The Long Haul Reading Circle

@cecerose0208 As a reader I was left wanting to know more about Nivea and her backstory, but as a writer I wouldn't say its necessary to have it. Nivea can certainly stand on her own. If you think something in her past can reveal something more about her character, or motives, or progress the story in some way, then those would be great reasons to add it in. A great example of this is actually the Carnegie Legacy. Gen 1, we learn just enough of the backstory to feel okay with it, but then it's not brought up all that frequently. The backstory is revisited when something big happens, or the lead is feeling nostalgic. If you're considering hashing out a past, I'd start by re-reading Carnegie Gen 1. Doing so might give you some ideas as to how you want to do it in you own story, or not do it at all. Maybe @jbestxoxo could weigh-in on your thoughts as well.

Another great idea comes from @ny275 and her entry for this month's short story contest "The Face of Tension." She used it as an opportunity to add depth to a character. That would also be an option, so craft a short furthering Nivea's character.

Thanks for the answers to my questions y'all. I think I can see where there's room for backstory if it actually helps move my story forward.

@ny275 there are mods to stop those annoying behaviors. I know MCCC has a section that stops the continual hand washing and drink of water getting.

"PurplishSimEater;c-15930892" wrote:
@allysimbuilds

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Thanks so much! I've had a lot of fun writing Brittany, lol. She's a lot different from me in terms of basic traits, but at the same time I see moments where she reflects me too.

As far as perspective switching - I knew I wanted to write the start of the romance from Joaquin's perspective, and he turned out to be quite fun to write. I'm not 100% sure I'll write him again for a bit but I'm definitely thinking about it; if I do, it'll be shorter in length.

I haven't read all of Day & Knight, but I like what I've read so far.

@MVWdeZT

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Joaquin's a lot of fun to play, and I see him around a lot in my other saves, plus he's always intrigued me. Giving him a bit of backstory was fun, too; at some point, I may or may not make his mother and siblings, in addition to Brittany's family.

As for Brittany and good sense...we'll see. It may or may not take a swift kick in the plum on her Watcher's behalf to nudge her in the right direction, but she's got a good head on her shoulders too and I'll trust her judgement first and foremost.

On an off-topic note: @cecerose0208 I love your updated profile pic!

Thanks! It's my Simself. I finally decided to start using her more.

@jbestxoxo, whew! Talk about a rollercoaster!

Chapter 75 is up in which we get to see Argus's toddler daughters: Chapter 75 -- Angels?

I have a paper due at the end of the week but after that gets turned in, I'll have more free time to play and put together 1.05.

@MVWdeZT yes!!! Thank you... I love some drama, especially guy drama. So I'm glad it worked :blush: I am so excited to start your legacy, this past week has been hectic ahh, but it should calm down after today so I can finally get some free time... *fingers crossed* :#

@Asaoyoru omg I never expected to have sooo many girls, like what does a girl have to do to have a son around here. But yay thank you so much I've tried very hard to make each character unique and it was definitely a struggle :s :)

All other circle members, I am going to do a big post once I get caught up with everyone's legacies- only two more to go and I'm so super excited to read them!!! Woo woo !

Oh a casting call @allysimbuilds will have a look

All these updates mean that I'm woefully behind again! But today I'm focusing on writing. I hope to get out an update for my story. Then tomorrow I'm back to reading!

I finally got all the poses I need to shoot 1.05 (I hate using poses but it's needed for some of what I wanna shoot and I don't have the capability to make my own currently). After the paper gets finished, time to get cracking.