#Drag Drop Slider Manager

[murfeelee]

inZOI Beta Release - Thoughts/Rants (Pt1: Build/Buy Mode)

This post will be my positives & negatives about Build/Buy, with a quick bit about the Zoi Creator at the end. Pt2 will cover Live Mode.

Buy/Build Creator

Ok, so I admit that I didn't watch the tutorial video, and I really should've. Cuz the controls drove me effing crazy. I wish there was a keybinding option, so we can change the WASD controls and just let the game feel less clunky to control. I feel like there's way too many button clicks to do things EA managed far easier in TS3 and ESPECIALLY in TS4.

After playing around in BB for 2 days straight I think I've gotten used to the controls & category layout. All in all I've had a great time building my first inZOI lot! ❤️

BUT! I deducted 3 points, cuz of what I effing HATE the most:

VERY limited Copy/Pasting materials/textures/patterns

VERY limited MoveObjects On (the ALT button ain't enough, Krafton!)

Not enough unique options in different BB categories

1: Materials/Textures/Patterns

It's hard AF to use their super-limited Eye-Dropper/Copy-Paste ability. We can't use the same pattern on whatever we want. Instead, it's only for "identical pieces of furniture" [read: the EXACT SAME furniture], which is THE dumbest thing I've ever seen in my life, esp. when there's variables like Gloss/Specular/Vertical/Scale/etc that I really hate having to do over & over & over & over. Whatchu mean I can't copy the texture from a right curtain to a left curtain!? Whatchu mean the rugs can't match the drapes!?

I like that there's a slider and manual text box, but I would also like a +/- button that I could click, for when I want to change the values with a click. Esp, since I'm playing in Windows Mode, and it's hard to finagle the slider with the huge cursor in the way.

It's just REALLY annoying having to manually line up all of these wallpapers so they have the same tiling & vertical values & gloss/specular values & colors; it's driving me up a literal wall.

It's easier when the walls are all connected, cuz then you can use the Paint Room feature so all the connected walls in a room are edited together. But that only works on individual floors, and is MUCH harder to finagle cuz of the way the wall meshes are split into portions based on if there's an interconnecting wall attached to it. It turns 1 wall mesh into 2+ separate meshes if there's an intersecting wall or not.

It's hard to explain, but like--I was only able to make that blue Feature-Wall segment on the wall by literally building two walls on either side of the section I wanted to be blue, and then sledgehammering the intersecting walls when I was done. You can't just color wall tiles individually--let alone copy/paste from one wall to another in a totally different room--which was a problem for me cuz my lot has several Feature-Walls.

Yes, you can select a wall or fence or something, and click the Copy button to copy that wall wholesale, but I really just want an eyedropper/save/click-drag-drop ability to just duplicate a favorite texture on a wall to use on a rug or a car or a shirt, etc. I don't want to have to demolish a whole wall mesh, just to Copy/Paste a wall's texture.

What's amazing is that it really will copy/paste EVERYTHING that's on that wall--including the decor, doors, windows, etc; AND how long the wall mesh is.

It's really cool, but jfc, I just wanna copy/paste the wallpapers. 😭

I also really really LOVE the ability to add Gloss/Specular and import our own textures to everything, it might be my fave Build/Buy feature (that and the search box ofc); but I almost feel like it's somewhere between TS2/TS4's retexture mods and TSRW's Pattern tool, just much smoother & more innovative cuz it's in-game. I've been abusing it like crazy, but Sims 3 CASt is still FAR superior.

Having the ability to at least manually add sims pizazz to the textures is delicious; the Import ability really is the best alternative to TS3's Create a Style feature. Krafton occasionally includes some nice premade pattern/texture variations, but nowhere near enough. Esp. when you have situations like THIS:

That is the ONLY workbench in the game, and not only is it non-recolorable, but it also only had ONE (1) color variation. 🤦DO NOT effing do this, Krafton. Decor's one thing, but functional items should have as much variation as possible, so we can use it more!

(Also, PLEASE more Maximalist/Bohemian/cultural content--I need Persian rugs & runners and lace doilies & tablecloths & faux fur like NOW. 🙏)

2: MoveObjectsOn

And Krafton, whatchu mean there's no Move Objects On cheat, just some [ALT] button that doesn't even work half the time?!

Doors & stairs are OBVS the worst offenders, but there's plenty of other instances I noticed, too. This game is WAY too finicky--ALT sometimes works fine, but I've been holding my breath in suspense the whole time, not knowing when it'll work or not.

BTW, spiral stairs and elevators need to happen ASAP. This is an ultra-modern world; ain't no way we shouldn't have elevators, when they're in the freaking trailer.

It KILLS me that we can't put curtains over a door; not even the shimmery Silver Part Curtain. You're killing my hippie-beaded + sheer curtain dreams, Krafton, istg.

And why can't we put chairs on either side of a dining table? (Why are there no long 3-tile dining tables?) And why can't I rotate cushions on my sofas?

Why can't I put a 3x3 rug on top of a 3x3 wood panel deck?

Scratch that--you can't put ANY rugs on the panel decks.

Why do I have to FIGHT this game to place everything?! 😩

I also dislike how the push/pull effect on walls actually DUPLICATES an extra wall, rather than just MOVING the wall to the new location. Making you have to sledgehammer the old wall, which again, just makes us have to use extra clicks for no reason.

It's also hard to see WHERE the new wall will be, with the light blue hologram/x-ray-like wall effect they use. I liked how EA had the bright neon green, cuz it just stands out better, rather than blending into the already light-blueish surroundings.

Ofc I'll get used to it the more I use it, but I just don't like it; it feels like guesswork/trial & error; and it wastes time I REALLY don't have.

I LOVE this push/pull effect though:

Apparently it only works for stairs though--it's not available for doors/arches, platforms, chairs, tables, etc, which sucks, cuz Paralives can do it on darn near everything, and I'm so jealous.

GOD I can't wait for Paralives. I still think it'll be the improvement to TS4's Build/Buy mode that I really want. This ain't it, chief. I was far too frustrated tryna make the home I wanted--which is a big no-no for me as a builder.

3: Object Variety/Variations

Krafton. Why in the HELL is there a JAIL CELL door? 🤨

There are ONLY 4 double doors available ffs (and only ONE 1-tile arch what is going on), and in your infinite wisdom, your devs were like aaahhhhh yes, in this really cutesy game full of kitty cats and glitter-butterflies, the one thing they'll need is CARCERAL architecture~! Genius. 🤦

I have no idea why they put trees in Outdoors (Buy Mode) and not in Exterior (Build Mode). I assumed we just didn't have trees yet. Thank god for the Search box, cuz this was Where's Waldo for sure. And we have GROWING Plants that grow over time too!?

Trust and believe I immediately selected the Bonsai plant, LOL.

But there are nowhere near enough tall potted plants--I hate that the tallest plant barely reaches door-height, and it's sparse AF, when I just want lush bursts of greenery in those lonely corners:

And FAR more potted plants for surfaces--why can't I put these tiny AF plants on a table surface? Why would I ever want a bouquet of roses on the floor? 🤨 Again, MOO > ALT every time.

Also, we DEFINITELY need a Collection file ability, or a Favorites ability, or something to tag items we want to save and remember to use. And the Household Items storage feature TS3 has, where we can store away objects we own, but don't want to place on our lot. Right now I'm just cramming the extra objects on an empty floor. (Speaking of--basements & attics: we need that ASAP.)

I am NOT a fan of the modern minimalist style of the Build/Buy objects. Esp. esp. when there's so few options.

And then Krafton SWIFTLY told me to STFU & hold their beer.

The Craft/Create Custom Furniture tool is cool! It's pretty limited though--I really wanted wall lights but it seems you can only make floor/table ones; and they REALLY need more options for the beds cuz there really isn't anything there. But I made a handful of pretty custom objects that look amazing, this feature is just wow, modular furniture taken to a whole new level, EA could never.

Functional vacuums & brooms & mops in the basegame without wasting money on broken Bust the Dust Kits, EA would NEVER!

There's also other cute things, like rail guards on windows.

You can actually draw curtains open & closed, which is incredible...but I'd like to be able to SEE the curtains, and color them and stuff, not just see the frikkin curtain rod.

4: Random AF Extra Bits

I like that we can actually toggle the Night/Day setting for Build/Buy, to see exactly what our lots will look like at different times of the day.

I also love that with lighting/lamps, changing the lightbulb color is what changes the color of the light itself; which is much easier than in TS3's pie menu. The only issue is that it's harder to tell that the lightbulb does anything unless you toggle the Night setting, to see the colors better; I gasped out loud when I changed the time and realized that lightbulb colors actually MATTER at night.

Apparently there's no terrain tools in the Beta--no ponds, pools, etc--but we DO see the icons for them, so obvs it must be a feature coming eventually.

I wish it was possible to change the Setting Options in Build Mode. I didn't realize that the "Background Noise" sound setting was actually the in-game music, like wtf? So I was stuck playing the game with inZOI's music looping in my ear for HOURS before I just Googled how to shut it off. Annoying, but small enough to be super irritating.

TL;DR: Build Buy 7/10

So yeah, this is just all of my initial impressions just mucking around in Build/Buy Mode; I haven't even PLAYED the frikkin game yet or tested anything in Live Mode. 🤦That'll be Part 2.

But so far I'm...satisfied. 7/10!

I managed to recreate Magnus Bane's Penthouse pretty darn close to how I got it in TS3 (with all the EPs & Store Content, and an effton of 3rd Party CC & mods). So inZOI's base game Beta being able to get me most of the way there all on its own is actually REALLY commendable, they definitely impressed me. 👏👍

But there's just far too much Krafton really skimmed on, that irritates the absolute mess out of me.

But I also have a gut feeling that Live Mode is gonna be CRAZY--I can't wait to play with the functional items.

Zoi Creator

The Zoi creator is pretty much the same from the Demo (x x), which is actually frustrating. Where are the improvements? 🤔 There are obvs more options, and I like the clothes categories (School, Party, etc), but I already said that I wasn't a fan of the super modern aesthetic for the clothes, and it just feels like more of the same. The shoes are still my least favorite, hella boring. And we still can't layer accessories & makeup, or have tattoos (the limited face/neck options are hidden away why?). Why can zois only wear 1 ring on 1 hand? This is 2025, and you're still making the same mistakes TS3 made 16 years ago, when TS4 at least lets you wear accs on both hands. I want my zois BLINGED UP. 😩

(Yes, my graphics settings are all on Low; I can't afford anther new pc if inZOI makes this one internally combust, stfu.)

