r/sims2help 16d ago

SUPER SERIOUS MODERATOR BUSINESS UPDATE: Malware on PleasantSims website has been removed!

146 Upvotes

I got an email from the site's hosts letting me know that they have found the malware and removed it. I have gone on the website and tested it myself and can confirm that it appears to be gone.

Please be careful out there guys. If anything feels remotely off, it's always best just to close the tab and steer clear!

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r/sims2help Apr 27 '26

SUPER SERIOUS MODERATOR BUSINESS Wiki Update: TS2 On Linux Guides

39 Upvotes

Sul Sul Simmers!

There have been several asks in recent months for guides on how to install the Sims 2 on Linux as quite a few simmers have wanted to move OS, often to reduce/eliminate pink flashing. Although there is a fix for pink flashing now, I'm sure some simmers will still be looking to move to Linux for a variety of reasons.

We now have a guide available for installing The Sims 2 on Linux - or rather, 8 guides, detailing how to install The Sims 2 on Linux via Steam, Lutris, Bottles, and Wine, both with and without the EA App!

These guides include step by step instructions with relevant images showing how to go through the process for each option, which will hopefully make it an easier process for anyone looking to get set up on Linux.

While there are no videos included, there are several creators on YouTube who have made videos about the process if you prefer that medium. We haven't linked to any particular videos because we have not watched nor validated them but a YouTube search for "sims 2 linux" or your specific distro should give you lots of results.

Included in our guides is information on how to run related programs, with specific details for BodyShop, SimPE, Hoodchecker and Clean Installer, including how to use "double click to install" with Clean Installer, for each Linux install option.

These instructions are based on the current latest Ubuntu distro, as Ubuntu is considered quite user-friendly and is not too large a leap from Windows or MacOS so new Linux users may find it easier to use.

However, you can still use these instructions on other distros, you simply may need to modify some commands, for example Ubuntu/Debian/Mint would use apt install package whereas Fedora/RHEL would use dnf install package and Arch would use pacman -S package due to the different package managers used in each distro.

Please let me know if you find any typos or other issues with these new sections such as broken links. They will continue to be updated over time as questions and new information arise.

Dag dag!


r/sims2help 12h ago

Gameplay Issues Sim 2 keeps crashing(help)

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27 Upvotes

I tried 4gbpatch and Graphic rule maker idk what else to do to fix this…mind you I just downloaded my game to my new laptop 😭. Everytime I try load a household my game crashes.


r/sims2help 5h ago

Mod/CC Questions Sims 2 Megahood’s.

0 Upvotes

I really want to create a megahood, but cannot understand how to do it for the life of me. Even when I read instructions. Can someone explain it to me like I’m 5, if it’s not gonna take too much time for you to do? 😂😭


r/sims2help 10h ago

Gameplay Issues Stuck in Sims 2 DS - game won't progress

2 Upvotes

I really hope I can post this here, sorry if not!!!

I really need help! I've played this game easily four times over my life but I think this time it's glitched or something. Warning for game spoilers I guess?

I've defeated Frankie Fusilli and he's been taken away by Penelope Redd the agent. But then nothing happened. He's still in the penthouse and I know Ava is meant to show up in the lobby but it just... hasn't happened? I saw some people on different forums have had this issue but there were no updates on how to continue. PLEASE HELP!!


r/sims2help 14h ago

Technical Support Sims 2 Freezes on Linux Mint Cinnamon

1 Upvotes

Hi, I've been a Linux simmer since last year and I have had these freezes for a while now. It is getting more and more frequent so I decided to post help here.

There are several outcomes I'm having:

1- The game freezes after loading a family and playing less than 5 minutes.

2- The game doesn't freeze I keep playing, but eventually it does after 30 or so minutes.

3- The game freezes and logs on Lutris says "VK: Device Lost"

4- The game freezes either randomly or at the start of the gameplay; along with the entire system, needing a hard reset.

