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Fall Fun Homemade Gift Exchange ~ Event Closed
ADWilson
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Hello! Welcome to the Fall Fun Gift Exchange for Sims 3!!!
This is a Sims 3 only homemade gift exchange and is CC Free!
Before continuing, thanks must be offered to those who hosted before:
tanubanue
cmbaker16 & Shannen
Rawr2019
klb685
Without their efforts, this event would not be what it is today. Thank you ladies!!!
Thanks also go to their co-hosts, helpers and replacement gift buddies!!!
Please read through everything as there have been a few changes made since the last gift exchange. Knowing what’s what will continue to keep this fun and stress-free for everyone!
Fall is FUN! The weather is cooler and there is a crispness to the air
Foliage might change colors and smiles can be seen everywhere
May this gift exchange be a fun and wonderful place for you to visit!
So let’s begin…
A warm thank you goes to aricarai for her help in organizing the Buddy Letters and keeping the thread active.
This is a SECRET EXCHANGE. Please do not reveal your Buddy until the gifting period. It’s a lot of fun wondering who has whom and what they are making!
Communication regarding this gift exchange will only be done via private messages so be sure to check your Inbox on a regular basis.
If this is your first gift exchange or you would like to know what one is, then please scroll down to the FAQs post. Helpful information will continually be added there as questions get asked.
In case you’re interested and would like to take a look at the SIMTASTIC gifts that were delivered to buddies during the last gift exchange, here is the link:
Tanu’s Last Rodeo Homemade CC Free Gift Exchange
Hello! Welcome to the Fall Fun Gift Exchange for Sims 3!!!
This is a Sims 3 only homemade gift exchange and is CC Free!
Before continuing, thanks must be offered to those who hosted before:
tanubanue
cmbaker16 & Shannen
Rawr2019
klb685
Without their efforts, this event would not be what it is today. Thank you ladies!!!
Thanks also go to their co-hosts, helpers and replacement gift buddies!!!
Please read through everything as there have been a few changes made since the last gift exchange. Knowing what’s what will continue to keep this fun and stress-free for everyone!
Fall is FUN! The weather is cooler and there is a crispness to the air
Foliage might change colors and smiles can be seen everywhere
May this gift exchange be a fun and wonderful place for you to visit!
So let’s begin…
A warm thank you goes to aricarai for her help in organizing the Buddy Letters and keeping the thread active.
This is a SECRET EXCHANGE. Please do not reveal your Buddy until the gifting period. It’s a lot of fun wondering who has whom and what they are making!
Communication regarding this gift exchange will only be done via private messages so be sure to check your Inbox on a regular basis.
If this is your first gift exchange or you would like to know what one is, then please scroll down to the FAQs post. Helpful information will continually be added there as questions get asked.
In case you’re interested and would like to take a look at the SIMTASTIC gifts that were delivered to buddies during the last gift exchange, here is the link:
Tanu’s Last Rodeo Homemade CC Free Gift Exchange
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Important Dates
Sign Ups: Saturday, October 1 to Friday, October 14 ending at 6 pm (EST)
Late Buddy Letters will not be accepted!
Buddy Names: Each Buddy name will be sent via private message and should arrive by 6 pm (EST) on Saturday, October 15.
ALL check-ins need to be done via the thread. Please do not send a private message or post on my Sims 3 My Page wall regarding check-ins.
Check-in ONE: Before or by the end of Sunday, October 16.
This is to let me know that you’ve received your Buddy Name. If you haven’t received it and need it re-sent, please let me know asap!
Check-in TWO: Before or by the end of Tuesday, October 25.
This is just a general check-in to let me know that you’re doing okay.
If you need help with anything or foresee any problems, then please do not hesitate to ask/mention this! General questions can be asked in the thread, but Buddy specific ones must be sent to me via private message.
Check-in THREE: Before or by the end of Tuesday, November 8.
Your gift should be almost ready to go at this time. A couple of touch-ups or a few more screenshots might be needed, but the gifts themselves should be done.
