Fourth in the Four: Another Grim Dynasty

[Ricalynn]

The fourth dynasty in the Sims 4.  It's all very .. something but I can't think of the word, Ha! This time it's Artie that wants to start a new challenge.  He was being forgotten and he wanted someone to come back out of the void.  Who could it be?  And will he actually pass or is he too cocky from managing the last one?  Stay tuned!

Warning: This post is destined to be very full of spoilers as I keep up with the future!

Immortal Stats

Founder: Artie Grim - IMMORTALIZED  (yes again)
Traits: Evil, Neat, Insane
[√] 1 Career: Criminal (Boss)
[√] 2 Aspirations: Public Enemy, Chief of Mischief
[√] 3 Skills: Mischief, Logic, Charisma
[√] 4 Rewards: Always Welcome, Speed Cleaner, Moodlet Solver, Free Services
[√] 5 Gold Medal Parties: Birthday Party, Dinner Party, Incognito Costume, House Party, Date
[√] 6 Good Friends(1 Unique BFF): Alexander Goth, Bella Goth, Cassandra Goth, Reid Cheung-Dinh, Joaquin Le Chien (BFF), Melody Holder
[√] 7 Emotional Whims: Be Mean to Someone (Angry) / Tell Self-Deprecating Joke (Embarrassed) / Tell a Joke (Happy) / Do Sit-Ups! (Energized) / Suggest Fun Activities to Someone (Bored) / Practice Pick-Up Lines in Mirror (Confident) / Send Flirty Text (Flirty)
[√] 8 Museum Pieces: Space Print - Battle Stars (§495) x 8 = Total §3560

2nd Gen: Aria Grim - IMMORTALIZED
Traits: Insane, Music Lover, Loves the Outdoors
[√] Child Aspiration: Whiz Kid, Rambunctious Scamp, Social Butterfly, Artistic Prodigy
[√] A in Grade School
[√] A in High School
[√] 1 Career: Doctor
[√] 2 Aspirations: Outdoor Enthusiast / Angling Ace
[√] 3 Skills: Fishing, Charisma, Herbalism
[√] 4 Rewards: Fertile, Independent, Great Storyteller, Instant Fun
[√] 5 Gold Medal Parties: Birthday Party, Dinner Party, House Party, Date, Wedding
[√] 6 Good Friends(1 Unique BFF): Cara Rupp, Dmitri Roberts, Jarett Song, Jaxon Drew, Bun-Bun, Jimmie Rompf (BFF)
[√] 7 Emotional Whims: Enthuse About Interests (Energized) / Play an Instrument (Inspired) / Research on a Computer (focused) / Send a Sad Text (Sad) / Watch Comedy TV (playful) / Admire Yourself in Mirror (confident) / Hug Someone (Happy)
[√] 8 10 Museum Pieces: Remedies -- Elixir of Fertility (1092) / Elixir of Fertility (908) / Elixir of Fertility (1042) / Elixir of Fertility (897) / Elixir of Fertility (714) / Elixir of Fertility (1042) / Elixir of Fertility (714) / Elixir of Fertility (908) / Elixir of Fertility (1092) / Elixir of Fertility (897)= Total §9306

3rd Gen: Alistair Grim
Traits: Insane, Romantic, Bro
[√] Child Aspiration: Artistic Prodigy, Rambunctious Scamp, Social Butterfly, Whiz Kid
[√] A in Grade School
[√] A in High School
[ ] 1 Career: Scientist
[√] 2 Aspirations: Serial Romantic / Party Animal
[√] 3 Skills: Charisma, Logic, Fitness
[√] 4 Rewards: Flirty Potion, Gym Rat, Great Kisser, Beguiling
[√] 5 Gold Medal Parties: Birthday Party, Date, House Party, Dinner Party, Spooky Party
[ ] 6 Good Friends(1 Unique BFF): Skelly Bear, Rachel Chu, Ash Grim,
[√] 7 Emotional Whims: Tell a Joke (Happy) / Play Chess (Focused) / Tell an Unbelievable Story (Confident) / Talk About Dreams w/ Someone (Inspired) / Do Push-Ups! (Energized) / Send Playful Text (Playful) / Flirt with Someone (Flirty)
[ ] 810 Museum Pieces:

4th Gen: Aurora Grim
Traits: Insane,
[√] Child Aspiration: Whiz Kid, Rambunctious Scamp, Artistic Prodigy
[√] A in Grade School
[ ] A in High School
[ ] 1 Career:
[ ] 2 Aspirations:  Freelance Botanist / Renaissance Sim
[ ] 3 Skills:
[ ] 4 Rewards:
[ ] 5 Gold Medal Parties:
[ ] 6 Good Friends(1 Unique BFF):
[ ] 7 Emotional Whims: Play Chess (Focused) / Complain about Problems (Sad) / Chat with Someone (Happy) /
[ ] 8 Museum Pieces:

