#sims memories

[simcaistk]

Very First Kiss Memory Icon Remake

A small file that changes the icon of the Very First Kiss memory introduced in the base game. It follows the already existing First Woohoo memory fashion, added later in the University expansion pack. Since the two did not match, I find it an oversight rather than a deliberate stylistic developers' decision. And besides, browsing through the Sims' memories panels with all the same kiss icons, especially when it comes to Romance Sims, is rather dull, don't ya think?

This is a default icon replacement. It applies both the existing and new in-game Very First Kiss memories.

Conflicts: none that I know of.

Thank you @simnopke for all the guidance!

Download here. The link is on SimFileShare. All it takes is putting the file in a Downloads folder.

[annaplaybook]

The Unsettling Memories from My Sims 2 Disc

In 2008, I got my first physical copy of The Sims 2 after years of asking my parents for it. I remember encountering some strange things in the game that seemed unusual and made me wonder if they needed further insight. A few years ago, I shared one of these experiences on Reddit, but people dismissed it, saying it was likely a coincidence or something that couldn't happen. Despite that, I want to share my memories here and reflect on what I think about them now after years of playing The Sims.

A Predetermined Future (or Not)?

I played with the Goth family until Alexander grew into a teenager. One day, Alexander got out of bed and started choking, wrapping his hands around his neck until he fell down and died. Thinking it was an unfortunate incident, I exited without saving. Later, I played with another family and made a teen Sim befriend Alexander. After several visits, Alexander did the same choking animation.

At the time, I thought this might be related to the environment bar being too low, but I later found out it was a bug in early versions of the game. Still, I noticed that whenever I tried to prevent a bad event, it seemed to happen again after reloading the save. For instance, if a Sim started a fire and I exited without saving, the fire would always occur when I returned to the household.

I couldn't find information about this, but I speculate that the game might decide certain events, like fires, lightning, or broken objects in advance, and a player can't avoid them.

Sims Reacting to Too Many Tombstones?

At the time, I was curious about creating a haunted house filled with tombstones to see how Sims would survive in such an environment. I made 3 or 4 families, each with 8 Sims, which resulted in 31 tombstones. I remember when I placed the last family into the lot, they would scream and jump in place, facing the tombstones. Their reaction was similar to when they see a ghost interacting with an object, making it float in the air.

This happened during the day, when ghosts weren't around, which confused me. The Sims would stop their interactions to look at the tombstones and jump in fear. I eventually stopped playing with this household because of this behavior and never tried it again.

Could it be that Sims react this way when there are many tombstones on the lot? If I ever decide to test it again, I can only do so with Sims Life Stories. But I believe the original Sims 2 would be better for testing this, so if you try it out, I would like to hear about it!

Conclusion: The Sims has a lot of weird things that can be seen very unsettling, either because of missing data, game corruption and bugs. Like how broken faces will always have the template face number 2. (I remember having this issue with Sims Pet Stories even after reinstalling the game.) My Sims 2 back then was completely vanilla and probably one of the oldest versions of the game, Although the choke animation is indeed a bug, I believe all the other things I mentioned have something consistent. Unless stated otherwise after some testing. But we can also argue that the older version of the game was unstable, I can completely agree with that.

[occudo]

An incomplete list of TMA fics I adore

-beacuse of this ask

(If you liked the fics I previously recommended/made fanart for, I think you'll gonna like these as well, but you know, read the tags, know what you are going into)

Yesterday is Here by CirrusGrey @cirrus-grey

Time Travel Fix-it! Slow burn! So good! So much sass from future!Jon- I doubt I have to introduce anyone this amazing author, but if you somehow missed them till now, this is your time! I highly recommend all of their other fics as well, for example one of a more recent one, The Stranger I Know Best is also a lovely read.

enthralling by Prim_the_Amazing @primtheamazing

Vampire!Martin!! I have no words of how much I love this concept, this story, everything about this. I think I'm going to repeat myself through this list, but I also recommend everything else they've written!

to fill... my heart with music? by godshaper @godshaper so their Martin and Jon design are different from mine, also they made a way better art for this- but still, I wanted to include this really good fic in this list.

