Mod: No Map Lot Outlines
Updates:
2025 March 20th - Updated for 1.113 changes.
2024 October 29th - Updated for 1.110 changes. Linked Vyxated's Reshade workaround for build outlines for those who may be interested.
2024 January 6th - Updated for patch 1.103.
2023 November 2nd - Updated for previous patch 1.101 (not related to 1.102).
2023 June 2nd - Updated for previous patch 1.96 (not related to 1.98), as the visual issue was so minor it was hard to notice until later and after someone reported it.
2022 August 5th - Updated for patch 1.90. Please make sure to delete the old package and place the new one as the name has been updated to match the patch number (and always will).
2021 July 23rd - Updated for patch 1.77. Please make sure to delete the old package and place the new one as the name has been updated to match the patch number (and always will).
I know, bit of an odd one, but someone brought this up to me last year as a possible mod and I realized I liked the idea as the lot outlines on the maps ruin the aesthetic of the EA and override maps. Fast forward to now, and thanks to Pancake who figured out which file I needed, the mod is finally here!
Right now there are two versions (check second image for comparison):
Removed: Completely removes the lot outline on the maps.
Thinner: Makes the lot outline on maps thinner.
Only choose one version! If you have trouble finding the lots with the Removed version, I recommend getting the Thinner version instead. Before anyone asks, I can't make the outline any thinner than I already did. Also, this mod does not currently affect build mode lot outlines, it only changes the map outlines. I will try investigating if that one can be removed as well but no promises. Edit: TwistedMexi has confirmed it’s not possible to remove the build outline, sorry! Vyxated figured out a workaround using Reshade though.
This is a UI mod but currently has no conflicts out there, so will work with map overrides, TOOL, More Traits in CAS, etc. Since it is a UI mod please be aware that it might need an update every patch, but from current testing this seems to be a rare file where EA doesn't touch it much.
Comments (11)
This mod is kinda broken it does still work but it messes a bit with the description interface in lots
do you know how to remove the plumbob or make it smaller above houses? I would love to try
Thank you so much!
can we download two?
Download both? No, only one version as they are overrides.
Thank you SO much! I absolutely love this mod. Totally adds to the immersion to make the town feel more lively, as the thick lines around every lot wasn't enjoyable for me. I actually don't mind going to map view with this mod, esp. when adding it with map replacement mods for more realism. Thanks again for the updates!
This is a game changer mod. This makes the maps look great. It is one of those mods that you don't think you need, but then after you see what it does, you will wonder what you did without it.
totally agree
I just tried it out and outline still show in build mode though. Is this suppose to happen? I wanted the outline gone in build mode more than anything.
Sorry, the mod doesn't remove the outline in build mode, only on the neighborhood maps. I can try to look into it but I'm not sure if it's in the same file. Or did you mean the grid instead? The grid can be turned off with the G key.
This is amazing! I was actually looking for a mod that does this recently and couldn't find one so thank you so much! :)