I first have to comment on how terrible the modthesims2 community is, I have to actually upload files to their system to ask a question, I was literally screaming at my computer in frustration due to this complete BS. All my anger at them aside, my question is as follows: I am running the Sims 2 through Cedega and I was wondering if anyone knew how to load custom content into the sims 2 trhough Cedega, ofcource all the FAQs on modthesims2.com were completely and utterly useless even though you have to go through three pages of, yes your P.o.S. FAQs are for people who #1 use windows and #2 don't know anything about windows (ther I go again with my frustration).

In windows when you install the sims 2 the installation software creates a separate folder in your mydocuments folder that stores your saved game variables as well as custom content. Though since cedega acts as an intermediary for this process I have no idea how it stores saved game variables or even where this folder is / should be located. I have spent hours on google to see if anyone has any problem like mine but after page 2 its all random stuff that has nothing to evem do with cedega. though I have only used linux for three days now, with a total of about 8h of sleep in this 3 day period, I feel I have exhausted all "beginner," FAQs and what not relating to cedega and this issue in general.


Recap: anyone know how to use user created content in the sims 2 through cedega.

Hi addison,

Welcome to LQ.org. I must come out and say I've never tried Sims 2, either on Linux or Windows (or even cedega for years now. Using wine myself though), so I am not sure how custom content works for that game. Assuming all you have to do to install custom content is by copying the files you download to a folder, it should not be difficult.

Cedega stores all your files in a hidden folder at your /home/ folder. Hidden folders in Linux start with a dot "."

For instance, you probably will find /home/addison/.cedega. Note: This implies that "addison" is the user you login with.

Assuming also you are using Gnome, you should go to Places -> Home and type "CRTL + H" to show/hide hidden folders. Once inside .cedega folder, you will see that it has a similar file structure to Windows, so "Program Files" folder should be there as well as your The Sim 2 folder.

You might want to spend a few seconds filling in your profile, as saying which distribution you are using. That would make it easier for us to give more detailed information.

Best of luck!

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