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			<title><![CDATA[Voodoo Doll problems]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=12027</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Please help, my voodoo doll hardly ever works and always backfires - is there something wrong with my game? Is there a way to get it to work everytime?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Please help, my voodoo doll hardly ever works and always backfires - is there something wrong with my game? Is there a way to get it to work everytime?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Graphics]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=12026</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 03:06:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Ever since EA moved stopped supporting Sims2, our copies did no longer work and they gave us the Sims2 collection through their website, the graphics are limited to 800 x 600, which of course having been used to better graphics it is no longer fun to play.  Is there a way to restore the old graphic setting that were available BEFORE all this happened?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ever since EA moved stopped supporting Sims2, our copies did no longer work and they gave us the Sims2 collection through their website, the graphics are limited to 800 x 600, which of course having been used to better graphics it is no longer fun to play.  Is there a way to restore the old graphic setting that were available BEFORE all this happened?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Essential & Good MODs]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=12018</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2023 10:23:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello there, I'm new to the forum.<br />
<br />
I have been trying to create an organized MOD list lately but have been struggling. I have the Sims 2 Ultimate Collection. I found two possible sources which could help me:<br />
- Sims 2 Help Wiki Mod List: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/sims2help/wiki/mods-list/" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/sims2help/wiki/mods-list/</a><br />
- Cyjon's Sims 2 Mods: <a href="http://cyjon.net/node/42" target="_blank">http://cyjon.net/node/42</a><br />
<br />
Whilst I have a decent computer, I was worried about either bloating my directory with too many MODs, or having too many conflictions. One thought I had was if I just used Cyjon's MODs, they maybe better compatible. A concern though was that Cyjon's MODs may not cover 'everything' where as other MOD lists and guides may do so.<br />
<br />
Another concern of mine has been structuring my directory. What I had planned to do was have a folder - Cyjon's MODs - for all their game modifications. So my directory would look like:<br />
- Cyjons MODs<br />
- Mod The Sims [Burger King, KFC, McDonald's, etc]<br />
- Sims 2 - Misc Items | Sims 2 - Preorder Items | Sims 2 - Store Items<br />
- The Sims Resource [Candy Shop, Barber Shop, etc]<br />
- InSimenator<br />
<br />
How would you structure your directory? Any MOD list that you recommend? I want to be able to easily navigate my directory to easily add/remove MODs without much hassle.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello there, I'm new to the forum.<br />
<br />
I have been trying to create an organized MOD list lately but have been struggling. I have the Sims 2 Ultimate Collection. I found two possible sources which could help me:<br />
- Sims 2 Help Wiki Mod List: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/sims2help/wiki/mods-list/" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/sims2help/wiki/mods-list/</a><br />
- Cyjon's Sims 2 Mods: <a href="http://cyjon.net/node/42" target="_blank">http://cyjon.net/node/42</a><br />
<br />
Whilst I have a decent computer, I was worried about either bloating my directory with too many MODs, or having too many conflictions. One thought I had was if I just used Cyjon's MODs, they maybe better compatible. A concern though was that Cyjon's MODs may not cover 'everything' where as other MOD lists and guides may do so.<br />
<br />
Another concern of mine has been structuring my directory. What I had planned to do was have a folder - Cyjon's MODs - for all their game modifications. So my directory would look like:<br />
- Cyjons MODs<br />
- Mod The Sims [Burger King, KFC, McDonald's, etc]<br />
- Sims 2 - Misc Items | Sims 2 - Preorder Items | Sims 2 - Store Items<br />
- The Sims Resource [Candy Shop, Barber Shop, etc]<br />
- InSimenator<br />
<br />
How would you structure your directory? Any MOD list that you recommend? I want to be able to easily navigate my directory to easily add/remove MODs without much hassle.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cheats question]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11985</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2016 02:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[If this is better off in the Tech section let me know and I'll try to move it if possible.<br />
Anyway, I'm finally discovering the secrets of BoolProp in TS2 and I was wondering if there was a way to edit townies like you can do in CAS for TS3. I just don't want to BoolProp my game into a plumming mess.<br />
Please advise, Caspin, Minty, and the rest! <img src="images/smilies/new/dunno.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Dunno" title="Dunno" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[If this is better off in the Tech section let me know and I'll try to move it if possible.<br />
