Issue 7 - October 2015
LIVING 6
Gothic Mansion
where few would dare to live.
A stunning house for The Sims 4
20 Dark Soul Spectacular Gothic building for
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Halloween night...
FASHION
30 Disney Villains
Mprin special collaboration with
Beelz about famous Disney villains.
40 Vampire’s Kiss The scariest Lookbock about vampires by Liyah.
COMMUNITY
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50 Interview to Leahlillith
Meet one of the most outstanding
custom content creators.
50 Happy Birthday Actualidad Sims!
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We review the history of one of its
most successful projects.
A breath of
fresh air At first sight the title may not seem the most appropriate for this Halloween-themed issue (death and fresh are two things which aren’t precisely related...), but as they say, there is always a reason.
gardless all the difficulties I faced, mainly because of the great Community there is behind The Sims, made up by great people, which I hold in high esteem and from whom I’ve learned lots.
I have been in this project named Sims Vita over a year now. In this period of time I have had many moments of joy and other not so happy... But above all, in this time I have learned many lessons and lived many experiences that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
I don’t want this to be a farewell. I don’t want to break my bonds completely with such a special community as The Sims’s one is, but my presence in it and in Sims Vita will be on the background. Alfonso, currently web producer and project manager, will take charge of Sims Vita and I hope to be there to help and support him in the new times that come ahead.
I’m sure you’ll be asking yourselves, and why is she telling us this? I have decided to make a small parenthesis in my life on the Sim community and focus my attention on other new and nonsims-related projects I have in mind that will require most of my time and dedication. With the release of The Sims 4, I lost the enthusiasm I felt with the previous games, which made my willingness to play fade away. Even so, I still had some hope that the upcoming updates, stuff and expansion packs will make me want to play the game, but unfortunately this hasn’t been the case... I have continued so much time with the magazine project, re-
Editor-in-chief
Luciap25 @LUCIAP25
Coordinator
Alfonso @PONSALFONSO
Fashion director
Luxy @LUXYSIMS
Design director Thank you very much for all the affection you have showed me and for supporting the magazine from the first issue up until now. Sims Vita doesn’t end here but reborns with more force than ever.
Liyah @LIYAHSIM
Community director
Beelz @ASBEELZ
Special contributor Luciap25, Sims Vita’s Editor-in-chief
MPRIN @MARIO_PRINCIPE
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DECORATION BY LUXY
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SIMS 4
BY TANITASSIMS
DARK SOUL “Warmth is not exactly the first word that comes to mind when you cross the threshold.”
All houses have hidden secrets, even though some of these are darker than others… With a gothic, classic and sober style, this residential home is the dusty old trunk of infinite lived memories and the prison of the old tenants’ soul, trapped for ever in which once was their happy home and then the scenery of their sudden deaths… Warmth is not exactly the first word that comes to mind when you cross the threshold. The greatness and gloom of the rooms contrasts with the meticulous decoration that gives life and personality to the house.
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“Numerous paintings fill the walls with faces and eyes that seem to follow you wherever you go...�
An overdone decoration prevails throughout the house. Numerous paintings fill the walls with faces and eyes that seem to follow you wherever you go... Despite the large windows the house has, the candlelight is the main source of light, giving it a more rustic and gloomy feeling. Large baroque curtains prevent much of the sunlight from coming in and filling the rooms with life and clarity.
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SIMS 4
BY KANATA
“As if a king, in this bedroom luxury is all that matters, full of sumptuous furnishings..”
Elegance and sophistication are the two best words to describe the master bedroom of the house. As if a king, in this bedroom luxury is all that matters, full of sumptuous furnishings. Large windows with curtains, rococó mirrors, lamps with gold details, bulky vases, imperial carpets... A full bedroom in every way with every detail carefully added. The dressing table and small decorative details give this room a feminine touch, a must in any presidential suite.
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“...in this house nothing is what it seems...�
The mansion has 4 additional bedrooms, some of which have children and teenager decoration. Decorated in detail, they appear to be places where any child could spend their happy childhood, surrounded by toys and gadgets‌ But nothing is what it seems. A strange sensation we felt across the door frame indicates us that in these four walls not everything has been giggles and laughter.
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SIMS 4
BY KANATA
“The dark arts are not only real in myths and legends.�
The office is a room that hides great secrets and where the thoughts of the old tenants went from being a mere mental illusion to a reality. The dark arts are not only real in myths and legends. Drawers and cupboards store thousands of lethal potions and exotic spices, which ending up in inexperienced hands, could cause irreparable harm... But not all is darkness in this house. The office is also a place of art and literature, equipped with hundreds of copies of the great works of universal literature and historical portraits that are several centuries old.
