EA Forums Online Security Newsletter - Volume 8
Welcome to the 8th edition of our monthly newsletter on online security for gamers. This month, we'll take a closer look at the topic of cloud security. Many of you are already familiar with the cloud, but some might still be wondering what it actually is and why it matters. As always, we encourage you to share your security experiences with us—not only related to the cloud but also in general. Before diving into the main topic, I’d like to highlight last month’s edition, where we discussed security vulnerabilities, which are often confused with in-game cheating. If you haven’t had a chance to catch up, you can find the link to past issues here. We also invite you to participate in the conversation, share your stories, and test your knowledge with a short quiz based on this month’s release. Every participant will receive a unique participation token in the form of a forum badge. Stay safe! What does it mean that data is stored in the cloud? The cloud is a network of interconnected servers across the globe. Instead of owning a server yourself, you can “borrow” storage, bandwidth, or computing power from these providers. While the provider is responsible for securing the hardware, you are responsible for protecting the data you upload by keeping your accounts, passwords, and devices secure. How secure is the cloud? Technology giants like AWS and Google invest billions in physical and digital security. Physical measures include multiple layers of on-site protection, redundancy, and trained personnel. Digital measures cover DDoS mitigation, strong encryption, and continuous monitoring. In short, the infrastructure itself is highly secure, but the human side (your credentials and devices) remains a key responsibility. Who uses cloud solutions? Cloud services are everywhere. On the consumer side, tools like OneDrive and Dropbox make it easy to store files. On the enterprise side, companies like Netflix, Spotify, and of course EA, rely on the cloud to deliver seamless entertainment to millions of users worldwide. What about cloud gaming? Cloud gaming allows you to stream game titles directly to almost any screen, your TV, phone, or PC, without needing high-end hardware. The game runs on remote servers, while you interact through streaming. Remember, even though the game isn’t running locally, your account security is still crucial. Always enable MFA/TFA and connect only through trusted networks. Cloud backup Want to preserve your favorite Battlefield moment or months of progress in The Sims 4? Follow the 3-2-1 rule: Keep 3 copies of your data, On 2 different types of storage, With 1 copy in the cloud. This strategy minimizes the risk of losing your important files and ensures your memories stay safe. What is the cloud? Xbox - What's the difference between cloud gaming and remote play? How to keep your EA Account secure Online Security Newsletter - Volume 8 Quiz
Friday Highlights - September 12th
Sul sul my lovelies! It’s Friday again, and it’s been a very exciting week! Are you all ready to dive into Adventure Awaits? Not too much longer now as we have only 19 days until we can getaway and go exploring in Gibbi Point 🥳And don’t forget to join the official countdown thread here by catloverplayer while we anxiously wait! Let’s catch up on this week’s news: On Monday, we got answers on all the top community questions for Adventure Awaits in a very handy FAQ guide shared in The Sims Official Discord! So if you’ve got questions on new skills and aspirations, or just need a little more detail on how getaways work, be sure to read over this FAQ here! Wednesday brought us a new gameplay trailer for Adventure Awaits, with an in-depth look at some of the new features, like the absolutely adorable imaginary friends, custom venues and setting up getaways. Catch it here if you missed it! But that’s not all! Wednesday also brought us a Discord Dev Drop In (try saying that 5 times fast) with imaginary friend expert Molly, who hosted a Q&A for all your questions on imaginary friends and how they function. If you missed this live Q&A session, no worries, you can read over all the details shared here! Exchanging vows under the roses, posted here, by potatmom Ready to fall in love with this week’s highlights? Last week we finally got a look at the newest expansion pack, Adventure Awaits! I know we’ve all already got quite a few ideas on what type of getaways and camps we’ll be adding to our game, so catloverplayer is asking - What are your plans for Camp Gibbi Point? As a lover of corny reality TV, my big plan is to add a gaudy mansion and run the ultimate elimination competition to host my very own Sims Bad Girls Club 💖 So tell us what you’re