Windkeeper's Blog
No Care Aquariums
Not exactly new objects, just some heavily modified existing ones! I created a new version of both Maxis aquariums, the one that doesn't require feeding or cleaning and even stops a maid from that endless-cleaning-loop bug. The aquariums are fully animated and will use all the colors of the originals. The large saltwater aquarium requires Pets EP. Testing is going well so far, hope to release them this week.
Coming soon - spacesaving scratching posts
Work in progress, a set of spacesaving scratching posts for cats (Pets EP). Will include scratching trees (thanks to wildstar24 for convincing me to include those!), and special scratching posts that can be placed around a tree (small trees will be included for that purpose) or hidden inside a living room plant. No cheat code required for placement.
Atomic Plus
Soon to be released, a set of additional items for Maxis Atomic Kids furniture that comes with Pets. I'm adding a book case, a wall hanging bookshelf, better working desk (left side is fully useable), and simpler looking chair. All items are linked to Maxis originals for colors. The set will also include a shadow fix for Atomic desk and end table - if you check in your game, currently their ground shadow showing up on the left!
Work in progress: new flowerbed fence
This is one of those small and easy projects that help me get away from more complicated ones when I just need a break! lol! A small flowerbed fence, shaped like baby teeth, lol! I don't really know what to call that shape. Hope to release this soon.
Custom frames
The new Pets Expansion Pack now comes with ability to have your sims paint the custom images of your choice. Of course, we new how to do that before, lol, but it is now officially included as one of the easel options. I thought that having custom frames for these paintings might come in handy. In my soon to be released set there will be 3 frame meshes and several recolors for them. Simply place the finished painting on a wall and then place a frame of your choice over the painting. No cheat code required. The only thing I regret is not been able to include a wall shadow for the frames. The shadow does interfere with the painting at some angles, the painting is set to blend mode for some reason. I can't fix Maxis mistake so I chose not to include the shadow with the frames isntead.
Custom gates updated!
I did some testing and figured out how to update my custom gates to have a lock option and still have them working in previous game versions as well. For those of you who has OFB or Pets, you can download the updated version from this page.Pet Beds
Yes, I've got Pets! And I love it! lol! It feels good to play again, not sure how long will it last though. Meanwhile I am making a few pet objects as well - one set of pet basket recolors (already published) and one set of expensive pet bed with a new mesh (soon to be published).
New body meshes for girls
3 new meshes, work in progress. I liked the way the pants turned out on my girls babydoll mesh, decided to try and make same type of pants as a stand alone mesh. Next step was to make a matching top to go with pants. I experimented with OFB puff shoulder top, turned it into more flat kind but still keeping nice babydoll shape of the bottom. It turned out pretty well :). So I played more - added bell shape sleeves. There is still a lot of work for all the meshes, need to create matching fat meshes for example. And of course recolors. I also want to try one more top mesh - same shape but without sleeves. Wish me luck! :)
Interactive spiders
Arachnophobia (fear of spiders) is a set I made for the October theme week. The Black Widow spiders in this set are decorative objects with a twist, he-he! They are modified to have "Get Spooked" interaction that will have your sims scream! Literally! Some motives will drop too. Try not to scare your sims when their bladder motive is low, lol!
New accessory - crown for all ages
I used a small crown from FFS as a base for a new accessory for all ages. My version is larger than the original though, especially the adult version. I also made sure to create male version as there were several requests already. No expansion pack required. Publish date: October 18th.