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I'M BACK !
🕑 Added 2024-10-01 18:08:50 +0000 UTCDear all,
I have been away for almost a year, and now is the time for me to come back! I needed a break to think about my future as a developer and even more so as an artist, and I had to navigate significant life changes and issues. Thank you for allowing me this time to breathe.
Since then, I’ve moved back to France where I grew up, and I have used this precious time off to take care of my physical and mental health (discovered I very likely have ADHD, which explains A LOT LMAO), but also took some time to create and do other things I love : I worked with my partner in filmmaking, for clients in graphic design, I wrote fictional stories, painted, worked on my music, created paintings/posters, and even did some volunteer work with my new local community. All that really helped me to get back on tracks, and understand what I want to do next...
To begin this new chapter and go back to work in the best possible conditions, I realised that I needed to keep working on various projects that excite me everyday, and not just one. Most importantly projects that I can actually finish in shorter periods of time, so I can share them with you and keep my community (and myself!!!) active.
While working on my first indie game “Meowseum Project”, I’ve really missed being able to release something for players to enjoy… anything! When I was still doing sims mods, two and a half years ago, that was probably what kept me excited about what I do, and I’d like to go back to working like that.
I’ve also been struggling with the Unity Engine company’s policies, and the fact that my whole life and career depends on just one greedy company's decisions doesn’t go right with me at all. That's why I want to diversify what I do. I don’t want to just go back to sims modding solely, because I’m scared of getting burnt out again. But I need to come back to something where I can actually release projects on a regular basis, smaller projects that have an end and that I can put out there for good… that is what’s going to keep me up and motivated, otherwise I don’t feel like I’ll be able to finish bigger projects.
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That’s why I’ve decided to return to the Sims community and modding!
But that’s not all, I’ll also continue working on other creative projects alongside my mods, and share them here!
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In order to do all of that, I came up with a solution that I hope will be better for myself and all of you:
🛠️ Sims Modding : I will be releasing new mods and start updating my older ones in the following weeks, starting with a new mod kit and a few mod updates next week. Then I’ll be creating on a regular new CC mod packs/kits (with hopefully more stable or smaller functions, so I don't get overwhelmed with patch updates breaking them as much as before).
🐱Meowseum Project : I’ll keep working on my own indie game, which I have been turning into a slightly different project than initially thought, more about that soon!
🎨 Graphic Design / Painting : I’ll be sharing high definition downloadable posters I made, mixing painting/drawing and graphic design! I've only done a few them already :)
🎻 Other projects : And I’ll also work on other stuff I love like storywriting, music, video, or design, which I’ll also be able to share with you here!
I hope this (once again) big change is ok with you, that it all goes well, and that it will keep me motivated to do and share what I love to do, creating. A rebranding is coming soon as well!
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Sneak peek
Here is a little sneak peek of a CC pack I've been working on, which will be all about cozy lights...🏮 More about that next week!
I’ve been cooking several other mod packs/kits already, and even one with a sotrymode like I used to do! Watch out 👀
Posters
And down below is a sneak peek of a couple posters/paintings I've made this year! There will be high definition posters available on my Patreon soon!
PS: my Patreon memberships have now been unpaused. Thank you so very much for your continued support and staying around, it means the world to me.
Sending love,
Arnie.
Comments
Arnie
⚠️🚨Someone is impersonating me on Patreon and giving a phone number. DO NOT INTERRACT with them and please report their account. I will never ask/share a phone number for anything. @Patreon several people have experienced the same thing recently, I think you should know‼️
Ree Barkla
I took a break from playing the sims about the time you stopped doing mods, I am so happy to have come back and to find that you are back too. I miss Farmland. Is it possible for you to release some of the objects (Tractors etc) as stand alone objects or mods. Great to have you back, only just found your page
Arnie
Thank you!!!!🥹🥹💜
Kellis Channel
Your work is unmatched!!! IN LOVE!
F I E N D
You’re immensely talented clearly. omg we are so lucky to have you!!