planning - are you building a custom themed summer camp for kids, or maybe an thrilling waterpark? With those fabulous modular playgrounds, I’m sure we’ll all be creating beautiful sprawling community parks! Let us know what you’re going to create and build, and any stories you’re planning! Up next, we have a beautiful renovation of San Myshuno’s 19 Culpepper House, created by BansheeHVO . This stunning reno includes one large bedroom, a full bath with a spacious walk-in shower, and a private home office with an incredible view of the charming Spice Market below 🌇 With exposed brick walls, modern furniture and calming brown tones, this apartment is the ultimate mixture of contemporary and industrial styles. So if you’re looking for the perfect spot to start your new life in the big city, you’ll definitely want to check this reno out! The Natural Living skill has quickly become a new favorite since Enchanted by Nature launched, but let’s kick it up a notch with a new gameplay challenge, The Natural Living Challenge, created by sailorleontine. For this challenge, your end goal is to complete the botanist aspiration as well as finish the gardening section of your Sim’s notebook by collecting and studying each and every plant. This challenge does have a set list of rules to follow, like you must start on an empty lot with 0 Simoleons, no electricity or technology allowed, and no build/buy items are allowed to be placed on your home lot. You’ll really be putting your Sims Natural Living skills to the test with this challenge, so give it a try and let us know how you did! 🌿🌻 And for our Sims 3 players, we have a gameplay challenge story written by HotBlackSand called the 112 Day Challenge. Kathy Ragsdale is the star of this story, and this week she gears up for the fall season by focusing on her writing and Plasma Bug farming. As the simoleons begin to roll in from her various endeavors, she further secures her finances by investing and purchasing properties. With no need to worry about money, she can now spend her time hunting down her personal white whale- the elusive Life Fruit seed. So will she eventually find it? Will her investments prove successful or will they be a bust? Tune in to find out, and see how Kathy fares for the last two seasons of this challenge! 🍂❄️ We’ll wrap our week up by keeping the hype going for the newest expansion with yet another fabulous Q&A: Adventure Awaits. Just like the previous Q&A’s, EmmaVane is here to share details on all your burning questions about Adventure Awaits! From questions about gameplay, to lore and even cross pack compatibility, we’ve got you covered. So be sure to keep an eye on this thread for all the answers to any queries or curiosities you may have! 🤔 And that’s all we’ve got for another exciting week! Have a great weekend everyone, stay safe and happy Simming 💚 Till next time! -EA_Solaire
Friday Highlights - September 5th
Sul sul everyone! September is already here! If you are back to school or work this week, I hope the transition has been kind for you, let us know how it went! And if you’re on holiday or planning to go soon, well that’s great, we’re all delighted for you and not jealous at all 😭 Let’s recap what happened this week: On Tuesday, the teaser for the next Expansion Pack went out… 👀 And on Thursday, the full trailer for The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits came out! 🏕️🏹 Are you excited yet? We also got a new patch on Thursday. As usual, you can catch up on the notes here! Well, a LOT happened on Thursday (“lot”, get it? Because we’re building on lots and… ok, moving on), so make sure you didn’t miss the Cabin Shell Challenge that just started on Discord! 🛠️ Relaxing one last time before going back to reality... posted here, by leucosiax And now let’s jump into the highlights! Some are back to school, others like sailorleontine are back in business with the Small Businesses Ideas thread! Tired of building tattoo shops and pottery classes? This thread should give you plenty of inspiration for your next enterprise, such as offering after-school classes like knitting or cooking, or yoga lessons. Since we’re in the height of Spooky Season (yes, in September), I particularly like the idea of occult schools - could our sims learn the basics of calling a séance maybe? 🔮 The small business idea could be working very well with the new Adventure Awaits pack, since one of you noticed the spinning classes from the trailer 🚴 If you have an interesting idea for a small business, make sure to share it with us in the original thread! Next up, Intern_Waffle_64 has an interesting question for us: let’s pretend that The Sims 4 did not receive any new content after its 4-year release. This would bring up the game’s state with 6 expansion packs, 6 game packs, and 13 stuff packs. Could you play the game with this content, and only this content? No horses, no werewolves, no fairies, no college or high school, or no kits? 