One of the things I've been working on, is making my hood a little more unique. It's having a 2024 glow-up and I'm really excited about it As I mentioned in the last post I've been getting inspired by Charmful and her hood Kashmire, and I decided that after 10 years of being called Simville, it was high time I actually gave it a proper name. Thanks to some talks with Chat-GPT, Charmful and various others over on CCS discord, I have a new name and expanded lore on the location which I'm excited about!
So today I wanted to share some of that lore that I posted over on FB, and also let anyone interested know that if you enjoy my hood you can now learn about more of the Sims in it over on FB. I do it through albums on my Sims profile, which you can find here. The quality so far is pretty low, like at the start of this story, because I'm starting from the beginning and back then I used in game camera. Some of the things that happened back then will become relevant as this story goes on, so if you ever wanted background information for the Sims we come across that aren't Siri, Stoffe or Sally Mae, I would recommend checking it out
Evergreen - Old town, new name
Welcome to Evergreen! A small town, divided in two by the Twinklebrook river, where over the years nature lovers have gathered thanks to the geolocation's proclivity to sunlight. The valley the town is located in got it's name from this natural phenomenon, and is known around the area as the Sunlight Valley. The sunlight also gave name to the river, by the constant twinkling of the surface.
Evergreen is located in the greater region of the Aurora shores. Located fairly north on the globe, it can get harsh winters, but despite this has a rich green and blue nature that is treasured by all who live there. If you are lucky, you may catch the breathtaking aurora lights on clear nights.
The southern side of Evergreen has a bustling downtown area, most of the properties are taken up by numerous businesses. The Sunnyside Mall covers most of your needs, but entrepreneurial individuals have added additional options over the years so that whatever you need, you are sure to find it downtown.
The other half of southside Evergreen is mostly residential. It also features City Hall, the town hospital and the spiritual cemetary where most inhabitants choose to be buried when their time comes.
The farm keeps the hood well supplied with eco-friendly grown crops, though most households will grow some of their own on top, for the sheer joy of gardening and knowing the tomato you bit in to was grown in your very own garden. There is a strong belief that fresh produce is good for your health, and pregnant women are bombarded with recommendations to consume lots and lots of juice. And to get outdoors in the fresh air, because everyone knows there's nothing better for you than fresh air!
The northern side has a small business center near the bridge, for the convenience of those who live on the north side should they not want to make it all the way downtown.
Thanks to the cheaper cost of land on the north side, houses here tend to be larger, and a number of apartment complexes has been built over the years. Should those living on this side not want to make it all the way downtown, there is a small cluster of businesses near the bridge that can cover some of their day to day needs.
The eastern half of northern Evergreen is where the rich and influential have decided to make their mark. Sweeping grounds and impressive mansions house the Mayor and his family, and the minister of education among others. They appreciate the quiet of this side of town, and take measures to ensure it is kept. They did allow a small ice skating rink to be built, and a couple of parks, but attendees will be expected to keep their noise levels to a minimum.
Because of the quaint nature of the town, sailboats often pass by to take in the views. Though the bridges are a bit of a pain for them, but the lighthouses ensure they are forewarned and do not crash.
Credits: Lordcrumps for the awesome water-overlay making the Twinklebrook river look it's very best! Found in his Veronaville remake (get it here)
Even though downtown is bustling, it still has a great deal of trees and greenery. Just because it's urban, doesn't mean it has to be grungy and depressing! So says the Evergreenians at least.
In the western outskirts of town there is a pedestrian bridge, that will take you to City Council's latest addition to town, a hiking trail along the river. They hope this trail will encourage the inhabitants to make frequent use of the nature they are all blessed to have around them. Fresh air, river views, and trees. Everything you need! So get out there people, take the twinkling bridge and start hiking!
Credits: Lordcrumps who came up with the idea of giving the river twinkle-something as a name, and so kindly found and converted this lovely bridge for me Every twinkleriver needs a twinklebridge, and thanks to Lordcrumps, Evergreen has one!
The hiking trail features beautiful water views to the right, with the northern side of the city visible in the distance, and luscious vivid green nature to the left.
City Council had power lines dug down so that the path could be lit up, ensuring that anyone hoping to catch a rare nocturnal beetle can see where they step. Or perhaps you prefer a cooling morning jog a summer day at dawn. Whatever it is, you can see where you are going. Thanks City Council!
The hiking trail leads to a long stretch of beautiful flowery meadows. A small stream lets out in to the Twinklebrook river, that you can cross by means of a small wooden bridge. By the end of the meadows you will find an old wishing well, and a gazebo for summer night dances. Conveniently placed benches provide a lovely spot to sit with your date, taking in the scenery. Be sure to stop by City Hall on your way past City Hall, and thank Mayor Bloonberg for providing easy access to this beautiful stretch of Evergreen nature.
Thanks to a skybox, a horizon box, Lordcrump's water overlay, and some creative input from Charmful Evergreen has had quite the makeover in 2024 and I'm so happy with it Finally my beloved hood has a proper name, and looks as quaint and pretty as I envisioned it in my head. The hiking trail was super fun to build, and will provide lovely scenery for future story scenes.
Still not sure when I will keep posting new updates, but I promise it's for the good of the story in the long run, I'm hard at work figuring out the direction and making story sets I need. I also feel my time spent posting the other Sims to FB albums is going to benefit the story, as you'll have more of a frame of reference for characters like Andreas Nilsson who has become highly involved in Stoffe's life and Elna Sernman who is becoming a close friend of Vanessa's. Some of the ways they influence Stoffe and Vanessa will make more sense if you know their backgrounds and personalities more. Not to mention that they too have interesting lives that you might enjoy reading about, if you enjoy reading about Sims
2nd May 2024 at 7:48 PM
Rebranding and hood developments
As I mentioned in the last post I've been getting inspired by Charmful and her hood Kashmire, and I decided that after 10 years of being called Simville, it was high time I actually gave it a proper name. Thanks to some talks with Chat-GPT, Charmful and various others over on CCS discord, I have a new name and expanded lore on the location which I'm excited about! 
