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I'm Terrible, I Know

OK, I'm just gonna get this out there because I'm still laughing from my visit to EA's site this morning. New kids' clothes. I'm not sure where in the world kids dress like that (probably California or New York) but it ain't happenin' here in the Midwest. Yes we're boring but people do stick with the trends, they just don't go weird. The new clothes for kids at the official site are weird. I think they should've named it Lil Hoodlums and Harlots. What is with the jacket crap?! We wear jackets here for warmth because we have seasons. They're not a fashion statement. They're bulky, cumbersome, often noisy depending what they're made of, and downright unnecessary if it ain't raining, snowing, or freezing out. Maybe because we do have seasons here in Illinois, when the weather lets us strip off the layers we do. We don't layer year-round. We don't wear 3 shirts to be "cool". We don't wear legwarmers. Legwarmers? My mother made me wear those in the 80s and it's only because I walked to school both ways, uphill, in winter. They were for warmth, not some sick fashionista's fantasy. T-shirts and jeans folks. And sneakers. I dunno, maybe I'm just old and stupid but I play my game for fun and a creative outlet, not to see my sims wearing ridiculous clothes nobody in their right mind would consider. You folks on the coast make Japan fads look tame. Sheesh.

Sorry, just had to get that out. I'm still giggling from the obsurdity. I've never been a fan of atomic age stuff either. That's another set at the site for November. I don't like it when it's free let alone something I'm expected to pay for. I watched the Jetsons and ya know, that's where it stayed. With Astro and his automated dog-walker and Jane with her weird hair and way wide skirts. I don't see the charm in melting furniture and adding rings to everything. Eck!

So on to some more Pets fun and frivolity because I know you guys come here to giggle. I get enough PMs to know that. Horses. I've dabbled in horses lately. I made a sim with a trusty steed and loyal mutt. I made Artax from The Neverending Story. I liked that horse and it's a crime in had to die in the mud with nothing but a scrawny brat screaming at him for a farewell. Ah, Artax. So I have Artax and a border collie. Still not a dog fan but at least I like the way those look. Don't know why I'm shying away from cats right now. I've had cats all my life so maybe I'm saving the best for last. Anyway, horses. Um, have any of you given them a horse ball to play with? It's HUGE! And my horse, and I'm sure all horses, does this weird, um, well... retarded thing on it. I took some screenies because I laughed so hard when I saw it but didn't upload them here. Long story, don't feel like telling it. The horse just sort of lays on the thing. Like it's dead or suddenly had a seizure and is unconscious. I swear I can almost see the drool running down the ball from the horse's mouth. It's really disturbing. Buy a horse ball and watch your stallion suddenly become impaired. It's worth a giggle or two.

Something I did notice, and it's really hard not to, is my pets are smart. Yes, they are, for the most part, considering they are still pets. So far I've only meddled with the premade in-game animals. They're incredibly stupid and messed up. My horse taught himself the jumping skill and the racing skill, puts himself in the barn for the night, pees where he's supposed to without training, and is generally a non-issue. Except now he's getting into my garden and I have to scold him. All my sim really has to do is fix the hygiene now and then. And learn to ride. He is such a sad, sorry sight right now. What a dork. My dog taught himself the non-destructive trait. I really didn't do much reinforcing. A message just popped up one day that he learned it. Wow, nice. He brings my sim the paper every day, sleeps in his doghouse without being directed, and doesn't do anything with his pee and has always peed where proper without direction. No drinking the pee. No playing in the pee. He doesn't even play in the horse's pee. And, I just have to mention this. The horse's get a censor when they pee? I... really don't know how to take that. The dogs don't, male or female. Yep, Rex just lifts his leg and wizzes. No censor. But my horse stands there and just goes, in a censor blur. It's a horse. What is the big deal? Is there really something there EA? Shame on you if there is. This is Barbie World ya know! What are ya doin'?! Rotting our kids' minds with unfit visions of horse paraphenalia? I'm shocked and appauled. Not really, just wanted to be stupid.

Oh, one last thing. Ben Schmidt for cute babies and Gavin Pinkerton for EXTREME FEATURES!

I've made a Website!

