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MizoreYukii
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The modeling community has moved and no longer posts here! Majority of Sims 3 is at the new modeling forum Simmetry Design, and others have moved to the Sims 4 Sims and Modeling section, where both Sims 3 and Sims 4 is welcome (and Sims 2 for some hosts).
Hey guys! So a few of you are already aware as to what this is, but let me explain for those that don't.
(If you have time, of course) Read the entire thread please, otherwise you will miss important information (such as more opinions on why this is good, etc., and for formats/themes/etc. I may have missed).
When Maggie was wrongfully banned (again >_>)(Someone asked for the story, I posted it here), Vid contacted a few others and I explaining that Maggie wasn't coming back, so she wanted to do something to show our disapproval of the ban or find a way to lift the ban (via petition). A few back and forth messages and I eventually suggested we start a new forum. But instead of using it like Unbound, where everyone went back and forth but still remained here, I instead suggested that everyone (willingly, for those that read that wrong) move to the new forum and abandon the modeling section here altogether.
The reason why is because:
For those wondering why, I was suggested to lead this project due to my organization skills (I have been dubbed "Organization Queen" by Vid, Lol! xD) and because it was my idea to begin with, so it made more sense this way. However, the forum is to be molded by the community (hence this thread) so that it is an enjoyable experience for all, and we can tailor the forum to what we want.
I am recording all suggestions and considering them when putting together the forum, and everything is up for vote and debate, so feel free to discuss them. No idea is stupid either, so please speak freely.
What we are doing right now is brainstorming themes, format, names, rules, and websites that will host our forum. I will be putting all suggestions in their respective spots, and you guys need to help us narrow down the options. Feel free to post your opinions on everything submitted so far, but please be respectful.
Some inactive members, like Rinxes, need to be contacted about what we are doing. Please post in the thread if you contacted someone so we can avoid multiple emails being sent to them, and so we can keep track of who was contacted. I will be tagging them below as well so incase they lurk recently they will see it. Edit: Forgot to say that the PMing system on here probably won't do much good! I meant email or social media, if it's possible. Thank you to those who contact them!
Inactive Sims 3: @BobSkellington @Jaunty @Rinxes @Sofia4u @Eli @cheerio517 @LadyEmillye @KPGeiger @MiataPlay (not sure if she still wants to participate or not) @firecrackergrrl (not sure if she still wants to participate or not)
Inactive Sims 4: @Minstrel @ayeden @CazzTregurtha @Karababy52 @PurpleKenzie19 @Gemmabubbles @PoppieGirl @Ashley Sims @Sims4Kat (might not be modeling anymore) @Zbern12 @JesxSims
Edit: Beech is on board!
Please see below for what we currently have going on. Here is a quicklink list (but please try to read everything in this thread [including comments to avoid repeats], and reply with your opinions, otherwise this could cause problems later when making the forum) (Note that themes, formats, etc. will be updated as soon as possible, but reading the thread helps avoid repeating them while they aren't updated, which is why I asked to have you read the entire thread.
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Name, Website, and Rule Suggestions
Formatting Suggestions
Theme Suggestions
Applications
List of On Board Models
The modeling community has moved and no longer posts here! Majority of Sims 3 is at the new modeling forum Simmetry Design, and others have moved to the Sims 4 Sims and Modeling section, where both Sims 3 and Sims 4 is welcome (and Sims 2 for some hosts).
Hey guys! So a few of you are already aware as to what this is, but let me explain for those that don't.
(If you have time, of course) Read the entire thread please, otherwise you will miss important information (such as more opinions on why this is good, etc., and for formats/themes/etc. I may have missed).
When Maggie was wrongfully banned (again >_>)(Someone asked for the story, I posted it here), Vid contacted a few others and I explaining that Maggie wasn't coming back, so she wanted to do something to show our disapproval of the ban or find a way to lift the ban (via petition). A few back and forth messages and I eventually suggested we start a new forum. But instead of using it like Unbound, where everyone went back and forth but still remained here, I instead suggested that everyone (willingly, for those that read that wrong) move to the new forum and abandon the modeling section here altogether.
The reason why is because:
- The rules here are for children despite the game rating being teen, and because of this our art is in danger of being removed or getting us banned. We shouldn't live in constant worry and we shouldn't be limiting our art because of it.
- This forum has done nothing but hurt us for the last few years, either individually and/or as a community (banned members, people leaving because of corruption, etc.)
- Still pertaining to the above, several of those that have been banned, or left, have been alerted and like the idea of the new forums, so we have a chance of bringing our friends back if we do make this move. (Maggie can now also join us again instead of losing her permanently!)
