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My first story!

I've completed the first part of my first story. Ashton Family -Simon met Angela!

Sims 1

I just re-installed the Sims 1. It feels good relive all of the older exciting games.

TSRAA is up and running for Sims 3!!!

A big, BIG thanks, TSR (and to Per especially who has 3 million tasks on his plate, but still managed to squeeze this one in).  TSRAA (TSR Artists Alliance - a scheme where creators can allow their custom content to be uploaded in lots at TSR) is live for Sims 3.  There is a check-box for patterns, and downloads now show whether they're TSRAA. 

I've edited my patterns so you have it in screenprint - but you knew mine were going to be TSRAA anyway!

Hello!

Hello and welcome to my Mini Site.

Thank you so much for your nice comments on my works and taking the time to sign my guestbook!

This is all very exciting! I'm so glad to be here.

I am a permanent visitor of TSR, since SIMS 1.  I never created anything before. I am beginner in creativity. I am trying to improve myself. Your comments are important for me. I would like to know what you are thinking about my create.

Finally, I want to say thank you to everyone. I'm getting sample to your works.

Thanks for visiting ...

YEAHHHHH I Graduated

Like I sad in my last blog. Today I find out if I'm graduated.

Well I graduated. No more School for me. Now I just need a job?????

Just wanted to share!!!!!

Mike

Summer & Holidays

Hola Simmers on TSR

¿Qué tál?

SUMMER TIME

Summer has reach also The Netherlands. The weather is good for this country maybe a bit too good (very hot)

In some country's summer arrived maybe 1 or 2 weeks ago. Today around 14:00 July 2 I'll find out if I'm graduated. Fingers crossed. And then it's Summer time. To get in the Spirit I'll upload some nice Summer lots. 

With summer comes holidays. this means a lot of artists will go on Holiday. Fredbrenny is going aswell I heard yesterday. I'm going on holiday to. I'll be going to the Canaric Islands in southern Spain for the coast of Morocco, I'm not going that long just 8 days but after 4 years not going on holidays it seems an iternaty. I'm going on saturday July 18th. 8 days later I'll be back.

I'll let you know agian before I leave. Even when I'm gone you can write in my GB or leave comments. because I always reply on the comments that you all been given to me. Will this be later then ussaly.

EVERYONE HAVE A HAPPY SUMMER. MAKE SOME NICE SUMMER MEMORIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vamos a la playa.

Adios chico's y chica's

My Sims 3 website

Since so many people hadn't heard that Pinstar had posted his "legacy challenge" for Sims 3.  I decided to put it on my website, for the occasional browser.  Anyone needing to see the rules can get them at my website, http://sims3favorites.blogspot.com .

Everybody stopped downloading?

It is a glitch in my system only, but I'm looking at the lot submissions published July 1 and they all have 0 downloads. Plus my lots haven't budged off the same number in more that a day, which has NOT been the recent trend.

Is there a moderator or somebody who knows what's up? Just curious...again ;)

Tastelessness alert!

If you despise tastelessness, please move on - there's nothing to see here!

I have a new lot coming up for you.  It will be out some time next week (along with some long-ago promised Victorian Brickwork pattern but who cares about that when we're talking about a neighbourhood-fouling lot?)... 

Yes, this lot will indeed be neighbourhood fouling.  Welcome to the Incongruous Sewage Treatment Works Incorp.  Visitors are respectfully reminded that the waste chute is not a plaything for children, and people should not swim in the filtration tanks....

Another fine lot for you to file under 'infinitely lovely'!  I'm sure TSR will.  After all, they must like it.  I'm STILL not banned!

Are you American?

If you are, I'd like your opinion particularly, but others are free to comment. I've made a couple of flag patterns for 4th of July, but I'm not quite sure whether I'd like to submit them or not. Mainly because they can be easily changed to other colors and used in ways that are not at all patriotic. What do you think? Here are some examples. Some people think wearing the American flag is unpatriotic. Do you? Would you like me to submit these or not? What do you think? Thanks in advance for any opinions. Please remember TSR's policies when responding. Thanks!

 Here are more:

Items Unable to be Featured.