5th Gen: A Grim
Traits:
[ ] Child Aspiration:
[ ] A in Grade School
[ ] A in High School
[ ] 1 Career:
[ ] 2 Aspirations:
[ ] 3 Skills:
[ ] 4 Rewards:
[ ] 5 Gold Medal Parties:
[ ] 6 Good Friends(1 Unique BFF):
[ ] 7 Emotional Whims:
[ ] 8 Museum Pieces:

6th Gen: A Grim
Traits:
[ ] Child Aspiration:
[ ] A in Grade School
[ ] A in High School
[ ] 1 Career:
[ ] 2 Aspirations:
[ ] 3 Skills:
[ ] 4 Rewards:
[ ] 5 Gold Medal Parties:
[ ] 6 Good Friends(1 Unique BFF):
[ ] 7 Emotional Whims:
[ ] 8 Museum Pieces:

7th Gen: A Grim
Traits:
[ ] Child Aspiration:
[ ] A in Grade School
[ ] A in High School
[ ] 1 Career:
[ ] 2 Aspirations:
[ ] 3 Skills:
[ ] 4 Rewards:
[ ] 5 Gold Medal Parties:
[ ] 6 Good Friends(1 Unique BFF):
[ ] 7 Emotional Whims:
[ ] 8 Museum Pieces:

8th Gen: A Grim
Traits:
[ ] Child Aspiration:
[ ] A in Grade School
[ ] A in High School
[ ] 1 Career:
[ ] 2 Aspirations:
[ ] 3 Skills:
[ ] 4 Rewards:
[ ] 5 Gold Medal Parties:
[ ] 6 Good Friends(1 Unique BFF):
[ ] 7 Emotional Whims:
[ ] 8 Museum Pieces:

[Ricalynn]

Prior Grim Stories
Artie's Dynasty
Artie's New Insanity: Grim Circumstances
Artie's Lunar Lunacy (COMPLETED)

Grim TS4 Companion Website
Grim Connections

Chapters
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2: UNwelcome Wagon
Chapter 3: Plus Two
Chapter 4: More Victims and a house
Chapter 5: And baby makes 8
Chapter 6: First Birthday Round
Chapter 7: Who's that Reaper?
Chapter 8: Moving On
Chapter 9: Birthday Parade
Chapter 10: They Grow Up So Fast
Chapter 11: The Day Between Birthdays
Chapter 12: Alex's Birthday
Chapter 13: Artie gets a Camera
Intermission: House Tour
Chapter 14: 111 x 2
A small note
Chapter 15: Cassie's First Kiss
Chapter 16: Building Suspense
Chapter 17: Contestant #1
Chapter 18: Contestant #2
Chapter 19: Heartbreak & Revenge
Chapter 20: Filling the House again
Chapter 21: Cake & Marriage
Chapter 22: Birth of Gen 2
Chapter 23: Immortal Again
Chapter 24: One Child/One Nooboo
Chapter 25: Two Children Mwa-ha-ha
Chapter 26: Lazy Day of Childhood
Chapter 27: Another Goodbye
Chapter 28: He Had It Coming
Chapter 29: They Grow So Fast
Chapter 30: First Vacation
Chapter 31: Old People & Babies
Chapter 32: Old Lady in The Wood
Chapter 33: Finally some 'splainin'
Chapter 34: Finding Happiness
Chapter 35: Another Grim Visit x 2
Chapter 36: A birthday and a surprise
Chapter 37: One Long Weekend
Chapter 38: Returning to Normal
Chapter 39: The Deal
Chapter 40: A Party I didn't have to throw!
Chapter 41: Eyebrows & Other things
Chapter 42: Daddy/Daughter Time
Chapter 43: Almost Best Party Ever
Chapter 44: Another Bites the Dust
Chapter 45: Reid's Brood
Chapter 46: First Wedding
Chapter 47: Life in the House
Chapter 48: Goodbye Old Friend
Chapter 49: Reid 2.0
Chapter 50: First Comes Love
Chapter 51: Then Comes Marriage
Chapter 52: Then Comes Mandatory Prego Chapter
Chapter 53: Then Comes Death?
Chapter 54: She's Having a Baby!
Chapter 55: 48 Hours Goes By Quick
Chapter 56: No Rest for the Wicked or Young
Chapter 57: The Boys' Drinkin' Problem
Chapter 58: Kid Club Origins + Extras
Chapter 59: Prepping for Elderhood
Chapter 60: Aria's Last Birthday
Chapter 61: The After Party
Chapter 62: Waiting for Babies
Chapter 63: Kids Are Adorable
Chapter 64: Twin Birthday Finally Comes
Chapter 65: Scarlet's Surprise
Chapter 66: Full House Again
Chapter 67: Aria's Immortality
Chapter 68: One Mystery Revealed
Chapter 69: Becoming Best Friends Again
Chapter 70: So Hard to Say Goodbye
Chapter 71: Coping with Loss
Chapter 72: Turning on the Charm
Chapter 73: Cara meets Next Gen
Chapter 74: Mommy's Plans
Chapter 75: First Spooky Party
Chapter 76: Inevitable Next Birthday
Chapter 77: A-twins All Grown Up
Chapter 78: Whirlwind Weekend
Chapter 79: One More Party!
Chapter 80: Being an Adult?
Chapter 81: The Dream-Mare, Part 1
Chapter 82: The Dream-Mare, Part 2
Chapter 83: The Dream-Mare, Finale
Chapter 84: Return to Regularly Scheduled Program
Chapter 85: Party Party Invent
Chapter 86: Party Planning & Plotting
Chapter 87: Ice Cream Pajama Party!
Chapter 88: Infatuation & Secrets
Chapter 89: A lesson in Plotting
Chapter 90: The Aftermath
Chapter 91: After The Aftermath
Chapter 92: Where did She come from?
Chapter 93: The Next Update
Chapter 94: Update of Lost Images
Chapter 95: Grim Normalcy
Chapter 96: So This Happened..
Chapter 97: Unexpected Double
Chapter 98: Sleepy Sundaes
Chapter 99: What Happens in the woods..
Chapter 100: Yes One Zero Zero

