skyFix 2.1 (redownload / 15 APR '17)
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Uploaded: 21st Dec 2015 at 10:25 PM
Updated: 7th Dec 2023 at 7:40 PM
Updated: 7th Dec 2023 at 7:40 PM
The sun, the moon, stars or meteors can't be seen properly on the sky while playing on a lot if Seasons, any newer expansion pack, or Mansion and Garden Stuff is installed. This mod fixes it. Additionally, it provides better support for displaying neighborhood skyboxes and horizons on lots.
This mod does not restore base game clouds but there is another mod which achieves that: the clouds controller made by Lowedeus. There's also a global version of it made by Lazy Duchess – it makes clouds show automatically, without having to put a controller on a lot.
Choosing the right version
Known issues
None caused by this mod, but there is a bug you can't see without the SkyFix in Seasons, any newer expansion pack, or M&G Stuff: double sun and double moon.
Conflicts
Do not use this mod with:
For creators of skyboxes
To create a properly layered neighborhood skybox compatible with the SkyFix, you have to use the following values for the stdMatLayer parameter in the material file of your skybox:
Overridden resource
Credits
Ajay
Ciastko
Liv
Lowedeus (The Great Sky of Totalitarianism)
Voeille
Zena-Dew-Drop
Creators of SimPe
This mod does not restore base game clouds but there is another mod which achieves that: the clouds controller made by Lowedeus. There's also a global version of it made by Lazy Duchess – it makes clouds show automatically, without having to put a controller on a lot.
Updates
15 Apr 2017: Added a fixed version for Mac. The snow texture outside the lot borders doesn't flash purple anymore.
7 Apr 2017: The previous version made terrain paints and floors on other lots invisible. It's fixed in the SkyFix 2.1.
12 Mar 2017: Released the SkyFix 2 that makes it possible to create skyboxes that blend properly with edges of the visible terrain.
15 Apr 2017: Added a fixed version for Mac. The snow texture outside the lot borders doesn't flash purple anymore.
7 Apr 2017: The previous version made terrain paints and floors on other lots invisible. It's fixed in the SkyFix 2.1.
12 Mar 2017: Released the SkyFix 2 that makes it possible to create skyboxes that blend properly with edges of the visible terrain.
Choosing the right version
- If you have an old version of this mod (simNopke-skyFix-### or simNopke-skyFix2-###), delete it first. Go to 2.
- If you're playing on Mac and have Super Collection or Bon Voyage installed, choose simNopke-skyFix2_1-EP6-Mac. If not, go to 3.
- If you're playing on PC and have Ultimate Collection, or at least one of the following packs installed: Bon Voyage, Free Time, Apartment Life, Mansion and Garden Stuff – choose simNopke-skyFix2_1-EP6. If not, go to 4.
- If you have Seasons installed, choose simNopke-skyFix2_1-EP5. If not, go to 5.
- If you have at least one of the following packs installed: Nightlife, Open for Business, Pets, any stuff pack (except of M&G Stuff) – choose simNopke-skyFix2_1-EP2. If not, choose simNopke-skyFix2_1-base.
Known issues
None caused by this mod, but there is a bug you can't see without the SkyFix in Seasons, any newer expansion pack, or M&G Stuff: double sun and double moon.
Conflicts
Do not use this mod with:
- TS2CustomPostEffect by Pineapple5050,
- Gunmod's Radiance Lighting System 2.5 by DudeRocks,
- Seasoned Lot Skirt Road Fix (part of Rural Charm Terrain & Road Default Replacement) by Criquette,
- any other mod which have this mod incorporated.
For creators of skyboxes
To create a properly layered neighborhood skybox compatible with the SkyFix, you have to use the following values for the stdMatLayer parameter in the material file of your skybox:
- -6 – skies (solid)
- -5 – something between the sky and the horizon, for example clouds
- -4 – horizons
Overridden resource
Type name | Type | Group | Instance | Instance (high) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Maxis Material Shader | 0xCD7FE87A | 0x1C0532FA | 0xFF439C10 | 0x0C50FBBF |
Ajay
Ciastko
Liv
Lowedeus (The Great Sky of Totalitarianism)
Voeille
Zena-Dew-Drop
Creators of SimPe
This mod has specific instructions!
Use only one version of this mod.Filename | Size | Downloads | Date | |||||
simNopke-skyFix2_1-base.zip
Size: 1.9 KB · Downloads: 4,563 · 7th Apr 2017 |
1.9 KB | 4,563 | 7th Apr 2017 | |||||
simNopke-skyFix2_1-EP2.zip
Size: 2.1 KB · Downloads: 2,551 · 7th Apr 2017 |
2.1 KB | 2,551 | 7th Apr 2017 | |||||
simNopke-skyFix2_1-EP5.zip
Size: 4.4 KB · Downloads: 2,570 · 7th Apr 2017 |
4.4 KB | 2,570 | 7th Apr 2017 | |||||
simNopke-skyFix2_1-EP6.zip
Size: 4.6 KB · Downloads: 34,527 · 7th Apr 2017 |
4.6 KB | 34,527 | 7th Apr 2017 | |||||
simNopke-skyFix2_1-EP6-Mac.zip
Size: 4.8 KB · Downloads: 3,198 · 15th Apr 2017 |
4.8 KB | 3,198 | 15th Apr 2017 | |||||
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Key:
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Install Instructions
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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