Important: EA Mods Policy Update + Poll
First thing first, in August my content will remain Early Access as this is what you all have paid for. From September, any Sims-related content will be available to public straight away. However, I am still evaluating my options.
Now, I would like to thank all of you, wonderful people, who chose to support me on my creative journey over the past few months! You didn’t have to do it, yet you decided that my work was worthy of your hard-earned money, and I couldn’t have been more thankful for this! It helped me pay all sorts of bills and subscriptions that I need to deliver high quality alpha content for the game. I am also grateful for all the amazing friendships I was able to form and all the kindness I have seen since day 1 of becoming part of The Sims community. This is what kept me going up until this point.
No, this is not a farewell post. This is not a threat either. Right now, my intention is to continue doing what I enjoy doing so much. But I also need to be heard.
My content has always been accessible – either free or early access. I have never openly asked for any support, and, as stated earlier, I am eternally grateful to my patrons, current and past, who chose to do so despite having so many other options to spend their money on. Because of YOU I would like to continue. I also would like to keep my content available to people who genuinely can’t afford contributing anything at this point in time – for whatever reasons, it’s none of my business. But they need to show some respect.
I have been choosing to stay away from the drama, but, of course, I have noticed how toxic and ignorant this community can be. Never in my life have I seen people (who work hard to make something better) being trashed and disrespected like this. Their work being completely devalued. Imagine being at an art-shop and witnessing an artist explaining to a customer that they have to pay for the painting they like - they can’t just take it home. So, to all the people celebrating free cc right now and choosing to support a big and heartless corp who is swimming in your money yet can't deliver a single bug-free update - well, good for you.
I will now be honest and admit that I will need your support to keep going. My bills are growing, and my salary can’t keep up. Right now, I have a comfortable situation where my work is flexible enough for me to have time to dedicate to content creation and building. Patreon has been a great source of side income and helps cover most of my subscriptions while allowing me to have a dream second-job. I need it to stay this way.
If my work is not good enough for the Sims community, I will move on. I would hate for this to happen as I love creating and building - but I am a human-being and have real expenses to meet.
If you are still with me, thank you for reading this till the end and thank you for being part of my journey – you are amazing xx
POLL PART: I would like to understand why you have chosen to support my work to-date. If you could please spare a minute to complete this poll, that would mean a huge deal to me! If your choice is "other" - please let me know in the comments. Thank you so much!
Comments (20)
I'm very late to this but still, I want you to know that you have my full support. I'm financially unable to support 99% of my favorite CC makers right now yet I would never used my misfortune or lack of suitable income to attack CC makers like I've seen so many people do recently. I can't, for the life of me, understand people's behavior when it comes to other people's work. I don't understand wanting something for free and right away so badly that you'd bully and harass the artist behind it. It's the entitlement for me. I've seen so many ignorant takes on this topic, some people believe that CC makers are movie hackers at this point and it's just sad. I've also seen my favorite artists/content creators being crushed by the doxing and harassement that many some people believe they deserve, it's insane! People are accusing content creators of XYZ while they are, themselves, doing the exact same thing they are accusing CC makers of doing. Make it make sense... Anyway, if I could financially support you right now, I would. Until this day come again, I hope that you'll keep creating amazing content and I also hope for you, and all the CCmakers who have been going through shit lately due to this toxic community, to find peace. Stay strong :) <3 sorry english isn't my first language
Thank you so much for taking time to write such a heart-warming message! It means so much to me and puts a big smile on my face! Sometimes, when there is so much negativity floating around it is easy to start drowning in it - so messages like yours are like a a breath of fresh air! Honestly, I feel exactly the same way and I couldn't have said this better myself xx And your English is amazing!!
It's 100% you worth to earn this $$!! if you give me the same objects or etc . i couldn't build the amazing house like you did! lol :)) I will keep supporting you
Thank you so much Allison, you are one incredibly kind and generous soul!!! Never in a 1,000 years could I imagine to be supported like this!!! And I appreciate your support so much xx
I support your creativity! Early access is just a side benefit because it takes me so long to catch up with downloading, LOL! Patreon is supposed to be about supporting artists; that is how I see it. Hugs! ❣️🤗❣️
Thank you so much Suzanne, you are the heart and soul, and have always been so supportive of the creators!! You probably don't even realise the magnitude of the positive impact you are making in this community - it's enormous!! THANK YOU xx
I wasn’t a patreon before but I will be donating bc I use ur cc and you make my builds beautiful !
Thank you so much, this means the world to me! Please don't feel obliged supporting every month - I completely understand people have different circumstances and there are other creators you may wish to support too xx But just know I appreciate this so much!
Your work is amazing and you deserve to be supported! Some of my favourite ever CC is your colabs with Sundays, I mean it’s just beautiful CC xx
yes they are goals toghether
Supporting bcoz i love your builds :-)
Thank you so much Kat, I appreciate this so very much!!! xx
My mindset is and will always be that I support the work and art you create as well as so many others. I will always contribute to my favorite creators because you guys deserve it. I hope you continue to create as I want to continue to support your hard work <3 your creations are stunning and I love them! I just can't get behind the selling of 3D models and converting to ".package" "for free". So please don't go that route. Those of us who are legit sims 4 gamers will always fully support our favorite creators through our patreon donations. thank you for all you do.
Thank you so much Jessica, I hear you loud and clear here! I don't have anything against 3D models and conversions per se - as long as creators admit to it and don't pretend this to be their work. We all deserve an honest treatment! Thank you so much for choosing to support the small guys like us - I know this is making a huge difference for literally everyone <3 And we are here for you!
I was very confused with this post until I found out what was going on. I think I can speak on behalf of all mod/cc users, you creators are the only reason we keep on playing sims. I can’t remember the last time I went without playing with mods/cc. I spend 99% of my time in build mode because of your work & Sunday’s. Your work is incredible as well as many other creators, this is very disheartening that it’s come to this. I’ll always support you and the cc community, you are what keep the game entertaining! 💗
Thank you so much Alanna, seeing your guys support is honestly saving me right now! <3 <3 <3 I have been feeling very demotivated and upset about this for many reasons - not just for myself but also my friends who have been relying on Early Access for income, still chose to give away their work and are now basically told it's worth maybe some donations at the very best. Thank you for your support, understanding and kindness! xx
I choose other because I love your work and do want to get early access, but I also want to support. Your work is beautiful done, all the details, and you're very generous with realeasing new items. And that's making me not getting bored with my gaming. So thank you <3
Thank you so much for your kind words and support, Therece, I really appreciate it xx I am also very thankful for your poll feedback - it helps me understand your motivations better and make the best decision (hopefully hahaha)!
I love you, your work, your art, you are amazing & I am here for it! ✨ This is expressing so much of what I feel, hopefully I can gather my words as well.
Thanks so much my darling, I feel the same about you and your work and that's why I choose to support you over and over again <3 <3 <3