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15th Century Lookbook, Part 1 of Many

Part of a posing dry run for a project for a certain someone. This is a superimposition of bowing poses on a hurdy-gurdy object, because I wanted to.

I then realized that fiddles are medieval on their own, but I had already set myself on the hurdy-gurdy, so...eh. I admit the erasing was not done well. My model also ought to be wearing a veil, or crispinettes, or something, but I liked the hair too much to do that.

These inaccuracies aside, I think it looks quite nice.

Gown by me (personal edit, unreleased) | Hair by @melsts3cc | Shoes by natef05 | Bow by @danjaley | Hurdy-Gurdy by @murfeelee | Pose by danjaley

Just a quick upload. This is my camper base I use for my trailer areas on a 10x10 residential lot. You’ll need Madayas Caravan Set for it to show up like that. Package file only, just put it in your library folder.

Download here: SFS MF

CAW for Absolute Beginners – a guide

It took me long enough, but I made a guide for CAW for those of you who always wanted to try to build your own worlds for Sims 3 but never knew where to start. And for those of you who tried but got frustrated because information is hard to find, outdated or just doesn’t cover what you were looking for.

For now it’s a PDF for you to download. And maybe sometime in this century it will be turned into a website for better navigation. Stay tuned! And don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions!

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🌼 Default Replacement Wildflowers 🌼

to celebrate my one year anniversary of this blog, a small gift! this is something i’ve wanted for ages - a default replacement of the wildflowers (without the weird red vase, what was ea thinking??) i ended up changing some of the flower types to something that i thought was prettier! the text changes are currently only in ENGLISH, but if you would like to translate this mod, send me a message! (i would have loved to add other types of wildflower like larkspur or yarrow, but all of them share the same mesh so i had to keep it simple)

WHATS INCLUDED

- new mesh for wildflowers - new mesh for wildflower vase - new 512x512 textures - text replacement for some flowers

TEXT CHANGES

azalea > columbine indian blanket > poppy sulfur > anemone sweet william > queen anne’s lace black eyed susan > candytuft

CREDITS & THANK YOU

flowers are from this mesh by babayaga vase is from ea store

i would especially like to thank @enable–llamas for helping me with the textures and @zoeoe-sims and @greenplumbboblover for helping me change the string files for the flowers! i would have been lost without you all 😊 

T.O.U.

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Garden Poses & Lilly of the Valley Conversion by Keibea

Hello! This is a small gift I made for all of you for supporting me and just being wonderful <3 It took me ages to find something I wanted to make and could make, and in the end I came up with this small posepack! I also converted the incredibly talented @serenebluesims 's lilly of the valley accessory! Thank you so much to them for letting me do this! This is my first time making poses and converting an accessory, so there may be a few problems. However, I've checked everything in my game and there aren't any issues I've come across (besides small clipping with the poses). Let me know if you find anything wrong, or have any issues - I'm happy to help!

I hope you all like it! Thank you for being incredible!

Lilly of the Valley Accessory ~

- Original sims 4 version here - full credit to them!

- In the bracelet category (no thumbnail for some reason (instead, an EA generated one), not sure how to fix this, sorry!)

- Non-recolourable

- All LODs (0, 1 & 2)

- Feel free to use yourself with poses, recolouring or anything else! Just give credit please :)

Garden Poses ~

- All made by me!

- I've only tried it with the accessory I converted - but I'm sure it works with others too!

- Non-poselist compatible - sorry!! All codes with photos are found with the download.

- Some clipping issues, but not many.

- Please don't steal or use as your own, this is my work.

DOWLOAD / MIRROR - (No ads and/or paywalls)

Please tag me if you use them! I'd love to see what you create <3 <3

@katsujiiccfinds

Get to know you - Sims Style

Thank you @descendantdragfi for tagging me 💜

What’s your favorite Sims death?

I have a hard time letting my sims go, so I don’t really have one. I usually play on the longest lifespan.

Alpha CC or Maxis Match?

Maxis Mix, but I lean towards Maxis Match.

Do you cheat your sims weight?

Nope.

Do you move objects?

Does anyone not? lol

Favorite Mod?

TS3: Nraas, and mods by lazyduchess.

TS4: MCC, & UI Cheats.

First Expansion/Game Pack/Stuff Pack?

I’m not sure. The first one I remember playing was The Sims House Party, and using the brightly colored dance floors!

Do you pronounce live mode like aLIVE or LIVing?

Both?? I’ve never knew which is “proper” so…

Who’s your favorite sim that you’ve made?

I’m not sure for sims I have made, but I have several born in game sims I’ve gotten attached to, such as Melody from an old TS3 legacy, and Arya from my TS4 legacy.

Have you made a simself?

No. That would feel weird.

Which is your favorite EA hair color?

I’ll be honest, I’m not a huge fan of any of EAs hair colors, which is why I always download, or recolor hair.

Favorite EA hair?

I also don’t really have one.

Favorite life stage?

Probably Young Adult. I also really enjoy Child, and Teen in my legacies. :) I haven’t played with infants yet in TS4. 😆

Are you a builder or are you in it for the gameplay?

Both. I mainly build in TS4 though as I find it a lot easier than the previous games.

Are you a CC creator?

Mainly for TS3, but I have made things for TS2/TS4, I just don’t enjoy it as much.

Do you have any Simblr friends or a Sim Squad?