Hey ya'll I've made a website for my Sims 3 stuff. Mosey on over and take a look and tell me what you think. any comments welcome! and no worries i'm still gonna be here posting my stuff! I LOVE TSR too much not too!

http://amyssims3lotcreations.shutterfly.com/

Thanks guys! bighugs

Amy

Take Chapter 2

Take Care Chapter 2 is in the making! Can't wait to publish Chapter 2 cause it's going to be awesome. I've got so many ideas in my head for this story and it's going to be a great one. Not sure how I am ever going to end it either, or maybe I'll never hehehe :]but anyways I'll continue this story in the making. And I'll keep you posted by my blog. I need to re-install my sims 2 so the of the characters look a little different sorry guys.

- Jacky

First attempt at creating paintings for the sims!

Hai there!

Just wanted to show off my attempts at creating some paintings for the sims. Let me know what you think..

Thanks to the great artists that a) created the tsr workshop and b) created the tutorials so I could create these.

Incoming 19! :|

Here comes 19! Another year of breathing... I was born on November 4, 1992. Yes, that would be tomorrow exactly since here in our place the time is still 9:31 AM. I can say this birthday is the saddest birthday I ever had. Though its not yet nov.4 but whats happening recently in my life is depressing. I had a very tough year. There were happy times but most of it are the not so happy times...

I have never been this sad before my birthday comes, those past 18 years as I remembered I was happy and excited. But now, I don't know. Maybe because I had lost 'something' I cannot replace and its really hard for me to move on from it, I've been trying for almost a year now but still, I am not completely over it. The past year that 'something' was the happiest part of my life, it was just the best I ever had and maybe because I do not have it anymore, I am not happy or excited like the way I used to be.You ask whats that something eh? Heh.I don't want to mention it, but you will know it if you read my other blogs especially the "Dreams? What are they for?"..

Another thing that makes me sad because my siblings didn't contact me yet. Usually, at the very start of november they would contact me and greet me a happy birthday. But this year, they failed to contact me. On the past years too, they're with me celebrating my birthday but since they had married and busy from work, they couldn't make it to celebrate with me.Why? because my two elder siblings work far away from my country.The other works in USA and the one works in Ireland.Far isn't it?...

Another reason is...My closest friend, I can tell she is  :) here at TSR is leaving and will be seldom to check the site. Lets hide her identity and call her "Rosenoire87" hahaha maybe you know her lol. I understand her reason of leaving, I know TSR is stressful :D. But I'm still happy because she wants to keep in touch with me :D. You take care of yourself buddy! I'll miss you for sure...and know that I'll be here at TSR waiting for you :)

Though I had a tough year I'm still thankful that I had reach this age so far :) I know there will be another mornings and nights and the sun will surely set for me :) I'm still thankful because life gave me friends who made my not so happy days to happy days :D Have a great day people, thanks for reading ;D

Chapter 1 - Tomb Raider plus....ramble 100th Story!

 Okay so I am currently in the process of uploading the first chapter of the new Tomb Raider story, the screen is loading in the background so I thought I'd write to let you know that. Anyway the internet is being REALLY slow today....don't know what it's problem is! Does anyone else find that it takes forever to upload screenshots? I think it's just me because it is being exceptionally slow. Anyhoo be right back need to upload the next 5 screenshots.

So I don't know if it's because I haven't done much story writing of late, but this chapter has taken me AGES to do. It's easily 10 hours of pure work, which isn't counting the time it took to write beforehand.

Woo! Last screenshot to edit and then I can publish!! Oh wait....no second last damn!

Nearing the end of the uploading process! Just have to fix up the front cover image and then I shall PUBLISH!! Mwuhahahaaa! and then I'll go to bed :)

In the final processes of uploading the story....just have to think of what to write on the front page! and my mind is a total blank.....I'll think of something to write after a proof read.

I think this is where perfectionism has its downfall. You know everything looks great but it takes AGES to do. Just finished proof reading and....I've re-worded sooo many things! and still not really happy with some of the screenshot editing.

Yeah I'll take this moment to apologize in advance if you read chapter one and it's not very long. Because it's only 19 screenshots. Which is kind of a slap in the face, I spend all this time on it and it's only 19 screenshots! BUT oh well no....chapter two is probably going to be the same length as well. Ah ha! Chapter 3 is going to be nice and long for you!

Okay just finished writing on the title page and I'm started to get....exhaustion delirious....I don't know I'm really tired....been working all night it is REALLY 8:46AM and I'm glad I have absolutely nothing on today so I can get a couple of hours sleep.

