LegendofSim

Hi, welcome to my blog. My name is Anna and I write Sims 3 stories. I'm currently working on Paradise BC, Isle, and A Graying World!

[legendofsim]

Hello,

How are all of you guys doing? I left rather abruptly last time (and the time before that as well...) I apologize for that, especially because you've all sent me Sims for a BC. I wanted to do so much with my stories but alas, real life has snuck up on me and my attention and energy can't be split up any longer. If you sent me a BC sim, I'm returning them to you to do with as you like.

Alongside making games (I released my first commercial VN in December!), I've been working full time as a teacher AND after school teacher. Ten hour shifts are no joke 😥

So, it is with a heavy heart that I announce I I will be officially leaving the simblr community.

Why am I back here now, months later, to make an announcement that some of you must have already known by now? A few reasons, but mostly because I've been thinking of you guys and all of the stories we've shared together. I'm really happy to have spent literal years with you guys (and if I could stay longer, I really would). So thanks for those memories.

As I redownload all of my Sims 3 mods to my brand new PC, I can't help but think of all my old OCs and unfinished legacies. I used to love rushing home to type out chapters at a time and catch up on my favorite stories. Now, all my creative energy is dedicated to @legendexgames and what I create over there.

I have the Tumblr app on my phone and haven't been able to bring myself to delete it, so for awhile you'll still be able to reach me here if you're not too upset at me for "abandoning" simblr. You can also follow my twitter or twitch which I'm way more active on.

I will not be deleting this blog or my WordPress/blogger sites. I'd like for my stories that not only me but so many others have poured their love, sweat, and tears into, to have a cozy place on the internet where they can just simply... live.

Stay safe out there, keep enjoying the Sims community, and who knows? Maybe I'll miss it here so much I come back to catch up on the stories I missed! But until then, this is farewell 💖

[legendofsim]

Hello Again~

More radio silence from me...

As per usual.

I have been extremely busy as of late. I recently got hired for a full time position during the year- sometimes that’d be up to a 9 hour shift. 

I’m also working hard over at @legendexgames to release BRFYH, and a few other game projects I’ve been working on. My free time is limited, and I’m always... exhausted. 

I may have to consider taking another hiatus or going on break from this blog for good. I’m still considering it. 

When I started asking for sims for the BC, my schedule was open. Quarantine had me home, but now my city is reopening up and I’m picking up a lot of slack at my job that I had the luxury of doing from home before. 

I’m tired, man. My creative energy for sims is... gone. Do I want to continue? Yes, of course. If time permits, I’d love to pop in and finish my stories. But for now, I need to let you know my blog will be silent. 

I’ll make an official post soon for people who sent me BC sims, regarding if I’ll be returning or not. I’ll still log on to lurk, but... duty calls unfortunately :( 

[legendofsim]

Hey Guys!

Next CMW/Paradise chapter is half written. I need to go in game, put everyone together, and see how they interact with Kennedy. But otherwise, already covered 

There will be a delay with chapters as I’m extremely busy with work (10 hour shifts during the week) and game development in the evenings. Please be patient with me, I’m doing the best I can. Thanks! 

[legendofsim]

Modified BC

I haven’t heard from some people who have said they’d make a sim for Kennedy’s BC. As such, instead of re-opening the sign up, I’ll be doing a modified version of a BC challenge to accommodate the five entries I do have! 

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Halfway through a CMW chapter! Been working on it for a week, but life has crept up on me as per usual. 

I work a ten hour shift this summer and got an unexpected promotion (which requires more work, but also more money so hey...) Trying my best, and sorry for the radio silence! <3

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Brandon Lind for @legendofsim

Brandon is somewhat of a prodigy when it comes to computers and technology, running a successful blog where helps people fix their computers and other house tech in easily-understandable terms and assesses new technology for all its pros and cons. Interacting with him online, one would assume he’s an extremely charismatic jack of all trades who can accomplish anything. Unfortunately, Brandon is only like that when he had the option to interact with people over the internet. Face to face, he’s extremely shy and awkward and often puts his foot in his mouth over the simplest of things. Maybe that’s why he always carries a book around with him, so he could stick his face in it and avoid unnecessary human interaction that would embarrass him even further.

Despite all that, Brandon is a hopeless romantic, who still hangs on to hope that one day he’ll meet someone who sees past his poor social skills and sticks around long enough to get to know him and keep him company.

CC: Hair  Shirt  Eyebrows (3)

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Contestant #5:  Enrique Román Díaz By @lilyshadowwriter

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Contestant #4: Marius Villaneuva 

By @tiny-tany-thaanos

[legendofsim]

Quick Update!

Added all of the sims to my BC save. I’m heading out now but when I’m back, I’ll get to writing :D

[legendexgames]

Delphine’s Discovery was made in two months for Otome Jam 2021.

