SimsDom, or Sims Domination, is a popular unofficial site for downloading mods (mods) created by fans for The Sims 4. However, as an unofficial third-party tool, it can always pose security risks to users. Therefore, it is important to be careful when exploring new game options with modifications of this type. It is worth remembering that recently, the product Maxis Interactive and the electronic arts Declare a partnership with the podium overwolf To officially introduce modifications to the game by the end of 2022.
The Sims 4 is available for free on PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Xbox X/sPlaystation 4 (PS4), Xbox Oneand PC and Mac (steam And the the origin/ EA . Application), but the mods only work on the PC and Mac versions. Check out more details about SimsDom below and learn about the risks of downloading mods there.
Playing The Sims 4 with fan-generated content can be fun, but it’s worth waiting for the game’s official mod platform – Photo: Disclosure / Electronic Arts
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What is SimsDom and SimsFind?
The main address of the SimsDom site, (https://www.simsdom.com/), leads to a version of the site that appears to not work. There is a database of fan-created items for download, however, as the user tries to download, the page opens more ads in Knot Infinite cannot download any file. Some users claim that the website domain has been purchased and is currently just a trap to make money from ads. It is recommended to use an ad blocker and enable access to an antivirus.
The Sims Domination website, or just SimsDom, offers several items dedicated to The Sims 4, but their downloads don’t seem to work – Image: clone/Rafael Montero
Posted in January 2022 on Instagram The SimsFinds website account, (https://www.simsdom.net/ or https://www.simsfinds.com/), states that they are responsible for the SimsDom website and that they are re-service under a new name. The SimsFinds website works the same as SimsDom, but with functional downloads. However, even this version still contains a lot of ads and it is also recommended that the user use an ad blocker and antivirus.
Both sites work in the same way as they have the same design and list a lot of items created by other users. Creators, in turn, can upload their own creations to the site and share them with other players. It is possible to separate items by categories such as what is in fashion, what are the most popular and most downloaded items.
When trying to download, both sites send the user to a waiting period, which lasts about 15 seconds, but can vary depending on the updates. After this period, the user can download it. Pages also offer a “premium subscription” so you don’t have to wait that long. SimsDom one costs R$ 3.99 for one month, R$ 6.99 for 3 months and R$ 24.99 for one year. SimsFinds is more expensive – 15.99 BRL for 1 month, 24.99 BRL for 3 months and 64.99 BRL for 1 year.
The SimsFinds website claims to be the new title of SimsDom and has the same design and functional downloads – Image: clone/Rafael Montero
Fan-created files for The Sims 4 are not a problem with this type of download. Mods use “.package” files, which contain instructions that the game must read and do not have the potential to cause harm. Users need to pay attention only if the files are in formats other than “.package”, such as “.exe”, “.bat” or “.com”. In this case, an Internet browser with minimal security or antivirus software often alerts the user to the dangers of the file.
The Sims 4 could have more fun with mods, but you need to be vigilant – Image: Revealed/Electronic Arts
However, there is a risk arising from excessive advertisements on the sites. In addition to the viruses themselves, this includes content, which can lead to adult websites, betting pages and virtual casinos, among other things. Some ads may also force the user to make accidental clicks that may result in downloading malicious files or agreeing to unwanted installs and alerts. An ad blocker can help in these cases.
It’s worth noting that some The Sims 4 creators have complaints about SimsDomination and claim that their creations were uploaded to the site against their will. Many of them complain that the content they create for free to the community is served on a profit making site with practices like ads, waiting period, and subscription services. Some also claim that they were unsuccessful in contacting the site to have their content removed.
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