Finally getting back into it after losing a lot of my Sims work earlier this awful year. It’s a big project, but I love making monarchs and historical figures in CAS working from their portraiture, and I’d really like to use Richard as a jumping-off point for European royalty. Since he’s the earliest English monarch we have a portrait of taken from life, I thought he’d be a good pick. Find him in the gallery by searching #historysimmer or #thehistorysimmer. This is just a preview, more to come!
After too many hours of weight painting, a dress! A new conversion of the Sims 3 Jamestown Dress (with mesh edits and a fully reworked texture). Fourteen swatches from the Mile High Palette by @smubuh.
Base game compatible, Found in Full Body > Long Dress/Costume.
As requested by @historysimmer, a new conversion of the Sims Medieval Tredony Feather Cape (with some mesh edits). Seven sumptuous swatches from the Mile High Palette by @smubuh.
This is my first non-accessory piece of CC, so please let me know if you find problems!
Pvt. Joseph Townsend, New York Regiment by AlbumenPlumbob Studios (1863)
A frankenmesh of two Strangerville hats into a Civil War era Kepi/forage cap. Two swatches to match @linzlu‘s amazing Civil War Uniform, so your enlisted men can cover their heads. Hat slider compatible.
No more weird bugs with the arms, - also, smoother and less poly.
Files should overwrite the old ones. Individual files, linked on my tumblr
are also updated.
Download (Dropbox) (265MB)
Since it’s Pride Month, I wanted to do a queer monarch, so I did a little side project of one of my favorite Roman emperors! (Dedicated to his biggest fan, @albumenplumbob.) Only in Maxis Match version for now, but I like him a lot and am planning on making an alpha version soon!
Find him in the gallery as “Emperor Hadrian” under the hashtags #historysimmer and/or #thehistorysimmer. OriginID: thehistorysimmer
*Links to CC, tray files, and more info after the jump*
SIM NAME: Hadrianus Augustus
TRAITS: Romantic, Bookworm, Gloomy
LINKS TO CC
As usual, some garments require a FREE registration to download at simszoo.de.
Don’t forget to download all my sliders!
GENETICS
MARKUS HAIR by @wistfulpoltergeist
LOWER EYELID by @obscurus-sims
BODY HAIR V5 by @luumia
MORE BODY HAIR by @sclub-privee
BELLY OVERLAY from VANILLA by @luumia
LIPS N5 by @obscurus-sims
EYEBAGS N3 by @obscurus-sims
OASIS EYES N155 V2 by @pralinesims (needs both default replacements and facepaint eyes for heterochromia)
CONTOUR N1 by @pralinesims
NOSE MASK 02 V2 by @remussirion
NOSE DEFINITION by sims4nexus
FOREHEAD LINES by sims4nexus
FRECKLES and MOLES by @izziemcfiresims
PORES by @sims3melancholic
ABOUT FACE SKIN DETAILS by @pyxiidis
VEINS by @pyxiidis
WISPY HAIRLINE by @bluemoonsim
BEARD is by @siminimonster, though I seem to have lost the download link. I’ll look for it, but any decently thick dark beard will work for him.
ACNE SCARS by @xrattrap, whose tumblr seems to be dead. Will keep looking.
OUTFIT 1 (Everyday/Greek): Hadrian preferred Greek culture to his own and reflected it in his dress, so I chose not to make his everyday outfit Roman and saved the togas only for occasions when he would have to wear them for ceremonial reasons.
EARLY CIVILIZATION OUTFIT (TUNIC) by @blackyssims4zoo
GLADIATOR SANDALS by @hautfashionsims4 (needed for all outfits)
HEYDAY WREATH by @erschsims
OUTFIT 2 (Formal Roman/Triumphal) Hadrian never actually threw himself an official triumph (he was offered one but turned it down, the sweet puppy), but I couldn’t resist the red face paint, which was commonly worn by generals and emperors during their formal triumphs.
