SimGuardian

Collect, organize and connect your Sims & their stories

The SimGuardian is a living archive built in Notion for sentimental Simmers who want to make progress in their game, remember their stories, and have the headspace to play more.

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  • Track entire save files across multiple life sim games
  • Collect and remember your characters, their lore & more
  • Set goals, complete challenges and save your accomplishments

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Do you open up the game and feel…

😳

Overwhelmed

Trying to keep track of challenges, rotating households and legacy lore in various Google Docs and Excel sheets

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Disconnected

Your legacy founder has gotten up to so much (including a risky love triangle) that you kinda lost the plot. None of your save files excite you anymore

🥱

Uninspired

You’re wondering what’s the point of jotting down your ideas if the stories just end up fizzling out and forgotten anyway

Let Me Guess…

  • You struggle to keep track of your Sims challenges to the point that you just end up giving up.
  • You spend time collecting screenshots of your Sims only to forget the context.
  • You want to play rotationally but keeping up with one household is already stressful enough.
  • You play The Sims to escape but end up feeling stressed out instead.
  • You get emotionally attached to your Sims and have trouble moving on.
  • You love the idea of keeping track of your Sims but don’t know where to start.
  • You’re constantly on the lookout for a new app to organize your story ideas.
  • You think Notion could be the one but you’re overwhelmed by the blank page.

You’re on the verge of abandoning yet another save file, but…

Imagine if you could start a session without feeling lost?

What if you had all your storyline ideas, legacy lore, challenge progress and character goals just a click away? And it was easy-peasy to add more?

You could actually keep up with keeping track, not feeling overwhelmed as your households grow and your stories get more complicated.

You could save time finding notes and continue your Sims’ life stories instead.

You could look back on all you’ve created and achieved… instead of scrolling through your screenshots folder trying to remember the plot.

Hi there, I’m Gloria, the OG Simmer and organization nerd behind Yellow Llama Co.

I help sentimental Simmers play with purpose by making it easy to manage their pixel people.

The Sims has had my heart since 2001 but sadly most of the stories I’ve played have faded from memory. It wasn’t until The Sims 3 that I finally began keeping track of my pixel people.

Nothing too fancy. Just a few screenshot folders and info dumps here and there at first but it was hard to keep up without any real organization.

And oh gosh, do I love organization. 😅

So I created templates to make it easier to document and organize what mattered most to me.

The compulsive maker in me couldn’t stop there though.

I wanted more. A system to connect it all.

So I tinkered away in my lab for over 9 months and built one…

Let Me Introduce You To The

SimGuardian

A living archive built in Notion to help you manage your pixel people and give your creations a forever home.

(even if you’re a Notion newbie 😊)

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Simply fill in ready-made templates and use dashboards to keep track of your pixel people.

Organized

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Use systems to complete challenge goals, grow legacy families and play rotationally for more progress with less stress.

Ambitious

✨

Save all of your creative ideas, resources and stories in one place so you can focus on playing instead of feeling stuck.

Inspired

Make it easy to save what matters

Save yourself the time and hassle of figuring out what to collect and how. Use ready-made templates to collect your characters, properties, legacies and more for as many save files as you’d like. Just fill them in.

Your Character’s World On One Page

Serial save file maker? Keep track of multiple save files across your life sim games to remember the worlds you’ve created.

Create and collect characters, properties and more all in one place

Calendar feature to keep track of holidays, events and time gone by in your games*

Keep track of your save file’s history and future plans

Manage your rotational gameplay with convenient views of your rounds, households and characters in rotation

* For The Sims 2 gameplay, it is recommended to install the Time Sync Mod by Lazy Duchess before using the calendar feature.

Follow Your Character’s Life, From Beginning To End

Stay connected with your pixel people, their stories and their goals.

Document your character’s personality, memories, photos and mementos

Keep a record of your character’s life goals, careers, skills and other achievements

Create your character’s backstory with Enneagram personality and tarot card prompts – including an AI-backstory prompt for busy Simmers 🤖

Keep track of who your character cares about and their relationship dynamics

Grow Your Legacies & Save Their Lore

Your legacies are worth remembering. Save the families, heritage and stories you’ve spent so much time with.

