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I don’t know what happened, but when I came back from grocery shopping, the modem worked again! (We suspect that the company that powers our internet connection accidentally shut us off again. Happened before.) So Replies a day earlier, yaay!

holleyberry said: Does it need a battery?

No, that’s the weird thing. I don’t know how it powers itself, but I’m glad it works again.

nestadaughter said: Well, whatever he’s doing, he’d better not take any advice from Vidcund.

I think Vidcund is busy…moving somewhat rhythmically in front of the stereo.

didilysims said: You’ve got the needed mods–I’m sure your game will be fine.

Yeah, I think it will be fine. And if not, what am I going to do about it? *shrug*

holleyberry said: Look! You added a door.

I mean, if you keep a Sim imprisoned in your lab, you should at least make an effort not to let him escape…

didilysims said: That gym looks really great!

I’m glad it turned out! the way it did I really wanted to keep the pool but wasn’t sure how. And then I just… tried some variations and this one stuck.

holleyberry said: I have them greet passersbys and lure them into the dungeon to experiment on them. Maybe that will spice things up.

Uh, that sounds interesting. Unfortunately, there aren’t many passersbys (I’m using the cleaned up version where only Crystal and Circe’s friends remain. I might let her abduct her barkeeper friend. Or maybe one of the college sims will sign up for a “job”?

(Sorry for my lacklustre English today. Finished my English term paper yesterday and am quite exhausted language wise.)

@holleyberry: I’m pretty sure it’s gone for good (the modem is dead, as you can see. No little green power light). Might have something to do with how it was installed (its hanging out of the wall and is only kept up by two cookie boxes), its age (it’s over 10 years old) or the fact that it is covered in dust (maybe it short-circuited?).

I will answer the other replies I got over the past few days the day after tomorrow when I’m at our vacation home in England. A queue is up and running and will supply you all with pictures for another week.

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Sorry, it took me a while to read through your comments. I’m busy with my term paper (English studies, writing about Gatsby because he’s really big in Germany) right now, but almost finished. Yay!

(Regarding my post about how I want to play LFT)

holleyberry said: You could also combine/break up houses to keep things interesting.

Uhh, that might be a good idea. Spice things up… Yeah, I can see myself doing that. Thanks!

(The Single’s part including General Buzz Grunt where Chloe did NOTHING)

holleyberry said: Get up and do some damage Chloe.

She was a bit too civil. How can you have a feud with someone when you don’t fight each other every time you see them?!

(Crystal hitting Olive)

holleyberry said: That’s dangerous Crystal.

strangetomato said: Crystal’s got a lotta nerve. I wouldn’t mess with Olive.

She has ovaries of steel, that’s for sure!

(Me taking too many pictures)

littleblondesim said: psh, no such thing as too many sims pictures

Ha! I only posted like ¾ of the pictures I took of the Singles round…

(Chloe-Erin-Abhijeet-maybe-love-triangle)

littleblondesim said: oh dear

Just you wait… Just you wait…

(Ripp discussing love at the Smith dinnertable)

nestadaughter said: He’s giving some valuable advice, for sure.

Maybe he’s taking advice? He is approaching college age and is still unkissed… 7/9 listening to him have way more experience (even Vidcund, “Übernerd” has been kissed!)

(Ophelia and Lola dancing next to Jenny and PT preparing to wohoo)

holleyberry said: They obviously don’t mind an audience.

I… I have no words for this (that won’t attract a porn-blog)

(Ajay rolls a lifetime want to become Head of the SCIA)

didilysims said: Perfect!

It was just too good to be true! Love this!

(Ajay deeming Chloe too boring)

holleyberry said: Chloe? Boring?!

It’s Ajay! I think his choices of conversation and hers differ greatly.

Thanks for your comments, guys! I really appreciate it!

hi! could you post a picture of your smith house makeover? it looks very pretty

Hi! The floorplan is basically just a remake of meetmetotheriver’s Smith house as I was feeling particularly uninspired that day (link leads to meetmes overview). She is great with makeovers that stay true to the original and is my go-to inspiration whenever I feel uninspired. Although I have to be careful that not all my houses end up being replicas of hers… That would be weird and honestly just not right.

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…about poke-happy sims.

syreni-sims said: All I can think about when I see the “Poke” interaction is the female voice that goes: “… BUTTER DUT!” … or something of the sort.

XD. Angry simlish is the funniest simlish.

holleyberry said: Chloe vs. Olive. That always happens in my game too. Sometimes it’s Chloe flicking Olive.

