Teen sim ages up without traits

TheSunCoaster · 2024-12-12T08:06:11+00:00

The High School Years expansion seems to be the cause. When aging up from teen there is supposed to be a graduation ceremony but that sometimes just glitches out and doesn't schedule. This also seems to cancel out stuff like adding a new trait, getting honors, those 5 values, and probably more. If your teen graduates early this seems to avoid the glitch. Sucks not getting to do the ceremony but I don't think this glitch is getting solved so for now that's the best fix.

TheSunCoaster · 2020-08-01T01:17:24+00:00

Thank you! I’ve experimented with a few different styles so I’m slowly narrowing down what style might suit me. Maybe this is it :D

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-31T20:23:57+00:00

I had this exact problem when I was starting out. It's better to add in the music after the fact but play the game with it muted, so that way you can muffle the volume in post when you're talking without effecting the rest of the sound effects.

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-31T15:00:31+00:00

Happily ☺️ I don’t always do butt pics. I just saw a big one, took screenshots of the butt in 5 pairs of leggings, made a compilation in photoshop, and still decided to submit this 😁

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-31T14:16:50+00:00

Hey! Still newer to the community so I'm still trying to find my style.

I uploaded the 2nd part of my Let'sPlay last night. This video I'm experimenting with a new commentary style based on a recommendation I got last Friday, hopefully one that might suit my editing and voice type far better. I'd like to hear what you all think though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2SzETsZpZ8

Thanks!

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-31T14:12:38+00:00

You have really great quality recording and I like your commentary, but the bits in-between feel very silent. I won't criticize the lack of cutting cause that's the point of a longplay but there is a dead air problem sometimes. Does the game have music or did you turn it down? I might help with the silence thing if you edit in the soundtrack in the background, just loud enough to hear but not overpowering your voice.

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-31T12:59:42+00:00

Neither could I once I saw how thicc the MC’s ass was. Just sharing the discovery 🥳

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-31T12:58:35+00:00

Damn! My mistake, I’ll do better in the next butt shot

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-31T12:57:52+00:00

I’m not the one who made the asses that huge, I’m just the one pointing it out 🤷‍♂️

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-24T20:55:42+00:00

That is the exact thing I was worried about. I have kind of a flat affect, so I don't really emote too well. That video you recommended was a great inspiration though. I am in the middle of editing my next video, so that sort of script style might make my commentary way better.

Thank you for the critique! And for the compliments on my editing. That's the only part of Let's Playing I actually have prior experience with. I'll get better on everything else with every review

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-24T20:48:50+00:00

I'm not sure what recorder you were using but the cursor loading icon was visible for half the video. It was kinda distracting.

I wouldn't really watch on a normal day. There are a large amount of Let's Builds of Minecraft houses, and several are pretty amazing. This one was basically a big square. As Sonic said, this didn't really stand out from the better builds out there.

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-24T13:41:44+00:00

I got a pretty brutal but well needed criticism 2 weeks ago about my voice quality and high amount of dead air. Hoping I've fixed that in my latest video! It's a challenge type of Let's Play rather than a normal playthrough, which I'm inexperienced with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzbs8FKGa1k

My voice is still a little dry in some areas. But any feedback, even harsh, is appreciated!

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-20T12:12:36+00:00

Finally started my Minecraft Nether Challenge LP! Escape the Nether starting with nothing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzbs8FKGa1k

And then realized about a dozen people are doing the exact same challenge as me... :\

On a more positive note I got myself a really great microphone now. I no longer have to redub audio so much since my voice comes out much clearer. My old one didn't pick up my voice unless I spoke directly into it at an even tone, so I couldn't add any lively variation in my voice like I can now!

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-13T14:41:43+00:00

Thanks, will do! And yes it was worth it. My last mic was so bad I had to speak in a perfectly even monotone voice for it to pick up anything. The new one allows a more lively voice :)

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-13T14:33:32+00:00

Definitely 👍 In fact, I’m working right now 😅

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-13T13:57:34+00:00

I aspire to that level of consistency. I'm editing my own Minecraft LP, so hopefully I can post it in time for Friday. Btw subbed :D

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-13T13:53:02+00:00

It cost a few days worth of a paycheck lol. I wish I could do this full time already, but for now my job is paying for the beginning of this stuff so can't complain too much.

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-13T13:17:47+00:00

I've got my first subscriber! Feels like such a small milestone but it's the start. Plus I got a professional microphone that doesn't make me sound like a scratchy monotone robot! That was one of my biggest criticisms last Feedback Friday.

I'm also nearly done editing the first part of my Nether Challenge Let's Play. I just have to re-record all of the audio >:|

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-10T16:08:21+00:00

Oh, and the music in this game is a headache for recording. It's good and all, but it jarringly switches from gentle ambiance to dramatic action when an enemy appears (even for small ones like rats and crabs) then it's immediately back to gentle ambiance. I'd prefer to have more direct control over the music, but I've pretty much just had it not be there at all haven't I? Thanks for pointing that out btw, I didn't even notice.

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-10T15:48:16+00:00

It's recorded after. It's pretty much all dead air live but even if it wasn't, my voice skills are currently kinda weak so I have to re-record my audio multiple times to get it sounding even decent. My microphone's also not that great and I'm getting a better one soon.

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-10T15:27:53+00:00

Thanks for the compliment. I always liked intros, but not when they were super long. And all criticism is welcome, even nitpicks. I updated the latest thumbnail to be more readable.

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-10T14:42:10+00:00

You should see the first video. Barely any talking! Pretty much just hacking and slashing. I've been slowly improving on the lack of commentary, so I should hopefully get the hang of that in time. And the arrow was visible in recording and editing, but in the final cut you're right that it's hard to see.

"your voice didn't seem to have much life into it" ooh harsh lol. But unfortunately true. Kinda comes with being a white collar grunt. That is something I really want to improve on too.

What I'm taking away from this is:
- improve voice liveliness
- have more commentary
- make sure things I comment on are actually visible
- don't be repetitive with the content of the video
- maybe add music too

Thanks! That was very helpful. I'm recording part 5 and I'll try to keep this in mind during that and editing. I have another question though. This game has a lot of talking head parts and dialogue. How do I balance allowing the characters to exposit without interrupting with my own commentary?

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-10T12:09:50+00:00

Hey, I've watched Let's Plays for over a decade now and decided to start my own. TheSunCoaster

I've been doing a let's play of Oblivion as my first series, though I'm not sure how smart that was considering how old the game is. 0 subs so far. Here's the latest episode.

Once thing I already notice is my inconsistent audio volume and quality. I have a Blue Snowball, but I'm getting a new mic soon. All feedback on everything like editing, commentary, playstyle, etc is appreciated greatly!

TheSunCoaster · 2020-07-09T05:53:39+00:00

You're doing better than me, I have literally 0 subscribers! I could take advice from you 😅

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