"Fringe Set" TV
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Created by Targa
Uploaded: 14th Oct 2005 at 3:48 AM
Updated: 19th Jan 2009 at 4:51 PM by -Maylin-
Updated: 19th Jan 2009 at 4:51 PM by -Maylin-
I remember with fondness my Fringe Set objects from the Sims 1, so I decided to start making my own Set for The Sims 2 as a tribute to The Seven Deadly Sims. Here's the first installment; my attempt at recreating a Zenith Hospix, circa 1942 maybe? (info is hard to come by) I'll let you be the judge of the measure of my success.
This is a fully functioning TV and a separate object in the catalog found with the TV's in electronics.
Read on!
This was a painstaking process right from the start, and it didn't get any easier as I went along. Just when I thought I was finished I'd run into another problem. The latest was that I spent literally a day and a half trying to get the game to allow me to use my own TV screen. Unfortunately this is not possible with the game the way it is. Much like my bad luck with the swingset, I found out (belatedly) that the game doesn't use the screen texture in the package file, but rather replaces it with another black texture as soon as you purchase the TV. This is a global action and can't be changed without some serious hacking that is beyond my ability.
That being said, once again I wasn't about to let that stop me, and I found a workaround that allows anyone to use their own screen textures. I know for a fact that there are other object creators out there that have attempted or would like to attempt to create custom TV screens (bullet holes, cracks, etc...) and haven't been able to up until now. The optional files posted here will allow just that.
NOTE: If you do not download and install the optional files, you will see the default black screen on my TV, as pictured in the last screenshot posted here (It will still work fine, it just won't have the custom screen).
OPTIONAL DOWNLOAD
In order to allow custom TV screens, I have created cloned copies of all three Maxis televisions. These will replace the original TV's in the Buy Catalog, but you won't see any difference. I made a very minor modification to each TV that doesn't effect anything you'd ever notice or see. I have named these "Screen Enabled TV's". Also included in the archive is the "TV Screen Enabler" package that allows custom screens to be displayed. All files in the "Screen Enabled TVs and Controller" archive must be installed for this to work properly.
Note to object creators: Feel free to PM me if you're working on a TV with a custom screen, and I will tell you how to make your TV "Screen Enabled". If there's enough demand, I'll post a small tutorial.
Mesh Info:
Package total: 1886 faces
Comparison object: Maxis Pancake TV: 1796 faces
90 faces over the pancake was the best I could do. I think that's a reasonable number.
Game Compatibility:
I am only checking off University compatibility for now, until I get reports from people with both the base game and with Nightlife. Try it - my guess is that it will work fine.
Intellectual Copyright Notice:
As with all of my creations posted on MTS2, the attached archives and their contents are mine by Intellectual Property Law, and as such, unless you have my explicit permission, you may not redistribute, sell, post on any other website, upload to any website, or use these files for anything other than strictly personal reasons on your own computer.
And if you like my objects and download them, then please take the time to click the "Thanks" button below the files!
Enjoy!
-Targa
This is a fully functioning TV and a separate object in the catalog found with the TV's in electronics.
Read on!
This was a painstaking process right from the start, and it didn't get any easier as I went along. Just when I thought I was finished I'd run into another problem. The latest was that I spent literally a day and a half trying to get the game to allow me to use my own TV screen. Unfortunately this is not possible with the game the way it is. Much like my bad luck with the swingset, I found out (belatedly) that the game doesn't use the screen texture in the package file, but rather replaces it with another black texture as soon as you purchase the TV. This is a global action and can't be changed without some serious hacking that is beyond my ability.
That being said, once again I wasn't about to let that stop me, and I found a workaround that allows anyone to use their own screen textures. I know for a fact that there are other object creators out there that have attempted or would like to attempt to create custom TV screens (bullet holes, cracks, etc...) and haven't been able to up until now. The optional files posted here will allow just that.
NOTE: If you do not download and install the optional files, you will see the default black screen on my TV, as pictured in the last screenshot posted here (It will still work fine, it just won't have the custom screen).
