The save file is a file of all my builds. Almost every lot from Willow Creek to Evergreen Harbour have been replaced with my builds. Some of those builds I've already shared here, though I may have updated them slightly to add new build tools. Some of these builds I've built exclusively for this save file. I will share them all on the Sims Gallery eventually. No Custom Content or Custom mods have been used in creating these builds.
this is a file of builds, so no new Sim households have been added, except for the starter household.
households have been edited for hot and cold weather clothes
please visit the webpage to see exactly which packs were used to create the build. Most packs released before Snowy Escape was used to create this.
More information, screenshots and the download link at my website.
Download links: Google Drive | Simfileshare
Please do tag me if you end up playing in this save file. I'd love to see what you do with it! Thanks for checking this out!
It's been a while, and it's been slow going, but I'm looking forward to sharing this save file soon.
I've made so many lots that I have not yet shared!
Just over indulging because I've been working on this save file on my own and intermittently for the past three years and aside from posting screenshots I haven't really talked about it anywhere. I really love building and it's so easy to get lost in all the details. Just a few disorganized points about my build as I go into the last few worlds and then the final phase of putting the world together and testing shit:
- I tried to keep things as simple as I can. It would be tempting to go into every lot with the TOOL mod, and go nuts but it would go against my basic philosophy of this world to build something that can be built upon by the player (which who am I kidding, it will probably be just me at this point :D ) So in that sense I just wanted things to look good, be maxis match and player friendly. It was more important for me to build lots that worked well in gameplay and that others can easily customize for their own games.
- in the sense above, I really, really tried to limit the packs I used. In the end, I used all the gamepacks and all the expansion packs. There are a few stuff packs which I consider absolutely necessary such as Vintage Glamour, Perfect Patio and Bowling Night, among others. I think ultimately I just wanted to have fun and be creative and I didn't want to limit myself too much.
- I don't think I'll be adding any more Sims to this world than there already is. I will be "touching up" the existing premade Sims and maybe moving a few homeless NPCs to their homes, such as Brytani Cho and the other celebs in Del Sol Valley.
- I won't be updating Henford-on-Bagley and Mt. Komorebi. I'm considering not updating Evergreen Harbor even though I really want to. I purposefully had not bought any new DLCs after Cottage Living because I wanted to concentrate on this save file and the project is big as it is. I may update them in a "version 2" of this project.
- I may call the save file something else. I'm already over "simdaisiesworld" :D
Anyway, my progress is here: https://trello.com/b/ZU0SQGUq/simdaisies-world
It will still be a few more weeks. I've been addicted to World of Warcraft and Horizon Zero Dawn (now Horizon Forbidden West), so that's why my progress has been slow. But I'm looking forward to finishing this and actually playing with my Sims again!
So I am still working on my Sims 4 Save file, even though I've taken a hiatus. It's still on my mind while I'm playing and building so I thought I should just get back on track and finish it.
I started using Trello to manage my file, because things just got a bit overwhelming for me. This helps me keep organized and it helps me visualize my progress, and sorry/not sorry if this sounds like an ad, but I thought I'd share the board and what I've done.
Here's my board: https://trello.com/b/ZU0SQGUq
I went with a basic productivity template (start > doing > done) and added title cards of all the worlds in the list. The starting list (Worlds) will have ALL the lots in the game in there, organized below the world title cards. When I start working on them, I move them to the next list and when all of these cards are in the "completed list", I win the game!
I'm sharing the template if anyone out there is building a save file, or trying to find a way to manage their game.
If you've never used Trello before, keep reading for the basic instructions. Video link is below as well.
Trello is a great productivity tool that I've been using to manage my Sims 4 Save File project. It helps me keep organized and it also help
Visit the template link above and click "Create board from Template"
Rename your board, and keep cards and template cards and click "Create"
Start with the list on the very left called "WORLDS"
Under every World title card (Willow Creek, Oasis Springs, etc) are cards for every lot in the game
The lot cards naming convention are as follows [neighbourhood name ] - [ lot name ] - [ size ] [ lot type/venue ] (occupants)
Open each card to add your description and comments and rename the lot if you'd like to. If you're using other builds, link the download link in here. You can also use this to keep a list of all of your custom content.
Move cards into the next few lists as you work on each lot
List Descriptions:
Ideas: Add card to this list when you are gathering ideas and inspiration.
Review: If you have an existing build, you can move a card to this list if you need to determine if it will make it to your save file or if you'll have to update it or use a different build
In Progress: Move card to this list when you're building
Play Testing: Move card to this list when you're ready to test the build. You can add a premade checklist of what to test by clicking on "Checklist" in the card and selecting the "Testing Checklist".
Completed: When the build is done, you can move it to this list. You can add a screenshot and use it as a cover, and add a link to the download for your reference or if you plan on making your board public
Port to Save: When you've completed all the builds, you can port them all to a fresh new save file which you can share
Template: This is a list of template cards. You can copy this list if you're creating a new list if you'd like to keep the World title cards
