My, so good to see this thread still going strong and that I recognise quite a few names!
Since I was last a regular visitor here I've been getting rather carried away with all the YouTube stuff and, sadly, moved away from The Sims. However, I had a couple of comments recently asking if I would create some new Sims videos and that got me thinking ... how much I enjoyed playing The Sims 3, how I struggle to like The Sims 4, and the fun I had here on the forums ... and then finding that the DD community is still here!
Which made me feel all nostalgic for the wonderful time I had here and how much support and encouragement there was in this particular community of Sim Addicts (do you still use that phrase ... are we allowed to use it? ) such that I became confident enough to share my builds and my Sims stories ... which lead on to my experimenting with YouTube and eventually flying the nest altogether.
Anyway, I hope everyone here is well and, in this very strange and difficult time, enjoying the support and love that this beautiful group provides.
If anyone would like to see what I'm up to on YouTube (sadly still without any Sims content ) there should be a link in my signature and if you fancy encouraging me to start a new Sims series I have a little Twitter poll that's running for a couple more days.
Last, and most definitely not least, I must thank @ZeeGee (who is still creating magnificent Sims 3 films) who prompted me to come back here and say "hi" to you all.
@ajaxpost Its so nice to see you here! And glad you’ve found your YouTube niche. I tried to vote for continuing the S3 legacy but it wouldn’t let me without signing in and I don’t have Twitter. So here’s my vote for the Slades to continue.
And thanks for the plug for my videos. 😊
I do understand the ‘niche’ thing though my niche has been small from the start. Sims 3 machinima, which isn’t a huge niche, and then when you narrow that down to townies and sims lore it’s even less. Though when I finish this series I do hope to do stories with my own characters.
I am very curious as to how you got sponsors. I’ve seen that around a lot and always wondered how it worked.
Oh, I think you do yourself a disservice, you may have only created Sims 3 machinima so far but, if you were so inclined I have no doubt you could build on that with non-Sims machinima or, in fact, almost any sort of visual story-telling. I reckon, as far as YouTube and most (if not all) your audience is concerned, it's the stories you tell and the way you tell them - it just so happens that you're using Sims 3 as your medium at the moment.
I have been fortunate enough to find a community of other small YouTubers who have been very helpful and encouraging in helping me find an audience. They also clued me in about how to connect with game publishers and stores. So, for example, I don't have any 'sponsors' as such but I did sign up for an affiliate link with a couple of online stores (Humble and cdkeys) which would give me a small percentage of any sales. Though, as far as I can tell, no one has actually used any of my links so far.
They also directed me to sites such as keymailer and woovit where you can sign up to request early access keys to games that you could create content for, even channels as small as mine can be useful to developers and publishers looking for a cheap way to promote their games.
@ajaxpost Aaah thank you so much! That brought a tear to my eye. So sweet. I’ve always loved writing and this is the first chance I’ve had to do anything visual. I do get frustrated at times when there’s something I’m trying to convey and just can’t because of certain limitations in sims but it’s the only machinima I know. Learning to animate is helping but I need to improve a lot on that. I did animate the painting scene though when Dina painted Michael’s nose! That was fun.
Well obviously what you are doing is working because your subscriber count is going up up up! What you mentioned in your latest vid helped me. I finally hid my subscriber count About a year ago cause I’d get so excited about a new subscriber and then the next day the count would go back down, and sometimes even lower! Now I don’t see the count unless I go into creator. I guess that is a trend on YT from what you said, to vary up and down a few. (And yes I’m still at the point where one new subscriber makes me happy. 😂) I think I’m around 320 now.
739 ) Ultra Lounge Ceiling Lights / 6 / 28 / 79% / 2 hours Part of: Ultra Lounge Kitchen; Ultra Lounge Kitchen + Bath; Ultra Lounge 2010; Best of 2010 Collection This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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740 ) Boho Vintage Women's Collection / 816 / 1584 / 48% / 2 hours Part of: September 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 64, # 199, but less than # 531)
741 ) Marvelous Mirror / 23 / 75 / 69% / 2 hours Part of: Indulgent Living; Indulgent Living + Luxe Loungewear This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
742 ) Mediterranean Villa Kitchen/Dining / 336 / 630 / 47% / 2 hours Part of: July 2011 Compilation Set; Charmingly Simple Kitchen Collection (one item) Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 89, # 370, # 692)
743 ) Wretched Threads / 780 / 1300 / 40% / 2 hours Part of: Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 295, # 432, # 127)
744 ) Loads of Laundry / 600 / 1080 / 44% / 2 hours
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745 ) Haute Hacienda Dining Room- Artful Adobe Fireplace / 98 / 162 / 40% / 2 hours Part of: Haute Hacienda Dining Room Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
746 ) Luxe Kidswears / 270 / 1000 / 73% / 2 hours
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747 ) Haute Hip / 333 / 859 / 61% / 2 hours
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748 ) More Magic! / 902 / 1782 / 49% / 2 hours Part of: January 2012 Compilation; parts of More Magic! are included in Enchanted Bundle of Dark Dealings Includes: The Soothsayers Crystal Ball Set Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 133, # 672, # 143)
749 ) Linen Leafs Shirt / 34 / 68 / 50% / 2 hours Part of: Beach Bummin' This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
750 ) The Jazz Age Wear / 560 / 1029 / 46% / 2 hours Part of: Jazz Age Living Room + Jazz Age Wear; February 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 550, # 695)
751 ) May 2012 Compilation Set / 1540 / 2800 / 45% / 2 hours
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I’ve always loved writing and this is the first chance I’ve had to do anything visual. I do get frustrated at times when there’s something I’m trying to convey and just can’t because of certain limitations in sims but it’s the only machinima I know. Learning to animate is helping but I need to improve a lot on that. I did animate the painting scene though when Dina painted Michael’s nose! That was fun.
