tdyannd / Blog

Author: tdyannd | Posted Oct 17, 2009 | 0 comments

Howdy, y'all!

I wanted to send out another invitation to all of you to visit The Sim Shack.

It's a forum that comes with gaming challenges, screenshot competitions, downloads, forum games, and chatting! You'll notice around the forum many familiar faces from here, TSR, I'm sure.

Well...if you don't, at least you'll know me! Feel free to stop by The Sim Shack and join in.

Right now, we're holding a recruitment drive. The more people you get to join the forum and start participating, the bigger chance you have at winning the first TS3 EP. Be sure to join to the forum and check out the rules and such so you don't miss out on possibly winning!

 Also, be a good sport and put my name ' tdyannd ' into the 'referred by' slot when you sign up. See you there!

Author: tdyannd | Posted Sep 24, 2009 | 3 comments

Just a head's up for all of you, in 24 hours I'll be taking my computer down and packing it up. No no, no freak outs. Let me explain.

On Friday, 9-25 (my 23rd birthday), I'll be closing on my first house. :D ...all weekend long we'll be moving our things in. With any luck, we'll be completely done by Sunday afternoon (we don't have much stuff and the house comes fully furnished).

So, I will be away from tomorrow afternoon until probably Monday. Maybe not...it really depends on how long I can go without my interent. =) 

Anywho, I have a few things that'll be published on the days I'm not here...so, remember to keep checking back during that time.

Author: tdyannd | Posted Jul 26, 2009 | 3 comments

So, I just have to say how excited I am! A huge thanks to everyone who has been downloading my stuff...over a million downloads...that's so awesome!

Big HUGE monster thanks to BlackGarden who got me into this mess in the first place...then, stuck by me through my MANY frustrations and name calling and hair pulling and throwing things... :D Thanks, Heather!

Side Note: I'll continue to create for TS2 and of course, TS3. If there's something you'd like particularly (aside from meshes), let me know. I'll see what we can do about it!

Author: tdyannd | Posted Jul 15, 2009 | 1 comments

I returned to the doctor yesterday, and was put on an Anti-Seizure medication. No, calm down, I'm not having seizures...not even partials. Let me explain.

The seizure medication is supposed to sedate me enough so that my brain can't process as much as it is currently, which, in turn, should help alleviate some of the intense headaches. I should be on the medication for about 4 to 6 weeks until the concussion is gone/healed/cured/whatever. Eventually, in about a week...I should be taking about three of these babies a day. If I am supposed to take them until the headaches are gone, how on Earth am I supposed to know if I'm completely doped up?

I was doing some dangerous internet researching, and discovered that all the side effects of the drug are exactly the symptoms I am having now. Disorientation, Anorexia, Headaches, etc.

Apparently, I've lost 3-4 pounds in 5 days. He asked me if I was eating, and honestly...I don't remember eating. I mean, a few times...yeah, I remember eating. I also remember it tasting absolutely dreadful. If you know anything about me, you know I don't turn away food.

He told me to eat 2 to 3 times a day regardless, and to drink plenty of water. Well, the only thing I drink is water...and if the food smells and tastes like it has been, there's no way I'm eating it. That's that. End of story. He said that my brain is not telling me I'm hungry, but it's giving me the hunger headaches.

I took my first dose of the seizure meds last night. I already hate them. They smell like vomit. I woke up this morning completely lost and confused. I could barely walk and then couldn't remember where any of my stuff was...even though it was in the same place it always is. I could barely brush my teeth. I was super dizzy most of the morning. I couldn't keep my eyes open or my head up for anything. I feel like I've been on a boat all day...rocking back and forth.

Moral of Story : WEAR A HELMET

Author: tdyannd | Posted Jul 9, 2009 | 4 comments

I hit my head on Friday. I didn't think it was too bad, but Saturday...I was basically dead. Sunday rolls around, felt WAY better and spent the day on the lake tubing and stuff...naturally, bouncing around some more. Monday, went to the doctor...he wasn't too concerned and told me that I did not have a concussion and to take Tylenol for my headaches.