[film-in-my-soul]

Hey!! For the a ship, a trope, a sentence ask game: How about Icemav - accidental secret realtionship with "you guys walked in on us in the locker room, more than once, how did you not know?"

Maverick is nervous. He knows, realistically, that he shouldn't be. DADT had been repealed, Slider did a whole coming out thing for his niece the year before, hell, Maverick's seen Wolf with his hands down Holly's pants. But still, this is different. This clarifies that what he's got with Ice is here to stay, not a relative (well-loved as she is) or a hook-up when it's easy.

A hand slots into Maverick's, a body saddling up next to his in the bar booth. The hand is large, familiar, and heavier with the weight of the ring he'd slipped down Ice's fourth finger without complaint. It slides away just as quickly, old habits worn into the other man, but Maverick doesn't complain, not when Ice puts that same hand on Maverick's thigh.

"Could feel your leg shaking all the way from the door."

Maverick scoffs. "Sure you could."

Ice knocks their shoulders together and doesn't leave space between them when he settles again. It makes Maverick smile, opening his mouth to tease again when Slider's loud and unmistakable voice draws his attention.

"Alright, break it up, love birds," he slides into the space across from them, Hollywood hot on his heels.

"Where's Wolf?"

Slider rolls his eyes, and Hollywood winces.

"Might have accidentally told him the wrong day. He and Cindy took the kids to dinner."

Maverick kicks the other man under the table and doesn't look sorry when Hollywood yelps. All his previous nerves slip, and he pushes menus towards the new arrivals, waiting until their food's put in and they have drinks to try and broach why he and Ice have gathered them.

When he can't manage, picking at the corner of his bottle, Slider sighs.

"Alright, you two gonna tell us what this is all about? Cause if I gotta learn Maverick knocked up some Admiral's daughter, I'm making you pay my part of the bill."

And somehow, Slider's ability to shit talk right through a thick atmosphere has Maverick's tongue loosening.

"Ice and I are gettin' hitched." He doesn't even need to drag Ice's hand out with the simple silver engagement band, the man at his side doing it himself with a raised brow like he's daring either of the other men to say something about it.

They don't, though arguably it's worse than if they had. Hollywood spits out the beer he'd been sipping, and Slider's jaw drops damn near to the table.

"You-"

"I'm sorry, what-"

"When the hell did all this happen?" Slider settles on, waving a hand between Maverick and Ice. It makes Maverick's brows furrow, but Ice drops his arm over his shoulder, too, so what minor irritation had been forcing that expression smooths out, leaving only blatant confusion.

"What the hell do you mean?" There's a bit to Maverick's tone.

"Hey," Holly says, finally done choking, "it's not that we're not happy for you guys, hell yeah, marriage and all that, but... just... isn't it a bit fast?"

It's Maverick's turn for his mouth to slacken. He'd say they're fucking with them, but honestly, Hollywood's a shit liar, and Slider would have made some crack about them being married already.

"Are you both saying you didn't know?" Ice asks, drawing Maverick's eyes to him. He's unsurprised to see an equal amount of surprise pinching Ice's lips into a downturned line.

"I mean... we haven't seen you both in a while." Slider hedges, shrugging, and Maveirk's had just about enough. He throws up his hands.

"We've been together since '92!" comes his exclamation, "You guys walked in on us in the locker room more than once. How did you not know?"

Slider is the one who chokes this time, and Hollywood, flush high on his cheeks, probably remembering something he ought to have forgotten grimaces.

"Whoops?"

Maverick feels even less bad slamming the toe of his boots into the other man's calf a second time.

What a bunch of idiots.

[evenmoreofadisaster]

Click here for the link to the chapter :)

Edit: I’d hold off on reading this chapter until the issue with ao3 is resolved (´∀｀)

Edit 2: I've posted a copy of the fic under the cut, for those who still want to read it :)

The Fast and the Furriest

Running errands with Splinter was definitely not what One had planned for the day. Yet, somehow, the rat had managed to abduct One to a dirty place called ‘Walmart’ across the city, which had to be the farthest possible route to a grocery store EVER. As if the surprise journey wasn’t horrifying enough, One was practically forced to witness Splinter squeeze into skin-tight jeans and an ugly tie-dye shirt too snug for the fat around his tummy. The only way One could avoid the displeasing sight was to turn around and put on a disguise of his own. 

Unlike Splinter’s bold choice of wardrobe, the rat had brought a loose hoodie for One to wear, blue and way too bright to be an effective disguise. 

The long and unpleasant trip took half of the day, at least. One was stealthy enough to smuggle every item on Splinter’s prolonged list without getting caught by security, but the rodent didn’t seem to care. If One didn’t know any better, he’d think the unwarranted detour was Splinter’s annoying way of genuinely trying to spend time with him. But the slider is far too clever to be fooled by the rat’s fake pleasantries. 

By the time One returns to the lair, both of his arms are burdened from wrist to shoulder with the majority of his and Splinter’s “purchases”. The rat himself carries a single bag into the kitchen. 

“Boys!” the rodent calls as he places the items carefully onto the counter. One follows Splinter into the room and drops the remaining plastic bags next to the essentials. 

“What’s this?” Two’s voice pierces through the near-silent air. When he looks up, One catches his brother’s scrutinizing eye from the entryway, where the living room blends into the kitchen. One matches his twin’s glare with a steady look that reflects the slider’s incredible tolerance for his brother’s temper. 

The stare-off is promptly disrupted when the orange one walks in between them on his way to the counter. “Oh, sweet!” The younger turtle exclaims as he begins taking the grocery items out of the ripped bags. “You got stuff for dinner.” 

Splinter helps with putting the items in their proper place. “Yes, Blue is a natural at… acquiring our necessities.”

One breaks eye contact with Two and forces a prideful smirk towards the rat and his “son”, ignoring the small portion of his ego that triumphs over the compliment. “Yeah, did you know you can get onions for free if you just take them without paying?”

“Aw, that’s great,” Orange coos. 

Two scoffs from the other end of the kitchen as he trots inside. “Spirits, I wonder why that could be,” he declares, then grabs One tightly by the arm, “— and sidebar,” the softshell mutters and pulls One aside.  

“Hey— what?” One protests. 

“What are you doing?” Two hisses. “We have a mission.”

“Hey, Raph. Catch!” Mikey shouts. One looks up, watching the orange-clad turtle toss a jar towards his older brother as Red joins him in the kitchen. 

“Woah!” The snapping turtle just barely catches the jar as it’s thrown. Just past him, the rat faces away from the boys to put some cereal away, one ear swiveled in One and Two’s direction.

One’s brows pull together tightly as he looks back at his brother, yanking his arm free to snatch Two roughly by the collar and drag him further out of earshot. If this conversation is going where One thinks it’s going, it would be much better to talk about it in the tunnels. 

“Yeah, I know,” One retorts. “What do you think I’ve been doing?”

Two squirms. “Frankly? Slacking,” he bites back. One drops his brother when he feels they’re far enough to not be overheard. 

Two whirls around. “Aren't you supposed to be a leader?”

“We’ve been over this,” One groans in mild annoyance. “I'm just buttering them up,” he explains. Honestly, it feels like he’s done so a hundred times. “Everything's under control.”

“It’s been weeks,” Two argues, “and we have made no discernible progress.”

“Trust me, it's all part of the plan.”

One notices the way Two’s jaw tightens in response to his excuse. One knows his brother well enough to know when he’s about to blow. “What plan?” Two snarls. “There is no plan, I don't see a plan!” Two throws his arm out, voice rising with his large gesture. “What is that over there I wonder?! NOT A PLAN!”

“Keep your voice down,” One hisses. 

“I’m not going back empty handed.”

One pauses and regards his brother for a moment, noticing his clenched fists, bared teeth, and the sharp glint in his eye. The slider counters Two’s posture, leaning back and crossing his arms coolly.

“Why are you upset?” he asks flatly. 

Two bites his cheek. “I’m not upset,” he counters. “You’re not taking this seriously.”

“Not taking this seriously?” One scoffs, rolling his eyes.  “Okay, you’re not in charge. I am.”

“I am simply thinking about the mission,” Two argues. “To be successful, we need–”

One cuts him off. “That’s not your job. Your job is to follow orders,” he reminds his brother blatantly, flicking him in the forehead. Two flinches back with a hiss, but One doesn’t quit there. He steps forward and jabs a finger into Two’s plastron. “When you question me, you question Dad,” he continues without missing a beat, locking his brother in a firm gaze to make sure that he receives the final part of the message, loud and clear. 

“Remember your place.”

Two’s shoulders stiffen, eyes flashing furiously but he doesn't argue. 

One backs off with a stiff sigh. Really, what does Two have to worry about? All his brother needs to do is relax and let him do his thing! But One could see that Two is having a hard time accepting that. Again. His brother is smart, but sometimes he thinks too much. 

The slider plants a hand on his hip and leans his weight on the same foot as he looks out of the tunnel, watching the Hamato family with disdain. If he could move this along faster, he would. But he needs to be careful. ‘Cause one wrong move could blow his cover and then what would he do? Start over? The likelihood of ever getting close to the Hamatos again is second to none. Especially since two of them are already suspicious of him. 

He needs to change that.

One’s keen eye zeroes in on the rat, who is the more obvious threat to his plan. These past few days, the slider has noticed Splinter’s “subtle” ways of diverting One’s attention whenever he’s about to make a move. Which makes it almost impossible for him to do anything without getting caught— which is frustrating. And the lingering mass of questions surrounding the rat is just one more reason why he needs to be dealt with. And quickly. Before he ruins everything. 

“We’ll get them,” One tells his brother, though his eyes don’t drift from Splinter. “Just play along until then.”

He can’t see Two’s face from where he’s standing, focused on the rat, but One can practically feel the tension emanating from his twin’s scales. He’s not as reassured as One would like him to be, but he knows that his brother won’t step too far out of line. And that’s good enough for now. 

The rest of the evening was smooth-sailing. In other words, boring. One had taken his difficult brother back to the group, where they were preparing for dinner. As One observed them, he decided that the best time to take care of the rat is when everyone is asleep. But first, he’d need to know what he’s getting into— or rather who he’s trying to take down. Always know your enemy.

The slider winds skillfully through the dark tunnels as he hunts for the rat’s dwelling several hours later. He had made sure to note everyone’s whereabouts beforehand so he could snoop around. He discovered Raph and Mikey to be asleep in their rooms. Splinter was on the sofa. 

It takes longer than expected, but One finally makes it to the two sliding doors. The shadows peek through a narrow slit between the doors, inviting the slider into the cryptic rat’s bedroom. 

A sour expression twists One’s face when his enhanced lenses adjust to the darkness. The slider looks around the absolute mess of a room in exasperation. 

