Low Quality WIP to show I'm not dead - I'm just burnt out and ready for another round of 'Mental Health Maintenance' which is happening next week! (meaning I'll be on annual leave from work to try and get my shit together lol)
I've also been adding posts and reblogs back into my queue! ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜
Originally, this was gonna be a Sims Reality TV/Dating Show type of Challenge that I was planning to propose to my fellow Simmers in the SCU group - but I panicked and decided to run through the challenge with my own chosen couple first before I disappoint anyone. (•᷄ᴗ•᷅ ᵕ)
So this challenge is basically "Can Sims who don't know each other make it through 12 weeks of marriage and still be together at the end?" If yes, they win - if not, they don't! Kinda simple, right? (ᵕ—ᴗ—)
The whole concept is sorta hard for me to explain in words alone so I thought, hey; why not just show it instead? So here's my attempt at my first a new 'series' that I'll post when I get things together! ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ )
There will be marriage, there will be 'getting to know you' stages, there will be couple's counselling with 'matchmaking experts', there will be tough decisions, there will be conflict, there will be tears...
And hopefully there will be lots of love! ♡
DISCLAIMER: This is inspired by and based on the Reality TV Show ‘Married at First Sight’ which is described as a "bold social experiment" where single people are matched by 'experts' and meet each other for the first time at their own wedding!
BONUS CONTENT:
The Placeholder image that's gonna appear on my navagation pin ooooh~
If anyone is looking for 'biggest fans' of their bands, KAYO and Quinn are ready to support you! ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧
Featuring some 'official' EDGEWAVE merch by @/salemssimblr! ♡
KAYO and Quinn's pose is by @/Rosiesimsie! ♡
Deco Sims featured are by a bunch of Simmers, I'll list them here:
Ashlegacies, Cherisi, STARRY, DannyCalifornia, MadebyCoffee, LazySimmies, xIDKx, Nova and Aniraklova
Damn, I can't believe I've been here for a year already! ♡
I don't have anything prepared (because I completely forgot lmao) so, here's a little screenshot from something I'm still putting together! ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜
It's my favorite 'Platonic Soulmates' Quinn and KAYO!
Quick little thank you to everyone for sticking around while I throw random Sims stuff at your dashboards from time to time! I've been having so much fun as of late so here's hoping it continues! ( ദ്ദി ˙ᗜ˙ )
This Sim was lovingly created to apply for @simsbyyelhsa's Love Island Challenge!
Is your heart in need of rescuing? Are you looking for someone willing to give you daily kisses of life and someone who will wade through hell and high water for you? Have no fear, because Aleks is here! ♡
Aleks, 23, is a Sim that likes long walks on the beach, big hearts and popcorn shrimp. Originally from Windenburg, Aleks moved to Sulani shortly after finishing his "four-year sentence" at The University of Britechester in order to follow his dreams of becoming a part-time lifeguard, which isn't much but it's honest work! As a result, he tends to spend most of his days basking in the sun, the sea and the occasional shark alert.
But now that he's obtained his dream job and secured his dream home in Sulani, there is only one thing that Aleks is really missing: someone he can share everything (his love, his home, his life) with.
Now it might sound corny, but Aleks finds himself searching for ANYSIM that would join him in enjoying life to the fullest. An active lifestyle is preferred (but not required) and a good sense of humor is always desirable since Aleks tends to be quite playful. He also has a weakness for good food. Like, REALLY good food. The way to a Sim's heart is through their stomach after all! (Or so he's been told)
Aleks is very comfortable with his body (a little too much at times) and, due to the nature of his job/living location, he isn't afraid to show a bit of skin every now and then. His only real insecurity lies in his terrible academic skills - but what he might lack in brains, he can easily replace with his capability to love fully and unconditionally.
So, if you think Aleks might be 'the one' for you, then he has a nice, fresh Lotta Cocolata with your name written ALL over it ♡
Noted Issues: Aleks appears to have been getting lip filters since he left my save file. I've tested it out and he looks like he should in my save (with just the above CC installed so there's no additional presets/sliders/etc.) so if he shows up in your game with a permanent duckface - please replace them with any pair of lips you want, CC or otherwise! (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)
This is the first time I'm making a Sim with the intent to apply for a slot in another Simmer's challenge, so I really hope he's okay ( ˶•́⩊•̀˶)っ
As per the requirements, I've tried to use as little CC as possible (There's no sliders or defaults but I physically can't part with my CC genetics sorry :c) so most of Aleks' clothing options are from game packs! Though if you want to add extra outfits, just make sure his shirts are open and his pants are short ( ˶•̀ᴗ-)✧
I don't really have a TOU since it's not my CC and it would feel weird, so all I really ask is that Aleks' tan stays, his eyes remain a pretty blue and his teeth are pearly white, - and please keep his sexuality set as attracted to/woohoo with BOTH male and female Sims. He's a loud and proud Bisexual! Aside from all that, you have full control! ♡
☀︎ ALEKS REIN'S GENETIC CC ☀︎
Hairstyle ☀︎ Tan Lines (NSFW) ☀︎ Skin Overlay (West Fullbody) ☀︎ Nostril Overlay ☀︎ Freckles (#05) ☀︎ Lip/Chin Overlays ☀︎ Eye Overlay ☀︎ Forehead Overlay (N2) ☀︎ Nose Overlay ☀︎ Body Kit ☀︎ Lowerlid Overlay ☀︎ Torso Overlay (TSR, tattoo ver) Misc Face Details ☀︎ Nails ☀︎ Bodyhair ☀︎ Lighting Overlay ☀︎ Eyelashes (Glasses ver)
If anything is missing, just let me know! ദ്ദി(˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)
*The CC's original post by the Creator is still locked despite it being from 2019, so...