I have a new floppy cushion set in Sims 2 and a new Sim and pattern in Sims 3. None of these show up in my Featured pod even though I have tried to feature them several times. So I guess for the time being you'll just have to go to my Sims 3 or Sims 2 downloads page to find them. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Could Be Back At Sims 2...

Its only been a month since I last played it but im already missing The Sims 2 :(. So much that i might create for it again.

cazarupt :)

Migraines slowing progress

I really enjoy making residential lots, but it's been so hot and humid here this week that my migraines have been activing up. With more days of 30 degrees weather on the forecasts I doubt this week will get any better. I am living off my migraine medication, but I can only take so many a week. I like the summer, but anything about 25 degrees in unbearable to me.

So I apologise to people who have been waiting for more new lots, I was hoping to do two-three a day, but at the moment the best I can do is one :(

Also, an oddity I noticed is that for me, when I save my houses to the bin (the newer ones) and place them back into the neighborhood, they lower the lot level and the ground lowers by one "click". I truly hope I am the only one that has this, but if you've downloaded one of my latest homes and have noticed the same thing happening please inform me, I will then look into it further. Also, if you use my homes and don't have this issue, please let me know too, so I won't need to worry that my lots look weird, thanks! :)

The Sims 3

Got the Sims 3 last week. Very Addicted. Can't leave the computer!!! :-)

I'm even more glad :)

Not so long ago I have reached first very serious point - more than 1500 downloads and 100 thanks. That's really great! Thank you, everyone, who took part in it :)

Poll Results

The results from my fourth poll are as follows. Thankyou everyone for your participation! :)

Question: Do you download more:

1. Lots? | 30.61% (45)
2. Other Sims 2 items? | 66.67% (98)
3. I do not download Lots. | 2.04% (3)

Question: Do you prefer to create your own Lots?

1. Yes, I like to build my own Lots. | 59.18% (87)
2. No, I like to download Lots. | 40.14% (59)

Question: How often do you download Lots?

1. Daily. | 14.29% (21)
2. Weekly. | 27.21% (40)
3. Every few weeks. | 23.13% (34)
4. Every month or so. | 14.97% (22)
5. Only a few times a year. | 13.61% (20)
6. I do not download Lots. | 5.44% (8)

Question: What makes you download a Lot?

1. It is interesting/unique. | 68.03% (100)
2. It is what I need for my game. | 35.37% (52)
3. Other users have commented positively. | 2.04% (3)
4. It has lots of downloads. | 8.84% (13)
5. It was recommended to me. | 0.68% (1)
6. I do not download Lots. | 5.44% (8)
7. I want to see how it was built. | 25.17% (37)
8. I want to take a better look at it. | 17.01% (25)
9. It was made by my favourite creator. | 13.61% (20)
10. It was featured on the front page. | 6.8% (10)

Free Download - The Reid

My house The Reid will be free to download from July 3, 2009 to July 31, 2009. :)

Well...

Okay so i havn't dont this before but I got a little time and i figures maybe now would be a good time to offer you all a little window into my mind...So proceed with caution...(Also spelling and me are NOT best friends)! Let see I love horror movies. Not in the mwahahaha destroy everything way no more in the who the heck writes this stuff way. One of my main favorites is the grudge, maybe because it was one of the first scary movies I've seen...After that it would be saw thats only because the traps facinate me...Umm lets see yesterday was my first time behind the wheel of a car...I dont like driving it terrifies me...Well i think thats about it for now. Oh please sign my gb give opinions, comments, anything really! :)

Thanks!

Whee! My items were published today and I've already gotten one thanks, 36 downloads, two bookmarks, and two comments and still counting! Thanks to everyone for making my first day of having items out great.

Uploading Hiatus

I've been taking a bit of time out to assure my Sims that they're truly not neglected.  But after driving past some wonderful architecture today, I've got the creation bug once again.  I'll be uploading my creations once finished, of course.

Look for them soon!

