#SP15

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15.02

[whimsylueur]

I HAVE COMPLETED PHASE 2

Why did no one tell me that I just spoiled the end for myself within this very post?

In all dead seriousness, what a journey, I can’t wait for the next lot. Look forward to many many arts, I will be working profusely to improve my digital artist skills. I have to admit I’m a dinosaur, I like traditional media and techniques, but all I have to do is replicate them with the right platform. Right?

If I didn’t already convey enough excitement I have to make it known that I am very excited. About the characters, about the story, it’s all so so awesome. I don’t wish to spoil anything further though so I’ll just keep it vague until my next post.

Be good, you crazy kids. x

When I started reading this lovely series at around 9.5 years of age, I was oddly struck with the fervent desire to ship the two bloody main characters. Safe to say, the majority of the fandom actually despises the ship. But I love the fandom, and want to offer this olive branch. Guys, when I say I ship Valduggery I just wanna clarify it’s platonic.

As platonic as best friends who will kill and die and live for each other gets, as platonic as literal soulmates who will not ever have their needs fulfilled by anyone else’s love and company more.

As platonic as partners who will count on one another, and with great ferocity they find each other, save each other and will practically sew their hips to stay side by side until the world itself crumbles to nothingness.

I don’t know entirely where this was headed but its getting suspiciously romantic. But it’s not guys, really. They shouldn’t date. God, no.

They’re just endgame in the sense that if they are forced to watch the world end, they would be substantially comforted if they could die in each other’s embrace.

As a side tangent, I’m getting to reading Phase 2 of this series for the first time, I love that we’re exploring the trauma Valkyrie is having to work through as a soldier post-almost apocalyptic war. I wonder how long it took Skulduggery to overcome his own trauma, he’s not 100% I know his redemption is still pending but it’s not crippling his ability to function as it is currently is for Valkyrie. She’s so strong, she needs to know, and Skul is so awesome at reminding her.

[sherwood-cabin]

daydreamed about the machine again. heartbreak wreaks my soul

[rascalcurious]

today i have a 4t2 conversion of @sentate 's darcy dress for you guys. it's for teen to adult females (teen textures are repoed to the adult ones) and is for everyday only. all morphs are included. there are 12 swatches. the shoes are @kalux-sims sp15 mosch boots with sentate's noir tights.

download: SFS / MF

i hope you enjoy this conversion :)))))

[amellce]

Mary Jane Revamps Part 1

Mary Janes are my favorite and most used shoes style. While I adore the designs of the few basic Mary Jane shoes that comes with the game, I have always been pained by their intimidatingly weird shape. I've been tinkering with their mesh intermittently to make them actually wearable. So far I think the results are good and worth sharing.

I hope they can still benefit from other wonderful recolors for the original shoes, so they were made as mesh overrides. I've also done some extra recolors (although most are subtle variations of brown and beige. I can never have too much brown).

Part 1 is the Mary Jane heels from EP11 Cottage Living. It includes:

Mesh Override: Only replaces the original mesh.

Recolor Add-on: 90 carefully designed multi colors, including a bunch of Maxis-Match retro natural colors and soft pastel colors. Appears as additional swatches under the original shoes item.

Requires EP11 Cottage Living to work.

These two files work independently so you can download both or choose the one you want. Hope you like them!

DOWNLOAD: ▶ CurseForge - Mesh Override / Recolor ▶ Patreon - free

You can find other revamps of EA Mary Janes here: Part 2 - SP18 Paranormal Shoes Part 3 - SP15 Moschino Shoes

[worldunbent]

a difference between the experience of reading the natsuyuu manga and watching the anime which is only interesting to me is that there's no distinction between special chapters and regular ones in the anime. the reason i find that interesting is that the specials are, so far in my reread, the only chapters that spend any time completely outside of natsume's POV. when we see other characters' perspectives in regular chapters, it's typically part of an extended monologue or a memory being transmitted to natsume, so we're still not really leaving his perspective. the only times we leave his POV are when he's physically not present in a scene, and in those instances we usually don't get any narration or interior monologue from the other characters.

tanuma in "a suspicious visitor" is the only exception i can think of off the top of my head, though i'm sure there are others i'll get to and just don't remember at the moment. the scene between matoba and ban at the end of the homura arc, for example, is outside of natsume's POV by necessity but is pure dialogue with no interior narration because these are not characters to whom we have that kind of access! (for more on matoba's elusive subjectivity see sp15, says tumblr user worldunbent.)

