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Meanies!!!!

OK I'm REALLY hoping that this does not get ME into trouble.  (Disclaimer this is the opinion of ME HIEDIBEAR75 NOT TSR I am NOT speaking on anyone's behalf)

What is up?  Is there something in the water?  Did a meanie convention just get out?  I would say that 90% or more of the Sims comunity are considerate, helpful, & all around "nice" people/players.  But for what ever reason the last few days I've seen some pretty nasty and/or rude comments made towards others.  WHY?!?!?  Do those meanies not have the benefit of proper parenting?  MY Mother always told me "if you can't say something nice then don't say anything at all".  And do you know what?  I'm GLAD I was taught proper manners.  You don't come into a new job & start calling your coworkers names do you?  So why come in here to a place that is otherwise free of the hatefull attitude?  If what you have to say is not nice, is obviously criticizing, rude, vulgar, demeaning in any way.........are you meanies getting the picture?  SHUT UP OR make like the wind & blow.......get lost......BYE-BYE!!!  I for one find it a much more enjoyable place with-OUT you!

WTH???? Why me?

So, I've been playing my game a lot lately and I have noticed that during my game some of the clothes my sims are wearing are cutting out.  Meaning that pieces of the clothing disappear while they move or I move the camera around.  Now I thought, okay, I could see this if it was clothing that I had downloaded from online but it's maxis clothes that it's happening to.  Does anyone have any idea why this is happening or how I could possibly correct it.  I actually reuploaded my game about 2 months ago.  I am just really frustrated and confused!

Mothers day

It was my first “Mother day” in my life. I feel really great with it. My little son, who has 5 months, gave me the best present I've ever dreamed off. He started to sitting. Maybe it's nothing but for me it's mean a lot. I wonder how he will surprise me tomorrow :)

Olivier Set

The new update is the Olivier Set which contains bench, seat, book & cup, picture, pillow with towel, pillow, sculpture, vase, woodfloor and paneling. The speciality is the decoration slots on the bench and one on the set where you can put clutter on. The two pillow versions fit exactly four times on the bench. Recolors to follow.

Additionally, the Bobbley Chair has been set free for four weeks. The set Birch Tree Seasons is free till May 28. :)

Happy simming!

BE BACK SOON!

I'm kinda busy with school coming up and computer repairs, so I'll release a few more stuff ASAP! I'm still here, don't worry!

Up coming

On thursday the 28th of may there will be 3 lots avalible to download here on TSR.             

You can find out on my minisite under up coming. You can also find screenshots of the lots under screenshots today or tommorow I'll upload som more of these properties.

I hope you like the new lots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have returned...hehehe!

Just a note to let you all know that real life cannot keep me from my personal addiction...building. ;) I am back now, but am busy getting ready for the Sims 3. YAY! I have every intention of continuing to build for the Sims 2 though, so don't count me out of that arena just yet. LOL! As proof, I do have 2 new beach lots in my upcoming bin just in time for the wonderful Sim Summer theme! I hope you like them, as I did try to have both choices...a traditional home and a more modern version. Choice is, after all, what CC is all about! Ok...back to reorganizing all my files. *Groan!*

Love and hugs -
Illiana

New Poll - The Sims 3

Hi Simmers! Just letting everyone know that I've created a new poll for anyone who wants to vote or maybe you just need some extra kudo's.

Chow for now ;)

Remember

I have submitted the final chapter to my story, Remember. I had a few problems trying to upload it yesterday, but hopefully I got it to work, lol.

Anyway, I have a idea for another story. I am going to get the sims 3 when it comes out so I may use it to make my next story, it just depends on how easy it is, and if I need any CC to make the pictures. I am hoping it is as fun and easy to use as the Sims 2. I guess only time will tell. I do know I will miss all the CC that I have now. ={ I am looking forward to seeing the new facial expressions the new sims will make. Anyway, Have fun simming.

MEMORIAL DAY!

Hey! I just wanted to wish everybody on TSR a Happy Memorial Day! <3

The Latest...

I'm currently working full time for Tucson Unified School District in their science department.  We provide quality Science education with Standard Based Curriculum.  Right now, we serve 57,000 K-8 students with curriculum and materials and refurbishes, pick up and deliver 5,500 Science kits per rotation to 117+ K-5 & 6-8 schools.  

Due to budget cuts, we are working with a staff of 8, including myself, who are responsible for all aspects of what we do at the center.  It is very labor intensive and takes up most of my time.  My weekends are used for recovery, and I have not bothered to look at any sort of Sims related object since September.

I'm still married.  We managed to work things out.  I'm still having trust issues, which may end up breaking all that we've worked hard for in the past few months.

My kids have been attending a public school, and though our adjustment period was rough, they learned to enjoy the experience.