Anyway, I'm finally discovering the secrets of BoolProp in TS2 and I was wondering if there was a way to edit townies like you can do in CAS for TS3. I just don't want to BoolProp my game into a plumming mess.<br />
Please advise, Caspin, Minty, and the rest! <img src="images/smilies/new/dunno.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Dunno" title="Dunno" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Which skills for which careers?]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11943</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:18:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Thas was actually a question my brother had, but I'm interested too:<br />
<br />
Is there a complete list of which skills are needed for all the careers?<br />
If not, can we make one?<br />
<br />
His original question was what job to look for with a sim with full logic and fitness skill, but I thought a list would be nice anyway.<br />
<br />
Greetings,<br />
Wanda]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Thas was actually a question my brother had, but I'm interested too:<br />
<br />
Is there a complete list of which skills are needed for all the careers?<br />
If not, can we make one?<br />
<br />
His original question was what job to look for with a sim with full logic and fitness skill, but I thought a list would be nice anyway.<br />
<br />
Greetings,<br />
Wanda]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Free Sims 2 Ultimate Collection (July 2014 only)]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11898</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Just in case anyone has missed this, EA are giving away the Ultimate Collection of The Sims 2 games <span style="color: #C71585;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">for free</span></span> until the end of this month.<br />
<br />
Here's how to get it.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://help.ea.com/en/article/how-to-get-the-sims-2-ultimate-collection/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s372/Caspin/Random/TS2_free_July2014.png" border="0" alt="[Image: TS2_free_July2014.png]" /><br />
</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Just in case anyone has missed this, EA are giving away the Ultimate Collection of The Sims 2 games <span style="color: #C71585;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">for free</span></span> until the end of this month.<br />
<br />
Here's how to get it.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://help.ea.com/en/article/how-to-get-the-sims-2-ultimate-collection/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s372/Caspin/Random/TS2_free_July2014.png" border="0" alt="[Image: TS2_free_July2014.png]" /><br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Magic world building error/bug]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11854</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2014 23:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi,<br />
<br />
Hoped someone here might be able to help me as I've trawled the internet in search of a fix for this to no avail. Basically, I got my Sim to become an infallably good witch, and decided would like to go to magic world tothe palace of neverending light. When I did this however, the building is incorrect (I have some pictures but not sure how to attach here). Now I know the building is incorrect because I've been there when I played the game on another laptop. Since installing i on my new laptop however (which is Windows 8 if that's at all significant?) this hasn't been working. Rather than being the white palace you'd expect it's a row of shops...very odd I know. The same is true of the evil witches palace. Instead of a large black palace, its a small two story house...Any ideas what has caused this issue and how to fix it?<br />
<br />
Thank you,]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi,<br />
<br />
Hoped someone here might be able to help me as I've trawled the internet in search of a fix for this to no avail. Basically, I got my Sim to become an infallably good witch, and decided would like to go to magic world tothe palace of neverending light. When I did this however, the building is incorrect (I have some pictures but not sure how to attach here). Now I know the building is incorrect because I've been there when I played the game on another laptop. Since installing i on my new laptop however (which is Windows 8 if that's at all significant?) this hasn't been working. Rather than being the white palace you'd expect it's a row of shops...very odd I know. The same is true of the evil witches palace. Instead of a large black palace, its a small two story house...Any ideas what has caused this issue and how to fix it?<br />
<br />
Thank you,]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Can an elder plantsim spawn a plantbaby?]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11842</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2014 07:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Can an elder plantsim spawn a plantbaby?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Can an elder plantsim spawn a plantbaby?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Base Game Hoods for Sims 2]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11834</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2014 21:56:20 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #800080;">[Link removed by Caspin to help Minty with his spring cleaning]</span></span><br />
<br />
