HersheySim Save File - A realistic save file
Hello everyone! Over the past month I have been building my own save file. I have been working on Willow Creek, updating the lots and the families there to more accurately reflect the area the world is based on: New Orleans, Louisiana. Each neighborhood will reflect a specific aspect of Louisiana, from the Bayous to Historic Downtown. I also created and developed families and sims inspired by New Orleans creole history, with a mix of realistic tensions and dynamics that come into play living in areas with historic ties while battling gentrification. I want to say although I did some research, I am not a New Orleans native so I must say this is an inspiration not a direct recreation! And if anything that is depicted here feels inaccurate or harmful in anyway please reach out and I will do my best to edit it :).
Additionally, all the builds come from creators on the Gallery. They are all tagged appropriately within the building descriptions to give proper credit. If I missed or misrepresented anything PLEASE let me know and I will fix it ASAP. None of these builds have been built by me, I've simply curated them together to make a beautiful world.
This save file is EXTREMELY pack heavy, you most likely need ALL packs to play without things missing.
Without further ado, here is some info about my save file in progress
Here is the layout of Willow Creek!
At the bottom screen you will see Crawdad Quarter, fully fleshed out in New Orleans style builds, inspired by the Central Business District!
Here is the main Crawdad Strip, where you will find a bar, bowling alley, motel and movie theater!
Right next to it is the Blue Velvet, a famous nightclub known for it's smooth Jazz loved by locals and tourist alike!
Want something to remember the trip by? Visit the infamous Crawdad St Voodoo Store, where you will find all sorts of oddities and lore you couldn't imagine!
Lastly, here is the Crawdad Community Library. Fit for those wanting to do a little bit of research into the world, and also locals who want a nice, quiet place to do some reading. Theres even a kids area!
Magnolia Blossom Park sits right above Crawdad Quarter featuring a beautiful town hall that has now been converted into a beautiful wedding venue. Hm…where to locals file greviences now I wonder?
At the bottom right lies foundry cove. Here is neighborhood closest to the Bayou. The builds here are inspired by homes of the Louisiana Bayou and is rich in culture and story. This part of the neighborhood is inhabited completely by locals of the area who have been here for generations, and care deeply about their world and maintaining its cultural integrity.
One such gem is Bayou Watch n' Skate. Its operated by Thomas Leon whose family has run this little dock for centuries. Unforuntately, it seems the Landgrabs are trying to buy the land off of him. What they don't know is the only way they will get this community hub is off his cold dead hands!
At the top right is Courtyard Lane. Here is the area of the world that is loved by teens, tweens and young adults alike.
It comes with a record store and thrift shop,
a railroad station that couples as a nice and cozy coffee shop,
and a grocery store/community garden!
Though locals would say this side of town is definitely for people who think they discovered Willow Creek before it was cool.
Pendula View is nestled up at the top center of the map. This is the historic part of Willow Creek, and it's homes represent that!
Inspired by Louisiana victorian architecture, these homes are protected by the Historic Homes society that has allowed them to maintain their beauty all these years.
Here is where you will find a nice restaurant where you can enjoy a nice brunch, where you may happen upon the Brunch Club.
Lastly, here lies the main church where locals go to bury their loved ones and celebrate the dead.
The top left over the map lies Sage Estates. The builds here are inspired by colonial architecture of the south.
There is also a ranch that vacationers can rent out and get a taste of Louisiana living with a little country twist.
The families in this save file have VERY rich background stories and connections to each other and the world. I wanted to make sure that this savefile felt ALIVE. You will uncover relationships, tensions, romances and lore exploring the save.
If you would like to play in this savefile you can download here!
This savefile will be continually added to. probably every month I will add another world so stay tuned!
Thanks everyone for taking a look at my save in progress and happy simming!
