09/21/2002: [posted by dave]

Well, I've moved the whole site back to ol' Stormpages again (all 500 files!!) and re-did all of the html (about 40 files!!!). The thing that sucked about moving the files was I could only move 10 at a time because Stormpages doesn't allow ftp uploading.:( BUT still, I'm finally done!!! YAY!!! It'll benefit you guys/gals out there, so you don't have to deal with the ugly pop-ups anymore, there's only one ad, and it's on top of the page, but it's no bother. If there are any broken links, just tell us where it is and we'll fix it right away. Oh yeah, and if you haven't seen it yet check out angs post below this, my brain is now mushy after all the file moving. I go eat food now too. bye! :) V V V V V V V V V V V V

09/21/2002: [posted by ang]

Here's a few cars to hold you while the Cherry Dining Set is getting done. A Mercedes L600 and a '64 Thunderbird. Both are found in the objects/cars section.

09/14/2002: [posted by dave]

Wow, summer holidays pass too fast! I've been back to school since September 3rd, but I'm trying to work on the site as much as possible (even though I haven't gotten to the e-mails yet) :( . Check the previous post for a new object! On another note, some unintelligent person has abused the guestbook, stating that we have Trojan viruses in our downloads. This is a hoax, don't believe this. You can scan the downloads yourself if you want to make sure, you'll find nothing though. It was easy to tell it was a hoax because the person said the Trojan infected all their company computers. Trojans usually don't spread like that, unless you distribute the infected file to the other computers. He/she also stated they had to re-format all the hard drives of the company, but Trojans can easily be removed or quarantined with anti-virus software. The person barely made sense, with swearing every other word, but I guess they were mad, I can't see why. Possibly that Trojan got onto their company computers some other way. The person also said they were going to sue us. That's funny because they didn't seem to have any evidence. They say they re-formatted their hard drives, and are probably re-installing everything, so that means the evidence is now being written over. I'm not trying to be harsh, but to the people that question our computer knowledge (especially mine) by bothering us with fake viruses and real ones sent through our e-mail, it doesn't scare us. You're just ruining our fun at making this site. We're doing this for fun--not to start fights or anything. So, that's my beef for tonight... mmmm beef. Ok, all that talk about beef makes me want Hamburgers now. BYE! :) Have fun with the new objects.

09/14/2002: [posted by ang]

Dave finally found that darn Hot Date CD, so I tested the Cherry Dining Set out. Just needs a few more adjustments, but I can release the ceiling light (in the lighting section) and the server (in the surfaces section). More of the set will be out later once I get a chance to fix them.

09/07/2002: [posted by ang]

So the colour of the Impreza is not everyone's taste. So this is the only re-colour I'm going to do (Dave & Lin may do their own versions). Again, the car is not tested. I still can't find the Sims CD so I can try it in the game. But I hope it works...

EXTRA INFO: So the next set will be the Cherry Dining Set. I already started it, but I can't release it until I test them out.

07/29/2002: [posted by dave]

Hi everybody! There are some more colours for the Integra and the Corvette '67 in the cars section! :) We also had to start a new page in that section, so the new integra colours are on that new page (page 2 of cars). I know Ang said that we're on Vacation, but it's more like she is. Well actually... Ang isn't on vacation because she has a lot of work (like she said in the last post). Her Vacation is away from work (on the site) to work (for her business). Me and Linda are still here doing the usual work, and Ang is answering e-mails as much as she can. Even though we're trying to enjoy the summer as much as possible you'll still see updates. I hope you like the new colours though! Oh yeah, I've changed the Integra clear lights back to the original ones (if you don't know what I'm talking about here, you'll see when you download the objects). I'm going to sleep now, It's REALLY late here (well, when I've posted this it is). Brain is tired. I Sleep now. Bye. :) zzzzz

07/19/2002: [posted by ang]

Hello everyone. We just want you to know that the reason we're not updating so much is because it's the summer! We want to enjoy the only few months we get of summer, rather than sit at a computer. This sounds like we're shutting down, but we're NOT shutting the site down. Just taking a summer vacation. But we have lots of ideas, and we will make them for you. We do promise. So, if you see we're not keeping up the site as often as we usually do, it's NOT that we're shutting down.

OTHER NEWS: I finally checked my e-mail (sorry everyone, just so busy--it's wedding season, and I have business clients that need my attention). BUT, here's some awards we won!!

