TS2-Starter-Pack/README.md

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<h1>The Sims 2 Starter Pack</h1> 

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NSIS-based installer for installing & optimizing The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection. Provides the full Ultimate Collection (free Origin version from 2014 with all packs/updates) and bonus content, including fixes needed for modern systems.

## Instructions:
### [Updated install/setup guide (TS2.crd.co)](https://ts2.crd.co)

The [OG Google Docs Guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UT0HX3cO4xLft2KozGypU_N7ZcGQVr-54QD9asFsx5U/edit) is also still available.

## Flavors:

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### [Web Installer](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/latest) **(Recommended)**
- Installs The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection with Sims2RPC & fixes via GitHub direct download.
- Automated Touchup process based on the install directory.

[<img align="left" width="40" height="40" src="https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/assets/69059862/4f869b5b-9e36-40c8-9704-d135e55f12bc" alt="Standalone Installer icon">](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/download/v14/TS2StarterPack-StandaloneInstaller.x64.exe)
### [Standalone ("Touchup") Installer](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/latest) 
- Offline registry install/repair for user-specified Ultimate Collection game path. Game files **not** included, requires separate download.
- Includes same fixes as Web Installer without downloading function.
  
Download installers via the Assets of the [latest Release](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/latest).


## Included Fixes/Dependencies
- [Sims2RPC Launcher & Bright CAS Fix by Lazy Duchess](lazyduchess.tumblr.com)
- [Graphics Rules Maker from SimsNetwork](https://www.simsnetwork.com/tools/graphics-rules-maker)
- [Sim Shadow Fix by SimNopke](https://simnopke.tumblr.com/post/136184612377/sim-shadow-fix)
- Store/Pre-order Content
- CEP (Color Enable Package) by Numenor
- Pie Menu Text String Fix by LdDarcy
- AL/MG UI Font Fix by DanTheMann15 patched in
- Localized Music Unlocked by spockthewok (Web Installer)
- Visual C++ Redist (x86)
- .NET Framework (required for RPC)
- Optional:
  - DXVK (not toggled by default)
  - Clean Hood Templates: [CroconawSims](https://modthesims.info/m/10269790) (PV, VV, RH, DV, Universities, Bluewater Village), [Dorsal Axe](https://modthesims.info/m/6990975) (ST), [MeetMe2TheRiver](https://meetme2theriver.livejournal.com/) (Downtown, Stealth Hoods), and [TheNeonPlumb](https://theneonplumb.tumblr.com/post/656712498541723648/clean-template-belladonna-cove-with-townies) (BC)
 

## Resources & Support:
- For help with your TS2 game, there are various resources such as our #ts2-faq and #ts2-help forums in the [TS2 Community Discord](https://discord.gg/ts2community), or the [r/Sims2Help Reddit](reddit.com/r/sims2help)! 
- Our members also share gameplay, CC/Mods, and plenty of other useful resources.
### Join TS2 Community here:
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