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Title: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.20 3/19
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 13, 2016, 07:37:00 PM
Hey there everybody! I've never really posted here much, but I had this idea last night after craving some family play but finding challenges the most fun way to play the game anymore.

The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge

Rules/Goals
1. Your Sim must start with the Big, Happy Family Aspiration and complete it at some point in their life.
2. At least 3 children in every generation, with a max of 5 (to account for twins/triplets in final pregnancy)
3. Each generation, a descendant takes the throne and has the aspiration. *Can be any of your children.
5. Every one of the children must complete at least one *childhood aspiration
6. Each teenager must max one teen career.
7. Each child must have a career, a maxed skill, be married, and have at least one child before moving out (can be modified for storytelling purposes)
8. Must be a room/mausoleum of some sort that houses all remains with one special item for each member possible(a photo, painting, non-perishable food, woodwork, career rewards etc).

Additional Options(to make it more challenging):
1. No additional traits(outside of earned aspiration traits)
2. No life potions !
3. No potions at all
4. Each descendant has to have the "Family-Oriented" trait.
5. All skills completed have to be unique (for descendants or entire family)
6. Descendants also have to complete "Successful Family" aspiration !
7. House worth (100k/500k/1000k/etc)
8. Descendants have to complete an additional aspiration !
9. Kids must max a skill before moving out

*(clarification/changes added 12/29)
! = in my playthrough

Tips:
1. Get married and start baby making A-S-A-P! You've gotta be alive for the birth of your last grandchild! (Note: And for your child to max a career! This takes the longest by far)
2. Build your mausoleum in a basement with no stairs, so that ghosts won't bug you 
3. Have fun! This isn't as much of a competition challenge as a fun way to play the game

Challenge ends when you hit 5+ generations (your choice!), or when you fail to meet one of the goals.

I'm thinking of maybe creating a points system to make this challenge more competitive, but this is more a fun, new take on family gameplay!

Please let me know what you think, and what changes should be made!

(of course, it is partially inspired by the Immortal Dynasty challenge by MetroMan, although unintentional after I read through I figured giving credit where credit is due is important!)

I'm beginning this challenge now, with my simself, Echo Lee!

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She's a Family-Oriented, Lazy, Geek, just like me! I'll be posting minor updates to her story on this thread as I go along.

She and her freshly-built starter are on the gallery, tagged #biggesthappiestfam

Let's proceed with the madness!

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Skipping Ready Set and Going Straight to Go (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg454031#msg454031)
Chapter 2: The First Nooboo! (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg454099#msg454099)
Chapter 3: Nooboo Number Two(ooo) (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg454202#msg454202)
Chapter 4: …And Three’s a Crowd (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg454247#msg454247)
Chapter 5: Much, MUCH Harder (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg454371#msg454371)
Chapter 6: Surviving But Not Thriving (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg454439#msg454439)
Chapter 7: Attempted Romance and Makin’ Bank (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg455075#msg455075)
Chapter 8: Short and Sweet! (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg455336#msg455336)
Chapter 9: I'm Getting Older, Too (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg455686#msg455686)
Chapter 10: Pairing Off and Having Fun (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg456031#msg456031)
Chapter 11: Grandnooboo! (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg456409#msg456409)
Chapter 12: Everest Climbing (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg457220#msg457220)
Chapter 13: Grandkids Galore! (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg457311#msg457311)
Chapter 14: Here Come the Brides (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg457544#msg457544)
Chapter 15: Beginnings and Ends (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg458695#msg458695)
Chapter 16: Age of Adeline (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg459000#msg459000)
Chapter 17: Many Changes (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg459738#msg459738)
Chapter 18: Growing On Up (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg460524#msg460524)
Chapter 19: Heir Apparent (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg461605#msg461605)
Chapter 20: Kent's Time to Shine (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27428.msg463398#msg463398)

Family Tree (http://www.familyecho.com/?p=H4TGL&c=wbjctxl6uh&f=722557701158668183) (spoiler free!)
Last edited 2/5/17 at 7:09 am MST
Title: Chapter 1
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 14, 2016, 12:47:48 AM
[[I'm applying the optional rules of No Life Potions, each Descendant having the Family-Oriented Trait, Descendants also have to complete Successful Lineage Aspiration, and another aspiration on top of that. Just FYI.]]