- Going back and forth like we did with Unbound only separated us and caused a few problems, and then the eventual downfall of Unbound (with several other factors). It is better to move altogether and not look back.
- We can now make our own sections and do other things with our friends without worrying about our threads being moved, like the party we recently had.
For those wondering why, I was suggested to lead this project due to my organization skills (I have been dubbed "Organization Queen" by Vid, Lol! xD) and because it was my idea to begin with, so it made more sense this way. However, the forum is to be molded by the community (hence this thread) so that it is an enjoyable experience for all, and we can tailor the forum to what we want.
I am recording all suggestions and considering them when putting together the forum, and everything is up for vote and debate, so feel free to discuss them. No idea is stupid either, so please speak freely.What we are doing right now is brainstorming themes, format, names, rules, and websites that will host our forum. I will be putting all suggestions in their respective spots, and you guys need to help us narrow down the options. Feel free to post your opinions on everything submitted so far, but please be respectful.
Some inactive members, like Rinxes, need to be contacted about what we are doing. Please post in the thread if you contacted someone so we can avoid multiple emails being sent to them, and so we can keep track of who was contacted. I will be tagging them below as well so incase they lurk recently they will see it. Edit: Forgot to say that the PMing system on here probably won't do much good! I meant email or social media, if it's possible. Thank you to those who contact them!
Inactive Sims 3: @BobSkellington @Jaunty @Rinxes @Sofia4u @Eli @cheerio517 @LadyEmillye @KPGeiger @MiataPlay (not sure if she still wants to participate or not) @firecrackergrrl (not sure if she still wants to participate or not)
Inactive Sims 4: @Minstrel @ayeden @CazzTregurtha @Karababy52 @PurpleKenzie19 @Gemmabubbles @PoppieGirl @Ashley Sims @Sims4Kat (might not be modeling anymore) @Zbern12 @JesxSims
Edit: Beech is on board!
Some FAQ:
- Are all games allowed?
Edit: Someone suggested a new format! Make sure to check it out under the format section. We need everyone to choose.
Yes! We will be having split modeling sections for 2, 3, and 4, but we will also have a combined section, which is where comps that allow all games go. It's down in the format section with a tiny bit more info, so check it out. I'd consider the first game, but I'm pretty sure it has never had modeling opportunities. - If we're leaving due to the rules and such, what will the rules be like on the new forum?
The new forum will have teen rules, not children or adult. Breast exposure in our edits will be allowed but the actual nether regions (we shouldn't be seeing details in other words) won't be allowed (not sure if spoiler system will be used for nude edits or not Edit: spoiler system will be used as a just in case). Blood and gore is another thing I want to touch on, of course. What we are currently doing here is allowed, and maaaybe slightly more, but nothing too extreme. We'll hopefully be using a spoiler system though so that anything that gets too out of hand can be hidden, and those who are sensitive can just ignore it. The current forum doesn't allow us to do this (that spoiler system is broken...ugh...), and doing it this way allows everyone to be happy. =D Yaaaay! As for weapons in edits, they are allowed. Other general rules that are common sense, like no trolling or spamming, will obviously be implemented, but the spamming part will have actual clear rules that make sense and won't be based on judgement (some of you will get this xD). Lol
We'll go more into depth about rules and what is or isn't allowed as we work through this. ^_^ Feel free to suggest rules! - Is this just a modeling/photography forum or does it have other stuff?
Depending on how our current members vote (and the final decision) determines how the forum will come out. Several have already requested for other sections to be added, like building and sims, but our main focus will always be modeling. Everything else is just a perk and something for us to do! - Since we are moving, does that mean I abandon the official forums altogether?
Edit: (Ah! I see the problem! Fixed it.) Nope! Feel free to post in the other sections and interact with the other communities here. The only thing that you need to keep in mind is that if you post on the EA forums you won't be getting much traffic.
If we do make the move (meaning everyone agreed, at least we hope) everyone will be at the new forums, which is why you'd be receiving very little traffic. Edit: (To explain further) As I said, our goal is to have everyone move so we can protect each other. We don't want to leave people behind, but staying can also scare off (or become banned) our other current models. Either situation is just awful, which is why we're trying to get everyone to agree.
Note that this part pertains mainly to the Sims 3/community section. I have no idea what Sims 4 will do after they have been notified. - What about our old comp threads? Or the tutorials and guides, like your modeling guide and beginner tutorials?