🤔 I originally thought I would be fine because my favourite packs, Cats and Dogs, would be included, as well as Seasons. However I know I would get stuck once I start building and decorating houses, because I always use the same items from Cottage Living… what would I do without the Wild Wood Rug with the bunnies that I’ve been using in all my living rooms? 😨 I think I would also miss terribly the Pastel Pop Kit... How about you, is there a pack or kit that you just could not see yourself play without? Would you do well in this challenge? Holiday season may be over, but we can still escape with Hidehi2’s Piccolo Mondo in The Sims 3, inspired by the beautiful area of Cinque Terre in Italy, and the resemblance is uncanny 🏘️🍝 It features the famous colourful houses built on the cliffs by the seaside and the harbour, a bay area, and it is surrounded by beautiful green hills. There are plenty of accommodation options for your sims with a wide range of builds that all have unique characteristics. Entertainment is also provided so you can go to the taverns for a bit of fun, head to the library if you prefer a quiet environment, go sailing and even more! The world map looks stunning and I’m sure it took a lot of time to come up with this result. 🏗️👏 So make sure to check out the full map for a nice Italian summer trip, or to settle there definitely! As we are approaching fall season, we tend to see a lot of haunted houses or spooky mansions, and don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love these! But this time, cozysimslifeyt is sharing with us a beautiful Autumn Family Apartment 🍂🕯️. Candles, pumpkins, terracotta and soft yellow colours are the perfect decor to already feel comfortable and snug like a bug in a rug 🛌 The living room curtains are perfectly on brand too, and they look adorable! The apartment includes an open kitchen with a living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom, the ideal size for single couples or parents with a child. So if you’re in search of inspiration for the upcoming fall season, make sure you take a look at this amazing apartment makeover! Finally, let’s finish off with mikkimouse1978’s Blog Series: The Hunter’s Journal. In this intriguing story, we get a glimpse into the main character’s diary, detailing her research and preparation to hunt a powerful vampire… 🧛 She has sworn to take revenge on Vladislaus Straud, responsible for the murder of her grandfather twenty years ago, and she will not back down until she is finished with her task! Taking on such an impressive figure is nothing for this young female sim who has been thoroughly prepared, and she seems to have the perfect plan in mind already... Will her attempt be in vain, or will she succeed? This vampire hunter series is perfect for colder and darker nights, and it is beautifully written. If you don’t want to miss out the next chapter, head over to the thread right now! It’s time for us to say goodbye, but we will see each other very soon! Best of luck if you are planning your school or your work return 😊 Until next time! Dag dag ✌️ CathFriday Highlights - July 25th
Sul Sul peeps! Those are the last highlights of July, which means that this year is passing scaredly fast, and also that we are halfway through the summer for us North Hemispherians. Have you been up to anything exciting, or still waiting to go on holiday? Or did you enjoy the summer spending time at home? Are you ready for Spooky Season yet? … wait… who said that? 🤨 Let’s just see what you may have missed this week: On Tuesday, we announced the coolest giveaway ever on Discord. Make sure to enter here and you could be among the 10 lucky folks to win a ✨BunBun the Fairy Freezer Bunny Plushie Keychain✨ Also, make sure to check out this cool deep dive into the new music, tracks and artists of Enchanted by Nature. And be sure to enjoy the Sims 25th Birthday Mix playlist 💃 That must have been a shock for this sim, shared here by MeggoSims Let’s check out this week’s highlights! This week, HollownessDevour is bringing you fun new ways to play the game with an investigation regarding funny and interesting traits, item and lifestyle combinations for your sims. If you’re always picking the same traits and would like to change it up a bit, this thread will give you some inspiration! For example you could pick the traits Romantic and Jealous and see how your sim adapts. But my favourite combination is Plant Lover and Loner, because it lets you gain social and entertainment when you speak to your plants! 