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Lot Recommendations | Aquarium Edition 🐟

01. Sulani Ocean Centre by TheSimGurl15 (40x30) | CC 02. San Sequoia Bay Aquarium by Ivy_And_Wisteria (64x64) | No CC 03. Aquarium of Newcrest by Melcstro (50x40) | No CC 04. Dream Aquarium by Yukijyo6121 (50x40) | No CC

Massive thank you to the builders! 

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Real time build: youtube | Download: patreon | simfileshare

People I want to get to know better!

Thanks for the tag, @fledermausbend! <3

Last Song: Red Wine Supernova by Chappell Roan

Favorite Colors: dark blue-green!! jewel tones in general but also earth tones

Currently Watching: jessicapie's latest Sims speedbuild

Last Movie: Paul (yes, the stoner alien one, family member picked it and it was surprisingly good) or Hercules (Disney), not sure which one was more recent

Currently Reading: ACOTAR! I'm FINALLY just coming out of a multi-year reading slump, so I'm just now getting around to it (and adoring it, frankly). About to start the third book [PLS no spoilers I've made it this far]

Sweet, Spicy, or Savory: sweet, if i had to pick one!

Relationship: Single and Loving It

Current Obsession: Once Upon A Time my deeply beloved and preposterous and messy-as-hell fairytale soap opera

Last Googled: "sims 4 single and loving it lifestyle" bc i wanted to make sure i got the name right fksdlfjs

Currently Working On: making my IRL, long-distance best friend into a Sim so we can hang out as pixels (with her blessing)

I tag: @d4isywhims and @happy-lemon (no pressure!)

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Ezra: Thanks for coming over. I know I’m probably the last person you wanted to see. Atlas: Not the last. Definitely the bottom of the list, but not last. Ezra: [awkward laugh] Atlas: …

Ezra: Um, so, how are you and your sister? Atlas: Are you kidding me? Ezra: What? Atlas: Can we cut the bullshit? We are not old friends catching up. Just tell me why you’re here.

Ezra: I moved to the Bay a few years ago. I swear, I had no idea you were out here, let alone that I was dating your sister-in-law. Atlas: I don’t understand. You left? Turned your back on all of it? Ezra: Yes. The town, the church, everything. Same as you. Atlas: Why? What changed your mind?

Ezra: I wouldn’t even know where to begin. But Henry was a big part of why I started questioning things, and then— Atlas: Henry? Ezra: [nods] He had a really hard time after you left. I realize now that talking him into staying was the worst thing I could’ve done. He was so unhappy. Atlas: Was? Is he…?

Ezra: No. No no no, sorry, he’s okay. He’s good now. Atlas: [sigh of relief] Ezra: About a year before I left, after a particularly awful night, I gave him what I could of my savings and helped him leave.

Atlas: So, how do you know he’s good now? Ezra: [pointing] Behind you.

Ezra: He traveled all over and sent me postcards along the way. Atlas: … Ezra: He found you, in San Myshuno. Atlas: Really? He never contacted me. Ezra: He said he saw you with someone, and that you looked happy. He didn’t want to disrupt your life, so he stayed away.

Ezra: Eventually, he settled down in Henford of all places. He has a small cottage where he raises chickens. Prize-winning eggs apparently. Atlas: [chuckles] That’s perfect. He always dreamed of a quiet life in the country. Sprawling green hills and blue skies and a bunch of smelly animals. For a while, he was obsessed with the idea of raising llamas.

Ezra: Really? He never told me that. Atlas: Not surprising. You always had a way of shitting on his dreams, tearing them down. Ezra: [incredulous] I did not. Atlas: Oh please, you did so. He thought the world of you, and you used him.

Ezra: I— Atlas: You are a self-righteous asshole who told yourself that you were looking out for him, “guiding him”, but the truth is, you made him feel small. In fact, I think you liked that he was gay because it made you feel superior. And now, what, you want a goddamn medal for getting him out of there when you were the reason he was stuck there in the first place?! You never cared about him. You just needed to ease your own conscience because you could no longer deny the damage you caused.

Ezra: You have no idea what you’re talking about. I’m the one that’s been by his side all these years. You’re the one who left! Atlas: I had no choice! And I tried to take him with me. But you stopped him. You made him feel like there was something wrong with him. You didn’t stay by his side because you cared about him. You kept him around to feed your fucking ego.

