The Tributes Save File V2.5
Description
First note: The save file has grown to a large size and you will probably need a fairly beefy computer to run it smoothly mainly due to the number of sims in the save and the fact that almost every lot has been replaced except for Innisgreen. You can overcome this by deleting sims which should make the game run smoother if you experience issues. I have tried to pick builds that are not too heavy to load especially for the larger lot sizes. I could put some incredible builds there, but those lots would be terrible to play which I want to avoid. I have a great mid-range PC and is working fine for me. Pack requirements are heavy since I have almost everything except for Enchanted by Nature and some kits. I playtest lots as much as humanly possible and you may run into some errors here and there.
Info:
I've decided to share the save file I have been working on since the beginning of August (many sleepless nights). I call it The Tributes Save File as a way to appreciate all the great builders out there. All builds are publicly available in the gallery and not locked behind any paywalls or anything like that. There are builds by Simsefin, PlumbobKingdom, Honeymaysims, RGeetect, Lilsimsie, a few by JT and Deli, KateEmerald and AvelineYT just to name a few of the top of my head. There are also many builds that do not have a lot of gallery downloads, but I find them to be gems. I love rundown and desolate buildings so you will see that a lot throughout the save file where it makes sense. I have for example created a "ghetto" area in Willow Creek and Forgotten Hollow is almost completely desolate except for the Vatore's mansion. I have tried to eliminate a lot of CC, but can't be completely avoided, because of the sims I have imported from my gallery. It's simply too much work to change every sim so you will probably see some missing hair and clothing. I have kept many of the sims that come with the packs and some of them have received makeovers. You can of course do what you want with the save and delete all sims and import your own. I will just let you explore the save file without saying too much and add some pictures of the map overview so you can see if you find it interesting. If you don't have any of the required and recommended mods listed below your game may crash in worst case scenario, but most likely the lots will just revert to their original state or vanish. You may also get some last exceptions when loading a household or lot if some required and recommended mod is not installed so just be aware of that.
Requirements and Recommended:
Latest Basemental Universal Venue List (Required)
Basemental Drugs and Gangs (Recommended and sort of required, because I have created venues with this in Evergreen Harbor. Tupac is the leader of the 15th street gang if you want to play it and I also created a club with the gang members. I don't know if the data is stored in the save so you might have to set up the gang yourself)
MC Command Center - Goes without saying, but I mention it anyway to disable culling and control the population more thoroughly.
LittleMsSam - Employees Professionals (I consider it essential. It brings life to many venues that would otherwise be dead without hiring NPC's yourself)
LittleMsSam - Live in Business (I use this in certain instances when I don't want to run a retail or small business. Very handy)
Danitysimmer - Homeless Shelter (Recommended since I made a venue in Willow Creek with this lot trait and it spawns homeless sims and workers)
Danitysimmer - Fashion Designer Mod (Recommended because I made a venue with this mod in Ciudad)
Cepzid's Arcade and Fitness Packs plus the soccer/football goal because I made a venue with these mods in Ciudad and San Sequioa respectively.
Carl's Dine Out Reloaded (Recommended)
Littlbowbub - Hunting and Foraging Mod and Chocolate Making (Recommended)
Simsonian Library - Archaeology kit (I gave some lots the Archaeology Site trait and it spawns dig sites). I have also used the Apothecary kit and Mining mods on certain lots and those are recommended as well. I also recommend the Freelance Musician mod which is great.
A ton of more stuff I could recommend to enhance your gameplay, but I will reserve that for another post maybe. Hope you enjoy the save file! Just put it in your saves folder and look for Tributes Save File in the Load Game list.