Briana
I'm so beyond happy that you are back, but most importantly I hope that the break you took was what you truly needed to be happier. I just wanted to write to say I have had hope for your Swim Everywhere mod since 2021 and would like to see if you are still interested in doing this as I would sell a kidney to pay you for this if needed. It's completely ok if not, I am excited for all of your projects that release regardless. Thank you for all that you do for us!
Dace Cross
I was thinking something similar. Maybe instead of having to use a BG world lot, Arnie could use the cottage living world and items to redo the farmland mod? I guess for base game players that could be restrictive though...
Nancy
The author is big, do you still do it in the open world?
Sim Lover
I wish the farm mod was back... yea i know we got farms and cows and horses and sheep and what not by default but um, horses without carrieges and carts... kinda lame, dont u think? and the mini sheep and mini goats are cute but um... well they look like orphaned little lambs and kids, i feel like there should be regular sheep and goats and maybe more crops like wheat and corn? and also the world editor maybe, maybe the CAW? Hehe... sorry whatever take ur time
Pearl Adu Gyapong
Thank you for coming back, and please work at your own pace
dafnee talbot
So glad your back ! This is by far the best day of my life ! Can i ask if you'll be working on your Plumfruit mod ! I miss simgram SO MUCH
sam
NO WAYYY. I'm so glad you're back, welcome back ! I can't wait for your next creations.♥
devilcristal
Thank you, my girlfriend has been wanting to play with this mod since like january and i came just to check up on it, Thank you very much yet again.
Arnie
Hey Cristal, it's out now! All my releases are always between 4.PM and 6.PM UTC. Enjoy :)
devilcristal
Hey, just wanted to know when will you be posting the free version of smart housing that was supposed to drop on the 14th which is day, thank you very much.
Arnie
You just described my life🫠 it really is for the best or for the worst, there's no inbetween... thank you for sharing💜
Arnie
Hey there! I've never tried curseforge, I'll think about it and ask friends about that, will let you know!
Taylor
That feeling of I can actually focus because I'm doing something that excites me is the best. ADHD can cause the worst of times but when it clicks with what you love to do it becomes a super power. You can hyper focus, feel happy, motivated and when your in control you don't get as overwhelmed.
Melissa 🤍
Hi, could you please post your recent mods(since you came back) and subsequent ones on curseforge. PLEASE. I love your mods but I try to download exclusively from curseforge due to updates.
Shodo
Bemm vindo!! Você arrasa demaisss, obrigada por compartilhar seu dom com a gente <3
Carlotta Shead
welcome back!!!
Lenna
Welcome Back. I have always admired your mods.
tawana stewart
welcome back <3 <3 <3
Arnie
Hey Emmah! Thank you!!!! :) Plumfruit Lite will be fully remastered in february, and more Plumfruit content will come later this year! xoxo
Arnie
Thank you!!!!! :)
Arnie
Thank you so much <3
Arnie
Thank you so much Cassie for the kind words! I don't have a Linkedin or Github, I'm on YouTube, Twitter and Bluesky, that's it! :)
Jaclynn
OMG! I am stoked you decided to come back! You are such an amazing artist and developer! The Sims community missed you dearly <3
PrettyValidGames
Welcome back💗🥳🥳!!!!
Cassie Gobo
Hi Arnie! Just discovered you but I am thrilled to see how much you worked on yourself, as a adhd with recent dx is always so good to see another dev being kind to himself but never forgeting to work on his dream. Do you have a linkedin or a github where can i connect to ya? would love to follow your journey not only here but profissionaly. and happy new year!!
Alizay Fatima
You're so hardworking and that's so admirable <33
Nina
So happy you're back! Your health is the most important thing so always put that first!
skye
welcome back
Emmah Dooley
Hi there Arnie! Just wanted to say that your mods are some of the best I've EVER seen. I really do not want to be a pest about the Plumfruit mod and I'm sure you've gotten plenty of comments about it. I just wanted to know if you had any plans or timeframe for what you'd like to do with it. It's so super cool. Thank you and Happy New Year!!!
Arnie
It will come back eventually!! Happy holidays xoxo
Ryuzaki Negative
omg hi friend
Anneline van den Berg
Welcome back :-)
MyTyGrl
Eeeeeeeee (high pitched kettle scream)... Welcome Baccckkk!!!!