About Mawh :P

About Me (Mawh) :P I love talking to people and listening to music and typing i like to write songs everyone says I have a grate singing voice but I can't sing my own songs I'm 14 i live in a small town that I HATE i wish i could move to any big city or town like IL or NY or LA but idk my family just isn't made for a big city I have an older brother he is 31 he's a very weird person xD sometimes but i love him i'm dating this grade guy his name is Daniel I love him he always makes me happy I miss him soooo much right now he is on a road trip with his grandma and he won't be back for 5-7 days which SUCKS I have GRATE friends I LOVE everyone of them I listen to any kind of music that has words i listen to music from the 80's and from present day comment PLEASE

               Peace ♥

California here I come!

Well...It's been awhile...In the 80 's and 90's when I was still an airline hostess  I frequented the US on a an almost weekly basis. Back in the seventies and early eighties I even lived in California. I lived in the East bay Area, close to San Francisco and in Anaheim, next to Disneyland. End of August my husband has a big congres he is going to attend, I am coming along. The congres will be 4 days and after that we will take the car and head up north! Have friends (or maybe I should say: my former "host family sisters" who live in Sonoma and just south of SF. Have to plan the whole trip still. My husband has never been to California! Stop in Yosemite, Hearst Castle...Carmel...Highway one...Ofcourse San Francisco, Sausalito, Eureka...and any other place if you have a good tip!

Needless to say I will miss you all for those three weeks, but it's just July, so I will be here for at least 2 more months!

Not To Sure

Ok well i'm not to sure what to put here so i guess i'll just type crap till i tell like stoping ok here we do the sims 3 is very good it makes everyone happy ok i'm done LOL jk i'm not even started i like to make people laugh and make things about music and talking so TALK idc i love it ttyl see ya guys my mom is making me go for now laters peace 

So Long, Good-bye...

I will be away July 6th to almost the end of August, So everyone have a great, safe and serene summer.

I tried to upload a couple of sets, but I have been having no luck, do not know what is wrong, will try again before I go, if not, *shrug*

Be sure to check out my stories here at TSR, I also have an external blog where I post stories,

DREW SIM STORIES

Look down the left hand side of the blog for current stories, and do not be shy, leave a comment, would love to hear from you!

All the best,

~Drew/drewsoltesz

Incentive Overview Help

Hi

Did anyone already saw the new incentive overview. They made a update but I can't figure it out. I almost had 2000 incentives, then this part went down because of the update for it. Just now I saw it came back now I just have 240 incentives.

And lateley acording to my download status under submit sims 2 where you can view a overview of your downloads and pageviews say that I earned over 3240. The 240 match with june 27th 2009. Or I'm missing still the last 3 days but where ar my older incentives????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

I'm confused by it.

Don't mind me asking but what can you do with it????????????????????? anyone a answer for me.

Oh I almost forgot now you need 40000 incentives instead of 15000 before you get kudos.

HELP

Hugs Mike

Useful Cheats

- "boolprop snapobjectstogrid true/false" -- Makes the grids pixels very small, making your selected objects move anywhere

*REMINDER : Sometimes, the object will be placed in a spot, causing a lag in the Sims, sitting, or using the object*

- "boolprop allow45degreeangleofrotation true/false" -- Allows the selected object to move on a 45 degree angle

- "boolprop testingcheatsenabled true/false" -- *Shift-click on Sim to find a whole new menu* A whole new menu, enabling all kinds of things available for your sim to have, do, or react to (If you need help, I know a lot about that cheat, just ask) :)

- "moveobjects on/off" -- Lets the object anywhere (I think everyone knows that cheat code!)

- "motherlode" -- $50,000 added to your Sims household

- "kaching" -- $1,000 added to your Sims household

- "changelotzoning residential, community, dorm, apartmentbase, apartmentsublot, hotel, secret society (Apartmentsublot doesn't do anything for me, "apartmentbase" makes the residential lot into an apartment. I recommend that you have the lot residential before changing it into an apartment . . . Otherwise, if you put a family into the lot, it will automatically go to "buy mode", without the "live mode" available)

- "help", "help -all" -- Lists most of the cheat codes (Most codes listed here, are not on the labeled cheat console)

Update June 2009

Yakov has been in and out of the ER several times and his health is very touch & go, I hope those of you who know him will include him in your prayers.  It's been nerve tacking to say the least, so include us who are taking care of him in your prayers also. Thanks.

