Petite Alsace collaboration - Open for participation!
Happy New Year and welcome to another Sims 3 community collaboration hosted by Hidehi2 , Sandraelle and soocoolsim ! Introducing Petite Alsace inspired by picturesque Strasbourg, Colmar and Ribeauville with a dual French and German blend of charming, flower-laden villages and half-timbered homes. We anticipate the completed world will be a lovely addition to your game. Experienced creators (Intermediate+) are invited to join us in creating builds to add to the base world. If you love decorating but building isn’t your forte, let us know and we'll try to build a shell for you. Everyone can experience Petite Alsace taking shape by downloading the base world and installing builds as they become available. Please keep an eye on the "News and Updates" post for milestones and links to new creations as they become available. Constructive comments throughout this event are also welcome, so don't be shy. Without further ado, onto the details below and come join in the fun! LOT LISTINGS Map A: Colmar (Medieval, half-timbered houses with flower-filled balconies) Map B: Ribeauville (Pastel, half-timbered 15th - 18th century houses) Map C: Ribeauville Outskirts (Farming area) Map D: Strasbourg (City area, mix of old and new buildings) Map E: Avenue du Rhin (Wine region) Map F: Route de Alsace (Rural area) CLAIMING OVERVIEW Download the empty Petite Alsace base world created by the talented Hidehi2. Take a look at the available lots using the Map posts as reference (see links above). Indicate you're on board and sign up for your first claim by replying on this thread with your chosen map lot reference # (eg A8). I will update the lists with claims and add download / media links when builds are completed. Every two weeks (around the 1st and 15th of the month) a new claiming period starting with a 'Claiming Day' post will begin. During this period, if you join the collaboration or have a build in progress on Claiming Day, you can claim 1 lot. For ongoing participants, if all previously claimed builds are completed and (no cc) download link(s) submitted by Claiming Day, you may claim up to 2 lots. BUILDING GUIDELINES Please stay within the theme of each map area and overall Alsace inspiration. You have creative freedom otherwise. Inspiration links at the top of this post may be helpful. All / any EA Expansion Packs, Stuff Packs and official Store Items can be used. Free EA Store Items are OK for use. Note: Some are no longer available for download so use at your discretion. NO third-party Custom Content is allowed. Please Custard Check your exported file before uploading to double check. We highly recommend play-testing your build before uploading to ensure no routing concerns and users can enjoy as intended. Do test placement of your final build. This helps identify any potential issues (e.g. windows / floor tiles out of place). To do this... export your build, save your game, delete the existing build, then replace with the exported version from your library. Take a careful look around and fix as needed. It will be useful for players if the Petite Alsace lot address is included in your build description on the Exchange, albeit optional. Do take the time to put your best foot forward to make your build(s) shine inside and out. Just be cautious about using a ton of clutter since that can add to lag when playing. Each build will be showcased with credit in video walkthroughs on YouTube once the world is completed. Once your build is available on the Sims 3 Exchange, please post a reply on this thread including: name of build / map reference and/or address / download link / cover picture / custard screenshot confirming no 3rd party custom content included. Optional! Link to additional picture site / thread. SIMS / HOUSEHOLDS This collaboration focuses on builds since the final world save file will be unpopulated, however we are happy to link to Sims / Households created for Petite Alsace. Petite Alsace builders can submit Sims / Households for their completed claims as well as Townie use. All / any EA Expansion Packs, Stuff Packs and official Store Items can be used. Free EA Store Items are OK for use. Note: Some are no longer available for download so use at your discretion. NO third-party Custom Content is allowed. Please Custard Check your exported file before uploading to double check. Once your Sim / Household is available on the Exchange, please post a reply on this thread including: name / map reference or address (or identify as Townie) / download link / 1 cover picture / custard screenshot confirming no 3rd party custom content included. Optional! Link to additional picture site / showcase thread. Looking forward to participation by the Sims 3 community! 😀 STORIES Players may wish to enjoy this world as it evolves and we welcome links to any Petite Alsace story threads / blogs. Just post a reply advising us. Click this link for submissions. NEWS & UPDATES Click this link for the list of completed builds and other updates as released. Build links are also included within their related map post (see above). CREATORS ON BOARD (sign-ups open) Hidehi2 , JudiAlbert (cheeseweasel), Kcity74 , puzzlezaddict , Sandraelle , soocoolsim , whatsociallife , ZeeGee1 (ZeeGee966) PREVIOUS WORLD COLLABORATIONS Bayou Bijou / YouTube showcase video playlist Cape Albacore Coastal World / YouTube showcase video playlist Disney's Magic Kingdom / YouTube showcase video playlist The Orient Express (London, Paris, Venice, Alps) / YouTube showcase video playlist Ackney-Upon-Sherne English Village (hosted by suzses) TIP! When first viewing this thread, you might want to sort replies by "Oldest" to view all the related posts in order and get up-to-date to a certain point. However, for future visits you may wish to sort replies by "Newest" to reduce the amount of scrolling. But of course, it's your choice on what works best for you.