Oh yes, I also enjoy writing but found that it takes me soooooo long to get the words to fit what I see in my head, so I found going to video made it that much easier to tell my stories.
I loved that 'nose dab' scene! Immediately thought, "how did she do that?"
I finally hid my subscriber count About a year ago cause I’d get so excited about a new subscriber and then the next day the count would go back down, and sometimes even lower! Now I don’t see the count unless I go into creator. I guess that is a trend on YT from what you said, to vary up and down a few. (And yes I’m still at the point where one new subscriber makes me happy. 😂) I think I’m around 320 now.
One thing I'm still trying to come to terms with is how 'needy' social media makes you. Every time I post something - a tweet, a video, a Facebook update, even a comment here - I need to know that it has been seen, has been liked, that people are engaging with it. It can get quite bad on YouTube, once you realise that you have an audience, that a big milestone is within reach, and the urge to "watch the numbers" becomes so great that losing and gaining one or two subscribers becomes an emotional roller-coaster!
Thankfully it's just a hobby and (before The Lockdown at least!) I have other interests to divert me and keep me sane ... ish.
And thanks for your 'votes', I will endeavour to find more times for The Sims
You're right, it's too easy to be angry and offensive on Twitter and, to be honest, I do fall into that trap quite a lot - though hopefully more angry than offensive. But there are lots of good people on there too so I'm hanging on in there.
As for the urge to know anything instantly on social media that @ajaxpost mentioned, it's called FOMO, and last time I heard about it, it was about to be recognized as a psychological problem as it caused many burnouts and such.
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"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." Cpt. Edward A. Murphy Jr, USAF
I loved that 'nose dab' scene! Immediately thought, "how did she do that?"
One thing I'm still trying to come to terms with is how 'needy' social media makes you. Every time I post something - a tweet, a video, a Facebook update, even a comment here - I need to know that it has been seen, has been liked, that people are engaging with it. It can get quite bad on YouTube, once you realise that you have an audience, that a big milestone is within reach, and the urge to "watch the numbers" becomes so great that losing and gaining one or two subscribers becomes an emotional roller-coaster!
Thank you! I loved filming that scene but adding animations does make the process soooo much longer to an already long process. Hopefully I will get better and faster with that.
For me, I put so much heart and soul and TIME into my videos so it’s gratifying to know people enjoy them. I love getting comments. And when I see that subscriber number go up I feel like there’s one more person who appreciates my effort. But the reason I really do it is because I love it, so numbers shouldn’t matter. Therefore, hiding the count made me enjoy it more. Does that make sense?
@Lexers615 I had to google FOMO. Interesting and I can see how that could be an issue. I think it’s different from what Adrian and I experience. We just want to know that what we’re doing is appealing to an audience, which gives us incentive to continue. For example if an author writes a book and it doesn’t sell, it’s discouraging. If it does sell, it inspires the author to write more.
I do understand FOMO as I have friends affected by it, mostly from a younger generation. I’m really bad at social media. I have FB and IG accounts but rarely check them. My OE friends assume I know something cause they’ve posted it and that can be frustrating. To me, simming is so much more fun than scrolling through gobs of ads and politics and ‘what I had for supper’ posts. But I’m from that MTV generation who grew up without all that so maybe that’s a factor. 😊
As for the urge to know anything instantly on social media that @ajaxpost mentioned, it's called FOMO, and last time I heard about it, it was about to be recognized as a psychological problem as it caused many burnouts and such.
Indeed, though, as @ZeeGee noted, Fear Of Missing Out is not quite what I can 'suffer' from - it might be more accurately described as Fear Of Being Missed Out (FOBMO? )
I'm really good at being totally unaware of what's going on and whatever the latest trend might be ... with the possible exception of social justice issues (which often stokes my anger on Twitter). I do have friends who are just a few years younger than me who pay attention to music trends for example but we're mostly 20, 30 or even 40 years beyond social media fashions!! 🤣
For me, I put so much heart and soul and TIME into my videos so it’s gratifying to know people enjoy them. I love getting comments. And when I see that subscriber number go up I feel like there’s one more person who appreciates my effort. But the reason I really do it is because I love it, so numbers shouldn’t matter. Therefore, hiding the count made me enjoy it more. Does that make sense?
Absolutely understand that, I sometimes have to remind myself that I'm doing it because I'm playing games I love and have the opportunity to share that enjoyment. But, there's also that special buzz when someone responds and a bit of me wants to please them as well. And now that I'm spending time with other enthusiastic creators (some who do it as a business) and getting encouragement to improve not just the videos but their reach and engagement a whole new feedback loop comes into play.
