hatshepsut's Blog hatshepsut's Blog1970-01-01T01:00:00Zhttp://www.thesimsresource.com//artists/hatshepsut/blog/viewhatshepsut's Bloghttp://www.thesimsresource.com//artists/hatshepsut/blog/view http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/hatshepsut/blog/view-post/post/22730/ 2011-12-09T01:27:10Z pI just thought I'd let you all know that I'll be taking a little time out from creating for a little while.nbsp; After nearly 7 years of almost continuous creating I feel I'm entitled to a little rest!nbsp; So, for the both of you who might just notice things have gone a bit quiet here I hope you have a wonderful, safe and warm holiday season and I hope to be back in the new year with lots of new goodies to share./p pLove, Hats/p

I just thought I'd let you all know that I'll be taking a little time out from creating for a little while.nbsp; After nearly 7 years of almost continuous creating I feel I'm entitled to a little rest!nbsp; So, for the both of you who might just notice things have gone a bit quiet here I hope you have a wonderful, safe and warm holiday season and I hope to be back in the new year with lots of new goodies to share. Love, Hats

http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/hatshepsut/blog/view-post/post/20107/ 2010-12-20T18:54:52Z pThe temperature outside might be in minus figures but it's that warm fuzzy time of year again and I'd just like to wish all my TSR friends and downloaders a very stronga href=http://ak.imgag.com/imgag/product/preview/flash/bws8Shell_fps24.swf?ihost=http://ak.imgag.com/imgagamp;brandldrPath=/product/full/el/amp;cardNum=/product/full/ap/3166187/graphic1 target=_blank title=Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas!/a/strong em(lt;---click here!)/em and a prosperous and healthy new year!/p

The temperature outside might be in minus figures but it's that warm fuzzy time of year again and I'd just like to wish all my TSR friends and downloaders a very Merry Christmas! (lt;---click here!) and a prosperous and healthy new year!

http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/hatshepsut/blog/view-post/post/19817/ 2010-11-20T00:06:48Z pI'm sure many builders have them.nbsp; Lurking in the deepest darkest recesses of their neighbourhoods.nbsp; I'm talking about those long forgotten, unloved, half built lots.nbsp; You had such high hopes for them when you started building them.nbsp; Full of enthusiasm, they were going to be the best lots anyone had ever seen, then something better came along!/p pimg src=http://images.thesimsresource.netdna-cdn.com/1659/1659967.jpg border=0 width=400 height=300 style=float: right; border: 2px solid black; //p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pTake for instance this seemingly lovely cottage:/p pI had it all planned out in my head.nbsp; It was going to sit next to a pretty little stream with a little arched stone bridge with lots of trees and flowers and rocks, so on and so forth.nbsp; The reality was I was left with a huge lump of land at one side, a pathetic little trickle of water and a bridge that looked so out of place it could have occupied a lot all by itself!/p pbr /Interest gone, I started on my next project.../p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pimg src=http://images.thesimsresource.netdna-cdn.com/1659/1659971.jpg border=0 width=400 height=300 style=float: left; border: 2px solid black; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; //p p style=text-align: right;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;Nothing so complicated about this lot, it was just goingnbsp; to be a nice family home.nbsp; It was coming along nicely when I just had a sudden lapse in concentration and poof...that was the end of that!/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;img src=http://images.thesimsresource.netdna-cdn.com/1659/1659972.jpg border=0 width=400 height=300 style=float: right; border: 2px solid black; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; //p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pI managed to make a little more progress with this one.nbsp; I was in frenzied build mode until I got the main structure up and then the distractions started.nbsp; I found I kept coming back to this one inbetween other projects and just chipping away at it./p pIt's still ongoing now.nbsp; Maybe it just might get finished in time for sims 4 but I wouldn't put money on it!/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pbr /img src=http://images.thesimsresource.netdna-cdn.com/1659/1659981.jpg border=0 width=400 height=300 style=float: left; border: 2px solid black; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; //p pnbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;Finally we come to this victorian home.nbsp; It's been lonely and forgotten in my neighbourhood for at least 6 months, maybe more.nbsp; Whether it was the colour scheme I took a dislike to or wasn't happy with the roofline I just can't remember.nbsp; I don't hate it enough to demolish it but there's something about it that puts me off finishing it!/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p pSo there you have it, the litter that's currently cluttering up my building neighbourhood.nbsp; Will any of these lots ever see the light of day?nbsp; Perhaps.nbsp; I haven't yet flattened them so there's still hope and I'm sure it won't be long before there's a few more ready to join them./p p style=text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;nbsp;/p p style=text-align: right;nbsp;/p

