Sul sul, my name is De'Ja ! I'm twenty-seven years old, a full-time writer & a wife to a gamer. I started playing the sims as a means to make my stories into digital visual novels.
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So I was using the strip club feature of WW and editing the townies I wanted to be my dancers. This is Raven Sanchez. I didnt change her facial features. I just added a skin blend with makeup and changed her clothes. Yall tell me how did I do?
(I took the photos on my phone which is why the quality is a bit weird)
Check out the Pride CAS Challenge collab on my Youtube channel. This project was so fun! I want to thank all the other creators for being involved without you all the video wouldnt have been the same.
Challenge: Each simmer picks one color from the original pride flag. They must create a sim with outfits that incorporate the color and/or the LGBTQ+ cc.
Which outfit(s) are your favorite? (Let us know in the comment section)
Simmers:
@BritMaloneTheSimmer
@Destini_Panda
@kree480
@Snewto10
@always_angelena
@RenaeJazzi
So if ya’ll remember the MC Leah Ellison from My Tailor Tales play of the Sims. She is currently in university to be a fashion designer. However it’s a bit expensive. So to make a little extra coin she decided it was time to get a job. Not many jobs were hiring a college student with no experience so she went another route and let’s just say my girl has more than enough money. What’s her new side hustle you ask? Well take a look.
❤️ Display of Affection MOD V2 | FREE UPDATE
New Love Language Traits
Apply custom traits in CAS. You can assign more than one love language trait to a Sim. Each custom trait comes with 3 New Wants! Available to teens, young adults, adults, and elders. Any gender and sexuality.
Words of Affirmation (Emotional trait)-
These Sims like hearing what others appreciate or admire about them. They also like to return the favor.
Quality Time (Social trait)-
These Sims feel the most adored when their partner actively wants to spend time with them and is always down to hang out. Listening, eye contact, and full presence are crucially crucial!
Acts of Service (Social trait)-
These Sims believe that actions speak louder than words. They value going out of the way for their partner to make their life easier.
Gift Giving (Lifestyle trait)-
These Sims enjoy gifting something that is both physical and meaningful. Their main goal is to give things that matter to reflect a Sims value to them.
Physical Touch (Emotional trait)-
These Sims feel loved when they receive physical signs of affection, including kissing, holding hands, cuddling on the couch, and woohoo. Physical intimacy and touch can be incredibly affirming for them.
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CAS Challenge: Choose a non-human animated character and create a sim.
The Inspo: Dragon from Shrek
The Sim: Named her Delaney
But wait there's more! If we remember her partner donkey in Shrek 2 turned into a horse. So, what better than to make her a cowgirl. This is her stallion Shadow!
Ivan Novack (from Gray Janssens route)
Yea he was the bad guy of the story but I couldn’t resist. I mean look at this TT character makeup.
His traits are mysterious, materialistic, short tempered, and jealous.
It seems he is already getting cozy with his next door neighbor.
Check in next week to find out just who is the next door neighbor.
Named her Noi Truong
🚨CAS Challenge: Start a new game and makeover the first auto-populated sim.
Thank you so much for this!
˗ˏˋ ♡ ˎˊ˗ MY Mods list ˗ˏˋ ♡ ˎˊ˗
So, lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the mods I use in my game. Here are some mods that new simmers will like to make their game more enjoyable to play. I’ll be honest with you guys and say that I have a lot of mods in my game. I’ll update this list twice a month and any mods that I haven’t used in a while or that have been broken for some time but haven’t been patched. I will cross it out. My favorite mods will be marked.
Happy Simming!! ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶
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Loading Screen
(I’m currently using)
NeonLights Balloon Loading Screen <- Still can use
Colorful Plumbob Loading Screen -> (Pride Month version)
Animated plumbob -> (Chainsaw Man version)
Plumbob recolors by pinkishwrld -> (more colors) ✓✓
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CAS Background
(I’m currently using)
Discord Colors CAS Backgrounds - Full White <- Still can use
CAS Room - Eren Yeager <- Still can use
Beige - cas background by shasims
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In Game
(I’m currently using)
MCC ✓✓
UI Cheats Extension ✓✓
Realistic Child Birth Mod ✓✓
Woohoo Wellness & Relationship Wellness Mod ✓✓
Wicked Whims ( 18+) ✓✓
Basemental Drugs (18+) ✓✓
Extreme Violence Mod
Life Drama Mod <- Still can use
UI Recolor ✓✓
Urban Social Mod
Expanded Pregnancy Interactions
Slice of Life
Adeepindigo ✓✓
SimRealist ✓✓
TMEX settings ✓✓
Control any Sim ✓✓
Andrew Pose Player ✓✓ <– MUST HAVE FOR POSES!!