How the hell am I supposed to find anything with all this junk?!

One’s claws twitch impatiently at his side as he debates moving forward. But with a lot of mental effort, he proceeds.

 “Eugh,” One groans in disgust when stepping by a rotting pizza box. 

As he explores the dump, One finds a modest cabinet flush against the wall to his left. There’s a sign, sloppily made, taped to one of the shelves, reading: DO NOT TOUCH. Which can only mean there’s something in there that Splinter doesn’t want anybody to see. In other words, I am going to touch everything on that shelf.  

One leaps silently over to the cabinet and rustles through the shelves, looking for something— anything that will give him a sliver of information about who Splinter could be. But after digging through the collection of items… he finds nothing. 

A terse growl erupts from the back of One’s throat. There’s nothing. Nothing. Just more junk. 

One’s hands jump to the next shelf just when something clatters to the floor, snapping his attention to the ground. He tilts his head in interest as his lenses focus on the artifact. One bends down and picks up the round object, too big to be a coin. A medal, maybe? One’s thumb brushes the surface of the object before turning it over. 

Engraved in the center of the stone is the Hidden City’s symbol. One raises an eyebrow. This is a gateway into the city. A key, they call it. The people who carry these are typically active or retired criminals. Usually thieves and smugglers, who like to pass freely in and between the Yokai and Human realms. People who have challenged the law before and aren’t afraid to risk crossing the line again. Or, even worse, the people who are paid to do it— like bounty hunters or agents of the council, who like to zap in wherever they like and snatch their victims. The slider’s brows pull together tight. If there’s one thing One detests, it's the thick-skulled thugs the government throws money at to get its self-righteous shady shit done. 

So why would the rat have a key?

One’s fist tightens around the stone. This isn’t enough. This isn’t an answer, this is just another question. He’s just going around in circles that keep spiraling deeper and darker. Who is this rat? Who does he work for? What does he want? What does he want with them? One’s claws cut into his gloves and through his skin, drawing a thin layer of blood. I don’t need more questions, I need answers. 

A dull scrape cuts One’s ears and he’s blinded by light suddenly pouring into his peripheral vision. One jumps and knocks his elbow into the shelf, then spins around quickly. The contacts quickly adjust to the brightened lighting but his nictitating membrane stays closed protectively over his eyes. The curtains open, revealing a stout shadow in the doorway. 

 “Blue.”

Splinter stands where the light bleeds into the dark of the room. One’s eyes narrow in the rat’s direction as he silently puts the key back on the shelf. 

There’s a pause. “Come with me,” Splinter says. The muscles in One’s shoulders tighten. He releases his claws from their curled fists, eyeing the rat cautiously, searching for tells. But regardless of whether or not the rat has caught onto his snooping, One steps forward and lets the old man take him wherever he wants to go.

They both stay silent as they walk. One eyes the rat, mind lingering on the key. The very same kind he saw frequently as a child, when he and his family were on the run.

There are too many unknown variables. No innocent bystander would have a key like that. But at this rate, digging up the doubtless piles of dirt on the rat will take longer than One can afford. He needs to get rid of the rat before he stops his friendly charade and becomes a threat. Besides, they can’t have any loose ends scurrying around the sewers when One finally puts this game to an end. 

One follows Splinter willingly into the garage, and checks over his shoulder to make sure that the door closes behind them. The slider keeps about three paces behind his target, watching his every move and waiting for the right moment to strike. The garage is isolated and sound proof. Two had transformed the neglected but generous space into the perfect place to work without grating One’s eardrums or burning his scales while he slept. It’s also the perfect place to exterminate a victim. He should thank his brother for his convenient engineering later.

One watches Splinter whip out Two’s keys to the tank. One remembers his brother telling him how he had just finished working on it, but needed a chance to test it out before they could use it. Personally, the whole tank idea seemed pretty useless, since One can just open up mystic portals to go wherever whenever he feels like it. Well, almost. Frustratingly enough, his weapon’s magic can only carry him so far before his heart either falters or gives out.

Before One can close in on his target, Splinter jumps up on the vehicle, using the side mirror as a foothold to reach the roof of the tank. The corner of One’s lip twitches upward in annoyance. He needs to be quicker. 

One joins Splinter on the roof of the car just as the rat finishes opening the top hatch. Splinter drops inside by the time One has the opportunity to make another move. The slider huffs, but jumps in after him. 

Okay, there’s literally nowhere to run, One thinks as he rises to his full height in the tank’s central control bay. The slider doesn’t waste another second after he stands before he leaps forward and swipes his sharp claws at the back of Splinter’s head. 

But Splinter jumps into the driver's seat impossibly quick, dodging One’s attack effortlessly. The hard-hitting miss makes One stumble forward. “Shit,” he curses under his breath, but quickly regains his footing and swipes at Splinter again, who ducks just in time to put the keys in the ignition. 

One misses— again— but he catches himself against the wall of the tank. His jaw is tight as he glares down at Splinter, who’s preoccupied with starting the vehicle. As the rat sits up, One leans off the wall and waits impatiently for Splinter to settle before going in for another attack. 

As he moves, Splinter punches him in the stomach with his tail and sends One crashing into the passenger's seat. “Ugh!” One grunts, then stubbornly climbs out of the seat as Splinter slams his foot on the gas pedal and speeds out of the garage. One flies into the rounded and sealed back hatch. 

Now in a heap on the floor, the slider gruffly and unhelpfully recalls the lecture he gave Two about how they absolutely don’t need a tank, but Two was still riding the high of his looting expedition and insisted it would come in handy. One’s current ordeal would be a great counterpoint to his brother’s outlandish claim. 

As if this assassination couldn’t have gone worse, the rat decides to butcher One’s eardrums by blaring ‘80s music on max volume. While the rodent speeds the two of them onto the streets of New York City, One scrambles to the front of the tank, but slides and crashes into the wall when Splinter makes a sharp turn. 

“What the hell?!” One cries over the ear-grating music. 

“Buckle up!” Splinter shouts, though One has a hard time hearing his orders. 

“What?!” he yells. 

The tank comes to a quick stop at a red light and Splinter grabs him roughly by the belt and forces him into a seat, buckling him up tightly in one fluid motion. As the stoplight flashes green and the traffic clears, One watches in horror as the old rat flips neon orange, ‘80’s style shades over his beady eyes and floors it. One swallows a scream as the sudden acceleration crushes him into the seat.

“Woohoo! Isn’t this fun?!” Splinter exclaims, then sends the tank flying into a 360° spin on the surprisingly open road.  

One grips the edge of his seat tight, claws tearing through the leather as if it were paper. When they continue on a straight path, the slider quickly unbuckles himself and slams his fist into the radio. The music cuts off sharply with a dying warble and soon the only thing filling the tense silence is One’s heavy breathing. 

“What is wrong with you?” One snarls. 

“Wh— rude. Didn't your alchemist teach you a good music taste?” Splinter retorts, making One pause and stare at the rat. 

“What?”

One doesn’t recall ever mentioning Draxum in the rat’s presence. He’s made every conscious effort not to, in case Splinter turned out to be one of those bounty hunters or some shit, always after his dad’s ass. Which One thinks he could be, despite his unassuming… everything.  

“Sit down!” Splinter orders before hitting the curb. 

The tank bounces, knocking One back into his seat, though the slider doesn’t take his prying eyes off the rat. “How do you know about Draxum?”

Splinter’s ear twitches, muscles going stiff. “Uh—! Who doesn't know about Draxum, really.”

In any other circumstance, One might’ve brushed right past Splinter’s awkward defense. Because, really, it’s true. Draxum’s wanted posters used to be plastered all across the Hidden City. He and Two even gifted their father a framed copy for his birthday after they noticed their dwindling numbers. But literally everything else about that statement— the way Splinter said it, the way he avoids glancing in One’s general direction— makes One call bullshit. He’s hiding something. 

One leans over the armchair, and narrows his eyes. “Who are you?”

Tell me, you old rat. I need to know. I need to know if you’re a threat to my mission. I need to know that my brother is safe.  

From where he’s sitting, One thinks he can see sweat glistening under the rodent’s fur, but Splinter doesn’t give him a good chance to wonder if that’s because he’s nervous or because of his reckless driving. 

“I am about to take a right,” is One’s only warning before Splinter suddenly swerves in that direction. 

One is thrown to the left, but catches himself on the other armrest with a grunt.

Splinter erupts into a fit of laughter and One feels his jaw tighten. “Oh, Blue! You are a riot, aren’t you?” 

The slider whips his head around and snaps fiercely, totally unamused. “Okay, what’s the point of this?! Just tell me what I want to know!”

Splinter doesn’t seem to have noticed his little outburst as his laughter still echoes obnoxiously   off of the tank’s walls. “Oh, uh. Yes. What do you want to know?” 

“Who are you?” One presses again. “What do you want with us?”

“Want with you?”

“You have two genetically mutated experiments living in that dump you call a home and you have a key to the hidden city. Why?” He demands. 

“Oh, that old thing?” Splinter pauses as he breaks at another stoplight. “Uh… I think it’s broken. What do you want with that?”

One scoffs, but he forces his voice to relax into an even tone. “Broken?” he asks flatly. Yeah, right. 

The light turns green and Splinter continues down the road in a more calm manner. 

“Yes. I am not surprised,” Splinter smiles to himself. “I learnt very quickly that my boys are very rambunctious. I had my hands full with just the two of them.” He falters, “Although… sometimes I wonder if it may have been easier if I had all of you.”

One could never guess, for the life of him, why Splinter would think that. The very thought of growing up in the sewers with this weird family makes One sick to the stomach, so he doesn’t dwell on it too much. “Probably not.”

“You remind me of Orange,” Splinter says, catching One off-guard and making him cringe. The rat’s tired eyes soften on the road. “He would ask so many questions when he was much smaller. Still does.”

The accusation leaves a bitter taste in his mouth, but as much as One hates being compared to someone so small and inferior, he brushes off the jab for the sake of his mission. “Yeah? I guess it runs in the family.”

“Yes,” Splinter agrees after a moment. “I am glad you are back with our family.”

One falters. Our family. One’s stomach twists. Our family. Really, he should be thrilled that his plan is working so well, but the heavy sincerity in Splinter’s voice makes him worry that his plan is working a little too well. 

One scoffs and eyes the rat awkwardly. “Really?”

“Yes,” Splinter says simply. “You asked me before who I am. I am a father and you are my son. Even if you do not trust me, what I truly want is for you and your brother to know that you have a home with us. You are safe here.”

And One is so glad that the rat’s old eyes are fixed on the road, because he is having a very difficult time processing Splinter’s response. 

You have a home. You’re safe. 

