Post by: Nindigo on December 07, 2020, 03:27:53 AM
*Sips* *Crunch-Crunch*
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 07, 2020, 09:31:50 AM
It's now got mostly perfect harvestables. I did notice some of them aren't quite perfect, so I'm working on fixing that in my current game.
I did notice when I changed the lot from visitors allowed to residential it removed the arboretum and vault. At first I was like what ? and then I was like duh, of course community lot items would be removed. Fixed that after I changed it back to visitors allowed. :)
*Takes a big chug of tea*
oohh hot... hot... hot... lol Can't help it... so good just out of the tea pot!!
Post by: Sonshine on December 08, 2020, 06:03:03 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 09, 2020, 03:02:02 AM
Let us know when your park is ready. :)
Post by: Playalot on December 10, 2020, 01:50:37 PM
Post by: Sonshine on December 10, 2020, 08:18:58 PM
Post by: Nindigo on December 10, 2020, 08:22:46 PM
I hope you are doing well!
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 11, 2020, 01:52:19 AM
Hugsies!! :)
MrsFlynn being awkwardly silly. *Blush*
Hi Play :) If I toss a hug will you catch it? It will have gone halfway or so around the globe. Ready? *tosses hug*
I hope you are doing well!
Post by: Nindigo on December 11, 2020, 02:00:05 AM
Plenty of hugsies for you as well - and one extra simply for being wonderfully silly! :-*
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 11, 2020, 02:11:48 AM
Thank you!! 🤗
Post by: Playalot on December 11, 2020, 07:50:27 PM
*waves* Hi Sonshine!! Hi Nindingo! Hey Mrs!
Lovely to be here among all you lovely people! :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 11, 2020, 08:17:13 PM
Post by: Nindigo on December 20, 2020, 05:39:46 AM
Now, I've run low on inspiration when it comes to all of my games. Ugh.
News are boring, YouTube is boring...and no, I don't feel like doing house chores either.
What am I to do? :-\
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 20, 2020, 07:13:03 AM
If not, curl up and watch a movie or read a book. :)
Post by: Sonshine on December 20, 2020, 08:47:38 PM
Post by: Nindigo on December 21, 2020, 01:21:08 AM
*sips*
Only two workdays left for my husband, I'm going to enjoy the holidays with him so much :)
Post by: Sonshine on December 21, 2020, 07:08:53 PM
Post by: Nindigo on December 23, 2020, 07:10:32 AM
I wish I had more energy. All I seem to manage these days is open up a game, muck around aimlessly for a bit, then completely losing focus.
Did watch a few videos by PBS Eons on YouTube today, since I'm scientifically inclined. But I need rest again..
*sips tea, burns tongue, sips again*
Nap number two today commencing..Zzz
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 23, 2020, 09:43:41 AM
Last night Hubby came home with take out from our favorite restaurant and I was overly ecstatic to say the least. He said Wow, you're more happy to see the dinner than me?!
.... crickets ....
I said no, I'm happy that you're home. lol
I took the takeout from him and did some ugly eatin'. ;D
Post by: Nindigo on December 23, 2020, 01:57:35 PM
When my hubby comes home from work with sweets, which he does fairly often, I'm like 'Welcome home! What's in that bag??'
I'm way too fond of food and sweets, and it kinda shows. *blush*
Modified to *sips*
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 23, 2020, 02:11:09 PM
Post by: Playalot on December 24, 2020, 01:50:10 PM
Have a lovely one people! Hug that special person in your life extra hard as you need to show you appreciate them just in case they forgot :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 24, 2020, 01:54:56 PM
Big 🐻 Bear *Squeeze* Hugsies!!
Post by: MrsGoodWrench on December 24, 2020, 02:26:49 PM
Post by: Nindigo on December 24, 2020, 03:43:28 PM
Post by: Sonshine on December 28, 2020, 11:42:02 AM
Post by: Nindigo on December 30, 2020, 03:52:57 AM
*sips*
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 01, 2021, 03:17:59 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 01, 2021, 05:20:03 PM
"Wet Coast" Oh my goodness!! That is so true. I was wondering if that may have been a reason why we didn't hear any fireworks over in my neck of the woods.
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 01, 2021, 05:22:02 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 01, 2021, 05:28:43 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 01, 2021, 05:29:36 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 01, 2021, 05:34:42 PM
Post by: beardeux on January 02, 2021, 05:59:14 AM
Post by: Sonshine on January 02, 2021, 09:55:38 AM
Post by: Nindigo on January 02, 2021, 10:58:07 AM
I love the idea of rooms on the forum. I love the name "sipping tea". I'm wondering if there is a place where we can post little tricks and tips of things we've learned that many others may not be aware of. Perhaps in the "Den" or even here in sipping tea. I know I've learned a couple myself. But I don't know where to post these ideas and don't want to post just anywhere. I'm sure all of us have discovered tricks along the way.Hmm, we could name a thread for tips, tricks and ideas The Flea Circus or some such silly cute name ;D
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 02, 2021, 01:06:07 PM
Hmm, we could name a thread for tips, tricks and ideas The Flea Circus or some such silly cute name ;D
Post by: RainaElf on January 08, 2021, 01:41:26 PM
I switch between sims and facebook games. Maybe watching a couple of youtube videos and also sometimes some Kindle tablet games. Other times, just reading.
crossword puzzles!
i've found a few good free games online. and finally found a good app for my phone; it's by redstone (and is funny because their logo is a rock but to me it looks like a raw t-bone). i liked this one enough to keep and pay for it. this is it ~~> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.redstonegames.crossword.en it does contain ads, but they're no intrusive at all. if you buy it it's just $10.
i sound like an advertisement! LOL
Post by: Nindigo on January 13, 2021, 07:17:28 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 13, 2021, 08:15:08 AM
Hope all is well in your neck of the woods? :)
Post by: Nindigo on January 17, 2021, 12:24:50 PM
*sipping lots of hot tea*
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 17, 2021, 03:32:03 PM
MrsFlynn doing a happy dance!! 🥳
I'm happy to see the story continue. There's something about seeing a new Alvi update that puts a smile on my face!!
Post by: Nindigo on January 18, 2021, 05:31:56 AM
It's always nice to connect with a real life "Sims-sibling" ;D
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 18, 2021, 08:41:08 AM
Maybe because it means that Nindigo's House of Whacky is open for business?
It's always nice to connect with a real life "Sims-sibling" ;D
Simblings. :D
Post by: Nindigo on January 18, 2021, 01:51:17 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 18, 2021, 01:56:54 PM
Simblings, of course - thank you! ;D
We are family - (insert musical notes here).
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 18, 2021, 03:48:59 PM
Simblings, yep I like that word too!!
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 21, 2021, 01:05:04 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 21, 2021, 05:49:13 PM
Tea and cookies, that sounds -so- good!! 🍪 🍪 🍪 🍪
It feels like forever since I've checked in. *Blush*
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 21, 2021, 07:26:13 PM
Sorry for the late reply... Nasty headache all day. I tried to sleep it off. That didn't work. lol
Tea and cookies, that sounds -so- good!! 🍪 🍪 🍪 🍪
It feels like forever since I've checked in. *Blush*
Sorry about the headache. Do you get them from changes of air pressure? When I was in my late 20's to mid 30's I used to get headaches that literally took me too my knees. I haven't had one for years, so hang in. There's hope for you.
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 21, 2021, 09:02:23 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 22, 2021, 11:26:53 AM
I am not sure, I think this one is a tension headache. It's at least most of the way gone. lol
Hope your headache is better. I'm getting a headache with trying to re-do Riverview and the "unroutable terrain" issue. So frustrating. I think I might need more than tea and cookies at this rate.
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 22, 2021, 11:41:25 AM
Tea and cookies sounds really good today.
Post by: Nindigo on January 22, 2021, 01:31:58 PM
All of my finger joints are really stiff and achy these days. Soo looking forward to spring and longer days.
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 22, 2021, 01:38:06 PM
I enjoy getting those kinds of email. :)
My hands have been feeling achy too. Maybe I should start wearing my wrist braces more. *Sigh*
Post by: Nindigo on February 01, 2021, 09:53:14 AM
So, what are ya'll up to?
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 01, 2021, 09:58:35 AM
How about you?
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 01, 2021, 10:50:12 AM
MrsGoodWrench shared the idea of switching the Stadium and Science lab, so I did that and love it. It's like the stadium was meant to be on that lot by the Pavilion/Dome. Not quite sure what that's called.
I have photos to share and thought I had 'em ready to share but apparently not. *Blush*
Edited to Add:
Stadium
Science Lab
Mirabello Plaza
Short Buz
Elixir and Fire
Binx Bar
Yumi Apartment house and Salon
Hospital
Art Gallery Bar
Just a beautiful shot
Fae Ray Park
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 01, 2021, 11:48:52 AM
I really like what you've done. I'm not a fan of snow but that looks wonderful. I love the balloon shot too. Is that just random or did you place it?
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 01, 2021, 12:18:57 PM
It's just random. From what I gather the hot air balloon floats randomly around Sunset Valley from time to time.
Post by: Nindigo on February 01, 2021, 12:59:39 PM
I have also been toying with the idea of Aggie getting together with Erin Kennedy, who is another Sim that I have trouble pairing up with someone (other than aliens and Iqbal).
It is bedtime for me just about now. Today has been a good day. Also, I ate too much cake today 8)
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 01, 2021, 01:02:11 PM
Sweet dreams. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 01, 2021, 01:10:53 PM
Love the time around my birthday... Hubby usually gets me a birthday cake and I get to eat it all pretty much by myself. lol Guilt-free!! Wha-hoo!!
Night-night Nindigo. Sleep well!! :)
Post by: Nindigo on February 02, 2021, 12:51:17 PM
I got some cleaning done in the kitchen today and had some more cake! ;D
Hugsies for ya'll
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 02, 2021, 01:37:39 PM
Does having some pancakes count? If so, I had some cake too!! :)
Hugsies to you too <3
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 02, 2021, 01:46:09 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 02, 2021, 04:20:36 PM
Edited to add: Whew!! False alarm. Off to Nraas for the Saver mod....
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 02, 2021, 07:22:08 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 02, 2021, 07:37:53 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 02, 2021, 08:03:31 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 02, 2021, 08:12:40 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 02, 2021, 08:16:57 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 03, 2021, 12:22:13 AM
It's cold and snowy here presently and has been for a few weeks now. Somehow the cold creeps inside the house even though the heat is on. Our windows are a bit dated and will be the first to go when we decide to do some renovation at some point. Until then, we will have to make use of our little fireplace for added warmth.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 03, 2021, 12:14:55 PM
Sometimes it helps if I ALT+TAB out and look at something else for a bit, leaving the game running in the background.
It's cold and snowy here presently and has been for a few weeks now. Somehow the cold creeps inside the house even though the heat is on. Our windows are a bit dated and will be the first to go when we decide to do some renovation at some point. Until then, we will have to make use of our little fireplace for added warmth.
That's what I did. Thankfully it didn't crash while I was gone.
I am on the "wet" coast of Canada. We don't typically get a lot of snow very little at all this winter (so far), but lots of rain. That damp chill really can penetrate. Today is beautifully bright and sunny but we never take it for granted here. It won't last.
:D
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 03, 2021, 03:47:15 PM
https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims3/new/
I've been liking to scroll through there from time to time.
Forgot that I left Sims 3 paused. *Double Blush* Saved what I was working on which is a somewhat re-model of the Le Petit Shark Pool Center. I am hoping to add a few things to it. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 03, 2021, 03:56:45 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 03, 2021, 04:01:33 PM
Post by: Sonshine on February 04, 2021, 12:34:09 PM
Mrs Flynn, I love your pics!
I went back to my Opportunity School sims. I just brought my founder back from Egypt and China. She will adopting 4 more kids on her next day off.
Riverview's Opportunity School - A Short Challenge
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=31841.msg506858#msg506858
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 04, 2021, 12:53:59 PM
I just -had- to say that. lol :)
Thank you!! Snowy photos make me smile. I feel like I haven't seen snow in years.
I am happy to hear your back at your challenge. Sounds like it's going okay?
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 04, 2021, 01:06:19 PM
so I understand MN. :D
Post by: Sonshine on February 04, 2021, 02:12:11 PM
Thanks for adding the link Mrs Flynn! Yes, it's going good. :) The last batch of kids just grew up to YA and she will be adopting 4 more.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 04, 2021, 02:32:19 PM
I figured it might be a good idea to add it since I was thinking about it.
Thanks for adding the link Mrs Flynn! Yes, it's going good. :) The last batch of kids just grew up to YA and she will be adopting 4 more.
Post by: Sonshine on February 04, 2021, 10:03:20 PM
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=31841.0
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 05, 2021, 08:09:12 AM
Admittedly, I've never tried adoption in Sims 3. Are yellow eyes on the kids normal?
Post by: Nindigo on February 05, 2021, 12:15:36 PM
Things are going better and hubby is home for two days now :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 05, 2021, 01:25:12 PM
Thank you for the links to the CC Skin and Eyes.
Hugsies <3
Post by: Sonshine on February 07, 2021, 11:58:37 AM
Post by: Sonshine on February 07, 2021, 12:01:27 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 07, 2021, 12:48:42 PM
Have you tried a test save in a new Sims 3 folder to see if that might help?
About the color of the eyes part, I don't think so. This started happening when I made my founder for the ISBI/DIAYG challenge. I rolled yellow eyes for him and ever since then I get yellow eyes from time to time. The same goes for the white hair. If you remember, one of my first adopted boys had white hair. I've cleared the cache and it still occurs from time to time. : / I don't mind the hair, but I really don't like the eyes.
Post by: Sonshine on February 07, 2021, 02:45:31 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 07, 2021, 03:25:03 PM
If they are found not to show up in the new folder, but still there in the old folder, it maybe something in the old folder keeping that option.
I'd help try to troubleshoot the issue, but I don't know what steps to take to try to recreate the issue.
If so, how can it be deleted? I can try anew game, but if I put the current save into anew game folder, would the yellow eyes show up? This is unfamiliar territory for me.
Post by: Sonshine on February 07, 2021, 05:40:46 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 07, 2021, 05:54:24 PM
I just thought of something the game maybe getting the option from though. When you create a Sim do you save your eye/hair colors? If so, it may be picking from that?
If you think that might be part of the issue. You can delete the
userPresets.package file which can be found inside your documents\Sims 3 folder.
It won't delete your CC patterns. Just the colors/textures you've saved while in CAS and CASt. If you'd rather, you can cut and paste it to your desktop.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 07, 2021, 05:57:21 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 07, 2021, 06:06:33 PM
Oh! I think you just answered a question I didn't realize I had. When I go to color something, I save it but next time I go back, it's not there. Is that because I delete the userpreset pkg?
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 07, 2021, 06:11:13 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 07, 2021, 06:58:51 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 07, 2021, 06:59:40 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 08, 2021, 10:24:57 AM
Post by: Sonshine on February 08, 2021, 12:14:48 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 08, 2021, 03:05:25 PM
Still I am very curious as to what happens when you play the save in a new folder.
Mrs Flynn, I did not save the eye or hair color. Yes, my adopted kids are getting them. I'll try the new folder method. I actually have very few user presets.
Post by: Sonshine on February 08, 2021, 03:45:18 PM
Post by: Sonshine on February 08, 2021, 05:11:06 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 08, 2021, 07:06:23 PM
Rename your current Sims 3 folder to something Sims3-Old
Let the game create a new Sims 3 folder. Depending on the version you have:
Disc: Click on the Sim 3 launcher let it load and then close it.
Origin: Open Origin and double-click the Sims 3 and then quit at main menu.
Copy your save from your old folder to your new folder
Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Saves
If your save uses a store world, for example Riverview, make sure you have it installed before loading your save file.
Post by: Sonshine on February 09, 2021, 09:39:33 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 09, 2021, 10:18:33 AM
The test really doesn't require the CC be installed. As the goal is to see if you get the yellow eyes when adopting Sim children.
Yeah, I found that out on the last one. : / Unfortunately, I seem to have lost some of my cc and have to re-install it.
Post by: Sonshine on February 09, 2021, 04:38:13 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 09, 2021, 05:27:53 PM
I am happy to hear you've got your Sims3packs backed up!! :)
How's the test going?
I think I just moved everything so all of my s3pack files were lost. However, I have a copy of ALL of my s3pack files on my desktop so not all is lost. :) I just finished restoring everything. Next time, I'll just copy and not move.
Post by: Sonshine on February 09, 2021, 06:14:01 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 09, 2021, 06:18:33 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 10, 2021, 08:43:07 AM
I have also been pairing more Sims up and pollinated some of the lady Sims. Stupid doctor...sorry :'(
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 10, 2021, 09:48:26 AM
Every time I have a Sim couple get married, the other Sim has moved into my family's home. I have read where you can have them live separately, but I'm thinking that's some kind of storyprogression setting?
I'm sorry about the frustration with the doctor. Hopefully it's something that can be worked out.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 10, 2021, 10:15:36 AM
A famous movie quote - "I don't know nuthin' bout birthin' no babies." Sim babies anyway. None of my sims have reached that point yet. They're working on their careers and are too busy for babies right now.
Post by: Nindigo on February 10, 2021, 12:09:04 PM
Fortunately, I'm not playing by any rules as such. When the baby becomes a toddler, I will pause aging, so that I can work on Leighton's career and skills - yes, I moved him and Sam in. Shh...it's a spoiler. But also find a new rythm and plan for the next baby. I'm not in a rush at all, but as it turns out, I can actually be super efficient with my play. I just don't find it super enjoyable :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 10, 2021, 02:18:33 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 10, 2021, 04:15:57 PM
Aggie got a wish to quit her job the instant she came out of the hospital with the baby, but she won't be doing that until a child of hers can take over. I want it to be a familiy business this undertaking thing.
I really want for as few surprises in this save as possible. Otherwise, it won't provide me the peace and quiet I seek when I open this save :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 10, 2021, 04:45:40 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 11, 2021, 01:22:59 PM
I should probably sign Miraj up for a full schedule next term...unless I want to spent another 7 weeks in school.
But I didn't know anything when I started out, lol.
Post by: Nindigo on February 20, 2021, 08:01:34 AM
Miraj got abducted by an alien. Now, he is pregnant. No cheats necessary.
*Sips*
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 20, 2021, 08:46:37 AM
Post by: Nindigo on February 20, 2021, 09:10:59 AM
And he just got abducted again while still being pregnant. The luck...
Post by: Sonshine on February 20, 2021, 09:21:12 AM
About univ, I guess I don't mind too much. It does give them an advantage in their career. One thing nice is that in some subjects they don't even need to go to class well, maybe 1 or 2 classes to give it a boost. After that, they need to work on their skill. They just need to take the test at the end of the week.
Post by: Nindigo on February 20, 2021, 02:37:20 PM
Post by: Sonshine on February 20, 2021, 05:39:10 PM
ETA: You can also up the chances of pregnancy, lol
Post by: Nindigo on February 21, 2021, 04:47:51 PM
Post by: Sonshine on February 22, 2021, 10:42:53 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 22, 2021, 10:57:48 AM
LOL Actually, I have a copy of some of the major things you can do w/retuner if you would like it.
Post by: Sonshine on February 22, 2021, 04:29:25 PM
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 22, 2021, 04:47:39 PM
Post by: Sonshine on February 22, 2021, 08:25:37 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 22, 2021, 09:20:10 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 23, 2021, 03:00:17 PM
I'm considering starting a new Alvi save from scratch and in Moonlight Falls. Try some things there.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 23, 2021, 03:37:10 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 23, 2021, 04:39:07 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 23, 2021, 04:46:08 PM
The Huggie Face emoji isn't showing up anymore. :( I don't know why that is. Firefox did update, but I'm not quite sure it was really that made some emojis not show up anymore.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 24, 2021, 07:42:44 PM
And Sam Sekemoto-Crumplebottom is a handsome child!! And Dek is such a cutie..
Post by: Nindigo on February 24, 2021, 11:17:58 PM
The Alvis in the screenshot are so far just a little test save. I accepted a bug-challenge when they moved in. Never did that before.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 25, 2021, 04:27:31 AM
I've only done one of those challenges when I first moved in a Sim. The challenges seem very random in that there isn't a challenge every time you start a game.
Post by: Nindigo on February 25, 2021, 08:46:32 AM
Post by: Sonshine on February 25, 2021, 11:01:19 AM
Post by: Nindigo on February 25, 2021, 11:35:39 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 25, 2021, 12:36:31 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 25, 2021, 02:28:44 PM
Aggie was in town to sell her produce as usual. I had zoomed out to collect money from the businesses she has part ownership of. Zooming back on her, she was walking away from the general store very quickly and determined. I saw Beau Andrews' portrait in the upper left corner. I moused over it and it said 'upset'. Huh? Panning the camera back to the general store. Beau was gesturing in a declining manner towards Marty Keaton on the bench. Aha! I happen to know that Marty swings both ways, and he had just attempted to flirt with Beau. Aggie now has the 'witnessed betrayal' moodlet. Victoria is her very dear friend. But even though Beau rejected Marty's flirt, the game finds him guilty of infidelity. Lol.
About Marty swinging both ways. I will never forget that time where I was playing Leighton. On the evening of Marty's son's birth no less, he chose to visit Leighton and invite him to cuddle. I thought it was SO outrages ;D
Post by: Sonshine on February 25, 2021, 07:27:35 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 26, 2021, 09:45:04 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 26, 2021, 12:10:48 PM
Post by: Sonshine on February 26, 2021, 12:17:34 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 27, 2021, 04:20:52 PM
So, I finally got a new Alvi thread up. The house is far from up to date, but if you still want it, MrsFlynn, I can share. Otherwise, mayhaps Dek will be kind to share more details either at Carl's or here.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 27, 2021, 06:01:53 PM
New Alvi thread!! Yay!! .... Goes off to find link....
A Different Alvi Life
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=32016.msg509418#msg509418
We'll have to send Dek a pm telling him his house plans are popular. lol and we all want a peeksee at them. :)
Post by: Nindigo on February 28, 2021, 04:02:17 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 28, 2021, 12:25:33 PM
Re: The Shayde Family - A Review of the Shayde House
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=31707.msg509422#msg509422
And will be trying to trying to somewhat recreate it.
Thank you -so- much for sharing your version of the house!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 28, 2021, 01:53:45 PM
Post by: Sonshine on February 28, 2021, 03:22:31 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 28, 2021, 04:11:17 PM
I think I'll upload a furnished version as well. For giggles and whoever might want it for convenience sake.
Post by: Sonshine on February 28, 2021, 04:24:30 PM
----
Velocitygrass - Add Any Lot Size
https://modthesims.info/d/471164/
-- Allows you to create your own custom sized lot.
It's a mod that you place in your mods folder, and in-game you open up the cheat console and type testingcheatsenabled on
and then for example you want a lot size of 30x40 you would type in:
AddLotSize 30 40
Post by: Sonshine on February 28, 2021, 06:35:20 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 28, 2021, 11:49:59 PM
Post by: Nindigo on March 01, 2021, 01:53:09 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 01, 2021, 02:14:45 AM
Thank you for sharing the updated house!!
Post by: Nindigo on March 01, 2021, 10:39:20 AM
The first proper chapter of my new Alvi story is up here (https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=32016.msg509459#new)
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 01, 2021, 01:53:46 PM
Both Miraj and VJ handsome as always and Kitty is super cute and cuddly. :)
Post by: Sonshine on March 01, 2021, 11:17:28 PM
Post by: Nindigo on March 02, 2021, 01:34:01 AM
I attempted to run the mod twice. The final loading screen wouldn't finish and I had to close the game via the Task Manager. No problem loading whatsoever after I took it out both times.
Post by: Sonshine on March 02, 2021, 10:05:41 AM
I didn't care that much for patch 1.69 so I went back to 1.67
Post by: Nindigo on March 02, 2021, 11:58:46 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 03, 2021, 07:50:44 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on March 03, 2021, 01:46:52 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 03, 2021, 02:17:28 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on March 05, 2021, 06:33:07 PM
Shopping rabbitholes!!
Just a while ago I found myself browsing the Home Depot website the same way I browse TSR. I'm doomed. I don't have enough simoleons to do everything I want to do in my new place. Unfortunately mods don't work in real life.
It's dinnertime and I ate so much lunch I'm not hungry now but I need to eat something. I moved a bunch of boxes today and my back hurts.
I'm whining. Maybe I need some cheese with my whine. Or, better yet, some wine with my cheese. And nachos. Maybe cheese and nachos and wine.
Post by: Nindigo on March 05, 2021, 10:15:22 PM
I can relate, LaPaige. Moving is so exhausting. I hope I don't have to ever again.
Post by: Nindigo on March 08, 2021, 11:27:58 PM
Guess who is so unfocused currently that she is mucking around in numerous different saves and losing focus even more doing so?
How is everyone? What are you up to in your game(s)?
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 09, 2021, 01:17:06 AM
I'm still working on taking notes on the Singing career, playing in this (https://leealeesims3.wordpress.com/2017/10/04/sunset-valley-ip-save-games-uploaded/) this version of Sunset Valley. Though slightly edited for the way I play.
I am not that impressed with the singing career, but am happy that I took the chance to explore it. It was fun making a stage for it.
Of course playing in Yasmine's garden. I'm letting the harvestables die off cause I want to refocus on a smaller garden so there isn't as much to take care of and help the lag of the lot. *Blush*
I was playing around with VelosityGrass's Blueprint Maker, as I was curious how it worked. My notes on it can be found here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=147.msg1085#msg1085). It's okay, but with the way I like to build I find it easier just to build the whole house. I was disappointed that you have to have a Sim on the lot to save the blueprint. But that's because I usually build houses via edit town, without Sims on the lot.
Post by: Nindigo on March 09, 2021, 06:10:20 AM
I usually build from edit town as well.
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 09, 2021, 06:26:13 AM
I usually play without the sound on anyway, mostly out of habit.
I don't like the singing career because of the "babysitting" you have to do with them while they're working on a show/gig. You can't queue up several actions at once. To basically put on a full show pauses where your Sim is gargling water or whatever they do. You can only queue up one action at a time and have to wait a bit to queue up another action.
Post by: Lapaige46 on March 09, 2021, 11:42:41 AM
I do get a chuckle out of the singing in the shower.
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 09, 2021, 11:49:28 AM
Post by: Nindigo on March 09, 2021, 10:56:09 PM
It's just that I have this song from the Singer career, sung by male sims, stuck in my head literally years after playing Matias Singh and wife in Starlight Shores.
I hate it, and it's always wating just underneath the surface to get triggered >:(
In that same game, Priscilla died during one of her Magician performances, after the couple had become parents.
Post by: Nindigo on March 12, 2021, 12:03:34 PM
True Thrush - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIQTvHOcWZw&list=PLimMtgSmMetK9B8H1CracgKpx_BEhW2k6&index=3)
Post by: Sonshine on March 13, 2021, 02:31:44 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 13, 2021, 03:24:43 PM
It doesn't help the song choice, but that's what mute is for? lol
Post by: Sonshine on March 13, 2021, 03:37:03 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 20, 2021, 10:20:34 AM
My Time at Sunset Valley
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=32051.msg509761#msg509761
Post by: Nindigo on March 20, 2021, 10:52:44 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 20, 2021, 11:27:01 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 20, 2021, 04:07:33 PM
Post by: Nindigo on March 21, 2021, 02:39:08 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 21, 2021, 09:52:25 AM
Post by: Nindigo on March 21, 2021, 12:21:58 PM
He is father of Sherlock and Aimee "Unborn" Ursine in my game.
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 21, 2021, 12:26:39 PM
Post by: Nindigo on March 21, 2021, 04:05:19 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 21, 2021, 04:06:01 PM
Post by: Nindigo on March 23, 2021, 12:18:50 PM
Made a new game folder today. Had a funny thing happen. One of VJ's kids disappeared completely from the game all of a sudden. So, went back a save. Crazy things happen in TS3.
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 23, 2021, 01:33:56 PM
Now I have dumped it out and reinstalled store and custom content a couple of times though.
Hopefully the new Sims 3 folder works out for you. :)
Post by: Nindigo on March 23, 2021, 01:44:34 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 23, 2021, 01:59:22 PM
*Shrug* I'm not entirely sure.
Post by: Nindigo on March 23, 2021, 02:14:09 PM
There are two pet items - a bed and a bowl - that I'm entitled to, but I can't download them, because the page wants me to enter my game key. When I view the possible explanations as to why I can't, it says the following might be the issue:
- I misentered the key (I didn't)
- the key might be registered with a different account (it isn't)
- my copy is used (by me, yes)
and lastly is says:
- if I bought the digital version of the game, I don't have to re-register it (then it shouldn't be a problem)
But still, I can't download the items. *pouty face*
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 23, 2021, 02:29:08 PM
It sounds like you've got both Steam version and Origin version?
Do you know which version isn't allowing you to download store content? -- If it's the Steam version, you need to register the Steam Sims 3 game code with the Sims 3 Store. - If that's the main version you're using.
If it's Origin, I would think it would be already registered. If that's the case that's definitely something to contact CS about. As you should be able to download store items.
I think only one version is allowed store content downloads, but I am not entirely sure on that.
Post by: Nindigo on March 23, 2021, 02:46:52 PM
What is CS?
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 23, 2021, 02:57:13 PM
The never-ending loading window sounds like a site issue.
Hmm.. Wonder if it's because you've got your Steam version registered to download the store stuff?
I'm really curious to know if players aren't allowed to have both their Steam version and Origin version both registered with the store. I'm not sure who to ask about that.
Post by: Nindigo on March 23, 2021, 02:57:50 PM
I can download everything else, no problem.
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 23, 2021, 03:12:48 PM
If you haven't try downloading the set via it's page?
Atomic Age Pets Registration Gifts
https://store.thesims3.com/setsProductListing.html?catalogId=10143&categoryId=12490&scategoryId=13146&pcategoryId=13146
I've read this is suggested for the things that will not download from the purchase history page.
Post by: Nindigo on March 23, 2021, 03:24:29 PM
Quote
If you haven't try downloading the set via it's page?
Atomic Age Pets Registration Gifts
https://store.thesims3.com/setsProductListing.html?catalogId=10143&categoryId=12490&scategoryId=13146&pcategoryId=13146
That's what I did. I have never downloaded it before, so it's not on my download history page :-\
Also, I just tried downloading it to my Steam version. No luck there either.
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 23, 2021, 03:28:08 PM
Post by: Nindigo on March 23, 2021, 03:39:50 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 23, 2021, 03:48:23 PM
Post by: Nindigo on March 24, 2021, 12:31:45 PM
I didn't play all day yesterday due to all the store trouble. Today, I'm relaxing in Moonlight Falls with VJ and Miraj, their two alien kids, their adorable toddler, their four cats, their cows and chickens! Miraj has been making preserves and jam. VJ has taught Johnny to drive, Johnny has also gotten himself a pudding face love interest outside my control, and Jill overcame some difficulties at school. Miraj has also had fleas! He got them from playing with the adult cats. They got a nice flea bath all three of them. Oh, and I've learned that his hairstyle is named The Cleaner 8)
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 24, 2021, 12:48:46 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 25, 2021, 02:38:55 PM
Post by: Nindigo on March 26, 2021, 07:03:25 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 26, 2021, 11:41:58 AM
You did grab a copy of Apollo to maybe add to your current game? :)
Post by: Nindigo on March 26, 2021, 02:17:03 PM
I really need to get an overview of my Sunset Valley. Today, I discovered that my game had skipped the YA stage for Sandi French - I really hate when this happens. The only solutions seem to be to turn off aging or to use NRaas StoryProgression :-\
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 26, 2021, 02:23:50 PM
I still haven't installed Nraas SP. I just feel it's a mod that has a lot of options to setup just right and even still could put a monkey wrench into your gameplay.
Post by: Nindigo on March 27, 2021, 01:28:38 AM
But it's also a major hassle to correct ages and fix those abominations that appear if I turn aging on and off. *plucks hair*
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 27, 2021, 11:20:17 AM
Post by: Nindigo on March 28, 2021, 01:49:51 PM
But today, I felt like doing something completely different. Not long ago, I watched a YouTube video by The Sims Lore (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0m3xdP0GDm4zstARh3qTOg) about an elderly lady living in Twinbrook by name of Anna-Liza Riddle (https://sims.fandom.com/wiki/Anna-Liza_Riddle) which totally peaked my interest. Anna-Liza reminds me a lot of Jessica Fletcher from a TV series called Murder, She Wrote (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086765/) which ran in the late 80's and some into the 90's. Jessica is a mystery writer and amateur detective. I love the series.
So, this evening, I have started a save playing Anna-Liza and having lots of fun exploring her character and situation :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 28, 2021, 02:01:15 PM
I'm still trying to troubleshoot the PI Career, as I'm still getting stuck on the stakeout part of the Case of the Disappearing Auto. I've tested it on both Appaloosa Plains and Sunset Valley. In AP I get stuck in a never-ending stakeout loop. Though can still rank up in career level and write stakeout reports.
In SV my Sim gets reset no matter who I'm playing. At least that's been my experience so far. Though in the current test (in SV) I'm at career lv8 doing fairly well, but haven't come across the CoDA case.
This career is really buggy from what I understand and more so if playing in towns with combo buildings. Though I've read that it's not necessarily the combo building lot that is the issue. That it just might be the actual case that is bugged with bad coding. :(
Post by: Nindigo on March 28, 2021, 02:11:07 PM
I just might make a thread for Anna-Liza Riddle (analyse a riddle). It'd be something a little different for a change :P
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 28, 2021, 02:16:50 PM
Post by: Nindigo on March 29, 2021, 12:04:13 PM
Monte Vista...the perfect place for Da VJ and his farmer spouse 8)
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 29, 2021, 02:43:23 PM
I'd love to see photos of that!! (Da VJ and his farmer spouse)
Update on my gameplay I was able to get my test Sim to lv10 of the PI Career. Playing in Sunset Valley, got the CoDA (Case of the Disappearing Auto) and it went fine. Was able to work through the stakeout part and report Gunther to the police - basically the last half of that case.
The only case I had a real problem with, meaning it wouldn't finish is the Case of Fisherman's Local 105 - gets to the stakeout and goes into a loop not finishing, but is allowing career advancement and writing reports. Doing other stakeouts isn't counting towards stakeout wish. This case was at lv8 in the career.
I started a new play-test in SV again, more so to write down each case name as they relate to the career level. To find out if I'm correct in that the CoDA case comes around lv7 or 8 of the career.
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 29, 2021, 03:06:59 PM
Except those of us who are from the actual area the town is inspired by. I love the town because the overall feel, the mountainous area and beautiful houses.
There's lots to love about Monte Vista too. It's warm glow is -so- beautiful it just speaks warm summer days to me. Perfect to play in the winter time. :)
What beautiful screenshots!!
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Adding chapter link I'm referring to -
Re: A Different Alvi Life ~ Chapter 7
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=32016.msg509942#msg509942
Post by: Nindigo on March 29, 2021, 03:37:00 PM
Well, with VJ's LTW being to become a Descendant of Da Vinci, Monte Vista is a pretty good choice. I didn't give it any thought when I moved them, though. Me slowpoke *fierce blush*
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 29, 2021, 04:31:59 PM
That would be great to do another play-through together of the PI Career. Do we want to setup a thread for it and share notes and whatnot?
Post by: Nindigo on March 29, 2021, 11:33:59 PM
What would be the rules of the playthrough? I play with store items and mods, but nothing which could affect job/work-related gameplay. She also comes with some skill points here and there. I guess I could redo her with MC or by making her anew, but her starting relations are kinda part of her story, so I'm a bit loathe to go drastic.
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 30, 2021, 12:13:10 AM
You can even up-friendship levels where needed. lol I've been doing that to help cases go more smoothly.
I can't think of any set rules, but if you want we can follow what Play came up with when we did the play-through the first time?
A Friendly Play Through-Investigator Profession
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=30642.msg490342#msg490342
Though I'm playing in Sunset Valley for the moment and then trying it one more time in Appaloosa Plains to see the differences between playing single rabbitholes vs combo rabbitholes.
Post by: Nindigo on March 30, 2021, 01:19:36 AM
I'll write down notes about her cases.
Currently, I'm enjoying some time in Champs Les Sims with my Alvis. Mostly just to gather up some items, books and ingredients. But I have enjoyed this destination far too little.
New Alvi chapt0r is up.
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 30, 2021, 12:31:49 PM
I'll put together a thread for us to share our gameplay notes and whatnots. :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 30, 2021, 12:38:46 PM
Right now it's more a reserved thread. lol
I'll get some info to fill the reserved posts in a little while.
Oooh Thank you for letting me know about the new chapter!! :)
Post by: Nindigo on March 30, 2021, 02:02:39 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 30, 2021, 02:18:25 PM
Trying to make sure I'm understanding what steps you've taken.
1. Created new folder, copied over save file.
2. Installed MV and the Venue lots.
Though hat (Tuscan Sunhat) is still missing?
Sims 3 Monte Vista
https://store.thesims3.com/montevista.html?categoryId=12642
If this isn't the hat you're talking about. Do you have a photo and name of the hat to help search on it? This might help figure out why it's missing.
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Last Venue of Amore
https://store.thesims3.com/setsProductDetails.html?scategoryId=13570&productId=OFB-SIM3:73031
Al Fresco Street Market
https://store.thesims3.com/setsProductDetails.html?scategoryId=13570&productId=OFB-SIM3:59084
Post by: Nindigo on March 30, 2021, 02:25:04 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 30, 2021, 02:36:01 PM
I'm stumped so I did a search and found an article from Crinrict and from AHQ.
Store and Custom Content uninstalls itself
https://sims3.crinrict.com/en/2011/09/bug-store-and-custom-content-uninstalls-itself.html
The Sims 3 - My Store content keeps uninstalling
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/The-Sims-3-My-Store-content-keeps-uninstalling/td-p/783630
Both give some good tips to try. I'd start with Crinrict's article first to see if the tips/suggestions work.
If not, then read over the article at AHQ.
Post by: Nindigo on March 30, 2021, 03:38:20 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 30, 2021, 04:24:50 PM
It sounds like it's not showing in CAS. But shown as installed via launcher in the Installed Content tab > Sims? - For the hat.
I don't know if this will help, but is the hat and MonteVista showing up as installed via Downloads Dashboard?
Downloads Dashboard
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=16094.msg307126#msg307126
And for MonteVista, is it showing up in these two folders?
Where world files get installed to.
\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\InstalledWorlds
Worlds show up in this folder after you've loaded a save using the world.
\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\WorldCaches
Post by: Nindigo on April 03, 2021, 01:43:20 PM
Haven't had tea in a while.
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 03, 2021, 04:33:13 PM
Every time I think of having some I look at the clock and think it's too late to have tea. I have decaf tea, but am not sure if it's actually fully decaf or not.
Post by: Nindigo on April 04, 2021, 04:19:30 AM
I had some herbal tea when I last wrote. I like camomile tea as well. I try to avoid regular tea due to the caffeine-ish properties, because I often have sleep issues.
Post by: Sonshine on April 04, 2021, 11:32:49 AM
Edit to add: I thought that I'd *never have any problems sleeping.
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 04, 2021, 02:52:53 PM
Quote from: Nindigo
I am freaked out.
Do your Sims move their heads after you pause the game? Mine do. Right now, it was extra creepy.
VJ and Miraj were cuddling on their couch. I was in control of VJ and wanted him kiss his spouse. Just as I clicked on Miraj, VJ turned his head and looked right into the "camera" at me. While the game was paused. It actually startled me.
Of course, hubby found it amusing.
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=68.msg510019#msg510019
Post by: Nindigo on April 09, 2021, 03:25:40 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 09, 2021, 06:43:36 AM
Post by: Nindigo on April 13, 2021, 12:53:21 AM
I feel certain supernaturals would be at home in Twinbrook. Just not the Victorian-themed ones of MF.
*SIP*
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 13, 2021, 02:46:59 AM
I am worried what enabling an expansion pack might do to my current game. Ack!! That sounds so silly of me. Other than a few hiccups the game plays really smoothly and I'm near my 35th case with Melani.
Post by: Nindigo on April 15, 2021, 07:36:19 AM
I would be careful adding something new to your save as well, especially with so few cases left. But I can also tell you that when I have enabled more packs, it has not impacted the Investigator career at all, but I did fear it would. You can give it a try and make it a different save just to be safe.
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 15, 2021, 08:22:55 AM
I think I want to try playing in Appaloosa Plains first, before adding more expansions. If it starts being a pain I might scrap it and add everything back in and try a new save in Twinbrook.
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 16, 2021, 07:35:40 PM
I now have Pets enabled. Wasn't getting them before with just Base game and Ambitions installed. I'm assuming the date calls got patched in somewhere between Ambitions and Pets.
I'm not sure how to stop them when only a few expansions are enabled.
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 17, 2021, 04:29:00 PM
I like the idea of Alvi's in Hidden Springs, making a big Alvi Clan. :)
Not sure if I'm up for playing a rabbithole career. Last time I did that I had fun, but promised myself not to do that again.
I played the Criminal Career and some buggy-ish stuff was happening with that career that sounds like it might happen with other rabbithole careers too. Like extra days off when you're near getting a promotion. So you have to wait those extra days before getting said promotion.
I was finding myself wanting to get a part time job. lol I picked up gardening of course. :)
I'm not sure what playthrough to do next.
For some days, I have been wanting to play my Alvis in Hidden Spring with just Late Night enabled, since HS apparently has been tuned for that expansion pack. I would like to play VJ as a Star Quality (that is a LN personality trait) vampire who has the LTW, 'Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous'. And poor Miraj has still not become an International Super Spy, so I would make him achieve that.
Maybe I can whip up some scandalous drama involving VJ...I kinda feel like it. Maybe I won't play them as spouses this time, but just as brothers, and have them make babies around town ;D
Post by: Sonshine on April 17, 2021, 05:24:23 PM
Not sure if I'm up for playing a rabbithole career. Last time I did that I had fun, but promised myself not to do that again.
I played the Criminal Career and some buggy-ish stuff was happening with that career that sounds like it might happen with other rabbithole careers too. Like extra days off when you're near getting a promotion. So you have to wait those extra days before getting said promotion.
I was finding myself wanting to get a part time job. lol I picked up gardening of course. :)
Hi! Sorry to have been away so long. It's been a crazy week. I've not even touched the sims in several days!
Anyway, I'm wondering about that bug you encountered in the criminal career? Did your sim get promoted after midnight and then have the next day off? If that happens, you have to take your sim to work on his/her day off or they'll lose performance progress real fast. I'm not sure how long though. I think the criminal career is the only one that has a major bug like that. I like the RH jobs b/c I can forget about my sim for a little bit and do other things. Sorry if that isn't what happened. This is the only actual bug that I know in that career.
