how to make your sims 4 save file feel alive + lore on my own save

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Creds to ‪@silleepigeon‬ & ‪@BLIXAAR‬ for giving me the inspo to film and talk about my save and builds :)

[@Piixxa]

Check out my tumblr and Pinterest for even more about my save and edits that take me forever: piixxa.tumblr.com/ , pin.it/7BpESnK6G

[@alexvlahakis9704]

I would totally download an empty save file where the outside world around the lots has been completely revamped, like with the cars on the road and the street lamps 👩‍🍳💋

[@isabellp.5730]

Me too!

[@totallymarceline]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who plays this game like a “crazy” person 😭😭

[@Piixxa]

Not the best wording but you know what I mean 😭

[@MaryTunun]

When you were talking about getting sims to the unfunctional subway to play out the story in your head, it gave me flashbacks of how I used to play dolls as a little girl. And honestly I love that I can re-experience something like that with sims - let the imagination flow so freely and create my little stories. If only my loading screens didn't take like 10 minutes to load each time, I would probably do the subway idea as well. Honestly for me the building side of it is hard, and matching the whole town to have the same vibe is even harder though

[@Piixxa]

Late reply, im sorry. I do the sims as doll playing, professionally ofc. 😮‍💨

[@shiannew1846]

you popped up on my home page and i’m obsessed 😍 as someone who was born & raised in nyc your save is incredibly accurate and the apartments are so reminiscent of my grandma’s old place. i would love a deep dive, i’m so intrigued by all of this

[@Piixxa]

So glad a native new yorker approves :) Deep dive on the way!

[@debradavis3935]

Very good advice about taking breaks if you find yourself getting kind of bored or repetitive in the way that you build! I also tried to bring a bit of each Sims personality into their home, but not to the extent that you have. Honestly, this being the fifth time that I’ve built a safe file I know from experience that it would take me more than a year to finish it if I went into the amount of detail that you’re going into and I know that I will lose interest long before that. So I’m managing my own personality while creating my safe file… Lol. I love the subway… What a great idea and well executed. Where in the world did you find the escalators? I’m pretty sure they’re stairs, but I think that those are fantastic! Thanks for sharing basis for your current creation and I hope that you’ll share updates with us as well.

[@Piixxa]

Thank you for such a wonderfully detailed comment! I know my detailing can be a little intense, I'm glad you've found a way to accommodate it for your own save. The escalator is from ATS4: sims4.aroundthesims3.com/objects/build_stairs_01.shtml they are stairs unfortunately, but still very cool looking! I look forward to sharing more :)

[@tatyana7949]

omg you have me ICHING to open my game and create 😂 i need ur cc file omg you have such good cc.

[@ldrcherrycola9337]

I love the train station!

[@Piixxa]

Thank you! I just finished it a couple days ago 😌

[@jazzysimz_8]

Wow gurl I was stunned by your builds, absolutely amazing. I am also starting my sims channel and building my save file and creating storylines as well.

[@Piixxa]

Thank you 😊 good luck with your channel I hope it goes well for you !

[@madbox2495]

Hot tip/Mod suggestion - if you don’t like the debug builds that are in the background of the worlds/are just annoyed with the placement of some debug items, you can download the Blowtorch mod, it’ll get rid of any debug builds in the background of the world, giving you a fresh and clean space to decorate in your save file. I personally use it so i can decorate without having to work around the original debug item placement

[@Piixxa]

Hi! Thank you for the tip, I am nervous to use blowtorch bc its nukes everything and that scares me lmao

[@madbox2495]

@@Piixxa I understand the feeling! Theres a trusty tutorial on youtube that walks you through the process! All *your* builds will be safe and untouched, but any debug items (Street lights, buildings, all that jazz) will be deleted, minus a few trees and foliage, giving you a blank canvas to work with :D If you do decide you want to use the mod, heres a tutorial by Jasmine Raditz: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqrHeIZuYtGrhZosi=6xrAwb9mNlRiftIZ I used it for my save file and it allows me to customize the world to my liking and increase immersion :] You don’t have to use it if you don’t want but its really good for these types of projects!

