Custom Content: Many times abbreviated to “CC”, custom content covers everything else that creators make, including hairs, accessories, build/buy objects and furniture… the list could go on forever!.

Some examples include: Custom traits and aspirations, changes in the game UI, new objects that add new functions, and so on!

Game Mods: Want to add some new gameplay, features, or changes to how the game functions? Game Mods, also sometimes called Script Mods when adding new script code, build on top of The Sims 4 offering up new experiences.

Mods: A general term for player made content which modifies the game.

Also known as player created content, custom content, mods, or creator made content.

UGX (User Generated Experiences): Also referred to as User-Generated Content (UGC) This is any content created outside the game by fans of the game.

Let’s get rolling with a crash course on relevant modding lingo to get you started! Trust me, I’ve been there! My goal is that (hopefully!) by the end of this post you’ll be armed with all of the know-how, wisdom, and drive to step into the fantastic world of player content. If you are just at the beginning of your journey into user-generated content, adding mods and custom content can feel pretty overwhelming. Always back up your data and proceed with caution as you venture into the world of mods! I will remind any mod users that choosing to access mods outside of CurseForge may pose more risks.

If you can think of it, it probably exists as Sims 4 creator content! Player creations ranging from fun, stunning, to downright wacky have all graced the inside of my mods folder.

I, like many Simmers, have spent dozens of hours viewing, testing, and playing with custom content and mods over the lifetime of The Sims 4. That’s why we selected Overwolf, a company who understands the ins-and-outs of creating a curated, and easy-to-use, all-in-one platform for your modding and custom content needs, to dive head first into The Sims 4 community content. We continue to be amazed by the dedicated Simmers who channel their love of The Sims 4 into creating countless new items and enhanced experiences for everyone to enjoy. I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am to be talking to you today about the launch of The Sims 4 page on Overwolf’s platform CurseForge that will shine a spotlight on the incredible talent that our community has to offer. Sul sul, Simmers! I’m Hollie, former streamer (HollieBB), lifetime Simmer and current Feature Producer for UGX for The Sims *™ 4*!

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