Real life and other things

Well, I'm busy with my real life, so have had little time for creating. It will be so for another couple of weeks as we are having a family reunion and I'm the only real planner for the event. It's a short, small affair, but still with a full time job and 2 kids, this task is taking all of my simming time. Rest assured, though, the tiny gray cells are working and I've got loads of ideas for when I have time.

My first tutorial

I've written a tutorial for one method of adding an alpha part to a body mesh. I'm planning on writing a second tutorial as well, using a cloned part.

FIREFOX

Well, somehow my internet explorer got totally corrupted. So for now, I'm using Fire Fox. I didn't realize that it was Internet explorer (I'm 85% sure it is anyway) that is causing my problems. Actually, to be specific, I think it was the google toolbar because it updated yesterday. I'll have to fix it. But I'm too sick to do it today. Sigh.

Alpha Part Mania

You know, ages ago people were requesting that I write a tutorial on Alpha Meshes. Well, I wasn't very good at getting them to work right AND the process that I used was very time consuming. NOW, the process is much easier and I've found ways to make it work without assigning each vertice manually--mainly because the regroup feature doesn't vape all assignments any more. Wes H is such a genius! Anyway, I'm on a alpha mesh mania. All of the meshes that I wanted to do forever, but at first weren't feasible or secondly, I didn't have time to assign several hundred vertices! lol So, look for more alpha meshes from me.

About me...

Okay, so I know that you all know me, but there's a couple of things I may have failed to mention--or I may have talked about it too much. If you feel the latter, avert your eyes until I'm through. ;) I'm married with 2 teen boys. I work in a super hip hotel in super laid-back Seattle -- but don't get any ideas that I'm super or hip. I'm an accounting nerd. But the point is I get really busy and have very little time for my most favorite thing--making meshes and textures for Sims 2! I know I've said this part before. I'm sorry I don't respond to comments as often as I should, but I skim them all the time and I love seeing all of the feedback! And I try to leave them as "unread" until I can get some free time to respond! And now that winter is coming, I should have more time to mesh and play and respond! PS This is a detail of my very favorite Eva Gonzales painting!

Clouds of Tulle

I took one of my meshes that is at TS2Creations and, having finally figured out how to make a alpha mesh that isn't invisable from one side, I remade the mesh to look better. I was just going to update the mesh, but the recolors looked bad with the new sheer backing--because of the alpha layers of course. SO, I made a whole new one and fixed up the fat state while I was at it! The alpha part looked strange when fat. It's due for release Tuesday here, along with six dresses!

New Mesh for Men

I've made a new mesh for men. Inspired by Elvis and for the Posh sims theme. Hope you all approve.

Mixin' It up!

So, I've made a new hair mesh. Usually, I stay away from hair meshes because there are so many people that really do a lovely job on them. BUT, my son is a little skater dude--13 in a couple of weeks. He and all of his friends are letting their hair go long and are just so cute! But he drives me nuts with his hair in his eyes! So, he always wants to make a sim of himself! It doesn't have his pretty curls, but he says he likes it. I hope you all do!

About comments

I read every comment left for me. Unfortunately, I don't have time to respond to each and every comment. I appreciate each one, though! I just want to say a big thanks to you all for commenting and downloading! And if you want a response, the very best way to reach me is through the PM system or my guestbook.

Sims 2 -- XBOX`

I'm hooked. Arrrrrgh... It's so addictive in story mode. lol