I’m not really sure what a Sim Squad is, but I have made friends in the simblr community. :)

Do you have any sims merch?

No.

Do you have a Youtube for sims?

No. The idea of having to talk on mic/be on camera actives my fight or flight response.

How has your “Sims style” changed throughout your years of playing?

When I first realized there was cc back in my TS2 days (2006!), I downloaded more realistic style cc. I tend to stay away from that style these days. I do like some, but I’m a lot more picky!

Who’s your favorite CC creator?

It feels impossible to choose just one. I appreciate everyone who contributes to the community, whether it be cc, worlds, or “just” screenshots. But a few I download from are @sforzcc, @aroundthesims, @twinsimming, & @sim-songs! They are definitely not the only creators I use cc from, though!

How long have you had Simblr?

When did the LJ migration happen?? Pre-2013 at least. I’ve been inactive on and off over the years, though.

How do you edit your pictures?

Reshade, and Photoshop!

What expansion/gamepack is your favorite?

I like more than one so I can’t choose.

For TS3 I really enjoy Supernatural, Pets, Seasons, Generations, and Into The Future (Plumbots are the best).

For TS4 it’d be (I haven’t tried Growing Together yet) Seasons, Cottage Living, Cats & Dogs, Werewolves, Parenthood, Strangerville (I really love the world, and objects), Paranormal, & Basement Treasures.

Please don’t feel obligated, but I’ll tag: @aisquaredchoco, @puffkins2000, @twinsimming, @sim-songs, @jazzysimlife, @ilvansims3conversion, @aprilrainsimblr, @nectar-cellar, @tasteslikefridge, & @omedapixel

How to deep clean The Sims 3. 2020 (Massive lag reduction.)

Deep cleaning your game will help your game run faster it will also reduce lag and prevent sims and saves from going corrupt.

Programs. CC Magic. Ts3pe. Sims 3 multi pack extractor. Sims 3 Dashboard cc cleaner Advanced system care

Recommended file types. These files are much easier for your game to process and when managed properly much safer to use then .sims3packs. How are they safer? Well sims 3 packs cane become corrupt and its much more difficult to find a broken sims3pack. Another reason is some are affected by the sims 3 evil doll virus. .WORLD .Package

Tips to avoid save corruption. Never save over a save file. Always use save as option. Save often. Keep sim inventories empty. World adventures chest are famous for corrupting saves. Keep family inventory empty. Move family out and save them to library before saving.

Preventing the deletion of what is important to you. Place these folders in a new folder on your desktop. Label it TS3Backup or somthing similar. \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\Downloads \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\Mods \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\Library \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\Saved outfits \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\Saved sims \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\Saves This step insures that all of your saved sims saved games and familys are all there once you boot your game up again.

Creating new and clean game files for a smoother and less laggy game. 1 - Navigate to \Documents\Electronic Arts. Once you open your Electronic arts folder delete the folder labeled The Sims 3. 2 - Start launcher (Do not press play yet.) 3 - Enable expansions. 4 - Navigate to the TS3Backup folder created earlier place the folders you placed inside TS3Backup and move them to \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims. 4 - Install sims3packs via launcher. 5 - Delete files from DCBackup. 6 - Reapeat process as needed.

Deleting cache files. When you delete any or all of these files, as their nature is to regenerate, the next time you load Launcher or the game may take a bit longer as all these files need to be refreshed. This is normal and is by design.

Cache Files Location \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims Files CASPartCache.package compositorCache.package scripCache.package simCompositorCache.package

Launcher Files. Location \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\DCCache Files missingdeps.idx

Location \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\DCCache Files dcc.ent

Location \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\Downloads \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\SigsCache Files *.bin

Location \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\SavedSims Files Downloadedsims.index

Location \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\IGACache Files *.*

Thumbnails Location \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\Thumbnails Files *.package

Location \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\FeaturedItems Files thumb_*.png

WorldCache Windows users only.

Windows \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims\WorldCaches\

Mod free ways to fix lag. Manage town population keep under 100. Babies kittens and puppies cause lots of lag. Houseboats, docks, dive locations, resorts and subways cause lots of lag.

Settings Turn off strays. Turn off lost horses. turn off supernaturals. Turn off interactive loading screens. Turn off memories. turn off lessions. Dont use lots from the store.

👔 favorite male suits cc 👔

Fixing the tie!! Grab the links for each formal suit down below: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 Note: some of the suits are top only!

🎩 A huge thank you to every CC creator who make this lookbook possible: @vmsims, @nectar-cellar, @simdreams, @simtanico, @criisolate, @kotajose, @rstarsims3 and @blamseastore You guys are awsome ✨🤍

Knitting Mod - Released!

Get yer needles ready. It's time.

Knitting! This mod adds a knitting interaction and skill to the game.

To get started, buy a pair of knitting needles. You'll also need to purchase yarn to knit with. The knitting bag can be used to store knitting needles and yarn, so if you have a family of knitters, or just a sim who likes to knit an awful lot, it's a convenient way to keep the items together.

You can knit items or just practise. Skill up to get better at making more advanced projects.

Traits will affect how fast, successful, and happy sims are at knitting, and there are 6 custom moodlets related to knitting.

There are few things I want to look into adding/changing, so there will likely be updates coming up.

Thank you for all the support and kind words! I really hope you like the mod <3

Read more and download at MTS!

Teaser : )