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Do you ever capture pictures from fun or awkward situations in your game? Often my sims will make me smile just because they did position weirdly, making a totally normal situation look funny. - Hello again, Hairdresser, I got a complaint! Your solution turned out to be unpractical. Are you sure I can't have a ponytail, without the horse?
Build-n-Share #183 **Retro Revival** Due 31st August, 2024
Since the old thread is in the Sims Franchise forum for some reason and is uneditable, this is the new Build-n-Share thread. Going forward, reply to the current challenge's post, not the first post in the thread. Welcome back, builders! After a brief hiatus, the Build-n-Share Sims 4 challenge is back and better than ever. We're laying new foundations in a fresh forum, ready to welcome both new faces and returning veterans. As we gear up for our first build on this exciting new platform, we're also gearing up to celebrate a milestone — Build-n-Share's 10th birthday this August! So, dust off your virtual blueprints and get ready to create, because this celebration is all about honoring the creativity and community that have made the last decade unforgettable. Let's build not just structures, but memories, stories, and friendships that will stand the test of time. Here's to the next chapter in our shared Sims saga! This challenge will be extra long, running until August 31st to give everyone who wants to participate a chance to complete their builds. Starting with #BNS184, we’ll be back to our one-month format. For this challenge, you’re asked to look back, connecting the past to the future. Pick one of your Sims 3 builds and recreate it using the Sims 4, using all of the new build tools and features. If you didn’t play the Sims 3 or don’t have any way to get images of your Sims 3 build to recreate it, choose the earliest of your Sims 4 builds that you can find, either on the gallery or in your game. Add that pool ormultilevel deck or the L-shaped stairs you always thought would make the build perfect but which weren’t possible at the time. Take a Sims 3 apartment building and turn it into a residential rental using For Rent. Add a basement under a recreated Sims 3 house with a foundation. The only limit is your imagination. Twist; Represent the number 10 in some way in your build - it could be the same object used 10 times, two objects used five times, or five objects used twice. Even a house with 10 rooms or 10 steps leading up to the front porch would count. If you use objects, be sure to let us know what you picked. The Brief: Budget: $250,000 Lot size: Any. If you can’t find a Sims 4 lot the same size as the Sims 3 one, pick one as close as possible. Recreate a build of your own from either The Sims 3 or the Sims 4. Make sure it’s the oldest you can find if you pick the Sims 4. You can add levels or rooms to the original home, just make sure to include at least one exterior shot of how it used to look. Houses can be any size. Remember to landscape. The Sim Challenge: Recreate the sims family who lived in your chosen house using all new CAS features - body hair, nails, scars, likes and dislikes, etc. Reuse their original traits or give them new ones. For sims based on the Sims 3, give them new aspirations in place of their Lifetime Wishes. The Room Challenge: Budget: 10000 Pick just one room to update or recreate. Find some way to display something new to the Sims 4’s build mode since you first built it. It could be the new light switch or free-placed windows and doors for example. Remember to include the hashtag #bns183 with your build or it will not be judged! Entries are due by Saturday, 31st August 23:59:59 New York Time/EST. BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM CHALLENGE #183 - Retro Revival FORUM ID: ORIGIN ID: LEVEL: (Starting out, Established, Expert, or Master. If this is your first entry leave blank and the judges will decide where to put you.} NEW LOT LINK: LOT COST: GALLERY COST: TOTAL COST:(Lot cost plus gallery cost) LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: ENTRY DETAILS:(Tell us about your lot.) CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: SPACE FOR PICTURES:(No more than 2 please) Facebook:(optional, makes it easier to tag you.) Twitter:(Optional, makes it easier to tag you.) SIM ENTRY FORM CHALLENGE #182-Jack Frost Comes Knocking FORUM ID: ORIGIN ID: LEVEL: (Starting Out, Established, Expert or Master. If this is your first entry, leave blank and the judges will decide where to put you. HOUSEHOLD: LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW ENTRY DETAILS: CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: SPACE FOR PICTURES: (No more than 2 please) Facebook:(optional, makes it easier to tag you.) Twitter:(Optional, makes it easier to tag you.) ROOM ENTRY FORM CHALLENGE #183 - Retro Revival FORUM ID: ORIGIN ID: LEVEL: (Starting Out, Established, Expert or Master. If this is your first entry, leave blank and the judges will decide where to put you. ROOM: (Link to where the room can be found on The Gallery) GALLERY COST: LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: ENTRY DETAILS: CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: SPACE FOR PICTURES:
Base Game Builds Challenges!
I decided to go and look at the base game builds that I did with my cutesyjenn account, and found that they have gotten more downloads than most of the builds I have made that utilize multiple packs. So it seems that base game builds are in demand. For example my cottage using cottage living got 14 downloads, but when I took that same build and made it purely base game it got 47 downloads. So maybe it's time to take on the challenge of creating for players who can't afford packs! I have found that if you toggle on "base game" only stuff in b&b, it will untoggle itself at some point, so just make sure to keep an eye on that. :) In any case, let's get building! You guys may know that my challenges are pretty loose, and there are no winners or losers, this is for those of us who like to build and just want another challenge! Let's see. First challenge. How about...make a base game occult build, so think any occult in the game or not in the game (I know a lot of us have asked for fairies, for example, and that's probably what I'll be doing!) - I think this will be a fun one! Now I have to get building lol. Remember to add #bgb1 to your build! base game build 1 Here is my fairy house - slideshow link https://ibb.co/album/23YrBv
Share Your Newest The Sims 4 Creations Here!
I thought I would add this spot to The Sims 4 Lots and Sims 4 related items! We have one kinda like this set up for The Sims 3 That SimGuruHydra set up for us! It is simply a place to showcase your newest TS4 creations!! So please share in this thread all your newest creations for The Sims 4!! I thought it would make it easy for everyone to see what everyone is creating in The Sims 4!! Please don't forget to add your Hash-Tags Or Origin ID, & Download Links, so people can find you and your builds/creations in the Gallery!! Please Feel Free to Share all your Sims Creations here, Rooms, & Sims also!!! We would love to see all of your wonderful creations!! Start the Sharing Please!!! This Link will get you to each post in the thread, That has creations!! Thank You sweet Rose!! forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/12810566/#Comment_12810566 Rosemow's Weekly Challenge Link Here! forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/815547/one-room-one-week-one-theme/p1The Merfolk of the Sulani Seas
Overtime, I'll add to this post to expand the Table of Contents and make it easier to access the chapters. Table of Contents Use the links in the Table of Contents to read the chapters in order. The links are working and will take you straight to a chapter. This should save people the trouble of scrolling through the thread. Eventually, I plan on trying to put the "Meet the MerSims" Section in a spoiler, but given the trouble I've had using Spoilers, I'm putting that update on hold. The Little Merman Arc Chapter 1: The Shadow of the Sea Witches Chapter 2: Swimming to Zalia Grottos Chapter 3: Life's Full of Tough Choices Merfolk of the Sulani Seas Lore Overtime, this post will be updated as new merfolk appear in my story. My merfolk won't die from old age, and I'll be following many of my old rules for merfolk. I expect that it could be easier to cheer for a specific character since they won't disappear anytime soon. Meet the MerSims Overtime, this post will be updated as new merfolk appear in my story. My merfolk won't die from old age, and I'll be following many of my old rules for merfolk. I expect that it could be easier to cheer for a specific character since they won't disappear anytime soon. The Zalrian Pod Kemps Zalrian Calum and Reef's older brother. He doesn't approve of his younger brother's interest in humans, but he learned to accept Arihi after she became a mermaid. Kemps is loyal and devoted to protecting his family. After the twins joined the pod, he's become a little more protective and overbearing. This has led to a more strained relationship between Kemps and his nephew, Alex. Out of the three brothers, Kemps is the most responsible. He’s had to look after his younger brothers for a long time. After Calum and Reef started their families, Kemps became the Patriarch of the Zalrian Pod. His number one priority is ensuring the safety of his pod. Kemps was the original Blue Tail Guardian of the Sea. When Alex became a merboy, Kemps passed the power onto him. Reef Kailani Reef is Calum's older brother and Kemps's younger brother. Reef was adopted by Kemps when Kemps was a merboy and Calum was a merling. All three brothers were orphaned at a young age. Despite Human Pollution playing a significant role in the brothers becoming orphans, Reef doesn't pick a side when his brothers argue and debate about humans. Reef neither hates nor likes humans. Out of the three brothers, Reef is the mediator. He’s gotten a lot of experience settling disputes between his brothers. Reef is the Patriarchal Heir of the Zalrian Pod. Should anything happen to Kemps, he's next in line to lead the Zalrian Pod. While most mermen don’t wear any accessories, Reef has a shark tooth necklace. The Shark Tooth came from a close encounter with a shark before Kemps adopted him into the Zalrian Pod. Reef has a close relationship with a lot of sea life, except for sharks. Most merfolk don't play with something that can be so dangerous. Sarah Kailani Calum Zalrian Calum has an unusual curiosity concerning the human world. He’s proud to be a merman as much as he’s fascinated by humans. He's found a balance between his interest in the human world and his life as a merman. While some merfolk might seek out a sea witch to pursue their own interests beyond the sea, he's content with his family under the sea. Calum would never seek more than what he has, but he will always have some interest in things from the human world. Kemps chose to give Calum's eldest son the Power of the Blue Tail Guardian because he didn't want the power to complicate things more between them. Calum's life partner, Arihi, left her life on land and choose to live in the sea as a mermaid. Calum and Arihi sang the song that brought the twins and their eldest son into the world. Calum is naturally family oriented. Out of the three brothers, Calum is the most compassionate and understanding one. Arihi Zalrian Ages ago, Arihi gave up her life as an elemental to be with Calum in the sea. Her sisters and brothers in the spirit realm did not make her transformation permanent. If Arihi wanted to return to the spirit realm, she has the option to do so. Arihi is a Halfling. She is half-mermaid and half-elemental. Most Halflings age like humans do, but her elemental origins allowed her to retain her eternal youth and immortality. Arihi has the ability to take a human form and doesn't need to make a deal with a Sea Witch to walk among humans. Kemps forbids members of his pod from interacting with the human world. Consequently, Arihi hasn't walked among humans for a very long time. Arihi practices light sea sorcery. Her spells require the same payment as dark sea sorcery spells, but they lack the potency to be permanent. When time runs out, her contracts lose their power and the magic tied to it gets undone. Arihi grants a signer's wish for a limited time, and for the most part, this is enough to help whoever seeks her out. Alex Zalrian Calum and Arihi's oldest son. Even though his mother is a Halfling, Alex is a Reef Merman. Kemps gave Alex the powers of the Blue Tail Guardian when he came of age. While Alex loves his ocean home, he wishes to see more beyond the sea. This causes most of the conflict between him and Kemps. He shares his father's curiosity about the human world and often gets too close to humans, breaking his Uncle's Rules. Unlike his father, he isn't content