I've Got to Admit Something
I was no longer enjoying modding The Sims 4. I have spent all the time I could devote to creating this Collar Ceremony. Somethings would work, and somehow, when I manage to move forward, something else would take two steps in the wrong direction. That being said, I was no longer creating, I was spending the better half of my time "modding" to just troubleshooting. And that got old.
So I'm going to be honest with y'all as I always have been: I decided to take a break from the Collar Ceremony. I created FlirtyFetishes: BDSM because I loved to code and to create it. But once I found myself getting frustrated, irritated, crying from frustration and irritation, and wanting to do something more than mod, I realized I had a big problem.
But I WILL NOT GIVE UP. So I decided to make modding fun again. And how I am doing that is by moving forward with the mod in the best and most fun way I know how.
So even though I am sad to say that the Collar Ceremony will be delayed more and really hope I haven't disappointed you, I am also happy to say I have been enjoying the time I have modded again! And you'll still really like what I am creating.
If you'd like a refund, just message me. If you want to go, I understand. I just hope to see you again. And I greatly appreciate you all for your time with me and support. I've been doing my best, and I always have and always will. Modding is something that fills my life. It creates balance throughout everyday. And I won't stop.
So, there ya, go. There's my secret and how I resolved it and how it will affect you. But boooiiiiii, you gonna like what is coming next!
Comments (22)
I’m gonna be straight with you. Even if you’d said that the collar ceremony had to be scrapped entirely, I wouldn’t be going anywhere. Am I looking forward to it? Oh, absolutely. The whole thing sounds amazing! But in the end, your physical and mental health, your happiness is a LOT more important than a few lines of code to titillate us. I think I speak for a lot of patrons on here when I say that we’re here to support you in all of your modding. Not just to get that one event. You do what’s best for you, we’re not going anywhere. ❤️
Oh my gosh, babe, this is so fucking sweet. I'm literally speechless...type-less? And you wrote this so grammatically correct; I love it! Thank you so much. Ugh, so amazed, really. Thank you.
In the same boat with a Switch game Im working on. Sometimes a break will do good. My advice is to do a bit each day instead of putting it on the backburner like I did - because then the scope is less overwhelming when you get back into it. Does this mean we will be getting the teen unlocks and other features before the collar ceremony?
Oh yeah, definitely! I try to put in a good few hours a day. That's awesome you're creating your own Switch game!
I totally understand. I have side projects with video editing (which I'd imagine is much easier than coding) and sometimes the pressure to get them done can be overwhelming and take the fun out of passion projects. Do what you need to do for you! Just out of curiosity - I know you said the collar ceremony will be delayed, but is there potential for new interactions in the near future? I'll definitely try to support regardless!
You are so right. Thanks for saying that. I am glad there are others that can relate!
Thanks for sharing your secret ;) Seriously though, do what you have to, to make this fun again for you!! I've been here since the beginning and I'm not going anywhere and I've loved your ideas so far and I'm happy to continue to support you.
OMghsdhfihsfisihf this so fucking awesome. I do remember you being one of my first! Lol. Thank you sooooo much. I am so relieved to know this!
I know how even things you love can frustrate you when dealing with mental hurdles. How you can be frustrated with yourself ... So take all the time you need and if that one thing annoys you and you have something else that you like working on, go for it. I struggle with depression since my teens and like to remind myself: there´s no sense waiting for the storm to pass. Learn to dance in the rain. ;-) I admire anyone who takes on modding, I´d never have the patience and throw my computer out the window ...
Exactly! That is beautiful--what you said about the storm. Very beautiful and very true, my friend. I am glad you have learned how to deal with the cards dealt. I am on the journey now and solving the issues where I can. This means a lot to me. Thank you.
I'm still gunna be there to see what you create, sometimes things get delayed and that's okay, just keep on moving forward :D
Thank you, sweetheart! This warms my heart :)
I signed on because of your ideas, I'll continue to support you regardless. Do what makes you happy, I guarantee whatever comes from that will be all the better. I'm not going anywhere as Im sure is the same with many others. Thanks so much for your honesty.. pretty rare these days <3
OMGGG so thoughtful of you to say! I think what I am working on is going to really make the mod better. You just wait AirWolf ;) This really brightens my day! Thankksssss.
One thing with the collar ceremony - there are a lot of talented animators out there, and a lot even that are experienced with BDSM animations - have you considered reaching out to any of them to ask for help, or to ask them to take over the animation for the collar ceremony?
Hi. Well, I have the animation for Ceremony completed. It loads up and runs fine in game, no problem. So it is the event itself that I am struggling to get to function properly. Which would be coding, not animations :/ But I am working on other things now that will increase the fun of the ceremony once I can! Turbodriver has helped me immensely with parts I don't understand. But there are somethings that are simply not working that either of us can figure out. It happens, but it will be out sooner or later!
I do not mod and do know what it takes to make things work. Is there away in the training section to cause an action by the to say humiliate them and have them remove their top? Or when it is time to punish have them go into a certain position. Like downward dog from yoga. Thanks for your time and effort.
Yes there is! These are some things I certainly plan to include soon. Thank you so much!
Agree with Maria. Please don't let this become bigger than it is: A fun mod enhancement for a game. Your mental health is always more important, no matter what anyone says. We appreciate your work and your creativity, but also your honesty and transparency. I am excited to see what comes next, no matter the form, no matter the timing. Peace.
Now I am crying from joy lol. This is so sweet! I really am so happy you understand. I was getting so caught up trying to make it work, modding in general was no longer fun, but I didn't want to disappoint. So this makes me feel a lot better!!! Thank you!
I’m always amazed by CC creators but never would I want them to be crying in frustration over anything related to Sims! I have no doubt that whatever you’re working on will blow me away 😀.
Thank you! That makes me feel better. It has been a rough couple of months, so I really appreciate that!