the special chapters jump all over the place; so far i've gotten to chapters from the perspectives of little fox, an unnamed youkai, nyanko, tanuma, and hinoe (although hinoe's chapter is framed as a story she's telling natsume, so it could have fit in a regular chapter). they have a separate numbering system from the regular chapters, are much shorter, and almost always come at the end of volumes*. in the anime, however, there's absolutely nothing to distinguish the episodes adapting the specials from the ones adapting regular chapters other than the POV shifts, which gives anime-only viewers a very different impression of how the series approaches character interiority. i don't think there's anything wrong with this as an adaptation move and it's pretty much necessary, but it's just notable because in a series that's all about how people see the world differently, the choice to make such a distinction between chapters in the protagonist's POV and chapters from everyone else's POV is a significant one.

the reason i'm paying so much attention to POVs in this reread in the first place is because i've been listening to the podcast media club plus and jack, who is pretty new to anime, keeps pointing out the constant perspective shifts in hunter x hunter and the other hosts are like, "yeah, that's normal." this post from another listener expands on how and why it works as a genre norm in shonen battle anime/manga specifically. so now i'm just cursed to be hyperaware of POV shifts in anime/manga, and given that the three series i'm reading/watching at the moment are hxh, dungeon meshi, and natsuyuu, natsuyuu really stands out in how rarely it leaves natsume's head in the regular chapters. i guess i need to go read some more shoujo for a larger sample size lol

*i have a chapter spreadsheet 🤓 and the exceptions to this are sp18, which is just stuck in the middle of v22, sp20, which is the second-to-last chapter of v24, and sp21, which is the first chapter of v25. i understand the placement of sp20, which is "intermission detectives" and makes sense to have as an break between regular chapters, but i'll have to figure out what sp18&21 are doing when i get to them.

[stargazingsims]

2000s Lookbook: Erica Bachelor-Kane (Part 3)

Shiloh Hair by okruee

Zinnia Top V1 by viiava

Belted Turquoise Jeans by simlaughlove

Nair Hair by kiarazurk

Wiki Tiki Dress by joliebean

Accessory Jeans by margeh-75 (TSR)

Helen Wedges by sentate

Marzia Necklace by ciao-cc

Large Diamond Ring by glitterberryfly (TSR)

Bella Shirt by joliebean

Jade Jeans by sentate

SP15 Moschi Jane Shoes by standardheld

F Necklace 01 by jarisimcc

F Earrings 01 by jarisimcc

Office Crush Top by joliebean

Selina Diamond Bracelet by rustys-cc

Tasmin Skirt by sentate

All in Wraps Sweater by joliebean

Wind Tiara by kiarazurk

Chrysalis Earrings by christopher067 (TSR)

Aminah Dress by sentate

Barbie Open Toe Heels by serenity

Marina Bun by kiarazurk

Aphrodite Dress by renorasims

Tobi Sandals - Bow by dallasgirl79

Gisele Top by joliebean

Lower Back Tattoo Pack 01 by mickimagnum

Zoom Call Trousers by joliebean

Sereia Earrings by serenity

Sereia Necklace by serenity

Lottie Dress by sentate

Accessory shirt - no longer available

Ballet Flats - Plain by dallasgirl79

Tank Top Layered by kiarazurk

(General resources: Nail It! Nails by joliebean, Sweetener Gloss by crypticsim)

(I'm having a lot of fun with these, I'm going to keep doing them even as Erica moves out of her 'party girl' phase and into her mom phase)

[cyclesprefectpress]

[video description: recording of printing an edition of linoleum block relief prints on a vandercook SP15 flatbed press. this image has both small detail areas and large blocks of color, so the best compromise in ink coverage involves using the press' ink distribution for one pass and then hand-applying an extra touchup to the dense areas with a small brayer. printing the impression on a flatbed press means to grip the sheet into register around the outside of a large cylinder, and then roll the whole cylinder & paper over the top of the relief block. end description.]

wip 1 l wip 3

[sims4updates1]

[helgatisha] Recolor SP15 Moschino Boots_pattern  

https://www.tumblr.com/helgatisha/613187697166680064/helgatisha-recolor-sp15-moschino-bootspattern

[killasims]

Yasmin Marrero is a young adult VTK Model with the *new* (06-11-2024) "The Mesmerizer V3" custom body preset.

She's creative, a genius, and is romantic.

She wants to be fabulously wealthy.

She's one of "The Best Of Friends."