All of my threads will be posted and adapted to the new forum, and the copies remaining on the officials will still be updated as well (with links explaining that we moved, of course). For the active posters of those guides/tutorials/comps, it is up to them to move them (which is just a copy and paste), or I can post them for them. For those who are inactive and have been inactive, I won't be moving their comp threads. If it is a tutorial/guide though, I may move them if they are unique and not a copy. An example is the abundance of "how to cut sims out" threads. We have several covering the exact same method/steps, which is why they won't be moving if I do decide to do this. Otherwise, everything will be linked in my upcoming threads like I was originally planning. (Though moving or making copies of the guides/tutorials gives us a chance to preserve them if something happens to the modeling section after we are gone.) - How do we let returning/new players know where we are at? We can't generate traffic then!
We will be posting one last thread explaining where we have gone and where to find us. It will be bumped to make sure it stays on the front page by the various members in our community who still use this forum. We will also be advertising through the social sites and other simming sites (that allow it of course) so that everyone can find us and we can receive new members.
Edit: For those worried about letting new players see comps, don't forget that I still plan on releasing my modeling comp list!
Also, for those worried about leaving but still want to participate, we're coming up with a solution, so please hold tight! Thank you! - I want to help moderate the forum/find a theme/help with html/etc. How do I do that?
Please contact me through email, PM, or post here, and make sure to refer to the applications at the bottom of the thread if you want to work on the forum.
Please see below for what we currently have going on. Here is a quicklink list (but please try to read everything in this thread [including comments to avoid repeats], and reply with your opinions, otherwise this could cause problems later when making the forum) (Note that themes, formats, etc. will be updated as soon as possible, but reading the thread helps avoid repeating them while they aren't updated, which is why I asked to have you read the entire thread.
).Name, Website, and Rule Suggestions
Formatting Suggestions
Theme Suggestions
Applications
List of On Board Models
My simblr|Simmetry Design|❦Modeling, Hosting, & Judging Guide❦|Modeling Competition Directory|Editing and Modeling Tutorials|Tutorial Directory
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(We're not making one from scratch, if that is your question. xD)
Also, I have a general idea for forum rules (they are not modeling rules!), but would like your opinion.
| - means a tally. I mark the things people have agreed upon with this. It's a WIP though as I have PMs and posts to sort through. xD
Simple Sims |
Dirty Pretty Sims
Pixel Art
the Pixel Art movement
Sims-Pixels-Art |
living Pixels
Sims & Pixels
Pixelated Sims
Serendipity Sims
Insurgency
Simply Sims (instead of "Simple")
Simmetry |||||||||
Sim Style
SimmiStyle
Sim Trends
Trendy Sims
Simmetry Pixels
SIMply Fashion |
SIMplistic |
SIMsational
SIMplicity |
Pixelated Simmetry
SIMply Art
SIMsational
Snap-a-Sim
Snap-a-Pixel
Pixelate
Epixels This is used, would require different spelling)
SimverseManagement
EverlastingSims
Simphony
Pixel Simmetry
The current ones we have can be split into different sections as is, so the modeling section will have "off topic" that holds the before and after, editing showcases, etc. (feel free to suggest more sub-sections we can add to ones already picked). However, I am looking for entirely new sections as well. I know I am forgetting categories we can use that can technically not be placed in these sections (I just remembered that stories/legacies can be a thing as well), so if you'd like to suggest something else please do so.
Blue means it has been accepted. If you want to challenge something, please do so. I need valid reasons though.
| - means a tally. I mark the things people have agreed upon with this. It's a WIP though as I have PMs and posts to sort through. xD
For those that don't know what we mean by theme, we mean overall appearance of the forum which includes icons/symbols (including the buttons you'll be clicking), the background/header, colors, etc.
If you are interested in making a theme, submitting images, or helping search, etc., please see below/contact me (depending on what you want to do). =D
I added links to posts with really long suggestions or big pictures, etc. Please check them out when you can.
(Colors are not really the same as themes. The theme is the pictures/icons, the colors are what we put on it [basic way of putting it xD])
(I'm still trying to locate all suggested themes that aren't a repeat! I will tally them later. >_<)
enCHANTED
Bazooka!
Moving UP!
Soothe
I'm looking for, in moderators/admins:
Quick explanation of Moderator vs. Admin (from what I've read so far, this could be wrong or change depending on the forum chosen):
- Moderator: Someone who slightly manages the forums/threads (moving, deleting, etc.) and can ban people etc. (has other abilities of course)
- Admin: Higher position than moderator. Allows them to edit forum formats, themes, etc., with all the powers of a moderator (only a few shall be taken for this position, as I don't want a ton of people altering the formats, etc. It's a lot of power and needs to used responsibly!)