DOWNLOAD HERE.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Otome, Investigation

                Synopsis:  

The Karras family has had a monopoly over the delivery service in Interstice for decades. Though, this quickly becomes threatened when transport droids  begin to be tested at the old abandoned Little Voices Orphanage. In an attempt to save her family’s business, Delphine Karras ventures out into the forbidden property to investigate. With a mysterious stranger and an unsolved murder investigation looming overhead, Delphine finds herself in an unexpected predicament.

Help Delphine save her family’s business, solve a murder case, and fall in love!  

*** Please Note: Delphine’s Discovery IS NOT a horror game. There are no jump scares.   It contains comedic, dramatic, and mysterious scenes. However, please be mindful that there is mention of extreme violence, death, murder, blood, and other dark themes. Some of the backgrounds do contain blood but you will never see a drawn depiction of death/someone dying.

Features:

31k words (estimated 3 hours of playtime)

Point and click investigation elements

Partial voice acting

3 endings

A nameable drone companion

One romance route (with a  flirty love interest)

Original sprite and CG art

                                                                      … and more!

Meet the Team:

Writer/Producer: LegendEx Games

Programmer and Voice Audio Editing: Cats on a LilyPad Studios

Sprite/CG Artist: Saibraeus

GUI/Logo Artist: Camille Arana

Script Editor and VA Casting Director: Red-Chan

Voice Actors:

Delphine’s Voice : Mari Chavez

Dei’s Voice: Jack Hawkins

Drone’s Voice: Allen Chan

Hera’s Voice: CarimelleVO

Security Guard: BoshidoBlasta

Enjoy!

[legendofsim]

It's finally out!

[legendofsim]

I’ve been coding my game for the Otome Jam this entire week. It ends June 30th, but I’m really cramming here. 

I did manage to make this sim during my stream tonight. We’ll be using him to do some kind of challenge during the next stream! 

[legendofsim]

Today I'll be adding in all the new sims I've received to my game.

New couple pics and probably a chapter for Paradise will be out soon! I'll work on getting something out for Isle as well since those chapters are relatively shorter.

[legendofsim]

“Hello?” Came her small, distracted voice. Jenna hadn’t even checked her caller ID. She had a limited number of contacts and an even more limited amount of people who would actually have reason to reach out and call her.

“Jenny.” A sultry male’s voice spoke through the other end of the phone. Her grip tightened around it before easing up after a few seconds. She knew exactly who it was and he was harmless. “You arrived on the island okay? Didn’t hear from you, but saw the oldies posted some pics on simsta.”

“You know they hate when you call them that,” Jenna admonished. “Blair and Bentley aren’t even old. I suppose that makes Samara and Nathan old as well.”

“They are,” The man replied nonchalantly with a chuckle. “I didn’t call to argue. I wanted to make sure you were doing okay and to tell you that I miss having you around.”

“Hanson,” Jenna began. “I saw you a few days ago.” She had done more than just visit him, ending up staying the night as she had often done. This time, it was different. She had felt Hanson’s touch was gentler, more tender. If it meant he was catching feelings, she needed to shut it down before it got too far. Jenna Adams didn’t date seriously. Not when she was 18 and certainly not now. “Listen, now is not a good time to talk. I have to go and get ready for this family dinner…”

“Okay,” Hanson replied. “So long as you’re doing okay, I’m happy. Tell the others I said hey and to have fun. Hopefully I’ll see you all soon.” With a simple agreement from Jenna and the loud click of the line, she was alone again. The solitude wouldn’t last long, she knew, but it was enough.

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“Whenever you want to think of me, look into the sunset.” He had told her that once, a long long time ago, as they sat entangled on the beach. Today, sitting in the bright summer sun, she remembered the way the light shined in his eyes and the smile that had adorned his face. Perhaps, if she had the courage she was trying to instill into her cousin, she wouldn’t have to keep wondering what-if. The two might have been sitting together, hand in hand, feet dipped into the water.

Jenna didn’t know why she felt so nostalgic. Perhaps it was the ambiance of the resort that had reminded her of her experience working at the Hollis Resorts fourteen years ago. She had first applied to the job because it was very far from home. She had wanted to distance herself from the incessant rumors and wandering eyes of curious fans of her uncle. Jenna had felt so small when eyes lingered on her, except for when he did it. The pool boy, and resort owner’s son…her first real friend.

Reaching up and placing a hand on her heart, she lamented the truth. Perhaps, he was more than just a friend to her. Fourteen years ago she had certainly wanted him to be more. But things had happened that pulled them both apart. Picking at her jean shorts, she wondered if that was for the better. It must have been, otherwise why did it end up the way it did?

Jenna almost didn’t realize the bitter laugh that left her lips. As her phone vibrated in her pocket, she knew that it wouldn’t be an old friend. Probably Blair, reminding her to get ready for the family dinner tonight. Or Kennedy, complaining about the family dinner. Or, her uncle Ben asking her to pick something up to bring to the family dinner. A night spent pleasing other people and putting on a big smile.

