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Refreshed Loading Screen - v1.2.0 [PUBLIC]
Added 2024-10-23 19:15:00 +0000 UTCTake a breath as the game loads! ☀️
My new Refreshed Loading Screen brings a fresh look to a loading game:
– Plumbob made smaller and moved to the bottom right corner;
– No game tips;
– 18 new backgrounds, all-in-one, randomized each time the game loads;
– A subtle zoom-in and zoom-out animation of the background during loading.
IN-GAME ANIMATION PREVIEW:
BACKGROUNDS PREVIEW:
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CHANGELOG:
UPDATE 1.2.0 - October 23, 2024:
- 9 new backgrounds were added
- Updated the mod for patch 1.110.265
UPDATE 1.1.0:
- Rewrote the zooming animation code to further address the issue of the background image not filling the screen properly. It should now work correctly regardless of how the UI scaling is set.
UPDATE 1.0.2:
- 3 new backgrounds were added
- The name of the file has been changed, so please remove the old version (Warm Vibes).
UPDATE 1.0.1:
- Optimized the code for better randomization of the background image
- Resolved the issue where the background image did not properly fill the screen
Comments
i love the loading screens. but i want the loading screen tips. i love reading them when bored. and if you could change the plumbob into the new rendered version.
leoparduniverse7
2025-08-12 21:42:33 +0000 UTCThis is definitely on my roadmap for the next few months!! 👀
SimMattically
2025-07-27 22:25:43 +0000 UTCIdea/Suggestion - Could this be made dynamic to use with your new custom main menu background generator? If not, understandable. Your work is spectacular regardless! :)
Shon Miller
2025-07-27 20:01:49 +0000 UTCHi, brilliant work. Loving my game more with this. Will you be adding more images to this from the new pack?
Moniq31Gamer
2025-03-26 19:03:31 +0000 UTCThank you 🥰
SimMattically
2024-11-05 15:39:47 +0000 UTCI just randomly stumbled upon your animated train loading screen and have had that in my game for a few days. Now I think I need this one. What can't you do?!
Alexis N. K.
2024-11-05 15:19:30 +0000 UTCfor some reasons i cant even find it in my folder, so i cant delete the mod. my whole game is weird!!
kpopshizzle
2024-11-04 19:37:58 +0000 UTCHEY!!!! have some dang manners.
MadSweetpeas
2024-10-24 20:50:35 +0000 UTChey knock that off no one wants that kind of attitude here
Rhiannon Lewis
2024-10-23 23:30:57 +0000 UTCThe mod is now updated! And I added some new backgrounds. :)
SimMattically
2024-10-23 19:17:32 +0000 UTCHEY!!!! are you going to update the mod ????
Joshua
2024-10-23 19:17:25 +0000 UTCThanks for letting us know about that :). Should it still be OK to use the loading screens?
Doreen Masgula
2024-10-23 17:03:40 +0000 UTCYeah, all the loading screens using the original plumbob are broken and need an update. Based on the changes from the patch, Maxis plans to redesign the loading screens to display images from different packs. We’ll have to see what happens to the existing loading screen design and the future of custom loading screens.
SimMattically
2024-10-23 15:31:42 +0000 UTCI'm having the same problem, and not only with SimMattically's way awesome one, but all loading screen mods I have.
Doreen Masgula
2024-10-23 15:29:42 +0000 UTCI believe that today's patch, 1.110.265.1030 broke the plumbob for the loading screen, it's been glitching on my game.
MustardStang
2024-10-23 02:41:31 +0000 UTCHi! I was wondering if you could tell me how you were able to move the plumbob into the corner as I want to create my own loading screens but I don't know how to remove the plumbob so I would rather it be small and not centered. If you can't tell me its all good!
Kelz M
2024-08-22 21:26:46 +0000 UTC"Warm Vibes" ← Love it! 🥰
Care Brazil
2024-08-02 23:50:51 +0000 UTCI Lov This Mod!!!!! I find myself just watching the screen enjoying the view. And at times, picking a spot and perusing it more deeply. Thanks for this!!!
