A brand new Free Will Show episode!

Episode 4 is up! In the morning of their 4th day, Don must leave the house, and the remaining 5 contenders get a surprise regarding his negative score... He left them with no option to pay bills, so does it mean the water will be shut off? No power, no water, how nice is that in a house where everyone go by by free will? And how about the dog Emma who ran away... is she gone for good?

Today Sonia Smell is Sim in Focus. Like in every episode Sim in Focus will pick 3 alternative actions/events to be voted by you, and the option getting most votes will be executed the next morning. Vote by leaving a short comment under the video, one capial letter is enough! More info on the Youtube channel.

Voting is open for 7 days from release.

Enjoy!

As Sims Go By - The Colors of Showbiz (Episode 4)

Episode 4 of my Machinima series "As Sims Go By" is now airing on my Youtube channel! Fanny finally gets started farming, and Josue is unlucky as usual. And how about the mysterious group in that cellar, what are they up to this time? A little more romancing than usually, but also death...

I'd love to have more feedback, so whether you like it or not, don't hesitate dropping me a note :)

As Days Go By - Year 216 - Picture Thread

I intend to bring you a picture post every sim year to show what's going on in my game that counts 50 households. Right now I'm a bit behind with these picture posts, as playing the game and making the As Sims Go By series took all my time. It's currently year 218, so it's time to let you in on what happened in year 216. It's the year when fame was introduced, which still feels kinda new. Showbiz is also the main subject for the new ASGB episode that will air tomorrow!

The "As Days Go By" updates give you a chance to learn the small stories and destinies taking place outside the film series. Every now and then you might also find some ideas for your own game, but I'll not be very detailed in these posts. If you have any questions, feel free to comment, and I'll explain more thoroughly.

This time we'll stop by at each hood only once, meaning less jumping :)

Starting off with a general picture, although it's from Gloomy Garden of Gloomville. Each district (world) has built a tiny Speaker's Corner where locals can debate politics or simply state their view. On this picture the entire Region 12 Council is arguing :) The venue was adjusted afterwards. And yes, the council has a Group, making it easy to gather them, but it also helps when locking doors at the Council House.

The Free Will Show Ep3 - Who Will Leave?

So, there's finally a new episode from this show where 6 sims and 1 dog live in a house by free will. Previous episode gave a voting result and the event will be executed at 8 AM today. Don Trotter is Sim in Focus, and the sim with lowest score at end of episode, will be kicked out! Who will that be?

There is a new routine for the short list for voting. Sim in Focus no longer needs to have enough points to pay for the voting options. They will simply get a negative score if needed. But remember, another low score sim will be kicked out in episode 6!

Voting is open for 7 days from release.

Enjoy!

Penny, don't jump!

I normally spend weeks and months planning my videos, but the other day something weird and funny happened, and before I knew, I had filmed a very short video.

The first impression looks very dramatic, but then look inside - the truth is quite different :)



PS: More videos in production, "As Sims Go By" ep4, "Free Will Show" ep3 and a new "How I Play" will all be released during March!

The Free Will Show - Episode 2

Episode 2 of the Free Will Show is up! This time there is a voting - you can vote until Feb 22nd at 11:59 PM.

In this episode the 6 sims get into more chaos as all toilets break, Sonia gets sick, power gets shut off, Emma is starving, there's a lot of peeing selfs, AND there is a voting coming up!

As Sims Go By - Episode 3 is out!

3rd episode of my soap series is called "City Shopping Mall". The Region 12 council must pick one shopping mall to be San Myshuno's main mall. Of course, secret forces are doing their best to influence on their decission. There is also lots of other stuff going on in this 23 minutes long episode.

This series focuses on the 5 members of my Region 12 council. They all have some challenges both in politics and private. And the mysterious group, what is their mission?

In a few weeks there will also be a new film in my "How I Play" series, giving you a little more info on 2 of the shopping malls in my game.

If you did not already watch episode 1 & 2, I recommend you to do so before watching this new addition. Otherwise; Enjoy:

Free Will Show is on!

[The Sims 4] You can now watch the first episode of this series that will go on for months! 6 sims by free will in a house, given points for their daily tasks. Aging is on and last standing sim will win.

End of ep3 we will kick out the one with lowest score (if more than 5 sims in the house).
End of ep6 we will kick out the one with lowest score again (if more than 4 sims in the house).
The remaining 4 will fight it out until there is only 1 sim left in the house!!

Each day a new sim will be Sim in Focus, deciding a short list of 3 services/events to be voted on - and one service/event to be paid by said sim's points.

Episodes will last around 30 minutes. It's still allowed to jump to watch here and there, but in this main version there is a lot more going on than in previous editions.

Two videos in production

So, it's been quiet for a couple weeks both here on my blog and on my Youtube channel. I've been too busy recording and editing the upcoming videos, two will air late January.

3rd episode of As Sims Go By has taken me lots of time. Each episode is 22 minutes and many households and community lots are involved. With Getting Famous added to my game, the past weeks have been very busy. This episode is now in post production. Editing is done, and only a little sound and text flickering remains to be done. Will air in 9 days.

From Simmerville Studio in my game, where the very few locations that don't exist were shot. 

1st episode of the main Free Will Show, where 6 contestants will live on free will, collecting points from their everyday doings, and spending some points on certain services and other benefits that might turn up. In the real show there will be a lot more editing and extra than in the previous editions, but I really need to compromise in order to make it possible for me to handle a long running series with many episodes to come. This is now in production, and plan is to air in 4 days!

So, stay tuned :)

Get Famous: Notable Newcomer

I just grabbed the Get Famous EP on sale, waiting this long because I know I will not play celebrities. I prefer normal sim lives, or even community matters. But, isn't a fame system part of a community? I don't know yet if the system will work well outside the sims' Hollywood, but i will find out.

While I will mostly focus on my regular sims where of some might deserve a little fame - like painters, musicians, writers, critics, politicians and a few with more custom types of careers. For now I'm just taking a round allowing a few residents build their 1st star.

There is one resident who it feels natural to give a shot for the Plumbob Studios of Del Sol Valey; namely Penny Pizzazz. In my game Penny has been modeling for at least 10 years, so I don't mind her trying out some acting as well.

I want her to gain minimum 3 fame stars in the long run.

How I Play (3) - Farm Rights

A new episode is up, sharing tidbits from how I play my game! I used my Farm Right concept ever since TS2, but it's become less rigid - believe it or not :)

My "How I Play" vids have given a makeover. They now come in the format of a tv-show, mix of gaming tips and machinima, hopefully quick enough to be entertaining - in a nerdy way.

The Free Will Show - Here's The Contenders!

Happy New Year!

The final 2 contenders to the Free will Show has been chosen! A total of 6 six sims and 1 dog are now moving into the Free Will House that has been redecorated. They will roam freely on free will, collecting points on their everyday doings. After 3rd episode the first contender will be kicked out, after 6th episode one more will have to leave the house. The remaining 4 + dog will stay for as long as they are alive! The longest living sim will win the house and become a resident in my Region 12.

Sims on free will can't repair broken stuff, pay bills and a lot more. So, every day, one sim in focus (the plumbob sim) will be allowed to spend points on buying one service/directed action). There will also be a few more ways they will exchange points. But will an evil sim waste points on making everyday easier for the others? Occasionally viewers will be asked to help voting on these decisions.

Anyway, the Free Will Show airs in Jabnuary, and here's a quick introduction on the contenders: