Fifi's Basic Rules

My basic rules of Sims movie-making are:
1. Configuring,
2. Modifying, and
3. Hacking the game.

Before I elaborate, I would like to make it clear that I know everyone have their own way of starting a particular task and you can say that this is my way. If you prefer to modify the game first before configuring it, it's fine but I think the path down that "order of rules" is a bit more complex than what I've set here. But it's really up to you.

Now the following are actually simple to follow through and just to remind you, some of the settings may not be compatible with your PC which may be caused by your RAM or graphics card. Just in case that your game crashes because your PC can't take it, don't forget to SAVE BACK-UP FILES before you start any of the below! Also, take note that the game may run slower than usual with glitches here and there since a lot of these settings and mods take up the space in your hard drive to work.

1. Configuring The Game
1.1. Enable Custom Content - So that the custom contents you have downloaded can be used in the game.
1.2. Enhance Video Quality - Self-explanatory.
1.3. Turn on Smooth Edges - To avoid jagged edges!

2. Modifying The Game
2.1. Smooth camera movements

• Download GunMod's Camera Mod - A must have for every Sims 2 machinima directors! It enables you to have angles that you can never have on a default mode.
• Install & Edit parameter - A parameter is the limitation and restriction of how the camera can move in a game.

2.2. Lighting

• Download GunMod's Radiance Light System - For realistic lighting.

3. Hacking The Game
3.1. Cheats - The complete list of cheats.
3.2. JD Hacks - A list of hacks for download, very useful to make your Sim interact or do something without having to worry about lowering their aspiration points.