This mod hides the majority of thought and speech bubbles that appear above Sims during conversations and interactions. It works by overriding the base game balloon tuning XML files and removing their icon references, preventing the game from displaying the usual cartoon-style bubbles. The result is a cleaner, more natural look during gameplay, especially for storytelling, screenshots, and players who prefer a less cluttered UI. Some expansion packs and certain mods add their own custom balloon icons, so those may still appear. Future updates may expand coverage to include DLC-specific tunings.