To me, simming is so much more fun than scrolling through gobs of ads and politics and ‘what I had for supper’ posts. But I’m from that MTV generation who grew up without all that so maybe that’s a factor. 😊
Oh yes, those idyllic days, before brands and having to have what your neighbour has.
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753 ) Regal Living Dining Room Set / 185 / 244 / 24% / 2 hours Part of: Full Regal Living Set Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 258)
754 ) Haiku of the Lotus / 10 / 25 / 60% / 2 hours Part of: Itadakimasu! Japanese Inspired Dining; Best of 2012 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 616)
755 ) Cloud 9 Counters / 27 / 50 / 46% / 2 hours Part of: Hogan's Deep-Fried Diner Starter Kit; I Heart the '50s This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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756 ) Hacienda Luxury / 542 / 941 / 42% / 2 hours
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757 ) Little Trees / 14 / 31 / 55% / 2 hours Part of: Contemporary Comfort Living; June 2011 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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758 ) Happily Ever After- Market Square Outfit / 14 / 31 / 55% / 1 hour Part of: Happily Ever After Clothing and Hairstyles; Once Upon a Time Cottage; Make a Wish Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
759 ) Everyday Casual Chic / 378 / 1337 / 72% / 2 hours Part of: May 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 628, # 354)
760 ) You Spin My Time / 7 / 25 / 72% / 2 hours Part of: Front Row Center Bedroom; Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 265, # 500)
761 ) Chef Jean's Choice Island Cabinet / 24 / 55 / 56% / 2 hours Part of: Ultra Lounge Kitchen; Ultra Lounge Kitchen + Bath; Ultra Lounge 2010; Best of 2010 Collection Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 107)
762 ) Sun, Surf & Sand (Swim + Sleep) / 543 / 1535 / 65% / 2 hours
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763 ) Show Stopping Style- Futuristic Gleeves Jacket / 19 / 45 / 58% / 2 hours Part of: Show Stopping Styles Collection; Seeing Stars This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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763 ) Show Stopping Style- Futuristic Gleeves Jacket / 19 / 45 / 58% / 2 hours Part of: Show Stopping Styles Collection; Seeing Stars This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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764 ) Fairyfly / 23 / 50 / 54% / 2 hours Part of: Faire Folk Attire; Faire Folk Furnishings + Attire; Make a Wish Compilation; No Tricks, Just Treats Costume Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
765 ) Halter with Beads / 36 / 75 / 52% / 2 hours
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766 ) Once Upon a Time Cottage- Quaint Kitchen Sink / 32 / 40 / 20% / 2 hours Part of: Once Upon A Time Cottage; Happily Ever After; Make A Wish Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
767 ) Shoji Screen Curtain / 48 / 89 / 46% / 2 hours Part of: Itadakimasu! Japanese Inspired Dining; Best of 2012 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
768 ) Spa Necessities / 7 / 27 / 74% / 2 hours Part of: Zen Again; World Inspiration Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
769 ) Aims Co. Choc-O-Falls Fountain / 230 / 545 / 58% / 2 hours Part of: Le Cirque Celebration! Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 337, but less than # 902)
Here is the official trailer so you can preview the venue. This is one of the first venues released by the store, so it does not contain any premium items.
770 ) Olympian Physique / 560 / 1000 / 44% / 2 hours
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771 ) Deliciously Indulgent Bakery / 855 / 1900 / 55% / 2 hours
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772 ) Show Stopping Styles Collection / 802 / 1573 / 49% / 2 hours Part of: Seeing Stars Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 330, # 488, but less than # 596)
773 ) Vertical Challenge Rock Wall / 240 / 545 / 56% / 2 hours Part of: Man Cave Compilation; Adventurous Life!; World Inspiration Compilation (indirectly by owning Adventurous Life!) Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 573, # 214)
774 ) Vineyard Vittles Dining Table / 36 / 99 / 64% / 2 hours Part of: Mediterranean Villa Kitchen/Dining; July 2011 Compilation; Villa Paraíso This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
775 ) Hogan’s Deep-Fried Diner Starter Kit / 330 / 600 / 45% / 2 hours Part of: I Heart The 50’s Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 521, # 483)
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@ajaxpost - ADRIAN!!!!! So good to see you. Welcome home! Our little DD thread is still going strong. I did vote on Twitter (@Lexers615 and @ZeeGee - I had to google FOMO too). I would have liked to place two votes because I would like to get back into watching the Slade Dynasty but I would be interested in new stories.
..... Last, and most definitely not least, I must thank @ZeeGee (who is still creating magnificent Sims 3 films) who prompted me to come back here and say "hi" to you all.
@ZeeGee - I am glad you prompted ajaxpost to pop in a say "hi".
*off to ZeeGee's thread to comment on her excellent latest episode*
@Me1620 ... Hi Jodi, thank you, and it's really lovely to see you here, still welcoming and sharing your knowledge with all the new members of this community. 🤗
I will think on bringing The Sims back, to be honest I too would love to get involved with the Slades again! Depending on how much time I have in the schedule, maybe in a couple of months time ... should also be easier now if only because my new computer doesn't take twenty minutes to load the save games! 🤣
What's the Twitter vote thing that you are talking about?