Simmin' with MsDSweets
2024-07-25 20:54:03 +0000 UTCI wish it was possible to have animated loading screens like that train moving instead of a slideshow or a static picture :') EA could never...
Elethyl
2024-05-25 14:08:01 +0000 UTCThank you! As for your idea, I wish I knew how to do this! I am not even sure if it's possible.
SimMattically
2024-05-02 22:36:02 +0000 UTCI love it, it's revolutionary! I'm going to download this anyway, is it possible to change the backgrounds depending on where you want to travel? For example, if you travel to Willow Creek, a background of Willow Creek would appear, and if you travel to Oasis Springs, a beautiful background of Oasis Springs appear. Is it possible to do a mod like that in future? I'm looking forward to more of your awesome content!
Tanya Vieira
2024-04-20 10:16:24 +0000 UTCThanks :) long story short – download the .package file from the post and put it into your Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods folder. Then in your game, go to settings and turn on custom content and mods. More detailed tutorial is here: https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-sims-4/How_to_Install_Mods
SimMattically
2024-04-16 16:40:41 +0000 UTChi, how do I actually add these into the game? I'm new to modding and have zero clue - thank you, this is really great
Alaric Nicolai
2024-04-16 16:04:02 +0000 UTCI'm so glad to hear that! Thank you!
SimMattically
2024-04-11 09:24:24 +0000 UTCI just tested it and it works perfectly!! Thank you for looking into it, amazing job!
Arkeran
2024-04-11 09:16:10 +0000 UTCI have just released an update to the mod, so please try again and let me know if this fixes the problem. ❤️
SimMattically
2024-04-11 09:04:44 +0000 UTCMy slider is in the middle of the "white part". (toward the left but not all the way, about 15% I say) Thank you so much for taking the time to look into it, it might just be a me problem so don't worry too much, if you do a static version at some point, I'll defo use it right away :D
Arkeran
2024-04-02 08:22:16 +0000 UTCUnfortunately I have no idea what is causing this. I've tested the mod with the resolution you're playing at and it works. The only problems I get are related to the UI scaling slider, when auto-scaling is turned off and/or the slider is set to the far left. I will try to improve the code, but it might be tricky.
SimMattically
2024-04-02 07:14:06 +0000 UTCThanks for the quick answer, I just tested it but in my game, it was turned ON so I turned it OFF, loaded again, and then ON again only to test but I still have the same issue regardless of the option, I'm sorry!
Arkeran
2024-04-02 02:12:40 +0000 UTCI tested it and I understand what the problem is - it happens when "Auto-scale with OS" is turned OFF in Accessibility settings. Turning this option ON should fix the problem. Try it when you have a moment and let me know if it helped. :)
SimMattically
2024-04-01 08:40:18 +0000 UTCHey! I see the issue. I will work on it ASAP. Thanks for letting me know.
SimMattically
2024-04-01 08:23:09 +0000 UTCedit: RESOLVED Sorry to bother you, but on my screen (2560x1440) the zoom-in effect is different than in the post: the image is becoming smaller with transparent sides. (At the start it properly fills the whole screen, it's only after the zoom-in effect starts that I have the black/transparent sides) So during most of the loading, the sides are black but toward the end, when the game is almost ready, I can see the game loaded behind the loading screen on the sides. Sorry if it's very unclear, but I don't think I can send a picture on Patreon (understandably)
Arkeran
2024-03-30 22:19:46 +0000 UTCSooo very nice!!
RenaRe
2024-03-30 05:35:26 +0000 UTCThank you! I will think about other options. :)
SimMattically
2024-03-29 11:45:50 +0000 UTCthose are great, thank you! do you considering making an option to leave just of them, so that they're not randomised all the time?
weakened
2024-03-29 10:54:40 +0000 UTC