XML Injector <– MUST HAVE TO HAVE ANY MODS TO WORK!!!
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In Game (small mods)
(I’m currently using)
Functional Personal Care Products
Functional Perfumes
RSVN oil diffuser
Alarm clock -> (Recolor version) ✓✓
Towel after shower
Iso love camera ✓✓
Photographic Memory 2.0 ✓✓
Bar Cart
Get Fit ✓✓
Kiss-n-Grind ✓✓
Sims 4 Brawling ✓✓
Mandatory School Uniform
Passionate Gifts ✓✓
More Kisses Mod ✓✓
No Make-up & Accessory on Random Sim
The Slightly Nicer Treehouse
Lie On Lap Interaction
Lie On Lap Interaction for Kids
Slow Infant Needs
Infant & Toddler Medical Care
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Overrides
The Sims 1 & 2 Font ✓✓
The Sims 3 Time Control Sound ✓✓
The Sims 3 Pie menu Sound ✓✓
Map Replacement ✓✓
Tech-Hippie's K-Project mods ✓✓
Sponge replacement
Phone replacement -> (Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra) <- Still can use
iPhone replacement (case changeable included) ✓✓
Cloud replacement
Ceiling replacement
Coffee bag replacement
Tv channels replacement ✓✓
Movie replacement -> (Anime version) ✓✓
No zzzs ✓✓
Default Car replacement ✓✓
Terrain Replacement
Makeup Replacement -> (Bratz Version)
Default Replacement Haul ✓✓
Feet Replacement Female
Feet Replacement Male
Feet Replacement Toddler/Child
Wearable Maxis Feet for Necrodog’s HD Feet ✓✓
Feet Replacement Infant
EA piercings Replacement
Toothbrush Replacement -> (Electric toothbrush version) ✓✓
Cleaning Spray Replacement
Razor Replacement
Mail Replacement
Pencil Replacement
Default infant bath sponge
Default Underwear
Infant bathseat override
CAS Stand still
CAS Stand still close up
CAS (Supernatural animation override) -> MUST HAVE CAS Stand Still!
Bubble Tea Override
Gaia skinblend
Eye Shine Remover ✓✓
Small Mods ✓✓
Default bucket and spade
Default Infant Spoon
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Lighting Mod
Into the light by lotharihoe
Out of the dark by lotharihoe
No glo by luumia
No blu by luumia
Brighter Walls and Foundations by lotharihoe
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Hair CC
Alpha
KikoVanity
BrandySims ✓✓
Ebonix ✓✓
AntoSims
Diversed King
DDarkpink
Badddiesims
Plumbobbreezy
Simpliciaty ✓✓
Wingssims
ReinaSims
MoooD
Kiegross ✓✓
DreamNigh Tt
Kotehoksims
Maxis Match
GegeSims ✓✓
TwistedCat
Simcelebrity00
Racoonium
aharris00britney ✓✓
Simsenshi
CasualSims
Daylife Sims
Mikko
ClumsyAlien ✓✓
Simstrouble ✓✓
JohnnySims
Arethabee
Okruee
Sheabuttyr ✓✓
Joshseoh ✓✓
JNYSim
Saruin
Qicc
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CC Clothes
Alpha
LynxSimz
EllieSimple ✓✓
Lazy eyelids
WrldPLASTIC
BackTrack
Simlocker
ClaritySims
KiKiW
Miss.Valentine
Iconic
Babytears
Korkassims
Gorillax3
Dreamgirl
Lumysims
Rimings ✓✓
Simpliciaty
Vyxen.
