Season Two Wrap-Up

Well, I did it at the end of the last storyline, so I guess I'll do it again: wrap-up time!

Season Two was more about the struggle of settling in and dealing with the past than actually working through an uber-dramatic plot, so as a result, it was pretty short and sweet. Maybe not sweet. And actually not that much shorter. ... Anyways. 

(Hiding the rest of the post under 'Read More' for those that aren't interested.)

Like last time, if there's anything I left confusing or if you have any other questions, here's a good place to make them... Anything and everything. The only stuff I won't answer about is stuff that I'm 95% sure will be answered later on in the story, and I don't quite want to reveal yet. Feel free to ask, though, I may drop hints. ;)

I ask because I don't tend to think very linear-ly, and just... am incredibly forgetful. For all I know, I mentioned some super secret psuedo organization festering in Twinbrook that Jeb discovered and I never explained. Well. Actually, I'm pretty sure I didn't mention anything like that. Or did I? Agh.

Anyways.

The next storyline will pick up where this one leaves off, as before, but this time will focus mainly on Travis and Bradley as they begin their teen years. The outstanding issues relevant to Meredith and Jebidiah will still be around and written about, but I want to start transitioning to the next generation because not only are they starting to get interesting, but I want you to start getting familiar with them so you can help me figure out who's going to be the heir. Because I'm starting to reconsider defaulting it to Amelia.

Sooo... Here's some News-y related items:

1. Updated Thingies

Cast Page: Updated for the next storyline. Most of the bios (but not all) were rewritten, took out and added characters... Probably not all that interesting to you guys who've been reading since the beginning, but, thought I'd mention nontheless.

Link Stuff: Added more links at the bottom a while back; rementioning just because. I think the facebook link isn't working properly, but... Whatever. ;D It's got links to my art page and my photo album and stuff like that... stuff that's totally irrelevant but. Ya know. I added. Just cuz.

About Page: Just some minor changes: images and wording and took out facts that aren't necessarily true to how I'm writing anymore.

Archive Page: Added some Synopses, including one for next Season, if you want a small spoiler. ;)

My Mypage: I made my Sims3 Mypage Pretty. Cool change to the site, but I wish they actually worked on fixing it's issues rather than adding more things that can break. Still... If you haven't already added me as a friend, feel free to do so. :D

Header/BG/Colors/Etc: Okay, this is more a question than a statement... Should I change the theme of the page for each season? I'm curious whether you like it when I do, or if you really like the current one. Because, I do actually like my header image, but it could be cool to change it with every storyline. I dunno. What do you think?

2. New Exchange Items

Kane Family V2:
The Kanes are awesome, and I love to spread the joy! I am going to really try to separate out each family member for single download (once I figure out how without breaking anything), but for now, I've uploaded the new version so that if you want Amelia in your game, you can have her. I probably won't upload the household again until there's a major change in the family, like splitting off into a different household, marriage, etc... Which won't be for a long, long time.

You can download them Here.
(I am not uploading a version with CC this time, but, there are numerous store items... So, you'll have to replace the pieces you don't have.)

Twinbrook Style Martial Arts Academy:
I really like to build the "extra" lots for neighborhoods that aren't necessary, but still cool. I like academies, meditation gardens, art studios, wedding chapels, and I may even eventually build a nectary... But, so far, the only thing I've done is the Academy.

I tried to make it zen-y but still rustic, like the rest of Twinbrook... And, I apologize if there are terrain oddities when you try to place it, it was a *pain* to place a new lot and build this sucker. Has a foyer with fountain and tree, meditation room, bathroom/showers, learning area, and a spa type bathroom. I believe I removed all the CC (except patterns), so it better freakin' work. (I have such terrible luck with lots.)

You can look at some more shots and download it Here.

Note: If one of these does not work properly, pleasepleaseplease let me know!

3. The Official Forums Post

If you wanna help me out by giving some recommendations or bumps or <3's or something, feel free. I've finally decided to put my blog out there! I did do a post a while back when I was kinda first starting, but I posted it at the wrong time and it didn't get any replies.

 So... I'm going to try again. Here's the link to the forum post.

4. Kaleeko-Related Foo

Well, I'm still about as close to catching up to in-game as I was when I first said I almost was (about 9 posts), which actually says very little except I haven't been playing much lately because I've been focusing on getting caught up on the blog. It will be so cool if I actually get caught up, but I doubt it... I think I'm perpetually stuck behind the curve!

Pretty soon my screenshots will start being widescreen, which is awesome. I'm just saying that, because it's awesome. I guess they'll be smaller, but I don't care. It's awesome!

Also awesome because, now that I have a new monitor, it means I actually can use my art computer again... Which means I can actually use my full version of Photoshop, my tablet, and. You know. DRAW stuff. (Across the void, I hear Chrysame squealing with joy. I haven't forgotten, trust me! I've done lots of sketches but it's hard to do a final without mah wonderful tablet.)

Okay, tried to keep this short. But, I'm a chatty-Cathy, and I love my fellow simmers, so... hopefully you waded through all that unscathed.

Next story post won't be up until tomorrow night or the next night. Until then, <3!