If you are looking from a little break from the Eco Lifestyle slam then get whisked away to Selvadarado and SimmerClaw's series:  Violet's Journey

Violet, who has just graduated from University is ready to start her graduated life with a bit of adventure in the stunning world or Selvadarado after a mysterious disappearance at her graduation party with some of her class mates. The journey starts out as just a bit of fun, but things turn interesting very quickly as Violet suggests exploring the jungle.

As the series continues, we learn more about Violet's mysterious disappearance from the party.

Come find out how her friends will react to the big secret and then get lost in this wonderful Let's Play world that SimmerClaw has spun for us to enjoy.

If you are looking for a bit of escapism, and let's be honest who isn't these days, then you will thoroughly enjoy getting lost in the fantastic world SolieSims creates in our 38th chapter of the Let's Watch series.
Stranded in Sulani

In this fun new exploratory series Solie takes us on a fun adventure following the life of a sim who has found himself washed ashore on one fo the many uninhabited islands of Sulani. He must sort out what has happened to him and what he is going to do to survive. 

I found myself hooked on this series, before I knew it i had binged 6 episodes in no time and was captivated in Jessie Barns life, the native city dweller turned stranded islander. Enjoy getting lost in his story and watched as he struggles to figure out what is going on and determine what he will ultimately do.

Will he get off the island, will he make it his new home, or will her be taken by the sea!

This week’s spotlight is on the fantastic @sydneymacoretta and her Elemental Legacy Challenge ‘Let’s Play’ series. If you had not heard of this challenge before, don’t worry neither had I before I found Sydney’s channel some month’s back! Episode One begins with an excellent introduction to the challenge rules. You need to work through ten generations of Sims, from Fire to Light. I won’t tell you too much so as to not spoilt the rest, but I’ll briefly explain Generation One’s requirements as told by Sydney. They must have the hot headed trait, start off as the sole Sim in the household, experience fire at least once, make two enemies in their lifetime and get married to a Sim that ‘see’s past all flaws’. They also have a ‘child requirement’ of between 2-4 sprogs.
Sydney’s founder is the exceptionally beautiful Adara Phoenix, her first name chosen from the Hebrew for ‘fire’. Sydney has built a quaint little cottage in Oasis Springs to kick off the legacy and its very fitting for Adara (especially in the hot desert)! With bold, red wood and red features throughout the fire theme was clearly at the front of Sydney’s mind. The devil is always in the detail. As we whizz through the first couple of days in Adara’s life we see her tip her toes into the world of magic and start her culinary career at the same time. Being a wannabe witchy Sim, she starts to fit in with the crowd in the magic bar. She returns the next night and finds her way to the portal to The Realm of Magic. A hot headed witch due to be set on fire at least once in her life (on purpose) and forced to make enemies.. the story really is ‘hotting’ up! When will Adara find love too, as per the requirements of the challenge?
Sydney is an excellent storyteller, on camera throughout the episode. You don’t tend to see this a lot for Let’s Plays and I think it’s great. You see her live reactions and it feels like she is talking to you personally one-on-one. Narrating this way really helps pull you into the story, the characters and the world she has created for you. There are tonnes more besides this series on Sydney’s channel but I would recommend it as a brilliant place to start your binge-watching journey!

1. Take time within the week to watch and comment on at least one video from the chosen Simmer. (let’s keep the feedback positive)
2. Feel free to watch more of the series and leave multiple comments. The goal is to engage with the Simmer and each other and help promote the Simmers channel.
3. After you’ve watched the video (or videos) share a link to the Simmers YouTube channel on what ever social media platform you wish to get others interested in the creator.
4. Each week I will post the series here on this site and Tweet it to let anyone who is participating know who we are watching. (Simmer’s and their series will be chosen at random each week)

One of the first things you will notice about the Simmer I am showcasing this week- Emily (@steeliesims)- is her fantastic energy. From her super down-to-Earth introductions to her addictive voiceovers, Emily will have you hooked on her videos from the first watch. She is so easy to listen to! The series I love the most from her is the 7 Toddler Challenge- because I can relate! I have dealt with a bunch of toddlers in-game all at once and it was infuriating. @steeliesims makes it looks easy, in the beginning anyway! We kick off the first chapter with an introduction to the gorgeous Wilburn family and watch them all begin to interact with each other. @steeliesims explains that she is merging the challenge with the Toddler Stuff pack- voted for by her community- and this theme continues through the whole series.
Part of the challenge is to get the toddler’s skills up to Level 3 and aged up to childhood... without them getting taken away! Sounds simple right? Well- we go on to watch @steeliesims holding her head in frustration as one toddler wakes the others every night, tantrums, potty training, broken sinks, toddlers out in the garden at 5am… You see where this is headed! Funnily enough, watching @steeliesims doing this challenge has made me want to try it as well!
Will any of the toddlers get taken away, will we get to the amazing birthday party @steeliesims has planned? Watch the series to find out! Emily also has brilliant speed builds, shell challenge and specific pack videos. Binge watch this lovely lady’s channel now!

