diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 465e251..54e32fd 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,19 +1,25 @@ ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/6294155/29047328-2bb60b54-7bc3-11e7-8d88-cee5309495ed.png) +[Latest Pre-release](https://github.com/riperiperi/Simitone/releases/latest/) | [Download](https://github.com/riperiperi/Simitone/releases/latest/download/SimitoneWindows.zip) + Alternative C# Windows Frontend for The Sims 1, based off of FreeSO. http://freeso.org (***REQUIRES*** a legitimate copy of The Sims: Complete Collection) -Currently does not support saving, build/buy, the entire Fame carrer track and a few other important things. +![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/6294155/68995217-112b2680-0883-11ea-9f92-1acc839a7ec0.png) + +NOTE! Currently does not support the entire Fame career track, saving on vacation and a few other important things. While all objects run, many of them have bugs that can make certain lot types unplayable. For current development progress, see [this issue.](https://github.com/riperiperi/Simitone/issues/8) -*Only for Desktop Windows.* Other platforms cannot be supported. +*Only for Desktop Windows.* Other platforms cannot be officially supported. # Purpose On modern operating systems, The Sims has a few nagging issues that make it less than playable. Simitone can be seen as a tool to improve the playability of your existing installation of The Sims. Here are some features: -- Custom user interface that works at modern resolutions. +- Playable in 3D - using a combination of models generated from the 2D sprites and created by the community. + - [Download the mesh pack here!](http://forum.freeso.org/forums/3d-remeshing.40/) +- Custom user interface that works at modern resolutions. Working on a more desktop oriented interface. - Improved graphical performance, support for high resolutions and refresh rates. -- Additional lighting effects. +- Custom lighting - directional lights with smooth falloffs and shadows using generated 3D meshes. - *Volcanic*, a program which allows you to examine, modify and create new game objects. (from FreeSO) # Why is it called Simitone?