's Blog

Building and playing

Hi everyone!

For some reason this new version made the whole community look mute and deserted to me. I used to read other members' blogs, visit their sites, leave them comments. Now it feels like everyone has disappeared.

Well, maybe I should spend more time here?!

Actually I have played and built a lot recently but just for myself. I have builf apartments, dorms, hotels... I am trying to build them so good I could eventyally submmit something again after a long pause.

Happy simming, see you again!

Tiina

The new Shop: Car Shop

Hello, I have a new download for you. It is a Car Shop. You can download in the next days (20.02.).

Valentines Day Gifts

Since Valentines Day is supposed to be about love, respect, and showing people we care about them, I wanted to do something special for all of you who have stood by me through the changes from submitter, to SA, to FA. Thank you SO much for your wonderful support, and kindness to me. I can't send chocolates or flowers, so instead I have two types of gifts!

For Non-Subscribers - I am setting these 4 lots free forever as my Valentines Gift to you. Thank you very much for everything, and I do hope that you and your sims enjoy the lots. :)

Laurelei Glen Victorian
Augusta Moderno
Contemporary Curb Appeal 
Little Beach Beauty

For Subscribers - I rarely take requests, but I would like to offer to build you a home to YOUR specifications! PM me a link to a floorplan/picture - Homemade ones are just fine :) - and I will do my utmost to build you the lot you wish. I will then upload it here to TSR, and give YOU credit for the idea. Lots will be Maxis only, and can be unfurnished if you prefer. :) Things to keep in mind are:

EPs I have: Uni/NL/OFB/SEAS/BV/AL

SPs I have: GL/Teen Style/H&M/Happy Holidays/K&B

All requests must be sent in by Feb. 28th. I can create a home with any combination of the above, just let me know. :) PLEASE only send a PM. Do not use the guestbook or this comment section. Thank you!

A very grateful,

Illiana

This months poll - Website Help - results

Here are the stats of my last poll:

Question: If I had my own free site, would you help me keep it running thru donation?

1. YES! | 31.82% (7)
2. NO WAY | 9.09% (2)
3. Depends if your creations were any good | 59.09% (13)

Thanks to everyone who voted on it! it is great to get feedback and find out what people are thinking! :) i have a new poll now so be sure to come vote and get your kudos points!

New Addition: Banners!

Hello there!

I hope everyone had an awesome Valentine's Day!

Well, I'm posting this blog because I now have a banner on my profile! It's just a little something I threw together in Photoshop! I'll make a better one once I have a bit more time (and patience, lol). I think it's cute though! 

Anywho, I'll be uploading more creations very soon, so keep a lookout!

-Jess

Various fixes and updates

Here are some of the fixes that's been released lately:

1. Bigger preview image on the details page. When there is only 1 image it now fills the whole width.
2. You can now click on the bigger images on the lots details pages to get the full image in a lightbox.
   
3. Thank the artist link on the browse page now appears after downloading, as well as a direct link to post a comment.
4. Popular searches (works like a tag cloud) available under the filters on the downloads pages.

We've also done various bugfixes and updates throughout. Look for another update soon! :)

Jake's house is finally uploaded.

Just that. I've decided to upload an unfurnished version. If someone really wants to play a story something like the Twilight, it really doesn't matter what kind of furniture Jake has, isn't it? I would try to pay more attention to the Cullen's house' furbishing anyway! (Or else, Esme would be upset, wouldn't she?)

Goth Family Damage

Bella and Cass are mad at Don- Cass nearly broke it off with him before I stopped her- Alex apparently cheated with Dina as did Mortimer-- (Bella doesn't know) I have not been in the Terrano household to see if Stella knows her man cheated. I really should resurrect Bella's Brother and see if I can engineer an unfortunate death by sattelite or fire for the Caliente sisters. Maybe I will marry Dina off to Malcolm Landgraab. Mortimer and Bella became elders- Cherie grew up as did all the other kids in the central family and now I have 8 controllable sims on vacation. Fun.

New Wall and floor Set coming

Hi everyone, I have another wall and floor set being published on the 17th of February, I hope all of you will like it.  Happy Simming, and downloading

Upcoming Submission News, Feb. 16th, 2009

Hello, everyone!

I hope I haven't left too many of you hanging, since I was uploading lots nonstop for a while then suddenly seemed to disappear. Nope, no disappearing here - I really did have to take my time with the lots I've just submitted to TSR, considering two of them are academic buildings completely stocked up with much of what your students are probably looking for, including use of several career objects. Here's the skinny:

1) School of Creativity: This lot has three very different performance halls, one for actors/comedians/poets, one for jazz/country/rock music, and one for classical music, each with its own dressing room/green room backstage. In addition to that, there is a writing lab with a corner for a poetry jam, as well as a music technology lab, costume shop, dance studio, art studio, and art gallery. This lot, by far, took the most time, since I was being picky about the layout for the performance halls. I'm happy with it, though, and hope you will be, too!

2) School of Knowledge: This lot's focus is for more right-brained Sims and has a heavy focus on the logic skill, although there are some things that improve other skills as well. Since the logic-based items in the game seem to take less space than creativity-based ones, and since both schools have the same floor plan, I used the extra space to house the campus store, computer lab, and library. In addition to these rooms, there is a medical lab, science lab, astronomy lab, lecture hall, and drafting room.

3) Arboretum: Whenever I do landscaping, I try to use very few plants that actually die or cause weeds, hence my focus on trees in this park. However, I have also included the fruit trees and garden plots from Seasons, not only for color, but also so your Sims can improve their gardening skill. I took the time to actually play through the lot so I could save it with all of the plants being in bloom at the same time at a "thriving" level - hopefully, they will indeed appear this way when other people download it (more on how I did this later). Also, the juicing stations I built into the park should also appear pre-stocked and ready to make about eight different juices, since I doubt many of you will keep your Sims around long enough to witness the entire lifecycle of a garden in order to get produce. HOPEFULLY, my plan worked. Hopefully. Also in the arboretum are grills, a few tents, campfires, a huge lake for fishing, an overlook with a telescope and easels, hammocks, etc. Plenty to do!

LATER ON..........

Expect only two more lots after these three to go with Linden College. I've got the gym and the technical school underway (the technical school having a focus on mechanical/cooking/cleaning/other remaining skill points and badges), and after that, Linden College is SO done! 

The three lots described above will be published in a few days, so check back soon!