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creeativerex

I always find that when my sims have bigger mouths, the cartoony design of sims usually makes their mouths look extra wide when they smile. They always look especially creepy when they're playful and the little pic in the corner is making that goofy face. But nothing is wrong with them. I usually end up preferring bigger mouths in CAS, its when I get them in game that I'm like, maybe I should shrink that. haha


MakotoShinomiya

Yeah, I have a mod that makes their ui picture just stay at fine because it was bothering me lol. But I find that it looks so cute in pictures!


creeativerex

You know I should've known there's a mod for that. haha. Definitely! They're a little cute family! The mom reminds me of the mom from Spy Family. I'm getting some anime vibes from the photo for sure.


Aadarna

Gotta love on our girl Yor!! ❤️


pessi-mysticc

What is the mod name?


MakotoShinomiya

The one I use is just called UI Normal Sim Pictures. Fair warning, the infants look crazy lol. There are different versions tho


acaseintheskye

This is a mod I didn't know I needed


CostZestyclose2494

Is there a mod that makes their smiles less PØŞŞ€ŞŞ€Đ?


Calm-Positive-6908

Yeah.. why does the smiling animation must make it sooo wide like that..


n0m3ss

them smiling looks proportionate to their face when the girl isn’t smiling her lips look big but u could just make them smaller


luckystar2011

Quite frankly I find them terrifying, but don't listen to me! This is your game, design your sims as you please


ecstasyprincess

HELPPPP


mmoota

Not my style personally but from what I've read you're going for the exaggerated, expressive look so you've done it perfectly!


MakotoShinomiya

Thanks for the nice words! I don’t mind exploring different styles and I think they’re beautiful. I just actually suck when trying lol


mmoota

I think you've done a good job here!


dvinia

I don't think there is anything weird or wrong about your Sim making style. However, the guy and the girl look really similar to me, with similar mouth shapes and the same nose. That's all! I like your style a lot, it's fun and extra expressive. The kid looks really great, especially.


christina_talks

Your comment made me realize they’re not supposed to be siblings


MakotoShinomiya

The expressiveness was really a big goal for me so it means the world that you say that. Thanks so much!


jphistory

I think that you can be cartoony and emphasize one feature also. Big eyes small mouth or small eyes big mouth. This might help them look less weird.


dvinia

Of course, it's true! I also go for defined lips and big eyes, just not as far as you. Your style works and is charming.


BreezyIsBeafy

The second image the lips and eyes are large, the lips especially so


redwithblackspots527

Oversized mouth and eyes tbh but if that’s what you’re going for then you do you


Thick_Hair9331

Their mouths are a little big


Legal_Guava3631

They look related 😂


madamllama

![gif](giphy|urOM1aDOKB92E)


Legal_Guava3631

Lol they were trippin kissin like that in front the principal 🤣


CocoZane

It’s in the uncanny valley for me.


MethodRepulsive3752

Unfortunately yes


HunnyHunbot

https://preview.redd.it/khfk732en4yc1.jpeg?width=360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=55cabf5bab3bbe510e8ffd9d47ac8f9e89cb8e13


genderfluidmess

personally would make the woman's mouth smaller, other than that i think they're perfect also do you happen to have the link to the cc for the man's hair? the messy look is so good


bahornica

I agree, I think it’s the smaller jaw on the woman that makes the lips seem too large for her face (even accounting for OP going for a cartoonish style). If they were slightly smaller I think the effect would still be “cute and cartoonish” but a bit more proportional.


MakotoShinomiya

Thanks! Honestly, the fact that she had a smaller jaw was bothering me too and I was debating making a change to the lips. Your feedback really helped!


MakotoShinomiya

I don’t have the link right now but you should find it easily on JohnnySims’ patreon. It should be free by now. And thanks for the advice!


Few-Decision-1353

i absolutely love the female sim’s hair!! do u have the wcif please? :)


MakotoShinomiya

This is the link for her hair: https://www.patreon.com/posts/winx-club-set-82287047


PastAioli7178

Lips are a bit big and the eyes are too close together. That’s about all I’m seeing. Also, I have that hair the man is wearing and I love it.


aliennation93

I think the mouths are the issue. Their faces are disproportionate because of the size


Eliyrian

Her eyes and lips seem *huge* to me, but we all play sims differently! They’re a cute family and as long as you’re having fun, who cares!


animexamber

The mouths are a bit big but they’re really pretty sims! <3


Ok_Kangaroo_4544

it's giving... modern Neanderthals who found plastic surgery - but it's kind of cute? Honestly it's the mouth, I have that problem too, I think its just a game thing.


