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This is our collaborative Staff posting account, where members of The Sims Resource team come together to share the latest from the world of The Sims. From game news and updates to community stories, custom content, helpful guides, and everything in between, our team covers a little bit of everything Simming. Behind every post is a staff member who shares a love for The Sims, gaming, creativity, and the incredible community that has grown around them.
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Oct 28, 2008
Learn how to create an apartment in Sims 3 like kubidlo’s Square Deluxe apartment with this tutorial. Step 1: Create a Mountain. Create a mountain. Step 2: Create a Building. Create a building. Step 3: Enable Cheats.... See More
Learn how to create an apartment in Sims 3 like kubidlo’s Square Deluxe apartment with this tutorial. Step 1: Create a Mountain. Create a mountain. Step 2: Create a Building. Create a building. Step 3: Enable Cheats.... See More
Oct 28, 2008
Oct 28, 2008
Creating a tattoo is pretty much a simple as creating a pattern for TSRW. In fact, it’s even simpler since you don’t need to ensure they will tile seamlessly (being just a single image, after all). This works in... See More
Creating a tattoo is pretty much a simple as creating a pattern for TSRW. In fact, it’s even simpler since you don’t need to ensure they will tile seamlessly (being just a single image, after all). This works in... See More
Oct 28, 2008
Oct 28, 2008
What you will need to complete this tutorial for making Sims 3 patterns in PaintShop Pro: Paint Shop Pro – In this tutorial I used PSP X2. If you are using Paint Shop Pro X2, you will need to download Nvidia DDS 3.02. If... See More
What you will need to complete this tutorial for making Sims 3 patterns in PaintShop Pro: Paint Shop Pro – In this tutorial I used PSP X2. If you are using Paint Shop Pro X2, you will need to download Nvidia DDS 3.02. If... See More
Oct 28, 2008
It’s easy to create tattoos for your Sims in The Sims 3. I have used this method in my Native American-Themed Tattoo Set shown below. But in this example this is what we will create: You will need at least TSR Workshop... See More
It’s easy to create tattoos for your Sims in The Sims 3. I have used this method in my Native American-Themed Tattoo Set shown below. But in this example this is what we will create: You will need at least TSR Workshop... See More
Oct 28, 2008
Oct 28, 2008
Here’s how to make your lots in The Sims 3 extra special with some finishing touches in 10 easy steps! Do you feel like your lots are tedious and tiresome? Want to add in some extra special touches that will turn mess to... See More
Here’s how to make your lots in The Sims 3 extra special with some finishing touches in 10 easy steps! Do you feel like your lots are tedious and tiresome? Want to add in some extra special touches that will turn mess to... See More
Oct 28, 2008
Oct 27, 2008
When creating patterns in The Sims 3, a big part of that process includes RGBA stencil masks. The following tutorial explains the purpose of RGBA stencil masks and what the individual RGBA channels do. Installing DDS plug-ins... See More
When creating patterns in The Sims 3, a big part of that process includes RGBA stencil masks. The following tutorial explains the purpose of RGBA stencil masks and what the individual RGBA channels do. Installing DDS plug-ins... See More
Oct 27, 2008
This simple step by step guide will help you to create Sims 3 patterns! You don’t even need any knowledge about editing graphics or Photoshop! If you already have a pattern you would like to use, I recommend that it have... See More
This simple step by step guide will help you to create Sims 3 patterns! You don’t even need any knowledge about editing graphics or Photoshop! If you already have a pattern you would like to use, I recommend that it have... See More
Oct 27, 2008
Oct 27, 2008
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... See More
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... See More
Oct 27, 2008
Oct 27, 2008
It’s easy and quick to build an attached garage in The Sims 3 with this method. 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... See More
It’s easy and quick to build an attached garage in The Sims 3 with this method. 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... See More
Oct 27, 2008
Oct 27, 2008
TSR proudly presents 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... See More
TSR proudly presents 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... See More
