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Would it be possible to get the ability to add "read more"s to posts on the mobile app? Currently we have to get onto a browser to add in a "read-more" cut.

Hi! Thanks for the question 💓

You can add a read more link from the apps by typing :readmore: in a post.

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It’d be nice to have a "read more" button in the post editor in the apps. Maybe that’s something we can get on our roadmap. Keep an eye on Changes for updates.

Hope that helps!

-Kat (Tumblr Support)

Shadow Moon Challenge

Hello! I’m Simbones! *waves*

I created this challenge as I never play with Vampires anymore and I thought it would be great idea to combine general gameplay with Vampire generations. 

This challenge is based on the same style of the Not So Berry challenge, which I love and I enjoy the general layout so I wanted to create a similar style challenge but with Occults. You don’t have to stick to any colours for this Challenge, I just wanted to keep the format the same. If you haven’t already, you can check out the NSB Challenge here.

You can follow my gameplay over on my blog @simbonez​

Use the hashtag #shadowmoon to share your stories!

RULES:

There are some notes on some Gen rules, I have tried to explain as much as I can, but ultimately how you play this challenge, story wise is up to you.

Gender is not specific to any Generation, apart from Gen 2, where you must birth a son, a ‘male heir’ this will be the first born male. This ‘heir’ however is a false heir and will not be the heir to the next generation, Gen 3.

If a sim specifies that they have a coven, you must make a coven using the GTW group feature. You may put whoever in this coven, the only rule is that they vampires.

If another occult is mentioned in a Gen, e.g A Witch, give them the Vampire occult.

Money cheats can be used, but only to purchase a Gen’s first home, this must be realistic however, especially if they have money tasks in their rules.

If their is no career specified for a gen, you can choose if they have a career or not, such as the vampire aspiration gens.

Explanations:

Bloodline - a direct descendant of your selected sim.

Pureblood - a ‘true’ vampire, a sim that has not been turned, but is a descendant from vampire parents. 

Coven - A group of vampires using GTW Clubs. If a sim specifies that they have a coven, you must make a coven using the GTW Club feature. You may put whoever in this coven, the only rule is that they are vampires.

Let me know if you have any questions! I haven’t yet play-tested, so let me know if you find any conflicts within the story line!

I hope you enjoy! 

Generation One: The Founder

You’re a sim thats obsessed with everything occult. Born human, it is your ultimate dream to infiltrate the vampire kind with your own coven. Driven by your desire, you want to train and produce as many vampires in your bloodline as possible.

Traits: Bookworm, Perfectionist, Genius

Aspiration: Vampire Family

Rules:

Complete Vampire Family Aspiration

Must Start as a Human Sim

Be Turned by a Vampire

Master Vampiric Lore and Parenting Skill

Have 4 Children of your Bloodline

Generation Two: The Dark Sheep

Being brought up with a large family has meant there was a lot of competition growing up. Secretly you just really want to please your parents. However you have become obsessed with the dark arts and it has made you power hungry, you want to be the ultimate high priest no matter who you have to step on to get there.

Traits: Kleptomaniac, Snob, Ambitious

Aspiration: Master Vampire

Rules:

Produce a Male ‘Heir’ to your Coven (Have as many children to achieve this, but you must have at least 2 children, this ‘Male heir’ will be a false heir.)

Master the Master Vampire Aspiration

Master Logic & Pipe Organ Skill

Marry a ‘Pureblood’ Vampire (A Vampire that has not been turned but of vampiric descent*)

Generation Three:  The Rebel

Always walking in your siblings shadow, you were not chosen as your parents heir to their empire. It has made you despise your vampiric culture and everything your family stands for. You wish to steer your life as far away from it as possible. You love herbalism and pour your heart and soul into your life away from the darker forms of vampirism. Unfortunately your curse will remain with you, making your love for the outdoors a dream.

Traits: Loves outdoors, Vegetarian, Good

Aspiration: Good Vampire

Career: Gardener

Rules

Master Gardener Career

Complete Good Vampire Aspiration

Complete Herbalism Skill

Live outside of Forgotten Hollow

Consume Plasma Fruits as much as you can and live by your vegetarian values.

Keep your occult a secret from your Children & Spouse

Generation Four: The Icon

On your ‘young adult’ birthday, you stumble across an old occult book, and you find out about your parent’s origins. Suddenly you begin to make sense of where you came from. You visit forgotten Hollow and realise that everyone is dressing in the 18th century, this town needs a makeover.. STAT. 