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My Traits: Socially Awkward / Artistic / Family Oriented / Hopelessly Romantic / Absent Minded
Academic Trait: Adventurous
Social Group Trait (Should I ever become "Nerd" enough): Computer Whiz ______
“Instead of putting players in the role of Luke Skywalker, or Frodo Baggins, I'd rather put them in the role of George Lucas.” Will Wright
"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." Cpt. Edward A. Murphy Jr, USAF
What's the Twitter vote thing that you are talking about?
A few days ago I had a very informal Twitter vote (https://twitter.com/ajaxpost) about whether I should bring a Sims series back to my YouTube channel - I started on YouTube with a Sims 3 legacy story but stopped just over a year ago.
@ZeeGee - I am glad you prompted ajaxpost to pop in a say "hi".
*off to ZeeGee's thread to comment on her excellent latest episode*
You’re welcome! Love to see old friends stop by. And thanks for commenting on my thread and on YT. I’ll be over to reply later when I have more time. 😊💕
@ajaxpost I voted for the slades to continue but would watch other Sims 3 stories too! I do understand the ‘special buzz’. All artists no matter the medium appreciate that I think. 😊 I realize you think like a YouTuber now and don’t want to alienate your main base followers but maybe very short sims episodes occasionally? Thinking out loud here 🤷♀️
775 ) Hogan’s Deep-Fried Diner Starter Kit / 330 / 600 / 45% / 2 hours Part of: I Heart The 50’s Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 521, # 483)
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777 ) Bayside Laundry / 195 / 299 / 35% / 2 hours Part of: Loads of Laundry; 3 items included in Villa Paraiso Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 539)
778 ) Everyday - Cool Summer Nights / 420 / 1386 / 70% / 2 hours Part of: July 2011 Compilation Set Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 76, # 847)
779 ) Barbeque Grill Chest / 26 / 81 / 68% / 2 hours Part of: Nautical Living Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 223)
780 ) Hewnsman Outdoor Set / 248 / 495 / 50% / 2 hours Part of: Full Hewnsman Set Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 463, # 309, but less than # 679)
781 ) SCORE Television / 42 / 99 / 58% / 2 hours Part of: It’s Game Time!; Man Cave Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
782 ) Estate Fence / 13 / 17 / 24% / 2 hours Part of: Full Regal Living Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
783 ) Rebel Just Because / 480 / 800 / 40% / 2 hours Part of: I Heart The 50’s Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 874, # 269)
784 ) Live, Laugh, Love / 728 / 1953 / 63% / 2 hours Part of: March 2013 Compilation Repeat Deal: This one of two deals with the least expensive price for this item (Same as # 345 but less than # 561)
785 ) The Sims Classic- Not Really Antlers Display / 7 / 25 / 72% / 2 hours Part of: The Sims Classic- Welcome Back to Three Lakes Set; Killer Classics; January 2012 Compilation; The Gentlemen's Lounge Collection This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
786 ) Oktoberfest Celebration / 230 / 480 / 52% / 2 hours
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787 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Classy Clean Dishwasher / 25 / 81 / 69% / 2 hours Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 9)
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What's the Twitter vote thing that you are talking about?
A few days ago I had a very informal Twitter vote (https://twitter.com/ajaxpost) about whether I should bring a Sims series back to my YouTube channel - I started on YouTube with a Sims 3 legacy story but stopped just over a year ago.
Oh, sorry, I don't lurk around every day. But I guess you should do it if you feel that way. You do a good job and you'll always have an audience.
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Academic Trait: Adventurous
Social Group Trait (Should I ever become "Nerd" enough): Computer Whiz ______
“Instead of putting players in the role of Luke Skywalker, or Frodo Baggins, I'd rather put them in the role of George Lucas.” Will Wright
"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." Cpt. Edward A. Murphy Jr, USAF
@ajaxpost I voted for the slades to continue but would watch other Sims 3 stories too! I do understand the ‘special buzz’. All artists no matter the medium appreciate that I think. 😊 I realize you think like a YouTuber now and don’t want to alienate your main base followers but maybe very short sims episodes occasionally? Thinking out loud here 🤷♀️
Thank you. 😊
I actually started the Slade legacy story over EIGHT years ago (🤯) and when I brought it to a halt last year I hadn't even finished generation 4! I feel a kind of obligation to them to continue their story ... 😉😂
'short sims episodes'??? ... have you seen my channel? 😱 I don't think I could do a short episode if my life depended on it ... I just love to rabbit on and wander around on tangents! 🤣
@ajaxpost I voted for the slades to continue but would watch other Sims 3 stories too! I do understand the ‘special buzz’. All artists no matter the medium appreciate that I think. 😊 I realize you think like a YouTuber now and don’t want to alienate your main base followers but maybe very short sims episodes occasionally? Thinking out loud here 🤷♀️
Thank you. 😊
I actually started the Slade legacy story over EIGHT years ago (🤯) and when I brought it to a halt last year I hadn't even finished generation 4! I feel a kind of obligation to them to continue their story ... 😉😂
'short sims episodes'??? ... have you seen my channel? 😱 I don't think I could do a short episode if my life depended on it ... I just love to rabbit on and wander around on tangents!
@ajaxpost Lol your tangents is your most fun about watching! I was trying to think of a way to get your sims stories back, short is better than nothing. No way has it been 8 years! Doesn’t seem possible.
