#sims3simbiote

So, yeah. This whole social networking thing isn't my strong suit. That being said, YouTube is my job (one I love, at that) and it's important that I do all everything possible to do that job as best I can.

That being said, I've gone ahead and made a new Facebook page for my channel, as well as begun work to update and polish my site. Kenny has offered to help me, so within a few weeks I'm hoping to have things set up completely.

I know that I often plan projects which I never complete, or even start in some instances, but I'm working to combat that. As it is, my health stands in the way of many things I want to do-- disrupting my schedule and cognition-- but there is only so long I can let that sort of thing get in my way.

And there you have it. Thanks for everyone's patience.

I doubt that it's incredibly helpful at this exact moment, but I'm too tired to write out the guides now; however, I felt like I should share that I'll be doing both video and written guides (on YouTube, Tumblr, and my website respectively).

If any of you have questions for suggestions on what I should include, please let me know. It's possible that I'll miss some pertinent information, so I'm open to a dialogue on what the guides should entail. 

As it stands, I intend to include:

-- Knowing and understanding how mods affect your game

-- Preparing your saves and backups prior to installation

-- Being aware of patch level compatibility and mod contradictions and contraindications to other mods

-- Framework, initial testing, and mods which are ideal for novice users

-- Valuable mod information sources

-- Responsible saving practices

-- "Knowing your game"

-- Choosing the right mods for your needs

-- The difference between .package and sims3pack files: how they affect     your game performance, how to manage them, and the pros/cons of       each type

-- Clearing cache files and keeping your game "healthy"

--  Useful cheats to use in conjunction with your mods

-- Which mods I use

-- Troubleshooting

This will all be spread over at least three posts and videos. If I've missed something which goes well with any of these topics, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Origin and my Sims 3 game are both updated, and now the expansion is downloading; as I wait, it seems best to start laying out my plan for approaching the content. 

While my Amazon Challenge LP will be the de facto home for most of the ITF content, due to the nature of the challenge itself, there won't be a laser focus or sprint to get to everything new (though we'll get to a lot of it early on), since we want the challenge and ITF elements to blend well together, and for the series to go on as long as possible-- presuming that it's going well.

With that in mind, my plan is to spread ITF content in small amounts throughout several other LPs, just so that I can cover more ground but at a pace which works better for me. 

Today I hit that 14,000 subscriber total I mentioned before. It's so exciting! Once again, a big thanks to everyone who made it possible.

As some viewers know, I'm currently doing a Let's Play of the Indie Horror game: "Anna- Extended Edition"; suffice it to say, the game is pretty short and  I'm nearing the end of the LP. LPing a wider variety of games has shown me how much I want to diversify-- more than I thought initially, actually.

So--

    Currently, as we speak, I am three subscribers away from the 14,000 mark. Honestly, I never thought that I'd have this many. It's an honor and privilege to know that there are so many people interested in what I do, and that there are viewers who want to see the content I put up almost daily.

    If you'd asked me a few years ago, I probably would have said that I would never be able to work again. With how crippling my illness was, and my difficulties with concentration, it seemed that I was doomed to remain unable to contribute to my family for years to come. 

    Little did I know that there was hope in YouTube-- that I would make friends and content that makes me happy; or that I would be able to make  a job out of it. 

    I still want to push forward and grow; honestly, I know that there are many things I can improve, and I'm willing to work on those things. I'm hungry for experience, constructive criticism, and new skills in social media and film production. 

    I've said it before, but all of this would have been impossible without my viewers. It's a simple thing to say, but it can't be emphasized enough. With my physical stamina on the rise, and my constitution improving, there is more opportunity than ever that I can buckle down and make all of the people who support me proud. 

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