Strangetown: outtakes and reflection

[strange_tomato]

Well, after posting ten installments in one month, I thought it was high time to take a little breather, have a cup of tea (or, in this case, a rather large beer), and reflect on Strangetown, especially since I managed to end the last chapter on a feel-good note. I quite enjoy a little peak behind the scenes myself, so let me offer some inside info

Comments

[fileg_]

I really love this story, and I'm getting very spoiled by the frequent updates.

Perhaps Circe is shopping for collars for Loki?

Your John Doe reminds me of this picture of chris isaak (taken by my annaliese)

[strange_tomato]

Why, thank you! I have been doing pretty well with updates, and I hope to keep the pace for as long as I can. The holidays will obviously interrupt it a bit, but I have a rough outline going for the next four chapters or so.

*snort* Yes, maybe. Madame Ugly has a great story involving Circe and Loki, where a collar for Loki might be appropriate. ;)

Hmmm, yeah... I can kind of see that, but he's not the mystery man either. The eyebrows are more prominent than that. You'll see. :)

[madame_ugly]

That was my first thought when I saw Circe eyeing up the collars. Loki's either been a really GOOD boy or mabye a really BAD boy.

[madame_ugly]

I love extra pics. Love seeing others and showing off my own. Sometimes sims just do the weirdest things and you just can't resist documenting it.

I love the nostril shot of Nervous. Nice to see he keeps his nose hairs trimmed back.

I also love seeing characters acting uncharacteristic (like Ripp whooping Tank's butt and Genesis/Ripp being romantical). Speaking of Genesis/Ripp, perhaps they're BOTH dreaming of the hot downtown chick. Can you say "three way"? I knew you could.

And like another commenter noted, I thought Circe was buying the collar for Loki, too. (though she'd probably want one of those shock collars. . .)

As for the "who's Mr. Doe, judging from what you're giving away in the comments, I have no clue (I don't follow British t.v. that much nor do I follow sci-fi t.v.--I don't have cable t.v. so. . .). My knee jerk reaction was Fox Mulder from X-Files. But that's just because I have a David Duchovney lady hard on for him.

[strange_tomato]

Yeah, some of this stuff was just too good not to share.

My favourite thing about that Nervous shot is how much of his lip is protruding! Just weird.

*grin* I would imagine that Ripp could get that one to work out for him, if he brought it up to Genesis. She seems to be pretty much up for anything. Perhaps he needs to call her up again.

Oh, Circe, you vixen! *snicker*

Yeah, Mr. Doe isn't from T.V. (Did I type that wrong and confuse people?) He's definitely from England though. I'm in the same boat about television, with not having cable and all (is that why I occupy myself with sims stories instead? Most of them are better than the crap on T.V., that's for sure).

Oooh! Duchovney is indeed worthy of a wide on. *swoon* He would have been suitable for Strangetown too.

[loki_fenris]

I just wanted to say that I've been reading your story since it started and i love it. Strangetown has always been my favourite maxis-made neighbourhood and reading this has made me adore its residents even more.

I would write more but noticed that while i was off creating my lj account (long-time lurker) you've posted a new update so i'm anxious to read it but first wanted to say thank you for taking the time to write and share it and please, please, please keep up the fast updates!

Oh and finally i think i know who Mr Doe is modelled after, being English and into that era possibly helps but i think your comment/reply about 'normal' names helped most, that and his creative side.

[strange_tomato]

Thank you! I really love to hear that someone has been following it. I've got some big stuff coming up really soon, so it's nice to be up on what's happened so far. I certainly hope to keep the updates coming too.

Strangetown really does have that "something extra". It really took hold of my brain.

Ooooh, your comment about Mr. Doe sounds promising. ;) What, pray tell, would "that era" be referring to?

[loki_fenris]

"That era" would be 80's indie/alternative rock (i'm useless at labels!) music.

I thought i'd e-mailed you my full answer earlier but it turns out that i just replied to the livejournal comment notification! I'd like to blame noisy builders, a constantly crashing pc and cat on keyboard for my stupidity but don't think i honestly can. I'm just a muppet, and not one of the cool ones either.

[strange_tomato]

Ooooh, you do have the era right. ;) I'm pretty sure that you have it, really, even without you telling me. Go ahead and send another email, though, if you want verification.

Cats on the keyboard is like the bane of my existence. :)

[strange_tomato]

*chuckles* See ya later, Circe!

Yeah, you all seemed to have Circe figured out with those pet collars.

The next installment is up right now. I was actually trying to get it posted before you stopped reading the the last one, since I knew that you were working your way through them, but I guess I was a little too slow. You'll have to go see how Nervous is doing for yourself...

[bnlmaroonvwbug]

I just found your story tonight after looking for a celeb sim of who I'm pretty sure Mr. Doe is based on since he's one of my favorite singers, so what an odd coincidence! I thought I saw some resemblance but then I decided my mind was just playing tricks on me after looking for a sim version. That angle captures him perfectly though. By the way, I love the story so far, have fully caught up on all the chapters and I'm fully looking forward to the next one!

[strange_tomato]

What an odd coincidence! I have no doubt that you do know who he is. ;) I also looked for a sim version of him at one point, but found nothing. There is a t-shirt on MTS2 with his image on it, but that's all I ever found. I think he turned fairly well, but there are some flaws (and it depends on what reference photo you compare him to). I was hoping to find more accurate hair, but that was the best I could do. He's one of my very favourite singers too. He's simply one of the best, period.

Thanks! I'm glad that you're enjoying it. I am thisclose to posting the next chapter, so stay tuned. I really appreciate the feedback.