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Jalee and I have been building and decorating our own lots for ages. I've been forbidden to tell you exactly how long we've been playing, but I can assure you that our Simship (Sims relationship--new word? Someone alert the people at Oxford) is over a decade long. We have also been skulking around The Sims Resource for a significant length of time. Only recently did we start toying with the idea that we could upload our own lots to share with other people.
Cut to a few months ago, when Jalee called me up to tell me that YES, FINALLY, her house was finished. You have to know her to know what this announcement meant. She has extensive experience in interior design and that definitely translated into her game. She has probably been playing with that house for over a year--decorating, re-decorating, scouring the internet for that ONE PERFECT RUG that looks just like the one in her real house. The list goes on and on. For her to tell me that it was done was a monumental moment.
"I wish I could see it!" I said excitedly. "Take pictures! Email them to me! Maybe you could make a video with your phone and send that!" So she did. They were gorgeous! I wanted that house in MY game. I could place it near my Sim's house, move Jalee into it, and we could hang out in the game ALL THE TIME. How could we make that happen? Why, EXPORT IT, of course!
Not so fast. We're hardly tech-savvy. Our husbands handle all the computer-related business in our houses. But even we can manage to click the "share" button, right? WRONG. We've been clicking this button for months for several houses we're particularly proud of, trying to share them on the TS3 exchange. We always get the same message: "Export failed." This is, of course, exceedingly frustrating for those of us with no understanding of WHY we are failing. Surely our games were just broken. The beautiful resorts and houses we built in our games would just have to stay there.
Then, magically, several days ago, Jalee sent me a text message: "OMG!!! I was finally able to share my Monta Villa resort!! I expanded it and it worked." (Please do check out her resorts, they are gorgeous! The first one will be published tomorrow.)
Me: "WHAT. WHAT??? What did you DO?!"
Jalee: "I think maybe it was the patch."
So I drove home and loaded up my game and still--I FAILED.
However, now there was hope! Jalee could do it! I could probably figure it out! So here we are, today, having spent about 5 hours on the phone with each other, trying to figure out why my beach resort won't export. I have done everything I can think of, and done everything the internet told me to, and finally I chose to run my game with no CC, and BAM--it worked. I then had to go in and replace the things that went missing, of course, so it isn't quite what I wanted it to be. Now, I will admit, my resort is not nearly as COOL as it was when it was chock full of the beautiful custom content that I've been downloading from TSR artists for years, but it works.
I want it to work the next time, too--only maybe NEXT time I can keep my CC to share with you all. Does anyone have any hints or tips? I'm sure someone out there has the answer...
Happy Simming,
Maggie
attempting to get sims 2 running on windows 8!
As I have seen across te internet people can not get the sims 2 running with windows 8...I refuse to give up just yet!! Trying out some new patches now, might have to try uninstalling and usin origin to reinstall them as apparently that might work.
Currently my game loads, even let me access a house with sims in! But then crashed shortly after. :( If I find success I shall be telling all! Wish me luck! :)
Annie
My first Story
Hey there!
This is my first post but I don't know if someone will ever read this :D Whatever.
I told a few people that I want to publish a story. My first one. YAY! Besides the normal fears the story could be awful or nobody likes it I have some other issues.
My problem is I would like to publish the Intro in a few days or in a week. I "only" have to translate the Intro from my main language into english, create the sims, build some lots and take some screenshots.
Yeah.. I could take some lots I've already built or Sims I've already created... But nah.. I'd like to create new things. (erm yeah... I "talk" to much, this is NOT the problem :D)
So how could I describe the Problem?
I only have TS2 at this time and I've downloaded some CC that would perfectly fit into my story. I'm also really happy with TS2 but I would like to buy TS3 in the next few days or maybe weeks, because I want to try it and I believe the Screens are better than with TS2. So if I start writing the story with TS2 and then change to TS3 would be stupid. I hate it when the characters and the locations look different and we all know if I would do this they definitely would.
The next problem is I don't have enough money this time so I only can buy the basic game and 1 or maybe 2 EP's. I could buy the other EP's or I get them to my Birthday in October. :D Well... The EP's aren't the Problem.
