#why tartosa?

[wolfavens]

wip of niamh & marco's tartosa forever home

[cerubean]

pls help im trapped in build mode

** original build: casa do mar by baelaisa

[matchalovertrait]

Happy birthday, Noemí and Erick :)

The scrolling playlist gif in the 4th picture is a Canva version I made based on @creativexspirit's Playlist Template for GIMP (XCF)! So, if you want a much better and more professional version of the template, head over to her account 😊 Make sure to check it out.

If you guys didn't know, @creativexspirit is also @authorspirit, a dear and talented mutual of mine <3

[bobatrait]

📍 Tartosa, but make it Wes Anderson 🍊⛲️

[apricote]

can't even imagine building your own save file i'm literally tired just searching for builds and putting them in my game

[hdmiports]

another minimal cc simmie 🔅 [they/them]

[tartososian]

#random i’m about to fall asleep but i didn’t die new posts coming soon i was just busy with the end of the school year and moving but here is my sim self on vacay w her bf. i’m kinda jealous

[kirstysims]

a little deserved romantic get away to tartosa!

[k-hippie]

K-202 GROUNDY MOD MAJOR UPDATE 2023

Hello everyone :)

As the last expansion is out for around a week now, we have updated from the ground the k-202 Groundy Mod ...

Maxis made some real changes inside its painting terrains since 2022 and an update was a long time due ! That's why we called it a Major Update :)

missing base ones have been added AND updated

the Get Famous terrains have been removed by Maxis so we did

the Cottage Living ones are completed

the only one terrain paint from Wedding World has been added

the Chestnut Ridge ones have been added

Most of them are Maxis match but a few are really different :) Everything has been updated until for Rent Expansion but Tomarang has no terrain paint ...

The ones which have terrain paints are : Willow Creek and Oasis Spring ( base game ) - Granite Falls - Windenburg - Evergreen Harbour - Sulani - Chestnut Ridge - Tartosa - Henford-on-Bagley

For those who do not know what is the k-202 Groundy Mod, they are terrain paints, the ones used by Maxis for the terrains you may modify AND all your inside lot terrains :) They are different from the k-505 terrains ( which cover the worlds ) ... And speaking about the k-505 : WE MADE A SILENT UPDATE OF THE K-505 BASEGAME ONLY IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE DUPLICATES AND TO BE FULL OK WITH THIS K-202 UPDATE !

ALL THE K-202 FILES OVERRIDE THE GAME FILES AND WORK VERY FINE IN-GAME …

These updates are our last updates before the new year. But rendez-vous before Xmas for a k-hippie talk & news related to the Sims 4 :)

For everything related to our Sims 3 Worlds, we know we are a bit late but do not worry : THERE WILL BE UPDATES for Lost Cove, Oaksoak Hollow and Eureka Valley :) and a new World incoming : Shetland Harbour !

See you soon ... xoxo

Download k-202 ( updated ---> for Rent )

Download k-505 ( base game silent update )

if you think it good enough: ko-fi // paypal

\o/

[zx-ta]

Riverblossom Hills, my loves!

So, as usual, my timelime is happening like 5 years before TS2, it means that Linda Martin is still alive, Xander is a toddler, Jules and Jacob are kids and that the Greenmans aren't a thing yet.

The Roth family was made using the Goths as a base (obviously) and that's why Sandra is still a teen.

Everybody lives in Henford except Alexandra O'Mackey who lives in Tartosa and the Roths who live in San Sequoia.

I now have more than 350 sims in this save and I chose to delete some TS4 families that I don't play with :(

Cleo Shikibu, Patricia Wan, Jacob Martin, Andrew Martin, Betty Goldstein, Catherine Viejo, Linda Martin, Alexandra O'Mackey, Jules O'Mackey, Gabe O'Mackey, Leod McGreggor, Stella Roth, Xander Roth, Sandra Roth and Morty Roth.

[gunthermunch]

[Transcript under the cut]

Gunther: It's Mr. Vatore, by the way Lilith: how about we get down our high horse Mila: there you are! Lucas: are we giving them the surprise thing now? Gunther: giving the what now? Mila: well, you two are doing such a wonderful work raising your kids Lilith: true. Mila: and it's very clear you deserve… Gunther's phone pings Mila: a treat. Gunther: Fast and Modest Travels sent you a reminder for your- TWO WEEKS AT TARTOSA?! Mila: surprise!! Lilith: we appreciate your gift but... we are fine this way Mila: I mean- everyone could use a break! Gunther: thanks mom but we don’t need a honeymoon, we need to stay home and prevent Joseph from eating all our curtains

Lilith: it's getting out of hand WG: mom's talking about you, you big goon

Gunther: excuse me? WG: c’mon. face it. you aged at least a decade since Garry was born Gunther: wha- no I did not? Gunther: ...do i really look older than i am?

