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@justaretroroll
Pour one out for the stories that we create in that magical time between being awake and being asleep. The stories we continue in our sleeps, but that we forget when morning dawns.
Current Gameplay:
Scott Family Legacy (Gen 2)
Family Dynamics Legacy Challenge
Other Links:
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âš HOW TO ACTUALLY START A BOOK
(no âšvibesâš, just structure, stakes, and first-sentence sweat)
hello writer friends đ so you opened a doc. you sat down. you cracked your knuckles. maybe you even made a playlist or moodboard. and then⊠you stared at the blinking cursor like it personally insulted your entire bloodline.
hereâs your intervention. this post is for when you want to write chapter one, but all you have is aesthetic, maybe a plot bunny, maybe a world idea, maybe nothing at all. hereâs how to actually start a book, from structure to sentence one.
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đ¶ïž STEP 1: THE SPICE BASE ~ âWHATâS CHANGING?â
start with this question:
what changes in the protagonistâs life in the first 5â10 pages?
doesnât have to be earth-shattering. they could get a letter, lose a job, run late, break a rule, wake up hungover in the wrong house. what matters is disruption. the opening of your book should mark a shift. if their day starts normal, it shouldnât end that way.
đ opening chapters are about motion. forward movement. tension. momentum. if nothing is changing, your story isnât starting, youâre just doing a prequel.
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âïž STEP 2: THE CRUNCHY BITS - CHOOSE AN ENTRY POINT
there are 3 classic places to start a novel. each one works if youâre intentional:
The Day Everything Changes most popular. you drop us in right before or during the inciting incident. clean, fast, efficient.
pro: immediate stakes con: harder to sneak in worldbuilding or character grounding
The Calm Before the Storm starts slightly earlier. show the characterâs ânormalâ life, then break it. useful if the change wonât make sense without context.
pro: space to introduce your characterâs routine/flaws con: risky if it drags or feels like setup
The Aftermath drop us in after the big event and fill in gaps as we go. works well for thrillers, mysteries, or emotionally heavy plots.
pro: instant drama con: requires precision to avoid confusion
đ pick one. commit. donât blend them or youâll write three intros at once and cry.
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đ§ STEP 3: CHARACTER FIRST, ALWAYS
readers donât care about your setting, your magic system, or your cool mafia politics unless theyâre anchored in someone.
in the first scene, we need to know:
what this person wants
whatâs bothering them (externally or internally)
one trait they lead with (bold, anxious, calculating, naive, etc.)
thatâs it. just one want, one tension, one vibe. no bios. no monologues. no âthey werenât like other girlsâ essays. put them in a situation and show how they act.
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âïž STEP 4: OPEN WITH FRICTION
first scenes should create questions, not answer them.
there should be tension between:
what the character wants vs. what theyâre getting
whatâs happening vs. what they expected
whatâs being said vs. whatâs being felt
you donât need a gunshot or a car crash (unless you want one). you need conflict. tension = momentum = readers keep reading.
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âïž STEP 5: WRITE THE FIRST SENTENCE - THEN IGNORE IT
okay. now you write it.
no pressure. youâre not tattooing it on your soul. this isnât the final line on the final page. you just need something.
tricks that work:
start in the middle of an action
start with a contradiction
start with something unexpected, funny, or sharp
start with a small lie or a weird detail
đŹ examples:
âThe body was exactly where sheâd left it - rude.â âHe was already two hours late to his own kidnapping.â âThere was blood on the welcome mat. Again.â âThey said donât open the door. She opened it anyway.â
once youâve got it? keep going. donât revise yet. donât edit. just build momentum.
you can come back and make it âšiconicâš later.
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đŠ BONUS: WHAT NOT TO DO IN YOUR OPENING
donât start with a dream
donât info-dump lore in paragraph one
donât give me three pages of your OC making toast
donât try to sound like a Victorian cryptid unless itâs on purpose
donât introduce 7 named characters in one scene
donât start with a quote unless you are 800% sure it slaps
be weird. be sharp. be specific. aim for interest, not perfection.