VERY Important: If you miss one of the above check-ins without letting me know beforehand, you will receive a private message. If you do not respond by the date listed in the private message, you will be eliminated from this gift exchange and won’t receive a gift. The person who had you will be asked if they would like to gift the Buddy you were assigned. The only exception against elimination is letting me know ahead of time that you will miss a deadline.
GIFTING Time: Tuesday, November 15 to Sunday, November 20.
If you are unable to gift during this time period, let me know ASAP!!!
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
Sims 4 Blog: Addy Plays Sims 4
1. This is a Sims 3 only gift exchange ~ no Sims 4 gifts allowed.
2. Join this gift exchange by posting a letter (see the next post for the form letter that must be used!).
3. No custom content is allowed. All gifts will be custard checked, no exceptions.
If you would like to know how to start a clean, no CC game please refer to the FAQs post.
4. Keep your Buddy Name a secret once you receive your name via private message. No names will be posted to the Sims 3 My Pages nor will they be emailed.
5. Follow the check-in dates!
6. You must make at least one homemade gift for your Buddy. This can be a build, pet or sim. This is not something that is bought from the Sims 3 store. You may make as many gifts as you like. You may also gift from your Buddy’s wishlist (not required!) as long as there is one homemade gift as well.
7. You must make a gifting thread for your Buddy! The thread should contain a personalized message to your Buddy, screenshots of your gift and a link to your uploaded item. If your gift is picture heavy, then you might want to consider using an outside photo album such as Photobucket.
8. When a gift is being given, please post a message in the main thread! This message should include your Buddy name, gift number (very helpful to Buddy & host!) as well as a link to the thread. If you want to include a sneak peek picture in the main thread post, please feel free to do so.
9. You must gift and be gifted. This is a gift exchange and every Buddy should receive a homemade gift.
10. Please remember that what is written in your Buddy letter is a guide, don’t get upset if your gift isn’t exactly what you wanted. Also please don’t stress about not being able to make exactly what was suggested in the Buddy letter that you’ve been assigned. Do your best and have fun! The focus has always been about sharing our love of simming with friends ~ new and current!!!
11. No rude or mean behavior will be tolerated. If seen, I will remove you at my discretion. We are here to have fun and enjoy one another’s company!
12. Do not sign up if you can’t follow through! Pay careful attention to rules 13 and 17!!!
13. If anything comes up (ex: personal, computer problems, etc.), please let me know ASAP so arrangements can be made and your Buddy gets a gift. This gift does not exempt you from your requirement of making at least one homemade gift. Depending upon the circumstances, you might or might not be allowed to participate in the next gift exchange.
14. If you get a new store item or addition to your game, please edit your Buddy letter and post in the thread that you have made changes. Those items might or might not be used in your gift, but the more details you provide will help the gift become truly personalized!
15. Please check the main thread often in case there is anything you need to know or to see if your Buddy has posted a gift for you!
16. Please do not quote images as it tends to break threads. If quoting, please remove the image before commenting.
17. If you had signed up for a previous gift exchange and didn’t give a homemade gift, you will not be paired up in this exchange. Sorry, no exceptions!
18. If you download or add a gift (any gift!) to your favorites list, please press Recommend It.
19. Each Buddy took time and effort to make their gift so please take the time to compliment their creations. Your kind words will be a gift to them!
20. Have fun!!! Try making something that is new-to-you and you’ll discover that you’re better at it than you think you are.
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
Sims 4 Blog: Addy Plays Sims 4
The more details, the better!!!
Remember, this is a guide and not a step-by-step wishlist. You might or might not get something that is mentioned here.
Your Buddy is looking forward to creating something truly unique for you!
Buddy Letter form:
Username:
Link to your Sims 3 My Page: (This is to help me when Buddy pairings are being made, especially if I don’t know you very well. If you’d rather not put your link here, please send me a PM with this information)
I have installed the following Expansion Packs:
I have installed the following Stuff Packs:
I own the following Store Content:
I own the following EA-made Worlds: (Please note that others might not feel comfortable using a custom world so it would be beneficial to provide your Buddy with a list of only those made by EA)
Some of my favorite colors are:
I really don’t like this color:
I love to use items from this set:
I prefer to play in this EA-made World:
I enjoy this style of build the most: (Example: Victorian)
I really don’t want this in my game:
I would or would not like lots in the following sizes: (If you’re a fan of tiny lots then here is a great place to mention that! If larger lots make your game lag while loading them, mention that too!)