MsShanelle
I can’t wait to start back playing! Please bring back plum fruit! I wanted to try it when I got my computer but you had already stop modding
Yolande Labbé
Oui bon retour parmi nous, j'aimes trop vos mods, merci pour ceci
Adornia Winters
welcome back Arnie, you were sadly missed
☆𝕄𝕒𝕥𝕥𝕪♡
PLEASE.. Don't ever leave again. (expect for those needed breaks) but never leave permanently 💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️
Naimaurrr
I have a question. Will you be continuing the plumfruit mod?
Victoria Lamborghini
Welcome back Arnie! You were missed!! All the best to you Arnie! happy holidays!!!
Denise Curtis
Welcome back 😁 so glad to have you back!!! Don't get overwhelmed and enjoy yourself - Sul Sul and keep Simmin
RoshySims
After decades of playing the Sims, when I started playing the Sims4 I was looking for Mods that I liked and one of the favorite creators was you, I love your projects, in fact I am dedicated to the translation of Mods in Spanish language because many had no translation or missing updates, when I heard of your return I was very excited and I hope that this sabbatical year has helped you to find yourself, best regards. P.S. I already have two translations of your Mods in Spanish.
Kimie80
I've only been around (on patreon) since Feb/Mar 2024 and I have heard about you but never got to experience you, I now see what I have been missing out on... you are phenomenal <3 welcome back!!!!
Synlly
omggg so happy youre back the sims just hasnt been the same for me without yooou<3
Latesha Coleman
welcome back...you have been truly missed.
tamy delgado
YEAHHHH welcome back, you´ve been missed so much!!!
Lenita Green
Welcome back, and good on you for taking the time to take care of you!!
Niki
Welcome back! Been hearing about your amazing mods from other simmers~
GoodVibes-Simmin
Welcome back Arnie...missed you & your creations...I look forward to playing my sims with your mods again...
ILONA EDENS
Welcome back! Excited to see what will be new and what mods will be revived!
Arnie
Yes it's being worked on!
Arnie
Oui bonjour :)
Arnie
Yes i will!!!
Ray Hrachovy
Will you be updating brookheights? I like it how you came back!
Jacob Miche
OMGG FINALY A FRENCH CREATOR ! (i guess you speak french since you said you grew up there)
ponkerz
HI ARNIE WELCOME BACK!!! will you be updating plumfruit at all??? that was my FAVORITE mod by you
jenna lopez buzan
can you pleas fix the create a wold mod, i really want to play it but its not working
Arnie
Thank you Chyna 🥹💙
Arnie
Ahahah thanks!!! :*
Arnie
🥹💙
Arnie
Hey Yanni! I don't have a date yet but I can tell you for sure it's not planned for at least until the end of 2024, I have other suprises coming! Stay tuned!! And thank you for your support :)
rii
you are very well missed, no one can replace you in this community and we are ALLLLL glad and excited your back... cant wait to see whats instore for the future
G Can
AHHH our king has returned
TamB
Welcome back - and good luck navigating the spaghetti code feast that is Sims 4!
Rachel Rae
welcome back!!
im kaya.
I'm so excited to have you back! I was kind of sad to see the stalemate Plumfruit became, but I know you can revive it! That alone isn't why I love your work, I'm just excited to have you back!
Chyna Love
welcome back!!! we missed you and your mods ♥♥♥
Retro Trut
Welcome back. We missed you!
Yanni Clemmons
Hi Arnie! So glad that you're back. Do you have a date of when Plumfruit might be updated? I was considering re-downloading it now that you're back but I know there's been a lot of updates to the game, especially recently and wanted to make sure it was cleared for those updates before adding it back to my game
Christina Fragliossi
So excited!
MarilynMary
Welcome Back!
Kimberly H
You and me both!!! It is by far my favorite mod I've used!!!
