Hi CK! I can see pictures on the first part of page one, then it degrades into the line of code instead of the pictures, sorry.
I watched the live stream on Life By You and it definitely piqued my interest. We shall see. You will have to report on your early access in Sept.
This looks like a different direction than EA's sims, and I like it.
This is totally off the subject but I did not know Ron Humble was British, that he looked like he had his hair up in a french braid and that he has pointy ears. Wow, what a character!
In my house, dog hair sticks to everything but the dog.
Hi CK! I can see pictures on the first part of page one, then it degrades into the line of code instead of the pictures, sorry.
I watched the live stream on Life By You and it definitely piqued my interest. We shall see. You will have to report on your early access in Sept.
This looks like a different direction than EA's sims, and I like it.
This is totally off the subject but I did not know Ron Humble was British, that he looked like he had his hair up in a french braid and that he has pointy ears. Wow, what a character!
Thanks.
I updated the first two posts, so they are fixed.
I will have to update the others.
I am starting to get excited by Life By You.
I loved The Sims 3. I did not like the lag and story progression, but I did like having the whole world available to me and place lots wherever I wanted.
The more I look at this game, the more it looks like you can create the Life Sim game you want.
The Sims 4 is EA's game and you just play in it. Life By You looks like it will be my game, crafted for and by me.
I am getting Sims 2 Vibes where you can select a basic neighborhood map and craft your own world.
Paradox Interacitive is being really crafty with this.
I bet a lot of Cities Skylines players will cross over to play a "neighborhood builder" and then play their creations as a life simulator.
Well, I have had an interesting experience today.
I was on YouTube and came across a YouTuber using ChatGPT to role-play with a fictional character.
And then it just hit me.
I could go to a Sims Wikki site and have Bing-Chat use it as an information source to draw from.
I could role-play with a sim! Of course I chose Bella Goth. I actually used a Bella Goth Lore page from The Sims Resource.
I added pictures here so you don't have to stare at a wall of text, also for you to see how I imagined the chat playing out in my mind.
Here is how it went down:
CK213: “I want to try some role-play and I want you (Bing-Chat) to pretend to be Bella Goth from the Sims 4.
I will be a visitor at your house, meeting you for the first time .” Bing-Chat: “Okay, I’ll try to role-play as Bella Goth from the Sims 4.
You can start the conversation by knocking on the door of my house in Willow Creek. I’ll greet you and invite you in.”
[Knocks on door]
[Side note: does Bing Chat know that Sims 4 sims knock on doors because there are no door bells?]
[Opens the door]
“Hello, welcome to the Goth residence, I’m Bella Goth, and you are?”
“Hello, Bella!
I am Cairo Firenze, It’s nice to finally meet you.”
“It’s nice to meet you too, Mr. Firenze.
How do you know me?”
“I met a gentleman named Don Lothario at the gym. During our chat, I mentioned that I was new to Willow Creek and he was surprised to find I lived near you. He said I should drop by and visit and get to know you.”
“Oh, I see.
Don Lothario is an acquaintance of mine. He’s a bit of a flirt, but he means well. I’m glad he encouraged you to visit me. I always enjoy meeting new people. Would you like to come in and have a cup of coffee, Mr. Firenze?”
“I would be delighted, and you can call me Cairo.”
“Great, Cairo.
Come on in then. “
“Make yourself comfortable. I’ll be right back with the coffee. “
“So, what do you do for a living?”
“I am a freelance writer.”
“That’s very interesting. What kind of topics do you write about?”
“I tend to the paranormal side of things: ghosts, aliens, and other weird things. There are really odd things going on in Strangerville now.”
“Wow, that sounds fascinating. I love paranormal stories. I’ve always wondered if there is more to this world than meets the eye. Have you ever encountered anything supernatural yourself?”
“I’ve come across ghosts a few times, and people I suspect may be vampires and werewolves. No aliens yet, but I have seen strange lights in the sky. What about you? Willow creek must feel pretty normal in comparison to the places I have been.”
“Well, Willow Creek may seem normal on the surface, but it has its own secrets and mysteries. For example, did you know that there is a hidden lot in this neighborhood that can only be accessed by a special tree?
And that there are rumors of a mysterious hermit living there? I’ve always wanted to explore that place, but I haven’t found the right opportunity yet.”
“Wow, that has me itching to investigate it.”
