Happy Simsmas 2021 Gift Exchange ~ Closed

Post 2:
Important Dates
Please add to your calendar!!!

Sign Ups: Sunday, October 17 to Tuesday, November 2 ending at 10 pm (EST).
Late Buddy Letters will not be accepted!

Buddy Names: Each Buddy name will be sent via private message and should arrive by 10 pm (EST) on Wednesday, November 3.

ALL check-ins need to be done via the thread.
Do not send a private message or post on my Sims 3 My Page wall.

Check-in ONE: Before or by the end of Saturday, November 6.
This lets me know you received your Buddy name.
If you haven’t received a name and need it re-sent, please let me know ASAP!

Check-in TWO: Before or by the end of Sunday, November 14.
This is just a general check-in to let me know that you’re doing okay.

If you need help with anything or foresee any problems, be sure to ask or mention this! General questions should be asked in the thread, but Buddy specific ones must be sent to me via private message.

Check-in THREE: Before or by the end of Sunday, November 28.
Your gift should be almost ready to go at this time.

VERY Important!!!: If you miss one of the above check-ins without letting me know beforehand, you will receive a private message. If you do not respond by the date listed in the private message, you will be eliminated from this gift exchange and won’t receive a gift. The person who had you will be asked if they would like to gift the Buddy you were assigned. The only exception against elimination is letting me know ahead of time that you will miss a deadline.

GIFTING Time: Sunday, December 5 through Saturday, December 11.
If you are unable to gift during this time, let me know ASAP!

Post 3:
Rules

Remember, this is a Sims 3 only gift exchange ~ NO Sims 4 gifts allowed.

The rules are categorized in the hopes that they’ll be easier to read.
Be sure to check each spoiler tag!

REQUIREMENT to join: Be able to upload to your studio.
If you haven’t uploaded anything within the last 3 months, now is a good time to check and ensure that you can. Create a simple sim and/or build a basic house then upload for testing purposes.

Hello, Buddy!


Make Gifts!


Gifting Time!

G1. You must gift and be gifted.

G2. When a gift is being given, post a message in the thread.
This message must include:
Your Buddy’s name
Gift number (very helpful to Buddy & host!)
Link to the studio upload
Screenshots showing off the gift.

G3. In the gift message, it’s best to put more than 5 screenshots inside a spoiler tag to prevent page jumping as pictures load and help with page loading times.

The way it works looks like this:
pictures and accompanying text go here
Remember to remove the spaces before and after each bracket!

G4. To keep things cozy, gifts will be given in this thread. Please do not make a separate gifting thread for your Buddy.

G5. Gifting lots of gifts might be nice, but it can be overwhelming to both Buddy and the person doing the custard-checking. Spread out your gifting fun because a few makes an impact, but a pile causes chaos & confusion for all concerned!!
Example: House ~ Sim ~ Sim w/House (good!)
House ~ Spa ~ Park (not good!)

G6. If you download or add a gift to your favorites list, please ‘Recommend It’.

G7. Everybody loves compliments!
Gifts take time & effort so be sure to let Buddies know what caught your eye.

Post 4:
Buddy Letter

1. MUST use this form!
It’s a guide to give your Buddy as much information as possible. Include any additional info you think would help them get to know your way of playing the game.

2. The more details, the better!!!

3. Your Sims 3 My Page helps me when Buddy pairings are being made, especially if I don’t know you very well. If you’d rather not put your link in the letter, please send me a PM with this information. Also … if your page is set to private, you need to send me a friend request or make your page public for the duration of the gift exchange.

4. Remember, this is a guide and not a step-by-step wishlist.
You might or might not get something that is mentioned here.

As always, your Buddy is looking forward to creating something truly unique for you!


Buddy Letter form:

Username:

Link to your Sims 3 My Page: (read no. 3 listed above!)

I have installed the following Expansion Packs:

I have installed the following Stuff Packs:

I own the following Store Content:

I own the following EA-made Worlds:

Some of my favorite colors are:

I really don’t like this color:

I love to use items from this set:

I prefer to play in this EA-made World:

I enjoy playing in this custom world (please include link):

I enjoy this style of build the most: (Examples: Craftsman, Victorian, Modern)

I really don’t want this in my game:

I would or would not like lots in the following sizes: (If you’re a fan of tiny lots, then here is a great place to mention that! If larger lots make your game lag while loading them, mention it!)

I want/don’t want berry sims:

I want/don’t want occult sims: (Be sure to specifically list those that you are fine with or mention which ones you don’t want to see in your game!)

I want/don’t want pets in the household: (Like cats more than dogs? Prefer cute puppies to horses? Don’t want any critters? Mention it!)

Do you want your sims and/or pets skilled up for you? If so, how much? (Example: A couple of points, but not maxed out)

Are there certain skills you want skilled because you really like having them ready when you start with a new sim or household? (Example: A few points in Cooking would be nice so sims don’t burn the grilled cheese and can make more than a mean bowl of cereal!)

Are there particular skill items that you really like having in a build? (Example: I love having sims that can cook, garden, paint and write so having those skilling objects would be awe-sim!)

How do your sims travel around town? Taxi ... vehicle ... bicycle/scooter ... horse ... broom? (Mention your preference and whether you want a parking spot or two, garage, bike racks, stable, broom stand. Some sims prefer to put transportation in their inventory, if applicable.)

Other: (Describe here anything that you’d really like that might or might not have been previously mentioned!)