By, Tuesday, I was still having horrible headaches. I can't focus on anything, I'm nauseous. I can't comprehend anything that is new to me. I can't read and understand what I'm reading. It takes me a really really long time to do things because I'm also having memory loss issues.

I called on Tuesday, and the nurse told me that I needed to wait until Thursday before coming back. By Wednesday, I absolutely cannot function. I leave work and go to the ER with my mom, as the receptionist cannot get a hold of my doctor because he is out of the office.

At the ER, I get a cat scan that shows I've no bleeding and no fractures. But, the doctor did tell me I do, in fact, have a concussion. She gave me some serious pain medication and told me not to go back to work until Monday. If I am not better by Monday, then I need to go to my regular doctor and be sent to a neurologist.

So, that will hopefully explain my absence...and I will probably be checking in for PM's and such, and I will of course slowly work on The Andretti's...and continue my pattern submissions. But, I cannot produce much as of now because just waking up and breathing is a chore... :(

Author: tdyannd | Posted Jun 18, 2009 | 0 comments

For those that have sent me a friend request on TS3.com, I am not ignoring you or denying your requests. I have sent emails left and right to EA trying to get this issue resolved, but I cannot log in. It tells me I don't exist...even when I use the username and password sent to me by the site.

I got an email from someone at EA and I was told that my TS2 account seems to have been deleted and that they do not have the authority to delete accounts. Wait...what?! I am not talking about a TS2 account...

I recieve 20 and 30 emails a day from the site telling me about friend requests and whatnot, my account can't possibly be deleted...not too mention I never had a TS2 account in the first place. Also, I still see my account and all the creations I made at the Creator's Camp. The account is not deleted, I assure you.

I was able to log in without a problem until they launched the 'public' TS3.com. But, oh well...looks like no one is willing to fix the issue, so I do apologize for everyone that's sending 'requests' my way. I can't log in to approve them...

Author: tdyannd | Posted Jun 6, 2009 | 2 comments

Since I got the game on Tuesday, I've really just been playing...but, I had the urge last night to make something. So, I made two somethings. I probably won't upload them here, but I figure what's wrong with a little shameless self promotion?! :D

Tremendous Turqoiuse Living Room

Forgotten Keep Bedroom

 Forgotten Keep Study

Author: tdyannd | Posted May 19, 2009 | 0 comments

Well, I did finally manage to get my game to work. Not really sure what happened, but it just up and loaded out of nowhere just about the time I lost all hope. So, shortly after the game loaded I got another Andretti Update put together and went to submit it...and lo and behold, TSR's Story Submission doo-hickey is out of service. So...that's what I'm waiting on now.

I am not ready to move the Andretti's to Sims 3 yet, so the story will remain in Sims 2 even after Sims 3 is out...unlike I previously said. I think I am going to stop opening my mouth about things, because the minute I do...they always backfire.

I can't believe it's only a little over 2 weeks before the US gets Sims 3. After the week of playing it in January at the Creator's Camp, I've been drooling for it ever since. Like Pavlov's dogs...you say Sims 3, and I drool. It's really quite worrysome, I should probably get it checked out.

Author: tdyannd | Posted May 8, 2009 | 3 comments

No, really...when it rains, it pours.

Having a game issue...I can't get my game to load. I've posted in the TSR Forums, so hopefully someone can offer some insight and I can get back to work on the Andretti's...

Just wanted to let those of you who are patiently waiting another update know what's going on...

Author: tdyannd | Posted Apr 23, 2009 | 3 comments

Just letting everyone know that I have been in game getting screenies for the next Andretti since last night...but, I just have to say this...

THE GRAPHICS ON THIS NEW COMPUTER ARE AMAZING!

Oh my gosh...it's just insane the amount of detail I've been missing...it's like a whole new game. Seriously.

Anyway, back on topic...I hope to upload the next part sometime today, so keep an eye out for it!