Author Topic: Guide Agenda (projects/who's working on what) (Read 16321 times)

Hosfac · « **Reply #225 on:** March 05, 2011, 11:36:19 PM »

Quote from: Carl on March 05, 2011, 04:49:43 PM

Yeah but at this point I'm not sure how necessary it is as there's a topic here at the forum for that type of thing. I have been busy with my side project, which is taking longer than I thought but after so much time investment I need to finish it.

I'll put up those skill self-employment tables Monday or Tuesday.

That's what I was basically going to suggest lol.

Carl · « **Reply #226 on:** March 05, 2011, 11:59:41 PM »

I tweaked the agenda. Now that I will be putting those skill tables up, I really feel like the guide is in a fine state and doesn't really need anything. I really doubt there are any gee-wiz article ideas out there. Eventually I'll do a city guide for Bridgeport as I did for SSV, but I wouldn't think of doing that for Twinbrook or Riverview. Maybe some fan of those towns will come along and pass an article like that my way, but I'd be really surprised.

It's not shocking for the guide to be in a state where I feel happy with it at this point. It's been in development for over a year and a half now, and has received a lot of love and attention from myself AND the readers. At this point corrections and suggestions just trickle in. We do look forward to the EP and all the new content it will bring. When writing for Starcraft 2, I have the opportunity to experience the excitement of releasing articles on all the really popular sub-topics in the game. There just aren't any ideas that can gather that much attention for The Sims 3, as we have already written them!

So I'm pretty much done writing for The Sims until Medieval and the Expansion, but I'm really excited!

Hosfac · « **Reply #227 on:** March 06, 2011, 12:46:30 AM »

Quote from: Carl on March 05, 2011, 11:59:41 PM

Eventually I'll do a city guide for Bridgeport as I did for SSV, but I wouldn't think of doing that for Twinbrook or Riverview. Maybe some fan of those towns will come along and pass an article like that my way, but I'd be really surprised.

I kinda like Riverview, personally...and since I was kind of looking for something to do for the site, perhaps I'll look over the SSV city guide to see what you'd expect from a city guide and try to come up with something you'd appreciate. I'm not really big on Twinbrook, however, so that one's still up in the air lol.

Seabody · « **Reply #228 on:** March 22, 2011, 12:48:21 AM »

Can I do the Bridgeport guide?

Carl · « **Reply #229 on:** March 26, 2011, 10:19:05 AM »

Yes you can, Seabody so long as you follow the format I already set with Sunset Valley and edit/proofread it before emailing it to me.

Seabody · « **Reply #230 on:** March 26, 2011, 05:04:35 PM »

Thank you Carl!
EDIT: When I'm done, should I email it to the @carlsguides address?

Carl · « **Reply #231 on:** March 26, 2011, 06:36:56 PM »

Yes, attach all screenshots and note where they go

Thank you, I've got a lot on my plate and that would have been delayed significantly.

SimCityBusDriver · « **Reply #232 on:** April 09, 2011, 02:38:02 AM »

Carl/Pam/Metro

I would really like to write an article but I do not have Late Night due to the fact that my parents think that there is too much adult content in it!

Carl · « **Reply #233 on:** April 09, 2011, 02:48:17 AM »

They might be right about that. We're not really accepting articles right now other than the pair that have been taken. We've written pretty much everything we need right now. I admire your ambition, though! I hated writing until I was in my 20s, then it started getting interesting to me. Even writing technical articles it feels like an artistic outlet.

Seabody · « **Reply #234 on:** May 07, 2011, 03:56:48 AM »

Carl, do you mind if I ask someone to help me write the Bridgeport guide? I have exams looming and still would like to write it, but I don't know if I can do it alone.

Carl · « **Reply #235 on:** May 08, 2011, 10:06:15 PM »

A collaboration wouldn't bother me and it will probably improve the quality of the end product. When someone works with me on something, we usually do much better than I could alone.

Simstar3 · « **Reply #236 on:** May 09, 2011, 11:01:28 AM »

I'm going to work on it with Seabody.
I hope it turns out okay. $:-\$

samoht04 · « **Reply #237 on:** May 12, 2011, 02:46:41 AM »

Carl, I'd just like to say that I'd like to help out on the Generations Articles if you need/want me.