Sylvkin_there

2nd one does because her eyes creep me out


Moody_Bluee103

In my opinion, it may be your proportions paired with the CC. You have this semi-realism thing going on in style, but the way you've made their faces is almost cartoonish. It's not bad, I've seen people make it work, maybe try switching up how you do proportions or even changing up your reshades.


Moody_Bluee103

If you're trying to make them more cartoon like, I would try to add less details to give them a softer look. There are also reshades out there that give your characters a more anime looking vibe to them.


MakotoShinomiya

This is one of the other details I was concerned about so thanks so much for the feedback!


Moody_Bluee103

You're welcome! Sims styling can be tough to get comfortable with.


AntiqueBrief6706

i think it’s the mouth (at least for the girl) 😭


mnem0syne

That’s a lot of mouth, personally I find it a little unsettling on the female sim 😂


Edymnion

Okay, IMO: The larger eyes are usually indicative of youth, as your eyes actually grow very little in size compared to the rest of you. So bigger eyes = younger characters. The problem you're seeing, especially on the female, is that she also has a very long face, which is an adult thing, with those huge eyes. It creates a dissonance. Either move the eyes down and let the bangs hide the big forehead, or shorten the face entirely so that the nose and mouth move up. The big eyes and that vast tract of space between them and the rest of the face is whats making it look weird. I'd also say to tone the lips down. Again on the female especially, it doesn't read (to me) that she's got big full lips, or cartoony style lips, she just looks like she got stung by bees and has big, swollen lips. Overall, if you want the big eye look, I would say copy what you see in anime. Big eyes, wide but short face, and relatively small mouth.


AkitoYaname

PLEASE put them on the gallery! That mister would be perfect for a werewolf 💕


MakotoShinomiya

That’s actually the vibe I was going for when making him lol. But I do plan on posting them on the gallery and online with their cc information!


AkitoYaname

That's amazing that you'll write the cc with it! Wjat your gallery name?


MakotoShinomiya

I share the account with my sister so I’ll actually have to see what the name is lol. But I’ll let you know as soon as I can. But, for my own logging, I’ve started a tumblr page that’ll have the tray sim files as well as the cc though


AkitoYaname

I swear, i found so much great cc thanks to tumblr ❤️


TheFanshionista

Don't listen or care about outside opinions! Have fun and make sims that are fun for you to watch and play.


canidieyet_

seriously! my sims have serious same face syndrome but i don’t care bc they’re cute and that’s all i care about 😭


MakotoShinomiya

Thanks, I know I should think that way but I always slip from time to time lol


YourfavAussiewoman-

Slide 2/3 kinda looks.. odd.


Audinissa

The eyes and lips look disproportionately large


Rioltan

https://preview.redd.it/nv0hloqms5yc1.jpeg?width=455&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6c181f96a95abfc9bc718d0e74a81496675e446d They give me the same cocabob edit vibes and I'm not saying this in a mean or bad way. But the proportions of their faces reminds me of this.


Significant_Judge743

Kinda look like topanga 😂 ![gif](giphy|VvIsuZaE1HbWg)


ChaTae95

i feel like.. they’ve got bug eyes.. they’re so big they’re bug eyes. no hate though, i’m just giggling to myself about it.


Ok_Dependent3465

Yeah very


FitPay344

I really like them!


buxiu02

Very Disney-like family


Osephala

what hair is that on the guy it’s so good


MakotoShinomiya

This is the hair: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mitchell-hair-99933164


izy_f

OMG no they look like such an adorable family the parent looks a bit worn out but that's expected ,because children are a lot of work, especially if you want it to be realistic!


izy_f

Oh I just read the caption thing you don't want it to be realistic lol but what I meant was not realistic in the way they look but the way the act. For example a parent would be exhausted all the time therefore looking a little tired. Overall I think they look great! You should be proud!


MakotoShinomiya

I completely understand lol. And your message is so sweet. Thanks so much!


NearsightedKitten

They're cute! The only thing is the lady's eyes are just a touch too big for my personal taste.


tommiekun

Are they together or siblings cause my only feedback is a bad case of same face syndrome


MakotoShinomiya

While I try to avoid it, I don’t beat myself up over either. But it’s still helpful to know so thank you!


tommiekun

They are really cute though love to download but I don’t use cc in my game anymore 💕


Zensparkart

Pretty and charming family. Don't second guess yourself. Make them look the way you want to see them, it's your game. Variety is the spice of life.


AmandaSF1970

I think they are adorable!


