📩 Simblr question of the day: Whether it be making sims, doing gameplay, or making renders, our posts are all unique (even if you don't think so), so what makes your posts unique? ("It isn't my post if I don't do/have [blank]) Feel free to throw in examples and let your mutuals/followers tell you what makes your posts stand out on their dash!

Oh, what an interesting question!

I guess it isn't my post if I don't do some type of legacy challenge, show slices of life through gameplay, and turn it into a loose kind of story. I always start off a save saying I'm going to keep it simple, keep it lowkey; but that's never the case except maybe for the saves I've neglected and abandoned. I don't do renders because I don't know how to use blender. But I can slap a template PSD on a screenshot in Photoshop! If I can capture a scene through gameplay, 90% of the time, I'm happy with that. I'll sprinkle in posed posts now and then to add to the story; usually, it's to show my OCs personalities on a deeper level beyond gameplay's limitations. Basically, I like to dabble in different things to, hopefully, tell one cohesive story.

My Joy of Life Challenge family really shows what my posts are like, especially the 2nd generation. It's hard to choose examples but here's a variety from more recent posts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Part II coming soon

Happy Birthday Reuben!

currently writing character descriptions for generation three characters. maybe a bit spoiler-y but I'm too excited not to share the descriptions for our premade vampires.

VLADISLAUS STRAUD. His face, etched with the lines of centuries carries the weight of a sinister history. The sole survivor of a settling party that vanished without a trace over 200 years ago, Vladislaus shrouded himself in mystery as he turned bones and ruins into the town of Forgotten Hollow. Although he's the founder with a statue of his likeness in the townsquare, he remains a recluse, a solitary figure who engages only with the very few he trusts – the very few he’s sworn to protect. By day, Vladislaus is at the mercy of modern laws of diplomacy. By night, his true nature awakens. He hunts, his predatory movements a chilling reminder of the monster within. Though the times have tempered his bloodlust, an edge of cruelty remains. He shows no mercy to trespassers on his domain. However, beneath the mask of disdain lies an enigma. He keeps a watchful eye from the shadows, intervening when danger threatens his domain.

LILITH VATORE. The embodiment of aristocratic allure with a beauty both breathtaking and intimidating. Turned by a legendary vampire and trained by the master himself, Lilith is a prodigy in the dark arts. She wields her abilities with grace and precision, her thirst for knowledge extending beyond mere combat. She shares a special bond with her brother despite their many differences in opinion, especially when it involves humans. She finds human affairs tedious and their short lifespans pathetic, preferring the company of other creatures of the night.

CALEB VATORE. His lineage boasts the same vampiric grace and ageless beauty as his sister, but his demeanor is gentle. He holds a curiosity about the world beyond the dark arts. Caleb is a pacifist at heart, a trait that constantly clashes with his peers’ disdain for humanity. This vampire sees a world of possibilities in coexisting with mere mortals, believing the current ceasefire is just the first step at bridging the gap between species. Whether it’s finding a new sustenance source or mediating between factions, his unwavering belief in peaceful solutions earns him grudging respect.

Oh, you're here. You clicked. Thank you for reading and sharing in my excitement. Here's a bonus character description 🤗🤗🤗

BRONWEN WOODCOCK. Her obsession with the Evenfall Saga is legendary. She quotes author Maaike Haas with a religious fervor even though everyone knows the vampire series is more wish fulfillment than award-worthy literature. Bronwen’s passion for the books fuels her desire to write fanfiction. The problem? Her current story is cringeworthy. And the comments section? Barren just like her dating life. However, she’s serious about her craft, so she dives headfirst into vampire school to elevate her fanfic from questionable to classic.

After reading all of The Joy of Living in the past hour I don’t think I’m okay

There, there. Let me give you a hug.

Happy Birthday Reuben!

i hope you're having a great day 🥰 i was just wondering if you have a cc finds blog or tag? thank you in advance <3

Hello! Sorry, I don't have either. I went from playing vanilla to hoarding nearly 100gb of cc so I don't really have a shareable way of tracking all of it 😬. I tried starting a cc finds blog but I found it didn't really work for me. I'm doing a terrible job keeping everything in check, if I'm being honest so I don't recommend my methods, lol. I usually just search the ts4 cc tags on tumblr and sort by most popular in the last month/week to see what's new. I also like looking at other cc finds blogs especially if I like their overall aesthetic.

Feel free to ask WCIF questions though! It takes me a while to get to them but I do try to answer them when I can.

hi, thank you for creating such a beautiful world through the joy of life! can I kindly ask where you sourced the open windows in /post/747683821022019584 ? I also wondered if you would post a little tour of the home in Chestnut Ridge? It looks so beautiful. Thank you! <3

I adore these windows! They're from the Woodland Ranch by Pierisim. The whole collection comes in three parts, but the windows are in part 1 which I've linked for you.

And yes, I would love to post a little tour of the home in Chestnut Ridge. I actually took some screenshots last night and will be posting them in the coming days. I'm running out of posts in my queue and my new save file for Reuben's gen isn't ready yet, so I need to add a few more posts for gen 2 to help me transition. So thank you for the idea of a home tour!

hi lovely, just letting you know in post 747412039696318464 you left in the 'moodlet name' text, dont know if it was intentional or not (no hate if it was) anyway love your content, kisses anon xxxx

Ha! Yes, I know. I saw it on mobile as it sat in my queue and I was too busy to edit it 😢. Thank you for enjoying my content!

wcif green bed in your recent post? and the pillows if you got them? thank you i relaly enjoying this part of your story!

Thank you! The bed is the SYB Millennial Double Bed. It doesn't have the headboard though. That one's Clutter Cat SuSu Palm Leaf Wall Decor (Patreon but redirects to Curseforge link).

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