Darte77
Paidatosims
Plumbobsnfries
Vintage-simmer
Magbay
Belaoallure
Plazasims
Fukkie mon
4w25
Bedsae
Blue Craving
Valenttinamuniz
EunoSims
Ruchellsims
Nickname_sims4
Plumbobs_n_Fries
Ohmybunnny
Sudalsims
Eggsims
Beto
Mocha & Donuts
Camuflaje
Talarian
busra-tr
Maxis Match
Mochizen cc
Cloudcat
Diggoverse
Caiocc
Serenitycc
Casteru
PowLuna
Ice-creamforbreakfast
B0t0xbrat
Sentate
Joliebean
Jius-sims
Aharris00britney
Oakiyo
Simcelebrity00
Simkoos
Solistair
ClumsyAlien
Milkemie
Greenllamas
Boonstow
Woosteru
Adrienpastal
Myshunosun
Trillyke
Saeruin
Dissia
MysteriousOo
Emyrld
Boschiana cc
Nucrests
Joyceisfox
HappyLifeSims (Koonam)
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CAS
WARNING: make sure some of the sliders don’t intervene with the other sliders. (For example, if you install the neck slider while you have the height slider. The height slider will not work.)
Another thing some of the sliders may be broken due to the most recent update to the game and your sims will go faceless without their eyes. So, be careful
Pouty Lip-Slider ✓✓
Teanmoon Mouth Scale Slider ✓✓
Height Slider ✓✓
Enhanced Butt Slider ✓✓
Enhanced Leg Slider
Expanded Nose Sliders
Lip fullness Slider
Chin Slider
Hip Dip Slider
Eyelid Space Slider
Sliders For Eyes
Detailed Butt Slider
Belly Slider
Cheek Slider
Leg Length/Hip Height Slider
Eyebrow Slider
Breast Slider
Leg Slider
Shoulder Height Slider
Arm thickness + pronounced hip sliders
Neck Slider
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Presets
Afrosimtric Sims ✓✓
PeachyFaerie
NAMEI (old user ->NNAO)
Redheadsims
Dumbabysims
Sims3melancholic
PinkishWrld
Northern Siberia Winds ✓✓
1-800-CUUPID
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Wicked Whims Animations (18+)
E404P ✓✓
GreyNaya ✓✓
Yummy-o-Tummy
Kiki Chain
Grindana
Purpura Sims
KingBlackCinema ✓✓
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Animations
Phia Sims ✓✓
Zeya Val <- You can still use it
Foxsi (old user -> Grindana)
Gaming Tweety
Sinnora Studios <- Still can use
Steven Studios
RASCGAL ✓✓
VMS Animation (old user -> Purapura)
KingBlackCinema ✓✓
E404P ✓✓
Miiniature <- You can still use it
UTOPYA_cc
PLASTIC by Sisters Lapay (stopped doing sims animation) <- Still can use
Serendipitia <- You can still use it
Luka <- You can still use it
Sovasims ✓✓
Edward Ferso 3D Creations
DejaSims Animations
KOYA
dooboo
SimsBerrry
Prieel
SimPathetic
ParaSim
Aelcherry
ShineBrightGamer
Dark Prayer ✓✓
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Anime CC
Kamiiri
Racoonium
Natalia-Auditore ✓✓
Jay Bird The Nerd <– (Found alternative site for their anime cc they stopped)
aizawasbby
Vedora-Kingdom
Obsidian Sims
Simomo CC
Aruru Simmer
Studio K Creation
Kijiko
Ginko Sims
SilverMoon Sims 4 ✓✓
Megukiru
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Reshade/Gshade
Gshade
[comfort zone] by 5soofy ✓✓
ellcrze ellanora
ellcrze latte
tofu by ellcrze
groovy by ellcrze
ellcrze 2.O
bloom 2.0 by ellcrze
aquarium by ellcrze
storybook by ellcrze
ellanora by ellcrze ✓✓
Vanilla - MidsummerMoon20
Selcouth 1.1 - rhdweaunio
[simsboo] Apricot Blossom
[amelie] pearl
Reshade
[neecxle] bohodreams ✓✓
LIVID - by CharlyPancakes ✓✓
[TT] Eleanora
SenshiGame3.0 ✓✓
intramoon Elysian Updated
StarryDust
Dreamy
intramoon Patchouli Rose
[MissLollypop] Radiance w/Bloom
Xureila by Xureila Reshade.ini
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PETS (horse included) <– Still in Process
Blue Ancolia ✓✓
The pet collection
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Kawaii CC
Hydrangea ✓✓
Zynoox
Saruin
Bknysimz
Usamarusims
LIN_DIAN
CUUPID
Sims4ife
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COMING SOON: Infant CC
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COMING SOON: Children/Toddlers CC
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COMING SOON: Blender Scene
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More coming soon…
CC’s clothes, hair, shoes, makeup, etc.
small mods
many more!
A cute barn converted into your sims next wedding venue! I got so inspired by a rustic wedding board that I saw on Pinterest and the next thing I knew I had this beauty built.💍🤍✨
PLEASE DO NOT REUPLOAD AND/OR CLAIM AS YOUR OWN.
✨Download the CC HERE✨
Lot Type: Wedding Venue
Lot Size: 30 x 20
Lot Value: $61,643
Gallery ID: Naeeplayss (Make sure custom content is turned on)
DLC Used: City Living, Get Together, My Wedding Stories, Little Campers, Romantic Garden, Movie Hangout, Luxury Party
I am not the best builder in the world, but I had a lot of fun building this and I'm very excited to share it with you guys!
TikTok / Twitch / YouTube
Thank you so much to the amazing cc creators🫶🏻 @peacemaker-ic @pierisim @syboubou @charlypancakes @harrie-cc @myshunosun @max20 @snootysims-blog @joyceisfox @pinkbox-anye
fun mods to enhance realism and gameplay (all links mentioned)
hi tumblr! i posted a video showcasing some new mods i've found recently and am in love with. here are all the links of the mods i've mentioned in the video.
misc mods
reading book cover override by simkatu
reading sitting position override by simkatu
simu online degrees (discover uni required) by midnitetech
simu online skill classes (bgc) by midnitetech
functional tattoo chair by cepzid creations
simcity transport by vyxated
beach activity mods
functional hammock by warronkcc
functional volleyball court by warronkcc
functional surfboard by warronkcc
fitness mods
healthy living mod by adeepindigo + pandasama
jog together mod by zerosims4mods
ballet skill by janesimsten
functional ballet barre by mercuryfoam
you can watch gameplay / functionality of all of these mods here
Let me introduce everyone else from my tailor tales adaptation on the Sims 4.
This is A’leah Ellison. She is a young adult. She lives in Copperdale with her best friend Sarah. Her aspiration is to be a self-care specialist. She currently works as a nail tech at the Newcrest Salon. Her traits are neat, teasing, bookworm, and openminded.
This is Jed Wilder. He is Gray’s closest friend. Jed is a young adult whose aspiration is to be an outstanding vet. He currently works as a handyman. He lives with Gray in a shared home in Brindleton Bay. His traits are gentle, foodie, gym bunny, socially awkward and practical.
Lastly, we have Sarah Buchanan. She is A’Leah Ellisons best friend. Her aspiration is to just be able to live life on a whim. She is a freelance photographer. She has a small studio she plans to open up soon. Her traits are artistic, determined, barfly, active and romantic.
Gray Janssen, a character from Tailor Tales (a game I recently streamed), has been added to my Sims game. I used the reference photo from my stream to create him. I'm still searching for a hairstyle similar to the one in Tailor Tales, but I'm happy with my progress so far. His randomly assigned aspirations may change as I get to know him better in Tailor Tales. His traits are Heroic, Mysterious, Relaxed, Sporty, and Self-Assured.
Named after my first novel, Broken Smiles is a series compiled of three separate short stories.
** Work in progress **
This story never started as a legacy nor was it intended to be anything other than visual novel to my original story. However, given the limitations with the gameplay some of the story may differ.
Written, played and photographed by The Watcher circa 2024. This story is best read/viewed on a laptop, tablet or PC. If you are wanting to read a bit about the main characters of the series, it is available for free on Wattpad.
Should you choose to continue, please note that this story is rated MA for Mature Audiences and contains strong language, violence, adult themes, strong sexual content, nudity and triggering scenes. This story is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18 (DNI).
***As you make your way through their lives, names will change, and you’ll find that new and supporting characters emerge. ***
Act One: Concrete Roses
Chapter 1: Understanding the Past (in progress) | Chapter 2 (in development)
Act Two: Not So Blind
Coming Soon!
Act Three: A Friend in Need
Coming Soon!