Aye, shorter would certainlybe a good idea, to be honest @ZeeGee it was mostly my inability to keep the episodes short and to the point that made me stop.
Yep January 2012 is the date of the first chapter on the blog ... it's strange how it feels at once like such a distant time (life was very different then) and yet, also having had such fun with the game, not that long ago.
787 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Classy Clean Dishwasher / 25 / 81 / 69% / 2 hours Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 9)
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788 ) Bon Vivant Buffet / 45 / 58 / 22% / 2 hours Part of: Romanza Ceremony + Reception; Romanza Ceremony, Reception + Attire This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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790 ) Club Vaindenburger Relaxation (Den + Study) / 234 / 891 / 74% / 2 hours
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791 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Fiesta Time Clock / 12 / 25 / 52% / 2 hours Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
792 ) Dreams of India / 512 / 1550 / 67% / 2 hours
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793 ) Elegant Cap Sleeves / 29 / 30 / 3% / 2 hours Part of: Romanza Ceremony + Attire; Romanza Ceremony, Reception + Attire This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
794 ) Dojo Double Bed / 43 / 100 / 57% / 2 hours Part of: Imperial Bedroom Zen; November 2011 Compilation; World Inspiration Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
795 ) Sizzle Baby Pro Deep Fryer / 170 / 542 / 69% / 2 hours Part of: Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 849, but less than # 376, # 529)
796 ) The Not So Routine Machine / 130 / 605 / 79% / 2 hours Part of: The Final Frontier Set; A Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer Set; When Worlds Collide Collection Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 460 but same as # 474)
797 ) Street Couture / 532 / 725 / 27% / 2 hours Part of: March 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 34, # 967, # 439)
798 ) Mother Russia / 760 / 1900 / 60% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 449, # 28)
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799 ) The Castle Cook / 42 / 68 / 38% / 2 hours Part of: Tutor of Tudors; April 2013 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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My, so good to see this thread still going strong and that I recognise quite a few names!
Since I was last a regular visitor here I've been getting rather carried away with all the YouTube stuff and, sadly, moved away from The Sims. However, I had a couple of comments recently asking if I would create some new Sims videos and that got me thinking ... how much I enjoyed playing The Sims 3, how I struggle to like The Sims 4, and the fun I had here on the forums ... and then finding that the DD community is still here!
Which made me feel all nostalgic for the wonderful time I had here and how much support and encouragement there was in this particular community of Sim Addicts (do you still use that phrase ... are we allowed to use it?
Anyway, I hope everyone here is well and, in this very strange and difficult time, enjoying the support and love that this beautiful group provides.
If anyone would like to see what I'm up to on YouTube (sadly still without any Sims content
Last, and most definitely not least, I must thank @ZeeGee (who is still creating magnificent Sims 3 films) who prompted me to come back here and say "hi" to you all.
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And thanks for the plug for my videos. 😊
I do understand the ‘niche’ thing though my niche has been small from the start. Sims 3 machinima, which isn’t a huge niche, and then when you narrow that down to townies and sims lore it’s even less. Though when I finish this series I do hope to do stories with my own characters.
I am very curious as to how you got sponsors. I’ve seen that around a lot and always wondered how it worked.
Oh, I think you do yourself a disservice, you may have only created Sims 3 machinima so far but, if you were so inclined I have no doubt you could build on that with non-Sims machinima or, in fact, almost any sort of visual story-telling. I reckon, as far as YouTube and most (if not all) your audience is concerned, it's the stories you tell and the way you tell them - it just so happens that you're using Sims 3 as your medium at the moment.
I have been fortunate enough to find a community of other small YouTubers who have been very helpful and encouraging in helping me find an audience. They also clued me in about how to connect with game publishers and stores. So, for example, I don't have any 'sponsors' as such but I did sign up for an affiliate link with a couple of online stores (Humble and cdkeys) which would give me a small percentage of any sales. Though, as far as I can tell, no one has actually used any of my links so far.
They also directed me to sites such as keymailer and woovit where you can sign up to request early access keys to games that you could create content for, even channels as small as mine can be useful to developers and publishers looking for a cheap way to promote their games.
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Well obviously what you are doing is working because your subscriber count is going up up up! What you mentioned in your latest vid helped me. I finally hid my subscriber count About a year ago cause I’d get so excited about a new subscriber and then the next day the count would go back down, and sometimes even lower! Now I don’t see the count unless I go into creator. I guess that is a trend on YT from what you said, to vary up and down a few. (And yes I’m still at the point where one new subscriber makes me happy. 😂) I think I’m around 320 now.
