So Blueprint is closed for ever.. I wanted many programs & I found a
few at several sites.. I also found Career Creator 3 but I was told
that you also need CC 2.1 ... 'Cause with CC3 you can't save.
Can anybody help with a link -except simprograms 'cause it leads
back to Bluprint :'( -  or is anyone willing to share it? -Hoping-
Thanks for taking some time to read this ;D

Glad to hear that, Wendy - and thanks, chevnir - that was cool of
you to do that . . .

It might be worth mentioning again that it's totally fine with me if
anyone who has any of these files would like to share them through
email to others.  All that I ask is that the zips be sent intact
(with the ReadMes included) so that all the necessary info is
there . . .





> I now have the file I couldn't get earlier, chrevnir was kind
enough
> to send it to me.
> Thank you chrevnir :)
> Wendy

Hi Kate.  You know, I've been curious about that myself but I
haven't checked into it much.  I know of others who have done so,
and it doesn't seem like it should be too difficult.  I'll make a
point to check out a light soon and see about adding that to an
ordinary object.  I'll let you know what I find and how it goes.

I may as well try it with a counter . . .  :)


"Pistachio" <kate@p...> wrote:

> That would be so helpful to have some good tutorials, the object
I'm working on atm is a lit counter, I've made one version that
lights up and it works well but has no ambient light surround it as
a lamp would (its using the fire light settings) - so step 2 is
getting a version that does this to see which I like better! Its a
retexture of the superstar boutique counter which imo with that
glass section in the middle was just crying out to be a lit counter!
Anyway I'd really appreciate being pointed in the right direction on
this one as it would be v useful thing to learn to do :)
> Thankyou - v pleased you're ameanable to helping us newbies :)
> Best wishes
> Kate

Hi Clark.  Each zip contains the paintings from that particular
expansion pack.  So if you have them all, you would want all four
zips to cover the ones from the original Sims through Hot Date . . .


"clark" <mtaman35501@h...> wrote:
> I have all the expansions. Do I need all the hacks or could you
> recommend which one or more I need.

I now have the file I couldn't get earlier, chrevnir was kind enough
to send it to me.
Thank you chrevnir :)
Wendy

--- In laphelotsimsolutions@yahoogroups.com, "Wendy"
<wendyj22uk@y...> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> This is a great site, thank you to Sir Laphelot, for all your hard
> work. I managed to download all the files but one, the Superstar
> Fence Upgrade, and Yahoo won't let me download that one at all. I
> don't think it's the bandwidth monster, coz I managed to download
> files after that one wouldn't download. If anyone has a suggestion,
> I'd really
> appreciate it. :)
> Thanks again
> Wendy

I belong to another group that also has this problem with bandwidth
and they suggest you download within the first ten minutes at the top
of the hour.  I tried that last night and was able to get two files.

I have all the expansions. Do I need all the hacks or could you
recommend which one or more I need.

A while ago, I posted a question on the Sims Resource regarding the
stupid problem with the move_objects cheat.  Laphelot gave me a fix
(THANK YOU!!!!!!!) and I was finally able to creat me story!  This
is the second story that I have ever made, and it's actually just
the beginning of the story.  If you've got the time, please read it
and rate it!  Thanks so much!

Jennifer

http://thesims.ea.com/mysimpage/simpage.php?avatar_id=6656599

You are right, Sir_Laphelot, it takes persistence to get the files from
Yahoo when the bandwidth monster strikes. I managed to get all the
files but three at 1:00 am and then got the last three at 4:00 am. I
basically just keep the window open and try the downloads every few
minutes until they get through, lol. Persistence is definitely the key.