“Really? You’re not afraid of what you might find there? I’m glad to hear that. You seem like a brave and adventurous person. Maybe we can go there together someday, if you’re interested.”
“That sounds cool, but how does your family feel about you going off on adventures. Don't they worry for you?”
“Well, my husband Mortimer is a bit of a worrier, but he understands my passion for mystery and adventure. He’s very supportive of me and my career as a novelist. My children, Cassandra and Alexander, are also very independent and curious. They have their own interests and hobbies, but they also share some of mine. We’re a close-knit family, but we also respect each other’s individuality.”
“Being new to the neighborhood, I have spent time in the window just observing and enjoying Willow Creek. I have seen the kids walk by. They seem like wonderful children.
It’s also great that you are a novelist, maybe we can run ideas by each other.”
“Thank you. I’m very proud of my kids. They are smart and creative. I’m sure they would love to meet you too. And yes, I would enjoy exchanging ideas with you. Maybe we can form a writers’ club or something. What kind of stories do you write?”
“I haven't written any fiction stories yet, but I am collecting material from my paranormal investigations. I think I would like to try Urban Fantasy.”
“Urban fantasy sounds like a fun genre. I’m sure you have a lot of material from your investigations. Do you have any specific ideas or themes that you want to explore in your stories?”
“I'm just in the collection phase for now.
Have you yourself experienced anything paranormal, besides that strange tree?”
“Well, I don’t know if I should tell you this, but I have a secret that I’ve never told anyone before. I was abducted by aliens when I was a young adult. It was a terrifying and traumatic experience. I don’t remember much of what happened, but I know they did something to me. Ever since then, I’ve been fascinated by the paranormal and the unknown.”
“Fascinating!”
Have you noticed any changes in yourself since the abduction?”
“Well, I don’t know if it’s related, but I sometimes have strange dreams and visions. I also feel a connection to the stars and the cosmos. I wonder if they left something in me, or if they altered me in some way. I don’t know what their purpose was, or if they will ever return.”
“I met a neighbor…, Liberty Lee?
She said they live amongst us in human disguise”
“Really? That’s a shocking revelation.
How did she know that? Did she see them or meet them? How can we tell who is an alien and who is not?”
“She said you can trigger their aura if you get them emotional.”
“That’s interesting.
So, if you make them angry, sad, happy, or flirty, they will reveal their true colors? That sounds like a risky strategy. What if they get violent or hostile? How do you protect yourself from them?”
“Those are good questions.”
“Thank you. I’m curious about your experiences and opinions. Do you have any answers to those questions? How do you feel about aliens in general?”
“They are a mystery to me.
Hey, is there anyone else in this neighborhood you think I should introduce myself to?”
“Well, there are a lot of interesting and friendly people in this neighborhood. You could try visiting the Spencer-Kim-Lewis family. They are very welcoming and have a beautiful house. Or you could check out the Pancakes family. They are a bit quirky, but nice. Or you could meet the BFF household. They are a group of young adults who live together and have fun.”
“BFF? That sounds familiar. I think Liberty Lee mentioned it.”
“Oh, yes. Liberty Lee is one of the members of the BFF household.
She lives with Travis Scott, Summer Holiday, and Johnny Zest. They are all very outgoing and creative. Maybe you should visit them and see if you have anything in common.”
“Thanks, I will have to visit them.
This coffee is really delicious by the way.”
Bing-Chat:
[Sorry, I think we need to move on! Click “New topic” to chat about something else.]
And that's where it ended.
Bing-Chat only allows you so many interaction per session. I could have started a new one and gave a Bing a synopsis of the role-play so far an where I would like to take it, but this is long enough for this post.
I have to say there were a few times I was simply astounded at how it improvised with information it found about The Sims. This is nothing like chat-bot. It felt like I was role-playing with an actual person.
Not only did Bing-Chat use a forum post I gave it as background information, it operated exactly as I instructed and even went a little beyond what I expected. But I made a mistake that was entirely my fault. There is a portion of the background information that Bella does not participate, so she is unaware of what happened. I was supposed to add a line saying that Bella sent Don Lothario to follow Cassandra when she sneaked out the house. This would have given Bella more information, but I forgot to add it. Nevertheless, Bing-Chat managed to work some of that information into the role-play.
