Sam Cains

Disaster Vacation - Episode 5 - Part II - Arrival

2009-07-14T16:15:00.000-07:00

I am so sorry for the length of time it took me to get this out, but I just recently had a sudden spurt of writing and I didn't want to stop in case I lost it.

This was the most difficult part to write because, essentially, nothing really happened for the first half and I was lost.

Anyway here it is and the next part has more going on, I promise. :D

The new episode can be found here:

New PC!!!

2009-06-03T02:08:00.000-07:00

Well I finally went out and did it. Got my new PC, I mean. I've transferred all of my Sims 2 saved game (blah blah blah) stuff to it and got it running with the no-cd crack (don't want SecuROM ruining this one)

So what does that mean for you?
Well first of all it means that my game runs a hell of a lot smoother and faster, which means I can take more pictures in my allotted time in the game and get updates done faster.
It also means that the game is running on the highest graphical settings which means my pictures will be better.
And finally, it means that I will enjoy playing the game more because I don't have any trouble with it, which, in turn, means that this story is very likely to get to the end!!! :D

Sims 3 should also arrive on Friday and then we can all check that out. (please say it's good, please say it's good)

Disaster Vacation - Episode 5 - Part I - Departure

2009-05-21T06:03:00.000-07:00

Well, I guess it's been a while, but since I have told everyone why I couldn't put this chapter up I hope this comes as a major surprise to you all.

I have been very busy and have now caught up with my back order of drawings! ;)

I have begun writing the next bit - all I have to do now, is wait about a month until I get my new pc!!!

Perhaps if The Sims 2 continues running fine then I will, maybe, have another update before then.

Anyway, enough of my blabbering, go check out the episode!

Episode 5 can be found here:

Surprise Drawing For Sandy

2009-05-21T05:07:00.001-07:00

After some pretty hard decision making (on which part of the magic carpet ride to do) I decided the easiest option would get the best outcome. And so, I picked a screenshot from a clip that didn't have too much detail. ;)

Obviously I would have liked to do something a bit more adventurous - although I think animated people are my forte.

This was the first "practice" drawing. It was going to be the actual drawing when I started it, but I messed it up and their faces were all wrong and something about it that didn't sit right with me.

Surprise Drawing For Ashley!

2009-05-18T16:28:00.000-07:00

So I think this is one of my favourites.

It has quickly become one of my favourite Disney movies, the animation of Pocahontas' hair throughout is just magical and I really wanted (and hope I did) capture that in my drawing.

So this is for you Ashley :D

No Update.

2009-05-17T10:31:00.000-07:00

So, first off I am going to apologise for not providing you with an update to Disaster Vacation.

Secondly, I am going to tell you why; my pc has been running very slow - especially whilst in game. I just got really sick of it and so I am in the process of purchasing a new pc. I have seen a high end Packard Bell and will be getting that soon. Then I just need to transfer my sims data and continue.

So there is some good news :D

It should also be able to play Sims 3 on that although I won't be using that for Disaster Vacation - perhaps for future stories though. It depends on which one I prefer.

Hard To Believe!

2009-04-30T06:02:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe it has been almost a month since I updated!
So much has been going on, thankfully I have had a lot of work and been making lots of money!
I have been distracted constantly this month, with work, T.V shows that I have just got in to such as Gossip Girl and The Tudors, not to mention have been trying to become a lot more sociable. A lot has been going on.

The only trouble is, I have written the next episode, it's just I haven't had the time to get into the game and take all the pictures. But don't worry, I am about to do it just now. Hopefully, posting this will encourage me to get moving!

Surprise Drawing for Ariana!

2009-04-30T05:49:00.000-07:00

Don't know if you could call it my "finest" work, but it was extremely fun to draw!

Not to mention, I love how it turned out.

Thanks Ariana for giving me the idea to draw this picture.

And it's for you. :D

Surprise Drawing For Melissa!

2009-04-08T05:40:00.001-07:00

I haven't seen Melissa around in a while but here is her surprise anyway!