Remaking Sims as AI
I have never forgotten any of my Sims but today I have been messing around with Chat GPT and HeyGen and trying something out. For many years I thought 'what if my Sims looked more real and could speak English?' This is a work in progress but if it works out ok I plan to do more. AI is a bit of a learning curve for me and I am quite busy a lot of the time but this could be a good way to keep in touch with my Sims from the past I need to get used to this forum as well and no idea how to share videos yet (are we still allowed to do that) so there is a youtube link at the bottom of this thread https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoQdhmQzfMMTiny Builds Christmas Village Showcase video released
EDIT! This challenge is closed. Thanks to participants and supporters. Below is the link to the showcase video. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Yay, excitement is in the air as we get closer to the holidays so let’s kick it up a notch with another tiny build challenge. For this theme, think of vintage / Victorian buildings similar to Lemax Caddington and Dickens village sets. Challenge criteria Create a Residential or Community build, and build as high or low as you wish, however the lot size cannot be larger than 10x10. Align your architecture, colours, textures and decor with the vintage / Victorian Christmas theme. If you plan to build based on a specific building from Lemax, Dickens or similar village sets, it would be great if you post a quick note in advance so we don't duplicate. * Include at least 3 objects from any of the free EA Store Happy Holiday Presents and / or Just for Pets collections. All EPs, SPs and official EA store content can be used, however no external 3rd party content please. You can Custard check your export file to double-check. More than one submission is fine, and links to sims or households created for your residential builds are welcome. No budget limit so let your imagination soar! When your creation is available on the Exchange, just reply here with the name of your build, the download link and up to 5 pictures including front view. You can link to additional media if desired. Submission deadline for inclusion in the showcase video: Dec 19, 2025 Extended to Dec 21, 2025 * Lemax / Dicken's village buildings taken so far: Partridge and Pear / Five Gold Rings / Antiquarian Bookseller Tips! Do play test your builds to ensure no routing issues. Don’t want to have those sims stomping and getting stuck right! Windows and flooring tiles can go wonky if placed too near the lot edges. Adding them at least 1 square away should work, however test your build by placing a copy elsewhere in the world. Take a look around to ensure all is fine and fix this and any floating tiles as needed before final export. Take screenshots in Live mode. That removes gridlines from view and looks more attractive. Hidehi’s Christmas Village created by Rflong7 is a pretty builders world for use with this challenge since it features snow covered terrain, however there's just one 10x10 lot. You can easily bulldoze the existing larger lots to add 10x10s using the in-game tool, however you can build in any world of your choosing. Looking forward to seeing your tiny Christmas creations! BUILDS Link to showcase video on YouTube Guido's Italian Restaurant by JudiAlbert (cheeseweasel) - Download Leona's House by JudiAlbert - Download Antiquarian Bookstore by Sandraelle - Download The Ivy Townhouse by Sandraelle - Download Cozy Chalet for Two by PalmArrow - Download All Saints by Hidehi2 - Download Partridge and Pear House by soocoolsim - Download Jazzmatazz Lounge (no CC version) by Vanimel - Download Tannenbaum Christmas Shoppe by KarilynMonroe2 - Download And here's a great oldie but goodie video from EA to help put you into the mood 😀🎄
Tiny Builds Halloween Challenge
EDIT Oct 31! This challenge is completed. Check out the Showcase Video for highlights! 🎃 Happy October everyone! Hope your summer was great and you’re perhaps enjoying the seasonal changes as several of us head into fall! On that note… Hidehi2 , Sandraelle and I soocoolsim are in the very, very early stages behind the scenes preparing for our next world collaboration. In the meantime, I thought it would be fun to host a Halloween themed tiny build challenge and hope you join in! Creating a tiny build is already daunting, however let’s step it up a notch with the following: Challenge criteria Create a Residential or Community build, and build as high or low as you wish, however the lot size cannot be larger than 10x10. Align with the Halloween theme and use at least 2 of the following as predominant colours in your build: orange, black, purple, green, grey. Include at least 3 objects from any of the free EA Store