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CC Creator Feature: PowLuna

2/6/2023

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CORNELIAIf you want to support me, please download on CurseForge, thank you!
  • toddler
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  • base game compatible
  • 24 swatches

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#GrowingTogether: What to Expect

2/4/2023

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Growing Together: Sims 4's Newest Expansion Pack

Sims 4 players are rejoicing worldwide.  On February 2nd, the iconic life simulation game unleashed news of fresh content - an update that frees infants from their previously pixeled bassinet prisons and the highly-anticipated Growing Together expansion pack that imbues the game with deeper intergenerational family ties.  Through these updates, Sims 4 developers hope to fulfill some of the most desperate, longtime wishes of their passionate players.

After all, Simmers are fiercely particular about their pixel people families. Players spend hours crafting the perfect homes, molding the perfect Sims, and playing through simulated life cycle after simulated life cycle, from birth to death.  One of the most echoed and pointed complaints about Sims 4 was this: that the beginning of a Sim's life cycle was extremely limited. Babies were crying, pooping, sleepy objects entirely confined to their designated bassinets.  Although  caretakers were able to scoop their babies up to feed or soothe them, there were no baby bath times, play mats for tummy time, or even baby showers. The Infant Update and Growing Together expansion pack changes all of that - and then some. 

Infant Update

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Coming to all players on March 14th is an enormous base game update.  This update will introduce Infant - a brand new life stage - to the game.  Naturally, players will be able to create and modify infants in Create-a-Sim, but that isn't all. Sim Parents can fully change diapers in a fresh interaction; they can also put their infant down for naps or bedtime.  Instead of simply crying and soiling virtual diapers, the new infants will be able to express their needs, emotions, and sentiments. Developers promise that new Sim Parents will experience infants as they are meant to be experienced: through an intense, sleepless fog. 

​But it is through the expansion pack Growing together that Sims 4 developers have truly "freed the infant."  The pack, which releases on March 16th, adds Infant Milestones to the game. These milestones grant babies new abilities that form their adorable personalities and follow them as they grow older. The pack also introduces Infant Playmats, Changing Stations, and baby carriers to the game. Older Sims will be able to transport their bundles of joy on their backs, put their babies down on their bellies for play time, pass their babies to other Sims, and throw  baby showers, a brand new in-game Event.


It doesn't end there! Growing Together offers 18 discoverable Infant Quirks that change an infant's behavior. Among these Quirks are: Self-soother, Early Riser, Messy Eater, Frequently Gassy, Good Appetite, Snuggly Sleeper, Happy Spitter, Free-Air Tinkler, and more.  

Infants promise to be irritatingly lovable as they toot, babble, giggle, and free-pee into toddlerhood. 

A Whole New World

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On March 3rd, 2023, Simmers will learn more about Sims 4: Growing Together during a Twitch live Stream. Then, players will get a better picture of all that the freshest expansion pack has to offer.  However, between the new pack trailer, developer Tweets, and EA Blog Posts, Simmers have a good idea of what to expect. 

Naturally, Growing Together boasts a brand new world for Simmers to explore. 

San Sequoia, once a quaint fishing village, is a safe suburban town filled with craftsman homes and family-friendly hubs.  The town overlooks an expansive ocean bay with an iron bridge dominating the horizon.  San Sequoia  is filled to bursting with t
hree distinct neighborhoods - Anchorpoint Wharf, Gilbert Gardens, and Hopewell Hills. Here, families can catch movies, go on power walks with grandma at Urban Park, or cool off on the new Splash Pads. 

If this were not enough, Lil Simsie announced that she designed many of the suburban homes in San Sequoia.  This all but ensures that Simmers will enjoy the effortlessly gorgeous stylings of the popular Sims streamer without having to wade through the saturated Gallery. 
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Create-a-Sim

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Growing Together offers the best of suburban wear.  It appears filled with the easy tanks and simple knitwear suitable for versatile play. Infants get adorable fruit-themed outfits like apple-dappled onesies and strawberry-printed shirts. Players can expect a slew of cute costumes, carriers, and backpacks for young Sims.