Oct 27, 2008
Oct 27, 2008
Both overlays and stencils are used to add non-recolorable decals and textures to your creations, so what are the differences? Overlays Apply to all color variations of the creation Are used only once in a creation Stencils... See More
Both overlays and stencils are used to add non-recolorable decals and textures to your creations, so what are the differences? Overlays Apply to all color variations of the creation Are used only once in a creation Stencils... See More
Oct 27, 2008
Would you like to know how to add lots to Sunset Valley in Sims 3? Want to use all those nice Bridgeport lots but cannot fit them? This tutorial will show you how! In this tutorial I will explain how to create new empty lots... See More
Would you like to know how to add lots to Sunset Valley in Sims 3? Want to use all those nice Bridgeport lots but cannot fit them? This tutorial will show you how! In this tutorial I will explain how to create new empty lots... See More
Oct 27, 2008
Oct 27, 2008
A standard RGB image consists of the three red, green and blue layers called channels. RGB images consist of differing quantities of red, green and blue colors mixed together. An alpha can be added for special effects to our... See More
A standard RGB image consists of the three red, green and blue layers called channels. RGB images consist of differing quantities of red, green and blue colors mixed together. An alpha can be added for special effects to our... See More
Oct 27, 2008
Oct 27, 2008
Please note! The point of this tutorial to teach you how to add custom poses created by others to run in your Sims 3 game. If you are looking for a way to begin creating your own poses, I highly recommend reading the original... See More
Please note! The point of this tutorial to teach you how to add custom poses created by others to run in your Sims 3 game. If you are looking for a way to begin creating your own poses, I highly recommend reading the original... See More
Oct 27, 2008
Oct 27, 2008
The majority of graphics programs don’t have very visible ways of working with Alpha Channels. Photoshop is easy and straight-forward (see image below – the second red arrow shows the button to click in order to add an... See More
The majority of graphics programs don’t have very visible ways of working with Alpha Channels. Photoshop is easy and straight-forward (see image below – the second red arrow shows the button to click in order to add an... See More
Oct 27, 2008
Oct 27, 2008
The following tutorial is for beginners on adding logos or graphics to Sims 3 clothing using the TSR Workshop and Adobe Photoshop with the DDS plugin. Adding Logos to Clothing in Sims 3– A Beginners’ Tutorial This... See More
The following tutorial is for beginners on adding logos or graphics to Sims 3 clothing using the TSR Workshop and Adobe Photoshop with the DDS plugin. Adding Logos to Clothing in Sims 3– A Beginners’ Tutorial This... See More
Oct 27, 2008
An overlay in The Sims 3 is used to add permanent, non-recolorable features to your creation, regardless of the patterns applied to the object. This makes it ideal for permanent decals, logos, dirt or scratches. In the example... See More
An overlay in The Sims 3 is used to add permanent, non-recolorable features to your creation, regardless of the patterns applied to the object. This makes it ideal for permanent decals, logos, dirt or scratches. In the example... See More
Oct 27, 2008
Oct 27, 2008
What we will do in this tutorial is create recolorable glass floors in The Sims 3 (per placeable tile) from a rug. Let’s start! Load your workshop (always create with the latest one) and create a new project. Objects ->... See More
What we will do in this tutorial is create recolorable glass floors in The Sims 3 (per placeable tile) from a rug. Let’s start! Load your workshop (always create with the latest one) and create a new project. Objects ->... See More
Oct 27, 2008
Oct 27, 2008
You can have this house, which has a beautiful beach with this Sims 3 tutorial! Step-1 Please select this Lot!! Step-2 Then, change Lot Type “Residential.” Step-3 Click on the ” Bulldozer” icon. Step-4... See More
You can have this house, which has a beautiful beach with this Sims 3 tutorial! Step-1 Please select this Lot!! Step-2 Then, change Lot Type “Residential.” Step-3 Click on the ” Bulldozer” icon. Step-4... See More
Oct 27, 2008
Oct 27, 2008
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... See More
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... See More
Oct 27, 2008


