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Author: TugmeL | Posted Apr 30, 2010

You can have this home which has a beautiful beach with this tutorial!
For more information, please click ''Slades show''

Author: cazarupt | Posted Apr 25, 2010

Not only can our Sims live on land, but now – on water. There are several boats available to download from various fan sites, and this tutorial is going to teach you to make your own. It requires a large amount of time and perseverance, as well as creative input. Stick to it an don’t give up, and you will turn out with some fantastic results.

Author: Per|TSR | Posted Mar 26, 2010

Start This is the help text for the start page   Uploads this is the...

Author: Apple | Posted Mar 7, 2010

Updated Mar 23

This is an updated version of the original tutorial I wrote quite a few months back. It's been updated to include the newest features of TSR Workshop, as well as a 100% collaboration with the newest tutorials here, so you can go on to create objects all the way.

This tutorial is mainly a TSR Workshop guide. It doesn't teach you how to create a mesh, nor how to create the textures; that is what the other two new tutorials are for (and they're linked to in this tutorial at the right places). This guide shows you everything you need to know about the TSR Workshop program. For example showing you hwo to enable/disable new patterns, add a new colour variation, as well as broken down views of the Workshop user interface throughout.

Author: sim_man123 | Posted Feb 23, 2010

This tutorial will show you how to automatically create a multiplier using Blender3D (version 2.49) and export it so that it can be converted to DDS for importing into TSR Workshop. This tutorial may be updated for the revamped Blender3D v2.5 user interface once a final, stable version is released.

Author: Per|TSR | Posted Feb 2, 2010

This guide describes how to download and install Custom Sims 3 Content from TSR

Author: ulker | Posted Dec 21, 2009

This tutorial will teach you the basics of creating hair meshes in TSR Workshop. It won’t be an in-depth tutorial about modelling in your 3d application or drawing nice textures in your graphics editor. There are plenty of nice tutorials about those topics on the internet. I’ll just share a few tips and tricks about meshing and texturing. This tutorial will cover things like how to make a set of textures/LODs and what those things mean. So note that you must be familiar with your 3d application and graphics editor and practice a lot to create good looking hair. So let’s get started!

Author: sww | Posted Dec 21, 2009

Confused on how to submit a tutorial to TSR? This tutorial tells you how!

Author: DragonQueen | Posted Dec 5, 2009

This tutorial will show you, in basic steps, how to create windows looking into the swimming pool.

Author: Murano | Posted Nov 29, 2009

The new version of TSR Workshop offers a great feature to autogenerate sunshadows. TSRW is the...

Author: Gosik | Posted Nov 15, 2009

This tutorial will teach you the basics of creating multicolor makeup using TSR Workshop. I will be making a two color eyeshadow with an eyeliner but using this method allows you to create anything you like.

Author: aloleng | Posted Nov 7, 2009

How to add an attic for Sims 3

Author: DragonQueen | Posted Nov 6, 2009

Created by DragonQueen...with everlasting thanks to Abercrombie6622, LouisFx08, and o00o00o00o2009 at YouTube for showing me how it’s done.

Author: riccinumbers | Posted Oct 28, 2009

Want to make plants and those dds files are confusing the heck out of you? Then this tutorial is for you!

Author: Vanilla Sim | Posted Oct 26, 2009

With the public release of the TSR Workshop everyone is anxious to get busy making all sorts of custom content. But, if you’re like me and can’t mesh yet! But, still have that itch to contribute to the community with something wonderful then this tutorial might be for you.

Author: Cyclonesue | Posted Oct 23, 2009

Now the dust has settled, everyone is making patterns - except you. That's because you've tried all the proper tutorials and STILL failed, but didn't like to say out loud in case everyone else pointed and laughed. Well, meet me then! I failed too, so I've written another tutorial who those of us who need every last degree explained carefully - and soon you'll be making patters too, probably using someone else's texture because you can't draw either!

Author: Angela | Posted Oct 10, 2009

In this tutorial i will show you how to create a fake halfwall in your Sims3 game using the ConstrainFloorElevation Cheat.
This halfwall is not really to build a house with because ceilings aren't rendered properly. You can use this for taking screenshots for upload or something simular.

Author: mensure | Posted Sep 14, 2009

  I wanted to share with you, my own construction method U-Shaped Stairs. We...