with his life in the sea. As a Reef Merman, he lacks the ability to live anywhere else. Alex is still learning about what it means to be a Guardian of the Seas. No Reef Merfolk can take human form without help, and the help of a Sea Witch often comes with a heavy price few would pay. But, a chance encounter led to a decision that would change Alex's life forever. Alex made a deal with Damion that cost him his voice. While the merboy gained the ability to see worlds beyond the ocean, he no longer has the ability to speak, laugh, sing, or make a sound of any kind. Damion is known for never going back on a deal, and Alex is learning to accept his new life as a mute. Dylan and Zephyr Zalrian The twins that have always been a part of everything from the beginning. I turned back the clock to give them their mermadic childhood I always wanted to give them. Dylan and Zephyr inherited their mother's spiritual connection to Sulani, but they aren't island elementals. Dylan has an affinity for water magic. Zephyr has an affinity for air magic. Dylan and Zephyr are identical twins with no visible difference in their appearance. Despite their identical appearance, they are different individuals. Dylan is a creative prodigy with a talent for capturing the essence of emotions in his artwork. He's gifted with any instrument and can tell epic stories that will trick you into believing they are true. Dylan is aloft with creativity and inspiration. Zephyr is a gifted genius. Only his twin can beat him in a game of chess, and he always notices whatever Dylan misses. He's an inventor and an innovative thinker that can bring out the full potential of many things. Zephyr is grounded in logic and reason. Dylan and Zephyr are inseparable and will rarely be far from each other. Together, Dylan and Zephyr overcome each other's weaknesses with their own individual strengths. The Twins are best friends and extremely close. Kemps recognized their close bond and didn't want to disrupt their relationship with the Blue Tail Guardian's Power. Instead, he chose Alex as his successor. Kylen Kailani and Lir Maelstren Kylen and Lir are Alex, Dylan, and Zeph's cousins. Kylen is Reef and Sarah Kailani's son they sang into being. Kylen had a twin brother named Rylan. Rylan passed away after an unfortunate encounter with sharks. While Sea Witch's can resurrect the dead as merfolk, a mer that dies can't be brought back from death. Not long after Rylan passed away, Lir was adopted by the Kailani when they found him alone in the sea. Lir was a merling in the Maelstren Pod before he was adopted by the Zalrian Pod. A conflict with the Human world left many merlings, merboys, and mergirls orphaned. The orphaned merchildren lost their lives to the dangers of the sea without their parents. When the remaining merfolk fled to the open ocean and deep-water reefs, the new dangers resulted in more orphans and broken pods. In many ways, the Zalrian Pod adopting Lir saved his life. For a merling, Lir is particularly shy and gets most of his confidence when Kylen is with him. The two brothers are jokesters and are notorious for their pranks in the Zalrian Pod. Lir could never replace Kylen's twin brother, but Kylen loves having his brother around. He often tries to encourage Lir to be more confident and supports him the best he can. The Zalrian Pod Social Structure The Zalrian Pod's Patriarchal Line of Succession In the Zalrian Pod, the Patriarch Heirs are always mermen, and the line of succession is determined by age. This is kinda like a legacy, but the heirs do not become the Patriarch until after something happens to the current patriarch. A pod's Patriarch or Matriarch does not need a specific tail. While Reef, Kylen, and Lir are technically adopted into the pod and not related by blood to Kemps, they are able to become the patriarch of the Zalrian Pod. Current Patriarch:Kemps Zalrian First Heir:Reef Kailani Second Heir:Calum Zalrian Third Heir:Alex Zalrian Fourth Joint Heirs:Dylan and Zephyr Zalrian Fifth Heir:Kylen Kailani Sixth Heir: Lir Maelstren The Blue Tail Guardian of the Sea Line of Succession The Line of Succession for becoming a Guardian of the Sea is different from the Line of Succession for becoming a Pod Patriarch or Matriarch. The Six Guardians of the Sea possess voices that resonate with the primordial song that brought the first merfolk into existence. A Guardian of the Seas is always a merman. If a Merman meets the following conditions, an existing Guardian can pass their powers onto them. Must be a Merman or Merboy Must have the same tail color as the Current Guardian Must be a Reef Merman/Merboy Share the same Bloodline Potential Blue Tail Guardians Kemps is more traditional, and his choice was largely influenced by that. Alex was the oldest in the next generation, but he's not the only eligible candidate to inherit the power. The Blue Tail Guardian Bloodline is the only one with multiple potential candidates. Kemps Zalrian (Former Blue Tail Guardian) Calum Zalrian Alex Zalrian (Current Blue Tail Guardian) Dylan Zalrian (When he ages up) Zephyr Zalrian (When he ages up) The Marus Pod Nalani Marus Rio's Life partner and the older sister of the Green Tail Guardian, Anas Mahi'Ai. Nalani was captured alongside Rio. Her capture was largely because she was trying to protect her younger brother. Nalani and Rio are the kind of couple most merfolk strive for. They are close, supportive, and work together to help each other. The Marus pod is one of the smaller and younger pods. Their Pod is organized around Nalani and is one of the rare examples of a pod with a Matriarch. Even though Nalani is the Matriarch, she took Rio's last name. Rio Marus One of the six guardians of the Seven Seas. Legends tell of the six guardians united by one and the power to rule over the seas. Rio was the first of the six Camilo captured. The deep-sea merman then used Rio's Power to cause some havoc for a couple humans on land. Rio's Voice, along with any mermen that are a part of a Guardian Bloodline, has the power to mesmerize, unite mortals with their soul mates, or induce a deadly heart break. Camilo stole, Rio's Voice with Malevolent intentions and uses his necklace as a means to channel the Orange Tail Merman's Guardian Powers. Camilo's ambition is to capture all six of the guardians and use their power to rule over the seven seas. Rio's life partner is Nalani Mahi'Ai, the sister of the Green Tail Guardian. Rio, Anas, and Nalani are all extremely close and make up the Marus Pod. The Marus Pod is a small pod, and despite being soul mates, Nalani and Rio have not brought any new merlings into the world. If they end up having a male merling, Rio's Guardian powers would get passed down to him once he becomes a merboy. For now, the couple enjoy exchanges of affection. Anas Mahi'Ai The Marus Pod Social Structure The Marus Pod's Matriarchal Line of Succession In the Marus Pod, the Matriarch Heirs are always mermaids, and the line of succession is determined by age. This is kinda like a legacy, but the heirs do not become the Patriarch until after something happens to the current patriarch. A pod's Patriarch or Matriarch does not need a specific tail. Current Matriarch:Nalani Marus The Orange Tail Guardian of the Sea Line of Succession The Line of Succession for becoming a Guardian of the Sea is different from the Line of Succession for becoming a Pod Patriarch or Matriarch. The Six Guardians of the Sea possess voices that resonate with the primordial song that brought the first merfolk into existence. A Guardian of the Seas is always a merman. If a Merman meets the following conditions, an existing Guardian can pass their powers onto them. Must be a Merman or Merboy Must have the same tail color as the Current Guardian Must be a Reef Merman/Merboy Share the same Bloodline Potential Orange Tail Guardians Even though Nalani is the Matriarch of the Marus Pod, Nalani and Rio's Children will inherit Rio's Orange Tail. The Marus Pod formed after a recent union. There hasn't been time for a Bloodline to form. Rio Marus (Current Orange Tail Guardian) The Green Tail Guardian of the Sea Line of Succession The Line of Succession for becoming a Guardian of the Sea is different from the Line of Succession for becoming a Pod Patriarch or Matriarch. The Six Guardians of the Sea possess voices that resonate with the primordial song that brought the first merfolk into existence. A Guardian of the Seas is always a merman. If a Merman meets the following conditions, an existing Guardian can pass their powers onto them. Must be a Merman or Merboy Must have the same tail color as the Current Guardian Must be a Reef Merman/Merboy Share the same Bloodline Potential Green Tail Guardians Even though Nalani is the Matriarch of the Marus Pod, Nalani and Rio's Children will inherit Rio's Orange Tail. Anas hasn't found a partner to pass his tail onto. The Marus Pod formed after a recent union. There hasn't been time for a Bloodline to form. Anas Mahi'Ai (Current Green Tail Guardian) The Vatore Pod Caleb Vatore Caleb is Damion's Life Partner and the Patriarch of the Vatore Pod. Caleb was one of the few good vampires that protected humans. After an incident with Vampire Hunters, he lost his life protecting Damion. His untimely demise was not something Damion could accept, and Caleb was resurrected the only way Damion could bring him back. Caleb was reborn as a merman, and like all reef and reborn merfolk, he does not have a human form he can use to return to his life on land. Caleb has embraced his new life as a merman, but he still wants peace between humans and the magic realm. After becoming a merman, Caleb learned some merfolk history from his husband. Almost all the merfolk were driven away from Sulani ages ago by humans that couldn't tell the difference between Malevolent and Benevolent Merfolk. It seemed that the entire merfolk race was on the losing end of a very old conflict with humans. Up until now, he thought the conflict between humans and vampires was the oldest conflict between humans and the magic realm. The Merfolk around Sulani are what the Vampires would become if they continued down their dark path. As a merman, Caleb wants to see the return of merfolk to Sulani and desires peace between the land and sea. More than anything, he dreams of the day his husband returns to what he was before that fateful night. What Damion became didn't escape Caleb's notice, his once kind and loving husband became consumed by something dark after bringing him back from death. Still, Caleb holds onto the hope that Damion will find his way back to the light. He still believes that there is good in him. Even though he knows this is a dream, he refuses to give up on hope. Caleb believes that one day he will see Damion as he remembers him. For now, the days of laying on the shore together remain a distant dream he thinks about, wishes for. Even after everything the humans did to him as a Vampire, he does not hold a grudge against them, and he longs for the day that Damion let's go of his hatred. Damion Vatore Damion is one of the six Guardians of the Seas and a merman born with a natural talent for Sea Sorcery. He mastered the art of Sea Sorcery and can brew every potion and conjure any spell. Many years ago, Damion rescued Caleb Vatore from an ill fate at sea. Damion fell in love with Caleb in that moment. He didn't know Caleb was a vampire, and the merman didn't know about the humans that were actively hunting vampires. For Damion, he never cared enough about the human world to interact with it to begin with. Over time, Caleb fell in love with Damion. While Damion couldn't be on land with Caleb, the two of them met close to the sea. After several dates, the two learned a lot about each other. Damion treasured every moment he had with Caleb. Caleb enjoyed the escape from the shadows vampires dwelled in. During one of their shoreline meetings, Damion learned about how Caleb ended up sinking below the waves. Caleb was among the few good vampires that didn't want to harm humans. A group of evil vampires revealed Caleb's location to Vampire Hunters. The Vampire Hunters didn't know the difference between good and evil vampires, and the coven of evil vampires manipulated them to get rid of the vampires that protected humans. Damion didn't really care too much about the plight of humans. However, Caleb convinced Damion to give them the benefit of the doubt. The merman was moved by his boyfriend's desire to protect humans. Unfortunately, their meetings by the shore were discovered by the Vampire Hunters. The Humans in question didn't even know they were doing the bidding of the very vampires they swore to defeat. When they found Damion and Caleb, Caleb sacrificed himself to give Damion a chance to escape. Caleb promised Damion that he would escape and that they would see each other again. Caleb knew that Damion was too vulnerable on land. Reluctantly, Damion dove into the sea. That evening, the