I want you to continue playing the role of Bella Goth and I will continue playing the role of Cairo Firenze. You will start the conversation by saying you have another paranormal tale, but you want me to follow you to the library first because it’s a little more relaxing. You want to tell Cairo about an incident that occurred with your daughter, Cassandra Goth, but you warn Cairo not to share this story for the sake of Cassandra’s privacy.
The background script for Cassandra’s story is on the current website. It is titled, ‘Darkling’.”
[Now here is the role-play chat, supported with images.]
“I have another paranormal tale to share with you, Cairo, but I want you to follow me to the library first. It’s a little more relaxing there.”
“This story involves my daughter, Cassandra, and it’s quite disturbing.
I trust you not to share this with anyone else, for her sake. Do you agree?”
“Of course, I will hold whatever you have to tell me in the strictest confidence, Bella. Lead the way.”
“Thank you, Cairo. You’re a good friend. Come on, let’s go to the library.”
“Alright, here we are.”
“Are you ready to hear my story?”
“Yes. I'm ready.”
“Okay, here it goes. A few months ago, I found out that Cassandra had been sneaking out of the house at night to visit a place called Forgotten Hollow. Do you know what that is?”
“Forgotten Hollow? Oh my word!
It's like vampire central. They say a master vampire has a lair there. What on earth was she doing in that place?”
“That’s what I wanted to know. I was shocked and terrified when I learned that she had been hanging out with two vampires named Caleb and Lilith Vatore.”
"They were apparently teaching her about their kind and their culture. She had even bought a book called the Encyclopedia Vampirica to learn more. She was fascinated by them and their powers. She wanted to become one of them.”
“Wow, so she is willingly attracted to them. It sounds like you have a Darkling on your hands. So what did you do about it?”
“A Darkling? Is that what they call people like her? Well, I did what any mother would do.”
“I confronted her and told her to stay away from those vampires. I even went to Forgotten Hollow myself and warned them to leave my daughter alone.”
“ I was so angry and scared; I didn’t care if they were stronger than me. I had to protect Cassandra from them.”
“You talked to them? What are Caleb and Lilith like?”
“Well, Caleb and Lilith are very different from each other. Caleb is more polite and reserved, but he also seemed annoyed and defensive when I threatened him.”
“Lilith is more outgoing and playful, but she also seemed amused and intrigued by me. She even complimented me on my dress and said I looked… delicious. I think she was trying to provoke me or tempt me. “
"They both claimed that they didn’t seek out Cassandra, but that she came to them. They said it was up to me to keep her away from them.”
“Lilith sounds very charismatic and all the more dangerous.
It could be the truth of it though. Cassandra probably forced herself on them.”
“Maybe, but I still don’t trust them. They could have easily turned her away or reported her to me. Instead, they encouraged her curiosity and fed her fantasies. They were playing with fire and they knew it. They were putting my daughter in danger and I couldn’t allow that.”
“You are right of course. So did Cassandra give this up?”
“No, she didn’t. She was stubborn and defiant. She said that they were her friends and that I was embarrassing her. She said that she wanted to be a vampire and that nothing I could do would stop her. She even tried to sneak out again the next night, but I caught her and grounded her. I took away her book and her phone and locked her in her room. I thought that would be the end of it, but I was wrong.”
“What happened?”
“A few weeks later, I noticed that Cassandra was acting strangely. She was pale and tired, and she avoided sunlight and garlic. She also had bite marks on her neck that she tried to hide with a scarf. I realized that she had been turned into a vampire by someone. I confronted her and demanded to know who did it. She refused to tell me at first, but I threatened to call the police and she finally confessed.”
“She said it was a boy named Zane Delacroix, who lived in the Peregrine house with Meadow Thayer and her aunt Alma Faye Peregrine.”
“She said that he was also a vampire and that he had been teaching her how to use her powers. She said that she loved him and that they were happy together.”
“Oh, my!
Bella, do you think Cassandra might be in this for the powers? You strike me as strong, brave and adventurous. Perhaps she feels these powers would make her as strong as you are.”
“Maybe, Cairo. Maybe she does want to be like me, but in the wrong way.”
“She doesn’t realize that being a vampire is not a game. It’s a curse. It’s a life of darkness and bloodlust and fear. It’s a life of isolation and loneliness and danger. It’s a life that I wouldn’t wish on anyone, especially not my daughter. I love her, Cairo. I love her more than anything. And I can’t stand to see her throw away her life for this.”