🤭 This thread is collaborative, so if you ever noticed a funny or interesting combination make sure to share it! 🙌 You can also let us know if you would recommend the pairing or if it made the game a bit too difficult to handle. We can't wait to see what everybody comes up with! Now is the time for the next chapter of one of my favourite Sims 3 story, The Marsden Farm Challenge by texansky 📖 My favourite character, Phoenix the Magician, has aged up since last time we covered the story and has become an adult, and so did a lot of his other siblings, and there has been a new addition to the family with baby August, who is now a toddler 👶 In this new chapter, Bucky and Wanda got a great news to share, gnomes are gathering in the garden, and Phoenix is performing his magic in the Performance Park - it looks like he’s getting a lot of tips as he has mastered the Disappearing Sim trick! All the characters are moving forward and it’s very nice to see that they all have different interests and paths, but they seem all very happy 🤗 Next up, NoahLGP wants to know what are the in-game features that you like but turn off, and why you disabled them 🙅The Sims is one of those games that everyone plays differently because it gives players a lot of options and tools that can be turned on or off, so pretty much all of our gameplays are very unique. Therefore, it's a great question! It’s very interesting to read all the different replies and the justifications as to why some features are disabled. A lot of you turned off Wishes and Fears, extreme seasonal events, or Social Bunny for adults. Personally, I haven’t recovered yet from The Sims’ original and terrifying burglar music so that was one of those features that I turned off immediately when it came out! 😅 How about you, what features are you disabling, or allowing, and why? We’d love to know! This week, Marjia01 is showcasing the perfect fancy summer house, Truly Modern. Truly Modern is a 3-bed family home with a pool, patio, spacious balconies and more 🌴 It feels perfect for summer, I can see sims throwing a great barbecue and pool party and becoming the most popular neighbours around 🎉 My favourite touch is the little pond that surrounds the front window and the side of the house, it’s such a beautiful addition and it fits in flawlessly. And the bushes on the left are perfect to give a bit of privacy. I also love how the house is elevated and how the entrance steps are built. If you think that Truly Modern is a good fit for your household, make sure to check it out on the Gallery! An interesting question is brought to us by Lion-In-A-Teacup , who is asking how do players keep track of their games - and especially if they have different scenarios and timelines going on and have to step away from playing for a little while. After reading the replies, I’m really impressed by the level of organization and dedication you folks have 😳 It seems that pretty much all of you are writing down information and details onto notebooks or notepads, screenshots and Word documents 📓 And also, I'm noticing that some of you are playing a lot of households at the same time! I guess keeping written notes of everything that is going on probably helps, but handling two hundred sims is out of my depths 🙈 I think that it’s very sweet to have a trace of the stories and achievements of our sims outside of the main game. I would love to see some “out of context” notebook pages about your sims! Finally as a little extra even though this hasn't happened this week: we just wanted to make a quick shout out to the Bayou Bijou Collaboration that has officially been completed! Congratulations to all of you who participated, the world and the builds are all unique and beautiful. And congrats to soocoolsim , Hidehi2 and Sandraelle for organising the collaboration! And with this, we conclude another week of highlights. I will be off now to enjoy some sunshine, and I'll see ya back in August 🌞 Dag dag! Cath 🌴Friday Highlights - August 29th
Sul Sul everyone! It’s our favorite day of the week and September is just around the corner. Have you got any exciting plans for the long weekend ahead? Any fun trips planned before summer is over? Let me know what you’ve been up to! Now let’s get on to this week’s highlights! Babs and Georgia hug their dear friends goodbye, posted here, by Ellupelluellu The Sims 4 recently turned 11 years old, which means plenty of time to rack up your Time Played hours in the EA app, so Simian868 wants to know - How many hours have you played? While I’m impressed with my personal 4,623 hours (a total of 192 days!) since the game first launched, I know this is peanuts compared to some of you. So how many hours are you currently clocked