Hey All!
So I spent all weekend working on harvestable updates. There were quite a few things I needed to troubleshoot, the biggest 2 being the notebook entries and harvestable tags.
I was going to get into the details about the notebook entry issues but I don't won't to bore you all. As of right now I've created a work-around for it that works and looks similar to the new notebook entries that EA has done.
I've also gone through almost all the new tags so I can...
2021-07-26 04:28:42 +0000 UTC
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I'm literally just going to copy and paste my posts from Discord...it's a hot mess right now...I didn't realize how much content I've made either lol.
2021-07-21 03:08:20 +0000 UTC
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Download Folders
As an extra perk, I've set up a system to give you access to my download folders. Access to these folders REQUIRES a connected Gmail account (see Access Details below). I'm constantly updating content so it also makes it super simple now to download large updates containing lots of files. If you are a new Patron who has just found my content, it can also be a great way to download my content all at once!
NOTE: I will no longer be posting bulk file u...
2021-07-20 21:59:18 +0000 UTC
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The BG patch will drop tomorrow so I'm going to focus on getting updates done and uploaded after work. Be sure to remove your downloads folder before you update your game!
Know that recipes, harvestables, foraging, and Cowplant farming may not get updates immediately because I have a bigger project I'm working on that will require me to make additional edits to everything once it's done. More news on that later this weekend.
This also means that I'm not going to be making pi...
2021-07-20 04:35:08 +0000 UTC
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If I can make foraging possible in-world (basically anywhere off-lot), which worlds would you like to see it in first? Feel free to leave a list in the comments if you like just be sure to list your favorite one first!
2021-07-16 15:01:08 +0000 UTC
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This discussion is a Cottage Living free-for-all!
So basically, throw any and all ideas you may have revolving around the new pack in the comments below!!! 😁
2021-07-15 15:33:31 +0000 UTC
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Recipe Variations
With the release of this pack there will now be 3 possible versions of each food recipe; Off the Grid, Vegetarian, and Lactose Free. Currently I just mark recipes as what they are but now that we have all the new ingredients, traits, and lot challenges coming with the new pack it may be worth taking the time out to make them.
Part of the problem with making alternate versions of a recipe is the time it takes to make duplicate meshes and tunings...
2021-07-12 00:29:02 +0000 UTC
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I know I'm bombarding you all with discussions and polls but this should be the last one for today 😊
How do you all feel about having leaf color changes for harvestable plants throughout the growing seasons?
I ask because it takes more time to make plants that change colors throughout the seasons. What I've been doing is trying to balance the amount of work I put into the plants by making some plants that have leaves that change color, and others that stay the same throug...
2021-07-11 01:23:32 +0000 UTC
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Quick poll - it looks like all canning recipes for Cottage Living require ingredients. I'm not sure if it's because canning doesn't work with the new lot challenge, Simple Living, or if it was just a design choice. Which would you prefer?
For those of you who haven't seen it yet, the Simple Living lot trait makes it so that you can't cook unless you have all the ingredients for a recipe.
2021-07-11 00:20:28 +0000 UTC
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I'd like to get an idea of how you all feel about when EA duplicates a harvestable I've already made. There are quite a few of them in this pack, in fact the blueberry looks exactly like mine you really can't tell the difference between the two 😂.
Anyway, there are a couple of options.
- I could continue to use and update my harvestables, ignoring the new harvestables that EA has made. This would make it so you would need the EA version for any EA recipes and you may ...
2021-07-10 03:19:01 +0000 UTC
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Canning & Pies
I'd like to add some new canning recipes but may need some time to work out some additional meshes. I like the way the jars they gave us look but I also like a little bit of variation. Also, I think that I'm going to follow EA's format where you get several small servings of canned goods instead of measuring servings like the rest of my ingredients because I really like the process. Right now it looks like you only get a total of 3 servings for each recipe so I'd li...
2021-07-09 19:16:57 +0000 UTC
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Oversized Crops
After watching the live stream it turns out I was right and the oversized veggies are completely different that the current plants we have. To grow them you have to purchase a jar of seeds and sprinkle them onto the garden plot tile, which is required to plant them.
Since I'm sure they will need to be made as separate objects I won't be creating versions for all harvestables that I have made/plan on making. Please leave some ideas below in the co...
2021-07-08 19:49:27 +0000 UTC
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NOTE: This still needs an update for patch 1.77.131
This will add the following Food recipes:
- Homestyle - Crawfish Boil
- Gourmet - Seafood Gumbo
All the files you need, including the most updated version of any current or shared files, are attached below!
2021-07-05 19:11:49 +0000 UTC
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I finished the Crawfish Boil and the Seafood Gumbo! I added a little sprig of Thyme to the Seafood Gumbo bowls so they look a little fancier. I also may go back and darken the texture a little for the Gumbo, for whatever reason it turned out lighter in-game.
Anyway, I have to head out for a family thing but I'll upload them to download for Pink Lotus patrons by tomorrow morning. I'm so excited for you all to try these out, they came out so nice! I'll also have a goals post up in the nex...
2021-07-04 20:53:48 +0000 UTC
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So I put this mesh together for the crawfish boil a couple of weeks ago but when I went to upload into the package yesterday I realized it was SUPER high poly. I found a neat way to cut down on the polys and was able to bring it down quite a bit. It's still a little high, but considering that you probably won't have more than one at the table I think it's do-able. It worked out to be 1008v/870p.
I'm off to finish this single version now - I'm going to see if I can make it so sims ...