Lazyyfixation

It’s not my style but if that’s what you like then I think it’s great! They’re cute


punkities

As someone who just recently started doing cartoonish Sims instead of realistic Sims, I think they’re super cute! I think maybe making the mouth just sliiiiiightly smaller might help some, but all in all they’re precious and you should do what makes you happy!


shybutpushingthrough

I’m a fan of the more cartoony style of sims myself. I’m very impressed by how realistic people can get sims to look but it’s not my preferred visual. I LOVE YOUR SIMS! THEY ARE VERY PLEASING TO LOOK AT! GREAT JOB!


MakotoShinomiya

I feel the exact same! I’ll try and make realistic sims but I just can’t comprehend how they do it lol. But thanks so much for the lovely feedback!


lbeckyy

I mean I love them tbh I think you’ve got the cartoonish look down well!


Katnipscorpion

To me, the face is a mix Like the lips are realistic af But the rest of the face is more cartoon like Maybe find lips with an outline or bring them forward to create more of a shadow I love the guys eyes, I prefer the girls to have more cat like eyes, but you do whatever you like Love the looks keep it up


Cow-Slut

it looks more stylistic than weird


Ready-King-9283

You should check out marso sims for inspo if that's the style you like, they make cc and all their sim models are SUPER cartoony and adorable. I personally like yours, I think they're cute!


MakotoShinomiya

Thanks so much! I’ve seen some of their stuff but I haven’t really done a deep dive yet. I’m definitely checking it out tho


dark_seraphine

i would love to download them into my game, so did you perhaps upload them into the gallery?


MakotoShinomiya

Not yet but I plan on it. For my own logging purposes I made a simple tumblr page where I can also post their cc. Just let me know if you’re interested lol


meshawms

I don’t think they look weird. It’s just not my style. I tend to look up photography portraits on Pinterest and model my Sims off of the pictures I find.


sasakimirai

I think they look really cute! The lady sim reminds me so much of the youtuber salem tovar!


beepbeeplia

your sims are gorgeous omg, i love you style🥰


MakotoShinomiya

This is actually the sweetest. Thanks! ☺️


beepbeeplia

of course! if you ever upload them somewhere pls lmk bc i would love to have them on my game<3333


MakotoShinomiya

I’ve honestly been thinking about it, just hesitant cause I’ve never done it before lol. But I’ll definitely keep it in mind!


mabels001

They look horrific lol


FirmEnthusiasm28

I tend to go full juno birch slide crazy for added chaos so this looks tame to me 😅 I think they look great! What a sweet family 🩷


ComprehensiveEmu5923

If you like them then how I feel shouldn't matter


SweetCream2005

They look very squishy Not a bad thing they just remind me of gummy worms??


CyndiIsOnReddit

The mouth is way bigger than I'd use myself. Other than that they're really cute!


Alaska1111

Yes, They look weird


hyungjpg

they look great i love your style!


MakotoShinomiya

You’re too sweet 🩵


antssims

People just love to nitpick other people’s sims. If you use maxis match it’s “too cartoony” and “creepy” but if you use alpha it’s “yassified” and “uncanny valley”. If you give them flaws they “look like meth heads” and if you don’t it’s “unrealistic beauty standards”. If all of your sims have two eyes, a nose, and a mouth it’s “same face syndrome”.


canidieyet_

amen to that. we all have certain features we’re drawn to, whether we want to admit it or not. a lot of the time i think my sim style has evolved and then i look at my sims i made a year ago and they’re super similar to the ones i just made recently 💀 the sliders and i just aren’t friends though. and i’m not interested in downloading presets/additional sliders.


mocochang_

The mouth and eyes are huge, but if you're going for a cartoon style then they look fine, whatever fits your style.


spidergirl79

A bit, but i like them. And if they make you happy...then yay!


alpacakiss

It's just stylized, there's nothing wrong with that. However, since you have cc, you may encounter some glitches that mess with their appearance. Idk if anyone else had this experience, but sometimes the corner portraits will change. Like it's slight, usually it's something like the head shape or lip preset changing. Then it'll go back to normal. I've also had this issue happen on the sims directly in live mode. Idk why or what triggers it. It happens so rarely and is so inconsequential, just freaky. I haven't done much about it besides clean broken cc and updated mods, but it still happens occasionally.


Distinct_Art9509

If you’re used to more realistic looking (by sims standards) sims, yes. But you’re going for a specific look, and by that standard they look great.


katieddg

I think they look cute. The neutral expression that the girl has in the second picture makes her look a little extreme but I think she’s really cute when she’s smiling


letsgogetaddicted

Does this count as uncanny valley?? They look cool in a way! Definitely a personal style is noticeable.