On days like this, Jenna wished she could disappear into the sunset but if she did that, her family’s worlds would crumble apart. She reached into her pocket for her phone, slowly. Eventually she’d pick it up, on the third ring, but for now she was enjoying being invisible.

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“Would they really do that, honey?” Karen asked. “I don’t think they’d exclude you boys. I mean, Bentley did invite you on this reunion trip.”

“How do you think Bentley and Barrett feel?” Trevor asked, raising a slight brow. “Shay, you and Cameron are literally twins. I imagine there were times your bandmates felt left out. Hell, even I feel left out when the two of you are together sometimes. It happens.”

“That’s true,” Cameron agreed. “Bentley and Barrett have been best friends since childhood. They’re always going to have a tight bond no matter how much time passes, same as us. But, that doesn’t mean we’re not still their friends either.” Though despite his well intentioned words, Cameron could see that his brother looked unconvinced. “Enough of that negativity. This is supposed to be a fun time. We’re all going to be back together again!”

“With our families,” Karen added. “I’m a little afraid to see how that all unfolds. I was never close with the other wives. I guess…I guess Shay and I feel a little guilty that we pulled away when the Van drama happened. We were worried about our own lives.”

“You had a child,” Trevor said, as if it was obvious. “You didn’t want to involve Oliver in all of that drama, and Shay’s music career was taking off. Cameron and I don’t fault you guys for having your own life.” He smiled warmly at her. “If anything, I should have been more involved. It was my information that got Barrett further down the rabbit hole.”

“Enough!” Cameron said rather abruptly (and loudly) as he hopped off of the kitchen counter with a forceful stop. “I said no more negativity. Do you guys even listen to me? No more of this. It happened so many years ago. We’ve all moved on and grown. We love each other, and we’re going to have fun.” Cameron placed his hands over his chest and everyone, including his husband, knew that meant the case was closed and there’d be no more talking of guilt…at least not on the first day of the trip.

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Karen was a beauty that not even time could touch. Cameron had always thought that and he wasn’t afraid to let his brother’s wife know. She positively glowed in the new dress she had purchased, no doubt just for this vacation. He remembered her video calling him at the mall to see what he thought Shay would like the best. Something simple yet elegant. It didn’t take much to impress his twin. Cameron smiled thinking about his brother’s relationship. The pair were very much in love, their own adventures each strengthening the bond that they shared. “You look amazing,” Cameron had finally told her, kicking his legs out in front of him, giving Shay a teasing look.

“Quite the charmer as always, Cameron,” Karen said, suppressing a giggle. “Lovely seeing you and Trevor again. The boys are excited to be spending two months together as well.”

“The two knuckleheads are back together again,” Trevor said with a chuckle. “The island isn’t ready for them. Hopefully Bentley and Barrett’s daughters will even them out a bit. Keep them in line.”

“Speaking of Bentley and Barrett…” Shay’s words fell silently into the air. This was a concern he had held tightly to himself for years, finally ready to spill out in the company of his brother and his brother’s husband. “I feel like seeing them again is going to be strange.”

“Really, why?” Cameron asked, raising a brow. “I for one am really eager to see the guys again. It’s been literal years.”

“I’m excited too, don’t get me wrong,” Shay began, putting his hands up in front of him in defense. “But, they were always closer to each other than us. Sometimes we’re the outsiders looking in. I wonder if the two of them have been in touch this entire time and kept us out of the loop.”

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Tyson leaned back into the couch leisurely, watching the comedy show his cousin insisted they watch together. It was funny, but he’d seen better. Oliver on the other hand watched with bated breath each time the host showed another internet clip. The Foss family had just arrived at the resort not too long ago and had yet to even unpack their belongings.  The adults stood in the kitchen, sorting their itinerary while the boys hung out and caught up after weeks of not seeing each other. The boys spent a lot of time together normally and this trip would be no exception, youth retreat or not. “What do you think our parents are talking about?” Oliver asked, grabbing a tangerine from the table.

“I dunno, taxes?” Tyson asked with a smirk. When Oliver hit his leg, the orange haired male straightened up. “More likely about the plans for tonight. I think we’re having dinner with the other bandmates and their families.”

“Oh yeah, I’m excited to see Marcy and Kennedy.” Oliver picked up one of the tangerine peels that had dropped to the floor and tossed it between his palms. “From what I’ve heard we’re going to be doing the youth retreat with them.” He grinned, baring teeth. “They’re bound to get tired of us eventually.”

“Wouldn’t doubt it. Even I’m tired of you,” Tyson said with a simple shrug. “Maybe we’ll meet some new friends on the island I can dump you on.”

“That’s the biggest cap I’ve heard in my entire life. You love spending time with me and I’m sure all the pretty girls at the resort will as well.” Oliver leaned back into the couch with a contented smile, daydreaming about all the time he’d get to spend with a summer fling. Tyson on the other hand seemed bored by the prospect, but it was a family vacation and Oliver would make sure it would be one to go down in history books.