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Beds of Roses?
Well, I thought it was about time I submitted some more of the Bedding and Curtain Sets I have lurking around my folders. I searched 21,000 game snapshots to find the screenshots I knew had taken and phew, I eventually found them! So duly 'paint-shopped' and sorted there will be some new recolours coming by here very soon.Some people have NO sense of humour!
They don't, do they? Some people just don't have a sense of humour, can't take a joke, aren't amused by, well, a little harmless retelling of a tale. Especially ex birdwatchers, it seems....You remember my latest giggleworthy tale: the Bearded Crow? Well, I found THIS comment on it today...
On Dec 13, 2006 Cyclonesue Partner wrote:
I have only just seen this! This ex-birdwatcher will be having words with you when you get home from work. Just hope that I don't make further mistakes ..... regarding the amount of chillis accidentally falling in your evening meal.
Like I say: NO sense of humour. I might have to start pretending that I enjoy chilli peppers added to my food. I'm NOT being threatened by cross people with no sense of humour!
Thank- You
I want to take this time to say thank-you to all the people who rated my items under the old system. You folks gave me a lot to be proud of and I appreciate that very much.I check the ratings and comments on each item every day so I know what you enjoy and it gives me an idea of what I need to improve, what to make more of, etc.
I don't know how this new system is going to work out really. Maybe I'll warm up to it over time... maybe not. I'm feeling a bit upset, hurt and angry with TSR right now.
Ultimately what matters is that YOU like what I make.
So, thank- you to all who have rated my items in the past and those who will in the future. **HUGS**
I have a mini site!
That's right, Dr. Macabre has a mini site. I worked hard to get it, and I want to thank everyone that helped me along the way. And a big Thanks to Darqstar! Your so deserve being a select artist. So as I have said before, black t shirts rule and I will continue to make them as well as other things that I enjoy.And if you have any request, feel free to let me know. I do Enjoy making things that people truly want.
Because I'll be honest, there are a lot of times I have now idea what to make. I'll do a set that I think you folks would enjoy, and it doesn't get as many downloads as I thought. So request help me to level that out.
Also I would like to thank TSR for the new rating system. I'll be honest, I was planning in turning of ratings as soon as I got this mini site. Now I don't have to. I know there are folks out there that liked hiding behind the invisible curtain, and down rating things because they either don't like it, *then why did you download it in the first place?) or don't like the person making it. But thanks to TSR thats all gone now and I couldn't be happier.
Well I guess thats it for my first blog entry, don't want to bore anyone.
Gabriel
Look I told you I was a terrible blogger! I sure wasn't lying lolol! Thank you all for your well wishes and congrats with the pregnancy, I really appreciate it :) Now the baby is a boy, we found that out at the end of November so we have agree on the name of Gabriel. And let me tell you, name picking is hard! And boy is he active! I swear he thinks he is going to be the next Zidane and keeps me awake all night with his kicks and flips :) I have had three scans so far, 8week, 12week and 22 week. I have only two scans scanned (lolol) so let me see if I can attach them lolol. Here is the 8 week scan as it is my favorite, it is the shape of the baby although it is only the size of a bean at that time lol! I will post my January pics when we do them:
I hope you all have a very merry Christmas and safe!!! New year!!!
Holly
Continuing my festive hair theme, my next set features another re-colour of the glamorous Thai hairstyle from Happy Holiday Stuff. This time the hair band has a festive holly design and the hair comes in 8 beautiful shades: black, brunette, golden brown, copper, strawberry blonde, natural blonde, golden blonde and, for the first time, burgundy.
The festive style is available for adults, young adults and elders. Again, I've re-coloured the corresponding teen, child and infant styles to match. Requires Happy Holiday Stuff or the Happy Holiday Mini Pack (if you still haven't checked this out, take a look at the official site - you can download these packs from there. They include some gorgeous Asian themed clothing, as well as the mesh required for my hair styles - no, I'm not on commission!)
Merry Christmas!