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 17, 2021, 08:00:46 PM
It was odd. I don't know if it was a true bug or just how it worked.
Post by: Sonshine on April 17, 2021, 08:28:40 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 18, 2021, 03:55:55 AM
Post by: Sonshine on April 18, 2021, 06:19:36 PM
Btw, about all the bugs an glitches and stuff, when TSR's forum was very active, there was one lady who posted whose boyfriend worked for EA. She said "you don't want to work there!!" It sounds like a white collar sweat shop where all the powers that be who run the company care about nothing, but profit. :( I used to play a single player game called 1602 AD and there were a few sequels to it. The original parent company who made the game was going to sell it to EA, but many of the players said "noooooooooooooo!!!!! Not them!!!!! They'll ruin it!" I guess EA has quite the reputation!
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 18, 2021, 06:37:36 PM
Post by: Sonshine on April 18, 2021, 08:57:28 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/SVrM65B/Lev-1-Criminal-Outfit.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
Ok, have to head out now. Gotta be at the clinic w/him very early tomorrow, then we have a nurse coming over a bit later. It's been a steady stream of nurses, physical therapists, and dr visits.
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 18, 2021, 09:05:47 PM
Post by: Sonshine on April 20, 2021, 06:28:38 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 20, 2021, 06:39:29 AM
I tried to take a day off to try to get the system to correct itself and that worked for a bit. It glitched again later throwing off the work days.
Post by: Sonshine on April 20, 2021, 02:09:39 PM
Post by: Sonshine on April 21, 2021, 09:05:21 PM
Post by: Sonshine on April 21, 2021, 09:13:46 PM
You know now that I am thinking on it more, I think it was more than the official days off. I'd be watching the work week schedule and for example it would indicate that my Sim goes to work on Wed. Then around Tues the game would hiccup and give one or two more days off.
I worked on it a little bit tonight and the promotion after midnight bug is still there. I also discovered he has to work the entire shift to keep from getting the negative performance. As you can see,it is his day off and he has the "missing work" notice. I also kept watch on his days off and so far at lev 5 nothing has happened like you describe.
-- Photo removed from image host.
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 22, 2021, 12:32:38 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 22, 2021, 12:38:50 PM
Post by: Sonshine on April 22, 2021, 08:05:43 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 23, 2021, 08:43:47 AM
Does anyone know when the smart phone was added in the Sims 3. My Google-fu seems to be off at the moment and can't find any info on it.
-- A little phone test.....
I still couldn't find any info, so I decided I'd do a test with enabling a couple-few packs at a time to see if it could help determine when the smart phone was added. It was with University.
Spoiler: Cellphone Test (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sonshine on April 24, 2021, 06:48:13 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 25, 2021, 09:48:33 AM
Post by: Nindigo on April 26, 2021, 04:13:48 PM
*sipsies*
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 28, 2021, 09:18:47 AM
Post by: Nindigo on April 28, 2021, 09:25:08 AM
I hope the move is going good? We are just fooling around with the Ambitions expansion :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 28, 2021, 09:48:26 AM
Renos are almost done.
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 28, 2021, 09:56:21 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 28, 2021, 09:57:47 AM
After this w/e most if it will be done.
Post by: Sonshine on April 28, 2021, 10:26:22 AM
This time, I rolled "Pudding Pop" for her name along w/no makeup and glasses and for him I got "George, (at least it's a normal name!) least fav hair, and loner. I gave him an athletic trait and put him into athletic/sports career. So far, he works out pretty good, especially if she starts it. They were VERY tight for money so I picked "roll for an extra sim" and got "father in law." So I just made a clone of him and made him an elder w/some same and some different traits and a different first name. I moved him in and they're much more comfortable now. After re-reading the ISBI rules though, I learned that I goofed last time. They're not allowed to sell *anything,* not even paintings or collectibles or written books! So "pro Author" for a ltw is out. They have to earn their money strictly from their jobs or when I have to merge other sims in. She is in the cooking career and her ltw is 5 star chef. I chose that first so that they can get the super fridge w/o cheating (I have the buyable super fridge). For the event roll, I got "gardening" which just means to grow 5 plants and keep them alive for 3 days. EASY!!! I got a "nothing" for the build roll. YAY!! They can't really afford to build anyway!
Post by: Nindigo on April 28, 2021, 10:37:12 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 29, 2021, 10:21:29 AM
Post by: Nindigo on April 29, 2021, 01:35:11 PM
Good news by the way. VJ was offered the opportunity to create a Simbot while collecting scrap. I was like, yay!
I have never done this before ever.
Post by: Sonshine on April 29, 2021, 03:46:23 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 29, 2021, 04:48:31 PM
Good idea to try to control the Sim to see if you can get him unstuck.
I now play with a mod that doesn't place the community lots from the different expansions. But before I was given the mod, I bulldozed the different expansion lots before starting my game as part of setting up my save file. As I find the bar lots unnecessary for most of what I like to play.
I'm all for deleting what community lots you don't need. :)
Post by: Nindigo on May 01, 2021, 12:37:11 PM
*sips*
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 01, 2021, 12:45:26 PM
Thanks for the reminder though... I'm trying to get used to having almost all the packs enabled again. lol
Post by: Sonshine on May 01, 2021, 01:51:56 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 01, 2021, 02:03:38 PM
Post by: Nindigo on May 01, 2021, 03:27:49 PM
Post by: Sonshine on May 01, 2021, 03:34:52 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 01, 2021, 03:37:25 PM
Post by: Sonshine on May 01, 2021, 04:48:26 PM
Post by: Nindigo on May 01, 2021, 04:52:30 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 03, 2021, 06:20:35 PM
Wow. Lots going on in here and a lot to catch up on. I am almost completely unpacked and most of the renos are complete. Just waiting for a sit-down chat with my contractor to discuss bathroom options. (Most cost-effective way to convert my tub to a walk-in shower). The money tree is about out of leaves.
I have a new computer though so I think I'm going to start fresh and transfer over some of the things/sims I want to keep, .... I think. MrsFlynn, would you believe, even after your reminder, I forgot to take advantage of the Steam sale. Just too much going on here over the last month and it completely slipped my mind. Oh well. If I'm starting fresh I'm ok with what I have for now.
Time to scrounge up some dinner. I still don't have a stove though. It's not coming until the end of the month. Everything is so backed up. People can't travel so they're renovating. ::)
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 03, 2021, 06:50:39 PM
Right now all I have enabled is base game, WA, Ambitions and Master Suite Stuff. And am enjoying the simpleness of having only a few packs enabled. lol
If I do find Steam has another Sims 3 sale I will be sure to holler!!
Good luck with your bathroom renovation. I hope it goes well!!
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 03, 2021, 07:49:43 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 03, 2021, 08:07:04 PM
Store stuff will take just as long to download if you have any. Back it up on a usb key or an external hard drive. You'll thank me later. lol
Having the store files backed up and easily accessible has been a lifesaver for me. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 03, 2021, 08:14:47 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 03, 2021, 08:19:43 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 05, 2021, 11:12:32 AM
I had some downtime and decided to get back into the game (Reno is almost done) so I loaded up a brand new setup on my new computer. I started fresh in SV with a new Sim, using the default one that came up because she was kind of cute. I played for an hour or so last night but I just can't seem to get invested in her like I have the others in my old game. I have 6 sims going in that one and they've all reached their LTW and have gone on to other careers. In my old game I had tons of CC and in the new game I'm just using what's available. Mind you, my gal hasn't made any money yet in order to buy anything new. I don't like her house at all so now I'm thinking I need to just dump this game and start all over again. But I keep thinking I need to do stuff to get my real life in order instead of playing games. Such a dilemma. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 05, 2021, 12:06:26 PM
You may have some real life stuff that needs to get done, so maybe do some of the things on your to do list. And then play some. It's okay to take breaks every now and again. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 05, 2021, 01:01:05 PM
I have a very sore toe (gout) and I've been on it too much in the last couple of days. It's really sore.
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 05, 2021, 02:01:02 PM
It could be a little of both the new computer and no "clutter". lol I notice that the game has been loading and playing more smoothly since I've been playing with less packs enabled, CC and store content installed.
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 06, 2021, 04:10:45 PM
After a nice lunch (blackened chicken alfredo and a pint of Guinness), my sister decided she had to walk me home because she didn't trust me not to fall again. Sheesh.
Getting old is the pits. This is the 3rd time I've fallen in a month.
First time I went backwards over my painter's dog. Second time I was sound asleep when a very loud "bang-bang-bang" woke me out of a sound sleep. I hit the floor running (still asleep, I'm sure) and tripped and went down on my knee and elbow. I had no clue what made the noise until the next day when I discovered the head of my shower brush had fallen off the handle and into the tub where it obviously bounced a couple of time.
I think I need to stay home, at least until my foot is better. :(
I would start to migrate my sims over except that I have a virtual staff meeting in 40 mins. :::sigh:::
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 06, 2021, 04:17:21 PM
Hmm.. More time to organize things and play Simmies? :)
Post by: Nindigo on May 09, 2021, 08:15:53 AM
Hoping my fingers do better now.
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 09, 2021, 03:39:49 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 10, 2021, 02:51:45 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/8BPYPz9/Screenshot.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8BPYPz9)
She decided she'd rather play chess on the computer.
(https://i.ibb.co/6XzsDJ7/Screenshot-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6XzsDJ7)
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 10, 2021, 03:33:42 PM
Post by: Sonshine on May 11, 2021, 02:00:34 PM
I have a very sore toe (gout) and I've been on it too much in the last couple of days. It's really sore.
If you don't mind a little advice Lapaige, my hubby also has gout. When he first discovered it, I did some research and found out that a fairly low fat diet and maybe a couple of times a week have some blueberries or cherries (either light or dark). The blueberries or cherries helps to carry the excess uric acid out of your body instead of settling into your joint. He hasn't had an attack in many years now since we've been following this plan. Maybe when you indulge in the fatty stuff, be sure and have some of the fruit that same day. We use fresh frozen and he likes it w/just pop over them and I like to mix blueberries w/some yogurt. I do hope your toe and knee are feeling MUCH better though!
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 11, 2021, 02:14:51 PM
I eat blueberries almost every day on my cereal and I don't really eat a lot of the rich foods that can cause it. However, I do take a medication that can cause issues. I know I don't drink enough water and I don't pee enough. I'm working on stepping that up. Cherry season is coming up. Can't wait!
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 11, 2021, 02:18:54 PM
Gardening and feeling it! Since I moved into my apartment 2 1/2 years ago and then Covid came along, I've become rather slothful regarding activities.
Now I have an amazing balcony/patio/terrace and I'm busy filling it up with plants but I sure run out of steam fast and I had to get out of the sun. I have 2 big trips planned for next year and the year after. I'd better get myself back into shape.
Post by: Sonshine on May 11, 2021, 02:57:42 PM
Post by: Sonshine on May 13, 2021, 11:04:23 AM
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Post by: Sonshine on May 13, 2021, 07:09:15 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 13, 2021, 07:32:50 PM
Post by: Sonshine on May 13, 2021, 10:45:28 PM
Post by: Nindigo on May 17, 2021, 02:34:22 PM
Post by: Nindigo on May 22, 2021, 12:52:28 AM
*sips*
And my tummy is out of order...
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 22, 2021, 11:09:12 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 25, 2021, 10:46:22 AM
I tried to remodel of the the base game houses in Sunset Valley - the Unabridged. Did a pretty good job and am pleased with it. It's not fitting in with what I want to do with the "storyline" I'm wanting to try to play. There's not a whole lot of room in that house.
I even tried to make a basement. Found that wasn't going to quite work as I had hoped it would. I could build up, but I'd rather not do that. For some reason I'd like to have a house that has basement access, so I can bring my harvestables in during winter and have an "extra" bedroom for an inventing table. I'm going to have to put my thinking cap on for this one.
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 25, 2021, 11:23:35 AM
I've been doing a bit of remodeling too. I put my sim into a little starter house in Union Cove and immediately started moving walls around. I know...but it's what I do. When I'm done with it, it won't even be the same house so I'll save it and move it elsewhere. Still testing UC and so far, so good.
I tend to build up, as you know, but I have never done the gardening or inventing careers, but you have a great point. It makes perfect sense to do that.
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 27, 2021, 06:06:28 PM
Sims actually taking upon themselves to harvest some produce!!
I was so pleasantly surprised I had to take a photo!! lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 27, 2021, 07:15:24 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 27, 2021, 07:34:51 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 27, 2021, 07:50:58 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 28, 2021, 12:34:49 PM
Post by: Sonshine on May 28, 2021, 07:19:02 PM
Post by: Nindigo on May 28, 2021, 10:59:42 PM
Have a great weekend, everyone :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 29, 2021, 03:28:24 PM
https://sims.fandom.com/wiki/Erin_Kennedy
https://sims.fandom.com/wiki/Ethan_Bunch
Did any of them have the green thumb trait or super green thumb or the related ltw?
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 29, 2021, 03:44:14 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 29, 2021, 06:01:28 PM
Post by: Nindigo on June 04, 2021, 03:00:45 AM
YES! I have finally been called in to get a vaccine. I will get "stabbed" on June 30 and on August 6. It is free of charge in Denmark where I live, but it has been a bit nerve wrecking not knowing exactly when my turn came. I'm in a group of "younger", but vulnerable people due to some chronic illnesses that I have. Assuming I don't get horribly sick from the vaccine, I can finally start breathing again after 1½ year of holding my breath. My hubby too! It can be very challenging to live with someone who has significant health issues. Today is a day of relief for us <3
Hugsies and cookies!
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 04, 2021, 09:32:15 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 04, 2021, 11:56:39 AM
*chokes on tea*
YES! I have finally been called in to get a vaccine. I will get "stabbed" on June 30 and on August 6. It is free of charge in Denmark where I live, but it has been a bit nerve wrecking not knowing exactly when my turn came. I'm in a group of "younger", but vulnerable people due to some chronic illnesses that I have. Assuming I don't get horribly sick from the vaccine, I can finally start breathing again after 1½ year of holding my breath. My hubby too! It can be very challenging to live with someone who has significant health issues. Today is a day of relief for us <3
Hugsies and cookies!
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 04, 2021, 05:02:01 PM
As I was doing some play-testing. I had my main Sim doing her thing (off camera) and had the guy tinkering with the laptop. Suddenly he was on fire. I was like what the... Paused the game to get a photo.. cause that's what you do first!! lol
I was actually surprised that Sims can catch fire from tinkering or trying to upgrade the laptop. But really should I be surprised, it is electronic, so that should be a duh.. hehehe As you can tell by the photo, he's lv5 handy. I think that's why it took me by surprise and that I've never seen it happen before either.
My main Sim got up and grabbed the fire extinguisher... Like the rebel chick she is. hehehe
Me in my testing mind, clicked on the laptop to make sure everything is okay...
Yep. It's all good!! Still has all options. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 04, 2021, 10:39:25 PM
Post by: Nindigo on June 05, 2021, 12:33:51 AM
...
What LaPaige46 said.
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 07, 2021, 12:55:01 PM
Dudly Racket?! Nah... I could see the draw to the nose, but you sure? She wants to get with him? She's more into bad boys ;) lol
Re: An Alvi Life - On and Off - June 7th
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=32167.msg510920#msg510920
Post by: Nindigo on June 10, 2021, 10:44:53 AM
Thanks for the hint about her type. I'll look for one who lives up to the specification. Or, or! Like we discussed - have my boys donate some of their tadpoles ;D
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 10, 2021, 10:56:37 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 10, 2021, 11:04:54 AM
I'm really pleased with how the garden is turning out. :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 10, 2021, 11:21:38 AM
That cake though... Looks so yummy. It looks like a mix if chocolate (bottom) red velvet (middle) and vanilla (top).
In your photos it looks so detailed too.
Re: An Alvi Life - On and Off - June 10th
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=32167.msg510958#msg510958
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 10, 2021, 12:21:05 PM
I replanted most of my (Base game) garden with great and above plants in my current save.
I'm really pleased with how the garden is turning out. :)
Looks awesome!
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 10, 2021, 12:26:09 PM
Post by: Nindigo on June 10, 2021, 12:28:40 PM
You know, I'm gonna go pollinate Miss Yasmine.
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 10, 2021, 12:51:43 PM
It was somewhat inspired by the one I made while I was playing in Twinbrook.
I thought I had taken more photos of plants scattered around the stone path but I'm not seeing any.
Here's the house that garden pictured above belongs to.
Kaitie's Cottage (KC for short) (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=200.msg2021#msg2021)
I am happy to hear about pollinating Miss Yasmine. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 10, 2021, 12:56:28 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 10, 2021, 01:00:08 PM
Hopefully she'll like Crusty's and the sewing machine. All in all, I've been enjoying the sewing machine.
Post by: Nindigo on June 10, 2021, 02:32:44 PM
Edited to add: That sewing machine - the fabric moves like it's possessed :o
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 10, 2021, 06:53:49 PM
The sewing machine and table can be re-colored via Create a Style!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 10, 2021, 07:56:57 PM
Post by: Sonshine on June 13, 2021, 01:37:10 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 13, 2021, 03:10:53 PM
I also like y our garden Mrs Flynn! It's very pretty. I wish I had a creative mind like you do.
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 13, 2021, 05:42:48 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/qrzzNHJ/Screenshot-18.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qrzzNHJ)
(https://i.ibb.co/CVrbx7V/Screenshot-20.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CVrbx7V)
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 13, 2021, 06:03:21 PM
Post by: Sonshine on June 13, 2021, 09:44:27 PM
Post by: Nindigo on June 14, 2021, 10:33:31 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 14, 2021, 10:37:55 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 14, 2021, 05:58:56 PM
Post by: Nindigo on June 15, 2021, 01:16:47 PM
What are your guys' favorite world/worlds?
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 15, 2021, 03:11:22 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 15, 2021, 03:15:01 PM
Post by: Nindigo on June 16, 2021, 12:19:11 PM
Post by: Nindigo on June 16, 2021, 01:39:19 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 16, 2021, 03:11:21 PM
There are some Store items and a few CC pieces.
I removed many of the lots both residential and community and in some cases just the houses and left the lots.
I removed the criminal warehouse, the military base, the water research facility and the stadium.
I removed the fish hatchery and stuff I can't even remember now.
In another section I removed the firehall, the gym and the pool and the school.
(https://i.ibb.co/P9PrCqt/Screenshot-21.jpg) (https://ibb.co/P9PrCqt)
(https://i.ibb.co/6mbHLtc/Screenshot-23.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6mbHLtc)
(https://i.ibb.co/y6fZTHz/Screenshot-22.jpg) (https://ibb.co/y6fZTHz)
I replaced the school and stadium with a combination of the two and moved it over to the other side if the hill along with the gym and the swim club.
(https://i.ibb.co/X8gBDNr/Screenshot-30.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X8gBDNr)
(https://i.ibb.co/S0hdW03/Screenshot-31.jpg) (https://ibb.co/S0hdW03)
I removed city hall and replaced it with a combination city hall/firehall/police station and put it where the stadium was.
(https://i.ibb.co/MGz7Qb8/Screenshot-27.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MGz7Qb8)
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 16, 2021, 04:14:19 PM
My goal is to revamp the waterfront area into a shopping, restaurant and entertainment venues.
This is Crusty's Crab Shack which is a representation of a place I like to go when I'm in Fort Lauderdale. It's an open air seafood restaurant.
Across the street is the "Al Fresco Street Market" (store item).
(https://i.ibb.co/ngNp3jb/Screenshot-26.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ngNp3jb)
I want to build what at one time would have been "posh" homes on some of the lots on the island and turn some of them into business much like some urban areas are doing in real life. I removed the Sunflower Spa because it didn't go with the neighborhood. I put Barney's Salon/Tattoo where the original city hall was but I don't like it so I'm going to build a new one and combine it with the spa. I also want to put a pharmacy/apothecary in that same area.
These are two of my builds from Sunset Valley.
The one on the left has been converted to a tea room with an apartment above.
(https://i.ibb.co/hRRJh5K/Screenshot-24.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hRRJh5K)
(https://i.ibb.co/Q65qpJZ/Screenshot-32.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Q65qpJZ)
I removed the mansion that was on the top of the hill and built an new one modeled after a mansion in Charleston, South Carolina that I saw and photographed several years ago.
(https://i.ibb.co/ZK6zmCg/Screenshot-28.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZK6zmCg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Pt7txQV/Screenshot-29.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Pt7txQV)
This is the bungalow of my one active sim (for testing purposes only)
She has just quit her astronaut career to become a stylist.
(https://i.ibb.co/g948q5v/Screenshot-33.jpg) (https://ibb.co/g948q5v)
(https://i.ibb.co/KrNY5jQ/Screenshot-34.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KrNY5jQ)
I'm looking for a place where I can put Brunch at the Old Mill.
Post by: Nindigo on June 16, 2021, 11:41:54 PM
I wish that I could feel inspired to build as well, but when I'm looking at all those squares on a lot in build-buy mode, I go blank. And if I have a floor plan and pictures, I just don't know where to start. What if I get it wrong - I can't move the entire building the same way you can in Sims 4. Not that I built much in that game either, but there is less punishment if you miscalculate a placement.
The most fun I did was when I re-did some houses from Sims 2 in Sims 3, because the squares guided me and equal the same distance in both games.
Again, thank you for all the pictures and explanations. I found it very interesting <3
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 17, 2021, 12:17:41 AM
We had an outage tonight and was caught off guard by it. I was able to check on the webhost's site and find information about the outage and learned there will be one tomorrow as well.
Post by: Nindigo on June 17, 2021, 04:48:13 AM
Hugsies and Cookies in your general direction - some for hubby too ;)
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 17, 2021, 07:22:44 AM
Nindigo, I think I enjoy the building aspect as much as actually playing. I am a designer/builder by nature and I've designed and built 3 of the houses I've lived in and one for a friend. My recent remodel is the second one I've done. The game satisfies that creative need and it's a whole lot less expensive. :D But I do find the limitations frustrating. Just ask MrsFlynn. I take my frustrations out on her and she's very good about walking me off the ledge.
I keep trying to make the game do what it wasn't designed to do and also why I have a boatload of CC.
If I were 50 years younger, I'd design a whole new game. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 17, 2021, 12:07:05 PM
The game may be limited in what it can do but the way Lapaige finds ways around some of the softer limitations is amazing!!
Thank you for the compliment. I feel like I am sometimes good at keeping the computer from going out the window. lol
Hugsies and Cookies to you too <3
Post by: Nindigo on June 17, 2021, 12:18:22 PM
Speaking of building. I forgot to save after creating two bathrooms and then the game froze on me. Had to hard quit. *pouty face*
I'm trying to build a very large house/mansion for my Alvis where I fit all of their WA treasures and whatnots, wanting to dedicate a larger section to each country. I don't want to just stuff all the pretties in chests :-/
It's such an ordeal because I suck at building *blush*
How do I place stairs through a foundation? I'd like a basement for all the nectar related stuff.
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 17, 2021, 01:18:40 PM
I still haven't gotten the hang of that cheat. There may be another building cheat used. It's been a little while since I watched the video linked below.
I do have a How-to on creating stairs to basement, but it more geared to already having a floorplan in mind with no foundation placed. I just haven't put it all together. *Blush*
If you're good with building cheats, here's a how-tos from Karritz placing stairs inside a foundation.
Tutorial - Place Stairs Inside a Foundation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbtfU3G6-lw
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 17, 2021, 02:05:02 PM
Oooh I could totally feel VJ going through the fence. I felt a little ping in my neck as I saw that photo.
I did have to laugh a little at him trying to fix the leaky faucet. Poor dude!! That animation is always funny though... lol -- I say as I get an evil eye from all the Sims who have ever dealt with the leaky faucet.
That's a beautiful photo of the Eiffel Tower and moon in the background!! I'm borrowing a copy, if you don't mind. I don't know if it will make a good poster, but I'm willing to try it anyway.
An Alvi Life - On and Off ~ June 17th
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=32167.msg511041#msg511041
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 17, 2021, 03:29:26 PM
"The game may be limited in what it can do but the way Lapaige finds ways around some of the softer limitations is amazing!!
Thank you for the compliment. I feel like I am sometimes good at keeping the computer from going out the window. lol"
Thank you and you're absolutely right.
Nindigo - Practise. Start small and let a plan evolve. When I'm starting a new sim, I don't move them into an existing house but on a lot with little more than a basic square and build on from there. The big green house that you see in my RV started with a small single-wide trailer (even though the description claims it's *not* a trailer. :D
Post by: Nindigo on June 18, 2021, 02:34:00 PM
And thanks, LaPaige. Well, I can built a square and divide it up into a bathroom, a bedroom, and an open dining + living area. That is about the extent of my creativity when it comes to building. But I figure that I also lack knowledge of the different styles and house design in general.
I gave up on the mansion and decided to re-arrange the deck in the swamp and remove the pond. But it doesn't look very good with a 4 floor house in the swamp to be honest. And there is only room for a single spiral starcaise going all the way up. Not to mention the way Sims have to wait around for one another to go down it, when school and work is up. I have made sure that normal activites aren't placed above second floor. Parties have become a nightmare though. Maybe I should find a lot and make a basement for everything collected abroad. I don't know...I'm at a loss at this time.
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 18, 2021, 02:38:31 PM
I totally flop when it comes to replicating house floorplans. It's just the creative differences between me and the floorplan I'm trying to follow. hahaha
Post by: Nindigo on June 18, 2021, 02:52:26 PM
I'm taking a break from the Alvis right now and hanging out in Riverview instead. Need me some fresh country air :)
<3
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 18, 2021, 02:57:29 PM
Speaking of houses, I went into Twinbrook the other day looking for info on the big junkyard there and tried to find which house you're playing in. I wasn't able to find it. Do you by chance have the address?
Post by: Nindigo on June 18, 2021, 11:56:31 PM
My Twinbrook is slowly changing, now that many adults are now elders and some who even passed away. And an empty lot has up and vanished, I can't even place a new lot in its place which is strange. On one hand, I would like my Sim kids to age, but I dislike that it ages up everyone else as well. Although, I would also hate the inconsistency of residents not aging along with mine. Lol, it's quite difficult to be trapped between a rock and a hard place, you know?
Anyway, I had the most crippling migraine yesterday, and it is still on today. Doesn't help me at all in making good decisions. Quite the contrary. But I can't stay away from the computer and my Sims. I just have to hold back with a lot of planning and such and enjoy my game for what it is.
Hugsies and cookies <3
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 19, 2021, 12:12:24 AM
I've had that happen where I've deleted a lot and haven't been able to place it back. I'm not sure why other than the terrain paints they use to build the town. When I've deleted (either by accident or on purpose) a lot that I'm not able to put back I usually have to go back a save.
That's if I'm building in my main-save game. Though I've done it in my build save as well. Luckily when I'm building, at least for the most part I save in stages as I'm building.
Can you play with aging off and then age up when you feel like it? Hmm.. Wait, that won't help, specially if you're wanting townies to age as well. Unless there's an option in MasterController maybe? Or is that more of a Story Progression thing?
Hope your migraine eases up and goes away soon!!
Hugsies, cookies and warm migraine lifting tea!! <3
Post by: Nindigo on June 19, 2021, 03:34:57 AM
I'm so torn about Story Progression. I put it in and take it out constantly. Maybe one day I will wake up and be decisive about what to finally do ;D
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 19, 2021, 08:15:45 AM
MrsFlynn, it never occurred to me to have a save just for builds. I build in-game and the game opens to my sim and I then go to edit town. I think I'll go back into RV and start over using it as just a save game. Good idea!
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 19, 2021, 11:17:43 AM
Lapaige, you can load a save to edit town and then select a lot to build on. That's how I usually build my houses and community lots. I just find it easier to do that than have to worry about moving Sims around the lot or using up all their money.
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 19, 2021, 12:08:51 PM
Report"
That's what I typically do but it means that it's been saved on an active sim and when I'm in edit town there's a not on top to return to game. I was thinking of loading a new game completely and never setting up a household but just building on it and safe the builds.
Today I'm going to start my game with my active sim and send her to the old mill to see if it's actually working.
Edited to add: The wheel is turning and the water is all flowing down to the river through my newly built channels. Whoo-hoo! Oops...I mean Yay!
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 19, 2021, 01:08:45 PM
Definitely try loading a new save without an active Sim to see how that works for you. I find it easier to build, furnish and decorate that way.
It makes it harder to set the home up for playing in, but to me that's what a play-save is for. lol
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 20, 2021, 03:45:29 PM
How To: Build a Basement Under a Foundation (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=214.msg2117#msg2117)
I am working on a couple of editions of the house I built while creating the tutorial and will share those later.
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 21, 2021, 02:31:11 PM
Re: An Alvi Life - On and Off - June 21st
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=32167.msg511102#msg511102
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Yay!! Hmm.. Won't moving him in with Yasmine kind of confuse the kids?
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Clone VJ got the midlife crisis wish to move out. I accommodated this by moving him in with family friend Yasmine and her two kids.
That last photo of Phoenix holding Vince and picking his nose?! It looks like VJ is laughing at them? I've never seen that happen in-game. At least the teens and above do that. Toddler seem to do that quite often. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 21, 2021, 02:36:27 PM
Sunset and a full moon over Riverview.
(https://i.ibb.co/YfPpmcy/Screenshot-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YfPpmcy)
(https://i.ibb.co/NW73DhY/Screenshot-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NW73DhY)
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 21, 2021, 02:38:44 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 21, 2021, 02:39:43 PM
Post by: Nindigo on June 22, 2021, 01:01:18 AM
I think Yasmine appreciates the lack of evil and inappropriateness in Clone VJ. He is still vain (I call snob that in TS3) and childlike. Other than that he is smart, kindhearted and polite. Down the road, I think he is better for her - MUCH better for her. I can make him look more "bad" if you prefer. Just keep in mind that he is a politician. He has to pay some attention to his "approachability" ;D
I will take a look at the guide for building through foundations. The creators of the towns have done it avidly, so it must be doable.
And pretty pictures again, LaPaige. The vanilla moon is actually very nice. You should look up more in-game ;D
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 22, 2021, 05:23:08 PM
Nah we (Yasmine and I) like clone VJ just fine. He looks handsome in his glasses. :)
Hope the howto is easy to read and understand. If it's not, please let me know. I'll do my best to help.
Post by: Nindigo on June 24, 2021, 02:14:32 AM
Playing with the Littler family in Bridgeport since last night. I have installed almost all of the "fixed" worlds by ellacharm3d over at MTS.
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 25, 2021, 04:06:44 AM
I'm playing a test game with Yasmine in Sunset Valley at moment. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 25, 2021, 12:04:07 PM
I'll bring cookies if someone serves cold drinks. Even ice water. I feel like the Wicked Witch of the West .... I'm meltingggg.
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 25, 2021, 01:05:08 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 25, 2021, 03:10:49 PM
Sitting in the cross breeze of a couple of fans drinking ice water is helping.
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 25, 2021, 03:17:47 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 25, 2021, 03:37:51 PM
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Post by: MrsFlynn on June 26, 2021, 04:20:47 PM
Yep, I heard that the cows are giving evaporated milk. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 26, 2021, 04:48:03 PM
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Post by: Nindigo on June 27, 2021, 11:39:35 PM
It came over me after watching Gamer-Grandma Shirley play on YouTube. Skyrim SE is her favorite game as well.
Here is her channel: Shirley Curry (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzkY7wa8Ksxv4M5NyUYgTmA)
She is a wonderful elderly lady in her eighties and much beloved by her fans for breaking conventions.
And she loves roleplaying her characters and telling their stories.
*sips tea*
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 28, 2021, 03:52:35 AM
I've been driving myself a little crazy over the last couple-few days. It's been so warm that I haven't opened Sims 3. As I don't want to set my laptop on fire. Okay, so it won't do that, but poor thing even with it's turbo fan on it still gets pretty warm. Though not hot like my last laptop did.
You aren't suppose to be able to fry an egg with your laptop... Or are you?! lol .... Sorry couldn't resist.
We're in the hopefully last day or two of the nastiest and record breaking heat waves our area has seen.
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 28, 2021, 07:35:55 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 28, 2021, 09:16:45 AM
Yep, drinking lots of water. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 28, 2021, 09:31:23 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 28, 2021, 09:50:39 AM
Face cloths, great idea!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 28, 2021, 11:57:15 AM
Post by: Nindigo on June 28, 2021, 12:30:57 PM
*shares delicious iced tea and yummy cookies with my suffering Sim-siblings*
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Post by: MrsFlynn on June 29, 2021, 05:04:50 AM
Since they got the rights to sell Sims 4, they've had that on the season sales instead.
Post by: Nindigo on June 29, 2021, 11:05:43 PM
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Post by: Nindigo on July 01, 2021, 03:02:45 AM
I don't think it touched the bone though thanks to the layer of fat ::)
Today, the soreness is about half of what it was yesterday. I feel a bit tired and a little bit feverish, but nothing major. So, yay!
I'm still having fun in Skyrim SE by the way. I need to do this for a little while.
At some point, VJ and Miraj will be knocking something fierce on my door again. They always do. Besides, they are in my thoughts <3
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 01, 2021, 07:19:32 AM
I'm sure we'll be hearing from those boys soon.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 01, 2021, 07:54:34 AM
It's kind of odd to be so warm/hot that you remove all blankets from the bed to waking up being chilly cause you have no blankets. It is really nice to have this cooler weather. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 01, 2021, 10:13:46 AM
I should take advantage and do some cleaning today but I probably won't. :D I need to do some grocery shopping but it's a holiday here so the stores will be crazy with people stocking up for the long weekend. So I probably won't do that either.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 01, 2021, 10:24:49 AM
Thank goodness for the overcast. So nice!!
Oooh boy the stores are going to be crazy, you're right. Even if you were to go grocery shopping now it's going to be fairly busy.
Hopefully it starts cooling down for you soon!!
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 01, 2021, 11:01:34 AM
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Post by: MrsFlynn on July 01, 2021, 11:50:05 AM
It seems like masks aren't mandatory over here either, however local businesses have the right to not let you in if you're not wearing one. It seems like the businesses are starting to loosen the mask rules.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 01, 2021, 11:55:13 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 01, 2021, 12:38:07 PM
Last year was quite calm comparatively. Not sure what this year will bring. I'm hoping for a little calmness.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 01, 2021, 04:38:48 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 01, 2021, 05:22:51 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 02, 2021, 12:41:25 AM
Restrictions have been almost fully lifted here as well. Young people now feel they have gone through a time of war and suffered unbearably from the lack of partying, so now they go all out and torture everybody else with their loud music and just generally by being piggy in public (and sometimes private) areas. And then they leave their mess to be cleaned up by others. I don't know what to say. I feel disappointed in this behavior, because my definition of having a hard time is very much different from theirs. I can't deal with the lack of consideration and not taking responsibility for their actions.
I'm glad you guys get to cool down a bit. The heat can be so debilitating. And when it's over, you just need to finally breathe, recuperate and clear up your head :)
Hugsies and cookies for ya'll <3
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 02, 2021, 08:42:17 AM
I hear exactly what you are saying Nindigo. It's a complete lack of respect. I know that it will be a free-for-all this weekend because summer vacation has officially started and people are traveling, gathering on crowded beaches, packing restaurants, etc so I expect to see a rise in Covid cases as well.
I watched a "live" Facebook video yesterday from someone in the cruise industry. He was at the London airport about to board his flight for the US because cruising was opening up and he was about to leave on one of the first cruises leaving from the US. But he was denied boarding and if I understand correctly, all flights from the UK to the US were cancelled because of a new strain on Covid that's recently hit the UK.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 02, 2021, 10:49:51 AM
I've read news stories abut the new strain. It sounds like one of the shots can protect against it? I'm not fully sure on that.
Hugsies and coookies back <3
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 02, 2021, 02:25:34 PM
I placed 'em out on the table with the bigger vase.
The vase of roses are beautiful!! I've never seen them before. At the moment I only have base game and Showtime enabled. Looked through Buy mode > Decor and wasn't able to find the vase of roses.
I was wondering if any of you know where it can be found?
Something interesting to note... it can't be copied either. I found that odd. I was able to find the mini cow plant though. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 02, 2021, 03:20:08 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 02, 2021, 03:25:24 PM
I've been doing testing here and there so I've uninstalled all of the store content.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 02, 2021, 03:33:08 PM
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Post by: MrsFlynn on July 04, 2021, 06:04:33 PM
Sorry for checking in so late. *Blush* I got to playing my gardening game and got sucked into it and of course building them a starter home too.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 04, 2021, 06:14:04 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 04, 2021, 06:16:08 PM
I'm not a big fan of hotdogs, but we'll have some every now and again.
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Post by: Lapaige46 on July 08, 2021, 03:48:50 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 08, 2021, 04:02:48 PM
Ever since I learned to organize and merge my CC files my computer has been happier. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 08, 2021, 04:12:35 PM
I tried to stay out of the "store" (TSR). I really did try. :D I didn't even have lunch and now it's too late but too early for dinner. I'm glad the cookie fairy (disguised as one of my neighbors) saw fit to hang a bag of cookies on my door handle. That will help tide me over. :D
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 09, 2021, 10:47:09 AM
But I'm back in business.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 09, 2021, 06:02:54 PM
Any time I go on a CC shopping spree I add it to a new Sims 3 folder little by little to see what works and what doesn't. Get rid of what doesn't work. Then add the CC that does work into my main Sims 3 folder.
I had a major scare a few years back where I got some bad CC that I wasn't able to easily remove. I ended up having to delete the files in the DCCache folder and reinstall favorite store sets and towns, plus the CC I had.
So now I am really careful of what CC I install so that doesn't happen again.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 09, 2021, 06:14:34 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 10, 2021, 03:00:33 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 10, 2021, 07:17:38 AM
Usually, I don't like to stray from the vanilla style. But some CC hairs manage to look Maxis Match-ish enough for me to "approve" of and even appreciate. Like one I've been using for Aggie. Dug up an old save from before I blew her and house to smithereens and played it some today.
I tried. I like my houses to look realistic and with the in-game objects, that's not really possible. If I played differently, then I might think differently. Paintings especially are problematic for me. I only use a handful of them which means repeats. I find so much of the in-game stuff to be dark and gloomy. I real life I need lots of light and so by default, I think my sims do too. I end up recoloring everything. I'm just glad the options are out there if we choose to use them. Mind you, if they weren't then I wouldn't know any differently. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 11, 2021, 09:26:25 AM
Usually, I don't like to stray from the vanilla style. But some CC hairs manage to look Maxis Match-ish enough for me to "approve" of and even appreciate. Like one I've been using for Aggie. Dug up an old save from before I blew her and house to smithereens and played it some today.
Post by: Nindigo on July 11, 2021, 10:39:30 AM
Lighting in Sims 3 can be a little difficult, but I have learned how to remove the blinding bloom effect by adding a line in GraphicsRules.sgr under 'option AdvancedRendering', under the '/ setting $On' part which is:
prop $ConfigGroup RenderPostProcessEnabled false
In case you were unaware and want to get rid of it like me.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 11, 2021, 10:51:40 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 11, 2021, 11:10:29 AM
It all comes down to individual taste. There is no right or wrong,
Absolutely! It's what makes the world go around. It would be too boring if we were all the same. :D
As to the light thing.... I have no idea what any of that means. :o :D
Post by: Nindigo on July 11, 2021, 12:08:39 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 11, 2021, 12:21:06 PM
I was pleasantly surprised at how well that worked!! Took the before/after photos without the light mod. To help tell the difference better.
What an awesome tip!!
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 11, 2021, 12:34:35 PM
I just wanted to say that it wasn't my intention to be critical of anyone's playing style. If there's any criticism to be had it's to be my style of play and my own frustration with the game's limitations because I can't make it work the way I want it to work. Strictly my own issues. :::stomping off like a spoiled 4 y/o having a tantrum because she can't get her way.... :P
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 11, 2021, 01:14:31 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 11, 2021, 01:47:23 PM
Today I'm actually playing the game instead of building. You'll recall, MrsFlynn, my Ashley (big green house) and her architect boyfriend. I moved them in together in Riverview and had to start their relationship all over again. They're getting there but it's slow work and I'm not used to playing a multi-person household.
There was another oops in that Ashley dropped down a level and is back to being Vice-President so I have to get her back up to being Leader of the Free World. I need her to get there before she can retire and stay home to garden and raise babies. So far their relationship has only progressed as far as going steady and making out on the sofa and they are maintaining separate bedrooms. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 11, 2021, 02:10:54 PM
I don't do well with a multi-person household either. I mostly focus on one Sim and let the secondary Sim do whatever unless I have a specific task for them to do or I need them to help with something, like gardening.
There is a way to "cheat-up" their relationship with testingcheatsenabled on. Mouse over their relationship bar while pressing the Ctrl Key. I'll check that in a moment. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 11, 2021, 02:14:04 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 11, 2021, 02:23:20 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 11, 2021, 03:23:56 PM
The story of my play unfolds in my head as I go along. There is very little planning, as I like to see what the game throws at me and where my own whims take things. The Sims in my play are all very fleshed out and "alive" in my head as well - much more than what the game and screenshots can ever reflect. I'm just not a very good storyteller to an audience plus my RSI prevents me from typing a whole lot. I'm sort of a private person and my sometimes unconventional way of thinking and playing is not for everyone.
Thanks, MrsFlynn, for adding the piccies and simplifying my link. I have played without bloom for many months now. My eyes really don't like these eye adaption things such as bloom effects. I am currently trying out a mod which affects the indoor lighting called Simsi45 Reworked and Improved EA Lights. I haven't formed an opinion yet, but you can find it over at Mod The Sims if you want to try it out for yourselves.
And no offense taken here either, LaPaige :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 11, 2021, 04:50:14 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 12, 2021, 02:03:12 AM
Didn't know she carried a phone around.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 12, 2021, 07:43:34 PM
Oh geeze. I didn't know Bonehilda could even do that.
Post by: Nindigo on July 13, 2021, 12:40:55 PM
Nabiha is in China by herself where I hooked her up with native Deng Wang - they now live together in a vacation house she bought. They are engaged and for the first time ever, I decided to throw my Sim a bachelorette party. It went well. A male stripper showed up and everything. The party started 9 PM. It is now around 5:30 AM...
And...VJ just came into the house (sneaking up to scare her) as if he'd been there all along. Where the heck did he come from? And it is just him. Judging by the info shown when I hover my mouse over his portrait, he is her step-dad from back in Twinbrook who is a vampire now. But this VJ is not vampiric looking at all despite that his portrait is outlined in purple/magenta. How does he show up in China out of nowhere?
