thestressedsimmer

[thestressedsimmer]

reblog if you're an active simblr

hi- my name is rachel, i'm 24 and i play the sims 2 and the sims 4. i've been a simmer since 2004, and a part of simblr since 2014. i haven't used this blog in years, but i wanted to revive it and i wanted to make this post to signal and find other sims maxis match players (sims 2/3/4 welcome) so reblog this if you're an active simblr.

[thestressedsimmer]

October, 1314: The Willow Creek Royal Residence

Getting ready for her son's funeral felt truly surreal. It was hard to allow her ladies to dress her, it was hard to care about her hair and her jewelry, and it was hard to care about having a stately appearance.

She still had not fully accepted the truth, but as the queen? She had duties to attend to. Her son's passing was not just a family matter, it was a matter of state.

The small coffin sitting on the altar felt. . . wrong. John couldn't be in there. It was the same size as his cradle, but. . .

The Queen Mother felt something in her soul. Burying her husband had been hard, of course. Burying her son had been impossibly harder. Burying her grandson?

It felt unnatural. It felt like the rules that the Watcher Herself had designed were broken. No grandparent should be on Earth while their grandchild is not. Surely?

Glancing over at her daughter-in-law, she saw that she was inconsolable. She was certainly supposed to be more stately... But she could not blame her.

Instead of scolding her or trying to console her, she simply stood beside her and mourned.

Young Ysole, who had seen far too much death in her life, was weak in the knees and wailing. Several adults tried to shush her, but she insisted that her nephew was cold. Asking if he had a blanket.

That actually shook the queen from her reverie. She promised her sister-in-law that she made sure he was warm with the very blanket that she had gifted him upon his birth. That seemed to ease her fear some, but of course she still felt the sting of loss.

They all did.

Comforting her sister-in-law gave Joan the strength she needed to give a speech to the public. Many people came to pay their respects to the young prince.

"My people, I am here not just as your queen, but as the mother of the baby being buried here today." Her voice broke, but she kept going.

"I am the representative of my husband, but I am also a mother and a wife. We wish to thank you for your prayers for our little boy. The Watcher will assuredly hear them and hold him in Her embrace until his family can be reunited with him.

We wish to thank you for bringing flowers, candles, and gifts for him. He was already such a blessed boy for the love his people had for him, but it does our grieving hearts good to see once again how much he was loved.

I beg of you one thing: keep myself and the king in your prayers. Keep our son in your prayers so that he might get to Paradise. Thank you and Watcher Bless."

#tw: infant death #tw: grief #tw: death #ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #1314 #willow creek #1314 willow creek #willow creek royals

[thestressedsimmer]

MC Command Center 2024.3.0 is out!

The latest public release, MCCC/MC Woohoo 2024.3.0, is out!

Full change log for 2024.3.0 is here.

Installation instructions can be found here.

Troubleshooting can be found here.

The MCCC Discord server links are below:

General Support - Support for other mods or just general Q&A. General Support (Sims After Dark) - Alternate support for other mods or general Q&A MCCC Support - MCCC errors and questions Error Support- Last Exception questions

Compatibility:

This has been tested to be working with (but does not require) GTW, OR,  Get Together, Dine Out, City Life, Vampires, Parenthood, Cats & Dogs, Jungle Adventures, Seasons, Get Famous, Strangeville, Island  Living, Realm of Magic, Discover University, Eco Living, Journey to Batuu, Snowy Escape, Cottage Living, Werewolves, High School Years, Growing Together, Horse Ranch, For Rent, and the patch released April 16, 2024 - PC: 1.106.148.1030 / Mac: 1.106.148.1230. It will also work with anything after that Sims 4 update unless otherwise specified on Tumblr/Patreon posts I make after the update. Earlier Sims 4 versions may not be compatible, so we often do not support anything below the specified version here!

The legacy version of Sims 4 will now, and forever, use MCCC version 6.6.0, which can be found on Patreon and on my website.