Childrens room
Looking at my little poll I see that the childrens room is a little ahead. So I have startet a set aiming at children.I am afraid it will take a little while as I am in the middle of writing my bachlor assignment (due 3 of january, can you belive it.. bye, bye new years).
Anyway I have the design planned out, so I on to meshing. I will be kind of retro modern and hopefully to your liking...
I'll keep you posted :)
Just when I thought I'd got tiles out of my system I think of more designs I simply have to do... some really pretty colours, mostly plain tiles but with beautiful patterned inserts. I think they look ace in the game. Should be up by the weekend.
Perhaps the best compliment I could ever receive!
In a forum discussing the new rating system, with everyone benevolently drawing knives against each other (usual happy chit-chat that all forums enjoy), Robinrains posted about my work.She said:
"Honestly, you should see me some days when I'm building a lot or something and going through my folders to decide what items to use. I'll see something and say, "What the heck is that? Oh yeah, something I downloaded from cyclonesue....I wonder what I'm supposed to do with it?"
I have reached the zenith of my creativity. THIS is what it's all about. Tonight, I feel ecstatic.
But there is no need for anyone to be rude about it! Rude comments will only lead to Bad Ends for you.
Armand Hair For Men
Today I have submitted six recolors of the Armand hair mesh by HIM666 at Wicked Sims. It's a gorgeous men's hair! Hopefully, it will be available for your enjoyment in a few days. :)I can only assume that it was named such after the Anne Rice character of same name. You can also download a whole sim named Armand that the hair goes with if you are so inclined.
Cheers!
Christmas!!
Hi fellow Simmers!I have just uploaded a set of six sparkly outfits for toddlers which I made a few weeks ago in readiness for the holiday season. I hope you like them as much as I enjoyed making them! Happy Holidays everyone!
More pics!
As promised, here's a couple more pics of the Georgian Graduate Starter lot. It's a 3x1 lot and the car is included in the price. The lot has a walkout, daylit basement which leads to a surprisingly spacious sunken garden...The rear of the building:
The surprisingly spacious sunken garden:
Why I Don't Make Many Recolors
I've silenty debated on this question, and felt it only right to post this where all can see on my page...I do no more than about 8 or 9 recolors--
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Purple
MAYBE Black
MAYBE White
MAYBE the original color of an outfit if not one of the colors above
I have tried to recolor submissions as per downloader's requests in all different shades of the above color, and have not liked the result (neon colors, and 12 shades of purple, for example) so I have come to this decision...
Those colors listed above are the only recolors I will submit my submissions in. I'm sorry, I understand that some members want more shades of red, or blue, but I like keeping my recolors of an item under about 10, or even I get tired of seeing them, lol.
Buried at PhotoCasket.com
You Got A Problem With The Pamperless Toddler?
Then get your mind out of the gutter.I already sent this to one small-minded member, and now I will be reposting this for all to see.
"To any who take offense to my unpampered toddler mesh, you need to look at the overall reason for the mesh. First off--the mesh itself is "Barbie-dolled" meaning there are no parts on it that should not be seen. Secondly, it's a chance to recolor a toddler mesh with no bulky pampers on it. If you do not like the mesh, then you are more than welcome to pass it over for download. In my opinion, if you're taking offense to it, then you're thinking small...and dirty, if you ask me. You are quite obviously not a mesher, or you would be very grateful for this un-huggied mesh.
Babies are innocent--there are no "naughty" parts when it comes to innocence. Innocence, however, can be ruined by small minds. I have made a few CLOTHED submissions using this mesh that SOMEONE ELSE first unlocked on another site, and now the mesh is no longer available, leaving me in a position where people are demanding the mesh. They demanded, and I provided. Plus, I wanted to continue making cute PAMPERLESS outfit sets for toddlers.
If you have a problem with me unlocking this mesh (which I did NOT make, it was already in the game) then speak to thesimsresource. And when I am asked why the mesh is no longer available, I'll make sure to point in your direction.
Loosen up, grow up, and look at the big picture, not the dirty one. Geez."