Document your legacy’s origin, family identity and history

Keep track of your legacy goals, whether they are part of a challenge or the founder’s vision

Follow your legacy’s lineage, its bloodline and successors, generation for generation*

Keep a log of the family heritage, from their photo album and heirlooms to the family estate and business

* The SimGuardian is not designed to replace your favorite family tree app. I recommend using a dedicated geneaology app alongside the SimGuardian to visualize the complexity of your legacy’s family connections, such as the ‘My Family Tree’ app by Chronoplex.

Enter Your Building Era & Bring Floorplans To Life

Keep a record of your builds, from the inspiration stage to when they’re finally ready to be shared with others. Or simply save the places where your characters live and love to visit.

Collect everything you need to make the spaces in your mind come to life, from inspiration and research to tools and tutorials

Be ambitious and complete your favorite build challenges with every goal just a click away

Save details about your properties, for example their value, amenities and the households that live in them

Space to collect and reminisce on the memories made within each home’s walls

Space For Every Moment

The SimGuardian includes many more templates to save anything you’d want to remember about your pixel people and their stories.

  • Memories
  • Mementos
  • Photos
  • Notebooks
  • Groups
  • Households
  • Events
  • Goals
  • And more…

Your stories are worth remembering

Document your lore and connect your pixel people with their stories

Stay on top of your game

Stay connected with your pixel people, their stories and your goals using dedicated dashboards to easily plan, manage and archive everything.

Page templates to save every part of your save file

Set your creative goals, track your progress, and celebrate your in-game accomplishments—all in one place.

Set creation goals to motivate yourself to build more properties, create more characters and complete more generations

Stay organized and complete your Simmer goals

Keep an overview of your accomplishments, from mastered skills and careers to completed challenges

Track the amount of creations you’ve made over the years

Your Ideas Finally Have a Home

Organize your creative thoughts so you never lose a great idea again.

Capture your storyline, gameplay and build ideas and connect them with characters, properties and more

Keep a running list of character and family names

Collect potential matches ahead of time so you don’t forget who was destined to be soulmates (or simply really good friends)

Use dedicated note sections to write about your characters and braindump your thoughts and ideas

Track Every Dime

Keep a clear view of your characters’ finances, from everyday transactions to the top earners in your game.

Keep an overview of every transaction your character’s make across multiple games and households

Leaderboards to monitor which characters, households, etc. are doing well… and which might need a little help from the cheats console

Stay on top of your characters’ financial history, from business profits to household expenses

Compare legacy wealth across generations, from their richest living successors to most valuable properties

Accomplish Them All

Use the challenge tracker system to keep track of your favorite legacy, build and character challenges.

Easily create templates for legacy, build and character challenges so you can collect and organize as many as you like*

Keep score and track the points and even money your character has earned during the challenge

Connect your challenges with the legacy, generations, character and properties they belong to

Monitor your progress as you complete each goal

* The SimGuardian does not include any pre-made challenge templates, though it is designed to make is easy to create as many as you’d like on your own.

Easy Management For Your Rotational Gameplay

Dedicated views for rotational gameplay automatically gather and keep all your character and household info up-to-date.

Easy view of how many households are in rotation per save file, their play order, and the current round you’re on

Character spreadsheet to keep an overview of your household member’s details, current goals and notes

Birds-eye-view of each household’s members, residence and current funds

Easily add more households to the mix

* The SimGuardian does not include any pre-made challenge templates, though it is designed to make is easy to create as many as you’d like on your own.

Keeping Things Convenient

Many more dashboards to collect what matters to you most:

  • Inbox Dashboard
  • Sim Sessions Dashboard
  • Memories Dashboard
  • Characters Dashboard
  • Properties Dashboard
  • Notebooks Dashboard
  • Game Dashboards
  • Resources Dashboard
  • And more…

Result?

Headspace to play more stories that you’ll remember

Once you begin filling the SimGuardian with your characters and their stories, you’ll

Document the good, bad and ugly

…without struggling to keep up.