Atlas: How bad did things have to get, huh? How bad before you realized you couldn’t “fix” him? Before you realized you’re the one who fucking broke him?!

Ezra: Get out of my house. Atlas: Gladly.

Atlas: Stay the fuck away from me and my family. That includes Iris and Spencer.

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AVOIDING COLLAB LIMBO™️: OR, HOW TO ACTUALLY MAKE THAT COLLAB HAPPEN

a strength of Royal Simblr™️ is how common and easy it is to do collaborative projects. our stories and characters can be delightful on their own, but there’s something special about building a plot, a relationship, a character, an event, a whole entire world with someone else. among other things, it’s also a good way to make friends !  however, not everyone approaches the project the same way; this isn’t always a problem, but it can become one when it prevents a collab—especially one between simmers who enjoy each other’s work—from getting off the ground. you might know the feeling. you and another simmer express the desire to do something together. it’s exciting, especially if you admire their story or just think they’re a cool person. this is the beginning of something new and fun, until … the conversation never moves beyond that starting point. 

welcome to Collab Limbo™️

why does this happen? how do we avoid it?

gabe (@armoricaroyalty) and i have compiled some best practices in a brand-new guide. yes, yet another Royal Simblr Guide. the components of the guide are simple—so simple it boils down to three words and two phrases: 

intentionality

familiarity

reciprocity

“yes, and”

“no, but”

INTERESTED? READ THE GUIDE HERE ! ✨

it's summer 2012 and clarity is playing on the radio...

This was WAY more fun than I expected it to be! Thanks for the tag, @fledermausbend :)

Meet the Librarian--

fhfdkjslf idk who to tag so consider this an open call to anyone who wants to try it!

guys, i found a fun thing so i am creating a tag U_U YOU (or ur OC) AS A STEAMPUNK (everyday vs formal) CHARACTER, GO ! ⋆｡°✩ (ty @wildfairies for rb'ing the cool post) ✩ i tag: @flovoid @living-undead @misspepeshi @notasimblr @salemssimblr

i'm sorry we've fallen out touch it's just that i've been in a very bad spot mentally (2011-present)

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Asher: You’re in bed early. You okay? Atlas: I’m fine. Asher: Are you still angry? Atlas: [shrugs] Asher: Do you want to talk about it?

Atlas: [sighs] I just don’t understand why Ezra was involved in conversations about our babies. I don’t want him brainstorming names or anything else. It’s none of his business. Asher: I know. I promise, I tried to change the subject, but Spencer was so excited, and I think he was just trying to connect with her.

Asher: That reminds me, though; can I tell you an idea I have for a name? It’s not on her list yet, I checked. Atlas: Sure. What is it? Asher: Do you remember that graphic novel I made? Atlas: Of course. It took two years before you finally let me read it.

Asher: Yeah, well, it feels really vulnerable, like letting you read my journal or something. Lex is the only other person that’s read it, and that’s only because she was there through it all. Atlas: Well, I feel honored that you trusted me with it. Asher: [chuckles] You should. Atlas: So, what does this have to do with your name suggestion?

Asher: Do you remember The Boy’s name? Atlas: Um, hold on, let me think. You don’t mention it til the end. Asher: Right. Atlas: Don’t tell me. Asher: I will be offended if you don’t get it right. But no pressure.

Atlas: SIMON! His name is Simon. Asher: [smiles wide and nods] What do you think?

Atlas: Sadie and Simon. I love it. Asher: Feels right, doesn’t it? Atlas: It does. Asher: I can’t wait for them to get here.

Atlas: Me neither. You’re gonna be the best dad. Asher: So are you. I love you so much. Atlas: I love you too.

Asher: Does this mean you’re not mad at me anymore? Atlas: I’m not mad at you; I just need to know you’re on my side. Asher: Always. For the record, I did try to give him the cold shoulder, but he’s surprisingly friendly. Atlas: I’m sure he was on his best behavior. Trying to impress the family or whatever. He’s so fucking manipulative. Seriously. He’ll turn you against me the first chance he gets. Asher: Let him try. It’s not possible. Atlas: How can you be so sure?

Asher: I’m sure because I know you far better than he does.  I know your heart. And I know your mind. [smirking] And I know your body. I love you. Every part of you. Inside and out. And there’s nothing he can say or do that will ever change that.

Atlas: I love you.