Sim Shadow Fix (updated 2 Jan '16)
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Created by Nopke
Uploaded: 30th Dec 2015 at 11:14 AM
Updated: 7th Dec 2023 at 7:40 PM
Updated: 7th Dec 2023 at 7:40 PM
This mod fixes Sims' shadows shown as black rectangles. Originally, correctly rendered Sims' shadows have a blue tint. This mod makes the shadows achromatic. You may use this mod even if your game has no problems with rendering shadows.
There are three versions which differ in the opaque (see the screenshot below) – choose only one.
![](https://thumbs.modthesims.info/getimage.php?file=1657739)
Restoring shadows
You probably have turned (Sims') shadows off when a problem with black rectangles occurred. To make this mod useful you have to turn them back on. Here's how to do it:
In the game, set the Lighting setting in Graphics/Performance Options to high.
If you still cannot see Sims' shadows, in Graphics Rules.sgr (in [Latest EP/SP folder or basegame folder if you don't have any EPs or SPs]\TSData\Res\Config) find option Shadows. This is what you'd see:
Known issues
Sim shadows overlap and cut simetimes, but it isn't caused by the mod.
If you have downloaded simNopke-simShadowFix0.# and Sims' shadows in your game are misty, try out simNopke-simShadowFix0.#reallyNotMisty instead. That bug may occur on some Intel HD graphics cards.
![](https://thumbs.modthesims.info/getimage.php?file=1657741)
Conflicts
None that I know of.
Overridden resource
Credits
Ciastko
Liv
lorinsv60
Creators of SimPE
Update (2 Jan 2016): Added the reallyNotMisty version. See the known issues section.
The mod also works with The Sims: Life Stories, The Sims: Castaway Stories and The Sims: Pet Stories.There are three versions which differ in the opaque (see the screenshot below) – choose only one.
Restoring shadows
You probably have turned (Sims') shadows off when a problem with black rectangles occurred. To make this mod useful you have to turn them back on. Here's how to do it:
In the game, set the Lighting setting in Graphics/Performance Options to high.
If you still cannot see Sims' shadows, in Graphics Rules.sgr (in [Latest EP/SP folder or basegame folder if you don't have any EPs or SPs]\TSData\Res\Config) find option Shadows. This is what you'd see:
Code:
You have to delete boolProp simShadows false and boolProp simShadows off from userStartup.cheat (in Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2 (or The Sims™ 2 Ultimate Collection)\Config) too, if this file exist and those lines are in it.option Shadows setting $Low boolProp simShadows false boolProp objectShadows false boolProp guob false boolProp heightMapShadows false setting $Medium boolProp simShadows false boolProp objectShadows false boolProp guob true boolProp heightMapShadows true setting $High boolProp simShadows false ← if it's false, change to true boolProp objectShadows true boolProp guob true boolProp heightMapShadows true end
Known issues
Sim shadows overlap and cut simetimes, but it isn't caused by the mod.
If you have downloaded simNopke-simShadowFix0.# and Sims' shadows in your game are misty, try out simNopke-simShadowFix0.#reallyNotMisty instead. That bug may occur on some Intel HD graphics cards.
Conflicts
None that I know of.
Overridden resource
Type name | Type | Group | Instance | Instance (high) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Maxis Material Shader | 0xCD7FE87A | 0x1C0532FA | 0xFF03CFFC | 0xD2989BDE |
Ciastko
Liv
lorinsv60
Creators of SimPE
This mod has specific instructions!
Use [b]only one[/b] version of this mod.Filename | Size | Downloads | Date | |||||
simNopke-simShadowFix0.2.zip
Size: 1.5 KB · Downloads: 33,136 · 30th Dec 2015 |
1.5 KB | 33,136 | 30th Dec 2015 | |||||
simNopke-simShadowFix0.3.zip
Size: 1.5 KB · Downloads: 40,736 · 30th Dec 2015 |
1.5 KB | 40,736 | 30th Dec 2015 | |||||
simNopke-simShadowFix0.4.zip
Size: 1.5 KB · Downloads: 74,504 · 30th Dec 2015 |
1.5 KB | 74,504 | 30th Dec 2015 | |||||
simNopke-simShadowFix0.2reallyNotMisty.zip
Size: 1.6 KB · Downloads: 14,023 · 2nd Jan 2016 |
1.6 KB | 14,023 | 2nd Jan 2016 | |||||
simNopke-simShadowFix0.3reallyNotMisty.zip
Size: 1.6 KB · Downloads: 32,044 · 2nd Jan 2016 |
1.6 KB | 32,044 | 2nd Jan 2016 | |||||
simNopke-simShadowFix0.4reallyNotMisty.zip
Size: 1.6 KB · Downloads: 102,658 · 2nd Jan 2016 |
1.6 KB | 102,658 | 2nd Jan 2016 | |||||
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Key:
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Install Instructions
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by Nopke
Packs Needed
None, this is Sims 2 base game compatible!
Other Information
Type:
– Fixed
: Fixed Maxis Mistakes
Tags
#fix, #shadow, #black box, #black boxes, #black rectangle, #black rectangles, #black square, #black squares
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