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<img align="left" width="64" height="64" src="https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/assets/69059862/a9e022b0-277d-45ce-adb9-9bf210cc970a" alt="SP icon">
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<h1>The Sims 2 Starter Pack</h1>
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  [](https://discord.gg/ts2community)
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The all-in-one source for installing & optimizing TS2!
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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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## Instructions:
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### **(New!)** Updated install/setup guide: [TS2.crd.co](https://ts2.crd.co)
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The [OG Guide on Google Docs](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UT0HX3cO4xLft2KozGypU_N7ZcGQVr-54QD9asFsx5U/edit) is also still available. More detailed documentation on [voicemxil.github.io/TS2-Starter-Pack](voicemxil.github.io/TS2-Starter-Pack)
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## Flavors:
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[<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)
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### [Web Installer](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/latest) (Recommended) 
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- Lightweight NSIS-based web installer
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- Automatically download The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection with Sims2RPC & fixes via GitHub
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- Automates Touchup/install process based on the install directory
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[<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)
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### [Standalone Installer](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/latest) 
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- NSIS-based registry/touchup installer script (game files **not** included)
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- Performs offline install on manually extracted Ultimate Collection game files, includes same fixes as Web Installer
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- Automated Touchup/install process based on the install directory
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Downloads for the built installers are in the [latest Release](https://github.com/voicemxil/TS2-Starter-Pack/releases/latest) Assets.
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## Included Fixes/Dependencies
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- [Sims2RPC Launcher & Bright CAS Fix by Lazy Duchess](lazyduchess.tumblr.com)
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- [Graphics Rules Maker from SimsNetwork](https://www.simsnetwork.com/tools/graphics-rules-maker)
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- [Sim Shadow Fix by SimNopke](https://simnopke.tumblr.com/post/136184612377/sim-shadow-fix)
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- Store/Pre-order Content
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- CEP (Color Enable Package) by Numenor
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- Pie Menu Text String Fix by LdDarcy
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- AL/MG UI Font Fix by DanTheMann15 patched in
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- Localized Music Unlocked by spockthewok (Web Installer)
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- Visual C++ Redist (x86)
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- .NET Framework (required for RPC)
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- Optional:
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- DXVK (not toggled by default)
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- 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)
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## Resources & Support:
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- 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)!
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- Our members also share gameplay, CC/Mods, and plenty of other useful resources.
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### Join TS2 Community here:
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[<img src="https://discordapp.com/api/guilds/912700195249197086/widget.png?style=banner3" alt="">](https://discord.gg/ts2community)
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