Buried at PhotoCasket.com
Re: Select Artist Status
Wow! :D How cool is this? Thank you for the honor, I'm truly flattered. I hope to live up to the title. Going to upload a couple more sets before the holidays but then I'll be on a break til the new year while we are travelling. Look for brand spankin new content from me in the brand spankin new year. Until then I wish all of you the most joyous of holiday seasons and a most prosperous new year!~Nic :)
Car Wreck Updated!
Woot! I'm on a roll!Next up is the wrecked car. Those of you who already have this will know that it only fitted on a 2 x 2 grid, meaning that Sims could walk through the ends...
NOT ANY MORE! The placer grid for the car is now the correct 3 x 5 in size and Sims won't now be able to walk through the car. And, as a bonus, I've also reduced the file to a much leaner size.
How about that?!
Wrecked Car
NOTE: this new version will simply replace the old version in your downloads folder. HOWEVER, if you have any lots in your game with the old version of the car, they won't update automatically. Therefore, you'll need to go into the lot and replace it in order to put an end to Sims walking through the car.
Vintage Victorian Typewriter
I receive a lot of wonderful comments on my creations and quite a few suggestions for new objects. I don't have time to do requests, but if the suggestion is brillant, I'll run with it! Of course, sometimes I can not get an object to work correctly and those objects never see the light of day, LOL! The vintage typewriter took a little bit of time to create. I spent the last 2 days creating the typewriter, which is cloned from a computer. My typewriter is based on a model invented in 1874-1876.
P.S. I plan to release my Victorian Inspired Nursery, Part III before Christmas. Merry Christmas!
Working on wallpapers the last few days has inspired me to have a go at carpets too. Should have some up by the weekend.
Uploading creations can be a tedious process.
Shag Carpet
Not only a great compliment to my 1970's wallpapers, but to any of the Studio K designs. These look really great in the game. Shag in Aqua Blue:
Shag in Blush:
and Shag in Storm:
Have an AMAZING day!
1 Million Downloads!
Whoot! How cool is that?My sincerest thanks to everyone who has downloaded, rated, commented and provided help and encouragement to me - I just wish I was home with better computer access to celebrate this moment more. :)
Learning New Skills
Hi All
I don't have the space and time to embark on another movie, or story before the Christmas holidays
(I seem to have lost a week somewhere). I am using the time I do have to learn a
freeware movie editing program.
http://www.zs4.net/free-software-downloads
It has been a long while since I have been so unfamiliar with a new program
that I've needed to start with page 1 of the tutorials, and then do tutorial
number one again, because it didn't really sink in the first time. So far I've
managed to create some odd looking titles and a thirty second video where a
blurry stick girl melts into my nephew's elbow.
Don't let this put you off movie editing, most of the programs out there are
fairly easy to use and you can get a reasonable result straight away. This one
warns that it has 'a steep learning curve', and I can so far confirm that this
is turning out to be the case.
best wishes
Kate
Hi
Hi and welcome to my new minipage :)I love creating for the sims. So if you have any request just pm me or sign my guestbook.
New Charmed stuff
*adding pic* I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. This week I will be working on some totally new stuff to complete my Charmed theme. I will be doing some fashions from the final season(Season 8) of the show, plus some faces as well. I am hoping to do faces for Billie, Christy, Henri, plus a redo of my Jason Dean face because it was something I wasn't really satisfied with at that time. There will be fashions for the sisters(Piper, Phoebe, and Paige) along with a couple of selections for Billie as well. Previews wil be posted as I get projects completed.
Gas Pump Lamps Updated!
A year is a LONG time in the Sims creation world. Ask any creator what they were making a year ago, and they'll most likely try changing the subject, or laughing off 'those old things' that were their very best work back then. Indeed, my meshing skills have improved too in that year (somewhat - negligibly) and I'm revisiting some of my older work to improve that which looks now, quite frankly, disastrous. First up are my 'gas pump' floor lamps. They are now newly meshed and have been properly smoothed. This means they no longer look like Lego pieces.
UPDATED! Gasoline Pumps 1
UPDATED! Gasoline Pumps 2ChristmasTree
I have been working so hard with this silly project. A christmas tree you will be able to decorate yourself. All decorations comes in different packages in different colours. Make your own special tree.