I have made 10 hoods with 7 of them already at MTS and the other 3 will be there soon if any one needs new hoods to play.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #800080;">[Link removed by Caspin to help Minty with his spring cleaning]</span></span><br />
<br />
I have made 10 hoods with 7 of them already at MTS and the other 3 will be there soon if any one needs new hoods to play.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[My New Sims Series]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11830</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2014 05:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I've started making my own series, i'm still learning and already in love with my charactars I was inspired by a few writers.<br />
<br />
I don't have any watchers and want to get it out there <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /> I hope some simmers give it a go..or a watch <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /> my first episode was bad...but I have about 8 made now and would love if people checked it out <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /> i only have 18 views the most...<br />
<br />
Here is my youtube page <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/EvermoreRocks/featured" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/EvermoreRocks/featured</a><br />
<br />
<br />
I also have my own website for my show <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /><br />
<a href="http://mountheart.weebly.com/" target="_blank">http://mountheart.weebly.com/</a>  <img src="images/smilies/new/BeatingHeart.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="BeatingHeart" title="BeatingHeart" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I've started making my own series, i'm still learning and already in love with my charactars I was inspired by a few writers.<br />
<br />
I don't have any watchers and want to get it out there <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /> I hope some simmers give it a go..or a watch <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /> my first episode was bad...but I have about 8 made now and would love if people checked it out <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /> i only have 18 views the most...<br />
<br />
Here is my youtube page <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/EvermoreRocks/featured" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/EvermoreRocks/featured</a><br />
<br />
<br />
I also have my own website for my show <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /><br />
<a href="http://mountheart.weebly.com/" target="_blank">http://mountheart.weebly.com/</a>  <img src="images/smilies/new/BeatingHeart.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="BeatingHeart" title="BeatingHeart" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[All my hoods in one place.]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11814</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2014 18:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have placed all my hoods in one place for all to see.<br />
These only need the base game to play and also they will work in both Life Stories and Pets Stories games.<br />
The Beginning of Pleasantview.<br />
The Beginning of Strangetown.<br />
The Beginning of Vernoaville.<br />
Old Town from Sims 1 to Sims 2.<br />
Riverside.<br />
Riverside without Sims.<br />
Castaway Stories for Sims 2.<br />
<br />
These 3 hoods need Pets EP to play.<br />
All 3 Pets Stories Hoods for Sims 2. You will need to fix some walls and floors to your taste.<br />
<br />
[Link Removed - See Answer Below]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have placed all my hoods in one place for all to see.<br />
These only need the base game to play and also they will work in both Life Stories and Pets Stories games.<br />
The Beginning of Pleasantview.<br />
The Beginning of Strangetown.<br />
The Beginning of Vernoaville.<br />
Old Town from Sims 1 to Sims 2.<br />
Riverside.<br />
Riverside without Sims.<br />
Castaway Stories for Sims 2.<br />
<br />
These 3 hoods need Pets EP to play.<br />
All 3 Pets Stories Hoods for Sims 2. You will need to fix some walls and floors to your taste.<br />
<br />
[Link Removed - See Answer Below]]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[My lots, mods and towns (Download links)]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11813</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[This thread is where I will share my mods, lots and towns for download. They are safe and checked via my virus scanner, and are packaged as .zip files. Please be sure you have the expansion packs required by the file which will be listed in the file info.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">LOTS:</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Dixie Square Mall-</span><br />
<img src="http://i62.tinypic.com/a4wf37.jpg" border="0" alt="[Image: a4wf37.jpg]" /><br />
<br />
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Background:<br />
