Introduction

Mod the Sims 2 was founded on the ability to mod the game, and to this end we have many excellent tutorials by our staff and the community. Here we will teach how to learn all about modding the Sims 2, and answer any questions you might have - whether you are just starting out recolouring, or are an advanced BHAV object creator. We hope you find the section useful, and please check out the tutorials below.

Welcome
This page will help you to find information regarding The Sims 2. Programmers looking for file formats should start with the Programming Info page, and those looking for more information on Modding Tools should start there.

Don't Panic!
New to Sims 2 Modding? Totally lost? Check: Don't Panic - Start Here Modding Glossary

Tutorial Sections:

Body Shop Tutorials

Recolouring
Recolouring/retexturing sim content like clothes, hair, skintones, eyes, etc.

Meshing
Change body shapes and create new clothing meshes.

Modding
Default skins and eyes, townie-friendly stuff, etc.

Sims
Creation of the sims themselves, including celebrity/character sims.

Object Tutorials

Recolouring
Recolouring and retexturing objects.

Meshing
Creating all new 3D object models and everything related to them.

Modding
Changing the way objects work.

Building Tutorials

Building
Building the perfect lot or house - all the cheats, tricks, and tips.

Landscaping
Making the most of your gardens with planting and architectural elements.

Walls & Floors
Making walls, floors, and ground cover.

Other Tutorials

Careers & Majors
Creating new jobs and majors.

Hacks & Game Mods
Creating hacks and other game mods.

All Tutorials
View a big list of everything.

Discussion Forums / Search

For the various MTS2 forums on modding the Sims 2, see:

General Forums:

Modding Discussion

Sims 2 Tools

Specific Categories:

Building Discussion

Bodyshop Skinning

Bodyshop Meshing

Object Creation & Texturing

To search either MTS2 or this Wiki, use:

Advanced Search

For Existing Creators
To upload your work to MTS2, please use this link: Upload Creations Please read the Creator Guidelines forum prior to uploading. To get critique on your work, visit: Creator Feedback Forum

About the Tutorials

All tutorials here are ranked into different levels, which indicate it's difficulty scale:

Sims 2 Modding Tutorials by Level
Level 1 (Newbie) \| Level 2 (Beginners) \| Level 3 (Intermediate) \| Level 4 (Advanced) \| Level 5 (Numenorean)

Please start with the level you feel most comfortable with, or if you are a total beginner, see Sims 2 Modding Start Here