Halloween Treats collections All EPs, SPs and official EA store content can be used, however no external 3rd party content please. You can Custard check your export file to double-check. More than one submission is fine, and you can also link to a sim or household created for your residential build. No budget limit so let your imagination soar! When your creation is available on the Exchange, just reply here with the name of your build, download link and up to 5 pictures including the front view. You can link to additional media if desired. Submission deadline for inclusion in the challenge showcase video: Oct 29, 2025 Tips! Do play test your builds to ensure no routing issues. Don’t want to have those sims stomping and getting stuck right! Windows and flooring tiles can go wonky if placed too near the lot edges. Adding them at least 1 square away should work, however test your build by placing a copy elsewhere in the world. Take a look around to ensure all is fine and fix this and any floating tiles as needed before final export. Take screenshots in Live mode. That removes gridlines from view and looks more attractive. A Tiny Town by Rflong7 is a great builders world for use with this challenge since it includes about 30 empty 10x10 lots. Looking forward to seeing your tiny Halloween creations! LIST OF BUILDS Important note: For builds including the Alchemy Station... please enable the cheat codes TestingCheatsEnabled True and BuyDebug On to check for and remove unwanted extra spawners. Then turn off the cheat codes... BuyDebug Off and TestingCheatsEnabled False Gloomhaven by Sandraelle - Download Cloud Nine by HotBlackSand - Download Ode to Delia Deets by Kcity74 (fatness1974) - Download Decrepid Domicile by Kcity74 (fatness1974) - Download Mystery House with Gamble Ghosts by JudiAlbert (cheeseweasel) - Download Magic Farmer’s Market by PalmArrow - Download Ravensmoor by Sandraelle - Download Witchy Victorian Charmer by soocoolsim - Download Pumpkin Glow by Hidehi2 - Download Two Boos Arcade by soocoolsim - Download Boo’s Bittle Playground by soocoolsim - Download The Grimsbane House by Sandraelle - Download The Cave-In by Hidehi2 - Download Unhallowed Grounds by Cuniculosa - Download Hesper's Herps and Sundry by Cuniculosa - Download LIST OF SIMS Gamble Ghosts by JudiAlbert - included with Mystery House Malachai Ravenwood by Sandraelle for Ravensmoor - Download Twyla Greyjoy & Magic by Sandraelle for Gloomhaven - Download Rowena Grimsbane & Cosmo by Sandraelle for The Grimsbane House - Download Zelena & Tabitha Cackle by Hidehi2 for Pumpkin Glow - Download Bouvaird Witches by soocoolsim for Witchy Victorian Charmer - Download
I Need Friends!!!!
Hello everyone! I dont know if this is still active or if anyone will see this but I am playing as a singer and she got an opportunity to “Use SimPort to send your Singer on tour” now the issue I have 0 friends on the sims :(. So if you see this please add me I will add back! We can send cutesy gifts and stuff 🎀 My User is kirstan05 <3333Age of Aquarius - Entry for MsRedNotDead contest on the future
This is my entry for MsRed’s contest about the future. This song spoke to me since my hope for the future is for all nations to live in harmony and understanding. Where all life is respected, there are no prejudices, and love, compassion and generosity conquer all despair. The Age of Aquarius is thought by some to be the upcoming astrological age of mental enlightenment. Aquarius is symbolized by the Water Bearer (visionary, wants to make the world a better place). I learned during this contest to create my own wall murals, use the fog emitter animations and lighting to bring my ideas to life. The backdrop for this story is the awesome ‘Elven Central Park’ by Murfeel which I converted to a regular lot. I had great fun creating this entry and do hope you like my interpretation :-) ENTRY FORM NAME OF SIMMER: Soocoolsim LINK TO SONG CHOSEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjxSCAalsBE ----------------- AGE OF AQUARIUS When the moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter aligns with Mars Then peace will guide the planets and love will steer the stars. This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius, the age of Aquarius Aquarius, Aquarius Harmony and understanding Sympathy and trust abounding No more falsehoods or derisions Golden living dreams of visions Mystic crystal revelation and the minds true liberation Aquarius, Aquarius When the moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter aligns with Mars Then peace will guide the planets And love will steer the stars This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius, the age of Aquarius Aquarius, Aquarius
Birthday Directory Now Celebrating: No One (That We Know Of)!!
