Gloria's Tale
rachel631:
All righty then. Sorry if I seem to be spamming my own thread, but I thought I'd ask for some advice before my computer gets returned to me next week.
So far, I've written this whole story, and am working on the sequel. But it doesn't seem to be very popular. I was wondering why this is the case, because I really really want to improve, and I'll accept any criticism, however harsh, as long as it's useful. What I mean is that 'this completely sucks' simply isn't useful... not specific enough... but 'I feel some of your characters are a little cliched because...' etc. would be great advice, and I'd really appreciate it.
So, over to you guys. What do you think about:
1) The pics. Is medium size OK? I chose medium as it takes less time to load, and because my graphics card isn't that great. Would you guys prefer large? If so, should I reduce the number of pics? Also, do you have any tips or tricks? I realise one pic has a relationship ++ sign on it, and I'm kicking myself, but it won't happen again!
2) The content. Is the characterisation OK? I realise there are lots of teen pregnancy stories on insim at the moment, which is a shame because I wrote most of this last year, when it would have been more original. Still, it can't be helped now! That being said, I'd appreciate some advice.
All right. Well, thank you very much in advance, and I'll see you next week, I hope!
Theraven:
on the pictures - it's easier to see when they're larger, but you don't have to strain your computer just because of that :) (turning off shadows and reflections might help a little on the game speed).
also, try to avoid gridlines in the outside pictures. it just doesn't look good (if you have to take pictures in buy/build mode - click the recoloring tool, because then they go away). Also, try to avoid speech bubbles (showheadlines off). You might also want to try not to cut heads, hands and feet in strange places. if there's tons of space on one side of the picture while a head or an arm is cut on the other side - then it usually don't look good.
Also try to avoid flying blue accessories :D
hope this helped a little :)
rachel631:
Thanks Raven. The main problems with larger pics are that my computer is built for speed and not comfort (ie it's a very good, fast machine, but the graphics aren't so great, and I was a bit worried about the quality of shots), and that my internet isn't brilliant for the uploads. But if people prefer larger pics, I can oblige! To give you some idea, it loads my 16GB of downloads in about 5-10 minutes, without lag... but the pics you've seen are a bit blurry, however.
The gridlines idea would never have occurred to me. I noticed that they were there, but had no idea how you got rid of them! Thanks for that.
The thought bubble in ch2 was actually deliberate (shows what Gloria thinks about all the time), although it concerns me a bit that people might see it as a mistake. Makes me think I should reconsider a speech bubble pic in ch3. Although, like I said, the pic in Ch1 with the ++ signs was not deliberate... aaargh!
As for Jack's necklace... I keep forgetting to remove it... sloppy, I know! I promise I'll wave it goodbye asap!
The help is much appreciated. Will bear it in mind! :angel:
Theraven:
amazing! 16 GB??? my laptop barely manages 5-6 GB in half an hour. over 10GB and I have to wait for somewhere between one and one and a half hour...
But I've got graphics on high, and all EP's and SP's (to FT) installed - so that might be it....
the thing about speech bubbles is that they work fine if there's a purpose with them - as long a you use them correctly. But if not, they're just annoying. Also, they fit better inside a funny story than in a drama story. I avoid them myself - but not nccessay if I find my sims in a funny setting where the speech/thought bubbles actually are funny (though, I mostly use those pics as funny comments or something in the picture threads)
rachel631:
6GB in a half hour? It seems that's pretty normal from what I've read. Mine just seems to be that much faster... I guess that's what a dual core processor with custom motherboard and shedloads of RAM gets you!
I've got all the stuff packs and EPs except AL, Kitchen and Bathroom Stuff, and Ikea Stuff, and the graphics on high. It doesn't seem to make so much of a difference to the speed... it's just that my graphics card isn't great. Still, I can't complain...
Before you get too jealous though, my computer was an HP refit, which is why the D: drive has crashed and burned. Ugh. I hope they can fix it fast because they're probably going to reformat the whole thing, and I'll have to reinstall Microsoft Office and all my Sims games... nightmare! It's all backed up though. Fingers crossed!
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