I have two TS4 stories atm; one comic and one drama. The comic has a few scripted things happen but not many; it's mostly just, "take screenshots, figure out some witty dialogue later". The drama is a different story--it doesn't have a lot of text since I opted for dialogue-only, but I still put a LOT of work into…
@Carewren123 I'm glad you think so, too! And I hope you're right. They're definitely unique characters (particularly Amy, I imagine) so it should have it's own unique spin, but I felt nervous about it for some reason. I'm trying hard to focus on the 'family' aspects of the story rather than 'romance', but the pregnancy is…
@CathyTea *snicker* Oh, if only such a happy ending wasn't fantasy... Unfortunately, I have the earn the 'drama' in the title somehow. XD I'm glad you don't think it's a cliche development, though--I know pregnancy gets spun off a lot (even teen pregnancy) in Sims stories because especially in a base game it's one of the…
Awww... If only he knew. T__T Man this still just tugs my heart strings so much. He doesn't even know what cake is! :'( Gaaah! I can't wait to find out what happens next. :3
Home for the Holidays - Issue #30 [ Soundtrack Song ♫ ] And, that's it for Chapter 1! (Way to end on a high note, huh? :P ) It's a little bit of a cliche twist, but what happens next may not be what you're expecting, so stay tuned! Chapter 2 will probably start in a couple of weeks--I'm absolutely determined to get one of…
@anaitapeva Thank you, lovely! ♥ Even if you aren't able to, the thought that you would like to means a lot to me. I hope you get to feeling better soon, though!
@DavidMcSessy I'm glad to hear that, bud! ♥ I know you haven't been feeling too great, and lordy knows I take breaks all the time when I need to from being frazzled. Sometimes getting back to work on something we enjoy can help too, though, and I hope it does for you. :)
@DavidMcSessy *browwaggle* I will say nothing! ;) You'll just have to wait and see. You've explained Natalie in a nutshell, pretty much! She's fragile, but for good reason. She's not related to the Kanes, though--I think I may've been inspired to make her nose more 'roman' shaped because I missed the quirky nose passed…
I'm sure it will! I've really been enjoying this so far--you don't see many stories out there that explore the struggles of language barrier, and you're tackling it really well! It leaves just enough mystery to keep me coming back. :D Love Harriet, too--she's so motherly, but I still giggle at some of the stuff she says.…
*snicker* I've been looking forward to this moment for a while, @Carewren123! Though Alex's introduction may not be quite what Wally hopes for, lol... Awwww--man, that honestly is really great to hear. T__T It was pretty important to me to make sure Natalie felt fleshed out as quickly as possible because she appears so…
@CathyTea *snicker* Well if you want the link for it ever just let me know! I tend to prefer obstaining from CC as much as possible, but very few of EA's options really fit Amy's "character", if that makes sense... I searched aaaaages and practically cried from happiness when I found that top, it was so perfect. And bonus,…
@DavidMcSessy Your timing is impeccable... ;) You'll see what I mean soon, lol. Really hoping to crack open my game today so I can have the next issue up tonight.
Hey @SophiaRobin! Thanks! ♥ I use Photoshop CS5 for my editing. If you plan on using it yourself for comic-making, I have a resource list here in my FAQ (bottom section) that explain how to make comics using PS. Hopefully one of the tutorials can help you out. :)
@CathyTea I totally understand what you mean. :) Right now I feel like I prefer shorter content because of time allowances, but very few things beat a thorough, well written story. There's a time and a place for all varieties of content though, and I always appreciate it when someone tries something different and succeeds!…
@CathyTea I'd love to see it, if you do! I've noticed a lot of stories like that creeping up lately, that feel a bit more "cinematic" than "novel-esque" (if that makes sense), and I am really loving it. I think it has a lot to do with sort of a culture shift on the internet--a lot of popularity is going to more 'bite…
@DavidMcSessy Tsk tsk! Go... do what you're supposed to be doing! Sleep? School? Work? Go! Sims can always wait for another day. And, that's an important thing to remember. It's easy to get mixed up in your thoughts about stories, but it can always wait, and that's okay. :) Unless you think of something new that you HAVE…
@CathyTea I've definitely done what I can to make sure I "show" as much as I can since I can only ever outright "tell" it in dialogue, so I really, REALLY appreciate the fact you notice that. <3 The minimalist approach is still something I feel pretty new at--I wrote Desperate Sims for years with almost the opposite…
@CathyTea & @FloorRaisin : Thanks, you two! And man... If you enjoy reveals, then you're really going to like what's coming up soon. I apparently am closing up this chapter with quite a few. >_>
@DavidMcSessy I get what you mean--in that current instance, Harold was being a bit brash and perhaps insensitive, but considering the circumstances I imagine it's a bit understandable. And, immediately after his initial snap, he realizes, "Hey, this is Walter and Amy's last night together... Maybe I should just let them…
Home for the Holidays - Issue #27 This is yesterday's that I forgot to post over here, which means you'll be getting another one a few hours! ^-^ Keep your eyes peeled!
You know what @CathyTea -- that is a fantastic assessment. I have to keep my lips sealed, which is TERRIBLY infuriating at times (as I'm sure you know!) but in knowing the other characters pretty well, I'd have to say if you were gonna put your eggs into anyone's basket for safe keeping, it would have to be Harold's. His…
@DavidMcSessy Ooooh, that's cool!! I have yet to see that one. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled. I haven't gotten to just 'play' the Holiday's house in a while but I think I will soon, I'll have to make sure Harold does lots of painting. *snicker* Yeah, I think it's an intrinsic part of being a storyteller... Somebody's…
@CathyTea Yeah I know!! It is the BEST feeling. It's been rare, but I had it happen a few times with TS3, too... You have no idea how you're going to make something work, then boop! The stars just align! I'm glad you have faith in him. ♥ Not that he's in the greatest light right now, but there's certainly more going on…
@DavidMcSessy I'm not sure if we'll get to see a lot of Harold's paintings first hand, and probably not anything notable IRL since I'm just using what paintings that come with the game. :( I actually was REALLY stoked when he painted the one featured in that issue, because I had this part of the story devised before the…