Yasmin uses items from:

BASEGAME

EXPANSION PACKS

Get Together (EP02)

City Living      (EP03)

Island Living  (EP07)

High School Years (EP12)

For Rent (EP15)

STUFF PACKS

Moschino Stuff (SP15)

She also uses 10 CC by me. Join my Patreon and download Yasmin, her Mesmerizer V3 custom body preset, and much more! https://www.patreon.com/posts/106288970

Enjoy Yasmin Marrero and her new body preset!

[torelya]

Як видалити непотрібні доповнення в Sims 4?

Всім доброго дня, у цьому пості я вам розповім, як видалити непотрібні доповнення Sims 4. Якщо у вас піратка, то потрібно: а) Відкрити кореневу папку з грою; б) Знаходимо папку з непотрібним доповненням (див. список нижче) і видаляємо її.

Доповнення/Expansion Packs:

EP1 — "На роботу!" / "Get to Work"

EP2 — "Веселимося разом!" / "Get Together"

EP3 — "Життя в місті" / "City Living"

EP4 — "Кішки та собаки" / "Cats & Dogs"

EP5 — "Пори року" / "Seasons"

EP6 — "Шлях до слави" / "Get Famous"

EP7 — "Життя на острові" / "Island Living"

EP8 — "В університеті" / "Discover University"

EP9 — "Екологічне життя" / "Eco Lifestyle"

EP10 — "Снігові простори" / "Snowy Escape"

EP11 — "Заміське життя" / "Cottage Living"

EP12 — "Старша школа" / "High School Years"

Безкоштовний набір/Free Pack:

FP01 — "Святковий" / "Holiday Celebration Pack"

Ігрові набори/Game Packs:

GP01 — "У похід!" / "Outdoor Retreat"

GP02 — "День спа" / "Spa Day"

GP03 — "У ресторані" / "Dine Out"

GP04 — "Вампіри" / "Vampires"

GP05 — "Батьки" / "Parenthood"

GP06 — "Пригоди в джунглях" / "Jungle Adventure"

GP07 — "Стрейнджервіль" / "StrangerVille"

GP08 — "Світ магії" / "Realm of Magic"

GP09 — "Star Wars: Подорож на Батуу" / "Star Wars: Journey to Batuu"

GP10 — "Інтер'єр мрії / Dream Home Decorator"

GP11 — "Весільні історії / My Wedding Stories"

GP12 — "Перевертні / Werewolves"

Каталоги/Stuff Packs:

SP01 — "Розкішна вечірка" / "Luxury Party"

SP02 — "Внутрішній дворик" / "Perfect Patio"

SP03 — "Класна кухня" / "Cool Kitchen"

SP04 — "Моторошні речі" / "Spooky"

SP05 — "Домашній кінотеатр" / "Movie Hangout"

SP06 — "Романтичний сад" / "Romantic Garden"

SP07 — "Дитяча кімната" / "Kids Room"

SP08 — "На задньому дворі" / "Backyard"

SP09 — "Гламурний вінтаж" / "Vintage Glamour"

SP10 — "Вечір боулінгу" / "Bowling Night"

SP11 — "Фітнес" / "Fitness"

SP12 — "Дитячі речі" / "Toddler"

SP13 — "День прання" / "Laundry Day"

SP14 — "Мій перший улюбленець" / "My First Pet" (потребує вста��овленого EP04 "Кішки та собаки" / "Cats & Dogs")

SP15 — "Moschino" / "Moschino"

SP16 — "Компактне життя" / "Tiny Living"

SP17 — "Витончене в'язання" / "Nifty Knitting"

SP18 — "Паранормальне" / "Paranormal"

Комплекти/Kits:

SP20 — "Вбрання з минулого" / "Throwback Fit"

SP21 — "Сільська кухня" / "Country Kitchen"

SP22 — "Здійми пил" / "Bust the Dust"

SP23 — "Особистий оазис" / "Courtyard Oasis"

SP24 — "Фешн-Стріт" / "Fashion Street"

SP25 — "Лофт" / "Industrial Loft"

SP26 — "Прибуття в Інчхон" / "Incheon Arrivals"

SP28 — "Чоловіча мода" / "Modern Menswear Kit"

SP29 — "Кімнатні рослини" / "Blooming Rooms"

SP30 — "Карнавал" / "Carnaval Streetwear Kit"

SP31 — "Максималізм в інтер'єрі" / "Décor to the Max"

SP32 — "Опівнічний шик" / "Moonlight Chic"

SP33 — "Маленькі туристи" / "Little Campers"

SP34 — "Перше вбрання" / "First Fits"

SP35 — "Розкоші пустелі" / "Desert Luxe"

SP36 — "Пастельні тони" / "Pastel Pop Kit"

SP37 — "Дрібниці для дому" / "Everyday Clutter Kit"

SP38 — "Симтимна мода" / "Simtimates Collection Kit"

SP39 — "Ванне приладдя" / "Bathroom Clutter Kit"

Сподіваюся, що ця інформація була корисною. Для просування поста та української спільноти, поставте лайк під пост <3

[dyke-husband]

Update: they are now a 4 layer linoleum+ photopolymer print! Printed on my sweetie (Vandercook SP15) I wish Beau was a little pinker but oh well!

