Strangetown Extras: In the future when all's well - Jaxy and Zoe edition

[strangetomato]

Have I mentioned that I'm sort of in love with Jaxy and Zoe as a couple? Well, I am. Like many of the LFT crowd, I'm now playing them in their adult forms, and I've played ahead quite a ways with these two. I just enjoy playing their lot so much. It's fun to decorate and the girls are fun to play. They're also the cutest couple ever.

How great is the classic dance? I'm loving the access to a twirl on demand.






See? How adorable is that?

This shot also gives a nice view of their turquoise kitchen. I was deliberating over which fridge to use for a while, and was going to post for an opinion, but then I made up my mind on my own. These were the options:




The Holy Simoly fridge, which I love, was pretty, but took away from their limited counter space (I love playing with sims in small living spaces, so a four-tile kitchen area is common). 




This is the option I went with: Phobia's bright recolour of the mini fridge (I use that Targa version by Lord Darcy - it has all the functionality of a normal fridge). It's also bright and pretty, and has the added benefit of extra counter space. This leaves room for a real stove too.

I've been really into sim decorating lately. It takes me forever to do it, because I do it as I play and really get into thinking about what those sims would own, and I really like to cram as much stuff as possible into the space. I hate wide open spaces in sim houses, so I aim to fill most every square that isn't needed to navigate the room. It feels more realistic to me that way. I like playing small lots, and that's also realistic to me (this one is a plasticbox - I hate the way basements look from another lot, but they're useful for storage).

How about a little tour of the house?




The barn-like recording studio out back. They set this up themselves a little further along in the story.




The first floor, with the kitchen, a small living area, and a bathroom. I like how there was a small two-tile space just big enough for a record player there (my favourite - I love all those older objects from FT).




The same floor, from the opposite angle.




The second floor has a bathroom, living room, and a bedroom. There isn't a grid square to spare up here. I'm so proud. 




And the other angle. I've made some changes since these pics were taken, but they're pretty close to the way it is now.




Here, Jaxy contemplates their success, while Zoe plays with Bettie the womrat.




Zoe's the animal lover, so she's responsible for their growing collection of pets.




She even thought this little guy was pretty cute...




...until this happened.




No, she was not impressed.

(Heehee. Upskirt shot.)




They end up adopting a couple of stray cats too: Ariel and Kobe.

Ariel was first. Zoe sees the angry little thing and decides that she simply must adopt her.




Faster pussycat! Kill! Kill!








They find her inside, having a sort of Lady and the Tramp moment (expect they're both tramps), so they adopt Kobe too.




Theyre both fiesty little things. Ariel really puts her heart into killing that yarn.




You can't tell from this image, but Bettie the womrat is actually shivering with fear.




She's noticed Kobe the hunter has entered the room, and he's stalking her.




I believe Bettie is probably saying, "DO NOT WANT," don't you think?

Kobe is a savage, plain and simple. 




He even takes down burglars. The poor guy didn't even get a chance to steal anything. The cat charged him, scared the poo out of him, and then the cops showed up.




Then Kobe hangs out and cheers as he gets a beating from the kind police officer.




As you can see, these cats are spoiled rotten.




Time to breed some demonic little kittens.




And here they are again, just being cute and stuff.

I like them with their cat children, but I'm on the fence about whether they'll have any real children. I could see Zoe eventually wanting to adopt or consider artificial inSIMination, and maybe Jaxy would support the idea if Zoe really wants to. On her own, Jax isn't inclined to want kids, and and she certainly doesn't want to birth them. But Zoe... maybe. If she does, I see her as a mother much later in life.




Okay, I'll stop fangirling them now, but the autonomous dancing is always cute to me.

I'll end with a couple of shots from their Twikkii Island vacation:






I think Zoe's just the perfect sim to use that leopard print bikini on. I can really see her going in for that whole pinup girl thing (that's why she has a hula girl lamp and a womrat named Bettie too).

Comments

[smjoshsims.livejournal.com]

Okay, firstly, SQUEEEEEEE. They are the most adorable couple EVER, ST, EVERRRR. I'm in love. <3

I love that they have a Wormrat names Betti, and Zoe adopting all those animals is adorable. I love Zoe.

Their house is WONDERFUL! I recently did the same thing with The Broke Trailer and an apartment belonging to two of my other favorite Sims (that you might just see soon) and I love the way everything looks crammed in. It's so realistic.

[oxxnicolexxo.livejournal.com]

nice decorating skills, i especially LOVE the kitchen.

I wish i had EPs too D:

[devin11234.livejournal.com]

Their apartment is so cool! I've been reading your blog for a couple of months now and I really like it. :)

[redqueenofevil.livejournal.com]

I think they're a great couple. And such a nice pad for them too.