BICEP CUFFS by @natalia-auditore
SASH (SARI) by @plumbobteasociety
WARPAINT RECOLOR by @necroberrysims
LAUREL WREATH by @ladesirecreativecorner
TOGA by Paogae
OUTFIT 3 (Athletic/Bathing/Sleep) He would have probably done all these things naked but tumblr is stupid so here we are
WRAP SKIRT by @teanmoon
OUTFIT 4 (Cold Weather/Religious) One of the many titles combined in the office of Roman Emperor was that of Pontifex Maximus, or Chief Priest. I got as close as I could to the garment he would have been required to wear in this capacity -- an unadorned toga with a special head covering only worn in the temple.
MARRIAGE OFFICIANT ROBE by @simverses
COLLAR SHIRT from Clerical Stuff Pack by @moonchildlovesthenight
HOOD by @scoobysnaxsims
TRAY FILES
some biographical notes...
Hadrian is probably best known for the wall bearing his name whose ruins still stand in northern England. His accomplishments extend well beyond that, though, and he’s one of the most fascinating and psychologically complex of Roman political leaders, as well as a well-regarded author. Despite monumental challenges in his personal life, he was hugely successful -- his reign was almost entirely peaceful, and he was one of the most mobile emperors, having visited almost his entire empire. I tried to reflect this in his strong thighs and bowed legs, since so much of his life would have been spent on horseback (speaking of which, don’t forget to download my list of sliders!).
Outside his wall, Hadrian is probably best known for the impressive beard he sports in his statuary -- probably grown both out of his love of Greek culture and a desire to cover acne or pox scars -- which introduced a new fad into a society that had previously been obsessively clean-shaven. I hope I did it justice! Surprisingly, he’s also the only one of the first two centuries of Roman Emperors who is recorded as having dark hair; the rest were all fair and blonde. His bright gray eyes were also commented upon.
Besides his looks, he’s well-remembered for his tumultuous personal life, dominated by his intense relationship with the beautiful Greek youth Antinous -- Hadrian was exclusively homosexual at a time when limited bisexuality was the norm for upper class men -- and his unhappy marriage to Vibia Sabina, whom some believe was driven to suicide by his poor treatment of her. He also went through intense periods of melancholy during which he retreated into total solitude, and his behavior suggests he probably suffered from major depression or a bipolar spectrum disorder.
LILIʻUOKALANI, last Queen of the Hawaiʻian Islands (1838-1917, r. 1891-1893)
(1 version only, Maxis Match)
Enormous thanks to @batsfromwesteros, who’s responsible for most of the gowns and jewelry.
Find her in the gallery under the tags #historysimmer and/or #thehistorysimmer. Don’t forget to check the box for including Custom Content. (Origin ID: thehistorysimmer)
** tray files and links to CC after the jump **
Liliʻuokalani (birth name Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Kamakaʻeha)
Ma ka Lokomaikaʻi o ke Akua, Moʻi Wahine o ko Hawaiʻi Pae ʻAina (by the grace of God, Queen of the Hawaiʻian Islands)
TRAITS:
Music Lover (she was an accomplished composer and reportedly had a beautiful contralto singing voice; her most famous composition is the popular song “Aloha ‘oe”, written while she was heir apparent)
Child of the Islands (duh)
Monarch (requires @llazyneiph‘s Royalty Mod)
YOU WILL NEED:
GENETICS / MISCELLANEOUS:
As always, download all the Sliders I use
Download the CORONATION PACK by @batsfromwesteros, you’ll need a lot of the items included in it.