Chapter 101: And we're back..
Chapter 102: Miss Scarlet's Birthin' a Baby
Chapter 103: Kids Stuff
Chapter 104: How Aurora Makes Friends
Chapter 105: Visiting Shimuzu
Chapter 106: Back into the swing

[Ricalynn]

Ares -  Hey Dad.. I came over just like you asked
Artie - Oh hello.  I was just watching the new Simder Movie


Ares - So.. What's going on?
Artie - Oh uhh.  Well.. You see. Wow I have a hangnail
Ares - Stop stalling..
Artie - Okay.. *takes a deep breath* I'mBoredSoIDecidedIWantedToDoANewDynasty


Ares - Wait.. what?  You're going.. back there?
Artie - No no.  I like the new place but it's not the same without a few of the old faces and like I said I'm bored.


Ares - Do you really think we need more family?
Artie - Is that what you think this is about?  This is about so much more.


Ares - Dad what about when your wives find out and one of them decides to punch your lights out?
Artie - Do you really think I'm stupid enough to not mention this to Agnes first?
Ares - Well.... you are insane.
Artie - But not stupid.  I'm a genius remember? Chess Champ of Lunar Lakes and everything


Artie - What's the harm that could happen?
Ares - They could hold us hostage until you finish.


Artie - First off, that would require a lot of paperwork.
Ares - Yes and everything lives on paperwork.. this is not a challenge.


Artie - Secondly, it might bring her back from the void.
Ares - We've tried it before..


Ares - Okay but have you seen the requirements?
Artie - Pfft.. it's me.  I'm the best


Ares - There are whole new rules, new people, new restrictions.  Ambrosia can't be cloned, Dad.
Artie - So we just rearrange who does what.  Lots of fishing in the future, no resting on our sorrels.
Ares - It's laurels not sorrels.
Artie - Whatever.  No sitting on our patoots.


Artie - This isn't my first rodeo. Heck, it's not even my third and if we can get her to come out from the darkness, it's not like I'll be alone. 
Ares - But why?
Artie - Because no one remembers me and I refuse to be forgotten beyond this death mask.
Ares - No one could forget you, Dad.
Artie - And I plan to keep it that way.


Ares - Well good luck, old man.
Artie - Thanks, old fart.  Can you do one more thing for me real quick though?
Ares - Anything, what?





Chapter One

[ratchie]

Hey there Artie old buddy old pal. Really glad you and Rica decided to try out the new dynasty.

Rachel

[oshizu]

What a tantalizing start!
Hurry, hurry! Tell us what that "quick favor" is!!!

[Nettlejuice]

Yay, you're back! Artie's back! Much excitement

[sdhoey]

*jumps up and down* ARTIE!!! *Mwah!!! I have missed you both!! Welcome back Rica. I can't wait for more..

[MarianT]

Yay! Another Artie immortal dynasty! Welcome back, Rica! <Throws confetti>

[Trip]

Holy smokes! I thought we saw the last of Artie a long time ago, but how foolish of me.