The Dixie Square Mall was a mall located in Harvey IL, USA. It was opened from 1966-1979, and was located on Dixie Highway. What was so special? Despite having 3 high quality Anchor Stores (JCPenny's, Jewel and Wards), and having some very high quality mall designs and a successful few years, the mall closed nearly 14 years after it opened. It was then used as a school for 2 years, and then, it was used as a film set for the film Blues Brothers, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIdGxR-aU6o" target="_blank">where the brothers drive the car through the mall with the cops</a>. After that, the mall sat empty and vacant since the 80s until 2012 when it was finally town down. But in that large 30 year vacancy, it became so dilapidated that many areas collapsed, full grown trees grew within and in the parking lot. Additionally, the mall had many cases of vandalism. In the 90's, a large store, Woolworths, was burned down and torn out. Afterwards, Montgomery wards building was illegally torn to the ground, and later on in the 2000's, a large fire broke out in the Block A entrance where a section collapsed. Finally in 2012, the mall was torn down and the site is seeking use. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixie_Square_Mall" target="_blank">More information about the mall</a>.<br />
<br />
File information:<br />
Size: 2MB<br />
Games Required: The Sims 2, Nightlife and Open For Business<br />
Custom Content Used: No<br />
License: No redistributing allowed. Linking is Ok. <br />
Download: <a href="https://mega.co.nz/#!VV823RIA!iFT5ouVewVfKIfK2YP9tHpfjUWWB4lWzbwyT1FpfPTs" target="_blank">https://mega.co.nz/#!VV823RIA!iFT5ouVewV...wyT1FpfPTs</a><br />
<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Diamonds Retro Department Store -</span><br />
<img src="http://i61.tinypic.com/2a6jskl.jpg" border="0" alt="[Image: 2a6jskl.jpg]" /><br />
<br />
Say hello to a "Retro" Diamond's department store. Heavily based off the retro JCPenny's stores from the 60s, when it was formally known as "Penny's", it has the light blue and white theme throughout the store, a second floor and 2 entrances.   <br />
The Diamonds Store features a complete in and out retro theme, with retro 60's big box store architecture, and features two floors, stairs and elevators. Also featuring window displays, food stores, clothing and a complete salon and changing room! This is the perfect addition for your town!<br />
Also, store is capable of being a business for your sims! Shelving is already set up, as well as items on the shelves. Simply purchase the property as your sim, and mark your items for sale!<br />
<br />
File information:<br />
Size: 2MB<br />
Games Required: The Sims 2, Nightlife and Open For Business<br />
Custom Content Used: No<br />
License: No redistributing allowed. Linking is Ok. <br />
Download: <a href="https://mega.co.nz/#!wNsWWRBR!I0ALDwKiDTjoh9RoKioZuZoLR21hIkpdAV1c9sLhG_0" target="_blank">https://mega.co.nz/#!wNsWWRBR!I0ALDwKiDT...V1c9sLhG_0</a><br />
<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Pleasantview Mall -</span><br />
An original mall designed by me, it is a 2 story mall (3rd story is employees only in the diamonds anchor), with a Diamonds Department Store, a food store, club, restaurant, and more! Designed to fit perfect in your pleasantview downtown area, this would make a great addition to your town! It also features a really cool and unique skylight above the center court of the mall, and the whole place is decorated inside and out in the main areas with neon lights that shine at night!<br />
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<img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1zXbq5ONRZE/UxJVGZ1RUDI/AAAAAAAAC0o/t3kG6cKYgVI/w600-h450-no/snapshot_00000001_201e299a.jpg" border="0" alt="[Image: snapshot_00000001_201e299a.jpg]" /><br />
<br />
<br />
File information:<br />
Size: 2MB<br />
Games Required: The Sims 2, Nightlife and Open For Business<br />
Custom Content Used: No<br />
License: No redistributing allowed. Linking is Ok. <br />
Download: <a href="https://mega.co.nz/#!8EMiUTDb!sRZzZHI6tAVGgKOXeRWFAlloB8gCpl60-oA589Khb8o" target="_blank">https://mega.co.nz/#!8EMiUTDb!sRZzZHI6tA...oA589Khb8o</a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Strangetown Mall -</span><br />
A new mall designed by me specifically for Strangetown, it features 1 floor in the main area, 2 floors in Diamonds and 4 in the office building attached to the mall. (The office is vacant ready for the next owner of the mall to add offices for their business! The mall features a restaurant, a toy store, a diamonds clothing store, a food store and more! This is a great addition to the popular town of mysteries! <br />
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<img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/v9c-XDQGps6UelaNAABto5qsAwT5HV757_wlLGgIU_E=w600-h450-no" border="0" alt="[Image: v9c-XDQGps6UelaNAABto5qsAwT5HV757_wlLGgI...00-h450-no]" /><br />
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<br />
File information:<br />
Size: 3MB<br />
Games Required: The Sims 2, Nightlife and Open For Business<br />
Custom Content Used: No<br />
License: No redistributing allowed. Linking is Ok. <br />
Download: <a href="https://mega.co.nz/#!oY1glbjQ!nohPifM3POMmNUlcwDAbXvDsJwiPigWSwxob0gYGkEI" target="_blank">https://mega.co.nz/#!oY1glbjQ!nohPifM3PO...xob0gYGkEI</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This thread is where I will share my mods, lots and towns for download. They are safe and checked via my virus scanner, and are packaged as .zip files. Please be sure you have the expansion packs required by the file which will be listed in the file info.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">LOTS:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Dixie Square Mall-</span><br />
<img src="http://i62.tinypic.com/a4wf37.jpg" border="0" alt="[Image: a4wf37.jpg]" /><br />
<br />
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Background:<br />