07/13/2002: [posted by dave]

Well, there have been people RUDELY asking the same question OVER and OVER again, even though we've answered it MANY TIMES before now and it has been posted on our site more then once. There are also people who have been asking the same question politely, which we don't mind answering (even if they ask more then once). The (polite) question is "Why are your objects only made for The Sims Hot Date?" The answer would be "Our objects are created for all versions of the Sims 'UNLESS' it states *THIS OBJECT MAY NOT WORK FOR NON-HOT DATE USERS or something similar to that (for example the hot date words being replaced by Livin' Large or Vacation etc.). Most objects say "Available for Sims HotDate" underneath them (with the splattery looking asterisk beside it). This means that the object may work in any Sims expansion pack as well as the original Sims version, but for the people who own The Hot Date expansion pack, the objects can be purchased in the downtown mode as well as the house mode. As for the people that have been asking the question RUDELY, you can guess what I would say to you, so I won't say it. ANYWAYS there will be some new car colours out for the existing cars soon, so don't worry, there will be object updates soon. I'd better go (before I'll have to publish this entry as a novel). Bye for now, I have to get back to making other colours for the cars. :)

07/11/2002: [posted by ang]

Jelane, our guest skinner has made some great new skins. Go check them out under the skins/guest artist section.

07/06/2002: [posted by ang] WELCOME!

Hey everyone! Here's the new home of SIMulation. Hope everything goes well. Let us know if there are any broken links. AND I can finally upload all those paintings I made. Find them in the objects/decor menu.

BE ADVISED: One small thing we don't want to keep from you all. On this new site, the only annoying things are the many pop-ups. Not when you arrive to the site, but when you exit the site (or close a window on this site). Sorry, but it's one sacrifice to keep the site FREE, right?

07/05/2002: [posted by ang] PLEASE READ...

Here's the update. We're moving the site to a web server with unlimited space, and unlimited bandwidth. What does that mean? Well, we don't have to worry about how many files we have on the site (we'll never run out of space like Stormpages), and the best part, you can access the site anytime without an error because too many people are on it (it was the same with Stormpages). So, right now Dave & I are moving everything. It's going very well...so far! Hopefully this place won't give us problems (it's all moving to Host Ultra right now). Let us know if anyone has had problems with this web host. We aren't willing to move again. Oh yeah, the site is still FREE! One small thing though, which I don't want to keep from you all. On the new site, the only annoying thing is pop-ups. Not when you arrive to the site, but when you exit the site. Sorry, but it's one sacrifice to keep the site FREE, right?

07/04/2002: [posted by ang]

Ok. Forget my last post. We're not staying here at Stormpages. We've had enough. I couldn't upload any of the cool paintings I just made. So, right now Dave & I are moving the site. We don't know where we're going, or what the solution is, but oh well. I don't think I could handle another site move after this! Or if so, it will be a permanent move at a .com site, which means we'll have to put up a donation section to pay for the monthly services we will encounter. Anyway, with both of us working on the site move, it shouldn't take any time at all. At least we hope not.

07/01/2002: [posted by ang]

Happy Canada Day! Well, for us and those out there who live in Canada. What a great long weekend. I'm working on some stuff now, so hopefully I can upload it on the site tonight. We've decided to stay where we are on Stormpages. We thank everyone for writing us with suggestions, but we do have all your ideas written down, just incase something were to happen again on Stormpages. We weren't looking for direct hosting from a site, but just a general place to put this site on (like Stormpages, Tripod, Geocities, etc..). But thanks to everyone anyway!

Oh yeah, and about the bus shelter: it's funny, but everyone suggested the same thing--to use Sims on a Stick 4-tiled couch. Well, we've talked to the creator of that couch, and we've decided to try it. So hopefully soon there should be a new bus shelter you can actually use!

06/24/2002: [posted by ang]

Hello everyone. I'm happy to say that we can update today. Told you everything was done! Now it's all uploaded for you all to download. Ok, here's what's up: introducing our first guest artist, Jelane! She has made 9, yes 9 new skins for you to download. They can be found in the skins/guest artist section. Next, a cool Easter Island scuplture. I thought it was kind of cute, so I decided to add that as a bonus. You can find it in the outdoor section. AND finally, the Downtown City Set is DONE! The only thing is, the bus shelter CANNOT be used as seating. We sat down and tried to figure it out, but it wouldn't work. So for now, it's just cloned from a car. Maybe the 'pro' object makers have an idea of how to make it functional seating? If you guys do (you know who you are), drop us a line with your suggestions. Also, we've decided to not have the full sets as an optional download. It's just taking up too much space on the server, and since we have all the individual objects already on the site, having the extra .zip file with everything in the sets was just an extra idea (and extra space used up).

