What do you need for the pool water to be more detailed?

[Pokeylope]

My pool water is just...blue. I can see through it and all, and I think there's a slight texture, but nowhere near as good as in some pics I've seen...where the water MOVES.

[brainchildvn]

Your computer would need the capability to perform advanced lighting and graphics effects, which would probably require a more advanced graphics card. Also make sure your drivers are up to date.

[bairy]

That's basically the right answer.

What are your system specs?
http://www.sims2techguide.net/article.php?p=22 can help you identify them

[Pokeylope]

I've got an Nvidia 5500, far more than enough ram/other things...

Judging from the minimum specs for the game I'd think I should be able to see the detailed pool water. Or at least be able to force the game to attempt it.

[bairy]

ok and which drivers do you have for the 5500?

[Metroid Menace]

That's the same with me. My water is just normal and doesnt move or anything fancey. I have the ati radeon 9250, and that doesn't seem to do the trick ._.

[Pokeylope]

ok and which drivers do you have for the 5500?

No idea. I do know I spent forever downloading the right ones when I installed in, back on May 31st. Would new drivers really be the difference?

[Crisloki]

You ONLY need (i think so) for a more realistic pool is a very simple cheat

boolprop useshaders true

with that, your pools will have an attractive look and the water will move.. its lovely its worth trying ;)

I include here is photo demonstrating this, with "before" and "after" states

[simsample]

Enabling bump mapping made my pool water look better, too.

[Pokeylope]

You ONLY need (i think so) for a more realistic pool is a very simple cheat

boolprop useshaders true

with that, your pools will have an attractive look and the water will move.. its lovely its worth trying ;)

I include here is photo demonstrating this, with "before" and "after" states

I'll try that, thanks. Im in-between at the moment, its darkish water with the lines from the light, but it doesnt look like there is actually light touching it.

[Randomxero]

I've got a Geforce 6800 GT OCd to Ultra, my water looks realistic, compared to the pools I've seen in TS2 Exchange (All my settings are bumped to the max)

[chyrun]

thanks Crisloki! Now I can have a more realistic pool aswell. Gotta try that out. :D