in at, and how long have you been playing? Be sure to show off all those hours played, and let’s see who’s got the most! ⏲️⏲️⏲️ This week the world’s best seasonal drink returned to Starbucks, so to celebrate the massive amounts of Pumpkin Spice Lattes I’ll be consuming, we're showing off this new challenge created by Storytellerwhims, That’s So Starbucks Legacy. There are 10 generations to play through, each inspired by legendary Starbucks drinks with fitting backstories, rules and goals. This challenge is a tall order, so if you’re in need of a little caffeine-fueled pick me up in your game, or even just looking for new drink ideas for your Starbucks order, you’ll want to check out this new challenge! ☕🥤 Up next, our very own rosemow has created a brand new Share Your WIP discussion to show off all your not quite finished, but still impressive creations! There’s nothing I love more than swooning over all the fantastic things this community makes, so why wait until they’re fully finished to show them off? Whether you’re wanting a place to flaunt your newest unfinished builds, or even looking for some feedback on decor, be sure to share with us what you’re currently working on 🚧🏗️ And once you’ve finished, don’t forget to share in the long running Newest Creations discussion here so we can admire all your hard work! Need a build to show off in the WIP thread? No worries, 7cjqum2k33j2 has you covered with this new gameplay challenge - Rebuilding Newcrest. This is a 10 generation challenge focused on rebuilding and redesigning the world of Newcrest as each generation will complete bigger and more expensive builds to pass on to their heirs. From a cramped camper all the way to a grandiose mansion, you’ll have a specific set of rules to follow on how to earn money, what lot size to build, and even a set color palette for your home’s decor. So if you’re ready for a fun new challenge, get building, and be sure to share what you create! 🧱🏡 And to finish us up, we have an occult legacy gameplay story written by Maireaine called The Munster Legacy. This week marked the beginning of generation 3 as we follow heir Stella Munster, a young and talented gardener. She aspires to revive her neighborhood and leave the world a better place, but little does she know, fate has a different plan in store. So will Stella find out her true destiny? Will she be able to mark her own path, separate from her father’s legacy? Make sure you tune in to find out! 🌱🌳 And that's a wrap for the month of August! As always have a wonderful weekend, stay safe, and happy Simming 💚 Till next time! -EA_Solaire
EA Forums Online Security Newsletter - Volume 7
Welcome to another summer issue of our newsletter (for those in the Northern Hemisphere). Last month, we continued our series on phishing from a psychological perspective. This approach, which began two issues ago with a look at password creation, offers valuable insights into how bad actors operate. If you missed the previous issues, be sure to check them out - they’re definitely worth reading! EA Forums Online Security Newsletter - Volume 5 EA Forums Online Security Newsletter - Volume 6 This month, we focus on the important topic of reporting vulnerabilities in EA games and products. We recently published the Vulnerability Disclosure Hall of Fame, recognizing researchers who helped patch security issues in EA products or games during the past quarter. What is a security vulnerability, and how does it differ from cheating in a game? How can you report a security vulnerability in an EA game or service, and what information should you provide? You’ll find answers to these questions in the Security Focus section of the newsletter. As always, you can earn a unique forum badge by sharing your experiences in the newsletter comments or by taking the quiz. Stay safe! What is a Security Vulnerability? A security vulnerability is a weakness in a system that an attacker could exploit to cause harm, like stealing information or disrupting services. This is different from cheating in a game, which involves a player unfairly manipulating game rules for personal gain within the game itself, rather than exploiting a flaw in the underlying software. If I've found a Security Vulnerability, how do I report it? To report a security vulnerability in an EA game or service, you should fill out the Security Vulnerability Submission form on the EA Security Website. When submitting a report, include details such as the affected game or product, platform, version, time of discovery, what the vulnerability allows, steps to reproduce it, and any supporting evidence like screenshots or sample code. How does EA classify reported Vulnerabilities? EA classifies the severity of reported