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Head, meet Desk!

Head, meet Desk! I realize that the TSR site has been having... issues. Okay, it's been having a downright tempertantrum, and I know I'm not the only one who has noticed this. From what I've been reading in the chat, there's been a LOT of people who are having problems with the site, especially the uploader. For me, it stalls out and then gives me a string of code (yay) which I do not understand (Code=Geek, er, Greek). I understand the problems, but still... all I want is to upload one little file... and it was working fine last night. Ugh! *Headdesk* *Headdesk* *Headdesk* I wonder if site management is doing that yet? If not, they've got the patience of a saint.

Cross ing

Cross ing

The up 'n' up?

Alrighty! So, I'm in the proccess of a few more houses. A traditional couples starter house (2 story, garage, deck, etc), my old house that I grew up in in Illinois, and a massive build project that will probably take quite a while to finish. I have a number of CC objects that are .package files so they don't show up in the "items used in this lot" list and sadly I still need to make a list of what they are. Due to that, some things might end up "missing" from the lot (or at least look like I didn't finish). Though, I think my brain will work for the most part and only slip a couple things in that don't transfer in the upload :p Anyway, hope you all like what I come up with. :)

First set incoming!

Exciting day for me - submitting my first set of objects today, they took me ages to finish but i think they look ok! Needs some work on the polish and proffessionalism maybe, but all in all ok for a first try at most of the items.

Really disappointed I can't release these as a set bundle, but my filestorage appears to be borked and no-one is answering support for the website, so separate items it is! I think I can get around the problem slightly by putting all the items in the rest of the set as recommended on the items page, so it won't be too much trouble for people to make a set if they want it...

Just need to get some ideas for my next set now!

My First Lot

My first lot, Aqua, was approved and will be available tomorrow! 

I'm super excited!  I've been making my own Sims lots since I started playing the original game (all those years ago) and it's always been one of my favorite things about playing the game.  I'm plan on uploading a few more lots in the near future so stay tuned!

Cross

across the garden. cross the garden. x garden. cross garden. 

The Chaumont uncovers building problems...

Is it just me, or do warped walls drive you insane? Especially when you think you have it all put together and, regardless of the MAJOR alterations to a floor plan that you have to do, it seems to look alright? Play testing the next installment in the Sweetwater Loop Estates series has given me a bit of headache. Not only that, but now I have some major alterations to do before upload.

The big issue is the stairwell.  It's become quite the interesting little thing, not that it needs much done to it, just a few minor fixes.  Take a gander at the floor plan:

See the stairwell?  Making stairs that look exactly like those pictured is IMPOSSIBLE!  At least, not without warped walls or wasted space.  I had to create a conservatory look to the stairwell (huge amount of wasted space!!!) because if I didn't, the half wall level creating the landing would warp and the stairs would be unusable.  :(  So the planned space becomes this:

Yes, it's a giant box because you cannot place walls against the structure and have them appear normal... It creates that lovely warped wall effect.  I had to go at least two tiles out for the area that did not have walls when the stairs were built to have them not be warped and the stairwell landing not to be warped beyond repair.  It's really frustrating. 

Then, there's this little problem: 

There's one little section of stairs on the way up that is discoloured, rather it's shaded and dark... :(  I like creating things that are esthetically pleasing.  To me, four shaded stairs look odd when all the rest are illuminated.  I think that staircases like these with a landing, should be added to the game itself.  It would make this builder happy, that's for darn sure!!!  Either you get warped walls to get the effect you want, or you wind up with a whole heck of a lot of wasted space. 

Builders out there - do you have any suggestions?  Any stairwells you have built or tutorials you have seen to create something similar to what was needed in this plan WITHOUT the warping to the walls of the outside structure?  Comments are much appreciated!

Coming Soon

Ok i am working on a new project/world its called Peggy's Cove. Its going to be a medevil/pirate town, I'll set up a release date when its done, and it will be FREE and, pictures will be put up when more of the village is done. If you have anything you want to add or have any ideas put them in my guest book and I'll take a look. A link will be provided to the upload site :D

ok so i decided to scrap this idea and i'm making a new world which will have a town a city and 20 farms (i counted) and i dont know when it will be done and i still have to work on a tutorial that i said ill do so the reales date is unknown at this time....

New "Charmed" Set! :)

So I'm working on a new set of sims from the tv show "Charmed" the show ended 5 years ago and it is one of my favorite shows so I decided to honor the 3 leading ladies with a set.

I created a new pool to see if you guys want the sims as a set or as they are ready to download, because the Rose Mcgowan sim is already ready and packed for you guys.

So if you are up for it answer the pool so I can decide on what to do.

Meanwhile I leave you guys a preview image of the sim. Enjoy :)

Collection extended by request

As I commented in the previous message, the collections of the T-shirts would be 6 but I have received several requests to expand the collection to more than 6.

As you can imagine this has made me feel great.

From what I've decided to expand the collections of 6 to 8. Later, I will make more collections of T-shirts, but for now I´ll do these 8 because I have wanted to start other projects.

I am very pleased with the reception are having my first collections and I hope it stays that way hehehe... Thank you very much everyone. This helps to keep doing more.

Hugs

MakoMew

*Como ya os comenté en el mensaje anterior, las colecciones de las camisetas iban a ser 6 pero he recibido varias peticiones para ampliar las colecciones a mas de 6.

Como podeis imaginar esto me ha hecho sentir bien.

Por lo que he decidido aumentar las colecciones de 6 a 8. Mas adelante, haré mas colecciones de camisetas pero por ahora haréestas 8 porque tengo ganas de empezar otros proyectos.

Estoy muy contento por la acogida que han tenido mis primeras colecciones y espero que esto siga asi jejeje...muchas gracias a todos. Esto ayuda a que siga haciendo mas.

Abrazos

MakoMew