:-[
Update:
VJ just listed himself as part of the household in China...he is alive, I tell you ;D
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 13, 2021, 12:50:20 PM
Mind you, I only have a handful of games so my sims don't travel far. They have just moved down the road from SV to RV. :D
Post by: Nindigo on July 13, 2021, 01:33:55 PM
I can add to the above story that VJ eventually displayed his greyish vampire skintone after a few in-game hours. I cancelled the whole romance/wedding thing with Deng, and had VJ and Nabiha travel back home. Once there, I discovered that VJ's wardrobe was completely messed up. I don't know how, but script-wise, he apparently went rogue there for a bit. My hubby was really weirded out by this incident as well.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 13, 2021, 01:38:27 PM
I'll have to check out Maxis Match. I'd never heard of it.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 13, 2021, 03:44:02 PM
If I remember correctly, you mention that (wardrobe messed up) has happened before in another save.
It seems like it's due to traveling. What part of traveling I'm not sure and not sure how to fix it. That might be something to look into. Maybe Trip might know??
I saw in yesterday's chapter of your story here (https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=32167.msg511439#msg511439) that Clone VJ got turned into a vampire? *Grin* So hopefully that means Yasmine will get turned into a Vampire too?
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 13, 2021, 03:48:05 PM
They can last til -way- past the wee-hours of the morning. It's been my experience I have to kick Sims out as some will stay as long as you let them.
If I remember correctly turning off the stereo/tv sometimes helps. :) Unless you've got an unruly Sim on the lot who ends up turning it back on. hehehehe
Post by: Nindigo on July 14, 2021, 09:14:09 AM
Another weird thing happened today. I had just saved my game. Then my hubby distracts me with some question and I proceed to shut my computer off instead of just exiting the game which is what I had planned. When I turned my computer on again and loaded up the game, my save is gone - only the backup remains, and it is from before the latest two WA trips. Just geez...
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 14, 2021, 09:37:47 AM
I think you can rename your SV-GC-04b.sims3.backup file. Delete the .backup and you've got your save SV-GC-04b.sims3.
Or did you already try that?
Around here it doesn't usually get too cold in the winters. And it usually doesn't get too hot, but with the extreme heat wave that happened earlier I'm beginning to wonder if that's going to become a "normal" thing around here. I hope not. 3-4 days of living through that kind of heat is not good.
We've been getting near 70s-80s during the day and mid-50s to 60s overnights. It's been actually tolerable. lol
Post by: Nindigo on July 14, 2021, 09:59:37 AM
It's around 80 here right now. Was a little higher earlier (it's 7 PM now).
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 14, 2021, 11:04:29 AM
I'm sorry you lost so much progress. Does that mean you'll be deleting your latest chapter? Or leaving it up just cause? :)
Post by: Nindigo on July 14, 2021, 11:41:17 AM
We've a nice new floor fan in our office area. Of course, this part of the house is the hottest due to the computers running all day long. And also, the sun is baking this side of the house this time of day as well. Very oppressing.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 14, 2021, 11:43:24 AM
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Post by: MrsFlynn on July 15, 2021, 07:46:22 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 17, 2021, 11:04:39 AM
Hmm... We need some bright and cheerful.
Time to break out the pack to see what all it has in it.
Post by: Nindigo on July 17, 2021, 11:25:46 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 17, 2021, 02:27:51 PM
I'm building a stone farmhouse for my Sports Superstar sim. She's reached the top of her game so it's time for her to become a horse trainer. I confess to cheating with this build though. It's not mine. I'm copying it from a You Tube simmer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofSk4-ZwFcE
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 17, 2021, 02:33:01 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 17, 2021, 02:33:11 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 17, 2021, 03:49:47 PM
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I can't help but laugh though. :)
I have a feeling Yasmine would look wonderful in something in Sweet Treats.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 17, 2021, 04:11:26 PM
I've decided against using the Paradis farm house because it's just too big for what I want so I'm creating my own in the same style. That way I won't feel like I'm cheating on myself. LOL. That's just too weird.
Nindigo, who's your new buddy (avatar)?
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 17, 2021, 04:19:07 PM
I think I have over-stuffed my game with .package files because I'm having issues with my game not exiting like it should and it seems a little laggy.
I'll have to go through my mods folder to clean out some of those .package files.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 17, 2021, 04:28:26 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 18, 2021, 01:30:47 AM
More sitting cows: Link (https://www.google.com/search?q=sitting+cow&client=firefox-b-d&sxsrf=ALeKk0299wOL7cjs8r1lMU7NMomRQakdJw:1626596893069&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=Vs_wap8Rl82veM%252CKpTEGxg2ZtuRYM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kRLntls_Bw4-BHWgtFD7he4lX0yVA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3z4PQmezxAhW7hf0HHTcNCHUQ9QF6BAgWEAE&biw=2048&bih=999#imgrc=Vs_wap8Rl82veM)
And come on, you guys - my Alvis are smiling ;D
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 18, 2021, 08:30:30 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 18, 2021, 04:44:39 PM
I read a little of what that reddit thread had to say about sitting cows and it's quite sad. Cows don't normally sit, it's vary rare.
Went through my .package files and then re-merged them. Now I'm testing to see how well it's all going to work out. Hopefully better. :)
Post by: Nindigo on July 18, 2021, 05:09:05 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 23, 2021, 06:47:49 AM
I hope that child Miraj is okay instead. Sorry that he isn't smiling, though. I just told him about PMS and this was the enlightened face he gave me.
*sip*
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 23, 2021, 07:21:52 AM
I think little Miraj looks a little confused about PMS. :D
Post by: Nindigo on July 23, 2021, 08:02:11 AM
Here is a picture of my Duane in The Sims 4. He and I are figuring out cross stitching and all the other new things which came with the new expansion Cottage Living just released yesterday.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 23, 2021, 11:16:55 AM
I have no interest in Sims 4 except for the building aspect of it. Videos I've seen make it look pretty good.
I've abandoned Elise and her horse (Cashew) for now. Too much work. I'll let them fend for themselves and continue to build up New Riverview. Once I have a few more homes/businesses built, I'll try and get David and Ashley married and with child. Everything I've been building lately is pretty extravagant and can only be purchased with the free real estate cheat. :D New Riverview is a very wealthy community by the looks of it. I might have to break down and purchase Showtime in order to get a music venue though.
I wouldn't mind a spot of tea and a couple of cookies, please.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 23, 2021, 12:06:02 PM
I thought the cow was cute too. My favorite Nindigo avatar is that anime fox like creature. You once told me who it was, but now I can't remember. *Blush*
Child Miraj looks like he's pondering something. Possibly confused about the conversation you had with him. lol He's such a cute kid.
Sounds like you're enjoying Sims 4. Cottage Living sounds like it has some fun things. We quit buying anything Sims 4 related a long while ago. I haven't updated Origin or Sims 4 in... let's say a long time.
Duane is a handsome Sim!!
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 23, 2021, 12:08:20 PM
Here's something that could be considered ☕ hot tea? lol
I did find a teapot emoji, but it's not showing up for me.
https://emojipedia.org/teapot/
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 23, 2021, 12:09:00 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 23, 2021, 12:14:49 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 23, 2021, 12:18:37 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 23, 2021, 01:41:55 PM
I will load up TS3 and have VJ produce some nectar. Miraj can ponder PMS and watch from a comfy couch.
*Ammy is from a game called Okami
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 23, 2021, 02:07:59 PM
I need to make the avatar into a Sims 3 poster... Do you have copy of it in a bigger size? 600 wide should be big enough if you have it.
I usually have to resize the photos I make into posters. I usually do it by either 600 wide, or 800 depending on how it looks in the poster making mod.
Post by: Nindigo on July 23, 2021, 04:15:48 PM
By the way, I was sure I had deleted all my saves, but today I spotted a folder called 'old saves' in my Documents folder that I had overlooked during my deletion spree...it has my Twinbrook files. From some point back. I'm gonna go take a look :o
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 23, 2021, 04:16:48 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 23, 2021, 04:20:26 PM
Congrats on finding the old saves!!
Here she is: Ammy (https://www.fanpop.com/clubs/shewolf11/images/25512952/title/okami-fanart)
By the way, I was sure I had deleted all my saves, but today I spotted a folder called 'old saves' in my Documents folder that I had overlooked during my deletion spree...it has my Twinbrook files. From some point back. I'm gonna go take a look :o
Post by: Nindigo on July 23, 2021, 04:25:10 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss and frustration, LaPaige. If I could do magic I would make everything come back to you in an instant!
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 23, 2021, 05:52:16 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 24, 2021, 12:48:51 PM
Once again, I am totally put off by a case of a stranger forcing themselves upon my Sim and leaving me powerless to stop it. This aspect of TS4 angers me so much. The only way to prevent a stranger from starting a conversation with my Sim is to quickly make my Sim travel to a different location - their home lot, preferably. However, my Sim was in the middle of eating just now. I desperately tried to cancel her (the stranger's) approach, alas to no avail. The stranger simply overrode my attempted cancellation of her invasive interaction, takes a seat at my Sim's table and begins her inane babbling at him. I just cannot accept this and rage-quit.
Thank goodness this is not a thing in The Sims 3! Unfortunately, TS3 is a bit lacking in other areas compared to TS4. For example, I downloaded the cowshed and chicken coop for VJ and Miraj, having been inspired by those two things just having been added in TS4. But the interactions with them are so lackluster in TS3. Your TS3 Sims don't develop a relationship with these animals and maintenance is not really needed. I guess they are nice if one doesn't like, or have the patience to grow egg, cheese, and omni plants. Also, the ones the grocery store sells are perfectly adequate, even if unneeded.
It is funny how The Sims games avoid the subject of animal slaughter in order to get meat. Meat grows from plants in both TS3 and TS4. I do believe that The Sims is a life simulation game, sure, but certainly not a realistic life simulation ::)
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 27, 2021, 01:13:24 AM
I don't remember anything memorable from the chickens except you can feed them and argue with the angry chicken if I remember correctly.
Post by: Nindigo on July 27, 2021, 02:55:54 AM
You can feed the cow chocolate right off the bat and get chocolate milk from it, no plants or gardening needed. For some reason, my cows are never interested in regular feeding. They just produce milk for free.
You can argue with Charlie the Evil Chicken. When there are chicks, you can interact some with them for cute moodlets. You also get rare exotic eggs now and then which sell for a lot of money.
I don't know if they quality of eggs depend on actually feeding the chicken, but so far it doesn't look like it. It seems to be more a matter of how often you collect them that influence the quality.
Welcome back, MrsFlynn <3
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 27, 2021, 10:54:57 AM
It's good to be back. Still trying to play catch up. lol
Post by: Nindigo on July 27, 2021, 01:29:12 PM
Well, it allows you to name a custom ice cream.
Am I bad for once having named such an ice cream Diarrhea?
It was green...
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 27, 2021, 01:36:33 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 27, 2021, 04:05:39 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 27, 2021, 04:07:55 PM
Reminds me of the time my son, who was about 2 at the time, was sitting in his highchair eating chicken noodle soup. He threw up and started to cry saying he spilled his soup.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 27, 2021, 04:10:29 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 28, 2021, 02:18:37 PM
I found it via NRaas forum post: Link (https://www.nraas.net/community/chatterbox/topic10091)
Lazy Duchess' actual page: Link (https://lazyduchess.tumblr.com/post/657467259898527744/the-sims-3-smooth-patch-10)
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 28, 2021, 02:24:09 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 28, 2021, 02:33:56 PM
(Saving the important folders beforehand to the desktop, for instance)
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 28, 2021, 03:11:53 PM
At the end of each day I delete the files that are at the bottom of the Sims 3 folder (the ones that reappear when you reload the game), then I clear my recycle bin. I'll also clear out DCbackup folder except for the ccmerged.package. Is there something I'm deleting that I shouldn't be? There are so many posts about this issue on various forums so I don't think it's anything I'm doing but there doesn't seem to be a resolution. I've spent hours searching everything I can find on the subject.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 28, 2021, 04:38:38 PM
I've actually deleted all of the cache files, log files and tag file in the Sims 3 folder before as part of a test. Leaving Options.ini because I don't want to loose my graphics settings and gameplay options. All still loaded just fine.
However, there has been a few times where I've deleted all the files in the DCBackup folder except for the ccmerged.package file and have lost installed items. Due to that I leave those files alone. It doesn't hurt anything leaving the files there and prevents having to reinstall what goes missing, at least in my experience.
To me it seems more like personal preference to delete the files in DCBackup or not. I am not entirely sure if that will fully fix the issue, but it might be worth a try.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 28, 2021, 05:15:11 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 28, 2021, 07:32:32 PM
Not sure if you've tried testing that, but here's the steps if you need them.
-- Using a new Sims 3 folder.
Rename your current Sims 3 folder, so game can create new one when game is launched.
1. Disable the the antivirus software.
2. Install Riverview
3. Play Sims 3 in that open and close it a few times to see what stays installed.
If RV stays installed then it maybe that you need to white list Sims 3 on your antivirus software. You may need to Google how to do that.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 28, 2021, 09:18:17 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 28, 2021, 09:45:23 PM
Yeah, 7:30am it a way-bit too early for a Drs appointment.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 29, 2021, 11:07:04 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 29, 2021, 11:31:13 AM
Hope you get to take a little nap soon so you'll have then energy for dinner out. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 29, 2021, 11:39:21 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 29, 2021, 11:42:48 AM
Post by: Nindigo on July 29, 2021, 12:30:48 PM
Today, I have been trying to build some things again - by looking at floor plans of real houses. Ended up bulldozing everything in the end. I will never get satisfied ::)
And it's difficult! Why can't real houses be built on a grid of squares?
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 29, 2021, 12:52:07 PM
For example bedrooms are usually 5x6. This leaves room enough for bed, end tables and desk/chair and maybe a crib, depending on where the doors are place.
For the kitchen it depends on if it's an eat in or separate diningroom. For example in my current house with eat in dining it's 5x10.
Livingroom size varies Sometimes I like them to be big 8x8, but sometimes I like them to be smaller 6x6. Or a combo between the two.
Bathrooms vary in size as well. Normally I make them 3x4, but lately I have been making some 3x3.
Something that maybe helpful is to try using the blueprints maker tool. It can be found in Build Mode It's the icon to the right of the grid or below the hammer.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 29, 2021, 12:54:42 PM
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I use floorplans as inspirational pieces and go with what room sizes I like.
That's what I do. You'll drive yourself mad trying to follow an actual floorplan.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 31, 2021, 01:08:58 PM
A log cabin I built from a real floor plan. Built on a 30x40 lot.
It is just the house. I am not good at creating a lavish looking lot (yet). But if you want to use it, feel free to change and add anything you want.
I think it is a cozy cabin. Let me know if the download link works or not. Haven't used OneDrive in a while :-[
Log Cabin (https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApbPQIPVPRUFhcxn0KOBcFJ6vFGI5Q?e=2H7d2p)
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 31, 2021, 02:01:57 PM
It's a cute cabin!! I'll pop it in game and look at it in a bit. Thank you for sharing!! :)
A log cabin I built from a real floor plan. Built on a 30x40 lot.
It is just the house. I am not good at creating a lavish looking lot (yet). But if you want to use it, feel free to change and add anything you want.
I think it is a cozy cabin. Let me know if the download link works or not. Haven't used OneDrive in a while :-[
Log Cabin (https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApbPQIPVPRUFhcxn0KOBcFJ6vFGI5Q?e=2H7d2p)
Post by: Nindigo on July 31, 2021, 02:22:55 PM
Today, I have also had a lot of fun building my real life house - it is a work in progress. I have moved my Alvis in there which looks fun!
Hubby has been helping me getting things right. He says he is impressed. I look forward to showing you guys the end result :)
MrsFlynn, I would prefer to make my downloads library files, but how do I tell what is what in my library folder with all those letters and numbers?
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 31, 2021, 02:33:28 PM
I can help with sharing files via the library folder. I created a how-to that you can find here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=145.msg1028#msg1028)
If anything needs to be better explained, please let me know?
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 31, 2021, 03:00:02 PM
I was focusing so hard on my mill build when my washer beeped to let me know it was done. There was the laundry basket, still full in front of the washer. All that was in the washer when it went through the whole cycle is a dishcloth.
Good grief.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 31, 2021, 03:44:41 PM
Here's some tea and cookies :)
☕ 🍪 🍪
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 31, 2021, 04:01:21 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 31, 2021, 04:05:40 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 01, 2021, 12:26:01 PM
One major drawback of having swimmable waters in the lovely new neighborhood, Henford-on-Bagley...
Too much Mortimer Goth! I need sunglasses, please.
*sips tea*
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 01, 2021, 12:51:37 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 01, 2021, 01:54:04 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 02, 2021, 03:53:59 PM
I've never used full autonomy before. It's quite entertaining. This is his second cup of tea and there's no bathroom in the mill. I'm waiting for him to make a dash home. :D
(https://i.ibb.co/hfM3YC3/Screenshot-23.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hfM3YC3)
(https://i.ibb.co/KV17MPr/Screenshot-25.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KV17MPr)
Post by: Nindigo on August 03, 2021, 12:16:39 AM
I like your mill caretaker. And your mill :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 03, 2021, 09:32:35 AM
I love his pinky sticking out (my did wouldn't have done that either). I think that was clever programming on mill creator's part.
Post by: Nindigo on August 04, 2021, 02:05:43 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/x1jdrhT/Screenshot.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x1jdrhT)
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 04, 2021, 02:16:55 PM
I got the house the way I like it and want to move. I just don't know where I want to move 'em too. I want to move them before I start really doing anything with the nectar machines or it will reset the nectar skill journal stats.
Post by: Nindigo on August 04, 2021, 02:22:34 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 04, 2021, 02:26:20 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 05, 2021, 07:33:07 AM
At 500, the temp was around 40. With 1000, it is around 50. Minimal load = 15%.
Nice to know! *sips*
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 05, 2021, 08:03:35 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 05, 2021, 10:28:33 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 05, 2021, 10:35:18 AM
I don't have an account at TSR, but if I am correct you can save your downloads list at TSR so they can be easier to find when needed later?
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 05, 2021, 10:56:21 AM
I thought something was wrong when I went to the site. They have a whole new look. I'm glad my membership is working to help them stay current.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 05, 2021, 11:00:06 AM
I just looked at their site. They must have added the new redesign within the last couple of days, as I was just visiting the site the other day.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 05, 2021, 11:02:11 AM
I just received an email announcing the update so it must have just happened today.
Post by: Nindigo on August 05, 2021, 03:50:35 PM
Anywowzer, I'm off to bed now. *sips 'n' waves*
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 05, 2021, 04:08:59 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 05, 2021, 06:52:22 PM
I've got grapes planted for my nectar making Sim, but I haven't done anything with the nectar machines other than to upgrade them to Improved Pressing.
Night-night Sleep-tight.
Post by: Nindigo on August 06, 2021, 01:52:16 AM
To my pleasant surprise, he was given the start of the oppotunity chain which will eventually let him use omni plants. Miraj has done this one, and I thought it was a one per househould thing, but maybe because they were saved to bin and then placed in a fresh world did something.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 06, 2021, 07:04:04 AM
I too won't be making any nectar until all the french grapes are of perfect quality.
Derp question... Is there an actual use for Omni plants? Now that I have them, I'm not sure what to do with them. I've never really done anything with them before. Mostly because once we get the opportunity for them, most of what I've previously grown is of perfect quality already.
Post by: Nindigo on August 06, 2021, 08:28:05 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 06, 2021, 08:49:34 AM
Post by: Nindigo on August 06, 2021, 10:00:13 AM
And then you watch William eat it with delight.
Or you can send it to be mounted and use it as strange decor.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 06, 2021, 10:02:08 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 06, 2021, 11:18:43 AM
You make sushi with it, LaPaige ;)
And then you watch William eat it with delight.
Or you can send it to be mounted and use it as strange decor.
Funny thing. When I first loaded up the lot for the old mill, it was completely covered in mounted fish. :D
Post by: Nindigo on August 06, 2021, 12:07:02 PM
Good thing that there are also a lot of fishing spots that actually work.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 06, 2021, 01:53:46 PM
Update: He couldn't throw it back. An opportunity to take 3 fish to the market came up so since he already had 2 he went fishing again and caught a shark this time. Sold the works to the market for over 300 simoleons. Easy day's work and it's not even noon.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 06, 2021, 03:03:50 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 06, 2021, 03:33:25 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 06, 2021, 03:55:12 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 06, 2021, 04:15:38 PM
The pond I wanted to restock was on my Sims' home lot. Maybe that is a requirement as well. It probably is.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 06, 2021, 04:34:18 PM
By simply clicking on the water. But maybe it doesn't go for robot fish. I have never tried it with them.
The pond I wanted to restock was on my Sims' home lot. Maybe that is a requirement as well. It probably is.
I clicked on the water but nothing happened but yes, he wasn't on his home lot, so maybe that's it.
Post by: Nindigo on August 08, 2021, 03:06:11 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 08, 2021, 03:16:15 PM
What a day of sorting through one heck of a Sims mess, hacking away at rotten wood until my fingers screamed out in pain and freeing a trapped kitten from the neighbor's garage ::)
Sorry about the mess and the fingers, and good on you for rescuing a trapped kitten. :)
Post by: Nindigo on August 08, 2021, 04:29:48 PM
On an unrelated note, I just found out that I actually have a single save from my old Appaloosa Plains containing the most extensive Alvi family. It was tucked away in the single Sims folder that survived my deletion spree a short while ago. It seems too good to be true. *wipes sentimental tear*
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 08, 2021, 04:35:16 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 08, 2021, 06:43:18 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 08, 2021, 06:56:45 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 08, 2021, 06:59:17 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 08, 2021, 07:19:29 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 08, 2021, 07:23:02 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 08, 2021, 07:25:19 PM
Don't beat yourself up like that! *shakes fist*
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 08, 2021, 07:34:18 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 09, 2021, 06:15:15 AM
I have managed to organize and archive all the households in the old save I found. There were 22 households and 78 Sims all in all. Enough for an all-Alvi town. Thankfully, I did make a family tree over at the Family Echo website which is invaluable for keeping track and sentimental reasons. Unfortunately, I have had to say a permanent goodbye to a few family members who have been lost to the void. On the other hand, I look forward to continue the legacy. It is not a normal family though and most people would probably choke on whatever they were currently ingesting if they learned how everything is pieced together. But it is my crazy and most beloved Sim family, not to mention the largest I have ever had. Plus, nowhere does it say that I can't go in new directions with it from here on :)
Now, my hands and fingers need a wee bit of rest.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 09, 2021, 06:57:06 AM
I look forward to reading any stories you want to share!! :)
Post by: Nindigo on August 09, 2021, 08:41:12 AM
It is interesting to look at though, but it got out of hand.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 09, 2021, 08:50:15 AM
Right now I'm playing with minimal mods and only WA enabled and enjoying the simpleness of it. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 09, 2021, 09:21:04 AM
I should send you my nearly empty Riverview so you can have all your Alvis in one place. :D
Post by: Nindigo on August 09, 2021, 10:43:52 AM
And yeah, I will need an emptied town for my Alvi family.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 13, 2021, 10:55:19 AM
Renovating the Home My Great Great Grandfather Built
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjKkhlHqt60
The house was built in the late 1800s if I remember correctly and is a Greek Revival? I think that's what it's called. Beautiful house!!
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 13, 2021, 03:51:34 PM
Anyway, have to run. Second doc appt for today.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 13, 2021, 04:03:56 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 13, 2021, 05:12:36 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 13, 2021, 05:42:42 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 15, 2021, 06:07:25 AM
I'm alive. Currently in Monte Vista.
Holly, toddler Hazel, Gino and horse Misty say hello!
(https://i.ibb.co/CwDbgZW/Hazel-Gino.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CwDbgZW)
Little Hazel on Papa Gino's arm.
(https://i.ibb.co/dDHbJRR/Misty.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dDHbJRR)
Misty thinking about herself.
(https://i.ibb.co/xq4xRjh/Holly.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xq4xRjh)
Holly studying horseback riding.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 15, 2021, 09:33:41 AM
Gino is very handsome and Hazel appears to adore him.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 15, 2021, 10:05:25 AM
Post by: Nindigo on August 15, 2021, 10:19:09 AM
*sips some more*
Holly is a level 10 rider now, and Misty is finally a level 10 jumper. I have never tried entering a competition at the equestrian center before. Let us hope it goes well for Holly and Misty. Misty has the Lucky Mount lifetime reward, meaning her rider should have more luck in competitions.
Gino has maxed the cooking skill and learned all the recipes. Now he just needs to reach level 10 in the culinary career to complete his lifetime wish.
After Hazel learned all of her toddler skills, I aged her up to a child. She takes after Holly mostly, but has her father's eye color and is not quite as pale as her mother. Holly wants another child.
(https://i.ibb.co/CWwHC2c/Holly-Misty.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CWwHC2c)
Stretching after a long ride.
(https://i.ibb.co/BqKbxmz/Gino-Hazel-Reading.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BqKbxmz)
Papa Gino reading toddler books with Hazel at the library.
(https://i.ibb.co/j5rPbK7/Hazel-Aging-Up.jpg) (https://ibb.co/j5rPbK7)
Hazel aging up.
(https://i.ibb.co/BsWn9K3/AFerrari-Family.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BsWn9K3)
The little family minus Misty.
Post by: Nindigo on August 16, 2021, 10:28:23 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 16, 2021, 10:39:27 AM
It might help organize the store content you've downloaded.
Post by: Nindigo on August 17, 2021, 04:30:21 AM
Time to instead rant about how townies dress themselves in ITF clothes when aging up. Grr!
*pours everyone a new hot cuppa tea and serves another batch of freshly baked cookies*
By the way, my fingers and hands are doing better. Resting them is helping, but boring :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 17, 2021, 06:24:35 AM
Hmm.. I've noticed the game doing that too. There might be a way to turn that off? I haven't really looked into it. Looks like by default you can't turn off things in CAS. But maybe with Nraas?
Might be something worth looking into.
Thank you for the hot tea and cookies!! You make better cookies than I do. lol
I'm happy to hear your fingers and hands are doing better!! :)
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Edited to Add:
Did a little search and found this info. Haven't looked to much into it yet, but wanted to note these links and then go read up more about what they're talking about. If we're really able to hide clothing... I am all for it!! lol
MasterController FAQ CAS
https://www.nraas.net/community/MasterController-FAQ-CAS
Hiding clothing CAS
https://www.nraas.net/community/chatterbox/topic3170
Re: Reducing Clothes Loaded in CAS
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=18154.msg341319#msg341319
Post by: Nindigo on August 17, 2021, 08:00:53 AM
Quote from: MrsFlynn
If we're really able to hide clothing... I am all for it!! lol*snorts and blows tea and chewed cookie out the nose*
Thanks for the links and the compliment. I haven't looked much into it either. I think I know about the last one you listed, however.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 17, 2021, 08:14:19 AM
The last one makes it look really simple... So I'm hoping it is!!
Post by: Nindigo on August 17, 2021, 08:21:45 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 17, 2021, 08:57:43 AM
Here's what I found:
Hiding clothes in CAS.
With Active Sim > City Hall or Computer > MasterController > Settings > CAS > Hide By Packs
Here's one we might be familiar with, but thought I'd share it anyway.
Reducing Clothes Loaded in CAS
With Active Sim > City Hall or Computer > MasterController > Settings > Show in Compact Form: Accessories, Clothing and Hats - Set all of these to True (Defaults to False)
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Neither option is what I was hoping for. -- I though or maybe was hoping for something that can be used in CAS to turn off what clothing/accessories aren't wanted. Or even hide them, like you can hide lots in the in-game library.
Post by: Nindigo on August 17, 2021, 02:04:39 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 17, 2021, 02:10:39 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 17, 2021, 02:51:09 PM
I played with it briefly some time ago. Then decided I had too many mods, and it was among the ones I tossed, since I didn't deem it essential.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 17, 2021, 03:06:58 PM
My packages folder? Ooooh boy. My package folder is already busting at the seams. It alone is 219mb at the moment. My computer is grumping at me because of it. lol
Post by: Nindigo on August 17, 2021, 03:19:01 PM
I put a lighting mod in today (Buhudain's Gold thingamajig) since my game is always so dark.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 17, 2021, 03:24:42 PM
I'm still using the same one I've been using since... errm... for a long time. lol
BrntWafflesCloud9IPwater1.5Aurora25%
I only use it when playing Sunset Valley. When I'm visiting other towns I take it out.
Post by: Nindigo on August 17, 2021, 04:05:38 PM
Oh, I've used Buhudain's lighting extensively before an up until recently in fact. Wanted to see if I could do without it. I can't. My eyes can't.
Environment Lighting Tweaks v4.0 & v5.6.55 GOLD (https://modthesims.info/d/490659/environment-lighting-tweaks-v4-0-amp-v5-6-55-gold.html)
Mahamudo has a lot of extras that I'm also using - moon, raindrops, nightsky.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 17, 2021, 04:41:21 PM
Yeah, nope.. We are too attached to our light mods. lol
Post by: Nindigo on August 17, 2021, 05:18:41 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 17, 2021, 05:43:43 PM
Oooh I've got a mod you might be interested in looking into, if you haven't already.
JunJayMdM.OnlineCenter = Use the computer to buy/sell produce!! It acts the the grocery store.
Online Center V30
https://modthesims.info/d/541640/online-center-v30-december-2nd-2014.html
There's other things you can do with it, but that's mainly what I use it for.
I can't really say stop saving all your produce... cause I'm so guilty of that. *Blush*
Post by: Nindigo on August 17, 2021, 06:08:56 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 17, 2021, 06:16:57 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2021, 03:58:49 AM
Not that I often use makeup on my personal Sims, but sometimes, I feel like looking at the CC available. I just come from TSR and feel annoyed, because the big shot creators over there always use the exact same perfect-doll model which looks nothing like a normal, in-game Sim. Therefore you've no idea how something will look on your own Sim until you download it and try it on. I've tried downloading makeup so often just to toss it again, because it looks hideous on my non-model Sims without kissy lips.
*sips and eats a cookie*
I really dislike how the entire TSR is flooded with these stadardized doll face models. It seems snobbish and totally drowns the few creators who actually use ordinary Sims to show off their work. Not everyone is interested in Barbie-glam for their female Sims, darn it. Not that I mind Barbie-glam as such and that others are into it. Not at all. I just prefer more...bland...dolls and would like to find something for my tastes as well.
*downs more tea and another cookie*
Sorry about that, guys :-[
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 18, 2021, 04:48:31 AM
Thanks for the cookies. I'll set them aside for now. I need to go back to bed. It's 4:47 a.m but when one needs to get up and check that the bathroom is right where you left it, it's tough to go back to sleep.
I forsee a grumpy day ahead.
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2021, 04:54:50 AM
I hope the bathroom didn't relocate on its own :o Sleep tight <3
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2021, 06:42:07 AM
(Requires the Master Controller Cheat module, I believe)
NRaas -> Master Controller -> Basic -> Pollinate
Update! It works on male Sims too :o The male in question in my game is a floating head now - yay!
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 18, 2021, 07:55:36 AM
Gosik Sunrise eyeshadow
https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3-makeup-eyeshadow/title/sunrise-eyeshadow/id/1180885/
I've only downloaded some makeup. I find I end up tossing it because most of it doesn't look good on any of my Sims.
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2021, 08:37:35 AM
That's a lovely Sim you have there by the way. *strokes "beard" and plans a simnap*
CC wise I find that I often like something a bit outdated.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 18, 2021, 08:42:39 AM
Thank you!! I created her recently to help me with testing. Her name is Amanda. I was thinking of sharing her. I just hadn't had a chance yet.
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Edited to Add:
I have uploaded Amanda here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=276.msg2941#msg2941)
She doesn't come with the makeup as shown in the photo in the post above. That was just her showing what eye shadow I have installed in my game.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 18, 2021, 10:13:37 AM
Just discovered that pollination actually works on female elders :D Now, I'm going to see if it works on males too.
(Requires the Master Controller Cheat module, I believe)
NRaas -> Master Controller -> Basic -> Pollinate
Update! It works on male Sims too :o The male in question in my game is a floating head now - yay!
I think you're a mad scientist in disguise. Mwahahahahah....
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2021, 10:26:58 AM
The floating head means his body is pregnant and doesn't render, because I don't have male pregnancy clothes installed at the moment. Never been so thrilled to see a floating head!
It's a very important discovery, as it means one doesn't have to install NRaas Story Progression and mess around with a billion settings (which they instructed me to way back) to allow male Sims to go through a regular female pregnancy with a positive moodlet, as opposed to when they get abducted by aliens which results in them becoming super obese, getting a negative moodlet and an occasional green glow coming out of their belly.
Plus, my Alvi lads can get their wish for a new baby fulfilled super easily!
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 18, 2021, 10:28:38 AM
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2021, 10:29:33 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 18, 2021, 10:31:14 AM
I think it's found over at Mod The Sims actually :o
:o :o :o ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2021, 12:20:11 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 18, 2021, 12:25:24 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2021, 02:22:31 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 18, 2021, 02:25:04 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2021, 02:30:42 PM
What can I say, I just love to experiment.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 18, 2021, 02:38:42 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 18, 2021, 03:07:58 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 18, 2021, 03:12:53 PM
I merged some posts from the Tips/tricks thread to here, the Sipping Tea thread because it was going off-topic.
Just a little. :D
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2021, 03:46:15 PM
In any case, I think it was a useful experiment. I had feared that I would've had to download the SP mod again. Now, I just need the pregnancy clothes. And it saves me 5000 simoleons.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 18, 2021, 03:50:11 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2021, 03:54:49 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 18, 2021, 04:07:44 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 19, 2021, 01:09:55 AM
She was running her private jumping course with Misty the horse. What I didn't realize is that the inferno hoop jump can actually set a Sim on fire. So, I wondered why the camera suddenly moved to her. Then I saw Misty buck her off, and when she got up her backside was on fire. In the worst possible way, I was made aware that there were no shower on the lot, only bath tubs. And buy/build mode was unavailable, of course. She was able to call a firefighter, though, but they arrived so late and ran to the front door instead of to Holly, that Holly expired.
Last save was made just 3-4 in-game hours prior and during night time, so not much was lost. Having replaced the dangerous hoop, everyone can now look forward to a peaceful morning :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 19, 2021, 07:13:27 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 19, 2021, 10:23:19 AM
I am really happy to hear you have a somewhat current backup to go back to and that not much progress was lost.
Great find on the horse racing/animation mod. :)
There is a few or so community lots that don't have bathrooms w/showers on them or even near by.
When I was playing the singing career my sim caught on fire right in front of a residential lot. I was like uh-oh!! Luckily the lot had a pool. I had them jump in to put the fire out.
Bathtubs don't help put out the fire?
Post by: Nindigo on August 19, 2021, 11:05:23 AM
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Bathtubs don't help put out the fire?No, they aren't tagged as extinguishers. Perhaps because they take a while to fill up, whereas showers and pools have water "on the ready".
As for the mod, yeah, I thought so too :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 19, 2021, 11:07:33 AM
That makes me want to add a shower to all community lots. lol .. but being kind of serious.
Post by: Nindigo on August 19, 2021, 12:32:10 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 20, 2021, 04:15:19 PM
What Tea do you guys get?
I've never really tried much more than store bought stuff. Though whatever they offer at my favorite restaurant is super good!! You can get it to go - for pickup orders, but sadly only kid size cups of it. :(
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 20, 2021, 04:44:20 PM
Are you getting rain today, MrsFlynn? We are and it's lovely.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 20, 2021, 05:05:05 PM
No rain... lots of clouds and it smells of rain.
Post by: Nindigo on August 20, 2021, 11:41:18 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 21, 2021, 09:54:04 AM
You know the console cheat? I assume you do. I also assume you have used the 'testingcheatsenabled true' command before? Well, after having enabled that (or you can choose to have it constantly enabled with the NRaas Overwatch mod) - if you hold SHIFT and at the same time left-click on the home lot's mailbox, there is an option in the pie menu to 'make needs static'. This means that the needs of everyone in the household will be full all the time. They don't need to sleep, eat, poop, so on and soforth :) Very handy when skilling up.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 21, 2021, 10:06:09 AM
Post by: Nindigo on August 21, 2021, 10:12:08 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 21, 2021, 10:29:52 AM
I've seen the pie on the mailbox but have never used any of the options (I don't even remember what they all are now).
I haven't been in live mode since restoring Riverview with the exception of setting up one sim so that I could test a few things.
Post by: Nindigo on August 21, 2021, 10:36:37 AM
Quote from: LaPaige46
I don't think I know what the console cheat is (unless that's it)That is it :)
Take a look at Overwatch by clicking on the townhall or a computer in live mode, navigate to the NRaas option and select it (do this to check out any NRaas mod you've installed except for Error Trap - that one just runs in the background automatically), then select Overwatch. A window will pop up. Close to the bottom of the list it shows, you will find the option to enable the testingcheatsenabled cheat.
There are a lot of settings one can fool around with :)
And you're welcome! <3
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 21, 2021, 10:44:26 AM
Close to the bottom of the list it shows, you will find the option to enable the testingcheatsenabled cheat.
That one would be particularly handy.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 22, 2021, 01:31:23 PM
The image above is the way it looks before I've done anything with it. I found some siding that would work, but now trying to what color I want to make the siding. That isn't Green, Blue or Gray. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 22, 2021, 01:50:23 PM
Or, make it yellow with grey trim.
I'm actually thinking of that combination for my next house. It's one that I designed and built and we lived in it for 4 years.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 22, 2021, 02:01:27 PM
Thanks for the suggestion of cream. I'll try that. :)
Work in progress photo!! I'm liking what's coming of it so far!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 22, 2021, 04:02:19 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 22, 2021, 04:46:39 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 22, 2021, 08:36:10 PM
I'm going to furnish it with some basics and then move my family in with their furnishings.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 23, 2021, 08:21:46 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 23, 2021, 09:42:07 AM
The front door is Base Game and is called Lucky Door §225.
The paneling is also Base Game and is called:
Barn Wall with Pilaster Left Side = §7
Barn Wall with Pilaster Right Side = §7
Flat Wall (main panel used) = §8
Double Panel Barn Wall (used up in the eves) = §6
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 23, 2021, 09:49:16 AM
I started a new Riverview save and bulldozed a couple of the houses where I was having the terrain bleed issues. I didn't bulldoze the lot itself because it seems that's what causes the problem. I placed a couple of my houses and so far, so good. The only lot I bulldozed completely was Cottoneye's lot where I want my mill and I needed 64x64 on that one. So far the bleed is not showing up in edit mode but I don't recall that it did on my original save. I only noticed it when I sent my sim to town and it showed up in live mode. I'll have to test it later but right now I just *have* to go and get my hair cut before I do another thing.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 23, 2021, 10:01:07 AM
Something else that might help is to try not to go into live mode in your build RV save file. Take a copy of that save and use that to test out things in live mode.
It may not fully prevent terrain bleed, but it should help. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 23, 2021, 10:17:20 AM
That's a good plan about saving separately to test live mode.
Redoing RV (again) is going to be a tedious process, but every time I make a change, I'll test it to see what's happening.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 23, 2021, 10:51:05 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 23, 2021, 12:17:02 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/qFyXmky/Screenshot-51.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qFyXmky)
If anyone wants a copy of RV with most of the comm lots intact but without the houses (res lots intact), let me know and I'll zip it up.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 23, 2021, 12:28:47 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 23, 2021, 12:37:40 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 23, 2021, 09:02:42 PM
Click image to see larger view:
Notice the roof decor *Big Grin* It's called Wide Traditional Gable from Midnight Hallow.
I feel like calling the house Candy Shop due to the colors used inside and outside the home. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 23, 2021, 09:05:22 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 23, 2021, 09:07:40 PM
Thank you!! I think it turned out pretty well.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 24, 2021, 03:25:05 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/6R8hLVm/20210824-121127.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6R8hLVm)
(https://i.ibb.co/DCqYXgw/20210824-122107.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DCqYXgw)
Fortunately the person I was with who was driving, was more than willing to pull over so I could take pictures. I'm sure you will see these soon on the streets of Riverview.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 24, 2021, 03:35:25 PM
Thank you for sharing!! :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 24, 2021, 03:43:31 PM
Tried to place the grow stations, one placed just fine and other wouldn't. It gave me the message of can't place on slope. I was able to level out using the Level Terrain tool.
I did try to flatten the lot before placing the house, but that doesn't seem to help. Somehow the lot the house sits on got uneven. It most likely happened when I moved it before saving it.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 24, 2021, 03:53:21 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 24, 2021, 03:59:38 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 24, 2021, 04:49:26 PM
Yep. That's the first time that's ever happen too.Did you try MOO? When I tried to place a tree on my my mill lot it gave the slope message. I used MOO and it placed fine.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 24, 2021, 04:59:09 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 24, 2021, 06:21:52 PM
This is me feeding a red wing blackbird.
(https://i.ibb.co/6Jr5qTr/blackbird.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6Jr5qTr)
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 24, 2021, 06:32:18 PM
The few times I've tried that cheat it didn't work well for me. It would either make the lot sink or goes too high regardless if I tried a positive or negative number. I gave up on trying to work with that cheat as it was getting too frustrating.
That's a beautiful bird!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 24, 2021, 07:05:46 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 24, 2021, 07:11:43 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 25, 2021, 08:07:37 PM
I tried to -not- fertilize my harvestables at all after planting them... That lasted about a day, maybe two... Then seeing very little growth I was like nope can't do it... need to fertilize my plants!! I'm hoping by fertilizing my plants I'll see more growth and more better quality produce.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 26, 2021, 07:11:08 AM
It's gloomy and raining today so it seems like a good day for Simming.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 26, 2021, 01:17:19 PM
I wasn't pleased with the remodel I did for my current family, so I re-did the remodel. lol And am now much happier with the results.
I ended up tweaking the kitchen a little, removing one of the bathrooms on the main floor to make more room for the livingroom and adding a side porch. :)
I didn't really do much to the 2nd floor yet. House has a basement, but there's nothing down there yet.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 26, 2021, 01:37:59 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 26, 2021, 01:53:14 PM
I almost took out the bedroom behind the livingroom and made that the kitchen/dining area, but decided against that because I really like how the kitchen/dining area turned out.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 26, 2021, 02:06:45 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 26, 2021, 02:09:40 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 26, 2021, 02:12:32 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 26, 2021, 02:13:43 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 27, 2021, 10:16:11 AM
Thank you for your notes on the Daycare Profession and Nectar Making Challenge threads. I have removed them.
I also merged your Naming Sims in with the Tips thread. You can find your post here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=88.msg3152#msg3152)
I absolutely love having that Tips thread!! I refer to it often and have a list of tip links on the first post.
I am still doing my own gardening challenge of sorts and will be re-starting my nectar challenge now that I've got everything set back up. I got distracted with house building and testing different custom content, so I was swaping things in and out. lol
Post by: Nindigo on August 27, 2021, 11:08:31 AM
Post by: Nindigo on August 30, 2021, 12:21:53 PM
Currently throwing an Alvi party in Appaloosa Plains, and everyone is being hilarious!
