#Modding Tips

[nanyabissnessblog]

So I am trying to get into Unturned modding again. Sorry about that My mind does not know how to stay still. I have gotten to the animation phrase of making the mod, but using the default models is a bit of a pain I went and found a lovely model known as AUPR22. Messed around a bit and made something I am willing to change later and slap on, 'placeholder.' Did the whole unity painful thing and did this

So if you are planning to make an unturned mod, go ahead and use this cheat sheet for importing your own custom models. Lastly I imported the .unity3d file thanks to Exclude_From_Master_Bundle and test it out thanks to /reload itemGUID.

This is the result that came back and it is a bit funny. But that is mod development for ya. Hope some of you are having a good day and remember that any item id is on a unassigned 16 bit interger. So don't set your items above 65535

[cripplecharacters]

Where to Start Your Research When Writing a Disabled Character

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So you have decided that you want to make a disabled character! Awesome. But what's next? What information should you decide on at the early phrase of making the character?

This post will only talk about the disability part of the character creation process. Obviously, a disabled character needs a personality, interests, and backstory as every other one. But by including their disability early in the process, you can actually get it to have a deeper effect on the character - disability shouldn't be their whole life, but it should impact it. That's what disabilities do.

If you don't know what disability you would want to give them in the first place;

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Start broad. Is it sensory, mobility related, cognitive, developmental, autoimmune, neurodegenerative; maybe multiple of these, or maybe something else completely? Pick one and see what disabilities it encompasses; see if anything works for your character. Or...

If you have a specific symptom or aid in mind, see what could cause them. Don't assume or guess; not every wheelchair user is vaguely paralyzed below the waist with no other symptoms, not everyone with extensive scarring got it via physical trauma. Or...

Consider which disabilities are common in real life. Cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, stroke, cataracts, diabetes, intellectual disability, neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, thyroid disorders, autism, dwarfism, arthritis, cancers, brain damage, just to name a few.

Decide what specific type of condition they will have. If you're thinking about them having albinism, will it be ocular, oculocutaneous, or one of the rare syndrome-types? If you want to give them spinal muscular atrophy, which of the many possible onsets will they have? If they have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which one out of the 13 different types do they have? Is their amputation below, or above the knee (it's a major difference)? Not all conditions will have subtypes, but it's worth looking into to not be surprised later. This will help you with further research.

If you're really struggling with figuring out what exact disability would make sense for your character, you can send an ask. Just make sure that you have tried the above and put actual specifics in your ask to give us something to work with. You can also check out our "disabled character ideas" tag.

Here are some ideas for a character using crutches.

Here are some ideas for a character with a facial difference (obligatory link: what is a facial difference?).

If you already know what disability your character is going to have;

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Start by reading about the onset and cause of the condition. It could be acquired, congenital, progressive, potentially multiple of these. They could be caused by an illness, trauma, or something else entirely. Is your character a congenital amputee, or is it acquired? If acquired - how recently? Has it been a week, or 10 years? What caused them to become disabled - did they have meningitis, or was it an accident? Again, check what your options are - there are going to be more diverse than you expect.

Read about the symptoms. Do not assume or guess what they are. You will almost definitely discover something new. Example: a lot of people making a character with albinism don't realize that it has other symptoms than just lack of melanin, like nystagmus, visual impairment, and photophobia. Decide what your character experiences, to what degree, how frequently, and what do they do (or don't do) to deal with it.

Don't give your character only the most "acceptable" symptoms of their disability and ignore everything else. Example: many writers will omit the topic of incontinence in their para- and tetraplegic characters, even though it's extremely common. Don't shy away from aspects of disability that aren't romanticized.

Don't just... make them abled "because magic". If they're Deaf, don't give them some ability that will make them into an essentially hearing person. Don't give your blind character some "cheat" so that they can see, give them a cane. Don't give an amputee prosthetics that work better than meat limbs. To have a disabled character you need to have a character that's actually disabled. There's no way around it.