Island Living EP required for Swimwear and Athletic Wear (not pictured)
Hairline by @daerilia
Wispy Hairline by @bluemoonsim
Eye Mask Set by @obscurus-sims and @ddarkstonee
Eyelashes by @kijiko-sims
Lips N4 by @obscurus-sims
Nosemask N10 by @obscurus-sims
Highlight by @obscurus-sims
Oasis Eyes by @pralinesims
Lip Tint by @lamingtonsims
Face Light & Pores by @faaeish
Eyebags by @tamo-sim
Eyelids by @sims3melancholic
Striker Brows by @urielbeaupre
BEACH WEAR (Picture 1):
Flower Crown by @batsfromwesteros
Detailed Feet by @magic-bot
Dress included in coronation pack
Island Living EP required for accessories
VISITS to the U.S. & EUROPE (Cold Weather) (Picture 2):
Late Victorian Day Wear by @batsfromwesteros
Mistress Mysterium Hat by @historicalsimslife
Cane by @historicalsimslife
Edwardian Gloves Conversion by KiaraZurk
EVERYDAY (Picture 3):
The Princess Dress by @batsfromwesteros (DL the Call My Sister Dress for Party Wear at same link)
Carmen Choker by @candysims4
Headpiece from Cottage Garden Stuff by @plumbobteasociety
Gloves included in Coronation Pack
Island Living EP required for accessories
CORONATION (Formal Wear) (Picture 4):
Princess of Dress by @rusty-cc
Accessory Tops No. 2 by @melody-elodie
Double Floral Brooch by @batsfromwesteros and @zeussim
Sash by @melonsloth (Don’t forget to click on link to original mesh by @batsfromwesteros)
Kent Festoon Tiara by @normalsiim
Ring included in Coronation Pack
SLEEPWEAR (Picture 5):
Jenn Tank by @chromicon
Picnic Skirt by @linzlu
Off the Shoulder Top by @philosimy
Altalune Hair by @plunni
PARTY WEAR (Picture 6):
Call My Sister Dress by @batsfromwesteros
Cocktail Bracelets by @candysims4
Leia Hair Braid by @batsfromwesteros
Gloves included in Coronation Pack
Headpiece included in Cottage Garden Stuff (see Everyday Outfit)
*Swimwear and Athletic Wear are non-CC, require Island Living pack*
So, last night I was working on one of my CAS projects, Hrólfr, the Viking who invaded northern France and became the first Duke of Normandy (if you watch Vikings, you know him as the character Rollo). I liked the Sim I ended up with a lot, but he just wasn’t my idea of Hrólfr at all, so instead of trashing him I decided to just make him a random Viking -- Hrólfr is gonna need some companions to help him pillage and steal from all those poor French villagers, after all! I also decided to make him a wife and gave them some cool Old Norse names (my boyfriend calls them Horny and Thrash-Slug). I went kind of wild with the skin details and makeup, gave them plenty of gold jewelry (all stolen, of course) and got what I think is a pretty cool-looking Viking warrior couple. Hopefully soon they’ll have a couple of kids to add to the household -- no point in taking land from those weak southern Christian bastards if you can’t populate it, right?
Download the tray files here, or look for them in the gallery under the hashtag #historysimmer. I made them each their own household in case you only want one of them. Happy Simming!
Poses by @natalia-auditore and @katverse
!! while I have your attention, please consider making a donation to BLM, bail funds, or black business owners !!
TRAY FILES
Høgni and Thraslaug
Høgni only
Thraslaug only
LINKS TO THE CC YOU NEED
You’ll definitely need a free registration at simszoo.de for this one.
Feel free to skip downloading custom traits and aspirations if you’re not interested in them.
SLIDERS:
Click on the SLIDERS link here or at the top of the page for a full list of sliders you will need for this and most of my Sims.
PLEASE NOTE: Høgni and Thraslaug both use the height slider, which conflicts with the hat slider.