“This is what I would do. There is a cure for vampirism. Also, you could turn her on to spell crafting and focus her powers on doing good in the world. It's a better alternative than vampirism. Take up spell crafting yourself and show her the way.”
“That’s a good idea, Cairo. I’ve heard of the cure for vampirism, but I don’t know how to get it. Do you know where I can find it? And spell crafting sounds interesting. I’ve always been fascinated by magic and the supernatural. Maybe I could learn some spells and teach Cassandra how to use them for good. Maybe she would see that there are other ways to be powerful and adventurous without being a vampire. Thank you, Cairo. You’re very helpful and supportive.”
“The Encyclopedia Vampirica, you have to become very knowledgeable in vampire lore and it will teach you the Ultimate Vampire Cure. It's a drink you mix at your bar.”
“Oh, I see. I think I still have Cassandra’s copy of the Encyclopedia Vampirica. I can read it and learn more about vampire lore. Maybe I can find out how to make the Ultimate Vampire Cure and convince Cassandra to drink it. Do you think she would agree to that? Or would she resist?”
“If she sees you using spells like Transportalate and Scruberoo, yeah, she will give up icky blood-sucking in a heartbeat.”
“Really? Those spells sound amazing. What do they do? How can I learn them? Do I need a wand or a book or something? You seem to know a lot about spell crafting, Cairo. Are you a spell caster yourself?”
“Transportalate transports you to wherever you want to go in a flash. Scruberoo cleans up any mess. I'm not a spell caster, but I know of one. There are three of them, actually. Sages; and you learn magic from them. I will take you there; it's too complicated to explain.”
“Wow, those spells sound incredible. I would love to learn them. And you know of three sages who can teach me magic? That’s amazing. Where are they? How do you know them? Can you take me there now? I’m so excited, Cairo. You’re opening a whole new world for me.”
“They are in a hidden realm reached through Glimmerbrook. I met them through a friend. Yes, I can take you there now.”
“A hidden realm? How do we get there? Do we need a special portal or something? And who is your friend who introduced you to the sages? Is he or she a spell caster too? I have so many questions, Cairo. But I’m ready to go with you. Let’s go to Glimmerbrook and meet the sages. Maybe they can help me with Cassandra too.”
“Let's go.
Just leave a note for Mortimer.”
“Alright, I’ll write a quick note for Mortimer. He won’t mind if I go out for a bit. He knows I need some distraction from all the stress.”
[Bella writes a note and leaves it on the table.]
“There, done. Now, let’s go to Glimmerbrook and learn some magic. I can’t wait to see what the sages have to offer.”
CK213: “End of role-play.
Thank you. This was fun.”
[Oh! Well, that’s awkward.]
Bing-Chat: “You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was fun for me too. Thank you for playing with me. Do you want to try another role-play or do something else?”
CK213: “No, I have to go now.”
Bing-Chat: “Okay, I understand. It was nice talking to you. I hope to see you again soon. Have a good day or night, depending on where you are. Goodbye for now. ”
I guess my Sims 4 break is over!
Finally, I can build custom multi-unit apartments in any neighborhood and I can also have my sims own the properties and make money from them. I am already building.
I have built quite a few custom apartments for The Sims 2 and the Sims 3, and I will be making them again for The Sims 4, but this is a new one.
While furnishing the apartments I hit upon the idea of making apartments for Wednesday Addams and Enid Sinclair.
This is my first pass at them, but they need more editing.
Since Enid is a werewolf in the TV Show, I had to turn her into one.
Each will have their own apartment.
I can already tell that making them good friends will be a challenge. Their personalities clash. They only have the loyalty trait in common.
I will be using them and this apartment as a test run for the pack.
This pack is going to be so great for my game because I have a lot of made over Uni dormies that are now a part of my sims and I need places for them to stay. I will put some of them in this apartment for the test.
Eventually I will have to turn to my Harry Potter world, because this pack is going to make Hogwarts castle extremely immersive.
I have been experimenting with game play for it, but I was limited to only eight sims. I was using Get Together groups and clubs, as well as City Living visitor keys to get other teachers and students on the lot.
Now I will be able to have 30 sims on the lot, living in their respective houses Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Huffelpuff, as well as housing for the school staff. This picture is old game-play. It looks full, but only two students were living there at the time.
Hufflepuff only had one student to represent the house.