--
chrevnir
--- Sir_Laphelot <laphelot@...> wrote:
> Thank you chrevnir and Lucy - and sorry about the trouble.  I just
> heard back from someone who sent me a message earlier today saying
> she couldn't download anything at all.  She wrote back to say that
> she tried later and downloaded five files but kept getting kicked
> out.  She then tried later and had no trouble downloading the rest
> of what she wanted . . .
>
> So I think Yahoo is just having trouble with a hundred new members
> joining a new group all in the same day, with many wanting to
> download at the same time - on a Labor Day weekend!
>
> So all I can really say is that if you're still having trouble, try
> again later tonight (or maybe 4 am!)  I was going to announce this a
> few other places, but I think I'll hold off for a while!
>
>


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Hi everyone,

This is a great site, thank you to Sir Laphelot, for all your hard
work. I managed to download all the files but one, the Superstar
Fence Upgrade, and Yahoo won't let me download that one at all. I
don't think it's the bandwidth monster, coz I managed to download
files after that one wouldn't download. If anyone has a suggestion,
I'd really
appreciate it. :)
Thanks again
Wendy

Thank you chrevnir and Lucy - and sorry about the trouble.  I just
heard back from someone who sent me a message earlier today saying
she couldn't download anything at all.  She wrote back to say that
she tried later and downloaded five files but kept getting kicked
out.  She then tried later and had no trouble downloading the rest
of what she wanted . . .

So I think Yahoo is just having trouble with a hundred new members
joining a new group all in the same day, with many wanting to
download at the same time - on a Labor Day weekend!

So all I can really say is that if you're still having trouble, try
again later tonight (or maybe 4 am!)  I was going to announce this a
few other places, but I think I'll hold off for a while!

----- Original Message -----
From: Sir_Laphelot
To: laphelotsimsolutions@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 11:30 PM
Subject: Laphelot's Sim Solutions Thank you!


"I just woke up and found that sixty people joined while I was
sleeping!"

lol - I think that says a lot about how much people appreciate your work!


"Hey Kate - this group may not be existing right now if it wasn't for
you!  I started it almost two weeks ago, but didn't tell anyone.  I
had uploaded three files, then began wavering between trying this or
something else.  On a whim, my sister peeked in a few days later and
said, "hey, you got a member!"  So, I didn't want to disappoint
anyone - and the other options were beginning to seem like too much
work . . ."

Well I did think I must have been seeing things when I joined lol!


"Sure, if you have any hacking questions - feel free to ask.  This
would be a good place for it.  There are also quite a few tutorials
out there that I'm sure will help - including some for those who are
just beginning, to familiarize you with the basics of certain
hacking programs, and how an iff file is set up, etc."

That would be so helpful to have some good tutorials, the object I'm working on
atm is a lit counter, I've made one version that lights up and it works well but
has no ambient light surround it as a lamp would (its using the fire light
settings) - so step 2 is getting a version that does this to see which I like
better! Its a retexture of the superstar boutique counter which imo with that
glass section in the middle was just crying out to be a lit counter! Anyway I'd
really appreciate being pointed in the right direction on this one as it would
be v useful thing to learn to do :)
Thankyou - v pleased you're ameanable to helping us newbies :)
Best wishes
Kate


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Sir_Laphelot, you are out of bandwidth. I have been trying to download
the majority of your files since about 1 pm EDT today, and so far I
have 5 files, lol! It will just take a lot of time for those 60 of us
that joined recently to get the files, I guess.

And may I say, thank you for starting this group. I love all of your
tweaks and upgrades, you make my game so much more enjoyable, I am
fairly faint with excitement at the prospect of these new patches.
Thank you so much for making my game fun for me! Have a great weekend!

--
chrevnir

--- Sir_Laphelot <laphelot@...> wrote:
> Thanks for the compliment.  I wonder if it's possible that you may
> have tried downloading too soon before your membership went through,
> and if you tried again, it may be okay now?  I don't know, it's just
> a thought . . .
>
> Is anyone else having trouble downloading?  I tried downloading a few
>
> myself just to be sure it was working, and it did okay for me.  But
> if some are having problems, I just may need to write yahoo and see
> if I can find out what's going on with that . . .
>
>
>
> --- In laphelotsimsolutions@yahoogroups.com, "aquaman882003"
> <bassoja@o...> wrote:
> > The fixes from Simslice are absolute lifesavers. However after just
>
> > joining, I am unable to download the Waylon fix (or any other).
> > Thanks in advance for all your help.
>
>


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>
> Is anyone else having trouble downloading?  I tried downloading a
few
> myself just to be sure it was working, and it did okay for me.  But
> if some are having problems, I just may need to write yahoo and see
> if I can find out what's going on with that . . .

I was so happy to find this group but I can't download anything
either.  Tried several times. I'm getting 403 forbidden. "You are not
authorized to view this page."  May be the bandwidth monster.
I joined early this morning.

