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THE SIMS 4 / TIPS

Use the Gallery Carefully

Gallery lots and households can contain pack-required objects or CC.

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Practical advice: Inspect pack icons and test a placed lot before replacing an important build.
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How it works

Gallery lots and households can contain pack-required objects or CC.

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Practical advice

Inspect pack icons and test a placed lot before replacing an important build.

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Mistakes to avoid

Assuming an upload is entirely base-game compatible can result in missing assets.

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