OPTIONAL DOWNLOAD
In order to allow custom TV screens, I have created cloned copies of all three Maxis televisions. These will replace the original TV's in the Buy Catalog, but you won't see any difference. I made a very minor modification to each TV that doesn't effect anything you'd ever notice or see. I have named these "Screen Enabled TV's". Also included in the archive is the "TV Screen Enabler" package that allows custom screens to be displayed. All files in the "Screen Enabled TVs and Controller" archive must be installed for this to work properly.
Note to object creators: Feel free to PM me if you're working on a TV with a custom screen, and I will tell you how to make your TV "Screen Enabled". If there's enough demand, I'll post a small tutorial.
Mesh Info:
Package total: 1886 faces
Comparison object: Maxis Pancake TV: 1796 faces
90 faces over the pancake was the best I could do. I think that's a reasonable number.
Game Compatibility:
I am only checking off University compatibility for now, until I get reports from people with both the base game and with Nightlife. Try it - my guess is that it will work fine.
Intellectual Copyright Notice:
As with all of my creations posted on MTS2, the attached archives and their contents are mine by Intellectual Property Law, and as such, unless you have my explicit permission, you may not redistribute, sell, post on any other website, upload to any website, or use these files for anything other than strictly personal reasons on your own computer.
And if you like my objects and download them, then please take the time to click the "Thanks" button below the files!
Enjoy!
-Targa
This is a new mesh, and means that it's a brand new self contained object that usually does not require a specific Pack (although this is possible depending on the type). It may have Recolours hosted on MTS - check below for more information.
Filename | Size | Downloads | Date | |||||
Targas_Screen_Enabled_TVs_and_Controller.zip
Size: 532.2 KB · Downloads: 4,687 · 14th Oct 2005 |
532.2 KB | 4,687 | 14th Oct 2005 | |||||
Targas_Screen_Enabled_TVs_and_Controller.rar
Size: 473.5 KB · Downloads: 7,455 · 14th Oct 2005 |
473.5 KB | 7,455 | 14th Oct 2005 | |||||
Targas_FringeSet_TV.zip
Size: 1.76 MB · Downloads: 5,977 · 14th Oct 2005 |
1.76 MB | 5,977 | 14th Oct 2005 | |||||
Targas_FringeSet_TV.rar
Size: 1.48 MB · Downloads: 10,847 · 14th Oct 2005 |
1.48 MB | 10,847 | 14th Oct 2005 | |||||
For a detailed look at individual files, see the Information tab. |
Key:
- - File was updated after upload was posted
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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Packs Needed
For a full list of packs with names, see the Packs Needed popup.
Other Information
Style:
– Retro
Room:
– Living
: Living Room
– Bedroom
Maxis Flags:
– Not Applicable
Packs Needed
Base Game | |
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Sims 2 |
Expansion Pack | |
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University |
USAGE POLICY INFO
Just logged in on a whim after 2 years absence and my message box was overflowing with requests regarding clarification of my usage policy. To put it short-and-sweet: Do whatever you want to do with my files, whether you want to upload them in a lot, modify them, or whatever your heart desires. I only have 2 restrictions that I place upon end-users:
1. Never, never, never post any creation of mine (or derivitive thereof) on a PAY site. These are FREE to everyone!
2. Try to make a link back to the object page or otherwise make mention that you've used/included my object(s) (give me a little credit - all authors deserve at least a mention).
Enjoy!
-Targa
P.S. If you ever have a problem downloading any of my creations, you can find the .zip/.rar file at http://www.Grax.org/Sims2. Just add the file name to that URL. ie: http://www.Grax.org/Sims2/Targas_Dead_Tree.rar will work.
1. Never, never, never post any creation of mine (or derivitive thereof) on a PAY site. These are FREE to everyone!
2. Try to make a link back to the object page or otherwise make mention that you've used/included my object(s) (give me a little credit - all authors deserve at least a mention).
Enjoy!
-Targa
P.S. If you ever have a problem downloading any of my creations, you can find the .zip/.rar file at http://www.Grax.org/Sims2. Just add the file name to that URL. ie: http://www.Grax.org/Sims2/Targas_Dead_Tree.rar will work.