Hi there and welcome to the Birthday Directory!!! Before posting for the first time, please make sure to read this entire post - especially the Important Rules. It is very much appreciated!!! Important Rules: 1) Please do not just post your own birthday without saying Happy Birthday to whomever is having a birthday on the day of your post. We will NOT place you in the directory until you follow this rule. 2) We need to know a little something about you, so we can make your card special! Sims 3: In the About Me section of your Sims 3 My Page, please add some things that you like (favorite colors, hobbies/interests, animals, movies, books, etc). If you only have a Sims 4 account:: There isn't an About Me section, so within your first post requesting to be added to our directory, please add some things that you like (favorite colors, hobbies/interests, animals, movies, books, etc). This will make our lives a whole lot easier, and your card will be much more personal. :) 3) If you are not an active member (no activity in at least 9-12 months) of the Sims 4 or Sims 3 site, we will mark your name with (Will be removed for inactivity). If we have marked your name with this, we consider you as inactive. To reinstate your active status, you will need to post in this thread. If we don't hear from you for an additional year, your birthday will be removed from the directory. The birthday team uses their own personal time, without pay, EVERY day researching and making personalized cards for EACH active members' birthday. It would be too much energy and a waste of time for us to do this for someone who may never see it. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Additional Rules: 1) Please do not quote the months below. We just need you to wish a Happy Birthday to whomever is having a birthday that day, and your month and day of birth. We promise we will figure out where it goes! :wink: 2) Please do not request any store items or place a link to your wishlist here. 3) We can only accept requests to be added to the Directory by the member posting the request. If you would like to add a friend, please urge them to visit this thread and sign up. Birthday Team Members may add someone else's birthday, at their discretion. Multiple Accounts Notice: Please do not add multiple accounts to the directory. If you already have multiple accounts listed here, please leave a message on the My Page of one of our active birthday team members. We will respect your privacy in this matter. If we find that you have more than one account and you did not inform us of it beforehand, ALL your accounts will be taken off the directory. Thank you for your understanding. ---------------------------------------------------- Thank you to all those that consider this thread a happy place to come to, a place where we can celebrate and help brighten our fellow simmer's day!!! :smiley: http://dl7.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1780/1780327vl5fqskqr0.gif Month Links: January February March April May June July August September October November December ---------------------------------------------------- Our Fabulous Birthday Directory Team: ______JediAriel____________Lissykin__________chocbubbles__________StephBE_______TEXASKITTYKAT__ http://lvlt.thesims3.com/sims3_asset/sims3_asset/avatar/shard000/000/005/340/69/543/medium.jpg Current Schedule: **JediAriel, TEXASKITTYKAT & StephBE on hiatus for personal business** Lissykin: Monday, Friday, Sunday chocbubbles: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday If you have any questions or need help with something, please don't hesitate to contact either Lissykin or chocbubbles. You can leave us a message in this thread, or contact us on our My Pages. Right now, we are doing the main Birthday Cards in rotation. So, although more than one of us may post birthday wishes each day, only one of us will be in charge of the main/larger card for that day. ---------------------------------------------------- Special Messages: JediAriel is taking a break from this thread as of August 2016 due to health issues. Should you need help or have questions, please contact Lissykin or chocbubbles. Thank you. . . . . . .****March 17, 2014: Message from TEXASKITTYKAT!!! Thank You's & Info**** . . . . . .****March 4, 2014: Important Announcement!!! Asking for prayers!!!**** . . . . . .****Feb 15, 2014: Update!!!**** . . . . . .****November 11, 2013: Please click here for some important news!!!****
