TS2-Starter-Pack/README.md

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

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The all-in-one source for installing & optimizing The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection!
Provides the full Ultimate Collection (free Origin version from 2014 with all packs/updates), bonus content, as well as necessary fixes for modern systems.


## Instructions:
### **(New!)** [Updated install/setup guide at 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:

[<img align="left" width="40" height="40" src="https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/assets/69059862/e5233181-2abd-4c40-a9f5-e4ba4ce76b68" alt="Web Installer icon">](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/download/v14/TS2StarterPack-WebInstaller.x64.exe)
### [Web Installer](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/latest) (Recommended) ![GitHub file size in bytes](https://img.shields.io/github/size/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/bin/Web%20Installer/TS2StarterPack-WebInstaller.x64.exe?branch=v15.0.1)
- Lightweight NSIS-based web installer
- Automatically download The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection with Sims2RPC & fixes via GitHub
- Automates Touchup/install 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 Installer](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/latest) ![GitHub file size in bytes](https://img.shields.io/github/size/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/bin/Standalone%20Installer/UCTouchup-StandaloneInstaller.x64.exe?branch=v15.0.1)
- NSIS-based registry/touchup installer script (game files **not** included)
- Performs offline install on manually extracted Ultimate Collection game files, includes same fixes as Web Installer
- Automated Touchup/install process based on the install directory
  
Downloads for the built installers are in the [latest Release](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/latest) Assets.


## 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:
[<img src="https://discordapp.com/api/guilds/912700195249197086/widget.png?style=banner3" alt="">](https://discord.gg/ts2community)
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			`<h1>The Sims 2 Starter Pack</h1>`
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Update README.md 2024-04-13 20:41:35 -04:00			`![GitHub all releases](https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/total?label=total%20downloads) ![Current Version](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack?label=current%20version) [![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/912700195249197086?color=fa807a&label=osab%27s%20TS2%20Community%20Discord%20Server&logo=Discord&logoColor=white)](https://discord.gg/ts2community)`
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Update README.md 2024-10-15 19:34:28 -04:00			`The all-in-one source for installing & optimizing The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection!`
Update README.md 2024-09-27 02:01:48 -04:00			`Provides the full Ultimate Collection (free Origin version from 2014 with all packs/updates), bonus content, as well as necessary fixes for modern systems.`
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Update README.md 2024-09-27 01:47:44 -04:00			`## Instructions:`
Update README.md 2024-11-09 04:37:38 -05:00			`### (New!) [Updated install/setup guide at TS2.crd.co](https://ts2.crd.co)`
Update README.md 2024-09-27 01:44:32 -04:00
Update README.md 2024-11-09 04:38:00 -05:00			`The [OG Google Docs Guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UT0HX3cO4xLft2KozGypU_N7ZcGQVr-54QD9asFsx5U/edit) is also still available.`
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Update README.md 2023-08-04 23:59:31 -04:00			`## Flavors:`
Update README.md 2024-02-08 21:59:39 -05:00
			`[<img align="left" width="40" height="40" src="https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/assets/69059862/e5233181-2abd-4c40-a9f5-e4ba4ce76b68" alt="Web Installer icon">](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/download/v14/TS2StarterPack-WebInstaller.x64.exe)`
Update README.md 2024-09-18 00:29:35 -04:00			`### [Web Installer](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/latest) (Recommended) ![GitHub file size in bytes](https://img.shields.io/github/size/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/bin/Web%20Installer/TS2StarterPack-WebInstaller.x64.exe?branch=v15.0.1)`
Update README.md 2023-02-09 23:16:54 -05:00			`- Lightweight NSIS-based web installer`
Update README.md 2024-09-27 02:01:48 -04:00			`- Automatically download The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection with Sims2RPC & fixes via GitHub`
Update README.md 2023-11-14 09:53:29 -05:00			`- Automates Touchup/install process based on the install directory`
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Update README.md 2024-02-08 21:59:39 -05:00			`[<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)`
Update README.md 2024-09-27 01:47:44 -04:00			`### [Standalone Installer](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/latest) ![GitHub file size in bytes](https://img.shields.io/github/size/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/bin/Standalone%20Installer/UCTouchup-StandaloneInstaller.x64.exe?branch=v15.0.1)`
			`- NSIS-based registry/touchup installer script (game files not included)`
Update README.md 2024-09-30 20:49:58 -04:00			`- Performs offline install on manually extracted Ultimate Collection game files, includes same fixes as Web Installer`
			`- Automated Touchup/install process based on the install directory`

			`Downloads for the built installers are in the [latest Release](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/latest) Assets.`

Update README.md 2024-09-18 00:29:35 -04:00
			`## 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)`
Update README.md 2023-08-04 23:58:46 -04:00			`- Optional:`
			`- DXVK (not toggled by default)`
Update README.md 2023-11-18 17:12:17 -05:00			`- 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)`
Update README.md 2023-11-14 09:53:29 -05:00

Update README.md 2023-08-04 23:59:31 -04:00			`## Resources & Support:`
Update README.md 2024-04-13 20:41:04 -04:00			`- 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)!`
Update README.md 2023-06-02 22:06:53 -04:00			`- Our members also share gameplay, CC/Mods, and plenty of other useful resources.`
Update README.md 2023-08-04 23:59:31 -04:00			`### Join TS2 Community here:`
Update README.md 2024-04-13 20:41:04 -04:00			`[<img src="https://discordapp.com/api/guilds/912700195249197086/widget.png?style=banner3" alt="">](https://discord.gg/ts2community)`