WIP#86
Hey everyone!
It’s been a while since my last post. If you haven’t read my earlier updates, I was away visiting my family, I live quite far from them, so I don’t get to see them very often throughout the year. I got back this week though, and I already started working on the next part of our bookshop collection.
This part will focus on the reception area of the store, if that’s not really a thing now, it will be. :D I was inspired by the style and atmosphere of the bookshop in the series You, and I wanted to bring that feeling into this set.
The main item is this counter, and I’ll be adding a bunch of clutter that a bookshop would need. I’m also planning to make a cash register. I can’t remember if those are functional in-game or not, so I’ll have to check, but I’d love for it to work in some way if possible.
While I was away, I spent some time thinking about a new publishing schedule for my sets. You may have noticed that the last set was split into two parts, and that gave me the idea to create smaller sets with less time in between releases. The part I’m currently working on will be the first test of this approach: I’m aiming to release it in 2–3 weeks instead of a full month, and then continue with the next parts in the same timeframe.
I think this could bring more activity here, allow you to get more sets within a month, and reduce the long waiting time between releases. I want to give this a try and see how you like it. I’ll still aim to keep the sets cohesive and not too small, because I don’t want it to feel annoying to download lots of tiny packs.
I feel like this would help me stress less toward the finish line and honestly, stress less in general. :D I usually have so many ideas that I want to do all of them. Deciding what items should go into a set is sometimes the hardest part, and when I include a few more complicated pieces, my brain just shuts down. I start overthinking the direction of the set, can’t quite figure out what I want it to be, and that often leads to doubting myself.
I’m hoping that by creating sets with fewer, but more thoughtfully chosen items, I can enjoy the process more and focus on what I’m making instead of questioning every decision.
Let me know your thoughts! I'm so happy I can jump back into modeling after almost two weeks! I'm excited to make this bookshop alive and lived-in!
Comments (25)
OMG, this is great. Beautiful set. I am hoping to see a really nice bookstore clutter and bookshelves cuz we are really limited with what we got with Get to work. I also think it would be so nice to make a little coffee station that would function like the one from Business and hobbies so we can make that cafe+library owned business with Business and Hobbies expansion! Keep up the good work!
Looks lovely!
Thank you! <3
Maybe make the cash register function as a ticket kiosk from the Business and Hobbies EP???? Just an idea :)
I checked the Get to Work cash registers and I think that would work better. My problem with the kiosk that sims use their "credit" cards and I want to make (actually I already made it today) a somewhat vintage cash register.
No matter what you turn out to do, i will always appreciate because its great work and great quality too. So excited for a set inspired in such phenomenal tv show!!!
Thank you so much! I loved the bookshop in You, although I'm not making a replica of it, I am inspired by it hugely.
You can do smaller sets once a month. With this Quality it´s worth the wait. Don´t Overwork and take care of yourself!
Thank you so much! I hope this new schedule will help.
Even more stuff that I need for my pharmacy shop! 😍😍😍 This makes me ridiculously happy! I hope the new schedule will help you with the stress; overall, I'm sure most people will gladly wait for your wonderful creations until you're all set and ready to release them! The most important thing is to keep things as stress-free as possible, and remember to take personal time when you need it <3
Thank you so much! Not me unintetionally making a pharmacy set as well. :D
Never doubt yourself, unless it's part of the creative process (for some people it is). Your creations are always wonderful! I love you!
Thank you! Unfortunately it's a bad habit for me. It's the best if I just concentrate on doing than thinking too much and that helps.
your cc is always perfect, you're my absolute favorite creator! so grateful for anything you share with us <3 wishing the best!
Thank you! That means so much! <3
I can't wait for whatever you choose to do. All I know is, is that whatever you choose to do I will love it <3<3<3
Thank you so much!
I think you should do what feels good for you, flow wise! I'm personally happy to wait for larger sets, but I'm also super happy when you drop things regularly ~ I just love your work and am grateful to get a chance to enjoy it in game, too 💗 For me as a book lover, this set is everything !!!
Thank you! I can't wait to do the actual books for the shop and all the display shelves!
Obsessed with your plan!! Do not stress about the size- even if they are small number of items your work is soooo beautiful and brings me so much joy to play with. ❤️
Thank you! It means so much that you're this patient with me!
Omg this looks so detailed so far, youve done it again 🙏🏼 also cash registers come with Get to Work and are functional!🩷
Thank you! I checked it and I think that will be the choice!
This looks stunning 😍
Thank you!