[@FebruaryStar0273]

This is absolutely amazing!! I especially love the detail you put into making the world feel alive and not just “decorated”. I’m not much of a builder, but this definitely makes me want to start a save file 🤩

[@shokibo]

OHMY, i'm working on savefile too ! Thanks for the tip ! I realise, I play a lot constricted bcs of Sims 4 limitations but I also like to make a "crazy routine" for my Sims lmao So Happy to see this ! I love Ravasheen mods ! They are so HELPFUL for realism integrated in game ! Your buildings look full of personnality !

[@Piixxa]

Yes ravasheen's mods are some of my favorites! I'm glad you enjoyed my builds. Good luck with your save :)

[@Chaoticsims]

I love how you just flesh out each place and add so much lore. keep up the good work!

[@Piixxa]

Glad you enjoy it!😊

[@Zompireyt]

Don’t typically comment but this was so helpful!! I’ve been trying to get around to doing my own personal save and this just inspired me to actually get around to doing it so thank uu!!❤ ur builds are so pretty and thoughtful hoping to get to this level soon 😅

[@Piixxa]

Thank you for the comment 🥹 feel free to at me if you ever post about it 😊

[@Zompireyt]

@@Piixxa Ofccc !

[@simulationprincess]

You ateeee with these builds! Love briarwood, the metro station is just chefs kiss. So good! Can’t wait to see more!

[@Piixxa]

Thank you so kind 😊

[@alexisachickennugget3500]

I love how much detail and thought you put into every aspect of your save, including your sims! It would be a dream to play in one of your saves😩 I hope you can make more videos like this in the future!

[@Piixxa]

Thank u so much for such a nice comment 😊 !! Video about the save will be out today

[@Piixxa]

Thank u so much for such a nice comment 😊 !! Video about the save will be out today

[@lauratariba9193]

this is amazing! You are so creative! you really inspired me to do my own save file

[@prettylittlebloodsucker]

the creativity 🤌🏾 the TALENT 🤌🏾 this was so much fun to watch, if I were a sim I'd have the Inspired Moodlet cuz omg 😍❤️

[@Piixxa]

this comment is so cute 😭 im glad ur inspired

[@feroshgirl5794]

These are great tips! And giving me so much inspiration :-)

[@Piixxa]

You are welcome! Thank you sm for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed :)

[@silleepigeon]

i loved this video !!!

[@Piixxa]

Omg hi ! thank you for checking out my content 😊

[@876LND]

Loved this ❤. I'm currently creating a sim file of the Caribbean so seeing how much detail you put into this is inspiring

[@onlyonerev6928]

I hope you do a tour 🇭🇹

[@Piixxa]

I wanna turn sulani into the carribbean so badly. I'm fighting the urges.

[@876LND]

@@onlyonerev6928 Yeah, once I’m finished or almost done. I think I might start a channel

[@876LND]

@@Piixxa Girl you should!!

[@onlyonerev6928]

@@Piixxa did it 👀👀👀

[@Indy-van-Salem]

I‘m absolutly loving this. I would love to see more. That was fun and interesting.

[@JGandG19]

🤩 your spread the colour theory is so inspirational! Thanks for making this video. I was getting burnt out wanting to create my own save file while being a beginner builder 🥴

[@Piixxa]

Im glad you found that tip useful, I felt a bit silly saying it out loud :,)

[@JGandG19]

@@Piixxa oh no! You just changed my WHOLE perspective of decorating! And I needed it because I was so uninterested in my game and that’s not like me at all 🙏🏽 you are a prayer answered, so God bless you for stepping out of your comfort zone

[@CadisEtramaDiRaizelHexion]

Omg you are so creative! I am inspired! Thank You for the tips!! 🙏

[@Piixxa]

Thank you 😭 I’m glad I’ve helped you out

[@faurt]

YESSSSSS LOVE THIS GIRLLLLLLLLL instantly subscribed. everything is so authentically brooklyn i love it 😭😭😭😭😭❤️

[@Piixxa]

Thank you 😊 !!

[@makaylaking9295]

I love this so much well done 😍 I also love architectural digest too lol and the first build reminds me of buildings here in Chicago as well and I love New York City I stayed in a brownstone when I was there it was all one house though but i love the creative in each lot 😊

[@ALT1308_]

OMGOSH! I found you on your Tumblr, and I got excited about your savefile tips and trick. Thank you for the inspiration! I'm have a hard time with how to use the tool mod and how to create a blank style, save

[@Piixxa]

Thank you for checking out my channel! I’ll definitely make a video on this.

