We were having a wonderful bookstore discussion in the cottage living positive thoughts thread so I thought we could continue that discussion here along with whatever other preparation and plans you have for Cottage Living. Will you be starting with a new family, playing with one of the families that might come with the world, or moving an existing family to Henford-on-Bagley. What shops or community lots are you planning? Are you leveling up some of your sims' cooking, baking, gardening skills? I'm sure we'll have lots more to discuss as more information is released.
I m currently playing the origin story of my vampire sim. He is currently in his teenage years and he just moved out of his foster family's house in search for his biological parents. His road will lead him to Henford on Bagley where he will live with an evil farmer and his daughter. In exchange he will work on his farm to make a living. Soon though the small conservative village will start picking up on his "food" preferences...
"kostasmpi;c-17911690" wrote: I m currently playing the origin story of my vampire sim. He is currently in his teenage years and he just moved out of his foster family's house in search for his biological parents. His road will lead him to Henford on Bagley where he will live with an evil farmer and his daughter. In exchange he will work on his farm to make a living. Soon though the small conservative village will start picking up on his "food" preferences...
This is actually a great plot. Sounds like the backdrop to a fairy tale.
Once upon a time there was a poor orphan little girl who lost her beloved Aunty. She was sent far away to a magical land to live with her long lost cousin that she never heard of. This cousin of hers was an unusual & freaky lady. She had green skin & dabbled in the dark arts. The little girl wasn't sure if her cousin was wicked or good.
Can anyone guess who the little girl & her cousin is? :p ;)
Now, I don't normally really prep for new packs, but this one, especially the setting of a small village in the countryside, really inspires me. I've got it down to two concepts, that I just posted to my blog, but I'll just post them here, see if anyone has any preference. Not that I'll share much of it, but it's for my own enjoyment, it's always more fun to play with somewhat of a story idea behind it.
https://64.media.tumblr.com/319ddfd9d9053176abd4121abd1b28b9/d64efd00d1d2f48b-3f/s1280x1920/4adf3486d7c3ed7fb3ffd056690ba7a503078a19.png A Vet’s Life - In The Country The return of a classic, with a twist. After the premature demise of his beloved wife Jasmin, Derek has been feeling rather depressed. Little Lynn thinks she knows just the thing to cheer her dad up. How about they move away from Brindleton Bay and make a fresh start? The vet practice in Henford-on-Bagley has been in dire need of a new vet and there’s a little farm for sale in the vicinity. As old Nugget and Sly tag along, will Derek find happiness again among the udder chaos of country life?
https://64.media.tumblr.com/3a2191b47ca982e73d7c4a15dd9be004/d64efd00d1d2f48b-78/s1280x1920/385a948bdc1725665dc2f8fd8d14039e017ef589.png From a long forgotten (attempt at) legacy, Poppy Addison is all grown up now. She’s recently inherited old Grandpa McAlister’s farm (who died peacefully in his sleep not long ago) in the lovely little hamlet of Henford-on-Bagley. Once Poppy arrives here, the farm is in a sorry state and it’s her job to restore it to its former glory.* She cannot do so without the help of the local villagers. A new adventure awaits and many new friends are to be made. * Poppy may bring along her sister Holly for this.
I could probably make this a poll actually, but oh well.
As for the bookshop idea, Henford-on_Bagley needs a bookshop! It's a shame that in my grand plan I already have a bookshop in Windenburg... so I may need to change things. I may move the florist from Willow Creek to HoB, though.
I have a Scottish couple with a hunting dog that I am going to move to Henford, so they can have farm animals. He also is a part time fisherman, and fishes on his off time too with his boat and traps. They also sell things they make and collect.
"kostasmpi;c-17911690" wrote: I m currently playing the origin story of my vampire sim. He is currently in his teenage years and he just moved out of his foster family's house in search for his biological parents. His road will lead him to Henford on Bagley where he will live with an evil farmer and his daughter. In exchange he will work on his farm to make a living. Soon though the small conservative village will start picking up on his "food" preferences...
This is actually a great plot. Sounds like the backdrop to a fairy tale.
Thank you. It is actually a way for me to continue the origin story while also playing the new pack.
I will adapt the new content of the pack to my stories and characters. I will remodel my houses with the new objects, and change some characters with the new cas items. I also plan to move some houses and characters to the new world. And maybe create new characters and storylines for the new world :)
I have been making cottages with the pond areas included (waiting for water). I am trying to build smaller and this creates problems. When a child brings home a project I have to maneuver to get somewhere to put it. I usually build big houses, so this is a challenge. I have two families ready to move in, one is a single who is living off grid in Evergreen Harbor. Both are gardeners, no tv in the family home and they interact with each other more.
"elanorbreton;c-17911743" wrote: @MDianaSims I love the vet idea, I might have to steal that myself!
Go ahead, I'm sure there are more people with similar ideas. You know, Derek was my test sim for Cats & Dogs back when it released. And seeing how Henford-on-Bagley just screams "All Creatures Great and Small", I figured I might as well bring my vet back. That said, HoB also gives me serious Midsomer Murders vibes, especially the harvest contest, so I may play around with that idea as well.
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