Kierah Jones
OMGGG THIS IS SO AMAZING WELCOME BACKK
gadaboutsgecko
Welcome back!
sydney closson
im so happy you are back! you used to be one of my favorite modders, plumfruit was my favorite mod like ever! welcome back i can't wait to see your future projects, i missed you sm! :)
Louise Rayner
Welcome back so excited to see what you produce and can't wait to use plumfruit again 😀
Latoya Sanders
glad your back cant wait for your new creations hope to see some similar creations of your plumfruit creations a very big fan of you and your past and present creations
elisha williams
Welcome back!
L'Teisha M'hango
OMWWW!!!! So excited to have you back, I've missed using plumfruit
Savahannah
yes, plumfruit!!
Tiffany
I hope Plumfruit might get updated. I miss that mod so much.
Aninha
im soooooo happy, welcome back <3
VexSims2000
Welcome back!!
Tia Henry
Welcome back!!
Stephanie Swindell
Welcome back!!! I missed you!
Kiki Doll
Oh, how I've missed you.
Wax Wispers
YAY! Im so exited your back!
Xsugarsims
Yay!!!! Im so excited... So happy your back
tajmahaal
Welcome Back !! So happy to see you return && continue to grow 🫶🏼
connie
YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW HAPPY I AM TO SEE YOU BACK OMG!?? I WAS LITERALLY JUST THINKING ABOUT HOW MUCH THE SIMS COMMUNITY SUFFERED A HUGE BLOW WITHOUT YOUR ARTISTIC TALENT. THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR COMING BACK AND I'M SO HAPPY THAT THE TIME YOU TOOK AWAY HAS BEEN HELPFUL FOR YOU! <333
Katherine Rayner
welcome Back
June
Welcome back!
Ikenna Cultivated
I found your plumfruit mod, and saw you were no longer modding at the same time. I really don't like playing without it and probably would have quit if it stopped working. It's so aesthetically pleasing with so much attention to detail. To find out you're back is amazing. Can also relate to and understand the difficulties of ADHD and being a creator. What ever it is you release I'm sure will be quality.
Jill Pogue
ahhhhh!! so happy!!
Arnie
Thanks Frankie I think it was a spam, I blocked them! They were putting a link under each comment, so weird... Thank you xoxo
Frankie ZenLuxeBB
You shouldn’t come on other people’s pages and solicit. I’m definitely NOT going to your page and hope Arnie blocks you.
Danielle Robinson
So Happy to see you back!!!
Capucine Chatman
I am so happy to have you back!!! I miss you dearly in the Sims community but I am happy to see all the other projects you are working on. CHEERS!!!
Morganic
Welcome back! I’m so happy that you prioritized your mental health and wellbeing!!! The Sims desperately needs you back (specifically the Plumfruit/Simstagram mod) 😩. As someone with ADHD myself, I’ve learned that rest and relaxation are just as essential as hard work to avoid burnout. I’m so happy for you and wishing you all the best, always!
Mhanou ^_^
🥳🫂YOUPIIIIIIII hahahaaaaaa BON RETOUR PARMIS NOUS ARNIE 🫂 Je suis SI heureuse d'avoir des nouvelles, et de pouvoir te lire que vraiment je suis excitée haha. Je ne sais pas pourquoi, mais j'ai tellement souhaitée et espérée ton retour mdr que j'ai l'impression que c'est juste une horrible blague. Ton travail a TOUJOURS été incroyable alors ravie de savoir que tu est de retour dans la team MODS (même si en vrai tu ne la jamais vraiment quitté pour moi ;) ) Hâte de voir tout ce que tu prépares, y compris pour MeowSeum 🥳
Carol Chapman
Welcome back! Your happiness sounds wonderful.
bingbong
This is seriously amazing news. So happy to have your creative soul back in the community. Also glad to hear that things have improved for you! We're all so happy to hear that life has been good to you this past year.
Dei
Glad you're doing well ♥️ ADHD is hard to navigate but you got this! It's honestly so freeing to just let yourself finally accept that yes actually, you do work a bit differently, and as long as it goes well there's nothing wrong with doing what you know goes best for you. Love the stuff you're working on!
Frankie ZenLuxeBB
AMAZING!! Welcome back!!
Christina Jackson-Smith
Welcome back
Hellain
Yayyyyyy welcome back Arnie!!!!!