An age old dyke curiosity. Beau and Millie part 1

[sherwood-cabin]

everyone who’s doing that “hear me out cake” trend HAS to get weirder. it’s all “hear me out” until i say the vandercook sp15 printing press

[rascalcurious]

today i have a version of @kalux-sims conversion of sp15 mosch boots with @sentate 's noir tights.

these are for teen and adult females (teen textures are repoed to adult ones, all tights textures are repoed to the adult black file) and are enabled for everyday and outerwear

download: SFS / MF

i hope you enjoy these :))

[amellce]

Mary Jane Revamps Part 3

These are mesh edits & recolors for the Mary Jane heels from SP15 Moschino. I used to hide these pair from CAS because their bloated shape have always bothered me. Taking the opportunity of this revamp project, I made a override to tweak the body shape, slightly thicken the heels, and also adde a version 2 with thinner straps. The changes are minor, but they definitely solve some of my annoyance and make them likely to become my favorite basic Mary Janes. Perhaps they will be useful for those who have the same concerns.

Additionally, there are some recolors with a few subtle variations, which make the total number quite a lot, so they had to be split into several files. I suggest only downloading the ones that you really want, so you won't get lost in a bunch of similar-looking items!

1~4 are mesh override or recolors for the original shoes; 5~7 (V2) are completely standalone items:

Mesh Edit V1 - Override: Only replaces the original mesh.

Recolor Add-on Solid: 37 solid colors with default shine and less shine versions (74 swatches in total). Appears as additional swatches under the original shoes.

Recolor Standalone Multi Shine: 85 multi colors with default shine.

Recolor Standalone Multi Less Shine: 85 multi colors with less shine.

Mesh Edit V2 - Standalone Solid: Mesh V2 + 9 default colors + 37 solid colors with default shine + 37 solid colors with less shine.

Mesh Edit V2 - Standalone Multi Shine: Mesh V2 + 85 multi colors with default shine.

Mesh Edit V2 - Standalone Multi Less Shine: Mesh V2 + 85 multi colors with less shine.

Requires SP15 Moschino to work.

DOWNLOAD: ▶ CurseForge - V1 (Override) / Recolor Solid / Recolor Multi / V2 Solid / V2 Multi ▶ Patreon - free

You can find other revamps of EA Mary Janes here: Part 1 - EP11 Cottage Living Shoes Part 2 - SP18 Paranormal Shoes

[worldunbent]

"i've seen weird things since i was little..."

i was curious when the standard chapter intros started disappearing, so i skimmed around a bit and here's some observations:

special chapters generally don't get this intro, since they're often from another character's pov, and even when natsume is the pov character they're generally too short to waste any time on exposition.

tanuma gets a variant in sp5. "i've seen weird things since i was little. things other people can't see. i have no idea what they are."

natori also gets a variant in sp15. "since i was little, i've been able to see things other people can't. our family apparently used to be exorcists, but the ability to "see" died out. the family business folded." this doesn't come back in sp17.

the only standalone main chapter not to get this intro in the first several volumes is chapter 19, temporary house (the one where natsume learns how shigeru met reiko as a child). my guess as to why that is is it comes right after the first multi-chapter arc, taki's introduction. the second chapter of taki's arc doesn't have an intro, as becomes standard for all multi-chapter arcs, so maybe midorikawa was experimenting with dropping the intro in general. clearly it doesn't stick, because...

after this, all main standalone chapters and the first chapters of arcs continue to have the intro for quite a while. the next main standalone chapter with no intro is chapter 70, games party. genuinely no idea about this one. it comes back for 71, then...

chapter 72, closed room (beginning of the hakozaki arc) has no intro.

73 is the second part of closed room, then 74, 75, and 76 all are standalones and all have the intro.

chapter 77, the two rings (return to hakozaki manor) has no intro.

after this, 78 & 79 (bb!natsume and boar nynako) are the last chapters to have the intro. from chapter 80 (yorishima's first appearance), we never see the intro again.

so even though there are a handful of chapters with the intro afterwards, i do think the hakozaki arc really marks the turning point.