AHAHAAAAHAHAA!! I just hitted the submit button! So the first chapter has been submitted!! Wooo! So it should be published very soon! and you know what I just realised? I haven't submitted ANYTHING in over a year! Last date I submitted was 25-10-10!! Well I'm back now and won't be going anywhere for a long time!

Oh yeah! The new chapter of Tomb Raider I just submitted is going to be my 100th story published!! Well not really but my stories page thinks it is. I technically have 102, but because I stupidly clicked the edit button on my very first two stories it changed them from 'approved' to 'edited' and if I submit them again they'll be out of place....so that's why I haven't. I probably should though my first story was somewhat amusing, and it's nice to look back on.

Oh speaking of looking back on, I mentioned in an earlier post that I was going to make an old story I wrote when I was 7 or something into a sims story AND then I actually did. But then I had to reinstall the game and I thought I lost all those stories, turns out if you copy your neighbourhoods folder it not only saves simmies but it also saves stories. So I do have that story all made up but I don't know if it's really worth submitting it or not.

Anyway I don't know what I'm still doing writing in this blog....really tired and I submitted my story ages ago. It's now 8:58AM and the cat is fast asleep on my lap.....he looks so happy and peaceful. Although he doesn't enjoy the sound of typing very much so I have to substitute typing fast for typing quietly......ah jeez the things we do for our pets.

Oh! See I knew there was something else! The Sims 3 arrived in the mail on Monday!! Installed it last night.....or the night before. Haven't played it yet though. I mean I've played it before when it first came out I had a pre-order but I returned it shortly after installing it on my computer. Haha the guy behind the counter was so shocked. But I really don't like the sims 3! I don't know maybe I'll change my mind after I make some pretty sims and good stories with it.

Anyway it's 9:06AM it takes so long typing quietly! Stupid cat! Ah woops woke him up.....now he's giving me sleepy daggers.......and now he's back asleep. Well I'm about to go to sleep too, so I hope you enjoy my new Tomb Raider story.

Adios xox

NEED HELP! please

Ok guys, so i'm building a "roughing it" kinda lot. I've made "tents" out of the A frame roof with doors and everything. They all work fine. I want to make the others like "apartments" so i boxed in the center of them with the door, put in the hidden marker and when i go to assign the door to NCP it doesn't show that option... what do you think i'm doing wrong? or do you think i should play it a while to see if anyone moves in? here are some screen shots.

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IIt just gives the options - Lock-Set as front door- Add the ability to add triggers- Clone- Delete- Reset-  I've tried resetting and all but it just never gives me the option to set it as an NCP door. in game the lil rooms are black so the marker is working. Any advice would be appreciated! thanks guys

Finally finsihed my house!

I finally finished my house last night, but my boyfriend was playing zombies online (on CoD). So, I wasnt able to upload it. (its funny how every time I want to upload he is always playing CoD, and gets mad when I upload. I was nice this time and waited.) But by the time he was done I was falling asleep watching tv, and didn't feel like turning the game on again. So, I just waited for this morning. I also ended up getting better screen shots this morning. I ended up not likeing any of the ones I had taken (and was planning to use) last night. So, I re took pictures, and I'm very happy with them. Hope you look foward to it comming out on thursday! Btw it has no CC in it, I know most of my houses have so much cc. But I have no more cc atm for my game since I had to reinstall everything a while ago. I've also been to lazy to re add it. I got to find where I put my flash drive with my downloaded CC. But oh well makes it much more easier for you guys to download. I think there should be a more easier way to download the cc that is in someones house instead of clicking on all those links. Maybe one day! cause clicking on those links for all the cc is so annoying, when I download houses I never download the cc thats in them cause I'm to lazy to click all those things. *hopes they make it more easy to download the cc with the houses in the future*

Anyways enough of me talking, I got more stuff that needs to be done this afternoon... hope you enjoy the picture. And have a wonderfull day!

Aya

Home

So yeah, today I was at home.

Just playing sims as usual... I really need a life?

But my friend is not here, and the other one is traveling — I really don't feel like asking my other 'friends' to go and hang out. So I decided to be at home and enjoy this week because the next one I'm going to work and stuff so I'll be pretty busy.

Anyway, hope you guys have a nice week!

Kisses,

Mariana 

Holding Off

The whole Pets thing has me holding off on submitting. I think about everything I have for CC is fixed now. I think I'm still waiting on some beds but otherwise it's looking good.

