiple channels for customization. | * '''Channels/recolourability:''' Whenever possible, an item should be made versatile to recolour with the Create-a-Style tool, with multiple channels for customization. | ||
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* '''Logos and Stencils:''' Stencils should generally only be used for extremely complex items that cannot be split easily into recolourable channels for Create-a-Style. Simple two or three colour logos, text, line art, etc., should generally be done with channels, not stencils, so that they can be styled with Create-a-Style. | * '''Logos and Stencils:''' Stencils should generally only be used for extremely complex items that cannot be split easily into recolourable channels for Create-a-Style. Simple two or three colour logos, text, line art, etc., should generally be done with channels, not stencils, so that they can be styled with Create-a-Style. | ||
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+ | * '''CAST Presets:''' Create-a-Style presets must be done as a useful, versatile set: carefully thought out and with some sort of theme (for example, a full set of natural hair colours, or a range of basic recolours of mens' shirts). | ||
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+ | * '''Adult skintones:''' Skintones uploaded to MTS must be "barbie" below the waist - that is, you may include nipple details but not genitals or pubic hair. Such items are welcome at our adult site, [http://www.sexysims2.com Sexy Sims]. | ||
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+ | [[Image:RightArrow.gif]] Tip: You can find great info on making quality textures in the [http://www.modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=Tutorials:TS3_CAS_Tutorials TS3 CAS Tutorials]. | ||
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− | | | + | | Make sure to select only the expansions needed for the content you're uploading. New meshes usually require only the base game. Retextures/CAST Presets of Expansion pack (EP) or Stuff Pack (SP) content will require that EP or SP. If you are unsure about what EPs/SPs your content requires, ask before uploading in the [http://www.modthesims.info/forumdisplay.php?f=597 CAS Parts Forum] on MTS. |
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− | | | + | | You will need to include certain screenshots with your creation. You must: |
− | + | * Have '''at least one picture of each item''' you are sharing, showing the whole thing from the front, and focusing on the item you're sharing (example: for shoes, you need to zoom in on the feet, not a take a full-body pic. | |
+ | * '''For new hair or clothing meshes''', you should also show your creation from other angles - at least the back and sides. | ||
+ | * '''For creations with recolouable channels, show how they work taking a picture using different colours on the parts in Create-a-Style. | ||
+ | * '''For CAST presets''' where all the items are variations on the same textures, it's okay to show decent-sized swatches of each preset, rather than full-size pics of everything. | ||
+ | * '''For skintones: If you're uploading a skin, please blur or otherwise cover the butt crack and crotch of both genders, and the female nipples. Sims can wear extremely skimpy clothing, or you can blur or cover those areas in a photo editor. You should show your skin's colour range, and pics of each age and gender it's for. | ||
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Please remember, for your required pictures: | Please remember, for your required pictures: | ||
− | * '''No photoshopping:''' Do not apply filters like sharpen, contrast, etc. to the required pictures, as downloaders want to see what your | + | * '''No photoshopping:''' Do not apply filters like sharpen, contrast, etc. to the required pictures, as downloaders want to see what your creation will look like in their game, not your skills at using Photoshop to edit your pics. |
+ | * '''In-game:''' You must put a sim on a lot and take pictures of them there, not in Create-a-Sim, as the way it renders textures is different and doesn't show what you really get in-game. | ||
+ | * '''Uncovered:''' You should take pictures of sims modelling your content in basic poses without arms or legs in the way, hair pulled back if it's covering a clothing item you've made, no plants or dogs or anything obscuring the view of your content (except for skintone censoring, if you've made a skin). | ||
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− | + | Tip: You may, of course, include additional other pictures presenting your creations however you like, and you can get as creative with them as you want. :) | |
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− | Tip: You may, of course, include other pictures | + | |
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==Other== | ==Other== |
Revision as of 22:40, 7 November 2013
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Sims 3 Sim Upload Guidelines
When uploading a Create-a-Sim content 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. This allows both moderators to check your uploads for quality, and for downloaders to see if your item is something they want to add to their games.
Quality
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Files
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You may upload your creation(s) as sims3pack files or package files within your rar/zip/7z file(s). You may also offer downloaders both types so they can choose which they prefer. |
Zip, Rar, or 7z |
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To upload your file(s) to MTS, you will need to compress them into an archive file, which makes them smaller and allows you to include many files in one download. The archive file formats we currently accept are .zip, .rar, and .7z.
For instructions on compressing your files into an archive, please see: Creator Guidelines: Creating Archive Files.
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Information
Title & Description |
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Give your upload a descriptive title and write a text description for your upload, describing what you're uploading. Your title and description must be in English or provide an English translation. If you are not a native English speaker, using Google Translate is okay. You can also ask for help writing your description in the Creator Feedback Forum. |
Information to include |
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Make sure your upload text contains at least the following information:
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Expansions Required |
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Make sure to select only the expansions needed for the content you're uploading. New meshes usually require only the base game. Retextures/CAST Presets of Expansion pack (EP) or Stuff Pack (SP) content will require that EP or SP. If you are unsure about what EPs/SPs your content requires, ask before uploading in the CAS Parts Forum on MTS. |
Screenshots
Screenshots | ||
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You will need to include certain screenshots with your creation. You must:
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Other
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These items are not allowed on MTS in any category.
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