Do It All Anew by inkfingers_mcgee or @crit20art

You know the feeling when you read a book that makes you cry, and after that you recommend it to your friend? Well- there is no reason I mentioned this, I'm just so normal about this fic. Or any other fic from inkfingers_mcgee... like Strange Manner of what I made another fanart way back. Also, check out their art!

Anyway, here is Aamal- she is not going to cause emotional damage.

And they were sidekicks (oh my god, they were sidekicks) by arthureameslove @arthureameslove

A lighthearted series where Jon and Martin are sidekicks of supervillains- it's just a really fun fic, also recommend everyting from this author - I previously draw fanart here for an other fic of theirs Like a Lighthouse, Call Me Home

neither sad, nor sick, nor merry, nor well by saintbleeding @saintbleeding

To quote the aurthour: "Post-divorce Jon and Martin in a wedding-based romcom" It's such a comfort read, also has a Tim/Sasha wedding, and lots of cameos! I realised most of these authors I made fanarts for before- like this one for some kind of miraculous bind, this one is oneshot and a bit more serious in tone.

Give Me the Words by rakel @rakel-on-ao3

"Jon and Martin try to make the most of a bad situation in the Scottish Highlands. The situation is worse than they realised." You know that one post about wanting to write PWP, but it keeps turning into character study? Well, this one comes to my mind each time I see that.

i wanna find a home (i wanna share it with you) by heartshapedguy @transgenderboobs

So what would have happened if instead of the cot (tm), Jon offered Martin his own flat to stay? There is no way it's going to change their relationship, right? Such a good read, if you want some fluff, I highly recommend it!

Lucky Stars by magnetarmadda @magnetarmadda

Martin has a lovely family (except his mother) but still, he needs a fake boyfriend, and Jon comes to the rescue. It's one of the first fics I remember reading after I finished the series. It is such a comfort read of mine~

(+enjoy a rare tall Jon from me)

There are so many more fics that also deserve the spotlight, these are just the ones I read multiple times and/or didn't made fanarts for before. If you find something here you like, give them some love! Kudos and comments! They deserve it. (Also, just an extra disclamier some of these are PWP or rated T- just mind the tags)

I tried to link and tag everything, I hope it works.

[bknysimz]

(TS4) bknysimz playable bratz set

when i was a little girl, i use to play with these... and now your sims can too!

adults can play using the childish trait

kids can play

catalog icons

100% meshed by me 

please do not include any of my CC in your scenes, do not convert or recolor.

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD 

[dilfslayer1080p]

hey if you're still up for suggestions i think it would be funny to put benry in one of those hydraulic presses and crush him. like in all those youtube videos

He's having a fantastic time

[thisischeri]

The Sims 2, 2004

instagram: cheri.png

[cinamun]

Strange | Next

Lot Cred

[aheathen-conceivably]

“So even if I jumped off like a bird you’d catch me?” He nodded his head in nervous but fervent agreement. “I’d jump right after you.” She giggled, kicking her feet slightly like she was going to move to stand. “Come on then, let’s go!” But he knew her games by then and laughed along with her, letting the breeze take her idea down the ravine like so many she had said before.

[mxwhore]

theres nothing i would love more • tipjar

[0m3n-0f-d3ath]

🩻 Nagito and Mikan

Out of memory 🩻

[acuar-io]

Brought someone back from the dead <3

[simandy]

I hope your abuser steps on a lego today

[superfamiblog]

Tokimeki Memorial/Heartthrob Memorial (1996, Konami). English translation patch by translated.games

[anachronisims]

simmers don’t want TS5, simmers legit just want 64-bit TS2.

[belladovah]

A Complete Guide on how to Fix & Optimize The Sims 2 on Windows 10/11

I've made a video tutorial and written guide on everything you need to know on how to Fix & Optimize The Sims 2 on Windows 10/11, with Performance, Stability, and Graphics Enhancements.

Watch the Video Tutorial on YouTube:

Read the Written Guide on my Website