Strangetown Extras: Llama Dance Party

[strangetomato]

I spent some time tonight testing out some ideas for a photo shoot of Llama Dance Party to make some band posters, but then I realize that I can't really do anything the way I used to without InSIM. It's a lot worse than I thought it would be. I really depend on the ability to make sims selectable when setting up my shots. How else am I going to move everyone around? I can teleport a sim in, but then I can't control them. I can't tell them to practice the instrument instead of perform. I can't even tell them which instrument to play. I can't select another sim, so there isn't a plumpbob in my shot. *sigh*

I see now that it's going to be impossible for me to get my next update out unless I have InSIM. I'm either going to have to wait for it to be updated or risk using the current version with Free Time. I've heard many people say that using the object version with FT is no problem. Is there really nothing to worry about?

These photos really aren't what they could be. I was working around a lot of issues to get them. Well, the photos are fine, since closely cropped shots weren't such an issue, but I wanted one of the whole band, and it wasn't really possible.

I also noticed a jumping glitch, where the girls just snapped off the game table, and I could no longer click on it. I guess I'll have to remove all of my downloads to try to figure out what's going wrong. *sigh*

I'm feeling a little bummed out about this right now.

Comments

[orikes13.livejournal.com]

I know you're reluctant to try it, but the OBJ version does work in FT. :)

Alternatively, you can use 'boolprop testingcheatsenabled true' and right click on a sim and make them selectable. I used to do that before I started using InSim. It's easier with InSim, but doable without.

I know I've gotten to the point where I do all my big plotty scenes with Freewill off. It makes it so much easier to set one sims actions/animation and then move to the next one and not worry about them suddenly snapping out of it and wandering off to mess up your next shot.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

If I can't find suitable replacements (and nothing really replaces InSIM completely), my need will outweigh my fear, and I'll definitely but the object version back in. That's the version I use anyway.

I completely forgot that I could use that cheat. I guess I'm back in business, one way or another. That's a relief. I was really enjoying Free Time, so I'm glad this doesn't take away from the experience. I'm liking Bon Voyage too. I just gave Johnny, Ripp, and Ophelia a hammock for their garden, and got some cute photos. I'll probably post those tomorrow. Ripp never stops playing in the hammock... not that I'm surprised by that.

I turn freewill off for scenes like that too, but with crowds, they still move if they aren't selectable, so it gets tricky. An added bonus of having freewill off is that you get to see those fun idle animations.

[orikes13.livejournal.com]

Bon Voyage provides some amazing stuff for photo opportunities. Even if I never send another sim on vacation, I'll have gotten my money's worth out of it.

I think I've had up to 15 sims selectable on the same lot for a couple of my scenes. That was a definitely a bit nerve wracking.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Thee are a lot of things I really like about Bon Voyage. I love the beachfront lots and the ability to swim in the ocean. I can make a neighbourhood that actually resembles where I live now (well, not so much the swimming in the ocean part - it's too cold here).

I've probably had about that many sims selectable at some point too. I had to select a lot of characters to set up the party at the sorority, and any scene in a coffee shop requires me to select townies and force them to move and sit down. Those sims just love to swarm around the barista.