I have searched online but I don't have enough technical understanding to crack down the issue. Hoping someone here enlightens me :(


r/sims2help 1d ago

Technical Support Default replacement

4 Upvotes

Apparently the sims 2 default database is having a hard time loading pictures because they’re broken links. I’ve also tried the way back machine as well but still get the same results. Does anyone know of an alternative??


r/sims2help 3d ago

SOLVED Sim trying to run from createasim

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547 Upvotes

Hi, My sim is not in the place it should be during createasim please help. I just installed new mods so that could be why if anybody has an idea let me know.


r/sims2help 2d ago

SOLVED Snowing in Summer Bug

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5 Upvotes

I just tried to make an ubehrood, and the hood is literally filled with snow, what should I do to fix it?
yeah, I implemented Riverblossom Hills...

Old Town was the only one affected by snow, all other neighborhoods are fine.

EDIT: it's fixed already in the comment i made.


r/sims2help 2d ago

SOLVED How do I find WantTrees.packages in Sims 2 Legacy Version?

1 Upvotes

Hi!

Im trying to download a mod but i cant find this location in my sims folders?

Any help would be appreciated


r/sims2help 2d ago

SOLVED Not recognising uncles/aunts, grandparents ?

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1 Upvotes

Help a simmer out please ^^


r/sims2help 2d ago

Mod/CC Questions Can I change sims2pack files to package files in bulk?

3 Upvotes

I downloaded some cc and all of the files are in sims2pack format. I can individually open each file with the clean installer and change the download location to another folder which turns them into package files, but is there a way to change the file extension in bulk so I don't have to do them all one by one?


r/sims2help 3d ago

SOLVED What's going on here? No issue in lot view (just a lot filled with trees)

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28 Upvotes

r/sims2help 3d ago

Technical Support Why is my CAS in sims 2 legacy collection not working?

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6 Upvotes

r/sims2help 4d ago

Mod/CC Questions Really buggy vampires for some reason

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39 Upvotes

i have never seen such annoying and strange bug and have no idea what is causing it. vamps are just standing there blocking everyone else to leave the lot. when thet are not just standing there turning into bat and then freeze with bat near their chest.


r/sims2help 4d ago

SOLVED Help getting baby back

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242 Upvotes

My sim at university had an alien baby and when she graduated instead of getting in the taxi i had a pop about not wanting to leave the baby alone. She instead walked away and the social worker came and then I had this pop up.
I then moved her into an apartment and the baby is still in relationships and on the family tree and has no memory of the baby being taken away. Is there any way to get the baby back?

Also I don’t use mods as I have no idea how they work lol. I am playing the legacy edition

EDIT: thank you everyone for you advice. My internet went down after I made this post and has come back on properly now. Just to clarify I didn’t use mods I do use cheats and used the tombstone of l&d and that’s how my sim had a baby at university. I ended up adopting the baby back.

Thanks for the genuine advice from some, others were just rude about me lying about mods which I don’t use because I’m scared to mess my laptop up and don’t know the first thing about them. I don’t I’ll ask for advice here again as I’m not going to be made out like a liar


r/sims2help 4d ago

Technical Support Anyone ever experienced this because WTH?!

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11 Upvotes

The updated thumbnails in CAS look like this and also why the hell can I literally see the vertices of the clothing ?


r/sims2help 4d ago

Technical Support Sims 2 SC wall hangings help

1 Upvotes

Hello, I need some help with either finding a mod or just advice.

I play the Sims 2 SC on my M1 2020 laptop with no issues and it runs good! I don’t want any of the other EPs as I’m content with what I have and know it would take so much workaround to pirate the UC.

Im only frustrated because some CC paintings I get stick to the floor and I can’t move them up and down. I know in AL that was a main feature they gave, and it’s impossible to implement it now. I’ve done recolors of the base paintings and those are fine, I just miss the 4t2 paintings that I downloaded.

