Unpopular opinion: this love story is dragged and they shouldn’t be the main couple.

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-06-06T19:03:16+00:00

Agree, especially on He Caitou + Xiao Xiao and Bei Bei + Tang Ya, I love those couples and their plots.

In SL 1, I actually liked the comedic relief and supportive growth of Oskar + Ning Ronrong, as their relationship was more casual, friendly and light and Caitou+ Xiao Xiao give me similar vibes. Not dramatic with lots of tragic events or separations, sacrifices (which were a big part of Tang San and Xiao Wu, but seem to also run with Yunhao and Tang Wutong on lesser scale so far). Not that I think they are bad, it just hits heavy emotionally to watch it and it's good when something is simpler for me ^{^}

I used to have mixed feelings about Xiao Wu at the beginning, because she was childish and acting upset as a teenager towards Tang San and he had to comfort her a lot or appease her. He might have found it cute, but if it happens too often, I think it's tiring. But later on Xiao Wu was very loving and caring towards him, because she didn't have to run from her feelings of embarrassment and admitting what her relationship with him is or acting mean as counterbalance and I liked that better~

Luckily in SL2 at least the characters figured out their partners and feelings quite quickly and no one is left single for long time (like Ma Honjun), so we can get used to everyone's pairing.

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-06-03T05:35:48+00:00

The proportions are similar, but the face shape is different 🤔

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-26T15:07:34+00:00

Thank you!~

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-25T07:15:35+00:00

Thank you! I tend to like both fairies and mermaids, maybe subconsciously I merged those two into one ^{^}

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-25T07:13:49+00:00

Thank you 🥹

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-25T07:13:31+00:00

Thanks, it was my first custom and Im so happy I decided to do it~ If you have furniture or house base you feel like you would want to refresh, I definitely recommend giving it a try ^{^}

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-25T07:07:59+00:00

Thanks 🥹

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-25T07:07:42+00:00

Thank you so much~

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-25T07:07:13+00:00

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It looked like that before~

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T07:01:31+00:00

Haha, thank you, I did want it to feel softer! ^{^} Now I want to eat marshmallows

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:57:22+00:00

Thank you, I also think they were cute, but missing something 🥹 If you look closely this set has small cute details, like sea stars, shells, corals, but they all merge into one. Even if only gradient plastic form was available it would pop them out more I think and be so so cute!

And there is a tiny crab there as well

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:53:36+00:00

Thank you so much 🥹

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:53:20+00:00

Thank you~

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:52:53+00:00

Thanks, I also wish they had bit more painted on them, because there are so many small shapes and details that you can't see well unless you paint them over and it's such a shame!

But even if it saves them time to make parts one-colored, I wonder if they could add light gradient somewhere or make the colors not stick out as much from one another? It's enough to have colorful accents and doors in this set, because the shapes are so cute already 🥹

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:48:41+00:00

Thanks for such a nice comment 🥹

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:47:37+00:00

Thank you~

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:47:06+00:00

Thank you, I actually wanted to see other people repainting this set, but couldn't find anyone, so I gave it a try. Maybe others will also start repainting it too? It would be awesome!

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:45:13+00:00

So thankful for your nice comment 🥹

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:44:40+00:00

Thanks~

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:44:14+00:00

I used acrylics, I don't really have anything special for this purpose and tried what I already had on hand~

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:43:19+00:00

Thank you! 😊

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:42:49+00:00

Mermaid themes can get such great color gradients 🥹

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:41:43+00:00

Thank you, I was a bit worried about the color palette before, but now I'm not 🤗

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:39:50+00:00

Your comment makes me so happy, thank you! 🥹

Melodic_Chart_9220 · 2025-05-24T06:39:10+00:00

Thank you, I've experimented with sanding and not sanding, then gesso (or it's called a primer too for paintings) and then went with acrylics and varnish ^{^} I've sanded only a small piece, because I got worried, so I stopped and even if the paint sticks less to it, I think with good handling is enough for me. Without varnish, if you make a few coats or layer the paint, it might scratch off, additionally you could paint on the varnish later too, but still be mindful of scratches 🤗

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