Feel in control while organizing your characters’ lives

…without stressing out about how and what to document.

Open the game excited for what will happen next, with all your ideas, resources and plans at your finger tips

…without feeling overwhelmed by all the possibilities.

Grow legacies with heritage and impressive estates

…without forgetting where it all began.

Look back on the interwined dramas your characters lived

…without racking your memory trying to recall the details.

Confidently go on a hiatus knowing all your creative progress is saved and ready to be continued once you return

…without worrying about years of lore lost to memory.

Feel accomplished when looking back at what you’ve created and achieved

…without constantly starting from zero.

Tried other Notion templates?

Here’s how the SimGuardian can be the one to finally take away the overwhelm (instead of causing more).

All In One Place: Universal framework so you can keep track of all of your save files across multiple life sim games

Connected: Information is saved in connected databases, making it possible to reference anything anywhere in the system

Efficient: Smart formulas and views organize the complicated stuff so you don’t have to

Easy To Use: Intuitive navigation and well-organized, consistent page layouts so you always know where to put things – and where to find them later

Full Control & Freedom: By design, the system empowers you to customize and expand it as you see fit, guided by a companion guide that walks you through the process

Made For Simmers: From pre-filled databases to ready-to-fill-in templates, everything in the SimGuardian is designed specifically to make the lives of Simmers easier – so you can focus on the lives of your characters

Powered By Notion

Built in Notion for ultimate customization and seamless connection of information.

Light & Dark Mode

Switch from light and dark mode on a whim depending on your mood and preference.

Customization

Customize views and layouts to your liking and choose between different colors, formatting and typography to make the system your own.

Free To Use

The SimGuardian works 100% with Notion’s free plan – no subscription needed.

Portable

Access your Notion account from any device, whether you’re on your desktop, tablet, or smartphone. Notion syncs seamlessly across all devices.

Simple Block System

Easily organize and rearrange content, making it simple to structure your setup exactly how you want without technical skills.

Powerful Search

Quickly find any character or detail within your views or across the entire system using Notion’s built-in search.

Bonus Trackers

You’ll also get:

Mods & CC Tracker

Manage your mods & CC across all games so you know exactly what is in your mods folder and when you last updated it.

SimTainment Tracker

Keep track of the Sim stories you want to enjoy, the ones you’ve finished and collect reviews.

For Organized Simmers

Pay Once, Use Forever

SimGuardian

Enjoy lifetime access, community support, and no subscription fees.

$100

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  • SimGuardian system built in Notion & designed for Simmers
  • Compatible with The Sims 2, The Sims 3 and The Sims 4 gameplay (+ customizable for future life sim games)
  • 35+ databases, 18 dashboard pages & countless templates
  • Video tutorials and documentation
  • Exclusive support community*
  • Bonus #1: Mods & Custom Content Tracker
  • Bonus #2: SimTainment Tracker
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Made by a bonafide Sims nerd 😊

* 18+ Customers Only: You must be the age of majority where you live and at least 18 years old to make a purchase. My companion guide is hosted in my support community which is only for Simmers over the age of 18.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! SimGuardian is designed to handle as many save files as you’d like. You can even keep track of multiple save files for different life sim games.

SimGuardian is compatible with The Sims 2, The Sims 3 and The Sims 4 right out the box. While I can’t guarantee its compatiblity with games that aren’t out yet, its universal and flexible framework is designed to be future-proof for upcoming life sim games as well.

You can always tailor the system to suit the specific needs of any life sim game you play if the existing setup doesn’t fit perfectly.

TThe system includes pre-filled databases with metadata on DLC, worlds, and static attributes (like traits and causes of death) for The Sims 2, 3, and 4*.

When new packs release, you can easily update these databases, including adding custom worlds or attributes from mods. The added metadata is readily available through drop-down menus when filling in details for characters, properties, and more.

Achievements are tracked separately since they often include specific details (e.g., notes, rank, or level). Each character or business has a linked view to the Achievements database, where you can manually add accomplishments, such as skills, careers, life goals, celebrity status, or education.

I’ll keep the databases updated, and any fresh copy you make of the SimGuardian will include the latest changes.