Author: BILLABONG_ | Posted Sep 11, 2009

01. Open the Workshop and start a new project →Create new Project 02....

Author: | Posted Sep 2, 2009

This tutorial will teach you how to make an arched bridge in a very easy way. Even for a...

Author: Rosaleena | Posted Aug 28, 2009

  Hello! This tut will teach you how to create your own eye shadow in the simplest...

Author: Thomas|TSR | Posted Aug 27, 2009

If you are unsure about TSR Merlin and how it can help you install Sims 3 downloads, here's the guide for you!

Author: cazarupt | Posted Aug 25, 2009

In 10 easy steps ! How to make your lots that extra bit special. Do you feel like your...

Author: BILLABONG_ | Posted Aug 25, 2009

  I was asked to make a Tutorial to show you, how I made my costume makeup stuff with...

Author: ad27 | Posted Aug 23, 2009

INTRODUCTION This simple step by step guide will help you to create Sims 3 patterns! ...

Author: Kyleman1990 | Posted Aug 19, 2009

Hello today I will show you a Very Easy Way to Make Road-Side BillBoards. You Can Get Some...

Author: kittyispretty69 | Posted Aug 6, 2009

A tutorial for beginners describing the process of adding logos or graphics to sim clothing using the TSR Workshop and Adobe Photoshop with the DDS plugin.

Author: Pinecat | Posted Aug 3, 2009

Building an attached garage using this method is very easy and quick. Once you've done it a couple of times you'll be able to add an attached garage to nearly any house in no more than two minutes - promise!

Author: Pinecat | Posted Aug 2, 2009

The ground in TS3 is not as even as it appears, causing all kinds of problems when building. This simple step before you start building will eliminate most, if not all, of these problems!

Author: Illiana | Posted Jul 21, 2009

So you want to build a house where the door opens to a choice of upstairs or downstairs, but you aren’t sure where to start? This tutorial should help you build that Split Entry home, and you may learn some CFE tricks while you’re at it!

*NOTE – Some experience with CFE is helpful, but not necessary (if you’re brave!). I consider this tutorial to be intermediate – expert level.

REQUIREMENTS: This tutorial can be used without any EPs whatsoever; in fact I am only using the Base Game to create it! :D

Getting Started: Before we begin, choose a lot size a little larger than you think you will need. So, if you want a small house, choose a MEDIUM sized lot. The reason you will be doing this is because using the CFE will take up quite a bit more space in your home than you think. You don’t want to get half way through a build only to find you won’t have enough room for the house you had planned. I am using a 3x4 Lot for this Tutorial.

Author: Sinastra | Posted Jul 21, 2009

If you'd prefer a PDF version of this tutorial, you can download it from here . In Depth...

Author: Cyclonesue | Posted Jul 14, 2009

Do you miss the individualroofslopeangle cheat of Sims 2?  Well, after this you...

Author: Cyclonesue | Posted Jul 13, 2009

RED CHIMNEYS ARE BACK! Not exactly something to celebrate, is it?  Yes, Sims 3...

Author: *Bunny* | Posted Jul 8, 2009

A comprehensive guide to planning the perfect Sims 2 wedding.

Author: BlackGarden | Posted Jun 28, 2009

Previously, I've shown you a simplified technique for extracting a Sim from a screenshot for...

Author: flobi | Posted Jun 26, 2009

4 Layer Tutorial for Paint Shop Pro About This Tutorial This tutorial has been created by...

Author: AnoeskaB | Posted Jun 24, 2009

For this tutorial it is assumed that you already have some basic knowledge about how to work with the Gimp. It will teach you how to use channels and working with the DDS format.

Author: Sinastra | Posted Jun 17, 2009

Welcome to my Custom Pattern tutorial (Aka Custom Patterns for Dummies). This tutorial will...

Author: Newtlco | Posted Jun 17, 2009

TSR  Sims 3 Workshop Patterns Plugin'i sunar . Bu araç sayesinde kanallarla tamamen...

Author: Murano | Posted Jun 16, 2009

This video tutorial shows you the workflow between Illustrator, Photoshop and the TSR Workshop Pattern Tool. It might also help you to understand the creating of RGBA masks even more.

Author: pegasussims | Posted Jun 15, 2009

How to Make Patterns Using PSP  Special Thanks go to MsBarrows for her guidance,...