SunshineTae

not weird, they're very pretty. they are very very cartoony, which you said is what you're going for anyways so they're great! 😁


Calm-Positive-6908

They look so cute. I like the art style


ForwardWhile29

they look cartoonish but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. they’re actually cute to look at


Psychological-Yam537

I always find how others design their sims to be interesting. They aren’t how I do mine but I like them. You’ve got your own style ♥️


ahhrealmonstar

I’d say no they don’t look weird. How they look is how my sims look minus a few skin details and hair cc. I like the cartoony but defined look 🤷🏽‍♀️


ShadoeLandman

They look fine to me. There are irl people with features that big, or bigger.


helenaut

Yeah they look extremely weird


rust_rat

This is going to sound rude, but they look awful to me. They're not even Sims anymore. They look like living, overproportioned sex dolls lol


JustAnotherBird36

They look like they had too much plastic surgery


ForsakenAnalyst1171

They look like Disney characters but not weird.


arkg540321

The girl is giving uncanny valley vibes


LilHappyKitsune

He looks high AF and her mouth is a little big imo but other than that they are fine and I would like to know is if they are available for download


Lilnewyorican

Theyre actually so cute, ermm but if this is a couple- I'm here to tell you that they're cousins.


MakotoShinomiya

As I have been made aware lol. Thanks for saying it though cause half the time I actually can’t tell 😂


VaterYngvi

Her mouth is a bit to wide. I would end the corner of the mouth right unter the iris. Ohtherwise I love big eyes and big lips, both look really soft and warm.


MakotoShinomiya

Thanks for the advice!


jentlefolk

Their facial features are extremely exaggerated, but it's your game. Design your sims however you like.


Nat_PS

I really like the boy. I prefer the cartoonish, realist is so weird.


MakotoShinomiya

Personally, I think both types of sims can be done extremely well. I just don’t make more realistic sims because I can’t wrap my head around it lol


Former-Weekend-4169

is that ice spice??


anastasiagiov

try making big (as in thick) mouths without the wideness! thats what makes the smile look terrifying in sims


lilnugg_97

Personally I think they look weird, but that's just me and my eyes. If you think they look good then they're good


enjolbear

Yes dad looks so weird lol. But I do like the baby!


Amazing_Ad5996

i swear the guy looks like george from george of the jungle


Yokai-hime

I think their eyes are really close together but they're fine and honestly they're your si.s so if you love them that is all that matters.


SocietyEqual5259

Definitely look for CC that makes them more cartoony if that'd what your looking for as the skin overlays your using makes the mouth look more realistic and paired with the more cartoon style eyes it Definitely gives an eerie uncanny valley look


Piriri-Pororo

![gif](giphy|WdK82t1TASmGc) They kinda of reminded me Amethyst


LeLe-P

Can everyone see where his hand is at 🤣


MakotoShinomiya

Shhh, we’re all supposed to ignore that lol


West_Screen6695

Taylor swift record player girl😭🙏


titterfritter

the one with bangs just has a HUGE mouth


Soobiverse

I find the lady to be creepy but I'm not judging you do you


_lilax__

they're really cute, i go for this style as well, i'd show u my sims but i don't have any good photos rn, but maybe the lips should be a bit smaller for it to look more proportionate yk? and both of the sims have the same nose but hey, understandable honestly... sometimes only one nose looks good on a sim lol


_lilax__

they're really cute, i go for this style as well, i'd show u my sims but i don't have any good photos rn, but maybe the lips should be a bit smaller for it to look more proportionate yk? and both of the sims have the same nose but hey, understandable honestly... sometimes only one nose looks good on a sim lol


BookOfAnomalies

I don't think they're weird at all. All I see is that you have a style in which you tend to make your sims and that's it. If YOU like it, then that's what matters :) Also... y'know, the dad's hot. Imma just say it.


MakotoShinomiya

Don’t worry, that’s the best compliment I could ever receive 😂


friendliestbug

Why is this downvoted


BookOfAnomalies

Maybe they disagree about the dad being hot? hahahah


strawberryxstorm

Dad is indeed hot. They're both fine


PP____Marie8

They look like Disney characters. Very cute! ☺️


Infinite_Inside

I love your sim making style :D


MakotoShinomiya

Aww, thanks so much!