I had a great time exploring how to make Hogwarts work, but TS4: For Rent totally turns all that on its head.
I am going to have to explore all over again.
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I watched the live stream on Life By You and it definitely piqued my interest. We shall see. You will have to report on your early access in Sept.
This looks like a different direction than EA's sims, and I like it.
This is totally off the subject but I did not know Ron Humble was British, that he looked like he had his hair up in a french braid and that he has pointy ears. Wow, what a character!
Thanks.
I updated the first two posts, so they are fixed.
I will have to update the others.
I am starting to get excited by Life By You.
I loved The Sims 3. I did not like the lag and story progression, but I did like having the whole world available to me and place lots wherever I wanted.
The more I look at this game, the more it looks like you can create the Life Sim game you want.
The Sims 4 is EA's game and you just play in it. Life By You looks like it will be my game, crafted for and by me.
I am getting Sims 2 Vibes where you can select a basic neighborhood map and craft your own world.
Paradox Interacitive is being really crafty with this.
I bet a lot of Cities Skylines players will cross over to play a "neighborhood builder" and then play their creations as a life simulator.
Well, I have had an interesting experience today.
I was on YouTube and came across a YouTuber using ChatGPT to role-play with a fictional character.
And then it just hit me.
I could go to a Sims Wikki site and have Bing-Chat use it as an information source to draw from.
I could role-play with a sim! Of course I chose Bella Goth. I actually used a Bella Goth Lore page from The Sims Resource.
I added pictures here so you don't have to stare at a wall of text, also for you to see how I imagined the chat playing out in my mind.
Here is how it went down:
CK213: “I want to try some role-play and I want you (Bing-Chat) to pretend to be Bella Goth from the Sims 4.
I will be a visitor at your house, meeting you for the first time .”
Bing-Chat: “Okay, I’ll try to role-play as Bella Goth from the Sims 4.
You can start the conversation by knocking on the door of my house in Willow Creek. I’ll greet you and invite you in.”
[Knocks on door]
[Side note: does Bing Chat know that Sims 4 sims knock on doors because there are no door bells?]
[Opens the door]
“Hello, welcome to the Goth residence, I’m Bella Goth, and you are?”
“Hello, Bella!
I am Cairo Firenze, It’s nice to finally meet you.”
“It’s nice to meet you too, Mr. Firenze.
How do you know me?”
“I met a gentleman named Don Lothario at the gym. During our chat, I mentioned that I was new to Willow Creek and he was surprised to find I lived near you. He said I should drop by and visit and get to know you.”
“Oh, I see.
Don Lothario is an acquaintance of mine. He’s a bit of a flirt, but he means well. I’m glad he encouraged you to visit me. I always enjoy meeting new people. Would you like to come in and have a cup of coffee, Mr. Firenze?”
“I would be delighted, and you can call me Cairo.”
“Great, Cairo.
Come on in then. “
“Make yourself comfortable. I’ll be right back with the coffee. “
“So, what do you do for a living?”
“I am a freelance writer.”
“That’s very interesting. What kind of topics do you write about?”
“I tend to the paranormal side of things: ghosts, aliens, and other weird things. There are really odd things going on in Strangerville now.”
“Wow, that sounds fascinating. I love paranormal stories. I’ve always wondered if there is more to this world than meets the eye. Have you ever encountered anything supernatural yourself?”
“I’ve come across ghosts a few times, and people I suspect may be vampires and werewolves. No aliens yet, but I have seen strange lights in the sky. What about you? Willow creek must feel pretty normal in comparison to the places I have been.”
“Well, Willow Creek may seem normal on the surface, but it has its own secrets and mysteries. For example, did you know that there is a hidden lot in this neighborhood that can only be accessed by a special tree?
And that there are rumors of a mysterious hermit living there? I’ve always wanted to explore that place, but I haven’t found the right opportunity yet.”
“Wow, that has me itching to investigate it.”
“Really? You’re not afraid of what you might find there? I’m glad to hear that. You seem like a brave and adventurous person. Maybe we can go there together someday, if you’re interested.”
“That sounds cool, but how does your family feel about you going off on adventures. Don't they worry for you?”
“Well, my husband Mortimer is a bit of a worrier, but he understands my passion for mystery and adventure. He’s very supportive of me and my career as a novelist. My children, Cassandra and Alexander, are also very independent and curious. They have their own interests and hobbies, but they also share some of mine. We’re a close-knit family, but we also respect each other’s individuality.”