Mila: Gunthy, you've been working so hard, i get how stressing it can be. Gunther: lily? Lilith? what are you looking at? Lilith: when's the flight?

Gunther: what?

Mila: tonight. don't worry, we'll visit Wolfgang and the kids regularly

Lilith: thank you so much Gunther: no-?! I’m not going. It’s settled. I don’t want any of what you have to say Mila: Gunthy… Gunther: Mom Mila: Gunther. Gunther: Mo-

Gunther: they got us a beach house. Lilith: …My love. Can I have your phone? WG: hi papa Lilith: If there is something wrong with my children when we get back I’ll make sure you learn how much we hate the beach. WG: no need to teach me anything, things are incredibly well Bluma: uncle Wolfgang I have finished setting up the traps WG: uh- huh yeah nice work Blooms Gunther: Bluma my sweet sweet daughter we’ll be there very soon Lilith: uncle Caleb left a big full jar of cookies You Know Where sweetheart! I miss you so much already Bluma: hi mama hi papa if you find a starfish in the sand can you ask him why does it- why does the sun kill him. Why does the sun hurt the starfish. And then bring him home. I love you bye!! WG: see? its OK. I have everything under control Gunther: sigh just make sure to eat, okay? All of you. WG: ugh I know- oh shi-- Garry: SCREAM Lilith: oh god Gunther: we should go back and teach her why starfish die Lilith: no, wait. Lilith: sand is hellish Gunther: yes Lilith: the air is gross and dirty Gunther: correct Lilith: and the sun is a deadly lazer Gunther: that's why starfish die Lilith: then let’s just spend these two weeks… not going out. how about we stay inside and read until we pass out? Gunther: dreamy sigh my liege…

[wolfavens]

kiss me hard before you go, summertime sadness 🌹

[harpersessentials]

+30 CC-FREE LOTS FOR TARTOSA

I don't know if it happens to you - but I often find myself with a sudden urge to rebuild worlds - Even though I'm the worst sim-builder and sim-decorator in the whole history of Sims 😋 And in my quest for lots there's one thing that stresses me out all the time: where will the builds fit in the map?! 🤯 Therefore, I have been creating some personal lists with favourite lots and I thought why not sharing them with you too!

Below I leave a list of my absolute-favourite cc-free lots for Tartosa (and their respective location in the map). A selection of builds made by amazing and astonishingly creative architect simmers. Thank you all for sharing your builds with us!