... that's basically all that's happened in my life for the past 6 months.  I honestly don't know if I'll ever get back to The Sims, and that is regrettable...

Fairy Dust Wishes

Life is often a Challenge,

combined with the good & the bad.

So, why does it more often,

appear that some are more sad?

To peer out in the darkness,

 toward the sparkle in the sky.

Just to be able to sing and dance,

and watch the fairies flutter on by…

Embellishing upon those memoirs,

Of lily pads and jellied hands.

Thinkn’ about those endless days,

of bare feet in the sand!

Wind blowing through the field…

Blowing her hair into her face,

Willows swaying to and fro…

So many stars up out in space.

That soft and cushiony meadow,

laying back to gaze  above.

So much thought and confusion,

thinkn’ about the one she’ll Love.

Or, is it just her a’ dreamn’,

of her future soon to be.

Why does she stare out into space,

wishn’ a wish that she might see.

So many Fairy Dust Wishes,

dazzling up in the sky!

I see their wingz a’ fluttering,

as I begin to sigh’.

I think about those memories,

of sunny days and rain.

I wish upon that star out there,

that I might not go insane!

So many dreams of the future,

yet, memories linger to.

So, what do I make of this,

how do I see it through?!

The fear I hold inside me,

keeps finding its way out.

All those Fairy Dust Wishes,

just make me want to SHOUT!!!

RebeccaJeanine J

My "first time"

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And here I am. After one year of being a TSR member I decided to submit my first lot. I can't wait when it appear on website. It isn't something special because I'm steel learning, but it's very important to me because it's the “first one”. Please hold your fingers crossed. I'm just starting a great adventure with TSR2 :)

What's wrong?

I had finished designing some houses that I intend to upload to TSR. Before that though, I came to know of the news on the breakdown here. I hoped and prayed that it would not affect my ability to submit some work that I am longing to share. However, to my dissapointment, the preview picture did not appear when I previewed my submission. :(

I don't know whether it's a deliberate occurrance or an error, but I hope someone could enlighten me on this or I hope that TSR will update on this matter ASAP. :)

Stoneyville Estate - Final Map!!!

I'm currently working on my final map for Stoneyville Estate.

Completed:

* Stoneyville Casino

* Stoneyville Piano Bar & Restaurant

* Stoneyville Exquisite Jeweller

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I'm currently working on:

* Stoneyville Vets & Pets

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Still to come/under consideration:

* Nightclub

* Karaoke Lounge

* Luxury Goods Store

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If you have any suggestions or requests... now is the time to speak up.

I'm still planning to create Stoneyville lots, but this is the last map I will be publishing - unless of course I create another neighbourhood & make Map 21 flat! I still have loads I'd like to create.... like a Furniture Store, Country Club, High School, Sorority, Fraternity, Dean's House, Lighthouse etc... so who knows.

I have Sims 3 on order & I'm planning to create for Sims 3 as well. I'd love to keep Stoneyville going, so I'll just wait & see what it's like when it arrives & once we have the tools to share the lots.

Hope you are all well & thank you to everyone for your ongoing support - it means the world to me!!!

Love & Hugs

Shaz

What am I creating now?

Oh, frustration...

This is the life of a perfectionist:

I just haven't been happy with the clothes I've made the last weeks.I haven't uploaded them because there is always some small detail that doesn't look good and that I can't quite fix the way I want to. At the same time, rain has been pouring down on my sim city for days, even though it's supposed to be summer and eternal sunshine! I don't know if the game weather gets me into a grumpy mood, or if my grumpy mood affects the weather...?

Sims 3.....PPPPFFFFFFFTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHH........blah blah blah

OK so I know that a slew of TS2 players are abandoning their Sims they have currently for the new 3rd generation.  I wasn't all that interested in the new version when they 1st talked about it last year......or was it the year before that?  I don't know.......EA has been promising they'd have Sims 3 released & so far they've had bug after bug & pushed the release date back more than once and not just by a few weeks either.  So here is my thing: why should I?  Seriously.  Why should I?  I've already bought Sims 1, Sims 2, and now they just want to make another set of the same thing.  Well actually in my opinion it is not quite the same.......its worse in a few ways.  Yeah I saw the vids on TS3 by EA.  Well sure being able to make your sims hair & car match the puprle zebra striped shirts is all well & good......if you're into that sort of thing.  What if I want the Pillsbury dogh boy across my kitchen walls?  with TS2 it is just a matter of finding the wall wich they can be made to fit just about any order.  When I had my cc in my game I had all sorts of stuff like my favorite bandshirts thanks to Dr.Macabre.  Yeah zebra is nice (for some maybe) but I want my Sim to have a Slipknot shirt.  OK & then there is the issue of my kids.  They play my game & each have their own seperate hoods so their Sims do not interact with eachother.......what about with TS3?  Have you ever seen the Disney movie The Incredibles?  Well TS3 Sims remind me of them or those bobble head dolls.  Hey if there is an earthquake in the game do their heads bobble around? :D LMAO  My friends like the way they look (no clue why) or it just doesn't bother them......eighther way.........differenc of opinion.  Sims 3 no likey. :P :P :P  So even if my PC could handle TS3.......I don't want to defile my computer with them. ;)  So there was one thing the EA folks said that I will agree with "Sims community is loyal & outspoken" YUP. :D  Loyal to TS2 & outspoken in my dislike of the TS3 sims. :P