I'm sure many builders have them.nbsp; Lurking in the deepest darkest recesses of their neighbourhoods.nbsp; I'm talking about those long forgotten, unloved, half built lots.nbsp; You had such high hopes for them when you started building them.nbsp; Full of enthusiasm, they were going to be the best lots anyone had ever seen, then something better came along! nbsp; nbsp; Take for instance this seemingly lovely cottage: I had it all planned out in my head.nbsp; It was going to sit next to a pretty little stream with a little arched stone bridge with lots of trees and flowers and rocks, so on and so forth.nbsp; The reality was I was left with a huge lump of land at one side, a pathetic little trickle of water and a bridge that looked so out of place it could have occupied a lot all by itself! Interest gone, I started on my next project... nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Nothing so complicated about this lot, it was just goingnbsp; to be a nice family home.nbsp; It was coming along nicely when I just had a sudden lapse in concentration and poof...that was the end of that! nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; I managed to make a little more progress with this one.nbsp; I was in frenzied build mode until I got the main structure up and then the distractions started.nbsp; I found I kept coming back to this one inbetween other projects and just chipping away at it. It's still ongoing now.nbsp; Maybe it just might get finished in time for sims 4 but I wouldn't put money on it! nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Finally we come to this victorian home.nbsp; It's been lonely and forgotten in my neighbourhood for at least 6 months, maybe more.nbsp; Whether it was the colour scheme I took a dislike to or wasn't happy with the roofline I just can't remember.nbsp; I don't hate it enough to demolish it but there's something about it that puts me off finishing it! nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; So there you have it, the litter that's currently cluttering up my building neighbourhood.nbsp; Will any of these lots ever see the light of day?nbsp; Perhaps.nbsp; I haven't yet flattened them so there's still hope and I'm sure it won't be long before there's a few more ready to join them. nbsp; nbsp;

http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/hatshepsut/blog/view-post/post/18629/ 2010-08-01T20:14:52Z pIt's true that you can't please all of the people all of the time but I'm giving it a shot!nbsp; Now when I download lots (which isn't often I'll admit) I like to explore and discover for myself what the lot has to offer.nbsp; I also know that some people won't even look at the download button on a lot until they see it inside out, upside down and back to front beforehand!/p pSo, for those less adventurous folk who like all the details up front you can view layout plans of my latest lots on my facebook page./p

It's true that you can't please all of the people all of the time but I'm giving it a shot!nbsp; Now when I download lots (which isn't often I'll admit) I like to explore and discover for myself what the lot has to offer.nbsp; I also know that some people won't even look at the download button on a lot until they see it inside out, upside down and back to front beforehand! So, for those less adventurous folk who like all the details up front you can view layout plans of my latest lots on my facebook page.

http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/hatshepsut/blog/view-post/post/18122/ 2010-06-18T16:12:46Z pAs my collection of Sims 3 lots grows steadily I've decided to add some of my older lots to the free list.nbsp; So go ahead, check 'em out and happy downloading!/p

As my collection of Sims 3 lots grows steadily I've decided to add some of my older lots to the free list.nbsp; So go ahead, check 'em out and happy downloading!

http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/hatshepsut/blog/view-post/post/16792/ 2010-03-25T06:12:46Z pA whole million downloads, mine all mine...wow!nbsp; I just couldn't let this little milestone go by without uttering something so - WOOHOO!!!/p pIt may not seem such a big thing considering the length of time I've been junking up the TSR database (5 years to be exact!) but for someone who mostly creates lots then it's not bad going!nbsp; So I believe a big thank you is in order for those of you who have downloaded and enjoyed my creations and I hope you continue to do so./p pbr /Here's to the next million!/p

A whole million downloads, mine all mine...wow!nbsp; I just couldn't let this little milestone go by without uttering something so - WOOHOO!!! It may not seem such a big thing considering the length of time I've been junking up the TSR database (5 years to be exact!) but for someone who mostly creates lots then it's not bad going!nbsp; So I believe a big thank you is in order for those of you who have downloaded and enjoyed my creations and I hope you continue to do so. Here's to the next million!

http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/hatshepsut/blog/view-post/post/15062/ 2009-12-22T22:32:55Z pJust a quick post to let you know that my Great Outdoors Terrain Paint set has been updated.nbsp; The terrains now work with both the round and square brushes and the file sizes have been reduced./p

Just a quick post to let you know that my Great Outdoors Terrain Paint set has been updated.nbsp; The terrains now work with both the round and square brushes and the file sizes have been reduced.

http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/hatshepsut/blog/view-post/post/14608/ 2009-11-24T09:11:07Z pI've been conducting a little research with the help of a good friend and here are the findings:/p pLots that have been built and packaged using the game update will not install into an unpatched base game.nbsp; You will get an error message that an update is required before the lot can be installed.nbsp; This is a good thing really as the lot won't install it won't case any problems with your game./p pLots built and packaged with WA installed can be installed into a strongpatched/strong base game and they work just fine.nbsp; However, any items used that are specific to WA (roof recolours, plants/trees - build/buy items) will be replaced with base game items.nbsp; Things like fence and stair recolours will make the transition just fine./p pJust in case you're not sure of which patch/update I'm referring too it's the game update 1.5/1.6.nbsp; I'd also strongly recommend the game update 1.7/2.2 also to avoid any game save issues caused by the previous patch./p pSo yay!nbsp; WA lots in the base game! woohoo!nbsp; Kudos to EA and a huge hug to Debra for testing this for me!/p

