The military searching for Azula and Dom? Wow, I'm so worried for them! I just hope they'll stay safe and away from Raikov's clutches. And boy was I relieved that the searched households, particularly the Fitzhughs, turned out fine.
Grr Tristan... He really needs to be punched in the face. Elle, Saxon, and Cassie really don't deserve him, especially at his anger at Elle when she was pregnant with Cassie. Glad that Lex is starting to feel skeptical about him. I just hope Tristan will get what he deserves soon.
Yay for Billy lifting Law Enforcement! Even more so because he and Snow can get married and start a family. And it's nice to see Liam in Sierra Plains. Definitely eager to see him and Elle meet again.
I'm looking forward to the next update. Glad this one finally worked out for you! :D
[Spoiler (click to open)]Zuzu and Dom are nowhere near the area, don't worry. Raikov just isn't taking the chance. He wouldn't actually hurt anyone, because that would come down badly on him.
Yes, yes Tristan does need a punch in the face. >.<
Liam and Elle reunion soon! I've already written a good chunk of the next episode. It was nice to finally get Law Enforcement lifted, too :P Billy is definitely happy to be moving on.
In all honesty, while I really admire the staging that so many do, I think that a couple of staged pictures often serve as well or sometimes better than 100 staged pics. My personal feeling is that part of the fun of reading a sims story is knowing that the person writing is having fun playing and if there are a ton of staged pics, I know that isn't happening.
Anyway, back to the story. I think you are writing an excellent portrayal of the roller-coaster of an emotionally abusive relationship and the way it led naturally from where Elle was with her parents and siblings in her core family relationships, as well as how Billy and her parents are now having to come to terms with how their relationships have limited the ways in which they can be supportive of her. And I CANNOT WAIT to see what you have in store next!
Also, yay! Baby! Cassie looks darling and if Tristan didn't want her he sucks and he should have gloved up.
Good, I'm glad it works for you as well as for me :D
Well, some people love staging more than they love writing. I just do not happen to be one of those people. This solution is working out well so far and I hope to just power through from here. I know for a fact that a good chunk of Episode 24 is already staged, and that's a weight off my chest.
[Spoiler (click to open)]Thank you, that's one of the things that had me dragging my feet on this plot, and I'm glad it's working. You will see! Episode 24 is half written as we speak.
Yeah, Cassie is adorable and Tristan's a dick. Neither is going to change.
:D UPDATE! [Spoiler (click to open)]Ugh Tristan, UGH UGH UGH UGH, THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH UGHS IN THE WORLD FOR YOU, YOU ARE A TERRIBLE PERSON.
Billy and Snow, still cute. Raikov, still needs to DIAF. Mya, it's nice that she's trying to make amends.
This is me hoping that Zuzu and Dom sent Raikov a photo from Twikkii that's just the two of them giving him the finger with "SUCK IT, LOSER" scribbled on it in eyebrow pencil.
HAI LIAM! Please don't drag everyone's cheerfulness down with you!
[Spoiler (click to open)]You know what? Tristan is Jerky Jake in a suit instead of a smoking jacket. And it might be a little worse, because Jerky Jake took advantage of the fact that Cass was already an emotional wreck, while Tristan is actually MAKING Elle one. Too bad Spider is dead in Sierra Plains, or he would be PISSED OFF.
[Spoiler (click to open)]This is a true fact! I hate writing him and what he's doing to Elle. BUT IT IS ALMOST OVER.
Yep, and yep :P Mya is trying to be better. It's not going to be happy fuzzies but maybe there will be less bitterness in the end.
I really want to stage that, now :P They'd be tempted, for sure.
Liam is actually here to help! He proves quite useful.
As to Tristan vs. Jerky Jake, Gordon dies right after Episode 24 ends and I'm sure he and Spider would meet in the Dead Realm, so that would be an opportunity for him to find out. I really wish I could have Spider and Cass go and kick Tristan's ass, though, because he would deserve every second of it. You know who IS still around? Larch.