Chapter 1 - Skipping Ready Set and Going Straight to Go

Echo Lee is nothing remarkable on the surface. Her favorite color is pink, she likes video games and singing, and is a terrible cook. Pretty typical. However, she is special… She is the first founder of one of the Biggest, Happiest Families to ever grace Sims 4!

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I started her off in the Tech Career, so naturally she had to get her video gaming in while simultaneously destroying her corneas.

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/11-13-16_22951nbspAM.png)

Then, while waiting for the welcome wagon, I let her paint a bit. Here she is giving her pathetic, stereotypical horse a feeble thumbs up.

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Unfortunately, the wagon never came, so I went ahead and sent her over to the BFF household, with my eyes on Travis Scott. A match made in… Blickblock?

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Fortunately for Travis, she’s also going to be completing the Soulmate Aspiration. Just a little Sims magic later, and…

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Poor boy was petrified! Anyways, in true Sim fashion, they’re now engaged.

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Aaaaand married.

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Aaaaaaaand expecting their first baby!

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Travis took a moment to come around to the idea, apparently.

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All in all, a very memorable first date!

TL;DR:
Echo and Travis got together and got married, and are preggo with their first nooboo!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: FrancescaFiori on November 14, 2016, 01:29:26 AM
This is fun! I like the idea of this challenge and I will be following along. Travis and Echo seem perfect for each other.
I tend to neglect the family aspirations in this game, so having a challenge focusing on Big Happy Family would probably be good for me. :)


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Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 14, 2016, 02:00:23 AM
Francesca I'm so stoked to hear that! Please let me know how your challenge goes if you give it a try.
I love seeing different family dynamics in the Sims!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: Whirligig on November 14, 2016, 05:45:44 AM
This looks like a fun idea! Travis is a great pick for first generation spouse and, yes, engaged-married-pregnant in a matter of days is definitely true first-days-of-a-challenge fashion.

I'm definitely keen to see where this goes! :)
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 14, 2016, 07:09:20 AM
Whirligig, so glad to hear that! It's so funny how you just click your mouse a couple of times and, poof, two virtual people are now a family. Being a Watcher is weird sometimes.

I have the second chapter ready, but I'm having trouble posting it to the forum. I've been receiving an error message. Hopefully I can get it resolved and get that next chapter posted today!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: Peaches on November 14, 2016, 09:22:09 AM
This challenge seems like loads of fun :) for Echo and Travis to be engaged, married and pregnant on their first date brings me back to when I used to do that with my sims years ago. I'm really fascinated to know how they're going to get along with this challenge!
Title: Chapter 2
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 14, 2016, 07:57:00 PM
Ch. 2 - The First Nooboo!

Life went on pretty standard in the Travis household. Lots of filling needs, skill building, and actually getting to know each other while waiting for the baby. You know, typical Sim stuff.

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Whose adorable little nursery nook is elephant themed!

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Poor girl. Labor started during a nap. For a lazy Sim, that's the worse of the worst.

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Here’s a pic of Travis literally not caring he’s going to be a dad. I assumed he would end up crazy dancing, which is why I staged this pic in the first place, but no.

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And, there he is! Welcome Sullivan Scott into the world, everybody! Nothing makes me happier in Sims than when there’s a new Nooboo, and Sully’s no exception.

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These two lovebirds have a son! And it’s only been four days of gameplay! Boy, this challenge moves fast...

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I honestly don’t understand Sims sometimes. Here Echo is in her new work wardrobe.

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And, of course, it’s time to get pregnant again! I like having my kids close together, so here comes baby 2 of 3 already!

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Sully and mom enjoying a late night feeding. His birthday is tomorrow!

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He unsurprisingly aged up into a total cutie! Here he is pre and post makeover. Of course the little stinker blinked. He’s a Geek, like his parents, and his aspiration to complete is whiz kid. Also, his favorite color is orange.

