Edit: Refreshed Main Menu v2 is out :) please check out newer posts for updates!
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Hey folks,
As many of you may already know, The Sims 4 received a brand-new main menu update today, which unfortunately broke compatibility with the Refreshed Main Menu mod. The overhaul has made it significantly more complex to not only update the mod but also to determine if it can be made functional again.
I shared this...
2025-01-14 18:37:56 +0000 UTC
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To assist everyone in tracking the functionality of my mods after game patches, I’ve created a dedicated Mods Compatibility Status page.
This page provides a simple way to check the current state of each of my mods.
2025-01-01 17:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Hello everyone! 😊
I am absolutely thrilled to share that over 9500 people have joined my Patreon this year alone! I want to extend a massive thank you to all of you for joining, and an even bigger thank you to everyone who opted for one of my paid tiers. Your support means the world to me! 🙏🏻
My Patreon has truly taken off since I started developing the Refreshed Main Menu and its different versions, as well as the c...
2024-12-18 17:00:11 +0000 UTC
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Ho ho ho! 🎅🏻 I’m bringing you a holiday gift – an animated loading screen featuring softly blinking Christmas lights in warm tones. ✨ I hope this little touch of coziness brings some festive cheer to your game! 🎄
2024-12-12 17:00:19 +0000 UTC
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Hey! With the temperatures dropping, I felt inspired to design something perfect for the season – a refined, modern thermostat! I hope you find this new version as useful as I do!
Here are the details:
• 3 swatches
• §150
• Functional with Seasons EP
• Easily searchable in the Buy catalog by typing “SimMattically”
2024-12-10 17:00:12 +0000 UTC
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Hey Simmers! I created a new CC object – the PlumBox! 🎮
🌟 Modern Vibes
PlumBox rocks a modern design that fits right into any Sim home. Unlike those bulky in-game gaming consoles, PlumBox keeps it slim and slick.
🎨 Pick Your Style
Go horizontal or vertical – it's your call! With white, black, and gray swatche...
2024-12-04 23:30:00 +0000 UTC
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Hey there! 🌟 Continuing with the holiday vibes, I’m excited to bring you a new animated loading screen featuring a cozy fireplace with dancing flames and a gentle flicker reflecting throughout the room. To make it even more dynamic, there’s a subtle zooming animation to keep things from feeling too static.
Hope you enjoy this warm touch for your game! 😊
2024-12-04 18:30:00 +0000 UTC
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Hey! I wanted to bring you some Christmas-themed custom content, but didn’t feel like creating the usual holiday objects. Then inspiration struck! I decided to make something nostalgic that ties into the cozy vibes of the holiday season — and so, I present to you: “Ur 1st PC”, a vintage-style computer inspired by the early 2000s.
Here are t...
2024-12-02 17:00:13 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks! I’m excited to share an animated loading screen for The Sims 4 featuring falling snow. It’s available in four color variants. Check them out below and pick your favorite!
This loading screen was designed with a white-ish plumbob (as seen in the preview), so keep in mind that this mod will override any other plumbob replacements you might have installed.
2024-11-25 14:00:17 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks!
I really appreciate any feedback on my mods, including any issues you encounter with them.
I’m making this post so you can report any problems directly in the comments below.
Patreon doesn’t notify me of replies to comments, so it’s hard for me to see all your reports without manually checking each post. This way, we can keep everything in one place!
🚨🚨🚨🚨
How to report an iss...
2024-11-08 15:19:45 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone! This is Refreshed Main Menu: Dark Mode Edition (Standalone).
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Current Version: 1.0.0
Compatible with the December Patch (1.111.102.xxxx)
The Standalone Refreshed Main Menu means this mod operates independently and is not intended to be installed or used alongside the main edition of the Refreshed Main Menu.
The Animated Logo is an optional add-on file that you c...
2024-11-07 23:56:22 +0000 UTC
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⚠️ This mod has been retired ⚠️
It is no longer being updated.
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Hey everyone! I’m excited to share the Standalone Refreshed Main Menu: Fall Edition (Standalone), featuring an animated background that celebrates the beauty of fall.
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Current Version: 1.0.0
Compatible with the December Patch (1.111.102.xxxx)
The Standalone Refreshed Main...
2024-11-07 16:00:24 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks!
I wanted to share a moment of peace with you, so I created this fall-themed animated loading screen featuring a moving waterfall and cars passing on the bridge.
Hope you enjoy it!
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Compatible with The Sims 4; version 1.110.265.
2024-10-28 14:55:03 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys!
As you’ve probably noticed, sometimes when you launch the game, you get these HUGE full-screen pop-ups with info about events, sales, and DLCs.
My question is – should I try to disable all of them in Refreshed Main Menu, or leave them as is?
It might also be possible to turn off just some of the pop-ups (like the ads), but I haven’t fully looked into this yet, so it’s pure speculation for now.
The thing is, it...
2024-10-24 20:11:40 +0000 UTC
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Take 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:
2024-10-23 19:15:00 +0000 UTC
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Here’s my brand-new mod for The Sims 4 – Fall Plumbob Replacement!