Vampire Hunters brought an end to Caleb. The following days, Damion came close to the shore, looking for Caleb. One night, he heard humans on a pier talking about their victory over the "evil" vampire and how they got a vacation out of it too. Upon hearing this, Damion was consumed by sorrow and hatred. His hatred of humans was born that day, and his sorrow drove him to dive into the depths of Dark Sea Sorcery. Eventually, Damion gathered what he needed to bring Caleb back as a merman. This came at a great personal cost to Damion. The merman's heart was twisted by the darkness he embraced. Damion's eyes lost their sea blue color as the dark magic consumed him. His pendent that marked him as a Guardian of the Sea lost its purple hue, turning obsidian black. Damion grew more obsessed with Sea Sorcery and became the Sea Witch other merfolk feared. And despite his crumbling reputation, many poor unfortunate mer came to him seeking spells. Dark Sea Sorcery allowed Damion to grant their wishes, permanently. While he could always dispel a contract and undo the magic. He never did. For better or for worse, his clients got their wishes with permanent consequences. Only Damion could release them from the contracts that bound the magic, but the Sea Witch coveted everything he collected. Even after Caleb was brough back and the two of them partnered for life, Damion continued to slip deeper into his dark magic. Alexander Goth Ukupanipo Hekekia Ukupanipo was a poor unfortunate soul that made a deal with Damion. He sought the heart of a mermaid that did not share his feelings. Damion was happy to help a fellow merperson, but his magic came at a price that Ukupanipo couldn't pay. Ukupanipo has lost his free will and is bound to Damion by the contract he signed. Ukupanipo has since turned to the darker side of the sea and serves Damion faithfully. He neither feels the warmth of love nor is he bothered by what is asked of him by Damion. The Vatore Pod Social Structure The Vatore Pod's Patriarchal Line of Succession In the Vatore Pod, the Patriarch Heirs are always mermen, and the line of succession is determined by age. This is kinda like a legacy, but the heirs do not become the Patriarch until after something happens to the current patriarch. A pod's Patriarch or Matriarch does not need a specific tail. While Alexander is technically adopted into the pod and not related by blood to Caleb, he is able to become the patriarch of the Vatore Pod. As a cursed merman and Damion's servant, Ukupanipo doesn't have any claim to becoming a Patriarch of this pod. Current Patriarch:Caleb Vatore First Heir:Damion Vatore Second Heir:Alexander Goth The Purple Tail Guardian of the Sea Line of Succession The Line of Succession for becoming a Guardian of the Sea is different from the Line of Succession for becoming a Pod Patriarch or Matriarch. The Six Guardians of the Sea possess voices that resonate with the primordial song that brought the first merfolk into existence. A Guardian of the Seas is always a merman. If a Merman meets the following conditions, an existing Guardian can pass their powers onto them. Must be a Merman or Merboy Must have the same tail color as the Current Guardian Must be a Reef Merman/Merboy Share the same Bloodline Potential Purple Tail Guardians Damion is unlikely to have a potential successor. The Patriarch of his Pod is Caleb and none of their children will inherit Damion's Purple Tail. Instead, their children will inherit Caleb's Orange Tail. Damion Vatore (Current Purple Tail Guardian) The Keahloha Pod Makoa Keahloha A premade I added to my rotational gameplay. Unlike how he is in a new save, I made him a merman. Not just a human turned into a merman. In my story, he's 100% a natural born merman from the sea. This also means that his Ambitious trait was replaced with the Clumsy Trait, and I changed his aspiration to the Super Parent one. He still retains his core attributes though. He's active and family oriented. Additionally, Makoa fills the role as the Patriarch of his own pod, another small pod. Kai, Lano, and Tero Keahloha Kai was born in game. Lano and Tero were created in CAS to complete the triplet trio. Kai is an Innovator, Lano is a comedian, and Tero is dedicated to the arts. Their story will be just beginning and there will be updates to their character bios in the future. The Keahloha Pod Social Structure The Keahloha Pod's Patriarchal Line of Succession In the Keahloha Pod, the Patriarch Heirs are always mermen, and the line of succession is determined by age. This is kinda like a legacy, but the heirs do not become the Patriarch until after something happens to the current patriarch. A pod's Patriarch or Matriarch does not need a specific tail. Current Patriarch:Makoa Keahloha First Joint Heirs: Kai, Lano, and Tero Keahloha The Maelstren Pod Stevie Maelstren Because the Maelstren Pod was organized around a Patriarch, the males within the pod were used as a tool by other members of the pod to gain power. Much of the conflict was centered around the Patriarchal Line of Succession until the pod was no more. After the Maelstren Pod was scattered and destroyed from internal conflict, Stevie lost contact with the other remaining members of his pod, Lir and Calden. Lir Maelstren is Stevie's cousin, and Calden is Stevie's little brother. Stevie was the next in line to become the Patriarch of the Maelstren Pod once the conflict ended. Stevie saved Calden and Lir from the Maelstren Pod conflict, but along the way, he got separated from them and was never able to find them again. While Lir was adopted by the Zalrian Pod, Calden's whereabouts are still unknown. The Merman, Merboy, and Merling managed to survive the pod's destruction by staying away from the conflict. Originally, Stevie wanted to restore the Maelstren Pod. For that to happen, he needed to find a life partner, settle down, and locate his little brother and cousin. When Stevie fell in love with a mermaid, his heart was broken after learning of her betrayal. Torn up by a broken heart, he gave up on restoring his pod. Depressed and alone, he went to Damion for a way to escape his heartache and live a new life. Damion offered to grant him a human form in exchange for the Love in Stevie's Heart. Thinking he had nothing to lose, Stevie sacrificed his ability to find love again in exchange for the ability to take human form permanently. Stevie now lives a life between the land and sea. He's incapable of finding love again, but the loss of Love in his Heart did not corrupt him. Over many decades, Stevie adjusted to life in the human world and learned how to blend in with them. While he lives out his days on land, he always returns to his home in the sea. Among the islanders, Stevie is a known fire dancer and bartender. None of the other humans know he's a merman, and for the most part, he's begun to live a quiet and peaceful life on land. Many humans have fallen for his looks and charm, but the love is always one sided. While Stevie doesn't seek out romance of any kind, he's often hearing the troubles of humans that buy a drink from him. He's learned how to help others through their troubles. Calden Maelstren The Maelstren Pod Social Structure The Mordero Pod Camilo Mordero Anika Briones Ronen Mendez The Mordero Pod Social Structure More pods to be added in the future. The following is a bit of lore I made up for my story. I hope it gives others some ideas. Mods Credit Since a lot of this story wouldn't be possible without certain mods, I do want to give the mods I use the credit they deserve. I will update this as quickly as I can to credit the awesome modders that created the mods and poses that make telling this story possible. Spinning Plumbob Mods The Expanded Mermaid Mod "Neverland" Mermaid Tail CC The "Down Under" Set CC "Sea-nery Stuff" Build/Buy Set Occult Preferences ModIf you do a Grim Reaper/Funeral Pack - Cemeteries, Poison Garden, Grim Call-backs, Ghosts & Zombies
Note - I'm a firm believer in cross-pack integration and functionality. If a new pack can have some features that unlock things for a previous pack and it improves or freshens the experience that give the other pack a bit more longevity, then it's worth doing. But what do I know I've only been in sales and marketing for 15 years. If they are doing something with the Grim Reaper they probably have it already figured out about what powers you would have if you are playing as him. This is more a list to complement a pack that would deal with the Grim Reaper, death and related subjects. It also gives me another opportunity to suggests things I've always wanted in game. For what its worth here is what I would like to see. The Grim Reaper - Small Details Bonehilda still has a crush on the Grim Reaper Grim Reaper will again do the ding-d*o*n*g ditch prank from Sims 2 at midnight on Halloween (Spooky Day) if you have 4 Jack O'Lanterns out within 4 tiles of your front door If you have Spooky Day cookies sitting out at Midnight there will be a chance that Grim will show up and take one and raid the nectar supply, which will in turn leave puddle as he is a skeleton Grim Reaper will allow a Sim Ghost to play chess against him and if they win Grim will resurrect the ghost. This references Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal starring Max Von Sydow. The Grim Reaper is cordial but resents Vampires because they are creatures that have cheated Death i.e. Grim The Grim Reaper feels sorry for Zombies but doesn't resent them because it already reaped their soul when they passed away Grim isn't evil they just look that way. They're actual an angel really…an angel of death. Grim only shows their angel wings when they're really furious New Additions to Ambiance Bells in the belfry will toll at Midnight, 6AM, Noon and 6PM. Sunday mornings they will play a familiar tune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o19YuGdtvRE Changing Flame Colors for Bonfires, Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Torches and Candles Gates will get a new Upgrade - Creaking Gate, Lubricated Gate. So we can have a bit of ambiance noise for scary places. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foUyyBM2ins Grandfather Clock Update - I absolutely think we need more sound ambiance in game. Especially with anything spooky as it sets the mood. Choice of Chimes Ode to Joy Westminster Whittingham Tolls at Midnight, 6AM, Noon, & 6PM Winding the Clock I'd also suggest doing the mantle clocks too along with chime sound more appropriate to them. If by some miracle they were amenable I would make cuckoo clocks have chimes at the same intervals Outside Animal Sound Ambiance - If we don't already have it (I cannot remember) Bats Screeching Crows Cawing Owls Hooting Wolves Howling in the Forrest Update to the Fireplace Upgrade Autolight - Only automatically turns on when the outside temperature is 40 degrees or below Update sinks to have a Set as Kitchen Sink, Set as Bathroom Sink Set as Front Door Interaction Sims will enter & exit through the front door when exiting or entering from other lots. Back doors will still be what they use to go out into the backyard Allows for the selection of a wreath for Holiday Decorations if you have Seasons Selectable Holiday/Season Autumn Day of the Dead Diwali Funeral Garlic Wreath Love Day Lunar New Years New Years Snowflake Day Spring Spooky Day St. Patrick's Day Set as Back Door Interaction Big Things Population Control Window Decide what Occult creatures can be in a town with a tic box. Or none at all Aliens Fairies - if we get them Ghosts Mermaids Spellcasters Vampires Werewolves Zombies Assign a numerical value to each creature you select Make half a town aliens - to achieve a future or alien world Make the whole town Vampires if you want a Salem's Lot Scenario Make all potential NPCs one of each kind to make a supernatural town Add Celebrities, Paparazzi and Tourists to the population window choices New CAS Categories Costumes Funeral Attire New CAS Assets Under Eye Shadowing otherwise known as eye bags or under eye circles Canes Carved Cherry wood with a Silver Duck Handle Wood with the plain curved handle Elegant Ebony wood with a Gold Dragon Handle (Great for Vampires) Vampires can't touch silver Elegant Ebony with a Gold Wolf (Great for Werewolves) Silver isn't good for Werewolves either Costumes should also become a CAS clothing category. Famous movie monsters and Characters should be added so that we have better costume party/Halloween Party choices. I tried to make sure there were pairs for the costumes Classic Costume Suggestions Anck-es-en-Amon - from the The Mummy Bride of Frankenstein Cleopatra Dracula Frankensein's Monster Imhotep the Mummy played by Boris Karloff Invisible Man Dr. John Watson Mark Antony Mr. Hyde Phantom of the Opera Sherlock Holmes Wolfman Vampira Full Face Makeup Baron Samedi Day of the Dead - La Calavera Catrina http://darkdreams.d.a.pic.centerblog.net/o/eb938e5d.jpg Funeral Attire