“Being new to the neighborhood, I have spent time in the window just observing and enjoying Willow Creek. I have seen the kids walk by. They seem like wonderful children.
It’s also great that you are a novelist, maybe we can run ideas by each other.”
“Thank you. I’m very proud of my kids. They are smart and creative. I’m sure they would love to meet you too. And yes, I would enjoy exchanging ideas with you. Maybe we can form a writers’ club or something. What kind of stories do you write?”
“I haven't written any fiction stories yet, but I am collecting material from my paranormal investigations. I think I would like to try Urban Fantasy.”
“Urban fantasy sounds like a fun genre. I’m sure you have a lot of material from your investigations. Do you have any specific ideas or themes that you want to explore in your stories?”
“I'm just in the collection phase for now.
Have you yourself experienced anything paranormal, besides that strange tree?”
“Well, I don’t know if I should tell you this, but I have a secret that I’ve never told anyone before. I was abducted by aliens when I was a young adult. It was a terrifying and traumatic experience. I don’t remember much of what happened, but I know they did something to me. Ever since then, I’ve been fascinated by the paranormal and the unknown.”
“Fascinating!”
Have you noticed any changes in yourself since the abduction?”
“Well, I don’t know if it’s related, but I sometimes have strange dreams and visions. I also feel a connection to the stars and the cosmos. I wonder if they left something in me, or if they altered me in some way. I don’t know what their purpose was, or if they will ever return.”
“I met a neighbor…, Liberty Lee?
She said they live amongst us in human disguise”
“Really? That’s a shocking revelation.
How did she know that? Did she see them or meet them? How can we tell who is an alien and who is not?”
“She said you can trigger their aura if you get them emotional.”
“That’s interesting.
So, if you make them angry, sad, happy, or flirty, they will reveal their true colors? That sounds like a risky strategy. What if they get violent or hostile? How do you protect yourself from them?”
“Those are good questions.”
“Thank you. I’m curious about your experiences and opinions. Do you have any answers to those questions? How do you feel about aliens in general?”
“They are a mystery to me.
Hey, is there anyone else in this neighborhood you think I should introduce myself to?”
“Well, there are a lot of interesting and friendly people in this neighborhood. You could try visiting the Spencer-Kim-Lewis family. They are very welcoming and have a beautiful house. Or you could check out the Pancakes family. They are a bit quirky, but nice. Or you could meet the BFF household. They are a group of young adults who live together and have fun.”
“BFF? That sounds familiar. I think Liberty Lee mentioned it.”
“Oh, yes. Liberty Lee is one of the members of the BFF household.
She lives with Travis Scott, Summer Holiday, and Johnny Zest. They are all very outgoing and creative. Maybe you should visit them and see if you have anything in common.”
“Thanks, I will have to visit them.
This coffee is really delicious by the way.”
Bing-Chat:
[Sorry, I think we need to move on! Click “New topic” to chat about something else.]
And that's where it ended.
Bing-Chat only allows you so many interaction per session. I could have started a new one and gave a Bing a synopsis of the role-play so far an where I would like to take it, but this is long enough for this post.
I have to say there were a few times I was simply astounded at how it improvised with information it found about The Sims. This is nothing like chat-bot. It felt like I was role-playing with an actual person.
Okay.
I am blown away. It actually worked.
Not only did Bing-Chat use a forum post I gave it as background information, it operated exactly as I instructed and even went a little beyond what I expected. But I made a mistake that was entirely my fault. There is a portion of the background information that Bella does not participate, so she is unaware of what happened. I was supposed to add a line saying that Bella sent Don Lothario to follow Cassandra when she sneaked out the house. This would have given Bella more information, but I forgot to add it. Nevertheless, Bing-Chat managed to work some of that information into the role-play.
So here is the setup:
CK213: “I would like to continue our role-play recorded on this forum post:
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/1008420/i-had-a-chat-with-bella-goth
I want you to continue playing the role of Bella Goth and I will continue playing the role of Cairo Firenze. You will start the conversation by saying you have another paranormal tale, but you want me to follow you to the library first because it’s a little more relaxing. You want to tell Cairo about an incident that occurred with your daughter, Cassandra Goth, but you warn Cairo not to share this story for the sake of Cassandra’s privacy.