Traits: Neat, Materialistic, Creative

Aspiration: Leader of the Pack

Career: Style Influencer

Rules

Master Style Influencer career

Master Leader of the Pack Aspiration

Makeover 10 Vampires from Forgotten Hollow using the makeover chair 

Create and run your own Elite Coven of Vampires.

Release your mother of her immortality using the Ultimate Vampire Cure drink and make her mortal. (You must make the drink yourself)

Generation Five: The Recluse

Always surrounded by flamboyant parties and guests, you are abit of a loner and prefer the company of familiars. You live a simple life and only have what you need. Your family and cats.. lots and lots of cats.

Traits: Loner, Geek, Insane

Aspiration: Friend of the Animals

Career: Writer

Rules

Master Friend of the Animals aspiration

Master writing skill and Pet training skill.

Marry a ‘Witch’ (*as we do not have witch occults, use the vampire occult) 

Produce a litter of kittens from your cats

Volunteer as a family 3 times

Generation Six: The Gifted

Half Vampire, Half Witch, you are gifted from a very small age. Your powers are unlike others at your age. Your parents told you however to only take what you need, but you often use your powers for personal gain. Neither Vampire nor Witch coven’s don’t want anything to do with you, but you’re happy just playing your guitar and looking after your kid.

Traits: Music Lover, Self-Assured, Romantic

Aspiration: Musical Genius

Career: Entertainer 

Rules

Master Musical Genius Aspiration

Master Guitar Skill

Have one child with a human sim

Never Marry or Move in a partner

Generation Seven: The Mother

Growing up you were the apple of your parent’s eye. You always had everything you ever wanted and your parent tried everything they could to make it happen. As half human and half occult, you are unable to carry vampiric spawn to full term. You insist on having a vampire baby and choose to conjure one instead, no matter the consequences.

Traits: Childish, Insane, Neat

Aspiration: Successful Lineage

Career: Painter

Rules

“Conjure” a vampiric baby (you can cheat this after adopting a child and make them a vampire*)

Master Successful Lineage Aspiration

Master Wellness Skill

Master Painting skill

Only wear dresses for your entire life

Generation Eight: The Enigma

Nobody really knows where you came from, you’re abit of an outcast.. nobody really trusts your magical origins. Conjured by magic, you often wonder if there is a reason for your existence. However you are naturally skilled at vampiric lore beyond your age level and you don’t know why. A dark illegal coven takes you under their wing and you never look back.

Traits: Hot headed, Mean, Active

Aspiration: Public Enemy

Career: Criminal Career

Rules

Cheat Vampiric Lore skill to 8

Master Criminal Career 

Complete Public Enemy Aspiration 

Adopt 2 guard dogs

Have a home worth at least £200,000 Simoleons

Generation Nine: The Fairytale

Being brought up in a Coven Boss household wasn’t the greatest for your love life, an overprotective parent meant you’ve always had your nose in a book and have dreamed of your very own romance story. Wishing someone would save you from a life of crime you will do whatever it takes to find your true love.

Traits: Bookworm, Romantic, Jealous

Aspiration: Soulmate

Career: Arts Critic

Rules

Master Writing & Piano Skill

Master Arts Critic Career

Run away from home as a Teen

Be a Grade A student at School

Marry a Human Spouse

Generation Ten: The Ultimatum

You have had a privileged upbringing and are well aware of your Human & Vampire roots. You are extremely talented in Potion Making and think it may be your true calling. You love creating potions and your Vampire side. However you must make a difficult decision. Do you give in and become a legendary Potion Master, or do you give it all up for true love?

Traits: Cheerful, Self-Assured, Outgoing

Aspiration: Master Mixologist

Career: Culinary

Rules

Master the Mixology Skill

Have a Neatly kept garden at your home 

Fall in love with a Human Sim

Observe the death of your Human Lover (*This can be cheated if desired)

Create the Shadow Realm potion to bring them back to life

Live an eternal life 

VESTA An open world video game concept that takes place within an abandoned Venice, a personal concept project that I’m delighted to finally bring to fruition

It's VERY important Tokoyami, he swears!!

NETFICS!