[@ALT1308_]

​@@PiixxaYou're always welcome ❤ Thank you so much! 😘

[@deed9757]

I just came across your channel... I'm inspired!! You got a new subscriber ... Now I'm thinking about creating my own savefile, but I suck at building

[@Piixxa]

Thank you for the sub 😊 I used to only build interiors using other people’s builds, and when I got the hang of that I started this savefile to get better at building exterior stuff. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just has to be yours :)

[@qetsiyah1766]

I’m at a point where I feel like NOTHING could make me enjoy playing the Sims 4. Great video though. I want to try this with my game one day. The prep work seems long. I do all the planning, but then when I actually play…my sims are the same people in different fonts.

[@Piixxa]

Thank you. The game a been out for a while, with a lot of complications so I completely understand your burnout. There are some mods out there that help give your sims more personality if you haven’t already tried those! I try to take it one build at a time or I’ll loose my mind 😭

[@qetsiyah1766]

@@Piixxa yess you’re so right. mods are amazing 💜 one build at a time is good point. 😂 I will probably slowly work myself up to completing a save.

[@lachy8439]

Just found your channel on my recommended! Love the detail in your builds. Subbed

[@Piixxa]

Thank you!! 😊

[@wolfxdreamer6860]

Your save file looks so nice!! I love this video, your voice and the pacing of the video are really great and chill. Subbed! 💖

[@Piixxa]

Thank you for the sub! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@dvitria]

New sub! you've inspired me to get back into my sims.

[@Piixxa]

ahh thank you for the sub ! I'm glad your back into the game :)

[@baayi.packagefile]

thank you i was losing motivation with my save file

[@Piixxa]

you're welcome. :) good luck with ur save!

[@stefnotfound]

I love your save!!!! it gave me alot of inspiration for my own. And the cas background is soo cute!! where did you find it?!

[@Lucyyyyyy23]

Please do a deep dive I’m loving this!

[@Piixxa]

Ahh i'm glad :) Will do fs

[@GailJonesPolymerClay]

Love it! ❤❤

[@Piixxa]

Thank you ☺️

[@villandavil9791]

I play the sims in a laptop and i want to play like this but i am so afraid it's gonna break my game or my laptop 😭 love your creativity though!

[@Piixxa]

Thank you ! I do recommend having a pc when trying to build something this elaborate lol but don't let me discourage you.

[@ima_ghost0]

I have strived to be this good at building. (Drop the mod folder)

[@Piixxa]

I have around 38gb 😭 I’m planning to drop a mod video , I can prob add favourite furniture / decor stuff to the list.

[@shippookie]

Omg I love it so much! Will you upload it some day?

[@Piixxa]

I'm going to upload lots on my patron (for free ofc) uploading the whole save might be complicated bc i have so much cc :(

[@LucyStevens-fc6si]

This is awesome :) is your builds on the gallery by chance?

[@nobodyjames5804]

how did u get those style buildings in the background?? omg so cool edit: nvm u mention it lol do u use the TOOL mod to place the deco buildings over them?

[@Piixxa]

yes :) just put them right on top

[@Tiffany-ki4wu]

This is awesome, I’m definitely about to create a save file. Also a new subbie here

[@Piixxa]

Thank you for subbing 😊

[@tshiamoshodi]

This is perfect, I've also been working on adding more personality to my builds!😊 Quick question, how do you edit the buildings in the background that aren't active lots?

[@Piixxa]

Thank you 🥹 I use twisted maxis tool mod. It’s a little complicated, but I’m more than happy to make a video about it

[@Ivi_T]

​@@PiixxaOMG PLEASE DO! I'm so glad someone asked 😅 I'm currently working on a medieval savefile for the ultimate decades challenge and would love to know how you did it. Your tips have been a godsend particularly since burnout has been REAL!

[@bvttoneyes]

Your builds are so realistic and beautiful!! I couldn't help but notice the bookshelf around the @21:30 minute mark with the Uzumaki, Tomie, and Gyo manga collection by Junji Ito. Do you remember where you downloaded it from? I'd love to have it in my game.

[@kasyjohnson9419]

Hour long deep dive!

[@karisdietrich1964]

What types of lots do you always make sure are in your worlds? I’m trying to do gameplays where I don’t leave the certain world I pick to play in and it’ll be much easier to do that if I have a bunch of different types of lots to visit.