https://i.pinimg.com/736x/f2/e1/c0/f2e1c0308abbf319e09baacc88b66898--funeral-outfits-funeral-attire.jpg Black Suits - Somber Black Hats - Full, Fascinator, & some with Veils Lace Gloves - Black, Baby Blue, Pink, Red, White Outwear Unlockable for Winter Funerals https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3d/75/85/3d7585b503f9ccd561e4a5cab4c1cf56.jpg https://www.devilnight.co.uk/3540-15940-thickbox/black-gothic-removable-dark-green-feather-hooded-cape-for-women.jpg Parasols (Not Umbrellas) Baby Blue Baby Blue with White Polka Dots Black Black Lace Black with White Trim Emerald Green with Black Trim Pink Pink with Black Polka Dots Red Royal Blue with Black Trim Royal Purple with Black Trim White with Black Polka Dots White with Lace Wine Yellow Masks Venetian Masks Commedia Dell Arte - Masquerade Party Masks Bauta Columbina Medico Della Peste Moretta Pantalone Volta Zanni CAP - Pet Costumes Category Update - Have a selection of Pet Costumes and when a costume party is held at the house the Dog or Cat changes into their costume just like everyone else. Pet Costume Choices Astronaut Bumblebee Dracula Egyptian Mummy Fairy Fireman French Maid https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ad/ec/cb/adeccbea2c2ee0710b7e8da8b4e800c1.jpg Ghost Hotdog Leprechaun https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e3/a5/ff/e3a5ff4994ae2e10b80ec3ca857645f7--cats-in-costumes-animal-costumes.jpg Lion Pirate https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1Ej6uasTxK1Rjy0Fgq6yovpXai/S-XL-Pirate-Dogs-Cat-Halloween-Cute-Costume-Clothing-Pet-Clothes-Comfort-For-Small-Medium-Dog.jpg Sherlock Holmes https://joyfuldogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sherlock-Holmes-dog.jpg Skeleton https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JZJfB_f1ees/maxresdefault.jpghttps://i.pinimg.com/originals/a4/fe/1e/a4fe1e92f91c4a317f19bf6befa96684.jpg Spider Super Hero Taco Tuxedo Yoda Funeral Tack for Horses Holiday Themed Collars, Bow Ties & Name Tags - Seriously I'd just do free drops around the applicable holidays. I mean how long would it take to design a holiday themed pet collar or a bow tie. Christmas/Snowflake Day Diwali Easter Halloween/Spooky Day Hanukkah Lunar New Year New Years St. Patrick's Day St. Valentine's Day/Love Day Thanksgiving New Career Fortune Teller - Has two branches and is a great resource for wards against occult creatures, prognostication and hard to find ingredients for charms and potions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mMrCXPCZAA Mystic Branch Scam Artist Branch Divination Skill Activities Aura Reading Crystal Ball reading - If you have Paranormal Stuff Dream Interpretation Palmistry Spirit Board Reading Star Chart Tarot Card Reading Tea Leaf Reading Career Details Sims in the Fortune Teller - Mystic Branch will learn the Medium skill from Paranormal Stuff at a higher rate Fortune Teller - Mystic Branch, can also learn Herbalism more quickly Mystics also perform Seances more successfully Fortune Tellers can be hired for parties. Spooky Day parties are when they are most requested Fortune Tellers can perform private readings Creates & Sells Wards against occult creatures, Charms & Love Potion #9 Zodiac Signs (Western) - For making of star charts New Community Lots Cemetery NPC Caretaker does a combination of Handyman & Groundskeeping work Rich Sims can purchase a mausoleum plot on the cemetery lot Forgotten Hollow will be Updated to include a cemetery if this pack is purchased. I suggest the bend in the road before Straud Manor, Vlad's home. The Willow Creek cemetery should be placed on the street across from the Jazz bar and gymnasium. The cemetery should be made like the above ground ones in New Orleans. It should have a slight Baron Samedi/voodoo flavor about it Updates to Sulani & Mt. Komerabi to have a cemetery lot placed and appropriate looking graves for the area All cemeteries will have an entrance to a Catacombs which is a rabbit hole for exploration like in Sims 3 Cemeteries after dark will originate the Zombie Hordes. No Cemetery, no Zombies. Cemeteries will also be a very scary places to all but the very brave, Vampires, Werewolves & Zombies Grave Interactions Grave Tending - can be cleaned and weeds pulled Historically minded Sims can do rubbings of the grave. Like they do in really old cemeteries around Boston Knock - Let's Play Wake the Dead Beloved Pet Dogs will sometimes visit the gravestones of their family members and howl Dogs who didn't like the deceased Sim will pee on the Gravestone Laying Bouquets, Single Rose (Black, Pink, Red, or White) or a Calla Lily (White) by Tombstones Mourn Sims can leave tokens at graves Candles Coins Dolls Flower - Bouquet or Single Flower Nectar Bottles You can write an Epitaph Pets will get their own cemetery or a section of the overall cemetery https://www.roadarch.com/08/4/bigcem28.jpg You can catch a special kind of moth at the cemetery -The Death's Head Moth. A little Silence of the Lambs reference Fortune Teller's Caravan -Lot designation for Simmers who want to set a caravan at Goth Night Club - A Night spot where there are brighter sides to life and they know because they've seen them but not very often. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS6KWNB5NEo Poison Garden - Patterned after the Alnwick Poison Garden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Ou1OiYCK0&t=34s https://thirdeyetraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/ALNWICKPOISONGARDEN-13-of-20-1440x1080.jpg https://static.ua-flowers.com/images/content/6-Alnwick-Poison-Garden.jpg https://www.tripsavvy.com/thmb/rfULGIEBzqBba8PCTYKLsWGsd_4=/2122x1412/filters:fill(auto,1)/ParisCatacombs-9b0f678ccab940c28916e64afa309bfb.jpg New Events Funerals, Funeral Reception Candle Lighting - Votive Stand http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/20000/velka/candle-lighting.jpg Dabbing Eyes with handkerchief - Interaction Blow Nose Interaction - great for Spring time allergies as well Sims who hate a particular Sim will come to their funeral in a red dress or inappropriately colored suit, they won't be sad at the death. You can Eulogize a Sim at the Podium You can send Flowers to the Funeral Event of another Sim You can send Thank You Notes to the Attendees after the Event All the invited Mourners will wear black Arm Bands Japanese Funeral Customs https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2892664584_4dd43925d3_b.jpg Those attending will typically offer money as a condolence to the family in special envelopes (kōdenbukuro) https://www.tsunagulocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Condolence-Money_s668307124.jpg Incense lighting Bowing when entering and leaving the funeral They leave a bowl of rice for the deceased with chopsticks in the center https://www.internationalfooddictionary.com/images/RiceAtGrave.png Reading of the Will Scenario Introduces the concept of Inheritance Consequences of mistreatment towards relatives Leaving everything to Charity ex: Bela's Bat Sanctuary Forgotten Hollow's Belfry Bell Ringers Association Midnight Hollow's Historical Society - Cabinet of Curiosities Moonlight Fall's Camera Obscura Panoramic Observatory Moonwood Mill's Friends of the Midnight Moon Garden Society Willow Creek Memorial Cemetery Preservation Society Gardening Update Garden Style Concepts Death Plants - Plants that are commonly associated with Death or Funerals Gothic Gardens Style - Gothic Gardens are gardens that use plants that have dark flowers or foliage Moon Garden Style - Moon Gardens are gardens where plants are selected for their white petals or silvery foliage or bloom specifically at dusk or at night. Poison Garden - Should be patterned after the Alnwick Poison Garden in Great Britain. I have included links to see this very cool concept garden New Gardening Plants - Some Harvestables for Magic, mostly non-Harvestable or decorative items for the Poison, Moon or Gothic Garden concepts. Maybe there can be an incorporation of the "Language of Flowers" as a small gardening update. Anemone Angel Trumpets Asphodel Black Mondo Grass Black Bacara Rose - Very Dark Red Rose Black Roses - Truly Black not in nature as such Belladonna otherwise known as Deadly Nightshade - Which is a poison but also can be used as a medicinal plant for sleeping Captain Beretta Calla Lily Corpse Flower https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/mankatofreepress.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/2d/a2df405c-f4f2-5ab8-b2bf-2996fc5f545a/54058c6749a83.image.jpg Dark & Handsome Hellebore Death Cap Mushroom - Decorative Dracula Orchid also known as the Monkey Orchid Evening Primrose Hemlock Hollyhock Black Knight Iris Iris Germanica Black Knight Marigolds Moon Flowers Night Blooming Jasmine Queen of Night Tulip New Unlockable Flower Arranging Pieces Funeral Floral Arrangements New Writing Genre - Horror Suggested Horror Genre Titles At the Hills of Hysteria by P.H. Hateskill Baylen's Plot by Kieven Sing Camilla by Joe Feridan Le Shanu It's FrankenstEEEn by Mary Brooks The Haunting of Bill's House by Jackson Shirley The Negotiation with the Nosferatu by Jan Spice The Plummet of the Mansion of Marshall by Elder Talon Crow The Shambling Cadavers by Kirk Robertsman The Shimmering by Kieven Sing The Snake & Moonbow by Davis Wade Something Villainous by us Passes by Roy Cadbury The Corvid by Elder Talon Crow Vladcula by Graham Poker New Mystery Titles Appointment with Grim by Agatha Crispy Assassination on the Asian Express by Agatha Crispy The Spooky Day Party by Agatha Crispy The Pale Horse by Agatha Crispy Until there was One by Agatha Crispy New Music Good Music Choices Bad Moon Rising by CCR Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns Funeral March (Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor Op 35, CT. 202) by Frédéric François Chopin Funeral March for a Marionette by Gounod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKi01rPexBI&t=159s Don't Fear the Reaper by the Blue Öyster Cult My Boy Builds Coffins by Florence + The Machine Night on Bald Mountain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b756FPiLlp8 Nocturne in G minor by Frédéric François Chopin Not of This World by Danzig Poison - Alice Cooper Suffer Well - Depeche Mode This Twilight Garden by The Cure New Occults & Updates to Old Ones Ghost Update- People really want them to have a bit of a refresh Ghost creation in CAS No Hunger, Bladder or Hygiene Needs Perk Tree - Someone on another thread called it Spectrology - I really like that Any Ghost Spectrology Skill Books will look a little like the Hand Book for the Recently Deceased Possession should be a ghost power - I mean technically they already have it when they jump into objects Messing with their grave will anger a ghost Leaving Flowers or trinkets at the grave will please them Bring Back the "Cause of Death" Colors make this a CAS choice as well Evil Sims will not only be a particular color but they will have chains attached to their wrists and around their neck. The penance they pay for the evil chains they forged in life. You will hear chains rattle in addition to whatever death affects their ghost form Ghosts will enjoy playing the pipe organ Well…The Grim Reaper but he isn't really new. Since I'm sure if you already have a plan in mind for him I'll leave him for you all to deal with Ghosts that were silly in life will place Jack O'lanterns on their heads if there are any available Ghost will have a fear of Sand worms (Beetlejuice reference) Vampires If you have Sims 4: Vampires, the Toccata & Fugue in D Minor will be added to the songs a Sim can play on the pipe organ If you have Horse Ranch & Vampires, Evil Vampires will dislike pure white horses and pure white horse will be fearful of all vampires and will know they are vampires immediately. This is a reference to the Dracula from 1979 starring Frank Langella Unlockable new Vampire Power - Eclipsing Fog Vampires and Ghosts get a dance animation exclusive to just them. When slow dancing with another Vampire or ghost they will start hovering in midair while doing the dance. Vampires will actively wish to have a Bat as a pet Vampires will have a favorite Plasma Type Graves, Cenotaphs & Urns will get special engravings for Occult creatures like Vampires when they die Fairies (If we get them) would get a Toadstool Spell Casters get a Wand Engraving Vampires get a Bat Engraving Werewolves get a Howling Wolf Engraving Zombies Pretty much like they were in Sims 3 Cannot Speak just moan Walks with a shuffle Cannot enter locked gates or buildings Vampires & Werewolves are immune to Zombie bites Absolutely NO eating garden plants - That was entirely annoying!!!!! Will think about brains a lot and you will see little thought bubbles with brains Does a choreographed dance extremely similar to Thriller. This is exclusive to Zombies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYmm7WL62yE New Recipes - All recipes are