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announcing Heatwaves - a rotational gameplay story!
what is heatwaves?
Heatwaves is literally what happens when you lie in bed late at night thinking about your blorbos and wondering what their lives would be like in high school. So I created a new save file, took some of my favorite sims (who are all successful adults in my main save) and turned them into teenagers so they could experience the best time of their lives - filled with drama, hormonal chaos and exams.
who are the protagonists?
Heatwaves focuses on the lives of four high school students and their classmates. Each family is played in turn for 7 days (Monday - Sunday).
please note!
I'm not very familiar with the US school system, as the German school system works a bit differently. The school system in Heatwaves will be a mix of my own experiences and made-up stuff.
The protagonists in Heatwaves are all between the ages of 17 and 19, as that is the usual age to graduate from high school in Germany.
I had way too much fun creating this yearbook. Also I'm fully aware that a yearbook is usually created at the end of a schoolyear (at least that's how it's done in Germany) but what better way is there than to introduce the characters in a high school story than via a silly yearbook entry? c:
POV: You're a teacher at Copperdale High School who volunteered to take the yearbook photos, and these are some pictures you took that didn't make it into the actual yearbook.
templates by: @areleksiyamoonlight
Are you really on vacation if you don't try on some silly hats? 🎩
cc hats by @agena87
we can make it if we try building castles in the sky just the two of us
tw: alcohol addiction
Character introduction: meet the Lawsons Tom's father was sent to prison for attempted murder when Tom was only 5 years old. To cope with the situation, Veronika, Tom's mother, began drinking heavily - and eventually lost her job as a result.
The next few years were not easy for the little family. Tom was expected to grow up much faster than most children his age due to the dire circumstances in which he and his mother lived.
Tom became very protective of his mother, but at the same time often blamed her for their situation. Deep down he knew that his mother was not at fault for any of this, but on particularly bad days it was an easier lie to himself than to face reality.
Fortunately, things are much better these days. They're still not rich by any means, but Veronika has overcome her addiction and has a stable income, so Tom can focus on his goal of becoming a professional football player.
3 facts about Tom
He spends most of his free time at the gym.
He is gay and very open about his sexuality. He is currently dating Alexander, although it's more like a situationship. Alexander wants to keep it a secret (out of fear of his parents) which Tom isn't very happy about.
Since Veronika only works part time, the family doesn't have much money. So most of the more expensive activities Tom does with his friends are paid for by them.
Let me introduce to you some more of our talented cast at the Immernacht circus. 🎪⚰️
We have Nasja (the Chariot) as our perfect doll and prima ballerina. Is she the puppet, or the one pulling the strings?
Tom (Strength), as our haunted beast. Despite his intimidating look, his perfomance is the most elegant act you're about to witnes this whole evening.
And Nico (the Wheel of Fortune), an outcast of society and the newest member of the Immernacht circus. Even as you leave the grounds, you keep wondering what makes this person so mesmerising.
please note: I don’t know much about tarot. The cards picked for these characters are entirely based on a quick Google search.
cc used
Nasja l The Chariot
horns @mayasim4/ dress @bluecravingcc / tights @serenity-cc/ wings @saruin/ tail @.saruin
Tom l Strength
ears @ashwwa/ muzzle @.ashwwa/ body chains @ts4eve/ pants (*)
Nico l The Wheel of Fortune
horn @j3lly-fish/ ears @.saruin/ top(*) / bottoms(*) / wings @nolan-sims
* perma-paywall cc by Beckysims (search for Beckysims simfileshare to avoid the paywall)
The stage is set. The actors are dressed. Let the show beginn!
The Immernacht Circus is a fantastical place. Every year on the night of October 31, it appears as if from nowhere and blurs the worlds between phantasm and reality. The gates are open. Come in and be our guest and enjoy a night full of wonder.
Just a bunch of outtakes :D
Have you seen the new DLC trailer? 👀
I must admit I'm not hyped hyped, but still very excited to learn more about this pack! Also, the new world seems to be inspired by Romania. I absolute love that we finally get an eastern european world! I always headcanon Alex and Nasja being eastern european. So finally having a matching world makes me really happy.