I want/don’t want berry sims:
I want/don’t want occult sims: (Be sure to specifically list those that you are fine with or mention which ones you don’t want to see in your game!)
I want/don’t want pets in the household: (Like cats more than dogs? Like bundles of cute puppies over horses? Don’t want any of them? Mention it!)
Do you want your sims and/or pets skilled up for you? If so, how much? (Example: A couple of points, but not maxed out)
Are there certain skills you want skilled because you really like having them ready when you start with a new sim or household? (Example: A few points in Cooking would be nice so sims don’t burn the waffles and can make more than a mean bowl of cereal!)
Are there particular skill items that you really like having in a build? (Example: I love having sims that can cook, garden, paint and write so having those skills would be awe-sim!)
Other: (Describe here anything that you’d really like that might or might not have been previously mentioned!)
~ end of form ~
If you’re having trouble figuring out what to say in your letter, it might help to visit the previous gift exchange (link found in the first post!) for ideas on what others have said in the past.
Feel free to add to the form! The more your Buddy knows, the better suited your gift will be.
Above all, have FUN!!!
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
Sims 4 Blog: Addy Plays Sims 4
In alphabetical order:
blair2396
Bookworm742
Catdog123
ciane
cmbaker16
DolphineQ
figureitout01
fleshjenn
Hoplass
Kgaff
LadyEmillye
Martje89
MiaSkywalker
Skymyst
tanubanue
XxHannelorexX
Buddy Gifts
To: blair2396
From: fleshjenn
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351612/#Comment_15351612
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352013/#Comment_15352013
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353664/#Comment_15353664
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355126/#Comment_15355126
gift message 5 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356806/#Comment_15356806
gift message 6 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357610/#Comment_15357610
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To: Bookworm742
From: XxHannelorexX
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351875/#Comment_15351875
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352109/#Comment_15352109
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355490/#Comment_15355490
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357329/#Comment_15357329
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To: Catdog123
From: figureitout01
gift message 1 -
gift message 2 -
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To: ciane
From: Martje89
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353238/#Comment_15353238
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15354750/#Comment_15354750
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15358923/#Comment_15358923
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15359651/#Comment_15359651
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To: cmbaker16
From: Catdog123
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352497/#Comment_15352497
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353999/#Comment_15353999
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355004/#Comment_15355004
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357738/#Comment_15357738
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To: DolphineQ
From: Skymyst, tag-team member
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353308/#Comment_15353308
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15378710/#Comment_15378710
To: DolphineQ
From: suzses, tag-team member
gift message - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357606/#Comment_15357606
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To: figureitout01
From: LadyEmillye
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351562/#Comment_15351562
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351756/#Comment_15351756
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352553/#Comment_15352553
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353828/#Comment_15353828
gift message 5 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355447/#Comment_15355447
contains 2 CAP patterns
gift message 6 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355938/#Comment_15355938
contains 1 CAP pattern
gift message 7 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15358381/#Comment_15358381
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To: fleshjenn
From: ciane
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350610/#Comment_15350610
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351412/#Comment_15351412
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351992/#Comment_15351992
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To: ALL Buddies
From: aricarai and ADWilson
gift message - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15359711/#Comment_15359711
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
Sims 4 Blog: Addy Plays Sims 4
More Buddy Gifts
To: Hoplass
From: Bookworm742
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356477/#Comment_15356477
Has Object PlantWaterlily, but nothing is added when installed ~ thinking it might be a photograph
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356578/#Comment_15356578
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356605/#Comment_15356605
has one more to deliver
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To: Kgaff
From: DolphineQ
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350281/#Comment_15350281
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350579/#Comment_15350579
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351341/#Comment_15351341
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353104/#Comment_15353104
gift message 5 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353261/#Comment_15353261
gift message 6 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15361055/#Comment_15361055
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To: LadyEmillye