[LenaLJ]

So glad to see you back, i always loved your stories. Good luck with the challenge, cant wait to see what Artie looks like in this new world. There is no red skin colour :O

[Shewolf13]

OMW!  It's a Rica!  You're back!  This is amazing!

[Ricalynn]

*blushes at all the responses*  Thank you.. all of you.   I hope it's nearly as amazing as you guys think it will be but only time will tell.


As Lena mentioned - No red skin!  Which is one of the reasons I didn't play for a really long time.  Which means you're all in for a surprise when I get enough screenshots to actually update this thing properly which should be soon.. if the kids let me.



Minor Ricanote:  I am not going to be using the Grim Reaper as seen above.  When I wanted to use the Grim Reaper for the TS3ID I was told no because the rules state you have to actually create your founder.  Grim Reaper is a NPC and therefore created by EA/Maxis.  Plus it requires cheating and a few other things to make it even possible and that's a lot of work, plus the gallery means you don't know what skills/traits they're gonna get.  Too much work. So Artie was made by me as close to the original as I could get. 

Oh and symmetry.  That's the word I wanted in that opening paragraph.  I think.. isn't it?

[wfgodot]

Haven't read your other stories, maybe I should familiarize myself first?  Otherwise, neat intro!

[Ricalynn]

Haven't read your other stories, maybe I should familiarize myself first?  Otherwise, neat intro!

Hello nice to meet you.  I'm Rica.  My favorite Sim ever is Artie Grim and his story links are in the second post of this thread   I made HoF for the Sims 3 Immortal Dynasty with Artie's third attempt and while some of his story is still untold, we're jumping a head a bit.  I hope you enjoy the reading! 

[Ricalynn]

Artie - I'm not impressed.
Ares - Whoops. Sorry Dad.  I had to get you a place real quick while we talk location options.
Artie - I was about to say.  This is the tiniest lot I've ever seen and we lived on Lunar Lakes you know?
Ares - Yeah I know only 20 by 20.  Alright well your options for empty lots are a freebie in Newcrest that's 50 by 40.
Artie - No.
Ares - All the others mean we have to evict people or bulldoze houses.  Willow Creek is kind of lush, near a beach, only one neighbor.   Oasis Springs - Gotta kick out Nancy, Geoff and Malcolm but it's a desert over there.  Newcrest you said no...
Artie - Just make a decision.
Ares - Hey no.  I'm not listening to you gripe about the view for the next 8 generations.
Artie - Fine fine.. what else
Ares - Two in Windenburg.  One around the corner from you.. on a cliff above some ruins, looks over the ocean, gotta go by boat to mainland.. or one on the mainland.. kick out some nice folks.. big neighborhood, fishing, lots of produce.. bar.


Artie - I see what you mean... I have an idea. We'll just move them there and put that there and how about.. yea.
Ares - Hey what are you doing?!
Artie - Making a decision, you're taking too long.


Artie - Ahh that's better.  64 squares squared. 
Ares - So what's next?
Artie - I dunno.  You're in the driver's seat.
Ares - Meaning you didn't plan a thing.. *groan*


Artie - I do know the first step is to remove some of that cash.
Ares - No that's how much you get over here.


Artie - What?
Ares - Yeah for real.
Artie - If you're pulling my leg, I do know a few people that can still get to you.
Ares - Dad, I'm serious.  10,000 to start but you're wasting time.


Artie - So why haven't you spent my money on buying me things yet?
Ares - Because this is so not as easy as they make it look.  I can't find the--
*CRASH*


*LOUD MICROPHONE NOISES*
Artie - Holy Pam what are you doing?!


*Scuffling Sounds*
Artie - Look whoever you are if you harm one hair on my son's mostly shaved head I will..


*Bang, Boom.. BONK*
Artie - That's it.  You're asking for it now.  I swear to Carl I'm going to find the nearest portal and..
Female Voice - You will do no such thing..


Artie - No you've woken the beast now.  No more Mr. Dynasty Grim.  I'm going to turn you into oblivion.  Do you hear me?  If this is Colt's doing, tell him I'm coming for that chrome dome of his and I'll rip--
Female Voice - Look Big Red..
Artie - Wait.. I know you..
FV -  Yes you do.. it's been quite some time.
Artie - Hey I don't want you.  You couldn't get the last one done.
FV - There were some minor technical difficulties--
Artie - Yeah but it's your fault I'm having to find my own watcher!
FV - Okay if you'd rather wait however long it's going to take Grampa Ares to find you a toilet, be my guest.  I mean I could get things done lickity split after my time with--


Artie - Hey no hard feelings.  If you think you can do better, why don't you just show me how much better you can do, eh?


Artie - HEY!  Where are my walls?!
FV - You said you wanted stuff.. you never said you wanted walls.
Artie - @#$%^&**&^^$%^&$%