Extra INFO: Finally! We can show you our award. Here it is. Go visit www.SimStuff.com for lots of info on Sim stuff (there's even a tidbit of info about the next expansion pack!)

06/23/2002: [posted by ang]

Yes, I know. There's supposed to be an update. It's all finished (HONESTLY!), but the darn Stormpages server won't let me upload any files! It's been acting up for the last 3 days. I've e-mailed them 3 times, and not one response. So, if this keeps happening, Dave & I are going to have to find another FREE webservice (who offers unlimited bandwidth, and at least 50mg of space). So, if anyone knows of one that has all those qualities, let us know. We've just about had it with this crap.

We're really sorry everyone. I even spent the whole day making pictures and .zip files for everything. So I feel like I just wasted my time because I can't give them to you all. AND we can't share the cool award that we won. Well, we can write it out, for now. This is what we got:

SimStuff.com Best Download Of The Week
Where The Games Are Real!
Won 23rd June 2002

06/22/2002: [posted by ang]

Yes, it's the Super Update Weekend here at SIMulation. Every night this weekend, there will be lots of new stuff. Last night was heads and floors. Tonight, floors, walls, and skins. LOTS of them. Tomorrow night....well, that's a surprise! Enjoy!

Extra INFO: We have now added Lin to our team (she's our sister). Check out the cool new pic I drew of her on the Contacts page.

06/21/2002: [posted by ang & dave]

Alright, for tonight, heads and floors updates. Tomorrow night, hopefully something else. We will bring you a new update every night this weekend. Our server has been messing up on us for the last 2 days, so bear with us. We're getting a little frustrated because we have stuff done, but we just can't upload it onto the web server. So we have decided to just give you a little every night this weekend. Enjoy!

06/21/2002: [posted by ang]

So now I have a few more people who hate me because of my last post. Oh well, I'm used to it. Sorry to have sounded so rude, but honestly, I was just really upset to come home from a 16 hour day of computer drawing/layout, and open an e-mail box full of repetitive e-mail. I do appreciate you all keeping your eyes open for sites that steal from us. Really. It's just very hard to have a hectic life and run a website. So you must understand us. We sincerely apologize for the lack of updates. So to those who still visit and support the site, Dave and I are working very hard to bring you all a full package of updates. We do promise stuff for this weekend. We are taking the full day today (Friday) to work on the site. We are both off today, and we want all of you to keep enjoying this site. And for those who say I complain too much: I'm just trying to release some stress. I'm also trying to make the site more personable. So if you want Dave and I to be cold, and write one line news updates, just giving the news without any kind of emotion, then oh well, don't read this.

06/13/2002: [posted by dave]

Hi everybody! It's me Dave! I haven't done a post for a while, but it doesn't mean I'm not busy with the site :) . Anyways, some floors and wall to be coming, most likely at the end of next week. I have exams on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week, so on the Friday I start my summer holidays. This means more stuff to be released, more often. Hopefully we'll try to post stuff for you before the end of next week, but I can't promise anything, sorry. We'll try as hard as possible to update before next Friday though! Alright, have to go to sleep now (gotta wake up early to watch the world cup! YA!), bye for now. :)

06/07/2002: [posted by ang]

Ok, I've checked our e-mail, which is full to the max every time I check it, and you guys keep asking us the same two questions and here are the answers (so stop asking!).

Q: Party Sims took your objects!

A: No, we gave her permission to use any object on our site, and re-colour it. She is an affiliate of ours, so she is allowed to use our objects (with her giving us credit, of course).

Q: Your mailing list is full, but can you add me (or change my e-mail address on the list?)

A: We know it's full, but we are putting it back on the site for those to unsubscribe. NO, we can't add you to the list. 500 people are the maximum, and we have to pay to increase that number. If you guys want the site to stay free, then we are NOT going to pay for anything extra. The moment we have to start to pay for anything to run this site, is the moment this site is going to be a pay site. Got it?

