There are some things that every gamer should know about "The Sims 2." No one should be left in the dark about which files they need to back-up, twins, mods, and how to install and manage your downloads.
"The Sims 2" Expansion Packs
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After playing "The Sims 2," you'll want to feed your addiction more by buying expansion packs or stuff packs (mini-expansions that come mostly with objects and clothes). You can have any combination of expansion packs installed. Usually the expansion packs build off each other.
"The Sims 2" Downloads
Half the fun is downloading all the goodies that talented gamers have made. There are walls, floors, houses, clothes, hair, makeup, recolors of Maxis furniture and original 3D objects. You will need to download and install the Color Options Enabler (CEP) in order to use objects."The Sims 2" Must-have Hacks
There are things we all would like to change about the game. There are some hacks out there that take care of those problems (like no jealously and risky woohoo)."The Sims 2" Career Tracks Guide
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Jobs are required in order to buy and do all the stuff they want. Each career track has different requirements. If you want to plan ahead, and make sure you're working on the right skills.
"The Sims 2" Editors & Tools
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There are tools out there you can download that will make your gaming life a little easier.
- The Sims 2 Content Manager - Organize and delete your downloads
- SimPE - Edit characteristics and much more
- Hack Scanner - Hacks can be transferred in houses, make sure you don't have any you don't want by scanning your files