This is a combination of the three things I love most: fic, editing and netflix ❤️  The idea popped into my head and I went for it before realizing I would have to make covers FOR ALL THESE FICS??? I have no words for how much I enjoyed myself while I was making this, just - no words. For the names of the categories I tried to go with ones that netflix actually does have!

Here’s a list of every fic included, they are all wonderful, mind-blowing, gorgeous pieces that I love dearly!!! The downside of the format is that I can’t gush properly, but believe me, every single fic in here will make you vibrate with how good it is. 

All-time favorites (pretty self-explanatory)

1. Grounds for divorce - @tepre (my actual fave of all time, individual rec here)

2. Dwelling - aideomai 

3. A Sword Laid Aside - @korlaena 

4. Running on air - eleventy7/ @tinyhistory

5. Who we are in the shadows - @quicksilvermaid

New Releases (fics published this year that I’ve loved)

1. The Ferret’s Nest - @l0vegl0wsinthedark

2. Catch and Release - @shealwaysreads

3. Give me a quiet mind - calrissian18

4. Inside Your Mind - @lazywonderlvnd

5. Kiss me in the doorway - @primavera-cerezos

Bingeworthy (catch me dry-eyed and delirious at 3 am, refusing to put these down)

1. What we pretend we can’t see - gyzym

2. Embers - @shiftylinguini

3. Turn - saras_girl

4. Away Childish Things - @letteredlettered

5. That Old Black Magic - @bixgirl1

Action & Adventure 

1. Shibboleths - zeitgeistic

2. Tangiers - @magpiefngrl_fngrl

3. Eternally Consistent - kitsunealyc

4. For Thine is the Kingdom - @kedavranox

5. The Pirate and the Prince - @nerdherderette

I HOPE YOU ALL LIKE THIS OMG I LOVED MAKING IT I WANNA MAKE MORE ALREADY!!! ❤️

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So you want to get your friend obsessed with the Dream SMP?

I have made The Dream SMP Powerpoint, a collection of clips, VODS, animatics, and helpfully organized information to concisely explain the story of the first season of the ream SMP. I’m going to continue editing it, but it currently covers the L’manburg revolution to the final battle. 

If you have suggestions for how to improve it, send me an ask!  

Update: just got a friend to go through this with me, and she is now in love with Wilbur Soot. It works! 

Floral Buzzfeed Unsolved lock screens!

Thank you @anythingbutspecial, @stardewspirit, @captainamericold for the quote ideas and thank you for everyone who asked me to make more of these! I recently hit 600 followers so this is my thank you gift for all of you!

The Full Potential Challenge

Ever wonder what your life would be like if you lived up to your full potential? Would your body be healthier? Your skin clearer? Bank account bigger? I think about these things all the time, and, judging my a previous post, you guys do to. Below is a chart designed to help all of us live up to our full potential. I’ve broken it down into time frames to help keep you from getting overwhelmed. Write the chart down and hang it someplace where you can see it all the time. I will be starting this challenge tomorrow, 9/8. I’ll check in with you guys every Sunday to track my progress. I have specific goals in mind for myself, and you guys should make some too! I really want to know how you guys are doing. Tag your progress posts with #sbfpc so I can track it and take a look. Let’s get to it!

EVERY MORNING

Stretch. First thing. Really give your body enough time to wake up. Touch your toes. Roll out your shoulders. Do not hit snooze!

Do your full skincare routine. I have mine detailed here, but do whatever works for you and your complexion. Be gentle and consistent. 

Brush your teeth and floss. I used to be a big floss-skipper too, but you’d be amazed at how dig of a difference it makes. Rinse with a whitening mouthwash. I use one by Crest, and I notice a major difference in my teeth’s overall whiteness in just a few days.

Give yourself enough time to get ready. Whether you’re a wash-and-go kind of girl, or someone who spends an hour doing a full contouring routine before class (and either one is fine!), make sure you aren’t rushing. If you need to wake up a few minutes earlier than normal, so be it. Rushing sets an awful, stressed-out tone for the rest of the day. Allow yourself to be relaxed before taking on the day.

Eat something. I’m not going to say eat a big breakfast, because some people (myself included) just can’t eat in the morning. But you should eat, or at least bring a little something with you to work or school. If you can’t eat a full breakfast, grab a fruit! You won’t be as hungry come lunch time, making you less likely to gorge yourself.

