limner (n.) — an illuminator of medieval manuscripts; one who draws or paints
Ragni Family Decades Challenge
Family Tree (spoilers) || Character Sheets || From The Begining
hello, i'm limner (he/they)! i love to play all types of legacy challenges, but i'm currently building up a medieval save file for the ultimate decades challenge.
this blog is still very much a work in progress, so this post will be updated quite regularly for a bit. i hope you all enjoy your stay!
okay hi! i have a really old editing tutorial from back in january that i've been linking people to, but it's pretty outdated by now. i also keep getting anons asking about the same things, which is fine, but i always have to go searching for the post explaining it, so having it all in one place will be a lot more convenient lol
i use a ☠ copy of photoshop cc 2017 to edit my screenshots, however the majority of everything i'm doing also works on photopea
photopea is an online version of photoshop that's 100% free and works very well! i can't recommend it enough, it's fantastic
first things first, you're going to need some screenshots to edit. for the sake of this tutorial i'll be working with this one of raffy:
in all honesty, gshade will do most of the work for you. of course it's not needed, but i definitely don't think i could live without it! in this screenshot i used sunset n' vinyl by nesurii
when opening the screenshot, the first thing i do is run it through 2 photoshop actions:
butter action by early-grape
smooth sharp (no topaz) by poolbrop
to add actions in photoshop go:
windows > actions > the 4 lines at the upper right corner of the newly opened window > load actions > your downloads folder > open up the .atn files!
if you're using photopea, as far as i'm aware you can't use photoshop actions, but i've found that 'filter > stylize > oil paint' and 'filter > sharpen > smart sharpen' have a very similar effect when using the right settings. try these:
i like these two actions because they smooth everything out nicely, but keep it sharp at the same time! i always run butter before i run smooth sharp, however butter may leave you with 2 layers. make sure to merge these layers before running smooth sharp to achieve the full effect.
here's a before and after (of the photoshop action):
from here you can move on to step 2
before anything else i want to share the template that i use to make editing a lot faster. you don't need to use it but it's definitely made things a lot easier for me! it's a .psd file and will work perfectly in photopea
download (simfileshare)
if you're using the template you can skip right on to the next section, as it's already cropped to the right size and has the colouring folder included. just drag your screenshot into it and resize to fit the height.
if you're not using it, crop your edited screenshot to:
1707 width x 1280 height
then adjust the colours to your liking. it always varies slightly depending on the picture but my regular process for each screenshot would be:
up the saturation by 8%
up the lightness by 3%
up the contrast by 12%
all of this can be done by looking in the 'images > adjustments' tab
you should end up with something similar to this!
if you want to add a moodlet or social interaction or anything similar, it's all the same process. what you'll need is a screenshot of it straight from the game. i just press the 'c' key to capture them! i'll be working with these two:
for the blue notification i'm going to select it using the box select tool. try to get it as exact as possible. one you have it selected
for photoshop users:
click on the 'select and mask...' option located at the top
adjust the global refinements at the side as follows:
select 'ok' and press 'ctrl + c' to copy it, then 'ctrl + v' to paste it into your screenshot. adjust the size and position and you should end up with something like this:
next you want to add the transparent border around the notification. if you're using my editing template, right click on the reference notif in the layers tab and select 'copy layer style' (photopea > 'layer style > copy'). from there you can paste that layer style onto your own notif through the layers tab.
if you're not using the template, here's how to set it up on photoshop:
right click your notification layer and select 'blending options'
under styles, tick the checkboxes for stroke and drop shadow
input these settings:
on photopea, it should be more or less the same. repeat the exact same process with the social menu option, but instead of selecting it with the box select tool, use the magic select tool. in the end you should end out with this!
from here you're finished! thanks for reading! go to file and export as png
if you've got questions never hesitate to ask, just make sure to read the faq in my pinned. i might edit this post soon to include the gen intro traits and aspirations bit, but this is all for now. hope it helps, my editing process post has been in need of a revamp for a very long time. i haven't proof-read this so apologies for any mistakes!
it's finally here!! i am super obsessed with funky makeup/face paint and have been seeing so many of them all over my pinterest. i have noticed the lack of interesting or whimsical graphics, and took it upon myself to make some for the people out there that need it for their hippie, alternative, bohemian sims or just for fun ( ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)ഒ
all of the swatches that come with the liners can be changed with the color slider mod by thepancake1! so, you will be able to change the color to whatever you desire if you're not a fan of any of the swatches
teen - ya/adult - elder & all genders
bg compatible
7 swatches for each graphic (besides turquoise spiral)
• highchair : just so you are aware the feet of toddlers do clip a little with the foot rest but animations are perfect, otherwise I would've had to remove it.
• book storage : some both old and new 90s book covers, you are also able to place items in the front!
• play-mat : Its more of a quilt but functions as a play-mat for your infants! its super cute and has that heirloom, pass down look to it. ( requires storybook nursery )
• infant crib : a super cute crib with bumpers and even some fun patterns :)
• infant bassinet : this bassinet is functional for infants! something fun to have in you're living room for your sleepy baby's or even in the nursery, you can also place items underneath it too.
• changing table : matches the crib and also other objects and has lots of storage underneath! ( requires growing together )
• vintage Lamp : fully functional and comes in some super sweet swatches all with 2 different skin tones!
• rocking chair : fully functional and has matching ottoman to rest your feet! ( requires Nifty Knitting )
• ottoman : functional and you can sit on it!
• fun time blocks : complete retexture of EA's nesting blocks with some great colours and designs on them.
i woke up and wanted a brat tee in the sims SO bad for one of my sims but then i got carried away and made seven more swatches. the cycle of me making personal cc and then proceeding to release it never ends yall. nevertheless, enjoy this tee!
It's been a while since my last lingerie set, so I thought my sims were well overdue an update to their intimates wardrobe. This year I wanted a collection that felt more soft, silky and sensual... Something comfortable and chic for both your sims and their potential partners to enjoy!
The Darling Collection mixes romance with comfort, a few floaty frills and just a hint of Rococo. From the flirty babydoll styles to the more bombshell underwear 90s inspired silhoutettes (that flash just the right amount of skin), this collection is the perfect way to show your Darling just how much you love them.
14 Items Total / 30 Plain Swatches / 20 Prints
P.S I also added the Anise bra and Panties as default replacements! x
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Also thank you so much to @arethabee for letting me play with her gorgeous new hair Cassandra Goth is wearing! x
I've been struggling with my mental health and feeling a bit down lately, so I decided to treat myself and make some paleolithic sims! This lovely lady is Nin-Kalla, and the faceless guy is her brother, Mashda.
I'm planning to play the History Legacy Challenge with them and their family, which includes their younger sister Ubartum and Nin-Kalla's partner Shulgi. Who knows if I'll end up posting much of it here, but I wanted to share this screenshot because I think it's cute <3
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