[Spoiler (click to open)]OTOH, Larch didn't so much care that Cass was with Jake. He'd probably care MORE about Tristan and Elle since there's no personal advantage to him there. I'm sure he's driving you crazy with Baby Fever, though. He wouldn't be Larch if he didn't want ALL THE BABIES.
I do not like Tristan. No, I do not. He's nasty and mean and he needs to wear the cone of shame. Make him wear the cone of shame. It feels like Tristan his trying his hardest NOT to become mayor. Then there's how he treats Ellie. I bet he says nasty things all the time about Elle and then goes "Just teasing!" Because that's what people like him do.
It's nice to see Liam. He's a cool sim and I like him a lot. He can kick ass and take names. *Nods sagely*
Don't worry about this format. Write and publish how you want to. We'll read however you put it out.
[Spoiler (click to open)]Oh, I have something better than Tristan wearing the Cone of Shame. You guys can have it between Episodes 24 and 25. :D He sure is taking his sweet time about it for reasons, but he doesn't NOT want to be Mayor. He and Raikov benefit more from his having the position than his continuing to sabotage it. And I'm sure you're right, but I can't bear writing too much of it. Just doing the bed scene was nine kinds of awful I don't want to repeat. You guys get the message.
It's nice to finally introduce Liam to the story! I've been sitting on this since the BC. Rose was the only person who knew. :D
Thank you, I appreciate that! It's working well for me so far.
Oooh, scary military - and Tristan's not going to help any even if he lifts the mayor. Azula's going to have to lie low for now. And you've got just the four careers left, you're so close.
This seems to be the episode where Billy comes into his own: he's mostly made it up with his mom (as much as he can at this point,) he's captain hero, Snow is amazing and they're going to have a very wedding-ly wedding, and honestly, Sierra Plains seems to be in the home stretch, except for the persistent existence of that waste of pixels known as Tristan. :/
[Spoiler (click to open)]Well, Tristan IS going to be smoothing things out with other countries, but you are right that Azula's situation will still be kinda precarious even after he hits Mayor. They'll get into it more next episode.
It was nice to give Billy the spotlight in this episode even if he had to deal with some unpleasant things. He's trying his best and becoming a more mature person all the time.
LOL it's a looooong line. But you're welcome to your turn.
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The military searching for Azula and Dom? Wow, I'm so worried for them! I just hope they'll stay safe and away from Raikov's clutches. And boy was I relieved that the searched households, particularly the Fitzhughs, turned out fine.
Grr Tristan... He really needs to be punched in the face. Elle, Saxon, and Cassie really don't deserve him, especially at his anger at Elle when she was pregnant with Cassie. Glad that Lex is starting to feel skeptical about him. I just hope Tristan will get what he deserves soon.
Yay for Billy lifting Law Enforcement! Even more so because he and Snow can get married and start a family. And it's nice to see Liam in Sierra Plains. Definitely eager to see him and Elle meet again.
I'm looking forward to the next update. Glad this one finally worked out for you! :D
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[Spoiler (click to open)]Zuzu and Dom are nowhere near the area, don't worry. Raikov just isn't taking the chance. He wouldn't actually hurt anyone, because that would come down badly on him.
Yes, yes Tristan does need a punch in the face. >.<
Liam and Elle reunion soon! I've already written a good chunk of the next episode. It was nice to finally get Law Enforcement lifted, too :P Billy is definitely happy to be moving on.
Me too! Thank you :D
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The new format is good!
In all honesty, while I really admire the staging that so many do, I think that a couple of staged pictures often serve as well or sometimes better than 100 staged pics. My personal feeling is that part of the fun of reading a sims story is knowing that the person writing is having fun playing and if there are a ton of staged pics, I know that isn't happening.
Anyway, back to the story. I think you are writing an excellent portrayal of the roller-coaster of an emotionally abusive relationship and the way it led naturally from where Elle was with her parents and siblings in her core family relationships, as well as how Billy and her parents are now having to come to terms with how their relationships have limited the ways in which they can be supportive of her. And I CANNOT WAIT to see what you have in store next!