There’s a very clear and obvious difference in the rat’s voice. There’s no more deflecting, no awkward shuffling around the truth. He’s being genuine. The thought churns the slider’s stomach.

Still, One’s suspicions aren’t so easily discarded. 

One watches Splinter for a long time before he asks, “Why am I here?”

“Oof…” Splinter winces and rubs the back of his neck. “That is… a loaded question.”

“I mean in the truck. Why did you bring me out here?” Why, if he poses no threat, did Splinter decide to drag him away from his temporary “home”, from his brother? If he’s supposed to feel safe, why isolate him?

Splinter raises an eyebrow. “Oh, can I not have a pleasant casual outing with my son?”

Oh. Well, that’s stupid. 

“That’s it?” One says flatly. He thinks back to the grocery trip earlier that day. “You wanted to ‘spend time’ with me?”

Just behind the shades, the rat’s expression turns depressing after the question, which makes One very uncomfortable for some reason. “Is that so hard to believe?”

Before One can answer, the tank comes to an abrupt stop, sending both One and Splinter forwards. 

“What? What happened?!” Splinter cries in distress, shifting the clutch around. 

One groans and pushes himself upright. “I have a pretty good idea,” he mumbles. Right as he says it, a robotic voice filters in through the speakers. 

“Shopping cart protocol activated,” the voice says. 

“Ugh, I don’t suppose you know how to fix this thing?” Splinter asks.

As One leans back, he watches Splinter rifle through the glove compartment. “No,” he replies blatantly. “Not really my domain.” 

Splinter pulls out a wrench. “Ah, then we will figure it out together.”

One doesn’t respond, but watches Splinter as he leaves the vehicle and walks around to the front, opening the hood to mess around with the engine underneath it. 

The slider thinks about his next move carefully. After some very clever detective work, One’s concluded that whatever sob story motivated the rat to adopt a couple stray turtles really doesn’t pose any kind of threat to his plan. In fact, a devoted father could become useful. 

It takes Splinter about ten seconds to realize One is still in the tank. “What are you still doing in there!?”

As lame as it may be, Splinter’s expecting him to help. Though he’d rather get his head shoved through a beehive, the slider decides to hop out and join the rat. For the sake of the mission. 

When he makes it to the front of the vehicle, One finds Splinter sticking his nose right into the engine. The slider raises a brow and peers into the interior of the hood, where Splinter is working and bashing the wrench into the tank’s engine. 

“I thought you were trying to fix this thing, not break it more,” One chimes in after a moment. 

“Yes,” Splinter says, smacking the engine again and rearing his hand back for another strike. “That is what I am doing!” 

One watches unhelpfully as Splinter continues to beat the tank’s engine into complacency. With unsurprisingly no luck, the tank remains immobile. 

“Well, well, well!” a low voice rumbles behind them. One spins around, eyes shooting up to greet their ugly guest. 

“Yeesh, that face isn’t hard to forget,” One mumbles as he immediately recognizes Experiment 00E1-Alpha 9, or as One remembers Raph referring to the sweaty pig as ‘Meat Sweats’, which he hates to admit is a much better name. 

“Oh, good! Could we catch a ride with you?” Splinter asks the large mutant. “This baby's done all she can for us,” he says mournfully as he pats the closed hood. 

Meat Sweats’s mouth twists into a smile. “But of course. I was just whipping up a meal, too. Perhaps you could join me.”

Splinter looks past him, at the food truck. “Oh, good! I was getting hungry,” he chuckles and willingly walks over to the food truck. One figures he’s probably unaware of the pig’s cannibalistic habits and the slider has no intention of warning him. 

His straying blue eyes drift up to Meat Sweats, whose crooked smile gives One goosebumps. One considers bailing… but a distant… familiar… angry voice rings down the street. Everyone looks up. 

“HEY!” 

One whips his head around, instantly spotting Two perched on the roof of a nearby building. He leaps down with Raph and Mikey beside him and advances with a burning gaze directed right at One.

One winces. Screw that. 

His brother’s wrath is a force to be reckoned with, and One has just spent much more energy than he was willing to expend handling the rat. Number Two is the very last thing he wants to deal with right now, and his brother’s furious march right towards him makes hopping into Meat Sweats’ murder van seem a lot more bearable. 

Apparently, Splinter has the same idea. “Uh-oh. That is our cue to get out of here!” he says quickly before jumping into the food truck. One turns without a word and follows Splinter inside, where he is already leaping into the front seat. 

“Blue, take the wheel!”

“Wait, what?!” Meat Sweats cries in protest after joining the pair inside. 

At the same time, One’s head swivels around. “What?”

“Go!” Splinter shouts, crouching to the floor and hitting the gas pedal with his front paws. Meat Sweats is thrown backwards as the truck launches forward. 

One grabs the back of the driver’s seat for balance, but as Splinter speeds up, the vehicle starts to swerve uncontrollably. One catches the wheel as he falls into the seat. The second he has a grip on the truck, and its direction in his firm control, his eyes light up like a kid with a new toy. He realizes now that he’s never driven a car before and it is thrilling. 

And, he’s pretty good at it. His turns are rough, but considering the speed they’re going and the fact that they haven’t crashed yet, One is pretty confident that he’s uncovered a hidden talent.

That is, until something rams into the truck's rear. 

One grunts as his upper body jerks forward. He steals a glance at the rearview mirror, and sees that his brother and his tank are right on his tail. Through the windshield, One catches Raphael yelling something to Two, who ignores him and slams another button on his console. A second after, three loud clangs reverberate in Meat Sweats’s truck, and One whips around to see three round dents hammered into the truck’s hull.

“Ohoho, so that’s how you wanna play it?” He taunts his brother in spirit right before he yanks the emergency brake and stops the truck completely. The two vehicles collide instantly, with the tank rear-ending the food truck. One faintly hears more shouting from the tank, which swerves but doesn’t stop. Though they’ve crashed, the tank’s strength and speed keeps both vehicles racing across Brooklyn Bridge. 

“My truck!” Meat Sweats wails.

“What are you doing?!” Splinter shouts over the sound of screeching rubber as One jumps out of his seat. 

The slider unsheathes his ōdachi weapon and draws a wide circle in the air, making a portal that he can step into and onto the roof of the truck so that Two can see him. 

“Is that the best you can do?!” One goads his brother, flashing his sharp canines in a toothy grin, which earns a muffled shriek of outrage from his brother.

“You pretentious, self-obsessed, WRITHING LITTLE MAGGOT!” Two barks loudly enough for One to hear. His brother’s next course of action is to pull a lever, which releases metal appendages that reach up and shoot at One.  

The slider veers out of the way and cuts effortlessly through the appendages. When the path is clear for him to cross, One leaps onto the hood of the tank and flourishes his ōdachi. He gives Two an obnoxious grin before stabbing his weapon through the metal, killing the engine. He tugs the sword free and swings it back in an arc to rest on his shoulder. As soon as he does, the portal he cut into the back of the truck blinks to life. 

As the tank sputters and dies, One steps back coolly into the portal that takes him into the truck so he can rejoin Splinter at the front. The slider smirks as he leans against the emergency break to unlock it. “Floor it,” he commands. 

Splinter cackles and pushes into the gas pedal. The food truck surges forwards as it regains its own speed. 

“Wait— argh!” Meat Sweats cries as he flies back through One’s portal and out on the road. Oops.

One and Splinter only get a few leagues further down the bridge before something suddenly thuds against the truck and pulls, sending it into a spin back towards the tank. 

“Hey!” Splinter shouts and One grunts, holding on tight.

When the truck finally stops, One has a clear view of the scene at the tank through the truck’s windshield.

Two stands on the smoking hood with a massive cannon aiming over his shoulder and into Meat Sweat’s face. The tank’s final appendage holds the larger mutant tightly in place as he cowers from the giant weapon. 

“Bring them to me.”

Meat Sweats raises his hands and One barely has the time to make an escape before two tentacles shoot at the truck and punch through its sides. They snatch up One and Splinter and pull them out, dropping them unceremoniously just outside of the tank. 

“Ow!” One hisses.

“Take the rotten lot,” the mutant sneers, although One catches beads of sweat rolling down his jaw. “I’ve had it with them.”

“Two!” Mikey cries behind the softshell. He flicks his kusari-fundo and One follows the trail of its cord behind him as the end unlatches from around the truck. He narrows his eyes.  

As he faces forwards, One sees his brother hold his position a moment longer before his shoulder twitches and he powers down his weapon.

“Get out of my sight,” he hisses and Meat Sweats scrambles back. He glares at Two then the rest of the group.

“Blasted turtles.” The mutant chef snorts and turns, retreating to his vehicle. “I’ll just get takeaway!”

They all listen to the sound of his tires screeching off into the city. After a brief pause, Two turns around.

“I wasn’t going to kill him,” Two huffs. 

“Oh, really?” Mikey replies, unconvinced. 

“It was set to stun.” Two grumbles. “It would be idiotic to murder my own experiment.” 

“What?” Raph says. 

Two ignores the last statement and swivels his head around. His brother’s sharpened gaze falls on One and the fire in his eyes blazes. He snarls and steps down from the tank.

“YOU.”

One sighs and stands, but doesn’t have long before Two reaches him. 

“You’re DEAD!” Two lunges at his brother. One grunts as his shell hits the asphalt roughly. He fights Two off with a hiss, swatting at him and kicking. Two fights back with just as much fire, managing to grab One’s right arm and press his knee into his plastron. 

For the most part, One lets his brother push him down, generously allowing the softshell to beat him up a bit, since he’s down an arm. One waits patiently for the moment when Two’s grip lets up. As soon as that opportunity presents itself, One takes advantage and flips them around, swinging Two towards him and shifting out of the way just in time to shove him into the asphalt with a knee pressed into his back, careful to steer clear of the sharp spikes raised along the spine of Two’s shell. Two grunts.

One holds his brother down with one arm as he squirms. “Okay, you need to relax!”  

Two yelps and flails his arm. “You took my tech!” He barks. “It’s still in beta and you ruined it! How could you do that!?”

“It’s fine! It’ll survive a scratch or two.”

“It’ll take weeks to find a replacement!”

“You’ll find it.”

Two throws his elbow back and One has to dodge the sharp point of its armor. “What if you got your stupid arm blown off, idiot!” Two seethes.

One pushes back and Two gets a gentle face full of dirt. “Oho, you’re lecturing me about losing a limb?”

Two growls. “Don’t start–”

“Which one of us is the one who nearly died in that accident? Oh right, it was you.” One pokes at the folded fabric covering Two’s stub. “So don’t you dare scold me about my lack of self-preservation.”