I’m looking forward to seeing where this family goes! They’re a bunch of cuties :)

Achievements:
Travis got promoted to Code Monkey(3), Ace Engineer(4), and Project Manager(5)!!
Echo got promoted to Quality Assurance(2)!
Sullivan Lee was born!
Sully aged up to Child.
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 14, 2016, 08:00:03 PM
Peaches - I normally hate moving this fast, but it's kinda fun! It really does bring me back to when I would just motherlode a couple of times and get my family going, haha :) I'm so happy to hear you like it so far!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: Whirligig on November 15, 2016, 08:21:51 AM
Wow, a nooboo by day four! Congrats! :) Welcome to the family, Sully! I like it when my sims have babies close together, too. It means the siblings actually get to be good friends with each and spend a lot of time together! It does make it a bit of a mad dash to get those childhood aspirations finished, though.
Title: Chapter 3
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 15, 2016, 08:19:28 PM
Chapter 3: Nooboo Number Two(ooo)

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Echo is absolutely in love with being a mom!

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Gotta make sure we get some father-son moments in as well. Nothing like viciously beating your son in a game of intelligence <3

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Ahh I'm just in love with this little family, and it's so rewarding to see it grow. And I can just tell that Sully is so stoked to be a big brother!

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It’s that time again! And Travis actually cares this time. This is real character development. Welcome…

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…Everest Scott! We have a girl!!

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Sweetheart Sully got the New Sibling! moodlet :)

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My adorable little man off to his first day of school! So proud :D

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Echo is loving having mommy-daughter time. I can already tell these two are gonna be best friends!

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The final baby is already on the way! This is the face of a woman who knows the real horrors that await her as a mother of three.

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Sweet little Ever is now a child! I can’t hardly believe how fast time is flying with these kiddos. She’s an Outgoing little girl with hopes of being an artistic prodigy, and her favorite color is yellow.

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Seriously obsessed with these two cuties!

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Ever became fast friends with Lucas Munch, and they ended the day as BFFs!

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And all Sully has to do is get up to an A and max his mental skill and he’s done with his aspiration! Ever is on her last rank as well.

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When everyone was asleep, Lucas started a fire at Sully’s chemistry station. He broke my sink, too. Maybe I was wrong to consider him for Ever’s spouse (too soon? :P).

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Can’t believe this is the last baby! This challenge has been so fun so far :)

Achievements:
Little Everest Rey was born :)
Sully got up to a B!
Ever aged up into a child!
Travis got promoted to Development Captain(6)!
Echo got promoted to Ace Engineer(4)!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 15, 2016, 08:22:28 PM
@Whirligig Exactly! And I love seeing them interact and play games together as children :) I've actually become really good at finishing childhood aspirations, and have been able to get all four done on a single child a few times! I really like family play, haha. I'm so glad you're reading this! I seriously appreciate your comments :D
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: NexttoNormal on November 15, 2016, 09:13:55 PM
This seems like such a fun challenge, I honestly love having big families in the Sims ;D I'll definitely be following your progress! Both kids are adorable so I can't wait to see how Baby 3 looks!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 15, 2016, 10:58:02 PM
@NexttoNormal Yay, another family play lover! Isn't it awesome watching the family tree expand?? I'm so glad you're gonna stick around!

I honestly can't wait to post tomorrow's chapter! It's gonna be awesome ;)
Title: Chapter 4
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 16, 2016, 03:08:25 AM
Chapter 4: …And Three’s a Crowd

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Echo was falling behind in skills for her job (probably has /nothing/ to do with pregnancy needs dropping more quickly than my sanity) so she got to take the day off and skill up!

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Note to self… Don’t try to take family pictures when your Sims are still tense from a fire.

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Finally got a good photo thanks to some decorative lawn bears.

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Got a pretty cute photo wall going!

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Ever was busy working on making friends…

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/11-14-16_22838AM.png)

…while Sully attempted to read the mind of this chess piece.

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Last family dinner as a family of four! We've gotta get a bigger table!

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Took some cute family photos before #3 gets here!

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Final labor! “Thank Watcher it's gonna be over forever” is how I would describe Echo’s expression.

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When you’re low-key in labor at the breakfast table. (Her hunger was in the dark red. Thanks, pregnancy.)

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IT’S. TRIPLETS.
Honestly so flabbergasted. This came out of nowhere! Like so out of nowhere that I almost reloaded my save and used MC Command Center to fix this... issue. But, I decided to be honest and boy, am I gonna pay for it.

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But I guess I might as well introduce you to our first Descendant, Adeline Scott, and her triplet brothers Hamilton and Harrison! Sully again got the New Sibling! moodlet, but poor Everest got the Unwanted Sibling moodlet. Me too, girl. Me too.

