Today, I was playing my sims at their university dorm, and I was thinking, wow this dorm is dark.And, well yeah, it's dark.But it is all the more so because of my sims and the dormies within it.So bright and... so wrong.These sims are a total mismatch for their environment.And then it hit me--Dark AcademiaJust yesterday I was combing the wonderful thread by Netzspannung. She takes all the game clothing and mixes and matches them into outfits.https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/956513/netz-a-porter-outfits-ready-to-wear-for-your-sims-no-cc-required/p1I remember her Dark Academia outfits and it all clicked.My dorm, Discover University's Academics focused gameplay, European themes, and the Dark Academia aesthetic.The dorm doesn't merely require Dark Academia. It demands it!Hey, Cassandra Goth."Yeah?"You are in charge of setting things right."Oh, I got this!"Well, you look like... you.This was a no-brainer.Spoiler (Highlight to read)Now for the number 2 offender, Meadow Thayer.That girl in the beach wear was number 1."Now, to put you in some non-distracting neutrals."Alright, not bad.Now to take care of Zane.Now for the number 2 offender, Meadow Thayer.That girl in the beach wear was number 1."Now, to put you in some non-distracting neutrals."Alright, not bad.Now to take care of Zane.The red head is definitely on the list.And so is this one."Just humor me, Zane. You'll look good."Spoiler (Highlight to read)Yeah, making over sims is a part of my Uni game play.In a word, dormies.Not as neat as I would like, but it will serve.So studious looking now.They look book hungry.Those dormies.They look even more out of place now."Dark Academia club, assemble."Okay now, this helps the immersion factor and is a lot easier on the eyes.No, I did not forget Red.Yeah, making over sims is a part of my Uni game play.In a word, dormies.Not as neat as I would like, but it will serve.So studious looking now.They look book hungry.Those dormies.They look even more out of place now."Dark Academia club, assemble."Okay now, this helps the immersion factor and is a lot easier on the eyes.No, I did not forget Red.

Wonderful! I totally agree how jarring the bright and happy colors stood out while in that dark and studious looking environment. Now they all fit cohesively into that setting.

You are right, they all fit their environment now. I think they all look good!

"Isharell;c-17978471" wrote:You are right, they all fit their environment now. I think they all look good!I'm wishing we had a few more things in CAS. It's surprising that Snowy Escape didn't provide any shoes to go with the school uniforms.More plaid and argyle.

"Chicklet453681;c-17978424" wrote:Wonderful! I totally agree how jarring the bright and happy colors stood out while in that dark and studious looking environment. Now they all fit cohesively into that setting.It's funny how such a little thing can launch you off all deep into the game.Until this happened, I was ready to push my sims through Uni to get it over with.Now I'm finding myself:-Starting a new Dark Academia club formed from sims in the dorm.-Having gatherings where they socialize, read books, do research, observe the stars, and use the bubble blower for... new points of perspective.-Having a science day to use the science lab that no student of the arts ever uses. Just for expanding their knowledge.-Having a nature outing to get outdoors.-Using my club points to buy perks for Archeology skill building-And I am also taking smaller course loads so I can better enjoy Uni.I recently had one sim die during a club gathering and now I am plotting new game scenarios as one thing leads to the nextSpoiler (Highlight to read)And now I am thinking of a counter student aesthetic for my Foxbury students.I am considering Vaporwave, since I have a teen prepping for Uni who is already sporting something like that.https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/f116/cireking213/01-06-21_12-35-29_AM.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds

@CK213 Have you ever seen the show (or read the book) The Magicians? Your story is giving me some serious Magicians vibes especially after the death...

A University Aesthetic [updated with Incheon Arrival]

22 Replies

Chicklet45368
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
Wonderful! I totally agree how jarring the bright and happy colors stood out while in that dark and studious looking environment. Now they all fit cohesively into that setting.
Isharell
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
You are right, they all fit their environment now. I think they all look good!
ck213
Legend
4 years ago
"Isharell;c-17978471" wrote:
You are right, they all fit their environment now. I think they all look good!

I'm wishing we had a few more things in CAS.
It's surprising that Snowy Escape didn't provide any shoes to go with the school uniforms.

More plaid and argyle.
ck213
Legend
4 years ago
"Chicklet453681;c-17978424" wrote:
Wonderful! I totally agree how jarring the bright and happy colors stood out while in that dark and studious looking environment. Now they all fit cohesively into that setting.

It's funny how such a little thing can launch you off all deep into the game.
Until this happened, I was ready to push my sims through Uni to get it over with.
Now I'm finding myself:

-Starting a new Dark Academia club formed from sims in the dorm.
-Having gatherings where they socialize, read books, do research, observe the stars, and use the bubble blower for... new points of perspective.
-Having a science day to use the science lab that no student of the arts ever uses. Just for expanding their knowledge.
-Having a nature outing to get outdoors.
-Using my club points to buy perks for Archeology skill building
-And I am also taking smaller course loads so I can better enjoy Uni.

I recently had one sim die during a club gathering and now I am plotting new game scenarios as one thing leads to the next

Spoiler

And now I am thinking of a counter student aesthetic for my Foxbury students.
I am considering Vaporwave, since I have a teen prepping for Uni who is already sporting something like that.
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/f116/cireking213/01-06-21_12-35-29_AM.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds
mightyspritesims
Legend
4 years ago
@CK213 Have you ever seen the show (or read the book) The Magicians? Your story is giving me some serious Magicians vibes especially after the death...
ck213
Legend
4 years ago
"mightysprite;c-17979287" wrote:
@CK213 Have you ever seen the show (or read the book) The Magicians? Your story is giving me some serious Magicians vibes especially after the death...

I once had the Bluray in my hands and put it back because I had other movies I had bought and had yet to watch.
I was curious about it, but knew absolutely nothing about it, other than the packaging info. It might be fun to pick it up totally ignorant about it.
It might even give me some ideas for my game.

Cassandra isn't being mean. She's just cleaning up the dormies with a little Scruberoo.
ck213
Legend
4 years ago
https://youtu.be/XGC80iRS7tw
I think I will make a custom station for my dorm. :)

And it gets a student photowall.
ck213
Legend
4 years ago
"Chicklet453681;c-17978424" wrote:
Wonderful! I totally agree how jarring the bright and happy colors stood out while in that dark and studious looking environment. Now they all fit cohesively into that setting.

I believe Incheon Arrivals will have items that will fit nicely with my Dark Academia collection.
Hopefully the swatches add some useful variety too. I saw several items that are perfect for the meshes alone.
More dark browns, grey, white, and black in the swatches, along with plaid patterns would be nice.
https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/eacom/SIMS/kit08/common/incheon-blazer-cropped.jpg.adapt.crop16x9.1455w.jpg
ck213
Legend
4 years ago
Yes, this is perfect for my Dark Academia students.
Chicklet45368
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
They look amazing! I love how you outfitted your characters to match the story! Much more immersive that way.