Two shoves against One with a warning hiss. One hisses back. 

While the boys are busy with their squabble, Splinter walks by and takes a good look at the tank, which has stopped smoking. “Excellent job, Purple. This is a sweet ride.”

Both boys freeze. For a second One and Two stare incredulously at Splinter. When he looks at his brother, One sees Two’s eyes blown open wide, completely speechless. It’s an expression One hasn’t seen since Draxum last applauded Two’s skillset forever ago. One’s eyes jump back to Splinter, who is gazing approvingly at the tank.

What? That thing?  

One scoffs, muttering, “It’s not that great…” as he pushes off his brother, who’s still too stunned to comment.

“What was that? Is everyone okay?” Raph asks, joining them on the bridge.

Splinter faces his son. “Yes, we are okay,” he assures. 

Red glances uneasily at One before he looks at Splinter. “Okay… good.”

Mikey jumps up next to him, crouched low enough to rub his cheek on Splinter’s. “I’m glad you're okay, Dad,” he churs. Splinter smiles softly and pats his head. “Now, let’s go home!”

As everyone piles into the tank, One falls behind to watch what Splinter considers to be their family. He watches stiffly as Two opens the hood and excitedly shows Splinter what appears to be a backup engine. Something cold and greedy writhes restlessly under his scales. 

His thoughts are interrupted before he can dwell on them too much.

“One!” Raph calls. One shifts his gaze to the snapping turtle as he finishes ushering Mikey into the tank. “You comin’ brother?”

One adjusts his sword and climbs into the tank.

[wispythreads]

Yay the twins again! Kinda wish we got to talk again but this is ridiculously fun and creepy, hanging out in the trunk of their car, listening in on their conversation, before hijacking the vehicle as they try to counter-hack and regain control. I feel a bit bad laughing as they have every right to be freaking out the way that they are, but still, it's humorous getting to see this side of them after their suave mysterious nature at the casino.

*hops out of the trunk of the car wincing at the fact they got tazed the way that they did, but ah well now to just-*

*watches in absolute horror as the twins are dragged out and simultaneously shot in the head*

"WHAT THE FUCK!?!!" "What'd you think we'd do? Bind their hands with duct tape, shove socks in their mouths, and wait for 'em to wriggle free and call for help?" "YES, that is EXACTLY what I thought we'd do! With a bit more to prevent them from knowing who had done this to them!" "This ain't no game, V. It's a simple choice - them or us. I chose us." "It's a game, your fuckin' spy game they weren't playin'. They were innocent." "That's not quite how I'd describe two pro criminals." "That's twice now!" "What're you on about?"

"Twice now you've disregarded the people we've murdered because they weren't saints! Slider's death is on us, but you don't care because he had a record, because he'd killed two other people before that were "innocent"." "They were innocent, and they wouldn't have been the last. It's not even the worst that he's done, the world's better for it." "So you say, and now these two sibling's deaths are on us, but you don't care because they stole money, because they were willing to make back alley deals?" "They would've robbed you of everything you're worth without a moment's hesitation, wouldn't think for a second before putting a bullet in your back. They're not just some two-bit thugs robbing a convenience store to make it through the day, they're dangerous, hated enough by their own criminal ties to have a bounty over their heads." "And so what, you've come to collect? You make yourself judge jury and executioner, able to deem that their crimes were worth murdering them?" "They're some of the most powerful netrunners in the world, V! You really think they wouldn't have been able to ruin this operation the moment they regained consciousness?" "Do YOU really think I'm that ignorant? Of course I know how dangerous other netrunners are, it's why I have as little cyberware as I can get away with. There are ways around it, so many other things we could've done." "Killing them is still the safest choice." "Then what about me, Reed?" "What?" "I'm a Night City merc. I try to focus on the good I've managed to do, but I'm also a dangerous criminal, same as them. I've stolen. I've murdered. Never when I can avoid it, but so what? You going to drop me, too?" "No-" "For how long? Until I help you get back So Mi? Or until you figure out a way to do it without me? How long am I useful enough to keep alive, Reed?" "You're a part of our team, V, it's different." "Pf-ha, yeah, sure. Far as I can see being a 'team player' doesn't really change anything, does it?"

[centeris2]

thoughts/quality of life suggestions for gardening

Overall I like the concept and like, 75% of the execution of the gardening/Path of Terra stuff. It's really just "mm, really wish X was a lil different"

Planting and harvesting one at a time is annoying and time consuming, especially with all plots unlocked. I would love a garden map to manage all plots, perhaps like the stall manager in our stable. Have "Plant All X" and "Harvest All" buttons. Pull up the garden map to see what is growing where. Check half the plots, select a plant, a fertilizer, and done rather than going one by one and clicking over and over in and out of the planting window. I've misclicked on plots that already have plants, enough times it's annoying. I noticed it with the rune 'carving' puzzle but clicking in SSO is unpleasant. Clunky? Laggy? The mouse control in SSO hasn't been smooth on laptops, fussy trying to turn my camera and dragging items to use. It became pronounced with rune carving and planting. The larger the carving puzzle, the more clicking required, the more I got annoyed until I stopped doing them. Doesn't help that I'd click and it wouldn't register me clicking on the puzzle sometimes. Getting off topic.

The Glow Get My Stuff powder is stuck in my inventory. I can't move it to a different spot. By extension, I can't move it to my wardrobe, which is annoying because I have limited backpack space, every spot matters when digging in Dino. Hopefully this is a bug.

Craft multiples at once! I have so much flax let me craft 10 or 20 hays at once! Let me make 10 fertilizers in one go, or Garden Powders, turn in seeds for Light, etc. Maybe make a slider or drop down scroller to select how many to craft, and show how many items it'll consume. Just something to speed up crafting, especially for things that you can and would reasonably make a lot of, like fertilizers and hay.

I hope one day they'll revisit the horse powders, fix them (because I know some of them are mega broken), and turn those into craftable things. The flower powder at the very least would make sense.

[tyo-mimt]

19/36. @tmnt-event-blog

Mikey remembers that asking for help is okay.

Mikey wouldn't say he's overprotective or defensive about the kitchen, but he'd be lying if he said he trusted his brothers with dinner. It wasn't an attack on them as people, but the three of them had different ways of cooking, and Leo would probably be the closest to a legitimate chef, if it wasn't for the missing hand and the hazard a highly explosive prosthetic would pose to the kitchen (thanks, Donnie).

Besides, he enjoyed making food for the whole family, and it wasn't like any of them were going to complain about not being able to eat.

Though, today was a particularly hard day.

His hands shook as he handled the pan, liquid sloshing out as he fought his body to cooperate.

He tried drawing before, but they looked sketchier; it wasn't the artistic kind either, the dissonance between his mind's eye and action discouraging him further. He tried helping Donnie with an invention, but the tremors in his hands caused a wire to melt; he wasn't officially banished from the lab yet, but there was the implication. He even tried to accompany Raph with a training session, but the jitters kept him from focusing; Raph officially banished him from the garage until the bad streak ended.

So where was he now? Struggling to make a simple soup for his family in the kitchen, pushing his frustrations to the back of his mind as he attempted to focus on the task at hand.

He bit his tongue, eyes narrowing as he eventually managed to place the pan down on the stove without spilling anything. He let out a sigh of relief, stepping back only to trip over on a soapy sponge. He wasn't able to catch himself, impacting causing him to kick the cabinet in front of him and topple over a precariously piled stack of dirty pans. It's easy to guess where they all fell.

The sound of metal clattering unceremoniously onto the box turtle alerted the other three turtles, immediately rushing in to lift the dirty dishes from Mikey's fallen body.

"Who was supposed to do the dishes?" Mikey questioned, trying and failing not to sound accusatory.

Raph and Donnie immediately turned to look at Leo; the slider scowled incredulously, "Hey! I dropped the sponge and was dragged out of the kitchen by the Caseys! Well, just Cassandra specifically."

"Never mind that," Raph groaned, facepalming with that typical flavour of big brother disappointment, before extending a hand to Mikey with a soft smile, "Let's just focus on helping Mikey out."

"Right, we don't want him turning into us," Donnie drawled, only to get jabbed in the elbow by Leo.

"We definitely don't want that," Leo rolled his eyes, crossing his arm over his plastron. Mikey laughed a little, lifting his hand up. It shook, a reminder of what caused this to begin with... Ah, but it didn't matter. He took the hand extended to him, being pulled up. The mess on the ground promptly cleaned up and the wet sponge thrown into the closest trash can, they continued to cook.

Raph helped wash the rest of the dishes, Leo kept track of the soup to make sure it didn't overboil, and Donnie cut up a various array of vegetables as Mikey flew across the cupboards for any seasonings he missed. They finished quicker than Mikey expected, just in time for their regularly scheduled dinner time. Dad (Splinter) came back with other dad (Draxum) from a small exploration of New York, immediately welcomed with the smell of warm stew.

It was dysfuctional, maybe a little broken, but Mikey wouldn't trade it for the world.

[hedayetullah]

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Nowadays, your website is often the first interaction a potential customer has with your brand. HubSpot, a powerful CRM and marketing platform, offers a range of tools to help businesses grow online. Among its many features, HubSpot website templates stand out as a crucial resource for companies aiming to build attractive, functional websites without extensive coding knowledge.

What Are HubSpot Website Templates?

HubSpot website templates are pre-designed layouts that help users quickly create professional-looking websites. They are built specifically for use within the HubSpot CMS (Content Management System) and tailored to work seamlessly with HubSpot’s marketing, sales, and service tools.

Key Features of HubSpot Website Templates

Drag-and-Drop Editing

One of the standout features of HubSpot templates is their user-friendly drag-and-drop editor. You don’t need to be a developer to customize your website. You can easily rearrange modules, edit text, change images, and adjust the layout to suit your brand’s identity.

Responsive Design

All HubSpot templates are built with responsive design in mind. This ensures that your site looks great and functions smoothly on any device—desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

SEO Optimization

Built-in SEO tools help ensure your website ranks well on search engines. From meta descriptions to header tags and image alt texts, these templates provide everything you need to improve your site's visibility.

HubSpot Integration

Since the templates are designed for HubSpot’s CMS, they integrate effortlessly with the platform’s other tools, such as email marketing, live chat, lead capture forms, and analytics.

Custom Modules

Many templates come with custom modules—reusable design elements like image galleries, call-to-action buttons, testimonial sliders, and pricing tables. These modules allow for greater flexibility and personalization.

Free vs. Premium Templates

HubSpot offers both free and premium templates through its Asset Marketplace. Free templates are a great way to start if you’re on a tight budget or just experimenting with the platform. They typically include essential page layouts and basic design features.