I worry about the CC's (I have almost 20.000 downloads) and I know what to do in TS2. And I have no idea if there is the same or almost the same CC I would like to use for my Story which I already have in TS2. I guess I won't tell you what I exactly need because I think its' a Spoiler :D
Next problem is I'm not sure if my computer respectively my graphic card can do it because it's very old. I think recommended is everything thats better than ATI Radeon 5900 Series but I only have a 5700 Series.I don't know how different they are or if this is working. No idea!
Now my questions for you: What would you do? Start writing with TS2 and change to TS3? (Thats something I don't like to do) Or would you start with TS3? But the question is: Is my computer able to do it? Because it's old.. And is there CC that would fit into my Story? And I can't publish my Story so soon like I said. :( I honestly don't know what to do now...
If someone can help, has a plan, an idea or just want to say: "SHUT UP!! STOP THINKING GIRL! JUST DO IT! DON'T WRITE THAT MUCH" please let me know :D
Have a nice and beautiful week ♡
xoxo the much writing Girl Sarah
Spelling mistakes or ungrammatical sentences may be eaten. Bon appetite! :D
I'm back!
Hello all,
Sorry I've been so busy recently! I had to reinstall my game and getting it working again has taken many many hours!
When I get playing again, I shall be preparing some new clothes for upload for girls :) They've been a long time in the making but I haven't been able to get good photos so that has been the delay. Watch this space, I'll be working on them over the next few days :)
thanks for following my work! If anyone has any area of my work they particularly like e.g. lots then please comment so I can focus my time on things people will appreciate :)
Annie xoxo
READ READ READ !
IMPORTANT MESSAGE!
Well yea.. it's about the story. Maybe it will be a week untill the next chapter comes.
I'm planning on making a HUGE.. certain lot for the story and I have no idea, if I'm able to finish it, while I have school :[ I will try to stick at a 5days but max it will be 7 days ^__^
Sorry if this wasn't important to you, but maybe it is. thaha *pokes you*
Byebye! Much likes and hugs! Nisuki.
Hello you!
Wah! Today I was really busy with house chores and homework. At the end of the afternoon I had to work till 8:00PM .
Now I'm still doing some homework, and currently replying to all the messages and thanking everyone for the comments!
I haven't started yet with chapter 6 of my story. I'm not sure when that one will be done.. I think 5 days ^__^
If you've any questions, you can ask ~ I don't have anything more to say - 3 - !
Have an awesome day, keep smiling & hugs ♡ Nisuki
Use of my creations
Hello everyone!
I wanted to make a little note about the use of my creations.
- You CAN'T reupload or modify my creations.
- My objects, makeup, clothes and accessories are TSRAA, it means that you can use them for your sims and houses that you submit to TSR!
- You can use my creations for your sims and houses and upload your creation on your website but you have to write that I'm the creator of the object/clothing/accessory/makeup you used.
Thank you so much to people who support me and like my stuff! Have fun ;)
My First Step to Becoming a Fashion Designer
I’ve been designing for sims almost for 6 years! Designing is my favourite spare time hobby! It’s not fair to call it a “hobby” because I’m planning to make it in my whole life! This is my passion, I was always saying I want to be a designer in real, well some exciting things happened! This summer I graduated from high school! I applied some universities, I won English translation and interpreting but my lifetime wish is becoming a fashion designer so I also applied some universities’ fashion designing department! They made aptitude tests; these tests usually have 2 parts! 1st part you draw a sitting model, I succeed this part! Then 2nd part, they are not planning this part, they surprise you by giving a random topic or random drawing materials! My favourite part is the 2nd, they asked us to draw a clothing collection about the historical place, the tower in Izmir! They want us to inspire from that building! This was soo fun for me!!! While very stressful for others! I draw a collection very quickly and leave the class! The next they they announced the results! I won a scholarship (It’s a paid university) moreover I won the first place!! I never felt happier than this before! OMG amazing! My family, my friends we all screamed happily! My dream is about to come true! I’m raising Watch out! I’m coming :P ! ROAR JJ
BTW Keep your eyes on my blog, I will let you know
more about my university life and my real designs! Also keep your eyes on my
creations, hope my department will help me to increase my designs’ quality!
