The Creator's Guide to Comics Devices is OPEN!!!
comicsdevices.com
An online library of visual-narrative devices that are used in the medium of comics and other sequential art.
Happy Halloween! I'm really excited to be finally launching* what is maybe one of my most ambitious, largest work yet.
This online library is the next phase of a research project that began in May 2020, when I first mused on how comics as a field doesn't have a resource that catalogues devices used in the medium. Like, theatre has devices, so does literature, and film! So why shouldn't comics?
I always had an interest in comics studies and analysis. I love reading, making and thinking comics. However most of my knowledge was intuitive - I learned comics from osmosis and experience. This is true for many of my peers. Speaking about comics as a creator is hard, because we don't have a robust system of language. When we had to speak, many of us tend to reach for the language developed for film by film practitioners. If there is language specific to comics, it's either scattered in multiple blogs or hidden away in academic journals.
The Comics Devices library is meant to aggregate everything and everybody into a single hub! After exploring some multiple resources, alongside some original, independent research, here is the first edition!
* The Comics Devices project is still a work-in-progress! It's not final, nor will it ever be. This is why I am seeking contributors to help build this library. Translations, comics examples, etc. There is a lot of work to do! If you are interested, reply to this post or submit an expression of interest on this page.
Have fun everyone!!
(Now time for me to melt x_x)
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Little trailer park build in Del Sol Valley on that dumb lot where nothing besides a trailer park looks nice :)
Lot Info:
Placed on the “Vacuous Green” lot in Del Sol Valley
Lot Type: Residential Rental
Lot Size: 50 x 40
Extra Info:
No CC
You can also find it on the gallery under ID: spookcy
Place with bb.moveobjects on
Tray Files: HERE (google drive) HERE (sfs)
(to add this to your game, download the files, unzip them, then add to your tray folder)
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V1: Willow Creek + Magnolia Promenade 🏠
The Neighborhood is a CC-free save file that explores the concept of home. V1 celebrates the vibrant communities of the U.S. Gulf Coast. ❤️
This is what comes in V1:
13 community lots
22 total residences (includes 3 multi-family rental lots, 9 single family homes)
New High School & Auditorium in Copperdale (+8 school staff townies)
Secret lot (Sylvan Glade) reimagined
17 unique households with skills, jobs, relationships, and stories that tie into the town
New clubs and holidays
Download, screenshots & more info below ↪
The wonderful Ly family in Willow Creek was lovingly created for the save by @cowplant-snacks. All other neighbors were made by me, you can meet all of them here! Pets are from Pugowned, misc. townies from @cowplant-snacks and @simsontherope on the gallery.
There's lots of little details and things to explore, both around the world and relationship wise, so I'm excited to see what y'all uncover. Please feel free to @theneighborhoodsave in your posts or tag #theneighborhoodsave. I'd love to see what your sims are up to!
I also want to say thank you to anyone who's appreciated this creative journey with me. This save feels like home to me and y'all have supported me every step of the way!
Download the The Neighborhood save on SFS
Alt: Google Drive
The save is 100% CC free! Please note that I do have all expansions, packs, and kits (except for Castle Estate, Goth Galore + Crystal Creations.) For any items you don't own the game will try to auto find replacements for those items. The file is mostly blank this time around but does include the original EA builds in university and vacation type worlds (sans Granite Falls.)
Included is a folder of completely optional skin details/eyelashes for the neighbor sims. Thank you to @faaeish, @pyxiidis, @tamo-sim, and @landgraabbed! There are 4 pieces of CC I cannot include in the folder due to creator TOU. Please check the included "Read Me" file for more information.
All builds and families are up on the gallery (@sweetbeagaming) + tray files have been shared here.
If you've never used a save file and need help installing it, I highly recommend this tutorial by @leeleebsimming.
⚠️ A couple of disclaimers here due to some existing EA bugs. ⚠️ Everything was tested to work around these, but I wanted to put them out there as an FYI.
TOU: Please don't reupload my save/builds/sims, claim as your own, and absolutely do not paywall them. Other than that feel free to build your own Neighborhood stories however you'd like!
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i spent the entirety of yesterday working on a fashion studio and a cafe with offices connected to it for my sim to work at. i always forget that certain careers allow your sims to work from home which is nice (until i feel the need to build a lot where they need to work.)
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Jimmy's Diner
Recharge at this charming diner after a day of driving through the woods. Enjoy the freshest American-style bites without worrying about your wallet. Your go-to spot for a delicious, totally bug-free dining experience!
Lot Details:
Resturant
30x20
📍Granite Falls
Lot Challenge(s): Creepy Crawlies, Grody
No CC
Enable bb.moveobjects
Download: Patreon / Google Drive (alt)
Gallery ID: Moonwoodmillz
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I built this wellness studio for my upcoming let's play The Valley. The Elysian Wellness Studio features a weight room, equipment room, yoga studio, members only wine bar & cafe, and a board room for employees.
Thank you to the cc creators: @harrie-cc @pierisim @peacemaker-ic @syboubou @joyceisfox @s-imagination @awingedllama @felixandresims @myshunosun @simrealist @cezpid cluttercat ledgeratelier cezpid
The Elysian Wellness Studio will be available for download 1/31.
Click here for more info + photos.
Click here for the speed build.
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