From: blair2396
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350277/#Comment_15350277
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352418/#Comment_15352418
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15354223/#Comment_15354223
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355863/#Comment_15355863
gift message 5 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357467/#Comment_15357467
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To: Martje89
From: cmbaker16
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350619/#Comment_15350619
house shows Type: Object Sub-Type: EP07/alchemyStation but should be okay, 2nd check by tanu
nothing was added when installed
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To: MiaSkywalker
From: Hoplass
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351059/#Comment_15351059
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353228/#Comment_15353228
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15358931/#Comment_15358931
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To: Skymyst
From: MiaSkywalker
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350392/#Comment_15350392
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352106/#Comment_15352106
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353717/#Comment_15353717
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355610/#Comment_15355610
gift message 5 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356728/#Comment_15356728
gift message 6 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357252/#Comment_15357252
gift message 7 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15358218/#Comment_15358218
gift message 8 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15359392/#Comment_15359392
gift message 9 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15360055/#Comment_15360055
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To: tanubanue
From: Kgaff
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351143/#Comment_15351143
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352997/#Comment_15352997
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356439/#Comment_15356439
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357913/#Comment_15357913
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To: XxHannelorexX
From: tanubanue
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350664/#Comment_15350664
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351429/#Comment_15351429
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352940/#Comment_15352940
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15354360/#Comment_15354360
gift message 5 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356101/#Comment_15356101
gift message 6 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357619/#Comment_15357619
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To: ALL Buddies
From: aricarai and ADWilson
gift message - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15359711/#Comment_15359711
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
Sims 4 Blog: Addy Plays Sims 4
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a homemade gift exchange?
Each participant (Buddy) writes a letter mentioning things they would like or not like to have in their game ~ each Buddy then gets paired with another Buddy and secretly makes a gift for him/her (this can be a build, pet or sim) ~ during gifting time, the Buddy reveals themselves and shares their gift for their special someone.
What is considered to be a homemade gift?
Something that is created while in-game and not purchased from the Sims 3 store is a homemade gift. A residential or community lot counts. A sim or pet needs more than simply being created in CAS, they should be taken in-game and given a bit of personality. Giving them a few skill points and/or place things in their personal inventory are just a couple of suggestions you might want to consider.
How do I start a clean, no CC game?
1 Rename your “The Sims 3” folder to something else. I often use “The Sims 3 old”.
2 Start the game. Since it can’t find the folder, it will proceed to make a brand new one and that will be have the factory default settings. It doesn’t contain CC, mods or Sims 3 store content.
3 Exit the game. Your folder will have the new folder labeled “The Sims 3”.
4 Add whatever Sims 3 store content you’d like to use in the gift for your Buddy.
5 Unless you’re familiar with mods and whether they create custom content, it might be best to not use them.
How is a gifting thread created?
In the forums, you will need to be in the Gift Gathering -Thank Yous & Gifting discussion area. The path to get there: The Sims 3 > The Sims 3 Store > Gift Gathering -Thank Yous & Gifting. Once in there, please note the big blue “New Discussion” button in the upper right corner. Press it. A New Discussion screen will open…
Discussion Title
(Here is where your heading goes!)
Example:
Fall Fun Gift for Aricarai
Box
(Here is where your first post gets written!)
Example:
To: Aricarai
From: memberxyz
Hello, Buddy! Surprise! We might not have crossed paths on the forums before, but I feel like I know a little bit more about you because of your letter. It became obvious that you would like places for your sims to go. Multifunctional lots are always fun so Hidden Springs residents will be happy to know that they are getting a new bowling alley/arcade/pizza parlor.
Remember to include a couple of pictures of the gift as well as the download link!
Once you are happy with what you wrote, you can preview it and double-check for spelling or any other unintentional errors.
Once completely satisfied with what is there, press “Post Discussion” and your gifting thread is created.
How do I post an image?
Above the “Leave a Comment” box is a toolbar with formatting options. The one that looks like a piece of paper with a folded corner is used to post an image. Move your mouse cursor over it and the message shows “Attach image/file”. Click on it and paste or type your image link location in the box. Image should be seen when “Preview” button is pressed.
How do I post a link?