* Up to the Life & Death expansion pack with information available as of October 8th, 2024

The system includes pre-filled databases covering DLC, worlds, and static attributes (like traits and causes of death) for The Sims 2, 3, and 4. You can select this metadata from drop-down menus, such as when assigning traits to your Sim.

I’ll provide free updates as new Sims 4 content is released. However, since the SimGuardian is a Notion template, these updates won’t apply automatically to your own copy. You’ll need to manually add the new metadata to your master databases. Each game has its own dashboard with linked views to DLC, worlds, and attributes databases, allowing you to update or add custom metadata in one place.

Character details, like life state or gender, are available via select properties. New life states can easily be added as new select options in the Characters database.

Achievements are tracked separately since they often include specific details (e.g., notes, rank, or level). Each character or business has a linked view to the Achievements database, where you can manually add accomplishments, such as skills, careers, life goals, celebrity status, or education.

All you need is a Notion account (free or paid) and a device that can access Notion, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Once you purchase the SimGuardian, you’ll receive easy-to-follow instructions to copy the template into your own Notion workspace. From there, you can start customizing and using it to organize your gameplay and save your lore right away.

SimGuardian is built using Notion, which is a separate app and doesn’t connect directly to your game or its files. You add the details you want to keep track of in the SimGuardian, all at your own pace.

Yes. The SimGuardian is made for Notion, so you’ll need a free Notion account to use it. Click here to sign up for a free Notion account.

Yes! The quick start guide in the SimGuardian includes step-by-step instructions so you can migrate your characters and backstories from the Backstory Creator to the SimGuardian.

Sure! Since the SimGuardian is built in Notion, you can use it on any platform Notion is available. Notion can be used via a web browser or it’s desktop and mobile apps, so the SimGuardian can too!

For sure! The system comes with a step-by-step setup guide, video tutorials, and comprehensive documentation that walks you through using Notion and the SimGuardian system. Even if you’re completely new to Notion, you’ll find it easy to get started and make the most of the system.

SimGuardian is designed to be user-friendly and comes with a companion guide that covers everything you need. But if you ever have questions, I’m always here to help! You can reach me by email or in our private support community.

Yes, updates are 100% free! However, since SimGuardian is a Notion template that you copy into your own workspace, updates won’t automatically apply to your copy.

No worries though. Each update I make comes with a detailed guide that walks you through how to easily apply any changes or new features to your existing setup.

Sure thing! Since Notion is fully customizable, the SimGuardian is too. You can tweak and adjust the templates, databases, and layouts to fit your personal preferences and gameplay style. Whether you want to add new sections or zhuzh up the aesthetics, the system is designed to be flexible and adaptable.

That’s totally up to you! You can hide dashboards and properties that you don’t use and remove sections you’re not interested in.

If you’re happy with your current tool, there’s no need necessarily to switch. There are so many ways to capture our stories, and I don’t believe there’s a single perfect solution. I’m a fan of using different tools and love the SimGuardian in particular for its customizability and the way it connects the information I add to it. If you’re struggling to track your characters and their storylines, the SimGuardian might be just what you need.

If you want to try something new, I suggest starting with a simple, free Notion template to see if Notion suits you. If you enjoy using the app, the SimGuardian is a great option for a more comprehensive system designed specifically for Simmers without the hassle of building it from scratch.

While Notion has helped me create my dream archive for my Sims, it’s important to choose what works best for you.

Notion is a powerful all-in-one productivity tool that combines notes, databases, task management, and more into a single, flexible workspace. It’s used by individuals and teams to organize and streamline their work and personal projects, making it the perfect platform for creating and managing complex and custom systems like SimGuardian.

A Notion template is a pre-designed setup within Notion that you can import into your own workspace. It includes structured pages, databases, and layouts that are ready for you to use and customize. Templates like the SimGuardian save you time and effort by providing a well-thought-out system that you can immediately put to use.

Paying for a Notion template or system like the SimGuardian means you’re getting a professionally designed, feature-rich system that’s been tailored to meet specific needs — in this case, organizing the lives of your pixel people and their stories. 💛 My system saves you hours of setup and design work, provides ongoing updates, and includes support to ensure you get the most out of it.

