How to Have a Successful Neighborhood in Sims

Create a neighborhood., Create community lots., For community lots, use the EP's you have to your advantage. , Make some houses., Add decorations., Make Sims!

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Create a neighborhood.

    When making the neighborhood, make one with plenty of space, such as Veronaville or Driftwood.

    And, you might want one with some hills, mountain and/or a lake.

    It might look plain without one of these.

    If you can't decide on a name for your neighborhood, see below:
    Frosty Hills Sim Town Crystal Falls Summerville Maple Hill "your name here" City Your neighborhood's name
  2. Step 2: Create community lots.

    Every Sims neighborhood has at least one of these, and your neighborhood probably does, too.

    Here are some community lot ideas for you to pick from:
    Clothing Store.

    Includes a cash register, clothing racks, a cash register, etc.

    Grocery Store.

    Has produce, a cash register, etc.

    Pool.

    Has an indoor and/or outdoor pool.

    You may also include a gym if you want.

    Don't forget locker rooms! Park.

    Includes garden items, benches, lakes, etc. ,, This is obviously a very important step.

    Make houses of all different sizes, from 2 by 3 to 4 by 4! If you're not very good at making houses, download them or use ones from the Lots & Houses bin.

    Also, use a variety of styles, like Modern, Club, and Colonial. , What neighborhood doesn't have a few trees? You can put in street signs, rocks, trees, statues, and cool effects like a helicopter.

    But over-doing it can slow down your computer. , Every neighborhood needs Sims, of course! You can customize their hair, face, clothes, and personality.

    Give them a name, and press the checkmark button when you're all finished with a family.

    They'll be in the family bin for you to move in.
  3. Step 3: For community lots

  4. Step 4: use the EP's you have to your advantage.

  5. Step 5: Make some houses.

  6. Step 6: Add decorations.

  7. Step 7: Make Sims!

Detailed Guide

When making the neighborhood, make one with plenty of space, such as Veronaville or Driftwood.

And, you might want one with some hills, mountain and/or a lake.

It might look plain without one of these.

If you can't decide on a name for your neighborhood, see below:
Frosty Hills Sim Town Crystal Falls Summerville Maple Hill "your name here" City Your neighborhood's name

Every Sims neighborhood has at least one of these, and your neighborhood probably does, too.

Here are some community lot ideas for you to pick from:
Clothing Store.

Includes a cash register, clothing racks, a cash register, etc.

Grocery Store.

Has produce, a cash register, etc.

Pool.

Has an indoor and/or outdoor pool.

You may also include a gym if you want.

Don't forget locker rooms! Park.

Includes garden items, benches, lakes, etc. ,, This is obviously a very important step.

Make houses of all different sizes, from 2 by 3 to 4 by 4! If you're not very good at making houses, download them or use ones from the Lots & Houses bin.

Also, use a variety of styles, like Modern, Club, and Colonial. , What neighborhood doesn't have a few trees? You can put in street signs, rocks, trees, statues, and cool effects like a helicopter.

But over-doing it can slow down your computer. , Every neighborhood needs Sims, of course! You can customize their hair, face, clothes, and personality.

Give them a name, and press the checkmark button when you're all finished with a family.

They'll be in the family bin for you to move in.

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