The background script for Cassandra’s story is on the current website. It is titled, ‘Darkling’.”
[Now here is the role-play chat, supported with images.]
“I have another paranormal tale to share with you, Cairo, but I want you to follow me to the library first. It’s a little more relaxing there.”
“This story involves my daughter, Cassandra, and it’s quite disturbing.
I trust you not to share this with anyone else, for her sake. Do you agree?”
“Of course, I will hold whatever you have to tell me in the strictest confidence, Bella. Lead the way.”
“Thank you, Cairo. You’re a good friend. Come on, let’s go to the library.”
“Alright, here we are.”
“Are you ready to hear my story?”
“Yes. I'm ready.”
“Okay, here it goes. A few months ago, I found out that Cassandra had been sneaking out of the house at night to visit a place called Forgotten Hollow. Do you know what that is?”
“Forgotten Hollow? Oh my word!
It's like vampire central. They say a master vampire has a lair there. What on earth was she doing in that place?”
“That’s what I wanted to know. I was shocked and terrified when I learned that she had been hanging out with two vampires named Caleb and Lilith Vatore.”
"They were apparently teaching her about their kind and their culture. She had even bought a book called the Encyclopedia Vampirica to learn more. She was fascinated by them and their powers. She wanted to become one of them.”
“Wow, so she is willingly attracted to them. It sounds like you have a Darkling on your hands. So what did you do about it?”
“A Darkling? Is that what they call people like her? Well, I did what any mother would do.”
“I confronted her and told her to stay away from those vampires. I even went to Forgotten Hollow myself and warned them to leave my daughter alone.”
“ I was so angry and scared; I didn’t care if they were stronger than me. I had to protect Cassandra from them.”
“You talked to them? What are Caleb and Lilith like?”
“Well, Caleb and Lilith are very different from each other. Caleb is more polite and reserved, but he also seemed annoyed and defensive when I threatened him.”
“Lilith is more outgoing and playful, but she also seemed amused and intrigued by me. She even complimented me on my dress and said I looked… delicious. I think she was trying to provoke me or tempt me. “
"They both claimed that they didn’t seek out Cassandra, but that she came to them. They said it was up to me to keep her away from them.”
“Lilith sounds very charismatic and all the more dangerous.
It could be the truth of it though. Cassandra probably forced herself on them.”
“Maybe, but I still don’t trust them. They could have easily turned her away or reported her to me. Instead, they encouraged her curiosity and fed her fantasies. They were playing with fire and they knew it. They were putting my daughter in danger and I couldn’t allow that.”
“You are right of course. So did Cassandra give this up?”
“No, she didn’t. She was stubborn and defiant. She said that they were her friends and that I was embarrassing her. She said that she wanted to be a vampire and that nothing I could do would stop her. She even tried to sneak out again the next night, but I caught her and grounded her. I took away her book and her phone and locked her in her room. I thought that would be the end of it, but I was wrong.”
“What happened?”
“A few weeks later, I noticed that Cassandra was acting strangely. She was pale and tired, and she avoided sunlight and garlic. She also had bite marks on her neck that she tried to hide with a scarf. I realized that she had been turned into a vampire by someone. I confronted her and demanded to know who did it. She refused to tell me at first, but I threatened to call the police and she finally confessed.”
“She said it was a boy named Zane Delacroix, who lived in the Peregrine house with Meadow Thayer and her aunt Alma Faye Peregrine.”
“She said that he was also a vampire and that he had been teaching her how to use her powers. She said that she loved him and that they were happy together.”
“Oh, my!
Bella, do you think Cassandra might be in this for the powers? You strike me as strong, brave and adventurous. Perhaps she feels these powers would make her as strong as you are.”
“Maybe, Cairo. Maybe she does want to be like me, but in the wrong way.”
“She doesn’t realize that being a vampire is not a game. It’s a curse. It’s a life of darkness and bloodlust and fear. It’s a life of isolation and loneliness and danger. It’s a life that I wouldn’t wish on anyone, especially not my daughter. I love her, Cairo. I love her more than anything. And I can’t stand to see her throw away her life for this.”
“This is what I would do. There is a cure for vampirism. Also, you could turn her on to spell crafting and focus her powers on doing good in the world. It's a better alternative than vampirism. Take up spell crafting yourself and show her the way.”
