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Triple Magic
by frillen
Posted 22nd Oct 2007 at 1:52 AM
- Updated 9th Feb 2009 at 11:44 AM by frillen
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This is a new mesh, and means that it's a brand new self contained object that usually does not require a specific Expansion pack (although this is possible depending on the type). It may have Recolours hosted on MTS - check below the description for more information.
Picked Upload! This is a picked upload! It showcases some of the best talent and creativity available on MTS and in the community.
These are not actual objects but rather tools to help you improve the look of your lots.
I've always hated the visible edges on floor tiles, especially when creating a swimable surface in ponds, so I began to investigate the possibilities to mod the floor tiles.
After a long time I gave up on the floor tiles and began to experiment with object bhavs in the hope that it could solve my problem - And it did :D
My experiments led in other directions too and suddenly I also had an object which could hide the pond water surface!
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Allthough these are base game objects they will however require at least Nightlife or a later EP in order to have 100% functionality because of special BHAV instructions!
The end result is this upload called Triple Magic, well instead of me babbling away I'll explain these 3 tools for you...
Invisible Tile
This object will hide any floor tile including their edges, sims will still be able to walk on them, however there's no 'walk to' -option when you click on them.
Once you delete them the hidden floor tiles will be visible again.
This is great for creating invisible bridges or whatever you desire, but mainly I created it to hide the floor tile edges in swimable ponds.
I won't go into details on how swimable ponds can be made, but here's a few links to tutorials about it:
Tutorial: Making real lakes swimmable by JustTheBast
Easy swimmable real lake -Tutorial- By patul
Pond Surface Remover
This object will hide the water surface in ponds, however it does require a flat pond bottom because hiding the surface also hides the bottom, so I had to create an illusion of pond bottom where it's placed.
Yhese can be a bit tricky to place especially under column decks, so place these first then drag the column decks by holding CTRL key down(just as when deleting, do not move the mouse, release the CTRL key and left click, your column deck should now appear.
Once deleted the ponds surface & bottom will re-appear again.
For those who have Seasons installed - Please remember that the fish do not know that the water surface has gone, they will swim right through the area!
Floor Tile Remover
This last one is meant to permanently remove floor tiles, especially those which are har to get rid off.
It can remove the floor tiles on foundations, column decks etc.
Place 1 and move it to a new location to remove floor tiles!
That's about it, I hope you'll enjoy these small magical tools(objects).
Oh and btw for those who want to see what can be achieved with these tools, take a look at this lot which demonstrates the use of 2 of these techniques:
Blue Water Camping
http://modthesims2.com/member/showthread.php?t=253479
You may:
Create recolors & upload them, but remember to link to this mesh!
Use it in a house & upload your house to any site as long this object is a part of your lot!
Created by Frillen - October 2007 especially for the following sites:
http://www.sims2you.dk
http://www.modthesims2.com
Polygon Counts:
Frillen-InvisibleTile.package: Invisible Tile - 2 Polys
Frillen-PondSurfaceRemover.package: Pond Surface Remover - 10 Polys
Frillen-FloorTileRemover.package: Floor Tile Remover - 24 Polys
You must have the expansion or stuff packs listed below installed to use this custom content. Please see the post text for any exceptions.
Key: - File was updated after upload was posted
| Filename - Tip: You can click the magnifying glass to see the archive contents | Size | Downloads | Date |
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Frillen-FloorTileRemover.zip
Size: 2.9 KB · Downloads: 5,259 · 22nd Oct 2007 |
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Frillen-PondSurfaceRemover.zip
Size: 28.8 KB · Downloads: 5,135 · 22nd Oct 2007 |
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Frillen-InvisibleTile.zip
Size: 2.6 KB · Downloads: 7,605 · 22nd Oct 2007 |
Don't forget to Thank the creator after downloading! Use the Thanks button located above the screenshots above.
Basic Download and Install Instructions:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
- Origin (Ultimate Collection): Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims™ 2 Ultimate Collection\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows Vista/7/8/10: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows XP: Documents and Settings\(Current User Account)\My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Mac: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads
- Mac x64: /Library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2/Downloads
- For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
- Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
- If you don't have a Downloads folder, just make one. See instructions at: Game Help: No Downloads Folder.
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#2
24th Oct 2007 at 7:05 PM
24th Oct 2007 at 7:05 PM
Yay Frille! This is awesome sweets! Thanks so much for sharing 
#3
24th Oct 2007 at 9:14 PM
24th Oct 2007 at 9:14 PM
#4
24th Oct 2007 at 10:17 PM
24th Oct 2007 at 10:17 PM
Thank you so much!