Writing Tips Master Post
Character writing/development:
Character Arcs
Making Character Profiles
Character Development
Comic Relief Arc
Internal Conflict
Creating Distinct Characters
Suicidal Urges/Martyr Complex
Creating Likeable Characters
Writing Strong Female Characters
Writing POC Characters
Character Voices
Plot devices/development:
Intrigue in Storytelling
Enemies to Lovers
Alternatives to Killing Characters
Worldbuilding
Misdirection
Consider Before Killing Characters
Foreshadowing
Narrative:
Emphasising the Stakes
Avoid Info-Dumping
Writing Without Dialogue
1st vs. 2nd vs. 3rd Perspective
Fight Scenes (More)
Transitions
Pacing
Book writing:
Connected vs. Stand-Alone Series
A & B Stories
Miscellaneous:
Overcoming Writer's Block
1000 Follower Special
Writing Fantasy
Character Ask Game
Words for Skin Tone | How to Describe Skin Color
We discussed the issues describing People of Color by means of food in Part I of this guide, which brought rise to even more questions, mostly along the lines of “So, if food’s not an option, what can I use?” Well, I was just getting to that!
This final portion focuses on describing skin tone, with photo and passage examples provided throughout. I hope to cover everything from the use of straight-forward description to the more creatively-inclined, keeping in mind the questions we’ve received on this topic.
Standard Description
Basic Colors
Pictured above: Black, Brown, Beige, White, Pink.
“She had brown skin.”
This is a perfectly fine description that, while not providing the most detail, works well and will never become cliché.
Describing characters’ skin as simply brown or beige works on its own, though it’s not particularly telling just from the range in brown alone.
Complex Colors
These are more rarely used words that actually “mean” their color. Some of these have multiple meanings, so you’ll want to look into those to determine what other associations a word might have.
Pictured above: Umber, Sepia, Ochre, Russet, Terra-cotta, Gold, Tawny, Taupe, Khaki, Fawn.
Complex colors work well alone, though often pair well with a basic color in regards to narrowing down shade/tone.
For example: Golden brown, russet brown, tawny beige…
As some of these are on the “rare” side, sliding in a definition of the word within the sentence itself may help readers who are unfamiliar with the term visualize the color without seeking a dictionary.
“He was tall and slim, his skin a russet, reddish-brown.”
Comparisons to familiar colors or visuals are also helpful:
“His skin was an ochre color, much like the mellow-brown light that bathed the forest.”
Modifiers
Modifiers, often adjectives, make partial changes to a word.The following words are descriptors in reference to skin tone.
Dark - Deep - Rich - Cool
Warm - Medium - Tan
Fair - Light - Pale
Rich Black, Dark brown, Warm beige, Pale pink…
If you’re looking to get more specific than “brown,” modifiers narrow down shade further.
Keep in mind that these modifiers are not exactly colors.
As an already brown-skinned person, I get tan from a lot of sun and resultingly become a darker, deeper brown. I turn a pale, more yellow-brown in the winter.
While best used in combination with a color, I suppose words like “tan” “fair” and “light” do work alone; just note that tan is less likely to be taken for “naturally tan” and much more likely a tanned White person.
Calling someone “dark” as description on its own is offensive to some and also ambiguous. (See: Describing Skin as Dark)
Undertones
Undertones are the colors beneath the skin, seeing as skin isn’t just one even color but has more subdued tones within the dominating palette.
pictured above: warm / earth undertones: yellow, golden, copper, olive, bronze, orange, orange-red, coral | cool / jewel undertones: pink, red, blue, blue-red, rose, magenta, sapphire, silver.
Mentioning the undertones within a character’s skin is an even more precise way to denote skin tone.
As shown, there’s a difference between say, brown skin with warm orange-red undertones (Kelly Rowland) and brown skin with cool, jewel undertones (Rutina Wesley).
“A dazzling smile revealed the bronze glow at her cheeks.”
“He always looked as if he’d ran a mile, a constant tinge of pink under his tawny skin.”
Standard Description Passage
“Farah’s skin, always fawn, had burned and freckled under the summer’s sun. Even at the cusp of autumn, an uneven tan clung to her skin like burrs. So unlike the smooth, red-brown ochre of her mother, which the sun had richened to a blessing.”
-From my story “Where Summer Ends” featured in Strange Little Girls
Here the state of skin also gives insight on character.
Note my use of “fawn” in regards to multiple meaning and association. While fawn is a color, it’s also a small, timid deer, which describes this very traumatized character of mine perfectly.
Though I use standard descriptions of skin tone more in my writing, at the same time I’m no stranger to creative descriptions, and do enjoy the occasional artsy detail of a character.
Creative Description
Whether compared to night-cast rivers or day’s first light…I actually enjoy seeing Characters of Colors dressed in artful detail.