[@Piixxa]

@@karisdietrich1964 I usually play until i hit a story moment. Next, i think what lots could I build for the idea I have. This isn’t concrete though so a park, nightclub, teen hangout spot, gym and a special lot(the subway from this video is an example) is what I like to keep in my worlds. Hope this helps ! 😊

[@diegoovalera]

Hello! I love your video, but I have a doubt, when I create my save file and I want to start a new game is there any way to leave it as a save file as "default" or every time I want to start a new game again I have to place lots again, add townies etc?

[@Piixxa]

Hi I use srsly sims blank save , this remove all the lots and townies

[@dani-ell-ah]

Yes, there two ways that you can create copies of your save file that you can play in without altering the original. The long way that gives you easier in game access to your saves is; Once you've created your save file, make sure to rename it something so that you know it's the original copy that you don't want to touch or accidently save to. Something like DO NOT SAVE TO or DEFAULT etc. (Make a copy or two of this save file and save it to your desktop or new folder just in case your save corrupts or you accidently overwrite it) The go into this save file and before you start playing in it, hit the options button and click SAVE AS. This will bring up the save options menu. Click the new save option and this will create a copy of your save that has a different save file number than your original save. Rename this save so you can tell the difference between this and your OG copy. You can do this for each new save/game you want to play as long as you don't accidently play in the save file you've marked not to save to. It will copy the save you're playing in when clicking Save As. So for example, if you've made a copy of your OG save file and changed it but want to start a new game based on your unplayed world, you will have to make sure you enter your OG gameplay save file and save as from there. Otherwise, any new save will be a copy of the world you've already started playing in. (You can also use the copy the save file and save it to desktop/an outside folder method by itself but the risk is that another save might take up the same save number and you'll have to drag saves in an out because you can't have two with the save number in your saves folder without overwriting one)

[@maarigibson]

amazing save file! how did you replaced the buildings from the original game to match your aesthetic?

[@monikcalazans8395]

I guess it's the TOOL mod

[@Piixxa]

Hi yes it’s tool 😊 I’m making a vid on the specifics

[@itslizdarling90]

Love your channel, love your save file! Following 😊 Do you happen to remember where the CC sofa bed in the grandma’s apartment came from? I’ve been looking for something just like it 😭

[@Piixxa]

its unfold by pierisim: www.patreon.com/posts/unfold-86243303 . Thank you for the sub ! I'm glad you liked the video.

[@triciaguingab]

where's the water dispenser from?!!1

[@Nariiii186]

what is your re/gshade? i really love your building style btw! do you make floorplans first or just jump right in?

[@a_dr3_aedits15]

Your buildings are so beautiful!! How do u get the grass to look like that? Is it a reshade?

[@Piixxa]

the grass replacement is by terrain hippie! and thank you so much :) link: k-hippie.tumblr.com/post/171136399326/k-505-terrain-mod-replacement-4-all-worlds

[@JGandG19]

Can you make a beginner build tip video?

[@Piixxa]

Yes, ofc I can. I have a lot of useful videos lined up :)

[@JGandG19]

@@Piixxa perfect, new sub 🙃 so I’ll be on the lookout of your new videos

[@StrangerInTheSnow]

Omg this is so AMAZING. Can you tell me how on Earth you got the buildings outside of your lot? I remember there being a mod that let you place objects ANYWHERE, and it worked great with the t.o.o.l mod since it got rid of the out of bounds areas that don’t let you build even with it. It also let you walk around wherever you wanted. Perfectly fine if you have no idea what I’m talking about. 😅

[@Piixxa]

Hi! I use tool lol. Ive never heard of the version where you could place things outside of the lot. There is a mod for walking around anywhere, I believe its called clickable worlds by awingedllama!

[@StrangerInTheSnow]

@@Piixxa THATS THE ONE I WAS THINKING OF. Bless you. Couldn’t remember it for the life of me. xD

[@souitaka121]

Please share when your save file have finish.

[@plamenaaag]

what reshade do you use? looks reeeeaaally nice! and do u modify it in any way or play with any settings because i feel like when i use reshades its all so blurry and dark and everybodey elses' looks so good😩

[@Piixxa]

I use gshade! It's my own custom preset. Can be found at the link in bio. I aslo use no glo, sunblind and no blu. So, my game will look different to yours if you dont have those installed :)

[@justbeingme7965]

I am making mine and using milanote to keep up with the families

[@raven-chan2071]

How do you pick where to base things off of and what buildings should go where?