DOWNLOAD HERE:

MC Command Center - All Modules Version 2024.3.0

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ALL TRANSLATIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2024.3.0 CURRENTLY INCLUDE:

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[thestressedsimmer]

October 6th, 1314: The Willow Creek Royal Residence

When Joan's husband came to her chambers before she was even dressed, she knew that something was wrong. When she got up to curtsey to him and his response wat to tell her not be formal in a soft and loving voice? She knew it must be horribly wrong.

"My love," he said; only worrying her further, "John's nurses came to my study this morning. They found him still and not breathing in his cradle."

The words hit her like a bucket of ice water. No, no, no. That was impossible. She had just seen him the night before. They had sang songs, she was teaching him prayers, he had nursed from her breast. He was fine! Yes, his breathing had always been a little bit funny. And yes, he always seemed to fuss and sleep longer than even your average baby, but he --- he ---

"I know we have been fighting, Louis, but this is awfully cruel. Do not come in here and tell me such things."

"I would never lie to you about this! Surely as my wife, you would know that!"

"No, you must be lying! You must be! I just saw him last night! I tucked him in that cradle myself! I kissed him goodnight and told him I would see him in the morning. I promised him that, Louis, I ---"

Suddenly the world was spinning. She always was light-headed and sickly. Her husband, used to her body, caught her immediately.

"Joan. My love, please get it together! He would not want you to be so hysterical!" Louis said, gripping her arms tightly.

Even in his brief life, John was awfully attuned to emotions. On top of that, him and his mother had been awfully close... He was the apple of her eye. The blessing that came from her father-in-law's death.

"He... He can't be gone. He can't be. The Watcher would not give us such a precious gift only to take it back. She wouldn't do that. She's merciful, isn't she?"

In response to that? Her husband was silent. There was nothing left to say. All of the riches in the world, a whole kingdom at their disposal...

And their son was still dead.

#tw: infant death #tw: infant death mention #tw: grief #tw: death #he died of a birth defect :/ #ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #1314 #willow creek #1314 willow creek #willow creek royals

[thestressedsimmer]

#another pregnancy? #did she save them all for her adult years? REALLY? #ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #willow creek #1314 #1314 willow creek

[thestressedsimmer]

Mabile proved herself to be a pleasant baby - especially in the mornings when her mother had to tend to the farm animals. She would happily coo in her crib and wait for Edelinne to come and feed her.

Today was a very exciting day. They were going to head to the church and have Mabile baptized!

After dressing the baby in her best dress, they took their horse to the church - outside of the church doors, just like every other family in their neighborhood.

Mabile didn't complain. Most babies cried at least a little, but she seemed to enjoy the feeling of the water.

The priest commented that she might be a truly devout Sim. Edelinne barely contained the roll of her eyes - she was not particularly devout herself. She couldn't imagine her daughter being so.

That being said? It was a beautiful ritual and she was proud of her daughter for doing so well.

#tw: religion #ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #willow creek #1314 #1314 willow creek #picard family

[thestressedsimmer]

Mabile Picard

Generation: 2 Gender: Female Date of Birth: October 2nd, 1314 Status: Alive Current Age: 1 Day Old Current Life Stage: Infant Country of Origin: Willow Creek Class: Serf Traits: Wiggly

#ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #willow creek #1314 #1314 willow creek

[thestressedsimmer]

October, 1314: The Picard Farm

Edelinne would not have guessed that she would love being a mother as much as she does. Maybe the grief from her first daughter triggered something inside of her...

Or maybe it came with age.

Today, she was officially no longer a newborn and would be an infant. Both parents hurried around the cradle, waiting for the magical moment.

#ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #willow creek #1314 #1314 willow creek #picard family

[thestressedsimmer]

Congratulations are in order for Edelinne and Éduin Picard! The Watcher blessed them with a daughter on October 2nd, 1314 at 1:47 PM.

