Graphics fixes by MrMisterMaster: http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=165104#p165104
Simpler method by SometimesIDreamAboutCheese: http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=165928#p165928
Neighborhood background by mark22: http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=170587#p170587

This pack fixes and improves the look of The Sims when using a custom resolution 1366x768.

The post along with instructions (in case it's deleted or you have no internet):


MrMisterMaster's fixes worked amazingly for the graphics glitching, and thank you SometimesIDreamAboutCheese for making his fixes a lot easier to implement.
MrMisterMaster's fantastic fixes: http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=165104#p165104
SometimesIDreamAboutCheese's simple method: http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=165928#p165928

I'm going to combine and sum up their methods for a 1366x768 screen resolution as well as provide a nicer background for the neighborhood view.

1) Hacking your 1024x768 to 1366x768 (you need a no-CD executable, not included.)
- main advantage being that if you wish, you can play in the original 800x600 at any time
- make a backup of your Sims.exe before you do anything
- follow the instructions here http://www.wsgf.org/dr/sims if available or continue here below.
- for 1366x768 you only need to change one value "00 04" to "56 05"
- I recommend using HxD for this https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD
- When you search for the string of Hex values, ensure you choose "Hex Values" in "Datatype" field.                                         XX XX - replace these two..
	Search for this: "20 03 00 00 C7 45 E0 58 02 00 00 6A 01 6A 00 68 20 AD 6C 00 8B 4D EC E8 9F 1C 0E 00 0F B6 C0 85 C0 74 0E C7 45 F0 00 04 00 00 C7 45 E0 00 03"
	Replaced values: "20 03 00 00 C7 45 E0 58 02 00 00 6A 01 6A 00 68 20 AD 6C 00 8B 4D EC E8 9F 1C 0E 00 0F B6 C0 85 C0 74 0E C7 45 F0 56 05 00 00 C7 45 E0 00 03"
- Save
- To run the game in 1366x768 you can now use the "The Sims.. 1024x768" shortcut found in your start menu. I suggest renaming it.

2) Fixing graphics glitches
- big thanks to MrMisterMaster and SometimesIDreamAboutCheese.
- navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\The Sims\UIGraphics or C:\Program Files\Maxis\The Sims\UIGraphics
- download the zip and put the files from it in their respective directories:

    SometimesIDreamAboutCheese wrote:
    You don't actually have to edit any .far or .RT files. Just make new folders for the files and copy them there like this:

        The Sims\UIGraphics\CPanel\Backgrounds\PanelBack.bmp
        The Sims\UIGraphics\Downtown\LargeBack.bmp
        The Sims\UIGraphics\Studiotown\dlgframe_1024x768.bmp


3) Extra tips
- Save often. It's the round "..." icon and then the floppy disk icon.
- If you find that the game doesn't seem to save or crashes when you save, set it to run with Administrative Priviledges in Compatibility tab of the game shortcut.
- Have fun and don't forget to thank MrMisterMaster and SometimesIDreamAboutCheese!


Well, I'm going back to playing Sims.