Working on Skins again :-)

I'm back and working again :D. Hope you guys are still around and not angry for my absence.. . Try to upload as soon as possible!

xxx Meike

Computer issues resolved

Had to get the whole thing replaced. Now I have to replace everything. Just a couple of weeks before The Sims 3 comes out. :P

Hello Simmers!

Well... How can I put this without sounding really weird and OTT? Here goes. I am so happy to be an Artist on The Sims Resource because I love creating things and even though my creations usually are pretty bad and no one will ever download them, I enjoy making them. Have a look at my creations if you want and basically have fun, fun, fun!!!

The Dreamer xxx

(Dreaming of getting 1 Download!)

The Great Disappearing Phoenix Phaerie!

I vanished off the face of the planet for a while there. As usual, the reason for my extended absence was school. Usually the moment mid-term hits, my free time shrinks. This semester was no exception.

Also, I am entering my final year of school. As a consequence, I am less and less concerned with maintaining an online presence. That doesn't mean that I'm going to stop my simmy activities! It just means that I've stopped fighting my need to put school first. If I have to go into total hibernation to get my schoolwork done, then that's what happens.

But now that school is over, I am so looking forward to doing fun things instead of hours and hours of soul-crushing schoolwork. I'm off to do some uploading!

Screenshots

Hai

I uploadedsome new screenshots again. some of them will be availible for download here on TSR. I don't know witsh one!!!! If you have see one that you would like to have don't hesitate to ask me.

I hope you like them.

Greets Mike

P.S. don't forget to comment, rate on the shots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Getting ready for Sims3

Yep, you read that right. I am preparing for Sims3. When Sims2 first came out, I still had so much I wanted to do with Sims1 that I decided not to go with Sims2. I did play it a few times at a friend's house, but it just didn't hold my interest. I was still too attached to Sims1. However, the more I read about Sims3, the more interested I become. So while I will be getting Sims3 and creating for it too, I will not immediately stop submitting Sims1 stuff. I still have quite a few things on my To Do list that I haven't gotten to yet -- more Barbie skins and a ton of Tyler Wentworth skins and so on. I am estimating that my Sims1 To Do List will last at least through the end of this year, possibly longer depending on the custom content situation with Sims3. Sims1 will still be installed on my computer. I cannot bear to part with my Sims1 Simmies yet. I have the game customized just the way I like it, so until I can do that with Sims3, I will not give up on Sims1.

HELLO AGAIN!

I finally have some painting recolors made, and this time the art is made by me! ; ) I'll make some more and then they're ready, and this time the painting mesh isn't by Maxis, it's by Murano : ) I hope it doesn't matter... and I know that I have to make more houses!!! I guess I'm going to make one, based on the poll results. So if you want to have an effect on the next house, you should take my poll ; D

until then, jonzku (btw I'm on Facebook nowadays, if ur interested...)

Family's Poll Results

Hiya!

Here are the results from my Family's Poll.

Thanks everyone who participated.

I play Maxis family's                               6.25%

I play my own family's                          62.5%

I play both                                         31.25%

I play other people's family's                      0%

12 days and counting till The Sims 3!

Inspiration

I get a lot of comments like: I wish I had your imagination or I wish I could build like you, so I decided to give up some of my secrets...The truth is I steal!!! or as we say in the design world - get inspired.

I use goggle a lot, especially the picture site. Do a search on modern house, Victorian Mansions or Urban apartments and you´ll get tons of hits. Real estate and Architects sites are also great for inspiration, because you get a lot of pictures of the whole house and the blueprints. I don´t often build from blueprints, as they not always translate well, but I look for details that I can use.

I also look at the world around me. I don´t know how many times I have realised that I was looking at a house and trying to figure out how I could do that in Sims. If I see something that I can use I´ll take a picture with my phone.

I definitely also get inspired by all the other great builders around the sims community . It´s always good to see how other people use the tools in sims.

Most of all when building it´s trial and error, believe me I´ve done and redone so many of my houses you would be amazed.

I hope you can use some of these tricks and feel free to get inspired!!

TSR Newsletter part 2

Hai Guys

I want to thank the 3 people that reacted on TSR Newsletter part 1. If you didn't recieve the News letter use this one http://www.thesimsresource.com/newsletter/request It really helps

With in minutes you get the latest TSR Newsletter send to your E-mail account.

