
Posepack | Tension
So, maybe you write SimLit and your readers are screaming at your main couple toΒ just freaking kiss each other already. They know they want it, you know know they want it and well… don’t let them. Us writers don’t get off on giving the readers what they want. Yeah, yeah, you promised that they would get together soon, but that wouldn’t be fun. Drag out the pain a little! Watch them squirm! Drink their salty tears and laugh maniacally as the comments pour in!
… Not that you’re like that, of course.
Even then, if you’re here because you want to create some flirty tension, you’re in the right place. I’ve made a very small posepack consisting of a single set of couple’s poses for when your Sims are flirty and close, so close… but not quite there yet π
This small set is list compatible and snaps together so you won’t have to finagle your sims too much before they can stare longingly into each other’s eyes. Also, as always, you will probably be able to use sims of either gender – but keep in mind what is says below about heights!
One MAJOR detail to be aware of – I made these with height-adjusted sims in mind. They DO NOT stretch your sims at all. Both of the sims you see in the preview are height-adjusted. I use Cmar’s Height Slider. His is set to 200 and hers to -130 (I believe the numbers are visible if you use MasterController).
If you DON’T want to use a height slider, there’s still hope, though. Pop your guy on an OMSP and set it to approximately 13 centimetres. In this case, I recommend only taking pics from the waist up – I mean, unless your sim has a magical, floating boyfriend and I don’t judge them for that. That’s cool.
Now it wouldn’t be made by me without a few derps, though this time the elbows and knees are quite reasonable. However, the feet are a little too close:

The faces don’t clip, at least, and you can see how they look here:

Other than that, it’s business as usual. There’s a version with and without list compatibility, as well as a file listing the pose codes so you can copy-paste and not have to sort through your massively bloated poselist (or is that just me??). You’ll find them looking like this in the list:
You will find the download right here:
Download (Box, .zip)
Download (SFS, .zip)
As always, tell me if something is weird or doesn’t work!
Now, for those who are interested, I originally made these poses because I wanted to finally get some photos done for generation 2 of Monte Vista Stories. If you’re curious, I’ve added titles/dates for the first five chapters (part one), and I’ve finally come up with a title for this generation – Artful. There are a few changes to my home page and the sidebar and stuff as well. I’ve even scheduled the first chapter (waaaat!) and I’m like a kid on Christmas, basically.
ANYWAY, thanks for having a look at these here poses and for making it this far. I’ll see you for the next post.
Cheers!
~Louise


31 Comments
loladiamond01
Nope, that’s not me. I had my Sims kiss before readers even asked for it. I’m awful with romantic tension π
Lovely poses and I’m so glad gen 2 has been going well π
NotJustaBook
Ha, ha, you had some kissing that we didn’t want kissing as well (Go away, Cedric XD). But it’s okay – all writers are different π
Thank you <3
loladiamond01
I think Hailey is physically unable to survive too long without kissing. I mean, she actually kissed FRANK and before they even knew each other well, LOL
amyqueen
I feel personally attacked by that opening paragraph, lmaoooo.
For obvious reasons, I shall be stealing these for my personal use :3 I love the color coordination you have for all of your characters in the cover/sidebar photos~ so pretty. Glad to see gen 2 is coming along nicely. I may or may not be already looking forward to chapter three, since you’ve introduced a new fellow into the shots with Regina π Thanks for sharing! <3
loladiamond01
Lol, I instantly thought about you while reading this paragraph!
NotJustaBook
No SimLit writers were harmed in the writing of that paragraph… sort of π
NotJustaBook
Bwahahahah! π I mean, I may or may not have thought of you when writing it. Not just you but… I mean, maybe also you π
I hope the poses will come in handy for future tortu- I mean chapters π
And thank you for your kind words <3 I'm super excited to share gen 2 already. And yes, there is a gent in the picture now! You shall meet him soon π
Lila Remonn
Chiming in, the first person I thought of was you too Amy π
amyqueen
You guys crack me up ππππ Thatβs it, Iβm not gonna mention the delay in the Caislyn ship anymore and just roll with whatever happens π€·ββοΈ
NotJustaBook
Dang, guys, I think we just made her drag it out for five more chapters! Her revenge is gruesome!
amyqueen
Me? Nooo, I would never do such a thing π… Three chapters at the most π
Kymber
These poses are terrific! I like the write-up, too.
NotJustaBook
Thanks a bunch, Kymber <3
socallucyfan
These poses are awesome!!!
And I am excited to get to know this mystery man with Gina! ππ
NotJustaBook
Thank you, friend π
I can’t wait to introduce him! <3
sempreviva
Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever seen poses like that before! They’re awesome! π <3 (Like we didn't need more reasons to torture our characters! π)
And oh my, who is that man? He's hot π Can't wait to meet him!
NotJustaBook
I’m so glad you like them! I can never have enough poses for these kinds of situations, I find π <3
He, he, I'm becoming quite fond of him myself – you'll meet him on Saturday.
Lila Remonn
That first paragraph made me crack up π Great poses!
NotJustaBook
Thank you! <3
freja64
Just what I needed for TaΓ―ga and Derek who are quite the couple with such tensions! Yay! <3
NotJustaBook
Iβm so glad you think theyβre useful π I really need to read more about those two – theyβre a delight! <3
freja64
Thanks! π
lachrymosal
*gasp* I will definitely be using these at some point! Perfect!
NotJustaBook
I’m so glad you like them – hope they come in super handy! π
twinsimskeletons
A little late to the party but I love these poses. Also, your introduction inspired me to torture my readers a bit more and up the sexual tension in my latest chapter. I may have blamed you in my author’s note for that π
NotJustaBook
Oh my gosh, I’m both horrified and proud, ha, ha, ha, ha!!! π Thank you for your kind words. I really need to read your stuff! (I do like me some tension, after all!)
twinsimskeletons
Tension is fun! I hope you like it π
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Autumn Peirson
They don’t show up in game are they for sims 3 or sims 4?
NotJustaBook
Everything I make is for the Sims 3. Same goes for everything I’ve linked if that’s what you mean.
Nikkei_Simmer
I’m a guy… we don’t do romance…
Oh…wait.
I guess…that’s why I’m searching “fliriting poses” for my sims right now. ~facepalm~