2021-07-03 23:14:00 +0000 UTC
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NOTE: This still needs an update for patch 1.77.131
This adds the following Mill Recipes:
- Ground Coffee with Chicory
- Powdered Sugar
- Cajun Spice Mix
- Creole Spice Mix
This will also add the following Food/drink recipes:
- Beignets
- Coffee with Chicory drink
You'll need the Xml Injector to access the new ...
2021-07-01 05:19:10 +0000 UTC
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I wanted to give an update on the remainder of the New Orleans recipes and ingredients. I've been trying to get these ready before the end of the month but since I spent a lot of time setting up the download folders it looks like I'll only have a few things ready for you all tomorrow. It's looking like the coffee with chicory ingredient, coffee with chicory recipe, powdered sugar, and beignet recipes should be ready by tomorrow night. The spices are probably good to go as well, you just won't...
2021-06-30 07:53:38 +0000 UTC
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This poll is about the upcoming pack and has to do with the new milk, egg, and possibly wool ingredients that are coming.
I won't be able to get a good idea of what I'm working with until the pack comes out but I'd like to see how you feel about some of the ingredient mechanics in preparation for it.
I'm not sure how EA's versions will work, but for those of you who have used my ingredients, which options below do you think you would you prefer?
If it matte...
2021-06-24 18:33:28 +0000 UTC
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I wanted to share this with you all in case you haven't seen it yet. I'm going to have a bunch of polls and discussions coming soon to help me plan for when this comes out. There's also a blog that talks a little more about the pack HERE.
Some content I can already tell will need either an update, or need to be assimilated into whatever system EA has created:&...
2021-06-10 23:43:10 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
I've been sick the last week but I've been working in bed from my laptop on a bunch of new integrations and automations so I can keep up with all the new updates I'm sure are coming with the new pack(s). A few new things I'm rolling out from now into the weekend:
- A Patreon Downloads Folder Google Group - this will give you access to my actual downloads folder each month and it should allow you to download the entire folder at once. Let me know...
2021-06-10 06:53:07 +0000 UTC
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Hey all! Just wanted to let you know payments are paused for everyone until July and I'll be approving site members later tonight. I'm working on updates and stuff this weekend and I'm hoping to have a better way to download files in bulk ready by early next week. I'll post another update once that's done. I hope you all have a great weekend!
2021-05-30 00:47:59 +0000 UTC
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Here are all the harvestables and a new type of fish trap that catches crustaceans, I will be adding more options as well as some shellfish in the future.
- Peppercorn
- Cayenne Pepper
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Chicory
- Coffee Arabica
- Crustacean & Shellfish Trap - catches shrimp, crab, both crawdads, upgrade parts and wood as junk that can get caught in it as well (remember you get a better catch when your sim's fishing skill is higher!)
2021-05-14 05:04:00 +0000 UTC
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I need some help with inspiration for the next lot so please throw some ideas out in the comments section below!
2021-05-13 00:07:40 +0000 UTC
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Hey all. I've been MIA the last few weeks due to several health issues. I know I'm a little behind but I'm pretty confident I'll be able to catch up in the next week or two. If I can't get caught up by the last week of this month I'll be pausing payments for everyone for May.
Over the next day or two I'll be catching up on public releases, then posting stuff for Pre-Release, and last but not least I'll be posting some new stuff for WIP patrons (not necessarily in that order).
In a...
2021-05-13 00:04:25 +0000 UTC
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This is a base game mod that adds an option to 'Shop BrazenLotus Farms' that lets you purchase almost all of my harvestables. For now I've added it to planters in-game and to my produce stands, if you'd like it added to another object let me know in the comments below!
There are 3 options when you Shop BrazenLotus Farms on the produce stands - Specialty Produce, ...
2021-04-21 15:13:50 +0000 UTC
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Hey all! I've literally spent the last 3 weeks updating my content. I started updating stuff originally thinking I only needed to fix a few things but when I got in there and starting poking around I found SO many other small issues. Although none of them were game-breaking I decided to just bite the bullet and fix it all. I wanted to make sure that I don't miss those things again moving forward and I also wanted some consistency with how my content looks/functions in game. Since I was in the...
2021-04-16 16:56:12 +0000 UTC
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For the spice bottles, label or no label?
2021-04-08 15:28:07 +0000 UTC
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I'm going to add the option to purchase my harvestables to some objects in-game so they're more accessible. Obviously I'll add an interaction to the harvestable planters, but where else would you like to see the option to purchase harvestables?
Also, if I decide to make a 'Buy Ingredients' interaction where you can buy individual ingredients (for those of you who don't use SCCO) where would you like to see that interaction?
2021-04-06 15:56:57 +0000 UTC
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This month I'm likely going to be down for a week or so like last month so I've moved and adjusted my projects accordingly.
I'm going to get those recipe updates to you all this coming week. Work has been crazy - I've been working almost 12 hour days so my brain has been fried and it's been hard to focus at night. This week should be a little quieter so I'm aiming to have them at the end of the week, if not sooner. I'm also going to look at updating my chairs as there's been a bat...
2021-04-05 06:13:27 +0000 UTC
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Shopping List
This required a lot of testing but everything on this lot should be accessible and usable for your sims. I also used TOOL by TwistedMexi to get the rocks and plants to sit into the hills and it looks so good!
The covered area near the entrance has tables and vending machines for snacks if your sim decides to spend the day here...
2021-04-03 15:33:22 +0000 UTC
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