[@Piixxa]

Hi! There is honestly no system I just think of what I need when I am playing and then make a mental note to build it later!

[@TheDevon796]

What gshade preset are you using? It looks so good!

[@mnorman3739]

loving this! do you have a spot where you reblog cc at all?

[@Piixxa]

Hi I don’t have a cc blog if I get enough requests I will start one 🙂

[@alliwhite3941]

Sims need at least one empty and uncluttered counterspace to prep food in the kitchen. Clutter is cool but it makes your kitchens non-functional.

[@Piixxa]

hi! my sims cook on cluttered counter tops, whether there is something there or not!

[@alliwhite3941]

​@@Piixxa lucky you! maybe cc clutter is coded differently?

[@Piixxa]

@@alliwhite3941 Yeah possibly ! My sims just phase through it

[@gloopygoldfish493]

Thank you so much for this! What shader did you use in the thumbnail?

[@Piixxa]

It’s my personal gshade ! I will release it once I get it right

[@rwenwater5944]

hi, im curious abt how you make the households! do you make them all at once or like start with one and add more after playing them? and do they come with an already set history or do you play them for a bit to get that history? 😅 sorry just trying to know how it all started

[@Piixxa]

hii! I started with the apartment block. :) from there I make sims based on a aesthetic, or story idea that I want to play. Once I decide what their backstories are I play rotationally and let things play out! I hope that answers your questions! if you want to know more about my save my tumblr and newest video will be helpful i think lol. 😭

[@rwenwater5944]

@@Piixxa thank you for answering!!! I dont know why I thought you played their backstories before moving them in the apartment block 😭 I just now realized it sounds too extra two more questions [ so sorry :( ] do you play with autoage on for your households and npcs? I imagine some would age up before you get to play them! and do you use littlemssam's rentable business mod to make the apartment/tenant/owner system for briarwood apts?(or is everyone just in one household living in an apartmentesque residential lot?) :) I'll definitely check out your tumblr, your works sounds very cool! xx

[@fromnaras]

Is there a filter in your game? How did you make the color contrast different?

[@Piixxa]

Hi! I'm using gshade, its very easy top install

[@fromnaras]

@@Piixxa i tried googling but wasn’t sure which to follow…can you share a link to a friendly and easy to use guide on how to download and install it? thank u!

[@patrice1748]

Wow please never making videos and interior design. You’re so talented. It feels like I can really connect with what your talking about as an artist 😭

[@Piixxa]

Thank you! I used to do art, I see playing the sims as a way to be creative :)

[@Tennietenz]

Can I just download your save file please 😂?

[@Piixxa]

ill be releasing builds 😭 !

[@matilde3916]

theres a mod that can change the worlds name- i think it would look so good on ur save file! 🩷🩷

[@Piixxa]

Im so gonna do this tonight, completely forgot about this mod!!

[@ghostjam5984]

thanks I needed some inspo for my save file 🫶🏻

[@Piixxa]

happy you found this video useful!

[@d3rinsola]

Hi, what UI are you using? Is it compatible with T.O.O.L? 🩷

[@Piixxa]

Hi, I use the chalk'd ui. I'm not sure if its compatible with tool as I removed the modules that would affect it! www.patreon.com/posts/sims-4-in-dark-94573845

[@aideulphobic]

first and foremost, AMAZING save file like I’m genuinely in awe with what so many simmers are able to do with this game. I have a question! What are your PC specs? Because I have a gaming laptop but my game lags a decent bit. It’s not unplayable but I really don’t wanna start from scratch with mods and cc 😭

[@Piixxa]

thank u sm ! 😊I agree simmers keep this game alive lmao. I have a gaming pc! cpu: ryzen 7 5700x gpu: rtx 3080. What are your specs? I'm pretty sure you shouldn't have issues if you have a gaming laptop!

[@aideulphobic]

@@Piixxa I have no idea where to find that information on my laptop but I noticed that my downloads were taking up a lot of space so I’m clearing that out 😭 Silly me! That’s probably what was making my game run like dookie. Keep up the great work on your content! Your voice is very soothing ❤️