However, the Create-a-Sim star of the incoming pack is skin details.  Developers have added birth marks, vitiligo, moles, and other skin markings to make each Sim more unique than ever before.
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While developers have not yet released an official asset list for Growing Together, the trailer unveiled the kinds of cozy furniture bits and bobs one might expect from a suburban paradise. 

Growing Together features: 
  • New bookcases
  • triangular windows
  • sleeping bags
  • play mats
  • changing tables
  • functional treehouses
  • new rocking chairs
  • puzzle tables 
  • new bunkbeds
  • New curtains
  • New sofas
  • Infant toys
  • New desks
And much more! Sneak a peek at the official trailer screenshots below. 
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The treehouses appear to be structures that Sims can build together in-game.  They feature fun tube slides, fireman poles, fairy lights, and slots where the players can arrange the toys and items their Sims most desire. 
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Gameplay

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Make no mistake: Growing Together is brimming with new, meaningful gameplay.  In fact, familial relationships seem overhauled in a big way.  Not only did developers add new experiences and interactions to the game, but they have also inserted new features that affect Sim personalities and relationships at all age levels. 

Families enjoy several new group activities to experience together. At Urban Park, Sims can partake in Snowy Escape-like actions such as: walking as a group, learning to ride a bike, jogging, and hiking on nature trails.  They can take in the sights and even go fishing alongside their grandparents after watching a movie at the newly refurbished cinema. After a long day of eating good food at the restaurants along the pier, families can wind down with children's stories at the library or cool off in the new Urban Park Splash Pads. 

Sim families will soak in all of these life-experiences while navigating the Teachable Moments that form personalities and shift family dynamics. Will the exhausted new mother allow her in-laws to finally move in? Will the jokester big brother clash with his more studious younger sister? Is dad more on edge than usual or is he going through a classic Midlife Crisis? In Growing Together, these life Milestones work together alongside Social Chemistry to create unique Sim experiences. Not all Sims will enjoy the company of any given counterpart, and not all families will successfully navigate the many milestones of their members. Failure and triumph during these crucial growing pains will form the foundation of a Sim's personality traits. Even Infants get their own milestones!

Toddler Updates

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Developers did not forget about toddlers for this update.  In fact, like Infants, Toddlers get 18 Toddler Quirks that change their behavior and shift over time.  Some examples include: Aggressive, Picky Eater, Early Riser, Little Singer, Good Appetite, Loves Water, Hates Bedtime, Loves being Carried, and more. If this were not enough, Toddlers can interact with Infants in a variety of heart-warming interations. 

Child Updates

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Growing Together also offers an update to the child life stage. For the first time since the launch of base game, children enjoy four new aspirations:
  • Slumber Party Animal
  • Mind and Body
  • Playtime Captain
  • Creative Genius. 

Sim kids will have a blast building treehouses alongside their families, aggravating their parents with pranks and pillow fights, crafting intricate friendship bracelets, and engaging in cozy slumber parties complete with cute sleeping bags.

Notably, kids can learn how to ride a bike under their caretaker's watch, but make sure those helmets are secure because children can also lose teeth.  However, not even the Tooth Fairy can keep a Child's Confidence as high as a parent's expert guidance can; children will need to form secure attachments to thrive later in their adult years. 
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Check out these new child-toddler interactions! Squee!

Elder Updates

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Growing Together allows beloved Sim adults to age gracefully into Sim Elders.  Grandma can now Power Walk at Urban Park, complete puzzles, play Scramble at the new Activity Table, serve as caretaker of the family Keepsake Box, give Life Lessons, Reminisce on Good Times, and even have a favorite grandchild. 

Elders take a more specialized ​role in families. They can take care of children while their exhausted parents catch some shut eye and keep their minds sharp at the Recreation Center. 