Sunny Acre

I've a new small lot coming soon for download as soon as it gets approved so yes I am building again!

Sims 3 Expansion Poll Results

Hey Simmers, I have had a great response from my latest poll and would like to thank everyone for participating. It seems people playing the Sims 3 are egar for an expansion pack to add a bit more sugar n' spice to their sims lives. I've seen on the internet that a few sites claim they think they know what the first expansion is going to be or that they have seen a test of it but I'm not so sure, honestly I think I'd like a suprise!

The question was 'What similar Sims 2 Expansion do you think Maxis will bring out first for the Sims 3? 

Happy Simming everyone! ; ))

Gotta love the flu...

Gotta love the flu, eh? Been down with it now for about a week, and ugh I am sick of it! On the bright side, when I haven't been sleeping (which I have averaged 12+ hours a day this last week, eep), I have been working on updating all of my previews of my patterns.

Been neglecting building lots again... keep getting wrapped up in making patterns that I keep putting off working on any new houses. I'll try to do some new stuff this week, 'cause I really need a break from Illustrator. I have a lot of ideas for houses, but once I start building in game I end up scrapping more than I keep.

I have also been watching a ton of Grey's Anatomy while I've been sick. I just started getting into it, had a few season 1 dvds mailed to me via Netflix, and I gota say I am actually liking it. Had to find something to watch, as a lot of my shows are no longer on the air (Battlestar Galactica just ended, boo!). Also gave 'Dead Like Me' a try, but since it was cancelled after it's second season, I haven't watched much of it.

As for TS3 goes... I really wish they'd get some decent meshing tools/tutorials out there that don't confuse the crap out of me. I'd love to get into meshing clothing/hair/furniture and other objects, but I've never done it before. I did see that someone sucessfully meshed a new hairstyle, which is pretty neat. If I ever figure it out for myself, I think my focus will probably be clothing meshes. I'm a tomboy, no doubt about that, but I love clothes. Go figure, eh?

Anyway, I'm gonna go watch another episode of Grey's, I think. Also getting sleepy, so more than likely I'll be heading to bed before long as well for another 12+ hour night of sleep. Good thing it's summer... I'd never get away with sleeping like this once school starts again (college).

S2HBAA Monthly Contests

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to let you know that even though Sims 3 is now available, I am still hosting the S2HBAA Monthly Building Contests.  Having played both games, I think that Sims 2 provides a greater opportunity to show off great building skills, and so I plan to keep the contests for Sims 2 rather than move on to Sims 3.

I've also found quite a few people (myself included) who are pretty under-impressed by Sims 3 and prefer to continue playing Sims 2.

If you are among us, please share your building creations with us each month in the Build Forum here on TSR.  The contests are open to all and do not require specific expansion packs.  Builders of all skill levels are welcome as I offer the contests so that we can all work on improving our techniques and trying out new things.

Please join us!

:)

Hyacinthe

Just submitted my fist house :)

I'm not a builder but wanted to try my hand at building a house. I sat down and just put whatever popped into my head. Can you tell I like blue?  Ha Ha Ha. I'm just thrilled to have finished it. It may not be anyone's taste, which is fine. lol It is such a good feeling to finish what you have started.

It has been submitted and baring it getting rejected. lol Hopefully it will be available this week for download. :-D

Here is a picture.

Other sites

In cases any of you are wondering...

Yes, I am also on EA's Official Sims site. Any of the creations which I intend to share are sent there and here.  If you see anything of mine elsewhere, someone else uploaded them.

I upload to EA because of ease. 

I upload here because I love this site, and out of  loyalty for all the wonderful Sims 1 material I received in the past.

TSR is the best, though, in my opinion!

Thank you!

I'd just like to say thank you to all who have downloaded my creations!  I have been playing Sims 1 for QUITE a while and loving it dearly!  I always wished I could "do" more with the game...  I didn't have a computer able to run Sims 2 until recently, and decided rather than play "catch up" with the expansions, I'd just wait for Sims 3.  It was worth the wait!  Finally being able to customize my own content and recreate the houses I've always loved has been so much fun!  (And yes, more than a little frustrating at times...)