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đ TL;DR (but make it âšusefulâš)
something in your MCâs life should change immediately
pick a structural entry point and stick to it
give us a person, not a setting
friction = good
first lines are disposable, just make them interesting
and if you needed a sign to just start the damn book, this is it.
đ love, -rin t.
P.S. I made a free mini eBook about the 5 biggest mistakes writers make in the first 10 pages đ you can grab it here for FREE:
⊠A free (and actually helpful) guide to leveling up your first 10 pages âŠIf you're unsure whether your opening is âšdoing enoughâš to hook re
SimU Online Degrees & Skills
Hi everyone! I've finally gotten this mod finished, and I've expanded my SimU Online Skill Classes into a full learning mod.Â
This is an all-in-one mod, so if you already have the Skills mod, delete it and use this instead.
You can find the SimU Online Portal on your Phone or Computer. SimU is your one-stop Online University where you can take Skill Classes in any subject, or earn a Degree. You can take a quick 20-40 minute class on your Phone for §5, or a longer class on your Computer for §10 with a bigger Skill boost. Instead of searching through pie menus, you will get a scrollable picker to choose the Skill you'd like your Sim to progress in. If they've maxed any Skills already, they won't appear. All Skills are available for Teen-Elder. Sims can earn a BA in their chosen field totally online for §600, and will receive a degree along with the career jump benefits. This means you can hold down a full-time job and learn on your own time without any deadlines.
Full list of features;
Online Skill ClassesÂ
Online Degree Courses
Study Groups for Enrolled Students (rabbithole- gives a social boost, degree progress boost and custom buffs and notifications. Your Sim will also make new friends)
SimU Student ChatroomÂ
Custom Buffs
Custom Notifications
Custom Degree
Graduation Portrait
Fully playtested!
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â ïž ADVISORY: Malicious Mods, Identity Theft, Malware, and You â ïž
Hey, all! Not sure how many people will see this, but if you do, please reblog. This is a 'little' post regarding a potentially big problem affecting the Sims 4 community. If you download mods/CC at all (and yes I know CC is a type of mod), this applies to you.
TL;DR: For the sake of your personal info, identity, bank account, et cetera, please STOP downloading any mods/CC for the time being. Especially from the following sites: CurseForge, ModTheSims, The Sims Resource. It doesn't matter if you know the creator or not. Give it at least a week while we all figure out what's going on. If you must, I would recommend only downloading directly from a creator's Patreon (assuming they have one).
Other people have written at length about the mods in question, so I'll just share their posts below.
What's going on?
From the Sims 4 After Dark Discord server (a server you should join if you're not in it already):
â ïžIf you downloaded any mod listed in the above post and played the game with them installed, this is the cleaner program Kuttoe (creator of the Home Regions and Townie Demographics mods) mentioned in their post: GitHub - overwolf/sims4-social-events-cleaner: Source files and exe release for a tool to clean up your machine if you have downloaded the "Social Events - Unlimited Time" Sims 4 mod â ïž
Got confirmation from Kuttoe that as long as you didn't boot up the game with the malicious mods installed (or deleted them completely from your computer before playing the game), you *should* be fine. Still, I recommend that anyone who thinks they might have downloaded any of them run the cleaner program.
Here's an explanation from @anadius2 (reposted by Kuttoe) in the Sims 4 After Dark server (not providing a link to prevent brigading or spam, but you can DM me and I'll give you the link) about what the malware will do to your computer:
And a little dive into the back-end coding stuff for the more tech-savvy Simmers out there:
So, to recap:
Fake mods were uploaded to Curseforge, ModTheSims, and The Sims Resource
@msqsimsofficial had their account compromised on 2 of those sites (they are a victim of hacking, so do not send them hate!)
If downloaded, these malicious mods have the ability to steal very sensitive info (your passwords, credit card info if saved somewhere in your browser, data)
As of right now, antivirus software may not be able to detect the malware
Mac and Linux users seem to be safe; Windows users are the ones that could be affected
Why is this happening?
Unsure. Lots of theories are being made by people far more knowledgeable than me, but from the looks of things, could be crypto bullshit and/or an attempt to steal your data and sell it. This is very, very serious, and could wreck your life if said data/personal info falls into the wrong hands.