Sims 4 developers appear to have delivered the massive, generations update for which players have longed. After all, for many, the Sims family experience is the bedrock upon which the franchise thrives.  Through Growing Together, the Sims 4 hopes to render that foundation rock solid.

What are you most excited about? Talk to us on Twitter @SimmersDigest or on Facebook and Discord as The Sims Nation. 
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Community News: Part 2

1/31/2023

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There is always so much happening in our amazing community, and we thought it would helpful to give some recaps for those of you who may find yourself lost in the sea of amazing that is our community, so lets talk: Challenges, Game Tips, and all things the sims

Upcoming and Ongoing Challenges

CAS Challenge

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Our first challenge is from @SimViser on Twitter and it is all about Love Day and CAS.

This challenge is going on all month with a stop date of: February 14

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Valentine's day is just perfect for it! Starts on the 1st of February and ends on the 14th. No rules. But, few things below just in case anyone wants directions. ⬇️□#SVHotDate

#ShowUsYourSims #TheSims4 @TheSims @simmersdigest pic.twitter.com/LXWylE9UMx

— SimViser (@SimViser) January 29, 2023

Build Challenge

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Our featured build challenge comes from Sim_Michele on Instagram.

To help get those creative juices flowing, dust off one of your previous builds you never finished, get it completed and upload it to the gallery using the tag: #smchallenge46

Due Date: Feb 22nd

Details can be found on the post above.

Questions from the Community

The Roof, the roof, the roof is on fire...

Have you ever had a fire on your Sims lot that you couldn't reach? While some have experienced this, others may have not, so what should you do?  Check out this post and the comments from the community helping to learn and discover how o deal with those pesky hard to reach fires.

TLDR: Let it burn itself out.

So sparkly and shiny...WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Ever noticed those shiny floating light bulbs and starts hovering over your Sims head? We have, and many others have as well. If you are new to the game, or never bothered to find out what it was, this post from Reddit user u/Alvin514, and the comments below will help you to learn what they are and how to make them go away when you are trying to take your screenshots.

TLDR: They show up due to lot traits that are set in Build mode. View the comments from the post  to learn more about them

This game never ceases to amaze...

.This is yet another reason why I love this game so much. You can play for YEARS and still find new things. 

​In this post by Reddit User: u/bunisdead they share this stunning picture that their Sim painted, that I have NEVER seen before and I love this. 

It got me wondering: What things have you recently discovered that was new to you in game? Let us know in the comments below or Tweet us @SimmersDigest

​Watch the LIVE STREAM here: https://www.twitch.tv/thesims


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CC Creator Feature: MadamRia

1/30/2023

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MadameRiaBacktoBasics GREYSCALE/COLORS:
  • Counter - End pieces are half-tile and 3/4-tile wide; use quarter tile placement (F5) for maximum versatility!
  • Island - Island counters where the drawers are on the cooking side, not the eating side!
  • Cabinets - End pieces are half-tile wide! Mix and match!
  • Fridge Nook - Fits most fridges
  • Bar - Has empty shelves with slots for decorating
  • Island cart - Slotted for decorations/clutter and functions as a cooking surface if there's enough room on the top
MadameRiaBacktoBasics Addons:
  • Apron/farmhouse sink - Basin comes in white, grey, and black, with 5 metal tones for the hardware
  • Bar Stool - In the same swatches as the items in the Decor folder (a combination of greyscale, colors, and browns to match the butcher block wood tones)
  • Four Walls in 48 matching swatches - Comes in Plain, and Tiled at Backsplash, High, and Full heights
  • Tile Floor in 48 matching swatches - Made to match with the tiled walls
  • Neutral Slate Floor - 20 Greyscale/Brownscale swatches of a large-tiled floor with a slight shine
  • Tea Kettle (Functional)- No longer working with the Wedding Stories GP! Please remove it if you're encountering issues!
MadameRiaBacktoBasics Decor:
  • Over 20 Decor/Clutter objects, including stackable dishware, slotted baskets, and foodstuffs (and a small rug/mat I forgot to take a nice screenshot of). Most things come in 22 swatches (a combination of greyscale, colors, and browns to match the butcher block wood tones)