My stomach and cheeks are cramped up, and I'm literally crying from laughter.
I will be sure to share some pictures in not too long.
Gosh, I love all of my crazy Alvis so, so much! But my AP should be called Wackville.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 30, 2021, 02:21:20 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 30, 2021, 04:00:26 PM
I've been somewhat trying to organize some of my Sims 3 files and getting distracted with this and that. It hasn't been a very productive day. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 30, 2021, 04:04:18 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 30, 2021, 04:29:07 PM
The more you play around with it and get more of a feel of what your comfort level is in regards is how much cc is too much, you'll find your happy medium.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 30, 2021, 04:59:12 PM
Using less also makes for less clutter. My biggest problem is that I'm not very good at keeping it organized. I started to on my old computer but not on this one. Just being lazy.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 30, 2021, 05:11:14 PM
Then take a copy and add CC windows, doors and whatnots.
As for keeping cc organized. I'm learning that as I go along. Right now most of my CC is hair. So it gets it's own folder.
The folders I have are:
1-AMF (Accessories, Makeup, Furniture and Misc)
2-CCHair
3-Patterns
4-Posters
5-Build (CC Windows, Doors, Arches, etc.)
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 30, 2021, 05:56:13 PM
Fortunately I don't have a lot of hair/clothes, accessories, etc.
I have a lot of decor items, rugs, lighting, art, table decor, plants, etc. In other words, lots of clutter.
No more of this today. I'm starving and it's time to start dinner (leftovers).
Later~~
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 31, 2021, 09:07:16 PM
I have noticed that even with getting notifications for this or that board, I don't get post notifications for each new post someone makes until I log in and see they've made a new thread. So please forgive me for any late responses.
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As I was going through my notifications settings (Modify Profile > Notifications) I saw something that might help. You might already know about this and I did too... But the reminder is good. :)
In the upper part of the Notification Settings it has an option Turn notifications on when you post or reply to a topic.
I just ticked that setting on, so that when I do forget to hit notify to someone's new thread I'll still get a notification of new posts.
Post by: Nindigo on September 01, 2021, 05:43:09 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 01, 2021, 07:57:56 AM
I'd test it myself, but I don't get notified when making my own posts or threads. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 01, 2021, 08:45:42 AM
Post by: Nindigo on September 01, 2021, 09:16:30 AM
<3
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 01, 2021, 09:40:49 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 01, 2021, 11:55:28 AM
Some Tea and cookies really sound good right now.. Chilly morning!! But it's suppose to be warmish today.
Post by: Nindigo on September 02, 2021, 02:52:44 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 02, 2021, 02:57:58 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 02, 2021, 11:12:18 PM
The Flea Circus ~ A thread for tips, tricks and ideas (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=88.msg402#msg402)
Post by: Nindigo on September 03, 2021, 06:47:54 AM
I'm having my Sims throw a gift-giving party since it's Snowflake Day (Christmas). Just as I'm waiting for the Sims to get ready to open presents, the teens run off to PROM! For real?! On Snowflake Day/Eve?!
*spews molten stuff from all openings*
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 03, 2021, 07:00:18 AM
Post by: Nindigo on September 03, 2021, 07:50:44 AM
I just received a notification that a baby was born. I found the mom and dad on their way home from the hospital, mom carrying the baby. I switched household then and there by clicking on the dad and choosing Make Active in Master Controller. I'm playing on long lifespan meaning the baby should have 6 days left as infant. But you know what? Looking at its info, it only has 1 day left to age up! What gives?
Why does the town age up so sporadically without mods? I know that NRaas Story Progression fixes it, but it does other things that I don't feel like dealing with just now. Grr...you know?
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 03, 2021, 07:56:15 AM
I don't think I've played with aging on enough to really notice that it ages everyone up so sporadically. That might be something else that can be tuned with Retuner if you don't have/want SP installed?
I don't know I'm not familiar with all that Retuner can do.
Post by: Nindigo on September 03, 2021, 08:16:41 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 03, 2021, 09:51:17 AM
Post by: Nindigo on September 03, 2021, 10:58:55 PM
*sips*
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 03, 2021, 11:01:38 PM
Post by: Nindigo on September 04, 2021, 02:00:21 AM
I get so very annoyed when somebody changes a distinguished and well known premade Sim in CAS, giving them a revolting pudding face that erases all their characteristics, and then exclaims 'look at my improved version of -insert name-'!
*grumble-sip-grumble*
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 04, 2021, 09:51:06 AM
Post by: Nindigo on September 04, 2021, 12:11:27 PM
Working out in front of the TV does NOT take precedence over tending to your screaming toddler's needs, Seshafi. You are moving out! Go marry a treadmill or something.
*stomps off...while sipping tea, of course*
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 04, 2021, 01:21:40 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 04, 2021, 01:58:44 PM
Thank you for sharing the link to the new light mod you're using Nindigo. I was like reading over your new chapter and like wait where's the link to the mod. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 04, 2021, 02:20:06 PM
I've never actually played an athlete before. I have a feeling it's one of those careers that you send your Sim off to the stadium and don't see them for a few hours. Aka a rabbithole career.
That's it exactly. Your working day begins at about 3:00 (if I recall) and ends at about 9:00. If you're not playing a game, you are at practise.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 04, 2021, 05:05:01 PM
- Twoftmama Faster Gardening v5.package
- No_Plant_Crying.package
Due to them using same or similar code. I've removed No Plant Crying and am testing the Faster Gardening. I am hoping that it already has the no crying when Sim comes across a dead plant. If that's the case then I don't need the no plant crying mod anymore.
Post by: Nindigo on September 05, 2021, 09:40:39 AM
Oh, and you remove the high chair too, so that toddlers are fed on the floor instead. Saves a lot of time and frustration!
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 05, 2021, 04:20:15 PM
Love the little sleeping mats for toddlers. Those are cute!!
I'm still testing out the new gardening mod to see if it helps stop the crying over dead plants. The jury is still out on if it helps or not.
It's not helping that I got distracted by rebuilding the house I'm playing with... to add a basement. *Blush* Tried to use ConstrainFloorElevation True/False to add the basement stairs and it just wouldn't work. I'm thinking more so because I didn't want to remove the roof of the particular house.
After rebuilding, I'll be back to testing out the gardening mod. :)
Post by: Nindigo on September 06, 2021, 03:42:26 AM
I've discovered another point of frustration when it comes to highchairs; if there is also a food processor in the house, Sims that are tripping over each other to feed the toddler in the highchair will process leftover food with it and leave the unused babyfood servings around the house from where they cannot be used anymore. You can only clean up these surplus servings which in turn will give Sims a negative moodlet for throwing away good food. Because the toddler servings don't ever spoil.
So yeah, out with the highchairs!
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 06, 2021, 08:48:39 PM
It took me what felt like forever to see if this mod worked like I had hoped it would. And it does!!
I left the dead plants where they were for a few days to see what would happen, and nothing really happened other than she'd look at them and a thought bubble would pop over her head of a stick plant showing that she was thinking about the dead plants, but no crying over them!! :)
Whoot!!
Post by: Nindigo on September 07, 2021, 12:42:32 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 07, 2021, 07:49:46 AM
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I jumped in game to check to see if there would be crying when cleaning up dead plants and there wasn't. Though she did have a thought bubble about the dead plants.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 07, 2021, 12:31:17 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 07, 2021, 12:34:01 PM
I know some of you are into paranormal and there are a few really spooky lots. And beach lots, and, and, and...
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 07, 2021, 01:29:05 PM
https://www.theplancollection.com/victorian-house-plans/page-1
And still frustrated because I can't find exterior trim for Sims 3 but S2/S4 had some. I'm exhausted searching.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 08, 2021, 05:22:09 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 08, 2021, 05:50:08 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 09, 2021, 03:05:28 PM
Our forum is by invitation only and this (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=186.msg1713#msg1713) post explains why and how to join.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 09, 2021, 03:12:41 PM
Feeling like I'm having to re-learn some of the things I used to know by heart. *Blush*
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 09, 2021, 03:28:42 PM
I'm going out in a while so I don't know if I will get back to this tonight, but you never know.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 09, 2021, 05:31:23 PM
If so you can do that with Nraas MasterController. You mention adoption. My experience with the adoption service is that you don't get to pick the actual sim toddler/child/teen.
Change/Fix Family Relationships - (Add/Remove Parent)
Click Active Sim > Nraas > Master Controller > Advanced > Family > Add Parent > Select Active Sim.
Click off of Sim and then back on to see the changes. (Active Sim should be Parent)
Note: All Sims you want in the family, need to be within the same save file.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 09, 2021, 08:53:34 PM
Before I shut down for the evening, I made her active and she went to "visit" her parents. There wasn't time to see if I could do anything because I ran out of time and I'm probably too tired tonight to try but if it doesn't work, it's no problem because it's on a separate save.
I'll try your method tomorrow.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 09, 2021, 09:27:13 PM
This can be done using testingcheats.
1. Press Shift-Ctrl-C together ; Type in testingcheatsenabled on
2. Shift-click on Sim you want to take into CAS and select Edit Sim in Create a Sim.
3. Click on the 3 little dots under their icon to save them to the SimBin.
4. Once you've got all your Sims saved to the Simbin, go to Edit Town and click on Create a Household.
5. Click on the Pre-made Sims Button (button with 6 Sims on it) Select your Sims one at a time.
6. Click Add a Sim or Pet (silhouette of Sim and dog) Select Create a Sim. Click the Pre-made Sim button again to pick your next Sim.
7. Once finished putting together the family, click the checkmark button.
8. Click the Edit Relationship button to create the relationship links.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 09, 2021, 09:30:21 PM
I tried your instructions but the only options that show up in Advanced are Edit in CAS, Force Kill, Reset sim. Don't want to do any of those. And thank you. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 09, 2021, 09:48:31 PM
But that path does work. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 09, 2021, 10:10:59 PM
Don't worry about it tonight. Plenty of time later.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 09, 2021, 10:15:19 PM
Nindigo has better howto below!! 🤗
Post by: Nindigo on September 09, 2021, 10:22:10 PM
Click on teenager -> Nraas -> Master Controller -> Advanced -> Family -> Add Parent -> Household -> Select both parents
Unpause the game for the change to take effect, then check the relationship - it should be there now. If not, wait a few more moments. It sometimes takes that for the game to register the change.
Edit: LaPaige, I would have replied before going to bed, but fingers hurt too much. Can I call you next time? LOL ;D
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 09, 2021, 10:28:55 PM
Edited my post above. lol
Post by: Nindigo on September 09, 2021, 10:34:44 PM
I learned it the hard way, because moving an entire town more than once tends to remove at least some relations.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 09, 2021, 10:38:34 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 10, 2021, 11:01:34 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/CBZZqBm/Ciotti.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CBZZqBm)
But now, what's worse, is that I downloaded a bunch of CC from my downloads list and now my store stuff is gone again. It had all been going so well. Now I have to track down what I added and delete it to try and get my store suff back. Grrrr. I have to go grocery shopping and I promised myself I would bee at the store by 11:00 and here I am, at 11:00 fussing over this.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 10, 2021, 11:28:26 AM
Have you tried the tip I recently shared to get the game to recognize your store stuff again? You can see the tips in this post (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=58.msg3124#msg3124).
Post by: Nindigo on September 10, 2021, 11:44:09 AM
Edit: Maybe you should hold off a bit with the CC. Especially if you're on a lower end computer. The Sims 3 is not the most stable game and if you fill it with tons of store stuff too, something is bound to go awry.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 10, 2021, 11:54:22 AM
Thank you for the confirmation that integration isn't needed.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 10, 2021, 12:28:31 PM
My Moore house and family are gone as well as my Ciotti famly/house and several new houses I built. I was in love with my Ciotti teenager because she was so darned cute! :(
I think I need to go and do my grocery shopping and clear my head of this for a bit.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 10, 2021, 01:06:50 PM
Click the Start button > and type in Sims 3 to see where the search takes you to see if you can find any of your files that way?
Question, how are you backing the Sims 3 folder up? Do you for example, cut/paste folder to desktop or do you copy/paste folder to desktop.
What I've been doing lately is copy/paste folder to desktop for temporary and then copy/paste it to my usb key. Check that it's there, and check again lol to be fully sure all is there.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 10, 2021, 03:13:25 PM
In the meantime, I've had One Drive downloading files and most of them are sim related. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do with them.
Searching for a folder didn't yield anything. I copy/paste to my desktop and also to a separate storage.
Harsh lesson learned. Only download one thing at a time and check to make sure nothing went missing and back up every single day.
And I discovered that the date of the back-up is not necessarily the the date you think it is. In my case it shows the date that the file was moved from one storage to another.
The OneDrive downloading are going to mean anything because I think I had it turned off a while ago because I thought it might be causing issues.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 10, 2021, 03:26:38 PM
It's best to keep it turned off or uninstalled so it doesn't mess with your files and folders. We uninstalled OneDrive for that reason.
I backup my files either before or after each gameplay session.
Let me know what Sim files you have and I might be able to help tell you where they go. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 10, 2021, 03:36:00 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 10, 2021, 03:39:09 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 11, 2021, 09:22:03 AM
Marigolds Painting (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=314.msg3426#msg3426)
I downloaded it and will be adding it to see what it looks like in-game.
Right now I'm going through some of my older saves to find which I can delete and which to save. More so looking to save some of my furnished/played houses. :)
Post by: Nindigo on September 11, 2021, 09:33:37 AM
If I make more, they will probably also be more like paintings than actual posters. I kinda like that, I think.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 11, 2021, 09:55:53 AM
https://sims.fandom.com/wiki/Painting/Gallery
Post by: Nindigo on September 11, 2021, 10:03:08 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 11, 2021, 10:06:44 AM
The painting of marigold is more beautiful in person!! :)
Post by: Nindigo on September 11, 2021, 10:46:28 AM
Post by: Nindigo on September 12, 2021, 09:54:32 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 12, 2021, 10:03:33 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 12, 2021, 10:13:14 PM
I too will be missing your stories and you telling us funny things that happen in your saves.
Post by: Nindigo on September 13, 2021, 01:30:53 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 13, 2021, 01:34:30 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 13, 2021, 08:41:14 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 13, 2021, 01:44:22 PM
🍪🍪
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 13, 2021, 02:28:36 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 13, 2021, 03:26:49 PM
Post by: Nindigo on September 14, 2021, 04:33:21 AM
Bug hugsies 🤗
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 14, 2021, 08:19:39 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 14, 2021, 05:36:09 PM
Meet Kaitlin Ciotti. I think she's adorable. Aaaannnnddd, you'd be proud of me, MrsFlynn. I actually went shopping for her and bought her a great new wardrobe. :D
Checking out her new room.
(https://i.ibb.co/5Tb4Kgj/Kaitlin-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5Tb4Kgj)
Showing off her dancing skills.
(https://i.ibb.co/wRV0VLR/Kaitlin-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wRV0VLR)
(https://i.ibb.co/M1JYnnk/Kaitlin-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/M1JYnnk)
(https://i.ibb.co/z7jSn43/Kaitlin-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/z7jSn43)
A little quiet time with dad before the school bus comes.
(https://i.ibb.co/r0M69r8/Kaitlin5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/r0M69r8)
And what's mom doing? Thinking about having ice cream for breakfast.
(https://i.ibb.co/qW3NTWk/Mom-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qW3NTWk)
And why not.
(https://i.ibb.co/xqnJNPf/Mom-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xqnJNPf)
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 14, 2021, 05:42:58 PM
Post by: Nindigo on September 19, 2021, 12:02:13 AM
*sips morning tea*
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 19, 2021, 12:04:21 AM
Post by: Nindigo on September 19, 2021, 12:58:39 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 19, 2021, 01:07:18 AM
-- She gives this tip:
For played Sims, we use Master Controller + MC Cheats -> Intermediate -> Career -> Choose Job
And then we assign the levels hereafter..
I don't think you can assign a played Sim certain jobs - like tending a festival food stand or a consignment store. But otherwise you explain it correctly. Sometimes, NPCs I assign don't show up for whatever reason. Then I try to replace them. Maybe it helps to reset the job lot as well. Sims seems to have their own will at times though. It's probably better to ask over at NRaas. They should know, right?
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 19, 2021, 01:18:56 AM
Good to know :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 19, 2021, 09:26:07 AM
The first time I tested the spa itself with one of my sims, he met his clone behind the desk. :D I have NPCs show up from time to time at various venues that need staff. Every time I furnish a house with no active household, an NPC will move in and I have to evict them so my created household can move in. :D
I keep going back and forth between trying to fix what broke when I lost my game and playing my newly created households. I'm not accomplishing as much as I'd like in getting RV cleaned up. I'm like a dog chasing squirrels or a crow getting distracted by shiny things. :o ::)
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 19, 2021, 11:13:41 AM
You could always fix/renovate as you add families to the houses you've built?
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 19, 2021, 11:46:26 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 19, 2021, 02:02:28 PM
I've just discovered the resource.cfg file was missing from my Mods folder. Derp....
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 19, 2021, 02:05:04 PM
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Merged topic with the Sipping Tea thread. :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 19, 2021, 02:17:58 PM
I did update the how to on Delphy’s Sims 3 Pack Multi-Extracter (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=63.msg225#msg225)
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 20, 2021, 04:59:42 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 20, 2021, 05:44:10 PM
If it's custom content, I might be able to help search for cake. :) The two cakes I've seen are from the Sims 3 Store.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 20, 2021, 06:14:13 PM
Post by: Nindigo on September 21, 2021, 04:57:22 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 21, 2021, 06:54:31 AM
Click to see larger view:
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 21, 2021, 04:32:29 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 21, 2021, 04:41:33 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/bzhkV6R/Dockery.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bzhkV6R)
One of his traits is childish. :D
He also seems to have a bit of an ego since he's checked out every mirror in the house.
(https://i.ibb.co/JjcvqrT/Dockery-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JjcvqrT)
Post by: Nindigo on September 21, 2021, 11:19:37 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 22, 2021, 09:19:02 AM
This guy moved himself into my Saltwood House which was mean to be a B&B. This house has 4 bdrms and 4 bathrooms so I created a roomie for him who is neat and a natural cook. Maybe she'll keep him in shape. :D
I might just fill that house up and let the mayhem happen.
::)
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 22, 2021, 02:08:52 PM
Doing the write up for it was semi-easy, but trying to get the screenshots for it and getting them organized was a bit of a pain.
I know it's late in the day for tea, but I'm going to go make some anyway. I can always let it cool, put it in the fridge for tomorrow. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 22, 2021, 02:30:12 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 22, 2021, 03:53:07 PM
I usually drink the tea I make cold, but sometimes have some while it's still warm. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 22, 2021, 05:39:10 PM
I can drink coffee at any temperature but as soon as the steam quits rising from a cup of tea, I can't drink it. I can tolerate iced tea but not when it's luke warm. :(
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 23, 2021, 01:08:55 PM
I'm here... kinda late, but I'm here... How's about you guys? *Rattles bag of chocolate chip cookies*
:)
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 23, 2021, 01:39:54 PM
Have you ever just randomized in CAS? I often do just to see who shows up. It can be kind of fun. Yesterday I was filling up some of my houses so they wouldn't be occupied by random strangers and I was just randomizing for the heck of it. My mind wasn't really on what I was doing but all of a sudden, up pops someone I know! Well, that I know from TV. It's Ramona Singer. Now you have to be a fan of The Real Housewives franchise (Yes, I know, but it's my guilty pleasure because I'm stunned at how people with more money than they know what to do with treat their friends and claim they have "class". Sorry, but having money doesn't mean you have class). I digress - climbing down off soapbox.
Ramona Singer happens to be one of the New York housewives and is one of the most obnoxious people you ever want to know. So I gave her the same traits the real Ramona has and put her into one of my houses. Should be interesting. :D
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 23, 2021, 01:59:49 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/2y111p7/rainbow.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2y111p7)
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 23, 2021, 04:50:47 PM
I've only ever really heard of the Real Housewives franchise and maybe seen bits and pieces online. That's cool that you made a Sim named Romona.
It's been awhile since I've seen a rainbow in my game. Like probably a year or two now.
Post by: Nindigo on September 24, 2021, 11:59:34 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 24, 2021, 12:09:21 PM
Ready for a refill? Would you like some cookies with that?
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 24, 2021, 12:28:44 PM
I wish there was a way to learn more about details like that about Sims 3. SimsWiki or Sims Wikipedia doesn't have that kind of info. Or at least that I've seen.
Post by: Nindigo on September 24, 2021, 12:29:37 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 24, 2021, 03:18:07 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 25, 2021, 11:08:39 AM
Sunset Island 2 ~ From the Sims 3 Exchange (uploaded in 2013)
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7776648
It's features:
- Original Sunset Valley.
- With all Original Townie Families in their homes.
- Edited in CAW to smooth out the land, roads and routing (as far as I can tell)
- Has all expansion pack community lots except for WA lots and University lots.
- Has all dive spots, some house boats, docks and a hidden island.
- Has several empty lots to add store lots/venues.
- No Resort, but can be added.
Packs Used: WA, Amb, LN, Gen, Pets, ST, SN, IP and ITF
If any of these packs aren't installed, their lots will still show, but will not function.
Image of Sunset Island ~ Click images to see larger view. -- Photos taken with a light mod.
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I've known about this version of Sunset Valley for a few months now, but haven't taken a good look at it until a couple weeks ago.
The only problem I see that might cause issues are the lots on Pinochle Point. Some of them towards the end of the road seem to be slightly elevated or have a slight dip to them. Making them iffy to build on and may cause terrain issues with the lot.
This version isn't be supported anymore. The main support site is not up anymore, so I don't think anything will be fixed or updated. I don't know enough about CAW to fix it.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 25, 2021, 11:19:12 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 25, 2021, 12:12:44 PM
The only problem I had with the IP Sunset Valley save is the terrible terrain bleed between the lots down by the beach was getting to me. I didn't have the energy to save all the lots to the library and then place them into a new save.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 25, 2021, 12:44:11 PM
Oh no problem. Keep working on your RV save. :) I was just sharing this. Just like I did with the IP version of Sunset Valley, links here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=42.msg1055#msg1055) for post 1 and here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=42.msg1056#msg1056) for post 2 about it. It was a nice save file to play in. All the brightly colored lots and homes. It was beautiful!!
The only problem I had with the IP Sunset Valley save is the terrible terrain bleed between the lots down by the beach was getting to me. I didn't have the energy to save all the lots to the library and then place them into a new save.
I remember that IP SV. I really liked that. Does saving and replacing the lots really work? I've been very careful about introducing bleeds into my game. I had a small one yesterday on a new lot that I placed where there wasn't one before. I haven't had that happen. It usually happens when I completely bulldoze a home and lot then replace the lot with a different one.
I could have ignored the small bleed but I decided to delete that lot and place my lot somewhere else. I'll try it with something else another time.
I just finished moving and sorting all my CC d/loads into folders on my desktop. Now I need to clean up all the saves I have. How many saves do you have? I try to keep it down to about a sim-week and I'm saving each day to my laptop just in case. Do you think I'd could be save only having 2 or 3 active saves at one time? When I am building or repairing in this case, I save that under it's name - Crusty's for example. Then when I'm done with it, I save the day's save then delete the Crusty's save.
Did that make any sense? I'm babbling again. :D I need tea and cookies. ::)
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 25, 2021, 01:52:11 PM
Where as when I have all the lots edited and ready to go into a new save and place all lots at the same time - basically in one go. I can then save the save file and it be okay.
It might be because of the way I do things. I like to build a house or community lot and then save it to the in-game library as well as back up the .package file that can be found in the library folder - \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Library and delete the save when I am done to help prevent terrain bleeding.
Basically use a new temporary save to build the house or community lot and delete the save when finished.
When ready to use the houses and community lots, add them all back to the library folder so they show up in game so they're ready to be placed in a new save.
It ends up taking a couple hours to do, but it's worked for me so far.
Regarding save files. It depends on if I'm building something or if I'm actually playing.
Building - I use a temporary save to build the lot, saving it by name to the library here and there. And saving the final build to the library. Backing up the lot files outside of my Electronic Arts folder and then deleting the save when finished with the build.
Playing - I usually only play for a few real time hours each play session then restart my computer. Back up the save file and sometimes jump back into playing.
All in all I usually keep up to 5 save files of my current save I'm playing.
Sorry if that was long winded. Depending on how you're doing things 2 or 3 active saves should be good enough.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 25, 2021, 02:45:31 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 25, 2021, 02:51:07 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 25, 2021, 03:14:43 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 25, 2021, 03:23:01 PM
I once had a laptop a long while ago, probably 10 years ago now that I ended up frying the graphics system because of playing Sims 3 for too long without a cooling mat and giving the computer breaks through out the day.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 25, 2021, 05:20:38 PM
Maybe after payday I'll order a mat.
Post by: Nindigo on September 26, 2021, 06:39:39 AM
Why don't you guys get a proper toy to play on?
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 26, 2021, 09:10:30 AM
I left behind an almost new system when I moved out of the house I shared with my son and his family. Now I don't have room as much as I'd like to have one.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 26, 2021, 01:16:49 PM
Lapaige, I didn't mean to upset or offend by suggesting restarting the computer every few hours and getting a cooling mat. I literally fried my first laptop (graphics) because of playing too long and without a cooling mat. I worry that might happen to your laptop and am not sure if the warranty will cover fried graphics or not. Some manufactures will some won't.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 26, 2021, 02:05:58 PM
I do shut down and clean up when I think about it but sometimes I just get so engrossed in what I'm doing that I forget to do that. Sometimes the afternoon is gone before I realize it and it's dinnertime.
I was looking at mats yesterday on Amazon and there are so many choices. Any recommendations?
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 26, 2021, 03:34:28 PM
I find it really -really- comes down to preference. There's been a couple that we've tried that I've absolutely hated because my laptop feels too big for the mat or the mat would slip out from it's tilted position when I'd pick it up to move it and laptop together.
This is the one we currently have: Love it!!
Targus Chill Mat with 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub, Black = $48.25 - Style: 4-Port
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DXTJTL6
-- Might be able to find it cheaper at BestBuy, if available.
We've tried these and like them:
Targus Portable Lightweight Chill Mat = $32.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NU5O9C
Haven't tried, but would recommend because of the style
TECKNET Laptop Cooling Pad = $24.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014F4SBMK
This is one I don't like, because it would slip out from it's tilted position too easily.
Kootek Laptop Cooling Pad = $19.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01469DJLM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 26, 2021, 04:41:31 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/HHm7fp5/Screenshot.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HHm7fp5)
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 26, 2021, 05:46:39 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 26, 2021, 06:59:42 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 27, 2021, 02:01:07 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 27, 2021, 02:04:12 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 27, 2021, 02:28:38 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 27, 2021, 02:39:32 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 27, 2021, 03:34:56 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 27, 2021, 03:44:18 PM
Post by: Nindigo on September 28, 2021, 07:57:34 AM
I'm a little sick, so not much is up. Have an appointment with my doctor on Thursday to get it checked.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 28, 2021, 08:07:49 AM
Hope you get to feeling better soon!!
Hugsies <3
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 28, 2021, 09:44:29 AM
Post by: Nindigo on September 28, 2021, 12:18:09 PM
And hugsies back, of course.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 29, 2021, 11:00:10 AM
After doing some searching we found something that might work better. Giving it a day or two to see if it's worth sharing. lol
Post by: Nindigo on September 30, 2021, 01:59:39 PM
VJ is pregnant, because Miraj wanted a baby. And I can't say no to him. That's VJ's punishment for wanting to see Miraj's fiery ghost - carry his child instead. Mwah!
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 30, 2021, 02:07:00 PM
If I was even slightly familiar with Nraas SP I'd help test.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 30, 2021, 02:17:11 PM
Post by: Nindigo on September 30, 2021, 02:27:21 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 30, 2021, 02:29:23 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 30, 2021, 06:49:15 PM
Lainey Apartments ~ Residential (30x30) (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=346.msg3708#msg3708)
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 30, 2021, 07:37:32 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 30, 2021, 07:47:36 PM
Post by: Nindigo on October 01, 2021, 12:30:30 AM
I'm wanting to try and build an old fashioned inn with half-timbering one of these days.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 01, 2021, 06:53:15 AM
In Eastern Canada, Ontario or Quebec and beyond, you'll see more brick homes though most of the time it's just used as a facade on the front of the house.
The same is true for the US as well and concrete and glass is the North American standard for high-rise buildings.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 01, 2021, 08:15:06 AM
Post by: Nindigo on October 01, 2021, 08:45:53 AM
It's interesting how building is done differently. We mostly have wood frame houses in coastal areas and in the northern part of our country. In Sweden, our neighbor to the north, they have plenty of forest, and wood frame houses are the most common thing there. Same in Norway and Finland. :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 02, 2021, 11:26:22 AM
Post by: Nindigo on October 02, 2021, 12:48:28 PM
Family play is a bit exhausting and not optimal when focusing on a skill or job with one Sim.
Somehow, my Miraj almost got fired from his medical career. His performance was abysmal and I don't know why, because I was also focusing on the other household members. To get his performance back up, I decided to have him quit and then re-join. It was easier that way.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 02, 2021, 12:59:38 PM
Ohh good tip!! I've found that tip (quit and re-join) helpful a few times. You might end up joining at a lower level. But I find you can level back up pretty quickly.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 02, 2021, 01:06:14 PM
Post by: Nindigo on October 03, 2021, 09:13:23 AM
My Sims are too easily distracted.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 03, 2021, 11:06:30 AM
Post by: Nindigo on October 03, 2021, 11:46:57 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 03, 2021, 12:48:50 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 03, 2021, 06:11:25 PM
Making a Collection and Saving It. (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=347.msg3750#msg3750)
Mrs. Goodwrench helped me with putting some of the instructions together and Lapaige helped remind me to get it all put together. lol
Thank you!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 03, 2021, 06:13:15 PM
I've put a how-to together on creating and saving a collection folder in Sims 3.
Making a Collection and Saving It. (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=347.msg3750#msg3750)
Mrs. Goodwrench helped me with putting some of the instructions together and Lapaige helped remind me to get it all put together. lol
Thank you!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 04, 2021, 04:58:27 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 04, 2021, 08:01:55 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 04, 2021, 10:57:24 AM
Killed 2 birds with one stone though. I had my annual check-up on Fri and my doc gave me a requisition to get an ECG. I was going to go to my local hospital but since I was taking my son to a different hospital I took my requisition with me to see if they would do it there, and they did! Now I don't have to make a whole other trip in the opposite direction.
I don't know if I'll get a nap anytime soon. I just finished a McDonald's breakfast with a large coffee. Maybe I should try before the caffeine hits. :o
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 04, 2021, 12:06:48 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/qRP44L8/Screenshot-13.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qRP44L8)
(https://i.ibb.co/hHrgsYW/Screenshot-14.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hHrgsYW)
(https://i.ibb.co/NCVtVRJ/Screenshot-16.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NCVtVRJ)
Post by: Nindigo on October 04, 2021, 12:25:04 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 04, 2021, 05:12:42 PM
I'm trying to build my apartment on Builder's Island and it's lagging so badly and there's nothing on there except for the 30x20 lot I'm building on. At one point I got a black screen and had to shut down. Of course It was just after I did about 15 mins of work and I didn't save it in time. Thank goodness it wasn't much - just some doors and paint, etc.
But it's time to shut down. I think it's early dinner and early to bed for me tonight.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 05, 2021, 08:33:01 PM
Sims 3 Dashboard (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=342.msg3678#msg3678) Tool
Sims 3 Custard (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=341.msg3677#msg3677) Sims3Pack Cleaner Tool
I personally don't recommend them. They are known to show files as corrupt when they aren't. I do share an alternative way to check both types of files.
I normally go through my mods and custom content manually using a new Sims 3 folder.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 07, 2021, 10:34:12 AM
https://grandelamacreations.tumblr.com/post/145468754995/beautify-your-house-set-2-of-3-the-second-of
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 07, 2021, 10:54:12 AM
Set 1 of 3
https://www.mediafire.com/file/mheaietks73er16/Beautify_your_house_set1-3.zip/file
Set 2 of 3
https://www.mediafire.com/file/ybxqve10p2xhu88/Beautify_your_house_set2-3.zip/file
Set 3 of 3
https://www.mediafire.com/file/kp9a8pybi9jzc77/Beautify_your_house_set3-3.zip/file
I found the correct link of set 2 on Set 3's page or something like that. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 07, 2021, 11:00:42 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 07, 2021, 11:26:14 AM
The file downloaded just fine and all show up as .package files. I haven't installed them just yet. So I don't know if they show up and work in game. I remember reading in the small text that one of the sets required Supernatural (set #1).
I don't know if these sets will work if you don't have Supernatural, but it doesn't hurt to try. :)
Post by: Nindigo on October 07, 2021, 11:31:44 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 07, 2021, 11:43:35 AM
Nindigo, I just can't afford them right now. They are almost C$30 each. There are a couple more that I am interested in getting when I can but Supernatural is not one of them. My style of game play, as you've probably figured out, is pretty vanilla. No ghosties, Aliens, vampires, etc. :o
Post by: Nindigo on October 07, 2021, 11:45:44 AM
I don't like most supernaturals. My faves are aliens and plantsims. The others are too fairytale-ish for me. Plus, werewolves are buggy.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 07, 2021, 11:49:30 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 07, 2021, 11:51:23 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 07, 2021, 11:55:47 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 07, 2021, 11:56:22 AM
The notes for the sets do say that moveobjects is needed to use some/all of the sets. But have noticed roofing decor being fiddly too. lol Some things place easier than others.
I completely forgot to MOO. That will definitely help.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 07, 2021, 12:29:40 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/F7pb3mM/Screenshot-17.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F7pb3mM)
It worked to a point. I had to lower the roof pitch to match the angle, which is too bad. There are several different lengths from one to five. Due to the angle of the roof, the 5 is too long and the 4 is too short so I filled in the gap at the top with the decorative gable. I didn't check your links yet to see if there's something else I can do because this was the piece I was looking for. I'll take a look at the others now and if it's worth it, I might invest in Supernatural. :D
I wish it would move vertically because now it won't let me place the roof corner that I liked on this house.
(https://i.ibb.co/rkfnZX2/Screenshot-18.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rkfnZX2)
I might have to play with it a bit more.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 07, 2021, 12:34:26 PM
LaPaige, just out of curiosity, why don't you just purchase the rest of the expansion and stuff packs? ???
It just dawned on my what you said. Do you mean to say these pieces are from Supernatural?
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 07, 2021, 12:46:07 PM
They however may have been made from some resources from Supernatural. That's why it mentions that Supernatural is required.
I love how you have used the pieces with the added roof decor!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 07, 2021, 01:07:16 PM
Edited to add, I've looked at the other 2 links in that series and the one with the roof trim is really the only one I'm interested it. But thanks so much for finding it. I don't know how you do it. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 07, 2021, 01:21:49 PM
I'm not sure how I was able to find the missing set link either. I was looking through the sets and did see that each set had links back to each other. So I decided follow each link and was able to find the missing set link. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 07, 2021, 01:27:30 PM
BTW, I'm currently burrowing through rabbithole after rabbithole. :O
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 07, 2021, 02:11:49 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 11, 2021, 01:23:38 PM
I can make the gable end pieces as long as I keep the gable to a certain angle but I can't get these ones to work. I've been messing with them for about 2 hours. :D
These pix are from the website.
(https://i.ibb.co/LZX2xbs/roof-decor.png) (https://ibb.co/LZX2xbs)
(https://i.ibb.co/wJ9HZbX/roof-decor-2.png) (https://ibb.co/wJ9HZbX)
(https://i.ibb.co/g4vr7Sv/roof-decor-3.png) (https://ibb.co/g4vr7Sv)
This is what happens when I do it. They disappear right into the edge of the roof.
(https://i.ibb.co/kKzCG7B/Screenshot.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kKzCG7B)
(https://i.ibb.co/F5M8Y9S/Screenshot-5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F5M8Y9S)
Just to be clear, I'm not asking for a fix, MrsFlynn. I am just venting. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 11, 2021, 02:39:53 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 11, 2021, 02:46:07 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 11, 2021, 03:05:33 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 11, 2021, 03:06:51 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 11, 2021, 04:38:07 PM
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I'm thinking we can't use these roof pieces together or certain ways on the house and not all together. As it won't allow me to add a roof decor piece on the right side of the house, even with moveobjects on. Which seems to be needed for the roof decor to be placed correctly, if game allows it to be placed. -- That's been my experience.
When you use the eves piece, it seems to erase the roofline. See photos below:
Facade = Buy > Sort by Function > Decor > Sculptures
Roof pieces = Buy > Sort by Function > Decor > Roof Decor
Eves and Fencing = Build > Fencing
Click images to see larger view
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 11, 2021, 06:26:51 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/znz6TB6/Screenshot-6.jpg) (https://ibb.co/znz6TB6)
The horizonal pieces were what was giving me issues, but I see what your problem is. I think you can only use them on straight edges and not on gable ends.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 11, 2021, 07:04:20 PM
I tried adding the eve pieces along with the roof decor pieces and it didn't work that well. That's where you see the wall is missing in the last photo. It's one of the reasons I mentioned that these items may not be able to be used together.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 11, 2021, 07:08:05 PM
The reason you can't get the roof decor pieces to work is because I don't think you can use them on a gable. If you scroll up a few post to the one I started, you will see that fence piece on a straight edge.
The photos on that website show all those pieces working together.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 11, 2021, 07:19:18 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 11, 2021, 07:22:49 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 11, 2021, 07:48:43 PM
It sounds like the pieces you were more asking about was the roof decor and those seem to be working. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 11, 2021, 08:02:52 PM
https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3-objects-furnishing-decor-miscellaneous/title/shiftable-trim/id/1058328/
As you can see. the gable trim is also colorable.
(https://i.ibb.co/dJq0rhJ/Screenshot-9.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dJq0rhJ)
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 11, 2021, 08:33:41 PM
I like how it looks on the house.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 11, 2021, 08:39:26 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 11, 2021, 09:40:43 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 11, 2021, 09:42:49 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 11, 2021, 10:02:45 PM
Here's what I've been working on today.
It's a copy of a house I built for testing purposes. I like the house and what I'm doing for my test I decided to re-build on a 40x40, so I can have room to build a greenhouse.
I have Seasons turned on and there's only a few more days till fall. So I need to figure out my plans for the greenhouse.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 12, 2021, 12:20:39 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 12, 2021, 12:23:39 PM
It's 7:00 a.m. and she's already drinking.
(https://i.ibb.co/hLvC7BS/Screenshot-10.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hLvC7BS)
And not sure what dad's doing. He's missed the chair but then he started drinking early too. Thank goodness the kids are asleep. They seem to have been up all night.
(https://i.ibb.co/B3HPLTJ/Screenshot-11.jpg) (https://ibb.co/B3HPLTJ)
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 12, 2021, 01:31:49 PM
I've had family relationship problems before. It was recently. Mother and Father wasn't related to daughter. Not sure how that happened other than a game hiccup. Luckily it can be fixed via MasterController.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 13, 2021, 03:09:31 PM
Good idea to evict the family and move them back in. Another idea is to reset town with MasterController and if possible keep a crib/toddler toys downstairs. As toddlers don't work well with stairs by default.
It's been a big complaint and one of the reasons some players have either small bedroom on the main floor for a toddler room or some space for crib and toddler toys.
I spent a lot of time making over a house from the original Riverview (New Orleans style that I called "The Bourbon") and I can't believe I didn't save it. I have a large family in it and something in the house or with the family is bugged. The parent's won't interact with the toddler who seems to get stuck at the top of the stairs and when a parent is sent to look after him, they end up going outside. Right now dad is wandering around outside in his boxers while the baby sits at the top of the stairs howling because he's hungry, stinky and tired. It's 3:00 a.m.
I've tried resetting each family member but it didn't help so I think I'm going to evict them and move them back in. I was going to reset the house as well, but unless I can find a copy, I'm hooped. I will save it to the library after evicting the family, then bulldoze the house from the lot and replace it to see what happens.
It's a crazy family. No structure at all. Kids are still running around at all hours of the night. So much for letting them run their own lives. :D
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 13, 2021, 03:27:05 PM
Post by: Nindigo on October 14, 2021, 12:32:39 AM
Having toddlers in a two-story building is just not a great idea. That I can conclude after having raised multiple toddlers in my Alvi house. What you experience is a routing problem. My advice is; always have all toddler-related obejcts on the ground floor, so that teens and parents have as little reason to bring the toddlers upstairs as possible. Even having a porch with the few steps down/up has sometimes caused issues with toddler routing in my game.
On a totally different note: How the heck can my Sims watch television from their front porch when the TV is located upstairs in the livingroom?! It made me sell the TV...such bugs always annoy me to no end.
*sips some tea*
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 14, 2021, 08:44:28 AM
I just checked on something. I didn't realize this was an actual glitch in the game and it wasn't something wrong with my house/family. Then I remembered seeing a mod on MTS that allows toddlers to use the stairs.
I've downloaded it and I'll try it out later.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 14, 2021, 09:36:50 AM
So if there's any problems I may not be able to help troubleshoot. It also sounds like there's issues with the mod interfering with other objects/items.
It maybe best to find a spot in the livingroom/diningroom or some where on the main floor to move the toddler items to. Or move the family with a toddler to a different more toddler friendly house. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 14, 2021, 11:14:27 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 14, 2021, 12:46:03 PM
For example, in my test-game I am playing Claire and Amanda in Claire's house. I moved a few things around and now what was the bathroom is now a room for Claire's toddler.
The other thing I'm concerned with about that mod is that it's stated to cause more routing issues and other problems. So it may be better to just remodel or build a house for any families that have toddlers in your save.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 14, 2021, 02:37:42 PM
Little guy woke up hungry so mom got up to give him a bottle on the floor. Instead of putting him down in his nursery she took him down the stairs. Yay!! However, because the house is on a foundation, there are more stairs so she just kept going and took him outside (in the rain) to give him his bottle. :(
(https://i.ibb.co/gSQVD4D/Screenshot-96.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gSQVD4D)
Post by: Nindigo on October 14, 2021, 03:36:15 PM
*offers a refill*
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 14, 2021, 03:42:54 PM
I hate to move the family because I created it just for this house. It's on a huge lot so I have room to expand if I have to. I've already created an activities room over the separate garage so I'm thinking of possibly creating a separate master suite and nursery in the space between the house and garage.
But, I can't get into it now since I have to get ready soon to go out for dinner with the gang from here.
My life has turned itself around. My social life is beginning to interfere with my sim life. ::) :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 14, 2021, 03:45:50 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 14, 2021, 03:54:49 PM
I'm going to try a couple of things when I get back later. I'll let you know if they work.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 14, 2021, 04:15:37 PM
It's like in my current game, I wasn't able to get Claire to workout in her livingroom even though there was enough space, so I moved the boombox outside and had her workout outside and that seemed to work. As there's enough space outside.
