Clean Purist Strangetown (Dorsal Axe's) + More Fixes + Optional Extras

After playing this purist template of Strangetown made by Dorsal Axe for a while, I realized it was starting to get a little tedious to convert it every single time I had to play it as a subhood, so I wanted to make some templates for future personal use. However, while doing so, I have noticed different things left behind that could've needed a little "refresh", so one thing led to another and I, in the end, also added more customization to it.

So, here it is: Dorsal Axe's Strangetown, with further edits to fix some borked aspects and trying to make things even more close to the original story.

I suggest checking his original work to know about everything he has cleaned up himself. I will not go over that again.

Versions
I have uploaded many files, so I understand if things can look a little overwhelming. I have included a picture that should help a bit, but here's a transcription:



Changes

11/08/2025
I have accidentally skipped Seth Zaidi's character file, leaving him with a corrupted face. He has been properly fixed. If you are already using an older version of the hood, check the comments where I have left the singular character file to replace the faulty one.

24/07/2025
It seems that the Subhood with Extras and No Townies was missing the merged Bella and Nervous. I am not sure how this happened because to create it I started from the one with townies, which seems instead to have them. I apologize for the inconvenience- I have re-uploaded "SubHoodEXTRASNoTownies" with the needed changes. The unedited Nervous still had recessive genes, though, in case you want to keep/are using the old version.
After some investigation, MainHoodEXTRASNoTownies was the culprit and the one I started from to make the Subhood without townies and extras. This one has been substituted as well.

22/07/2025
No changes have been made to the files, so you do not need to download anything again. I only fixed some text typos, added another image to show characters restored with their true faces and looks and modified a bit the title.




Extras
I've been more verbose about these in my Clean Purist Pleasantview. You can check it out if you want more info on clones, genes etc.

• All sims have been given recessive genes where it was possible.
• All playables now have correct astrological signs, basing myself on their genetic personalities.
• All sims are babyfaced. This massive work has been done by ivycopur and I only did it for the remaining sims I have re-implemented or modified.
• Thanks to the recreation made by carrit, I could merge the old Nervous with the new one. I've also given him his old pants back.
• Bella as well is a result of merging her PV self with her ST self.

How to install MAIN HOOD

Simple/Quick Installation


One Time/Template Installation


How to install SUB HOOD/SUBURB



Notes and CC used

• Jill and Johnny should have recessives even in the regular REFRESHED templates.
• Everything is Basegame compatible, but I have included Open for Business as a requirement for the Subhoods.
• Although these Neighborhoods are clean and safe to use, the game just naturally piles up some stuff from now to then. Make sure to run your Neighborhood through Hoodchecker every now and then to get rid of them.
• Some ancestors should use the hidden cardigans that Catherine has restored. Thank you Catherine!
• I suggest using Infant Faces yourself so all new sims will have them.

Usage
Do whatever you want, I do not care. Use it, make projects with it, edit it. Just credit back here so if anything blows up and it has to do with me, I can try to take care of it.

Thank you

• carrit for her very useful recreations.
• Meowingcookie for her faces wizardry.
• CatherineTCJD for her sweaters.
• ivycopur for her files and tutoring me, especially with restoring hidden faces through .smd files.
• Mootilda for her contribution to this site and the modding community. I hope she's resting well.
• A big hug to Dorsal Axe for making my favorite ST template.
• The SimPE team for this thing that never works and makes me lose my mind.
• The lovely people in The Sims 2 Community that have cheered for me and inspired me to bring this further. Without their love and support, I would not be here doing this. Thank you so much, guys!!
• You, for taking the time to read this and possibly play the hood!