MTS2:Creator Guidelines/Sims 3 Lots and Houses/Sandbox - Revision history

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 : There are two file types of custom content: .package files, and .sims3pack files. Package files never include themselves in your lot file, but sims3packs may be included (though not always). If you have used sims3pack content, you may need to clean your lot file in following cases, so that the files are not actually included:
 * '''Did you use a lot of sims3pack content?''' Consider cleaning your sims3pack with CUSTARD to reduce the file size.
-* '''Do the creators of the sims3pack content allow redistribution of their content?''' If their policy says no (or doesn't say anything at all and you can't or don't want to have to obtain their permission), you must clean your .sims3pack lot file with CUSTARD.
+* '''Do the creators of the sims3pack content allow redistribution of their content?''' If their policy says no, you must remove their content from your .sims3pack file with CUSTARD.
 Make sure to read the Other section in the bottom of this page, so you'll know what custom content you can and can't use when uploading a lot to MTS (included or not).

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 **Avoid using some of the EA stone presets or very busy patterns in large areas, as they look very "repeaty" and can create an overwhelming effect.
 **Try to use harmonious colours that work with the lot's style.  Look at real-life decorating sites or magazines for inspiration
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 * '''Playability:''' The layout of the lot should make sense and allow sims to get around easily, with access to all the items they would want to interact with.
 * '''Roofing:''' The roof pieces should connect each other nicely, and not leave gaps or connect at odd angles.  The roof should fit the structure, look nice, and not just be an auto-roof (or resemble one).
-* '''Furnishing/decoration:''' If you are making a starter lot (price less than 18,000 for one sim, 20,000 for a family), basic fixtures that are needed for survival are enough (bed, toilet, shower, sink, fridge, etc.). For non-starter homes, you should furnish and decorate more fully.  Please note that since The Sims 3 has an option to purchase a lot furnished or unfurnished, MTS does not accept unfurnished lots.
+* '''Furnishing/decoration:''' While we strongly encourage you to give lots at least basic furnishings (bed, toilet, shower, sink, fridge, lighting, etc.), it is not absolutely required to upload to MTS.  Your lot can be an empty "shell" but should have a fully built structure, wall and floor coverings, and landscaping.
 * '''Landscaping:''' Your lot should have nice landscaping that fits the overall style, with most styles of lots having at least some well-placed plants and terrain paint, while fancier lots should have more.
 * '''Create-a-Style:''' Get creative with and explore the options available with the CAST tool.  Just make sure your finished CASTing works together with your lot's style, makes some sort of sense, and doesn't require sunglasses to view.  Generally this should mean:

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 ==Screenshots==
-The only way people can see your lot before downloading and checking it out in game is from the screenshots you take for your upload. Taking clear, large screenshots (as a rough guide you should aim for at least 600 pixels on the smaller side) will encourage people to look at and download your lot.
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 * '''Front view:''' A picture of the front of your lot with all levels showing, from a low enough angle that it shows the structure well.
 * '''Floorplans:''' An overhead picture of each floor.
 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 lot will look like in their game, not your skills at using Photoshop.
 * '''As packaged:''' Your pictures should show your lot as you have packaged it, so that what downloaders see is what they'll actually get, or need to download, for the lot to look the same in their game.
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 * '''Furnishing/decoration:''' If you are making a starter lot (price less than 18,000 for one sim, 20,000 for a family), basic fixtures that are needed for survival are enough (bed, toilet, shower, sink, fridge, etc.). For non-starter homes, you should furnish and decorate more fully.  Please note that since The Sims 3 has an option to purchase a lot furnished or unfurnished, MTS does not accept unfurnished lots.
 * '''Landscaping:''' Your lot should have nice landscaping that fits the overall style, with most styles of lots having at least some well-placed plants and terrain paint, while fancier lots should have more.
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-* '''Exterior Shots:''' A picture of the front of your lot with all levels showing, from a low enough angle that it shows the structure well.
+* '''Front view:''' A picture of the front of your lot with all levels showing, from a low enough angle that it shows the structure well.
 * '''Floorplans:''' An overhead picture of each floor.
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 * '''Comparison pictures:''' If your lot is based on a real building.
 * '''Back picture:''' Showing the lot from the rear.
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 * '''Did you use a lot of sims3pack content?''' Consider cleaning up the file to reduce its file size.
 * '''Do the creators of the sims3pack content allow redistribution of their content?''' If their policy says no, you need to clean the files out the lot file.
-Here are few ways to clean up your lot file, hit more info to show the 'how to':
+Here is how to clean up your lot file, hit more info to show the 'how to':
-{| class="nicetable collapsible collapsed" style="width:100%"
-|-
-! style="text-align:left" | Packaging Lots with no custom content
-|-
-|style="color:#000"|
-[[Image:LauncherNoCC.jpg|right|300px]]
-[[Image:LauncherNoCCWarning.jpg|right|300px]]
-*Start Launcher
-*Tick box "Run without custom content"
-:''Take note of the warning. You are just going to the neighborhood to package the lot - you do not want to enter the lot.''
-*Select the lot
-*Click Share in Lot panel
-|}
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 ** Sims3pack CC you have cleaned out the lot file
 ** Package-file CC
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 * '''Lot size:''' Mark the lot's size, for example 20x30
 * '''Lot price:''' Mark both unfurnished, and furnished price
-* '''Included custom content:''' List custom content that has been included within the lot file or the archive, with links
+* '''Included custom content:''' List custom content that has been included within the lot file or the archive, with links to the download page. Items like this are:
-* '''Required, but not included custom content:''' List custom content you have used on the lot, but not included within the lot file or the archive, with links
+** Sims3pack CC used and not cleaned out from the file
+** Package-files you have manually added to the archive (usually content you made for that particular lot)
-More info about custom content, how to tell what gets included or not, what kind of CC is allowed and what isn't, below on the Custom content section.
+* '''Required, but not included custom content:''' List custom content you have used on the lot, but not included within the lot file or the archive, with links to the download page. Items like this are:
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 ==Screenshots==
 The only way people can see your lot before downloading and checking it out in game is from the screenshots you take for your upload. Taking clear, large screenshots (as a rough guide you should aim for at least 600 pixels on the smaller side) will encourage people to look at and download your lot.