Absolutely! The SimGuardian is far more than just a template — it’s a comprehensive system designed to help you preserve the unique stories you create in your life sim games. You pour a lot of time, love and creativity into your pixel people and their lore. They deserve to be saved in a meaningful way and cherished for years to come. The SimGuardian also makes it easy to consistently keep track while also supporting your creative progress.

With a one-time payment for lifetime access, a detailed companion guide, free updates, and the care and thoughtfulness put into every feature, it’s a valuable investment for any dedicated Simmer.

With your purchase you’re also supporting my small business, which allows me to keep pouring time and love into creating for Simmers. 💛

While I would love for every Simmer to enjoy the system, I understand the SimGuardian is not something everyone can (or wants to) invest in. I unfortunately cannot base my price on accessibility alone as that wouldn’t be fair to my work & the value the SimGuardian offers.

However, I do offer purchase parity for all of my digital products to make them more accessible.

While there is a learning curve, Notion is a free app and accessible to those who want to invest some time in creating their own systems.

If you don’t want to invest in the SimGuardian quite yet but also don’t want to start from scratch, you can grab a small part of the SimGuardian completely for free. My Backstory Creator template helps inspire backstories for your characters and includes a character library with a simple character template. Click here to make a copy.

Alternatively, you are welcome to explore my other products which are more moderately priced.

Yes, SimGuardian is designed to work with Notion’s free plan. You don’t need a paid Notion subscription to use the system and enjoy all its features.

No, SimGuardian is not a standalone app. It’s a system built within Notion, which is an app itself. Once you import SimGuardian into your Notion workspace, you can access it just like any other Notion page or database.

Notion, where SimGuardian lives, requires an internet connection to sync changes across devices. However, you can access and edit your SimGuardian template offline, and any changes will sync once you reconnect to the internet.

I chose Notion for its versatility, simple interface, and powerful database features. It makes SimGuardian super customizable, easy to use, and accessible on any device. Notion’s flexibility was the perfect fit for building a system that truly meets the complex, creative needs of us life sim gamers.

The biggest difference between all three is where you’ll use them:

  • The Digital Sim Life Planner (DSLP) is used on a tablet with a stylus and digital note-taking app, such as GoodNotes.
  • The Sim Chronicles for OneNote (SCfO) template is designed exclusively for OneNote and is cross-platform compatible, since the free OneNote app it is made for is available on PC, Mac, Android and iOS.
  • The SimGuardian is a Notion-based system and also cross-platform compatible. With the free Notion app you can use the Sim Guardian on PC, Mac, Android and iOS.

The SimGuardian covers everything the Sim Chronicles can do plus a lot more. And thanks to Notion’s connected databases, information is truly connected. You can link pages in the Sim Chronicles, though these links aren’t bidirectional in OneNote. It’s also easier to change properties in the SimGuardian for all records on the fly or make changes to page layouts. Via templates its super easy to then apply any page layout changes across the system without overwriting information already added to your records.

The Sim Chronicles has the upper hand if you want to work 100% locally (Notion doesn’t have an offline mode) or if you want to use custom fonts (Notion has only three fonts). It’s also great if you prefer the familiar Wiki-style setup.

The Digital Sim Life Planner (DSLP) is probably best for tracking a single family or character nd especially great for role-playing. You can embellish the pages in your DSLP with a mix of your own handwriting, doodles, digital stickers, photos and even custom fonts. Using the DSLP feels more like journaling in comparison to the SimGuardian. The DSLP is designed to be used with a note-taking app on a tablet, whereas the SimGuardian can be used on any device with the free Notion app.

The SimGuardian is more practical if you want to track lore, characters and more across entire save files, have a seamless connection between everything you save and to be able to customize the system on a whim.

Due to the digital nature of the SimGuardian system, I can’t provide refunds. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have before purchasing — I’m happy to help you figure out if the SimGuardian is the right fit for you.

If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out! You can contact me directly through the website’s contact form. I’m here to help!

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