Here would be a good place to mention what you do NOT feel comfortable making. There are Simmers who don’t enjoy occult things … they shouldn’t have to create that for another or receive that type of gift in return. This is just one example off the top of my head and I’m sure there are other preferences I haven’t thought of. If you would rather send a private message to me with your answer, please feel free to do so.

This text is to certify that I have read ALL the posts and will follow the rules for participation as well as pay attention to important dates.
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If you’re having trouble figuring out what to say in your letter, peek at the previous gift exchange for ideas.
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/982508/homebound-holiday-gift-exchange-closed/p1


Don’t worry. Have FUN!
Your Buddy will <3 what you make for them!

Post 5:
Buddy Letters

BreeMiles
Charlottekn
GraceyManor
Hidehi
Kesminlix
LMC6255
MiaSkywalker
Puddinroy
puzzlezaddict
seaben

This gift exchange is going to be one heck of a send-off for 2021!!

https://parade.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/holiday-party-white-elephant-wrapped-gifts-ftr.jpg

@GraceyManor @Kesminlix and @Hidehi :D :D :D More brilliant stuff to acquire admire in a little while!

@MiaSkywalker Another lovely person joining! And as I love your favourite building styles, I'm thinking that there might be something else to ...acquire, shal we say?

Buddy Letter form:

Username: seaben06

Link to your Sims 3 My Page: https://mypage.thesims3.com/mypage/seaben06
I have installed the following Expansion Packs: World Adventures Ambitions Late Night Generations Pets Showtime Supernatural Seasons University Life

I have installed the following Stuff Packs: high end loft outdoor living

I own the following Store Content: the boardwalk : the now and then century manor : new year new kitchen : steam punk : toddler walker : cocoon crib : gothic candle stool : oval gothic painting : gothic end table : nights of sir asad : gothic flower vase : festive fencing : Victorian Kerosene Wall Lamp : wave of light : palm light : bargain lamp : island shutter panes : peters safari mobile : potted orchids divine : advantageous wash stand : festoon to the honeymoon : Wonderfully Woven Hanging Chair : Pastoral Practical Kitchen Shelf : fantasy world tree : Animal Friends Wall Shelf V.4 : gift of speach baby monotar : Ergonomic Potty Chair : Seaside Carved Kind-of-a-Curio Curio : Fountain of Decadence : Aromatic Décor : Foyer Frills : Corn Plant : Clustered Electric Firefly Jars : Mid-Century Modern Bathroom- Towel Stackomatic : flux flora : the curve : Country Carved Tableware Cabinet : Dirty No More Changing And Bathing Station : Dress Myself Dresser : Right Untamed Wall Ivy : Left Untamed Wall Ivy : Upper Untamed Wall Ivy : Upper Left Untamed Wall Ivy : Upper Right Untamed Wall Ivy



I own the following EA-made Worlds: midnight hallow standard plus the titanic toy machine

Some of my favorite colors are: i like the following color schemes brown plus teal or white cream pink and teal or white black and brown

I really don’t like this color: yellow

I love to use items from this set: i like all sets so use what fits best in the build

I prefer to play in this EA-made World: sunset valley midnight hallow moonlight falls but please don't make me any lots for river view i love the world but it lags really bad on pc

I enjoy playing in this custom world (please include link): N/A

I enjoy this style of build the most: (Examples: Craftsman, Victorian, Modern) i like all styles modern and Victorian are my top favorite style i'm also really into cape cod atm i don't like wild west style lots though

I really don’t want this in my game:still the broken cc counter or doll by affinity sims

I would or would not like lots in the following sizes: (If you’re a fan of tiny lots, then here is a great place to mention that! If larger lots make your game lag while loading them, mention it!) i play on lots 30x30 or bigger

I want/don’t want berry sims:still no berry sims please

I want/don’t want occult sims: (Be sure to specifically list those that you are fine with or mention which ones you don’t want to see in your game!) it is up to you my buddy if you want to make occult sims

I want/don’t want pets in the household: (Like cats more than dogs? Prefer cute puppies to horses? Don’t want any critters? Mention it!) feel free to make pets no cats though

Do you want your sims and/or pets skilled up for you? If so, how much? (Example: A couple of points, but not maxed out) i like to skill sims myself

Are there certain skills you want skilled because you really like having them ready when you start with a new sim or household? (Example: A few points in Cooking would be nice so sims don’t burn the grilled cheese and can make more than a mean bowl of cereal!) no

Are there particular skill items that you really like having in a build? (Example: I love having sims that can cook, garden, paint and write so having those skilling objects would be awe-sim!) i need an easel and computer but try to fit as many as you can

How do your sims travel around town? Taxi ... vehicle ... bicycle/scooter ... horse ... broom? (Mention your preference and whether you want a parking spot or two, garage, bike racks, stable, broom stand. Some sims prefer to put transportation in their inventory, if applicable.)it depends on the sim just leave an empty garage

Other: (Describe here anything that you’d really like that might or might not have been previously mentioned!) feel free to make a community lot or residential lot and most importantly have fun <3

Here would be a good place to mention what you do NOT feel comfortable making. There are Simmers who don’t enjoy occult things … they shouldn’t have to create that for another or receive that type of gift in return. This is just one example off the top of my head and I’m sure there are other preferences I haven’t thought of. If you would rather send a private message to me with your answer, please feel free to do so. at this point i think i'm comfortable making any thing

This text is to certify that I have read ALL the posts and will follow the rules for participation as well as pay attention to important dates.
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my buddy letter is ready now :)

Buddy's name has been received!