Think about complications your character could experience within the story. If your character wears their prosthetic a lot, they might start to experience skin breakdown or pain. Someone who uses a wheelchair a lot has a risk of pressure sores. Glowing and Flickering Fantasy Item might cause problems for someone photophobic or photosensitive. What do they do when that happens, or how do they prevent that from happening?

Look out for comorbidities. It's rare for disabled people to only have one medical condition and nothing else. Disabilities like to show up in pairs. Or dozens.

If relevant, consider mobility aids, assistive devices, and disability aids. Wheelchairs, canes, rollators, braces, AAC, walkers, nasal cannulas, crutches, white canes, feeding tubes, braillers, ostomy bags, insulin pumps, service dogs, trach tubes, hearing aids, orthoses, splints... the list is basically endless, and there's a lot of everyday things that might count as a disability aid as well - even just a hat could be one for someone whose disability requires them to stay out of the sun. Make sure that it's actually based on symptoms, not just your assumptions - most blind people don't wear sunglasses, not all people with SCI use a wheelchair, upper limb prosthetics aren't nearly as useful as you think. Decide which ones your character could have, how often they would use them, and if they switch between different aids.

Basically all of the above aids will have subtypes or variants. There is a lot of options. Does your character use an active manual wheelchair, a powerchair, or a generic hospital wheelchair? Are they using high-, or low-tech AAC? What would be available to them? Does it change over the course of their story, or their life in general?

If relevant, think about what treatment your character might receive. Do they need medication? Physical therapy? Occupational therapy? Orientation and mobility training? Speech therapy? Do they have access to it, and why or why not?

What is your character's support system? Do they have a carer; if yes, then what do they help your character with and what kind of relationship do they have? Is your character happy about it or not at all?

How did their life change after becoming disabled? If your character goes from being an extreme athlete to suddenly being a full-time wheelchair user, it will have an effect - are they going to stop doing sports at all, are they going to just do extreme wheelchair sports now, or are they going to try out wheelchair table tennis instead? Do they know and respect their new limitations? Did they have to get a different job or had to make their house accessible? Do they have support in this transition, or are they on their own - do they wish they had that support?

What about *other* characters? Your character isn't going to be the only disabled person in existence. Do they know other disabled people? Do they have a community? If your character manages their disability with something that's only available to them, what about all the other people with the same disability?

What is the society that your character lives in like? Is the architecture accessible? How do they treat disabled people? Are abled characters knowledgeable about disabilities? How many people speak the local sign language(s)? Are accessible bathrooms common, or does your character have to go home every few hours? Is there access to prosthetists and ocularists, or what do they do when their prosthetic leg or eye requires the routine check-up?

Know the tropes. If a burn survivor character is an evil mask-wearer, if a powerchair user is a constantly rude and ungrateful to everyone villain, if an amputee is a genius mechanic who fixes their own prosthetics, you have A Trope. Not all tropes are made equal; some are actively harmful to real people, while others are just annoying or boring by the nature of having been done to death. During the character creation process, research what tropes might apply and just try to trace your logic. Does your blind character see the future because it's a common superpower in their world, or are you doing the ancient "Blind Seer" trope?

Remember, that not all of the above questions will come up in your writing, but to know which ones won't you need to know the answers to them first. Even if you don't decide to explicitly name your character's condition, you will be aware of what they might function like. You will be able to add more depth to your character if you decide that they have T6 spina bifida, rather than if you made them into an ambiguous wheelchair user with ambiguous symptoms and ambiguous needs. Embrace research as part of your process and your characters will be better representation, sure, but they will also make more sense and seem more like actual people; same with the world that they are a part of.

This post exists to help you establish the basics of your character's disability so that you can do research on your own and answer some of the most common ("what are symptoms of x?") questions by yourself. If you have these things already established, it will also be easier for us to answer any possible questions you might have - e.g. "what would a character with complete high-level paraplegia do in a world where the modern kind of wheelchair has not been invented yet?" is more concise than just "how do I write a character with paralysis?" - I think it's more helpful for askers as well; a vague answer won't be of much help.

