#nilytalks

[oswanily]

You know how TSR has those CC collabs every so often? we should bring that to Tumblr. Like every months or so we decide on a theme (or just randomize one if we can't agree) and the creators that want to take part all make something around that theme.

I dunno I just feel it would be nice to be part of a bigger collab...

[oswanily]

Random essay on early access and event-themed CC

Hi. This is a very random before-sleep thought but I need to share it. I have genuinely been wondering for forever why people release event-themed CC for public after the actual event. I know the short answer is « money », but if that’s true… are they really that bad at marketing?

And then I realize… yes, they are. They do not understand how things work. Think about it. How often do you see a creator’s « April CC collection » with a public release date on May 2th? Like, if a creator who does that sees this… sorry to tell you but for the vast majority of people that’s your May collection. And if the collection is Easter themed (this is an hypothetical, I haven’t seen anyone do Easter CC this year), very few of us need Easter CC in May. Of course it will trigger some people’s FOMO and they’ll want to get it ASAP so they can make their edits… but it also makes you look bad to non-paying people, aka potential customers.

Meanwhile… if you put that April Easter-themed collection up for early access in March, with a release date 1-2 days before Easter, the people who can afford to pay will still do it, cause 1-2 days is a short time to plan out a lookbook or edit, AND the people who don’t pay (which are the majority) will still have a little bit of time to put something together, and you will be getting exposure from the increased public use of your stuff. It will also make you look good, which matters more than some seem to believe.

Anyways, I don’t see how this isn’t obvious? Trying to be capitalists is making a lot of these people earn less than they could.

I still am 100% against early access by the way. It’s just, if you are gonna do it… at least do it well?

[oswanily]

On the reblog chain thingy:

Hi simblr.

I am a simblr with a bit over 1000 followers, and 99% of my notes for my cc (and about 30% for my gameplay) come from other people reblogging my stuff. And we have all (myself included) reblogged an edit/photoshoot/lookbook from an unknown simblr with just « pretty! » as a post text. So if you don’t see the problem with this thing… this will kill small simblrs even more.

I took a step back because most people have stopped trying to find new simblrs to follow years ago. For cc, they stick to the same handful of unethical creators. For gameplay/stories, they stick to their mutuals and mayyyyybe whomever their favourite storytellers recommend.

At this point in time, it is disheartening to put our time and effort into something that we know only a handful of people will see… but we keep doing it, because this is a hobby and notes aren’t the main focus. And in my case cause I have a toxic relationship with this hellish website but that’s not the point here.

HOWEVER I draw the line at bigger creators who are already hoarding visibility benefitting from MY notes instead of me.

Tumblr is out there trying to become the new Twitter… but it’s just becoming text-based Tik-Tok, and that is heartbreaking. Is there a good simming community on any other similar website? Cause i am seriously considering migrating.

[oswanily]

THIS POST IS CC RELATED

Sorry for yelling, i needed to make sure i had the attention of the like 700 of you who skip 90% of the posts cause you just want cc. Anyways, I seem to be unable to fix my life… so i might attempt to fix my cc instead. Or maybe just… improve it.

So, is there any item of mine that could use improvement or a redo in your opinion? Can be anything from fixing tags or cleaning textures to adding swatches you find lacking or even making an addon! I have a better skill level now, and i know some of my older stuff is… yeah.

I have an urge to overhaul everything and make my it all better but i don’t want to waste time on items nobody uses, so i am asking your opinion!

Thankies!

Oh and while we are at it, for science 👀

Should I post more CC?

Yeah, more CC is always welcome

Yes but less medieval stuff please

Make proper posts for the dump folder items first

I don’t really care, got here by accident

Voting ended onMar 20

[oswanily]

Sorry for the unprompted hiatus but 1) vet gameplay is boring as hell, 2) i am doing EMDR therapy and they had to put me on not one but TWO medications at once to keep my ptsd flashbacks under control, and 3) it’s fucking allergy season so when it’s not the flashes stopping me from sleeping it’s the fact that i can’t BREATHE (i am on meds for that too… they are for entertainment purposes only, they do nothing)

Anyways i do have a few posts to queue… will do so when i feel alive enough.

[oswanily]

Objet : Un manuel de jeu élimé Rareté : ⏶ Ordinaire

Est-ce que vous passez les tutos dès que vous le pouvez ?

À présent, alimentez votre tableau de bord en répondant à ma question.

Hahaha i don’t usually skip game tutorials…

But i do have a question, for science: do you see Boopy’s ask in french (like i do) or in another language? I wonder how Boopy is coded 🤷

[oswanily]

Gotta love the fact that a mod is completely breaking teens in my game, I'm 99% it's by adeepindigo, but i can't ask for help or even see if they are up to date cause their patreon is members only.

(I am not on the latest game update, this has been going on for a while)

Can we all say it loudly for those in the back: IF THE MOD IS FREE FOR ALL MOD SUPPORT SHOULD BE FREE FOR ALL

I hate paywallers but at least they are consistent. If i can get the mod for free on your website then I should be able to access the update info in the same place and for the same price. Otherwise you are just breaking other people's games in your chase of fame.

(I named this one creator, but I have seen at least a dozen of people do that... it's so annoying.)

[oswanily]

Been playing sims on a new save, not taking screenshots. I am liking the game again.

New pack is fun (sadly, i wanted to be a hater). I even like most of the CAS items, which never happens. That one nightgown thing is the worst mesh EA ever put out tho, no denying that (it looks from a different game???).

I want to make more medieval recolors, as i got ideas for some skill items, but i don’t know when that will be, as life is hectic (more on that under the cut).

I am progressively stopping antidepressants (finally, after almost 6 years taking them uninterrupted) and it is hard on my body and mind. I had to call for emergency last week, and i have a phobia of hospitals so that says it all. I keep fainting, i don’t remember the last time i had a good night’s sleep… but the worst part is my anxiety. It’s gone off the charts. Oh well, i will manage. It’s just better for my mental health to stay away from any potential triggers, so i spend less time online as a whole. If you don’t see me interact as much, that’s why.

I do still hope to come back with gameplay eventually, but my health comes first, and on the days i can get up, i must prioritize doing all the IRL stuff i can manage, cause it piles up fast (being an adult sucks a lot on that regard ngl).

Anyways that’s where i am at right now, not ideal but good enough. I’m still lurking around here some, checking messages and notifs mostly (and bookmarking cc for later, as one does). I hope you are all doing well.

Swann 🫶