1. Take time within the week to watch and comment on at least one video from the chosen Simmer. (let’s keep the feedback positive)
2. Feel free to watch more of the series and leave multiple comments. The goal is to engage with the Simmer and each other and help promote the Simmers channel.
3. After you’ve watched the video (or videos) share a link to the Simmers YouTube channel on what ever social media platform you wish to get others interested in the creator.
4. Each week I will post the series here on this site and Tweet it to let anyone who is participating know who we are watching. (Simmer’s and their series will be chosen at random each week)

My previous articles have all showcased various (fantastic) Simmer’s Lets Play series. But this time dear readers let me introduce you to a Simmer that can do it all. Renovation videos, Create a Sim, Speedbuilds, Let’s Play’s… @beeleyyt literally breathes the Sims.
With a video going up almost every day, @beeleyyt is a powerhouse. If you’re looking for realistic, achingly beautiful homes for your Sims head on over to the Gallery. We see some mesmerising builds within the Sims Community, but with these builds you can literally download and play. Cottages, apartments, tiny homes, dorms, caravans, family homes.. @beeleyyt’s builds cater for any Sim family. Each one is super detailed and built with love- did I mention they’re all CC free too?!
@beeleyyt's three Let’s Play’s are full of character and diversity. They explore family, the rocky path to fame and much more. My favourite will have to be the Sulani family from Breaking Traditions, their home is fantastic and the Akina family really help introduce you to island life. Naleah is the star for me, leaving the island life behind and exploring the city life. Will Sulani call her home or will she become a city girl? You'll have to watch to find out.
Every CAS video on @beeleyyt's channel is a small labour of love. The thought behind each Sim and the detail she describes really draw you into each character. They also look so natural and real- thanks mostly to @beeleyyt's eye for detail. Detail is what @beeleyyt is all about, in every aspect of her channel. Approachable, down to Earth, entertaining and talented she really is the perfect Simmer. 

1. Take time within the week to watch and comment on at least one video from the chosen Simmer. (let’s keep the feedback positive)
2. Feel free to watch more of the series and leave multiple comments. The goal is to engage with the Simmer and each other and help promote the Simmers channel.
3. After you’ve watched the video (or videos) share a link to the Simmers YouTube channel on what ever social media platform you wish to get others interested in the creator.
4. Each week I will post the series here on this site and Tweet it to let anyone who is participating know who we are watching. (Simmer’s and their series will be chosen at random each week)

​If you're looking for a realistic, hard hitting, dramatic Lets Play- @ZeeSims's has the series for you. A beautifully woven machinima/ speed build/ Let's Play series, 'Single Mother' gives a surprise tug at the heart strings from the get go. Kennedy arrives home to an empty house and a text from her husband Jonathan, he's left her and it hits hard. Narration tells us she is pregnant- and now a soon to be Single Mother! 

@ZeeSims moves us on two years into the future and updates us on what's been happening. After a rocky time on her own, Kennedy has finally started growing her fashion business and has just moved into her own apartment. With a promising career ahead of her, a beautiful toddler and a good close support group she's hopeful for the future. Episode 1 is a delve into the everyday life of our protagonist. Socialising with new neighbours, settling into the new apartment and a successful business meeting. Will the pressures of child care and trying to get her business off the ground get to Kennedy or will it plain sailing? The next few episodes promise fame and Simstagram fortune, a new retail store and possibly a new love interest! 

@ZeeSim loves her little family and you can tell she poured her heart and soul into this series. It's still ongoing, so there are new episodes due! Pick up this fantastic story over on Youtube now and get stuck in.

It's a brand new week and we've got a brand new chapter in our Let's Watch series, I am thrilled to introduce you all to the very fun and talented @QuiSims, and her very impressive interactive Ultra Extreme Rags to Riches series and her Sim Jane Fischer.