Leto85 · « **Reply #238 on:** May 12, 2011, 03:24:55 AM »

Quote from: samoht04 on May 12, 2011, 02:46:41 AM

Carl, I'd just like to say that I'd like to help out on the Generations Articles if you need/want me.

Same for me. I like to help as soon as I have the game.

Carl · « **Reply #239 on:** May 12, 2011, 09:36:25 AM »

I'll keep you guys in mind if I need a hand. These days I generally like to write almost everything in a new expansion, but I have put a lot on my plate. Writing the articles keeps me sharp on the game and how it's evolving much more than just playing it. I have an innate desire to learn how things work and guide-writing has satisfied that. Of course we know this is going to be a social/activities expansion so it'll definitely end up being different than what we've written before.

TheChronicR · « **Reply #240 on:** July 17, 2011, 04:55:23 AM »

Carl, I'm an explorer type of person myself and would love to do any TS3 town guide, except Riverview (I don't have it, bandwith doesn't allow). I'm thinking of doing a Twinbrook/Barnacle Bay guide and if Seabody/Simstar need any help with the Bridgeport guide, I'll be glad to help. I'm currently working on finding out all the Beautiful Vista lots for those towns, will report when I'm finished.

Carl · « **Reply #241 on:** July 17, 2011, 05:12:30 AM »

Awesome idea on the beautiful vista lots. Email them to carl@carlsguides.com and I'm sure that I'll get them published within a day

Seabody · « **Reply #242 on:** July 17, 2011, 07:25:47 PM »

It'd be a great help for the Beautiful Vista lots, Chronic! Thank you, because I believe Simstar and I are both busy with the Collecting parts and labelling the clubs.

Sportsfan · « **Reply #243 on:** July 18, 2011, 03:12:28 PM »

If you want I could do a bit of a Twinbrook guide, maybe gem, bugs, seed, and fish locations.

TheChronicR · « **Reply #244 on:** July 18, 2011, 03:33:10 PM »

Quote from: Sportsfan on July 18, 2011, 03:12:28 PM

If you want I could do a bit of a Twinbrook guide, maybe gem, bugs, seed, and fish locations.

I'm currently working on that too, and that is much appreciated! Especially the gem locations.

More on Twinbrook... Disappointing, but still - there is only one lot with the Beautiful Vista moodlet. The moodlet is an enormous boost of +50. It can be gained on the unoccupied house Aerie Supply, 568 Bayou Gulch Dr., $19,294. This information was gathered by forumer MarianT, and thanks very much to her for that!

Seabody · « **Reply #245 on:** July 19, 2011, 07:49:17 PM »

Quote from: TheChronicR on July 18, 2011, 03:33:10 PM

More on Twinbrook... Disappointing, but still - there is only one lot with the Beautiful Vista moodlet. The moodlet is an enormous boost of +50. It can be gained on the unoccupied house Aerie Supply, 568 Bayou Gulch Dr., $19,294. This information was gathered by forumer MarianT, and thanks very much to her for that!

I can confirm MarianT's findings - I tested that lot last night - huge bonus!

TheChronicR · « **Reply #246 on:** July 20, 2011, 03:54:42 AM »

Carl, I have a question if you don't mind. When I finish the Twinbrook guide, should I copy/paste the Word file in the e-mail and attach the images? Also, do you need the descriptions of rabbit-holes for Twinbrook and other towns too? Thanks much.

CarlosLordofTacos · « **Reply #247 on:** July 20, 2011, 04:01:28 PM »

Sort of good news! I`ll have internet back on Tuesday and I`ll be able to upload my article.

Sportsfan · « **Reply #248 on:** July 21, 2011, 01:52:36 AM »

An article on what?

Carl · « **Reply #249 on:** July 21, 2011, 08:04:33 AM »

Yes, I prefer to get the images in my inbox -- just be sure to show me in the body text where you want them placed.

Author Topic: Guide Agenda (projects/who's working on what) (Read 16321 times)

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