I hope that this post is helpful,

mod Sasza

[thesimstree]

12 Must-Download Fix Mods for The Sims 4

Ever had that feeling when small bugs and illogical quirks in The Sims 4 ruin all the fun? Luckily, modders came to the rescue! This collection features small but genius mods that fix annoying flaws and add a bit more common sense (and fun) to the game. No major overhauls – just targeted fixes that make playing way more enjoyable.

1. Change into Everyday when inside by @littlemssam

With this mod, sims automatically switch from winter outfits to everyday clothes when entering a building. For public lots to work, you’ll need to add the special lot trait "Change into Everyday Outfit."

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2. NJ's Faster Sink Interactions by NotJemimi

Finally, quick hand-washing and teeth-brushing: this mod cuts animation time down to a minimum. No more standing at the sink forever, hygiene now takes just seconds!

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3. Always CAS Full Edit Mode by @sonozakisisterssims4

No more entering cheats every new session. This mod automatically enables two useful cheats: testingcheats true and cas.fulleditmode when the game launches.

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4. More Children at Venues by @sims4me

A must-have foundation for all mods that add more kids to public lots. By itself, this mod doesn’t change child spawns, but no morechildrenat series mod will work without it.

Download the base

And install the desired mods from the morechildrenat series:

More Children at Beaches

More Children At Parks

5. Available Lock The Camera directly from Sim by @bloombatter

Now you can lock the camera onto a sim directly through the interaction menu: just click on any familiar sim or NPC and select the corresponding option. The mod also lets you follow pets, foxes, rabbits, and even ghosts, making gameplay way more convenient.

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6. Eat Autonomous Only When Hungry by @sonozakisisterssims4

With this mod, sims will only cook and eat when they're actually hungry – no more unnecessary snacking at the slightest hint of hunger. The mod works not just with fridges but all kitchen appliances, so sims will behave much more realistically.

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7. No Vending Machine Jams by @bloombatter

Vending machines finally work as they should! This fix completely removes the annoying item jams when making purchases. No more nervously saving before every "Buy" click: your sims and townie NPCs can now use vending machines without worrying about bugs.

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8. Cool your Berries by smaviking

Potion berries can now be stored in the fridge – no more endless inventory searches! The mod adds a handy storage option for all berry types (and beyond). During installation, you can choose whether to store only berries, only various fruits and veggies, or any harvestable ingredients.

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9. Red Auto Sleep by keincoeur

Now sims will only go to sleep when truly exhausted (red energy bar), not at the first sign of drowsiness. Bonus perk: they can take naps, saving your sims when neighbors throw a late-night rager. As they say, "If you can't beat 'em, snooze through 'em!"

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10. Vampires Can Growl Too! by SweetSimmer

Vampires can now growl just as fiercely as werewolves! This mod adds three new interactions: a terrifying roar that sends bystanders fleeing in panic, a flirty "Bare Your Neck" with playful effects, and a passionate growl for lovey-dovey couples. Finally, bloodsuckers get the charisma they deserve!

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11. 'Here's your table' Restaurant Phrase Mini Fix by @sonozakisisterssims4

Waiters in sims restaurants announce "Food is served" the moment your sims sit down – which is weird. This tiny fix replaces the awkward line with five more natural alternatives. Now restaurant NPCs will behave like actual service staff.

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12. Eco Lifestyle Community Lot Fix / Community Space / Community Garden / Market Place/ Maker Space by mitchsimmer 

This mod repairs broken lots from the Eco Lifestyle expansion that stopped working after the July 2024 update. Just install it to revive awesome community spaces like gardens and marketplaces.

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[imfromsixam]

Quick Guide: Stay Safe While Downloading Sims 4 CC & Mods

I just published a quick guide to help you download Sims 4 CC & mods safely. ⚠️ From trusted sources to spotting red flags. Keep your game clean and secure! 😊

Read it now

[rxttenmuttz]

Chat how do I look less human? ◕_◕

I hate looking human & I jst wanna look more weird

Just like inhuman idc wut way

[sunnimals]

Some ideas for regressing subtly in public (specifically at places like stores, the mall, etc) that aren't just "wear cute socks and have keychains" hehe

Walk with your arms and legs straight!! Keeping my hands out a little at my sides makes me feel very tiny. And sitting with my legs straight out too

Play little games in your head!!! My favorite is people-watching games! Count how many people r wearing glasses, how many people r wearing red shirts, etc!!