739 ) Ultra Lounge Ceiling Lights / 6 / 28 / 79% / 2 hours
Part of: Ultra Lounge Kitchen; Ultra Lounge Kitchen + Bath; Ultra Lounge 2010; Best of 2010 Collection
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
Upcoming Deals
740 ) Boho Vintage Women's Collection / 816 / 1584 / 48% / 2 hours
Part of: September 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 64, # 199, but less than # 531)
741 ) Marvelous Mirror / 23 / 75 / 69% / 2 hours
Part of: Indulgent Living; Indulgent Living + Luxe Loungewear
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
742 ) Mediterranean Villa Kitchen/Dining / 336 / 630 / 47% / 2 hours
Part of: July 2011 Compilation Set; Charmingly Simple Kitchen Collection (one item)
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 89, # 370, # 692)
743 ) Wretched Threads / 780 / 1300 / 40% / 2 hours
Part of: Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 295, # 432, # 127)
744 ) Loads of Laundry / 600 / 1080 / 44% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Includes: Ultra Lounge Laundry; I Heart the 50’s Laundry; Bayside Laundry
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 447, # 399, # 834, but less than # 688)
745 ) Haute Hacienda Dining Room- Artful Adobe Fireplace / 98 / 162 / 40% / 2 hours
Part of: Haute Hacienda Dining Room Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
746 ) Luxe Kidswears / 270 / 1000 / 73% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 589, # 827)
747 ) Haute Hip / 333 / 859 / 61% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; 1 item included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 848)
748 ) More Magic! / 902 / 1782 / 49% / 2 hours
Part of: January 2012 Compilation; parts of More Magic! are included in Enchanted Bundle of Dark Dealings
Includes: The Soothsayers Crystal Ball Set
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 133, # 672, # 143)
749 ) Linen Leafs Shirt / 34 / 68 / 50% / 2 hours
Part of: Beach Bummin'
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
750 ) The Jazz Age Wear / 560 / 1029 / 46% / 2 hours
Part of: Jazz Age Living Room + Jazz Age Wear; February 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 550, # 695)
751 ) May 2012 Compilation Set / 1540 / 2800 / 45% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation
Includes: Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom and Bathroom Collection; Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom Set; Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom Set; Gothic Glamour- Living Room and Home Office Collection; Technophobe No More; Gothic Glamour- Home Office Set; Gothic G
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 454, # 395, # 436)
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Oh yes, I also enjoy writing but found that it takes me soooooo long to get the words to fit what I see in my head, so I found going to video made it that much easier to tell my stories.
I loved that 'nose dab' scene! Immediately thought, "how did she do that?"
One thing I'm still trying to come to terms with is how 'needy' social media makes you. Every time I post something - a tweet, a video, a Facebook update, even a comment here - I need to know that it has been seen, has been liked, that people are engaging with it. It can get quite bad on YouTube, once you realise that you have an audience, that a big milestone is within reach, and the urge to "watch the numbers" becomes so great that losing and gaining one or two subscribers becomes an emotional roller-coaster!
Thankfully it's just a hobby and (before The Lockdown at least!) I have other interests to divert me and keep me sane ... ish.
And thanks for your 'votes', I will endeavour to find more times for The Sims
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@ajaxpost :::waves:::
I get depressed going on twitter, so I quit going on it. So much negativity, I don't need in my life. So I vote Slades continue. Subscribed!
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You're right, it's too easy to be angry and offensive on Twitter and, to be honest, I do fall into that trap quite a lot - though hopefully more angry than offensive. But there are lots of good people on there too so I'm hanging on in there.
And thank you so much for the vote and sub.
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As for the urge to know anything instantly on social media that @ajaxpost mentioned, it's called FOMO, and last time I heard about it, it was about to be recognized as a psychological problem as it caused many burnouts and such.
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Thank you! I loved filming that scene but adding animations does make the process soooo much longer to an already long process. Hopefully I will get better and faster with that.
For me, I put so much heart and soul and TIME into my videos so it’s gratifying to know people enjoy them. I love getting comments. And when I see that subscriber number go up I feel like there’s one more person who appreciates my effort. But the reason I really do it is because I love it, so numbers shouldn’t matter. Therefore, hiding the count made me enjoy it more. Does that make sense?
@Lexers615 I had to google FOMO. Interesting and I can see how that could be an issue. I think it’s different from what Adrian and I experience. We just want to know that what we’re doing is appealing to an audience, which gives us incentive to continue. For example if an author writes a book and it doesn’t sell, it’s discouraging. If it does sell, it inspires the author to write more.
I do understand FOMO as I have friends affected by it, mostly from a younger generation. I’m really bad at social media. I have FB and IG accounts but rarely check them. My OE friends assume I know something cause they’ve posted it and that can be frustrating. To me, simming is so much more fun than scrolling through gobs of ads and politics and ‘what I had for supper’ posts. But I’m from that MTV generation who grew up without all that so maybe that’s a factor. 😊
Didn’t mean to write a book but there ya go!
I'm really good at being totally unaware of what's going on and whatever the latest trend might be ... with the possible exception of social justice issues (which often stokes my anger on Twitter). I do have friends who are just a few years younger than me who pay attention to music trends for example but we're mostly 20, 30 or even 40 years beyond social media fashions!! 🤣
Absolutely understand that, I sometimes have to remind myself that I'm doing it because I'm playing games I love and have the opportunity to share that enjoyment. But, there's also that special buzz when someone responds and a bit of me wants to please them as well. And now that I'm spending time with other enthusiastic creators (some who do it as a business) and getting encouragement to improve not just the videos but their reach and engagement a whole new feedback loop comes into play.
Oh yes, those idyllic days, before brands and having to have what your neighbour has.
Err, ditto.