vulnerabilities using industry standards like the CVSS scoring system and a four-tier scale (Critical, Important, Moderate, Low), with the most severe issues requiring little or no user interaction to exploit. The impact of each vulnerability is further assessed using the STRIDE Security Model, and each report is carefully triaged and investigated by EA’s security team. Can I report cheating in-game through the Security Vulnerability Submission? Short answer - NO. Reporting cheating or account issues is handled separately from security vulnerabilities; cheating should be reported through in-game tools, and account security concerns should be addressed via EA’s account management resources. EA Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure Hall of Fame What to do if you find a vulnerability in an EA game or product Report cheating, harassment, and illegal content Online Security Newsletter - Volume 7 QuizFriday Highlights - August 22nd
Sul Sul folks! I hope you’ve all had a fantastic week, and what better way to start the weekend than trying out the new creator kits? Let's just say, my sims will be more glammed up than myself this weekend… Here’s what happened this week: On Monday, the Dev Diary regarding Ailments went live. If you’re interested in this topic, make sure to check it out! On Tuesday the latest game patch was released. You can catch up all the patch notes here. On Thursday we released Essential Glam and Grange Mudroom. If you have or will pick up one of those kits, make sure to share screenshots with us on the traditional screenshot thread! goddess83's first mudroom, posted here Time for the highlights! Who said the wedding season was almost over? 💒 Certainly not BriiBear12 , who loves photographing weddings 📸 Let’s just take a moment here to appreciate the beautiful pictures: the angle, the poses, the colours… Honestly, they look like professional pictures! Fernie and Nikolai opted for a Sylvan Glade wedding with a whimsical and fairy vibe, while Kalora and Keiran decided to get their pics taken in a beautiful flower field with butterflies. Which of those settings and pictures do you prefer? While it’s tough to choose, I absolutely love the first one with the sunset vibe and colours, it’s very beautiful and inspiring. Do you have any favourite wedding pics? Make sure to share them with us! Wedding season may be over soon, but it is definitely back-to-school season and ManicPot8to has the perfect build to share with us: Tiny Sprite Academy, a whimsical daycare for toddlers 🧒 The build includes a pastel playroom with plenty of toys to develop your tiny sims’ creativity, a snack room and a nap area. Toddlers can also use the playground outside and even attend a puppet show. The owner Marigold will be there to greet you and take care of all the kids, and she even has her own cosy space upstairs. That would be the ideal place for any toddlers, but specifically for fairies!The building in itself looks stunning with stone walls and ivy growing everywhere, and lots of flowers around 🤗 So make sure to catch the full house tour if you're interested! Next up, we got two new chapters this week for The Evergreen Legacy created by Lizzielilyy. The end of school year is already there, and Hunter and Lief were nervous to open their results transcripts… for no reason, because they both passed with the best grades 👏 The two siblings celebrated with the graduation ceremony and plenty of pictures taken with their proud parents, but Hunter feels that he isn’t done with university yet! When they returned to their home shortly before winter, their sister Holly got a wonderful news, but tragedy suddenly struck the family. However, the whole clan tried to overcome it the best they could and it pulled them closer together as they celebrated Holly’s birthday. It looks like the Evergreens are not done yet with unexpected events, but I’m sure they will pull through once again as they always do! 💪 In need of new challenges? Look no further, JAY-CAMAROGIRL- has plenty to offer, starting up with the Summer’s Last Splash CAS Challenge 🌊- how very fitting! How would your sim spend the last days of summer? Would they enjoy some peaceful time on the beach, go on a last camping trip, or attend a festival? 🌇 This is all up to you in this challenge, as you will need to create 1 to 4 sims with the Love Outdoor traits. Then, simply take pictures of your sims making the best out of their final summer days with the tag #JCGSummerSplash and make sure to share it in the thread! It looks like JAY-CAMARAOGIRL’s sim is having a nice relaxing time in Sulani - I have to say, that makes me a bit jealous 😆 Finally if you’d like to try out one of the new creator kits, Grange Mudroom and Essential Glam, simgirl1010 is hosting her traditional kit giveaway: in total, two codes are available for each kit. To enter the giveaway, simply comment on the thread (simgirl1010’s thread, not this one) your first and second choice of kit. The giveaway ends at 12am EST on August 27th and the winners will be announced the following day. Make sure to participate and just be sure to not spell out ‘Essential Clam’ of ‘Grange Mushroom’ like I always do 🐚🍄 Alrighty, it’s already time to say goodbye already but we will see you very soon! Enjoy your weekend and remember to stretch your back if you’re spending all your time gaming this weekend 🤸 Dag dag 👋 CathFriday Highlights - August 15th