Now your Sims can embrace the fall season with a plumbob wrapped in orange leaves. It’s a cozy touch to bring seasonal vibes to your gaming sessions. 🍁
Hope you enjoy! 🍁
2024-10-22 18:33:01 +0000 UTC
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Hey!
To celebrate the announcement of The Sims 4’s new Expansion Pack – Life & Death, I’m happy to share my animated loading screen with a cute little Grim Reaper! 🪦
Hope you enjoy it! :)
2024-10-03 20:29:20 +0000 UTC
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Who said scary can't be cute? 🔮
My new Halloween Cuteness loading screen for The Sims 4 is here - it randomly picks from 12 different cute images each time the game loads!
Hope you will enjoy it! Let me know if there are any issues. :)
2024-10-02 20:58:20 +0000 UTC
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Spooky season is here! 👻
My new Spooky Hill loading screen for The Sims 4 is here - it randomly picks from 12 different scenes each time the game loads!
Hope you will enjoy it! Let me know if there are any issues. :)
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CHANGELOG:
October 22, 2024: Fixed a visible seam in the clouds texture that appeared as a line across the screen.
2024-10-01 14:40:58 +0000 UTC
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CURRENTLY IN EARLY ACCESS
The new version 1.5.0 comes with five brand-new backgrounds and two remade ones.
2024-08-15 17:36:45 +0000 UTC
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Hey, folks!
Currently, the Refreshed Main Menu has 19 backgrounds, all embedded within the core file.
I want to add more backgrounds, but I have a question about how to proceed with the mod.
What would you prefer?
*OPTION A:* Lossless images, all embedded in the main file, so the file size remains the same for everyone, regardless of the number of installed backgrounds (current method).
*OPTION B:* Slightly lower image quali...
2024-08-09 11:04:21 +0000 UTC
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Vroom vroom! 🚗
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Hey everyone!
Are cars coming to The Sims 4? 😱 Well... almost!
Today, I’m excited to present a new animated loading screen for The Sims 4 featuring four vehicles cruising through a neighborhood. This loading screen is definitely... busting out. ;)
There are five different versions: one for each car and an all-in-one version that will randomly choose one every time there’s a loading screen.
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2024-08-05 18:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks!
I'm excited to introduce a brand new, minimalistic, fully custom loading screen.
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Each screen features a unique custom plumbob at the center, with animated rays behind it. You can choose from 4 different backgrounds; each offering a distinct look and feel:
1. Retro Blue – inspired by The Sims 3 loading screen
2. Vanilla Blue – featuring the original shade of blue from The Sims 4
3. Elegant Black ...
2024-07-18 14:16:49 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks!
I'm excited to introduce a brand new, minimalistic, fully custom loading screen.
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Each screen features a unique custom plumbob at the center, with animated rays behind it. You can choose from 4 different backgrounds; each offering a distinct look and feel:
1. Retro Blue – inspired by The Sims 3 loading screen
2. Vanilla Blue – featuring the original shade of blue from The Sims 4
3. Elegant Black ...
2024-07-18 13:24:05 +0000 UTC
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What's your destination?
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Hey everyone!
Back in 2019, I created a short in-game clip, which marked the beginning of my journey as SimMattically.
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Today, I bring you something really special – a loading screen inspired by that clip.
But that's not all. It's coming straight from my lab of modding experiments. I made this loading screen fully animated, with a moving landscape behind the window and a slight u...
2024-07-09 17:54:26 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys!
Maxis has released a new feature called Event Rewards that will reward you for logging into the game every day.
Event Rewards work with the main release of the Refreshed Main Menu. While you won't be able to open the tile, the pop-up will appear automatically when you start the game. I will look for a better solution, but I can't promise anything as I haven't succeeded yet.
Other main menu overrides (Dynamic Granite Falls and Solid Colors)...
2024-05-30 16:40:44 +0000 UTC
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It's time to renovate your home! 🛠️
I'm beyond excited to introduce the Home Renovation Set featuring 21 custom objects to bring your renovation dreams to life. Whether you're adding a fresh coat of paint or building something entirely new, this set has everything you need!
What's included in the Home Renovation Set?
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2024-05-28 14:17:46 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks!
This new loading screen features gently drifting clouds and changes the color depending on the time of day you're playing the game. It comes with four states: day, evening, night, and morning.
I really love this one and I hope you will like it too!
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Changelog:
November 8, 2024 - Evening background should now display correctly instead of showing a solid green color.
November 4, 2024 - Changed the n...
2024-05-06 14:49:33 +0000 UTC
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Why are all the nightstands so wide?! How are you supposed to fit them next to your bed if the room doesn't have so much space? Worry no more - The Simply Narrow Nightstand is here.
2024-05-05 15:00:15 +0000 UTC
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Hey everybody!
Today I want to give you a little behind-the-scenes update on what's coming in the next version of Refreshed Main Menu.
The next release will bring four major changes:
1. the style of the main menu will be redesigned, following more closely the glassmorphism style (take a look at the mockup above - I improved the shadows, the navigation bar got a bit more opaque with a white "frost" effect, and I added a border on the left edge)
2. new backgrounds from ...
2024-04-12 07:49:08 +0000 UTC
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