Extra INFO: Although I'm exhausted from a long week of working (a very long, stressful week), I will try to post the last two objects in the set this weekend. Dave is studying for exams, and has many soccer games, so he's busy too. Please be patient with us. Things will lighten up for us in the next few weeks, so lots of new stuff will be coming out. Oh yeah, now that we have a forum, our sister, Linda is managing it. She'll answer your questions, and even post her comments to your opinions.

06/02/2002: [posted by ang]

Here's some more of the Downtown City Set. The newstand, bench, and billboard. The newstand and billboard are just for looks, but the bench works. Both Hot Date users and non-Hot Date users can use the bench. Sorry, not much news. If there is, I can't remember right now because I'm so tired I can barely type....

05/25/2002: [posted by ang]

Well, here's what everyone's been asking for. The next set. Added a few objects already: the ad column (not used for a column, but for decoration), and the parking meter. Both can be found in the Objects/Misc section.

05/22/2002: [posted by ang]

Ok, back from camping. I'm very tired, but had lots of fun. The site has been updated with lots of new info, so go and look around. No new downloads yet. The beginning of the new Downtown City Set should be out within the next week or so.

Other news: We added a new forum! Post your comments, questions, or whatever you want there. Exchange messages with other people from the Sim community. Have fun! Oh yeah, please be nice. We do not tolerate people making fun of others. Remember, this is only a game!

05/17/2002: [posted by ang]

Sorry guys. We're going to be busy for the next 4 days, so please DON'T e-mail us. Dave has a soccer tournament, and I'm going camping (here in Canada we have a holiday long weekend where most people go to their cottage and go camping). So, nothing new will happen to the site until we get back next week.

Other news: We added another e-mail address. This one is ONLY for technical problems/help. Check the contacts page for more details.

05/14/2002: [posted by ang]

Well, no objects in this post. Just some cool news. Jordan, from the Sims United, has written a review on our site. There, you can read what he has to say (very nice things--thanks Jordan!), and see lots of pics of the upcoming stuff from our site. Please DON'T email us to ask when this stuff will be released. All we can say is that there are only two of us, they are a lot of work, and that they will be out in the future.

Other awesome news: We have an amazing new affiliate that we couldn't say no to (who would?). Yes, we are now affiliated with the famous 7 Deadly Sims! Go check the site out (like you haven't?).

05/13/2002: [posted by ang]

Hey everyone. Finally got a chance to finish the Modern Wood Set. AND just for you non-Hot Date people, I cloned the normal loveseat. What does this mean? That you can see it in your game, and it won't crash when you try to buy it. Hot Date users can still buy the loveseat, but it doesn't have the new cuddle and scoot functions. PLUS, there's a new car...a JaguarJXJ220. Very sporty. We think you'll like it. Thanks to CFZVL for the mesh. Picture's below.

05/06/2002: [posted by ang]

Ok, just put up the plant (objects/outdoor section), and cabinet (objects/storage section) from the Modern Wood Set. The loveseat needs to be fixed again, so that will be out in the next day or so. Geez, all this work for one perfect loveseat...LOL. Also added a denim wall and a metal floor for the Denim Set.

Other news: Added a Mailing list for those who wish to get an e-mail every time we update. You can find it in the left hand menu bar under the affiliates section.

05/06/2002: [posted by ang & dave]

Sad news: We have to correct our mistake in the last post. We had said that the graphic designer of Sim Emmy's, Angela Moore, was in critical condition from the car crash, but in fact she died on May 4th. We are saddened by this terrible news, and wish to give our condolences to her family and friends. There is an e-mail address at www.thesimsemmys.no.gs if you wish to send your condolences to her family.

05/05/2002: [posted by ang & dave]

Working on the rest of the modern set. Just have to test them (again). They should be out within the next few days. We've added a F.A.Q.s/help section as well. There you can find out answers to the questions we are constantly asked, and if you have technical problems, go there for help first. If your problem still isn't answered, then e-mail us and we will try to help you as best as we can. One thing we forgot to mention, which we think most people know: our stuff is made for PC, not for Mac. Sorry.

Some good and bad news: Good news is we won the Sim Emmy for Best Object Designer/Maker, but the bad news is, the graphic designer of Sim Emmy's was in a severe car crash. We believe she is in critical condition, but that's all we know from the information posted on the website. There's additional info at www.thesimsemmys.no.gs.

05/02/2002: [posted by ang & dave]

Here's most of the Modern Wood Set for you. Both chairs, coffee table, lamp, and end table. The sofa needs some adjusting, and so does the cabinet. Forgot to make the plant, so I have to do that. The objects will be HD downtown buyable.