Thanks for the compliment.  I wonder if it's possible that you may
have tried downloading too soon before your membership went through,
and if you tried again, it may be okay now?  I don't know, it's just
a thought . . .

Is anyone else having trouble downloading?  I tried downloading a few
myself just to be sure it was working, and it did okay for me.  But
if some are having problems, I just may need to write yahoo and see
if I can find out what's going on with that . . .



--- In laphelotsimsolutions@yahoogroups.com, "aquaman882003"
<bassoja@o...> wrote:
> The fixes from Simslice are absolute lifesavers. However after just
> joining, I am unable to download the Waylon fix (or any other).
> Thanks in advance for all your help.

I love the hacked stuff too.  I just use it very sparingly.  I don't want to
make my Sims life that easy.  LOL
Have a great Simming day.



~**Linda**~
Assistant Update Lady, Simply_Updates
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Simply_Updates

Husbands are like children,
Only bigger and more work.




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The fixes from Simslice are absolute lifesavers. However after just
joining, I am unable to download the Waylon fix (or any other).
Thanks in advance for all your help.

I just woke up and found that sixty people joined while I was
sleeping!

Hi, Iris - it's good to see you here - that was funny what you said!

And thank you and welcome Rob, PamySue, Linda and Lori - I'm glad
you're happy with the things I've done in the past - though Lori, I
should say that I can't take credit for the two things you
mentioned . . .  :)

Hi Nancie - I saw the question you asked at Simslice.  I had the
same thought quite a while ago that it would be cool if it could be
done, but I never checked into it.  Just a few days later, someone
at TSR asked the same thing, so you both inspired me to do it!  I'll
be working on the more "graphically correct" final version soon, as
soon as I finish the painting (which I hope to spend time on
tonight . . . )

Hey Kate - this group may not be existing right now if it wasn't for
you!  I started it almost two weeks ago, but didn't tell anyone.  I
had uploaded three files, then began wavering between trying this or
something else.  On a whim, my sister peeked in a few days later and
said, "hey, you got a member!"  So, I didn't want to disappoint
anyone - and the other options were beginning to seem like too much
work . . .

Sure, if you have any hacking questions - feel free to ask.  This
would be a good place for it.  There are also quite a few tutorials
out there that I'm sure will help - including some for those who are
just beginning, to familiarize you with the basics of certain
hacking programs, and how an iff file is set up, etc.  I'm behind on
knowing what's all been done lately, but I think Mistress Vera's
site has links to many (if not all) of them . . .

One thing I'd like to do soon is work on the links section and list
some sites with good tutorials and hacking info - and also some
threads on TSR that have been helpful.  I've also had the thought to
write up a few myself, but I haven't got around to it . . .

It's the great hackers like you who have kept me playing the Sims for
so long.  :)  Thank you so much for your wonderful tweaks!

I have a post at Simslice on wanting a meal for 8 and I am so excited
to find it here.  You are a "hacking genius" to me....haha  Anyway
thanks for the site and I look forward to your new updates.

Hello everyone :)
And greetings to the genius Sir Laphelot himself of course !
Just a quickie - would it be at all acceptable for me to pick your brains on a
bit of remedial hacking? I'm sure you get loads of people asking so I wont be at
all offended if you say no! I don't have the patience or the skills to create
anything remotely useful and have always been totally amazed by your creations -
me, I'm just happy if I can make sims learn something different from a bookcase
I made lol!
Best wishes
Kate
www.parsimonious.org
Objects for The Sims
www.groups.yahoo.com/groups/parsimonious
Updates for my Website


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Hi there.  My name is Linda, and I am the Assistant Update Lady at
Simply Updates yahoo group.  I just wanted to stop by and say
hello.  Thank you for letting me join.  Have a great simming day.
Linda

I have to agree with everyone else!!  Your creations have made a new
game to play when the original was getting old!!  Thank you for
bringing the fun back to the game!!

Good luck with the group and can't wait to get the picture!!

