How to Download and Run the Master Controller Mod on The Sims 3

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Master Controller is a mod for Sims 3 that allows you to manage, control, and style the entire population of your Sims town. All you need to do is install the mod framework, download the Master Controller zip file from the NRaas website, extract the mod files, and drop them into the “Packages” folder in your mod framework. Keep reading to learn how to install the mod and how to open the Master Controller menu in your game.

Setting Up Master Controller on The Sims 3

  • Install the Framework Setup on ModTheSims.
  • Go to the NRaas MasterController page and click the green “Download” button.
  • Open the mod file or extract it using 7Zip , then drag and drop it into Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 > Mods > Packages.
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Patch your game.

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    The latest patch for Sims 3 is either 1.67 or 1.69, depending on whether you have a physical or digital copy of the game. [1] Versions of MasterController for patch levels prior to this are no longer available, so if you're running an older version of The Sims 3, you’ll need to update your game. [2]
    • Open the game launcher. Your patch level will be listed under "Game Version", in the lower left-hand corner of the launcher. Make sure the first 3 numbers say “1.67” or “1.69.”
    • Go to the Updates tab and click the button labeled Update Now on the Launcher. The Launcher will download and install the patch. [3]
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Install Mod The Sims’ mod framework setup.

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    This will give you the files you need to add Mods to The Sims 3 . Install the Framework Setup, available at Mod The Sims, into your Sims 3 game folder in order to use MasterController. [4]
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Download the MasterController zip file.

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    Go to the NRaas MasterController page and click the Download button. Click the green button that says Download for 1.67/69 . This will download a file titled NRaas_MasterController_V134.zip . [5]
    • Once you download the base MasterController mod, you can scroll down to the “Modules” section and download a few of the optional expanded mods, such as:
      • Cheats : Includes more advanced cheats.
      • ExpandedTattoo : Increases the number of tattoo locations available on your Sim when using the “Basic” > “Tattoo” interaction in the base mod.
      • Integration : Replaces all CAS interactions in the game with MasterController’s, including the “Create-A-Sim” button in “Edit Town.”
      • Progression : Adds progression-related interactions to the in-game MasterController menu.
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Extract the MasterController file.

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    Right-click on NRaas_MasterController_V134.zip . Depending on your computer, choose Open to open the file or click Open With… , and click on 7Zip to extract it. You'll now see a file titled NRaas_MasterController.package . [6]

    Tip: On older computer versions, you may need 7Zip to extract the file . Download 7Zip and follow the installation instructions. Once you have it installed, right-click the .zip file and choose "Extract here". [7]

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Drag and drop MasterController.package into “Packages.”

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    . Go to Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 > Mods > Packages. Drag and drop NRaas_MasterController.package from the extracted zip folder into the “Packages” folder. [8]
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Left-click on a Sim to open Master Controller.

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    If you've installed MasterController properly, a new option labeled NRaas will be available on your Sim's pie menu. Click on Master Controller to open up the Master Controller menu. [9]
    • In the Master Controller menu, you can click “Edit in CAS” to enter Create-A-Sim. Right-click on the “...” in the bottom left corner of the screen to open the Master Controller settings.
      • To enter MasterController’s “Create-A-Sim” menu from a brand new save, left-click on “...” in the bottom left corner and click “Edit Town.”
      • Move in a new household and left-click on the Sim or click “Create a Household” and right-click on “...” in the corner of CAS.
    • To edit any Sim in town, pan the camera to City Hall, click on it, select NRaas , and choose Master Controller .

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    All NRaas mods work with any EP, Late Night included. Just make sure you download the correct version for your patch level.
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    Every time you open The Sims 3, these files are regenerated by the program - deleting them before you boot up will help with loading times. This isn't necessary to run this mod (or and mod or package, in fact), but will help with minor performance issues the game has, like slight lag.
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        References

        1. ↑ https://www.thesims3.com/game/patches/447287726
        2. ↑ https://www.nraas.net/community/MasterController
        3. ↑ https://www.thesims3.com/game/patches/447287726
        4. ↑ https://modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Installing_Sims_3_Package_Files/Setup_and_Files
        5. ↑ https://www.nraas.net/community/MasterController
        6. ↑ https://www.nraas.net/community/How-To-Install
        7. ↑ https://modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_CC_Basics#Zip.2C_Rar.2C_and_7z_Files
        8. ↑ https://modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Installing_Sims_3_Package_Files/Setup_and_Files
        9. ↑ https://www.nraas.net/community/MasterController-FAQ

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