Sistine Chapel (Transitioning from Medieval to Renaissance)
Date Posted: 21st Oct 2010 at 5:54 PM
Well Ladies and Gents,
I give you my latest sidetracked creation:
The Sistine Chapel
Sistine Chapel Image 1
I've been in an "artistic" creation phase lately and while creating the Ultimate Ceiling Collection, I decided to add the Sistine Chapel ceiling to the set. Of course, this lead to me creating the lot in order to test the ceilings...which lead to me creating Sistine Chapel Walls...which lead to me prepping the lot for uploading!
The wall textures were great deal of work because I wanted to capture as much of the actual artisty as possible, but also practice a bit of discretion so the images would be PG and kid friendly. While it is not an EXACT replica, it is very close and in some instances quite spectacular. I read that during the restorations over the years, artists were hired to cover some of the nudity on the Last Judgement Altar image by Michelangelo. In some instances, the touch-up artists kept true to the artwork...In others they did not (be it out of respect for not wanting to display as much of the body as possible) or (not being in tune with Michelangelo's artist style). I decided to do my own pixelated touch-ups as a result and I am VERY pleased with how the wall turned out. The ceiling images were not altered because they are so small that they don't give any details.
Enough of that...more IN-GAME images:
Sistine Chapel Image 2
I used "THIS" VATICAN Virtual Tour to create my textures. Just refresh if it doesn't automatically connect. I found myself being confused between when I was in the game and when I was using the Virtual Tour as a guide to design. Even the images look so much like the real thing (especially in the game).
Sistine Chapel Image 3
Here is a link to a slideshow of a few more Sim Sistine Chapel images:
Sistine Chapel Preview Slideshow
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For Gwrych Fans...I think if you place this next to your Barony it would be great because the Baron is into "moving forward" and "modern structural designs of high ornate quality".
Once I submit this, I shall return to building for Gwrych. I will complete the remain Gwrych Barony residential lots (4 total) and submit them individually on the same day. Then I will do the same with the Barony Hotels, then the Barony Community Lots.
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I have a few minor design issues to solve with the Chapel. Once I do, I shall submit the Ultimate Ceiling Collection and The Sistine Chapel lot.
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Babylon 5: Momentarily Sidetracked
Date Posted: 9th Oct 2010 at 8:55 PM
I've been having uploading and posting issues which Delphy has been/is working to resolve.
So...I decided to step back from uploading for a bit (just until around October 22nd weekend) and work on a few walls and floors for a Babylon 5 Project. I'm also working on a ceiling collection which will include Sistine Chapel ceiling, walls and floors as well.
I just need to do something a little different for a bit.
With sci-fi walls, I tend to create them from scratch and I'm actually loving the look of these walls and I think I will share most of them (if not all) here on MTS when I'm finished as the (wait for it) "Babylon Collection" .
While they are Sci-fi in theory...in practice, I can see many of them working well in Contemporary, Retro, Modern and Futuristic homes.
There are about 300 walls so far. This is only a drop in the bucket though as B5 is HUNORMOUS!
Here is a small sampling:
B5 General Wall 52
B5 General Wall 50
B5 General Wall 22
B5 General Wall 3
B5 Wall Blue F-1
And a few more in this slideshow
Babylon 5 Texture Slideshow
Don't worry Gwrych Fans...This B5 Project is ongoing and is a work in progress. Jason Duskey built the station: SEE HERE! and I'm just contributing textures to his impressive work.
If he can get that thing to rotate - man...I may have to leave the Medieval realm for a while. KIDDING!
I will dive head first back into Gwrych Barony in about a week or so. Once I get going again, I plan to build like a mad woman AFTER the next 2 weeks!
Back to wall making with me!
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Current Gwrych Project: Gwrych Barony
Date Posted: 27th Sep 2010 at 11:14 PM
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September 27, 2010
General Project Banter
Well...the Gwrych Project is finally winding down. I'm 3 sets away from completion! Right now, I am working on the Gwrych Barony lots and I'm really getting into the swing of things. It took a bit of reorganization to rid the lots of the Stuff Packs and only use the EPs. I'm not losing object options, but since I am trying to close the bigger Gwrych set, yet give those who will only be downloading the remaining Gwrych lots an entirely fresh set...things got a bit twisted. The other thing was that I was initially revamping several of the A Small Kingdom lots to fit into Gwrych. But finally, I decided how I wanted to do things and now I'm back on Gwrych building track!
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** So...here's the backstory**...