I've taken some time to fiddle with the Pets EP. OK, one observation... do the puppies really have to play in the pee immediately after Mom or Dad goes? Really? I guess maybe they like it while it's still warm. Damn those puppies though. Can't take your eye of them for a minute or they're splashing in pee puddles. Honestly. Disgusting. And isn't it a bit odd to have six wild horses grazing in your back yard in the middle of town? Not shy at all I guess. And does everyone trip over sleeping raccoons? I mean my sims can't take a stroll through the park without coming across one sleeping in the grass for all the world to see. They don't even hide. Sheesh. And they just sort of spontaneously nap by my mailboxes. Waiting for a package are we? I know there are sims in Appaloosa that own cats yet they never go to the cat park. Well, I have seen their cats there outside the fence mewing to get in. Pining away for that scratching post in the corner. There are usually just random, petless sims, hanging about reading books. Really? You have the urge to read in an empty cat jungle? Seriously? There's absolutely no better smelling place you'd rather be? Ugh. And I want to know, is it just me, or are the dogs incredibly stupid. I mean stupid to the 10th degree. They drink their pee, they chew constantly even as adults and they'll be damned if they'll use the chew toy. No, there's a perfectly good baby crib over there to gnaw on. How rude. They sleep everywhere they shouldn't. Like... right in front of the fridge so nobody can get to it and all my sims pile in on top of each other to complain about it. Just kick the stupid mutt people. Or, I mean, gently carress it awake, give it a smoochie, and then pat in on the rear to send it to the other room. I'm not a dog lover by far but these EA dogs seem really, really, really dumb. And once they're trained and have solid good behaviors they still do the same old stupid stuff. A dog learns the non-destructive trait yet continues to gnaw on the nightstand, dresser, couch, newspaper, and what not. Um... o...K... I can give them the best behavior reward and they still piss all over the house even though they've been trained to go outside. And guard the house. Sure puppy. My dog always gets that want and I have it do it at night. Oh yeah, it growls at every imaginary baddy but lets the raccoon raid the garbage can right NEXT to where the dog stands. Good doggie. You've proven totally useless. I'm so glad I've investing so much time training you. Woof. And why won't they bite the paparazzi? They're annoying. They hang out on my deck talking to themselves. Do you guys have the doggy gnomes? I have a house with a bunch of them loitering all over the place. I'm tripping over them too. Poof! One more. Poof! Another one over there. What is amusing is how they spook the actual dogs in the house. LOL I love that.

Obviously I've tinkered most with dogs so far but I'm watching the cats in town. I don't get the horses. Who let's their horse out to go downtown? They're always running around without anyone on them. Like they want to go to the spa or pick up a rubber duckie. Doesn't anyone in Appaloose have something called... a fence? Just as thought. Damn. It's bad enough I have herds of wild horses and frolicing fawns running through my yards and leaping over my parked cars. What friendly wildlife we have. If my brother was a sim we'd be having bambi for breakfast and plenty of glue for the school. Hmph. I did pick up a cute goldenfinch and stick it in a cage. It was happy and sang nice. My sim liked to play with it. It gave the maid something to clean.

Oh, speaking of maids. Seymore Cole. I was really disappointed this wasn't Seymore Butz or something more humorous. I get him or Bea Bright. Well, if she was so bright I don't think she'd be a maid. She came to a party my sim threw once and she was dressed really... interesting. Also, on one of my jaunts downtown for my staple rubber ducky I bumped into a chick on her horse in her raunchy undies and thigh high stockings. Nice. Oh right, this is a family friendly children's game. Silly me.

I did treehouse woohoo and got splinters... and triplets. Bad treehouse, bad. I did haystack woohoo and was so annoyed by the country hodown that I'll never do that again. How painful is it anyway? Hay. Has anyone tried this in real life? Splinters are nothing to having hay stuck up your butt and... other... orifices. My vote is for shower sex. At least you come out clean, like nothing happened. I'm all for less laundry, even though my sims don't do laundry. Why would I want to do real life chores in a game? What sort of sadistic madman wants to make their virtual people do laundry? Mwhahahahahahaha, just wait until the lawnmower comes out my pretty! Just kill them if you're that way. It's kinder. These are the same people that enjoy shoveling snow, washing dishes, and waxing their car with their tongue. Wax on, wax off! Ew.

Um, anyway, I'm having fun exploring the fuzzy side of sims and I'm so glad my sims aren't wolfing out this time around. Back hair is so uncool. Nasty. Well, back hair, butt hair, stomach hair, forehead hair...