Author: Murano | Posted Jun 10, 2009

A pattern in The Sims 3 has four channels to hold mask information. These are Red, Green, Blue and Alpha (RGBA) where every channel can save a greyscale image. The following tutorial will illustrate the concept of stencil masks (not the making of the pattern itself).

Author: Murano | Posted Jun 10, 2009

TSR proudly present the TSR Workshop Pattern Tool. With this tool you can create completely new patterns with channels and either create a Sims3pack or upload it directly to TSR for publishing. This tutorial will show you how it's done.

Author: Nanshi_Nibble | Posted Jun 8, 2009

Seamless Tiles In Photoshop With the new version of Sims out (Sims™ 3), we now have the...

Author: ticticc13 | Posted Jan 6, 2009

A basic guide on editing or enhancing your Sims 2 In-Game pictures using Photoimpact

Author: mpg2003 | Posted Dec 25, 2008

A comprehensive guide to all of the beings, creatures and supernatural forces in the world of the Sims 2. Covers the paranormal elements of all expansion packs.

Author: kissme87 | Posted Dec 16, 2008

How to remove Residential Mailbox in an Apartment Lot

Author: Murano | Posted Nov 15, 2008

This tutorial describes how to use the DDS plugins for Photoshop and the setting up of DXT files.

Author: Cerulean Talon | Posted Nov 13, 2008

Do you want to build a domed pavilion, but they look to daunting? I believe I have the solution. This method has quite a few steps, but they are not complicated and the results are very worth the effort.

Author: mpg2003 | Posted Oct 31, 2008

A complete list of all the spells for The Sims 2: Apartment Life expansion pack. The guide lists the spells, the reagents needed to cast the spells and a description of what each spell does. The guide is 100% accurate, tried and tested.

Author: Moza | Posted Oct 21, 2008

This is a quick guide and introduction for newcomers wanting to join, people who’ve been away for a while and want an update, or simply anyone who’s curious what it’s all about.

Author: hatshepsut | Posted Oct 6, 2008

A helping hand through some of the mysteries and frustrations that come with building multiple housing in Apartment Life.

Author: Murano | Posted Sep 29, 2008

Learn how to texture professionally rocks. The techniques shown can also be adopted to any other texturing tasks.

Author: clairepitts1994 | Posted Sep 26, 2008

Whilst reading a tsr story, have you ever saw something in the screenshot, that you wondered how they did that? That's what my article is about :) I may write more if i found out some more things, as i'm still new to the story writing xD I hope this is helpful to you.

Author: deagh | Posted Sep 20, 2008

Creating Sim Family Trees using The Gimp - This is a basic tutorial covering creating and a sim family tree using layers for easier editing later. I also discuss how to extract useful icons from the game...and there's a bonus included for anyone who manages to make it all the way to the end. :)

Author: Murano | Posted Sep 2, 2008

Stop your Sims from walking through your custom objects.

Author: ScoobySnax | Posted Jul 28, 2008

A basic snapshot editing tutorial for story telling.

Author: sww | Posted Jul 22, 2008

Masks are a very useful feature of Photoshop, it allows you to hide parts of a layer without deleting anything.

This tutorial is written with object creating in mind, but it can easily be applied to clothes, walls, floors or fancying up preview images.

Author: ad27 | Posted Jul 19, 2008

This tutorial explains how to create the coolest pools and waterslides. These waterslides and pools will look great in community lots, or even in any Sim’s backyard. It also explains how to make rooftop pools.

Author: AnoeskaB | Posted Jul 16, 2008

This tutorial will explain what slots are, how to move them to another position, how to rotate them and how to change the type of slot. This is an advanced tutorial. It is assumed you already know how to mesh and know how to work with SimPe.

Author: mianatw1 | Posted Jul 14, 2008

Do you want your Sims to be able to enjoy nice outdoor areas without having to worry about the rain or snow disturbing their fun? This tutorial will show you how to make covered porches for their enjoyment. Base Game compatible and no hacks needed. This is a basic level tutorial.

Author: tdyannd | Posted Jul 13, 2008

A simple guide to building a simple family tree using Paint.

Author: enchantmentsisters | Posted Jul 4, 2008

This tutorial will show you how to create custom title pages for your stories. You will need a photo editing program, such as Paint.

Author: Illiana | Posted Jun 13, 2008

    Beach lots are abeautiful addition to your Sims game, but if you...