I think your pond water surface hider is exactly what I need--I'm building a community aquarium, and I have a two storey tank made from the swimming pool, with the fish from both Maxis fish tanks (minus original tanks) placed on invisible slot files in groups--but I've been going nuts for quite awhile, trying to figure out some way to include an exhibit of the pond fish that can be viewed through some sort of window, but the pond water keeps getting in the way!
With some funky wall building, I think I can finally pull it off
And as much as I've always wanted a swimmable pond, those floor tile edges have always deterred me...
I'm going to have a look at your Blue Water Camping lot, and see what new possibilites open--I've already thought of frustrating building situations that I can use all three of these tools in.
Cheers!
Suzanne
I think your pond water surface hider is exactly what I need--I'm building a community aquarium, and I have a two storey tank made from the swimming pool, with the fish from both Maxis fish tanks (minus original tanks) placed on invisible slot files in groups--but I've been going nuts for quite awhile, trying to figure out some way to include an exhibit of the pond fish that can be viewed through some sort of window, but the pond water keeps getting in the way!
With some funky wall building, I think I can finally pull it off
And as much as I've always wanted a swimmable pond, those floor tile edges have always deterred me...
I'm going to have a look at your Blue Water Camping lot, and see what new possibilites open--I've already thought of frustrating building situations that I can use all three of these tools in.
Cheers!
Suzanne
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24th Oct 2007 at 10:43 PM
24th Oct 2007 at 10:43 PM
#6
24th Oct 2007 at 11:31 PM
24th Oct 2007 at 11:31 PM
#7
25th Oct 2007 at 4:07 AM
25th Oct 2007 at 4:07 AM
Looks like it'll be very useful for house building. Nice job. 
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25th Oct 2007 at 5:30 AM
25th Oct 2007 at 5:30 AM
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25th Oct 2007 at 6:31 AM
25th Oct 2007 at 6:31 AM
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25th Oct 2007 at 1:17 PM
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25th Oct 2007 at 3:52 PM
25th Oct 2007 at 3:52 PM
#12
26th Oct 2007 at 5:53 AM
26th Oct 2007 at 5:53 AM
OMG Frillen...you are a genious! (Bows to a new GOD) I can't even count how many times I have wished for completely invisible floor tiles throughout my building expeditions. All three of these tools will come in extremely handy and I am CERTAIN that I will get oodles and oddles of use from them. Thank you so much for creating such a fabulous and probably a much sought after object, and most of all, thanks for sharing it with us. I think you deserve to be featured for these objects!!
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27th Oct 2007 at 1:05 AM
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27th Oct 2007 at 2:52 AM
27th Oct 2007 at 2:52 AM
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27th Oct 2007 at 5:24 AM
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#16
28th Oct 2007 at 2:07 AM
28th Oct 2007 at 2:07 AM
I was just explaining to Harry how it will be impossible for me to build his little prison in the middle of an island just so he can have a place to send bad magicians! He informed me that the Dementors were getting restless and needed a place to play or the Muggles would suffer the consequences. Since he put it that way, for the 17th time tonight, I went in search of a tool to make Azkaban a reality...Then, I found your TRIPLE MAGIC! OMG!
Needless to say Azkaban will be built and young Mr. Potter will go on to be the greatest wizard the Magical World has ever seen!
In other words....THANK YOU for this. I was on the verge of giving up and creating something substandard!
Thank you! Thank you!
stephanie b.
Needless to say Azkaban will be built and young Mr. Potter will go on to be the greatest wizard the Magical World has ever seen!
In other words....THANK YOU for this. I was on the verge of giving up and creating something substandard!
Thank you! Thank you!stephanie b.
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28th Oct 2007 at 7:40 PM
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#20
8th Dec 2007 at 8:48 PM
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Originally Posted by pixelhate
thanks plasticbox for advertising it!
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Whee, it worked!
*is proud of marketing skillz*
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10th Apr 2008 at 7:25 AM
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#23
31st May 2008 at 9:28 AM
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Originally Posted by plasticbox
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Whee, it worked! *is proud of marketing skillz* |
It worked this way for me too!
Not being a builder, I'm rarely aware of new building tools and techniques, and I missed so far this pearl! I'm in awe whenever I see hard problems solved with a simple and effective solution, like this.... Thanks and bravo to Frillen for having created theses extremely useful tools, and to Plasticbox for using them with such a great expertise! -
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