I’ve read loads of descriptions in my day of white characters and their “smooth rose-tinged ivory skin”, while the PoC, if there, are reduced to something from a candy bowl or a Starbucks drink, so to actually read of PoC described in lavish detail can be somewhat of a treat.
Still, be mindful when you get creative with your character descriptions. Too many frills can become purple-prose-like, so do what feels right for your writing when and where. Not every character or scene warrants a creative description, either. Especially if they’re not even a secondary character.
Using a combination of color descriptions from standard to creative is probably a better method than straight creative. But again, do what’s good for your tale.
Natural Settings - Sky
Pictured above: Harvest Moon -Twilight, Fall/Autumn Leaves, Clay, Desert/Sahara, Sunlight - Sunrise - Sunset - Afterglow - Dawn- Day- Daybreak, Field - Prairie - Wheat, Mountain/Cliff, Beach/Sand/Straw/Hay.
Now before you run off to compare your heroine’s skin to the harvest moon or a cliff side, think about the associations to your words.
When I think cliff, I think of jagged, perilous, rough. I hear sand and picture grainy, yet smooth. Calm. mellow.
So consider your character and what you see fit to compare them to.
Also consider whose perspective you’re describing them from. Someone describing a person they revere or admire may have a more pleasant, loftier description than someone who can’t stand the person.
“Her face was like the fire-gold glow of dawn, lifting my gaze, drawing me in.”
“She had a sandy complexion, smooth and tawny.”
Even creative descriptions tend to draw help from your standard words.
Flowers
Pictured above: Calla lilies, Western Coneflower, Hazel Fay, Hibiscus, Freesia, Rose
It was a bit difficult to find flowers to my liking that didn’t have a 20 character name or wasn’t called something like “chocolate silk” so these are the finalists.
You’ll definitely want to avoid purple-prose here.
Also be aware of flowers that most might’ve never heard of. Roses are easy, as most know the look and coloring(s) of this plant. But Western coneflowers? Calla lilies? Maybe not so much.
“He entered the cottage in a huff, cheeks a blushing brown like the flowers Nana planted right under my window. Hazel Fay she called them, was it?”
Assorted Plants & Nature
Pictured above: Cattails, Seashell, Driftwood, Pinecone, Acorn, Amber
These ones are kinda odd. Perhaps because I’ve never seen these in comparison to skin tone, With the exception of amber.
At least they’re common enough that most may have an idea what you’re talking about at the mention of “pinecone."
I suggest reading out your sentences aloud to get a better feel of how it’ll sounds.
"Auburn hair swept past pointed ears, set around a face like an acorn both in shape and shade.”
I pictured some tree-dwelling being or person from a fantasy world in this example, which makes the comparison more appropriate.
I don’t suggest using a comparison just “cuz you can” but actually being thoughtful about what you’re comparing your character to and how it applies to your character and/or setting.
Wood
Pictured above: Mahogany, Walnut, Chestnut, Golden Oak, Ash
Wood can be an iffy description for skin tone. Not only due to several of them having “foody” terminology within their names, but again, associations.
Some people would prefer not to compare/be compared to wood at all, so get opinions, try it aloud, and make sure it’s appropriate to the character if you do use it.
“The old warlock’s skin was a deep shade of mahogany, his stare serious and firm as it held mine.”
Metals
Pictured above: Platinum, Copper, Brass, Gold, Bronze
Copper skin, brass-colored skin, golden skin…
I’ve even heard variations of these used before by comparison to an object of the same properties/coloring, such as penny for copper.
These also work well with modifiers.
“The dress of fine white silks popped against the deep bronze of her skin.”
Gemstones - Minerals
Pictured above: Onyx, Obsidian, Sard, Topaz, Carnelian, Smoky Quartz, Rutile, Pyrite, Citrine, Gypsum
These are trickier to use. As with some complex colors, the writer will have to get us to understand what most of these look like.
If you use these, or any more rare description, consider if it actually “fits” the book or scene.
Even if you’re able to get us to picture what “rutile” looks like, why are you using this description as opposed to something else? Have that answer for yourself.
“His skin reminded her of the topaz ring her father wore at his finger, a gleaming stone of brown, mellow facades.”
Physical Description
Physical character description can be more than skin tone.
Show us hair, eyes, noses, mouth, hands…body posture, body shape, skin texture… though not necessarily all of those nor at once.
