A skin is a graphic file in The Sims, The Sims 2, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4. True custom skin tones aren't possible, but variations of the basic skin tones are,. Where can I download good Sims 2 skin tones? Besides TheSimsResource and ModSims. The more realistic, the better. At MTS2 made this thread called the Idolatory of Flesh Skintones which should be essential reading for anyone wanting realistic skin.
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer. 2. Extract: Use WinRAR (Windows) or Stuffit (Mac) to extract the .package file(s) from the .rar or .zip file(s). 3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
Windows XP: Documents and Settings(Current User Account)My DocumentsEA GamesThe Sims 2Downloads
Windows Vista/7/8: Users(Current User Account)DocumentsEA GamesThe Sims 2Downloads
Mac: Users(Current User Account)DocumentsEA GamesThe Sims 2Downloads
-or- 4. Place in Program Files: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your appropriate Install folder:
Windows XP: C:Program FilesEA GAMESThe Sims 2 (Your Latest EP)TSDataResCatalogBins
Windows Vista/7/8: C:Program FilesEA GAMESThe Sims 2 (Your Latest EP)TSDataResCatalogBins
Windows Vista/7/8: C:Program Files(x86)EA GAMESThe Sims 2 (Your Latest EP)TSDataResCatalogBins
Mac: APPLICATIONS FOLDER -> THE SIMS 2 -> TSDATA -> RES -> CATALOG
Need more information?
For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
Anyone can use both .rar and .zip files easily! On Windows, use WinRAR. On Mac, use Stuffit.
If you don't have a Downloads folder, just make one. See instructions at: Game Help: No Downloads Folder.
Hello everyone I have made, after some longer time, new set of skintones, which is just a version 1. And it will be updated with new textures, and shades. The set includes five different shades, from pale (Asian) to dark (afro) skintone. Skintone is made for all ages, all morphs, and all genders. From baby, to elder. The skintone includes new face textures, with natural shine, and with lighter lips, that looks mostly like pink shade. Stomach is smooth and well formed, and hands, legs, and back, are made with shine. Body skintone for elders, are not modified, but the face textures are, with the more grey tone. This is big download (10MB), so you can leave it download, and go grab some lunch :p As for the previews, as you can see, on all previews detail pictures are the same, from the Asian (pale) skintone, because they all look the same, just with different shade. Male previews are not made, but skintone have new male body and face texture also. You may use this skintone on your Sims with some credits, as for recoloring, you can do it for personal use, combine it with other skintones, but not for the download. If you want to use it on your celebrities, leave credits also, and CHANGE just the face texture. Hope you like this download Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year! @stefan