FOR BOTH:
BLACKWORK TATTOOS by @valhallansim
KNIT TIGHTS by @blackyssims4zoo
DEFINED HAND OVERLAY
DEFINED NOSE OVERLAY
DIRT OVERLAY by @velouriah
FOR HIM:
VAIN TRAIT by @twilightsims
HAIR by Kiara Zurk
MAN BUN by @simsontherope
EYEBROWS by @lost-my-plumbbob-in-your-pond
BODY HAIR by @sclub-privee
TORSO by @untraditionalnerd (NSFW-ish)
FACE TATTOO by @networksims
SKIN TONE by @untraditionalnerd (NSFW-ish)
SKIN OVERLAY by @obscurus-sims
TORSO SCARS by @sunflowerpetalscc
CONTOUR by @pralinesims
EYESHADOW
SUBTLE FACIAL SCARS by @pyxiidis
DIMPLES by @pralinesims
EYES by @pralinesims
FACE SHINE by @pralinesims
BLUSH by @pralinesims
BEARD by @pralinesims
BACK ACNE by @johnnyzest
EYE CORNER SKIN DETAIL by @alf-si
FRECKLES 03 by @alf-si
FALLOUT FACE SCARS
DOTHRAKI GLOVES by @simmring
BODY HAIR V5PLUS by @luumia
NON-DEFAULT MALE FEET V2 by @magic-bot
TUNIC AND SKIRT by @blackyssims4zoo
FUR CLOAK by @natalia-auditore
GLOVES by @wistfulpoltergeist
BICEP CUFFS by @sychik
SEPTUM PIERCING by @4w25-cc
BOOTS by @plazasims
FOR HER:
GARDENER TRAIT by @simplyinspiredsims4
HATES CATS TRAIT by @twilightsims
HOMESTEADER ASPIRATION by @jones7659
DRESS by @blackyssims4zoo
ASH DRESS by @x-pipco-x
COLLAR by @satterlly
FUR COLLAR by @valhallansim
HEADSCARF by @philosimy
EYES by @pralinesims
TEETH by @lightdeficient
MOUTH CORNERS by @scyllasims
EARRINGS by @luumia
SEPTUM PIERCING by @pralinesims
FACE LIGHT AND PORES by @faaeish
NOSE MASK by @pralinesims
SKIN REDNESS by @lamingtonsims
TATTOO by @pyxiidis
CHEST by @moonchildlovesthenight (NSFW-ish)
BODY BLUSH by @simandy
LIPS 62 by @magic-bot (sorry; I can’t seem to find this particular Lipstick on Magic-Bot’s tumblr at the moment)
LIPSTICK by @obscurus-sims
ACNE by @motherplants
ACNE SCARS by xrattrap
EYELASHES by @pralinesims
GLOVES by @edorenel
NON-DEFAULT and PEDICURED FEMALE FEET V4 by @magic-bot
VANILLA SKIN DETAILS by @luumia
COZY BLANKET by @redheadsims-cc
(ORIGINAL MESH by @deltasim)
PRIMIS HAIR V2 by @nords-sims
RANDA HAIR by @nords-sims
ANKLET TATTOO by @nords-sims
FEMALE BODY HAIR by @afternoonzephyr
SCLERA by @obscurus-sims and @ddarkstonee
SLEEPWEAR by @simverses
SANDALS by @simverses
MOLES by @obscurus-sims
EYE SHADOW by @urielbeaupre
SOPHIE LIPS by @urielbeaupre
EYEBROWS by @urielbeaupre
BOOTS: by @plazasims, I can’t figure out which of her sets this great set of boots comes with. I’ll keep looking, but feel free to add your own shoes. You can also just download all of her CC (it’s all great!), in which case you will probably get that pair of boots in one of her sets.
King of the Franks and the Lombards, Emperor of the Romans
[2 versions, Alpha and Maxis Match]
*TRAY FILES & CC AFTER THE JUMP*
The most familiar portraits of Charlemagne depict him as an old man with a flowing mane of gray hair and a huge beard, but these all date from centuries after he lived and represent a later idealized version of him with little basis in reality. For my Sim-lemagne, I wanted to reflect the reality of his time, when most portraits of European rulers depicted them with neat bowl cuts, and while they sometimes had facial hair, it was usually short and neat.
I also wanted to use the fact that he’s one of the first rulers we have a contemporary physical description of. He was over 6 feet, hugely tall at a time when the average man was 5′7″ (get out your height sliders, ladies), and his biographers commented on his impressive size and slightly protruding belly, though examinations of his skeleton suggest he was fairly slender. We also know he was fair, typical for the Franks, the Germanic tribe he descended from.
As for his clothes, he preferred to dress in a way much simpler than his wealth and power might have allowed. He almost always wore a blue cloak and a sword, which I did my best with in his everyday outfit. His contemporary biographer, Einhard, said he always dressed in the traditional Frankish way and despised foreign clothes, though he allowed himself to dress in the Roman fashion twice when he was visiting there out of respect. He was also crowned Roman Emperor by the Pope in 800, so between those two things, for his formal outfit I decided to let the realism go a little bit and make him look like a kind of medieval take on a traditional Roman Emperor (which, hey, he pretty much was).
