The Sims 2 Starter Pack
  [](https://discord.com/servers/ts2-community-912700195249197086)
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:
[
](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) 
- 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
[
](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) 
- 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:
[
](https://discord.gg/ts2-community-912700195249197086)