Also, yay! Baby! Cassie looks darling and if Tristan didn't want her he sucks and he should have gloved up.
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Good, I'm glad it works for you as well as for me :D
Well, some people love staging more than they love writing. I just do not happen to be one of those people. This solution is working out well so far and I hope to just power through from here. I know for a fact that a good chunk of Episode 24 is already staged, and that's a weight off my chest.
[Spoiler (click to open)]Thank you, that's one of the things that had me dragging my feet on this plot, and I'm glad it's working. You will see! Episode 24 is half written as we speak.
Yeah, Cassie is adorable and Tristan's a dick. Neither is going to change.
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[Spoiler (click to open)]Ugh Tristan, UGH UGH UGH UGH, THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH UGHS IN THE WORLD FOR YOU, YOU ARE A TERRIBLE PERSON.
Billy and Snow, still cute. Raikov, still needs to DIAF. Mya, it's nice that she's trying to make amends.
This is me hoping that Zuzu and Dom sent Raikov a photo from Twikkii that's just the two of them giving him the finger with "SUCK IT, LOSER" scribbled on it in eyebrow pencil.
HAI LIAM! Please don't drag everyone's cheerfulness down with you!
Anyway, so happy to see you back!
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[Spoiler (click to open)]This is a true fact! I hate writing him and what he's doing to Elle. BUT IT IS ALMOST OVER.
Yep, and yep :P Mya is trying to be better. It's not going to be happy fuzzies but maybe there will be less bitterness in the end.
I really want to stage that, now :P They'd be tempted, for sure.
Liam is actually here to help! He proves quite useful.
As to Tristan vs. Jerky Jake, Gordon dies right after Episode 24 ends and I'm sure he and Spider would meet in the Dead Realm, so that would be an opportunity for him to find out. I really wish I could have Spider and Cass go and kick Tristan's ass, though, because he would deserve every second of it. You know who IS still around? Larch.
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I do not like Tristan. No, I do not. He's nasty and mean and he needs to wear the cone of shame. Make him wear the cone of shame. It feels like Tristan his trying his hardest NOT to become mayor. Then there's how he treats Ellie. I bet he says nasty things all the time about Elle and then goes "Just teasing!" Because that's what people like him do.
It's nice to see Liam. He's a cool sim and I like him a lot. He can kick ass and take names. *Nods sagely*
Don't worry about this format. Write and publish how you want to. We'll read however you put it out.
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[Spoiler (click to open)]Oh, I have something better than Tristan wearing the Cone of Shame. You guys can have it between Episodes 24 and 25. :D He sure is taking his sweet time about it for reasons, but he doesn't NOT want to be Mayor. He and Raikov benefit more from his having the position than his continuing to sabotage it. And I'm sure you're right, but I can't bear writing too much of it. Just doing the bed scene was nine kinds of awful I don't want to repeat. You guys get the message.
It's nice to finally introduce Liam to the story! I've been sitting on this since the BC. Rose was the only person who knew. :D
Thank you, I appreciate that! It's working well for me so far.
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Oooh, scary military - and Tristan's not going to help any even if he lifts the mayor. Azula's going to have to lie low for now. And you've got just the four careers left, you're so close.
This seems to be the episode where Billy comes into his own: he's mostly made it up with his mom (as much as he can at this point,) he's captain hero, Snow is amazing and they're going to have a very wedding-ly wedding, and honestly, Sierra Plains seems to be in the home stretch, except for the persistent existence of that waste of pixels known as Tristan. :/
*Gets in line to kick Tristan in the teeth.*
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[Spoiler (click to open)]Well, Tristan IS going to be smoothing things out with other countries, but you are right that Azula's situation will still be kinda precarious even after he hits Mayor. They'll get into it more next episode.
It was nice to give Billy the spotlight in this episode even if he had to deal with some unpleasant things. He's trying his best and becoming a more mature person all the time.
LOL it's a looooong line. But you're welcome to your turn.
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