*Pls read : The bridge will force your sims to change into the swim-outfit. To avoid that, pls delete the invisible ‘room’ under the bridge after you placed the lot. Your Sims will not longer change to the swim-outfit.*
I see a lot of other players turned storytellers say that they wish they could get back into the game and actually enjoy playing like they used to (before discovering the sometimes complicated world of simblr, lol) so here are some of the things that I find helped me enjoy playing again.
Create a sim: not a character who’s life you have planned all the way out to gen 3 and can’t wait to pose and post but a sim who literally will pee themselves if you don’t tell them to go to the bathroom. I find that if I start seeing my sim as more than a sim and more like a character, it becomes difficult to play them and see them doing the silly things sims were meant to do.
Use less CC: If you usually use a ton of CC to clutter every single aspect of your sims house, don’t. I find that trying to make everything picture perfect turns me off from playing and instead send me right back down the road of storytelling so I keep things much simpler. Once you start playing, you probably won’t be spending a ton of time admiring their living spaces anyway.
Use less mods: Okay, so, I love mods but I also know that there are so many things I’ve never done in the game. Having too many nonessential mods is distracting and prevents me from actually trying new things in the game. Right now, for my gameplay save, I only have MCCC, WW and other mods that fix issues that I find annoying. Try taking your mods out and playing a bit then put back the ones you feel like you can’t live without.
Change your style: Remember what I said in #1 about sims being sims? If you usually make your sims more realistic for story purposes, try making them more cartoony for gameplay. I LOVE alpha clothes/furniture for storytelling purposes but it throws me off for gameplay. So I stick to maxis match clothing and more colorful decor styles to fit with the maxis aesthetic. I feel like @anotherplumbob does an amazing job with this and is definitely an inspiration. Even the reshade I use for gameplay is much brighter!
Don’t build your sims house: I’m a builder at heart, okay? But it can be super time consuming trying to build the perfect house for your sim. Sometimes, by the time I’m done, I don’t even want to play anymore. Instead, try downloading one, or using one of Maxis’ ugly houses and make minimal changes and updates as your sim makes progress in life. Gives you something to work towards and its nice to look back to see how far you’ve come.
Don’t build up all the worlds: If you’re one of those players who usually rebuilds every world before you play, don’t. Instead, add new lots as you need them. 9 times out of 10 you won’t end up using half the lots you place anyway, especially once your sim’s life gets busy. If the thought of this kills you, try downloading a save that as everything you need already there like the ones by @jenba.
Don’t makeover nonessential sims: Instead of making over every single sim in the beginning, try making over sims as they come into your sim’s life. Make them earn that makeover. If they become friends with your sim, they get a makeover. Become your sim’s boo? They get a makeover. Randomly walks by and kicks over your sim’s trashcan? They might just get deleted, but definitely no makeover.
Let the sims create a story for you. Try letting their whims and aspirations dictate their lives and just follow along. Try using the randomize feature to select traits and aspirations when sims are aging up. Try randomly selecting careers and see what happens. Try answering the door when random sims show up and see what happens. Basically hop on the random things that happen in game to see what happens cause for me, not knowing what’s going to happen is the best part of playing.
Keep your gameplay separate from simblr: I know it’s like second nature to post everything that happens in your game (which is perfectly fine if that truly makes you happy), but maybe try keeping a save just for you. One where you can let loose and enjoy yourself without having to worry about getting the perfect picture of your sim gardening or jogging or whatever. Just play and have fun.
Anyway, I hope somebody out there finds this helpful.
These are some good tips! I get so distracted trying to make the perfect world for my sims that I forget to just relax and play the game.
hi! i’m new(ish) to simblr and i’m looking for people to follow. i will post mostly gameplay! so if you’re maxis match or vanilla, then reblog this so i can follow you! thank you
This is where I post builds. @simshineandrainbows is my gameplay simblr and it is mostly vanilla.
This is where I will be sharing Taming Lothario, the legacy of Don Lothario, the legend himself. Where my story begins, Don is quite pleased with himself and looking for his next conquest when he meets Lyla. Something about her sweet nature and innocence captures his heart. And so the true Legacy begins.