Customization and Scalability

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Choosing the Right Template

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Purpose: Is it for a blog, a corporate site, or an online store?

Design: Does the template align with your brand’s visual identity?

Features: Does it include the modules and integrations you need?

Support: Will you need customer support or documentation?

Reading reviews and previewing templates before installation can help ensure you’re making the right choice.

Final Thoughts

HubSpot website templates provide a solid starting point for building modern, high-performing websites. With responsive designs, built-in SEO features, and seamless integration with HubSpot’s tools, these templates empower businesses to launch quickly and grow confidently online. Whether you’re a startup or a large enterprise, there’s a HubSpot template that can help bring your vision to life.

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Divi for Beginners: A 2025 Guide to Building Beautiful WordPress Sites

Divi has long been a favorite among WordPress users for its intuitive design capabilities, drag-and-drop builder, and vast customization options. For beginners stepping into website creation in 2025, Divi offers an ideal balance of power and simplicity. Whether you're launching a personal blog, a portfolio, or a business site, Divi makes it easy to create professional and visually stunning websites—without needing to code.

Starting your journey with Divi is even more rewarding when paired with a reliable WordPress website development service from India, a process that helps you build a strong foundation from day one.

Why Choose Divi as a Beginner?

Divi stands out for several reasons:

Visual Builder: A true front-end editing experience that lets you design live.

Pre-made Layouts: Hundreds of ready-to-use designs that can be customized to fit your brand.

Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly options are built in.

Support and Community: Massive support network and a large online community.

Regular Updates: Divi continues to evolve, with new features added regularly.

These features make Divi one of the most beginner-friendly WordPress themes out there. Its visual simplicity masks the powerful capabilities under the hood.

Getting Started with Divi in 2025

To begin using Divi:

Install WordPress on your chosen hosting provider.

Purchase and upload the Divi theme from Elegant Themes.

Activate Divi and access the visual builder.

Choose a layout or start from scratch.

Customize content using the drag-and-drop interface.

Even if you’re not tech-savvy, Divi makes site setup remarkably intuitive. From adding sections to adjusting styles, the learning curve is surprisingly gentle.

If you're aiming for a unique look, investing in custom WordPress theme design can give your site a completely tailored feel while maintaining ease of use.

Easy Wins for Beginners with Divi

Here are a few tips to speed up your learning process:

Use Layout Packs: These are bundled design templates that save hours of work.

Global Styles: Set fonts and colors globally to maintain consistency across your site.

Responsive Preview Mode: See how your site looks on mobile and tablet before publishing.

Save Your Designs: Reuse sections or pages you've designed by saving them to your Divi Library.

Use the Wireframe View: When layouts get complex, this view helps manage modules easily.

Experiment Safely with Divi Cloud: Store designs in the cloud to test and reuse across projects.

These small steps make a big difference in reducing development time and improving design efficiency.

Essential Divi Modules to Explore

Divi’s modules are content blocks you can add to your site. Some beginner-friendly ones include:

Text and Image Modules – Ideal for basic content and visuals.

Buttons and Calls to Action – Drive engagement with clear clickable prompts.

Sliders and Galleries – Perfect for showcasing images or featured content.

Forms for Lead Capture – Use these to collect emails or feedback.

Testimonials, Counters, and Blurbs – Great for service-based or portfolio websites.

Each module is customizable, and real-time editing means you always see what the final result will look like.

Divi Theme Tips for Better Design

Use Whitespace: Don’t overcrowd sections. Give elements room to breathe.

Stick to a Color Palette: Keep design cohesive with a limited color range.

Choose Readable Fonts: Prioritize clarity over style.

Compress Images: Use tools or plugins to reduce file size and speed up loading times.

Add Animations Sparingly: Animations can enhance UX but overusing them distracts users.

Avoiding Common Beginner Mistakes

Overcomplicating the Layout: Keep your designs simple. Less is more.

Ignoring Mobile Optimization: Always check how your site looks on smaller screens.

Skipping Backups: Use a plugin or service to back up your site regularly.

Not Using Global Elements: These help maintain design consistency and save editing time.

Forgetting SEO Basics: Use good titles, alt tags, and clean URL structures.

Neglecting Site Speed: Optimized media and minimal plugins help maintain performance.

Blogging and Content Management with Divi

If you're building a content-heavy site like a blog or online magazine, Divi has excellent support:

Blog Module – Display posts with different layouts.

Category Filters – Organize content by topics.

Search and Sidebar Widgets – Improve navigation and user experience.

Custom Post Layouts – Create a unique look for blog entries.

Starting your blog on Divi also familiarizes you with WordPress’s content management strengths.

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Once your site is live, consider enhancing it with:

Third-party Divi plugins to extend functionality.

E-commerce integrations with WooCommerce.

Landing pages for lead capture and marketing.

Email marketing services integration like Mailchimp or ConvertKit.

Scaling a Divi site is easy as your needs grow.

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As you grow more confident with Divi, you might want to implement more advanced features. That’s when it makes sense to hire Divi theme expert who can help you scale your site’s functionality and aesthetics without losing simplicity. Whether it's custom modules or deeper design tweaks, a skilled professional can save you time and stress.

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Building a WordPress site with Divi in 2025 is a rewarding experience—especially for beginners. Its visual builder, flexibility, and built-in features make website creation approachable and enjoyable.

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Cleanex TNC — A Polished Webflow Website Template for Modern Cleaning Service Businesses

With a crisp design, built-in booking forms, and service-focused layouts, Cleanex TNC helps you build a trustworthy and modern website — without touching a single line of code.

What is Cleanex TNC?

Cleanex TNC is a sleek and professional Webflow template created specifically for cleaning businesses. It’s ideal for companies offering home cleaning, commercial janitorial services, maid services, carpet cleaning, and more.

From showcasing your services to letting clients request quotes, Cleanex TNC is built to convert visitors into customers — and make your brand stand out from the competition.

What is Cleanex TNC?

Cleanex TNC is a sleek and professional Webflow template created specifically for cleaning businesses. It’s ideal for companies offering home cleaning, commercial janitorial services, maid services, carpet cleaning, and more.

From showcasing your services to letting clients request quotes, Cleanex TNC is built to convert visitors into customers — and make your brand stand out from the competition.

Why Choose Cleanex TNC for Your Cleaning Website?

Here’s why this template is perfect for professional cleaning companies of any size:

✅ Modern, Clean Design that Builds Trust

Cleanex TNC uses a bright, airy layout with high-quality visuals and plenty of white space. This gives your brand a polished, organized feel — instantly communicating reliability, cleanliness, and attention to detail.

✅ Service Pages for Every Type of Cleaning

Whether you offer residential cleaning, commercial services, post-construction cleanup, or green cleaning options, this template includes dedicated service pages. Each page is designed to outline what you offer, who it’s for, and why it matters.

✅ Online Booking and Quote Request Forms

Make it easy for visitors to take action. Cleanex TNC includes ready-to-use forms so customers can request a quote, schedule a cleaning, or get in touch with just a few clicks. No more back-and-forth emails — your website works while you sleep.

✅ Responsive and Mobile-Friendly

Your clients are on the move, and so should your website be. Cleanex TNC is fully responsive, so it looks great and functions perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktops. Whether someone’s at home or at the office, your site delivers a great experience.

✅ Team & Testimonial Sections

Build trust by showcasing your team and happy customers. With clean team member profiles and testimonial sliders, you can show potential clients that your business is experienced, friendly, and reliable.

✅ SEO-Optimized to Help You Rank Locally

To attract new customers, especially in your local area, your site needs to rank well on Google. Cleanex TNC is SEO-friendly, giving your business a solid foundation for showing up in search results like “cleaning service near me.”

✅ Easy to Edit with Webflow’s Visual Editor

No code? No problem. Cleanex TNC is built on Webflow, which means you can easily update content, swap images, add new pages, or change colors and branding using a simple drag-and-drop editor.

Perfect For:

Home cleaning services

Office and commercial cleaners

Janitorial service providers

Maid and housekeeping companies

Post-renovation or deep cleaning businesses

Whether you’re a solo cleaner or managing a large cleaning crew, Cleanex TNC scales with your business and gives you the professional image you need to grow.

Final Thoughts

Your website is more than just a digital flyer — it’s your best salesperson. With Cleanex TNC, you can present your services clearly, build trust instantly, and make it easy for customers to book. It’s the perfect Webflow template for cleaning businesses that want a polished, modern, and conversion-ready site.

Launch your cleaning service website today with Cleanex TNC — and let your online presence shine as bright as the spaces you clean.

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Webflow Hotel & Resort Website Template: A Perfect Choice for Your Hospitality Business

If you run a hotel, resort, or vacation rental, having a great website is essential. Your website is often the first impression guests have of your business. That’s why choosing the right template can make a big difference. The Webflow Hotel & Resort Website Template is an excellent option for creating a beautiful, professional, and easy-to-use site—without needing to code.

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What is Webflow?

Webflow is a popular website-building platform. It allows users to design and develop responsive websites visually. You don’t need to be a developer to use Webflow, which makes it great for small business owners, designers, and entrepreneurs.

Why Choose a Hotel & Resort Template?

The Hotel & Resort Website Template in Webflow is specially designed for hospitality businesses. It includes all the features you need to attract visitors, showcase your property, and help people book their stay. It’s ready to use and easy to customize.

Key Features of the Template

Here are some of the best features of the Webflow Hotel & Resort Template:

Modern and Responsive Design

The template looks beautiful on all devices—desktop, tablet, and mobile. This ensures that your guests have a smooth browsing experience no matter how they visit your site.

Photo Galleries and Sliders

You can display high-quality photos of your rooms, facilities, and surrounding areas. Visual content is important for travelers when choosing where to stay.

Booking System Integration

While the template doesn’t include its own booking system, it allows you to easily integrate third-party booking tools. This helps visitors check availability and make reservations directly from your site.

Room and Amenities Pages

Each room type or package can have its own page with details, images, and pricing. You can also list amenities like Wi-Fi, pools, restaurants, and more.

Contact and Location Sections

Built-in contact forms and Google Maps help customers get in touch and find your property easily.

Blog Section

Share news, travel tips, or local events in a blog to keep your site fresh and improve your SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

Easy to Customize

The template is fully customizable. You can change colors, fonts, images, and text to match your brand. Webflow’s drag-and-drop editor makes it simple to create your unique look. You can also add animations and interactions to make your site more engaging.

SEO-Friendly

The Webflow Hotel & Resort Template is built with SEO best practices. This means your website has a better chance of showing up in Google search results, helping more people find your hotel or resort.

