Makes the environment and the Sims look so much nicer, plus gets rid of that awful bloom in the default lighting.
These are mods that affect the environment in some way. I actually like the Sims 3 hair textures, so I use the in-game hairs and I also own a ton of the store hairs so I have a large, matching selection.
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You will need to register an account to download from Sims Asylum. Faster Toddler Training – This mod allows toddlers to learn skills in 1/3 the time and encourages Sims to autonomously teach toddler skills.Baby Hair – See your baby’s hair color as soon as they’re born!.These outfits give your babies little legs. Baby Clothes with Legs – No more burrito babies.These mods impact babies and toddlers and their interactions in the game. You can see the settings I use for the NRaas mods here any my Story Progression settings here. Debug Enabler – This mod exposes EA debug commands so they are usable in game.This one is a lifesaver if you never remember to save. Saver – Prompts you to save after a given amount of playtime.I use it to reduce the price of groceries and books, and to lower bills. Retuner – Another very handy NRaas mod that allows you to retune many different things.Error Trap – This mod catches and corrects data corruption errors.I find that this mod reduces lag – especially in saves with several generations of Sims. Overwatch – Periodically cleans up errors and eliminates junk that accumulates while you play.Also removes the “greater than 8” and “requires adult” restrictions. Mover – I use this mod to retains the dreams and opportunities of Sims when I switch active households.I also recommend the optional modules including Cheats, Integration, and Progression. Also allows you to select any Sim in the world. Master Controller – Adds options that allow you to control and change just about anything in your Sims 3 world.I also recommend downloading the optional modules for this mod especially Career, Extra, Money, Others, Population, Relationship, and Skill. Story Progression – Replaces EA’s Story Progression with a MUCH better system.These mods are essential, and I could not play without them. I typically play each game in cycles, so this list will be updated when I’m in a Sims 3 cycle.
I update this page as I add mods to my game or remove the ones I no longer use. Just like my Sims 2 mods list and S ims 4 mods list, this list is a constant work in progress. These are all the mods I use in my game, organized by category.
Here is my recommended mods list for The Sims 3. Little Mortimer scours the web for all the best Sims 3 Mods.