New Project
I'm working on a new project for men. I've got to fix a problem with the mesh on the shoulder, then I should be ready to upload. Here's a preview for you!
No free rotation for now
Changes again. Setting all the content except featured artists to be free is taking a tall on TSR. Subscriptions are dropping. To help promote subscription, free rotation of our creations is limited or even completely stopped by now. It's hard to say what will it be in the future. But I support this move and strongly believe that TSR subscription is well worth it! You will not find a better selection for this price at any other sims site!Retired
I am offically retired. I've gotten very sick over this past year and can no longer create things. Everything of mine is fine to use for TSRAA purposes. I may pop in from time to time when I feel well. But I just don't have the energy to create anymore.Good Luck! GamerG
FEATURED ARTIST!
The wonderful Jessica over at Wicked Sims has offered me a Featured Artist spot there! You can visit me under Nokomys' Insomniac Paradise. I will be making some recolors/ items exclusively for Wicked Sims. This will also give me some extra freedom as to what I can work with as that site is totally free- so expect to see things there that you won't see here.www.wickedsims2.com
Don't worry... I'll still be making some stuff for here. :)
Victorian Inspired Study, Dec. 10th
The Victorian Inspired Study set for publication on December 10th. The set includes a world globe. I was going to recolor the globe from my �Tudor Rose Library� set. However, when I saw its high polygon count (nearly 5,000) I decided to create a new lower poly mesh. You may not be aware of it but too many objects with high polygon counts can slow your game. The new globe has a poly count of 1848, and I think it is more attractive too. My modeling skills have improved since creating the older mesh. So, if you have the Tudor Rose globe in your Sims 2 download folder, please delete it and replace it with the new globe. The Tudor Rose Library Globe
The Victorian Inspired Study Globe
Poinsettia
As you may have noticed, there has been a poll on my mini site for the last week or so to find out what people would like me to create for the Winter Wonderland Theme Week. It's not too late to let me know what you would like me to create next so, if you haven't already done so, get voting now! Festive hair seems to be one of the most popular choices so far, so here is my first offering: a recolour of the beautiful Sunair T013 mesh - a sophisticated style with the hair twisted into a bun on top of the head with a few fronds hanging down to give a romantic feel. I have adorned the hair with three festive red and green poinsettia blooms.
The festive style is available for adults, young adults and elders and I have created matching re-colours of the corresponding styles for teens (with a trim!), children and toddlers. All styles come in 7 beautiful shades: black, brunette, golden brown, copper, strawberry blonde, natural blonde and golden blonde.
Thanks to Sunair for her gorgeous mesh.
Merry Christmas! :-)
Pirate Cove *Phone Fixed*
Gaah! It's come to my attention that the phone on the Pirate Cove lot can't be used to call a taxi home by Sims visiting the lot. First of all, I do apologise if this has caused your Sims to be stranded on the lot. I must have missed this when testing it :-(If your Sims have their own phone or have come by car, you won't have noticed a problem. It's caused by the phone being situated on a slanted piece of ground.
I've now fixed the problem and updated the file so you can either download again or use the steps below to fix it yourself (this really isn't a ploy to get more downloads ;-) I assure you!)
1. Enter the lot from the neighbourhood screen.
2. Type in the "move_objects on" cheat in the cheat window.
3. Pick up the phone and move it onto a flat piece of land (such as the floor tiles next to it)
You can either leave it there, save and exit the lot, or:
4. Use the level ground tool to make the ground level with the pavement (sidewalk!) and...
5. ...move the phone back. Type "move_objects off" in the cheat window. Save and exit the lot.
Here's a pic of stage 4:
Graduate Starter
I get a bit frustrated when playing The Sims 2 that EVERY family, large or small, starts with �20,000 in the bank. Everyone in life has different circumstances and sometimes I want to play a family that are moderately well off without feeling that I've cheated! I just don't have time to build every family up to that stage from scratch.I'd also love there to be other categories of house to design for, other than starter homes. So, that's where I came up with the idea of a Graduate Starter. At least if a couple are moving back to the neighbourhood having graduated, they will both have �20,000 EACH to start their new life with. No cheating necessary! So a Graduate Starter, to me, is a home that costs under �40,000 and is suitable for a couple just starting out.