Shower. You can do this at night, in the morning, whatever. Again, this is something you should allow some time for. I don’t wash my hair every day, but I do condition it every day (from the ears down). Scrub yourself with a delicious-smelling body wash. If you shave, make yourself as smooth as a dolphin, dude. If you don’t, then don’t and don’t ever ever ever let anyone make you feel bad or weird about it. When you get out of the shower, wrap yourself in a fluffy towel and totally slather your sexy self with lotion. Top to bottom. Do it as soon as you can post-shower so it can really sink in. 

Put leave-in condition throughout your damp hair and comb it through.

Put on an outfit that makes you feel good! So important!

Drink water. Drink water. Drink water. Drink water!!!!!

Take a look at your daily to-do list. Knock out the most pressing stuff first. Take pride when you cross things off your list.

Make your bed! Oh my god, make your bed. Do it. Do it. Do it. 

EVERY AFTERNOON 

Follow the “touch it once” approach. This is a truly life-changing thing. When a task is in front of you, no matter how big or small, just do it right then and there. How many times have you gotten a work email or homework assignment and thought, “Eh, I’ll do it later”? And then later never comes? Once something pops up, do it once. Squash it and be done. Cross things off your list and feel like a badass.

Try to go for a walk at lunch. Even one little lap around the block or campus will reenergize you like nobody’s business. 

Drink water. Drink water. Drink water. Drink water!!!!!

Be present. This is so hard for me too, but you have to make a major effort to be present in whatever you’re doing. Be engaged and plugged-in and just exist in the moment. Give 100 percent.

Be friendly to friends and strangers. A smile goes a long way.

Eat something. Eat what you packed for lunch (see below) and take a break from working while you do it. You need “you time”!

EVERY EVENING

Take your makeup off as soon as you’re in for the night. Wash your face with your full routine and let your skin have a break. 

Workout. You can also do this in the morning. Whatever works for you. Make a great playlist and go hard af. Get your cardio in. Get your strength training in. Earn every freaking sweat bead forming on your forehead. Earn your shower!

Knock out your homework. Life is infinitely better you don’t have anything hanging over your head. Half the time, the energy and emotion you spent dreading/putting off your work is ten times worse than the work itself.

Make a list of what needs to be done tomorrow. It’ll set you up for success the next day, and you won’t forget anything!

Drink water. Drink water. Drink water. Drink water!!!!!

Lay out your clothes for tomorrow. This will save you SO MUCH TIME in the morning omg I can’t even tell you how important this is.

Eat something great. And once you’ve decided to be done eating for the night, be done. Brush your teeth so you can’t eat again.

After brushing, do a whitening treatment. Whether it’s classic baking soda, a Crest white strip, or a laser. Do something. And floss! Retainers in too, ladies 0:)

Relax! Take a few hours to do what YOU want to do. Scroll through Tumblr, binge on some Netflix, FaceTime gossip with your friends, anything. Do whatever makes you happiest. 

Shut the electronics off an hour before you want to go to bed. Put your phone on sleep mode. If you stare at the screen, it will keep you awake and alert and you won’t be able to fall asleep. A good night’s sleep is crucial for weightless and general happiness lol

Do a quick sweep of your room and see if there’s anything you can put away real quick. A clean space is a happy space.

Crawl into your bed (aren’t you happy you took the time to make it?!) and read a book by lamplight for a while. When you start to feel sleepy, go to sleep. Don’t push it. You kicked ass today and you deserve rest. 

EVERY WEEKEND

Do something with your friends. It just has to be one thing. Even if you’re just hanging out at the coffee shop, spending time with your squad will make you a better, happier person.

Drink water. Drink water. Drink water. Drink water!!!!!

Do something just for you. Set your laptop up in the bathroom and watch a Netflix marathon while you take a bubble bath. Buy an old school bottle of Mr. Bubbles ($3 at Target!) and really just soak. Relax. Light a candle.

Do something creative. You can read a book, write, blog, draw, code, anything. It just has to be something that speaks to your passion.

Track your progress. Just do this once a week so it doesn’t become all-consuming. And remember that non-scale victories are just as important as shedding pounds.

Take the time to be grateful. Tell your friend how much you admire her taste in music. Mention to your mom how much you love her cooking and how happy you are that she takes care of you. Thank your teaching after an especially interesting lecture. When you do something awesome, take a moment to admire yourself. Be grateful for even the little things.

Anything I missed? Reblog + add yours! Don’t forget to tag your progress!