Written and Illustrated by RAG Randt (Richard A Goldberg in RL)
This story was inspired by my then 4 year old niece, Hannah. For her birthday, her mom and auntie baked a scrumptious chocolate cake. After devouring a large slice, licking her lips and leaving a good amount on her face, she exclaimed with rapture “Am I Dreaming?”. At the same time, I heard about the LEA (Linden Endowment of the Arts) land grant offerings and quickly put in a proposal to turn a story into an interactive build. To my pleasant surprise, I was granted a half sim. I put together a story outline so I could begin construction and refined the story structure as I developed the 3D story. I believe 3D storytelling has great potential and was happy to explore its manifestation here in trying to capture the imagination of a child in a way adults can enjoy as well. The big moment came when I showed the real life Hannah the story. She was mesmerized and I that was the great proof of concept that I had hoped for.
I wish to thank everyone on the LEA board for the land grant that made this all possible. The timing was perfect. I also wish to thank my LEA neighbor Harter Fall for his generous help and in keeping me company on some long work periods. In no particular order I also want to thank Trill Zapatero, Fuschia Nightfire, Scottius Polke, Taralyn Gravois, FreeWee Ling, Karima Hoisan, Bellavista Eisman, Claudia222 Jewell, Maya Paris for their wonderful help and friendship.
RAG
RAG, congratulations on your amazing build for your LEA grant. You turned 1/2 sim into a living, interactive, story, a 3D fun and beautiful children's book, With your unique stylized drawings, coloring, storyline in small poetic verses and windlight settings. I was captivated all along the golden path that took me back to my own childhood, So many fun things to see and ride.. "Am I Dreaming?" and thank you for your supportive and inspirational friendship too RAG.. You did yourself real proud once again with this imaginative creation. Bravo!
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