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I'm Kat, a thirty-something TS2 simmer from the UK. I mostly play a megahood called Pleasantview Plus, build & make over lots without CC, and have a fantasy BACC called Hollyhead.

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Hello!

I decided to make an actual pinned post to make my blog a little friendlier to mobile users. I'm Kat, in my thirties, from the UK, & use any pronouns :)

I mostly post TS2 gameplay, usually with some story mixed in. I also like building without CC & upload lot makeovers every once in a while.

Currently playing: Pleasantview Plus, my long-running uberhood. Right now we are in Veronaville!

I have a Downloads Page if you want to look through all my lots and neighborhood uploads. Currently I am on a hiatus from building, I would like to focus on videos & gameplay right now.

I also have a website & a YouTube Channel :D

If you would like to support me with a tip, I now have a Ko-fi <3

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Hi, hope you're having a good day! I've been getting inspired by your Driftwood gameplay post lately, and I'm curious what mods you use for religion/praying, if any? Thanks in advance :)

Hey! I don't actually use any specific religion mods, the only one I know of is the Chris Hatch one (and Hat's all ages edit of the same mod) and I didn't really care for how that mod worked (not that there's anything wrong with it, just doesn't match my vision/gameplay style).

I do have a few things I use to simulate praying/ritual:

Sending the Sims to church on Sundays! I don't actually do this currently, but am going to be switching to week long rotations next round so will start doing this :)

Invisible version of the BV shrine (so they can make coin offerings).

The Idols from the Sun&Moon metalsmithing set have prayer interactions

Functional Peteran Pulpit (I use the law career one, so sims can earn money "preaching")

Statues! These aren't really functional, mostly for flavour. I won't link all of them, but I particularly like the harvest goddess statue from TSM!

There's some more stuff about how I handle religion in my game on my website, though it is more gameplay ideas/lore than actual mods. Hopefully that helps!

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Hermia returns to Veronaville! I won't be playing her this round, though, as I want her to be a bit younger than Juliette & Tybalt. Plus, I'd like to wait until her fiance Erik has graduated so they can settle in together <3

I didn't actually decorate the interior of the house, I'll save that for next time! Especially as now I'm thinking it might be cute to have her in one of those 2-in-1 houses instead, with Puck and Monica as next door neighbours...

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Hermia grows up into a completely inappropriate hairstyle, but I see what she's putting down and gave her something in a similar spirit...

That's more like it! I'm really happy with her adult makeover :)

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"Well, I'm glad you're coming back to Veronaville. We can be neighbours!"

"I'd like that. I certainly don't want to move into the Manor, but I'll feel better being close enough to at least keep an eye on things."

"I hear you. Don't tell my parents, but I feel like they really dropped the ball on the whole peacekeeping thing we were trying to do. We'll have to redouble our efforts!"

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"Hermia! What happened to your purple hair?"

"Eh, I figured it was time to go back to my natural colour."

"It looks good on you! But don't feel you have to go natural just cos you're an adult. The lab still hired me with a funky undercut."

"I think Strangetown is a little more liberal."

"So move to Strangetown. It'd be great seeing more of you."

"I second that idea!" Kent chimed in. "You'd always be welcome at me and Bea's house."

"It's okay, Uncle Kent. I appreciate it, but I think I'm gonna move back to Veronaville."

"Seriously? After everything?"

"Because of everything! I can't just leave things as they are..."

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"Juliette."

"Mercutio. I've promised Hermia we'll be on our best behaviour, so don't start, please."

"Crazy how you literally murdered my brother and I'm the unreasonable one for being mad."

"Murdered? Don't be ridiculous. We both know that was an act of God!"

"Yeah, sure. Watch your back."

"Are they fighting? Please tell me they're not fighting."

"They seem cool. They're... hugging it out?"

"No way. I don't believe you."

"Listen." Juliette whispered. "For some reason my sister cares about you. So we are going to be civil, and if you make a scene and ruin her graduation party I will never forgive you."

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"Wow, you've got some seriously attractive dorm mates!"

Hermia frowned. "I've only got eyes for you, Erik. I'd hope you feel the same?"

"Of course, dear. I'm just appreciating them as an artist! Platonically!"

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"Hey Jules! Just so you know, Mercutio is here. I need you to play nice with him, okay? He's my friend."

"I'll behave if he does."

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"Hermia! Congratulations. Marla sends her best, she's sorry she couldn't make it."

"Well, she is heavily pregnant. I'd have scolded her if she took the train all the way out here! Send her my love, will you?"

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"Is nobody going to play don't wake the llama with me? I'm starting to feel like a friendless loser."

Hermia snorted. "No change from usual, then."

"Hey, I have tons of friends!"

"Well, then, there you are."

"Hold on, Puck. I'm just trying to take Hermia's graduation photo, then we'll come play. Say cheese!"

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She graduates with honors! Then it's time for the big graduation party... she's a bit hesitant when selecting the guest list. Historically, not all of her friends and family have got along. But she's hopeful they can put that aside for today.

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When did this even happen? Is Melody being enemies with everyone a constant in every universe? XD

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Meanwhile, in Boggs Hall Dorms, Hermia is studying hard for her big senior final. University has been fun and a nice escape from the family's affairs in Veronaville... but she's feeling ready to graduate and face the future.

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"Not bad, not bad!" Lucy gushed. "Having you third wheel on our date was actually kinda fun!"

"Uh, I mean, you invited me?"

"Ignore her, she just likes making people feel awkward. Thanks for playing with us."

"Yeah, this was cool but we're gonna make out now so maybe you could leave us to it? Nice meeting you, Josh!"

"You know those two?"

"Uh, not really. How's it going, bro? Interested in joining Urele-Oresha-Cham?"

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Jill's girlfriend Lucy comes over for a date. They head to the clothing store, where Jill gets a bit of a makeover.

"You need to bowl more confidently, babe! You're wobbling all over the place."

"Excuse me for not being perfect on the first try! I'm just getting the hang of it, okay?"

"Okay, okay. Hey- you! Want to play with us? My girlfriend kinda sucks at this and I need some actual competition."

"Hey!"

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I have also been playing university! At Mille House in Academie Le Tour, Jill Smith, Alexander Goth, Mewdow Thayer & Edwin Sharpe are all hard at work on their stem majors.

Jill & Meadow are both taking biology, and have become study buddies :)