1 - Piccola Luce 20x20

Seascape (Residential) by @96langerlui99

House by the sea (Residential) by @plantsimgirl

Hayes Terrace (Residential) by @xogerardine

Piccola Luce (Residential) by @alerionjkeee

Hayes Terrace (Residential) by @xogerardine

Tiny Holiday Villa (Residential/Rental) by Lazysimie

Piccola Luce Villa by @raylamars

Piccola Luce (Residential) by Pugowned

Mediterranean House (Residential) by @juliafilms

2 - Villa Vigna 30x20

Rosa Discoteca Cafe (Cafe) by @beetlemp3

Villa Vigna (Residential) by @alerionjkeee

Tartosa Castle (Rental) by @theseptembersim

3 - The Old Wood Nectary 40x30

Casa di Fortuna (Residential) by @96langerlui99

Tartosa Villa Family Home (Residential) by Aveline

4 - Rifugio dei Pirati 30x20

Soleggiato Plaza (Restaurant) by @shysimblr

Amorosa's Garden (Residential) by @catsaar

Tartosa Villa (Residential) by Annathini

Rifugio dei Pirati (Residential) by @alerionjkeee

Pirate Cove (Residential) by @96langerlui99

Italian Rustic Villas (Residential) by @giuliabuilds

Old Couple Home (Residential) by @sunnysimsieyt

Tartosan Stone Home (Residential) by schnuck01

5 - Via Romanza 30x30

Villa Sophia (Residential) by @96langerlui99

Tartosa Wedding Venue (Wedding Venue) by SimCubeez

Via Romanza (Wedding Venue) by @salemssimblr

Italian Dream Villa (Residential) by @paleanelo-sims

Via Romanza Villa (Residential) by Wooldrop

Villa Rosa (Residential) by schnuck01

6 - La Coppia Serena 50x40

The Flair of Provence (Residential) by @96langerlui99

Old Tartosa Farmhouse (Residential) by @ghostlycc

Villa La Florence (Wedding Venue) by @xogerardine

Villa Almahada (Wedding Venue/Rental) by @whyeverr

La Copia Serena Redo (Wedding Venue) by Wooldrop

7 - Thebe Estate 50x50

Tuscan Wedding Venue (Wedding Venue) by @giuliabuilds

Villa Firenze (Residential) by @96langerlui99

Tuscan Village (Multiple Lot Options) by @giuliabuilds

Villa del Vino (Residential/Wedding Venue) by @shysimblr

8 - Celebrazione d' Amore 50x40

Mediterranean Restaurant (Restaurant) by @theseptembersim

Il Vigneto Restaurant (Restaurant) by Riemunen

Roman Amphitheater (Wedding Venue) by @ploufzizi

9 - Baia dell' Amore 40x20

Baia dell' Amore (Beach) by @its-opheliasgarden | cc-lite

Baia dell' Amore (Beach) by @alerionjkeee

[matchalovertrait]

Alex was feeling a little FOMO after knowing that Dulce and Rubiya hung out. Alex didn't persuade his parents into going to Tartosa or anything, though! That's so uncool 🙄🙄 Their hands aren't trembling either, guys. It's just chilly out today.

[theroyalsims]

BREAKING: GUS AND ANYA'S ENGAGEMENT INTERVIEW MAKES TELEVISION HISTORY

It's finally here, and everyone was definitely watching!

The 20-minute special was aired on the three biggest TV networks in the country, and royal fans were not disappointed! Gus and Anya answered some of the biggest questions in our minds, including their shared childhood in Rennaux, how Gus proposed with TWO rings, the proposal, and their upcoming wedding, of course!

Anya and Gus' much-awaited engagement interview aired last night, and over 32.5 million people - in Brindleton alone - tuned in, making it officially the most watched TV broadcast in Brindleton history.

The interview was conducted by veteran journalist and Brindleton Broadcasting Network senior correspondent Mr. Hank Hanson-Bradbury (HHB).

Snippets of the interview is reproduced below:

HHB: Before everything else, congratulations. Anya: Thank you.  Gus: Thank you.

HHB: Has everything sort of settled down since the news broke? Gus: We're getting there. *laughs* Anya: Yes, but it's just a big relief that we're able to share it everyone, finally.

HHB: Everyone’s just very curious about how we got here. So, how did this start? When did you first meet? Anya: A long, long time ago. *laughs* Gus: *laughs* Yeah. We’ve known each other since we were children. Anya: We were co-workers? Weren’t we? *laughs* Gus: Yeah, we were.  Anya: During summers, my siblings, and cousins, and I would 'work' at the Rennaux palace gift shop. We got paid in cakes and tarts and sweets. He had the same deal with his mum, apparently. Gus: Yeah, my mum managed the gift shop and she thought since I was hanging around so much, why not put me to work?

HHB: Did you know she was royalty? Gus: Yeah, but, you know... we were kids. I didn’t exactly understand what that meant, that sunk in much later when we were a little older. But when we first became friends, it was kind of like meeting other kids your age, except they lived in a castle. 

HHB: So you were childhood sweethearts? Anya: Yes. He was my first boyfriend. Gus: She was my first girlfriend. We were friends for what seemed like forever, and then one day, I think we both kinda realised we had something special between us.

HHB: And then... life happened, you both grew up, went to school, worked… how did you to find each other after all these years? Anya: Well, I had some work done at a property I bought and he turned out to be the contractor.  HHB: And you had no idea?  Anya: Nothing. Not at all. His company was highly recommended by a dear friend, and all I knew was the owner’s name was “Gustavo.” We were in Tartosa, it’s a pretty popular name there, so I thought nothing of it. And then he showed up. To say I was shocked is an understatement. Gus: On my end, I was just told that we'd be doing an ocular of a prospect client's property. We were told it was for a VIP client, and since we do restorations, we get VIPs a lot. I was just as surprised to see her.