I also like to walk thru th kids aisles, like toys and baby supplies! Even if u don't get anything it's fun to browse! And if anyone asks you can say "I like looking at the baby stuff because it's cute"

Excuses I've used for wanting to buy baby stuff is "my friends little sibling is having their birthday party soon" or "my friend is letting me tag along to a baby shower with them and I don't want to go empty-handed"

Also you can just take off the tags discreetly and swipe it. Stealing isn't this big bad crime like big corporations want you to think it is. Just don't steal from small independent businesses that will actually be impacted by it

I also like to kinda stomp around a little when I walk!!

Car games >:] also in ur head. But you can count car colors, jump cows with imaginary little superheroes, anything you want!! You can look up car games if you don't have any ideas :]

Thatis all byebye

[pixelglam]

How to start your own save file (+ LOTS of tips, advice & mods) by Amelie

Watch Video Here

1.Pick your save file

Empty Save (personal favorite)

Simlicy's Save

Lilsimsie's Save

2. Take inspiration from real worlds i.e. New Orleans for Willow Creek, New England for Brindleton Bay. Find a theme/style for each world to make it cohesive.

More examples would be:

San Sequoia | San Francisco

Windenburg | Germany & Austria

Sulani | Tahiti

San Myshuno | New York (atleast part of it)

Oasis Springs | Arizona

Henford on Bagley | English Countryside

Mt. Komorebi | Japan

Del Sol Valley | Los Angeles

Tartosa | Italy

3. Finding beautiful builds on the gallery | tips & showcase in video

Video of my favorite gallery builds

Some lots I have in my save file

My favorite gallery creators (scroll down)

4. Map Replacements

5. Tool Mod

Used to further customize your save file & add cars, trees, etc.

Can also be used to change apartment windows

Tutorial

6. No random townies Mod

Prevents the game from further spawning and generating townies

Make sure to have enough unemployed sims that can fill npc jobs such as waiters, baristas, etc.

7. Sim spawn overhaul Mod

Sims only show up in their own residential worlds

Adds realism and doesn't break immersion

[sky-ham]

Arcane Vi Back Tattoo for The Sims 4

Based on the design by Victor Maury and Alex Mahboubi

Works on both F and M frames. The lightest swatch is how it appears in the design, with darker ones for options.

DLCs required: none, base game compatible.

version 1.0

Notes: There's some weirdness going on with the neck gear for the F masculine frame, the mesh seams cut through there at a really unfortunate place. Resolution is also limited to the required texture size, which is 1024x2048. Nothing I can do about the texel density on the body UVs.

[naomiknight-17]

Welp. Seems to be that time again.

Despite budgeting very carefully for my much-needed counter replacement this past week, there were unexpected costs when we discovered damage to the plumbing under the sink

Unfortunately, getting the plumbing up to snuff put us painfully outside our budget, as seen here:

Leaving my bank accounts looking like this:

I know things are tough all over right now, but if you're reading this and you enjoy my blogs and maybe want to send a tip my way, now would be a super good time to do so. Or maybe share this around if that works for you.

Either way, thank you for reading this, and all the best to you

[disabilityawarenesspride]

How to Write an Image Description: A Fundamental Guide.

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General Guidelines:

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Object, Action, Context

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This is what you want to prioritize. What are we looking at, what is going on, and what is the surrounding environment?

Keep it simple and get to the point

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Try to use short, clear sentences and prioritize what the reader needs to know in the context of the post. We don't need to know that the tweet was posted at 2:08AM or what color rings someone is wearing. That doesn't really provide useful information. If you really want to provide some relevant details, be sure you get to the main point of the image first.