typically served at funeral receptions in European and North American Countries Amish Funeral (Raisin Pie) Pie - Baking Update Borsok - Central Asia Cabbage Rolls (Sarmalle)- Romanian Chicken Paprikash - Hungarian Ciorba de Perisoare - Romanian Meatball Soup https://www.chefspencil.com/wp-content/uploads/Romanian-Meatball-Soup-Ciorba-de-Perisoare-1.jpg.webp Funeral Potatoes - Utah Goulash - Romanian Halva - Middle East Hibiscus Tea - Drank during Day of the Dead Hot Cross Buns - Baking Update Irish Wake Cake - Baking Update Kollyva or Koliva - Greek https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/08/64/cf/0864cf4a6c8f54d62fd78fe5093df1c3.jpg Laulau - Hawaiian Mannish Water - Jamaican Meringue Bone Shaped Cookies - Baking Update Sausage Rolls - British/Irish Spooky Day Cookies - Ghost & Jack O'Lantern Shaped Baking Update Soul Cakes - British/Irish Baking Update Tea Sandwiches - British, Irish, American South Types of Tea Sandwiches Cucumber on White Chicken Salad on Wheat Egg Salad on White Ham Salad on French Bread Pimento Cheese on Wheat Roast Beef and Swiss cheese with Horseradish on Rye Salmon Cucumber on White Trifle - British/Irish Black Forrest Trifle Chocolate Mousse Trifle Lemon Trifle Pumpkin Trifle Red Velvet Unlockable Weather -Make no mistake we want Hail as well but Fog is what make sense for this pack. Fog - if you have this pack & Seasons. Pea-Soup Fog - if you have this pack & Seasons. https://66.media.tumblr.com/5137ee67104cc4181ef1c05be667e50d/tumblr_manhdc6HjV1qakafjo1_r4_1280.png Eclipsing Fog - Sims4: Vampires, this pack & Seasons - Should be the thicker since it is supernatural in nature, created as a summons by Vampires Build & Buy Buy Items Apple Bobbing Tub Bat House Circular Borne Settee or Conversation Seat Coffins & Caskets Columbarium Niches Easel for Photo of Deceased Sim Fortune Teller Mechanical Booth (unlockale if you have high school years) - Put in a coin and it gives a fortune, or you can make a wish. Great for High School years fair area Fortune Teller Caravan - Even if just a decorative item Fortune Teller Radio Station Speaker Fortune Teller Sandwich Boards Funeral Podium - For Eulogies Garden Labels with Skull & Crossbones Garden Plaques with Skull & Crossbones Gargoyles & Grotesques for Roof, Wall Grim Reaper Altar Grim Reaper's Scythe Keep Out Sign Kissing Chairs Mourning Wreath for the Front Door Offerenda or altar for Day of the Dead observances A Raven sitting upon a bust of Palla Single Candle Sticks for long taper Candles Placeable on Dining Tables Mantles for Fireplaces Piano Sofa Tables Candle Stick Metal Bronze (Rubbed) Copper Gold Pewter Rosegold Silver Whitewashed Wrought Iron Candle Color Update (I'm also considering Decorator Simmers Here) Baby Blue Wax Black Wax Canary Yellow Wax Copper Metallic Wax Crimson Wax Gold Metallic Wax Grey Wax Hot Pink Wax Hunter Green Wax Ivory Wax Kelly Green Wax Lavender Wax Magenta Wax Moss Green Wax Navy Blue Wax Peach Wax Pink (Pastel) Wax Red Wax Rosegold Metallic Wax Royal Purple Wax Silver Wax White Wax Yellow (Pastel) Wax Sprit Board - Should have been in Paranormal Stuff Tarot Card Deck Tombstones & Cenotaphs Weeping Angel Statue Build Items Belfry Build Pieces Cemetery Gates with Matching Fence Haunted/Abandoned House Build Pieces Amityville Horror infamous Windows Bent & Rusted Wrought Iron Fence w/ matching but Spooky Gate Broken Conservatory Window & Windowed Ceiling pieces Broken Staircase build pieces Deteriorating Doors (Interior, Front & Back Door) Fireplace that looks rather sinister. Perhaps with grotesques or wolves carved into it. Grey and worn wooden picket fence with the occasional broken slat and a matching fence Mailbox that matches to overall aesthetic Porch Light that flickers Porch Screening & Porch Screen Door in both intact and deteriorated versions Shutters uneven or falling off Torn & Worn Curtains Mossy Slate Tiles Texture for Roof Mausoleum Build Pieces Rose Window
A Love Like Ours Legacy
Hi! I'm writing a legacy based on Cute Coffee Gal's Decades Challenge and faerie-tempest's Black History ChallengeAlso check out her playthrough of her challenge on YouTube The Sims 4: Black History Challenge My legacy is called A Love Like Ours and follows the Jonquil family starting in an 1880s prologue. Henry Jonquil and Emma Kelsey are the founders. They are the two teens in the picture at the top. My blog has aChapters List, but I'll keep links to the chapters on this thread, too. Fun fact: A jonquil is a fragrant, bright yellow flower that is in the same genus (Narcissus) as the daffodil. Narcissus is the birth flower of the month of March so starting this thread this month is perfect :) I hope you enjoyA Love Like Ours and thank you for reading! Chapter Indexes: 1880s: Prologue, part 1; Prologue, part 2 1890s 1900s
ASYLUM CHALLENGE - HARD MODE BY SOULGAL7
Please see Asylum Challenge Casting Call by Soulgal7 for information on the residents. Starting a new discussion because I am having problems posting on the old Discussion. BreeMilesQuinShay5BissenNess ASYLUM CHALLENGE - CHAPTER 1 - DR. HUMBERT HUNTSMAN Dr. Humbert Huntsman looked at the file on his desk. The patient's name was Snow White. He knew the name well and had spent many sleepless nights wondering what to do. You see, Dr. Huntsman knew that Snow White's tale of an Evil Queen trying to kill her was true. But the thing was, it was Dr. Huntsman himself who was supposed to have done the deed. He shook his head and ran his hand through his hair thinking back to how it had all happened. He had been employed by the Evil Queen, or rather blackmailed by her, and had been instructed to take Snow White into the forest to kill her. You see, Dr. Huntsman had used some questionable methods for some anti-aging experiments he had conducted, and somehow the Evil Queen had found out. She had uncovered some files that would threaten his standing in the community, jeopardize his credibility, revoke his doctor's license, and worse, put him in jail. And so, he had entered a bargain with the Evil Queen. She would continue to fund his anti-aging experiments and never mention his secret to anyone, but in exchange, she had asked for one favor...to kill a sim named Snow White. He wasn't quite sure what her motive was, but the Evil Queen seemed to ramble on about Snow White being "the fairest in the land", and she couldn't have that happen. He didn't quite understand, but he had agreed. Yes, he had shamefully agreed to save his own reputation. The Evil Queen knew that Dr. Huntsman had access to lethal injections, and she told him that he should take Snow White into the forest and do the deed there, where no one would see. hen the day came to carry out the plan, the Evil Queen had told Snow White that she had made an appointment for her with Dr. Huntsman for one of his "therapeutic talks" to help Snow White through some of the teen angst she was experiencing. From the description that the Evil Queen had given him, Dr. Huntsman pictured Snow White as a horrible, mean, and irresponsible sim. But when he met her, he found her to be innocent, kind, gentle, sweet, and cheerful. She had told him that her parents had died tragically and that she was under the care of the Queen. She told him that she felt like a servant in her own house and that no matter what she did, she could never seem to please the Queen. Dr. Huntsman realized then that the Evil Queen had been jealous of Snow White, and the Evil Queen's vanity and evilness were the real reasons she wanted Snow White dead. As they walked further into the forest, Dr. Huntsman knew he couldn't kill Snow White. He told her that the Queen wanted her dead out of jealousy, and begged her forgiveness. He told her that she should flee into a deeper part of the forest and find shelter. But in a twist of fate, she had ended up in his hospital under his care. He had found out too late to help her, and her case had already gone before the courts. The judge deemed Snow White "erratic" and ordered her to be sent to an asylum. Dr. Huntsman sighed. He opened the file and wrote some notes. "Patient is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder which has caused her to become "erratic". She will not harm others and has a generous, trusting, and helpful nature. Given the recent budget cuts at the facility, my findings conclude that her therapy will consist of being in charge of the 7 other residents in the asylum. To cook and clean and care for them. In addition, if she completes 4 tasks (aspirations) to prove her sanity, it is my unwavering opinion that she can re-enter the Simworld again and lead a productive life." He closed the file and gathered up 7 other files. He then called an orderly to bring the patient Snow White for transportation to the asylum. Dr. Huntsman thought for a moment about a fairy tale he had heard in his youth,"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs",mumbled Dr. Huntsman,"...how ironic..." Dr. Humbert Huntsman is actually a Maxis-made sim named Scrubs De Reve.
The Whittaker Saga: 1940s: The Aftermath (updated 20/8)
I was vastly inspired when reading the decades challenge, and as a history teacher, I could not stop myself from giving it a try. Of course, true to my nature or refusing to do things by the book, the first thing I did was break the rules. How? By creating as my protagonist a single, working woman living on her own! Gasp! Why? Partly because a story popped into my head, but also, partly, to honor the many women who - by choice or necessity - actually worked, and worked hard for their living in the 1890s. We tend to forget them, but the working women were there - from the hard working farmers that we often downgrade by calling wives, as if they weren't an essential part of the economy of the farm, to the working class women working as domestic help or in the factories where they were only payed half of a man's wages. So with that, I introduce Abigail Spencer, a single, working, middle class woman in 1890s Willow Creek: As middle class there is only a few jobs available to Abigail, that of governess or that of teacher. Abigail is therefore a teacher, teaching at Willow Creek Elementary School. She lives right next door to the school, in a small shotgun house with a few chickens and a patch of land to help her make ends meet (teachers really were not payed a lot during this time either). Obviously, her biggest goal in life is to find a husband, get married and start a family so that she won't have to work. (In fact, a teacher, as well as many other working women, automatically lost their job if they got married during this time.) But to get married, she needs to find a husband. Meet Willow Creek's eligible bachelors: Matthew Godeau: Matthew is one of the richest men in Willow Creek. A bit too old to still be a bachelor he lives with his widowed mother in Ophelia house (yes, eventually this family changed their names and became the Goths. Ophelia house is named from Matthew's mother). Pro: Matthew is creative, just like Abigail, as well as a romantic and would be sure to bestow lots of attention on a wife. He lives in one of the biggest houses in town, and is a wealthy business man. Abigail would have a good life with him. Con: His mother. Ophelia is a woman set in her own ways and she is not about to let some silly girl interfere with how she runs her house! Ophelia is mean, materialistic and an overachiever. She is not likely to see some middle class teacher as good enough for her son. Add that she has raised her son to be not only creative and romantic, but also incredibly self absorbed and the household may prove hard to be comfortable with. Joseph Whittaker: Joseph is a novellist, living in the stately Whittaker house, which with time, will be turned into the well renowned Willow Creek Archive. He has no mother (a definite pro), but two very young children. A son and a daughter, from a previous marriage. Pro: Joseph is a bookworm, just like Abigail and is sure look favourably on her past as a teacher. They are also both family orientated which means they are a good match in personalities and would likely find a lot of common ground. The house is ripe with books, and Joseph's two motherless children desperately need a mother to tend to their needs. With two live in maids it's a comfortable life focused on the family and the books she so loves. Con: Joseph very much mourns his dead wife, and keeps her picture on the wall over the fireplace. Can he ever truly love again, or will Abigail forever live in the shadow of the woman he loved and lost? Loyd Brennan: Loyd is the owner of Brennan's Groceries and Dry Goods, the biggest (only) shop in town. He lives with his sister Mary and their dachshund above the store. Pro: Loyd is outgoing and friendly and easy to get along with. He's self assured, but unlike Matthew, not self absorbed. He works hard and provides a good home. As a working man he does not mind a working wife, so Abigail would do more than sit