Achievements:
Travis got promoted to The Next Big Thing?(7), beginning the Start-Up Entrepreneur branch!
Ever reached Social level 10!
Adeline Ann, Hamilton Jay, and Harrison Jed were born!

A/N: The triplets being born makes my game much harder. Now, once my kids are adults, I have to get them/their future spouse pregnant before marriage, since there is only one slot left in my house, then have them get married and move out. We’ll see how it goes!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: Whirligig on November 16, 2016, 04:34:37 AM
Oh goodness! That makes two stories on this forum where players suddenly had triplets! I hope it doesn't spread to my game...

But seriously, Echo is an awesome Mom and I'm sure both mother and watcher will do wonderfully! This game wouldn't be fun without a bit of chaos, hey?
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: NexttoNormal on November 16, 2016, 09:38:52 AM
Oh wow, I recently had unplanned triplets in my Rival Dynasty challenge too! I have to wonder if it's caused by the most recent patch or something. Good luck, that's gonna be a huge challenge taking care of three babies at once! At least it should get a bit easier once they age into children.
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: FrancescaFiori on November 16, 2016, 03:24:06 PM
I laughed out loud. Of course! Triplets just when everyone was excited about being done having babies. I'm sure this will be a challenge, but I look forward to seeing how you navigate it.


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Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 16, 2016, 04:28:42 PM
@Whirligig I honestly hope you don't catch this bug! I've had a bit of fun with the chaos too, so you're very right. Family-Oriented sims really do flourish with this challenge. I can't wait to see what it will be like when I have 5 teenagers, though... Thank you so much for your support!!

@NexttoNormal oh my goodness! We can suffer together. What are the genders of your kids? With your permission, it would be so cool to stick them in my game and hook them up with my kids! That would be so awesome! I'll need to check your story out when I'm not on mobile.

@FrancescaFiori It seriously killed me how I was so happy to have the third and final baby only to end up with another three. I mean, come on game! But now that they're no longer babies in my game it makes life SO much easier. Echo and Travis got negative hours of sleep for a few days. I appreciate your support as well!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: Peaches on November 17, 2016, 06:53:06 AM
This family is absolutely adorable! I love Everest's name also!

TRIPLETS!? Oh wow, Echo has got a lot of hard work coming her way! No wonder she was so hungry haha So many nooboos!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players~
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 17, 2016, 06:59:29 PM
@Peaches Thank you so much! And Everest is a guilty pleasure name of mine. I'm so glad you like it! And yeah, I should've known... The suffering begins!
Title: Chapter 5
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 17, 2016, 07:14:26 PM
Chapter 5: Much, MUCH Harder

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Witnessed a funny scene of a woman stalking down the street and a guy looking like he was about to run. This is very irrelevant but hey it gave me a giggle in this time of hardship.

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Very excited about Sully and Elsa Bjergsen getting along! I can see them becoming very close friends ;)

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THIS GAME FILE IS CURSED! Not only is this my second fire, but honestly I’m still reeling about the triplets. *screams internally*

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Synchronized fire dancing is always fun to watch, though.

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In more light-hearted news, Ever completed her aspiration after becoming friends with Max Villarreal! Sully reached Mental skill level 10 right afterwards, which means all he has to do is get an A in school and he’s done!

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Caring for three babies is endless torture. 0/10 would not recommend. Just a few more hours before their birthday. The suffering couldn’t end quickly enough.

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Echo also decided to start to try and loose a bit of the baby weight. But she’ll always be cool and curvy thanks to her Lazy trait inevitably kicking in. And I'm okay with that  ;D

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SWEET RELEASE. The torture has come to an end! I’m… excited… to have three more kids… To fulfill aspirations of… And feed…
Anyways, Della is Neat, and aspires to be an artistic prodigy, while Hammy is Self-Assured, and Harry is Lazy, and both aspire to be rambunctious scamps.

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Adeline is obviously first in green. Hamilton is second, he will be light blue. Lastly, Harrison will be dark blue. It’s crazy to see the genetic variation between these kids! I think Della is absolutely stunning, though!

I’m too mentally exhausted from these three to make this chapter any longer.

Achievements:
Echo got promoted to Project Manager(5)!
Ever completed her aspiration, Social Butterfly!
Sully reached Mental skill level 10!
Triplets aged up into children!
Title: Chapter 6
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 19, 2016, 01:55:11 AM
Chapter 6: Surviving But Not Thriving

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The boys got started on the motor skill right away. Pretty much spent my last bit of money on those monkey bars. Travis better bring home bank from work today.