Context is Important

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Why is the image posted there? What information does it lend to the content around it? Make sure the viewer knows what they need to know to understand how the image relates to the text and content partnered with it.

For a meme or a tweet screenshot, we don't need to know all the details or what the background looks like, we just need to understand the joke. For something like art or photography, you may want to include more details.

Don't Assume

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Don't assume gender, race, and pronouns of the subject(s) of the image. If you can find this context in the post, on op's blog, or somewhere else you can include it, but try not to make baseless assumptions.

Alt Text vs Image Descriptions

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Alt text is great for people using screen readers, but it isn't always the most accessible option. Alt text can be glitchy, the font size cannot be changed for those who need large text, and it doesn't show up at all until the image either loads or completely fails to load.

For this reason, a longer description in plain text in the body of the post is a more accessible option.

I suggest a short summary in the alt text so people can get the overview of an image and a longer description in the body of the post. For example, compare the image description and the alt text for the following image:

[Image ID: A guide to writing alt text on images. At the top, it says "Writing Alt Text" in big white text. It then lists off five major steps to writing alt text. Identify who, expression, description, color, and interesting features. It then shows an image of a capybara, with a sample alt text that reads, "A capybara looking relaxed in a hot spa. Yellow yuzu fruits are floating in the water, and one is balanced on top of the capybara's head." with each block of text color-coordinated to show which of the five steps it corresponds to. At the bottom of the image is the word "Puzzle" stylized into a logo. End ID.]

The Alt text provides the bare minimum of what you need to know to contextualize the image, while the ID expands on details that help to understand it and provides more details.

Formatting:

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Try your best to use correct spelling and grammar, but transcribe accurately. Use clear language and concise sentences where possible. However: Don't censor words or correct spelling when transcribing something from the image. You want the description to be as accurate to the image as possible.

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Always use plain text. Never use formatting like bold, italics, other fonts/font sizes/text colors, or text in all caps. If they appear in the original image, transcribe it in plain text like this:

[Bold, underlined] Always use plain text. [End bold and underlines.]

Begin an ID with square brackets [[these]], followed by "ID:" or "Image:". End the description with "End ID" and a closed square bracket ] to signify the end of the descriptions.

Screenreaders and visually impaired people sometimes struggle with symbols and emojis. Transcribe these instead when possible!

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The image description should be directly after the image, before any post caption or commentary.

Never use a readmore! If you delete the post or change your url the description is gone forever. It also makes the ID harder to reach in general, which is not accessible.

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Make your post accessible from the start if you can. Don't post something without an ID then reblog it with a description so that people have a chance to spread the inaccessible version of the post if they "prefer" the one without the "clutter" of an ID. That's ableist. If you post something without a description then end up describing it later, edit the ID into the original post.

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Resources:

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The People's Accessibility Discord Server: I will always suggest this server! It's full of people that can help write descriptions, give feedback on IDs you've written, answer questions about accessibility, and more!

Online OCR: Image(/PDF) to text converter! This is really helpful, especially for transcribing text in tweet screenshots, article excerpts, etc. You will still have to do a bit of work formatting and correcting things sometimes, but it's a really helpful tool

CaseConverter: Good for converting lots of text in all caps for plain text transcriptions.

Meme Image Descriptions: This google doc has descriptions of many common meme images and templates!

Some simple Image Description formats: tailored largely for replies and screenshots from social media.

WebAim: A whole website for web accessability!

Online Accessibility Masterpost focusing on image descriptions from tumblr user @anistarrose. This has a ton of good resources, reading, and tips!

Reading & Guidelines:

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Cooper Hewitt guidelines for image description: This focuses on describing art, but it's a fantastic resource. It gives a good description on the distinction between alt text and long descriptions and gives guidelines for each. It's a pretty concise and easily comprehensible read with a lot of good tips towards the end.

Medium's How to Write an Image Description: Concise and helpful. The origin of "object, action, context".

