Issue 5 - August 2015
LIVING
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4 Uranesia Preview of the new Sims 3 world cre
ated by Nilxis
22 Swedish Kitchen Viikiita brings us a trendy, Scandina
vian style kitchennos
28 Suite de ensueño Fall in love with the room created by Kanata2288
FASHION
34 Meeting cultures
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Discover the beauties and treasures each nation hides
44 Oriental Beauty The culture and tradition of Korea, Japan and China arrive to The Sims 3 54 Zuhair Murad Collection Unique pieces of the famous designer perfectly recreated by FRS
62 Wedding Collection
Amazing bride dresses that will
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COMMUNITY
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104 Simmers Meetup coverage Discover all the details about The
Sims summer’’s greatest event
Awesim I think there is no better or more suitable title for this letter than this one (thanks for the term Dan!). Just over a month has passed since the last issue of Sims Vita Magazine was release and although this is not much time, the Sim community has been very busy lately as news have not ceased these past weeks: announcements, updates, events… Undoubtedly, the Simmers Meetup was going to have a special mention in my editor’s letter from this issue. An event that has managed to bring together Simmers from all parts and to which I’ve had the honor to attend. It is strange how everything is over… It seems it was yesterday when I decided to embark in this journey and buy a ticket. Another great event that must not be forgotten is Gamescom, where the next expansion pack The Sims 4 Get Together has been announced. An expansion pack that right from the start has given rise to many debates and many laughs too (I’ve lost count of how many parodies of SimGuru Rachel‘s presentation I’ve seen). It’s time to enjoy the last weeks of Summer holidays and gather strength for September to return with our batteries fully charged as a new season full of work and new projects awaits us…
Luciap25, Editor in chief of Sims Vita
Editor in Chief Luciap25 ( @LUCIAP25) Coordinator Alfonso ( @PONSALFONSO) Fashion Director Luxy ( @LUXYSIMS) Design Director Liyah ( @LIYAHSIM) Tips Director Beelz ( @ASBEELZ) Contributors Nilxis ( @NILXISDESIGNS) Fashion Royalty Sims ( @FASHIONROYALTYSIMS)
ViikiitaStuff ( @VIIKIITASTUFF) Kanata2288 ( @KANATA2288)
SIMS 3
NEW WORLDS BY NILXIS NILXISDESIGNS.BLOGSPOT.COM
El creador de mundos Nilx nos enseña y explica su n proyecto en el que actualm está trabajando en exclus para Sims Vita.
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URANESIA
CAW artist Nilxis shows and explains personally his new project in which he is currently working. 5
NEW WORLD IN PROCESS “It’s a semi-fantasy, tropical and wild island”
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I’m Nilxis and I’m showing you an exclusive preview for Sims Vita of my new project for The Sims 3. It’s a semi-fantasy, tropical and wild island formed by different communities and areas, each one unique and different from the other. It’s a world suitable for the more adventurous ones that will feature a challenge where all the island mysteries must be discovered.
In this aereal photographs everything that has been done up until know and how the city in the mountains is taking shape.
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This is the gate of one of the canals. Water will be a very important element in this city.
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The rural area was the first place I started to build from the city. In its terraced fields, crops are grown to supply food to the whole population. This type of landscaping is inspired in the Inca agricultural terraces found at Machu Picchu, PerĂş.
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This is the first functional lot that I have built. It’s the agricultural center where harvests are stored and processed using the power generated by the windmill (whose wings really turn!). Some of the architectural features of this place will be observed in some other buildings in the city, creating a unique and cohesive style.
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The world includes a number of game object recolors made to achieve a more unique and creative environment.
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The colors of the sky are bright and vivid.
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Three moons and a greenish sky at dawn are some of the many supernatural elements that will be included in this world. The moons are inspired in Pandora, a fictional moon that appeared in Avatar, a James Cameron’s film.