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CC Creator Spotlight: Leaf-Motif

1/23/2023

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Rory Bedroom - Some people think that bedrooms should be relaxing, quiet places. Not you! Splash color everywhere with these bold retro pieces. Two mattress options (extra pillows and no pillows) and a separate bed frame for maximum customization. The shelves work seriously everywhere, and can hold your tall and funky shaped objects too. Eleven meshes total, all base game compatible. ​
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Magnolia Bathroom - This set was a new step for me! I started out making clutter, but I wanted to expand a bit and make some bigger furniture pieces. Shaker style cabinets and a double wide sink will give you an air of grandeur even in a tiny apartment. As always there are lots of slots and color options.


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Aubrey Office - The perfect balance between classic elegance and mid-century whimsy, this office set looks great in all settings. Writing in your journal, penning your very important missives, or pretending you're the next great novelist? Whatever you get up to, settle in with these stylish pieces. The tall shelf has two configurations, right and left, so it always fits exactly where you like. Beautiful portraits by Francis Coates Jones come in a wall and a floor version, with 15 swatches. Ten items total, all base game compatible. ​

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TikTok Spotlight: Sahm and Bean

1/17/2023

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@sahm_and_bean did you know you can use the shift key to duplicate objects and even whole rooms? console, idk what your equivalent is but if anyone knows please leave a comment!! #sims4tips #sims4hacks #sims4 ♬ original sound - sahm and bean
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CC Creator Feature: MyshunoSun

1/16/2023

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Here's what you get:
  • Kitchen counter (modular, 5 styles), 14 swatches, 100§
  • Kitchen cabinet (modular, 7 styles), 14 swatches, 100§
  • Bar, 14 swatches, 400§
  • Plant, 10 swatches, 100§
  • Stacked plates (decor), 8 swatches, 50§
  • Picnic basket (decor), 8 swatches, 75§
  • Kitchen utensils (decor), 8 swatches, 70§
  • Cutting boards (decor), 8 swatches, 50§
  • Vial (decor), 4 swatches, 20§
  • Drying herbs (wall decor), 6 swatches, 50§
  • Mushroom basket (decor), 8 swatches, 50§
  • Jar (decor), 8 swatches, 20§


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Community News - Part 1

1/12/2023

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There is always so much happening in our amazing community, and we thought it would helpful to give some recaps for those of you who may find yourself lost in the sea of amazing that is our community, so lets talk: Challenges, Game Tips, and all things the sims

Upcoming and Ongoing Challenges

CAS Challenge

@That1GreenLeaf on Twitter has a CAS challenge  for you to explore.
  • Due date: February 1st 2023
Start by visiting their Gallery and download the sims.
  • You can change the skin color, eyebrows, eye color, hair, etc, just DO NOT change the sims bone structre with any sliders or presets
  • Use and packs and CC is allowed

~CAS Challenge!~
Find the sims on my gallery: thatonegreenleaf!
-#TheSims4 #TheSims #TS4 #Sims4 #Sims pic.twitter.com/xnQiXwnXzx

— ~leaf~ (@that1greenleaf) December 22, 2022

Shell Challenge 

Simpaticody has a shell challenge coming due very soon, one winner will be selected to get a Stuff Pack
  •  Due date 1.15.2023
Head over to their Instagram post, and check it out.

The Details:
  • Build any type of room using their shell which can be found on their gallery: 
  • Use all packs/kits and debug items
  • Use T.O.O.L. and Red Shelf
  • Change location and type of door and stairs
  • Add platforms, fences, and half-walls
  • Add doors, windows, fences, pillars, and columns
  • Can be non-functional
Details can be found on the post.
View this post on Instagram

A post shared by SimpatiCody (@simpaticody)

Tips and Tricks

If you are not on Reddit, you may consider joining after you see this next post.
The community at large has an ongoing conversation about tips/secrets in the game that is overflowing with a wealth of information.