The Dixie Square Mall was a mall located in Harvey IL, USA. It was opened from 1966-1979, and was located on Dixie Highway. What was so special? Despite having 3 high quality Anchor Stores (JCPenny's, Jewel and Wards), and having some very high quality mall designs and a successful few years, the mall closed nearly 14 years after it opened. It was then used as a school for 2 years, and then, it was used as a film set for the film Blues Brothers, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIdGxR-aU6o" target="_blank">where the brothers drive the car through the mall with the cops</a>. After that, the mall sat empty and vacant since the 80s until 2012 when it was finally town down. But in that large 30 year vacancy, it became so dilapidated that many areas collapsed, full grown trees grew within and in the parking lot. Additionally, the mall had many cases of vandalism. In the 90's, a large store, Woolworths, was burned down and torn out. Afterwards, Montgomery wards building was illegally torn to the ground, and later on in the 2000's, a large fire broke out in the Block A entrance where a section collapsed. Finally in 2012, the mall was torn down and the site is seeking use. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixie_Square_Mall" target="_blank">More information about the mall</a>.<br />
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File information:<br />
Size: 2MB<br />
Games Required: The Sims 2, Nightlife and Open For Business<br />
Custom Content Used: No<br />
License: No redistributing allowed. Linking is Ok. <br />
Download: <a href="https://mega.co.nz/#!VV823RIA!iFT5ouVewVfKIfK2YP9tHpfjUWWB4lWzbwyT1FpfPTs" target="_blank">https://mega.co.nz/#!VV823RIA!iFT5ouVewV...wyT1FpfPTs</a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Diamonds Retro Department Store -</span><br />
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Say hello to a "Retro" Diamond's department store. Heavily based off the retro JCPenny's stores from the 60s, when it was formally known as "Penny's", it has the light blue and white theme throughout the store, a second floor and 2 entrances.   <br />
The Diamonds Store features a complete in and out retro theme, with retro 60's big box store architecture, and features two floors, stairs and elevators. Also featuring window displays, food stores, clothing and a complete salon and changing room! This is the perfect addition for your town!<br />
Also, store is capable of being a business for your sims! Shelving is already set up, as well as items on the shelves. Simply purchase the property as your sim, and mark your items for sale!<br />
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File information:<br />
Size: 2MB<br />
Games Required: The Sims 2, Nightlife and Open For Business<br />
Custom Content Used: No<br />
License: No redistributing allowed. Linking is Ok. <br />
Download: <a href="https://mega.co.nz/#!wNsWWRBR!I0ALDwKiDTjoh9RoKioZuZoLR21hIkpdAV1c9sLhG_0" target="_blank">https://mega.co.nz/#!wNsWWRBR!I0ALDwKiDT...V1c9sLhG_0</a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Pleasantview Mall -</span><br />
An original mall designed by me, it is a 2 story mall (3rd story is employees only in the diamonds anchor), with a Diamonds Department Store, a food store, club, restaurant, and more! Designed to fit perfect in your pleasantview downtown area, this would make a great addition to your town! It also features a really cool and unique skylight above the center court of the mall, and the whole place is decorated inside and out in the main areas with neon lights that shine at night!<br />
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<img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1zXbq5ONRZE/UxJVGZ1RUDI/AAAAAAAAC0o/t3kG6cKYgVI/w600-h450-no/snapshot_00000001_201e299a.jpg" border="0" alt="[Image: snapshot_00000001_201e299a.jpg]" /><br />
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File information:<br />
Size: 2MB<br />
Games Required: The Sims 2, Nightlife and Open For Business<br />
Custom Content Used: No<br />
License: No redistributing allowed. Linking is Ok. <br />
Download: <a href="https://mega.co.nz/#!8EMiUTDb!sRZzZHI6tAVGgKOXeRWFAlloB8gCpl60-oA589Khb8o" target="_blank">https://mega.co.nz/#!8EMiUTDb!sRZzZHI6tA...oA589Khb8o</a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Strangetown Mall -</span><br />
A new mall designed by me specifically for Strangetown, it features 1 floor in the main area, 2 floors in Diamonds and 4 in the office building attached to the mall. (The office is vacant ready for the next owner of the mall to add offices for their business! The mall features a restaurant, a toy store, a diamonds clothing store, a food store and more! This is a great addition to the popular town of mysteries! <br />
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<img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/v9c-XDQGps6UelaNAABto5qsAwT5HV757_wlLGgIU_E=w600-h450-no" border="0" alt="[Image: v9c-XDQGps6UelaNAABto5qsAwT5HV757_wlLGgI...00-h450-no]" /><br />
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File information:<br />
Size: 3MB<br />
Games Required: The Sims 2, Nightlife and Open For Business<br />
Custom Content Used: No<br />
License: No redistributing allowed. Linking is Ok. <br />