Frequently asked questions (TS3)
Please check this post for an answer to your questions before asking, thanks :D
1. Where can i find that hair?
- I will for the future leave a comment in the creator notes with a link to the creator of the hairs.
- On my sims you will always find a direct link to the hair in the creator notes, if the hair is not included in the download. You will then have to seperately download and equip that hair in CAS. I do use donate hairs and if you want it you will have to pay for it yourself. I will not in any way help aquire it for free.
2. Do i need the EP's you have for the sim to work?
- First off please read creator notes and make sure your game is updated. Usually it has no affect on the sim. I might use some clothes or hair from my EP's but if you dont have the same EP the items will simply be replaced and have no affect on the sim.
3. Do i need World Adventures for the sim to work?
- First off please read creator notes and make sure your game is updated. No you do not necessarily need world adventures for the sim to work. It is stated as a required EP because i have the EP. Same as above question applies.
4. The Sim does not look as pictured?
- Please read the creator notes to see what is included and what is not and make sure your game is updated. I do use skins for my sims. You can find the skin here: Skin by Teru_k
To be able to use the skin your game has to be set up for package files, here is a guide to help with this: Package file setup guide.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDE STEP BY STEP. If this is not the issue please PM me with the issue and i will check the sim and get back to you.
The Skin i use is non-default, this means it does not replace game skin and you actually need to switch to it for it to display on the sim. Heres how the skin should look like when installed: Ingame Skin.
Heres a picture of the difference with and without the skin: Skin difference, this difference can be more or less significant from sim to sim.
The sim is missing clothes, shoes, etc and it's not stated in creator notes?
I often use content from EP's like clothes, shoes and accessories and if you don't have the same EP's these items will be replaced by similar clothes from your game. When you download a sim you can check your launcher and you should see a yellow warning sign that says: "This item has dependencies on EP content that seems to be missing. The missing EP content will be replaced with proxies" if you hover over it.
5. Why are some CC not packed with the sim?
- As a creator at TSR i am bound to follow some rules when i submit a sim. You can read more about the rules here: Sims and Pets submissions requirements.
In short no CC outside TSR is allowed to be packed with the sim. Only TSRAA-yes CC is allowed to be packed with the sim (some clothes, accessories and most hairs on TSR is not). Lastly no package files is allowed to be packed with the sim. These rules has mainly been set to protect the downloader from faulty CC and game issues but also to respect the wishes of other creators here on TSR and outside TSR.
6. Where can i get those shoes?
- On my sims you will always be able to find the CC either in the tab: TSR creations if it is included or in creator notes. For other creations i can only say ask, and i will get back to you.
7. I can't find the Sim i installed?
All installed sims can be found in the CAS (create a sim) section along with saved Sims. If you can't find it there you should see if you can locate it in your downloads section of you launcher and see if there is any error. If you can't find it in your downloads you did not install it and should try again.
If you did not find the answer to your question here, feel free to ask on my creations, questbook or PM me :)
Is it really like that, or am I just high?
Well, yesterday, I accidently scrolled all the way down from the TSR site.
and guess what I saw.. I saw this
Recent Activity
and I was literally stunned for a moment. I saw the intro of my story standing right there.
Recommended by 4 people? What???? Is that possible? And how the? I guess the text had a lot of impact? O_O I'm still speechless.. Or is it just me, that I see that.. I DON'T KNOW!! *SLAMS KEYBOARD* ASQWESADAQSXZ. oh and EVEN it's just 4. I'M STILL AMAZED. KYA! *squeals*
Anyways, I'm probably finishing chapter 5 today, it's not a fabulous chapter. Since you are going to meet some new simmies, and probably learn more.. about the graves.. ^__^ Take your tissues with ya ~ Nah, just kidding xD
And I'm making a second lot, which is (I think I've said it before, dunno) a bit more to the modern way~! After that I think I'm going to make a simple little house :3 !
If you've read this, oh my holy sim. I will give you a hug and a sweet. *HUG & hands over sweet*
Have an awesome day, keep smiling, hugs ♡ Nisuki
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