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 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 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.  Morphs and channels can be shown in CAS though.
 * '''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, use short or pulled-back hair on a clothing model, no bangs/fringe obscuring makeup or eyes, nothing in the way of the view of your content (except for skintone censoring, if you've made a skin).

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 * '''Additional texture types:''' Additional texture types should be done well also, with bump maps fitting the item and looking correct, and speculars not set too shiny, etc.
 * '''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].
-* '''Logos and Stencils:''' Simple designs in one colour should always be done with channels.  Stencils (i.e. non-recolourable/non-CASTable designs) should generally only be used for more complex logos, patterns, etc. that cannot be split easily into recolourable channels.
+* '''Channels and CASTability:''' Simple designs in one colour should always be done with channels.  Non-recolourable designs should generally only be used for more complex logos, patterns, etc. that cannot be split easily into recolourable channels.  Whenever possible, an item should be made versatile to recolour with the Create-a-Style tool, with multiple channels for customization.
 * '''Choice of mesh:''' If you're retexturing a mesh, the style of textures should match the mesh shape (for example, a tuxedo on a skin-tight mesh doesn't make much sense), and the mesh should be one that's decently well-made.
 [[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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 * '''Additional texture types:''' Additional texture types should be done well also, with bump maps fitting the item and looking correct, and speculars not set too shiny, etc.
 * '''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].
-* '''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:''' Simple designs in one colour should always be done with channels.  Stencils (i.e. non-recolourable/non-CASTable designs) should generally only be used for more complex logos, patterns, etc. that cannot be split easily into recolourable channels.
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 * '''Choice of mesh:''' If you're retexturing a mesh, the style of textures should match the mesh shape (for example, a tuxedo on a skin-tight mesh doesn't make much sense), and the mesh should be one that's decently well-made.
 * '''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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 |Uploads which are purely of Create-a-Style presets (no new textures or meshes made yourself) 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).  The same for textures above applies to CAST presets - not too bright or too dark, not pure black or pure white, etc.
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 ==Files==
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 * If you have made a new mesh, you need to include '''polygon counts''' (for LOD1, or LOD0 if you're uploading a hair). If you don't know how to check your mesh's poly count, see [[Tiptorial:Poly Counts for Creators]].
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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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 ==Screenshots==

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+! style="text-align:left" | Textures
-* '''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.  Details like buttons, seams, shadows, bellybuttons, etc., should be in the right place and look like they fit the shape they're texturing.
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 * '''Channels/recolourability:'''  Whenever possible, an item should be made versatile to recolour with the Create-a-Style tool, with multiple channels for customization.
-* '''Bump maps, speculars, etc.:''' Additional texture types should be done well also, with bump maps fitting the item and looking correct, and speculars not set too shiny, etc.
+[[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].
-* '''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.
+|-
-* '''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).
+|-
+! style="text-align:left" | CAST Presets
-* '''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].
+|-
+|Uploads which are purely of Create-a-Style presets (no new textures or meshes made yourself) 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).  The same for textures above applies to CAST presets - not too bright or too dark, not pure black or pure white, etc.
-* '''Meshes:''' Should have a reasonable polygon count, in line with the poly counts of items already in the game, morphs done properly, and with an undistorted texture map.
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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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 ==Files==

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	* '''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.		* '''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:

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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.  Details like buttons, seams, shadows, bellybuttons, etc., should be in the right place and look like they fit the shape they're texturing.
 * '''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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 | 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.
+* 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 at least one picture using different colours on the parts in Create-a-Style.  For items like hair, eyes, makeup, etc., it's best to show a few pics of how your creation can look with different CAST styles (dark and light hair, dark and light eyes, etc).  These pics can be collaged together if you like.

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 * 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 creations with recolouable channels,''' show how they work taking at least one picture using different colours on the parts in Create-a-Style.
 * '''For CAST presets''' where all the items are variations on the same textures (like hair or eye colours), 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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	* '''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].		* '''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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		+	* '''Meshes:''' Should have a reasonable polygon count, in line with the poly counts of items already in the game, morphs done properly, and with an undistorted texture map.

	[[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].		[[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].