Conclusion

If you want to create a beautiful and functional website for your hospitality business, the Webflow Hotel & Resort Website Template is a smart choice. It saves you time, looks professional, and offers all the tools you need to grow your online presence. Whether you manage a small bed-and-breakfast or a luxury resort, this template can help you attract more guests and make more bookings.

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TNC Homeland Webflow Real Estate Website Template

TNC Homeland is a modern Webflow template designed for real estate agents, agencies, and property developers. It offers a clean layout, responsive design, and an easy-to-manage CMS for showcasing properties, agent profiles, and client testimonials. With no coding needed, it’s perfect for building a professional, high-converting real estate website quickly and efficiently. Whether you're listing homes or managing rentals, TNC Homeland helps you stand out online with style and ease.

🏠 Who Uses TNC Homeland?

🧑‍💼 Real Estate Agents

Real estate agents rely on TNC Homeland to showcase listings professionally with high-resolution image galleries, map integrations, and inquiry forms. The clean layout helps agents present properties clearly, while the template’s responsive design ensures their site looks perfect on any device. It supports agents in building trust through agent profiles, testimonials, and dynamic CMS-driven property pages that are easy to update without coding.

🏢 Property Management Firms

TNC Homeland is ideal for property managers who handle multiple rentals or commercial spaces. It enables firms to categorize listings, display property specs, and schedule viewing appointments all in one place. The modern interface makes it easier to attract tenants and buyers, streamlining communication through integrated contact forms and organized layout sections.

🏗️ Real Estate Developers

Developers showcasing residential or commercial projects use TNC Homeland to promote new builds before launch. The template supports galleries, progress updates, and pre-booking options. It’s a perfect fit for visual storytelling and lead generation, helping developers attract investors and early buyers with ease.

🏘️ Real Estate Agencies

Large agencies benefit from its scalability. Whether listing 10 properties or 1,000, TNC Homeland’s CMS can handle it. Agencies can assign multiple agents, organize listings by type or location, and provide blog content for SEO—all with a stylish, user-first design.

🌆 Luxury Property Consultants

Consultants dealing with high-end clients appreciate the elegant design of TNC Homeland. It helps position their brand as premium, with sleek animations, immersive visuals, and crisp typography. The layout evokes luxury, enhancing trust and appeal with discerning clientele.

🏡 Independent Home Sellers

Even solo home sellers can use TNC Homeland to build a simple, professional site for one or two listings. With drag-and-drop customization and easy CMS management, users with no coding knowledge can get online fast and impress potential buyers without hiring a developer.

🚀 Benefits of TNC Homeland

💡 Easy to Customize

TNC Homeland is built on Webflow’s flexible platform, meaning users can easily tweak colors, layouts, fonts, and sections. No coding is needed—just drag, drop, and publish. This saves time and money for both beginners and pros.

📱 Fully Responsive

Every element in the TNC Homeland template is mobile-friendly. Whether users browse on desktops, tablets, or smartphones, the design adjusts beautifully. This improves user experience and boosts SEO by meeting Google’s mobile-first standards.

🏷️ Organized CMS for Listings

The built-in CMS is tailored for real estate listings. Add, update, or remove properties in seconds. Each listing page comes with space for images, descriptions, pricing, maps, and contact forms, making the property showcase experience seamless and professional.

🧭 SEO-Optimized

With structured content blocks, fast-loading pages, and SEO best practices baked in, TNC Homeland helps real estate professionals rank higher in search engines. That means more traffic, better visibility, and increased inquiries over time.

🧩 Integrated Features

The template includes essential features like Google Maps integration, call-to-action buttons, inquiry forms, and testimonial sliders. It’s an all-in-one toolkit for modern real estate marketing that boosts engagement and lead conversion.

🎯 Professional Look & Feel

The clean layout, bold typography, and modern animations give the template a high-end appearance. Whether you’re selling starter homes or luxury condos, TNC Homeland helps you present properties in the best light possible.

❓ Why Use TNC Homeland?

🧱 Built Specifically for Real Estate

TNC Homeland isn’t a general-purpose template—it's designed exclusively for the real estate industry. Every section, from property listings to agent profiles, is optimized to meet the needs of property professionals. You won’t need to adjust or repurpose irrelevant elements, saving you hours of design work. Everything is structured to make listings shine, engage visitors, and drive conversions.

⏱️ Saves Time with Ready-to-Use CMS

This template includes a pre-built CMS structure for properties, agents, testimonials, and blogs. That means you don’t have to build any databases or content blocks from scratch. Just plug in your information, and you’re live. It speeds up your launch and keeps your content organized for easy updates in the future.

📱 Mobile-Ready Across Devices

Every page in TNC Homeland is responsive by default. Whether a user is browsing from a phone, tablet, or desktop, your site will look clean and function smoothly. Mobile-friendliness is critical today—not only for better user experience, but also for SEO rankings, making this feature a major plus.

🧠 Builds Trust with Professional Design

A polished website makes a strong first impression. TNC Homeland offers a modern, minimal design with elegant animations and structured content layouts. This helps build trust with visitors by making your business look professional, reliable, and detail-oriented—exactly what home buyers and renters look for.

📈 Grows Traffic with SEO Optimization

The template is built following SEO best practices. From fast-loading pages to well-structured headings and metadata, everything is tuned to help your website rank on Google. More visibility means more inquiries, making this a smart investment for long-term growth.

🔧 No Developer Needed

You don’t need to hire a web developer to use or update TNC Homeland. Webflow’s visual editor makes it easy for anyone to customize content, change images, or update listings. It’s perfect for real estate professionals who want control over their website without the tech headaches.

Key Features of TNC Homeland:

Modern design:

TNC Homeland is designed to look great and perform perfectly on all devices. You will get clean and minimal layout for your property listings.

Rent & Buy Option:

There are both rent and buy options. Your visitors can search for buying and rental easily, making the user experience great.

Effective Sections: 

This template includes best optimizing sections like Hero Section, Why Choose Us Section, About us Section, Featured Properties Section, Sale Properties Section, Sold Properties Section, Testimonials Section, FAQ Section and Blog Section. You also get Social Icons.

CMS Included: 

This template provides a customized built-in database for your website, so that you can publish blog or add new content.

Advanced Search Option: 

Buyers and renters can easily find the property they are looking for using the advanced search functionality. Which includes filters by property type, location, price range and more.

Easy Customization: 

You can easily customize every aspect of your website to make it real estate accessible.

Dedicated Customer Support: 

When you choose TNC Homeland, you get exceptional support from the TNCFlow support team. Our dedicated professionals can answer your questions and help you immediately.

✅ Final Word

TNC Homeland is more than a template—it’s a powerful online presence builder for real estate professionals. Whether you’re listing your first property or managing dozens, this Webflow template makes your site look polished, modern, and trustworthy. With built-in CMS, responsive design, and customization freedom, it empowers you to focus on what matters most: closing deals.

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Unlock Creative Freedom with WooCommerce Photography Nulled Plugin Are you a professional photographer, artist, or visual creator looking to sell your work effortlessly online? The WooCommerce Photography nulled plugin offers an intuitive, seamless solution tailored for creatives who want to showcase and sell their high-resolution images. By using this powerful plugin, you eliminate the hassle of complex eCommerce setups and focus entirely on what matters most—your creativity. What Is WooCommerce Photography Nulled Plugin? The WooCommerce Photography  is a robust WordPress extension specifically designed for photographers and creative professionals. It simplifies the photo-selling process, allowing you to upload, manage, and sell images with just a few clicks. Built on the widely popular WooCommerce platform, it blends simplicity with advanced features, making it the perfect solution for selling digital art, event photography, and client galleries. Technical Specifications Plugin Type: WooCommerce Extension File Types Supported: JPEG, PNG, TIFF, RAW (converted), and more Digital Download Support: Yes WooCommerce Compatibility: Fully Compatible Responsive Design: Mobile-Friendly Interface File Protection: Secure download links & time-limited access Top Features and Benefits By installing the WooCommerce Photography nulled plugin, you gain access to a feature-rich toolset designed to optimize your digital store: Bulk Upload Capabilities: Drag-and-drop hundreds of images at once to build your online gallery in minutes. Client-Specific Galleries: Deliver personalized galleries for weddings, events, and corporate shoots with password protection. Digital Rights Management: Secure your images from unauthorized access and offer time-limited download options. Integrated Ordering System: Enable easy image selection, preview, and one-click ordering for your clients. Easy Customization: Tailor your storefront’s look and feel to match your brand’s visual identity effortlessly. Use Cases of WooCommerce Photography Nulled Plugin Whether you’re a freelance photographer or running a professional photo studio, the WooCommerce Photography nulled plugin fits seamlessly into your workflow: Wedding & Event Photographers: Share galleries with clients quickly and allow easy image selection and purchase. Art Sellers: Showcase and sell fine art prints, digital illustrations, or stock photography directly from your site. Commercial Studios: Provide secure client access to photoshoots and commercial projects, streamlining approvals and downloads. Simple Installation and Usage Guide Getting started with the WooCommerce Photography nulled plugin is quick and painless: Download the plugin from our website. Log in to your WordPress dashboard. Navigate to Plugins > Add New and upload the ZIP file. Activate the plugin and configure it under WooCommerce > Photography. Start uploading and categorizing your images for sale instantly! Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Is the WooCommerce Photography nulled plugin safe to use? Yes, the version available on our website is scanned and tested for safety. We ensure all downloads are free from malware and function as intended. Can I use it with other WooCommerce plugins? Absolutely. The plugin is fully compatible with popular tools such as Slider Revolution Nulled, enhancing your site's visual appeal even further. Do I need coding skills to use it? No coding is required. The plugin offers a user-friendly dashboard and is designed with non-technical users in mind. Is there an external tool to optimize performance? Yes, for faster load times and smoother performance, consider using WP-Optimize Premium nulled, which complements your site’s efficiency and boosts SEO rankings. Conclusion If you’re a photographer looking to monetize your visuals effortlessly, the WooCommerce Photography  is the perfect tool to turn your WordPress site into a digital storefront. Take the next step toward

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Coaching nulled theme 3.8.7

Coaching WP is a versatile WordPress theme designed for speakers, mentors, trainers, therapists, and training coaches. It offers a unique design and simple template solution, making it easy for individuals and businesses to market their services globally. The theme is user-friendly, easy to use, and compatible with WP Bakery Page Builder, a popular premium WP page builder. It features an attractive portfolio, slider revolution, introduction boxes with special effects, and a unique testimonial area. The theme is mobile-first, responsive, and retina-ready, suitable for various devices. It includes LearnPress LMS, a powerful LMS course management plugin, and various payment methods. The theme includes a wide range of features, including a one-click importer, WordPress support, a slider with Revolution Slider, drag-and-drop page builder, countdown event management, custom widgets, fully responsive support, 600+ fonts and 700+ icons, and more.