Diagram Center Guidelines for Image Description: I really suggest reading through this. It gives a much more comprehensive understanding of what is important when writing a description and has different sections for help describing all sorts of things like photos, art, comics, diagrams, charts, math, chemistry, and more! A longer read, but it has a lot of specifics.

Perkins School for the Blind how to write alt text and image descriptions: Another great resource! Concise and helpful, shorter than Diagram Center's articles.

SiteImprove's Alt Text Best Practices: Focuses on Alt text not long image descriptions

Last Call Media- Accessible Comics: Great info for describing comics!

American Anthropological Association's Guide for creating image descriptions: an additional resource on IDs just because

Some tips from Tumblr user @keplercryptids! I reiterated a lot of these points here, but it's still a very helpful post!

General guideline from @can-i-make-image-descriptions and @accessibleaesthetics

Alt Text and Image Description Guide by @brownandtrans

Huge list of blogs that post accessible content!

And another google doc of accessible blogs!

If this post was too much information to read and absorb all at once, I suggest reading the first two links as well as some of the last few links that lead to Tumblr posts.

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Those probably have the most concise and easily digestible information, so choose one of those. If I've said anything incorrect in this post, please let me know so I can correct it ASAP! Thanks so much for reading and happy describing!

[editloids]

꒰꒰ f2u icon masks!! no need to credit <33 feel free to post around!! just dont claim as your own when you use it or post outside of tumblr

[cripplecharacters]

Navigation: Helpful Posts - specific disabilities

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This is the long-awaited sequel to the first post that unfortunately hit the link limit. This part will focus on posts for specific disabilities, while the general topics will stay in the original post. If you can't find any posts on the disability you're looking for, please check out the "Other" section in the first post.

This list will of course continue to be updated.

Last update: 12/01/2025

Amputation/Limb Difference

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- Constructing Characters with Limb Differences: Discussing Fetishization - Do Amputees Always Wear Prosthetics? - Does a Character with Amputation Need a Prosthetic? - Does a Character with Upper Limb Amputation Need a Prosthetic? - Designing a Prosthetic Arm - Making a Character with Upper Limb Amputation - Genius Amputee Mechanic: Discussing the DIY Prosthetic Trope - Causes of Amputation - Limb Differences as a Spectrum - The "Perfect Prosthetic" - Can you walk on Stumps? (Sometimes)

Blind Characters

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- Making a Blind Character: what to add, what to avoid - Designing a Blind Character: Discussing the Eye Covering Trope - What to Give Your Blind Character - Blindness Tropes: Daredevil, milky eyes, and blindness-negating magic - The Blind Prophet Trope - Guide Animals: Dogs, Horses, and Their Fictional Equivalents - Blind Characters with Superpowers - Echolocation and Sound Powers - Yeah Another One about Superpowers - Portraying Photophobia in Pre-modern Times (not blindness specific) - Options for Managing Photophobia + Explanation of it being a Spectrum (also not blindness specific) - Characters with Albinism - Fetishization of Albinism - Going Blind from an Accident - Writing Characters with One Eye - More on Monocular Vision - Writing a Blind Kitty (+possible accommodations) - Different types of White Canes

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) Characters

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- Creating Deaf/HoH Characters - Writing D/deaf/HoH Characters - Another Guide on Writing D/deaf Characters - Tips on Writing Deaf Characters - Visual Indicators of a Person being Deaf - Tips on Writing about Hearing Aids - Deaf Character Unable to Sign - Sign Language with Limb Difference - Writing Out Sign Language (+book recommendations) - Cultural Deafness Primer

DeafBlind Characters

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- How DeafBlind People Learn Language - DeafBlind Character not Wanting to be Blind - On Access and Protactile [not writing advice, just a piece of great writing; greatly recommended if you know nothing about DeafBlindness]

Facial Difference (FD)