Sul Sul folks! I hope everybody has been keeping well! I am back from vacation, fully rested (almost) and even though we are still in the summer season, I am already in the-back to-school mood. By the way, did you notice that we are already in the middle of Aug-tober? Halloween is basically next week 🤗 Let’s catch up on the news first: On Thursday, we revealed our next Creator Kits, Essential Glam and Grange Mudroom that will be launching on August 21st! Make sure to not miss out the traditional screenshot thread if you are tempted to pick up one of these! (I had accidentally typed “Essential Clam” - should we ask for a kit to glamorize our fellow sea creatures? 💅🐚) Beautiful scenery in Oasis Springs, shared here by Moochellie Time for the highlights! Let’s start off with a very summery build by MsDSweets, Let’s Go Camping, which is a campsite lot (obivously…) inspired by a TV show - the build is actually shaped like a real camping tent! ⛺ One side of the tent is completely see-through, offering your sims a beautiful view without having to step outside. Inside, you will find not-so-basic amenities for camping such as a dining table, a couch with a stove, a lounge corner to enjoy a nice cup of coffee or tea, plenty of storage, and a private area with a bunk bed. There is also an area designed to park and protect your car - very fancy! We even have a little backstory where we can see MsDSweets' sims enjoying their romantic camping trip (and surviving a snow storm, so you know that the tent is sturdy). As someone who hates camping, I would actually love to try out this version 🤗 The summer season is the perfect time to play with mermaids, and cchant86 has some news to share regarding mermaid Paka’a and the rest of the family. After marrying fairy sim Celeste, they had four daughters together - two fairies and two mermaids, the perfect balance! Paka’a unfortunately suffered a terrible case of dying of laughter but he still had the chance to say his goodbyes and was reborn in a lovely mermaid family in Sulani. This is an exciting new beginning, I hope he will get to see his daughters (who are much older than him now) in his new life! Let’s hope to an exciting new future for Paka’a, I'm sure he is going to make a splash 🌊 For our history lovers, GalacticGal has been sharing a very interesting project and is telling us all about it 📜 Inspired by family history, the game is set in the 1700s before the Independence War in what we know now as the United States. GalacticGal has decided to remake some of the houses that settlers had built back in the day - including pictures of her ancestors’ habitation and farm! We can see a recreation of two settler cabins (and comparison with a very old picture so you could see what they looked like in real life), and a settler business trading post. Everything looks very authentic with a great attention for details. GalacticGal is sharing very interesting facts about the life of settlers at the time so I encourage you to go take a proper look and expand your knowledge! 🤓 I think it’s time for a new chapter of the Marsden Farm Challenge started by texansky. The Marsdens and the Paynes are dealing with their day-to-day life, focusing on their careers or children and everything seems to be going well. Casey, August and September are enjoying nice family time together, while Phoenix the Magnificent is still thriving in his Magician career. In this chapter, an intriguing visitor comes to the Payne household with groundbreaking news: he is Phoenix’s grandfather! 😮 Those two will have a lot to catch up, but not now as Phoenix was heading on a date and then on a gig where he learned to levitate. 