HUD Models

This is a sub-page of The Sims 2 (Windows)/Unused Models/Base Game.

Buy/Build Mode Tools#

There's interestingly an unused set of models associated with Buy/Build Mode tools before switching to 2D graphics, in a completely different style from the final game.

Found In	File Name	Notes
Sims3D/Objects03.package	wall_paintbrush_cursor_tslocator_gmdc	In The Sims when applying wallpaper, a paintbrush would be used as a cursor. It’s likely that the developers intended for this to be the case again. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	terrain_elevate_cursor_tslocator_gmdc	When modifying terrain in The Sims, a shovel would be used as a cursor, where it would be used for raising it. Like the paintbrush, it’s possible the developers intended for it to be the case again. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	terrain_elevate_error_cursor_tslocator_gmdc	This would have appeared when there was an error raising terrain. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	terrain_dig_cursor_tslocator_gmdc	This would have appeared when lowering terrain. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	terrain_dig_error_cursor_tslocator_gmdc	This would have appeared when there was an error lowering terrain. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	terrain_anchor_cursor_tslocator_gmdc	This would have appeared when leveling terrain. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	objecttoollocator_tslocator_gmdc	When placing an object in The Sims, a yellow box like the one shown would appear underneath the object to show how many tiles it would occupy. Evidently the developers originally wanted to use the same kind of box before ultimately scrapping it. Interestingly, it looks similar to the graphic used in The Sims for consoles. There are no textures associated with the model.

Memories#

Memories that were meant to appear above Sims' heads.