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“Wood is the main element of this room.�
The kitchen is the heart of any home, whether if in it lives an ordinary family or a not so common one... Following the style of the rest of the house, the kitchen is decorated in dark colors. Wood is the main element of this room, giving it a more rustic air than the rest of the rooms.
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SIMS 4
BY KANATA
“The most outstanding part of this mansion is outdoors..�
Despite having interiors with many details, the most outstanding part is outdoors. Pointed roofs of black slate, leafless trees, stone walls, tombs in the gardens, gargoyles and skulls... All the warmth we found in the house becomes coldness while crossing the doorway.
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SIMS 3
BY RUBYRED
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GOTHIC MANSION There are always houses and lots that stand out from the rest in the neighborhood, both for good and for bad reasons. Built more than a century ago, this house has been in the neighborhood from the beginning, and since then, many strange events have given this place the reputation it has today.
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SIMS 4
BY KANATA
“Someone observes from a hidden place every move you make.”
Since we go through the imposing front door, more appropriate for a mausoleum than for a house, we feel that we are in a mansion that is different to any other. A sense of solitude and remoteness invades us. It seems that for decades no one ever has stepped on this house, let alone lived in it. At the same time, you feel you’re not alone. You feel observed, like if someone observes from a hidden place every move you make.
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“All details and decorative objects are in their proper place.�
Although it seems that the mansion has been abandoned for many years, we do not get a sense of dirt and neglect, but rather the opposite. All details and decorative objects are in their proper place. It is as if suddenly, in the middle of an ordinary day, the homeowners left their home without time to collect the dishes or to take their personal belongings.
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SIMS 4
BY KANATA
“This haunted house has a somewhat peculiar laboratory.�
As in all houses, nothing is as it seems. There is always room for hiding places and secret rooms that keep the most intimate secrets of the owners. Located in the basement, this haunted house has a somewhat peculiar laboratory. Instead of telescopes and scientific books we find potions and elixirs cookbooks written by the most famous in the world of dark magic magicians.
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“Who knows how many dreams and nightmares have been created...�
We arrived at the most personal and intimate part of the house: the bedroom. Who knows how many dreams and nightmares have been created in the minds of those who once were part of a normal family... Decorated to the smallest detail, the rooms introduce clearer and harmonious colors, breaking a bit the monotony of the dark tones the rest of the house has.
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DISNEY VILLAINS BY BEELZ IN COLLABORATION WITH MPRIN
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SIM MODEL BY BEELZ
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SIM MODEL BY MPRIN
HOW IT WAS MADE
CRUELLA DE VIL 35
SIM MODEL BY MPRIN
HOW IT WAS MADE
CAPTAIN HOOK
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HOW IT WAS MADE
THE EVIL QUEEN
SIM MODEL BY MPRIN 39
SIMS 3 MODELS AND PHOTOS BY LIYAH LIYAHSIM.TUMBLR.COM/
LOOKBOOK LEAHLILLITH JEWELRY
MODEL CLAUDIA
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EARRINGS / RIBBON HEADBAND / RINGS 43
NECKLACE / BRACELET / HEADBAND RINGS 44
MODEL AXELLE
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MODEL CATHERINE
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NECKLACE / EARRINGS / NAILS BRACELET 47
EARRINGS / PIERCINGS / NAILS NECKLACE / PENDANTS / BRACELET/ 48
MODEL NORAH
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INTERVIEW LEAHLILLITH.TUMBLR.COM BY LUCIAP25
I would define myself as a person, who finds beauty and inspiration in everything that’s odd and scary , who tries to look at the world from different points of view...”
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LEAHLILLITH How would you define yourself in a few sentences? I would define myself as a person, who finds beauty and inspiration in everything that’s odd and scary, who tries to look at the world from different points of view and see it differently. Person, who can’t live without a passion and for whom loyalty, honesty and friendship are everything. When did you start creating custom content? I think it was something over a year ago. I don’t really remember… I started with recolors, but with time I needed something more, so I started to create 3D pieces. And to be pretty honest, that’s one of the most amazing things that happened in my life. What’s the most difficult part of creating CC content? Back then when I started, everything was confusing. Starting from the modeling itself, through UV maps and ending on textures. Now it’s more like a play for me. From time to time I am trying to create something challenging, what will develop my skills. Now it’s not difficult, it’s more like discovering new possibilities and fighting obstacles. The latest CC content you have created is for The Sims 4. Are you thinking of creating CC content for The Sims 3 too or you are now going to focus on The Sims 4? I am going to create custom content for both: The Sims 3 and The Sims 4. Now I am at the point where I am getting into Sims 3 more and more from the creator side. With the help of my friends I have discovered many useful things, which I consider really captivating. But still, The Sims 3 is the game which I want to develop my cc to. It’s more flexible, gives me more freedom, that’s why I will probably never leave The Sims 3. What’s your favorite saga of The Sims: 1, 2, 3 or 4? I have played each one of them, but I really don’t remember episodes with 1 and 2. It was a really short period of time that hasn’t stayed on my mind. I fell in love with The Sims 3 and I think it will stay like that for a long time.