🧙 It looks like everyone was keeping busy in another chapter full of details! Last but not least, mikkimouse1978 had one of those funny drama moments in the game recently: My sim just had an affair in front of his wife 😶 Nothing out of the ordinary in our Sims worlds and stories, but wait until you learn the full story: the husband cheated in front of his current wife with his ex-wife... AND when the husband was still with the ex-wife, he cheated on her with the current wife… You will be surprised to learn that despite this peculiar behaviour, no one got mad and everybody is acting like nothing just happened - well I don’t see why the husband should get mad, but his two lovers seemed to be taking it well. Good for them… I guess ?? I feel that all parties should try being single for a little while to reflect on everything that happened 😆 Have you ever encountered a dramatic situation that just didn’t bother your sims at all? Don’t hesitate to share it with us! And that’s another wrap for this week, have a great weekend and we’ll see you soon 😊 Dag dag! CathFriday Highlights - August 8th
Sul Sul everyone! It’s finally Friday, and what a week it’s been! It’s still unbearably hot here in Texas, but I’m slowly getting in the mood for cozy fall weather and patiently waiting to bust out my Halloween decorations 🙃 Have you all had an exciting week? What fun plans have you got for the weekend? Tell me all about it! But first, let’s recap what happened this week: On Tuesday, a new Discord challenge was announced - Sim Your Summer! Share a story about how your Sim survived their summer vacation and the outfits they wore for a chance to win a DLC prize bundle. For the full breakdown on this contest, check out the announcement post here! A Knight to Remember, posted here, by lanlynk And now it’s time to check into this week’s highlights! Speed builds are always so relaxing to watch, so this quaint and homey Fairy Family Cottage created by cozysimslifeyt is exactly what I needed. This magical cottage was designed for a small fairy family and includes a nursery, a master bed and bathroom decorated in natural and earthy tones, and a small front garden to forage and play in. With all the whimsical fairycore vibes you could ever ask for, this humble little home is perfect for any new fairy family! ✨👪 And up next, we have a heartwarming gameplay story by tamersmile888 called Short and Sweet Legacy. This story follows Brynlee Sutherland who dreams of making it big as an A list celebrity, and her brother Cole, an aspiring streamer and influencer. This week, the siblings throw a surprise celebration party in honor of their friend Nico who’s just been nominated for a Starlight Accolade. But there’s an even bigger surprise in store for Brynlee as Nico ends the night with The Big Question. This sweet gameplay story has all the charm you could want, so be sure to follow along as the new couple begins preparations for their wedding 💍💖 We’ve got a brand new legacy challenge to try out this week called The Many Fruits Challenge, created by helena26cake. This is a fresh spin on the ever popular Not So Berry and Very Veggie challenges based on fruit, and while this is still a work in progress, this week we’ve got the details on the first generation. The theme for generation 1 is apple as you try to disprove the old adage of the apple not falling far from the tree. Your goal is to complete the soulmate aspiration and start your own family despite your snobby and hot-headed traits. So will you be able to tone down your short-temper and maintain a successful relationship, unlike your parents? Give this challenge a try, and be sure to keep an eye out to see what’s in store for the next generation! 🍎🌳 Some Sims are incredibly talented artists, so LeaderFaisalMuba is sharing their recent masterpiece painting created on a sketchpad, and it is impressive! This ethereal classic painting is definitely worth showing off, and looks just like something you’d find in a Smithsonian exhibit. So what wonderful things have your Sims created lately? Does your Sim specialize in knitting or cross-stitching? Or maybe they prefer crafting beautiful jewelry or pottery? Whatever your Sim’s skill is, be sure to show off all their most prized art! 🖌️🎨 Let’s finish our week off with a through the ages legacy gameplay story, The Evergreen Legacy, written by Lizzielilyy. This week marked the beginning of Hunter’s story and the 10th generation of the Evergreen family. Hunter has just finished his first year of college at the prestigious Sims University, and between balancing school work and social life, he struggles to find a sense of belonging among his peers and yearns for a deeper connection. So will he find what he’s looking for as he returns for his sophomore year? Will he muster up enough courage to confess his true feelings for Ashley? And will Leif finally straighten up his act? The final chapters will be released soon, so be sure to tune in and see what happens! 🏫📚 And that’s all for another wonderful week! As always have a wonderful weekend, stay safe, and happy Simming 💚 Till next time! -EA_Solaire