Questions so far:
- Do we still participate in competitions if we're an admin/moderator?
Of course! I don't see why not. It's also another reason to look for level-headed models! We don't need rage banning, etc. to happen for losing. xD
For those with coding/html experience, any experience would be appreciated and there's really no need to turn anyone down, unless we get more than....8...probably 5 since we only need a few to begin with. However, we do want people who are at least medium in knowledge (something like being able to set up your own tumblr, etc.).
Username and Preferred Name: (So that way I can keep track and know how to refer to you.
Moderator or Admin?: (Forgot to add this. xD)
Experience: (Previous moderator/admin and/or modeling experience)
Time zone/sleep schedule: (What is your timezone and/or sleep schedule. I know some people are up all night so timezones are a bit different for them.)
Do you think you're capable of handling situations well?: (keeping a calm head, avoiding favoritism, not making the situation worse, respecting those involved [no matter how annoying/mean they are, etc.], etc.)
For copy and paste:
Admin/Moderator Application
Username and Preferred Name:
Experience:
Time zone/sleep schedule:
Do you think you're capable of handling situations well?:
Preferred Name:
Experience: (Minimal, somewhat okay, or a lot? Examples will help greatly, so place those links when submitting!)
Pm or email?: (I need to be able to contact you when we get to working. While I'm not sure how we'll do the forum at the moment, feel free to start contacting me.)
For copy and paste:
Coding/Html experience
Preferred Name:
Experience:
Pm or email?:
(Omg, we have a lot of people! =D So happy! *Hugs family*)
Edit: Oh no. Did I post too soon?
*My Tumblr* Simmetry Design- JOIN NOW*
Thread is now open!
Please make sure to go to the first post of the thread, located here. http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/860523/calling-all-models-this-is-important
Edit: Please do not quote this post. I only want people tagged once.
(Do NOT copy or use this taglist. Don't even rearrange it. Just don't touch the list.)
Sims 4, note that this mainly pertains to Sims 3, but we want your opinion as well if you're interested in coming with us. Please read the entire thread before actually commenting, same goes to Sims 3.
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@chellemh29 We're waiting for all Sims 3 models to confirm before going any further. If all of us agree we can move over and not have to deal with the forums anymore.
So even if everyone else agrees you won't consider joining us? It would just be making a new account, no hoops. :O
I'm somewhere between
I never really know a killer from a savior
@Vanadis ?? I didn't ban anyone from posting? I said that if we all move then there wouldn't be traffic. To avoid this person sitting in an empty forum I said they should post in ours. o-o How is that banning anyone? Did I word it wrong? Let me go check.
That's basically telling people not to be on this one.
I'm somewhere between
I never really know a killer from a savior
Fixed it. xD That was sending the wrong message. I meant it as in they're going to be lonely, if the models agree to move. There won't be traffic here as the point is to avoid the bouncing that we did with Unbound.
Its a suggestion. I think the aim of this is to get everyone who is willing to move involved and essentially boycott this section of the forums because of the terrible/unfair judgment. Its not for everyone, sure, but mizzie never explicitly said if you join you can't post on here whatsoever. Perhaps a misinterpretation.
I'm somewhere between
I never really know a killer from a savior
After all, this section of the forum is kinda dying out. And I know they were thinking of combining the Sims 3 and 4 modelling sections together, but I feel like even more people would've left because of that too, so I guess this could possibly be compromise?
Just to clarify, we're not forcing anyone to do anything. @_@ In fact, my whole intention was to get everyone on board before even moving. We don't want to leave people behind.
And bouncing only helped lead to the death of Unbound. Half the time nobody joined the comps on one side of the forum and instead joined solely on the other one. While it can attract the attention of new people, it doesn't really serve a purpose otherwise.
Edit 2: Now I'm confusing myself with that. Ignore the first edit. Lol
Wait, did I put you in that list? Ugh. I'm sorry. I'm tired. xD There's so many names it gets confusing so fast!
Edit: Fixed it! Again, I'm sorry. xD
Don't worry about it! It's probably cause I haven't actually competed in a legit comp since like July...? I don't even remember anymore
That and when Bliss banned a bunch of active people and then deserted the forum...
I'm just saying the way you had it worded before may have not been the best way to word it. If one person reads it one way, others may too.
I'm somewhere between
I never really know a killer from a savior
@PeaceSign101 You totally have a say! You're welcome to come along since we'll be using spoiler tags. ^_^