Post by: Nindigo on October 14, 2021, 04:20:42 PM
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I hate to move the family because I created it just for this house.Yeah, I create a house just for my family :P
Houses are easier to customize for Sims than the other way around. You can just move the family temporarily until the toddler ages up. Or you can just...not care and move on with your project.
Guys, I'm kinda sad to be the only one of us who is focused more on playing with the Sims than building. *dramatically bursts into tears*
;D
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 14, 2021, 04:26:48 PM
My little idea worked so far. I put a playpen in the kitchen and dad took the toddler from his crib upstairs and put him in the playpen. I wanted to see if dad would go outside and he didn't. So I've put a highchair in the kitchen for feeding instead of on the ground. I'll see if that works but I only have about 10 mins before I have to leave so I'm shutting down for now. More later.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 14, 2021, 06:01:03 PM
I do play. I just don't share a lot of play photos, as I don't really take a lot of play photos. I never really have.
I've been troubleshooting the stuttering that's happening...errm was happening in my saves lately. Put back in most of my mods and CC and stutter is gone for the most part.
I've gone through my mods and custom content. Got rid of some and added some *Blush* Now it seems to be a bit more organized.
Now to add back in my main save to see how that works out.
There is definitely something wonky with Claire's house, as she took her toddler outside to the front porch to read a book with her toddler.
It's been a long, long while since I've played in an EA pre-made house and the routing has got me scratching my head.
Post by: Nindigo on October 14, 2021, 06:25:05 PM
LaPaige, I'm glad you are making things work! And I look forward to seeing "more" of the Moores or whatever family you wish to play with ;D Still not wanting your own tea table? *poke poke*
MrsFlynn, it makes me want to take a closer look at her house - maybe playing as her or having "my" Sims try and live in it. Hmm, I could copy it and place it in my Twinbrook even. Gosh, I could actually breed her to my Alvis as well! :o Manipulating time and space is such a trivial thing in The Sims ::)
By the way, I have experienced stutter after removing mods as well. It's like the game becomes used to having them and starts to cough when they are gone. I solved it the same way as you by putting the mods back in.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 14, 2021, 07:10:54 PM
Now it's down to 302 MB.
Yes, please do take a look at Claire's house. You may not have to play her long. I even tried moving furniture/lighting around to see if something was blocking and buying more expensive tv/stereo to see if that was part of the issue. Nope neither of those options made a difference. Neither Claire or Amanda will workout or dance in the livingroom.
The dance action cancels when Amanda is active and I get a No when trying to workout. With Claire I get No with both the Dance and Workout actions.
I haven't moved them out and moved them back in, bulldozed the house and replaced it.
I have tried Reset Everything via MasterController and Reset Lot via MC as well. Neither helped.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 14, 2021, 07:51:45 PM
Longer version -
I moved them out to a empty lot, so they wouldn't loose their wishes. Saved house to library, bulldozed it and replaced it. Moved 'em back in and had Claire try working out via the tv and it worked!!
Whoot!! Yay!!
Post by: Nindigo on October 14, 2021, 11:59:34 PM
As for the issue with stuttering; a lot of CC can also bog the game down, but I'm sure you are aware of that. I barely use anything currently. It's worth being aware of the polycount of CC hair, as the the higher the number, the more load it puts on the game. You probably know this too. But perhaps not all thread viewers do.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 15, 2021, 06:08:50 AM
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LaPaige, I'm glad you are making things work! And I look forward to seeing "more" of the Moores or whatever family you wish to play with ;D Still not wanting your own tea table? *poke poke*
Maybe LaPaige's Porch. :)
Post by: Nindigo on October 15, 2021, 08:36:15 AM
I say go for it. I'm hoping it ;D
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 15, 2021, 11:24:16 AM
I do know about having a lot of CC can bog the game down. I'm still in a way finding my happy medium. lol
Oh, cool. I remember that working for me when I played Claire at some point ages ago. As she needs to work out to progress in her job as a criminal. I still feel like paying her a visit though. To see if Unborn Ursine will run into porch trouble once a toddler. I'll change the speed of aging to normal for this :)
As for the issue with stuttering; a lot of CC can also bog the game down, but I'm sure you are aware of that. I barely use anything currently. It's worth being aware of the polycount of CC hair, as the the higher the number, the more load it puts on the game. You probably know this too. But perhaps not all thread viewers do.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 15, 2021, 11:28:09 AM
And both threads are stickied!!
As long as it is a part of the House of Tacky - right, MrsFlynn? :)
I say go for it. I'm hoping it ;D
Post by: Nindigo on October 15, 2021, 11:39:42 AM
Thank you so kindly, MrsFlynn <3
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 15, 2021, 12:03:57 PM
Do any of you ever use the walker for your toddlers? So adorable!
(https://i.ibb.co/jzrnVML/Screenshot-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jzrnVML)
Post by: Nindigo on October 15, 2021, 12:30:30 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 15, 2021, 12:33:17 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 15, 2021, 12:42:33 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 15, 2021, 12:48:18 PM
Kerry went next door to visit with his friend Lily Brealey instead of going home and having dinner at a reasonable time.
(https://i.ibb.co/6vMt3pp/Screenshot-6.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6vMt3pp)
(https://i.ibb.co/ykmfJGy/Screenshot-7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ykmfJGy)
(https://i.ibb.co/zGt0FQf/Screenshot-8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zGt0FQf)
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 15, 2021, 01:34:27 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 15, 2021, 03:26:39 PM
Post by: Nindigo on October 15, 2021, 03:27:52 PM
My Alvi family is always on high free will. There are now 7 in the family plus 2 cats. Hunger and bladder needs will take care of themselves when the Sims are at school or work. Hygiene is not a critically important need to maintain. Low energy solves itself by the Sim collapsing where they stand and cannot result in death. Low social need cannot either. Hunger has two levels that run the course of 48 hours as far as I recall. A Sim will drink water to fill their hunger if food or cooking is unavailable. They will not starve to death with high free will on and a sink available.
So, as much as the illogical ways of Sims frustrate and worry us, they actually can take sufficiently care of themselves. Just not in the way we could. And promotions at school and the job might take a little longer if the Sim's mood is a bit low due to low needs.
Hope this helps you worry less :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 15, 2021, 03:30:13 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 15, 2021, 03:34:04 PM
Sims with high free will don't take preventative measures when it comes to their needsEtc.
That's actually a great little tutorial, Nindigo. (and I'm happy to see you back. :))
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 15, 2021, 03:42:21 PM
BTW, I like having individual threads to share our stuff. I don't feel like I'm monopolizing the board. MrsFlynn, you should have one too. Flynn's Flat or something like that. ;D
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 15, 2021, 03:49:25 PM
Post by: Nindigo on October 15, 2021, 03:54:40 PM
Etc.
That's actually a great little tutorial, Nindigo. (and I'm happy to see you back. :) )
I'm glad to be of help.
My Simmies always call me back sooner or later from whatever else I might be doing. Plus, I'm emotionally attached to you guys ;)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 15, 2021, 03:55:40 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 15, 2021, 04:29:41 PM
I'm glad to be of help.
My Simmies always call me back sooner or later from whatever else I might be doing. Plus, I'm emotionally attached to you guys ;)
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 15, 2021, 10:20:10 PM
I wanted to try to keep the shape of the house as close to original as possible. I think I did pretty good with that. It's still furnished with mostly original pieces.
Here's some photos. :)
I kaching-ed them some funds to help build the house. Didn't want to quite do that yet for the furnishings. I might do that later.
Post by: Nindigo on October 15, 2021, 11:45:11 PM
PS: Thanks for moving this thread above the sunroom - old habits die hard, was always clicking the sunroom by accident ;D
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 15, 2021, 11:59:13 PM
House renovation - This is one of the times I actually left the family on the lot. lol
I removed the roof fully.
The half that I added the stairs too, I removed the furniture, walls, furniture, lights and whatnot, put what I could in the family inventory.
I removed a little bit of the foundation and then drew out a rough shape of the basement at first. Placed the stairs and then drew out the rest of the basement and started putting things back together.
It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be because the house lended to the renovation well. A house more furnished/decorated maybe more difficult to renovate.
Saved the wall coverings to wall pieces I placed out in the yard. So I could copy them back into the house.
If you'd like I can see if I can come up with a how to to help give you a visual?
Post by: Nindigo on October 16, 2021, 12:15:07 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 16, 2021, 12:29:21 AM
I wasn't sure if that'd be enough or not. lol Cause sometimes I don't describe things as well - where photos would help describe what I am talking about.
Thank you!! I thought I did a pretty good job as well.
Post by: Nindigo on October 16, 2021, 09:33:11 AM
You explain things well, MrsFlynn. Otherwise, all of your tutorials would be total nonsense which they most certainly are not!
Post by: Nindigo on October 16, 2021, 09:45:05 AM
Looking at men's CC clothes over at The Sims Resource yet again...and it's all junk. Everything is covered in ugly print or looks like something found at a landfill.
So depressing.
And, sadly, much of the clothing in the Sims 3 Store belongs to some kind of themed set. I guess "normal" male clothing is just a fantasy.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 16, 2021, 10:34:17 AM
MrsFlynn I think you explain things just fine. I have that problem of not explaining well because my thoughts are not organized.
Post by: Nindigo on October 16, 2021, 11:09:57 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 16, 2021, 12:38:22 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 16, 2021, 01:03:07 PM
Although thinking about one of your old builds gave me an idea of maybe trying to bring up the terrain to the height of the foundation. Not sure if that would help, but it might be worth trying, at least testing wise.
MrsFlynn, I like your house and I was going to say that it gave me an idea of what to do with my full house and stairs issue, but there would still be stairs. ::) Derp.... It's tough to think through a chronic headache. :D
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 16, 2021, 01:07:19 PM
I just had to boot out a squatter from the house that I was testing roof trim on. Maybe I'll just start plopping down random houses and let RV populate itself. (being facetious again. :D )
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 16, 2021, 04:03:32 PM
Thanks to Nindigo for sharing some information on this. I went digging for more information and wanted to share what I found.
How Much Custom Content is too Much (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=301.msg3953#msg3953)?
Finding this info has really helped get a better understanding and has taught me to be more watchful of how much content I do add to my game. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 16, 2021, 04:45:32 PM
Does anyone have the camera mod that was suggested by MrsGoodwrench a while back? I have it in my mods folder but it doesn't seem to do much. I struggle with the swinging camera and the lags when I'm recoloring objects.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 16, 2021, 05:03:56 PM
I haven't tried the camera mod(s) MrsGoodWrench had suggested. I'm not sure if they would really help with building.
Removing some of the CC should help with recoloring items. At least it did for me. I'm not sure if there's anything that can help the swinging/bouncing camera in build mode.
Thanks for this. I don't have much more than 350MB in my mods folder but I am experiencing so lag and frustration with being unable to place roof decor properly. I was just puttering around and "fixing" things today but I noticed I have a lot of duplicate decor items so I'm going to go through my CC and eliminate a bunch of stuff.
Does anyone have the camera mod that was suggested by MrsGoodwrench a while back? I have it in my mods folder but it doesn't seem to do much. I struggle with the swinging camera and the lags when I'm recoloring objects.
Post by: Nindigo on October 17, 2021, 12:05:12 AM
Booted up the game after getting out of bed and couldn't find the NRaas options in-game no matter what I clicked on. Weird, I thought, and went to check my mods folder. To my surprise and disbelief, it was nowhere to be found.
Okay, game. I'm just gonna set it up again then. *scratches head*
:-\
Update:
Found it in my bin. But I certainly don't recall deleting it...
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 17, 2021, 05:47:01 AM
I've been making back ups of my Sims 3 files even more lately due to a scare I had in late Aug or early Sept when I thought I had deleted my Electronic Arts folder. Let me tell you, my heart sank!!
What had happened is I had moved it by accident while I was moving other files and folders around.
Post by: Nindigo on October 17, 2021, 06:23:38 AM
Anyway, how does a lot become this crowded with insects?
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 17, 2021, 09:03:21 AM
From what I can see, those bugs look like butterflies so if you're infested, I'm happy it's butterflies. It could be worse.
Post by: Nindigo on October 17, 2021, 10:09:16 AM
Since it was so close by, I think it made my household lot lag.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 17, 2021, 10:55:22 AM
Post by: Nindigo on October 17, 2021, 01:14:53 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 17, 2021, 01:18:35 PM
I'm trying to get RV built up a little more. I thought I'd stop actually building for a while and downloaded a few from different sites. And immediately deleted them after placing them because I didn't like them at all. Wayyyy too fussy. I like to build my houses as if I'd live in them myself and that's the problem. :D :o
Post by: Nindigo on October 17, 2021, 02:12:18 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 17, 2021, 02:16:07 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 17, 2021, 03:02:52 PM
I'm not sure what to do if you've created a new game and the lot is like that other than to clean up the spawners.
It doesn't help to clean up the spawners and then save a copy to the library, as you might run into the spawners doubling/tripling again when replaced.
These things cannot go missing on us. Our well being is directly linked to the existence of our Sims 3 folder :o
Anyway, how does a lot become this crowded with insects?
Post by: Nindigo on October 17, 2021, 03:07:23 PM
...
Okay, I'm going to say something traitorous now...please forgive me.
There is one good reason to play The Sims 4 and that is *drumroll* custom food. I just downloaded about a hundred recipes for the most delicious looking cakes and all kinds of yummy desserts. And normal foods. And it looks so mouthwatering with The Sims 4 graphics style. My Sim will become morbidly obese in no time, but fortunately, it isn't accompanied by health risks in a game.
...
MrsFlynn, I did have to rotate the lot and it's the same again. Guess I'll just remove the spawners. Otherwise, no harm done.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 17, 2021, 03:10:22 PM
Now you get your tush back here and stop straying over to the neighbors.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 17, 2021, 03:20:56 PM
MrsFlynn, I did have to rotate the lot and it's the same again. Guess I'll just remove the spawners. Otherwise, no harm done.
Post by: Nindigo on October 18, 2021, 02:29:15 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 18, 2021, 02:31:53 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 18, 2021, 04:02:42 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/KW7K6hd/Screenshot-16.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KW7K6hd)
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 18, 2021, 04:44:00 PM
Yikes!! I've never seen this before. :o
(https://i.ibb.co/KW7K6hd/Screenshot-16.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KW7K6hd)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 18, 2021, 04:55:00 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 18, 2021, 04:57:10 PM
To help prevent the computer or game shutting down in the middle of building/furnishing a home use Save As, give name. Quit the game and restart the game.
I usually do this and restart the computer every few or so hours to help refresh the computer.
My pet peeves are the aliens. I need to go through my retuner notes to see what I might be able to do with turning them off or as much as I can.
Content disappears.
You do some "housekeeping" then get the dreaded message that objects could not be loaded and have been replaced. Too bad it doesn't come with a list of those objects.
When your game shuts down just after you have finished replacing a bunch of objects that mysteriously disappeared and you didn't get a chance to save it.
What's your pet peeves?
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 18, 2021, 04:59:21 PM
Post by: Nindigo on October 18, 2021, 05:01:32 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 18, 2021, 05:06:53 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 18, 2021, 05:08:56 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 18, 2021, 05:23:52 PM
It leaves me scratching my head.
Yes, the ghosts. I checked options and there's nothing for ghosts. It's actually night time but I was in edit mode so I had daytime turned on. Since they are close to the cemetery, I guess they were out for a midnight stroll. As long as they're not bugging anyone, they can stay. :D
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 18, 2021, 05:26:32 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 18, 2021, 09:53:35 PM
I'm baffled as to why your save is moving random Sims into houses if you have EA's SP turned off. I've never had that happen in any of my saves that I have non-occupied furnished homes in. They all stay not occupied unless I add a Sim or family into them myself.
You may want to check that option. Specially if you've started a new save recently. As every new save has their own game settings that you have to look over and set.
Do you by chance have Nraas SP installed? If so, I am not able to help with that, but Nindigo might be able to help with some of it.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 19, 2021, 01:05:24 AM
I wondered if it had to do with people moving in to take the jobs requiring cashiers, etc but the majority of those who move in are unemployed. The last one I evicted was actually a firefighter.
It's no big deal. As I said, if it's someone interesting, I'll keep them. :)
I just tried to create an Asian couple to move into one of my houses. I don't know if I did a very good job of it. Maybe tomorrow I'll post pix to get your opinion.
Now I need to try and get some sleep. I was in bed earlier but just tossing and turning so I gave up. But now I'm hungry. Maybe some toast and tea will be helpful.
Post by: Nindigo on October 19, 2021, 01:08:49 AM
When you hover your mouse (not visible in the picture) over the story progression option, this explanation pops up. If story progression is disabled, townie Sims do not move into empty houses. Nothing I have ever played with in terms of mods and CC, save for the NRaas Story Progression mod, has ever interfered with the game's native story progression setting.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 19, 2021, 08:02:09 AM
I check my options every new save, but also again if I feel something is off.
I linked the tip in our Tips thread. :)
If I understand correctly the game will add service Sims to the save, to help man the cash registers, that's true.
I'm kind of wondering if it spawns unemployed Sims as well to then help with the cash registers later on. As it takes a bit for the save to get set up.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 19, 2021, 08:56:54 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/pJRVg47/SP.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pJRVg47)
There's another possibility. Since this is a game where I deleted all the residents and houses and the only townies I have are the handful that I've created, maybe the game is trying to repopulate the town. But I wouldn't think the game is that smart.
I have read that sims from other towns will come in to your town to work and I've had that happen but they don't stay in town. I've also checked the sims that I didn't create, sitting in the library and it's none of them.
(https://i.ibb.co/Kss82Wy/sim-pop.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Kss82Wy)
I am able to evict and delete the sims that move in, but I'm not able to delete those in the library that I have not created.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 19, 2021, 09:05:43 AM
"Editing your town can be as simple as adding a few empty blocks to build more houses and adding community buildings that were added in an expansion pack, but have not automatically been placed in your town, or it can be as drastic as demolishing everything in town and rebuilding from scratch. Adding lots is quite straight forward, so instead, let's assume that you want to remove everything completely and rebuild.
An interesting thing to note is the game will automatically repopulate your town. As you build more houses, Sims will move into some of them (the game will always leave some empty) and there will be Sims to fill positions as clerks and such in shops, even if there are no houses for them to live in." - This assumes you are building in the same save that you are playing.
--- If you're building in Edit Town and don't leave Edit Town you will not get Sims moving into your Town.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 19, 2021, 09:43:11 AM
However, you can hide them.
You'll need to make sure if you do hide them that you don't delete the HiddenPackage.ini file in your Sims 3 folder when cleaning out the cache files.
I am able to evict and delete the sims that move in, but I'm not able to delete those in the library that I have not created.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 19, 2021, 09:54:52 AM
Post by: Nindigo on October 19, 2021, 09:57:25 AM
The handful of tray families don't matter, they always stay in the tray/bin.
Well. I'm sorry you have to deal with such an annoying aspect, LaPaige. I don't know that we can help. By the way, it looks like you have Supernatural installed with the sp options available. I forget which packs you have...
...
On an unrelated note, I'm a sleep deprived zombie today. Sorry if I seem off or something. Top floor is out of order. Maybe I need to stick my head in a bucket of some caffeinated liquid and let it soak.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 19, 2021, 10:05:58 AM
I only have Pets, Generations, Ambitions and Seasons. No Supernatural.
I too am sleep deprived for the second day in a row and currently soaking in a bucket of aforementioned beverage as we speak...er....type.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 19, 2021, 10:10:38 AM
After I learned you could hide the Sims and lots in the in-game library I was like cool and tried hiding the Sims and some of the lots as a test, but found it didn't work for me, as I'd delete the HiddenPackage.ini file every time I'd go to delete the cache files.
If memory serves correctly, you can have ghosts hanging around, specially the graveyard even without Supernatural installed or enabled.
Post by: Nindigo on October 19, 2021, 11:05:08 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 19, 2021, 11:08:33 AM
Post by: Nindigo on October 19, 2021, 12:06:06 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 19, 2021, 12:37:00 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 19, 2021, 01:22:01 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 19, 2021, 02:54:01 PM
I added:
Depending on what packs you have installed, you may need to select the More option on the computer to find the Join Pattern Club and Buy Patterns options.
If these options aren't showing up on your computer, you may need to reset the object, lot or replace laptop. The options not showing could happen if your family has a computer on the lot before getting the sewing machine.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 19, 2021, 04:07:17 PM
Is this against the rules? I thought he was cute. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 19, 2021, 07:08:52 PM
He is cute!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 19, 2021, 07:29:52 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 19, 2021, 08:04:06 PM
Anyway, I wanted to share some notes I put together about the Smooth patch, as there's still a lot of players having problems with it. I added the notes here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=260.msg2465#msg2465) to the first post.
I've had it running since July 2021 and has really improved the overall gameplay. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 19, 2021, 08:16:30 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 19, 2021, 09:43:39 PM
Installation of Patch:
Copy/paste the files it provides into into - C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin. (Default install path)
- This may be different depending on where the game is installed.
– For Origin the zipped file provides these files: TS3Patch.asi; TS3Patch.txt ; TS3PatchLauncher.exe
– For Steam/Disc the zipped file provides these files: ddraw.dll ; TS3Patch.asi; TS3Patch.txt
Origin users, launcher the game with TS3PatchLauncher.exe
Nindigo share's how to launch it via Origin here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=260.msg2484#msg2484).
Launch the game as you normally would -- If you have the Steam/Disc version.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 20, 2021, 09:22:14 AM
The zipped file was in there but it had never been unzipped. So, I just unzipped it, changed the Debug to 1 and loaded the game. A "patched" message came up when I loaded the game, which I assume was supposed to happen. We'll see what happens. I'll report back later. :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 20, 2021, 10:29:09 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 20, 2021, 01:39:54 PM
I got a very late start today. I took an antihistamine when I went to bed last night and as a result, slept for 9 hours and woke up late.
Then my neighbor called to ask me about Amtrak schedules/fares so I worked on that for a bit and printed out the information for him, but my printer wouldn't work (it's been a while since I've used it). Uninstalling, reinstalling, diagnostics, troubleshooting, blah, blah, nothing worked. Finally I just went and unplugged it for 30 seconds and it worked just fine. Next time I'll do that in the first place. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 20, 2021, 02:07:43 PM
I've tried to test one of the camera mods and it didn't do anything that I could tell. Looking at it's description again, it looks like it's a camera mod that works in tab mode. -
No Drift/Lower Level Free Cam (Tab Mode) Camera Mod
https://modthesims.info/d/345987
I deleted that one and added this one -
No Drift/Lower Level Live Mode Camera Mod
https://modthesims.info/download.php?t=387597
I haven't gotten a chance to see if it works as I haven't done much with my save today.
The 3rd camera mod is a CAS camera mod. I won't be testing that one, as it definitely won't help with camera movement in Live mode.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 20, 2021, 02:25:23 PM
I had the camera mod (second one you mentioned) but I don't have it now it seems. I must not have reinstalled it when I had to reinstall the game. I've got it back in now so we'll see if there's a difference.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 20, 2021, 04:50:54 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 20, 2021, 08:25:39 PM
Thank you for giving confirmation that it's in build mode that you're having camera issues. I wasn't sure and was meaning to ask. I don't think they have a camera fix for build mode. At least I haven't found one.
I have found a couple of threads that offer some troubleshooting tips:
Build Mode - Camera rotation in build mode problem only when using mouse.
https://modthesims.info/t/555175
Huge Lag Problem in only Build Mode
https://steamcommunity.com/app/47890/discussions/0/133258092239738197/
You may have read over these already, sorry for the repeat, but wanted to share just in case. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 20, 2021, 08:49:20 PM
It just seems like it's out of control. I'll zoom in and it will keep zooming until I'm looking at a single shingle. I'll zoom out and it will keep going until I can almost see the whole town. Or I'll be working on a particular area and when I want to get closer up or down, or sideways, it won't stay on that spot. It jumps higher, or lower or too far right or left.
Today I was trying to place corbels around the roofline of the house I'm working on and the camera was just free-wheeling. I ended up with a sky full of corbels because I kept losing them. :D
It's kind of hard to explain so I don't know if you'll be able to figure out what I'm talking about. :o
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 20, 2021, 09:11:31 PM
And that trying to place corbels... Ugh I gave that up after I was done trying to edit your Townsend house. lol As I couldn't ever get them to place right. Though I was able to get one of them back in place but the other two I wasn't. I ended up just undoing what I had just tried.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 20, 2021, 09:16:37 PM
This house I'm doing is a big one so there are a lot of corbels. I finally got most of them where I want them but it took a good hour or so and at times I was ready to yell because I was getting so frustrated.
The real house has the rafters (LOL!! I just typed farters) under the roof and I really like the look so that's why I used the corbels. I have the outside finished so I'll post some pix tomorrow. It's looking really good.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 20, 2021, 09:32:08 PM
Is this (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=356.msg3986#msg3986) the start of the house you're working on?
I've been meaning to ask how it's coming along. When I first saw it I was like I really want to try my hand at building it, but was in the middle of working on something. Now I'm done with that something and might try building it.
Or are you working on a different house?
Post by: Nindigo on October 20, 2021, 11:35:18 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 21, 2021, 07:40:10 AM
MrsFlynn, the outside of the house is finished. Pix are on LaPaige's Porch I've had to take a few artistic liberties with the design in places where things wouldn't fit properly and some of the areas I couldn't see. But I'm happy with the way it turned out. Since I installed the Smooth Patch, I can't toggle between day/night but it looks like a lovely morning in New Riverview.
Today I'll work on the inside. I have some work-work to do today. I'm booking rail tickets for one of my neighbors who is going down to Portland for a few days when the border opens up but I have to research the protocols for re-entry into Canada. The man is 88 years old and instead of taking the train from here, he wants to drive down to Bellingham and take it from there. The man is blind as a bat, still drives and I'm worried about him driving down. It's only about a 45 min drive, but still... I need to make sure everything is in order for him. Sometimes I feel like a mother hen and feel like I want to go with him to make sure he's ok. I wish he would leave from here. I'd drive him to the station myself. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 21, 2021, 07:51:40 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 21, 2021, 07:54:34 AM
That's odd that you can't toggle between day and night with the Smooth Patch installed. That shouldn't be happening.
It's not that I can't toggle. I should have phrased that differently. What it's doing instead of going bright daylight, it's going to the in-game time, which in my current save is early morning.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 21, 2021, 08:08:04 AM
If I am remodeling a house in my play-save. I take it into a new-test save to get photos of the house.
I look forward to seeing what you do with the interior. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 21, 2021, 09:27:01 AM
Ah okay.
If I am remodeling a house in my play-save. I take it into a new-test save to get photos of the house.
I look forward to seeing what you do with the interior. :)
I normally do that but I must not have this time, for some reason.
Post by: Nindigo on October 21, 2021, 01:18:41 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 21, 2021, 02:12:12 PM
For me it's easier to see in the daylight than in darker photos. It's a matter of personal preference.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 21, 2021, 02:45:00 PM
This house is going to be darker inside that I'm used to because there are a lot of heavy pieces and all dark stain. Well...probably considered a medium stain but darker than I'm used to.
Productive otherwise. I cleaned my bathroom and did a load of laundry. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 21, 2021, 02:51:52 PM
Yay to being productive!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 21, 2021, 02:53:28 PM
Post by: Nindigo on October 21, 2021, 03:54:17 PM
If I am remodeling a house in my play-save and the lighting is too dark, I'll take it into a new-test (temporary) save to get photos so I have better lighting.
For me it's easier to see in the daylight than in darker photos. It's a matter of personal preference.
Can't you just wait until it's morning in the save where you built it?
(Sorry, I'm in a teasing mood)
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 21, 2021, 05:37:37 PM
Post by: Nindigo on October 23, 2021, 08:24:49 AM
Gardening is one of my favorite things to do in The Sims. It's difficult to not be bothered by the lack of/slow progress of gardening bug fixes.
So, right now, I'm enjoying some time in Twinbrook. Ericka is preggers, so she needs a little taking care of :)
Oh, and sweet Prem is watering his fellow plants on his own accord. I miss Mac. I wish a household could be of unlimited size.
Where are them cookies, now?
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 23, 2021, 08:27:33 AM
No cookies yet as I'm about to have breakfast. Can I offer you some toast and coffee?
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 23, 2021, 08:33:10 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 23, 2021, 08:49:13 AM
Gardening is still one of my favorite things to do in Sims 3. Trying to keep my garden from becoming huge is tricky for me. lol
Post by: Nindigo on October 23, 2021, 09:02:59 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 26, 2021, 05:09:33 PM
I have spent the entire afternoon trying to place basement stairs in my house. I know it can be done because I've placed a basement under an existing house before but I can't do it today. I've read endless tutorials today and nothing is working. I've moved walls, stairs, furniture, entire kitchen, raised/flattened/lowered terrain, cussed a lot. Still nothing. I should go for a walk.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 26, 2021, 05:48:43 PM
-- If you want to try to keep to the original floorplan, place free wood flooring on the ground under the foundation. This might also help plan where you want to put the basement stairs.
Essentially, I had to pretty much demolish and rebuild most of the house to add stairs to the basement.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 26, 2021, 06:01:38 PM
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"Essentially, I had to pretty much demolish and rebuild most of the house to add stairs to the basement."
That's not going to happen!! I worked too hard to get it just the way I want it. :D
I was willing to remove the stairs I have there now and use a straight up flight and put the stairs to the basement behind them where I have the office so I removed as much of that as I could without having to replace any of the structure.
There was this guy :
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Okay - so here is how you do this:
Use the Basement tool in the build mode for your house to add the basement. You add this by going to the foundation level and dragging out the basement shape.
Go to the ground floor level above the basement and select the stairs you want. Do NOT delete any floor squares (the things your Sim walks on) - doing this will cause you to create a small stair case to the foundation level. You'll notice that by default stairs try to go up. Holding shift will cause them to go down - and suddenly your stairs will go though the floor squares and the foundation to the basement below. This works for spiral staircases too.
I'd like some of what he's smoking.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 26, 2021, 06:48:47 PM
I was going to offer to help, but if it's the house I'm thinking it is, I'd have to have the shell of the house without the CC windows.
There are some players who have claimed to be able to place basement stairs inside a house with foundation with a build cheat. I've never gotten that to work.
That's why I was suggesting to basically rebuild the section of house you want the stairs to be in.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 26, 2021, 06:58:37 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 26, 2021, 07:14:00 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 27, 2021, 08:17:32 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 27, 2021, 11:19:55 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 27, 2021, 01:33:39 PM
Hopefully you're able to find a backup copy of the house to work with. :)
I found an early save that had no furniture and I can make it work without destroying half the house. The only problem is, I can only extend the basement by removing all the furniture, windows and doors and that can be done one section at a time. Time consuming to be sure, but at least I figured out how to do it....I hope. ;D
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 27, 2021, 03:18:05 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 27, 2021, 03:29:52 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/X30wHX3/Screenshot-67.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X30wHX3)
(https://i.ibb.co/z69s2Dr/Screenshot-68.jpg) (https://ibb.co/z69s2Dr)
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 27, 2021, 04:30:26 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 27, 2021, 05:35:52 PM
https://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/buildedit/houses/multilevel/
Building True Basement Under Foundations. The basement tool would not work for me. This is very simple actually if you don't have a whole lot of stuff on top of it.
I don't know if I could do it again. A boatload of patience, a whole lot of lag/drift and just a wee tiny bit of cussing. ::)
(https://i.ibb.co/1Z7tHXS/Screenshot-71.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1Z7tHXS)
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 27, 2021, 05:51:20 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 28, 2021, 08:26:09 AM
What I seem to have a problem with is adding a basement to already existing houses, without taking off the roof and tearing half or nearly half of it down.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 28, 2021, 08:52:02 AM
If you are in the habit of building with the open foundation, you won't even have to remove any of the floor/objects above.
Build a little house on Builder's Island with a full foundation, put some furniture in it and give it a try. You can do it! :D
Post by: Nindigo on November 01, 2021, 09:16:06 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 01, 2021, 11:31:36 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 01, 2021, 11:38:40 AM
Happy Halloween...or Holloween, as some people seem to call it. :)
First pronounciation is correct. The actual term is All Hallows Eve. It's also a bit of a regional dialect in N. America.
" The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints."
Apologies for the history lesson to one who probably knows more about it than I do. :D
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 01, 2021, 12:07:10 PM
Post by: Nindigo on November 04, 2021, 01:17:54 PM
I'm playing Star Stable Online in case you wondered what I'm up to :)
What are you guys up to?
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 04, 2021, 01:31:59 PM
This is my life. Very exciting. But I'm always happy to see a post from you. :D
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 04, 2021, 04:22:33 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 04, 2021, 04:29:30 PM
Catching butterflies. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 05, 2021, 05:16:02 PM
I downloaded something from TSR that I have used successfully before in a game before I lost everything and have had to start over. But when I d/l it this time, it won't load and I'm not sure why. When I "show file" in the Launcher on anything other objects, it takes me to the d/l page but when when I do the same for this d/l, this is what I get.
(https://i.ibb.co/SdZ0CwX/screen.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SdZ0CwX)
Just to be clear, I deleted and re d/l this a few times and it won't d/l. I picked up a couple of other things at the same time and they showed up where they were supposed to.
Has anyone encountered this before?
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 05, 2021, 05:28:34 PM
Is this happening with just one file from TSR or multiple? If you've got a link to one or more of the files you're trying to download I can try downloading one or two of them to see what my experience is.
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Looking a little closer at the photo, it's referring to when clicking on Show File in the Downloads tab of the launcher, it opens up File Explorer. When this happens it seems like the file hasn't installed correctly and may not show up in-game.
Post by: Nindigo on November 07, 2021, 02:12:22 AM
*yawn - sip - going*
Have a nice day, y'all <3
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 07, 2021, 11:24:19 AM
I went out for dinner with a friend the other evening and he offered to pick me up but since the restaurant is only about a block away I was going to walk. But it was pouring. Of course it had stopped by the time he picked me up. We were sitting on the outside patio (heaters, closed in, and much quieter), and the sun actually came out. When I got home and turned my computer, Facebook was flooded with pictures of a glorious double rainbow. It would have been behind us so I wouldn't have seen it, but I got a picture of a very interesting sky. The sparkles are reflections of the light on the plastic enclosure and not on the trees. Literally like day and night.
(https://i.ibb.co/W5qhyDr/rain-browns.jpg) (https://ibb.co/W5qhyDr)
The other day after a heavy rain, it had cleared up and the sun was shining on the trees which were literally twinkling with the sun shining on the raindrops. I tried to get a picture but I was looking directly into the sun so I didn't bother.
Post by: Nindigo on November 07, 2021, 12:08:31 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 07, 2021, 12:19:54 PM
I also really need to be in the Caribbean about now. I usually am somewhere warm for a few weeks between now and May. Thanks Covid. :(
I got my 3rd shot yesterday.
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 07, 2021, 01:37:55 PM
That's a cute photo. If you look at just the thumbnail, it looks like there's white lights on the tree. lol
I don't mind the rain either. I like it's calming sounds.
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 07, 2021, 02:21:38 PM
Post by: Nindigo on November 08, 2021, 11:35:24 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 08, 2021, 11:46:50 AM
Rain on Tent and Campfire Crackling Near the River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egf-q8RibSc
Soothing sounds from childhood. lol
Post by: Nindigo on November 08, 2021, 12:12:55 PM
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On a totally unrelated note, I was looking up toddler age on google and this displayed at the top of my search:
'According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), kids between the ages of 1 and 3 are considered toddlers.'
At first, I totally understood that as being a toddler is a disease :o
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 08, 2021, 12:43:19 PM
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At first, I totally understood that as being a toddler is a disease :o
Some parents might think so. They don't call them the "terrible twos" for nothing. :D
Personally, I love that age.
I agree with you both about the soothing sounds of water. That's why I love cruising so much. However, when it's day after day of gloom, that starts to get to me. The sun is shining today and I feel so much better.
I suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. I grew up in the middle of Canada where there was more sunshine than rain. Even on the coldest winter days the sun would be shining brilliantly. But here on the "wet" coast we pretty much live in a rainforest. But having said that, I will take the gloom over -40 winter temps and 4 ft of snow. I hate being cold more than I dislike the gloom. That's why every year for the past several years, I have spent at least a month somewhere warm, Florida, Caribbean or Mexico.
I have a bad case of Wanderlust and I love being at sea - probably due to my Viking heritage (I don't know if you share the same feeling, Indigo. If not, someone has to stay home to keep the fires burning), but when I'm home, I'm a homebody.
Sheesh. I seem to be very loquacious today. Probably because I haven't talked to a soul since Friday evening. ::)
Post by: Nindigo on November 08, 2021, 01:20:27 PM
When I'm no longer bound by a pet, I wish to start exploring the outside world more. And no, I can't just leave my very old dog with family or someplace else. I can not be causing her that kind of emotional stress at her age. But we will probably be petless for a good while after she passes on. I have been petless for only two months since I first moved out at the age of 19. I turn 42 on Sunday.
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 08, 2021, 01:42:10 PM
I feel terrible that I haven't been all that chatty lately. Learning about a new game, trying to find information on parts of the gameplay we're stuck on. Not finding a whole lot of info. Either there's not a whole lot of players playing it or they're using Discord to chat about things, I don't know. I don't have Discord and don't want it. The Steam forum dedicated to the game doesn't have very many current posts.
There are a few Youtube videos on the gameplay, but I don't know how reliable they are since most of them are from this Summer. The game has had a couple of updates and changes since this summer. And will continue to have updates and changes, as it's still in early access. Still having fun playing and taking notes as we're going along.
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 08, 2021, 01:47:31 PM
Then I moved to a rental apartment (the house became too small with 3 teenagers :O), just over 3 years ago and we weren't allowed to have pets. We can here and several residents have dogs or cats and every time the thought crosses my mind, I realize that I'm happy not to have the cat hair and the litter box. I like dogs but I've never had one so I don't know much about them and it would probably be good for me to have one. I don't know if I want to make that commitment. But in the meantime, I enjoy dog/cat/horse videos on Facebook. :D
I am very fortunate to have been able to travel as much as I have. I read voraciously (mostly murder mysteries and police procedurals) and if I find one that's located somewhere I've been, I can following it on Google Earth and it brings back lots of good memoires and I can travel vicariously.
I might have one last trip in me. I am booked on a river cruise in Portugal for the spring of 2023 and I'm seriously considering extending that to Iceland and possibly Sweden/Denmark. Then I will have been to a very large chunk of Western Europe and after that I'll probably stick to local road trips if my neurological disorder will allow it.
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 08, 2021, 01:55:13 PM
Lapaige, since you can't travel this year, you could maybe consider getting Monte Vista, or Sunlight Tides and play there for a bit? Both have really sunny warm vibes. :)
Um...I appreciate the suggestion, MrsFlynn, but it's not quite the same. :D I have actually considered ST periodically because it does remind me of the Caribbean. Maybe one day.
I miss you guys. Right now my alternate games are solitaire (which I can play in the evenings while watching tv) or a casino game I play in the mornings while I'm finishing my coffee. Not for money though but I'm running low on coins and I refuse to pay real money just to play that. :D
Otherwise I'm still plugging on with my Riverview Restoration. Almost finished the Purcell House. It's been pretty time consuming but I really like the way it looks. It's very full of CC so it's not very suitable for sharing. My tummy is telling me it's lunch time.
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 09, 2021, 03:04:52 PM
Even though the house isn't suitable for sharing, you can share photos here in the Sipping Tea thread or your Lapaige's Porch thread. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 09, 2021, 03:16:10 PM
I thought of the suggestion because there was a few times last winter and previous winters that I would play in warmer towns. It helped keep me a bit warmer and it was nice to see the sunny days.
Even though the house isn't suitable for sharing, you can share photos here in the Sipping Tea thread or your Lapaige's Porch thread. :)
My days in RV are always sunny. I have Seasons set to almost perpetual summer with very brief spring and fall and no winter at all. :D
I'm going to put the house on the "Porch" thread as soon as I get some screenshots. That's what I was doing when I posted the thread in the "Random Questions" thread. I keep changing things so then I have to do new shots. It's like that old question artist's always get - "how do you know when it's finished?" :D
We are having some wicked weather today. Rain (of course) and very high winds. Lots of power outages nearby. We're still ok so far but I need to put on some socks and a sweater and turn on my fireplace. Brrrr...
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 09, 2021, 03:27:25 PM
Nope... About 10 minutes after that and closer overhead... bowling sounds. That startled me and then there was the sound of pouring rain. Had to look outside again and when I did I saw a flash of lighting.
The rain has calmed and no more thunder. I hate thunder storms!!
I had just started playing with the Seasons pack enabled. As I actually had missed having that pack enabled. If I remember correctly I have it set to 12 days for Summer, 6 days for Fall, 7 for Winter and 8 days for Spring. I absolutely -love- the Spring festival.. Trying to collect the eggs!!
When I've played in Sunlit Tides or Monte Vista I go into the game options and untick all the seasons except Summer.
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 09, 2021, 03:32:23 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/8bQrXN4/tea-and-cookies.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8bQrXN4)
Please help yourselves.
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 09, 2021, 03:44:49 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 09, 2021, 03:56:29 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 09, 2021, 04:02:45 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 09, 2021, 04:32:32 PM
I have a glass one that I use when I'm making tea for more than just me. I also have a little "Brown Betty". It's a one cupper so if I'm making just a cup for myself, I just use a mug. So now it just sits on my counter and looks cute.
(https://i.ibb.co/yqvXbN6/teapot.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yqvXbN6)
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 09, 2021, 04:36:03 PM
I just looked on Amazon to see if I could find any like the brown one you just shared and found a couple of them. While I like the more dainty ones. They are a little intimidating to me as well. As they look really fragile. The others like your brown one don't look as fragile.
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 09, 2021, 04:38:00 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 09, 2021, 04:51:17 PM
I do remember when I had one like that I could only get a cup or two of tea out of it because I too used a mug to have tea in.
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 13, 2021, 02:06:01 PM
Still kind of stuck in my game. So I started a new save to see if I ended up missing something along the way. Trying to figure out when the painter is to arrive in-game. There's not much about that part.
We have a feeling the last patch or two may have changed things up a bit. There's not too many new videos or information since the newest patch that came out late October.
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 13, 2021, 02:28:59 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 13, 2021, 03:39:07 PM
What have you been working on?