I probably wold have never uploaded anything were it not for my family.  They finally convinced me that my little creations were worthy of sharing.  I'm still amazed over the amount of people who seem to agree!  

Thank you all!

My Terms of Service

Since I have had some of my Sims3 stuff stolen and placed on the Exchange, and I just had someone once again try to steal my Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast faces for Sims1, I guess it's time to remind folks of my Terms of Service for my Sims creations.

Sims1 Terms of Service

All of my Sims1 creations come with a Read Me text file that says...

"I work very hard to give you these creations, so don't try to take credit for my work. You cannot use any part or the whole of my work without permission from me. Do not distribute my work without my knowledge or consent. This item was made exclusively for The Sims Resource, and that is where it needs to stay."

If you want to use one of my creations on your site, ask me first. Do not just take it and upload it without my permission or without giving me credit for my hard work. I'm a nice person and usually agree, provided I am credited as the original artist. But I still deserve the common courtesy and respect of being asked to use my work. I sign all of my Sims1 heads and skins with "Sam". Do not remove my signature and try to claim my creations as your own.

A few days ago, I discovered a  new site that was stealing my Buffy faces, along with other Buffy related skins, objects, and houses from other Sims1 creators, and trying to claim them as her own. I contacted her hosting service and filed a copyright violation complaint. Two hours after filing the complaint, the site was shut down. The moral of the story is...Don't steal. If you want to use my creations, just ask. It's that simple. If I see anyone using my stuff without my permission, or trying to claim my work as their own, I will take action.

Sims3 Terms of Service

I place a "Do not re-upload without my permission" on all of my Sims3 creations. My Sims3 policy is the same as my Sims1 policy. If you want to use one of my creations, just ask. Once again, I am a nice person and tend to agree, as long as I am credited as the original artist. But do not make the assumption that I will agree and thus skip the step of asking for my permission. As the original artist, I deserve the courtesy and respect of knowing the who, what, why, where, when, and how's of what is to become of my work.

HELP ME PLEASE I'M HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY HOMES.

I tried to upload it,but it said OPPP Files not attached. Can any one tell me any tips on how to fix this or how to upload them? If any cares I do have MY Summer Home and My Mansion on The Sims 3. My name is the same on that site. I also have a few Sims that I made there also. I wish it was as easy to upload here as it is on The Sims 3. Well any way if any one has any tips for me on how to upload houses PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!**WANDA**

Life according to me :)

Let´s just say that my life isn´t boring right now. My kitchen project has been delayed a couple of weeks due to problems delivering the worktop. Today a meet up with a beautiful young guy named Bob, who´s going to be the father of my dog´s puppies next time she is in heat (you can see her in my gallery). I´m also going to London with my sister and my nephew for couple of days and if that wasn´t enough I learned that I am going to be an aunt again in January. I hope I´m up to it ;).

Main page TSR

YEAHHHHHHH

House on the Hill backyard made the Mainpage of TSR today June 29th. First I was schoked but now I'm really Happy about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! next goal Mainpage TSR Featured Items?????????????

Couldn't have done it without al of your feedback I appriciate it a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanx

Hugs Mike

Newest Uploads

Hi

As you could see already there are 3 new lots on the way. It's not a lot on it's own but a street. I call it the poor suburb of Riverview. It's actually 5 lot's but 2 out of 5 I can't upload here on TSR I don't know why. (suggestions are welcome) The are availible on www.thesims3.com I'm know as NewYorkUsa2 on the site. There you can Find 78 Old Victorian Road and 99 Old Victorian Road these are the lots missing on TSR. I will also upload a picture on how and where to place them in Riverview.

I put it in after I finisht the other 2 lots that are still remaining on the Street.

So 2 more underway but still under construction for now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Greetzz Mike

Travelling

I'm out for 2 weeks vacation - traveling with 50cc scooter around Finland and Äland arcipelago. Even if i will be online sometimes, i will not be able to play sims 3. Well, but i should get inspiration!