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CMS Website Design: Building Flexible, Scalable, and Stunning Websites in 2025

In today’s digital-first world, having a dynamic, professional, and easily manageable website is no longer optional — it’s essential. Whether you're running a personal blog, an e-commerce store, or a corporate website, a CMS (Content Management System) website design offers unmatched flexibility, scalability, and control.

With platforms like WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Magento, CMS website design empowers both developers and non-tech-savvy users to build visually stunning and content-rich websites without needing to code everything from scratch.

This comprehensive guide from diglip7.com will walk you through everything you need to know about CMS website design, including its benefits, platforms, features, real-world examples, reviews, and frequently asked questions.

What is CMS Website Design?

CMS website design refers to building and managing a website using a Content Management System — a software that enables users to create, edit, publish, and manage digital content with ease.

Instead of manually coding every page, a CMS offers:

A user-friendly interface

Pre-built templates and themes

Drag-and-drop editing

Modular content blocks

Plugin/add-on support

Popular CMS platforms include:

WordPress (most widely used)

Drupal (enterprise-level)

Joomla (versatile)

Magento (e-commerce)

Ghost (for bloggers)

Why Choose CMS Website Design in 2025?

Here’s why businesses, bloggers, and entrepreneurs are choosing CMS platforms:

✅ Ease of Use

No coding knowledge? No problem. With intuitive dashboards and drag-and-drop builders, anyone can manage a CMS website.

✅ Cost-Efficient

No need for full-time developers. Install, customize, and manage without breaking the bank.

✅ Design Flexibility

Thousands of free and premium themes/templates to choose from — customize them to reflect your brand identity.

✅ SEO Friendly

CMS platforms like WordPress offer SEO plugins (Yoast, RankMath) that help you rank higher on search engines.

✅ Mobile Optimization

Most CMS themes are responsive out-of-the-box, ensuring your site looks great on all devices.

✅ Security & Updates

CMS platforms provide regular updates, security patches, and plugins to protect your site from threats.

Top CMS Platforms for Website Design in 2025

Let’s break down the best platforms for CMS website design today:

1. WordPress

Best for: Blogs, portfolios, business sites, e-commerce

Market share: Powers over 43% of all websites globally

Pros: Massive plugin library, user-friendly, huge community

Cons: Requires plugins for advanced features

2. Drupal

Best for: Complex websites with high security needs

Pros: Robust architecture, great for large institutions

Cons: Steeper learning curve

3. Joomla

Best for: Portals, intranets, community websites

Pros: Advanced user management, multi-language support

Cons: Not as beginner-friendly as WordPress

4. Magento (Adobe Commerce Open Source)

Best for: E-commerce businesses

Pros: Scalable, customizable, strong inventory management

Cons: Requires technical know-how

5. Ghost

Best for: Writers, bloggers, digital publications

Pros: Clean UI, focused on speed and performance

Cons: Limited to publishing; not suitable for multi-purpose sites

Key Features of a CMS Website Design

When you choose CMS for your website, here’s what you can expect:

📌 Theme and Template Customization

Choose from thousands of themes or design your own layout. Modify headers, footers, colors, fonts, and more.

📌 Content Creation Tools

Easily create blog posts, product pages, landing pages with WYSIWYG editors and block builders.

📌 Media Management

Upload images, videos, and documents in bulk with organized media libraries.

📌 SEO Tools

Edit meta titles, descriptions, add schema markup, and monitor keyword rankings.

📌 Plugins and Extensions

Add extra features like contact forms, sliders, booking systems, payment gateways.

📌 User Roles and Access

Manage different user roles (admin, editor, contributor) for secure team collaboration.

Step-by-Step Guide to CMS Website Design

1. Define Your Website Goals

What’s the purpose of your site? E-commerce? Portfolio? Blog?

2. Choose a CMS Platform

Select a CMS based on your goals, team expertise, and scalability needs.

3. Purchase Hosting & Domain

Use reliable hosting like Bluehost, SiteGround, or WP Engine. Secure your domain name too.

4. Install CMS

Most web hosts offer one-click CMS installations (especially for WordPress).

5. Select and Install Theme

Pick a responsive theme that aligns with your brand image.

6. Install Plugins

Add plugins for contact forms, SEO, performance, backups, etc.

7. Create Core Pages

Add About Us, Services, Contact, Blog, Privacy Policy, etc.

8. Optimize for SEO

Use SEO tools to configure slugs, headings, alt text, internal links, and speed.

9. Test Across Devices

Ensure your website works well on mobile, tablet, and desktop screens.

10. Launch and Maintain

Go live and update regularly with new content, features, and backups.

Real-Life CMS Website Design Examples

✍️ Blog Website for a Wellness Coach

Built using WordPress + Elementor, featuring client testimonials, articles, and an appointment booking system.

🛍️ E-commerce Store for Handmade Jewelry

Created with Magento CMS, includes custom filters, product zoom, and secure payment integration.

🏫 Educational Portal for Online Courses

Powered by Joomla, offers multi-language support, student dashboards, and certification.

📰 News Platform Using Drupal

Used by a regional media house with advanced categorization, author bios, and editorial workflow.

🌟 CMS Website Design: Reviews from Real Users

“Designing my website with WordPress was smooth and intuitive. With help from Diglip7.com, I had a professional-looking blog up in a week!” – Rina M., Lifestyle Blogger

“We saved thousands of dollars by switching to a CMS-based website. The freedom to update pages ourselves is a game-changer.” – Sahil K., Startup Founder

“Drupal allowed us to build a secure, content-rich portal for our students. The Diglip7 team made the transition seamless.” – Professor Ahuja, Online Education Platform

💬 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

❓ What is a CMS in website design?

A CMS (Content Management System) helps you create and manage digital content on your website without needing to code everything manually.

❓ Do I need coding skills to design a website with CMS?

No. Most CMS platforms offer drag-and-drop builders. However, knowledge of HTML/CSS is helpful for advanced customizations.

❓ Which CMS is best for beginners?

WordPress is the most beginner-friendly CMS, with tons of tutorials, themes, and plugins.

❓ Is CMS website design good for SEO?

Absolutely. With proper plugins, optimized structure, and fast loading speeds, CMS websites perform exceptionally well on search engines.

❓ Can I design an e-commerce website with a CMS?

Yes. CMS platforms like Magento or WordPress (with WooCommerce) are ideal for building full-fledged e-commerce websites.

❓ How much does CMS website design cost?

Basic designs can be done for free (DIY), while professional CMS designs range from $500 to $5000+ depending on complexity.

❓ Can Diglip7.com help me with CMS website design?

Yes! We specialize in CMS development and can create tailored websites for blogs, businesses, and online stores.

🔧 Diglip7.com: Your CMS Design Partner

At Diglip7.com, we offer:

CMS consultation and strategy

Custom WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla design

Theme development and customization

SEO optimization

Security and performance audits

CMS migration services

We’ve helped dozens of clients go from idea to execution, creating high-performance CMS websites tailored to their business needs.

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Why Is My eCommerce Site Slow Even with Good Hosting?

Introduction

You’re paying for high-performance hosting, but your eCommerce site still loads slowly. Pages lag, product images crawl in, and your bounce rate is skyrocketing. Sound familiar?

Good hosting is only part of the performance puzzle. In this blog, we’ll explore why your eCommerce website development efforts might still result in a slow site — and exactly what you can do to fix it.

Common Reasons Your eCommerce Site Is Still Slow 1. Unoptimized Images Large image files are one of the top culprits of slow load times. Avoid uploading raw photos from DSLR or phone cameras. Use tools like TinyPNG or WebP formats to compress images without losing quality.

Tip: Use lazy loading for product images and carousels.

2. Too Many Third-Party Scripts Live chats, trackers, heatmaps, and plugins often add JavaScript bloat. Scripts from Facebook Pixel, Google Tag Manager, and review widgets can block rendering.

Tip: Load non-critical scripts asynchronously or defer them.

3. Heavy Themes or Builders Are you using a feature-heavy theme or drag-and-drop builder? Themes built for flexibility can be bloated. Shopify and WooCommerce themes with unnecessary animations or sliders slow everything down.

Tip: Use lightweight, performance-optimized themes (like Dawn for Shopify or Astra for WooCommerce).

4. Inefficient Code or Customizations Custom code by freelancers or agencies might not be optimized. Loops, queries, or AJAX calls in product pages could slow down your site.

Tip: Audit your codebase regularly or use tools like GTmetrix and PageSpeed Insights to find bottlenecks.

5. Uncached Dynamic Content Even with good hosting, uncached pages can cause lags. Product pages, category filters, and carts are often dynamically generated.

Tip: Use page caching (e.g., Varnish, WP Rocket) and CDN edge caching (Cloudflare, BunnyCDN).

6. Large or Unoptimized Database Your store database grows with every product, order, and customer. Poor indexing or bloated tables cause slow queries. This is especially common in WooCommerce or Magento.

Tip: Optimize your database monthly using plugins like WP-Optimize or direct SQL commands.

7. Overloaded Frontend with Too Many Requests Each button, font, icon, and script is an HTTP request. Too many requests slow everything down.

Tip: Minify CSS and JS files, combine where possible, and reduce HTTP requests using tools like Autoptimize.

8. No Content Delivery Network (CDN) Even with fast hosting, visitors farther from your server face delays in loading your website.

Tip: Use a CDN like Cloudflare or BunnyCDN to serve assets closer to your users worldwide.

How to Diagnose the Real Problem Use these free tools to pinpoint the exact cause:

Google PageSpeed Insights — shows Core Web Vitals

GTmetrix — waterfall view of every request

Chrome DevTools — identify blocking assets

Pingdom — great for global speed tests

Hosting Alone Isn’t Enough Your hosting might be fast, but your site architecture, plugins, and content delivery strategy matter just as much.

Think of hosting as a highway. If your store is a traffic jam of scripts, bloated images, and detours, speed still suffers. That’s why many businesses turn to a best eCommerce website development company that can take performance optimization seriously from the ground up.

Conclusion If you’re wondering, “Why is my eCommerce site slow even with good hosting?”, the answer likely lies in:

Poor frontend performance

Unoptimized assets

Database or plugin bloat

Start with a full site audit. Optimize images, scripts, and theme. Use caching and a CDN.

Speed isn’t just about user experience — it’s an SEO and sales factor. A few strategic improvements can significantly reduce load times, improve conversions, and lower bounce rates. For scalable and reliable results, consider working with an experienced eCommerce solutions provider in India that understands performance, user behavior, and growth strategies.