☀︎ ALEKS REIN'S COSMETIC CC ☀︎
Lipshine (VCR Lip Gloss) ☀︎ Blush ☀︎ Eyeliner
As always, thank you to all the amazing CC creators! And also thank you to @Simsbyyelhsa for encouraging me to apply! Even if Aleks doesn't participate, I'm excited to see how this challenge goes! ♡
How Your Man looks in CAS vs How Your Man looks In-Game
(Please excuse his face in the second pic, he's completely off his tits on 'juice' lmao)
☀︎ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ALEKS ☀︎
☀︎ Originally, he was born and raised in Windenburg
☀︎ According to the Auto-Zodiacs mod, Aleks is a Virgo
☀︎ Aleks was a scout in his childhood/teenage years
☀︎ He is the eldest of three brothers by two life phases (YA and Teen)
☀︎ Aleks SWEARS he's "manifested as a mermaid" in a previous life
☀︎ He is a Highschool Dropout who later got his diploma online
☀︎ Aleks somehow managed to enroll at The University of Britechester and will refer to his time there as a "prison sentence"
☀︎ Surprisingly, Aleks has a degree in Language & Literature
☀︎ Aleks is Observant, a Morning Person and a very Brave boy
☀︎ He currently has the Energetic and Outdoorsy Lifestyles
☀︎ LOVES all Watersports (Surfing/Canoeing/etc.) don't be crude lol
☀︎ Aleks has been struck by lightning in the past (he didn't like it)
☀︎ Doesn't get along very well with Sims that are malicious or mean
☀︎ LOVES to be called "Duck" as either a nickname or a petname *winkwink*
☀︎ Aleks likes all types of romance styles - except for Gift Giving, but that's only because he sucks at picking gifts for other Sims
☀︎ He doesn't like to wear polished fashion choices. Aleks believes the fabric is "too constricting" and prefers looser clothing IYKWIM
☀︎ Doesn't get jealous easily but -due to past experience- he doesn't want his partner to woohoo with others and considers it a big dealbreaker
☀︎ Aleks has been cheated on before by Sims very close to him
☀︎ Will tell anyone and everyone about the time he fought a shark
☀︎ He doesn't 'vibe' with partners that are academic, not because they're smart but because he worries he'll embarrass them in public
☀︎ Currently doesn't want kids but may change his mind in the future
☀︎ His highest skill is Baking and his lowest skill is Singing
☀︎ Despite his singing skill being low, he LOVES karaoke
☀︎ His favourite drink is apparently a Barley Bale
☀︎ If he wasn't devoted to being a Lifeguard, Aleks would have taken up baking as a career but he's content to keep it as a secret hobby
☀︎ He has a Lhasa Apso named Bean. It was supposed to be 'Beau' but he misspelled it and is now too embarrassed to change it.
☀︎ He likes to sunbathe... 'sans swimwear' (And from the test gameplay I did with Aleks to add some of his stats, he's definitely not shy about it. Especially since he went straight up to Ukupanipo (autonomously, might I add) and had a full on conversation with the man whilst wearing nothing but a smile and a twinkle in his eye... I felt bad that Ukupanipo had to bear witness to the pale sunrise over a fallen coconut tree on a random Sunday morning so I deleted him from that save. ( ˶o _ o˶))
OOH, LOOK! It's a Collab Submission for @honeysylvan's Ultimatum Challenge! ♡
So; after three repair attempts, two complete re-installs and one very long 12-hour mental break in regards to The Sims 4, I am FINALLY able to post this with all the intended material! (I'm sorry it took so long!)
My partner for this particular challenge is the wonderful and talented @pulletsimblr! Please be sure to send her some love and consider checking out a few of her other Sims projects! Spoiler: They're all amazing!
Since this is a collaborative submission, this post will be our official submission to the challenge - but I'm also linking our Sims' Basic Information and Lookbooks below because we put A LOT of tender, loving care into this couple! Feel free to take a little peek! ヾ( ˃ᴗ˂ )◞
And lots of love to Pullet for partnering with me for this Challenge! It was so much fun getting to know more about you and your sense of humor while we worked on making these two the hottest couple this side of San Myshuno! If another Simblr Challenge ever comes up that requires a partner, I'd love to work with you again! ♡
Also here's a bonus image I've been using as this post's placeholder.
