📥 Download the Backstory Creator 💛 Get the SimGuardian 🔮 Take the What's Your Simmer's Block Quiz
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
📥 Download the Backstory Creator 💛 Get the SimGuardian 🔮 Take the What's Your Simmer's Block Quiz
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
📥 Download the Backstory Creator: https://yellowllamaco.com/backstory-creator/
💛 Get the SimGuardian: https://yellowllamaco.com/simguardian/
🔮 Take the What's Your Simmer's Block Quiz: https://yellowllamaco.com/quiz/
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
📥 Download the Backstory Creator: https://yellowllamaco.com/backstory-creator/
💛 Get the SimGuardian: https://yellowllamaco.com/simguardian/
🔮 Take the What's Your Simmer's Block Quiz: https://yellowllamaco.com/quiz/
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
In this episode, I explore how The Sims can be used as a fun tool for creative writing. I shares tips on using the game for character development, plot experimentation, relationship dynamics, and overcoming writer's block. If you're a writer looking for fresh inspiration, tune in!
Listen if:
- You need to visualize your story before you can write it.
- You’re looking for story prompts you can interact with.
- You want to know how you can re-frame playing The Sims as ‘working on your novel’.
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
Bit bored of The Sims? In this episode I break down how you can use the same framework writers use to bring their stories to life - the three-act structure! I break down how this plot structure can introduce conflict and challenges for your Sims. Playing with plot and universal themes in mind can inspire your gameplay whether you are starting a new save or reviving an old one.
Listen if:
- You’re want the stories you play to be as compelling as the stories you read.
- You’re bored of your Sims save file and not sure what to do next in your game.
- You’re a writer and curious how to transfer everything you know about plot The Sims.
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
We Simmers are notorious for the wild shenanigans we get up to in the game. A Sim can never know if they will be part of a cozy and wholesome story or find themselves at the bottom of a pool in a basement dungeon, or sometimes both. We can have a lot of fun nurturing or nixing our sims, but what's the story behind these cozy or sometimes deranged scenarios?
From creating heartwarming family legacies to unleashing your Sim’s worst nightmare, in this episode I talk about how much fun both cozy and chaotic gameplay can be.
Listen if:
- Life is too perfect and you want to add some spice to your game.
- You need wholesome gameplay ideas other than playing a family.
- You need tips on how to let off steam on your innocent Sims.
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
In this episode I talk about how we Simmers experience stories in the game organically through gameplay and how we can use the game as a tool to tell stories we've already come up with. I explore how The Sims offers us a lot of freedom to be creative.
Listen if:
- You find yourself playing the same narrative over and over again.
- You’re a storyteller looking for a stage.
- You’re curious what will happen if you let go of the reigns.
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
In this episode I dive into why playing pretend is the best part about playing The Sims. It’s of course a ton of fun but it goes beyond that. Listen in to explore why you should embrace the freedom of imagination within the game and lean into the joy of playing pretend.
Listen if:
- You’re bored of playing The Sims.
- You’re curious why this game is so much fun.
- You need help explaining to your friends and family why you love The Sims.
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
In this episode I share creative ideas and storytelling tools to help you share your Sims legacy family with others without the overwhelm. Putting your legacy family out into the world and letting other Simmers take part in their story can be so rewarding and help you stay motivated to stick to your legacy family gameplay.
Listen if:
- You want to share your Sims legacy family online but a Let’s Play or dedicated blog is too overwhelming.
- All that juicy legacy lore and family history is too good to keep to yourself.
- You’re a visual storyteller.
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
This episode is about every Simmer’s worst fear - a corrupted save file! A glitched-out, buggy Sims save file is unfortunately something every Simmer will encounter sooner or later. There are ways to prevent this though and ensure your save file can keep going for many generations to come. And for those hopelessly lost save files? Well, there’s still hope yet…
Listen if:
- You’ve been playing the same save file for years.
- Your save file is slow and laggy.
- You have lost your Sims legacy family save file but don’t want to give up on them.
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
In this episode I share tools and mods to support your legacy gameplay, ensuring that you stick with your Sims legacy families and their generations continue to exist long after you’ve played them.
Listen if:
- Your screenshots folder is where your Sim memories go to be forgotten.
- You want to set yourself up for success to complete a legacy challenge.
- You want to add depth to your Sims legacy family gameplay.
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
We love legacy family gameplay but it can be hard to stick long enough with a family to even call it a legacy. In this episode I share ways you can keep a legacy family exciting and stick with it for more than one generation. No more abandoned legacy families!
Listen if:
- You’re a serial legacy starter.
- Your ‘legacy’ families fizzle out before becoming legacies.
- You’re bored of your current legacy family.
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
Your legacy family is growing but what to do with all those spares?! How do you continue their story or … not? In this episode I share ways to deal with the extras of your Sims legacy family.
Listen if:
- You have no idea what to do with your legacy family’s spares.
- You need ideas on how to give your spares a purpose.
- You don’t want to clutter your save file with spares.
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
Are you struggling to keep up with your growing legacy family in The Sims? The challenge of managing a large household can be overwhelming, especially when you have multiple family members in various life stages to keep track of. In this episode, I share how to manage a big Sims legacy family and and keep from being overwhelmed.
Listen if:
- You’re overwhelmed by your big family household.
- You’re worried social services might come for the kids.
- Infants have taken over your game and you want to take it back.
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
The partner you choose for your Sims legacy family heir can make or break your legacy family’s path. Let’s explore how can you find the best match for your legacy heir.
Listen if:
- Your heir is single as a Pringle but needs to continue the family bloodline.
- You need inspiration on how to find the perfect match for your legacy heir.
- You need an excuse to spend your weekend in CAS.
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
Selecting the heir in your Sims legacy family is an important decision that will shape the trajectory of the family for generations to come. From genetics to personality, the chosen heir will influence the direction of the family's story. In this episode I explore how to make that choice more meaningful.
Listen if:
- You need inspiration on how to choose the family heir.
- You want to cultivate a consistent family bloodline.
- You want to add meaningful traditions to your legacy family.
➡️ Head to the shownotes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
Creating a legacy family storyline that can span multiple generations may seem daunting at first but it doesn’t have to take much. All you need really are six key elements to give your legacy family a trajectory they can follow for many sessions to come.
Listen if:
- You suffer from Same Family Syndrome.
- You need storyline ideas for a legacy family.
- You want your legacy founder to build a legacy with purpose.
➡️ Head to the show notes for the episode transcript and resources mentioned
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
Legacy gameplay gives us a sense of direction and purpose in the Sims. But how can we make our families' stories even more memorable and impactful? There are two key aspects that will make for more purposeful family gameplay and rich history. Let’s explore!
Listen to this episode if:
- You are bored with your legacy families.
- You want to build a strong legacy family.
- You want to make your legacy family more memorable.
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion
Season 2 is coming soon! Tune in on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 to listen to the first episode!
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Music • You Make Me Feel (feat. Silverberg) by Nova Notion