I've been conducting a little research with the help of a good friend and here are the findings: Lots that have been built and packaged using the game update will not install into an unpatched base game.nbsp; You will get an error message that an update is required before the lot can be installed.nbsp; This is a good thing really as the lot won't install it won't case any problems with your game. Lots built and packaged with WA installed can be installed into a patched base game and they work just fine.nbsp; However, any items used that are specific to WA (roof recolours, plants/trees - build/buy items) will be replaced with base game items.nbsp; Things like fence and stair recolours will make the transition just fine. Just in case you're not sure of which patch/update I'm referring too it's the game update 1.5/1.6.nbsp; I'd also strongly recommend the game update 1.7/2.2 also to avoid any game save issues caused by the previous patch. So yay!nbsp; WA lots in the base game! woohoo!nbsp; Kudos to EA and a huge hug to Debra for testing this for me!

http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/hatshepsut/blog/view-post/post/13611/ 2009-09-22T14:10:35Z pI know I should probably think less and build more but something I've been ponderingnbsp;lately is the use of EA store items in uploaded lots.nbsp; So far I have been inclined to keep the use of such items to a bare minimum but occasionally I'll build a lot in which some of those store items wouldnbsp;enhance the look and feel of the building both inside and out./p pI know that downloaders who don't own these items will just have the default game replacements instead but I'd like to know your thoughts on this.nbsp; Does a lot that uses a number of store items put you off downloading it?nbsp; Or come to that, the use of custom content in general?nbsp;/p pI know I've been steering clear of using custom patterns in my lots although that's more of a personal preference.nbsp; I enjoy the challenge of seeing how many different looks I get from the in game textures.nbsp; Anyway, if you have any thoughts on this I'd love to hear 'em!/p

I know I should probably think less and build more but something I've been ponderingnbsp;lately is the use of EA store items in uploaded lots.nbsp; So far I have been inclined to keep the use of such items to a bare minimum but occasionally I'll build a lot in which some of those store items wouldnbsp;enhance the look and feel of the building both inside and out. I know that downloaders who don't own these items will just have the default game replacements instead but I'd like to know your thoughts on this.nbsp; Does a lot that uses a number of store items put you off downloading it?nbsp; Or come to that, the use of custom content in general?nbsp; I know I've been steering clear of using custom patterns in my lots although that's more of a personal preference.nbsp; I enjoy the challenge of seeing how many different looks I get from the in game textures.nbsp; Anyway, if you have any thoughts on this I'd love to hear 'em!

http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/hatshepsut/blog/view-post/post/12842/ 2009-08-18T22:41:44Z pOk, so it wasn't that much of a break but the last few weeks spent not creating that much seems to have done the trick and I'm now feeling refreshed and inspired to create once more.nbsp; Along with a new look I now have a series of new lots in progress.nbsp; Whether they'll all get finished is another question, I'm still waiting for someone to invent that 48 hour day!/p pI have been playing Sims 3nbsp;a lot more too and dare I say it but I actually went back and fired up my Sims 2 game and revisited some of my old pixilated friends.nbsp; I now find myself torn between the 2 gamesnbsp;and enjoy playing them both almost equally despite Sims 2 loading times.nbsp; (I always make sure I have a good book at the ready while it loads up!)/p pOne of the things I have noticed since I've been building for Sims 3 is that lots take so much longer to complete so I don't expect to be quite as prolific as before.nbsp; I've always been a firm believer in quality over quantity and I take pride in adding detail to my lots both inside and out and all that takes time!nbsp; If it's not good enough for my game then you won't be getting to play it, and I do play many of the lots that I publish here./p pSo, I'll be hanging around TSR for a while longer yet em(sorry!)/emnbsp;and now that I've bored you all to death I'm heading back to the building site!nbsp; Keep on simmin'!/p

Ok, so it wasn't that much of a break but the last few weeks spent not creating that much seems to have done the trick and I'm now feeling refreshed and inspired to create once more.nbsp; Along with a new look I now have a series of new lots in progress.nbsp; Whether they'll all get finished is another question, I'm still waiting for someone to invent that 48 hour day! I have been playing Sims 3nbsp;a lot more too and dare I say it but I actually went back and fired up my Sims 2 game and revisited some of my old pixilated friends.nbsp; I now find myself torn between the 2 gamesnbsp;and enjoy playing them both almost equally despite Sims 2 loading times.nbsp; (I always make sure I have a good book at the ready while it loads up!) One of the things I have noticed since I've been building for Sims 3 is that lots take so much longer to complete so I don't expect to be quite as prolific as before.nbsp; I've always been a firm believer in quality over quantity and I take pride in adding detail to my lots both inside and out and all that takes time!nbsp; If it's not good enough for my game then you won't be getting to play it, and I do play many of the lots that I publish here. So, I'll be hanging around TSR for a while longer yet (sorry!)nbsp;and now that I've bored you all to death I'm heading back to the building site!nbsp; Keep on simmin'!