Describing features also helps indicate race, especially if your character has some traits common within the race they are, such as afro hair to a Black character.
How comprehensive you decide to get is up to you. I wouldn’t overdo it and get specific to every mole and birthmark. Noting defining characteristics is good, though, like slightly spaced front teeth, curls that stay flopping in their face, hands freckled with sunspots…
General Tips
Indicate Race Early: I suggest indicators of race be made at the earliest convenience within the writing, with more hints threaded throughout here and there.
Get Creative On Your Own: Obviously, I couldn’t cover every proper color or comparison in which has been “approved” to use for your characters’ skin color, so it’s up to you to use discretion when seeking other ways and shades to describe skin tone.
Skin Color May Not Be Enough: Describing skin tone isn’t always enough to indicate someone’s ethnicity. As timeless cases with readers equating brown to “dark white” or something, more indicators of race may be needed.
Describe White characters and PoC Alike: You should describe the race and/or skin tone of your white characters just as you do your Characters of Color. If you don’t, you risk implying that White is the default human being and PoC are the “Other”).
PSA: Don’t use “Colored.” Based on some asks we’ve received using this word, I’d like to say that unless you or your character is a racist grandmama from the 1960s, do not call People of Color “colored” please.
Not Sure Where to Start? You really can’t go wrong using basic colors for your skin descriptions. It’s actually what many people prefer and works best for most writing. Personally, I tend to describe my characters using a combo of basic colors + modifiers, with mentions of undertones at times. I do like to veer into more creative descriptions on occasion.
Want some alternatives to “skin” or “skin color”? Try: Appearance, blend, blush, cast, coloring, complexion, flush, glow, hue, overtone, palette, pigmentation, rinse, shade, sheen, spectrum, tinge, tint, tone, undertone, value, wash.
Skin Tone Resources
List of Color Names
The Color Thesaurus
Skin Undertone & Color Matching
Tips and Words on Describing Skin
Photos: Undertones Described (Modifiers included)
Online Thesaurus (try colors, such as “red” & “brown”)
Don’t Call me Pastries: Creative Skin Tones w/ pics I
Writing & Description Guides
WWC Featured Description Posts
WWC Guide: Words to Describe Hair
Writing with Color: Description & Skin Color Tags
7 Offensive Mistakes Well-intentioned Writers Make
I tried to be as comprehensive as possible with this guide, but if you have a question regarding describing skin color that hasn’t been answered within part I or II of this guide, or have more questions after reading this post, feel free to ask!
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I recently revamped a sim family for my best friend, kree480. This is the mom, Naomi Legend. I can't decide so you all tell me.
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I’d really like to follow more simblrs like me, making stories with their diverse sims. It just kinda gets tiring seeing white sims, legacies, ect. My dashboard needs more diversity. It doesn’t matter if you post ts2, ts3 or ts4.
Toni Walters
What’s their nationality? African American
Who are their parents? Ramona and Charles Walters
What do they do for a living? Currently Unemployed; looking for a career in her field marketing.
Do they have any bad habits? I am perfectionist but also, I tend to take on more things than I need to at once which eventually stresses me out so Ia m working on not taking on everything.
Did they attend high school? College? Brooke Gilbert High; Concord State College
Do they have any hobbies? Dance, Reading
Who do they consider their closest friend(s) or best friend(s)? Vanessa Brooks and Dayna Summers
Do they have a romantic partner? No
Who do they share your deepest secrets with? Vanessa
Do they consider themselves an introvert or an extrovert? Extrovert
Personality Traits: Sociable; Charming; Neat
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How to group your custom contents together in CAS
This method is easy and apply to the entire package.
Required: Sims4Studio, CAS Tool
Step 1: Open MTS_CmarNYC_1908634_S4CASTools_3_2_1_0 zip file, locate S4CASTool.exe, double click to run that file, enter your creator name and check for that it is the right directory to your The Sims 4 folder, hit Save.
Step 2: Have your package ready, I will choose this hair package from Sims4Studio
Step 3: In TS4 Cas Tools program, click on Clone Package Editor tab, click Select button right below to choose the package you want to change.
Step 4: locate the Order in CAS function, it will show the number of the original package you cloned from, the higher the number, your file will appear at the bottom in CAS. Change the number to what you prefer, I change it from 170 to 100
Step 5: When you’re done, hit Commit Changes button, and Save Package.
Step 6: Put that package in your Mods folder and open The Sims 4 game.
