Crystal Creations SP Gameplay Discussion

@rosemowYes I keep forgetting about that, even though I saw the reminder in the thread you mentioned. Objects vary with each visit but it's often crystals or metal. It can also be a handy place to locate any you have missing. I've seen Jonquilist and Rainborz there before for example and they can be hard to track down.

I've only just figured out you don't need to have them stocked in your inventory, you just need to have found them. I think I'm right in that they are free if you have some but you pay for them after you've run out. Someone correct me if that's wrong. I was avoiding using the Gold as I only had one left at first but now I'm using it but getting charged. As my Sim has opened a high end store now she's making more gold items.

I do not like the Blutonium ones! When designing random jewellery thats all she made! I don't like the Flamingonium ones either despite loving bright pink.

But I do love that there's almost a little in joke with the Eye themed items after years of Simmers cringing at the eyeball ring! It made me laugh when I saw them but I have to say the eye designs are actually really pretty and not at all like the abominable eyeball ring! 😂

Edit: seems that only some items can be purchased while making jewellery if they run out. Rare gems can't be though and need to be in the inventory. Such as Alexandrite and Rainborz.

Jonquilist was one of the crystals that were being sold when my sim visited the flea market also @simsplayer818 

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.

It is very helpful! @Atreya33  🙂 Thankyou very much for creating the overview and posting it for us. 

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.😎