Both mother and baby (named Mabile) are safe and sound. The happy parents ask that if anyone has extra food, if they could bring it to their home so Edelinne can focus on recovering instead of cooking!

#apparently in my world the town crier also talks about ALL births #hey everyone loves babies #ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #1314 #picard family #willow creek #1314 willow creek

[thestressedsimmer]

October 2nd, 1314: The Picard Farm

While doing her chores, Edelinne felt her water break. The panic in the home was palpable - they only had one baby and she had passed away almost immediately.

They were much younger then. It took into their 30s to fall pregnant again. A lot of of pressure was on this child.

Éduin wanted to stay inside with his wife, but she scolded him and reminded him that he had to tend to things around the farm and practice his archery.

She could handle this. He needed to ensure their livelihood is not disturbed.

Did she regret her decision when her labor sped by and the baby decided to come quickly? Perhaps. But she only wished he was there to shoo the dogs away.

They seemed to want to protect their owner as she suffered through her labor.

The first cry of her baby filled Edelinne's cold heart with joy. She was alive. She was alive and she had a strong set of lungs.

And she was a she.

She couldn't wait to tell her husband that they have a beautiful, perfect baby girl.

#this family has had nothing but tragedy #and i think they have fertility problems #because straight up they have only gotten pregnant TWICE #ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #willow creek #1314 #1314 willow creek #picard family

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#ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #henford on bagley #1314 #1314 henford on bagley #comyn family

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Her Royal Highness, Princess Isabella of Willow Creek

Generation: 2 Gender: Female Date of Birth: 1295 Status: Alive Current Age: 20 Years Old Current Life Stage: Young Adult Country of Origin: Henford on Bagley Class: Nobility (Henford) & Royalty (Willow Creek) Traits: Loves Outdoors, Loyal, Romantic Aspiration: Musical Genius

#she is gonna have SUCH a long title when she becomes baroness #her royal highness princess isabella of willow creek baroness of henford on bagley #watcher bless #also i need to decide how i split up my baronies #ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #henford on bagley #1314 #1314 henford on bagley #comyn family

[thestressedsimmer]

The day dawned on the final birthday this year in the Comyn house. Isabella was turning 20 years old.

She woke up in her husband's arms to the sounds of their daughter happily cooing at her. She was such a lucky woman - her arranged husband ended up being her soulmate and her daughter was healthy and happy.

She was even more pleased when she saw Hextilda playing in the garden with her siblings. She hoped that maybe the mysterious illness plaguing her had passed... But there were other members of their family who got sick and stayed sick for the rest of their days.

Abigall was taking the opportunity to show everyone her freshly missing tooth! A sure sign that she was growing up!

The first guest to arrive was the queen and her husband - Isabella's brother, Phillip. He had always been a mean person, but it made him a far more overprotective older brother. He checks up on her fairly often - and gave her husband thinly veiled threats.

"Sister. You're getting old." He said, voice devoid of emotion.

"Brother, you are older than me." She reminded him. When she was younger, she struggled to keep up with him... Not so much anymore.

As the guests arrived, the children were made to come back inside. Jennet had to be wrestled into a new dress - she had gotten mud all over hers!

Hextilda excitedly pulled Isabella to the side to tell her about how she had managed to play all day today and it was the most alive she felt in ages. All of the while Hendrie made "beautiful" music to accompany their supper.

John was nervous as he looked at everyone around him. Isabella almost asked him what was wrong... but then he cleared his throat.

"I would like to propose a toast."

"A toast to my wife! The last two years of marriage to her might as well have been a dream, she has made them so perfect - she has given me a beautiful daughter and many days of happiness. And now she is going into her next phase of life - we are going into the next phase of life together.

May it be a long, happy life! With many children!"

Isabella's cheeks were burning - unsure if she found it sweet or embarrassing to have her husband gush about her so. But she saw her brother's smile and heard Father Allitstor shout "here here!" before everyone at the table was drinking...