Download: <a href="https://mega.co.nz/#!oY1glbjQ!nohPifM3POMmNUlcwDAbXvDsJwiPigWSwxob0gYGkEI" target="_blank">https://mega.co.nz/#!oY1glbjQ!nohPifM3PO...xob0gYGkEI</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Random Sims 2 Petition]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11812</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2014 06:57:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I doubt this will be looked at by EA, but after recently logging back into Origin and finding out they removed all traces of the game from it, I kinda figured it'd be worth a try to have some form of a physical compilation similar to the Complete Collection for the original. Long story short, if anyone would be fairly interested in the thought of one, I threw together a ramshackle petition. Here's the link for those interested. <a href="https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/electronic-arts-create-a-complete-collection-for-the-sims-2" target="_blank">https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/e...the-sims-2</a>    A great appreciation goes out to any and all who decide to sign.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I doubt this will be looked at by EA, but after recently logging back into Origin and finding out they removed all traces of the game from it, I kinda figured it'd be worth a try to have some form of a physical compilation similar to the Complete Collection for the original. Long story short, if anyone would be fairly interested in the thought of one, I threw together a ramshackle petition. Here's the link for those interested. <a href="https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/electronic-arts-create-a-complete-collection-for-the-sims-2" target="_blank">https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/e...the-sims-2</a>    A great appreciation goes out to any and all who decide to sign.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sims 2 Serial Code]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11784</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am trying to install my Sims 2 Double Deluxe and I have to enter my serial code, but when I try to put it the letters it doesn't show up, it only shows the numbers.<br />
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Please help!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am trying to install my Sims 2 Double Deluxe and I have to enter my serial code, but when I try to put it the letters it doesn't show up, it only shows the numbers.<br />
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Please help!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[This link is worth trying]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11766</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2013 19:44:40 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have heard good things about this site and it's definitely worth a try!!<br />
LINK: <img src="images/smilies/new/bunny.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Bunny" title="Bunny" /> <img src="images/smilies/new/bunny.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Bunny" title="Bunny" /> <img src="images/smilies/new/bunny.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Bunny" title="Bunny" /> <img src="images/smilies/new/bunny.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Bunny" title="Bunny" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have heard good things about this site and it's definitely worth a try!!<br />
LINK: <img src="images/smilies/new/bunny.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Bunny" title="Bunny" /> <img src="images/smilies/new/bunny.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Bunny" title="Bunny" /> <img src="images/smilies/new/bunny.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Bunny" title="Bunny" /> <img src="images/smilies/new/bunny.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Bunny" title="Bunny" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Sims Resource custom content is now ALL FREE]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11763</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2013 21:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[For those of you that have not heard, The Sims Resource has now decided to make all its Premium content - which you had to pay for or have a TSR subscription to download - completely FREE.<br />
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Yes, that's right. All that Sims 2 and Sims 3 stuff is now free to download. No strings attached.<br />
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Not only that, knowing that some people still feel suspicious about them after all the bad publicity they've received over the years, you do not even have to join the site to download.<br />
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Best of all, the Featured creators are still being paid for what they've made, getting a cut of the advertising revenue which now pays for TSR to stay online.<br />
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If you want to go over &amp; treat yourself to all the lovely items you could only gaze at over the years, here's the link.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thesimsresource.com" target="_blank">http://www.thesimsresource.com</a><br />
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<img src="images/smilies/new/egyptiandance.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Egyptiandance" title="Egyptiandance" /> <img src="images/smilies/new/wacko.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Wacko" title="Wacko" /> <img src="images/smilies/new/fryingpan.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Fryingpan" title="Fryingpan" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[For those of you that have not heard, The Sims Resource has now decided to make all its Premium content - which you had to pay for or have a TSR subscription to download - completely FREE.<br />
<br />
Yes, that's right. All that Sims 2 and Sims 3 stuff is now free to download. No strings attached.<br />
<br />
Not only that, knowing that some people still feel suspicious about them after all the bad publicity they've received over the years, you do not even have to join the site to download.<br />