“That’s a good idea, Cairo. I’ve heard of the cure for vampirism, but I don’t know how to get it. Do you know where I can find it? And spell crafting sounds interesting. I’ve always been fascinated by magic and the supernatural. Maybe I could learn some spells and teach Cassandra how to use them for good. Maybe she would see that there are other ways to be powerful and adventurous without being a vampire. Thank you, Cairo. You’re very helpful and supportive.”
“The Encyclopedia Vampirica, you have to become very knowledgeable in vampire lore and it will teach you the Ultimate Vampire Cure. It's a drink you mix at your bar.”
“Oh, I see. I think I still have Cassandra’s copy of the Encyclopedia Vampirica. I can read it and learn more about vampire lore. Maybe I can find out how to make the Ultimate Vampire Cure and convince Cassandra to drink it. Do you think she would agree to that? Or would she resist?”
“If she sees you using spells like Transportalate and Scruberoo, yeah, she will give up icky blood-sucking in a heartbeat.”
“Really? Those spells sound amazing. What do they do? How can I learn them? Do I need a wand or a book or something? You seem to know a lot about spell crafting, Cairo. Are you a spell caster yourself?”
“Transportalate transports you to wherever you want to go in a flash. Scruberoo cleans up any mess. I'm not a spell caster, but I know of one. There are three of them, actually. Sages; and you learn magic from them. I will take you there; it's too complicated to explain.”
“Wow, those spells sound incredible. I would love to learn them. And you know of three sages who can teach me magic? That’s amazing. Where are they? How do you know them? Can you take me there now? I’m so excited, Cairo. You’re opening a whole new world for me.”
“They are in a hidden realm reached through Glimmerbrook. I met them through a friend. Yes, I can take you there now.”
“A hidden realm? How do we get there? Do we need a special portal or something? And who is your friend who introduced you to the sages? Is he or she a spell caster too? I have so many questions, Cairo. But I’m ready to go with you. Let’s go to Glimmerbrook and meet the sages. Maybe they can help me with Cassandra too.”
“Let's go.
Just leave a note for Mortimer.”
“Alright, I’ll write a quick note for Mortimer. He won’t mind if I go out for a bit. He knows I need some distraction from all the stress.”
[Bella writes a note and leaves it on the table.]
“There, done. Now, let’s go to Glimmerbrook and learn some magic. I can’t wait to see what the sages have to offer.”
CK213: “End of role-play.
Thank you. This was fun.”
[Oh! Well, that’s awkward.]
Bing-Chat: “You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was fun for me too. Thank you for playing with me. Do you want to try another role-play or do something else?”
CK213: “No, I have to go now.”
Bing-Chat: “Okay, I understand. It was nice talking to you. I hope to see you again soon. Have a good day or night, depending on where you are. Goodbye for now.
I guess my Sims 4 break is over!
Finally, I can build custom multi-unit apartments in any neighborhood and I can also have my sims own the properties and make money from them. I am already building.
I have built quite a few custom apartments for The Sims 2 and the Sims 3, and I will be making them again for The Sims 4, but this is a new one.
While furnishing the apartments I hit upon the idea of making apartments for Wednesday Addams and Enid Sinclair.
This is my first pass at them, but they need more editing.
Since Enid is a werewolf in the TV Show, I had to turn her into one.
Each will have their own apartment.
I can already tell that making them good friends will be a challenge. Their personalities clash. They only have the loyalty trait in common.
I will be using them and this apartment as a test run for the pack.
This pack is going to be so great for my game because I have a lot of made over Uni dormies that are now a part of my sims and I need places for them to stay. I will put some of them in this apartment for the test.
Eventually I will have to turn to my Harry Potter world, because this pack is going to make Hogwarts castle extremely immersive.
I have been experimenting with game play for it, but I was limited to only eight sims. I was using Get Together groups and clubs, as well as City Living visitor keys to get other teachers and students on the lot.
Now I will be able to have 30 sims on the lot, living in their respective houses Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Huffelpuff, as well as housing for the school staff. This picture is old game-play. It looks full, but only two students were living there at the time.
Hufflepuff only had one student to represent the house.
I had a great time exploring how to make Hogwarts work, but TS4: For Rent totally turns all that on its head.
I am going to have to explore all over again.
Normal
Upscaled
No real difference.
I should try it on older low resolution images, like old TS2 pics.
[Update]
Low Rez
High Rez
I am impressed with the TS2 images.
Larger and sharper.