Now I got a new quistion about the TSR News letter how many times do they send the TSR Newsletter???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Already thanks for your help!!!

Ciao

The Birth = My Birthday today

Hi Everyone

Its my Birthday today and im 27 years old. My zimmer frame is on order and should be arriving shortly :p

Hopefully the weather here in Manchester will perk up. Fingers crossed.

Have a lovely day everyone.

x

A Little New Sim Preview

Here is a preview of my new sim a new version of lindsay Lohan Comming Soon.....

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I WON! I WON!!!

I was casually checking my email yesterday, not expecting to see anything particularly interesting--when I spotted "TSR Kudos...Winner" in the subject message!  My heart started beating fast and my hands were shaking so bad I could hardly click!!! Could it be possible....?  Yes!!!  It was really from Steve! And I had won the Sims3!!!!  You just canNOT imagine how completely thrilled to death I am!!! I have been out of work for 6 months and I am beginning to worry if I'll ever find another job again, much less worry about whether I'd be getting Sims 3! Before I opened that email I figured Sims 3 would be out for months, maybe even up to a YEAR before I could possibly think about getting it! But I have WON it!!!!!!! I am sooooo happy! Thank you, Steve!!! Thank you TSR!!! I  always LOVE TSR in the first place, but I am just bowled over by this!!! I never win anything!! *does happy dance and then gives Steve great big bear hug and big sloppy kiss on the cheek *  And thank you, everybody, for all your congratulations!!! *kisses and hugs, too*

A Million Kudos!

I reached another milestone. One million kudos! I can't believe it. I'm not sure what it means to me, but I am happy to have reached such a milestone.

More fun things coming for you to enjoy! :D :D

Jippie

Hey,

I just found out that my creations has been downloaded more than 1000 times. SO thank you all for downloading!!

Renske

No many Sims, so little time!

Submitted a few pics today and deleted my old ones.  Wow, it's been a long time since I've been able to participate in the community here.  Every spare minute I have belongs to my simmies lately. 

New Arizona Living Room tomorrow

Finally was able to get together a proper living room for you. Something peaceful for your Sims with hectic lives.

Hope you enjoy it!

In the works, I have more objects, more eyes, and more floppy cushion living rooms.

Also trying my hand at eyeshadows and other makeup. We'll see what happens.

I will try to find the time to get a new poll out to you shortly. Thanks for your participation in the current one.

Going to Start on A Story Today!

Hey Simmers! I am going to start on my new story about love on TSR! Please check it out, and ideas are welcome.

10,000 Downloads!

I am sooooooo happy that i have reached 10,000 Downloads, that means 10,000 people love my work!! or maybe loved a few!!

I have been at this only a little while, so I am happy its going well... Hey, I'm a begginer so I'm allowed to celebrate!! Just let me stay in the spot light a little longer!!

My partner has come back from a long two weeks away so I probably wont get much time to create new outfits like when he was away!! But I will try and squeeze in a little computer time!! Maybe sometime this weekend I will upload a new eye colour collection!! that should be fun!!

I am looking at putting together a Jamie collection again! Something from the base game and from an expansion! Should be fun there, maybe some more formal outfits, i shall see...

Welll happy simming to all you out there, and keep on downloading!! :)

Twin2162 aka Caitlin and Jessica

Hen Party

I wanted to throw a Hen Party for one of my Sims who was getting married but was unable to find any Hen Party themed items for download. So I decided to make my own. These were made for my own personal use but, as there doesn't seem to be much else for Hen Parties out there, I decided to upload them in case anyone else might find them useful. This is a set of nine cute T-shirts specifically designed for Hen Nights / Bachelorette Parties. 

As these are top half only, they are very versatile and can be worn with a wide range of skirts and trousers. They are mainly in pink, black and white, simple re-colours of the basic Maxis T-shirt with the addition of appropriate slogans and logos. The T-shirts are available for adult and young adult females, use a standard Maxis mesh and are base game compatible. I hope you and your Sims have some fun Hen Nights / Bachelorette Parties using these tops.

I WANT YOUR HELP!

I want you to give me ideas for my creations! Sims or sim material that I usualy create, skins, clothes, accessories, hair, etc...

I up for sugestions, I have a couple of projects right now but I'm still open for ideas, so please tell me ;)

I will take every single one into consideration i promise :D

Thanks in advance

Happy simming

OceanViews

Getting used to TSR

You know when I first started to play the sims 2 a couple months back, I just got hooked. And I realized that we can download items and custom sims and everything custom custom. And man, I have been in a creative dry spell for quite a while now. So upon realizing just how cool it is to create customs sims, and items and everything, it really has spurred my creative side, and now I think my juices will start running again. So I thank everyone on this site for helping me realize that!