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751 ) May 2012 Compilation Set / 1540 / 2800 / 45% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation
Includes: Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom and Bathroom Collection; Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom Set; Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom Set; Gothic Glamour- Living Room and Home Office Collection; Technophobe No More; Gothic Glamour- Home Office Set; Gothic G
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 454, # 395, # 436)
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752 ) Provence / 343 / 693 / 51% / 2 hours
Part of: World Inspiration Compilation; 3 items are included in Charmingly Simple Kitchen Collection
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 152, # 933, # 610)
753 ) Regal Living Dining Room Set / 185 / 244 / 24% / 2 hours
Part of: Full Regal Living Set
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 258)
754 ) Haiku of the Lotus / 10 / 25 / 60% / 2 hours
Part of: Itadakimasu! Japanese Inspired Dining; Best of 2012 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 616)
755 ) Cloud 9 Counters / 27 / 50 / 46% / 2 hours
Part of: Hogan's Deep-Fried Diner Starter Kit; I Heart the '50s
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
NOTE: Set is on stuck "Sales" page for 705 sp. Sales price may override DD price. The value of CYS for this deal to be free may not be as shown in the DD spreadsheets.
756 ) Hacienda Luxury / 542 / 941 / 42% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 195, # 434)
757 ) Little Trees / 14 / 31 / 55% / 2 hours
Part of: Contemporary Comfort Living; June 2011 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
This is a one-hour deal
758 ) Happily Ever After- Market Square Outfit / 14 / 31 / 55% / 1 hour
Part of: Happily Ever After Clothing and Hairstyles; Once Upon a Time Cottage; Make a Wish Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
759 ) Everyday Casual Chic / 378 / 1337 / 72% / 2 hours
Part of: May 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 628, # 354)
760 ) You Spin My Time / 7 / 25 / 72% / 2 hours
Part of: Front Row Center Bedroom; Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 265, # 500)
761 ) Chef Jean's Choice Island Cabinet / 24 / 55 / 56% / 2 hours
Part of: Ultra Lounge Kitchen; Ultra Lounge Kitchen + Bath; Ultra Lounge 2010; Best of 2010 Collection
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 107)
762 ) Sun, Surf & Sand (Swim + Sleep) / 543 / 1535 / 65% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; 1 item included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
Includes: Sun, Surf & Sand (Sleep); Life’s a Beach (Swim)
Repeat Deal: This one of two deals with the least expensive price for this item (Same as # 506 but less than # 430)
Note: This item is from a set that is not eligible for CYS discount. Do not buy if you plan on buying the set.
763 ) Show Stopping Style- Futuristic Gleeves Jacket / 19 / 45 / 58% / 2 hours
Part of: Show Stopping Styles Collection; Seeing Stars
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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763 ) Show Stopping Style- Futuristic Gleeves Jacket / 19 / 45 / 58% / 2 hours
Part of: Show Stopping Styles Collection; Seeing Stars
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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764 ) Fairyfly / 23 / 50 / 54% / 2 hours
Part of: Faire Folk Attire; Faire Folk Furnishings + Attire; Make a Wish Compilation; No Tricks, Just Treats Costume Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
765 ) Halter with Beads / 36 / 75 / 52% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
766 ) Once Upon a Time Cottage- Quaint Kitchen Sink / 32 / 40 / 20% / 2 hours
Part of: Once Upon A Time Cottage; Happily Ever After; Make A Wish Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
767 ) Shoji Screen Curtain / 48 / 89 / 46% / 2 hours
Part of: Itadakimasu! Japanese Inspired Dining; Best of 2012 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
768 ) Spa Necessities / 7 / 27 / 74% / 2 hours
Part of: Zen Again; World Inspiration Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
769 ) Aims Co. Choc-O-Falls Fountain / 230 / 545 / 58% / 2 hours
Part of: Le Cirque Celebration!
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 337, but less than # 902)
Here is the official trailer so you can preview the venue. This is one of the first venues released by the store, so it does not contain any premium items.
770 ) Olympian Physique / 560 / 1000 / 44% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 187, # 720, # 331, # 559 # 924) (Deals 331, 559 and 924 are same price)
771 ) Deliciously Indulgent Bakery / 855 / 1900 / 55% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 580, # 172)
772 ) Show Stopping Styles Collection / 802 / 1573 / 49% / 2 hours
Part of: Seeing Stars
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 330, # 488, but less than # 596)
773 ) Vertical Challenge Rock Wall / 240 / 545 / 56% / 2 hours
Part of: Man Cave Compilation; Adventurous Life!; World Inspiration Compilation (indirectly by owning Adventurous Life!)
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 573, # 214)
774 ) Vineyard Vittles Dining Table / 36 / 99 / 64% / 2 hours
Part of: Mediterranean Villa Kitchen/Dining; July 2011 Compilation; Villa Paraíso
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
775 ) Hogan’s Deep-Fried Diner Starter Kit / 330 / 600 / 45% / 2 hours
Part of: I Heart The 50’s
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 521, # 483)
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@ZeeGee - I am glad you prompted ajaxpost to pop in a say "hi".