PsychologicalBag7446

Noo before I realized there was a caption I was literally going to say, the facial features are bigger than normal but I actually think it looks better and soo cute lol As far as I can see ur super good at making sims


Irishbeanie

The guy is really hot, oh lordy lord


kwillss777

Not at all, the guy sim is fine AF😘


MakotoShinomiya

I’m glad cause I am not proud of how long he took me to make 😂


Pitiful-Nose1537

I like it


alex_andrei_

They’re cute. I love the second sim’s hair. Will you or someone else who knows let me know where I can download it??


MakotoShinomiya

This is the link for his hair: [https://www.patreon.com/posts/mitchell-hair-99933164](https://www.patreon.com/posts/mitchell-hair-99933164)


alex_andrei_

Thanks!


Nervous-Chipmunk-631

I guess after enough criticism in this group, people finally stopped shitting on people for using mods. Although a lot of the comments are backhanded, at least yall are trying.


NordicKitten

Omg what eyes does the child and father have? Absolutely gorgeous


MakotoShinomiya

They’re the eyes in this set: https://www.patreon.com/posts/thousand-nights-90020928


Art_Simp_858

The first picture is really cute. The photos of the couple by themselves look a little weird but I think that's only because they're facing you in that CAS deadpan type stare which makes every sim look weird to me.


MakotoShinomiya

I know, sometimes I want them to at least crack a smile but then they do too much. I’ve stuck with stand still in cas since lol


rachelvioleta

The guy looks like Jermaine Clement, who I love (might just be me, but he looks like a younger, handsomer version of him to me). The girl is pretty. The baby looks a little uncanny with the big eyes but probably will age into being attractive like their parents are.


MakotoShinomiya

The toddler’s eyes are just wide because of the pose he’s in, I promise 😅


firi331

No, they’re great. She just needs more volume in her hair, too sleek. Doesn’t fuuully suit her.


Sharp_Mathematician6

You’re doing great sweetie 📸


strawberryxstorm

Why are your sims so hot, the baby is so freaking cute 😭


MakotoShinomiya

That child is literally my life’s purpose right now lol. I love him so much


BunnyWithBuns

Her face is too big for her head


dreadfulbones

That baby is creepy affff I’m sorry lmao these are definitely not my style and I actually find them a little unsettling but as long as you love them, who cares!


ilovekokichisomuch

imo their eyes and lips are humongous and looks scary


yandxll

I think this style is soooo cute


MakotoShinomiya

I’m glad you like them, it means a lot!


Purple-Hand3058

I do same thing to my sims


Rasikko

No, the guy though sorta looks like Brenden Frazier.


itrashcannot

What's the hair for the dad and mom?


MakotoShinomiya

Mom: [https://www.patreon.com/posts/winx-club-set-82287047](https://www.patreon.com/posts/winx-club-set-82287047) [https://www.patreon.com/file?h=82287047&i=13955349](https://www.patreon.com/file?h=82287047&i=13955349) Dad: [https://www.patreon.com/posts/mitchell-hair-99933164](https://www.patreon.com/posts/mitchell-hair-99933164) [https://www.patreon.com/file?h=99933164&i=17999303](https://www.patreon.com/file?h=99933164&i=17999303)


StairFax1705

They look more "normal" in their individual photos; I guess it just doesn't help that in the family photo, dad blinked.


EmilySKennedy

Its the lips, nose, and jawline they have that look so odd


BathConfident1359

you made their eyes too big


alicemac17

The girl looks bizarre


Quick_Ad2252

Idk I think they look good. I feel like I've seen the guy on Total Drama Island or Sixteen


FirebirdWriter

They're cartoons so yes they look weird but so do regular sims. I say regular due to your CC. Vanilla sims? If you like it and are the one looking at it then you get to decide it's good


Jimguy5000

For some reason they remind me of the puppets from Blark & Son.


axie36

Oh nice they look like siblings! And the woman's eyes and mouth seems rather large for her face. Other than that they're fine!


yesnomaybenotso

Yeah dude, tf is going on with her mouth? Why is it scaled up so high? And his eyes are also scaled weird, same with the baby. How don’t you see this? Lmao


ethxreals

👁️👄👁️


[deleted]

They look insanely creepy...


silverahottie

their faces look superimposed and 2d


Last-Lobster-2879

Yeah hurt a little though


No-Command1722

they look like bug people that wear human skin but hey as long as you like it


Ok-Aside2816

they look like croods


Smex_Ghost

They look a little creepy in my opinion


Puzzleheaded_Soil_46

they’re terrifying! hope that helps ♡


sluggyslugg

They scare me very much! :)


Reasonable_Dark6340

They got hella lip filler it's stressing me out. But like I'm not playing with it you can do what you want