around being pretty. He loves dogs, and anyone who does cannot be bad - right? Con: Living in a store would mean working in the store. There is no way the wife of a store owner is not in that store working along side her husband. Without money for a maid, this involves not just working in the store but running the household as well. The apartment isn't really big enough for a large family and unless Mary gets married, it's bound to be crowded. Then there is the fact that she and Mary does not really get along well. Paul Heydale: Paul is a farmer, living with his entire family at Garden Essence, a farm with a cow, chickens and a whole lot of crops. They're a tight knit family who works hard for what they have. Pros: Paul, like Abigail is both creative and family orientated. He dreams of becoming a painter rather than a farmer. By marrying him, Abigail would be wrapped up in a large family who would be there for her, something she'd never had before. His family is also very friendly, and Abigail teachers his younger sister and has already met and chatted with his mother and father and really likes the entire family. Con: Marrying a farmer would be a step down the social ladder, and the life of a farmer is hard! Is Abigail cut out for working out from early morning to late evening without ever more than making ends meet? And the house is crowded as is, with Paul's parents and two younger siblings (so far). Where would more children live? Is Abigail prepared for the hard life that accompanies this choice? Now I wanted to make a poll, but apparently you cannot do this in this section of the forums. So I'll leave you with a question instead - who do you believe Abigail will most likely fall in love with and why? Matthew Joseph Loyd Paul Finally, here is my Willow Creek in 1890: *** An important note about the future postings in this story: After trying and fighting the forum to get the posts up and running as they are supposed to work, I have now decided that it's simply too much work. Instead, I have started a blog that (hopefully soon) will contain all of the chapters from here and the old forum. I am currently at 1891 and moving forwards quite rapidly. Here the posts of each chapter will be replaced by a link to the chapters in the blog as I move forwards, though I will leave any comments as they are. The massive perk with this is that I do not need to worry about editing in all images manually, and the loading time will decrease enormously without them. The process of reading is also easier at the blog - and while the blog itself is in the wrong order, I have set up a list of all chapters in chronological order for new readers as well as a search function if you are looking for a specific chapter. Another perk is that I have some new options, like character pages where you can get a summary of each of the main character in the story (warnings for spoilers) and a separate page about the challenge, how time moves. I hope I will be able include a link to the family tree as well. It will take some time to get everything set up, and I do appreciate input in the process. I do promise that the story will go on, and hope you will keep reading it and commenting on it either here or on the new blog. Link to the blog.MEGA THREAD: Promote your Sims YouTube or Sims Twitch Channel and discover others
Sul sul, o/ We noticed Simmers were creating a lot of threads to find or share your Sims Youtube and Twitch channels. So what we've done is merged those threads together to create this MEGA THREAD!!! :D Please use this thread going forward and have fun discovering others channels as well as promoting your own ^^ Guidelines for this thread: The Forum rules apply so we'd ask folks to double check their channel content is forum appropriate i.e. it must hold up against the rules in this forum. Please only share the YouTube or Twitch channels you create and/or stream Sims content on :) Hot Tip: Linking to your stream/video will make it easier for people to find and enjoy your content. Drop one in your post ^^ We'd ask that you limit sharing your channel to once per stream/video. Spamming isn't cool or fair to others. See something you like? Let those content creators know ^^ You can hit that Promote, Insightful, Like or Awesome button or even quote them and reply with a nice message. Let's be each other's biggest fans. :D That's all folks ^^ Now let the sharing begin!!EA_Lanna3 days agoCommunity Manager
**Creations by masajo** **Lowchen Lodge**
Hello and welcome to my showcase thread :) Here you will find my creations from The Sims 4, which can be found in the Gallery. My Origin ID is Cevans1962 Gallery Link Facebook Page Twitter Please feel free to leave any comments or feedback. Any advice, suggestions or criticism would be very much appreciated. Thank you for visiting :) Villa dei Fiori (page 145) https://i.imgur.com/kTcjTQ8.png La Casita Hermosa (page 145) https://i.imgur.com/YPnTcei.png Old Wisteria (page 145) https://i.imgur.com/TsPmbVw.png Moon River (page 144) https://i.imgur.com/iKblpJy.png Rockslide (page 144) https://i.imgur.com/lyP9fU6.png Old Cobblers (page 144) https://i.imgur.com/GWG2wrN.png Pegasus (page 143) https://i.imgur.com/sHRTw2Z.png The Shrubbery (page 143) https://i.imgur.com/Fh2cJcq.png The Cricketer (page 143) https://i.imgur.com/ojK3RRH.png Octavia (page 142) https://i.imgur.com/UlWm6Il.png The Lantern House (page 142) https://i.imgur.com/HelMfKd.png Flying Hooves (page 142) https://i.imgur.com/Z41r2Cq.png Rocky Road (page 141) https://i.imgur.com/TwMhtSM.png Chinook (page 141) https://i.imgur.com/I2AqWt4.png Solaris (page 141) https://i.imgur.com/YhBiyH4.png Buttermilk (page 141) https://i.imgur.com/PFXcXxy.png Captains Table (page 141) https://i.imgur.com/c0S6odK.png Copper Fox (page 140) https://i.imgur.com/REWOO0O.png Lakeside Library (page 140) https://i.imgur.com/cMZCwG1.png Apple Blossom (page 140) https://i.imgur.com/g5AKf9w.png Tudor Rose (page 139) https://i.imgur.com/qlDwqlw.png Woodside (page 139) https://i.imgur.com/UJDmDDJ.png Burnt Copper (page 139) https://i.imgur.com/oVug6kR.png Avarest (page 138) https://i.imgur.com/iw2tNMQ.png Copper Pot (page 138) https://i.imgur.com/h17YlzM.png Bellini (page 138) https://i.imgur.com/uO7y3MM.png The Cauldron (page 138) https://i.imgur.com/Q3RcVwn.png Dancing Trees (page 137) https://i.imgur.com/H7CulCn.png Copper Knot (page 137) https://i.imgur.com/UzWlIbU.png Green Acres (page 137) https://i.imgur.com/yJQ4Nvy.png Hubble Bubble (page 137) https://i.imgur.com/9BThmfH.png Firefly (page 136) https://i.imgur.com/2EdyHQo.png Skylark (page 136) https://i.imgur.com/N0Qo3MW.png Timeless (page 136) https://i.imgur.com/Zjp00hu.png Junya (page135) https://i.imgur.com/IroHqKs.png Solana (page 135) https://i.imgur.com/DQFUicX.png Itsuki (page134) https://i.imgur.com/WYOlmIZ.png New Crumbledown Place (page 134) https://i.imgur.com/9de7CKZ.png Hilltop Hideaway (page 134) https://i.imgur.com/kOLZANn.png Wolf Moon (page 133) https://i.imgur.com/oNXHIBk.png Hickory Homestead (page 133) https://i.imgur.com/g6X2lfE.png Paragon (page 132) https://i.imgur.com/znkJqJd.png Melora (page 132) https://i.imgur.com/V0b2ehd.png Oystermouth (page 131) https://i.imgur.com/q6Oji92.png Avalon (page 131) https://i.imgur.com/YbiuMef.png Stellar (page 130) https://i.imgur.com/TO8NHjj.png Havelock (page 130) https://i.imgur.com/9qNPfnG.png La Villetta (page 129) https://i.imgur.com/Vofmsdz.png Casa Palmera (page 129) https://i.imgur.com/5gfyDqE.png Emerald Exhibits (page 128) https://i.imgur.com/Se2I4jm.png Barefoot Bungalow (page 128) https://i.imgur.com/IgH0yes.png Lemon Drizzle (page 127) https://i.imgur.com/bU0CQ4z.png Tiki Bay (page 127) https://i.imgur.com/TmAad6i.png Witsend (page 127) https://i.imgur.com/VfrfoYk.png Greenways (page 126) https://i.imgur.com/UsMFguv.png Simplicity (page 126) https://i.imgur.com/LmhbnkW.png Winterfall (page 126) https://i.imgur.com/xftG2il.png The Gables (page125) https://i.imgur.com/SpQQwP5.png B.O.'s House (page 125) https://i.imgur.com/ir424AC.png Wolfstone Revisited (page 124) https://i.imgur.com/mg7it7Q.png Witching Hours (page 124) https://i.imgur.com/YeMz3Ng.png Lioncourt (page 124) https://i.imgur.com/tAWDkP0.png Windsong (page 123) https://i.imgur.com/yQmy4yM.png Wanderlust (page 123) https://i.imgur.com/x0dcFCk.png Hummingbird Homestead (page 123) https://i.imgur.com/lhkHHO5.png Willow Way (page 122) https://i.imgur.com/XQB7EGU.png Dovetail (page 122) https://i.imgur.com/VpecbC3.png Moondrift (page 121) https://i.imgur.com/HWPgEsc.png Hidden Hedges (page 121) https://i.imgur.com/NFK7f2j.png Mirage (page120) https://i.imgur.com/oPreIDO.png Burnt Mallow (page 120) https://i.imgur.com/TgArq46.png The Bumbles (page 120) https://i.imgur.com/l4fpfeE.png Twixtrees (page 120) https://i.imgur.com/L3Vro1A.png Gustoso (page 120 https://i.imgur.com/FxkgkNn.png Butterscotch (page 119) https://i.imgur.com/YXICMV4.png The Pewter Pot (page 119) https://i.imgur.com/vVN1KC3.png Luna (page 118) https://i.imgur.com/Zmiks0G.png Candlelight (page 118) https://i.imgur.com/fegm1WJ.png Fortywinks (page 117) https://i.imgur.com/XCMid7E.png Matador (page 117) https://i.imgur.com/F2atrEn.png Edelweiss (page 117) https://i.imgur.com/2s265IR.png Oystercatchers (page 116) https://i.imgur.com/vFOLoPw.png Birdsong (page 116) https://i.imgur.com/7CwSlf6.png King Author's (page 116) https://i.imgur.com/Cxw0Lta.png Borrowed Time (page 115) https://i.imgur.com/vCZYQji.png Zen Den (page 115) https://i.imgur.com/P6soZVG.png Daisy Dale (page115) https://i.imgur.com/DkNg1oA.png Rose D'Or (page 114) https://i.imgur.com/jtcVk0n.png Stoneleigh (page 114) https://i.imgur.com/Ph0L3q3.png Maple Leaves (page 114) https://i.imgur.com/LA85yf3.png Goldenheart (page 114) https://i.imgur.com/2cuNMJa.png Dreamcatcher (page 113) https://i.imgur.com/j02Pqdn.png The Vesper (page113) https://i.imgur.com/L8vN4N6.png Belle Apres (page 113) https://i.imgur.com/ZPE8hL6.png Casita Bonita (page 112) https://i.imgur.com/kfhy2Ap.png Peace Lily Spa (page 112) https://i.imgur.com/Mqh0bV0.png Visions and Variety (page 112) https://i.imgur.com/vXr9qsY.png Crumbledown Place (page 112) https://i.imgur.com/3LK7W21.png Upton Abbey (page 112) https://i.imgur.com/xOc0sPG.png Gymshark (page 112) https://i.imgur.com/0BO4e7E.png Roselea (page 111) https://i.imgur.com/egVpbg9.png 9152 (page 111) https://i.imgur.com/K0iwXEe.png Timberwolf (page 111) https://i.imgur.com/0MmyGtK.png Florizel (page 110 https://i.imgur.com/C7Ksbte.png Pawprints (page 110) https://i.imgur.com/wBmWG3n.png Illuminate (page 109) https://i.imgur.com/WghvbCD.png Passing Moon (page 109) https://i.imgur.com/cnVi3wn.png Blue Heron (page 108) https://i.imgur.com/PbdP9qd.png?2 Timelock (page108) https://i.imgur.com/ImIqB1c.png Woodwinds (page107) https://i.imgur.com/PBheVsR.png Moondance (page107) https://i.imgur.com/CPV2ODy.png Evensong (page 107) https://i.imgur.com/oBf6bAI.png Pinot Point (page 106) https://i.imgur.com/nDOlPjS.png Rainbow Rendezvous (page 106) https://i.imgur.com/DwH0FTo.png Pura Vida (page 106) https://i.imgur.com/avqOyfO.png Silver Goose (page 105) https://i.imgur.com/2R8NbNv.png Casa Nova (page 105) https://i.imgur.com/dkpTkrd.png Claire De Lune (page 105) https://i.imgur.com/lQZcWBu.png Tiny Blaze (page 104) https://i.imgur.com/OOANfsH.png El Sueno (page 104) https://i.imgur.com/OQuJUCN.png Seaclusion (page 104) https://i.imgur.com/vzDaVAr.png Gastrognome (page 104) https://i.imgur.com/VkcJYRu.png Bearfoot Lodge (page 103) https://i.imgur.com/dhg5zsi.png Cast-a-Waves (page 103) https://i.imgur.com/FSuvOhs.png Little Acorns (page 103) https://i.imgur.com/jO5tNug.png Stoney Croft (page 103) https://i.imgur.com/cCVd8nD.png Greenlea (page 103) https://i.imgur.com/YejyFN2.png Stonegate Castle (page 102) https://i.imgur.com/8InpP2i.png Waterside (page 102) https://i.imgur.com/EeP4mfc.png Silverwood (page 101) https://i.imgur.com/QzLvrwe.png Silver Moon (page 101) https://i.imgur.com/bSDlM8Q.png Olivia (page 101) https://i.imgur.com/338OOqs.png Wave 'n' Sea (page 100) https://i.imgur.com/nde1G9G.png River Song (page 100) https://i.imgur.com/X1jLaUu.png Eventide (page 100) https://i.imgur.com/224ou0l.png Glimmer of Hope (page 99) https://i.imgur.com/2Os6hvX.png Villa La Isla (page 99) https://i.imgur.com/QKyWvol.png Bows and Vows (page 99) https://i.imgur.com/o2AtSd2.png Ixora (page 98) https://i.imgur.com/JCemZBk.png Fishtails (page 98) https://i.imgur.com/V6CcEeX.png Sandy Shores (page 97) https://i.imgur.com/S7Tbj3m.png Woodcutter's Cottage (page 97) https://i.imgur.com/WyQAa1q.png Sunsetter (page 96) https://i.imgur.com/m5Rnaik.png Wolfstone Heights (page 96) https://i.imgur.com/lZmFloW.png Ocean Mist (page 96) https://i.imgur.com/G59wwVb.png Gooseberry (page 95) https://i.imgur.com/52KAxqQ.png Sunnydale High (page 95) https://i.imgur.com/5cOljjc.png Primrose (page 94) https://i.imgur.com/3lVLgsk.png Thistledo (page 94) https://i.imgur.com/bbqQJwh.png Sea Mist (page 93) https://i.imgur.com/egMRLKO.png Windrustle (page 93) https://i.imgur.com/g9kR9As.png My Waye (page 92) https://i.imgur.com/3MR2ujl.png Atlantis (page 92) https://i.imgur.com/2KtuxLr.png Nightowls Bar and Grill (page 91) https://i.imgur.com/HFfi5lg.png Victoriana (page 91) https://i.imgur.com/yt3TVAL.png Palm Song (page 90) https://i.imgur.com/hyYafdv.png Gno-Vacation (page 90) https://i.imgur.com/QYntpCO.png Dip-n-Duck (page 89) https://i.imgur.com/PHFVW52.png Honeystones (page 89) https://i.imgur.com/EYGPks6.png Gno-man's Land (page 89) https://i.imgur.com/nGeAuK3.png Hillcrest (page 88) https://i.imgur.com/vcB1Z2m.png Alto Heights (page 88) https://i.imgur.com/7J4Ure6.png Gold Dust (page 87) https://i.imgur.com/HRkuuC0.png Midas (page 87) https://i.imgur.com/Y7Uhf9f.png Eureka (page 86) https://i.imgur.com/zMjzb9S.png Serenity Spa (page 86) https://i.imgur.com/hag3QeF.png Gotcha (page 85) https://i.imgur.com/VDz1xaE.png Dovecote (page 85) https://i.imgur.com/z0waXB1.png The Hub (page 84) https://i.imgur.com/NKQ1bKh.png Hotel Dusk (page 84) https://i.imgur.com/SLlfZPv.png Whimsical Woodland (page 83) https://i.imgur.com/lGjS3Mw.png Jacob's Ladder (page 83) https://i.imgur.com/NBp8xQv.png Chestnuts (page 82) https://i.imgur.com/Yx4EvNc.png Peace and Plenty (page 82) https://i.imgur.com/WZwTf7i.png Bijou (page 82) https://i.imgur.com/RZK6qh3.png Dream Weaver (page 81) https://i.imgur.com/m3TZmrW.png Sundowner (page 81) https://i.imgur.com/2Izhoc1.png Sunny Shades (page 80) https://i.imgur.com/T5DPMpf.png Forest Song (page 79) https://i.imgur.com/kzeKYCG.png Littlecote (page 79) https://i.imgur.com/SPfukVX.png Pymms (page 79) https://i.imgur.com/6ideBt2.png The Brambles (page 78) https://i.imgur.com/QGNU0Tv.png Casita de Flores (page 78) https://i.imgur.com/PchP7ES.png Nirvana (page 78) https://i.imgur.com/Aae6t5A.png Othello (page 77) https://i.imgur.com/UehuwFq.png Tardis (page 77) https://i.imgur.com/0lICj8O.png Evergreen (page 77) https://i.imgur.com/TQzser3.png Bagheera (page 76) https://i.imgur.com/8cSwoPh.png Mowgli (page 76) https://i.imgur.com/2ND8Tgv.png Baloo (page 76) https://i.imgur.com/EFG6ur1.png Pinewood (page 76) https://i.imgur.com/5ZGKAVz.png Rapunzel (page 75) https://i.imgur.com/n1mvtE2.png Saluto (page 75) https://i.imgur.com/chN08zm.png Ristorante Da Valentino (page 75) https://i.imgur.com/iS8oU3C.png Con Amore (page 74) https://i.imgur.com/O3DgYff.png Salvador (page 74) https://i.imgur.com/gIxd0n2.png Ignite (page 74) https://i.imgur.com/Xk7Jy6l.png Crimbo Cottage (page 73) https://i.imgur.com/2Oyp6cU.png Golden Fleece (page 73) https://i.imgur.com/wJaiMVr.png Pastures New (page 72) https://i.imgur.com/HF0ijw0.png Clementine (page 72) https://i.imgur.com/fEMyw9o.png Travellers Rest (page 72) https://i.imgur.com/iov8GvG.png Casa De Flores (page 72) https://i.imgur.com/QgDwKw8.png Graveyard Boulevard (page 72) https://i.imgur.com/R2AvQr9.png Witch Way (page 71) https://i.imgur.com/RlISCOO.png Flamenco (page 70) https://i.imgur.com/muyJN6V.png El Sitio (page 69) https://i.imgur.com/tFDRAsb.png Los Amigos (page 69) http://i.imgur.com/EJfyylU.png Casa Di Fortuna (page 69) http://i.imgur.com/Z7KvylC.png El Greco (page 68) http://i.imgur.com/lYAteGl.png Calypso (page 68) http://i.imgur.com/dCo00NA.png Rosemarie (page 67) http://i.imgur.com/uhVIZPX.png Footloose (page 67) http://i.imgur.com/TvL6ko4.png Fiddlesticks (page 66) http://i.imgur.com/naL4avs.png Wedgewood (page 66) http://i.imgur.com/zLIAF6g.png Esencia (page 66) http://i.imgur.com/odSFAwz.png Cobblestones (page 65) http://i.imgur.com/IdozPde.png Lava Lounge (page 64) http://i.imgur.com/9EjCk1s.png Driftwood (page 64) http://i.imgur.com/HrkQVvs.png Zeus (page 64) http://i.imgur.com/eIxgZ12.png Lean-Tu (page 63) http://i.imgur.com/SINkamJ.png Whisperwind (page 62) http://i.imgur.com/whN1hCM.png Swans Rest (page 62) http://i.imgur.com/1YCvjHD.png Solidarity (page 61) http://i.imgur.com/lxI4jpq.png Surf 'n' Turf (page 60) http://i.imgur.com/prKKQUg.png Beechwood (page 60) http://i.imgur.com/OaSSaXD.png Dreamwood (page 59) http://i.imgur.com/uymNwKX.png Foxcote (page 59) http://i.imgur.com/dCXzfsQ.png The Nest (page 58) http://i.imgur.com/hVV67PM.png Goldeneye (page 57) http://i.imgur.com/AszeVtF.png Lavender Lea (page 57) http://i.imgur.com/XUL2ucE.png Great Oaks (page 57) http://i.imgur.com/Tu5qF7N.png Little Acorns (page 56) http://i.imgur.com/uUHMJeJ.png The Priory (page 55) http://i.imgur.com/deAUwdN.png Hollyhocks (page 55) http://i.imgur.com/LbNdGvk.png Golden Heights (page 54) http://i.imgur.com/rDwqhoZ.png Silver Springs (page 54) http://i.imgur.com/Ci95Gq5.png Treelights (page 54) http://i.imgur.com/yvlNogq.png Cuckoo's Nest (page 53) http://i.imgur.com/OtMSWQm.png Windenburg Arms (page 53) http://i.imgur.com/tSHNJvS.png Limoncello (page 53) http://i.imgur.com/kFDyKvW.png Daisy Cottage (page 52) http://i.imgur.com/BM8U8Ff.png Florentina (page 52) http://i.imgur.com/mvCki8O.png Reflection (page 52) http://i.imgur.com/ZYrwoC6.png Two Hoots (page 51) http://i.imgur.com/LIFFuTS.png The Nook (page 51) http://i.imgur.com/XFytlcs.png The Old Manse (page 50) http://i.imgur.com/1F3NsRG.png Orangutan (page 50) http://i.imgur.com/myHATkA.png Oasis (page 49) http://i.imgur.com/lodNh5J.png Tango (page 49) http://i.imgur.com/S9mogEB.png Maison des Fleurs (page 48) http://i.imgur.com/KWmbLWY.png Kensington Gardens (page 48) http://i.imgur.com/5xw1JLU.png Lakeview Library (page 47) http://i.imgur.com/OwDlaZm.png Augustus (page 47) http://i.imgur.com/ymM96o4.png Palm View Apartments (page 47) http://i.imgur.com/JF5MA7F.png Oaklands (page 46) http://i.imgur.com/bHaui2Q.png Adonis (page 46) http://i.imgur.com/EryW5zs.png Shenanigans (page 45) http://i.imgur.com/gsAloa9.png Whispering Trees (page 45) http://i.imgur.com/G3fgFDn.png A very big thank you again to rosemow for compiling a list of all the builds and adding all the links :) This must have been a mighty task and I will be forever grateful for this beautiful act of kindness :)👽 Miller Legacy 🛸
Sul sul fellow simmers! The Miller Legacy is my first Legacy Challenge and the way I found to explore the (for me) new The Sims 4 game in the moment I decided to buy it. It's the translation of what I originally posted in Italian here, and the new chapters are being posted on my blog here. With this legacy, I'm basically novelizing what happens when I'm playing my game, introducing as many mysteries and issues to overcome for my sims as I can. For sure, the Miller's are not a family like the others. I'm not a fan of too strict gaming rules, thus my main rule is just: "reach generation 10 without cheating". This legacy is definitively more story-driven than rules-driven. So I'm not taking track of points in any way, often instead of choosing traits or careers randomly I choose what I think would be funnier for me to play or better for the story progression, I often move the family to new houses (not built by me because I'm a horrible builder) and so forth. In particular, I'm taking a lot of freedom about a certain cat, but also in that case I found a way for doing it without technically being cheating. As for the heir, I don't follow a strict rule but just choose the one for which I can imagine the best character development and who can give more in terms of story progression. The only rule I'm following in that sense is that I want every heir to be the biological child of the previous heir, because I'm curious to see how the genetics algorithm in TS4 work over a 10 generations span (consider this as a small experiment :P ). The full story index (beware, it's long!) can be found HERE. I'm closing this premise here because I don't want to spoil the story, so I wish you a pleasant reading through the most mysterious sides of this game ;)Rebuilding Worlds Challenge: Vol. 3 (wip)
Starter Guide Create your founder/founders Select the starting world based on what packs you have available Choose a lot to either remodel or demo to rebuild When a new sim is born you must randomize their traits and aspirations Select a skill from one or both parents to pass on to the next generation each time a new sim is born Once the heir is old enough and ready to move on select a new world as their home (repeat steps 2-5 until you reach generation 10) Genetics Create a founder and friend a spouse from the general population who is genetically diverse from them OR Create a founding couple that is genetically diverse Then from generation two onwards choose their spouse from the Genepool The genepool can be foundherein the official doc Builds - Pick your starting world. Choose any lot and do one of the following: remodel the existing house as you see fit (this includes adding walls or basements to fit your family) download a house shell for that sized lot and decorate it use a floor plan for that sized lot and create your house free build your sim's dream home! These same options will apply to any of the future worlds. Once you have finished a generation choose a new world/lot to move to and start the process again :) You can go to any world you like! Pick your favorites, choose worlds you haven’t played much in before, or use a randomizer to pick for you. Optional Challenges pick one or all for funsies Try to stick to the following budgets when creating a home Small lot §40,000 - §50,000 (§20,000 - §30,000 for remodel) Medium lot §60,000 - §75,000 (§40,000 - §50,000 for remodel) Large lot §80,000 - §100,000 (§70,000 - §80,000 for remodel Keep the eye, hair, or skin color of the founder throughout the legacy When remodeling try to keep all the walls as close to the original floor plan as possible Have a trait(s) that a sim has to have to become hier or perhaps keep an occult going through all generations (ie spellcaster) Each generation has to complete a collection Roll for the number of children in each generation Decorate the houses/lot using as much of the relevant pack (to the world you choose) Turn Newcrest into a destination world filler with community lots by placing 1-3 per generation
Monday's Child Legacy
I had this idea to create sims based on the old Monday's Child poem, which predicted a child's personality based on the day of the week they were born on. Then I decided to develop it into a seven-generation legacy challenge. I wanted to write it down and share it before I forgot. Hopefully someone thinks it's fun. Rules are pretty simple. Each generation's heir needs to have certain traits to embody their day of the week. Make sure to plan pregnancies so the baby is born on the right day. For a few, I've suggested all of their traits and even some career ideas, but you can change them if you have other careers and traits that will fit. Where I've only suggested one or two traits, you can pick your own additional traits. The challenge is considered complete when generation seven, Sunday's Child, reaches young adult. I don't like playing with points because I never remember to record them, so this challenge doesn't have any. But if you want to create a point system, feel free. The founder: Create your founder or pick a preexisting sim to use. If you choose a premade, edit their traits to match the theme. Founder can be any age from teen up, male or female. For this generation, you can use MCCC to set the number of days in their current age span so they would have been born on a Monday. Follow the Legacy Challenge Rules. Heir: Use the Sims 4 Legacy Challenge Succession Laws. to choose your heir. Heir may be male or female. You can write down their day of birth somewhere, so you don't forget it if you have several children. Most important: Enjoy! I haven't actually tested this one myself, but I plan to when I've time. Meanwhile, I'd love to see what you come up with if you decide to try it out. This is my first time creating a legacy challenge, so if anyone has any ideas, I'm open to them. I'm willing to add on to the rules or clarify any points. Monday's child is fair of face: You've been told all your life that your face is very beautiful, and it has gone to your head a little bit. You want to be known for more than pretty face, but you're not above using your looks to get what you want or to get ahead. Suggested traits: self-absorbed, high-maintenance. Suggested careers: actor/actress, social media, style influencer Tuesday's Child is full of grace: Even in the womb, you were very active. You gained motor skills quickly and always moved with an easy grace. Even your mannerisms were graceful and proper. As an adult, you have put this early grace to good use by choosing a career that requires fine motor skills. Fortune has favored you all your life in everything you touch. Traits: Must have the Wiggly trait as an infant, wild trait as a toddler and Active as a child. Must complete the Rambunctious Scamp aspiration. Have the Proper trait by young adult. Wednesday's Child is full of woe: With such an illustrious parent, you have always felt you could never quite measure up. Unlike your parent, your luck tends to be bad. You develop a very