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.
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It took me a while to prepare, but here it is. Four sets, 48 lights, split into two packs.
All base game compatible, and with reasonable poly-count.
Each pack contains a collection file - to be placed in Collections folder,
or directly in Downloads folder.
Mac users:
It's most likely that some of these lamps will not work for you.
You need to download new meshes and replace the problem lamps.
Replacement meshes had to be simplified and don't look exactly like the originals,
but hopefully won't cause any issues
More info:
Modernist Lamps:
Cool Lights Set: CoolDeskLamp,
Retro Lights Set: Retro Floor Lamp.
These two are not master meshes, so you can either replace or remove both
from original collection and the rest should work just fine.
Vintage Lamps:
Gameroom Set:
Gameroom 3-shade lamp - this one is a master and needs to be replaced!
Replace or remove the following:
Gameroom - GameTable Hanging Lamp
Gameroom - Desk Lamp
G&B Set:
Antique Billiard Lamp - master mesh, needs to be replaced.
Replace or remove the following:
Bell Pendant Light
Berry Pendant Light
BlownGlass Pendant Light
Hanging Lantern
Pyramid Floor Lamp
Why did these lamps crash the game on Mac? It seems that macs have trouble handling lamps
that contain many additional subsets, and simply can't stand extra subsets that use material definitions with blend mode on,
(transparency).
Thanks go to Muridae, who identified the problem meshes and did the testing.
You may also want to read Muridae's post onIncreasing the mac file limit
Modernist Lamps Collection
Includes two very similar sets. Lamps from Retro Lights Set emit warm, yellowish light.
Lamps from Cool Lights Set emit cold white light (that works well with bright recolors).
Retro Lights Set:
Retro Ball-Wand Sconce is a master mesh. Retro Ball Sconce Retro Hemisphere Sconce Retro Quatrefoil Sconce
- all cost 282 S Buy Mode/Lighting/Wall Lamps
Retro Ball Pendant Light - 538 S Buy Mode/Lighting/Ceiling Lamps
Retro Table Lamp - 286 S Buy Mode/Lighting/Table Lamps
Retro Floor Lamp - 389 S - Wooden parts pull texture from base game "Club Counter". Buy Mode/Lighting/Floor Lamps
Cool Lights Set :
Cool Ball-Wand Sconce is a master mesh. Cool Ball Sconce Cool Hemisphere Sconce Cool Quatrefoil Sconce Cool Swing-Arm Lamp
- all cost 281 S Buy Mode/Lighting/Wall Lamps
Cool Ball Pendant Light - 538 S Buy Mode/Lighting/Ceiling Lamps
Cool Desk Lamp Cool Table Lamp
- both cost 286 S Buy Mode/Lighting/Table Lamps
..And two small additions: Power cord for wall lamps Longer power cord for wall lamps (new!)
- both costs 5 S - a low poly mesh, cord with a switch and a plug.
Found in Buy Mode/Lighting/Miscellaneous, each file includes recolors.
The shorter cord will be useful if you can shift wall lamps
(but you can also use OMSP to place it on end-tables etc).
I use these to transform base game wall lights into bedside lamps.
The second pack:Vintage Lamps Collection Also contains two sets.
GameRoom Set:
Buy Mode/Lighting/Ceiling Lamps Gameroom 3-Shade Lamp - 540 S - classic billiard lamp, master mesh. GameTable Hanging Lamp - 230 S Industrial Pendant Light - 200 S
Buy Mode/Lighting/Table Lamps Gameroom Desk Lamp - costs 290 S
Glass & Brass Set (G&B) is a massive set, that includes a few mini-sets.
Buy Mode/Lighting/Ceiling Lamps:
G&B Antique Billiard Lamp - 540 S - is a master mesh. Blown Glass Pendant Light - 328 S Bell Pendant Light - 329 S Berry Pendant Light - 330 S Lantern Pendant Light - 331 S Fantastical Pendant Light - 854 S Fantastical Chandelier - costs 6500 S - giant ceiling lamp, two storeys high.
This one is more high-poly than the rest, 3437 polygons. But you won't fit a lot of these in one house anyway..
