How to Mod The Sims Medieval

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It is very possible to install CC and mods for The Sims Medieval; however, the game is not set up to allow the use of modded content by default. You will have to manually set up the game to read .package files, first.

Set Up Your Folders

  1. Navigate to Program Files (x86) > Origin Games > The Sims Medieval
  2. In this folder, make a new folder called Mods. Make sure it is capitalized and spelled correctly.
  3. Inside the Mods folder, make another folder called Packages. Make sure it is capitalized and spelled correctly.

Download the Necessary Files

  1. Next, download the TSMSetup.zip file from SimFileShare. This download is completely safe. They’re the files I’m using in my own game right now.
  2. Right-click the TSMSetup.zip file and select Extract Here.
  3. Copy the Resource.cfg file and paste it into  Program Files (x86) > Origin Games > The Sims Medieval
  4. Next, copy the d3dx9_31.dll file and paste it into Program Files (x86) > Origin Games > The Sims Medieval > Game > Bin

Enable Advanced Debug Options

You’re probably going to want to enable advanced debug options as well. Some of the more powerful mods need the debug options to be enabled in order to work. This requires some very simple coding but I promise it’s really easy. Anyone can do it. You don’t need to be a modder.

IMPORTANT: Anytime you are editing game files, you should first copy the file and paste it in a secondary location on your computer for safekeeping. This way, you will have a backup to revert to in case you mess anything up.

  1. Navigate to Program Files (x86) > Origin Games > The Sims Medieval > GameData > Shared > NonPackaged > Ini.
  2. Find the file called Commands.ini and open it up.
  3. Change “TestingCheatsEnabled=0” to “TestingCheatsEnabled=1.”
  4. Save the file and exit.

Time to Install Some Mods and CC!

That’s it! You’re all set up to start putting mods and CC in your game now!

  1. Download your mods and CC and unzip them if necessary. Follow any specific instructions the creator outlines.
  2. Place your .package files in Program Files (x86) > Origin Games > The Sims Medieval > Mods > Packages
  3. And you’re done! Enjoy your new mods and CC!

Not sure where to find mods and CC for The Sims Medieval? Check out my Resources page.

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