Author: rose-maman | Posted May 24, 2008

Meshing is fun, texturing is easy, learn my tricks and be happy

Author: sim_man123 | Posted May 20, 2008

A basic level tutorial that covers the entire process of recoloring, from making the file in SimPE, to making the texture using simple image adjustments like hue/saturation and color balance, as well as several others. Background knowledge not needed, but helpful.

Author: Spaik | Posted May 17, 2008

This tutorial will teach you how to add a slave group (or subset) to objects. It only covers updating the package in Simpe and not all the process of cloning. You will also find useful my first tutorial on adding subsets. Level: Advanced.

Author: whitefolks | Posted May 4, 2008

The basic guide to creating the glass walled pool of your dreams. Turn any plain old pool into a masterpiece. Transform your house into the custom dream home your sims would die for. This tutorial covers the basics of creating pools with glass walls. Master the basics and begin making spectacular pools.

Author: rose-maman | Posted Apr 30, 2008

Create your very own Invisible CAS kit, so you won't have to deal with those anoying objects in your decor anymore !
Weither you want to make them invisible, or edit them to create something new, this tutorial will show you step by step how to proceed, along with some useful pictures...without tears !

Author: sim_man123 | Posted Apr 29, 2008

An advanced level tutorial that covers the process of making a custom pose for you sim in Milkshape and then importing it into the game. Assumes previous knowlege of making custom objects and being comfortable working in SimPE, and not afraid to break things!

Author: MsBarrows | Posted Apr 23, 2008

A walkthrough of how to manually change the eye colours of your sims in SimPE, without using the Sim Surgery tool or requiring template sims.

Author: sim_man123 | Posted Apr 22, 2008

A intermediate tutorial that walks you though the process of UV Mapping a simple cabinet and then properly applying and shading the texture with shadows. Based loosely on method rather than direct instructions, so previous knowledge of meshing and texturing, as well as how to get meshes into the game is needed.

Author: Illiana | Posted Apr 19, 2008

This tutorial will walk you through creating an interesting kitchen island block using certain cheats that come in the game, but don’t let that limit your imagination! Once you get the hang of it, you can create built-in bookshelves, beautiful baths, and many other fabulous architectural features!

Author: MsBarrows | Posted Apr 18, 2008

simple walkthrough of how to locate and extract the textures of your custom in-game paintings and photographs, for backup and reuse.

Author: Cerulean Talon | Posted Apr 17, 2008

This tutorial will show you how easy it is to organize those special downloaded sets &/or meshes so that it is easy to find each item in a particular set without having to look through dozens and dozens of individual objects, walls, floors, etc

Author: ScoobySnax | Posted Apr 8, 2008

A tutorial on how to build conical roof’s with a difference.

Author: Spaik | Posted Apr 4, 2008

This tutorial will teach you how to add a group (or subset), recolourable or not, to objects. It only covers the updating of the package in Simpe and not all the process of cloning. Level: Intermediate.

Author: sim_man123 | Posted Mar 27, 2008

Article about my method for making plants. Includes a fairly basic guide to making the mesh and texture (nothing that is program-specific though), and a few things about optimizing the appearance of how it looks in the game. Not for brand-new creators, basic knowledge of making a mesh and importing it into SimPE is required.

Author: mistresscris | Posted Mar 25, 2008

This tutorial will show you how to create a brand new work of art by recoloring an existing painting. Basic knowledge of SimPe would be helpful, but is not required, as I will try to be as thorough as possible.

Author: tdyannd | Posted Mar 20, 2008

Want to dabble where many others have dabbled and excelled before?! Maybe you're dabbling but can't quite excel?! Here is a easy to understand, goof proof tutorial on how to recolor Single Frame Wall Hangings.

Author: Strawbz | Posted Mar 18, 2008

In this tutorial I will show you how to build a basic, 1 bedroom, A-frame cottage that can be used either as a holiday home or a starter home.

Author: panda_bears1 | Posted Mar 17, 2008

All you need to know to write a better Sims 2 story, includes tips, tricks and general writing advice.

Author: Cerulean Talon | Posted Mar 16, 2008

Tired of your old CAS house's look? Want your Sims to be created in a beautiful -- or ugly room? Note: If you have Seasons you may end up with sick Sims. "One way around this is to use the Base Game Starter Pro (free) from MTS2 and create your new CAS without the Seasons EP loaded," Moonlitmaiden

Author: Cyclonesue | Posted Mar 14, 2008

A simple tutorial showing how you can easily add windows immediately beneath roof gables together with step-by-step guidance on using the roofslopeangle and individualroofslopeangle roof building cheats (requires Nightlife or later). Suitable for beginners.