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- Introduction to Facial Difference: basics, tropes, what I want to see - Constructing a Character with an FD: Discussing Disfiguremisia and the "Mask Trope" - Does My Character Need a Prosthetic Eye?: alternatives - What Would Happen to A Character with a Scar Through the Eye? - What Would Happen to a Character with a Burn on the Eye? - How Scars Affect the Character, and How the Character Affects the Scar (in the technical sense) - Should your Character with Scars Hate their Scars? - Including Characters with Treacher Collins Syndrome in a pre-Surgical Setting - Basic Information on Vitiligo - Harmful Vitiligo Tropes/Stereotypes - Animalistic Characters with Vitiligo - Animalistic Characters with Facial Differences in general - Stigmatization of Strabismus in Visual Media - How to be Normal about the Real Life Equivalents of your OC with a Scar Over His Eye - Tips for portraying a Character with Strabismus - When is Putting your Facially Different Character in a Mask OK?

Intellectual Disability

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- Introduction to Writing Intellectually Disabled Characters: basics, tropes, how it actually works - Down Syndrome and Historical Fiction - Combat and Disability: intellectually disabled characters - Basic Tips for Writing Characters with Down Syndrome - Intellectually Disabled Characters in Horror - Writing Guide for Profoundly Intellectually Disabled Characters

[elissastillstands]

Cleaned up some stress/distraction doodles of Minthara! I'm trying to get down my design for her (and get a little better at drawing expressions).

[thesimstree]

Sims 4 Honeymoon: Best Lots for Realistic Departures and Dream Vacations

Sims 4 honeymoon is a chance to make your sims’ dream of the perfect getaway come true, filling the story with maximum romance and unforgettable moments. We’ve collected not only the best lots for relaxing, but also atmospheric locations for a real “departure”. The adventure starts from the very first minutes: play out the departure, long-awaited reunions, and every detail of the virtual journey to make the honeymoon truly realistic and memorable!

How to play out the departure  

Every couple can pick their own special way to romance: a flight, a train ride, or maybe that long-awaited road trip. Imagine your journey becoming a story in itself, full of emotions, anticipation, and new experiences. In Sims 4, there are lots that help you “act out” beautiful scenes of departure and the beginning of married bliss!

If you’re into trains, choose from two railway stations. Windslar M-Train Station (NO CC) by The Lesmana Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a big, modern terminal with high-speed trains, perfect for playing out a departure from a big city. As a bonus, the creators offer a location for filming a train moving through gorgeous scenery. In contrast, Sims 4 Train Station (NO CC) by Chérisi is a small, cozy rural station surrounded by amazing nature and atmosphere.

For those who dream of luxury, Private Jet of a Millionaire Sim (Private Island) (NO CC) by Ac Sims is a full-on private jet experience: premium couches, a bar, a lounge, and window views. A flight like this is the perfect way to kick off (or wrap up) a honeymoon for sims who are successful or famous.

The cozy, atmospheric Kyle Kyleson camper (NO CC) by kelly is great for couples who go for independence and being close to nature. You can camp out under the stars, cook by the fire, and live out true road trip happiness in the open air.

These lots are an awesome way to add more color and depth to your sims’ travel dream, turning the journey itself into a separate, unforgettable adventure!

Windslar M-Train Station (NO CC) by @lesmana-enterprise-ltd

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Sims 4 Train Station by @cherisi

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Private Jet of a Millionaire Sim (Private Island)

(NO CC) by Ac Sims

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Kyle Kyleson camper (NO CC) by @kqhartx

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Paradise getaway by the sea  

The most classic option for a honeymoon, of course, is a trip to the coast. The sea, warm sand, the sound of the waves, and romantic sunsets – what could be better for sims in love? For your perfect honeymoon you’ll need the right place, and here there are options for every taste.

Want to feel like you’re really in the Maldives? Then the luxurious Maldives Tropical Resort (NO CC) by kelly is made for you. It’s a true resort paradise with overwater bungalows and the secluded vibe of an island. If you’re dreaming of a cozy family villa right on the edge of the sea, check out Tiny beach villa (NO CC) by Bojana Sims: a snug house on the shore, perfect for those who value peace and the chance to watch the sunrise together. Or maybe you’re in the mood for something unusual and dreamy? In that case, take a look at the shining white Mermaid Dream House (NO CC) by Maliesim. The perfect choice for those longing to live on the beach like the heroes of their own underwater fairytale.

