Yeah sure we’ve all binged a long fic, but have you ever read a WIP and followed someone’s life?
Tidbits of information - (“I graduated today!”) - and small joys (“It’s my birthday!”) and you get to be there to say “This chapter made me cry, happy birthday, thank you for gifting us this”.
I remember reading this fic of someone at the end of high school, older than me then. They seemed infinitely wise, spoke of their future career and getting into the college they wanted. I remember them posting on days they felt like nothing could bring them down - and on days the whole world did and it’s the aftermath of a hospital visit. Cancer, I think it was, their father. I got to the end of the story, I know their father was fine, but also they got to finish their WIP. I graduated three years later than them, still dutifully wrote thank you notes in every comment. I wonder if they remember me, or just the collective of people reading the story as it updates.
Four years ago I was into my first year of university, my first year of figuring out being out in public spaces. I made excuses as to why my name didn’t match my paperwork and read a fic on the train, the same five chapters over and over again for the next years as I thought the story abandoned. It updated this week after such a long hiatus, I left another thank you comment.
There’s an author I love, they update their stories like a clockwork. When they don’t, I check their blog, just to see if their doing alright, not because I feel like they owe me, just to ensure whether I better get out my laptop to write that really detailed university level essay chapter analysis to get them smiling when their day sucked.
And then, once, when I was 17, I read a fic that hadn’t updated in over a decade. I wasn’t even in primary school when it started posting. On the last chapter, I left a comment that, in retrospect, was horribly rambly and most likely full of grammar mistakes. The author replied and though I couldn’t see their face, I thought of them crying. They were married now, had children, and hadn’t thought about this fic in years. They went through their files again, found another half written chapter and an outline. I got two new chapters to read that year.
And then, recently, someone told me they got back into writing original fiction because of my comments. I get to read nearly weekly chapters.
I love binge reading a finished fic, but nothing is ever going to top the feeling of anticipation of waiting for a chapter, the pure joy when someone tells you I was done with this, but you made me think of it again, so this is for you.
Anyway, I think we should romanticize reading WIPs more, growing up alongside the authors writing the stories we love.
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BODYCARE KIT🥑
FEMALE BODY PRESET N1-4
4 new forms;
can be used both in maxis match style and in alpha;
for females, from teens to elders;
the first body preset is that preset I've been using for over a year (a lot of people asked about it);
suitable for all EA and most mm and alpha СС clothing, some clothes may be deformed due to the shape of the presets as you can see on the gifs ⬆️.
MALE BODY PRESET N1-4
4 new forms;
can be used both in maxis match style and in alpha;
supports all supernatural beings.
for males, from teens to elders.
suitable for all EA and most mm and alpha СС clothing, some clothes may be deformed due to the shape of the presets as you can see on the gifs ⬆️.
MALE TORSO MASK N1 / N1 B / N2 / N3 MM OVERLAY
15 swatches each file;
can be found in two subcategories in the skin details and in tattoo;
for males, teens+.
MALE TORSO MASK N1 / N2 / N3
35 + ∞ alpha colors each file;
compatible with sliders (you can make any color with this mod);
can be found in two subcategories in the skin details and in tattoo;
for males, teens+.
CLEAVAGE MASK N6 MM OVERLAY
15 swatches;
can be found in two subcategories in the skin details and in tattoo;
for females, teens+.
CLEAVAGE MASK N6
35 + ∞ alpha colors;
compatible with sliders (you can make any color with this mod);
can be found in two subcategories in the skin details and in tattoo;
for females, teens+.
FEMALE TORSO MASK N1 / N1 B / N2 / N3 MM OVERLAY
15 swatches each file;
can be found in two subcategories in the skin details and in tattoo;
for females, teens+.
FEMALE TORSO MASK N1 and N2 and N3
35 + ∞ alpha colors each file;
compatible with sliders (you can make any color with this mod);
can be found in two subcategories in the skin details and in tattoo;
for females, teens+.
📂 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Skin Details category in which masks are located.
2. I have updated all old cleavage masks (this and this).
new texture for overlays (more clean);
added separate overlays files to CC that didn't have it (N1-3);
add a new category (described above)
you need to delete the old one files and download the new one.
3. I used these skins on the preview: female / male.
❌ DO NOT: re-upload my CC, claim my CC as your own, use as a base/part for your CC!
✅ In my game I use BETTER IN-GAME LIGHTING MOD v1.1 and GENTLE CAS LIGHTING MOD!
MORE INFO AND DOWNLOAD
Any likes and reblogs is honestly appreciated! 💘
Thank you for supporting the development process!
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Since the new eyelash update is here, I'm gonna teach you how to convert old eyelash cc into the new eyelash option!
First of all, we will need the Sims 4 Studio. The download link can be found here: https://sims4studio.com/board/6/download-sims-studio-open-version
Now, head into the app and click the "My Projects" button on the main menu.
Open the eyelash file (.package file) you want to convert. I'll just pick a random one for reference. Once you picked the one you want, hit open.
You will be directed into the studio, which will look like this:
Now on the right side of the screen, find the CATEGORIES button and click on it.
Once there, change the OUTFIT TYPE to MASK DETAIL EYELASHES and APPLY TO ALL SWATCHES. Save the file, and the .package file will be updated in your game. Also, make sure to double check in-game before continuing with your other custom content.
As you can see in my game, It worked! Hopefully it works for all of you, too.
And that's about it. Thanks for reading all the way.
And by the way, If you're going to distribute these publicly without the original creators consent, just don't do it. This is meant for private use only or for content creators who want to convert their eyelashes into the new eyelash section.
EDIT: As trillyke has said, This does not work with eyelashes in the glasses section as they will collide with rings and most of the accessories
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(Retro & Vintage) VCR/VHS Set
The Sims 4 is really lacking in the vintage electronics department tbh so here’s a set!
Details & info:
This set has 5 items in total:
A VHS machine with 3 swatches; white, gray and black.
A remote control with 3 swatches to match the VHS,
And 2 video cassette tapes!
There’s also a version where the remote & cassettes are stacked on top of and around the VHS. (in case you prefer to have them “all in one”, so to speak).
(Optional) Colorful Pastel & Rainbow recolors of these items can be found HERE.
Both VHS players have slots to place and stack items on top of.
Note(s):
These items are purely decorative and don’t actually function as a Video Home System.
Screenshots were taken using shaders, so colors may differ a little bit in-game.
For any questions or requests, leave a comment or ask me anything HERE.
For CC creators wishing to edit my CC, click HERE.
Download for free HERE (SFS) (Updated & Fixed!)*
*2023-10-08
If you've installed these files on or before October 8th 2023 and you've been having issues; delete the old files install the new updated ones. Everything should be working fine.
Oh and if you like these items then do follow me as I have similar stuff coming up!
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