Pt. 2 Sims Storytelling Resources
updated October 2022, original can be found here
Howdy again! My original resource post was a smash hit, so I've decided to come back with a new post. To share newer and previously unmentioned poses, creators, and resources. Consider this one of my simblreen treats.
POSES
@rebouks
Dozens of versatile and specific storytelling poses. Honorary mentions, her emotions pose packs are a must have.
@rethdis-love
A lot of group and single poses! My favorites are here, here, and here.
@simmerianne93
Whole bunch of solo, conversation, and group poses! Including fantasy poses!
@psychicpeanutkitty
Simple storytelling and couple poses! and some build-buy!
@thedevilliers
Great versatile poses! Many solo, double, group, and baby/child poses!
@siimplysims
Great poses especially for kiddos!
@aoihana2510
All sorts of poses, especially couple! my favorite must have is here
by Moc
Recently? deactivated (if they moved lmk) their poses are crucial for me! single, couple, kids and tots. they've got it all
@sionkanzaki-sims
Few couple and solo poses! my favorite is the school pose.
@sim-plyreality
Bunch of couple and baby poses! here's a couple sad single poses i love, and an adorable parent and children one!
Mari L
Their walking and sitting poses are great! They've got several great couple poses too!
@justalittlecatus
Bunch of poses, including some eating poses!
ANIMATIONS
@crispy-cucumber-ass
Solo and group poses and animations! Here's a group of favorites.
Sovasims
Many animations! Some of my favorites here, here and here.
Martlet
Most of their poses are exclusive, but these two public ones are great. Found here and here!
CAS
Blo0d and stuff
1* 2 3 4 5* 6 7 8
*tsr
@moonpres-sims has tons of scars and such, and makeup.
selfless plug, check out my s3lf harm scars here
I can't tell you what to do but… please add a variety of characters, your characters don't need to be all be the same. Adding a variety of characters makes stories more enjoyable. Don't be weird about them, avoid stereotypes.
Here's just some cas cc, be sure to look at the other content from these creators and from elsewhere.
warning tsr- players wonderland has TONS of great presets
Fat sims
cc list, another cc list
Elderly/Middle-aged sim cc
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
For your disabled sims here is a wonderful masterpost
Black sims cc
one maxis match hair list, savvy-sweet is now shea buttyr
some lips
1 2* 3*
lighter palms
POC sims broadly
favorite hook noses
monolids
1 2* 3* 4
@ts4-cultural-cc has tons of different cultural cc
mooncatcher has a lot of cultural as well as disability and different body stuff cc
LGBT sims
@gncc has a bunch of gender non-conforming cc stuff!
chest binder accessory binder
masc top surgery scars
1 2 3
femme top surgery scar
MISC
@rosewritingprompts - my favorite writing prompt tumblr for dialogue and writing ideas
Power Thesaurus - my favorite online thesaurus, find those fun fancy words!
Be sure to think about your characters dynamics, their individual dynamic and their relationships! Here's a few simple articles and blog posts. 1, 2 , 3, 4.
Recommended previously in a reblog by the lovely @xldkx, make sure your font is readable. I would also highly recommend a legible transcript. Make your story as accessible as possible! The little effort it takes can mean many more people will be able to read and love your story.
Also, 'shot, reverse shot.' Little demonstrative video here. It's used in nearly all media with dialogue. It can make the emotions of the scene shine through more.
good tip... Clutter the hell out of your scenes, with accordance to characters and setting. Most people have some clutter, a little mess adds to your setting significantly. Take the time to really build your setting.
Here's a little character building article. There's many more out there.
Most importantly!!!!!! Have fun, grow with your writing and characters. Make it a fun hobby, not a chore or job.
I greatly appreciate any added resources in comments or reblogs!!! :)
