I’ve had my Linden Home (Stilt on Land) for over two years! Recently, the yearly renewal date came up, and I made the decision to let it go. Interestingly, I could have as many Linden Homes as I wanted—at one point, I had over ten—but I decided to abandon a few.
One key factor in my decision was the PBR lighting ruining the water for me. Despite creating numerous EEPs, I never felt it looked as good as it did pre-PBR. I even crafted a cheerful tropical day EEP and water setting for the house, but it just didn’t capture my heart.
This isn’t my only Linden Home; I still have a few more but not as many as before. By the end of this month, I plan on keeping just two or three. Unless the water situation changes, I doubt some themes will look good under the new lighting, and that can’t be fixed.
This house holds many cherished memories, and Sparkle did an amazing job with the landscaping, adding a touch of greenery to the sand. I hope the new owner enjoys it as much as I did!
People often ask why I have so many Linden Homes. The answer is simple: all my homes are like cute little dollhouses on waterfronts with million-dollar views—except I didn’t spend a million dollars, just the price of one premium subscription for each. I don’t have any 2048 homes because I’m not fond of the Ranches or Mediterranean themes.
Recently, Patch Linden dropped a Final Linden Homes Poll on the forum, where you can vote for a future Linden Home theme. Unfortunately, none of the options appeal to me. I was hoping for more cottages or bayou-type homes. Not liking a theme will save me a lot of money, though! My top three Linden Home themes are Victorian, Traditional, and Stilt.
Aw, this house was in such a pretty spot. What a shame. To be truthful I’m not having the best experience with lighting since PBR came in. I get that it makes a lot of positive changes but for the average user like me it’s quite annoying.
I have the same problem at my (non-Linden) home in Aidon, and on a couple of my favorite sims. Water’s change in appearance under PBR can be quite dramatic – I totally understand what you mean. Tinkering with the Windlight settings can mitigate it a bit, but it can be disheartening.