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I gave Echo a family leave day so she could cook a ton of meals to have for busy days later in the week. (Travis is juuuust about to leave for work here.)

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This angry young man got his grades up! So he completed his aspiration only a day after his baby sister! Still embarrassing though, am I right? I think that’s why he’s grumpy.

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Poor triplets. They basically just have beds because there are literally 78 simoleans in household funds right now. They all woke up to monsters since they don’t have night-lights :(

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Seriously can’t believe there are FIVE kids to take care of…

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We’re on our way to finishing all of the kids’ aspirations! I’ve always found rambunctious scamp and artistic prodigy to be the easiest of the four.

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Seeing these two become best friends is absolutely precious.

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The cuteness factor of this family is doing a great job in making up for the suffering I’ve endured thanks to them.

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Can’t believe my little boy is already becoming a teen! ;(

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I’d be making that face if I aged up with that disgusting ponytail too. He’s now a Loner on top of being a Geek, and he shares aspirations with his dad, Computer Whiz.

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Last pic of his kid bedroom…

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Oh, and this is what he looks like now. Quite handsome, if I do say so myself!

Achievements:
Sully got his grades up to an A!
Sully completed his aspiration, whiz kid!
Ever got her grades up to a B, then an A!
Della, Hammy, and Harry got up to a B!
Travis got promoted to Independent Consultant(8 )!
Echo got promoted to Development Captain(6)!
Sully aged up into a Teen!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.6 11/18
Post by: Nindigo on November 28, 2016, 08:33:15 AM
@EchoLegacy

I bow before your family managing skills. Just reading your story here makes my breathing strained, but you are doing very well :) I wonder if I could ever hope to do a challenge, rules and restrictions not sitting well with me and all. Oh well, it's certainly inspiring to read about the projects of others. Thanks for sharing this awesome challenge. Looking forward to its continuation 8)
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.6 11/18
Post by: oshizu on November 28, 2016, 03:35:25 PM
I've been reading your story from the start but only posting for the first time today.

Echo and Travis have produced such an attractive group of children!
I feel for you and your triplets. Like, why couldn't the first birth be triplets? Myself, I've never had a controlled sim with triplets, not even a father! *sniffle, sniffle

When you mentioned that the triplets make your game harder, I went back to reread your rules.
How is the next-generation heir determined? Are you free to pick the one you deem the most suitable?

Best wishes with your challenge! Seems like your triplets will be done with their aspirations soon--what a great job you're doing!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.6 11/18
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 28, 2016, 05:01:04 PM
@Nindigo Thank you so much! You're making me blush :) It's so cool to see how everyone has their different ways of enjoying the sims! I'm glad you're enjoying it~

@oshizu I hope you get triplets at a time that is convenient to you! Or maybe inconvenient as well, because it adds to the fun! I'll pass my multiple stick along to you *bows*

Triplets make my game a lot harder because your kids have to have a child(or one on the way) and be married when the move out. Since I only have one spot left in my household, the pregnancy of Sullivan's spouse will have to happen before marriage, and then they'll get married and move out afterwards, because I just don't have the room!

As for the heir, I figured you could just pick, although because of the way the screens happen I thought I just had my Adeline before the other two were born, so I made her heir. It's not really consequential, and perhaps the rules could even be modified so that you can pick any of your children to be heir :)

Thank you so much to all of those that have been readers! I'm hoping to get another chapter up soon; university has been kicking my butt! I'm gonna say sometime today. Much appreciate all of your patience!

Edit: Turns out I have one more chapter saved I hadn't posted yet! I'll be posting that shortly~
Title: Chapter 7
Post by: EchoLegacy on November 28, 2016, 05:25:39 PM
Chapter 7: Attempted Romance and Makin’ Bank

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This is the face of the latest barista at Simbucks! He’s starts at level 2, Bean Blender. I'm guessing because of his grades. And there are 5 teen careers, so the kids get to do one of each! So that’s kinda cool :)

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Decided to finally redeem some reward traits so that they could have a maid. Neat freak Della is absolutely stoked about finally using a clean toilet for once. Echo got Free Services and Carefree. Travis got Frugal and Steel Bladder.