My idea for the Barony is that the Baron runs a really "corrupt" territory. He is stealing from the haves (including the king) and the have nots. His castle will be small, but very beautiful. He only keeps cells to hold the relatives of his "personal conquests" prisoner whilst he has his way with them...(Yes. I know..purely evil.) So...this explains why the Baron's Castle is much more glitzy and colourful than even the King's!
Enough of that...
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What's Left To Gwrych
1. The Gwrych Barony - 13 Lots (7 Residentials, 2 Community, 2 Hotels, 2 Apartments)
2. Other Gwrych Moderate (mainly 3x3) Lots - 18 Lots
(...Including University Building, Dorms, University Shops, Main Marketplace, Tavern, Restaurant, Courthouse, Grocers, Artillery, Seamstress, Convent, Brothel, Lighthouse, Prison, Jousting Field, etc.)
3. Gwrych "Mystic" Island - 10 Lots
(Mainly Homebusinesses for Pirates, Werewolves, Fairies, Plant Sims, Witches, Zombies, Ghosts and Vampires)
4. Original Gwrych Lots by Lauralaima and myself will be posted.
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*Sims In Paris* Tribute House
Date Posted: 22nd Sep 2010 at 5:35 PM
During My Gwrych Creation Vacation, I decided to build a Beach House to celebrate the creations of Delphine and Jasmine of "Sims In Paris". Since the website officially closed on September 10, 2010, I thought it would be great to pay tribute by decorating my Beach House in the style of Sims In Paris.
This house is 1 of 3 in my small "La Maison" Collection. One Version was created with Few EPs and No CC, another version that is "Maxified" and includes mainly recolours and this version is the "Sims In Paris" version. I'm in the process of uploading the lots as we speak! But I wanted to share this "Sneak Peak" of the house as well as give those of you who want to download this particular version the opportunity to grab the necessary Shopping List Items ahead of time.
The lots are available under my profile.
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LOT INFORMATION:
Lot Size: 3x5 BEACH LOT
"SIMS IN PARIS" VERSION Price: 312,420
Number of Bedrooms: 2
Number of Bathrooms: 3
Lot Description:
The house is an OVERHAULED & REMODELED "Sims In Paris" Style Beach House.
Outdoors: Beach, 1 Car Parking, Outdoor Jacuzzi & Barbecue Area, Tanning Area, Covered Front Porch, Potting Shed
Main Floor: Living Room, Office Space, Radio Corner, Dining Room (Seats 4), Bedroom (Sleeps 2), Master Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Patio Deck
Basement Level: Art Studio (Leading to Jacuzzi Patio), 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bathroom, Laundry/Exercise Room
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Don't worry Gwrych fans, I'm back to Gwrych designs already and will update my progress in the next Journal post.
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Gwrych March UPDATE :)
Date Posted: 14th Jul 2010 at 7:07 PM
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SEPTEMBER 2010 EDIT:
The Gwrych March and the Shadows of Gwrych: Collection of 45 Lots have ALL been "PICKED". This is a great recognition of the time and creativity that went into this project and I am greatly honoured!
I wanted to post this earlier, but unfortunately I couldn't edit my Journal at the time and by the time I could I was knee deep in the "Sims In Paris" Beach House Tribute lot.
CURRENT TASK - 100% COMPLETE
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GWRYCH MARCH LOTS (27 Lots Total)
Upload Date
Parts 1-3 UPLOAD DATE: SEPTEMBER 3rd
GWRYCH MARCH RESIDENTIAL LOTS: PART 1 of 3 (19 Lots)
1. March Castle (RESIDENTIAL LOT)
2. March Parson's Cottage (RESIDENTIAL LOT)
3. March Hovel - Landlord Hovel and 2 Tenant Hovels (RESIDENTIAL LOT)
4. March Serf Hovels - Individual Peasant Hovels (3 classes) - (RESIDENTIAL LOT)
Note: I've added 2 Bonus March Hovel Harvest Fields ( Community Lots).
5. March 2x2 Cottages (6 Different Tradesman Cottages/2 Versions for each lot - 12 Lots total) - (RESIDENTIAL LOT)
GWRYCH MARCH HOTEL LOTS: PART 2 of 3 (2 Lots)
1. March Manor (HOTEL LOT)
2. March Terrace Row Houses (HOTEL LOT)
GWRYCH MARCH COMMUNITY LOTS: PART 3 of 3 (6 Lots)
1. March Church and Gift Shop (COMMUNITY LOT)
2. March Shops 1 - Restaurant, Tavern, Book Store, Tailor's Shop (COMMUNITY LOT)
3. March Shops 2 - Stables, Forge and Community Barn (COMMUNITY LOT)
4. March Bathhouse (COMMUNITY LOT)
5. March Hovel Harvest Field 1 (COMMUNITY LOT)
6. March Hovel Harvest Field 2 (COMMUNITY LOT)
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COMING SOON
Gwrych BARONY...13 Lots Created WITHOUT "STUFF PACKS"!
