Crystal Creations SP Gameplay Discussion
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Here's the shell of my crystal shop, Mystical Crystals. Inside is mostly empty except for sparkly window drapes and some test shelving. But the exterior is done and the treehouse living apartment is ready and furnished. The Gnarled Oak Tree when shrunk down and moved around a bit makes useful mock branches to "hold up" the treehouse and there's a secret door in the shop that leads to the footbridge.
It's going to have wildflower bouquets for sale on the ground floor and some potions around the walls to add some atmosphere. The 2nd and 3rd floors will have the creations from the new pack.
There's a public bathroom, some outdoor seating and a swing. I don't think I'll be adding it to the gallery as the flower arrangements don't transfer over and I'll need to add those first before it changes ownership. My Spellcaster Aurora is making half the stock and the next Sim, Lyra will make the crystal items when she buys the mysterious little shop.
Edit: changed my mind lol added it to the Gallery 20/03.
Mystical Crystals is lovely! @simsplayer818 🙂 The exterior design is very great! The patterned and flowerbox windows are pretty. The treehouse living apartment is lovely. Very nice furnishing of the bedroom. The curtains are pretty. It is great that you used the shrunken gnarled oak tree to hold up the treehouse.
- @rosemow Thank you! 😁
@simsplayer818 what a cute little shop. And I love the name!
- @simgirl1010 Thanks so much!
Your shop is so cute and creative! 😎
There's no spoiler, I just messed up! 🙌
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- @coolsim9999999 Thanks!
I'm thinking of getting potions to hover around below the ceiling 🤔. As if in mid air, using MOO.
I've added some Spellcasters Familiars around the place today. The rarest gems are copied and ready for the pack starting tomorrow. Your idea of using MOO to have potions hovering midair below the ceiling in your shop is very creative and great! @simsplayer818 🙂 It will look great!
- @simsplayer818 Congrats on your new rank! You deserve it 🙂
- @LadyAofPineapple Aww thanks that's so kind of you 🤗.
I haven't bought the pack yet, but it's my chance here to also congratulate @simsplayer818 for you new rank! 🙌 AmaSim!!! 👍
I love the pack! My Spellcaster has left her special magic in my little jewellery and gift shop and it's ready to add the jewellery now. I've made a little crafting room in the shop's attic.
I just have to recreate the shop's new owner who will be my jewellery maker. She's going to walk into the shop and think what the...?
If I could caption the attached image it would say "this is what happens when a Spellcaster drinks too much potion!"
@LixyQuinn170 thank you so much, that's so kind! 😁
Your jewellery and gift shop is very lovely! @simsplayer818 🙂 Very great design! The displays of potions on the shelving are very nice and pretty flower arrangements on the tables. The curtains and patterned stained window are lovely.
- @rosemow Thanks! I've been really looking forward to the crystals pack.
My sim Isabel will be discovering the world of Gemology.
Selecting new hairstyles and outfits.
Her new study and design studio.
Crafting her first piece of jewelry.
Isabel is very pretty @simgirl1010 🙂 Her new stuff pack clothing and hairstyles are very nice. Her design study and studio is lovely! Very pretty blue and white colours, and lovely furnishing with items from the pack. The design and layout are very nice.
- @simgirl1010 It all looks lovely. I'm using the white furniture in my Sim's home too ♥️.
Thanks @rosemow and @simsplayer818! I'm a big fan of white wood and most light tones. Then spice it up with pops of color.
Is there any magic associated with the Crystal Creations pack itself?
Crystal creations and Realm of Magic packs go well together @RonneeSimmer 🙂 They complement each other, and there are great effects when charging the items that are crafted, on the crystal charging grids, and wearing the jewellery.
@RonneeSimmer I absolutely agree with@rosemow (as always) the crystal pack and Realm of Magic compliment each other perfectly. I'm seeing a lot of people playing as Spellcasters with the new pack. The Copypasto spell is also very handy. 🪄
@RonneeSimmerthere is some cross pack integration. The new moonstone that comes with crystal creations has a special effect on spellcasters (and also on vampires and werewolves) when it's charged. The magic realm also allows charging your crystals and jewellery during day time, just as the sylvan glade and the forgotten grotto.
I was struggling with all the different designs in the pack. The preview pictures and the jewels on their little stands just didn't work for me. I wanted to see them all in CAS so I have created a little overview so I can properly choose a design. This also helps to see if a bracelet or ring goes on a left or right hand.
These are all 48 designs that can be made, in the combination of rosegold with diamond.
Some observations:
- The basic set is the only set that doesn't require a crystal.
- The basic earrings are the only earrings that are not symmetrical.
- The starry set is the only design where the bracelet and matching ring go on different hands. For all the other designs it's either both on the right hand or both on the left
A very big thanks your to the simmer with EA_ID SilverHydrurga for creating these designs and uploading them to the gallery. They saved me a lot of time.- @atreya33 That's great! It's going to be really useful for players to see that guide.
If you're looking for rare gemstones the dig site next to Canter Cottage in Chestnut Ridge has been generous. My sim has gone there 5 times and come back with 3 rare gems. A Rainborz, an Amber, and a Literalite.😎