<br />
Best of all, the Featured creators are still being paid for what they've made, getting a cut of the advertising revenue which now pays for TSR to stay online.<br />
<br />
If you want to go over &amp; treat yourself to all the lovely items you could only gaze at over the years, here's the link.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thesimsresource.com" target="_blank">http://www.thesimsresource.com</a><br />
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<img src="images/smilies/new/egyptiandance.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Egyptiandance" title="Egyptiandance" /> <img src="images/smilies/new/wacko.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Wacko" title="Wacko" /> <img src="images/smilies/new/fryingpan.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Fryingpan" title="Fryingpan" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sims 2 ds items sold by shop]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11745</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2013 23:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Does not include Mission items.<br />
Okay I'm trying to make a list of all items sold in the shop on Sims 2 DS.<br />
It'll also include prices and descriptions from the game.<br />
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Burgundy Ebony Bed &#36;160<br />
This burgundy bed is just for sleeping in, not showing off.<br />
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Burgundy Couch &#36;150<br />
A budget maroon sofa from Sitwell. Slippers sold separately.<br />
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White Shower &#36;130<br />
If you won't sing in here, then where? Come on, who's watching?<br />
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Powder Blue Toilet &#36;24<br />
If you don't know what a blue toilet is, you probably don't need one.<br />
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Porcelain Sink &#36;100<br />
Your basic sink. Hot and cold water. Rubber stopper, Bacteria. <br />
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Red Fridge &#36;350 <br />
Yes, the light goes out when you shut the door.<br />
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Cedar Skies Bed &#36;400<br />
Sleeps one comfortable couple... or two uncomfortable singles.<br />
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Brown/Dark Green Deluxe Couch &#36;300<br />
A brown deluxe couch with patented Cat-Off Technology.<br />
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Computer &#36;5000<br />
A 2.6 Ghz computer with 2 MB of RAM... truly the abacus of the future.<br />
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Ebony Chair &#36;100<br />
You can sit in it or use it to prop open a stubborn door.<br />
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Deluxe Sorbet Fridge &#36;350<br />
Made from the metal of 10,000 melted pennies.<br />
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Pink Dreams couch &#36;300<br />
A deluxe couch with patented Coin-Capture Technology.<br />
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Black couch &#36;150<br />
A budget black sofa from Sitwell. Cozy nap sold separately. <br />
<br />
White Fridge &#36;350<br />
Too bad you don't have any magnets or photos to decorate this with.<br />
<br />
List to be updated.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Does not include Mission items.<br />
Okay I'm trying to make a list of all items sold in the shop on Sims 2 DS.<br />
It'll also include prices and descriptions from the game.<br />
<br />
Burgundy Ebony Bed &#36;160<br />
This burgundy bed is just for sleeping in, not showing off.<br />
<br />
Burgundy Couch &#36;150<br />
A budget maroon sofa from Sitwell. Slippers sold separately.<br />
<br />
White Shower &#36;130<br />
If you won't sing in here, then where? Come on, who's watching?<br />
<br />
Powder Blue Toilet &#36;24<br />
If you don't know what a blue toilet is, you probably don't need one.<br />
<br />
Porcelain Sink &#36;100<br />
Your basic sink. Hot and cold water. Rubber stopper, Bacteria. <br />
<br />
Red Fridge &#36;350 <br />
Yes, the light goes out when you shut the door.<br />
<br />
Cedar Skies Bed &#36;400<br />
Sleeps one comfortable couple... or two uncomfortable singles.<br />
<br />
Brown/Dark Green Deluxe Couch &#36;300<br />
A brown deluxe couch with patented Cat-Off Technology.<br />
<br />
Computer &#36;5000<br />
A 2.6 Ghz computer with 2 MB of RAM... truly the abacus of the future.<br />
<br />
Ebony Chair &#36;100<br />
You can sit in it or use it to prop open a stubborn door.<br />
<br />
Deluxe Sorbet Fridge &#36;350<br />
Made from the metal of 10,000 melted pennies.<br />
<br />
Pink Dreams couch &#36;300<br />
A deluxe couch with patented Coin-Capture Technology.<br />
<br />
Black couch &#36;150<br />
A budget black sofa from Sitwell. Cozy nap sold separately. <br />
<br />
White Fridge &#36;350<br />
Too bad you don't have any magnets or photos to decorate this with.<br />
<br />
List to be updated.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Smushes you Mr Bunny]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11730</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2013 06:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello,<br />
i found a great application for the sims 2 cheats on android. Here it is: <img src="images/smilies/new/bunny.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Bunny" title="Bunny" /> <img src="images/smilies/new/bunny.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Bunny" title="Bunny" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello,<br />