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Finally two pictures of a cloudy day. The sun is not always shining in the tropics‌
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INTERIOR DESIGN BY VIIKIITA VIIKIITASTUFF.TUMBLR.COM/
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“My inpiration for this kitchen was a kitchen that I saw in an apartment in Stockholm. Weeks later I still had it in my mind so I just started to build it. Some posters in that kitchen are on Swedish because i live here in Sweden. I find it very Scadinavian, a very popular style here.� Meshes by black-le, linacherie and TheSimsResource (posters and rug)
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SIMS 4
BY VIIKIITA
Download the EXCLUSIVE rug and posters made by Viikiita for Sims Vita
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KITCHEN / FRIDGE / TABLE / CHAIR 1 / CHAIR 2 / COFFEE MAKER COFFEE JARS / COFFEE MACHINE / JARS / MORTAR / MILK BOTTLE
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POT / ROSES CEILING LAMP DÉCOR BOTTLES RADIATOR BAG WITH FOOD PLANT ON TABLE END TABLE TOWEL RACK
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GROCERY BAG / WALL GLOVE & RACK / WOODEN BOARD / DINNING BOTTLES / CHILLI / PLANT / BOOKS / DISHES RACK
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SIMS 4
INTERIOR DESIGN BY KANATA2288
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DREAM SUITE
Who has never dreamed about staying in a presidential suite of a 5 stars hotel? 29
SIMS 4
BY KANATA2288
URBAN SUITE “A suite can be more like an apartment than like a room”
The suites are the best rooms a hotel has and therefore the most expensive too. They are usually rooms that don’t only have a bedroom and a bathroom but also include a livingdining room, an office space and in some cases, they even have a kitchen. In other words, a suite can be more like an apartment than like a room. This suite is divided in an open concept living-dining room, a kitchen equipped with the indispensable elements, a master bedroom with a spacious dressing room, a full-equipped bathroom and a terrace.
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SIMS 4
BY KANATA
“The style is based on an eclectic mix of classic and industrial elements and designs�
The style is based on an eclectic mix of classic and industrial elements and designs. An elegant and contemporary style is achieved by combining a neutral color palette and block-colored walls. The bathroom is the perfect place to take a relaxing bubble bath led by candlelight both for spending a romantic evening and for releasing stress after a hard day of work. The terrace is an exclusive area devoted to relax and tranquility. A place to enjoy taking a whirlpool bath while admiring the beautiful views of the lake.
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SIMS 4 COVER LOOKBOOK BY BEELZ
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DISCOVER THE WONDERS THAT EACH NATION BEHOLDS, FRUIT OF YEARS OF HISTORY AND INCREDIBLE EVENTS 35
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KENYA
Most of these tribes have a patriarchal hierarchical system implemented where men have more power than women. In places like this time seems to have stopped and has no intention in continuing again‌
KENYA
Since the beginning of times, miles of arid lands in East Africa have been inhabited by indigenous tribes. Secluded from civilization and the bright lights of the cities, there is a region where many of these tribes still exist today. Following the same lifestyle as their ancestors, they face daily the dangers and threats the almighty nature brings along.
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KOREA
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Kilometers and kilometers of land are divided by a wall that separates north from south. Korea is a country where the pride of their people is as strong as their love for traditions and culture, both of which have an important role in society. Undoubtedly, every step taken in the past has made a marked difference in the future: invasions, battles, conquests, terrorist attacks... From K-pop music to its gastronomy, without forgetting its fashion trends and traditional clothing, this country is a place of contrasts where both radical and conservative view exist and live, to some extent, in harmony.
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INDIA
Socio-cultural and accentuated class difference make India a country of contrasts where rich and poor live next door to each other. Luxurious palaces and temples contrast with miles of slums and poverty in cities like Bombay and New Delhi. The reality of millions of people is not wealth but misery...
INDIA
India, the country of incense and rice. Proud owner of a great wealth and richness: a vast history, philosophical writings, diversity of religions‌ Undoubtedly, religion plays a very important part in society and in the day to day life of its people.
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HAWAII
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In the middle of the Pacific Ocean we find eight islands with a singular culture, birth of the mixture of the different cultures from the numerous ethnic groups that are found in Hawaii. Tropical landscapes and a lush vegetation contrast with erupting volcanoes and beautiful beaches‌ Polynesian culture and American capitalism have come together to form a unique environment. Despite the conflicts between natives and settlers, Hawaii is now the home of everybody. It has enabled the coexistence of different cultures in one same place.