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 13, 2021, 06:01:14 PM
It was a huge project and it kind of wore me out so I decided to take bit of a break and dealing with headaches. :(
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 13, 2021, 06:19:47 PM
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Post by: MrsFlynn on November 13, 2021, 08:06:47 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 13, 2021, 08:48:45 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 13, 2021, 09:08:01 PM
Here's a screenshot from one of my saves ~
Look Ma the butterfly is as big as my head!! lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 13, 2021, 09:10:15 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 13, 2021, 10:20:36 PM
I've been keeping some of the rocks in the village as decoration. It helps the village come together when you've added flowers around them. If the game had a better camera system I'd show you around. Last time I tried the photos were a bit dark... but that was because I took 'em in early evening.
I should try taking screenshots during the day. I haven't done that yet as I am not really happy with the camera system.
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 14, 2021, 10:11:25 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 14, 2021, 11:33:31 AM
Here's some screenshots of the village in my main save. I took about 32 screenshots and picked some out of that to share. Sorry for the dark photos. It's fall in this save though I took the screenshots around noon-ish time.
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 14, 2021, 01:17:43 PM
Anyway, that looks like a cute game. As for the rocks, I was thinking rock topiary rather than shrub topiary. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 14, 2021, 01:56:17 PM
The game starts you out with 2 random villagers and can move more in after you've met them at Oma's Inn in the Town Center.
We've had the game since late October and I've started over at least a handful of times trying to figure out how this game works. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 14, 2021, 02:02:44 PM
Some of those G5 games are like that. That's as far as I go. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 14, 2021, 02:23:51 PM
There's not a whole lot of info on the game since it's a new game. Still in early access. So that's why I've started so many times in trying to figure it out.
There's some videos on Youtube about it, but the game has changed since this last patch (Oct.30th) and so some of the information from the older videos that were posted in June - Sept. isn't as accurate as it used to be.
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 14, 2021, 04:57:03 PM
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Post by: MrsFlynn on November 16, 2021, 11:41:54 AM
Hopefully all is good in your neck of the woods?
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 16, 2021, 12:45:27 PM
I probably should go for some groceries before the stores run out of stock. I hope it won't come to that but people will be in a panic.
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 16, 2021, 12:56:25 PM
I haven't heard much for our local area, but some of the towns up north, like north of Seattle got soaked and have had evacuation orders and some are stranded in their houses because the flooding is so bad. And the high winds made a mess of everything as well.
We already have a limit on some grocery items here. I'm curious if the storm has made it worse. Hope not as we're planning on grocery shopping tomorrow or Thurs.
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 16, 2021, 01:04:50 PM
Having said that, I just took a look at what's going on and it doesn't look good between here and Mt. Vernon but I just checked the Amtrak site and the trains are running on time.
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 16, 2021, 01:51:20 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 16, 2021, 02:07:06 PM
I just saw that they've just closed I-5 northbound. I wonder if he's having second thoughts. I emailed him yesterday about some paperwork but I haven't heard back from him.
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 16, 2021, 02:45:05 PM
With all the flooding, you might want to make sure your appointment is still on before driving all that way to find that you can't make the appointment because of there being no access?
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 16, 2021, 04:32:16 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 16, 2021, 04:51:44 PM
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Post by: Lapaige46 on November 18, 2021, 02:15:13 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/XS6VTcx/coq-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XS6VTcx)
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 18, 2021, 02:25:32 PM
Wowzer!! That's some heavy damage to both the road and train tracks!!
At first glance, the first photo (right) looked like it was only the train tracks. Looking at the second photo (left), it shows the real devastation of both the road and train tracks being washed away.
Are they near a river?
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 18, 2021, 02:45:18 PM
Yes, the Fraser river, also knows as the "Mighty Fraser". That's a wide 4-lane hwy with wide shoulders. The photo doesn't do it doesn't reflect the size of the road or the river. The tracks weren't damaged but they have to inspect the supporting structures and the terrain around the supports before they'll run any trains.
The river is on the left and looks narrow at that point because it's going through a canyon.
This is about 20 miles from me. The RV storage lot that is shown at the bottom of the picture went up in flames yesterday and videos show an enormous black cloud of smoke of hundreds of RVs burning and you can hear propane tanks exploding. They can't get near it because it's surrounded by water. The area is normally a flat prairie so there would be no such thing as a fireboat. Those are all on the coast about 45 miles to the west. .
(https://i.ibb.co/P6RBnTV/Flood-waters-cover-the-Trans-Canada-Highway-1-in-an-aerial-view-taken-near-Abbotsford-British-Columb.jpg) (https://ibb.co/P6RBnTV)
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 18, 2021, 03:39:32 PM
I'm happy to hear your neighbor made it. Hope they have a nice visit. :)
Post by: Nindigo on December 01, 2021, 03:11:56 AM
Happy first of December to you guys ❤️🎄
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 01, 2021, 07:42:38 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 01, 2021, 09:50:12 AM
Weather over this way isn't as nice. Though winters over here are usually windy and raining.
We don't get to see big snowflakes all that often, but do like seeing them when we do.
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 01, 2021, 12:19:21 PM
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Post by: MrsFlynn on December 04, 2021, 09:31:31 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 04, 2021, 11:25:15 AM
It happened to me in Winnipeg, March 4, 1966. I was 19 and working in the accounts office at a major department store. Winnipegers are no strangers to heavy snow and everyone went to work in the morning even thought the snow was falling heavily. By noon we were hearing rumors that they were going to be shutting down the buses and instead of letting us go (which would have meant we'd be stranded somewhere on the road, they kept all the employees there. It was actually a fun adventure because all the women were given the furniture department to sleep in. They gave us packages with toothbrushes and tooth paste and hair brushes. I was with 2 other gals got to sleep on the newly designed round bed. We were also fed well because there were several restaurants in the building.
In Vancouver where we do not get that kind of snow, my son got caught in a similar situation. Couldn't get home after a heavy snow. He also worked in a department store of a different sort - gear to automotive, sporting goods, housewares and hardware, etc. He and a couple of others ended up breaking out some of the camping equipment and making themselves cozy. There just happened to be a pizza place right next door.
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 04, 2021, 12:43:04 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 04, 2021, 03:30:52 PM
The next morning the roads had been cleared enough for some of the buses to get through but we had to walk quite a ways to get from the bus to home.
(https://i.ibb.co/Fz8pS1w/winnipeg-blizzard-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Fz8pS1w)
(https://i.ibb.co/jvbqmZP/winnipeg-blizzard-1966-6.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jvbqmZP)
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 04, 2021, 03:43:08 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 04, 2021, 03:50:12 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 04, 2021, 04:03:59 PM
Those photos seem to show -way- more than that. Like 5 feet or more.
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 04, 2021, 04:06:25 PM
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Post by: Nindigo on December 22, 2021, 12:46:50 AM
Crunch...crunch...
I'm pondering potential Miraj-pairings.
Morgana Wolff comes to mind. In one of my Sunset Valley games, where I had manipulated time a bit, they hooked up autonomously.
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 22, 2021, 08:37:35 AM
I'll sit and ponder with you.
Post by: Nindigo on December 22, 2021, 10:42:03 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 22, 2021, 02:00:08 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 22, 2021, 04:48:25 PM
I have a bunch of stuff to do and I've wasted the entire day. I'll have to be ready to go tomorrow.
If I don't get back here in the next day or 2, Merry Christmas to everyone and Happy Eggnog.
(https://i.ibb.co/m5d987W/Tree-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m5d987W)
(https://i.ibb.co/Z24TW53/Tree-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Z24TW53)
(https://i.ibb.co/QrPrsLT/Tree-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QrPrsLT)
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 22, 2021, 06:18:29 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 28, 2021, 03:58:08 PM
MrsFlynn, how are you enjoying this lovely weather we're having. I can't get warm. I have both my heater and my fireplace on and my hands are aching with cold. We're just not used to this. It's supposed to start warming up after the new year.
I have been monitoring my hummingbird feeder every day to make sure it doesn't freeze. I've had one little guy sitting on a planter for 3 days now but he seems to have disappeared this afternoon.
I've been working on making a sim replica of one of my houses. It's been a challenge.
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 28, 2021, 05:18:00 PM
It doesn't look like it's going to warm up near 40 til at least Saturday. Looks like there's another chance of snow coming this Thurs. Not good with how cold it's been.
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 31, 2021, 06:44:06 PM
It's not quite as cold as his has been but we have lots of snow (for us) and more on the way.
Here's hoping that 2022 is better than the last 2 years have been.
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 31, 2021, 09:17:40 PM
It's warming up somewhat down here as well, but still pretty chilly. I don't think we got as much snow, but it did stick around for awhile.
Post by: Nindigo on January 02, 2022, 03:34:40 AM
I was just thinking about my Alvi family in Twinbrook. I feel like checking in on them soon :)
Hugs, cookies, and tea for everyone <3
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 02, 2022, 01:36:39 PM
The bottom pic is blurry because I zoomed in quite a bit and was a bit shaky. :D There's a good 10-12 inches on that table.
(https://i.ibb.co/dpgZ6d9/20211230-072831.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dpgZ6d9)
(https://i.ibb.co/jGnXwdj/20211230-072809.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jGnXwdj)
(https://i.ibb.co/CzJkmtd/snow.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CzJkmtd)
The temps will go below freezing at night but at least I don't have to babysit my hummingbird feeder every two hours through the day. Silly little birds don't know enough to go south like their cousins.
Seldom do you see 2 together but I have one on the feeder and one on the edge of a planter. The little guy on the planter parked there for 3 days. It was very cold. I moved the feeder off it's hook in the planter because the wind blew it over so I put it on the table where it was more stable. I thought they might take refuge in that little box on the table but they weren't interested. One sat on top of it for a while but I think he was just guarding the feeder against intruders. They are feisty little things and will chase other birds away.
(https://i.ibb.co/f15q9xG/20211226-124322.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f15q9xG)
Time for tea and cookies. I'm still eating Christmas leftovers.
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 02, 2022, 07:23:37 PM
Thank you for sharing the photos Lapaige. Those are beautiful!! Hopefully the little birdies are okay. :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 05, 2022, 07:06:28 PM
In previous tests, I thought it *was* working as I didn't see my Sim crying over dead plants.
While playing today, I did catch my Sim crying over dead plants. Since I can't really tell if the gardening mod is working, I'm going to go back to the No More Crying Over Dead Plants that can be found at ModTheSims.
No More Crying Over Plants
-- Sims won't cry over dead plants.
https://modthesims.info/d/581109/
Post by: Nindigo on January 06, 2022, 04:07:04 AM
Got my third Covid-19 shot yesterday. For some reason, it is harder on me this time around. Was feverish last night and today as well, and my arm and lymph nodes (armpit ones) are really, really sore. Plus, my nose is rather stuffy.
Looking forward to the weekend and hubby being around all day long. *wallows a bit in self-pity*
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 06, 2022, 06:58:35 AM
Sounds like it's a great day for some hot tea and cookies, or hot chocolate and cookies. lol
Hope you get to feeling better soon!! <3
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 06, 2022, 08:49:51 AM
Hope you feel better soon, Nindigo.
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 06, 2022, 03:18:10 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 12, 2022, 04:44:45 PM
Anyone got some hot tea and cookies?
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 12, 2022, 04:50:45 PM
It sure is soggy around here. Snow is almost gone thanks again to torrential rains. We have another "Atmospheric River" going on so not wanting to go anywhere, I've been entertaining myself with jig-saw puzzles. I played around with one of my sims last night for a while but then I got tired and went to bed. Not feeling too great today for some reason. Lots of sneezing but with everything that's happening with Covid, everything becomes a potential symptom.
Hot tea and cookies (shortbread) happening as we speak...err...type.
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 12, 2022, 05:04:05 PM
I've been playing Sims a little. Built a cute house and got stuck on giving it a name. That hasn't happened in a long time. I did eventually come up with a name.
Hot tea and short bread cookies.. Yum!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 13, 2022, 06:40:49 PM
I'm feeling better but the weather has changed so that's probably why. No rain today!! Yay! It sure was gloomy until this afternoon. Just had dinner and I feel some tea and shortbread coming on. I only have 2 left and a tiny bit of pumpkin bread. That's the last of my Christmas goodies. I still have some pumpkin and tart shells in the freezer but I'll try to ignore them for a couple of months. :D
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Post by: Nindigo on January 28, 2022, 08:47:01 AM
In Denmark, we are getting quite many days with stormy weather this January. This weekend, some areas will possibly be getting hurricane-like gusts. But the bitter cold seems to be over with at least. I hope.
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 28, 2022, 09:25:52 AM
The wild weather is everywhere this year. I hate wind. Stay safe.
Post by: Nindigo on January 28, 2022, 10:08:11 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 28, 2022, 02:37:03 PM
I don't know what it is about the Summer and Spring festivals, but they are a lot of fun to play. :)
Post by: Nindigo on January 29, 2022, 10:35:24 AM
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Post by: Nindigo on January 29, 2022, 05:16:18 PM
I have been building some smaller houses the past few days. Feeling inspired again all of a sudden :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 29, 2022, 08:01:36 PM
Post by: Nindigo on January 30, 2022, 09:28:21 AM
A teenaged Lolly Racket joined Anna-Liza for some friendly small-talk as the sun began to set.
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Post by: Lapaige46 on January 31, 2022, 11:14:03 AM
Post by: Nindigo on January 31, 2022, 11:58:48 AM
On an unrelated note: Why do my Sims always seem to get torrential rain on Leisure Day? I have a hard time focusing today, so I'm in Bridgeport currently, playing with a split up Littler family. Also, two of my Sims are sick, so that pool party they all want to throw will have to wait until next summer :(
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 31, 2022, 12:10:55 PM
I have manipulated my Seasons so I get a very short winter and long spring, summer and fall. I've also unchecked snow, fog and hail.
I feel justified in purchasing Late Night because now my lovely Jessica (musician) can actually play her piano.
(https://i.ibb.co/9pN3B57/Screenshot-46.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9pN3B57)
Post by: Nindigo on January 31, 2022, 01:13:43 PM
For now, my seasons last the standard 7 days each, and I have aging turned off. Hail in the summer is unfamiliar for me as a Dane, but I have it and the rest of the weather types enabled for now. FYI, hail is only a summer thing in the Sims 3. If we get hail in Denmark, it is normally during autumn and/or early spring - that is, a cold weather thing.
Post by: Nindigo on February 04, 2022, 09:33:47 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 04, 2022, 05:41:46 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 04, 2022, 07:05:44 PM
Naming Sims (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=88.msg3152#msg3152)
Thank you Nindigo for the reminder to add those. lol
Post by: Nindigo on February 04, 2022, 11:49:19 PM
Fairies do not tend a garden faster, but they can make plants become harvestable instantly. There is a risk that the plant might also become barren if it fails, but it doesn't happen that often in my experience.
Fairies can also speak to plants, but I don't think it does anything besides adding flavor.
(We just had a bit of hail)
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 05, 2022, 10:21:47 AM
Post by: Nindigo on February 05, 2022, 10:27:53 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 05, 2022, 10:51:21 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 05, 2022, 01:04:20 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 06, 2022, 08:57:03 PM
It wasn't working too well in a couple of saves I was previously playing, but did a test with my current save and was able to solve cases w/apartments that have elevators. -- It's easier to solve cases and do cases if you are at least acquaintances with the Sims you're working the case with.
I find myself enjoying that career the more I play it. lol My Sim's a gardener of course. With one of her cases she got a gnome, but had to put him in the family inventory for now. As she kept wanting to kick him.
I know you can't help your Sim from wanting to kick the gnome, but it hurts my heart to see that. I enabled Seasons to be able to play with the gnomes too. *Sigh* And play with the Festivals. My Sim has a thing for skating. :)
Post by: Nindigo on February 07, 2022, 10:07:33 AM
I'm not personally a fan of magic/moving gnomes and usually have NRaas Overwatch delete them automatically, should they appear without my consent. By the way, neat Sims will always attempt to stand up kicked over flamingos and gnomes. Miraj taught me this.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 07, 2022, 11:52:32 AM
That's good to know that neat Sims will always attempt to stand up kicked over flamingos and gnomes. :)
Post by: Nindigo on February 07, 2022, 12:08:59 PM
Um, that sounds cute :o
Post by: Nindigo on February 07, 2022, 12:11:34 PM
Baby gnome in picture (https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims3/comments/izy9d5/it_finally_happened_my_gnomes_had_a_baby/)
More on baby gnomes and other stages (https://simsvip.com/2011/05/27/sims-3-generations-magical-gnomes/)
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 07, 2022, 12:22:43 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 07, 2022, 02:10:22 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 07, 2022, 04:04:55 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 07, 2022, 04:12:43 PM
I pronounce my username 'Nin-DEE-go', not as 'NIN-dee-go'. I was mentioned in a livestream recently and thought it was curious to hear an English-speaking person pronounce it. I know it is because you say the color indigo like that. However, in Danish, we put the stress on 'di' in indigo :P
In Danish we pronounce the name of my favorite Sim, Miraj, as 'Mirai' and not as 'Miraach' like English-speakers do. And also, our 'r' is pronounced like the French/German one :P
Hugs, tea, and cookies! <3
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 07, 2022, 04:37:26 PM
I'm not saying Iceland and Danish would necessarily be close to the same but I'm sure they might sound somewhat similar. When I hear a Scandinavian accent, I can't tell which country it comes from.
Similarly, the UK, Aus/NZ and even South African can be mistaken for each other.
If you were to travel to the US/Canada, you may think we all sound the same but can tell which part of Canada someone comes from when I hear them speak. There's quite a difference between Eastern/Western Canada but it's not quite as strong as the difference between the Northern and Southern US and East/West for that matter.
When we lived down south in Georgia, after a while I could tell the difference between Georgia/Alabama/Mississippi. I'm pretty sure Tennessee had it's own language. :D
The phrase most heard in those state - "You're not from around here, are you?" - each in their own local vernacular.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 07, 2022, 05:40:18 PM
For some reason when I read or say the name Nindigo I think of the color blue.
I pronounce Miraj as Mirage. I never thought of to say it like Miraach.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 07, 2022, 06:50:39 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 08, 2022, 08:10:30 AM
The Sims 3 Store...I am logged in on both Origin and the store with the same ID, yet...although my profile page lists Barnacle Bay as not owned, I can download it - not buy it which would be logical, if I really did not own it. That tells me that there are some scripts that aren't talking together. Really wish someone would clean that site up and make it work properly, but someone probably won't.
Okay, venting over :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 08, 2022, 01:47:49 PM
Basically some of the compilations or featured looks will say not owed. I haven't heard of it with the store towns though. I'm thinking something is messed up in EA's computer somewhere. :(
Post by: Nindigo on February 09, 2022, 09:17:45 AM
If I hadN'T saved while my Alvi lads were in France, I would have lost that save altogether, as it has now gone corrupt and been saved as a .bad file. Oof, I'm gonna make backups now.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 09, 2022, 09:25:45 AM
I have a folder on my desktop that I copy various Sims 3 files over to, so in case my computer eats my save or I accidentally delete my current save *Blush* I have a backup.
Post by: Nindigo on February 09, 2022, 09:56:49 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 10, 2022, 04:03:47 PM
You can still have pets in your active household, even if you have pets and horses turned off in the Game Options - Demographics Options tab, and Stray Animal turned off via Nraas Register
Stray Animal Control - Set Stray Animals to Zero 0
Selected Sim > City Hall > Nraas > Register > Animal Control - Set each to 0
This way you can still play with pets in your household, but not have a town full of pets if you don't want. lol
Awwww. I have pets turned off but I might have to reconsider.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 10, 2022, 04:13:26 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 10, 2022, 04:31:34 PM
With your Active Sim, click on map view and the City Hall > Nraas > Overwatch > Settings > Stop Pet Adoptions = True. (Default is False)
Thank you for having me check that and note it. As I forget every now and again to check this option when starting a new save.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 10, 2022, 04:36:34 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 10, 2022, 04:39:46 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 10, 2022, 05:48:56 PM
I'll have to work on it a bit.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 10, 2022, 06:02:46 PM
Nraas Notes (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=18.msg18#msg18) ~ MC, Register, Traffic, Debuggler, Overwatch and Retuner
The Flea Circus (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=88.msg402#msg402) ~ A thread for tips, tricks and ideas
These have come in -so- handy and I am really grateful for them. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 10, 2022, 06:26:05 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 10, 2022, 06:58:41 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 10, 2022, 09:42:38 PM
Clean Sims.bat File (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=384.msg4314#msg4314) - A Batch File to Help Delete Cache Files
I'm hoping my explanation isn't too complicated and is at least somewhat easy to follow.
When I first heard about using a batch file (back in 2012) I tried it. I couldn't get it to work and gave up on it. Went back to manually cleaning up the files. I came back around to the idea of trying to make a new one to see how it works and if it works well for me. I am happy to report, I'm able to to get the file that I share to work well for me and wanted to share just in case anyone wanted to the file as well. :)
Post by: Nindigo on February 11, 2022, 01:34:52 AM
As for playing with pets - yes, if you set the adoption of pets to false in NRaas Overwatch, unplayed households will no longer adopt pets. And I use NRaas Register as well to remove strays and wild animals.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 11, 2022, 12:42:23 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 11, 2022, 12:49:15 PM
Hot tea and feshly baked cookies for you guys - and much love <3
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 11, 2022, 12:54:32 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 11, 2022, 01:02:14 PM
Thank you. I'll save my tea and cookies for a snack a bit later this afternoon. I had breakfast very early this morning so now I need to have a real lunch instead of just my usual snack.
My hubby too created a .bat file for me for the exact same purpose. He is a software engineer, computer savvy, and a programming nerd :)
Hot tea and feshly baked cookies for you guys - and much love <3
Post by: Nindigo on February 11, 2022, 01:15:23 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 11, 2022, 01:22:27 PM
I'm assuming he did all other kinds of wonderful things for you though <3
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 11, 2022, 03:01:39 PM
Of course, now I'm considering the World of Wonder venue. ;D
Post by: Nindigo on February 11, 2022, 03:21:41 PM
I don't know why people would be in line other than if they were waiting for the venue to open.
I have the World of Wonder venue as well. It requires a 50x50 lot if I remember correctly. I usually place it on Sunset Valley's one available big lot.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 11, 2022, 03:27:12 PM
Currently my festival lot is 60x60 with one warehouse type building on it. Would the WoW qualify as a festival venue?
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 11, 2022, 03:36:09 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 11, 2022, 03:43:03 PM
I have another question. I just discovered that when I created a household, I created the wife as a young adult but she was meant to be an elder. Is there anyway I can change her age? I've checked in Nraas but haven't seen where I can do that.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 11, 2022, 03:48:45 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 11, 2022, 04:23:14 PM
Looks like because the WoW lot is categorized as a Big Park lot type, it can't be placed on a Festival lot type.
I set the lot type to Visitors Allowed, so the lot can be placed. And then changed it's lot type again this time to Festival Grounds lot type.
However I don't think this will change with the seasons like the regular festival grounds do. As I don't think it's setup that way.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 11, 2022, 04:29:26 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/BzWBgqS/Screenshot-62.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BzWBgqS)
I can't seem to get closer pictures for some reason.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 11, 2022, 04:33:11 PM
Cute photo of the kitty!! :)
Post by: Nindigo on February 12, 2022, 08:34:08 AM
The TV broke yesterday. His response? He wanted to detonate it. He has level 10 in handiness. But why repair it if you can explode it?
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 12, 2022, 08:38:32 AM
Post by: Nindigo on February 12, 2022, 08:46:44 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 12, 2022, 08:49:50 AM
Post by: Nindigo on February 12, 2022, 08:59:46 AM
VJ just takes it to extremes sometimes. Miraj is family-oriented and likes kids. That is probably why he can stand him so well.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 12, 2022, 09:49:56 AM
I'm not sure if you're familiar with the Canadian (Vancouver) band called Trooper. One of their songs was "We're Here for a Good Time, Not a Long Time." That was kind of my husband's theme song, which unfortunately turned out to be self-fulfilling.
Post by: Nindigo on February 12, 2022, 11:12:11 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 12, 2022, 11:16:14 AM
Post by: Nindigo on February 12, 2022, 12:41:22 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 12, 2022, 12:57:48 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 12, 2022, 01:17:28 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 12, 2022, 01:18:37 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 13, 2022, 12:08:58 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 13, 2022, 12:57:29 PM
And with the Olympics on, there's not much on tv. I stopped watching the Olympics when it became so political.
Post by: Nindigo on February 14, 2022, 09:21:30 AM
*sips quietly*
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 14, 2022, 09:24:57 AM
Post by: Nindigo on February 14, 2022, 09:43:30 AM
I just needed to share...
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 14, 2022, 10:20:10 AM
No, it isn't anyone on this forum. Don't worry :)
I just needed to share...
Post by: Nindigo on February 14, 2022, 11:02:48 AM
Anyway, we had our friend stay overnight and as always, when being forced to be social, I am completely smashed afterwards - lol. I should have been to the hairdresser today, but I had to nap instead while my husband went for his haircut. Also, after I woke up, we had an appointment with the vet, because our elderly small dog has an irritated eye again. Scar tissue from an old surgery keeps forming on her lower eyelid and pokes into her eye. Poor thing. On Monday, she will get it removed and get her teeth done as well. Hope it goes well.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 14, 2022, 12:34:40 PM
You hair isn't going anywhere so next time. I hope your pupper does well at the vet.
Just so you know, I understood what you mean by being "smashed", but we use it differently on this side of the world. Being smashed means an overindulgence of adult beverages. :D I'm assuming that's not what you meant.
Post by: Nindigo on February 14, 2022, 01:29:09 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 14, 2022, 03:15:22 PM
One of my neighbors is a non-drinker. He comes down to happy hour on Friday evenings and calls us drunks. I told him "Hardly. I have one bottle of wine per week." I might have a cocktail or a beer or 2 during the week but not very often. We, as a group, go out for dinner once a month and if I'm not driving, I'll have either a large glass of wine or 2 smaller ones.
But on Friday nights, most of us bring one glass of whatever adult beverage we're enjoying. One guy will go back upstairs for a refill once in a while.
The the funniest thing is my neighbor from down the hall. She's in her mid 80's, walks with a walker and is legally blind (and an absolute dear). Sometimes she can't tell if she has a bottle of wine or a bottle of rum. If she's not sure, she'll lift up the seat of her walker and pull out a container of ice and a can of Coke just in case it's rum. I seem to be her designated bartender since I usually sit next to her.
Tonight is cribbage night so I'll just be taking water. I have two stainless steel bottles, one white, and one blue. I tell people that if the bottle is white, it's water. If it's blue, it's not. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 15, 2022, 08:52:16 AM
Post by: Nindigo on February 15, 2022, 09:37:38 AM
They certainly are beautiful.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 15, 2022, 09:52:05 AM
One of the reasons I like to play with Seasons. The Spring Festival. I got all the eggs and put them up on a wall display.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 15, 2022, 09:55:49 AM
It's a nice accomplishment. :)
Post by: Nindigo on February 16, 2022, 11:41:47 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 16, 2022, 11:58:51 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 16, 2022, 05:00:53 PM
Check this site to see if the image site is down. https://www.isitdownrightnow.com/
With the imgbb image mod:
(https://i.ibb.co/SdFZDHq/6.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SdFZDHq)
Direct image link:
----
Uploading from the site itself:
Viewer Link (not working.) Don't think it's suppose to by default. Meaning the specific link doesn't give the forum a way to recognize it as an image {ibb.co/sQm253F}. I use this option often. I then take the link site provides, paste into my browser address bar and right-click image - copy image link to get it's direct image link to share.
BBCode Thumbnail Linked - Works as it has the .jpg extension {i.ibb.co/sQm253F/2.jpg}
The forum needs a link that has a .jpg extension at the end of it to be able to show up correctly.
(https://i.ibb.co/sQm253F/2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sQm253F)
I'm not sure what's going on with not being able to copy the links the site gives you. If it's something with the image site itself, you may need to wait till later. It looks like they've been working on upgrading their site recently (as of Feb 2022).
Trying to troubleshoot copying image links and posting images is tricky due to imgbb not having any troubleshooting tips on their site. If you have an account with imgbb, you may need to contact them to ask for help. - imgbb (dot) com/contact Their contact forum is linked at the bottom middle of the page.
imgbb does not limit how many photos you can upload. However, it does have a image size limit per photo of 32 mb. If your image is bigger than that, it needs to be resized.
Cellphones take -huge- photos. There might be photo editors you can add to your phone to help with resizing, or check something in the options to have the phone take a specific sized photo.
I'm sorry I can't be any more help than that. I don't have an account with them. I just use their free image upload feature on their homepage and/or the image mod they have for our forum.
Post by: Nindigo on February 16, 2022, 10:45:06 PM
What I am saying is that I'm having trouble with imgbb's site for some reason.
It started a few days ago.
I can no longer press C to get the code for an image.
Update:
It is messing up my images now as well. It doesn't upload images to the album I designate and also, it moves images between albums now of its own accord. That is pretty intolerable...
Update 2:
I deleted my account and created a new one, plus, I cleared my browser cache. Let's see if that helps...
Update 3:
I can no longer use the C-key to get the different bb codes for posting. I liked to use the medium linked one, but it looks like they removed this feature.
Update 4:
Just tried to make an update at "my table" on this forum with pictures from a new imgbb album. I get a 403 error page no matter what I try. I'm done with imgbb.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 17, 2022, 02:47:37 AM
It seems like the issue might have to do with imgbb's website. They may have changed the way the site works.
Anyway, I'm happy you found another way to post images. :)
Post by: Nindigo on February 17, 2022, 08:20:18 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 17, 2022, 08:46:27 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/LYdZGDF/Cat-painting.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LYdZGDF)
I did this from Imgbb just now. I'm confused at how you were doing it.
("I can no longer press C to get the code for an image.")
I'm not understanding what you mean by this.
When I add an image I just go to the link that brings up the Drag/Drop screen which takes me to my saved photos and click on the one I want. Is this different from how you do it?
(I am also not implying that you didn't know how to do screen shots. :))
Post by: Nindigo on February 17, 2022, 09:14:04 AM
Also, earlier today, some of my older images relocated to a different album, after I had uploaded new images. I can't explain it better than this. Images moved around, others refused to upload, vanished, and then reappeared.
It has never acted like that before until a couple of days ago. So, I decided to use Imgur instead.
Post by: Nindigo on February 20, 2022, 01:29:16 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 20, 2022, 07:28:26 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 20, 2022, 02:13:09 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 22, 2022, 02:45:01 PM
Thank you for your well wishes <3
I had the worst migraine starting at 2:30 AM that night - it woke me up. I was nauseous and so dizzy I had to support myself on my way to the bathroom. That is just how badly I deal with emotional stress nowadays :-\
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 22, 2022, 03:05:14 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 22, 2022, 03:19:45 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 26, 2022, 01:14:27 AM
In other news, I dreamt tonight that I twisted Miraj's head off (he was a doll the size of a Barbie), because he was trying to go to work on Christmas day even though I had cancelled the action. But, just like in the Sims 4, even though I had cancelled it, it was still qeueued up and he attempted to follow through with it. He had just picked up his toddler from school (yes, school) and gotten home, and there weren't many hours left of the day. LOL ::)
I have been playing Star Wars: The Old Republic a bit again, since they launched a rather lame excuse for an expansion a couple of weeks ago. It was unplayable for a while though, due to server overload...did I mention that it's an EA mmorpg?
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 26, 2022, 01:27:56 AM
Why can I see Miraj just pick his head up off the ground and put it back on his shoulders and go on about his day, like nothing happened. Giving a little chuckle at the situation. lol
Hugsies, warm cookies and hot tea... Even though it's 1:30 am here, and I shouldn't be drinking hot tea this late in the... errm morning... I should be in bed. hahaha
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 26, 2022, 08:05:13 AM
The news is frightening, for sure. I can't even wrap my head around it.
A headless Miraj, hmm?
Post by: Nindigo on March 03, 2022, 10:29:10 PM
I'm playing a hunting game called 'theHunter: Call of the Wild' - you can find it on Steam.
Besides the hunting aspect, which I only enjoy virtually, it is such a beautiful game with huge natural parks and reserves that look super realistic.
Although they are located in real world parts, the reserves themselves are fictitious. I actually like that.
From the Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve in Germany:
(https://i.ibb.co/NsBn34R/20220303133221-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wRmrLvt)
(https://i.ibb.co/KrvkJy0/20220303214224-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3CZqnhr)
PS: I have named my bloodhound tracking dog in this game 'Miraj' ;D
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 03, 2022, 11:29:37 PM
They updated Hokko Life, giving it a new beginning of the game. We're going through it to see what's changed.
I love the screenshots you shared Nindigo. They'd make beautiful posters for our Simmies. :) Nature photos like that are some of my favorite photos.
Post by: Lapaige46 on March 04, 2022, 09:36:44 AM
I've been mostly stitching but fool around with the Sims when I take a break. I'm really liking the way my new Riverview looks but I've got a long way to go before it's complete, especially now that I've added Late Night. I'm seeing a lot of different things.
Post by: Nindigo on March 04, 2022, 01:34:13 PM
Here are two screenshots from the Pacific North-Western hunting reserve, Layton Lake District:
(https://i.ibb.co/b2V9NSs/20220302233232-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rchr5Cx)
(https://i.ibb.co/Gtr31mD/20220304213453-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cCsXpq9)
Post by: Lapaige46 on March 04, 2022, 01:47:56 PM
Post by: Nindigo on March 04, 2022, 03:15:34 PM
Well, I've harvested two white-tail bucks today. It's a slow paced game, very realistic (you have to account for wind direction, precipitation, elevation, your smell, noise you make, how visible you are, etc.). Also, they may be pixel animals, but I pride myself on being an efficient shot. If I'm not certain I can down them with one shot, I won't shoot. I give up on a fair share of opportunities, because I determine they will fail one way or the other. A good shot will get the most experience points and money.
My husband is a more impatient sort. Just picture a guy running behind an angry cape buffalo in Africa with a small rifle meant for rabbits and shooting said buffalo in its backside over and over, getting close to zero experience points and money once it finally drops several miles from the starting point of the first shot. That's my husband. Add to that picture a handful of vengeful buffalos from the same herd chasing my husband's player character for shooting one of their own. And then there is me trying to lecture him for the 50th time, and still to no avail, that he is doing it wrong, while I try to take out his pursuers with a proper caliber weapon that I could afford, because I do things right.
Sigh... ::)
theHunter: Call of the Wild (https://store.steampowered.com/app/518790/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild/) on Steam
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 16, 2022, 09:47:47 AM
Sims 3 On Steam - On Sale, 50% off
https://store.steampowered.com/app/47890/The_Sims_3/
- It's possible the sale ends on Mon. March 21st?
Then I was looking for something, can't remember what and I found a tip (fix) for the free vacation bug that came with Generations. I posted the fix here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=88.msg4596#msg4596).
Now this makes me wonder if there's a way to get a free vacation via Nraas to test the tip/fix out?
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 29, 2022, 06:25:18 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on March 29, 2022, 06:45:27 PM
How are you doing? Doing ok here now that it's getting a bit more spring-like.
My patio is getting pressure washed tomorrow. It's really a mess.
I've been working on my stitching. I've completed about 15% - mostly background and just beginning to see glimpses of the actual design. Not Simming either but one of these days I'll need to take a break from stitching.
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 29, 2022, 07:46:02 PM
There's lots to get sidetracked with. *Snicker* I'm doing okay. I must admit looking around the forum makes me miss playing and building in Sims 3.
Post by: Lapaige46 on March 29, 2022, 07:58:00 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 29, 2022, 08:05:11 PM
While I was play testing someone's world file they made in CAW they had placed a few or more player-made community lots, like the police station. I absolutely -loved- playing with that. They also had a hospital, restaurant, ice cream shop and other cutesy community lots.
It's actually made me consider maybe trying to use the rabbithole rugs to make my own police station and other community lots.
Though I don't know how well they'd work with some of the careers like the Private Investigator career. Specially if trying to use a player-made stadium or science lab.
Post by: Lapaige46 on March 29, 2022, 08:11:02 PM
But rabbitholes are non-interactive, right? I was planning on stocking the store and using the savvier seller rugs/shelves so sims could make purchases.
How did that person's police station/ice cream shop work with the rabbithole rugs?
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 29, 2022, 08:23:09 PM
Not sure how to exactly explain that. lol
The police station building had the police rabbithole rug in it. Basically it gives the options you would get from the regular police station, say in Sunset Valley. It also had some desks with computers, a meeting room, some "jail cells" - fence placed around some beds. Some restrooms a kitchen and a work out room.
The ice cream shop building was tables and some booth thingies from Seasons. I can't remember if it had some store items in it or not.
Post by: Nindigo on March 31, 2022, 10:59:50 AM
I'm playing around with food mods again.
Post by: Lapaige46 on March 31, 2022, 12:38:01 PM
I still have that southern mansion to furnish and I think I'm going to do it all in Cashcraft's stuff.
But my draw at the moment is my cross-stitch. Still not much showing except background. Problem is that now that we're getting more sun, I can't work on it at my desk because the sun shines right in on it and it's blinding but there's not enough light in the rest of the place. Such problems!! LOL.
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 31, 2022, 01:46:07 PM
Lapaige, Is there a way that you can move the desk to a less sunnier spot? I've done that with my desk, so it gets less sun. It's easier to work on projects that way. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on March 31, 2022, 01:54:08 PM
Once the sun gets higher in the sky, it won't be an issue.
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 31, 2022, 02:38:42 PM
Post by: Nindigo on March 31, 2022, 02:51:54 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 31, 2022, 03:22:59 PM
There are some places in Sims 4 that are so beautiful. I would -love- to get screenshots of them and turn them into posters for our Sims 3 games. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on March 31, 2022, 08:17:20 PM
Just because I'm not interested in playing S4 doesn't mean I'm not interested in what you are doing with it. Please share!
Post by: Nindigo on March 31, 2022, 10:10:57 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 02, 2022, 12:51:58 PM
Around the Sims 3
https://aroundthesims3.com/
I'm sure there are other sites, but I haven't searched much on it.
Now you just need to get busy and figure out how to convert some of these objects into S3 compatible. :D
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 02, 2022, 01:00:10 PM
There's this site that has some items from Sims 4 converted to Sims 3.
Around the Sims 3
https://aroundthesims3.com/
I'm sure there are other sites, but I haven't searched much on it.
Yes, I'm very familiar with that site. I haven't checked it lately but I've used quite a bit of her stuff.
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 05, 2022, 07:13:15 PM
Obviously the setting for Sims 4 Strangeville. :D
(https://i.ibb.co/vdQjPWJ/Utah-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vdQjPWJ)
(https://i.ibb.co/F76b5WJ/Utah-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F76b5WJ)
Post by: Nindigo on April 07, 2022, 12:13:10 PM
Hmm...I have 1.45GBs worth of CC in my TS4 game.
Oh, and today is my first wedding anniversary with my hubby whom I've lived with for 11 years now. He surprised me with flowers, a nice breakfast and a day off from work! *beams with joy*
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 07, 2022, 12:14:52 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 07, 2022, 01:00:06 PM
Post by: Nindigo on April 08, 2022, 04:21:11 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 08, 2022, 06:53:51 PM
Post by: Nindigo on April 12, 2022, 01:47:36 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 12, 2022, 06:42:05 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 16, 2022, 08:35:16 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 16, 2022, 11:02:09 PM
https://www.ccleaner.com/recuva
If I remember correctly, it works best if Recuva is used close to the time you noticed the files/folders have gone missing. We've used this a few times, but it's been a long while, so not sure exactly how to work with the program.
There maybe other file/folder recovery programs. That's the only one I know off the top of my head.
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 17, 2022, 08:45:07 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 27, 2022, 11:37:31 AM
Nindigo, maybe you'd share a photo of what it looks like?
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 28, 2022, 09:27:45 AM
I am hoping to get back into playing Sims 3 and use the basement as a nectary of sorts, plus add a few bedrooms and a bathroom or two.
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 28, 2022, 11:26:25 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 28, 2022, 12:11:38 PM
The more I look at it, the more I think dang if I could only add it to the 60x60 lot the Crowley house (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=397.msg4649#msg4649) sits on.. As they look very similar to each other. lol
The Emerald house was built in Jan/Feb of this year and the Crowley house was built earlier this month... Wow, kind of surprised by that as it seems like months have past since we did that house challenge.
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 28, 2022, 12:14:00 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 28, 2022, 12:22:55 PM
When I was building the Crowley house I had to restart my computer more than I usually do, because of building on the 60x60 lot. I did try building it first on a smaller lot, but that didn't work out.
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 28, 2022, 12:31:31 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 28, 2022, 12:37:48 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 28, 2022, 12:55:07 PM
Post by: Nindigo on April 29, 2022, 01:16:38 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/ZX7gfr8/ts4newmenu.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZX7gfr8)
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 29, 2022, 06:31:27 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 29, 2022, 06:51:41 AM
I don't know what to think, I suppose it is in a way. I wonder if there's a way to exit out some of the panels and only keep the ones you want to see on the main menu. Or is that not how it works?
Post by: Nindigo on April 29, 2022, 08:48:16 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/SQp63FH/Unavngivet.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SQp63FH)
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 29, 2022, 12:16:28 PM
Though it is sad seeing the play button being retired. The play button seems like it's been around since Sims 4 started.
Post by: Nindigo on April 29, 2022, 01:57:36 PM
Post by: Nindigo on May 01, 2022, 02:08:41 PM
The Blue Dream (https://modthesims.info/download.php?t=484971)
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 01, 2022, 02:13:48 PM
Post by: Nindigo on May 01, 2022, 02:46:59 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 01, 2022, 03:25:42 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 06, 2022, 10:28:56 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 06, 2022, 10:38:42 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 06, 2022, 10:40:43 AM
Post by: Nindigo on May 06, 2022, 12:58:21 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 11, 2022, 06:46:34 PM
It seems like it's in-between being cared for and not. When I went there with my Sim after it was sold there were a few broken sinks and no one was there, even though I had everything staffed 24 hours. It took the staff a bit to show up and then even a little more time to get to fixing things.
I'm playing a gardener in my current game and having fun with that. :)
You guys up to anything fun?
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 11, 2022, 06:59:15 PM
I'm trying to fill my Carolina mansion with completely Cashcraft just for fun.
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 11, 2022, 07:09:55 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 11, 2022, 08:15:14 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 11, 2022, 09:20:54 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 11, 2022, 09:57:20 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 12, 2022, 08:44:49 PM
and I thought to myself, why is Aggie and the others protesting Unicorns?!
I've never seen this (protesting Unicorns) happen in all the years I've been playing Sims 3. I've seen other protests though.
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 12, 2022, 08:56:30 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 12, 2022, 09:08:20 PM
It's of my gnome "collection" or family as one might call it. lol There's 4 bunny or Spring gnomes, 2 older gnomes, 2 "toddler" gnomes, a baby gnome and a "teen" gnome.
I've never seen a "teen" gnome. It's the one in the black t-shirt and red pants. I haven't played with gnomes and Seasons enabled this long for awhile now. Last time I tried to play with gnomes, I don't think they had a family.