i found a great application for the sims 2 cheats on android. Here it is: <img src="images/smilies/new/bunny.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Bunny" title="Bunny" /> <img src="images/smilies/new/bunny.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Bunny" title="Bunny" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Original Xbox - Paul Holder & Jeb Tortsen]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11687</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 07:27:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I've been reading a lot of CreepyPastas lately so apologies if I seem a little skittish (because this sounds exactly like the start of one), but in the original Xbox version of The Sims 2, I deleted all the default Sims to replace them with my own. My two female Sims are still getting phone calls from male voices that sound friendly at first but always upset them almost as soon as the conversation gets going, and I clicked "Throw Party" to see what would happen, only to have two default FEMALE Sims (like the defaults from Generate Female Sim) appear, with the names Paul Holder and Jeb Tortsen. I managed to kick them out because quite frankly they were giving me the shivers. Random note: Paul didn't flush the toilet after using it.<br />
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I've only found one thread on a forum pertaining to them, and a mention or two on YouTube (one of which stating that they can't be married, but I haven't tried as I haven't seen them since the party where they were the only guests). But no one seems to know who or what Paul &amp; Jeb are. I think they must be bits of code, extra Sims to fill in-game parties or such. But then it wouldn't make sense that they keep calling my two Sims on the phone. They never visit &amp; I never see them walk past the house, only the one time I tried Throw Party, and I'm really weirded out right now so there's no way I'm clicking it again. They just keep calling every now &amp; then to talk to my Sims and upset them.<br />
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Who or what exactly are they? Were they named after staff members? Do they have a specific function or role?<br />
Any information on Paul &amp; Jeb would be greatly appreciated.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been reading a lot of CreepyPastas lately so apologies if I seem a little skittish (because this sounds exactly like the start of one), but in the original Xbox version of The Sims 2, I deleted all the default Sims to replace them with my own. My two female Sims are still getting phone calls from male voices that sound friendly at first but always upset them almost as soon as the conversation gets going, and I clicked "Throw Party" to see what would happen, only to have two default FEMALE Sims (like the defaults from Generate Female Sim) appear, with the names Paul Holder and Jeb Tortsen. I managed to kick them out because quite frankly they were giving me the shivers. Random note: Paul didn't flush the toilet after using it.<br />
<br />
I've only found one thread on a forum pertaining to them, and a mention or two on YouTube (one of which stating that they can't be married, but I haven't tried as I haven't seen them since the party where they were the only guests). But no one seems to know who or what Paul &amp; Jeb are. I think they must be bits of code, extra Sims to fill in-game parties or such. But then it wouldn't make sense that they keep calling my two Sims on the phone. They never visit &amp; I never see them walk past the house, only the one time I tried Throw Party, and I'm really weirded out right now so there's no way I'm clicking it again. They just keep calling every now &amp; then to talk to my Sims and upset them.<br />
<br />
Who or what exactly are they? Were they named after staff members? Do they have a specific function or role?<br />
Any information on Paul &amp; Jeb would be greatly appreciated.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Sims 2- Power Outage Scenario video]]></title>
			<link>https://www.simsforums.com/showthread.php?tid=11681</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 11:41:18 +0000</pubDate>
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So alot ive been seeing threads on other sites about people wanting to see the cut power outage scenario, so i made a video. I hope you enjoy.<br />
The video will lag around the middle because of a conversion error, but fixes towards the 3/4 of the video.<br />
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Basically to restore the scenario, you need to download the weather sphere from another site. (When i remember the site, ill list it). <br />
It includes access to the power outage scenario, which completely works. (Turns off all lights, and other powered objects, and starts a timer.)]]></description>
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So alot ive been seeing threads on other sites about people wanting to see the cut power outage scenario, so i made a video. I hope you enjoy.<br />
The video will lag around the middle because of a conversion error, but fixes towards the 3/4 of the video.<br />
<br />
Basically to restore the scenario, you need to download the weather sphere from another site. (When i remember the site, ill list it). <br />
It includes access to the power outage scenario, which completely works. (Turns off all lights, and other powered objects, and starts a timer.)]]></content:encoded>
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