Designer Sims Inc.

Vima - Slow loading, the scrolling Java window really just sort of passes me by and I don't feel like reading it. Give me static text any day.

I like the border and buttons, but there are two without them. The whole design scheme escapes me. The Sims Logo doesn't really go with the motif here, and the big pink hearts obviously a Valentine's Day addition, just stick out like a sore thumb.

Th animated "New" buttons are overused on the internet. I'd really like to never see those again on any site.

Skins have no shading and some texture, but the thing I really dislike is that no time was taken to provide some shape to them. Just square patches of material slapped on a body.

The skn and cmx files are not included, which may cause people problems if they don't have them installed from another site. Also, using pop-up windows for navigation is something that should only be done for links to other sites.

The screenshots look pretty nice and neatly arranged. However, it's difficult on some of the pages to tell which download actually goes with the pics. I think reducing that page image would be a good step, then placing the download closer to the text descriptions.

Houses look pretty good, but the downloads don't contain the items used, so you won't see the house exactly as designed if you don't already have everything this person put in their house. This is a hard thing to avoid in the community given that some sim designers don't like their stuff pass around by other people. There is not any organization by lots or anything, but the site is small right now.

Contests aren't any good without real reward. I'd kill that section.

All and all, the site is clean and easy to get around. Needs some refinement, but it's a good place to build from. I raise 2 out of 5 martini glasses and wish it well.

Mason - Well, this little site still seems to be in it's infant stage. Not a whole lot of downloads mostly skins. One thing that I didnt like about this site is that the screenshots of the skins have other peoples objects in them with no credit or even a little "this object can be found at www." The skins are ok but not a lot of texture in them. They lack color cordination as well. The cheats page only has like 6 cheats on it. They feature a site every week which I like and they have polls and contests for you to have fun with. All in all I give this site 2 martini glasses and a extra orange.

Church Lady - Today's site is Designer Sims, Inc, isn't it now? I took the trip over there with my bible and cross as it was my very first visit and I had of course no idea of what to expect. Could it be...a gothic site with just a pleasant name to fool me with? Vima doesn't always give me ALL the details of these "missions" she sends me on, the dear girl is forgetful at times or so she claims. I'm guessing this is a new site or fairly new site as there wasn't a whole lot to see but what was there was pleasant enough.

I was taken back by the criminal on the front page with his stolen bag of simoleons (tsk tsk Stealing is against the 10 commandments our dear Lord gave us) yet I was quickly put at ease when I noticed that nicey nicey police lady keeping an eye on him. The page is very fast and clean. I saw lots of very nice outfits with loooong skirts yet fashionable enough. The two bathing suits weren't too terribly shocking even for me. Nice houses that could be converted to Churches for that oh so cozy feel that comes from having a house of the Lord right next door in your neighborhood. Contests! I noticed this dear soul has contests but no sadly no bingo but also no games of chance from casinos, those HOUSES OF SATAN either!

I will give two communion cups to this site based on potential but with a chance to review it again when there is just a tiny bit more to see.

Skyler - I anticipated Vima giving me my next assignment... After all a girl can't hangout at the lounge morning, noon, AND night. I entered the website URL, it was taking to so long to load, so I thought to myself "Sky baby" catch up on your beauty sleep for tonight's ladies night out. Only to be woken with a start when I saw those two bright pink hearts, scrolling text and animations galore. OK, calm down, give them a chance, let look at the skins. Oh no, frames...

Eleshas skins are OK, I think some people will really like them. They're mostly simple but there are a couple faux paux's I would never have my Simmies seen in.

Cheats. Now if your going to cheat, I do believe you want more than only the three that have been included on this site. Either list all the cheats or stay away from them. I'm sure Church Lady has something to say about all this cheating going on in the Sim Community these days.

At least the links they have included have some of the best sites available. I personally stay away from contests, unless it's a wet T-shirt contest, on Saturday night. And I'm sure Church Lady will have something to say about that too.

Now about the houses. I didn't even see them, they were taking to long to load which was a total snooze fest. Church Lady, I'm not so sure about the lovely police woman keeping an eye on that burglar. I think she might be checking the advertisements for a new job bouncing unruly men from the Sim Lounge, or the next wet T-shirt contest ;) I'm feeling rather generous tonight, so I toast this site with two martini glasses.