Rob

Hello,
    I am so glad you  have this group, as soon as I saw it in the
simmers street updates I had to rush over and join, I just love your
work, it makes the game so much more enjoyable.I love the weather
machine, and that gorilla walk was driving me crazy.
Thanks for all the great downloads.
   Take care

Thanks Sir_Laphelot,

you know I'm a big fan of yours!!! But don't be afraid I won't turn
into an 'obsessed fan'. And if? I'm absolutely sure you will find a
fix for that.

Iris

Wow - thank you, Karen!  You - and many others - have made it
worthwhile to continue sharing these things by your enthusiasm!  Of
course, I enjoy changing things too when I'm able - to see if I can
make the game a little better and more rewarding to play . . .

I've been working on a new object lately, and it looks like it
should be ready in the next few days.  It's a painting you can use
to assign interests to your sims.  You click on it, choose an
interest, and then a number between 0 and 10.  The sim will go up to
it and then let you know what he or she thinks about your decision!

You can also use it on the lots away from home.  But still, I wanted
to do more with it.  I've been having trouble talking to the
somebodys/anybodys especially - it seems like they only have one or
two main interests assigned to them.  I had been meaning to go into
Sim Enhancer and change them, but that can be a tedious process . . .

So I also made it so visitors will go up to it on their own and have
certain selected interest values assigned to them, as you watch
their reactions.  I selected one or two values for every interest,
and made it so it would only be available (in this situation) to
sims with certain personalities, skills, etc - whatever seemed to
fit.  For example, somebodys/anybodys would be attracted to
hollywood and style, those with high creativity attracted to music,
etc - etc . . .

In that situation, interest points can only go up and never down -
and only those who are not neighborhood sims will be able to do so
on their own.  So that means you never need to be concerned about
your neighborhood sims viewing the painting on their own and having
their interests changed - only non-neighborhood sims will be able to
do that.  So you can assign your neighborhood sims any amount in any
interest you want, and it will stay that way . . .

I think the part I like the most about this is when I began to
ponder over what kind of painting to use for this.  I tried to
envision some type of image that a sim could look at and see
practically anything.  I even thought of using an ink blot!  So I
began searching the web, and eventually found a website belonging to
an artist named Lynne Taetzsch.  http://www.artbylt.com/

She has ten galleries on her site full of colorful abstract canvases
she's painted - and I found one that would be perfect for this!
From what I can tell, she's rather well-known, and her work has
travelled all over.  But I sent her an email explaining what I had
in mind and what I would like to do, asking for permission, and she
said yes!  So I'm rather excited about that!

I only have a little bit of touching up left to do, and I'll let you
know when it's ready . . .  :)

thank you for doing this!  how long we have needed someone to do
this...i can't tell you what this says for your person...you are so
talented that you could have been employed/contracted to anywhere
that would have deprived us of your knowledge and know-how.  thank
you for sharing and spreading the love of the game.  there are a few
names that bring me into a confident mode, but your's is a name i
respect.  again, thanks, whupszie (karen)

Thanks, Cathy!  Though I may not add anything else for a few more
days or so, I probably won't be resting much.  I also have a new
project in the works I've been rather excited about.  It's been
quite involved - something I haven't seen anyone attempt before -
and I'm just about finished with it . . .

It looks like everything here is ready to go, so I'd say it's time
to let everyone know - as soon as I get some sleep that is . . .  :)

Dear Kurtis,
Good luck on your yahoo group! You have put so many stuff there that
you can relax for a while. All the best and long live to Laphelot's
Sim Solutions! Cathy aka cambouisfr

Hi everyone.  I suppose I should say first that I'm not abandoning
Simslice and taking off on my own.  But I've been thinking of a way
to make the newer things I've done available to others, and a Yahoo
group seemed like the best solution.  Of course you need to join
before you can download anything - but once you do, you can have
some new game fixes and other things you may not be able to find
anywhere else.

Also, feel free to share any of the files posted here through e-mail
to anyone you like - it's fine with me . . .

I know that forums can sometimes take on a life of their own rather
quickly - but I'm hoping most of the posting here will be sim-
related - that is, questions and comments about the files, or
anything concerning the game in general - and help and solutions of
course . . .

I'll be checking in from time to time to see how things are going
and I'll try to answer what I can.  There's a lot I still don't know
about, so hopefully others will help out too with that . . .  :)

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy your visit here,

   -Kurtis (Sir_Laphelot)