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SIMS 3 MODELS AND PHOTOS BY LIYAH LIYAHSIM.TUMBLR.COM/
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MODEL SAYURI JAPAN
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MODEL MEY LING CHINA
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MODEL HA NEUL KOREA
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ZUHAIR MARID
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FASHION ROYALTY SIMS
D COLLECTION Haute couture has arrived to The Sims 4 thanks to Fashion Royalty Sims’s new collection. The gowns and unique clothing items of the famous Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad has been the source of inspiration for her new collection. 55
ZUHAIR MURAD HAUTE
“Feminine, sensual, a little sexy and, at the same time, elegant” - Zuhair Murad 56
COUTURE FALL 2012
Includes 2 dresses Mesh by salem2342 Download: http://j.gs/6A67 57
ZUHAIR MURAD HAUTE C
“You have to see my dresses to see the details... When you see the dress, when you touch it, you’ll discover the deep, deep details” - Zuhair Murad 58
COUTURE SUMMER 2014
“Pastel hues, precious allure and a few gold touches: these are the main features of the Haute Couture collection by Zuhair Murad.” - Barbara Sini, Vogue Italy 59
Includes 2 bodysuits, 2 dresses & gown Meshes by Sentate & Starlord Download: http://j.gs/68Hy 60
ZUHAIR MURAD CRIMSON GOWN
Mesh by Luxysims Sim-model by salem2342 Download: http://j.gs/6Alk 61
LOOKBOOK
Wedding Collec
Wedding bells are ringing! Get ready to enjoy the most awaited bride dresses collection for The Sims look beautiful in such an important day. You can choose from a great variety of shapes and fabrics: l 62
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SIMS 4 MODELS AND PHOTOS BY LUXY LUXY-SIMS.BLOGSPOT.COM
4, in which you’ll find all types of lengths and styles in a wide range of 10 different items so your sims lace, embroidery, beading, mermaid skirts, pronounced cleavages… Is your sim ready to say “I do”? 63
SIM: Ría Fonseca ORIGIN ID: DianaSims99 64
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SIM: Yumiko Akane ORIGIN ID: Auroracucutras1
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SIM: Myri Rossegnols ORIGIN ID: Isawela
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simmers
meetup BY LUCIAP25
On Saturday 1st August, the city of London held the Simmers Meetup, an event where Simmers from all the places were brought together to meet each other and share their passion for The Sims. At the head of the organazation of the event we find Dan (BeyondSims), Maaike (anteriormente Platinum Simmers) and Rachael (Rachybop), who did a great job as everything went out perfectly. 105
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Start of the event The event started at 12, but some time before people were already waiting at the doors of the building for the event to start, all very excited. At the entrance they asked for the ticket and gave us a bag that contained several gifts: -A t-shirt - A bracelet from The Sims - Business cards from various fansites,
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- A recipe of a famous dish from The Sims - A Plumbob headband Undoubtedly it was a great surprise that everybody liked and a great way to start the event!
Welcome to the Simmers Meetup After having some time to greet each other and get to know us, the organizers went on the small stage there was to welcome us all and explain us a bit the event schedule.
Roof terrace at the Simmers Meetup.
Photo SimmersMeetup.com
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Four known Youtubers in the Sim community, Rachybop, TheSimSupply, TheEnglishSimmer y Simified discussed about what implies having a YouTube channel. They also talked about their personal experience and answered the different questions that the rest of attendees asked them.
Time to go on stage! In the website panel I had the opportunity to discuss with Alfonso (webmaster of Actualidad Sims and contributor of Sims Vita), Dan (owner of BeyondSims) y Maikee (previously in Plantinum Simmers) about websites and blogs of The Sims: how to start, what it means having a website or a blog‌
YouTube Panel
The panel was hosted by a representative from Youtube UK, who also shared with us his opinion and talked about some interested features of YouTube.
Website Panel
It was a great experience (and a bit scary too) being able to talk about Sims Vita in front of everybody and shae with the rest of attendees the work we are doing.
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Giveaways A raffle took place were majy gifts were given out like Sims 4 games, expansión packs, stuff packs, The Sims merchandising, keyboards, headsets, t-shorts, Premium accounts in TheSimsResource… Many were lucky to win something but unfortunately, we weren’t among them and we returned home empty-handed.
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THE SURPRISE 16:00
Surprise The organizers of the event summoned up us all in the main room to give us what will surely was the greatest surprise of the Simmers Meetup.
They shared with us their experience working at EA and answered questions related to their jobs, more specifically what it means to be a Sims 4 producer.
We stood speechless as we saw the two well-known SimGurus Rachel Franklin and Lindsay Pearson cross the door. They took profit of the fact that they were going to be in Europe that week to attend Gamescom to visit London some days before and be at the Simmers Meetup. Nobody could believe what they were seeing!
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Group photo A tradition that started in last year’s event and which is undoubtedly the best way to capture this event. Have you been able to find Alfonso and me in the photograph?
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End of the event It was time to say goodbye to what has surely been one of the best Sims events in the last years.
All of us that attended the Simmers Meetup left the event at the end of the day with very good feelings.
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VIDEO COVERAGES
During the event and our stay in London , we have been filming and taking lots of pictures to show them to you all so you can have as much information about the event as possible. We have made three different videos. Vlog from Luciap25
Coverage of Actualidad Sims
Coverage of Sims Vita
A more personal view of the event, told in first person by me.
A video narrated in Spanish about the event with several interviews.
A more general view of the event with interviews to Simmers.
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