You can see the original pig tail hair is at the bottom for (170) while my new package is above the original (100).
To sort your cc nicely, I recommend change to number in decimal, like what I did here, you probably won’t have 100+ hairs to make it to the next whole number lol. Also, every category won’t conflict with each other’s order.
You can use CAS Tool to apply changes for the whole package instead of each swatch like Sims4Studio, with other function like Sort Layer, Composition Method. This is super helpful to update your old packages or new hair packages (that already had 18 swatches)
⚠️ ADVISORY: Malicious Mods, Identity Theft, Malware, and You ⚠️
Hey, all! Not sure how many people will see this, but if you do, please reblog. This is a 'little' post regarding a potentially big problem affecting the Sims 4 community. If you download mods/CC at all (and yes I know CC is a type of mod), this applies to you.
TL;DR: For the sake of your personal info, identity, bank account, et cetera, please STOP downloading any mods/CC for the time being. Especially from the following sites: CurseForge, ModTheSims, The Sims Resource. It doesn't matter if you know the creator or not. Give it at least a week while we all figure out what's going on. If you must, I would recommend only downloading directly from a creator's Patreon (assuming they have one).
Other people have written at length about the mods in question, so I'll just share their posts below.
What's going on?
From the Sims 4 After Dark Discord server (a server you should join if you're not in it already):
⚠️If you downloaded any mod listed in the above post and played the game with them installed, this is the cleaner program Kuttoe (creator of the Home Regions and Townie Demographics mods) mentioned in their post: GitHub - overwolf/sims4-social-events-cleaner: Source files and exe release for a tool to clean up your machine if you have downloaded the "Social Events - Unlimited Time" Sims 4 mod ⚠️
Got confirmation from Kuttoe that as long as you didn't boot up the game with the malicious mods installed (or deleted them completely from your computer before playing the game), you *should* be fine. Still, I recommend that anyone who thinks they might have downloaded any of them run the cleaner program.
Here's an explanation from @anadius2 (reposted by Kuttoe) in the Sims 4 After Dark server (not providing a link to prevent brigading or spam, but you can DM me and I'll give you the link) about what the malware will do to your computer:
And a little dive into the back-end coding stuff for the more tech-savvy Simmers out there:
So, to recap:
Fake mods were uploaded to Curseforge, ModTheSims, and The Sims Resource
@msqsimsofficial had their account compromised on 2 of those sites (they are a victim of hacking, so do not send them hate!)
If downloaded, these malicious mods have the ability to steal very sensitive info (your passwords, credit card info if saved somewhere in your browser, data)
As of right now, antivirus software may not be able to detect the malware
Mac and Linux users seem to be safe; Windows users are the ones that could be affected
Why is this happening?
Unsure. Lots of theories are being made by people far more knowledgeable than me, but from the looks of things, could be crypto bullshit and/or an attempt to steal your data and sell it. This is very, very serious, and could wreck your life if said data/personal info falls into the wrong hands.
Identity Theft: What It Is, How to Prevent It, Warning Signs and Tips - NerdWallet
It's always a good idea to change passwords every couple of months or so, but if you think you've been affected, you also need to change your passwords for things like online banking, email and social media accounts, healthcare sites AFTER running the cleaner.
What now?
I want to talk about how we approach modding our games and downloading files in general.
Please STOP downloading mod file folders from people who did not create the specific mods. Period. This includes Sim dumps, building/lots with CC, mod folders promoted on YouTube, etc. This does not mean that anyone sharing them is doing so maliciously. In fact, I appreciate the amount of effort people put into compiling these resources! But unless you're super careful (and super knowledgeable), you run the risk of downloading malware like this on your computer. Make no mistake, the malicious files in question look like run-of-the-mill, everyday mods. Two of them were even posted from a trustworthy creator's actual account! The only way to know what they actually do is to peek into the code, and idk about you, but I don't know Python. So even after this issue is resolved, you really should only download files from the creators themselves.
But what about CC shopping?
Here's how I like to approach it: I stick to lookbooks and combing through the Patreons/accounts of creators who make items I like. If I see a Sim dump with CC that I'm interested, I try to reach out to the poster and ask where they got specific CC. If I can't do that, I see if it was shared via Drive, look at the individual files themselves, then head to the original CC creator's official download page and get it from the source.
That's all I have for you! Stay safe, and happy Simming! 🫶🏾