*off to ZeeGee's thread to comment on her excellent latest episode*
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I will think on bringing The Sims back, to be honest I too would love to get involved with the Slades again! Depending on how much time I have in the schedule, maybe in a couple of months time ... should also be easier now if only because my new computer doesn't take twenty minutes to load the save games! 🤣
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You’re welcome! Love to see old friends stop by. And thanks for commenting on my thread and on YT. I’ll be over to reply later when I have more time. 😊💕
@ajaxpost I voted for the slades to continue but would watch other Sims 3 stories too! I do understand the ‘special buzz’. All artists no matter the medium appreciate that I think. 😊 I realize you think like a YouTuber now and don’t want to alienate your main base followers but maybe very short sims episodes occasionally? Thinking out loud here 🤷♀️
775 ) Hogan’s Deep-Fried Diner Starter Kit / 330 / 600 / 45% / 2 hours
Part of: I Heart The 50’s
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 521, # 483)
Upcoming Deals
776 ) Hogan's Hat / 58 / 100 / 42% / 2 hours
Part of: Rebel Just Because; I Heart The 50's
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
777 ) Bayside Laundry / 195 / 299 / 35% / 2 hours
Part of: Loads of Laundry; 3 items included in Villa Paraiso
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 539)
778 ) Everyday - Cool Summer Nights / 420 / 1386 / 70% / 2 hours
Part of: July 2011 Compilation Set
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 76, # 847)
779 ) Barbeque Grill Chest / 26 / 81 / 68% / 2 hours
Part of: Nautical Living
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 223)
780 ) Hewnsman Outdoor Set / 248 / 495 / 50% / 2 hours
Part of: Full Hewnsman Set
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 463, # 309, but less than # 679)
781 ) SCORE Television / 42 / 99 / 58% / 2 hours
Part of: It’s Game Time!; Man Cave Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
782 ) Estate Fence / 13 / 17 / 24% / 2 hours
Part of: Full Regal Living Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
783 ) Rebel Just Because / 480 / 800 / 40% / 2 hours
Part of: I Heart The 50’s
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 874, # 269)
784 ) Live, Laugh, Love / 728 / 1953 / 63% / 2 hours
Part of: March 2013 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This one of two deals with the least expensive price for this item (Same as # 345 but less than # 561)
785 ) The Sims Classic- Not Really Antlers Display / 7 / 25 / 72% / 2 hours
Part of: The Sims Classic- Welcome Back to Three Lakes Set; Killer Classics; January 2012 Compilation; The Gentlemen's Lounge Collection
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
786 ) Oktoberfest Celebration / 230 / 480 / 52% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 175)
787 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Classy Clean Dishwasher / 25 / 81 / 69% / 2 hours
Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 9)
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I actually started the Slade legacy story over EIGHT years ago (🤯) and when I brought it to a halt last year I hadn't even finished generation 4! I feel a kind of obligation to them to continue their story ... 😉😂
'short sims episodes'??? ... have you seen my channel? 😱 I don't think I could do a short episode if my life depended on it ... I just love to rabbit on and wander around on tangents! 🤣
Thank you, and yes, just like hanging out here ... when it comes down to it it's all about doing something you enjoy and sharing with friends.
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@ajaxpost Lol your tangents is your most fun about watching! I was trying to think of a way to get your sims stories back, short is better than nothing. No way has it been 8 years! Doesn’t seem possible.
Yep January 2012 is the date of the first chapter on the blog ... it's strange how it feels at once like such a distant time (life was very different then) and yet, also having had such fun with the game, not that long ago.
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787 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Classy Clean Dishwasher / 25 / 81 / 69% / 2 hours
Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 9)
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788 ) Bon Vivant Buffet / 45 / 58 / 22% / 2 hours
Part of: Romanza Ceremony + Reception; Romanza Ceremony, Reception + Attire
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
789 ) Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom- Self Reflection Wall Mirror / 19 / 89 / 79% / 2 hours
Part of: Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom Set; Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom and Bathroom Collection; May 2012 Compilation Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
790 ) Club Vaindenburger Relaxation (Den + Study) / 234 / 891 / 74% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Includes: Club Vaindenburger Den; Club Vaindenburger Study
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 471, # 835)
791 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Fiesta Time Clock / 12 / 25 / 52% / 2 hours
Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
792 ) Dreams of India / 512 / 1550 / 67% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 106, # 161)
793 ) Elegant Cap Sleeves / 29 / 30 / 3% / 2 hours
Part of: Romanza Ceremony + Attire; Romanza Ceremony, Reception + Attire
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
794 ) Dojo Double Bed / 43 / 100 / 57% / 2 hours
Part of: Imperial Bedroom Zen; November 2011 Compilation; World Inspiration Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
795 ) Sizzle Baby Pro Deep Fryer / 170 / 542 / 69% / 2 hours
Part of: Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 849, but less than # 376, # 529)
796 ) The Not So Routine Machine / 130 / 605 / 79% / 2 hours
Part of: The Final Frontier Set; A Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer Set; When Worlds Collide Collection
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 460 but same as # 474)
797 ) Street Couture / 532 / 725 / 27% / 2 hours
Part of: March 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 34, # 967, # 439)
798 ) Mother Russia / 760 / 1900 / 60% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 449, # 28)
Note: You can download the Mother Russia buildings seen in the set's photo from SimGuruCopeland's Studio
799 ) The Castle Cook / 42 / 68 / 38% / 2 hours
Part of: Tutor of Tudors; April 2013 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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