Above the “Leave a Comment” box is a toolbar with formatting options. The one that looks like two interlocking chains in a link is used to post a link. Move your mouse cursor over it and the message shows “Url”. Click on it and paste or type your url location in the box. Press the “ok” button. Link should be seen when “Preview” button is pressed.
If you want the link title to be other than the link address, type in your changes to the wording that is located before [*/url] <= Note: There isn’t an asterisk in the line of code, just in this example to keep the example from showing up oddly
Is CAP custom content?
Looking over previous gift exchanges, this little nugget was discovered. TnT_Terry wrote, “CAP is NOT considered CC at all (it's an EA/Sims 3 program), but will definitely show separately in custard. Most importantly, when using patterns on any lot/sim/object it is always best to link to every pattern used because they don't always transfer with upload.”
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
Sims 4 Blog: Addy Plays Sims 4
Building Inspiration:
rosemow has a post showing various links
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/12888646/#Comment_12888646
djsdragongirl suggested
http://www.thehouseplanshop.com
http://www.thehousedesigners.com
ADWilson suggested
http://www.houseplans.com/
Color Selection:
ciane suggested
http://www.degraeve.com/color-palette
ADWilson suggested
http://design-seeds.com/
Tutorials:
Carl’s Sims 3 Guide has some nice tutorials and a beginner builder’s guide.
http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/
Notes regarding Zoo U Courses:
1 Some links in the thread no longer work.
2 Tutorials that are missing pictures aren’t included below. Exceptions are the MOO tutorials because the picture links work, you just have to click on the link.
3 Some of the topics contain multiple url links due to lesson posts not being consecutive.
Zoo U Courses
Fog Emitters: lesson by SimEve
4 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9553690/#Comment_9553690
Fog Emitters Advanced Techniques
3 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9619507/#Comment_9619507
Landscaping Start to Finish: lesson by itguyinsc
Link to lot used in lesson
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/10585153/#Comment_10585153
Slideshows
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/10586817/#Comment_10586817
2 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/10586998/#Comment_10586998
1 post
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/10587181/#Comment_10587181
1 post
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/10587738/#Comment_10587738
Modern House: lesson by WibbleLikeAJelly
6 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/8843461/#Comment_8843461
MOO U!: lesson by TarynTempestwind
What MOO can do for You
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11087341/#Comment_11087341
Model Home
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11095078/#Comment_11095078
4 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11113205/#Comment_11113205
1 post
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11113726/#Comment_11113726
MooU! Lesson 2
Overview of lesson
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11134561/#Comment_11134561
3 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11143549/#Comment_11143549
MOO U! Lesson 3
Overview of lesson
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11178885/#Comment_11178885
2 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11195661/#Comment_11195661
MOOve Your Grass!: lesson by TarynTempestwind
6 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11955557/#Comment_11955557
Tips in case lesson isn’t working quite right
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11964748/#Comment_11964748
MOOve Your Grass! Lesson 2
4 posts
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Roofing 101: lessons by ruthless_kk
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2 posts - Advanced Roofing
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Tomb Building: lessons by Lissykin
Triggers, Behaviors, Torches and Doors
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Dive Wells, Hole in the Wall, Keys and Treasure Chests
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Statues, Processors and Sundries
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Fog Emitters and Finishing Touches
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http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9378657/#Comment_9378657
Victorians 101: lesson by ruthless_kk
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11542928/#Comment_11542928
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Yes...
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This homemade gift exchange is now officially open.
Looking forward to seeing YOUR letter
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I have installed the following Expansion Packs: While I have all of them, I don't generally use Sweet Treats
I have installed the following Stuff Packs: While I have all of them, I don't generally use 70s, 80s, 90s Stuff (although I will be) and Fast Lane
I own the following Store Content: All of it, but please let me know what sets were used so I can make sure to have it installed
I own the following EA-made Worlds: All of them
Some of my favorite colors are: Autumn Colors, blues, purples
I really don’t like this color: Pastels, yellows, greens, although a rich green is ok
I love to use items from this set: Mostly a variety, depends on the game
I prefer to play in this EA-made World: I generally play in all of them
I enjoy this style of build the most: Contemporary homes with or without a rustic flair. Rustic homes with or without a contemporary flair. Minimalist/Modern homes.
