(yes, PURPLE, because I always saw it as purple and the shader name is literally called the purple error shader. Sue me!!)
Just in case anyone missed it, "pink flashing" in The Sims 2 has finally been busted wide open by a lovely chap named Will Nixon, see here.
I thoroughly recommend reading through the entire dissertation pdf, it's a good read! Even if your eyes glaze over and you skim past the super technical computer engineering jargon, you'll pick up some interesting tidbits from it.
Just wanted to share that
1) the patch is fully compatible with Linux and works to improve Linux performance even further, as testing by myself and my dear friend @niamh-sims
2) Some screenshots from testing my medieval hood on Windows 11:
No patch:
With patch:
I also stress-tested the hood by loading into the main Castle lot and having a sim travel between 4-5 different lots with my settings on max. (This is how I play on Linux now so I've gotten used to it, no more turning neighbours and hood deco off for me!!)
Without the patch in, the game crashed and wouldn't load the castle lot for me at ALL, so that was a great start.
Ooft, lol.
With the patch in, I could load into the castle and travel freely around the hood. I noted that that game also generally felt smoother.
This is an absolute breakthrough, people. Linux is no longer absolutely required if you want to play TS2 without pink flashing! Get excited!!
I will personally continue to play on Linux because I honestly enjoy the OS and prefer it over Windows, and my game still loads faster and runs smoother on Linux, but I recommend every simmer download Will's patch (V1 or V2, but V2 is likely safer) and keep it in your essential mods list forever.
now it's the perfect time to support creators of free cc. i truly hope as few creators as possible support this, because it's really bad. it is bad for the franchise itself as well as for the entire sims community. so disappointing, but not surprising at all.
sims 4 marketplace is for lame people who want lame cc made by people who endorse and, for some reason, wants to literally support the disgusting cash grab monstrosity that is ea and tumblr is for cool people who want cool cc made by people with creative passions and the genuine desire to transform their obsessions into playable pixels
mycelius gnomore is your average magical garden gnome puppeted by a network of toxic mold spores 🍄. but he's pretty chill though.
noodles' new friend is determined to help him get the motel up and running again with the power of magic. and by magic he means MONEY (but also a bit of actual magic... ✨)
🌵👽The Juno Collection - A Collaboration with Juno Birch and Surely-Sims👽🌵
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YES TODAY, the absolutely stunning collaboration between @surely-sims, the alien queen herself, Ms. Juno Birch, and I is finally here 👽!!!
Surely-Sims and I have both been longtime fans of Juno, so getting to do this collab has been an absolute dream, and we're so excited to finally get to share it with you all!
Let's get into it!!
Alien Glam Hair - There's nothing more camp and fabulous than a full head of rollers, other than perhaps a roller behive! Get ready in style with this gawjus hairstyle! Not hat compatible.
Swatches - 24
Polys - 26786 (so demure)
Incognito Hair - Who is that absolutely stunning woman? It's just Juno doing her shopping and looking like a completely normal human woman with this modest behive in a scarf! Not hat compatible (other than the scarf overlay)
Attack of the Stunning Gown - A glamorous take on Juno's glamorous take on Alien Girl's gown from Mars Attacks! Check off floor length fishtail sequin gown from your Ice-CreamForBreakfast bingo cards!
Swatches: 20
Polys: 9460
Katelyn Dress - A typical Juno silhouette with an a-line shape, bishop sleeve and a feather trim! This dress comes in a variety of swatches and is sure to turn heads!
Swatches: 50
Polys: 8182
Kristen Outfit - Another Juno go-to is this blouse, skirt and waistcoat combo! Show your friends who's the true alien fashion queen (still Juno, sorry diva) in this 70s get up!
Untitled Sausage Dancer Costume - Juno reaches full power in a hotdog costume, so it only felt right to include one! True to the original, this features realistic bread textures and lettuce that isn't quite lettuce... Oh and who can forget the stunning flippy fringe? She's technically a hat!
Attack of the Stunning Boots - Where would an alien queen be without a pair of patent platform boots? Probably in some other type of shoe, but perhaps not one quite so stunning! These quintessential boots will really complete any alien's look.
