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I think it is incredible that President Biden is actually feeling the pressure from our protests. No, he hasn't done everything he needs to and he hasn't redeemed himself for his role in all this, but the fact that he was caught on a hot mic saying Netanyahu needs a "come to Jesus meeting" about how horribly he's treating Palestinians? That's incredible. All our protests and boycotts have not been in vain. If we weren't making trouble, these governments could keep pretending that they've done no wrong- but they can't escape the blame.

It's encouraging. When you feel like our protests are falling on deaf ears, remember that McDonalds started the year with a loss of over a million dollars, Starbucks fell below it's quarterly sales and is considering closing locations, and people are paying attention- they're changing their opinions. And while these numbers may not be groundbreaking, they are the signs of real effects. Real change.

Never Shut Up About Palestine. Never let them think we are silent and complicit. Let history remember that our governments did not stand for us in this moment, and we did everything we could to make them listen.

#rb

[empyreantz]

im so obsessed with stardew valley rn someone pull me outta this hyperfixation i miss my sims

#lyricist.txt

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#relatable content goes on main #rb

[empyreantz]

Lost Pride - Chapter 56

Dear diary.

It’s been a month (and a little longer) since the incident happened.

LVI - bitter sixteen

#the sims 4 #ts4 #sims 4 simlit #simlit #simblr #lost pride chapters #sims 4: lost pride #ladylyricist

[empyreantz]

don't hide away from Eldritch Estate this Valentine's Day... go play the free demo on itch.io!

#i watched this artwork be drawn........ it needs to be hung in a museum #rb #eldritch estate

[empyreantz]

my best friend liz and i are working on a visual novel together! if you guys like my story at all i think you'll like eldritch estate, they do share a lot of similarities...

eldritch estate: a visual novel by lost night studio

After receiving a mysterious letter regarding an inheritance from your late grandmother, you arrive at your newly owned mansion on a dark, stormy night, only to find that it comes with three unexpected residents -- your very own butler, maid, and new alleged "pet." Will you live happily ever after? Or is your new life just too good to be true?

DEMO AVAILABLE NOW ON ITCH.IO!

CONTENT WARNING: Eldritch Estate is intended for an adult (18+) audience and contains horror themes, mature content, strong language and graphic or semi-graphic depictions of violence and sexual content.

#rb #eldritch estate

[empyreantz]

A wide smirk creeps across the vampire's lips, tainting her expression like rot spreading through fruit.

"Oh, don't you worry… I wouldn't miss this for the world."

LV - murder on the ballroom floor

#the sims 4 #ts4 #sims 4 simlit #simlit #simblr #lost pride chapters #sims 4: lost pride #ladylyricist

[empyreantz]

⚠️ ADVISORY: Malicious Mods, Identity Theft, Malware, and You ⚠️

Hey, all! Not sure how many people will see this, but if you do, please reblog. This is a 'little' post regarding a potentially big problem affecting the Sims 4 community. If you download mods/CC at all (and yes I know CC is a type of mod), this applies to you.

TL;DR: For the sake of your personal info, identity, bank account, et cetera, please STOP downloading any mods/CC for the time being. Especially from the following sites: CurseForge, ModTheSims, The Sims Resource. It doesn't matter if you know the creator or not. Give it at least a week while we all figure out what's going on. If you must, I would recommend only downloading directly from a creator's Patreon (assuming they have one).

Other people have written at length about the mods in question, so I'll just share their posts below.

What's going on?

From the Sims 4 After Dark Discord server (a server you should join if you're not in it already):

⚠️If you downloaded any mod listed in the above post and played the game with them installed, this is the cleaner program Kuttoe (creator of the Home Regions and Townie Demographics mods) mentioned in their post: GitHub - overwolf/sims4-social-events-cleaner: Source files and exe release for a tool to clean up your machine if you have downloaded the "Social Events - Unlimited Time" Sims 4 mod ⚠️

Got confirmation from Kuttoe that as long as you didn't boot up the game with the malicious mods installed (or deleted them completely from your computer before playing the game), you *should* be fine. Still, I recommend that anyone who thinks they might have downloaded any of them run the cleaner program.

Here's an explanation from @anadius2 (reposted by Kuttoe) in the Sims 4 After Dark server (not providing a link to prevent brigading or spam, but you can DM me and I'll give you the link) about what the malware will do to your computer:

And a little dive into the back-end coding stuff for the more tech-savvy Simmers out there:

So, to recap:

Fake mods were uploaded to Curseforge, ModTheSims, and The Sims Resource

@msqsimsofficial had their account compromised on 2 of those sites (they are a victim of hacking, so do not send them hate!)

If downloaded, these malicious mods have the ability to steal very sensitive info (your passwords, credit card info if saved somewhere in your browser, data)

As of right now, antivirus software may not be able to detect the malware

Mac and Linux users seem to be safe; Windows users are the ones that could be affected

Why is this happening?

Unsure. Lots of theories are being made by people far more knowledgeable than me, but from the looks of things, could be crypto bullshit and/or an attempt to steal your data and sell it. This is very, very serious, and could wreck your life if said data/personal info falls into the wrong hands.

Identity Theft: What It Is, How to Prevent It, Warning Signs and Tips - NerdWallet

It's always a good idea to change passwords every couple of months or so, but if you think you've been affected, you also need to change your passwords for things like online banking, email and social media accounts, healthcare sites AFTER running the cleaner.