You have focused mostly in creating female jewelry and accessories. Are you planning in trying out new things and creating other types of downloads? I am always willing to try new things, but as I have mentioned before, there is really no free time for that, which is quite sad, because there are so many things to try. I am trying slowly getting into creating hair, but it’s a really slow process. Apart from creating content for the game, do you also play The Sims life-mode? Sadly not, I am focused on creating CC for now, but to be honest I miss the days when I was playing the lifemode. Sometimes I think of going back and make some story with my main sim Vee, I have to really think about it :)
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Why did you decide to open a Tumblr account instead of create a webpage or a blog? Actually I haven’t been even thinking about creating a webpage. I started on Tumblr when I discovered the community of “simblr”. I thought “hey, you play sims, why not try” and I just created an account. I was posting and reblogging some posts on The Sims theme. With time I decided to create CC, but Tumblr stayed, since it’s a really great place to get feedback from people about what you do.
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Your Tumblr account has become well known among the Simblr community. Did you imagine you will reach to have such popularity? That is a fact I will never get used to. It is still crazy for me – a huge amount of people following me and my work. This is something I haven’t been even dreaming about. It’s an extremely amazing feeling, when in the morning I drink a juice, while reading kind and sweet messages from my lovely creatures. I wouldn’t be in the place where I am
now, if it wasn’t for their support. I am really thankful for each one of them. Are you planning to keep with your Tumblr account only? Have you thought in creating an account on other social networks? For now yes, I will stick to Tumblr. I created an account on Facebook, but it was a bit overwhelming since there were many people, who just added me there randomly also it is a dangerous platform , many strange things happened to me there… XD
I want to thank the magazine for choosing me for the interview, it was really a huge pleasure. Also biggest thanks to my followers, who are always with me and helped me to go so far in the custom content world. :D Lots of love”
When did you start playing The Sims? How did you discover the existence of the game? I think I have started when I was 18 years old. I asked my dad to buy me the game for my birthday. The funny fact is I have played the pure base game, without custom content, since I haven’t had any idea of the existence of it. So imagine, what happened when I found such thing as CC. The first day I downloaded around 5 GB
of CC - I was so happy! The game itself was super popular over here, so it wasn’t really hard to get to know it. Let’s end the interview with a more personal question. Do you have any other hobbies different from creating content for The Sims? Yes, I like to draw and play piano from time to time. There are a lot of activities I really enjoy, but due to studying and creating I have not much spare time left.
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¡HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ACTUALIDAD SIMS
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t is among the most historic Hispanic Sim communities and is one of the only ones to have kept a great level of activity regularly over many years. Actualidad Sims has reached this month 10 years and on the occasion of the anniversary, the website has been renovated with many visual and functional improvements. Sims Vita was born following one of Actualidad Sims’ most successful projects, Actualidad Sims Magazine.
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It is a great occasion to remember the history of how the events made an idea turn into a great project with international reach which to this day keeps growing. It all began thanks to the idea several members from the Actualidad Sims’ forum had. The idea of making a magazine came up in various occasions and even though at the beginning it was well received by everyone, it didn’t come through the first time. To achieve the objective, the staff of Actualidad Sims announced the creation of a new
team of contributors to which soon a group of people joined excited about the project. That is how at last Actualidad Sims Magazine got ahead and three years ago was published for the first time in very similar circumstances to this issue, with the Halloween theme. The 28th of October 2012 the longawaited project in which Actualidad Sims became heavily involved finally materialized.
Sims Vita was born following one its most succesfull projects, Actualidad Sims Magazine.�
More than a magazine, it was without doubt a great team work that created strong links between people from different parts of the world and ages. All the members of the current Sims Vita team collaborated in Actualidad Sims Magazine and met each other thanks to that project. Following the good reception received in all the issues that were coming out, during summer of last year the administration of
Actualidad Sims decided to take the magazine to the next level giving it a proper name and website. The motivation this time was to create an international magazine that stood out for its quality and had its own identity. That is how finally Sims Vita was founded the 4th of July 2014.
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