Found In	File Name	Notes
Sims3D/Objects03.package	deathOfASpouseGold_tslocator_gmdc	This memory would have been given to a recently widowed Sim instead of the regular death memory from the final game.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	deathOfAChildGold_tslocator_gmdc	Bereaved Sim parents would gain this memory if their child passed on. It was likely scrapped due to its dark implications possibly raising the age rating of the game, although children can die in both the final game and The Sims.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	firstFailedJokeGold_tslocator_gmdc	Originally, Sims would have remembered telling a bad joke to another Sim. Nothing like this is present in the final game.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	firstGoodJokeGold_tslocator_gmdc	This is the counterpart to the Failed Joke memory. A sim would get this after telling a good joke for the first time.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	lostFirstBestFriendBronze_tslocator_gmdc	An old version of the "Lost (Sim) as a Best Friend" memory. This version had the faces look sad, while the final memory just uses the normal Best Friend symbol with a red X behind it.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	lostFirstFriendSilver_tslocator_gmdc	Another old version of "Lost (Sim) as a Best Friend". It is unknown why this memory and the version above are labeled "Bronze" and "Silver". Maybe Memories had different levels of intensity?
Sims3D/Objects03.package	firstCrushGold_tslocator_gmdc	Originally, Sims would remember having a crush on another Sim. In the final game, Sims do not receive a memory after gaining the Crush flag with another Sim, there is only the similar Love memory.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	firstGetCaughtWithLoverGold_tslocator_gmdc	This is an older version of the "Got Caught Cheating" memory. The developers most likely changed it because they wanted a more clear representation of what happened to the Sim. It was used in the E3 2004 build. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	firstAffairGold_tslocator_gmdc	An old, scrapped model for the "Had an Affair" memory. The model is supposed to represent hotel room keys because of an old trope of someone getting a hotel room for themselves and their affair partner. Oddly, an illustration of this icon in full color appears in the "Grow Your Sims" minigame from the game's installer. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	breakUpGold_tslocator_gmdc	Old version of the "Broke Up with (Sim)" memory, depicting wedding rings broken apart. The final version shows joined wedding rings covered by a circle with a line through it.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	leftAtAltarGold_tslocator_gmdc	The file name makes this seem like an old version of of the "Left at the Altar" memory, but the model looks more fitting for a broken engagement. Could it have been used for both memories?
Sims3D/Objects03.package	breakUpSteady_tslocator_gmdc	Old version of the memory for when teen Sims break up with a steady partner. The broken heart is identical to the one used in the "Caught With Lover" memory also featured in this list.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	anniversaryPartyGold_tslocator_gmdc, weddingSilver_tslocator_gmdc, weddingGold_tslocator_gmdc	This model is very unique because it was used for three different memories! It was used for Golden Anniversaries (which have no 3D icon in the final), and what appears to be two different ranks of wedding parties. Many different icons were used for marriage, from wedding bells, a bride and groom, to eventually the joined rings we all know.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	overachiever_tslocator_gmdc	If a teen Sim earns an A+ in school and gets to the top level of a part-time job, they earn the "Was an Overachiever" memory. This shows that there was originally a 3D model associated with it.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	firstRepairObjectGold_tslocator_gmdc	Another unused memory. Sims would have gotten this after repairing a broken object for the first time. Oddly, an illustration of this icon in full color appears in the "Grow Your Sims" minigame from the game's installer.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	firstWinChessGold_tslocator_gmdc	A scrapped memory of winning a game of chess. Because of the file name, it would most likely have only been for the first time a Sim wins at chess. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	firstTeachInterestGold_tslocator_gmdc	This lightbulb icon was a memory of teaching something to another Sim. There are leftover text strings of teaching Skills to other Sims, which may point towards the idea.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	slumberPartyGold_tslocator_gmdc	This memory would have been given to a Sim who threw a successful slumber party. However, the option to throw one did not make it into the final game. It could have been cut due to issues with figuring out how the guests would sleep in the house. An illustration of this icon in full color appears in the "Grow Your Sims" minigame from the game's installer. Slumber parties would eventually make an appearance in The Sims 3: Generations.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	birthdayGold_tslocator_gmdc	This memory depicts a slice of birthday cake with a candle. This could have been an alternative to the regular party memories from the final game, appearing after Sims have a birthday party. Or, it could have been used instead of the hourglass model from the "Grew Up Well" and "Grew Up Badly" memories. Oddly, an illustration of this icon in full color appears in the "Grow Your Sims" minigame from the game's installer.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	firstReadToGold_tslocator_gmdc	This memory of an open book would have likely appeared after reading to another Sim, possibly a toddler or child, for the first time. Oddly, an illustration of this icon in full color appears in the "Grow Your Sims" minigame from the game's installer. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	firstWinFightGold_tslocator_gmdc	This memory shows an old design for the Fight icon. In the final game, no icon appears when a Sim wins a fight for the first time.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	firstServeGoodFoodGold_tslocator_gmdc	A simple frying pan. It would have appeared when a Sim serves a good meal for the first time, judging by the name. A similar memory with no associated model ("Learned How To Make X") appears in the final game, but the icon is a spatula. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	firstBurnGoodFoodGold_tslocator_gmdc	A negative counterpart to the memory above. It would have appeared when a sim burns a good meal for the first time. A texture for the fire was found, but not for the pan.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	fireGold_tslocator_gmdc	In the final game, Sims get a memory after experiencing a house fire, but no model is associated with it.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	busted_tslocator_gmdc	A pair of handcuffs identical to the icon that can be found in a Sim's Memories. It would have appeared after a teen Sim gets caught sneaking out with someone by the police. In the final game, no model appears but the Sim gets a memory. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	socialBunny_tslocator_gmdc	The Social Bunny is an NPC who appears when a Sim has an extremely low Social need. No memory is associated with seeing it in the final game, but this model proves that one was planned. However, a fear of seeing the Social Bunny is present in the final game. The model looks a tad detailed, matching the style of the early Memory icons seen in Late 2003/Early 2004 builds of the game, implying it was cut a little later in development.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	verminGold_tslocator_gmdc	Cockroaches can appear on the ground when trash is left out for too long, and Sims will get a negative memory from spraying or stomping on them. This model would have appeared along with the regular memory but was scrapped. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	level5Skill_tslocator_gmdc	A memory that would have been gained after reaching Level 5 of any skill. In the final game, Sims only remember reaching Level 10 in a skill or reaching Level 10 in all skills.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	bossScenarioFail_tslocator_gmdc	The scrapped "Big Boss" scenario would have given a memory upon completion. This was for if the player failed the scenario. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	bossScenarioSuccess_tslocator_gmdc	The opposite of the memory above, gained if the player won the scenario. There are no textures associated with the model.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	bladderFaliureGold_tslocator_gmdc	Originally this icon would have appeared alongside the Had an Accident memory but it was scrapped. Maybe Maxis didn't want too much toilet humor. For some reason it is lacking the red X from the memory icon.
Sims3D/Objects03.package	firstHome_tslocator_gmdc	The model matches the "Moved In" memory, but the name makes it seem like it would have only showed up the first time a Sim is moved into a lot.
Sims3D/Objects07.package	failedElectricalOutageGold_tslocator_gmdc	The Power Outage scenario would have given a memory upon completion. Evidently, this was used for the memory gained if the player failed the scenario.