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Also went ahead and did the lot traits while I was at it. Fast Internet, Private Dwelling, and Homey. Yay for quicker skilling!

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Now that Sully is a teen, he’s putting the moves on Elsa. (Don’t worry, this disaster of an outfit didn't last long. I bought a closet just to send her into it and save my eyes.)

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Decided to throw Travis’s adult birthday party at the park, which means the kids got to play on the jungle gym for the first time! And fulfill the first level of the boys' aspirations! Of course, Echo and Travis jumped at the opportunity to play monster. But, where’s Sully?

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Oh, just off building the skill he needs for his job and fulfilling one of the party requirements. Thanks for taking one for the team, son.

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Love having this big family out to celebrate and support their dad!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/11-15-16_102833PM.png)

…and to support their brother macking for the first time! I'm digging Max Villareal's jealous stare here.

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You know it’s leftover night when… Curse that there is no odd increment for food. Echo has to make 8's of everything and there's one left over of each, annoyingly. Hence, leftover night.

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Might look like just a grubby counter with some fish and chips on it, but these are the instruments that were the cause of Echo reaching level 10 cooking skill! You go, girl!

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I know I keep saying this, but time is flying! This girl is going to be a teenager in just a few days! I wish I could say I'm gonna miss having so many kids around, but I get to keep doing this for several generations! So I don't mind :)

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Nothing like aging into an adult to make you realize you need to whoop your butt into shape! And, honestly, be a better example for your kids…

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Built a little garden area for the kids to play in. I love seeing them interact with each other! There’s a lot of love in this family :) And the boys just maxed their motor skills! Woo!

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Five kids later and these two still got it! I love Harry's little side eye, like I see you two ;)

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First day as a Barista was a success! Sully seems pretty happy about those 82 simoleans he earned, all things considered.

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Look at these A students! Straight home to homework. Those grades don't come easy, you know. They’ll all so hardworking!

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These looks of disbelief are understandable. These two just finished their aspirations! Now only Della to go, and all of the kids’ accomplishments are finished. I can't wait for the future of this family!

Achievements:
Travis aged up into an adult!
Sully and Elsa Bjergsen started dating!
Echo reached skill level 10 of cooking!
Hammy and Harry reached level 10 motor skill!
Della, Hammy, and Harry achieved A’s!
Hammy completed his aspiration, rambunctious scamp!
Harry completed his aspiration, rambunctious scamp!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.7 11/28
Post by: oshizu on November 29, 2016, 06:13:05 PM
@EchoLegacy  You are truly a saint!

The children are gorgeous, the family looks so happy, and everyone is making great progress!!!
I appreciate your generosity with the multiples stick but I won't have the household openings for triplets in my current challenge.
If/When I start a new and different challenge, I will return to plead for some of your multiples mojo, lol.
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.7 11/28
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 02, 2016, 12:28:00 AM
@oshizu you are much to kind!

I am very partial to agree with you on the kids. I'm super excited to see the generation after them! (I'm always getting ahead of myself....)

In that case, I rescind my blessing until it is convenient for you :)
Title: Chapter 8
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 02, 2016, 02:40:14 AM
Chapter 8: Short and Sweet!

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As is customary, little Ever gets her birthday off of school, and seized the opportunity to spend some extra time with her best friend, Lucas.

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Also, I just realized I never showed off the house! I’m not a very good builder and I prefer to keep everything on the first floor, so this is as good as it gets…

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This stressed out kid just got an A! Which means that Della can finally complete her aspiration, since Echo is now on the last level of the Successful Lineage aspiration.

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Say goodbye to this precious baby girl…

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…and hello to near TS3 levels of derpy aging up! She is now a Perfectionist on top of being Outgoing, and aspires to be a Friend of the World.

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She’s got really unique facial features. Aaaand I decided to keep the pigtails :p

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Goodbye, childhood bedroom! ;(

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Despite having the nightlights, Harry and Hammy wake up to a monster almost every day! I blame this awful new patch…

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With this final picture, aptly of a monster, Della finished her aspiration! This means that the only stage left in the Successful Lineage aspiration is having a child reach the top of a career.

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Ever is working Retail, and apparently loving it! She too began at level 2, like her brother, as a Sales Floor Clerk.