Enough waffle! Here's a few pics of the interior:
The top floor bedroom:
The ground floor living room:
The basement kitchen:
More pics of the exterior, rear and garden to follow.
Floral Overload
For those who have a floral fetish (that includes me). Floral Overload in Aqua Blue:
and Floral Overload in Sky:
This wallpaper design looks so nice in any room.
Have an AMAZING day!
Completed Lava Lamp Set
I have completed the Lava Lamp Set. It has a new mesh and 13 recolors. I will upload it soon.
Lava Lamps Project
I have been collaborating with Frogger1617 to replicate one of her Sims 1 objects to Sims 2. It has taken a few weeks to accomplish but we have managed to come up with something that is pretty darn close. Take a look at the finished project. Recolors will be coming soon.
Victorian Bath Dark Recol, Dec. 8th
Every once in awhile I browse through my previous sets looking for objects to recolor. Especially now with Christmas just around the corner, and I have not started my gift shopping yet, LOL. With so many things to do before Christmas, I decided to do a few smaller recolor sets during the month of December.Well, I discovered I never did a dark recolor of my "Antique Gold Bath" set. Therefore, I decided to recolor a few of the meshes from my Antique Gold Bath set, and earlier bath sets. Now my Sims can enjoy a relaxing bubble bath in a newly re-decorated bathroom, while I run around doing last minute Christmas shopping.
Oh, the joys of Christmas shopping in crowded stores, the thrill of the hunt for a parking spot, and the fun of driving during a winter weather alert. Maybe I'll just shop online, and maintain my Christmas cheer! I really love the holidays, but hate the shopping.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
News and some Thank-you's
I'm very thankful to all of you have emailed, PM'd and left comments for me. I've gotten many responses, and all of them echo the same point about the anatomically correct skins. I do want to clarify, though, that the skintones were not pulled without discussion, and the higher ups and I are looking for a way to have them up at the site in their current state, without offending anyone who is sensitive to that kind of content. I can assure you, one way or another they will be available soon, either on this site or maybe a sister site of some kind,;) and if all else fails, they will be available somewhere where anyone can download them.Again, thanks so much for the support. Feedback like that lets the folks at TSR know what you the subscriber find important, and it certainly makes me feel good!
Changing Avatars
Aren't some people's avatars just great? I love hilarious avatars, and some of my personal favourites include Iramsay, sunpowder65 (check out Sunpowder's pictures - hysterical!) and MonkeyOfDoom. I love their avatars in particular.However, here's a tip:
Remember that many people can suddenly change their avatars, and in the forums, that the changed piccie sweeps through all their postings, past and present. Therefore, think twice about leaving your hilarious little quips like "That's the funniest ape face I've ever seen!" or "ha ha HAAA - your avatar looks just like my pet frog!" because, one day, you can guarantee that the simian or amphibian-like avatar they DID have will be replaced by a lovely and elegant photo of... themselves!
Except your funny quip does not change with it. Your funny quip remains for ALL to read forever more and you can't change it!
And how rude and vile you suddenly seem to be!
Never mind. I can be rude and vile as well, so you'll be in good company.
Festive Bunny Girls
My first festive offering this year is a pair of sexy Christmas Playboy Bunny Girls in seasonal red and green costumes - perfect for adding a touch of glamour to your Sims' Christmas parties.These are simply recolourings of my original Playboy Bunnies and matching Playboy Bunny Ears. As before, the Bunny costume consists of a smart satin suit, cottontail, cuffs with Playboy cuff links, collar with bow tie, name medallion, sexy black heels & black seamed tights. The Bunny Girl costume can be worn by adults and young adults. The bunny ears are available for all ages.
The body mesh is by Aardvarkams at MTS2 and the Bunny ears mesh is by Windkeeper here at TSR.
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