FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS, DECEMBER 15TH - A WEEK ON THE SIMS FORUMS

FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS, DECEMBER 15TH - A WEEK ON THE SIMS FORUMS

Happy Friday simmers!

Are you still having a blast with the For Rent pack? Have you had any mold issues in your building? Are your neighbours getting along or currently at war with each other? Have your sims started cooking some delicious Tofu Pad Thai and enjoyed a nice Halo Halo? Let us know 🎇


So what happened this week?

• As EA_Solaire mentioned it last week, this is officially the last Sims highlights of the year! Until they resume on January 12th, keep an eye on other EA staff threads in the next few days 👀 I want to say thank you to EA_Abril, EA_Solaire and EA_Cade for their helpful advice and to you all for your kind words 💖 I have been having a blast going through the forums to showcase your creativity and reading all your comments. The hardest part is to only pick a few threads and a single picture every week because you are all so talented 🥰
  

Now onto the last highlights of the year...






What a de-light-ful scenery, posted here by @blueybluesky

• Let's kick it off with our last scenario of the year concocted by @NRowe: Finding love after a breakup. This looks like that could be the start of a Christmas romantic comedy... Some of you have already started your own stories and I love seeing how different they all are, what you are planning and how you all add nice little details to the scenario. I can't wait to see what awaits all those sims and I hope they find true love again 💘 If you want to participate in this scenario and help your sims (re)connect with their soulmate, this might be the perfect thread 🥰
  

• Don't worry Sims 3 players, @lizzielilyy has a fresh Astrology challenge just for you 🔮 Each generation is based on a Sun Sign placement and has different requirements, traits and wishes that match the personnality associated with each sign. Everything is detailed on lizzielilyy's website so you should definitely give it a try and it's also a great read if you're curious of what a sim based on your sign would look like! I'm a Virgo ♍ and according to this challenge, my lifetime wish is to become a Renaissance Sim, as in mastering three different skills (let me tell you that in real life, I'm not in the right path! 🙈). I have to say that most of the traits are similar to my own personality (except the Perfectionist trait, let's be honest...). Are you going to try out this challenge? Do you find that the sign describes how you feel and how you are? Let me know!
  

• If you are looking for ideas for your Tomarang-inspired decoration, or if you want a beautiful bedroom fully furnished and ready to go for your next sims' vacations, @luckyheather got your back with this 🌴stunning Tomarang Bedroom🌴 Most items and furnitures taken from the For Rent pack and the rest from Growing Together, creating a perfect harmonious ensemble. If you pay attention to details you will see that a lot of big and smaller items are included but they don't make the room too crowded, as the mirrors also help making the illusion that the room is wider than it is. I like how the little objects around the room create a story in itself with the suitcase, hairdryer, laptop and yoga mat, we can picture a single person or couple on holiday going on a relaxing retreat and wanting to stay in touch with their loved ones from abroad! If you want to use this build, head over to the Gallery to download it and show us how it looks inside your own builds!
  

• Simming is all about being part of a community and sharing love to others, which is why I love to see that @Bluegayle is asking you to share who your favourite builder is, and is asking for recommendation for simmers to follow on the Gallery. There are already plenty of people to follow from the Creative Corner - Lots section of this forum as each of the builds are unique and reflect each person's own style. Recently I've also been bingewatching Simlicy's speed builds that are super creative and inspiring, and SpringSims (who was one of the Spark'd contestants!) who always has very specific builds ideas. Feel free to help out Bluegayle by sharing who are your favourite builders and let us know who you turn to for inspiration or great designs to use 😊
  

• Finally, let's wrap-up this week with this amazing slice-of-life type of story by @Caerfinon, Simmer Tales. If you ever wondered what a Sim sit-com (a sim-com! ha ha...) would look like, the answer is right there. Follow the adventures of Jon the human and Jac the dog on their everyday life with a great dose of humour and suspense (will Jon manage to repair his bed? will Jac find peanut butter in the bushes? will they finally get to go skiing?). I have been a blast reading those and I think you will too! There are already six super funny mini-stories and more are coming. I can't wait to see what will happen next in the life of those two goofy friends 😄
  

Well, this is it folks, time for us to wrap up the last highlights of 2023! But don't worry, very fun things are coming, it is the season of giving after all 😉 In the meantime, enjoy the end-of-year holidays and celebrations, and see you next year! 🎉🎆

EA_Cath