SeokinStars

✨ Myra ! she/her ! eng&pt-br ✨

[nolan-sims]

When I was posting and sharing CC of my own, I admit, I often kept my mouth shut and skirted the edges of conflict for my own preservation and peace. But the things I've seen just from a single scroll of my feed today are truly, truly awful.

AI generated CC previews, early access CC for Paralives (an indie game IN early access), and low/questionable quality CC for sale in the Sims marketplace.

What the fuck happened where folks think any of this is okay or normal?

If we don't speak up, hold people accountable, and examine why these things are harmful, it's only going to get worse. Keeping the peace is one thing, but staying silent in the wake of the pure bastardization and exploitation of art is another.

[igotsnothing]

Are you playing Paralives? Are you annoyed over the fact that modders are already paywalling content for an indie game that won't charge users for future DLCs?

Content that would improve the game dramatically, like saaaaaay...camera controls that mimic the Sims 3?

Get it for free on Nexus: Paralives Sims 3 Camera

Don't give the greed any air.

[seokinstars]

Made her today and now I'm OBSESSED

[j3llyflesh]

I'm sorry, run that by me again?

We're doing early access mods/cc for an INDIE game that has been out for no more than 3 DAYS?

If you're gonna be a bunch of greed driven motherfuckers, keep it in the sims 4 and leave that newly started community of players alone... holy FUCK, dude.

[j3llyflesh]

I'm sorry, run that by me again?

We're doing early access mods/cc for an INDIE game that has been out for no more than 3 DAYS?

If you're gonna be a bunch of greed driven motherfuckers, keep it in the sims 4 and leave that newly started community of players alone... holy FUCK, dude.

[aklir]

[dogdykesdoitbetter]

The Sims 4 at launch in 2014:

18 skin tones (two of which are blue and green, and the darker skin tones were ashy/has texture glitches). This was not changed until 2020 (with darker skin tones STILL having texture issues).

Poorly-textured Black hairstyles, of which we had like. Four.

No toddlers, pools, basements, ladders, or platforms. Toddlers were added in 2017, pools two months after launch, basements in 2015, ladders in 2020, and platforms also in 2020. Also no pride flags until 2018.

No gender customization/custom presentation (meaning male sims exclusively wore masculine clothes, female sims exclusively wore feminine clothes) or they/them+ pronouns. Gender customization was added in 2016 and they/them+ pronouns were added in 2022. The game STILL does not have other genders available, only male and female.

Several stuttering/optimization issues, many players were stuck at 30-40 fps that took many updates to improve.

Was $60 USD in 2014, which is about $84.40 USD in 2026.

Yes, Paralives is glitchy as hell and is very bare bones. But it's also by an indie studio (while the Sims 4 is developed by EA) and is in early access (while the Sims 4 was a full release). Not to mention that its price tag is HALF of what The Sims' was in 2014!

It's fine to not enjoy it in its current state, and I think listing missing features players want in the game is great! But to completely dismiss it or treat the lack of content as a fatal flaw in the game (when it is, once again, in early access) is denying it the benefit of the doubt that's been given to a much larger publisher for years.

[crazy-hazy-sims]

and it starts.... "paywalling script mods is fine because the devs only talked about steam shop mods" SIGHHHHHHH

paralives players parablr please dont let this greed be the norm complain to the devs alot so they make an official announcement not just a discord message

i mean why would the devs be okay with early access or paywalls when they very very clearly said the game will be free with no DLCs

sigh

[grilledcheese-aspiration]

damn i was wondering how long itd be until we saw paywalls paralives content.

not even a fkn week 🤦‍♀️

[ashubii]

I don’t even have the game yet and I’m already tired, give us a fucking break please, I’m so tired of paywall shit

[procrasimnation]

Not proper legal analysis but I don't think Steam allows you to monetise mods hosted outside their own platform under the Subscriber Agreement?

"Expressly permitted in this agreement" is all the stuff in Part 6 about UGC hosted on their own platform, which does not apply here.

[anachrosims]

No no no no NO.

We are NOT doing this.

Free shit O N L Y.

[brandinotbroke]

okay fine i caved and bought paralives (if only to piss of EA by inflating their sales numbers)

but the paramaker is... is actually good. ACTUALLY good.

not only do we have a height slider, but the paras' height also changes if they wear heels.

You can LAYER makeup and beards. You can essentially create your own eyeshadows that way by adding highlights and shadows yourself.

Hair physics. Jewelry physics. HAT PHYSICS.

I am only just now getting to live mode, but you can tell they put some serious passion into this. It has potential.

[air-so-sweet]

I think a lot of people who are complaining about the lack of content in Paralives are forgetting just how fucking bare bones the sims 4 was at launch.

for example:

[igglemouse]

OOOOH! This looks like fun!

I do like that out of the other life sim games, this one seems to have more game-y features! The chance cards and stuff reminds me of something I'd see in Crusader Kings. The next day 3 options reminds me of a rogue like thing then the various nerfs and buffs you can get!

The clutter looks great too, looks like its so easy to place in comparison to Sims or Inzoi, it has that going for it!

I really hope it does well! Like, I hope it sells really well and pushes Inzoi and Sims to do better and also show other devs that this genre is worth investing in!

I shall be making a paralives blog to go along with the inzoi one that I already have! I think all games will have their audience and hopefully all fanbases can support each other lol. At the end of the day, these are just games, they are meant to be fun! Don't let any part of a VIDEOGAME add stress to your life!

[folkling]

This alone is enough for me to be excited about Paralives! Being able to build stairs directly in front of doors is a game changer. Hurry up May 25th!

[eggsdoodz]

sending my love…it’s apple shaped

[kindreddarling]

Look, at all the game/ storyteller options. I can set my 84 day pregnancies. No mod needed. 😎😂

[willowcreektownie]

McCollum-Waller - Seon 선 Loft

Ama and Ji-woo's new place is so colorful, I love it so much. The sunlight peaks through at the best angles at any time during the day and gives the entire place that much more life. Jiji's room is probably my favorite, she's got every toy and plushie imaginable. It's her own designated space since Ama and Ji-woo both have their bedroom and the studio space in the area that leads upstairs. The kitchen and living area are the most communal and where they spend most of their time. Plus, Jiji's preferred play area can be seen from the kitchen and the at-home studio so either parent can keep an eye on her. They're not so clean cut compared to Mekhi and Rome but their space is comfortable, fun, and a bit "messy" in the busiest areas. Just how they like it ✨

[kindreddarling]

I'm going to play the hell out of this game. I'm about to be sick off myself. 😂 I legit had to pause and take a moment when I saw the train car is the household selection screen. So creative and charming! And the size of the world... yes! 🥹🥰

[peacheryy]

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