tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69410856808417362992012-02-22T14:00:37.758+11:00Tales of intrigue and fascination ...Doons99Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818773079042857407noreply@blogger.comBlogger331100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941085680841736299.post-22543308944889243892012-02-11T16:39:00.000+11:002012-02-11T16:39:53.786+11:00

Hello again.  After my last post a lot of people asked me about whether I am working on any machinima and the state of 'Pleasantview' the novel.  I'm afraid everything is on the backburner.  I'm working on my other writing projects mostly.  However, I will be updating 'Heather's Story' on an irregular basis.  I find it fun and relaxing as it is based on gameplay which I like to do every now and

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Hi everyone. Just wanted to let you all know that I will be creating much less sims machinima and stories in the future.  I have been spending most of my 'free' time writing.  I am working on a couple of projects, including a novel, and I am enjoying it immensely! I have enjoyed sims over the past few years both as a fun release and as a creative medium for telling stories.  However, I have

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Hi everyone, it's been a long time hasn't it? So this is one reason why I have entitled this blog 'My apologies' ... I'm sorry for being away for so long, and now for some explaining ... Well it's been a mixture of things really, computer problems, then Internet problems, a very busy life, etc!  But my computer has been a problem, and so I've had to make some pretty drastic decisions that I

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I have released the first episode to my new series, 'Sunset Valley'.  This episode is called 'Restless' it features the Goths, Claire Ursine, the Frio brothers and the Bachelors, and it also has some cameo appearances by other well known characters.  It is currently available on youtube and at my site.  I uploaded this to youtube first because it is the first episode, with future episodes I will

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Hi everyone :) I'd just like to announce that I am in the process of making a new series based on the sims 3 neighbourhood 'Sunset Valley'.  In the interest of promoting our forum 'A Sim's Tale' I have realeased all detailed information there, so please click here to learn more :) ... and for all those Pleasantview fans, I am still working on Pleasantview and probably will be for years to come

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Ladies and gentlemen I present to you my longest ever piece of machinima - Pleasantview 3.7 "First Snow"!  Yes it goes for a whopping 18mins, 36 seconds!  No wonder these episodes are taking me such a long time.  Here's some pics -     As always this episode will only be available on my site for a while - probably until the weekend when I will upload it to youtube.  However there will be a

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Happy new year everyone!  Soon I'll be announcing the release of a new episode of 'Pleasantview'.  Yes, episode 3.7 "First Snow" is well and truly in production and I hope to have it released in 1-2 weeks. This episode will feature the Brokes, the Pleasants, the Oldies and the Burbs, there'll also be a brief encounter with the notorious Gordon King.  Some of you have formulated some ideas about

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I'm a woman of many projects!  Recently I've been wondering whether that's such a good thing and I'm sure many of you wonder the same!  I know there's a number of people who just wish I would focus on 'Pleasantview' and get it finished.  My projects at the moment include Pleasantview, my Quest Legacy, my website, the new forum 'A Sim's Tale' and it's wiki.  I've also got 2 other projects mapped

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Yes after many months I have finally released the next episode of Pleasantview. Episode 3.6 is called "Memories" and charts Cassandra's journey down Memory Lane. Any guesses who she might be reminiscing about? ;) At the moment, as always, the episode is only available on my website, you can see it here.  It is also available on youtube here. *Beware Spoilers to follow* In the meantime

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I'd just like to formally announce a new forum I have created called "A Sim's Tale".  I've always wanted to create a forum for sims storytellers, and here it is! It really is for lovers of the sims - whether you play sims 1, 2 or 3 (or if you're awaiting the sims medieval - which will also be good for stories).  On the forum you can talk about the stories you create, or that just happen, in

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Hi all!  I read, with a little bemusement, the comment made on my youtube page recently "I think you're dead now".  Well I can understand why some of you may have thought that, it's been a long time since I've been blogging here or updating on my web page.  But I'm definitely alive and well, and I've just cleared out a few cobwebs ready to give you all some updates. Firstly, where have I been? 

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After two and a half years, the final epsiode of Nostonia has been released!  If you voted on my poll (even if you didn't) be sure to check out the guesswork.  Most people believed Katlyn was the murderer ... well now you get to find out once and for all! I'd like to thank my voice actors for their fantastic efforts to bring my characters to life.  Kendo as the detective Daniel Lambert; Pierre

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Yes!  Finally I have (almost) finished my lengthy murder mystery Nostonia.  I will be releasing it next Friday 14th May.  This has been such a long production for me.  I first thought of the story two and a half years ago and it has taken almost as long to film. Needless to say, people have been very patient with me.  I'm excited to finally be releasing the denouement.  As this is the final

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I have released Pleasantview 3.5 "Dilemmas Downtown".This was a big job in terms of filming as most of the action take place on community lots and community lots are very difficult as anything can happen! You aren't necessarily in control of all the sims as they come and go. So after much swearing and cursing at unwelcome sims who would spoil an otherwise perfect shot, I managed to get it

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I have been soooooo busy lately! I know a few of you have sent emails and posted comments - I simply haven't replied because my life is chaos at the moment! Hopefully this blog post will answer some questions for you. I'm about to have some time off work so things will calm down, phew!I plan to finish Pleasantview 3.5 very soon, so be sure to check back for the release date. I hope to have it

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Every week I get questions about Nostonia asking when I'll finally finish it! I have been working on this murder mystery of mine for over 2 years! The final episode is about 75% finished. Thank-you to all those Nostonia fans who have been very patient with me while a sidetrack on to other projects. I will have the final episode released in April. I will be releasing just one Pleasantview episode