HHB: What was it like? Was it the first time you saw each other after so long? Gus: Yeah. Well, I’ve seen her in the papers, pictures but not in person. It felt like I was a little kid again. The boy working at the gift shop with the massive crush on his co-worker. Anya: It was a really big shock for the both of us. But I remembered his eyes. The beard was a new addition though. But I like it. It suits him very well.  *laughs* Gus: Thank you. *laughs*

HHB: So from there, the "rekindling" started? Gus: Things slowly fell into place.  Anya: It did. 

HHB: Now, tell us about the proposal... Gus: I invited her to go on a hiking weekend with me in Rennaux. There’s a really nice trail, a little rougher but a lot less crowded that led to the famous cliffs. We’d gone hiking before so I thought I’d be able to surprise her.  Anya: Yeah. We were hiking all afternoon. I thought it was just, you know, a typical hike in the woods. We love those. We often go with our dogs. But when we finally reached the cliffs, the sun was beginning to set. I was looking out at the coast, and telling him how my mum and dad got engaged there. Then when I turned around, he was down on one knee. I just remember crying. And saying yes, of course.  

HHB: So it was a surprise? Anya: Absolutely. I had no idea. I mean, I was hoping. You know, when you’re with someone you really love, you really click with, it’s… you dream that one day, you’d have your happily ever after with that person.  Gus: I’ve known for a while that it was her. It’s always been her. I had that ring in my pocket, my tool bag, my rucksack for at least a month. I’d been tempted to ask sooner many, many times, but I wanted it to be very special, very memorable for her. 

HHB: Speaking of the Ring… it IS gorgeous. Quite stunning.  Anya: It is. It really is. I love it. It’s very beautiful. I can’t stop staring at it. I’ve been wearing it everywhere. I even wore it out once, because I forgot to take it off… you know, since it hasn’t been officially announced yet. No one seemed to notice though. 

HHB: Really? When was this? At the garden party. It was already too late because I’d already stepped out when I realised I still had it on, and the anthem was playing. I had to keep my hands clasped for quite some time before I could excuse myself. I hated having to take it off this past month. *laughs*

HHB: So Gus, tell us about the ring? Gus: Yeah, well, uh, I’ve always had this vision… what ring I hope she’d like. I brought my mum to the jewellers with me to help with the design. And when I saw the sketch, I could see her wearing it.  HHB: So you designed the ring?  Gus: Well, um, I picked the diamond, and I asked them to add more diamonds on the band and it’s got a little engraving inside. I also had them add a hidden sapphire underneath… to reflect her beautiful eyes. So, well, uhh, I helped design the ring? Maybe? *laughs* Anya: He actually gave me two rings! HHB: Two?  Gus: Oh, yeah. Well, we were at her house a few days after I proposed and I saw her gardening in the yard wearing the ring. I think at that moment I realised that she needed perhaps a more... subdued ring for when she’s riding or gardening or playing with our dogs.  Anya: It’s this really pretty gold band with a traditional Ekhkarean motif. I love it just as much. 

HHB: But of course this is not the first piece of jewellery he’s given you? Let’s talk about the necklace. Anya: Ah. Yes. My locket. It’s a double-sided locket. He gave me that ages ago. Gus: It was a gift. For her seventeenth birthday.  Anya: I remember that day.   Gus: That… I saw it at a shop, and they let you personalise it. I wanted to get her something nice that she could wear. So I worked three jobs that Summer. I really wanted to get it for her.  HHB: So he is “G”?  Anya: Yes, he’s most definitely “G.” *laughs* 

HHB: But I see that you also have something to remind you of Anya permanently inked on you? Gus: Yeah. I have two. But this one’s the much older one. I got it when we were eighteen? It’s the Tartosan “A” on my ring finger. It’s actually my first tattoo. I remember my mum throwing quite a fit. *laughs* Anya: I was so scared for him when he showed it to me. I mean, it was very sweet. It was very thoughtful, but I was so scared for him that he’d get in trouble for it. *laughs*

(Above: File photo: Gus has many tattoos, but one of the most prominent ones is a small letter "A" on his left ring finger.)

HHB: Speaking of mums and parents… did you ask The Queen and Prince Jacques before you popped the question? Gus: Yes. I know how much they love and value Annie, and of course, I respect The Queen and The Prince very much. 

HHB: How did it go? I mean... talking to The Queen and asking for her daughter's hand... that's gotta be quite the experience? Gus: Oh, yeah. Wow. I mean, I was very, very nervous, I’m not going to lie. Al was there, too. It was after dinner when I finally had the courage to tell them, ask them. She’d stepped out with Ingrid - who’d been helping me. Thankfully, they were very supportive and they were all very welcoming. 