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 12, 2022, 09:10:17 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 12, 2022, 09:14:55 PM
I started out with 2 regular gnomes from doing private investigator cases and now currently have 8 gnomes in total, not counting the bunny/Spring gnomes. I had 4 of them and now I have 5 of them.. and I'm just starting the Spring seasons in-game currently.
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 21, 2022, 08:16:32 PM
What have you's been up to?
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 22, 2022, 11:18:58 AM
Oh, wait!! I know what happened. Last time I played, the game froze before I could save it. Anyway, I'm starting over. >:(
Post by: Nindigo on May 28, 2022, 07:47:28 AM
I'm still alive. Sorry for being AWOL..
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 28, 2022, 10:14:21 AM
Behave while I'm gone. :D
Post by: Nindigo on May 28, 2022, 10:44:45 PM
Quote
Behave while I'm gone. :D
Of course😏
*plans crazy party*
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 28, 2022, 11:31:14 PM
lol
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 28, 2022, 11:32:58 PM
No worries. We're all a little AWOL these days. I will be out of town for a while and after that I will have out-of-town company for a while so I will likely be out of touch until at least the 10th of June.
Behave while I'm gone. :D
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 29, 2022, 06:46:33 AM
My friend from Toronto is currently on a rail trip (Rocky Mountaineer) from Calgary to Vancouver. My sister and I will be picking her up at the end of it and take the ferry to Vancouver Island where we'll do a little road trip starting in Victoria. Then my friend is going to stay with me for a few days before heading home to Toronto.
Post by: Sonshine on May 29, 2022, 08:51:11 AM
I'm almost hesitant to say give it a try because they do multiply often. lolDid you know that if you have pets, you can get pet gnomes as well? I know that there are horse gnomes, I don't know about cats or dogs.
I started out with 2 regular gnomes from doing private investigator cases and now currently have 8 gnomes in total, not counting the bunny/Spring gnomes. I had 4 of them and now I have 5 of them.. and I'm just starting the Spring seasons in-game currently.
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 29, 2022, 12:52:09 PM
It was a surprise, as I had never seen one before then in any of my saves.
Looking through the wiki page it reminds me that a little after I got the dog gnome a singer gnome appeared. As I had been playing a Singer at the time. lol
https://sims.fandom.com/wiki/Mysterious_Mr._Gnome
Post by: beardeux on June 02, 2022, 04:59:41 PM
Bear
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 11, 2022, 02:14:20 PM
Seeing what it takes to keep them when moving into a new house and new save file. By the sounds of it it has something to do with the img files in the TravelDB.package. If I am able to figure it out I will be making note on how I did it. :)
What's you guys up to?
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 11, 2022, 04:27:13 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 12, 2022, 07:32:58 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 14, 2022, 11:29:19 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 14, 2022, 12:59:01 PM
Post by: Nindigo on June 17, 2022, 02:07:37 AM
My little pupper has had surgery again the other day, but not her eye this time. Her eye is fine again, thankfully. This time, she had developed an annoying growth on her paw. She got her teeth cleaned as well while there. Hubby and I were offered coffee and cake, and I helped around a bit - I prefer to be there during the procedures, and I'm allowed to. They will only use a light and local anesthesia for something like that due to her old age. It was a very positive experience. We know the vet and the staff well by now. Also, in one month, our pupper will turn 14 yrs :)
Summer is here at last. I'm enjoing it. Hope you guys are too!
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 17, 2022, 07:53:50 AM
Your pupper is living a good life. 14 is getting up there ... like me. :D
We are in the middle of "Juneuary". It will not stop raining. Yesterday we had hail. I went out quickly to pull my flowers under cover and the hail stopped shortly after. My poor flowers are absolutely water-logged.
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 17, 2022, 08:28:11 AM
It just boggles my mind that we're really close to July and getting early Spring weather and temps.
I can't complain to much, I am enjoying the cooler weather. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 17, 2022, 08:50:16 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 17, 2022, 09:00:47 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 17, 2022, 09:40:04 AM
I was watching the tiniest of spiders busy, busy, busy spinning it's little web.
Post by: Nindigo on June 17, 2022, 01:33:16 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 17, 2022, 01:56:51 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 17, 2022, 01:57:36 PM
Post by: Nindigo on June 18, 2022, 06:56:10 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 18, 2022, 08:35:13 AM
Years ago when we lived in Atlanta, the land of the creepies, I woke from a sound sleep feeling something on my arm. I thought it was just the edge of the sheet but when I brushed it away it was definitely not the sheet. I threw the sheet back, flew out of bed and turned the light on. My poor husband, not fully awake, was standing at the side of the bed going "What!?! What!?!"
What was on my arm was a 4 inch centipede! No idea where it came from. I'd just changed the bed that day.
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 18, 2022, 08:48:25 AM
That story is making mine look like I am a wimp. lol
I was somewhat sleeping when I saw something out the corner of my eye. It was a creepy-crawly and it was crawling towards me. I quickly woke up and started freaking out.
The darn spider ran away, but then came back a few minutes later. I was like awe heck no. When they are in my personal space like all bets are off. I grabbed some tissue and went to take care of it. That must of scared them off as I looked back and they were gone and stayed gone. When they are that up close and personal I get too creeped out.
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 18, 2022, 10:57:49 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 18, 2022, 12:29:00 PM
Post by: Nindigo on June 19, 2022, 04:56:43 AM
PS: I really dislike Daddy Long-legs and in general everything with long thin legs. Ick...
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 19, 2022, 05:15:23 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 21, 2022, 12:40:21 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 24, 2022, 09:26:53 PM
Piper Henley ~ YA
I've got photos for her outfit collage, I just need to figure out how to put it together... again. *Blush* I used to do these outfit collages somewhat frequently and now that I don't do them as often I'm like how do I do this again.
I'll be adding it as soon as I get it done. :)
Edited to Add: I got it done and it wasn't that hard, except for a few oppsies. I got it done fairly quickly and easily.
Post by: Deedee_828 on June 24, 2022, 09:44:40 PM
But then again, I'm a sucker for red hair and freckles. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 25, 2022, 06:22:35 AM
Post by: Deedee_828 on June 28, 2022, 06:47:50 PM
The coolest color ghost I've ever had in a game!
I just had to share him.
(https://i.ibb.co/ypdhnPR/Screenshot-79.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ypdhnPR)
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 28, 2022, 06:59:41 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 29, 2022, 05:03:44 PM
It always has bugged me that during some steps in certain cases the Sim would get reset or certain steps of cases wouldn't complete.
My best guess is because the lot was edited in some way, example: replaced rabbithole, replace the whole lot as in placed/replaced from library, or moved to a different lot and the game doesn't know how to deal with the change.
Some cases need to meet specific requirements and have specific lots available in the saved game. Also the timing needs to be just right. If it's off, it doesn't work quite right.
While I don't have tips for those cases that need to meet specific requirements and the timing thing. I do have a tip for Sims who are getting reset while in the middle of a case.
Tip for Cases that Get Reset by Nraas ErrorTrap or Don't Work.
Use Nraas Debug Enabler (https://www.nraas.net/community/DebugEnabler) to skip the step that it's glitching on. For example, step 8 of the Art Heist (Robo Heist). Use Nraas Debug Enabler to queue up the step after to help finish/solve the case.
See this post (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=161.msg1456#msg1456) for PI Case List via DebugEnabler w/Photos.
I'm sure this work-around tip has been shared other places, but wanted to have it noted in our PI tips post. :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 22, 2022, 07:00:12 AM
Here is the Tip (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=88.msg812#msg812) along with a screenshot. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 22, 2022, 04:15:15 PM
I researched them and it seems they are a bug and no one really knows how to keep them from respawning.
I can remove them in build mode and they're labeled "small pet generic idle jig". ???
(https://i.ibb.co/X5jS0FP/Screenshot.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X5jS0FP)
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 22, 2022, 06:02:31 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 22, 2022, 06:07:27 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 22, 2022, 06:10:17 PM
https://www.nraas.net/community/chatterbox/topic6478?sid=90539d6e0f5f11b4d75268ba8d6b2bbf
Looks like Overwatch or ErrorTrap is suppose to be handling these jigs?
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 22, 2022, 06:14:38 PM
You can share them over at Nraas (https://www.nraas.net/community/errortrap-discussion). They'll be able to help read the reports and tell you why it's throwing the errors.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 22, 2022, 06:15:14 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 22, 2022, 06:16:12 PM
Ok. Thanks for that. I'll watch for them.
If those jigs are throwing any errortrap error reports found in: \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3
You can share them over at Nraas (https://www.nraas.net/community/errortrap-discussion). They'll be able to help read the reports and tell you why it's throwing the errors.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 22, 2022, 06:18:04 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 22, 2022, 06:18:52 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 23, 2022, 03:15:36 AM
Right now, I just felt a sudden inspiration to see if I can get my old Appaloosa Plains save up and running again...
So, I'll be messing around with that :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 23, 2022, 06:30:08 AM
Post by: Nindigo on July 23, 2022, 07:01:46 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 23, 2022, 07:09:10 AM
Look forward to some Simmie screenshots. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 23, 2022, 11:17:30 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 24, 2022, 01:25:50 PM
I play the original disc version and have had no problems with the launcher or logging into EA's website to download store content. Installing .Sims3packs via the launcher is no problem either if/when choosing to install them that way.
I must confess, I don't login to the launcher or Sims 3 to play. You don't need to log into the launcher to play the game. I don't think that's a requirement on Steam or Origin either.
It has been said that you can use Microsoft Edge to help clear IE's cookies and browsing cache if needed. So I'm not sure why players are blaming IE? Unless I'm missing something?
What's your experience?
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 24, 2022, 01:29:58 PM
Not a fan at the moment of Edge, for no particular reason. :D I'm just used to Chrome.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 24, 2022, 01:46:19 PM
I should have put this in my post above. It's my understanding that Sims 3 launcher uses parts of IE to function. With Internet Explorer being retired some players are complaining it's because of IE that the launcher isn't working. That really isn't the case, as far as I've been able to tell.
Use Edge to clear browser cache and cookies and that should clear up issues with the launcher.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 24, 2022, 01:57:07 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 24, 2022, 02:03:11 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 24, 2022, 02:05:37 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 24, 2022, 02:08:52 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 26, 2022, 02:16:32 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 26, 2022, 02:22:46 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 26, 2022, 02:42:12 PM
At least I've got a lot of holes in the head for the gas to pass through...although, I'm afraid the gas is a bit lumpy ever so often. From lumps of braincells escaping the increasingly barren landscape in my brain. Age related climate changes and so on.
...
Post by: Nindigo on July 27, 2022, 01:04:09 AM
Did I remember to tell you guys that I thoroughly regret buying the Werewolves pack for The Sims 4? And that I am not getting the new Highschool one? Good.
*sips her tea and sneaks another cookie*
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 27, 2022, 07:56:23 AM
Highschool ships today ? in some parts of the world I think. Unless EA quit doing that, not sure.
Post by: Nindigo on July 27, 2022, 12:20:07 PM
As for Highschool...TS4 teens have always been a strange beast for me. I honestly prefer to watch DrGluon play with teen Nancy Landgraab on YouTube. His first Sims game was TS4, so that is what feels "right" to him. I'm a 'The Sims 3 ;D
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 27, 2022, 12:27:50 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 27, 2022, 12:29:27 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 27, 2022, 12:50:21 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 27, 2022, 01:09:38 PM
Post by: Nindigo on July 27, 2022, 01:34:22 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 27, 2022, 01:41:57 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 27, 2022, 02:44:40 PM
I usually build/furnish in a temporary save.
Save lot to library and then place in my play-save when I'm ready to actually play.
Nindgo does have a point of if the lot or the place you have houses had a junk yard near it, it may still have junkyard spawners on the spot where the junkyard used to be.
To check that you'll need to turn testingcheatsenabled on and buy debug to see if any spawners show up. If there are, delete them - press Ctrl-Shift together, while having mouse over item and select Delete it. And resave the lot.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 27, 2022, 03:23:19 PM
When I'm building, I save under the name I've given the build. Since I'm rebuilding RV, I've bulldozed all the pre-existing houses and most of the community buildings so I'm really not actively playing right now.
I went back to a previous save where he was still in the house so I could check him out. He's an unemployed young adult - Couch potato, party animal, good, nuturing, friendly.
(https://i.ibb.co/K0DgwDH/Screenshot-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/K0DgwDH)
He may be unemployed, but he's standing behind the till at the local hangout.
(https://i.ibb.co/Zz3BRPP/Screenshot-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Zz3BRPP)
He's kind of cute. I might keep him. :D
Post by: Nindigo on July 28, 2022, 03:16:52 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 28, 2022, 08:30:00 AM
I have a few venues where there are cash registers and I know they get randomly staffed but I don't remember any of them actually moving into any of the houses.
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 31, 2022, 10:26:35 AM
When testing my builds I use Static Needs. That way the Sims needs are stopped for the time I'm testing out the build.
You might already know how to do this?
- Turn Static Needs:
Prest Shift-Ctrl-C keys together to bring up the cheat console and type in testingcheatsenabled on.
Shift-click on the mailbox.
Make All Happy
Make Needs Static
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 31, 2022, 02:58:28 PM
I think this belongs here, but I'm not sure. If not, then please do move it to a proper thread :)
Festival grounds for the store world Midnight Hollow:
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7686949# (https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7686949#)
Post by: Nindigo on August 09, 2022, 11:37:35 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 09, 2022, 11:42:52 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 11, 2022, 05:39:07 AM
Photos taken at around 6am-7am in-game, with a light mod.
Summer Hill Springs Festival Lot ~ Spring
Egg Hunt has started!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 11, 2022, 06:21:58 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 13, 2022, 09:17:17 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 13, 2022, 09:49:01 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 15, 2022, 10:25:40 AM
*sip*
*grumble*
*sip*
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 15, 2022, 10:55:38 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 15, 2022, 10:57:21 AM
My turn to re-install the game...
*sip*
*grumble*
*sip*
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 15, 2022, 11:01:35 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 15, 2022, 11:47:25 AM
Post by: Nindigo on August 15, 2022, 01:21:08 PM
Thankfully, it's back in working order again.
I haven't played Sim city.
Thanks for the tea and sympathy :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 15, 2022, 01:35:15 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 16, 2022, 12:16:35 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 18, 2022, 08:09:13 AM
It does have some paintings on various walls that should still be there since they aren't framed. It's been my experience that framed paintings will disappear when placing the house back into a save.
Placing paintings that have no frame will stay put.
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2022, 09:47:51 AM
By the way, the images don't seem to show for me - have to right-click and select 'show in new tab'.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 18, 2022, 09:56:48 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 18, 2022, 10:27:10 AM
Some browsers have started blocking different codes, if that makes any sense. For example the code that helps enlarge the photos in the same window you click on the image.
They're showing fine for me. When I have problem with images I close the browser clear browser cache and cookies and try again. I try with a different browser as well if needed.
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2022, 11:07:02 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 18, 2022, 11:31:55 AM
Edited to add, I tried it with Chrome - checked my screenshot above and Taylor's house post and was able to mouse over and click on it enlarge it in the same window.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 18, 2022, 12:51:32 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 18, 2022, 01:59:10 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 18, 2022, 07:46:31 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 19, 2022, 10:27:29 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 19, 2022, 11:12:57 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 19, 2022, 11:17:35 AM
Will you be sharing screenshots?
Post by: Nindigo on August 19, 2022, 01:45:35 PM
Been working on one from a video I watched today.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 20, 2022, 01:01:52 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 23, 2022, 01:53:41 PM
I found every time I sent my Sim to the consignment shop, they went to the side door. I saved the lot to the library, placed it into a test-save to do some testing.
What I found was that since I have 3 external doors on the lot I needed to set one of the as the front door. Made sure doing so would work in testing.
Then I went to make the change in my play-save and wasn't able to. Something must have glitched the save. Luckily I'm not that far into it. I can pack up the family and their house and take 'em into a new copy of my save that I set up.
I feel slightly embarrassed, as it's something I should have known to look for. *Blush*
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 23, 2022, 03:34:15 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 24, 2022, 05:29:43 AM
In that same save that I was having problems with my consignment shop, aliens abducted my male Sim. I was surprised, actually. That had been the first time it happened since I enabled Seasons again. I looked up a mod to stop abductions and now testing it to see if it works.
The alien abductions are few and far between from what I understand, so it may take a bit to see if the mod works.
I've read where if you're trying to Avoid the Noid, err... I mean alien abductions is to not use the telescope either at all or at night, not sure which or if it's both. Get rid of space rocks if you have any. And uhm.... Don't stay up all hours of the night. lol *Blush*
More info on Aliens and avoiding them:
It's rare to have an Alien spawn without triggering it. Using the telescope, having high logic and meteor stones on your lot increase your chances. Otherwise its super rare. And your sim will never be impregnated without these circumstances. They will just visit outside your lot late at night and then leave if you don't interact with them. They wont move into town or anything.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 24, 2022, 01:15:36 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/gPYWNnx/Small-cabinet.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gPYWNnx)
(https://i.ibb.co/s2TXh3c/The-Grayson-12-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/s2TXh3c)
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 24, 2022, 01:54:40 PM
Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set
https://store.thesims3.com/setsProductListing.html?scategoryId=13324
Sharing the store link so you can see photos of each of the objects in the set, and below is from the Sims forum where some screenshots were shared of the set
Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set
https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/486189/pics-of-edwardian-expression-kitchen-set
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 26, 2022, 03:25:23 PM
I took notes and made a how-to on it. :)
Memorize Scene and Paint Still-Life How-To (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=452.msg5390#msg5390) (Painting Sunset Valley's Lighthouse)
I did notice some of Aria's paintings of the lighthouse would come out blotchy or blurry. This might be because of her artistic trait.
I've been having Aria painting a lot in my test-save, now it's time to try it out in my play-save.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 26, 2022, 03:28:24 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 27, 2022, 06:56:56 PM
Now that I think on it more, I even have celebrities turned off in the options. That makes it even more strange. Though that doesn't turn off the paparazzi. In previous saves where I didn't have mods in them, paparazzi were still there, but they didn't do anything.
Nindigo, I remember you mentioning you play without mods sometimes. Do you ever experience that?
I usually play with at least a few Nraas Mods installed including Register that you can turn off Paparazzi with.
Post by: Nindigo on August 27, 2022, 11:58:07 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 28, 2022, 08:53:18 AM
I have the yard fenced off (the gate is not locked) and the paparazzi just walked right into the back yard where my Sim was and started talking to them.
It was a odd experience.
Thank you for the info!! :)
Post by: Nindigo on August 28, 2022, 09:59:20 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 28, 2022, 10:08:58 AM
Post by: Nindigo on August 28, 2022, 10:53:32 AM
I have kinda sorta started a new Alvi "dynasty" in Sunset Valley for giggles. Here is VJ and Miraj's first engineered nugget:
(https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FN4d17zIb.jpg&hash=086a9e9005c5c07599f112a0af9bc57b94d02e2f) (https://imgur.com/N4d17zI)
Her name is Sofia. It's not difficult to see who her parents are.
She has the Libra sign, and she likes Latin music like grandpa Iqbal, Goopy Carbonara, and the color Sea Foam like dad Miraj.
She was born a Virtuoso like dad VJ and athletic. I picked the Angler trait for her in honor of her grandpa Iqbal.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 28, 2022, 12:04:32 PM
She's a cutie, and as I said, very strong genes but I guess if she's engineered, it would stand to reason. :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 28, 2022, 01:14:14 PM
I usually play with Register installed, but that particular save was a test without mods.
Sophia doesn't look so happy in the photo. lol
I am now back to playing my play-save that I have mods installed and paparazzi turned off.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 28, 2022, 01:45:54 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 28, 2022, 02:21:43 PM
I've had odd things happen in my game that are hard to then explain what happened. That are easy to fix with either exiting the game or restart the computer.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 28, 2022, 02:27:22 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 28, 2022, 02:41:16 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 28, 2022, 02:48:59 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 28, 2022, 03:13:12 PM
Hopefully it's not signs of being over stressed. Do you know of someone or a place you can take it to have it looked at if it starts behaving worse?
Post by: Nindigo on August 28, 2022, 03:24:53 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 28, 2022, 03:32:37 PM
I did a really good clean-up this morning before I started. Ran my virus checker, CC Cleaner, Malwarebytes, etc. I sorted out all the junk that was in my downloads folder and put the important stuff into separate folders on my desktop. My computer is pretty clean. Other than photos and music, the only thing taking up a lot of space is S3. :D
I had an update the other day that made things flaky for a bit but it's sorted itself out.
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 28, 2022, 03:53:07 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 28, 2022, 03:55:41 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 28, 2022, 04:00:04 PM
Post by: Nindigo on August 29, 2022, 08:17:44 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8opRcdjDug
I live in Northern Jutland by the way, in a smaller village. Stepping outside, we can often hear (and smell) the cows on a nearby farm.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 29, 2022, 09:22:41 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 01, 2022, 10:49:47 AM
Bayless Memorial Junkyard, placed on a hill in Sunset Valley lol
I had to share a photo of my favorite junkyard. :)
It actually doesn't look half bad when you're looking at it from map view. Had to soften the terrain at the entrance so Sims could get into the lot.
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Anyway, onto the notes....
Salvaged Junkyard Objects Made Usable
https://modthesims.info/d/522749/
This mod can be used by Origin 1.69 players. -- The mod is not broken, just fussy about what can be repaired or not.
Not all items can be repaired, specifically only items that can be broken and repaired in the first place like some of the electronics and specially with this mod, stoves can be repaired. All other items (sofas, bookcases, exercise machines, dryers etc) don't have a repair option in the first place sadly.
It seems iffy as to what electronic objects are repairable.
Charred/scratched items are still usable, but will have to pay to replace. These items can't be repaired and are worthless.
The repairable items will still have zero worth, even after being fixed.
With the oven, you might only get Fix Gas Leak, instead of Repair. You don't get the option of Replace. And they may always look burnt.
Crib does not give a Replace option. Look in the toy box for toys and bookshelves for books. While the toys and books may not be worth anything, they can still be used.
On rare occasion you may find objects you've kept either in your home or family inventory do have value to them, regardless if they've been repaired or scratched. Not sure if this is a bug or not.
Items that are dug out of the dumpsters go into the family inventory and can be sold. These items don't need to be fixed.
All you get out of the junk piles are pile of scraps (that get placed in Sim's personal inventory), good to use with the Scraptronic Workbench.
Items can spawn in starting at 5am and spawn in throughout the day. They get added mostly to the family inventory. Only a few objects spawn in a Sim-day, mostly furniture. On rare occasion, you'll get some kind of electronic object.
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I'm curious to find what is repairable and what isn't, so I am making notes of that too.
Repairable: Tvs, Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Stereo, Oven, Fortune Cookie Maker,
Not Repairable: Furniture (couches, chairs, tables, etc.) ; BBQ, Washer/Dryer, Boombox
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 01, 2022, 11:19:32 AM
You can add junk piles (Misc. Objects) and the junkyard spawners (Rocks and Gems) from buydebug - filtered by Ambitions and add them to say the Citizen Warehouse aka Criminal Hangout as I call it. Lot Type: No Visitors Allowed, but you can't interact with any objects that spawns from the junkyard spawners.
To make a functional junkyard, it needs to be set to lot type: Junkyard or Junkyard with No Visitors.
Post by: Nindigo on September 01, 2022, 02:00:19 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 02, 2022, 11:19:39 AM
Memorize Scene from about 7 or 8pm if I remember correctly.
6 objects up for grab at the small junkyard. That was a surprise. I didn't expect that many objects to spawn in during the day.
Even though these are scratched up, they still look good to me and are usable.
This MinusOne Kelvin Fridge -
Not sure where it came from other than one of my Sims is a cook at the local diner. Maybe it was their gift for becoming Lv. 10 in the Culinary Career? Never played a cook before.
I didn't add any ghosts to my town, but there one is... at almost 4 am *Blush*
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 03, 2022, 11:59:19 PM
The babysitter and my Sim are good friends, so I suppose I get why the want popped up. However, how would you teach someone to drive that doesn't live with you? I didn't pin this want, because it's already hard enough visiting with the babysitter. Most of the time they are quickly out the door by the time my Sims get back to their home lot.
Post by: Nindigo on September 04, 2022, 04:47:16 AM
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However, how would you teach someone to drive that doesn't live with you?If they are visiting, you can.
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Most of the time they are quickly out the door by the time my Sims get back to their home lot.You can always call them and invite them over.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 04, 2022, 05:29:50 AM
Trying to do something with a Sim that's just visiting kind of seems impossible. They seem like they always need to go.
Post by: Nindigo on September 04, 2022, 07:06:39 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 04, 2022, 10:47:16 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 04, 2022, 01:49:58 PM
I was "driving" through Riverview while in World Editor to see how my neighborhoods were looking and wondered if there was a way to turn off the blue icons. (sorry it's so dark).
(https://i.ibb.co/rZG6kWs/RV.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rZG6kWs)
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 04, 2022, 02:30:39 PM
Even via Edit Town, there will still be icons when looking over the town.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 04, 2022, 02:31:53 PM
Post by: Nindigo on September 04, 2022, 05:02:05 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 04, 2022, 05:13:51 PM
Same view in-game and Sim screenshot. I was in Edit Town so no idea what time of day it was.
(https://i.ibb.co/vYjCwpz/Screenshot-12.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vYjCwpz)
Post by: Nindigo on September 04, 2022, 05:52:28 PM
I kinda like the lighting in the dark picture ;D
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 04, 2022, 06:01:46 PM
Post by: Nindigo on September 05, 2022, 08:13:05 PM
I don't recall which pack it comes with, but the plastic surgery feature seems to have a frustrating bug. If a Sim opts for corrective surgery after a failed plastic surgery, they come out of the hospital with a pudding face instead of their original appearance. I have not double checked, and I don't know if it happens to female Sims or even every male Sim. It happened to my VJ though, so went back to a previous save.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 05, 2022, 08:15:10 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 05, 2022, 08:40:17 PM
Post by: Nindigo on September 05, 2022, 08:57:57 PM
I would love to have seen a shot of that. :D
It's simply a face where all slider values for facial features are set to 0. It's a -very- bland and generic face. Most Simmers who appreciate diverse genetics hate these indistinct faces with a passion, myself included :-\
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 05, 2022, 09:16:19 PM
Plus some of my favorite things didn't move with them. *Blush* They need to be manually packed when moving homes. -Derp- Those items being, flowers from Seasons, Death flower seeds and possibly some other things.
I figured Aria's paintings would get packed automatically due to them being not framed. They did arrive safely.
I did save them in the new home. Just in case I decided to go with it. Then I went back a save to look at something. Decided I like the original house better. I had to figure out how to add a spiral staircase to the upstairs.
Makes the 2nd bedroom a little smaller, but still workable.
Post by: Nindigo on September 05, 2022, 09:29:26 PM
What do you use the basement for? I find I never really make use of basements, so I stopped including them.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 05, 2022, 09:53:09 PM
I've got 2Bds/2Ba and some open space in the basement. I'm going to use the basement to place some nectar machines and make nectar. Maybe make a small cellar under the greenhouse to store the nectar in it. Not sure on that part. Last time I ended up selling the bottles after making them. While some are worth a couple hundred dollars right after they're made, it takes longer for them to mature and become worth upwards of $1000.
Post by: Nindigo on September 06, 2022, 08:39:04 AM
Like these clothes over at TSR: https://www.thesimsresource.com/scaled/2535/w-800h-600-2535435.jpg
Maybe it's because of good depth perception that alpha CC bothers some of us. Sims look very 3D to me, and I need their clothes to match that.
Where people with less good depth perception are not bothered so much.
Just a thought. *sips tea*
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 06, 2022, 09:35:03 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 08, 2022, 11:36:20 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 08, 2022, 01:16:15 PM
Post by: Nindigo on September 09, 2022, 06:09:48 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 09, 2022, 06:26:41 AM
I grew up with a grandmother who was a staunch royalist so they were part of my growing up and in Canada, we sang God Save the Queen in school every morning. I saw her several times when she would visit Winnipeg.
Post by: Nindigo on September 09, 2022, 08:46:44 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 09, 2022, 10:17:43 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 09, 2022, 01:26:52 PM
When I first started experiencing issues, I thought it was on my end and checked the site itself and it wasn't loading at the time. I figured with that the site itself was having issues. Others have mentioned having issues as well.
It could be they are upgrading their server capacity, since more people are using their service.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 09, 2022, 01:30:13 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 09, 2022, 01:33:39 PM
I do know they've been doing some site upgrades, as their homepage looks different and the uploading directly from the site works slightly different than it used to.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 10, 2022, 03:46:05 PM
maptags on/off
This looks like it removes the map tags from map view. I haven't tested it, just yet. Will shortly. Wanted to share first just in case it's what Lapaige was looking for. :)
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Couldn't wait. Tested it while I was getting my post ready to share...
Map Tags on
Map Tags off
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 10, 2022, 03:51:52 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 10, 2022, 03:57:52 PM
Will add screenshots here, when there's more light. -- These screenshots were taken about 5:30 am via Edit Town > World Editor
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 10, 2022, 04:06:59 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/zb0WJ4Z/thumb.png) (https://ibb.co/zb0WJ4Z)
I got sidetracked. I was trying to learn how to make my own patterns but my brain isn't working today. Not for that anyway. That's for another day.
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 10, 2022, 04:16:21 PM
What program were you looking at using for creating patterns?
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 10, 2022, 04:20:05 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 10, 2022, 04:26:16 PM
I've never gotten very far with it, because it's quite intimidating. And there isn't very many tutorials on how to use it either? Though there might be if you're a member of their site?
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 10, 2022, 04:37:13 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 12, 2022, 10:41:54 PM
Post by: Nindigo on September 13, 2022, 05:10:52 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 13, 2022, 09:44:35 AM
Post by: Nindigo on September 13, 2022, 11:26:12 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 14, 2022, 08:13:20 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 14, 2022, 09:03:56 AM
Thanks to MissyZim (TSR) I was introduced to a Facebook build site. It's not very active but interesting all the same. Up until a few months ago they had build challenges like the Sears kit houses.
I downloaded the TSR Workshop app the other day but couldn't make it work so I deleted it again. Looks like some of the programming needed might be beyond my brain power these days.
I'm off for a walk this morning then it's Birthday Cake day (once a month we celebrate that month's birthdays). I'm trying to restructure my days so that I don't spend the entire day sitting on the couch. :D
Post by: Nindigo on September 14, 2022, 10:06:31 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 14, 2022, 10:25:44 AM
To clarify Nindigo and I were talking about TSR. Not the official Sims forum.
I have seen a little bit of the world they are collaborating on over at the official forum. Though I didn't know they had an empty version.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 14, 2022, 10:37:38 AM
I was just making the point that I had no idea there was still so much S3 activity. I'm very impressed with artistry and creativity. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 17, 2022, 06:36:00 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/1GkcvvC/tea.webp) (https://ibb.co/1GkcvvC)
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 17, 2022, 07:40:12 PM
I'm here. I want to move my family to Appaloosa Plains to play with the The Lexington (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=451.msg5371#msg5371) Festival Grounds I edited for Nindigo awhile back.
She says it's nice to play with and it does look inviting. My dilemma is I'm working towards a writing goal with Trent. Write like 25 books or something like that. He's written 15 so far. I can't remember how many reward points he'll get for it. I'll be looking into that. That might help me make my decision.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 17, 2022, 08:10:19 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 17, 2022, 08:46:05 PM
Looked at both Trent's and Aria's wishes and feel they aren't worth trying for them before moving to Appaloosa Plains. So I'll be packing them up and moving.
Most likely save em and their house to the Library. Start a new save with them instead of moving them in-game. It just makes me feel better to start a new game with them.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 20, 2022, 01:21:59 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 20, 2022, 01:50:30 PM
I've had something similar happen in my game too. Go to Edit town and you see a ghost of the house that was previously there. Zoom into that spot and your actual current build is there, but doesn't show correctly in Edit Town.
You could just load the save and the ghost house be there. Not sure what causes it or fixes it. It does often fix itself.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 20, 2022, 01:52:12 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 22, 2022, 10:36:56 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/T16jtWY/Screenshot-34.jpg) (https://ibb.co/T16jtWY)
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 22, 2022, 11:18:35 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 22, 2022, 11:56:41 AM
I replaced the front steps and now they're in. :D Dumb game. ::)
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 22, 2022, 04:42:59 PM
Have you checked any of your other houses to make sure they won't have the same problem?
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 22, 2022, 05:07:30 PM
I've been busy trying to complete my Charleston house today. I'm not feeling great, bit of a sore throat, headache and slightly achy. I did a self test and came up neg for Covid but I'll check again tomorrow. One of my friends here had a bad fall the other night and is in the hospital. I was going to go and see her but that's off the table as long as I feel germy.
I'm ready to post my Charleston house. Stand by. :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 22, 2022, 05:22:21 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 22, 2022, 05:23:04 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 26, 2022, 09:35:45 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/RvwvnTG/20220926-081022.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RvwvnTG)
Post by: MrsFlynn on September 26, 2022, 09:41:34 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 26, 2022, 10:04:51 AM
The cabinet is blue.
(https://i.ibb.co/z8BchDC/20220926-100537-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/z8BchDC)
Post by: Nindigo on September 26, 2022, 10:47:41 AM
Our interior could use some TLC to be honest. If only it was as easy as in The Sims. Yes, I mean to say that 'motherlode' doesn't work in real life. Sometimes, I catch myself thinking in a grid pattern when looking around. Hubby has suggested I try and design a room or something in The Sims and then we could try and work towards it in real life. I guess so.
My first priority for our livingroom would be some curtains in addition to the blinds, and some carpets for a cozy feel.
Post by: Lapaige46 on September 26, 2022, 11:01:09 AM
I don't have any window coverings at all in my living room and only sheers in the bedroom. It's very hard to see into my place.
Post by: Nindigo on October 07, 2022, 10:59:41 AM
Anyway, I made creamy pumpkin soup today and am thoroughly exhausted. Had to use a sledgehammer to knock the knife through the (Hokkaido) pumpkin. Removing the peel was really hard on my fingers, hands and arms, BUT - the end result is super delicious and there is enough for tomorrow as well! It was a recipe I found in a pamphlet which I grabbed from a magazine. 14 autumn recipes left to try :P
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 07, 2022, 11:38:56 AM
Post by: Nindigo on October 08, 2022, 01:22:18 AM
I don't cook very often, mostly my hubby does it. It feels good to have made a dish successfully. My grandmother was an amazing natural cook, and I always loved her food and baked goods. Can't help but hold myself to her standards ;D
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 15, 2022, 03:28:48 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/wBf6KKY/20221015-150236.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wBf6KKY) (https://i.ibb.co/7KKG5Wj/20221015-150246.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7KKG5Wj)
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 15, 2022, 04:02:22 PM
It seems unseasonably warm for this time of year?
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 15, 2022, 05:10:52 PM
Post by: Nindigo on October 18, 2022, 10:05:40 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 18, 2022, 10:07:36 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 18, 2022, 10:39:52 AM
Post by: Nindigo on October 22, 2022, 01:14:47 AM
The Sims 3 is running just fine through it.
*Sips*
*Crunches*
Tea..cookies, anyone?
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 22, 2022, 02:34:12 AM
The fire/paramedics are our first responders so just because a fire truck is out there doesn't mean there's a fire or we'd have alarms going off. A bunch of us were sitting downstairs last night and 3 policemen came in and went up the elvator. Of course we were dying of curiosity but had no way of knowing where they were going.
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 22, 2022, 11:19:54 AM
Last I read (Friday. Oct.20th) they were still trying to work out the bugs as some still can't get Sims 3 packs to download/install.
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 22, 2022, 11:22:50 AM
Post by: Nindigo on October 22, 2022, 03:23:20 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 22, 2022, 03:25:41 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 22, 2022, 05:26:31 PM
Post by: Nindigo on October 23, 2022, 01:53:54 AM
I feel a lot like playing though. I enjoy creating, building a home and do crop and animal farming. And also exploring. Last time, I was really hooked on bee farming using the Forestry mod. I had beehouses in every biome - even in the Nether and the End. I made a ton of all kinds of honey. We played with magic mods also. It was just so much fun!
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 23, 2022, 01:40:21 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 25, 2022, 07:31:37 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 25, 2022, 09:15:26 PM
I'm already sick of the rain though and it's only been 2 days. :D We're in for it for at least a week more. It's not known as Raincouver for nothing.
Post by: Nindigo on October 26, 2022, 12:11:59 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 26, 2022, 09:46:36 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 26, 2022, 02:49:22 PM
Post by: Nindigo on October 26, 2022, 11:52:22 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 27, 2022, 11:39:26 AM
Post by: Nindigo on October 29, 2022, 03:50:39 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 29, 2022, 06:39:48 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 29, 2022, 06:53:38 AM
Lapaige did you get the reply too?
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 29, 2022, 07:16:10 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 29, 2022, 07:23:23 AM
Post by: Nindigo on October 31, 2022, 12:43:40 AM
Post by: Nindigo on October 31, 2022, 12:47:00 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 31, 2022, 08:39:56 AM
That's odd you couldn't post. All members have access to post in most boards and pm me and each other. I'm not sure what's happening. Unless you're running into trying to post or pm while the forum or server is doing maintenance. Or it could possibly be security settings in your browser.
I've read and experienced where some browsers are blocking access to sites that it deems not secure or whatnot. This seems to be happening with FireFox too.
Post by: Nindigo on November 01, 2022, 08:23:03 AM
*Shrugs*
Post by: Nindigo on November 10, 2022, 05:38:39 AM
Post by: Nindigo on November 10, 2022, 05:53:12 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 10, 2022, 06:29:21 AM
Post by: Nindigo on November 10, 2022, 07:30:02 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 10, 2022, 08:51:20 AM
It's been reported to try:
1. Login to the store's website and download store content into a new Sims 3 folder to see if that helps.
2. Going back to Origin.
You can download Origin from here:
https://www.dm.origin.com/download
You can have both the EA App and Origin installed on your computer at the same time. You just can't run both launchers at the same time. If you get an error when trying to launch Origin, restart your computer, or open the Task Manager and kill the EABackgroundService.exe.
3. A possible fix for the No Packages to Install error is to turn off the In-Game Overlay and turn off Notifications while in a game in Settings > Application > Notifications.
4. Disable the Keep Me Logged In option.
Post by: Nindigo on November 10, 2022, 09:44:40 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 10, 2022, 09:49:38 AM
Errm.. The above tips are if you are staying with the EA App. Wanted to say that, as you mentioned going back to Steam in your thread.
Post by: Nindigo on November 11, 2022, 07:51:47 AM
Post by: Nindigo on November 14, 2022, 03:15:28 PM
Click to visit the thread where I found him (and VJ) - scroll down some
(https://i.imgur.com/dPECRYg.jpg) (https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/918358/the-hot-sim-compendium/p3)
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 14, 2022, 03:24:26 PM
There are some similar ones. Like this. I don't know if it's the same but it's close.
https://thesimscatalog.com/sims3/downloads/facial-hair/beards/beard-for-males/
Or this one.
https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3-hair-facial/title/r2m-m-beard06/id/1212685/
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 14, 2022, 03:32:59 PM
Post by: Nindigo on November 14, 2022, 03:46:28 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 14, 2022, 03:56:42 PM
Post by: Nindigo on November 14, 2022, 04:02:06 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 14, 2022, 04:15:13 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 14, 2022, 04:39:41 PM
Lookin' Good!! :)
Post by: Nindigo on November 14, 2022, 11:43:12 PM
Post by: Nindigo on November 17, 2022, 04:03:27 AM
*Crunches*
*Crickets*
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 17, 2022, 08:46:55 AM
Post by: Nindigo on November 25, 2022, 01:29:00 AM
Guess I've rejoined CC Addicts Anonymous. Once an addict, always an addict. Even when "sober".
Right now, I'm having a bout of Alpha for The Sims 4 obsession despite normally prefering Maxis Match.
Also, I hate the cold! I never stop freezing it seems. Wah...
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 25, 2022, 09:38:08 AM
Post by: Nindigo on November 25, 2022, 09:51:12 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 25, 2022, 11:21:21 AM
When I had Covid, I was mixing myself a lovely hot toddy. Starting with chamomile tea, added a squirt of lemon juice, a dollop of honey and a slug of Fireball. I don't know if you have Fireball in your area but it's a cinammon whiskey.
The first night I made it, I was carrying it to bed with me and when I set it down on my nightstand, I caught the edge of my Kindle (I hadn't turned the light on because my hands were full). I ended up with a sticky mess running down the front of my nightstand and all over the floor. Thankfully it missed most of the rug.
Post by: Nindigo on November 25, 2022, 11:33:56 AM
Speaking of toddies. In a Star Trek episode, a doctor prescribes a hot milk toddy - what do you think that is?
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 25, 2022, 01:31:34 PM
I'd say a milk toddy would be one with rum or probably Irish whisky.
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 26, 2022, 07:00:43 PM
I also found there is a way to have an office career someplace other than Doopeas so I can make my newspaper office actually functional. I haven't explored that fully yet (haven't had a very good couple of days) but hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to make some sense of it.
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 26, 2022, 07:22:04 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 26, 2022, 07:25:39 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 26, 2022, 07:56:31 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 26, 2022, 08:00:31 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 26, 2022, 08:02:39 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 26, 2022, 08:06:29 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 26, 2022, 08:07:59 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 26, 2022, 08:08:52 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 07, 2022, 02:00:00 PM
I sure wish more creators would come up with some new mods for S3. :D
However, some of the things I wish for could probably never happen or they'd be done already. ::)
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 07, 2022, 02:43:50 PM
Last time I checked there was a mod for better fart sounds. ??? Just what we need. ::)
I must be getting too old for this game because I see absolutely no value to some of the mods out there.
Post by: Nindigo on December 07, 2022, 11:50:29 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 08, 2022, 09:10:17 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 08, 2022, 09:21:41 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 09, 2022, 03:26:03 PM
She just had the link there but no shots right now so I got them from the FB page.
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 09, 2022, 04:03:21 PM
Post by: Nindigo on December 10, 2022, 01:20:17 AM
The cold and my chronic pains are both testing me these days. I'm sorry for being absent and somewhat cranky *looks at Lapaige apologetically*
Right now, I'm having a good moment feeling warm and soothed by painkillers - it does wonders for the soul. I seriously need to live closer to the equator.
Currently playing with my TS4 Duane Sim in Sulani (Hawaii/New Zealand-esque). It's so beautiful and warm there:
(https://i.ibb.co/nc7DHkH/12-10-22-8-31-24-AM.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HztrWgW)
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 10, 2022, 05:18:42 AM
I'm going to unwrap my vinerterta (Icelandic Christmas cake) and give it a try. If it's any good I'll share.