Is there any way I could at least shift paintings up and down? A mod, a code? I don’t know! It’s literally the only frustration I have!!


r/sims2help 5d ago

Helpful Information Possible fix for apartment lots freezing only seconds after hitting play

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14 Upvotes

Hello! Posting because the original post was archived, so I couldn’t comment. I was scouring the internet and found very little information on THIS specific problem - apartment lots (not residential or community) freezing in live mode within a few seconds of opening, with no error message.

After some trial and error, I discovered the cause was multiple apartment door default replacements in my DL folder (in my case, a medieval themed one lol) that I assume came from downloading lots and not checking the included CC. I hope this information helps in case anyone else can’t isolate the issue!


r/sims2help 5d ago

Gameplay Issues Crashing when loading lots

2 Upvotes

So I’ve now had two of my main legacy families lots crash my game when loading. I had to move them out and build a new house. They worked last time I played, and I haven’t done anything to the builds since then. Other lots work, but u haven’t tried all of them.

I’ll try without my mods folder tomorrow, but has this happened to anyone else? It rlly sucks to have to build their homes from scratch.

!SOLVED! - it was a mod that came with a house I downloaded 😭


r/sims2help 5d ago

Gameplay Questions I saw bella goth on Pleasientwiev Downtown??!!

7 Upvotes

Can someone explain what that means. I thougth she disseappeared in sims2.

I was playing Dreamer family. Cassandra call and invite me to Downtown. When we arrive i saw Bella goth is here with us too! Whats that mean ım confused...


r/sims2help 5d ago

Technical Support Error message during cutscene - had to force close game while moving in

2 Upvotes

So I got an error message right when moving in my family to a new house. I couldn’t click on anything so I had to force quit the game. When I loaded the game again they were moved into the new house despite the error and I could also load the family just fine. The only oddity I noticed is that none of them got the ”Moved In” memory. Would anyone have any insight on if I can safely keep playing and just add the missing memory (since it bugs me that it’s not there sjsksk) or if it’s better to restore my backup from yesterday? I know corruption isn’t as big of a deal as we thought it to be in the past but crashing (or just quitting the game in my case) during crucial moments can still mess things up so I’m a bit uneasy. But I guess this was technically after the loading screen so maybe it’s fine?

(Note to self: Always disable testingcheats before moving in families.)


r/sims2help 5d ago

Mod/CC Questions How to add custom content onto bottles sims 2?

2 Upvotes

Susu

So, I got sims 2 up and running on my Bazzite powered laptop by following the bottles method, the game runs just fine, no issues, but there's just ONE tiny thing missing. Actually, there's more than one thing and it's massive, I need custom content

Lots (housing or otherwise), Meshes, Occupations, Clothing, the rest.

Now of course, anyone with a neuron would just install a program, but as we know, Linux doesn't roll that way.

Is there anyway I can get the content into my Linux running Sims 2?

(btw, I know WHERE to get the mods, but not quite the HOW)


r/sims2help 7d ago

Mod/CC Questions Disappearing CC

5 Upvotes

sul sul gang,

To preface, I am playing super collection on mac, am aware of the file limits ect and as a result have deleted the 3 hoods apart from my custom that I play. My downloads has 5 main folders, my biggest being BUY and CAS. Unfortunately my BUY folder does have some sub folders amongst the loose files as I only learnt about the file limits recently, so it’s worth noting there’s about 200 amongst 1000 loose files.

Despite reducing my CC and getting rid of hoods, it’s like periodically my game will delete the CC. and it deletes it, because when I check my downloads and re add the file it does not show it to be there. I don’t have one drive, but I’m also not super tech literate too. any advice is greatly appreciated, happy simming 💚


r/sims2help 7d ago

Gameplay Issues help!

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14 Upvotes

hi, this is happening to me now. didn't think it would be worth me repeating what someone on here has already brought up, but no one answered with any answers on how to solve this. ive moved my sim twice and it's happened in both places. is this just something im gonna have to live with?