Author: ad27 | Posted Feb 21, 2008

This tutorial explains how to create your own rooftop balcony. They're usually found on beach lots near the ocean, but you can easily make a rooftop retreat almost anywhere else! If your lot is near the ocean, then your Sims can have quite a beautiful view to gaze out onto the deep blue sea. Either way, they look great at night too! It doesn’t matter if you have any expansion packs installed to build rooftop balconies.

Author: sim_man123 | Posted Feb 18, 2008

A fairly basic tutorial on how to take a sample of straight hair and give it waves and volume. (Does not cover making the straight hair sample) Some basic knowledge of Photoshop helps, although its not too technical.

Author: bonzaboy | Posted Feb 6, 2008

A basic guide to using SimPE with Windows vista

Author: aikea_guinea | Posted Feb 4, 2008

‘Neck gaps’ are unsightly and can all but ruin an otherwise wonderful new hair mesh. Thankfully avoiding them is extremely straight forward and quite simple!

Please note: that this is not a full hair meshing tutorial, but rather a few simple steps those already familiar with hair meshing will need in order to have flawless meshes.

Author: Cerulean Talon | Posted Jan 30, 2008

You have worked hard on your custom ‘Hood and it looks nothing like that original, featureless screenshot. Why should that beautiful neighborhood not look like it currently does? I am going to show you how to that can be changed in this 7-step tutorial.

Author: spiffyriffic | Posted Jan 29, 2008

This tutorial is about creating your own unique poses, by making a well blended 'collage' of different parts with different pictures of your Sim.

Author: estatica | Posted Jan 27, 2008

Have you ever felt that your previews are not nearly as good as your creations? In this article you will learn how easy it can be to make your work stand out from the crowd with just a few clicks.

Author: Riverwillows | Posted Jan 25, 2008

Have you tried other tutorials and still couldn't come up with perfect single beds? Is there still a center line, or the pattern just doesn't flow right? Well, here is a new tutorial, that breaks it down into 5 EASY STEPS, that anyone can do, no matter how busy or fancy the pattern, for perfect single beds every time. Included is a new template that is easier to edit. Try it and I guarantee, you WILL be very happy with your finished beds.

Author: TheMistress666 | Posted Dec 31, 2007

this tutorial shows you how to make your own drop in text files if you are using Numenor’s Scriptorium to install Modular Stairs

Author: | Posted Dec 19, 2007

Simple four step tutorial using Gimp on how to create straight hair textures with highlights.

Author: Cerulean Talon | Posted Dec 17, 2007

Whether you wish to build a community or residential lot by making an addition to an elegant mansion or for those community park cookouts, this tutorial will aid in building an attractive pavilion, atrium, lobby, foyer, reception area, vestibule or porch.

Author: BlackGarden | Posted Dec 11, 2007

A method of creating spirals quickly and easily. This can be used in all kinds of meshing and is a really useful trick to know.
Requires some very basic knowledge of MilkShape's tools. For another method, I recommend ChazDesigns' tutorial, available here:
http://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/articles/sims2/tutorials/hair/259322/
- you'll probably find each method useful in different situations!

Author: Wolfsim68 | Posted Dec 5, 2007

Description: So you want to create a neighbourhood with beaches. This guide uses the "Twikkii Island" neighbourhood that came with Bon Voyage & shows you how to modify it. It's much easier to modify an existing beach than start from scratch, as it can be hard getting the levels right for the beach to work. As you'll see, even I don't get it right the first time!

Author: aikea_guinea | Posted Nov 19, 2007

Ever wanted to get your hands on some of the hidden outfits or hair styles buried inside the game files? With this simple tutorial you’ll be able to do just that! For this tutorial the Villain outfit that came with Bon Voyage is unlocked, but you can easily use the same principles to unlock hairstyles as well.

Author: ad27 | Posted Nov 7, 2007

This tutorial shows you how to turn the plain old Sims into a game bursting with realistic custom content that you can make yourself and how to add that personal touch! It covers making floors, walls, and ground covers with the free and easy to use HomeCrafter tool.

Author: AmericanXplorer13 | Posted Nov 2, 2007

Add your own custom music to your version of The Sims 2!