You will see with this blog that first of all I’m a newbie. There’s nothing fancy here and I’m not even sure if it will be interesting but it’s mostly for me. I take a crazy amount of screenshots and never do anything with them. So, this is a more organized way of telling the story I’m playing out in my game. I also, don’t use a lot of custom content so it is somewhat vanilla.
Second of all, I named this blog Simshine and Rainbows because I like to keep things bright and positive. I’m going for the Sims version of the Hallmark Channel. Happy beginnings and happy endings with only a little heartbreak in between. There is way too much brokenness in the world for me to escape into my own created world and make my sim’s lives broken.
So that’s a little introduction to what’s to come. I hope someone out there gets some enjoyment out of what I post here but if not I’m having fun and letting out a little creativity and that’s good for my soul. Speaking of creative outlets, I’m a builder first, gameplay second. My first simblr is @simmingmommy, where I post my builds.
Reblogging from my other blog @simshineandrainbows, where I will be blogging my gameplay.
“Stately and imposing, St. Laurel Library rests atop Gibbs Hill. For years it has provided a place for students to study, hold spirited debates, tinker in the robotics lab, and suffer stress-induced mental breakdowns in the toilet. While it claims to be neutral territory in the rivalry between universities, a highly suspicious number of green and yellow flags have recently begun to appear — coinciding with a few “charitable” donations from Britechester alumni.”
information:
no cc
lot type:library
lot price:§696,719
features a debate hall, cafeteria, art room & robotics lab
be sure to place in build mode, not in manage worlds
place with bb.moveobjects on or bad things will happen
A Daycare For Your Sims To Bring Their Babies, Toddlers, Or Young Children The Perfect Balance of Childcare & Learning. Our Teachers are There Every Step of the Way. Your Child Will Grow Socially, Physically, Emotionally & Intellectually
Make sure to enable bb.moveobjects on before placing
This small mansion include: a kitchen with a living room, 2 bathrooms, 1 bedroom, a backyard with pool, a laundry. Important thing that there is no fridge and stove but only grill, so your sims can cook food too. Also this lot can be used as rental.
I always would love to see your screenshots, so feel free to tag me @alerionjkeee
No CC Lot size: 20x15 Lot type: Residential 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom Located in: Oasis Springs
Recommended have all packs. Make sure to enable “bb.moveobjects” before placing the lot!
A true witchcraft collection, curated by Witches, for Witches. Which includes Zodiac Gifts, spiritual and dark art items such as Art prints, figurines, oils, herbs, Tarot cards, Grimoires and Homemade Spell Candles, Altar tools, books, and so much more.
Howl the night away in The Sims™ 4 Werewolves Game Pack*! Your Sims will transform, join packs, and run wild under the light of the full moon. Explore the world of Moonwood Mill and discover the secrets of the werewolves as you navigate your new lycanthrope life. Sims will unlock new abilities, manage new temperaments, and maybe even meet their fated mates.
LIFE ON THE WILD SIDE What big teeth you’ll have! Transform into a werewolf and embrace (or fight) your animalistic nature. Beyond rocking a fearsome form werewolf Sims will have unique temperaments and abilities, be affected by the phase of the moon, and experience wolf-specific life events.
ALPHA OR LONE WOLF? Craft your werewolf identity. Were you bitten, or were you born into a werewolf family? However it happened, now you’ve got to decide what kind of wolf you want to be. Find a pack to prowl the night with, meet your fated mate atop Howling Point, or shun all that and try to make it as a lone wolf.
LYCANTHROPE LORE There’s a lot to learn about werewolves and their origins. Unravel werewolf, vampire, and spellcaster lore as you read books, discover secret tunnels, grow your collection, and interact with denizens of Moonwood Mill.
The Sims 4 Werewolves is available on June 16th, 2022, on all platforms!
* REQUIRES THE SIMS 4 (SOLD SEPARATELY) AND ALL GAME UPDATES. SEE MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PACK.
This was before she went on several dates seeking love. She was bright and optimistic but just like her meal it was going to take her sometime before she found what she liked.
I took a few pics of Trè Fonze testing out a couple of hotspots in the floral maze created for Simchella 2022. I’ve gotten some asks if I’m sharing this build and that’s my plan! I just need to test it and package. It’s been awhile since I’ve shared anything with the community and this event really got me excited for a since of community again. I even created an treat to go with the release. I wonder if you can find it in the photos.