Maldives Tropical Resort (NO CC) by @kqhartx

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Tiny beach villa (NO CC) by Bojana Sims

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Mermaid Dream House (NO CC) by Maliesim

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But a seaside getaway doesn’t end there! Add the perfect beach to your map, which you can place right next to where your sims are staying. It’s just right for laid-back walks along the water, romantic sunset dates, and chill hangouts under the palm trees.

And, of course, a real beach party holds a special place in any holiday! For that carefree fun vibe, your sims definitely need to hit a special lot: dancing barefoot in the sand, BBQs, cocktails, and laughing with friends. There’s something here for everyone, from wild dancing to heart-to-heart talks by the fire, and the pictures will be some of the warmest, brightest memories.

Ohan'ali Beach (NO CC) by @seeah01

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Beach Party (NO CC) by yuzhanochka

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Unusual options for a honeymoon  

Not everyone’s into the classic beach thing: sometimes you want something special, totally different, that you’ll remember for its vibe and the feelings it brings. Here are a few unique places where your sims’ honeymoon can turn into an adventure with a twist! 

Romantic White Lake House (NO CC) by the @mossysim

This white cottage by a glassy lake feels made for peaceful time together. There’s a laid-back, airy sense of seclusion here: all around is just a beautiful body of water, a green clearing, and space for slow evenings by the fireplace or breakfasts on the terrace with a sunrise view.

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Mountain Yurt (NO CC) by @fabflubs

Want to feel like real nomads or run away from civilization into the arms of the mountains? Then a cozy yurt is your pick! Surrounded by mountain views and breathing in the crisp wild air, sims will discover that being truly at one with the world can be incredibly romantic and unforgettable.  

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Futuristic Underwater Resort (NO CC) by Joke Visser

For those dreaming of something unexpectedly futuristic – a resort hotel underwater, with glass walls and amazing views right through the water itself. This kind of stay feels like a fantasy: luxury, modern style, minimalism, and a touch of otherworldly comfort – perfect for those who love to experiment and want that ultimate “wow” factor.  

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Old Wagon converted into Bistro (NO CC) by Ac Sims

And if you want to make an evening memorable with a special dinner, an old wagon turned into a cozy bistro is one of the most atmospheric picks. Vintage furniture and live plants here make it feel like an open-air European café.

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[shiftinghoesblog]

I'm just on my way home from uni because we have just been released for the summer break at last, and I wanna thank y'all so much for supporting me throughout the creation of this blog. It will always be here hahaha this is a simple form of gratitude and sweet message to my moots especially.

This was the last semester of my second year in my fashion degree, which means that I will most likely return for my final year... scary, but I know that I will make it through, and from the minute I found out about shifting, I know that everything will be okay <3 Now I can enjoy my time off for a while, but I'll get really busy! As I'll be working hard towards my final major project.

This means that I may be on a shifting break to focus on graduating, moving out, perhaps learning to drive? and securing a summer internship (maybe), good paying job, of course, before I start thinking about seriously thinking about permashifting out of this reality permanently.

I simply want the version of myself that I'll eventually leave here to make the best out of her life even if I won't be "here" if you get what I mean, she will post my pre-drafted farewell blog to the community when I have made it but for now I wanna cherish my moments here and become the best version of myself towards my final days here! I hope y'all also understand. have a good day/night wherever you are, I love you all, and as always.

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[renegadeguild]

I hope yall don't mind questions (idk if this is outreach and highlight only blog) but for someone who is planning their first bind, how do people who can't afford tools like cricut normally decorate their covers?

Hello!

There's a couple of posts that have been made by Renegade Bindery members, such as:

@a-gay-old-time's post about how they do their painted covers

@celestial-sphere-press's post about how she has approached binding with alternative book decoration

There's also some resources from other people in the general bookbinding community, such as:

DAS Bookbinding's video about Paper Labels

If other members have some resources, please respond to this post. And good luck on your first bind!