[showercapfrog.livejournal.com]

I love how cosy it all looks - very interesting and safe. I don't think Jaxy would want kids, but it sounds like she'd do anything for Zoe.

But Zoe seems to be filling that void with animal children, which is great.

[catladymeow.livejournal.com]

I just love their house. It is very cosy looking. It's great they are adopting cats and are gonna have baby kitties. Soon they will be overrun by little ones, and all thoughts of human babies will fly out the window. lol
I would love to see pictures of the babies once they have them.

[nimi4.livejournal.com]

Lovely! I like peeking into your game like this. The house is great and neatly crammed with stuff! Tiny houses are great, aren't they? When my Sims get something new, like an easel or even a pet, it is a struggle to find spare tiles to put everything. Lol.

I can totally see them having lots of animal babies. Though I hope the kittens will not be as demonic as their parents, or Bettie will be scared to death!

[a-gates.livejournal.com]

*Steals everything and runs off * So cute!!!

[(Anonymous)]

I've pretty much read everything on here for the past few months. (Obligatory "love/admiration/devotion" comment here.) But I just had to say that the house is amazing, as are Jaxy and Zoe.

And I love you eternally for the "Faster, Pussycat! Kill Kill!" reference. That made my day. Haha. It's especially fitting for them. <3

[hannahspring.livejournal.com]

Awesome! Awesome!

Wish I had as much as time to play the game as you have. Their house is just too cute, it looks cozy and small, just the way I like to build houses, too.

Jaxy is the best! I know I'm repeating myself, but it seems I fell in love with her eyes. :P

And if I just could have a one little question about some CC you've used, where can I find this pet dish?:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee103/nervous_subject/Strangetown/extra/snapshot_563acdc7_d6494efe.jpg

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I've been mostly just playing the game with the time I do have lately, instead of preparing for a story update. It's fun to do that, but I'm looking forward to getting back into the story too.

I didn't build that house. The credit goes to plasticbox. I love her urban lots for Sim City (aka Downtown). I did change the colour of the exterior walls, and I built the recording "shed" myself, though.

I love those dark, dark brown eyes by Phobia. They give Jaxy a very doe-eyed look.

That's a great item of cc. It's the Auto Pet Feeder from the salvaged Pet Stories items at MATY. It doesn't need to be filled nearly as often as the regular dishes. I use it all the time now, but I'm dying for some recolours of it (I even attemped it myself, but it wasn't successful - I'll try again). You can find it here.

[(Anonymous)]

I love the house, and I also love Jaxy in my game (even if she isn't gay) and I think she is adorable ! I really like small spaces too, but if they want to have a baby, they'll have to move away or build an extension to the house.

gab75

[madame-ugly.livejournal.com]

Love the house (but it would drive me crazy for pictures, all that stuff in the way!).

KITTIES!!!!!!

I agree with you on the Z/J pair not being that into kids. I've always had that vibe about them, too. They can raise cats together (they'll be the cutest little old cat ladies EVER!).

Now, I have to mention how much I LOVE womrats. Such cute little potatos (really, I have womrat recolors and one is completely light brown, such a potato).

[kitsim.livejournal.com]

Aww, their house is so cute it almost makes me want to give tiny houses a second chance. Playing houses like that drives me crazy though, possibly because I try to cram way too many sims in.

[simsbarbie.livejournal.com]

Love the house!! They decor' is lovely. Maxis has quite a bit of nice objects/clutter to bring a home together . Just have to know how to piece it all together.

[pnkpnthr334.livejournal.com]

They are such a cute couple! The house looks great too! I'm always too scared to fill up empty space since I don't want to look too messy or have Sims get stuck next to something.

[(Anonymous)]

I've read the whole tale of Strangetown thus far, and now I'm combing through the odds and ends, and I really have to comment on this one.

Firstly, CUTE.

Secondly: you have my total admiration for having the perfection to put Jax in appropriate swimwear. I salute you, friend! You really tickled me by adding that little, perfect detail.

Love the story, love your style, always looking forward to seeing more.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Thank you for reading. I'm glad you've been enjoying it.

I just couldn't see Jaxy in a bikini or some lame one piece without the shorts to cover it up. She just doesn't seem like she'd be into the idea of it. I would have liked a black swimsuit, but I don't think there was one in that set (though the white matched her usual tank).

[fireflys-locket.livejournal.com]

They have a lovely little house. Jaxy is starting to remind me of an old Sims 1 character of mine. *Sighs* Memories.

[olivethegreat.livejournal.com]

They really are cute together. :)