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Creative Angst
Date Posted: 23rd May 2010 at 6:31 PM
I have 3 SIMTASTIC visions brewing!
#1 -The Gwrych Project
My vision for the Gwrych neighborhood is that it shall be a Medieval/Fantasy lot lovers "Starter Kit"...a gift for those who want a completely medieval neighborhood ready to play without having to hunt down objects and pull it together. Thus I created 45 lots and submitted them. As my hubby and I build our own Gwrych worlds, I realize that this project is worthy of sharing. It's my greatest collective work to date! I am currently working on 2 or 3 specialty lots to take my mind off of the submission (the Butchers,the Candlestick Maker, a Gallows and a Royal Jousting Field)!
Flaws:
This is not for ALL Simmers because...
1. it is a themed neighborhood and not everyone is into medieval Simming. Thus my focus is on the artistry of the theme, not on potential downloads. This project is moreso an artistic vision that I wanted to share with those who actually desire a purely Medieval neighborhood.
2. as a themed neighborhood, to be authentic requires the use of many user creator objects to make this vision a reality. So, again - the Gwrych Project is not for those who have a problem with a LARGE AMOUNT of tested medieval user objects. When I removed the various Middle Age paraphenalia...my artistic vision was lost. The irony is that the lots are 75% Maxis and 25% User Objects, but without the user objects they are simply just another nice StephSim lot.
3. I used all EPs and Stuff Packs to create the lots. While I'd love to make the lots available to more people, artisitically speaking it doesn't work for me.
For me this is a Specialty Project. This means while it will not be something everyone can have or desire to have, it is indeed a spectacular creative endeavor. I desire to share my Medieval Gwrych vision with the community at large.
Project Status:
Gwrych is available! HAPPY DANCE!
I am working a on a few specialty lots to accent the Gwrych Project (a Jousting Field, a Butcher, a Candlestick Maker, a Torture Tower and a Banquet Hall). I am also going to complete the VACATION GWRYCH lots as well. I will post these lots in sets.
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#2 -The Simtopia Project
The vision for this project is to use ALL Maxis EPs and Stuff Packs to achieve the Ultimate Sim Neighborhood. While I will use a few User Created Objects to build specific Community lots (airports, train stations and other theme specific businesses) and a few period specific build-mode objects on some of the residential lots, most of the residential lots will be Maxis/EA only. This project is middle of the road. It will appeal to more Simmers because it is not "Theme Based". It will also appeal to more Downloaders because it will use minimal user objects.
Flaws:
I am using all EPs and Stuff Packs. But unfortunately that is the main purpose of this neighborhood. It is Sim perfection because it uses all that Maxis has to offer and is in that way the ultimate no holds bar Sim Utopia.
Project Status:
I shall resume this project at the end of June! However,the first 4 sets of the community lots are already available for download. This project will be massive and will take about a year to complete because I am presenting it in parts. It will include a large variety of businesses, hangouts, and residential lots from many architectural eras. I'm completing the community lots first because there is a larger need for them in the Sim community. When I return to this project, I will finish a bus depot, seaport and travel agency!
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#3 -The Eden Project
The vision for this project is to use Base Game mainly and a few other EPS as needed to create specific lots that will culminate into an idealistic basic Sim neighborhood.
The lots will be in 2 phases.
1. Base Game ONLY for the majority of the community. I will build many simple residential lots without cars and simple community lots like parks, simple college buildings, and non-profitting community places like GYMS and churches. There will also be a few non-functional businesses, dorms, beachy lots and apartments in this collection as well for those who only play Base Game.
2. other combinations to build a few sets of lots (such as Base Game and Nightlife to build a few lots with garages, Base Game and University to build a few lots with dorms, Base Game and Bon Voyage to build a few lots with beaches, Base Game and Apartment Life to make proper apartment buildings, Base Game, University, Apartment Life and Mansions and Gardens for UBER stylish residential lots, aparments and mansions AND Base Game, Opened for Business and The H & M Stuff Pack -the only Stuff Pack that will be used when needed - to make UBER stylish commercial lots).