Click below to se some of them gems the community is sharing, from secret locations, to lore about the game, to hidden events you can trigger by doing certain things in games, they talk about it all.
While we were getting lost in all the gems from the Sims4 secrets post, we were amazed to discover a method to raise and lower the glasses on your Sims face, something I ( a life long Simmer) never realized was an option. Check out the video below to learn how to.

Bonus CC

Lastly, we have to give a shout out to kaisosims who shared a new CC kit they created: The Sims 4 Rodents CC Pack.

While rodents may not be your favorite fuzzy companion, we can think of many Simmers who adore them and this pack is designed for them.

​Publicly availble right now for you to explore and add to your game, just check out their post below for the details.

â–¡The Sims 4 Rodents CC Pack â–¡

Add four new decorative small pets to your game with the Sims 4 Rodents CC Pack!

Download Early Access (Public Jan. 10th): https://t.co/34dMdpw2fN
Read about it on tumblr: https://t.co/Ou6JPwglsu pic.twitter.com/7KB0M1mjMy

— Kai (@kaisosims) December 27, 2022

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Roadmap + Community = Speculation Time

1/11/2023

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The team is back with a new roadmap, so it is time for speculation and leaks, and we are here to get you all caught up in one place

Get familiar with The Sims this season!

Whether you're expecting an update or waiting for a new expansion pack to arrive, it's all relative ✨ pic.twitter.com/aOgywOOqDA

— The Sims (@TheSims) January 10, 2023
For starters, the Sims team released this adorable video showcasing the roadmap for what is to come.

The details

  • 2 New Kits
  • 1 New Expansion Pack
  • 1 Big update

What we know:

  • We know we are getting one major update to gameplay which will be giving us a new or modified life stage, somewhere in between infant and toddler.
  • LEAKED info: One of the two new kits we will be getting is rumored to be themed as undergarments. 

LEAKED INFO

The lovely Henford Hen on twitter has the screen snaps of one of the two upcoming kits
  • Simtamates Collection (Menswear Kit)
Other than this, and the screen shots with some sims wearing  what appear to be undergarments,  we presently have no other information on what to expect from the kit.

□Leaked cover art for the Simtimates Collection (Left) and that concept art show from @TheSims Summit Event (Right)□

That outfit looks pretty identical to me □ pic.twitter.com/88zWkK2l4o

— The Henford Hen □□ (@TheHenfordHen) January 11, 2023

I even just checked on the EA App and the Simtimates Collection cover is totally showing up on the Modern Menswear Kit! pic.twitter.com/nY9rOVW71O

— The Henford Hen □□ (@TheHenfordHen) January 11, 2023

Community Speculation

While we have seen the leaked info on one of the alleged packs all we have to work on is the video from the sims team and our crack team of community creatives who have lended their thoughts and speculation based on what the have seen. What we have pieced together from all this speculation:
  • Expansion pack appears to be Generations like in its theme, focusing on family, hinting at the family tree, and we are getting a new adorable hair featured right on the Sims team twitter post
  • The world appears to be possibly modeled on San Fransisco and the name may even be San Sequoia 
  • There is a strong theme of teeth involved with either the pack/kit or both
    • Suspicion that losing a tooth will be a life event
    • Tooth fairy or Tooth Beary may be a new NPC that facilitates this life event
    • Possible new dentists career in the works

You don't have to take our word for it...

We adore our community and the speculation around all things Sims so feel free to get lost in some of the community members who help wrangle all this information into bitesize videos, and discussions all over the internet. From YouTube to Reddit the community is (and will likely be) all a buzz for awhile. As we learn more we will continue to update this post and keep you all looped in.

Be sure to give these amazing creators a follow and like their content if if brings you any value

Reddit Discussion Thread:

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TikTok Spotlight: HipHipRenee

1/10/2023

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@hiphiprenee Sim A Day: Day 23 #simaday #simstutorial #simtok #simstok ♬ The Sims Theme - Mark Mothersbaugh
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