They both like to poke sims, so a poking/flicking match is almost inevitable.

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strangetomato answered: Turn ons are randomly generated every game for the basegame premades, so those can’t really be taken into account. My thoughts on the bad relationship score was that Buzz doesn’t get along with anyone, but all of your questions there are good ones.

Oh, I know that. ^^ I was just trying to emphasise that they have great “natural” chemistry. Yeah, he doesn’t like anyone. He’s probably not too happy to be stuck in this weird small town with -gasp- ALIENS!

holleyberry said: Sneak out only shows after 10 pm.

Oh, I must have confused that with the “Go out” interaction. Thank you!

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(To my text post about Olive and General Buzz Grunt).

katatty-main said: I doubt chemistry was considered when making them, since it wasn’t added until nightlife, but her want to invite him over (when they’re enemies!) is definitely suspicious…

Yeah, but before there was chemistry, they were things like Aspirations, Interests, Zodiacs that determined how two Sims get along. They were later implemented into the chemistry system. I don’t think that was coincidental.

BTW, almost every male in my game has two bolts with her, even if their turn-ons don’t match. (For example, Pascal Curious is into athletic and stink which sounds more like Kristen Loste than Olive.)

strangetomato said: I’ve definitely considered that theory. At least that she plans to kill him. She often has a want to invite him over, and he will always show up, despite a bad relationship score.

Yeah, it is somewhat weird. I guess Maxis intended us to kill the General (I mean, he isn’t very sympathetic with his xenophobic sentiments against aliens. And Ripp is quite possible to Strangetown what Lilith is to Pleasantview). But why do they hate each other? Did he find out that Olive killed Lyla? Did Olive kill Lyla because she was his ex-wife? Is he angry at Olive for taking in Lyla after the divorce?

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In response to the layout of 2 Cover Up Road, didilysims said: Much better layout! And I like how you still kept the weirdness of the lot. 😀

Yeah, I quite like it. I hope I managed to give the house a little character. it still has the modern, black-and-white vibe of the old lot, but also resembles the characters that live in it: The clean, sleek look Pascal prefers, combined with Lazlo’s plants everywhere and Vidcunds collection of old-fashioned pictures and paintings. Well, at least I hope it’s noticeable.

(By the way, inspiration for the columns and little Tycho’s double-room-thing was taken from meetme. Whenever I get stuck on making over houses, I have a quick look at some blogs, hers being my favourite.)

In response to my previous comments, didilysims said: Absolutely–there are only so many hours in the day, and a lot of things take priority over Sims. 🙂

Yeah. Although I must say that for a rather long time, I was almost bored of the game. But now that I’m back in the mood… I have content queued until next wednesday.

In response to Lazlo pining over Crystal, holleyberry said: There are more fish in the sea, Lazlo.

Funnily enough, there is not a single sim in town he has good chemistry with. Except for Circe Beaker, but let’s be honest, that’s not going to happen.

In response to Lazlo influencing Crystal (drugging? What is this potion?), holleyberry said: It’s not real though, Lazlo.

It is not. I wonder what will happen if Crystal realises what’s happening or if one of his brothers find out. I don’t think that their problem with the matchmaker’s elixir stems from the fact that it’s not scientific.

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didilysims said: It’s kind of a neat idea…just not the most playable set-up. Good to see you back, even if it’s just for a little while. 🙂

(About the weird Strangetown house) It’s interesting, I guess. Oh, hopefully I’ll stay active for some time. It’s just that life’s still pretty hectic at times. Between college, taking care of my mother and spending as much time as possible with my boyfriend there isn’t always time to play Sims, and lately, I just didn’t feel like. Well, still got a month before college starts again and a full queue, sowe’ll see…

holleyberry said: I like this pairing way better than she and Lazlo.

It’s an interesting pairing, for sure. I don’t think many people pair them, but I can somewhat see them together (they have one bolt together, which is two more than she and Lazlo have). For now, Lazlo is crazy about Crystal (he has a Popularity secondary in my game and constantly rolls wants about flirting with her, entertaining her, giving her a backrub, etc.) and… you’ll see. Can’t eliminate them ending up together if things don’t go as planned for Lazlo… you’ll see.

sushigal007 said: That house! That house is vile! I’m pretty sure I ripped it to pieces for a maxis-taste dare or something. (And I hope you’re enjoying Steven Universe!)

IT is a major catastrophe, but I’m pretty sure it turned out pretty neat.

(And yes, I enjoy it a lot. Already caught up.)