What now?

I want to talk about how we approach modding our games and downloading files in general.

Please STOP downloading mod file folders from people who did not create the specific mods. Period. This includes Sim dumps, building/lots with CC, mod folders promoted on YouTube, etc. This does not mean that anyone sharing them is doing so maliciously. In fact, I appreciate the amount of effort people put into compiling these resources! But unless you're super careful (and super knowledgeable), you run the risk of downloading malware like this on your computer. Make no mistake, the malicious files in question look like run-of-the-mill, everyday mods. Two of them were even posted from a trustworthy creator's actual account! The only way to know what they actually do is to peek into the code, and idk about you, but I don't know Python. So even after this issue is resolved, you really should only download files from the creators themselves.

But what about CC shopping?

Here's how I like to approach it: I stick to lookbooks and combing through the Patreons/accounts of creators who make items I like. If I see a Sim dump with CC that I'm interested, I try to reach out to the poster and ask where they got specific CC. If I can't do that, I see if it was shared via Drive, look at the individual files themselves, then head to the original CC creator's official download page and get it from the source.

That's all I have for you! Stay safe, and happy Simming! 🫶🏾

#imporant #rb

[empyreantz]

anyway

"When you contribute UGC [user generated content], you grant to EA, its licensors and licensees a non-exclusive, perpetual, transferable, worldwide, sublicensable license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works, publicly perform, publicly display or otherwise transmit and communicate the UGC, or any portion of it, in any manner or form and in any medium or forum, whether now known or later devised, without notice, payment or attribution of any kind to you or any third party. You also grant to all other users who can access and use your UGC on an EA Service the right to use, copy, modify, display, perform, create derivative works from, and otherwise communicate and distribute your UGC on or through the relevant EA Service without further notice, attribution or compensation to you." - ea terms of service "Mods must be non-commercial and distributed free-of-charge. Mods cannot be sold, licensed, or rented for a fee, nor can Mods contain features that would support monetary transactions of any type." - official sims 4 policy on mods

free cc resources:

my free cc tag

** all sfs folders

dollhouse mafia * telegram group (instant messaging app), requires phone number to sign up but you can set your # to private. 100% safe and my most used resource

ts4rebels > direct link to vault * new site, new link

paysitesmustbedestroyed * it's back bby!!

simsgalaxy * vk page, requires account but is free (**good for sl conversions)

kemono.party (for patreon/boosty releases) * use an adblock on this one!!

losts4cc * not a pirating site, just an archive of cc that's been deleted/lost

verycursedstuff * for curseforge stuff!!

🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

#save #rb

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I need a CC version of this to put on Vlad.

#we found him. vladdy daddy #rb

[empyreantz]

Just wanted to see if I still had it in me to slay a townie makeover and well, I'm very satisfied. 😌✨ Gave the vampire goddess of Bridgeport, Morrigan Hemlock the makeover she deserves.

#mother? #rb

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TOWNIE MAKEOVERS 🤸‍♀️

#this edit may be turning me bisexual as we speak #rb

[empyreantz]

if you are unable to donate financially to help palestine, you can donate your time by protesting, boycotting, and putting up posters!

if all you have is your device and internet access, you can put your clicks to good use on arab.org. they use the advertising revenue generated by your clicks to help good causes.

and i would urge those able to spare a few dollars to donate to one or more of the following organizations:

eSims for Gaza

Direct aid for Gaza

Care for Gaza

Women for Women International

Institute for Middle East Understanding

Medical Aid for Palestinians

Palestine Children Relief Fund

Muslim Aid USA

Direct Aid for Gaza

Palestinian American Medical Association

Urgent support for medical professionals in Gaza

Emergency Relief for Gaza

Anera

Taawon

[empyreantz]

Lost Pride - Chapter 54

When the dark rolls around to the vampire town, it’s always darker than most. One showing glimpses into a world where the sun and the moon turn their back on the earth, swallowing it into midnight black all hours of the day. Where the world stands still, street lights illuminating the dark paths, cicadas singing into the morning, wind tousling the branches of dying trees, the October chill filling the dead air.

LIV - our plan falls into place

#the sims 4 #ts4 #sims 4 simlit #simlit #simblr #lost pride chapters #sims 4: lost pride #ladylyricist

[empyreantz]

i've rebranded btw!!! empyreantz is becoming more of my "main" username so i'm switching it up over here :)

#lyricist.txt

[empyreantz]

Israel had shut off water and electricity from Gaza 110 days ago. One hundred and ten days ago. Most of us would literally not survive this long without clean water and electricity. Look around you right now and tell me how many things in your vicinity depend on electricity. Are you able to imagine a life without uninterrupted access to water? I still remember the old lady who was interviewed in a tent who said "the question you should be asking me is how long ago was the last time I showered".

To know that millions of people have their literal life spans, their movement, their access to water, when they can eat, what and how much they can eat, when and how often they can shower, how and where they sleep - to have it all be controlled and dictated for them while also, simultaneously, the mere idea of providing them with aid is "out of everyone's hands"?

There are fucking miles of aid trucks, filled with essentials, that are stopped right outside of Gaza at the Rafah border, while people inside of Gaza are freezing and starving and dreaming of clean water to drink. How does this not infuriate you?

Fuck Israel and every nation that enables and emboldens it.

[empyreantz]

don't worry, there is no context for this.

#if i have to see this #so do you #rb