Identity Theft: What It Is, How to Prevent It, Warning Signs and Tips - NerdWallet
It's always a good idea to change passwords every couple of months or so, but if you think you've been affected, you also need to change your passwords for things like online banking, email and social media accounts, healthcare sites AFTER running the cleaner.
What now?
I want to talk about how we approach modding our games and downloading files in general.
Please STOP downloading mod file folders from people who did not create the specific mods. Period. This includes Sim dumps, building/lots with CC, mod folders promoted on YouTube, etc. This does not mean that anyone sharing them is doing so maliciously. In fact, I appreciate the amount of effort people put into compiling these resources! But unless you're super careful (and super knowledgeable), you run the risk of downloading malware like this on your computer. Make no mistake, the malicious files in question look like run-of-the-mill, everyday mods. Two of them were even posted from a trustworthy creator's actual account! The only way to know what they actually do is to peek into the code, and idk about you, but I don't know Python. So even after this issue is resolved, you really should only download files from the creators themselves.
But what about CC shopping?
Here's how I like to approach it: I stick to lookbooks and combing through the Patreons/accounts of creators who make items I like. If I see a Sim dump with CC that I'm interested, I try to reach out to the poster and ask where they got specific CC. If I can't do that, I see if it was shared via Drive, look at the individual files themselves, then head to the original CC creator's official download page and get it from the source.
That's all I have for you! Stay safe, and happy Simming! đ«¶đŸ
â ïž Please read this for your safety! Our computer contains too much important information that is worth protecting!â ïž
Gloomletâs TS4 Script, Gameplay & Replacement Mods
So I decided to compile a list of all the script/gameplay mods that i use or have used in my game. This was mainly made for my personal use, but iâm sure it could be helpful to other people too! LAST UPDATED - 12/03/23
UPDATE! If anyone is interested in it, I made a Google Doc, its slightly more organized and easier to edit, Iâll probably be updating the list there from now on.
Basic & Recommended!
TS4 Mod Manager ui cheats extension mc command center Carlâs Sims 4 Gameplay Overhaul Relationship & Pregnancy Overhaul Wonderful Whims The Mood Pack Mod First Impressions Contextual Social Interactions Simulation Lag Fix Teleport Any Sim Better Exceptions
CAS Mods
Stand still in CAS More Traits in CAS Tidy details in CAS More CAS columns Lifetime Aspirations Child Aspirations Set Housewife - Aspiration Unlimited Likes + Dislikes Preferences Plus Homebody - Preferences 100+ CAS Traits Resized Facial Piercings
Replacements & Retextures
Fan Art Maps Map Replacements Overhaul Clean UI Sims 1 & 2 Font LIS Fonts Fluffy Clouds (Ghibli Clouds) Feet replacement Hand replacement Bra + Panty Default Replacement better babies + bottle replacement Another baby bottle replacement Default Cutlery! Cute Kitchenware Replacement Boxing Gloves Aquarium Fish Recolor Ceiling replacement paint it up mod A brighter mop Selfie Override
Objects Phone Replacement Smaller dollhouses Switch Controller + console Game controller PS1 console pc game override Remote control sponge & spray override Another Sponge & Spray override
Electric Toothbrush Razor Bassinet override infant rug + Â infant tub child drawing replacement weather controller Cats & Dogs Fireplace Headphone/earbud override Old-fashioned Suitcase The slightly nicer Tree House Fireplace Lil Campers Light
Replaced + more Interactions Bed Cuddles Better Woohoo Reactions Realistic Reactions Brush Teeth From Toothbrush Holders Wake-up animation Greetings
Visuals & effects No overhead effects No zzz No object highlight no plumbob please Smaller Mosaic Minimalist CC Icon More Holiday icons
Gameplay!