gloomy disposition early on, always braced for the next disappointment, loss or failure. This has made life very difficult for you, but somehow you persevere. When you finally meet and agree to marry your soulmate, you are very loyal to them, and they become your best supporter. Traits: Infant: Sensitive Toddler: Fussy. Must have the gloomy trait as a child. Must never get past level 4 in toddler skills or 9 in child skills. Skill cheats are allowed if needed to keep them at the right level. If they gain an A in school, throw a party. At least once a week, something should happen to make you sad, tense or uncomfortable. Thursday's Child has far to go: Growing up in a household with a parent who wouldn't even try because they were certain nothing they did would ever succeed or come out right had an effect on you. You're smart and you're going places. Perhaps you'll use your genius brain to improve the lives of others. Or you might set your sights on space and get far away from your sad home life. You don't believe in luck or fortune; you make your own. Move around a few times as a young adult and adult, either for a change of scenery or because you think you can do the most good somewhere else. Traits: Independent, Genius. Recommended but not required: Kuttoe's Worldly (New Hobby Traits) and/or Restless (New Emotional Traits) traits. Friday's Child is loving and giving: You always felt loved growing up, even when your parents uprooted you to go to the next place where they thought they could do some good. You've always made friends easily, no matter where you lived. You were also taught to give back to your community, and this lesson sank in, giving you a very generous nature. You find your soulmate quickly and settle down to raise a family while supporting your favorite charities. Traits: Charmer, Good, Outgoing, Romantic Give to a charity at least once a week, and volunteer with your family every weekend. If you live in Henford-on-Bagley, regularly help the locals with errands. In Sulani, beachcomb for garbage. Saturday's Child works hard for a living: You loved volunteering with your family as a child, but you think your parent may have been a little too generous with money. You don't ever want to have to worry about not having enough money to pay the bills or buy food again. You're very focused on school so you can get good grades. A well-paying job is important to you. Of course you want to marry and have children of your own someday, but only once you're secure in your career. Never date until you're at level 4 of your career. Leave most of the child-rearing to your spouse when children come along. Vacation days are reserved for your wedding, birthdays, and deaths. Traits: Perfectionist, Ambitious. May or may not gain the Workaholic Lifestyle. Sunday's Child is bonny and blithe and good and gay (happy): Growing up the privileged child of two well-off career focused parents has left you without a care in the world. You've never had to struggle for anything or work if you didn't want to and most people like you. You had a very happy childhood, and everything comes easy to you. Nothing much bothers you, not even a little mess. Traits: Infant: Sunny. Toddler: Angelic. Later: Good, Cheerful. Optional alternate traits: Kuttoe's Oblivious, Daydreamer and Calm traits (New Emotional Traits). I've listed Kuttoe's traits because they fit the theme and are the ones I'll use when I have time to start a new legacy, but you don't have to. If you're interested, they can be found here: New Emotional Traits. 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Feel free to share your latest videos/uploads! I love seeing what this amazing Sims community comes up with. P.S. I'll subscribe to anyone that posts here : ) I recently recreated the Metropolitan Lofts from the Sims3 in the Sims4! Would love your feedback! : ) Here's the link to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9YqIMHsz7F2TNKkJbqi1A https://youtu.be/KkJsvkjjW94Alphabet SuperLegacy Challenge
So @NRowe started a discussion about exploring all of the game play in the Sims. @elanorbreton suggested going in alphabetical order and this gave me an idea for a legacy challenge. What if each generation represented a different letter of the alphabet, and is charged with completing all of the game play related to that letter. I'm going to start writing the rules here and update as I play through it. Overall Rules Ignore any objective related to a pack you don’t own. You can choose to skip a generation if your pack limitations leave it extremely short on content. No cheat codes that help you move through your objectives faster. Want to cheat a promotion? No go. Want to wear a toilet on your head? You do you. The only money cheat you are allowed to use is “freerealestate on” when you move the founding family in. No rules whatsoever about aging. No rules whatsoever governing non-heirs. Just because one generation has something as an objective, doesn’t mean that other generations aren’t allowed to do it. For example, Gen 2 (Letter b) is required to visit a Beach lot. That doesn’t mean the other generations can’t visit the beach just for fun. If you don’t have at least three traits in the assigned letter, you have to randomize the rest. You cannot accept self-discovery traits starting with a different letter. Each heir's name must begin with their assigned letter. If they own a pet, the pet's name must start with that letter too. Likes and Dislikes: The heir can only have the likes/dislikes assigned to their generation. Music preferences are assigned when the heir ages up to Child. Hobby preferences are assigned as they become available. Color preferences are assigned when they age up to Child. From that point forward, all the heir's outfits must prominently feature at least one of their favorite colors, and avoid the colors they dislike. If you decorate/redecorate a space for them you must consider their color preferences. Fashion and interior design preferences are assigned when they age up to teen. From that point forward, all of their outfits will prominently feature at least one of their preferred styles (to the extent possible-some styles might not have swimwear options for example). If you decorate/redecorate a space for them you must consider their interior design preferences. Lot Traits and Challenges: The heir must have all of their assigned lot challenges equipped in all of their designated residences. If the heir has three assigned lot traits or less, they also must be assigned to all of their designated residences. If the heir has four or more lot traits for their generation, they can change which three are in place when they switch to a different residence. The heir's transitional aspirations (the ones that decide the bonus traits) have to be aspirations from their generation. If they have more than two aspirations, you decide which two and which order. If they only have one aspiration, you can pick any aspiration to be the other one. You don't have to complete the other aspiration, just use it for the transition to get the bonus trait. If the generation has no aspirations, pick any two aspirations for the transitions. Some notes about how I alphabetize things: Gen Zero-The Founder's Parent(s) Gen 1-Letter A Gen 2-Letter B Gen 3-Letter C Infant- Calm or Cautious trait, try Crushed Carrots Toddler- Charmer or Clingy trait, Communication Skill Child- Creativity Skill, Creative Genius aspiration Teen-Chess, Cheer and Computer teams, Compassionate trait, Uncontrolled Emotions trait Final Traits- Pick Three: Cheerful, Childish, Clumsy, Creative, Cat Lover, Cringe Likes-Comedy, Cooking, Cross-stitch, Carnaval Beats, Classical, Cottagecore, Contemporary, Cosmolux, Cute, Country fashion Dislikes-None Teen+ Skills- Charisma, Comedy, Cooking, Cross-stitch Teen+ Aspirations-Championship Rider, Master Chef, Computer Whiz, City Native, Country Caretaker, Cure Seeker *Important Note about City Nave aspiration: Careers- Culinary, Critic, Civic Planner (Civil Designer), Covert Operator (Military) Collections-Crystals, City Posters Reside In-Courtyard Lane, Crumbling Isle, Cavalier Cove, Conifer Station Lot Traits and Challenges: Convivial, Chef’s Kitchen, Celebrity Home, Child’s Play, Cat Friendly, Cat Hangout; Cursed, Creepy Crawlies Visit-Café, Chalet Gardens, Central Park, Community Space Aspiration Rewards-Confident Potion, Cold Acclimation, Creative Visionary, Carefree, Connections. Other Gameplay- Throw a Charity Benefit Party. Can something. Have a Cat, a Cow and a Chicken coop. Own a Coffee maker, Christmas Tree, Cauldron, Cooler, Chess board, Card table, Celestial crystal crown and Campfire. Buys something from the Curio stall (Strangerville). Woohoo in a Closet and a Coffin. After all other objectives are complete, die from either Cardiac Explosion or Cowplant. Gen 4-Letter D Gen 5-Letter E Gen 6-Letter F Gen 7-Letter G Gen 8-Letter H Gen 9-Letter I Gen 10-Letter J Gen 11-Letter K Gen 12-Letter L Gen 13-Letter M Gen 14-Letter N Gen 15-Letter O Gen 16-Letter P Gen 17-Letter R Gen 18-Letter S Gen 19-Letter T Gen 20-Letter V Gen 21-Letter W Gen 22-Letter X Gen 23-Letter Z
Baby/Toddler/Child Expansion
Active elementary/preschool/daycare Active elementary/preschool/daycare teacher careers Updated Babies(BaseGame Update) More Playground equipment (Merry go round, slides, seesaw, etc.) I could think of just a few off the top of my head. I think the active preschool/daycare teacher would be interesting, because I can imagine how hectic taking care of babies/toddlers would be. Also just like the new high school pack this would be a great opportunity for toddlers/kids to make new friends. I feel like my kids/toddlers never have any friends now. Tell me your thoughts
My Top 10 Career Wants. What are yours?
Top 10 Careers I’d love to see added to the Sims 4! 1) Dentist. This really is a no brainer at this point, especially after all of Get Together’s tooth references. I’d settle for a base game-style career, non-active and two branches with various career rewards. 2) Hairstylist/Barber: This would really need to be an active career – get a stylist chair and learn to cut and style hair with an all new skill tree. The higher your skill, the more new hair and beard/mustache styles you unlock for your Sims. Open your own salon, and a new venue type is the perfect place to meet up with the guys or girls to swap stories, gossip, and more. Cute interactions like your toddler’s first haircut, etc. 3) Acrobat/Circus performer: Learn to juggle, throw knives, ride a unicycle, navigate the giant hula hoop, walk on stilts, etc. Perform on the streets for tips or book gigs at a new show venue. 4) Magician: Port it over from Sims 3. Hone your abilities from card tricks to more advanced illusions as you rise through the ranks of the new skill tree. Perform at the new show venue. 5) Bands/Singer: See above, but with music and instruments! Pick a genre – rock, country, hip hop, pop, acoustic folk, etc. 6) Fashion Designer/Model – Another base game-style career, pick your branch and rise to the top of the fashion industry as either a top model or an award-winning designer of haute couture. 7) Slacker career – Not every Sim is made to rise to the top of their career, and this batch of random jobs proves it. Make just enough to get by in life, or become a professional celebrity hanger-on and mooch off the rich and famous! 8) Blue collar jobs: A new kind of job, maybe, like part time only full time and with wages designed to let you live comfortably but not make you a millionaire over night. Mechanic – fix and maintain cars. Construction worker/carpenter. Taxi Driver. Garbage collector – bring home “treasures” and treasures you find on the job – “I can’t believe they threw this away!” Librarian. Secretary/Administrative Assistant. Lumberjack. Plumber/Repairman. Door to door salesmen. Whatever! 9) Artisan: Turn your art into a trade! Pottery wheel, toy making, sculptor block, jewelry making, sewing machine – you craft it, then you sell it! More offerings for the Plopsy website, or open a retail space or bring your creations to the craft fair/flea market. 10) Dancer. I’m stretching here, but they had a Dance career in the Sims 2 so, yeah, sure, why not bring it back? Bonus idea: Refresh the Archeology “career” and expand on it by offering different modes in different locales. Maybe you could find pirate artifacts in Brindleton Bay, and Oni masks and Japanese swords in Mt. Komorebi. Maybe there’s dinosaur bones in Oasis Springs (Yes, that’s paleontology, I know, but anyway … I want a dino skeleton!), and Native American pottery in Strangerville? Every world has a story, and help tell it through the archeology findings. Or, give us new worlds with new collectibles to discover – Africa – tribal masks, totems; the Far East – those gorgeous Chinese-inspired vases from Sims 3; Greece/Mediterranean – classic marble statues and busts; Norse – shields, weaponry, Viking helmets.