Dude had a huge family, complete with multiple wives and concubines and over a dozen children, so I’ll probably be working on those folks soon so you can give this poor guy a household.
And sorry for all the clipping issues. It was a flowy time.
TRAY FILES
Charlemagne Tray Files (Alpha Version)
Charlemagne Tray Files (Maxis Match Version)
LINKS TO THE CC YOU NEED
If a piece of CC is needed for only the Alpha or Maxis Match version of the Sim, I list that in bold italics after the link. No need to clutter your mods folder with stuff you don’t want or need.
SLIDERS:
Click on the SLIDERS link here or at the top of the page for a full list of sliders you will need for this and most of my Sims.
PLEASE NOTE: Charlemagne uses the height slider, which conflicts with the hat slider.
GENETICS, TATTOOS, etc.:
Hair (Alpha)
Body Hair
Skin Tone
Face Overlay (Alpha)
Eyebrows
No EA Eyelashes (skin detail)
Facial Hair
Moles (download all skin details merged)
Eyelids (Alpha)
Eyes
Eyebags (Alpha)
Scar (Alpha)
Scar (Maxis Match)
Contour (Maxis Match)
Nosemask (Alpha)
Lips (Alpha)
Freckles and Moles
Blush (Hay Fever)
Nipple Blush (NSFW-ish)
Upper Body (NSFW)
I use Magic Bot’s Default Teeth. You can download them if you want, but skipping it shouldn’t be a big deal.
OUTFITS:
Everyday Outfit
!! REQUIRES THIS MESH !!
Crown: Lion Crown (Large)
Hoodless Cloak
Shoes and Tights
Sword
Wreath Crown
Top and Skirt (Formal/Coronation)
Sash
Bicep and Wrist Cuffs
Sandals
Feet
Bottom
Nightcap
Shirt
Briefs
Wool Tights
Swimsuit
Hot Weather Shirt
Sandals
Hooded Cloak
Gloves
PERSONALITY (all these extra traits are optional -- see link in sidebar)
Monarch Trait from @llazyneiph‘s Royalty Mod (highly recommended mod for playing with royal Sims if you don’t already have it)
King Trait
Aries Trait (Charlemagne was born on April 2)
Nurturing Trait
Scholar Trait
Insomnia Trait
Charismatic Trait
Spiritual Trait
Chess Lover Trait
Apollo Trait
Baby Daddy Trait
Stoic Trait
Woohoo Lover Trait
Unfaithful Trait
Loves Children Trait
Curious Trait
Popular Trait
CC CREATORS
@luumia
@pirumxsim
@obscurus-sims
@redheadsims-cc
@teanmoon
@dumbabysims
@narci-cism
@tsminhsims
@annamsblue
@introsims
@lost-my-plumbbob-in-your-pond
@cienzroza
@kismet-sims
@magic-bot-cc-use
@pralinesims
@simthing-clever
@faaeish
@untraditionalnerd
@wiccandove
@historicalsimslife
@natalia-auditore
@moonchildlovesthenight
@satterlly
@erschsims
@blackyssims4zoo
@sychik
@plumbobteasociety
@simverses
@mrdavidveiga
@simsontherope
@edorenel
@simmersarah
@twilightsims
@purplethistles
@pixeldreamworld
**A note on the name: Charlie’s Sim name is Karl Arnulfing. Charlemagne is an honorific name given to him after his death that literally translates to “Charles the Great” in French. Charlie himself spoke an old dialect of German, and his personal name would have been Karl (or something close to it). While he wouldn’t have had a last name in the modern sense, I gave him the surname Arnulfing since that’s the name of the dynasty he came from (they all descended from a guy named Arnulf). His own descendants are known as Carolingians (Karolinger in German) after the Latin form of his name, Carolus, so that’s the last name I’ll give his children.