I really don’t want this in my game: Not Applicable
I would or would not like lots in the following sizes: I like small lots, but medium or large lots are ok too
I want/don’t want berry sims: I don't mind berry sims
I want/don’t want occult sims: I like all occults, including hybrids
I want/don’t want pets in the household: In order of preference: Dogs, cats, small animals, horses. I would love to have a wolf and/or a fox inspired pet as they are two of my top 5 favorite animals
Do you want your sims and/or pets skilled up for you? If so, how much? I don't mind if they are, nor how much. If you have a story in mind, and they need to be at a certain skill level, I'm ok with that.
Are there certain skills you want skilled because you really like having them ready when you start with a new sim or household? See Above answer
Are there particular skill items that you really like having in a build? See above
Other: (Describe here anything that you’d really like that might or might not have been previously mentioned!)
I don't mind patterns made in CAP, just not overboard on them. I am also playing a Pioneer to Futuristic generations kind of game in Deery Meadows. I was planning on First Settlers/Native Sims/Pioneers, a Victorian Style Age, maybe a Steampunk, and continue on until the town is thriving and it begins to take on a futuristic shape. A lot of the businesses will be sim family owned.
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I have installed the following Expansion Packs: ALL
I have installed the following Stuff Packs: ALL
I own the following Store Content: All Build items not part of part of special/limited participation. All CAS items that are part of sets. Lots, but not all single clothing items.
I own the following EA-made Worlds: ALL
Some of my favorite colors are: Blues and blue greens and blue violets, offset with beige and pops of red.
I really don’t like this color: I don't know why, but I don't care for yellow greens so much.
I love to use items from this set: Look through my studio and you'll see I'm quite eclectic, mixing pieces of one set with another. Generally I like pieces with an artsy appeal - a curve or modern stream-lined.
I prefer to play in this EA-made World: I love the beauty of the water and the mountains, but I like efficiency too. I am also drawn to the architecture of Lunar Lakes. So like my builds, I play all over.
I enjoy this style of build the most: I like a modern contemporary, but I also love simple starters.
I really don’t want this in my game: I don't want a grand palace. I like minimalistic approaches.
I would or would not like lots in the following sizes: I never play lots over 40x40 unless it's part of a challenge.
I want/don’t want berry sims: For some reason, berry sims do not appeal to me much.
I want/don’t want occult sims: Occult sims are fine, but vampires are my least favorite.
I want/don’t want pets in the household: I don't care that much for more than one pet in a household. It requires more controlling.
Do you want your sims and/or pets skilled up for you? If so, how much? I do like a few skills. That means you liked them enough to play them.
Are there certain skills you want skilled because you really like having them ready when you start with a new sim or household? Every sim is different. I don't have skills that I always do. I generally get them a charisma skill so that when they talk to someone, they can be skilling. And I usually get them an athletic skill so that they can jog.
Are there particular skill items that you really like having in a build? Again, it depends on the Sim. If they need logic for work, then a computer or chess set or telescope or bookcase would be nice. If they need athletic skill, then I usually get a work out bench so they can get the "pumped" moodlet, but that varies too. I like the chin up bar or just a cheap kicky bag as well.
Other: What would make me super happy is get a family that you played in a house where you played them. Share some pics and a bit of their story and I'll love it. The family and house don't even have to be made from scratch. Start with an EA family or home and put your special touches to it.
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Aw, @cmbaker16, I'm sorry to hear that. I have a cold too. We had a cold front with rainy weather and I've a dog who does NOT like storms. So... lack of sleep and cold brought sniffles, sneezing, sore throat, and runny nose. I hope your cold goes away soon.
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Plenty of time to get your letter in so relax, rest and recuperate
edit: **pushes a second cup towards @ciane so you'll start feeling better too!**
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I got on okay but...Apache tomcat sounds kind of scary. Maybe you should a virus scan?
I'm on @cmbaker16 - however, I've seen that error a lot recently. Try going back in later.
I have seen that error message as well (for the past two Fridays as a matter of fact). Not sure what exactly is causing it, but I close everything out... restart my computer... and am able to get back in to My Pages like usual. Hope this helps
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Me too!
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