Playable Pets Slower infant needs Expanded Mermaids Whoâs Knocking More Visitors No Bad Microwave Buffs Memory Panel Smarter Pie Menu: Searchable Smart Sim Randomizer Play Chess on any computer Strangerville Story toggle
Careers & Jobs Career Overhaul New Careers Simdeed Recruitment Services Flex Part-Time Recruitment Agency Game Developer Career Ultimate Nursing Career Modeling Career Tumbling Tots Daycare Career Shear Brilliance - Cosmetology Seasonal Odd Jobs - Autumn Odd Job Overhaul Modeling and Makeup Odd Jobs Babysitting Gigs Freelance Chef
Education Uni Tweaks Education Overhaul Uni Application Overhaul University costs more Choose Your Roommate Long Distance Learning No Uni Housing Restrictions Uni Aspirations School Lunch Override Longer or Shorter Degree Requirements
Cooking + Food Food Retexture Pack 1, Pack 2, Pack 3 Breakfast Retextures Pizza Retexture Grannies Cookbook Chef Buffet Sâmore Options Srslyâs Complete Cooking Overhaul Dine Out Reloaded Delivery Services Sims Eat and Drink Faster Porto Luminoso Market Cutouts Buyable Cakes Functional Mixer HCH Mixer & Cookbook Functional Air fryer Functional Blender Functional Cookie jar Another Cookie Jar Functional Toaster Functional Cake Stand Functional Rice cooker Functional Pressure Cooker Boba Tea Add-ons Functional Beer Functional Frozen Ice Cart
Pregnancy Realistic Pregnancy Cherished Moments - Pregnancy Science Baby Tweak
Services & Apps Sim National Bank âSimDaâ Dating App Exchange Store
Interactions Meaningful Stories Cute Romance Drama Mod Autonomous Go Steady and Propose Autonomous Break Up and Divorce Dynamic Teen Life Parent-Child Relationships Letâs Get Fit Modpack Sumba Fitness
Functional Items Playful Toddler Pack Toddler Play Telephone Little Chefâs Toy Kitchen Void Critter Tablet Functional Pool Slide
Functional Toy Bin Functional Hopscotch Functional Broom Functional Paper Sketchpad Functional Drumkit Functional Spiral Staircases In Your Safe Piggy Banks Film Reaper Movie Theater Left End Counter Dishwaser
Random Small mods
Loading and CAS screens
Free Sims 4, Free Loading Screen Bonehilda Loading Screen Custom Color loading screens Lights Out Loading Screen The Blues Collection Loading Screen Lin Sims Loading Screens San Sequoia Loading Screens Abstract Art + Landscape Loading Screens H-O-B & Sulani Loading Screens Autumn Loading Screens Pink Kitten Animated Loading Screen Life is Strange Loading Screens Cloudy TS2 CAS Background Ocean Waves CAS Room Old School - CAS Room Modern Minimalism CAS Room Plumbob replacements Crystal Loading Screens
lighting mods
sunblind lighting + installation Milk Thistle Better in-game lighting Gentle CAS lighting
i'm with becky on this one đ©
âNever give up on something you really want. It may be difficult to wait, but it is worse to live with regret.â
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Going to a library with someone you love and sitting in a corner with your head propped up on their shoulder while you both are reading books in peace and calm is the most intimately wholesome thing ever.
i don't ever overshare. everything i say is essential information to help u weave a rich tapestry of me in ur mind.......
People of tumblr.
Iâm watching Hamilton for the first time ever.
Follow along
when u meet a guys best friend theyâre just some guy but when u meet a girls best friend theyâre like soulmates and twins
slow sundays are the best. just enjoying some quiet time and mentally prepping myself up and setting some goals for another week of learning. also spent a few hours practicing joins and theory clauses on datacamp. i just really love how they structured their lessons to 'learning by doing' and 'repetition until retention'.
âYou must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.â
â Thich Nhat Hanh
I believe there are only two unstoppable forces in the universe. One is love, the other is intelligence. I also believe that a personâs capacity to love is directly related to their intelligence level, just as hate corresponds to a personâs level of ignorance. The only thing that makes it impossible for the system to destroy you and grind your spirit into nothing is to be more intelligent than it is.
âI want deeper connections with the people around me. I need to reach out more. Because not everyone leaves. Sometimes if you reach out, the person youâre trying to reach will be right there waiting.â
â Susane Colasanti