This project will appeal to more Simmers because it is not "Themed Based" and will have NO User Created Object at all. It will also appeal to more Downloaders because it will be readily available to more Simmers. This project appeals to my artistic sensibilities because it pushes me to think outside of the box to get results that I would easily have by using user creator objects. So...without the objects, my creativity soars!
Flaws:
This project will be time consuming.It requires me to live in multiple Any Game Starter platforms. So, I must finish Gwrych and Simptopia first. It will also require more time overall because I will need to find a way to make what I create look just as spectacular as a lot with "user creator objects". Another small downside to this is that the lots may not be as complete and ready to play in as users would like (but it gives downloaders the freedom to add what they want).
Project Status:
This project is purely in conception stages as I want to finish with Gwrych and Simptopia first. I've already installed Any Game Starter as a new Windows User Account. Eden will be my final BIG Collection for MTS. After that I will submit individual lots or small themed sets (like 3 fairytale castles or 3 Elven abodes, etc.), one at a time on occassion as I play in my full blown Sim neighborhoods.
~*~Stephanie~*~
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Gwrych: Finally Finished! Submitting 5/3/10
Date Posted: 2nd May 2010 at 11:46 PM
NO IMAGES TODAY...JUST TOTAL EXCITEMENT!
I'm finally finished with Shadows of Gwrych: "MAIN" Neighborhood!
I'm finalizing the lots, uploads and images as I type this (Sunday, May 2nd, 2010). I have just a few lots to get closure on, test and add to the thread and I'm so EXCITED! So...tomorrow (Monday, May 3rd)... I shall submit the Gwrych Project!
Pending submission (and hopefully approval), there will be a total of 45 lots available for download to create your Gwrych Main Neighborhood! The thread will be presented as a "Themed" thread, with the downloads included in the main Thread and the first 8 Post Comments. The lots use ALL EA and Stuff Packs as well as a myriad of User Created Objects relevant to Medieval times! The lots are meant to create your "main" Gwrych KINGDOM lots and the main Gwrych DUCHY lots.
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F.Y.I. -
The breakdown is as follows:
Post 1 - Gwrych Textures and Objects
(ALL User Created Objects, Walls, Floors & Terrains Used In The Lots In This Thread)
Note: YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THESE!
Post 2 - Gwrych Neighborhood Maps
(4 Main Neighborhood Island Maps to Download)
Post 3 - KINGDOM MAINLAND LOTS(7 Lots to Download)
1. Kingdom Abbey: Cathedral, Monastery & Convent
2. Kingdom Bathhouse
3. Kingdom Castle / "Gwrych"
4. Kingdom Gatehouse
5. Kingdom Manor
6. Kingdom Nobility Retreat
7. Kingdom Servant Retreat
Post 4 - DUCHY - MAINLAND LOTS - Set A (6 Lots to Download)
1. Duchy Castle / "Harlech"
2. Duchy Manor
3. Duchy Henafol Inn & Surgery
4. Duchy Township 1 -Courthouse, Gaol, Stables, Small Food Market
5. Duchy Parson Cottage
6. Duchy Chapel & Charity Shop
Post 5 - DUCHY - MAINLAND LOTS - Set B (6 Lots to Download)
7. Duchy Apothecary Home Business
8. Duchy Township 2 - Fairgrounds (Open Market), Forge, Community Barn/Farm
9. Duchy Township 3 - Restaurant, Tavern
10.Ye Bakery Home Business
11.Harvest Field
12.Duchy - Ditches 1 & 2
- DITCH 1 - Ax Throwing, Chess, Darts, Campfire, Barbecue, etc.
- DITCH 2 - Knight Training and Artillery
Post 6 - DUCHY - MAINLAND LOTS - Set C (5 Lots to Download)
13.Ye Tailor Home Business
14. 2 Woodland Lots
15. 2 Graveyards
16.Breconshire Docks and Beach
17.Duchy Miller's House
Post 7 - DUCHY - MAINLAND LOTS - Set D (5 Lots to Download)
18.Henafol Village Row Houses
19.Henafol Reeves Cottage
20.Henafol Peasant Hovels
21.Pasture - Grazing Field and Work Sheds
22.Meadow - Hay Field and Work Sheds
Post 8 - UNIVERSITY EXTRAS
Since higher education in medieval times was a bit more scattered in general, I decided to create a really small "Collegio Island" to house 2 University lots: The Art Conservatory and The Science Institute. The Conservatory is for Musicians, Artists and Writers. The Institute is for Theologians, Doctors and Lawyers. It will also include 2 revised apartment lots into dorms for your Medieval intellectuals.