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These two ended up skipping school and playing hooky, which means one thing led to another and…

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You DEVIOUS kids! (To be completely honest... her fun was ridiculously low)

That’s where I’m gonna end this chapter! Unfortunately I'm very tired and it's hard to find time to play right now. However, Echo, Della, Harry, and Hammy are all due to age up in the next few sim days, so look forward to that!

Achievements:
Sullivan got up to an A!
Echo got promoted to Next Big Thing?(7)!
Sully got promoted to Latte Artiste(3)!
Della completed her aspiration, Artistic Prodigy!
Ever and Lucas Munch are now going steady!

Overall Progress(new! decided to add this to show & keep track of what I need to still do)

Echo:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Kids:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

A/N: Della, Harry, and Hammy’s spouses are going to be coming from a fellow simmer! Until I get them into my game, I’m going to put off the next chapter. Also, finals week is in two weeks, and I really should focus on school. So sorry in advance if chapters are even more spacey!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.8 12/2
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 02, 2016, 02:46:26 AM
Uh-oh... Not sure how to fix those spoilers at the end there so they're actually spoiler panels.

Anyone got any tips?
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.8 12/2
Post by: oshizu on December 02, 2016, 11:29:45 AM
Uh-oh... Not sure how to fix those spoilers at the end there so they're actually spoiler panels.

Anyone got any tips?

Thanks again for your generosity regarding your multiples stick. I appreciate the rain check and will definitely return for that!
Regarding your spoilers, I believe the right tag is singular form ("spoiler" rather than "spoilers").

Back to your story, I'm with you about trying to keep everything on a single floor, though I usually cave after a couple of generations and move all the bedrooms downstairs.
The children are growing up so quickly! Good for Della on helping her kids help her move through her family aspirations!

Good luck with your finals @EchoLegacy    Once you enter winter break, I'm looking forward to meeting the rest of your gang as teenagers with their romantic interests!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.8 12/2
Post by: Nindigo on December 03, 2016, 07:34:20 PM
@EchoLegacy Good luck with the finals! I'm cheering for ya - and like oshizu, I look forward to next chapter ;)
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.8 12/2
Post by: Magpie2012 on December 03, 2016, 10:33:08 PM
This is a really nice story/synopsis. I'm liking forward to reading more.

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Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.8 12/2
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 04, 2016, 04:32:27 PM
@oshizu Thank you SO MUCH for the tip! Not sure how I missed that one, haha :) I'm too excited, so I might try to play today if I finish two assignments I have to do... It's gonna get really fun once Della gets married and has grandkids in the house!

@Nindigo The luck is SO welcome! Thanks for sticking around :D

@Magpie2012 Welcome! I'm so very happy that you enjoy thus far. Look forward to seeing you around!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.8 12/2
Post by: Magpie2012 on December 04, 2016, 08:03:21 PM
Hi. It's great to be reading this. I am a bit worried though... I need to check the Forum rules, but, I know that previously they had a strict rule on "spoiler" tags...

@oshizu do you know if that has been changed? I don't really use spoilers, but, I know sites like Boolprop prefer them, as it makes the threads less cluttered...

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Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.8 12/2
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 05, 2016, 01:48:26 AM
@Magpie2012 Oooh now you've got me worried! I've seen several other stories do it too, but I'll double check the rules later, just in case.

I've finished the next chapter, instead of finishing my math HW *facepalm* But I'm super tired now, so hopefully I'll be able to post it sometime tomorrow.
It's nothing too fancy, but the triplets age up!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.8 12/2
Post by: Magpie2012 on December 05, 2016, 01:47:19 PM
Nah, don't stress. If you've seen others do it, then they must have eased up on the rules a bit ;-D sorry to make you worry! Sometimes I "speak" without thinking

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Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.8 12/2
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 05, 2016, 02:15:51 PM
@Magpie2012 not a bother at all! I appreciate you looking out for me :)
Title: Chapter 9
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 05, 2016, 03:28:59 PM
Chapter 9: I'm Getting Older, Too

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Can’t believe these two aren’t going to be kids much longer… :(

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Della saw a kid she hadn’t seen before walking down the sidewalk when she went to get her brothers for dinner. His Titus Capp, and he just moved here from @NexttoNormal City. He's a descendant of the legendary Capp family of Veronaville. Della felt like she was meeting a celebrity! Better yet, he himself is a triplet, and he has two sisters! He’s even Neat, just like her. They became fast friends!

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She excitedly told her brothers the news, and they decided to pay the Capp triplets a visit tomorrow after school.