Swatches: 35
Polys: 3244
Vivienne Heels - Inspired by a particular pair of 1990 Vivienne Westwoods, these heels really make an impact...especially if you're landing from space!
Swatches: 35
Polys: 786
Stunning Sunglasses: Aside from the blue skin, Juno is known for her very specific sunglasses with the incredibly realistic painted highlights that allow her to blend seamlessly with the Earth's population. Also available in regular tinted and clear lenses.
Swatches: 38
Polys: 1876
Gawjus Gloves: Your regular kitchen gloves made better with some stunning nail polish! An important piece of the human disguise. Comes in fitted and loose versions.
Swatches: 35
Polys: 1748 (loose only)
Cucumber Eye Mask & Facepack - Look after your gawjus blue skin with this hydrating facemask, paired with some ominously floating cucumber slices!
Swatches: 12 (mask) 1 (cucumber)
Polys: 192 (cucumber)
Juno's Sickening Makeup - She's a makeup queen now...well no, I'll probably never do makeup again, but it would be truly rude to deliver a Juno set without her stunning drag makeup! This includes brows, eyeshadow, blush, lips and highlights.
Pop Earrings - Are they popped gum, are they shiny brains? Answers may vary, but these earrings are iconic and bring some 80s flair to an outfit!
Swatches: 35
Polys: 7788
Cyberslut Ear Stretchers - Lovely, and very shiny hoop ear stretchers when you want to make a statement, but a regular hoop just isn't doing it.
Swatches: 35
Polys: 1461
Circe Earrings V1 - Simple button earrings in a truly 60s/70s style!
Swatches: 45
Polys: 260
Circe Earrings V2 - The same Circe earrings, but bigger!
Swatches: 45
Polys: 260
Noodlesoother Earrings - Oversized, abstract 60s/70s earrings for that truly mod look!
Swatches: 41
Polys: 4584
Stunning Cat Glasses - A pair of sunglasses for Juno's sweet baby Cyril! Now they can blend in with the humans together! The space cats are gatekeeping these glasses from the space dogs. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Swatches: 35
Polys: 1476
Gawjus Wall Paint - 35 Plain paint swatches with white crown and skirting in the expanded Juno palette!
Gawjus Wallpaper - A collection of camp, kitschy, mid-century and mod patterns to brighten up your spaceship or home.
Country Carpets: Yes, the 'r' is silent. Lovely carpets in the same swatches available for the wall coverings!
Juno's Stunning Artwork: Juno's art explores the world as an alien, often pulling inspiration from the trans experience. Add one of these statement pieces to your home for a truly unique talking piece your neighbours will covet but never own (apart from Sylvia-Marie Mashuga. She would totally own at least one). Also comes in a SFW version for the streamers among us...and also anyone who likes a PG experience.
Swatches: 10
Polys: 3036
Joy Despret Begone Sign - The most wretched and cursed vermin in the Junoverse, the Joy Desprets! When they see that you have all this stunning content, they'll come visiting. Head them off with this sign.
Swatches: 4
Polys: 246
Mind Boggling Mirror - Want to feel like Juno is always watching you? Perhaps even judging that outfit? Of course you do. Bring that feeling home with this mirror fashioned after her iconic glasses.
Swatches: 35
Polys: 1437
Judith Louise Doll - What Juno set would be complete without the Christina to her Joan, Ms. Judith Louise! Judith comes in a somewhat clean swatch, as well as a trashed swatch. That's not all, she also comes in a flying version as an oscillating fan!
Swatches: 2
Polys: 14910
Juno in the Moon Neon Light - What is your house/ship missing? This. Why wouldn't you want a neon light version of Juno's face in your living room?
Swatches: 1 (adjust with the light options)
Polys: 8566
And that brings us to the end of my part of the collab! If you're not following Juno, check out her socials here! Go check out @surely-sims' part of the collab here (preview below)!
424 Flamingo Drive
Uploaded a cc free version of this to the gallery (you can find it by searching my username which is also treefish) or nab the tray files here. (Fair warning, I haven't play tested this lot, so if you build the rocket ship and everything blows apart upon launch I'm sorry in advance.)
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