This (new to me) Simmer has a fantastic channel, filled with LP's, challenges, tutorials, reviews, and more all around our favorite game, The Sims 4. 

In this interactive series, QuiSims introduces us to her Sim, the rules of the game, the flow chart she is suing to grant bonus, and receive  penalties all based on what happens in this game. I have never watched an Ultimate R2R before but I am thrilled to go on this journey with QuiSims and route for Jane to succeeding. 

​A while back I realised I hadn’t given recent thought to Realm of Magic since just after it came out. Glimmerbrook is such a beautiful world with a strong sense of isolation and enigma. In an unassuming bungalow here is where we find @BreeSimilated’s witch-Sim, Carina Moon. We are told that Carina is seeking a new destiny for herself after a falling out with her family. Turning her back on her old life, she wants to become a spellcaster. A bit of a loner, it’s just Carina and her cat Star against the world.
During the first part of @BreeSimilated’s Realm of Magic Let’s Play, Carina travels through a portal and finds herself in the Magic Realm. She learns the Sages are the only one’s that can bestow the gift of Spellcaster on a Sim. Once Carina has completed a task for Simeon he casts the spell on her and she is starts on her journey to become a powerful Spellcaster. We next explore the Realm of Magic, gather a Raven companion and start practising a bit of spellcasting.
It all seems a little too easy in the beginning. Will things start to unravel for Carina, will her past catch up to her? She may say she prefers the loner life but how long will that last? I truly enjoy listening to @BreeSimilated’s storytelling. She knows Carina’s character so well and gently leads us through her life with such grace. This 12 part series (with the exciting finale) is spun so delicately, you really connect with each episode. It’s so easy to binge watch this series, I highly recommend it and the other popular series’ on @BreeSimilated’s channel. So what are you waiting for?

Let's Watch Guidelines1. Take time within the week to watch and comment on at least one video from the chosen Simmer. (let’s keep the feedback positive)

2. Feel free to watch more of the series and leave multiple comments. The goal is to engage with the Simmer and each other and help promote the Simmers channel.

3. After you’ve watched the video (or videos) share a link to the Simmers YouTube channel on what ever social media platform you wish to get others interested in the creator.
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4. Each week I will post the series here on this site and Tweet it to let anyone who is participating know who we are watching. (Simmer’s and their series will be chosen at random each week)

Our latest chapter in the Let's Watch series puts the spotlight on the very talented and fun Simmer @_PedroPlays_, and his run away teen challenge.

In the very first episode we meet our main character, Lucas Clark, and his back story. Pedro does. a fantastic job explaining the details of the challenge and then dives right into locating collectibles to sell and begin the process for making Simoleans and trying to live life with nothing but the clothes on his back. Get lost in Lucas's life, as he aspires to make it on his own, become an author and discover himself.

1. Take time within the week to watch and comment on at least one video from the chosen Simmer. (let’s keep the feedback positive)

2. Feel free to watch more of the series and leave multiple comments. The goal is to engage with the Simmer and each other and help promote the Simmers channel.

3. After you’ve watched the video (or videos) share a link to the Simmers YouTube channel on what ever social media platform you wish to get others interested in the creator.
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4. Each week I will post the series here on this site and Tweet it to let anyone who is participating know who we are watching. (Simmer’s and their series will be chosen at random each week)

​Sims packs sometimes come and go in the Sims community’s minds but one that has stayed with me is Island Living- the world of Sulani. Beautiful scenery and so much potential for gorgeous builds. The Sims community were divided when it came to Island Living but @PhDSimmer totally embraced it in her series Call To The Ocean.
In Part One, we are introduced to twins Madison and Jade. Delving into CAS, @PhdSimmer explains each girl’s personalities and we get a sneak peak of some of their gorgeous CC outfits too. The devil is in the detail with these two. Jade has the Child Of The Ocean trait and a little turtle tattoo on her hip hints at her call to the water. Looks like it will be sun, sea and sand in the beginning for the loftier sibling. Madison however is destined to be a Conservationist with the Child Of The Island trait, you’ll have to watch more of the series to see if she fulfills that destiny!
Throughout the first part we are given excellent introduction to Sulani, the new Conservationist Career and various Sims you’ll find around the island. 
More than narration, this often funny but sweet Let’s Play feels more like a conversation between yourself and @PhdSimmer than a recorded video. How long will the peace last in the twin’s lives though, with a volatile volcano nearby and a flurry of love interests- will there be trouble in paradise? Tune into @PhdSimmer’s series to find out, absolutely a joy to watch!