TS2-Starter-Pack/README.md

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

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The Starter Pack is an all-in-one source for obtaining, installing, and optimizing TS2 Ultimate Collection on modern hardware! 
The Ultimate Collection is the free 2014 Origin release, which includes the base game & all packs/updates.

## Usage:
Download your chosen installer from the [latest release](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/latest) and follow the [Full Installation Guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UT0HX3cO4xLft2KozGypU_N7ZcGQVr-54QD9asFsx5U/edit) to begin!

## 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=v13)
- Lightweight NSIS-based web installer
- Downloads 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) (Offline Version) ![GitHub file size in bytes](https://img.shields.io/github/size/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/bin/Standalone%20Installer/TS2StarterPack-StandaloneInstaller.x64.exe?branch=v13)
- Lightweight NSIS-based installer 
- Game files not included. Performs offline install on manually extracted Ultimate Collection game files (works with G4tW)
- Automates Touchup/install process based on the install directory, includes same fixes as Web Installer

## Featured Fixes/Dependencies 
- Included:
  - [Sims2RPC Launcher & Bright CAS Fix by Lazy Duchess](lazyduchess.tumblr.com)
  - Visual C++ Redist (x86)
  - .NET Framework (required for RPC)
  - [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)
  - 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)
- 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)
  - Store/Pre-order Content
 


## 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/ts2-community-912700195249197086), 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/ts2-community-912700195249197086)