TS2-Starter-Pack/README.md

<h1 align=center>The Sims 2 Starter Pack - by osab </h1> 

![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.com/servers/ts2-community-912700195249197086)

The Starter Pack is an all-in-one source for obtaining, installing, and optimizing TS2 on modern hardware!

Choose your favorite **flavor** 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:

## [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-v10.exe?branch=v10)
- Lightweight NSIS-based web installer
- Downloads The Sims 2 Starter Pack (Fixed Ultimate Collection with Sims2RPC by Lazy Duchess included)
- Automates Touchup process based on the install directory
- Install dependencies (optional): x86 VC Redist & .NET Framework
- Recommended/Optional components: Graphics Rules Maker, DXVK, SimNopke's shadow fix, and desktop/start menu shortcuts


## [Standalone Installer](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/v10) (Offline Version) ![GitHub file size in bytes](https://img.shields.io/github/size/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/bin/Standalone%20Installer/TS2.StandaloneInstaller-v10.exe?branch=v10)
- Lightweight NSIS-based installer intended for offline use with Ultimate Collection game files
- Automates Touchup process based on the install directory, then installs Sims2RPC
- Offline installations for dependencies (optional): x86 VC Redist & .NET Framework
- Offline installations for recommended/optional components: Graphics Rules Maker, DXVK, SimNopke's shadow fix, and desktop/start menu shortcuts

# Resources & Support:
- For help with your TS2 game, please [join TS2 Community](https://discord.gg/ts2-community-912700195249197086) and consult the #ts2-support forum! 
- We have FAQs for the series and our support volunteers are active daily.
- Our members 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)
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Update README.md 2023-03-29 23:24:11 -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.com/servers/ts2-community-912700195249197086)`
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Update README.md 2023-03-26 22:19:12 -04:00			`The Starter Pack is an all-in-one source for obtaining, installing, and optimizing TS2 on modern hardware!`
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Update README.md 2023-02-09 23:43:59 -05:00			`Choose your favorite flavor 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!`
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Update README.md 2023-02-10 15:49:19 -05:00			`# Flavors:`

Update README.md 2023-02-09 23:17:44 -05:00			`## [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-v10.exe?branch=v10)`
Update README.md 2023-02-09 23:16:54 -05:00			`- Lightweight NSIS-based web installer`
Update README.md 2023-02-10 00:27:53 -05:00			`- Downloads The Sims 2 Starter Pack (Fixed Ultimate Collection with Sims2RPC by Lazy Duchess included)`
Update README.md 2023-02-09 23:16:54 -05:00			`- Automates Touchup process based on the install directory`
Update README.md 2023-02-09 22:57:12 -05:00			`- Install dependencies (optional): x86 VC Redist & .NET Framework`
			`- Recommended/Optional components: Graphics Rules Maker, DXVK, SimNopke's shadow fix, and desktop/start menu shortcuts`
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Update README.md 2023-02-09 23:05:45 -05:00			`## [Standalone Installer](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/v10) (Offline Version) ![GitHub file size in bytes](https://img.shields.io/github/size/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/bin/Standalone%20Installer/TS2.StandaloneInstaller-v10.exe?branch=v10)`
Update README.md 2023-02-09 23:16:54 -05:00			`- Lightweight NSIS-based installer intended for offline use with Ultimate Collection game files`
			`- Automates Touchup process based on the install directory, then installs Sims2RPC`
Update README.md 2023-02-09 22:57:12 -05:00			`- Offline installations for dependencies (optional): x86 VC Redist & .NET Framework`
			`- Offline installations for recommended/optional components: Graphics Rules Maker, DXVK, SimNopke's shadow fix, and desktop/start menu shortcuts`
Update README.md 2023-02-10 15:49:19 -05:00
			`# Resources & Support:`
Update README.md 2023-02-10 15:56:56 -05:00			`- For help with your TS2 game, please [join TS2 Community](https://discord.gg/ts2-community-912700195249197086) and consult the #ts2-support forum!`
			`- We have FAQs for the series and our support volunteers are active daily.`
			`- Our members share gameplay, CC/Mods, and plenty of other useful resources.`
Update README.md 2023-02-10 15:55:11 -05:00			`## Join TS2 Community here:`
Update README.md 2023-02-10 15:49:19 -05:00			`[<img src="https://discordapp.com/api/guilds/912700195249197086/widget.png?style=banner3" alt="">](https://discord.gg/ts2-community-912700195249197086)`