HHB: And now the engagement… It’s rather short, for a royal wedding. It’s happening later this year? Anya: Yes. Later, this Autumn. It is a relatively short engagement, but thankfully, we have wonderful people helping us out, and we had a little over a month as a head start, which helped immensely. 

HHB: So the dress has been picked? The venue? Anya: Yes. There is a dress. Or well, there’s going to be a dress.. hopefully. *laughs* And we’re just sorting some things out with the venue. Other details will be made public very soon. 

HHB: Gus, you’re known to be very private and low key, but with this massive move, are you ready to become a public figure the groom to a future Queen? Gus: I know there will be changes, very big changes, but I’m very willing to learn. And I’m glad that I have Annie to help me, and of course, her Family, too. I’d love to be able to offer my help, my support to a much wider audience. I understand that the Royal Family has dedicated their life to service, and I think that’s a very wonderful and honourable way to live. 

HHB: And your family? How have they taken the news? Gus: My mum’s very happy. My sisters are, too. They were in on it, the proposal, from the very start. And of course, they know Annie from way back, and they’ve gotten to reconnect. They all love her.  Anya: They’re all been very kind to me. And I actually look forward to Gus coming home from Tartosa because his mum sends me the best homemade limoncello and pasta. The best I’ve ever had, hands down. *laughs* Gus: I just wish my dad was still around. I'm sure he'd love her, too. Anya: I would've loved to have met him, too.

HHB: So what's next for Anya and Gus? Children, perhaps? Anya: Hopefully. But we're taking it one step at a time. Gus: We've both grown up in very close families. We'd very much love to have our own family some day. But I agree, we're taking things at our own pace. Anya: For now, we're just very excited for the wedding. Gus: And spending the rest of our lives together.

HHB: Well, that sounds wonderful, and I think that's about it. Thank you very much, Your Royal Highness, Gus, for taking the time to chat with me. Anya: Thank you. Gus: Thank you very much.

The interview was done outdoors at the Palace's balcony overlooking the famous Brindleton Palace Gardens. The blooming bride-to-be wore a brand new and yet to be identified blue and white printed floral dress. Gus, meanwhile, looked handsome in his matching blue pinstripe suit.

Congratulations again to the happy and beautiful couple!

Meanwhile, we'll be keeping our eyes peeled for more royal wedding updates!

[prxnce]

The Love Letter Save by Prxnce (V.1)

after 8 long months, i can finally share the first version of my save file, a true love letter to my childhood.

V.1 Information!

the goal with version 1 was to complete the 3 basegame worlds first! i touched every town and filled the save with familiar faces from previous sims games. there are very complex family trees. sims have skills, relationships, and careers! i wanted to get one version out before growing together was released. so although not every world is perfect, they are certainly playable.

Roadmap

100% complete: willow creek, oasis springs. newcrest, san myshuno, strangerville, tartosa, moonwood mill (doesn’t mean i wont come back to these towns but im not worried about them after this version)

75% complete: windenburg, brindleton bay, evergreen harbor, henford-on-bagley, mt. komorebi, copperdale

50% complete: del sol valley

needs TLC: magnolia promenade, forgotten hollow, sulani, glimmerbrook, brightchester

*im only human! if a household or lot is missing some love or attention let me know in my asks box! i will also take suggestions for townies or lots for future versions of the save*

whats required?

no cc!

every ep sp and gp up to the release of 3/5/23

how to install?

un-zip the zip file

from there, drag the file into your saves folder

if you already have a save under that slot number just rename it!

why?

if you are a long time sims player, you know the sims 4 lacks a lot of depth and personality. i found myself wanting sims 2 and sims 3 sims in my game often, so i met in the middle and combined the storylines of sims 2-4. in this save it is still an alternate timeline (iykyk) but a timeline that is more similar to the ones from previous games. bella goth is missing! the caliente sisters are still up to no good! and the pleasant family should still seek family counseling. i want to give a special thanks to LifeSimmer, who permitted me to use the Fenderson family in this save. i have been playing the sims since i was 9 years old and now 11 years later that family is just as special to my inner sims child as the goth family.

THANK YOU FOR DOWNLOADING AND ENJOY VERSION 1!! 

im gonna go play the game now before i start working towards version 2

You Can Tag Me On → Twitter ← If you find yourself deep in the save

V.2 IS OUT NOW 

DOWNLOAD  *added an update 4/9/23*