It was the only scene in 'Fantasia' that I thought I would be able to draw - a lot of it was much too complex and I choose to focus on the characters rather than backgrounds - as you can see here.

I also found this scene hilarious and wanted to capture it in my drawing. Hope you like it Melissa!

Disaster Vacation - Episode 4 - The Promise.

2009-04-03T16:03:00.000-07:00

I had already written this by the time I had episode 3 up and I didn't want to save it for another day - even though I probably should have. I have work all weekend so it could be a week before another update.
Anyway, this chapter is mainly about Paige. I was surprised myself how I developed her character and her situation.

And just because some people read Episode 2 before the Pilot, I advise you to read Episode 3 first if you haven't already ;)

Episode 4 can be found Here:

Peter Pan Drawing

2009-04-02T09:33:00.000-07:00

This isn't a surprise drawing for anybody, but it was the first time I had put a pencil to paper in a long time. My Mum's favourite Disney is 'Peter Pan' so I drew this for mother's day.
So it was drawn for my Mum.

But it's also drawn for anyone else who loves 'Peter Pan'

Surprise Gift For Tammy

2009-04-02T04:02:00.000-07:00

Well you said your favourite Disney movie was 'Beauty and the Beast' unfortunately my talents do not allow me to be able to sketch the Beast turning human at the end, so I chose a 'Beauty and the Beast' shot for you.

I hope you like it :D

Disaster Vacation - Episode 3 - Cancelled.

2009-03-28T18:31:00.001-07:00

Ok, so I have finally gotten it up.

This Episode is called Cancelled.

There are swear words in this episode - I do try not to use them but it was neccessary for the development.

Please read and comment.

Episode 3 link can be found here:

And don't forget the Character Profiles; there's a link on the Disaster Vacation page :D

My Art from 6th Year (2008)

2009-03-11T13:12:00.000-07:00

Well here it is, I told everyone that I would post my art here months ago.

Guess what? I finally got around to doing it!
This is my investigation sheet.

This is my development sheet (we were to take ideas from the investigation sheet and collaborate them into a new image)

And here's the final piece.

And just some close ups.

(Coloured Pencil)

(Watercolour)

(Poster(?) Paint)

Disaster Vacation - Crying - Episode 2

2009-03-09T15:33:00.001-07:00

Ok, so something weird happened today and I got the second episode completed (I only properly started this morning)

This Episode is called crying.

There are three swear words in this episode - I do try not to use them but it was neccessary for the development.

Please read and comment

Episode 2 link can be found here:

And don't forget the Character Profiles; there's a link below :D

Disaster Vacation - Character Profiles

2009-03-06T08:16:00.001-08:00

Want to make sure you don't get confused about my characters while reading - shh I know that's my job but here I am making it easier.

Just in case. I think they're all different enough for you to distinguish between, but anyway if you want to find a little more about them:

Character Profiles

Just A Quick Update

2009-03-05T13:02:00.000-08:00

I have been thinking about adding my own download section, mainly for sims.
If anyone would be interested let me know and I'll see what I can do.

I've not made my mind up yet, but it could make things a little more interesting around here.

Disaster Vacation

2009-03-05T11:23:00.000-08:00

The Beginning.

I hope after such a long time with me being away that you will all be pleasantly surprised with a new story from me.

Disaster Vacation will have it's moments where it may verge into adult content. Any chapter that I deem inappropriate for the young'uns I will leave a warning here and on the simtales news blog.

I hope you take the time to read and leave feedback.
Thank You.

You can find the link to Disaster Vacation in the sidebar ---->

Welcome

2009-03-04T14:51:00.000-08:00

With fresh ideas and inspiration comes a new front page... well, a second front page ;) Simtales is the first front page lol!

Well, I have been doing a bit of spring cleaning with my old "masterpieces" (snigger) and have decided that a complete rework is in order. Having everyone go through my 'Numb' story to get to my others was a bit unneccesary and has now been resolved. Considering those stories will soon cease to exist it will be resolved... however this could be the new motivation I need to get my butt in gear and get some sim writing done.

And hopefully when I get my flow back I will be able to get back to work on my novel :D