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Being an SA

As has become apparent, I no longer have the time and freedom I used to before "The Great Move". I've juggled, and I've tried various different solutions, but it's just not working right now. So I have asked TSR if I could step back down from FA for a bit. They have been so supportive and understanding...I can't even tell you! :) So I am just going to create when I can, and experiment with the new World Creation tool for a while as well. (I keep hoping someone will add an extra couple of hours to the day, but they just won't do it! :P ) Anyway, for those who are wondering why I am not an FA any longer, I certainly hope this puts you at ease. ;) I'm not going anywhere, just taking a little more time with a little less self-imposed pressure. Hehehe!

Wish me luck! (((Hugs!)))
Illiana

Having trouble to find the newest stories?

Just like Illandrya in her blog, I have trouble finding the newest stories I am dying to read in the jungle called Storytelling this past week. I too have the fourth chapter of Lobster and Salad out today and it is in there somewhere! To make it easier: here's the link http://www.thesimsresource.com/stories/details/title/Lobster%20Thermidor%20%26%20Autumn%20Salad%20-%204/category/sims3/id/17112/ I really want to thank you for reading and commenting. The feedback is wonderful and keeps me wanting to write more stories!

Chapter 4: The Jade Princess

Hi Everyone

Just a quick note to let you know that Chapter 4 of The Jade Princess is out. You can find it here:

http://www.thesimsresource.com/stories/details/title/The%20Jade%20Princess%3A%20Chapter%2004/category/sims3-actionadventure/id/17170/

I'd love to hear what you think so please drop me a comment if you have the time.

many thanks
~Illandrya

My New Story

I just wanted to share with you all a sneak peek of my new in-the-works story. It's called Someone Special as you can see by the cover below. The first part should be out probably nearing the end of next week. Anyway, I hope everyone will enjoy it!

I'm Back!

After all those problems I talked about in my last post, my game is finally up and running properly. I will be working on new creations ASAP. I've got loads of great stuff planned, so stay tuned!

Update

I haven't been on this site since Christmas, due to computer problems. The patch screwed up my game and I had to uninstall, but after I reinstalled I couldn't start my game! I eventually had to manually uninstall the game but it's up and running now, so I'm happy. :)

About me and my creations.

Hello I am oepu. But you can call me Anna. I'm 26 years old, from Germany and married. I have studied computer science. I love mangas, period dramas (mostly BBC productions), dogs, guinea pigs and Sims.

My sims3 site is http://oepusims.blog.de/. Most of my sims 3 items are on MTS as well. But I wanted to share my creations here too, because I want that many people can get my creations if they want them.

I prefer the maxis match style. It fits to the game, is simple, mostly colorfull and cartoony. If you don't like this style you won't like my creations. But if you like it I hope you like my creations too. I'm happy to get new suggestions for new creations in the maxis match style.

I will update sparely. I create when I have time and when I have an idea. I try to have a high quality standard. Please  let me know if something looks strange in your game. Tell me  if you notice some quality issues. I will try to correct them.

Just finished

I just finished doing a cardigan to the sims 3. I'm not that happy with it but I did it based of a picture of it on a swedish clothing website and decided to do it because it looked easy. EA still hasn't realesed a new patch so I won't be uploading it until I can try it in game and take pictures of it.

I will probably try and do something else later tonight, maybe some clothes for another age category than I usually do?

Installation issues with my Patterns

It has been brought to my attention that there may be an issue installing my last 8 patterns.  These patterns were created after the latest EA series of patches and I am trying to verify if the installation issues are because of the borked EA launcher and I along with everyone else must be patient, or if I've broken something my self at creation.

If you are having issues, please reply to this blog.  Let me know what pattern ( please do not say 'well all of them' because I do know that some people are not having any issues at all) you cannot get to show up and what version of Sims 3 that you are running.

For example,  Sea Shell Sea Shore will not install, running base game Sims 3 patched to version 1.86

or Dilitante Damask installs on my lap top that has the base bame and world adventures fully patched but will not work on my desktop, the only difference is that one is xp and the other is vista.

Thank you so much for having patience while I work through these issues.  Because of these problems, I will not be submitting any more patterns until EA releases a new patch for the launcher issues.  I do not want to add to the heart ache other simmers are having with their game at this time.  Do not fret though, once these problems are nailed down, I have plent of others waiting for me to convert/create and upload.  I am thankful that I don't create in batches and trickle my uploads.  I'd hate to have months of work being questionable.

Thanks again for any information you can supply if you are having issues any patterns.

Julie

Sad news about holes...

Double-treble-quadruple DRAT!

EA has changed something in the game.  Holes in the wall (or any type of frameless or invisible window) are NO LONGER POSSIBLE!  I say 'no longer' because I made a very early attempt at these windows (probably back in August) and they worked back then and I nearly used one of them in my spooky Halloween graveyard.  But now, they don't.  I've made a couple of 'frameless' windows this week (including a totally invisible window to double-check that I wasn't going insane or anything), as well as testing an older window that used to work just fine (pictured left).  The result is that the bottom and top strips of walls remain visible...

I'm gutted about this, and I know some of you will be too (this has been my most-requested Sims 3 conversion to date).  I will keep one of the windws in my game so I can check whether this is remedied by EA after subsequent patches (I know patches are not favourite topic-of-the-month at the moment.  Maybe one day EA will fix it, but right now, one of my favourite window styles is not going to make it into the game.