You will be able to download The Art Conservatory, The Science Institute and "Collegio Island" in Post 8.
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Gwrych Teasers (Previews)
Date Posted: 26th Apr 2010 at 2:21 AM
I decided to organized the Gwrych Project into 2 SEPARATE PARTS! Part 1 will be called Shadows of Gwrych: Main Neighborhood and Part 2 will be called Shadows of Gwrych: Vacation Neighborhood. Each set will be completed en total and uploaded as "Themed" threads outside of the challenge so I can organize it better. Trying to make them a part of the Challenge catapulted me into a state of total insanity in organization without time. So...I decided to post the Gwrych Project outside of the "Challenge" - but not to worry...Part 1 will be submitted at the end of this week in completion!
Part 2 will be completed after a short Simming break once Part 1 is in the queue.
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Select PREVIEW IMAGES from Shadow of Gwrych: Main Neighborhood
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Medieval Madness
Date Posted: 27th Mar 2010 at 11:03 PM
I just read about the Medieval Challenge and have decided to put the Simtopia Project on temporary hold while I complete the Gwrych Project for the Challenge.
Gwrych Castle
This morning I was testing a few lots and those darned Apartment lots drive me insane! I desperately want to complete this project as it was conceived a few years ago, but put on hold as my real life underwent a massive transformation. Aside from personal life drama...it seems the project was doomed since conception.
I realized that the Gwrych project had become an albatross of sorts for me and I found my motivation to work on it waivering as there has been one setback after another to include losing my partners to The Sims 3, my computer dying and having to be completely rebuilt, and then my "accidentally" losing all the images I had taken of the main set of lots! Luckily, I have decided to move ahead with the project solo, rebuilt my computer and have nearly finished recreating my lost Gwrych images! Well...it will be a challenge for me to complete the project, but I know that once it is finished, it will have all been so worth it...I will FINALLY complete this project.
Here are a few preview images.
Gwrych Abbey
Gwrych Manor
Gwrych Servant Hideaway
So...for the next 2 weeks, I shall be knee deep in Medieval Lots, textures and hoods!
NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIFIC GWRYCH LOTS
Post 1 - Gwrych User Created Downloads (Objects, Walls, Floors & Terrains) Used
Post 2 - Gwrych Neighborhood Maps
Post 3 - Gwrych Castle Grounds
Post 4 - Breconshire Duchy: Henafol Township - Set A
Post 5 - Breconshire Duchy: Henafol Township - Set B
VACATION SPECIFIC GWRYCH LOTS
Post 6 - Glamorganshire March: Llechwedd Village
Post 7 - Radnorshire Barony: Fechan Village - Set A
Post 8 - Other Gwrych Vacation Lots - Set A - Community Lots
Post 9 - Other Gwrych Vacation Lots - Set B -Community Beach
RESEREVED POSTS
Post 10 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE UPLOADS
Post 11 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE UPLOADS
I will post whatever I have finished!
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** Train Depot Snapshots And Projects Update **
Date Posted: 9th Feb 2010 at 7:42 PM
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I was feeling a little under the weather at first and once better I decided to "improve" the final Simtopia Train Depot lot - the VACATION lot. That little task took 3 days to complete! But the Simtopia Train Depot is ready pending approval!
For your previewing pleasure here I give you Simtopia Train Depot - Lots 1 through 9. Coming soon to a Sim neighborhood near you!
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Images of Simtopia Train Depot!
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SIMTOPIA TRAIN DEPOT 2
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SIMTOPIA TRAIN DEPOT 3
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SIMTOPIA TRAIN DEPOTS 4, 5 and 6
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SIMTOPIA TRAIN DEPOT 7
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SIMTOPIA TRAIN DEPOT 9
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SIMTOPIA PROJECTS
Simtopia Community Set 4 (UPLOADED TO QUEUE ON 02/09/2010)
9 Lot Train Depot
Simtopia Community Set 5 (NEXT PROJECT)
Travel Agency (1 small lot) , Bus Depot (1 medium & 1 large lot) and Sea Port (1 - 2 large lots)
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GWRYCH PROJECT
The Gwrych Project is being packaged as a "Neighborhood". I will redo the packaging and add a few more lots to the small collection of lots I already completed to fill in the neighborhood a bit! I ask your patience in this endeavor.
Note: See the previous post to see Gwrych Preview Images!
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