To distract myself from a failed experiment that I may or may not attempt again in the future, I went through my stash of plants, ripped the pots off them and repurposed them into planters.
I've remapped all of them to some degree, adjusted their masks and/or overlays to correct pattern directions and tiling, and to add new channels.
The Desert Lotus Planter gave me more of a headache than the rest, having to edit the stencil so that it wraps perfectly was a pain.
These do not require Supernatural, other EPs or Store items - only that your game be patched to at least SN level. They are basegame compatible.
I'm going by Gosik's notes here, with the exception that seeds can be planted directly in the bowls and you don't need to move them afterwards. Sims' hands move at the proper soil level (I've seen some planters where the arms move to the ground) but you may see clipping with the torso at the elbow level.
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Like the regular planters, they can be found under Sort by Function \ Decor \ Plants, for various prices. Most have 3 presets (except for the Traveler's Planter, which has 4) and 3 channels.
All planters have recolorable soil. I tried to match the default soil as closely as possible, but there may be differences due to the multiplier texture's contrast, and the soil of fertilized plants will be darker.
They fit within one tile, but there is some clipping with the Desert Lotus Planter if you place several close to each other (I wanted to leave it as a big planter so I didn't resize the mesh too much).
1. Ace in the Palm // Store // 4 channels // $35 For professional or casual card players who want their d?cor to reflect their favorite pastime or career, this playing card motif planter is a sure winner!
2. Athena's Planter // Store // 2 channels // $75 Placate the Goddess of Wisdom by using a planter named in her honor to house your plants!
3. Desert Cactus Planter // Store // 3 channels // $20 This planter won't be of much use while traversing the desert, but it will make your cacti feel more at home.
4. Desert Lotus Planter // World Adventures EP // 2 channels // $85 The most beautiful of planters, especially for the deepest dry desert, the Desert Lotus Planter will beautify any garden.
5. Earth Day Planter // Store // 3 channels // $25 This perfection of craft and greenery adds flair anywhere it is placed.
6. Fab planter // Store // 3 channels // $30 Show off your groovy style, baby! Decorate your house and yourself with this planter, and all your friends will know that you're on the cutting edge of fashion.
7. The Finest Planter in the Land // Store // 3 channels // $45 This planter claims to be the finest in the land. Is that true? Only one way to find out!
8. Forever Redwood Planter // Store // 4 channels // $70 Take a trip back in time, and cozy up once again to the rustic and rugged charm of a Sims fan favorite style: Welcome Back to Three Lakes!
9. Leaftastic Planter // Store // 3 channels (2nd is the legs) // $40 Let your gaze rise from floor to ceiling as you bring the beauty of potted nature.
10. Planter of Tranquility // Store // 4 channels // $80 The Planter of Tranquility is a great decorative piece for any outdoor area.
11. Prickly Planter // Store // 3 channels // $30 The hand-crafted art style and old town charm of the Prickly Planter will surely add some spice to your Sims' lives.
12. Regency Planter // Store // 4 channels // $55 A planter designed to compliment the Regency style architectural pieces.
13. Roaring Planter // Store // 4 channels // $65 Enjoy a planter small enough to fit inside your home! This little planter will fit into any nook or cranny you can think of, but be careful of its attitude!
14. The Dramatic Planter // Store // 4 channels // $90 Add drama to any room with this larger than life planter.
15. Traveler's Planter // Island Paradise EP // 3 channels, 4 presets // $75 When you want to create a welcoming atmosphere, just reach for the world's friendliest planter, the Traveler's Planter! Install one of these and it looks like the whole room is waving to you!
16. TropiCon Planter // Store // 3 channels // $40 This lovely plant housing device comes in multiple colors and patterns to satisfy even the pickiest pattern-matcher.
This is a new mesh, and means that it's a brand new self contained object that usually does not require a specific Pack (although this is possible depending on the type). It may have Recolours hosted on MTS - check below for more information.
1. Click the file listed on the Files tab to download the file to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file. Now you will have either a .package or a .sims3pack file.
For Package files:
1. Cut and paste the file into your Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\Packages folder. If you do not already have this folder, you should read the full guide to Package files first: Sims 3:Installing Package Fileswiki, so you can make sure your game is fully patched and you have the correct Resource.cfg file.
2. Run the game, and find your content where the creator said it would be (build mode, buy mode, Create-a-Sim, etc.).
For Sims3Pack files:
1. Cut and paste it into your Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Downloads folder. If you do not have this folder yet, it is recommended that you open the game and then close it again so that this folder will be automatically created. Then you can place the .sims3pack into your Downloads folder.
2. Load the game's Launcher, and click on the Downloads tab. Find the item in the list and tick the box beside it. Then press the Install button below the list.
3. Wait for the installer to load, and it will install the content to the game. You will get a message letting you know when it's done.
4. Run the game, and find your content where the creator said it would be (build mode, buy mode, Create-a-Sim, etc.).
Extracting from RAR, ZIP, or 7z: You will need a special program for this. For Windows, we recommend 7-Zip and for Mac OSX, we recommend Keka. Both are free and safe to use.
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16 More Planters!
These do not require Supernatural, other EPs or Store items - only that your game be patched to at least SN level. They are basegame compatible.
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These do not require Supernatural, other EPs or Store items - only that your game be patched to at least SN level. They are basegame compatible.
