EA'S STATEMENT | CHANGES
(UPDATE: Sorry to be bothering you once again, but it seems EA has actually just updated their policy and clarified that doing Early Access in a reasonable timeframe is 100% okay!
This is great news, I'm glad EA is caring enough to update their statement. I might be following this updated policy for my future releases, publishing everything publicly after that timeframe, while still offering Patrons Early Access benefits.
Just wanted to hear your thoughts on this & if you think that's okay! ♥)
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Hey guys!
I know I just put out my August break a few days ago, but I've been getting a lot of messages about the recent EA announcement to the community.
Given their decision on having all CC/Mods made entirely available to the public for The Sims 4, I've decided to follow their wishes. All of my Patreon content is now accessible for everyone to download. I believe this is the right step going forward and I encourage other creators to do the same!
I've been wanting to do this for a while now, but always been worried about the outcome, so this is really tough for me. You being my Patron is what allows me to continue creating and support me & my art, so I truly hope you guys can keep doing that, no matter this decision. 💖
Thank you, for everything, really! 🥹
Now I'm really off to that break! See you in September with some brand new stuff ♥
Comments (55)
I think 21 days is reasonable because it then makes early access EARLY. Otherwise, it's just free delayed access to the content. I will continue to support you either way unless I run out of money and have to skip a couple of months.
Thank you very much! 💗
Hey I was wondering if I can get the link to your old cc?
Hey! Of course, just sent you ♥
I also want to tell you that your content is some the best created for our games. I will continue to support your work as before.
Thank you so much!! 🥰
i will never stop supporting you, you deserve it! love you and the content♡
Thank you so much! 💝
Love you 💖 You are my favorite creator, so of course I will keep supporting! 21 days is more than fair for the amount of work and quality you put into your content!! 💗
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Hi! I've loved your content for years! What is the link to your old cc? I will become a paid supporter soon when I get some monayyy :)
Hey! Thank you so much! ♥ The old cc is old content that I created before having a Patreon account! I would send it to you, but for some reason I'm not being able to, so please message me!
You asked what we think, I told you what I think. 🖤 sorry you feel like I was being rude, 🤷🏽♀️
21 days isn’t two weeks. If you insist on keeping early access, 2 weeks should be the max 🙄
There’s no need for rudeness. EA has stated that the time frame to release content should be up until 3 weeks, hence why I’m asking people what they think it’s best
im happy they r still allowing some bit of early access bc yall deserve to get paid for the stuff you make
Thank you! ♥
I think early access is okay. Though I do applaud that you are / were willing to do away with it entirely. I also wanna say that I agree with the previous / above comment – if you decide to do early access, 3 weeks does seem slightly too long. Maybe 2 weeks instead? Whatever you choose to do, I'll continue to support you for as long as I'm financially able. I really like your CC! :)
Thank you! I appreciate your feedback ♥
I don’t mind early access benefits but 21 days is still a lot of time.
I'm open to other suggestions! 2-3 weeks was the time frame stipulated by EA
I just wanted to pipe up and say that I think giving patrons early access is still completely reasonable and something I’d be totally fine with! (And I say that as someone who follows but can’t afford to be a patron) I am very much willing to wait so that you can get your time and energy recognized by people who want it early and do have the ability to support you.
Thank you very much, I really appreciate your feedback on this! 🥰
Wonderful post! I will definitely keep supporting you, and I hope you enjoy your break ♥
Thank you! ♥
This makes me want to support you even more, and so I shall. Enjoy your well deserved break ❤️❤️
Thank you ♥♥
This is the most beautiful and heart warming post I’ve seen regarding this and when I get paid later this week I’m re-subbing despite the break. I’m literally on the verge of tears because some people have been so nasty and vindictive regarding this issue and you making a stance like this is really reassuring🫶🏾🫶🏾💙💜
Thank you very much, that's so sweet and means a lot to me! 🫶💝
Hi Simpliciaty! It looks like the EA TOU has been updated to SPECIFICALLY clarify that Early Access is, in fact, 100% okay! https://help.ea.com/en/help/the-sims/the-sims-4/mods-and-the-sims-4-game-updates/
Hey! Just saw this, this is very nice, I'm happy EA is caring for CC creators. I'll be updating the post letting people know, I might be doing the 21 day Early Access, if that's okay with you all!
im so happy i was so scared u were going to quit <3
Quit? No, unless EA someday forbids custom content ahah ♥
So reassuring to hear! I will continue to support regardless, and now that you’re making all CC public Im even happier to do so ☺️ Hope other creators follow your lead!
Thank you ♥
You’ve been pretty much the only CC creator I’ve happily supported for years now. Seeing your reaction is so reaffirming my support is going to a good place. Other creators should take note, I’ll definitely be sticking around :)
Thank you 🙏🥰
We'll see you in September, enjoy your break
Thanks ♥
Thank you for following their wishes! I used to be supporting you but sadly I just couldn't afford it, which was really upsetting since your creations are beautiful! And enjoy your break! <3
Thank you 💖
Ugh, you're the best. I'm a newer patron, but I'm definitely going to keep supporting you. Thank you for all your hard work, and for committing to what I know was a big change!
Thank you! ♥
supporting you
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You’re such a sweetheart and an amazing person! That fact that unlike other creators you didn’t make a huge fuss makes you respect you even more! Regardless, I will still continue to support you and your Pateron! Have a great break!
Thank you!! 💝💝
I'll still support your patreon and it's been a year I support it you. Enjoy break can't wait for the new cc. 💖
Thank you very much ♥
super proud of you for going against the mold most alpha creators took! i know this is a huge risk for you, and i for one will be staying subbed until the day you stop creating! thank you for continuing to bring us top quality content every dang post! <3
Thank you Timm!🥹💘
Considering you’ve been thinking about doing this for a while I’m a little glad EA made this decision and was able to give you the push to follow through. Regardless I’m still going to remain a Patron, your work deserves it. Have a lovely break!~
Thank you!! 🫶
Enjoy your break ♥️ Can't wait to see the stuff you'll make when you come back ♥️
Thank you ♥