Ribbed Sphere Ceiling Lamp - costs 550 S
needs second master mesh: Ribbed Sphere Table Lamp.
Buy Mode/Lighting/Wall Lamps:
Lantern Sconce - 288 S Quatrefoil Sconce - 288 S Bell Sconce - 289 S Pyramid Sconce - S 290 Round Wall Lamp- 290 S
Buy Mode/Lighting/Table Lamps:
Table lamps: Saturn - costs 288 S Apple - costs 289 S Pyramid Table Lamp - 290 S Banker Desk Lamp - 290 S Bell Table Lamp - 290 S Small Hexagon Table Lamp - 294 S
- lamp base pulls textures from base game "CleenSheen Basin". Hexagon Table Lamp - 295 S Round Table Lamp - 300 S Ribbed Sphere Table Lamp - 300 S
- shares wooden base textures with Ribbed Ceiling Lamp (recolors included). Ribbed Tetrapod - 301 S
Buy Mode/Lighting/Floor Lamps
Floor Lamps: Pyramid - 390 S Fantastical - 950 S
Buy Mode/Lighting/Outdoor: Lantern Fence Light - 280 S Lantern Post - 280 S Garden Lamp - 580 S
Buy Mode/Lighting/Miscellaneous: Fantastical Street Lamp - 2500 S
Enjoy!
Notice:
I've generated random GUIDs for these items.
There's a very slight chance somebody generated the same GUID (mesh object's unique ID) for The Sims 2 creation at some point.
If you put two custom objects with the same GUID in the game files, only one of them works.
Vintage Collection
0xB98F1116, 0xA3B053D1, 0xD1F3B4EF, 0xE0D8F5CB, 0xA328346E, 0xBE5483C0, 0xDEF4E2B7, 0xDD1B0BCA, 0xD0289EE0,
0xC04898D7, 0xCADC9230, 0xDADFFF69, 0xB65710D1, 0xE78F2692, 0xAB970E45, 0xFBE446E2, 0xCE921C70, 0xBDB37763
0xB24C20E4, 0xD6A092BD, 0xFAD25609, 0xDFB235E2, 0xE8CDFA81, 0xF32F88CF, 0xA875478A, 0x81CABFEB,
0xD0294638, 0xF4BFF336, 0xD123E71E, 0xBDB37763, 0xB6B376AA, 0xAFC50AC4, 0xFCD95477, 0xF699653E
Modernist Collection
0xBA0C0B9A, 0xBE2285AB, 0xF34217D2, 0xC13E926B, 0xB96827A0, 0xC5AB720E, 0xCAAF5B0E, 0xD46C7392,
0xFB7364CB, 0xAB987CFB, 0xBB4476A1, 0xF565C760, 0xA3967D76, 0xD4F82AE8, 0xA4FF4800
I recommend you get collection files, note how many lamps you've downloaded
and make sure it all shows up in each collection folder.
I've made all the 3D meshes aside from round Wall Lamp, that borrows parts and shape from Tiffany Lamp by Maxis.
Most of these were inspired by lamps I've seen on internet etc. Fantastical mini-set is my own design.
I still have a few lamps in my WIP folder.. But for now, I've switched to plumbing
Credits:
EA Maxis, for "Belle Epoque" Tiffany lamp mesh.
I think this upload may be the solution to all my simming woes (okay, that may be an overstatement)! The one thing I have lamented for years and never found a solution to is a desperate need for more! lighting! options! so i generally use the same, generic, inoffensive lamps constantly. No more! For now there is variety aplenty! And for that, I thank you!
Man, these are great! This is the kind of stuff I want to see more. Large, contextual collections that just give me a lot of one thing. I love it! Your lamps look fantastic!
Love your lights! ...but...they just are not bright enough for me. Like some "candle" lights, you can see the light, but they don't light up a room. But I use them just for the pretty factor.
Love your lights! ...but...they just are not bright enough for me. Like some "candle" lights, you can see the light, but they don't light up a room. But I use them just for the pretty factor.
Lamp Collection
This is a featured upload! It showcases the best talent and creativity available on MTS and in the community.
Mac users:
31st May 2020 at 10:43 PM
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