TS3 Creations

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

Ho Hum...

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.

...one thing after another.

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...

Computer Update Part 3

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!

Computer Update Part 2

...well, well...after many angry phone calls and frustrations, I've managed to finally bring home the computer tonight. Apparently, the computer I'm wanting to buy is back ordered...and won't be out for two to three more weeks! So, I decided to get a 'returned-but-well-inspected' one with a 100% two year warranty. I figure my basis are covered there.

Well, I begin to install my game and my Sims 2 Base Game is too old and scratched up. PeaSea (my computer's random name) is too fancy to read a cruddy disc, so I headed out to purchase yet another game disc. Just last week I had to rebuy Mansions and Garden's...

I get to the store and you can't buy the base game by itself anymore, so I had to buy Double Delux which comes with Base Game, Nightlife, and Celebrations Stuff...just great! That's two games I already have that are in fine condition!

Either way, I have the fancy new computer and I'm installing all my games on it right now. At the same time, in the other room, I am pulling off my Sims 2 folder and putting it on an external hard drive to put it on PeaSea. With any luck and God's good grace, I hope to be playing by tomorrow! I am so anxious to see the graphics changes!

COMPUTER UPDATE

We managed to get the graphics card replaced in the desktop computer. We did this on Monday. Today, we hooked everything up...and still nothing. The monitor wasn't showing anything...and the CD drive spit out and in, and my Mansions & Gardens disc wasn't in it anymore. After a minor heart attack, we determined that the reason the CD drive was going in and out was because my M&G CD was jammed all kinds of wonky inside.

So, we hurry the computer back tonight. The guy who repaired it last night, didn't tell us there was a new place we were to plug the monitor into...thanks, dude. So, that was no big deal. However, the CD drive is a whole different story. He had to take the drive completely out and pull the M&G CD out...thus destroying the CD. But, now the disc drive is wonky, too. It skips really bad and needs replacing. Great...I headed to Wal-Mart and bought a brand new M&G Stuff Pack...

My computer...brand spankin' new...arrives to the store on Monday. I'm headed down that night to pick it up. When this new computer gets to my house, I'll begin to install all the EP's and SP's for Sims 2...and then start moving my programs and files over from the other desktop computer. So, hopefully...by this time next week, I'll be back to normal.

Wish me luck!

Just a little ol' bitty update...

I went back to the specialist on Thursday for more ultrasounds, and as of right now...everything is clear and endometrioma free! That's enough to make me want a piece of cake with extra sprinkles to celebrate! :P

I went up to a big electronics store and found the computer of my dreams for a GREAT price, and also found a combatible graphics card for Lovey's parent's computer. If all goes smoothly, I'll get the new computer in the upcoming weeks and the graphics card and switch my files over, and start writing and submitting again. Something else to make me want cake with extra spinkles! :D

Today is also Day One of Lovey and I building our own house. :eek: Yeah, scary thought...the tree guys have been here for about 6 hours now clearing the land. I have a world of pictures and I'm just so darn excited. Hopefully, if all goes well...we'll be in our own house within the next year! All the more reason for that cake and extra sprinkles... ;)

*hurries off to find cake with extra sprinkles*

I spoke too soon...AGAIN.

Good grief...it feels like one thing after another!

I was in game, getting screenie for the next Andretti update and WHOOSH! everything went black. Just flippin' peachy...

I could still hear my little simmies enjoying themselves...so, I opted to go across the street and borrow a monitor. Maybe my monitor had gone wonky...

No luck, the neighbors monitor is all black too...so, tomorrow I start the search for a new graphics card.

One of my photographers has a card that won't run my game, but'll get the computer up and running so I can pull all my files off of it and get them onto an external hard-drive. Then, I start the search for a brand new computer that I was hoping could wait until Sims 3.

All my simming has been put on hold...unforunately.

Real Life

I know it's super hard to believe, but I do have a life outside of TSR. Lately, the Andretti Legacy has been pushed to the back burner. For that, I apologize. But, let me explain...

For the past 6 months, I've been planning a surprise birthday party for my mother (also a TSR member) for her 50th birthday. It took everything I had plus some to get this thing underway and make it happen. Well, it happened and she was super shocked and had no idea about any of it. So, that in itself was a great accomplishment for me.

During that time, I've had to battle many reproductive dramas and will continue to battle them as my case is not as common, and there's no 'fix' for me other than another major surgery that I'm not ready for.

Now that the party is over, and it would seem that the reproductive dramas are very small...Lovey and I have decided to get our own place...FINALLY. But, with that comes many issues...no computer, no internet for the computer, and many other moving catastrophes...including making my cat who is mainly outdoor completely indoor. Now, that will be a real headache.

Either way, I will need to purchase a brand new computer. One to run Sims 3 and then we'll need to invest in Tivo for Lovey and internet for me. I will get the computer first, obviously...and will load my Sims 2 onto it for the time being and continue to take screenshots and carry them over to my mother's to upload some Andretti updates. So, bear with me...I really appreciate all your patience.

Speaking of the Andretti's and Sims 3...yeah, you guessed it...they'll be moving to Sunset Valley as soon as the game hits the shelf (and assuming I have a computer at this time). If not, I'll buy the game and drool over it every day until I get a computer. Anyway, I'll keep updating until I get to the point where the switch-over will occur, then I will notify all of you that I won't be uploading anymore until Sims 3. Don't worry, there's still two months to go!

So, all in all...real life is just as crazy as ever and don't expect too much, but be thankful for what you get.

Complaints About My Maxis Match Creative Blankets

Apparently, there have been some complaints about the item set here.

I used Solfal's Mesh, which of course, is Subscriber Only. The blanket builds creativity and also fun points. It's not 'just a rug'...but, for those that wanted a free mesh. I have recolored a free mesh, using the same textures to make Maxis Matching Nursery Blankets...erm, rugs. They don't do anything for your toddler, but sit on the floor and look nice.

This set to be submitted soon...

ENJOY!