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Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? My partner and I don't. We don't go in for the 'commercialisation' of love. But, this didn't stop me from making a little video for the community showcase Valentines competition held by the sims 2 official site last year. I was lucky enough to have my vid featured on their home page for a week! So I thought it was timely to have another look at it.Of course

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I have finally finished my new look website! Well, I say "finished" but in fact it will always be a work in progress. I made this website from scratch using dreamweaver and I have learnt a lot about html, css and even a little about php! If it sounds like I'm speaking gobbledygook, just ignore me and check it out for yourself.This new design has Pleasantview 1.4 available for streaming. All

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Yes I have at long last released the next installment of Pleasantview. Here's the poster -At the moment this episode, 3.4 "Enchantments" is only available on youtube. I am currently doing a major update of my website, so it won't be available for download until I get my new look website up, which hopefully won't take too long.So, epsiode 3.4 aims to spice things up a little with some romance

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Hello! Just wanted to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and new year. I have been a little quiet lately - there's been nothing new from me for quite a while. This is due to many things - work and my social life have been busy. However I've also been learning a new skill and I have big plans for an exciting new project. I'd love to tell more but I am keeping it quiet for the moment.So what

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I have released episode 3.3 of Pleasantview - 'Revelations'. In this episode we visit the Pleasants and more is revealed about the turbulent relationship between twins Angela and Lilith. Angela has never forgiven her sister for 'stealing' her boyfriend and has colluded with Dirk Dreamer to seek revenge. Dirk and Angela have recently concocted a plan; but do Lilith and Dustin have any clue?We also

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Pleasantview 3.3 is on its way, it's called 'Revelations' as some characters reveal their secrets, and their ambitions in this episode. Here's the poster:So, we visit the Brokes and the Pleasants in this episode and there are tensions in both households.*Edit* I was very tired when I wrote this blog and I forgot to add the poll! As you can see I have added a poll in which you can have your say

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Yes I have finally realeased Pleasantview 3.2 "For Art's Sake". This turned out to be quite a lengthy episode, about 12mins, so I had to divide it in two for youtube. You can, of course, watch it whole by downloading the episode off my website. So ... what did you all think? I really enjoyed writing and making this episode due to the various twists and turns in it. People are already

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I have been working on Pleasantview 3.2 and I now have the poster ready:In this episode we will visit a few households including: Don Lothario, the Dreamers and the Brokes. We also take a trip Downtown to see the first art exhibition for Darren. Will it be a success? Will Cassandra attend? I hope to have the epsiode released in 1-2 weeks.I have also updated my 'Five Favourites' page with a

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Season three of my Pleasantview soap opera has finally started with the release of 3.1 'Family Ties' now available for viewing.I am going to talk about the episode a little now, so if you don't want to read any spoilers come back to my blog after you've seen it. In this epsiode we see that Mortimer has sent Alex away to boarding school as a way of hopefully solving the 'delusions' he is under

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Yep, my next ep for season three is almost ready for release, so watch this space over the next week! Episode 3.1 focuses on the Goths and their 'family' issues and production is sailing along.In other news I have updated my five favourites page with an oldie from Britannica Dreams. It's called 'The Snow Witch' and is absolutely beautiful to watch so check it out. I have also added a little ad to

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Hi everyone!I haven't been very active lately for a variety of reasons, one of which is to do with the sims 3. Yes I did buy it, but I am having some rather annoying graphical issues, and it's too annoying to play yet (you can see what I mean by watching my latest vid on my youtube account).Obviously I do intend to make movies with the sims 3 eventually, however, I am still very much committed to

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Well, here it is! I have finally released my second-last episode to the series. Just click on my 'New Release' page. As promised, in this episode we see Daniel and Dr James partake in a little adventure - in which Daniel comes to some conclusions about the past. This ep has some unsavoury images, and if you are an arachnophobe you should be warned! Otherwise, I hope you enjoy :) oh, and don't

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I am currently working on Part 7 of Nostonia, which is the second last epsiode before the grand finale! I thought it would be fun to add a poll on my blog (look right) in which you are welcome to vote for who you think the murderer is. You are allowed to change your vote, but you are unable to have multiple votes. I am hoping to have Part 7 released within 2-3 weeks. In the mean time, I have a

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Yes I have finally released Pleasantview 2.8 - it's already had a lot of responses on youtube and it's now available for download on my site.If you haven't seen it yet I suggest you don't read any further until you do ;)It seems that a lot of people are happy with the way season 2 ended. I really wanted it to finish with two dramatic events. One of course was Brandi going into "labour". So what

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Yes indeed the finale to Season Two of my 'Pleasantview' soap opera will be released very soon. As you would probably realise by now, it is all about Mortimer and Dina's wedding. It's is a huge event and my computer was put to the test in a big way due to the amount of sims I tried to have in the one lot! I experienced a few crashes in the making of this. So I thought I'd share some preview pics

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Some of you have noticed some funny things occurring on my site. This is because I've had some issues with loading pics - but hopefully it's all sorted out now.So I have made some changes recently. Be sure to check out the new addition to my 'Five Favourites' page - I've added a great series called 'Cold Feet' by PennyLane. I know most of you will really enjoy it!I've had a lot of queries

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Hello! This is my brand new blog. I decided to move to a blogging feature like this to enable interested viewers to respond immediately to new releases, if of course they felt the need! I wrote a blog, on my old blogging system very recently and I will include it here. Feel free to respond with a comment.This week I have released two new episodes, one of each of my series 'Pleasantview' and '

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