I'm babysitting my 11 y/o granddaughter this evening and I'm taking her to Glow - A huge display of Christmas lights. https://www.glowgardens.com/langley-christmas/
Should be fun.
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 10, 2022, 09:59:49 AM
I'm happy you're doing okay!! :) That is a beautiful photo!! Looks like an evening shot?
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 10, 2022, 12:52:38 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/7JVJ5dC/Screenshot.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7JVJ5dC)
Now I'm not into fat-shaming since I am rather "plus" size myself, but good grief, lady! Who is dressing you??? Lose the hat and put on a different top.
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 10, 2022, 12:58:36 PM
It's fun going into CAS and randomizing Sims to see what they look like and show up wearing.
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 11, 2022, 01:33:25 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/fHZcdT0/glow-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fHZcdT0) (https://i.ibb.co/R93207r/glow-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/R93207r) (https://i.ibb.co/B3qrXmt/glow-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/B3qrXmt) (https://i.ibb.co/vBsfZ79/glow-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vBsfZ79) (https://i.ibb.co/pzN6Ynq/glow-5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pzN6Ynq) (https://i.ibb.co/RzXzCqV/glow-6.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RzXzCqV) (https://i.ibb.co/bWMLph2/glow-7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bWMLph2) (https://i.ibb.co/ydKn2YK/glow-8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ydKn2YK) (https://i.ibb.co/yhwrRGq/glow-9.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yhwrRGq)
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 11, 2022, 02:43:44 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 11, 2022, 03:07:43 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 11, 2022, 05:41:50 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 11, 2022, 06:29:24 PM
https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3-lots-residential/title/laurel-drive-christmas/id/1435332/
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 11, 2022, 06:48:10 PM
Thank you for the link!!
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 14, 2022, 12:22:08 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 14, 2022, 03:15:35 PM
It's been said you shouldn't use testingcheatsenabled on and delete Sims, or use Delete Object on them as it could cause save file corruption. It only deletes their bodies, not that data inside the game.
The best way, according to Nraas is to use MasterController Total Annihilation. And remove the Sim(s) from the library.
Click on Mapview > City Hall > Nraas > MasterController > Town > Total Annihilation > X -- From the list of Townies, find the Sim you're wanting to to remove.
----
Reference Link:
Duplicate Sims:
https://www.nraas.net/community/Duplicate-Sims
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 14, 2022, 03:28:56 PM
What was funny is that I just randomly chose the elders, Mavis and Bob to go into live mode. Bob was home and Mavis was at the spa chatting with her clone. But alternate Bob was there too. So I checked to see where the real Bob was and he was at home having a party and flirting with one of the younger women. The real Mavis showed up and pitched a little fit. LOL
I have other things to try and fix before worrying about what my sims are doing while I'm not paying attention. I'm just discovering that some of my builds are missing objects that were in that bunch of CC I lost when I accidently deleted it all.
I have other real life stuff to do that I'm ignoring.
Post by: Nindigo on December 15, 2022, 12:21:33 AM
Hot tea, cookies, and The Sims improve the mood though. Except I have no cookies - wah.
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 15, 2022, 12:31:54 AM
I have cookies. I'll share.
Post by: Nindigo on December 15, 2022, 01:03:16 AM
Celsius wise, we're at -14 here.
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 15, 2022, 10:29:21 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 15, 2022, 12:42:22 PM
I do agree hot tea, cookies and the Sims do improve the mood!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 15, 2022, 01:15:39 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 15, 2022, 03:22:13 PM
Sorry I'm not real chatty today. Feeling better than yesterday, but still feeling drained.
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 16, 2022, 04:29:03 PM
This has been a long standing issue with the launcher since Sims 3 was new. They put a bandage on it to "fix" it, but now switching to a new game client again may have broke the bandage.
I did a little test install with a few of my favorite sets and a couple towns. They installed fine and are showing in-game. I installed about 50 Sims3Pack files in total. Installed them in small batches of 10 files at a time and the towns 1 at a time. (Only installed 2 of those.)
I don't think my test is quite fair though, in that I play with the original disc version (2009-2013). Patch 1.67 not attached to Origin/EA App in anyway. That I know of.
We previously downloaded Store files backed up on an external drive. I don't think ? that really makes a difference? Between using a fresh/new download of the store files vs previously downloaded files.
The Origin/EA App thing is such a mess!! There's players that are going to Steam or other means to avoid the mess. All I want to do is high-five 'em all.
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 16, 2022, 05:20:04 PM
Never a dull moment.
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 16, 2022, 06:23:06 PM
Post by: Nindigo on December 17, 2022, 09:53:25 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 17, 2022, 09:59:01 PM
My wee tree.
(https://i.ibb.co/j4z7dfD/20221217-214926.jpg) (https://ibb.co/j4z7dfD)
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 17, 2022, 11:44:43 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 18, 2022, 06:27:48 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 24, 2022, 11:53:22 AM
Turkey, pumpkin pie and eggnog is on the menu. Enjoy.
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 24, 2022, 03:08:56 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 24, 2022, 10:41:13 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/CHxfW9f/blue-tree.webp) (https://ibb.co/CHxfW9f)
There. It's working now.
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 25, 2022, 12:53:32 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 28, 2022, 06:40:28 PM
Hope all is well!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 28, 2022, 06:59:33 PM
I've been pretty uninspired to much of anything but I read an entire 350 page book yesterday.
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 29, 2022, 07:45:04 AM
It's good to take some down time. Helps get the creative juices flowing. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 29, 2022, 08:01:03 AM
Post by: Nindigo on January 18, 2023, 09:24:58 PM
This is our new little guy, Barolo (like the red wine - see here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barolo)):
(https://i.ibb.co/dWNB1LJ/325052728-874234650291773-5531801671738318719-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RvX2ZB4)
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 18, 2023, 09:43:34 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 18, 2023, 09:45:12 PM
Post by: Nindigo on January 18, 2023, 09:54:27 PM
Lapaige: That's awesome.
Post by: Nindigo on January 22, 2023, 11:55:36 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 22, 2023, 12:52:42 PM
I remember how to do some things with it, while other things I have to refer back to my notes I previously took. lol
Post by: Nindigo on January 27, 2023, 10:16:59 PM
*Serves tea and cookies*
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 27, 2023, 10:22:23 PM
I'll have some tea and cookies, though. Thanks. :D
Post by: Nindigo on January 27, 2023, 10:35:35 PM
Sleep tight, friend :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 27, 2023, 10:37:38 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 27, 2023, 10:57:32 PM
Then I'll be ready to get back to the Daycare Challenge. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 28, 2023, 10:12:48 AM
What I should be doing is cleaning my kitchen and bathroom. I have laundry happening and I need to get in my 30 min walk. Retirements is a never-ending job! :D I just remember this afternoon's strata meeting. :o
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 29, 2023, 03:24:52 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 31, 2023, 07:15:20 AM
With having Daycare Debbie out and about on her days off, I've been sending her around town and I'm seeing lots of sims enjoying different facilities. The gym is busy, the spa has people in and out, the bookstore has lots of customers and even the glass studio/art gallery was busy. That's fun to see.
So far my little laptop seems to be handling it with only short freezes now and again but one of the days I'm sure it will say "Enough!! I give up!!"
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 31, 2023, 09:39:02 PM
Post Image - https://postimages.org/ ; Post Image FAQ - https://postimages.org/faq
How to Upload Photos:
1. Click Choose Images and navigate to where your photos are stored.
2. Click on your first image then shift-click on your last photo and click Open.
-- Please remember the 12 image rule per post.
3. Choose either Link to this gallery or Codes for all images and choose Thumbnail for Forums.
On the image links page, you can also delete any images you don't want. Mouse over them to see the trash can.
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 31, 2023, 09:42:57 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 31, 2023, 09:47:08 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 01, 2023, 09:55:07 AM
I know I've had this issue before and I can't remember how I fixed it. Right now I'm searching back through the posts to see if I can find it but if you have any ideas, I'd love to hear them. :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 01, 2023, 09:57:35 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 01, 2023, 10:00:15 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 01, 2023, 10:02:27 AM
Post by: Cheeseweasel on February 01, 2023, 04:17:23 PM
I'm new to the group. You can call me Cheeseweasel. I became interested in the Sims 3 when I bought it for my kids. They were about 7 and 12 years old. They are now 21 and 25.
The first vivid memory I have of the game was when my 7 year old built a house for his sim. It didn't occur to him that he would need a bathroom. I was fascinated when the sim went to the kitchen and got himself some ice cream, sat on the one couch provided, and ate while watching TV. The next thing we know he has to pee, and pees in front of the TV. The TV then breaks down, and my son has his sim try to fix it. He hadn't saved the game, the sim was electrocuted. Game over. My son was so upset!
It turned out I liked the game more than my kids did, so when they went on to Kerbel Space Program and Animal Crossing and Roblox, I stuck with Sims 3. There have been years where I didn't play much and got bored with the game, even though I had a good share of the EPs, but it was mostly because the game would get to the point that it constantly crashed, and I got frustrated. Then I learned about mods and clearing caches, and other things to help the game run and add more options for FREE! Now I'm hooked again.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 01, 2023, 04:28:53 PM
I was going to say "Hi, Cheesy", but decided that wasn't very polite.
I played S3 many years ago but had no idea that such a thing as CC existed or that there was much excitement associated with building. About 4 years ago I developed a neurogical disorder that kept me housebound for a while and then along came Covid, so I discovered S3 again and CC and...the rest is history. I'm a frustrated architect/designer at heart so this suits me to a "T".
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 01, 2023, 05:57:07 PM
I took her to CAS to give her a new professional career wardrobe (she was wearing a rooking baseball uniform - don't know how that happened), but it took absolutely forever!!
It's dinnertime. Leftover meatloaf.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 01, 2023, 06:04:46 PM
There might be a mod at Nraas that helps with that though I'm not sure.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 01, 2023, 07:33:55 PM
I'm not about to test it tonight. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 01, 2023, 07:45:35 PM
Happy to have you join. I've been playing Sims 3 since it first came out. I love to build, but also play here and there. Building with Lapaige is -so- fun. Though I might be a little thorn in her side cause I am terrible at reading/translating floorplans into Sims 3. *Grin*
If you'd like to learn more about the forum. See this post (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=11.msg11#msg11) and Member FAQs can be found here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=10.msg10#msg10).
Post by: Nindigo on February 02, 2023, 05:50:37 AM
I look forward to getting to know ya :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 03, 2023, 08:47:32 AM
I was out of commision yesterday because I spent most of the night before in the ER for an issue the docs are trying to figure out. Lots of various appointments coming up in the next weeks. :o
Post by: Nindigo on February 03, 2023, 09:22:41 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 03, 2023, 10:24:15 AM
Post by: Nindigo on February 03, 2023, 02:45:39 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 04, 2023, 08:15:47 PM
Can anyone confirm this? Or are all our Sims denying that they do that? lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 04, 2023, 08:49:35 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 04, 2023, 09:24:25 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 04, 2023, 09:57:25 PM
Though my Sims are tight-lipped about it. I'm trying to convince them it's not a bad thing. hehehehe We all do it from time to time. Everyone needs to taste what they cook, you know... to make sure it's edible. ;)
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 04, 2023, 10:09:00 PM
Post by: Nindigo on February 04, 2023, 11:56:14 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 05, 2023, 04:24:22 AM
Post by: Nindigo on February 05, 2023, 04:57:24 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 07, 2023, 09:57:43 PM
You are correct, when you're playing say your architect family they won't need daycare as such. They may need a baby-sitter if an active family member isn't with them, but you won't be able to send them off to daycare to be cared for by Debbie.
It's my understanding the game doesn't work that way by default. There maybe mods to help with that, but I am unaware any. That's something you may want to ask about over at Nraas.
My experiment didn't pan out as I'd hoped. I was hoping that Cassie, my new toddler would be brought to the daycare but she wasn't and I think I might know what. Her daddy is in the architect career and I have to send him out to do jobs or else he stays home which would mean if he wasn't the active sim with a job to do, there would be no need for daycare. I'll have to rethink this...or not. :D
Post by: Nindigo on February 07, 2023, 10:13:41 PM
It takes baking 7 muffins and 4 pies for a Sim child to max out the child cooking skill.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 12, 2023, 11:26:24 AM
I'm thinking of renaming the Play-through like maybe Play-along? Unless you've got any better ideas, please?! *Big Smile* Cause I'm not quite liking the name Play-through room. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 12, 2023, 11:31:28 AM
What about just "Career Challenge"?
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 12, 2023, 11:37:14 AM
Errm... Speaking of that - Do you have a better name for the Build Challenge room? I was hoping to come up with a cute name for our build challenge room too.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 12, 2023, 11:57:11 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 12, 2023, 12:02:01 PM
I'll think on the building one. I'm not having a very good day. My brain is mush today.
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 12, 2023, 12:04:01 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 12, 2023, 02:48:22 PM
For our Builds, I choose Let's Build. I know it might be "generic" but I still love that phrase. And for our play-throughs I choose The Playroom. For some reason that fits. lol
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 12, 2023, 03:32:03 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/7NX7byy/thumb.png) (https://ibb.co/7NX7byy)
Post by: Nindigo on February 14, 2023, 11:04:25 AM
My body pains are insufferable these days and the pain meds I use are insufficient. But at least puppy training is progressing okay forward. I had some x-rays taken today and come March, I have another appointment with my rheumatologist. But man...what is this poor woman to do when simply existing hurts? :-\
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 14, 2023, 06:00:05 PM
I don't know if it will help, but when my knee hurt really bad I'd put peppermint oil on it every few hours. It helps numb the pain some and still does. I have noticed I don't need to do that as often. :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 14, 2023, 06:08:03 PM
Shell Challenge #4 (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=497.msg6442#msg6442)
Post by: Nindigo on February 15, 2023, 09:47:02 PM
I don't know if it will help, but when my knee hurt really bad I'd put peppermint oil on it every few hours.
I would need to be lowered into a bath of peppermint oil, although it probably wouldn't help anyway, since iti's a deep pain. *shrugs*
CK3 is going well!
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 24, 2023, 09:57:25 AM
I'm still around. Went to work on my house last night to the game crashing twice last night. I haven't had this much trouble with game crashing in a long time. The only thing I can think of is it has to do with the CC I'm trying to use for the build I'm working on. I took out the piece (a desk) I last installed. That seemed to work for a bit... until it crashed again. I then thought well I'll take out the last few pieces (end table, kitchen table and hutch) I added before.
I replaced items that were missing with base game items. I didn't get to test much after that as I was falling asleep at the keyboard. hehehe. Saved both the house to library and the game. Will test some more later. If all else fails I may just take out all the CC I've used with this build and replace with game items and call it good.
Hope all is going well. Hugsies <3
Post by: Nindigo on March 05, 2023, 03:25:24 AM
I'm so exhausted these days, I can't concentrate on anything. The pains are still really bad, and our puppy requires most of what little energy I have. I'm also kind of depressed, probably from all of the above.
I have been playing a bit of Star Wars: The Old Republic after I lost interest in Crusader Kings III. But I'm now wanting to return to The Sims 3, however, I need a little runup.
Hugsies, cookies, love and tea for ya'll <3
Post by: Nindigo on March 11, 2023, 10:43:36 PM
https://sims.fandom.com/wiki/The_Sims_3/gallery
This town:
https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/sims/images/8/82/Thesims3-15-1-.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20081211172022
I really like the lighting and bloom.
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 12, 2023, 11:36:24 AM
I have a feeling, with the other screenshots they were digitally edited with a photo editor or taken with Reshade or something along those lines.
Post by: Cheeseweasel on March 12, 2023, 11:42:19 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/CnF2xtd/Painting-Momma.webp) (https://ibb.co/CnF2xtd) (https://i.ibb.co/6DYKKJr/Bullies.webp) (https://ibb.co/6DYKKJr)
Post by: Cheeseweasel on March 12, 2023, 11:49:08 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/gmn6GMx/Athena-on-Carousel.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gmn6GMx) (https://i.ibb.co/KxFBmVs/Linus-and-Tracie.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KxFBmVs) (https://i.ibb.co/8gBH7h0/Maxwell.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8gBH7h0) (https://i.ibb.co/Kbk9KxZ/Gen-5-Ming-the-Mighty.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Kbk9KxZ)
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 12, 2023, 02:18:01 PM
Cute screenshots!! :)
Added to the mix is graphics settings and graphics cards too. I don't do anything special with my screenshots and have a mix of medium and high settings. I feel like my previous computer was able to take better screenshots. Not sure how to explain it. There's just something different.
Post by: Nindigo on March 13, 2023, 04:50:36 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 04, 2023, 02:37:03 PM
What is the Point of the Sims? - A Sims Design Retrospective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0dCKmZKpQ
Post by: Cheeseweasel on April 04, 2023, 02:49:48 PM
What are your thoughts on Life by You and Paralives? Do those interest you? I'm looking forward to seeing what they are like. I suspect Sims 3 will remain my go-to game though. It's hard to imagine anything better unless it's just as quirky but runs better.
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 04, 2023, 04:57:53 PM
I am interested in both games. Though there doesn't seem to be a lot of updates about Paralives these days?
I most likely won't be playing either of them if/when they go into early access. At least not right after they go into early access I should say.
Sims 3 will definitely still be my go-to game at least for the foreseeable future. lol
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 06, 2023, 10:54:51 AM
Alba (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=510.msg6617#msg6617) from the Cartoon to Sims House Challenge (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=502.0).
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 08, 2023, 11:36:15 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 08, 2023, 11:38:05 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 08, 2023, 12:23:34 PM
What is the Point of the Sims? - A Sims Design Retrospective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0dCKmZKpQ
Yes, please do try the cartoon house. I'd really love to see what you do with it!! :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 09, 2023, 03:24:12 PM
I've been reading how many players have tried the patch and want to uninstall it. I wanted to refresh my memory on how to uninstall it, as I had only uninstalled it once before. Looked over my install notes and what files are offered in both patch files and did a test uninstall. I was able to successfully uninstall the patch. So I made some notes on it. :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 13, 2023, 08:16:47 AM
We also have our Tiny House Build Challenge where I shared 5 floorplans to choose from. You can build 'em all or just one. :)
MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=507.msg6579#msg6579)
Tiny House Build Challenge (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=506.msg6574#msg6574)
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 18, 2023, 12:46:45 PM
It started out on a 20x20 lot, but then I wanted a side deck for whatever reason, so I plopped it on a 30x30 and created the side deck. I usually don't create 1 bedroom houses. lol I like building slightly bigger-family friendly homes.
This was suppose to be a starter-home... but yeah.. It's a little too expensive to be a starter even for a couple.
* Name: Mira
* Bds/Ba: 1Bds\1Ba
* Price On Lot: §20,829. ~ Unfurnished
* Price On Lot: §39,537. ~ Furnished
* Lot size: 30x30
* Unique Things: Somewhat-starter home with a bit of charm, a couple of spots for a produce garden, gazebo and fenced yard.
Post by: Cheeseweasel on April 19, 2023, 04:59:30 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 19, 2023, 07:29:14 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on April 19, 2023, 07:51:25 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 19, 2023, 09:04:20 AM
Post by: Cheeseweasel on April 21, 2023, 05:03:33 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8wXYZtjsIA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8wXYZtjsIA)
I think I'm going to try doing something similar with the Garden Haven Screenshot, but maybe not with CC.
(https://i.ibb.co/vJmRkjx/TS4-Garden-Haven-screenshot.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vJmRkjx)
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 21, 2023, 07:18:34 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 24, 2023, 08:21:44 AM
New Sims 3 (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=212.msg2108#msg2108) Folder w/Mods Folder Included
Sims 3 Mods (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=332.msg3631#msg3631) folder
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 06, 2023, 06:02:25 AM
My goodness it has been awhile. Sorry about that. I've been testing some stuff, mainly seeing if un-merging custom content files is actually do-able or not. In my current test - It seems some files are able to be un-merged like objects and outfits, but hair is giving me issues. In the original single file it shows all the files, but in the merged file trying to search for the hair doesn't show all the files.
Hope everyone is having a good weekend!! :)
Post by: Nindigo on May 09, 2023, 10:06:57 AM
Well, I have a problem with Blogspot. I don't have any menu options besides 'settings' and 'reading list'. And a dashboard listing other blogs, that I'm not interested in.
I can't seem to get into my own blog and make new posts etc. Halp?
:(
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 09, 2023, 10:28:58 AM
Post by: Nindigo on May 09, 2023, 10:48:57 AM
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Might see if Cheeseweasel can help.It was my thought.
Post by: Cheeseweasel on May 09, 2023, 02:19:25 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 09, 2023, 02:24:05 PM
Post by: Cheeseweasel on May 09, 2023, 02:40:22 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF5j342uTYg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF5j342uTYg)
Post by: Nindigo on May 09, 2023, 11:38:13 PM
*Hides*
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 10, 2023, 02:28:28 AM
Thank you Cheeseweasel for the video link. :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 16, 2023, 09:09:25 AM
SuniDays (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=537.msg6765#msg6765) ~ Residential (30x30)
Thank you Lapaige!! You have been such a building inspiration!! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 16, 2023, 09:33:42 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 16, 2023, 01:16:12 PM
You're a building inspiration even if you're not being able to build. You help me find custom content, or give me build advice or feedback on builds. I appreciate it so much!!
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 16, 2023, 01:53:28 PM
Post by: Nindigo on May 18, 2023, 11:30:03 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 18, 2023, 11:37:52 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/2KCkZ5F/earl-gray-tea-cookies.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2KCkZ5F)
To go with the hugs.
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 18, 2023, 03:51:18 PM
What a beautiful tea cup!!
Speaking of tea.... I made myself some and ended up pouring it down the drain, cause it tasted nasty. lol It was Mojito Mint Green Tea. I made it by itself instead of adding Moroccan Mint Green Tea in with it. Those two taste better together.
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 19, 2023, 03:04:24 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 25, 2023, 12:48:33 PM
Luckily though I was able to find the pieces and add them to my house's folder. I don't think I've shared a house with this much CC before. lol It has 14 pieces.
Haddie:
More (older) screenshots here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=507.msg6723#msg6723)
Though it won't be coming with a full produce garden. It's fall in my game and so I decided to get rid of all of the produce and replant the produce in the greenhouse. That way they can all survive the winter.
Haddie (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=539.msg6787#msg6787) is now available for download! :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 25, 2023, 12:55:01 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 25, 2023, 02:51:17 PM
Here's my how-to using S3PE (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=19.msg19#msg19)
It's highly recommended to -not- merge Mods like Nraas and MTS mods. And Not recommended to merge store premium content because the items may quit functioning properly.
Post by: Nindigo on May 27, 2023, 06:34:12 AM
Just wanted to pop in and throw some love around. I'm still playing The Sims 4 and trying out some interesting farming and medieval mods. Taking it easy and wondering if I could get into The Sims 3 again at some point. I loved playing around with farming with my Alvis and dressing them up in old fashion. Oh, well. One thing at a time. Darn pains.
*Serves delicious tea and freshly baked cookies to all, with a warm smile*
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 27, 2023, 12:41:19 PM
If inspiration strikes and you just *must* play Sims 3 then go for it. Boot up the game and play, if not keep playing Sim 4. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 27, 2023, 02:25:09 PM
I've locked my car keys in my car. Derp.
I can't drive anyway right now and my car hasn't been started for several weeks so of course, it's dead as a doornail. I needed to go and renew the insurance on it since that expired last month so I walked over to the insurance place today and got that looked after. They need the lastet odometer reading so I went down to check it. Of course I wasn't able to read it because it's digital and the car battery is dead. I was going to call AAA to come and jup-start it for me but realized where my keys were...locked inside. Not only that, my garage fob is on that keychain locked in the car so I can't even open the garage door to let them in and half the building is out today for a memorial for one of the residents here.
I think I need more tea and cookies and a nap. I'm worn out.
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 27, 2023, 02:44:58 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on May 27, 2023, 03:40:12 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 27, 2023, 04:29:23 PM
Post by: Nindigo on June 05, 2023, 06:50:26 AM
Post by: Cheeseweasel on June 05, 2023, 11:26:29 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 05, 2023, 01:29:25 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 30, 2023, 09:03:46 PM
Here's something I've been working on lately. A remodel of Erin Kennedy's house. Making it a 3Bds\2Ba house.
I moved the front door a little to the right as well, so the sign wouldn't be smack-dab in the middle of the walk way.
Post by: Cheeseweasel on July 31, 2023, 06:47:35 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 31, 2023, 08:06:22 AM
Yes, I added the 1/2 floor upstairs. It has a small hallway that leads to the 3rd bedroom and a bath.
I went to look for a screenshot or screenshots of the Cottage Cheese house, but not finding any good links of the original house.
I re-shaped the house to add the 2nd bedroom, made the kitchen smaller, the diningroom is a bit bigger, and the "office" space is a bit bigger as well.
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 31, 2023, 03:02:57 PM
I've use Nraas and made some of the moms "homemakers" but I haven't checked on them to see if they'd been placed in a job they don't want.
My frustration level can't go much higher. :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 31, 2023, 03:30:11 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 31, 2023, 03:32:45 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 31, 2023, 03:39:37 PM
I guess try to put them back in what jobs/careers you had them in originally. Keep a close eye on what the game does?
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 31, 2023, 03:42:36 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 31, 2023, 03:48:01 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 31, 2023, 03:56:03 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 31, 2023, 04:00:02 PM
Here's Nraas' Mod list that might help figure it out?
https://www.nraas.net/community/Mods-List
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 31, 2023, 04:06:36 PM
What???? You're supposed to be a culinary librarian not a flight officer!
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 31, 2023, 04:12:52 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 31, 2023, 06:01:09 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on July 31, 2023, 06:38:32 PM
I'm trying to make it til 7 or 8pm myself and then I'll re-evaluated that bed thing. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on July 31, 2023, 11:20:28 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 01, 2023, 07:43:57 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 17, 2023, 04:07:07 PM
I had previously learned (during my 2nd test-playthrough) that replaced/edited science lab and stadium lots will make some cases not work correctly. I recently found that rabbithole rugs and doors do the same = will make some cases not work properly either.
Most recently I've come to the conclusion with the help of MrsG - Some PI cases may or may not work or work well in custom worlds due to what lots are placed or not placed when the world got created in CAW and if they creator used the original base game or Twinbrook science lab which were most likely coded to work better with the PI career.
Read more tip notes here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=161.msg1315#msg1315) and the case list we put together here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=161.msg1316#msg1316) on the PI career.
Post by: Cheeseweasel on August 18, 2023, 04:55:28 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 18, 2023, 06:12:38 AM
Helping with police work doesn't work at all with the PI Career no matter what town you play in. It was a wrongly coded case that belongs to the Fortune Teller Career.
It's noted at the bottom of the case list linked below.
PI Case List (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=161.msg1316#msg1316)
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Help Investigate/Offer Psychic Services:
- This case is not for the Private Investigator. It's for the Fortune Teller Career (Supernatural Expansion). The game cancels the case or it doesn't work properly.
** This case should be canceled when it comes up or will either be reset by Nraas ErrorTrap or stuck in a loop of trying to help the police.
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 18, 2023, 09:39:02 AM
I also built a new bookstore and added the rabbithole. Sims use the bookstore almost as a meeting place. They browse books but they also use the rabbithole to purchase books.
The only one I haven't tried is the business and journalism one in my new "newspaper/office building because I haven't actually played it since I built it.
Please excuse any typos. My brain and eyes aren't coordinated this morning. ::)
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 18, 2023, 10:06:33 AM
Please understand I did not create the PI notes and tips to say edited save files or even towns created with create a world are bad and you shouldn't try playing the PI career in them. Go ahead and try the career!!
I'm trying to share a word of caution that the PI career may not work as well.
It does work it just may not work well with some cases and they'll have to be skipped.
Your save file works well for you what you made it for. I'm sure it's the same for Cheeseweasel and her save file.
For me and my edited save file it didn't work well and now I know why. :)
Post by: Cheeseweasel on August 18, 2023, 08:28:31 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 18, 2023, 09:00:20 PM
If you'd like I can share my current consignment shop for you to test? If it works for you, keep it or build one for yourself. -- Attaching my consignment shop below. It's a .package file that goes into the library folder (C:\Users\Username\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Library)
I've run into that issue with the rabbithole rugs before. I'm thinking it might be normal ?? for the message of Rabbithole needs to be removed when using the rugs and maybe the doors. It doesn't hurt anything. The rugs will still work, for the most part.
You can try switching them out for different ones from this site I got rabbits from.
Sims 3 Rabbit Hole Rugs and Doors - Complete Collection
https://katsujiiccfinds.tumblr.com/post/651393714136203264
–- Direct download Link of the Rabbithole Rugs and Doors:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/3y4x2alg6roepye/Sims3_RabbitHole_RugsDoors.7z/file
I haven't really used WA registers, so I can't speak on them. However, you are correct on some things work well together and other things don't.
Post by: Cheeseweasel on August 19, 2023, 05:26:14 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 19, 2023, 08:31:13 AM
I have heard that mentioned before that players can't consign own items from the consignment shop register. You may already have Nraas Consigner?
https://www.nraas.net/community/Consigner
It allows the sale of sketches, rocks, relics, insects, gems, metals. But not things like furniture or decor. I don't think the game was made to do that at least not with consignment Register. I think you can with Savvy Seller Register though? I don't know. I've never really played with it.
I wanted to note on my consignment shop, it's kind of small, but does have an empty basement level through the out-building door. It works great for what I built it for, but I'm actually hoping to rebuild it to be just a little bigger so it doesn't feel so cramped.
Post by: Cheeseweasel on August 19, 2023, 01:26:26 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 19, 2023, 01:34:58 PM
I have this bad habit of needing to have better hours than that so I used to add the Elixir Register to the shop. And then I built my own and added both registers. lol Now it's open 24/7. Just how I like it!! :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on August 20, 2023, 07:14:37 PM
Click image to see larger view.
We shouldn't be able to put patterns in the fridge. lol
Finding that made me laugh and think maybe our Sims like to work with cool patterns.... hahahaha
Post by: Cheeseweasel on August 21, 2023, 04:37:49 AM
Post by: Lapaige46 on August 21, 2023, 02:49:22 PM
Post by: Nindigo on October 09, 2023, 12:07:46 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 09, 2023, 12:56:17 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 09, 2023, 01:14:39 PM
I haven't worked on it for a while so let me see where I'm at with it and I can send you the link as far as I am to this point.
Post by: Nindigo on October 11, 2023, 12:44:06 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 11, 2023, 03:17:06 PM
How to Clear Web Browser Cache:
https://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser%27s-Cache
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 14, 2023, 10:52:53 PM
and it gave me inspiration for my house.
It's a 6Bds/4Ba home with unfinished basement.
Thank you Cheeseweasle for the inspiration!! :)
Wanted to add a screenshot of the house with the upper deck, like the inspiration screenshot.
I like how the one with the upper deck turned out!!
Post by: Cheeseweasel on October 15, 2023, 07:09:04 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on October 15, 2023, 01:02:40 PM
Give me a bit to put a zip file together and I'll share it with you. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on October 15, 2023, 01:12:15 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 26, 2023, 10:20:13 PM
Click here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=341.msg3677#msg3677) to learn more about Custard the Sims3Pack Cleaner Tool.
Thank you Cheeseweasel for helping with that. Hopefully this helps!! :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on November 28, 2023, 10:14:06 AM
I didn't like how the house was coming along at first, so I sat with it for a bit, and it grew on me. lol
It's more of a "starter-ish" home in the way of space. It does have a little room to grow, as it has an unfinished basement. :)
* Name: Morena
* Bds/Ba: 3Bds2Ba
* Price On Lot: §43,712. ~ Somewhat Furnished
* Lot size: 20x20
* Built for: Monte Vista (721 Bella Vista Drive)
* Unique Things: 1 1/2 Story home w/ open basement.
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Patch Version: 1.67 -- Compatible with future patches.
==========
Includes items from:
Base Game and Generations (Ipod like stereo)
=-= * =-= ~ = -= * =-=
Created By: MrsFlynn ~ Oct/Nov. 2023
Post by: Lapaige46 on November 29, 2023, 08:15:57 AM
Post by: Nindigo on December 23, 2023, 08:49:55 PM
I'm sorry for my absense. I haven't felt like playing anything at all for the past several weeks. This time of year carries with it some emotional heaviness that I always struggle a bit to get through. However, I do open The Sims 4 and my hunting game briefly now and then.
Hope you guys are doing well, or as well as can be.
In Denmark, we celebrate Christmas Eve as the main event. Dinner traditionally consists of duck roast and/or pork roast with regular potatoes, "brown potatoes" which are small ones fried in sugar and butter, boiled and sweetened red cabbage (finely chopped), rich brown sauce and small boiled apples cut in halves and filled with currant jelly. Drinks are usually red wine for the adults and soda for the kids with optional water.
Dessert consists of something similar to rice pudding called 'Ris a la Mande' in which an almond is hidden. Whoever gets the almond is awarded a small present - usually something edible like fine chocolates. Port is served with this for the adults.
Sometimes, I feel like going for a walk to help digestion and get some fresh air.
Then we walk around the Christmas tree and sing Christmas carols for a while. Then we open the presents. The rest of the evening, we relax with coffee/tea and a selection of homebaked Christmas cookies and other Christmas-y sweets. Some watch TV and kids play with whatever toys or other items they might have gotten.
This year, we switch things around a bit and do the singing and opening of presents before dinner. And one person will be missing due to a divorce, so this time it will be a different experience.
Christmas Day and the next day, people visit with other family. Traditionally, lunch these days consists of whole grain bread with pickled herring and curry-flavored topping, crackers and cheese and a whole bunch of other stuff. Usually beer and strong liquor is served for adults. Dinner consists of sausage and kale stew sprinkled with a mix of cinnamon and sugar along with brown potatoes described above. Drinks are a mixture of wine and beer - whatever people like the most.
Hugs, tea and cookies from all of me to all of you 😊
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 24, 2023, 09:34:34 AM
Thank you for sharing your Christmas Eve, Nindigo.
The Icelandic way is to exchange gifts (always books) and spend the rest of the evening with family reading their new books, drinking wine and eating chocolate.
I don't know how much of that is myth but it's what my grandmother used to tell us and it sounds good to me.
I always have our family dinner on this day as well in order for my youngest son and his family to spend Christmas Day with his in-llaws. It's worked out well.
We'd have turkey with stuffing (made with bread crumbs or cubes, onions, celery and seasonings. It's usually stuffed into the turkey. With my family there's never enough stuffing just in the turkey itself so I bake a batch in the oven. We have mashed potatoes and gravy along with assorted vegetables. I make a turnip and apple casserole with a crumb topping. It takes a bit like apple pie so the kids like it. My son likes thee North American traditional green bean casserole.
Dessert us often pumpkin pie and/or another fruit pie and there's usually a selection of other pastries like shortbread cookies, butter tarts and Nanaimo bars. Those last two items are strictly Canadian.
Lots of wine, rum and eggnog, beer, or whatever my sons can forage from my limited liquor cabinet. The kids get soda or juice.
On Christmas moring I'd go to my older son's to watch the kids open their gifts and then he'd make breakfast of bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, toast and copious quantities of coffee. In the afternoon everyone would come back and we'd spend the rest of the day picking at lefovers. By early evening the kids (and most of the adults) are played out so it's an early night.
This year is going to be a bit different since I'm not able to do as much after my stroke. My daughter-in-law has pretty much taken it in hand and while we're doing it at my place, everyone has chipped in with various meal contributions. I'm in charge of veggies.
Post by: Cheeseweasel on December 24, 2023, 01:13:00 PM
Both Mom's and Dad's sides grew to the point that it was difficult for all to meet at once, so with the passing of the grandparents, the families started new traditions.
Today we still do the Christmas Eve snacks and play the "white elephant gift game" instead of buying presents for particular people. We used to have a Santa suit and one of the adults would dress up and hand out presents to the kids and get their pictures taken when we were still celebrating with the extended family, but the suit stayed with the family with the most small children - but all is not lost! We happen to have a gorilla costume, so instead, we get visits by Clyde the Christmas Gorilla, who hands out presents to the kids high school age and younger, and they get their picture taken with Clyde.
Christmas Day, after all the families have opened their own presents at home, we meet around lunch time to eat whatever didn't get eaten the night before and open presents again - this time we drew names.
This is the first year my oldest son isn't spending Christmas with us. He's back in Connecticut spending it with his fiancé's family. They were out here for Thanksgiving, and we had "Thanksmas" with them then. Time for a "new normal" with new traditions, it seems.
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 24, 2023, 03:34:31 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/wS4nxn3/20231224-152302.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wS4nxn3)
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 24, 2023, 04:46:55 PM
Thank you for sharing!!
Hugs, tea, hot cocoa and cookies to all!! :)
Post by: Nindigo on December 28, 2023, 01:07:01 AM
Cheeseweasel: The part about Clyde is hilarious. Thanks for the laugh ;D
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 28, 2023, 08:23:18 AM
She always put pink frosting on it and the first time I made it I decided that pink wasn't very Christmassy so I put green icing on it instead. My dad was horrified!! I never heard the end of it. :D
Post by: Nindigo on December 31, 2023, 03:20:35 PM
Post by: Lapaige46 on December 31, 2023, 03:42:43 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on December 31, 2023, 08:50:22 PM
Happy New Year!! :)
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 05, 2024, 01:44:13 PM
In celebration of Lapaige getting Island Paradise we decided to create a building contest.
Build a tropical style house that we can share and use in our own towns. :)
Build Challenge ~ Livin' in the Tropics (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=572.msg7298#msg7298)
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 12, 2024, 12:33:28 PM
Suddenly I hear "Shoo-shoo" coming from my computer and there's a guy waving at me from CAS. :D :D
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 12, 2024, 12:46:12 PM
Who did you find in CAS?
Post by: Lapaige46 on January 12, 2024, 02:32:41 PM
Post by: Cheeseweasel on January 13, 2024, 05:35:52 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 18, 2024, 07:18:31 PM
If you like to install your .Sims3Pack files via the Sims 3 launcher, you can take the resulting .package files that are placed into the DCBackup folder, rename them and then add them to your mods/package folder.
Thank you Lapaige for having me look more into this!! :) I do like this alternative way to convert custom content. lol
You can find the article here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=577.msg7351#msg7351), on How To: Look at Package Files in DCBackup via S3PE
I also put together this (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=578.msg7352#msg7352) article post on Renew DCCache Files of Missing/Not Working Custom or Store Content.
Post by: Cheeseweasel on January 19, 2024, 05:36:01 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 19, 2024, 05:41:14 PM
Post by: MrsFlynn on January 22, 2024, 05:49:51 PM
How To Filter and Find Installed Content in this post (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=587.msg7368#msg7368).
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 04, 2024, 11:14:26 AM
Does anyone have any ideas?
"Hello, I’m looking for a sims 3 world I deleted a long time ago. It had a strip mall where you could join the stylist profession, several apartments, a “rich neighborhood” with a school close to it, where all the houses were black/white/grey themed, a “coastal neighborhood” where the houses were beige/pink themed. It had 1 apartment with a really big room for 1 sim or a couple. And a few smaller rooms on the side. If this sounds familiar to anyone please let me know"
Post by: Cheeseweasel on February 11, 2024, 04:18:59 AM
I've been itching to resurrect my Northern Winds challenge that was on my oldest laptop now that I have my new computer. I'll post the whole story so far in my story room if anyone wants to catch up to the present time. I'm 4 generations in.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 27, 2024, 07:44:32 PM
Funny story. About that same time he grew out his hair and grew a beard. That was pretty "out there" f or him due to his strict upbringing and the fact that he was just starting work at IBM which was pretty straight-laced at the time.
He had a lot of aunts and uncles who were quite vocal about his long hair and beard.
One day one of the aunts saw his girl cousing downtown in bare feet.
the lament? Oh no! Now we have two hippies in the family! :D
I can only imagine what they thought of me. I was 18, I lived on my own, I was a bleached blonde and I smoked. Not at all the sweet church girl his mother had in mind for him. :D
Post by: Cheeseweasel on February 27, 2024, 08:10:56 PM
My kid sister had a boyfriend in high school who wore those ridiculous baggy pants with the crotch hanging down to the knees and that looked about 5 sizes too big for him. My Dad was literally speechless when the guy showed up to take her out. We used to teaser her about the way her boyfriend dressed and she just said she had to dress nice for the both of them. She ended up married to someone else with more reasonable pants.
Post by: Lapaige46 on February 27, 2024, 08:20:19 PM
He didn't go full-on hippy. Only his family thought so. :D
He did have an oh-so-cool grape colored polyester liesure suit though and I mde him a psychedelic purple print shirt to go with it.
Ever so stylish. :o
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 13, 2024, 04:46:33 PM
Thurs. June 20th 2024
between 7pm - 11pm pacific.
I wanted to give a heads up. :)
Post by: Lapaige46 on June 13, 2024, 05:07:41 PM
Post by: Cheeseweasel on June 14, 2024, 04:13:30 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on June 14, 2024, 09:48:13 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 09, 2026, 04:32:47 PM
I've been going through some of my previous builds that I haven't shared. Here are a few to start, and note to say I've updated Olive to be less grey toned. :)
Autumn Retreat (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=639.msg8129#msg8129) ~ 4 Bds / 4 Bath
Elana (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=637.msg8127#msg8127) ~ 3 Bds / 2 Bath
Ellie (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=636.msg8126#msg8126) ~ 5 Beds / 3 Bath
Olive (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=625.msg8057#msg8057) ~ 5 Beds / 4 Bath
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 12, 2026, 03:04:43 PM
I loaded it up in game, and thought of it either as a Airbnb or shelter of sorts that gets fixed up and is open to the community. I just started the project and am hoping to get screenshots as the house gets renovated.
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 22, 2026, 08:36:29 PM
Eris (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=640.msg8130#msg8130) ~ 4Bds/3Ba
I also have added my Day Care edition of the Finley house - (Finley-DCH2) (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=197.msg1910#msg1910) and my Sims (Vanessa and Aria), that I used in our Daycare Playthrough. -- The files are attached to the house post.
Read about our playthrough here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=485.msg6178#msg6178).
Post by: Cheeseweasel on April 27, 2026, 05:53:57 PM
Blue (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=641.msg8131#msg8131) ~ 4 Bds / 4 Bath
Eris (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=640.msg8130#msg8130) ~ 4Bds/3Ba
I also have added my Day Care edition of the Finley house - (Finley-DCH2) (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=197.msg1910#msg1910) and my Sims (Vanessa and Aria), that I used in our Daycare Playthrough. -- The files are attached to the house post.
Read about our playthrough here (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=485.msg6178#msg6178).
These are all nice! The daycare reminds my of the Brady Bunch House. I really like the yellow one. Very cute!