Now, comments about the poll...We closed the poll, and the results showed that HD downtown buyable is what most of you prefer. We put a lot of effort into our objects, and making them HD downtown buyable is extra work. Since there have been no problems with our objects in HD, we will keep them that way. We are just providing objects for the majority, and the majority want HD downtown buyable. If we post both HD & non-HD objects, then we'll run out of space on our host's server, and we will be forced to make this a pay site (just to afford the server space & bandwidth). So please, we are doing this for free. If you don't like what we do, then we won't force you to be here. Thanks for listening, and thanks to those who support our site. You keep us going.

04/27/2002: [posted by ang]

So, you're still excited about the finished Denim Set. But wait, there's more...here's a preview of our next set. Believe it or not, it's almost done. Just has to go through testing, and fixing up any flaws. Oh yeah, don't forget to take our poll. And read the explanation from the last update (if you haven't already). Take the Poll Here

Some other great news: We have our final affilate (for now). The Sim Investigator. All about other sites. What's new, who's site is new, who's gone...go check it out.

04/25/2002: [posted by ang]

I've made a mistake. Some people are wondering what I mean about Hot Date compatible. What I meant to say is that the objects we made have been changed in Simcategorizer to become buyable in the downtown area of Hot Date. So the flags of the object have been changed (the categories you would find the object in when buying them). We just want to know in our poll if you all want the objects to be buyable in downtown Hot Date, or if you would prefer them to just be regular objects. I think, and I hope I'm right with this (let me know if I'm wrong), if a Non-Hot Date user were to download our objects, they should still be buyable for the home, even though they don't have Hot Date. Did I explain it better? Now take the poll, and I hope that this explanation helped. Take the Poll Here

04/25/2002: [posted by ang]

Alright, we've decided to give you all the rest of The Denim Set. The chair, loveseat, sofa, and endtable. You can find them individually, or just go into the Objects-Sets section and download the whole set. One is for Hot Date users, the other non-Hot Date. Vote in our poll to let us know which you'd prefer from now on. Take the Poll Here . We've also added a few paintings.

Some other great news: We have been nominated for a Sim Emmy for best Object Designer/Maker!

Check it out here: www.thesimsemmys.no.gs

04/19/2002: [posted by ang]

Added the Denim Set Shelf in Objects-Storage menu. Also made a few more paintings for any room in your Sim house. Find them in the Objects-Decor menu. We have another new affiliate, Kerv, full of great skins and poses. Go and check the site out.

04/13/2002: [posted by ang]

Added the Denim Set coffee table in Objects-Surfaces menu. Also made a few paintings that can go with the Denim Set, or with any other objects you may have. Find them in the Objects-Decor menu.

Other great news: We have some new affiliates! Party Sims, Made for Sims, and SimSubdivision. Go check them out.

04/09/2002: [posted by ang]

Ok, here's what you've all been waiting for. The start of The Denim Set. Two lamps. One has a denim lampshade, the other a brushed metal lampshade. Check them out on the objects page in lighting. Any problems, let us know. I'm just working on a few paintings too. Hopefully they will finished in no time.

04/03/2002: [posted by ang]

Everyone who wrote us about our objects being only for HotDate: Sorry to confuse you all. All the cars can be used in all the other Sims expansions (and original), but they have been changed to be bought in the downtown area in Hot Date. That's all. Sorry, my mistake. All of you who DON'T have Hot Date can download the cars. They should work. If not, let us know!

To everyone who wrote in our guestbook (and sent us e-mails): THANKS for all your kind words. You all ROCK!! It makes us want to create and give you all more stuff! And the denim set is almost done. Dave is just testing them out. We're really happy with the way the set turned out. Should be out soon. In the meantime, I've added a few skins and heads. Hope you enjoy them;)

03/29/2002: [posted by ang]

Ok, here's an Easter treat. All three cars that were left in the Sports Car collection (check them out on the objects page). I could have given you all only 1, but I really want to get started on the *revised* Denim Set. There have been a few changes to the set. I hope I won't take too long transmogrifying them, but I'm still trying to figure out the z-buffers. I think I'm trying too hard to make the objects perfect. Hey, Dave and I are just beginners. Here's a preview of the final set. Hopefully nothing else changes :)...Oh yeah, sign our guestbook to let us know what you think of the site (or e-mail us). We need some feedback. Thanks!