So she decided that she had, indeed, enjoyed it. And would thank him later when they were in their chambers.

The celebrations continued... However, little Deredere could not hold her eyes open for one more moment and passed out on the floor.

The servants simply laughed and promised to take her upstairs to her cradle.

Isabella, meanwhile, had to make a wish. Her husband's toast gave her an idea...

I wish for a long, happy life with many children.

#ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #henford on bagley #1314 #1314 henford on bagley #comyn family

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Lady Wyolet Comyn

Generation: 2 Gender: Female Date of Birth: March 5th, 1314 Status: Alive Current Age: 1 Year Old Current Life Stage: Toddler Country of Origin: Henford on Bagley Class: Nobility Traits: Imagination Developmental Delay

#ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #henford on bagley #1314 #1314 henford on bagley #comyn family

[thestressedsimmer]

Another birthday! This time, for little Wyolet.

The infant was cheerful on the day of her birthday - little did she know that she would be the guest of honor at a party that evening.

As the guests filed in, Wyolet played with her niece - they seemed to understand each other as they babbled away, waving around their dolls.

Abigall... blessed the family and guests with a show. She had started her lessons and wanted to show off her musical ability. While they all appreciated it, unfortunately it was time to eat a minute in. Wyolet was scooped up and put in her high chair and Abigall was shooed into the other room.

Hextilda had more energy than she had, but not enough to go outside and play with the other triplets. So she was waiting in the kitchen - while her mother rounded up her siblings, she entertained the baby by playing peek-a-boo.

Wyolet didn't understand the game, but appreciated her sister's efforts nonetheless!

"Alright, little love!" Joan cooed, scooping the infant out of her high chair. This was her last baby - it was extremely bittersweet to take her to her birthday cake.

"Hopple borfna, nooboo!"

#i warned you guys there were SO MANY BIRTHDAYS in this family this year #this isn't even the last one #ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #henford on bagley #1314 #1314 henford on bagley #comyn family

[thestressedsimmer]

At Joan's insistence, John IV took his younger brother out to the forests to fish. He had his go-to spot where he would go (usually with his father or the other noblemen) to quiet his thoughts.

Him and Jennet just could not get along anymore. It was a mystery to everyone except Hextilda, who simply told the adults of the house that it's not her business and she would not bother herself with their petty squabbles.

When they got to the river, John showed his little brother how to properly hold a rod and warned him of what he would feel when a fish was on his hook. He was nine years old, plenty old enough to start learning the sport of hunting and fishing.

"So, Hendrie... There has been a lot of yelling back at home, hasn't there?"

"I suppose." The boy responded, focused on the river in front of him. In his mind, he should be able to see the fish swimming... but there were so many plants in the water!

"I know I have been arguing with Isabella a lot."

". . . Yeah."

"I think it's the stress of parenthood getting to us. You will understand one day, I'm sure of it. Now. . . You and Jennet? You two were always so close, why can you not manage to get along lately?"

Hendrie had a choice to make. He could tell on his sister, tell John that she was trying to eavesdrop on adult conversations. . . But that would be wrong. They're triplets and as such, he should always look out for his sisters.

"She's just acting like a real. . . PlantSim lately."

John bit back a laugh, shaking his head. "I understand. It is just us and many, many girls. But they have far more emotions than we do and we must learn how to accept that and live with them."

"Yes, brother.... Oh! Oh, I think I have a bite!"

Hendrie struggles with what seemed like a big catch. John didn't move to help him, figuring that he needed to learn how to do this on his own... The brother both did learn something that day.

hendrie is very bad at fishing.

#meta: john iii was actually with them at the start of the trip #but he ran home immediately for reasons unknown. #but brother bonding is adorable and was very much needed! #ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 ultimate decades challenge #ultimate decades challenge #udc #morbid's ultimate decades challenge #henford on bagley #1314 #1314 henford on bagley #comyn family