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Body Shop Available! [Updates - 22:35]
The Body Shop is out! FilePlanet has posted the Body Shop as exclusive download on this site. It's split up in several downloads, but it's big. You must first free up 106 Mb (!) for just the progam. Once you've got that, there is a starters pack for another whopping 95 Mb. Finally there's a pack exclusive to FilePlanet, which is just 2 Mb. You need to have a (basic, free) account at FilePlanet to be able to download the files. There currently is a waiting time of about 30 minutes, and you'll have to be a little bit patient before you can actually download the file. You can find all the download links right here. GameSpot has also published it, except that there it's one download of 206 Mb. You can find that on this page (free registration required there as well, but there's no waiting time). FilePlanet has also posted the 3 screenshots below, which shows some Sims with GameSpy and other outfits in the game. We'll keep you updated with news about the showcase and more!

[Update 20:35] The official site's showcase has launched too now (with the first user skins already there). From this site you can download the Body Shop (including a mirror on the official site now), the starter pack, the exclusive FilePlanet and GameSpot packs, a tutorial and the manual (in several languages). You can go to the download page here, get help with the body shop on the BodyShop Help page, and get more help with the showcase on the ShowCase Info page.

[Update 21:35] Some screenshots showing the GameSpot Sims have been added as well. Click the thumbnails below for those.

[Update 22:35] It's busy, and Maxis knows it. The official site is struggling to stay online, and even the GameSpot download servers have been down for some time as well (they're back up at the moment though). Several Sims fansites have mirrored the program, but due to limited resources of those sites I won't list them here. The servers are getting "slammed" as obviously the program is very popular. If you're unable to download it now, it's suggested to try again later. Here's what MaxisKitty has to say about the download problems:
"Our servers are getting totally slammed right now. If you are having problems we recommend that you come back later and try again.

"We are working on improving performance - but you might just want to try the FilePlanet or Gamespot pages if you want to try and grab the file right now."
[Last update: 11 May, 22:35]

FilePlanet Screenshot 1 FilePlanet Screenshot 2 FilePlanet Screenshot 3 GameSpot Screenshot 1 GameSpot Screenshot 2 GameSpot Screenshot 3


Written at 21:32 on Tuesday, 11 May 2004 by ChEeTaH.

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Written at 22:27 on Tuesday, 11 May 2004 by dpen2000
there is no waiting time at gamespot.

Written at 22:42 on Tuesday, 11 May 2004 by ChEeTaH (TSZ Webmaster) (ChEeTaH)
Neither at the official site. This post was already updated a couple of times within the past hour, and updates will continue to be posted as they arrive.
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Written at 23:59 on Tuesday, 11 May 2004 by Nicola (xinglongneo)
uh, one of those girls has pointed ears. the point of that would be appreciated.

Written at 02:19 on Wednesday, 12 May 2004 by Hayley (girlygirl09)
Edited at 03:13 on Wednesday, 12 May 2004 by Hayley (girlygirl09)
Everytime I try to open Body Shop, a little window pops up and says "The application has crashed. The application will be terminated." Could someone help me?????? OH an I downloaded it from the official site. Please I really want to see what Body Shop does!!

Written at 14:46 on Wednesday, 12 May 2004 by Emily (emeldu2998)
I'd suggest uninstalling it and downloading it again.

Written at 15:55 on Wednesday, 12 May 2004 by Ashley (freaky_grrl)
I keep getting the "application has crashed" message too... I've tried uninstalling it and redownloading it a few times! It wont unpack the sims2starter set either.

Written at 17:40 on Wednesday, 12 May 2004 by ChEeTaH (TSZ Webmaster) (ChEeTaH)
Make sure your system meets the requirements. Also, DirectX 9 is a requirement. Also download the latest display drivers etc.
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Written at 18:25 on Wednesday, 12 May 2004 by elvendragon
Do we need Bodyshop to play the sims2??????
http://www.radio-goethe.de/index_e.htm

woot! w00t! w007! \/\/007!!

Written at 18:27 on Wednesday, 12 May 2004 by elvendragon
The girl with pointed ears is an elf. She's an evil one though, as I am not.
http://www.radio-goethe.de/index_e.htm

woot! w00t! w007! \/\/007!!

Written at 19:23 on Wednesday, 12 May 2004 by ChEeTaH (TSZ Webmaster) (ChEeTaH)
You don't need the Body Shop for the Sims 2. It's a stand-alone tool to create Sims with, and a different (and more limited) version will be within the game itself to create actual Sims with personality. The Body Shop is only necessary if you want to create real custom Sims.
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Written at 22:11 on Wednesday, 12 May 2004 by Hayley (girlygirl09)
What do you mean (ChEeTaH) lastes display drivers etc.?

Written at 22:14 on Wednesday, 12 May 2004 by ChEeTaH (TSZ Webmaster) (ChEeTaH)
You need to have the latest drivers for your graphics card. If you have a GeForce, visit NVidia, for Radeons check out the ATI website.
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Written at 06:40 on Sunday, 16 May 2004 by erin (socnfsedsoexctd)
Edited at 20:17 on Monday, 24 May 2004 by ChEeTaH (TSZ Webmaster) (ChEeTaH)
Someone help! I got the BS but I can't create custom stuff! I dont know who to work it because the instructions are in computer code!! Please help! Someone

Written at 20:16 on Monday, 24 May 2004 by ChEeTaH (TSZ Webmaster) (ChEeTaH)
See our BS News overview for links to help etc.
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