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This dork maxed his Programming skill! He is excellent at providing for the family. He also finished his aspiration later in the day, Computer Whiz! Now he just has to finish his career(he’s currently level 8) and he’s done it all.

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Just as the triplets were about to visit the Capp house, Tamora and Lavinia happened to stumble by, just like Titus did the day before! Unfortunately they weren’t in the best of moods…

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…But, they came around with some fun and games! Tamora and Lavinia left nearly friends with the boys, and Titus and Della are closer than ever :)

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The next day they went to the pool to celebrate Echo’s adult birthday! This family is too cute…

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Seriously #famgoals

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And it’s the triplets’ birthday the next day! Adeline is up first, as she is the eldest.

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Girl, same. That hair…

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SHE IS STUNNING! I’m absolutely in love with her. She naturally selected the Big, Happy Family aspiration and became a Music Lover.

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Next up, the middle boy Hamilton!

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He now aspires to become a Bodybuilder, and has Bro as his new trait.

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Lastly, it’s our baby boy Harrison. *sniff sniff*

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His heart is set on becoming a Master Chef, and he too became a Bro!

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I feel like this sums up their new personalities pretty well.

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My heart is both happy and sad to see my babies grow up… But the torture doesn’t end here because Sully ages up in just 3 days! Which means the first grandbaby is coming soon, and the first actual wedding! This save is honestly so fun, and I’m so excited for the next generation!


Achievements:
Travis maxed the Programming skill!
Travis finished his aspiration, Computer Whiz!
Echo aged up into an Adult!
Della, Hammy, and Harry aged up into Teens!
Della became a Nanny(2)!
Hammy became a Landscaper(2)!
Harry became a Fry Cook(2)!

Overall Progress

Echo:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Kids:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

A/N: The adorable Capp triplets are from @NexttoNormal 's awesome legacies, The Dueling Veronaville Dynasties (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27402.0)! She's bringing the Capp-Monty feud back in TS4, and it's a great read! Even the Summerdreams are involved. I'd highly recommend checking it out!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.9 12/5
Post by: Magpie2012 on December 05, 2016, 09:12:01 PM
Oh my word. Della is GORGEOUS! I wasn't sure she would grow into that mouth, but, she sure has and now can do a smexy pout to charm all the boys!

Are you randomizing the traits? Or are you selecting them yourself? I know Pinstar has a trait randomizer on the Legacy website.

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Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.9 12/5
Post by: oshizu on December 05, 2016, 09:40:15 PM
The kids have grown up into lovely teens! It's hard to believe that Sullivan becomes a young adult so soon!
It will be interesting to see if the triplets like the triplets of @NexttoNormal (I assume they're from her RDC?) as much as you're hoping they will.
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.9 12/5
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 06, 2016, 12:07:12 AM
@Magpie2012 I know!! I got a little scared when Everest aged up, because, while they've grown on me, her facial features are definitely not standard sim beauty. She really came out of left field, for sure!
I choose them myself, because I have this weird thing where I like passing traits down :P Once Della becomes Family-Oriented as an YA, all of the kids will have one of their parents' traits! And as I play them, they kinda develop a personality that I like reflecting in their traits on aging up. But, the randomizer is so good to know about! It's so silly it's not programmed in game!

@oshizu Thank you! And I know, I can't believe the next generation is literally a short few days away!
And they are! I'm really curious to see how they blend as well. I've aged them up in my game, and boy are they stunning! I was worried they would be plagued by Gunther's weird body shape, but they're perfect :)
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.9 12/5
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 06, 2016, 05:52:49 PM
My game isn't working at all now :(
It won't even load past "The Sims 4" screen at all...
I have a little time to play but it looks like no luck...
Hopefully EA will fix it soon!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.9 12/5
Post by: Magpie2012 on December 06, 2016, 08:57:52 PM
Aaww, Echo :-( I'm sorry :-( I sometimes think we were given Sims games to learn patience and perseverance... At least that's what I tell myself when my game gets buggy and I want to throw my laptop at the wall!

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Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.9 12/5
Post by: NexttoNormal on December 06, 2016, 09:56:47 PM
Glad you like the Capp Triplets! They really are good looking kids, and of course Adeline is stunning! Sorry to hear your game isn't cooperating, I had the same issue a while back and it was a pain to fix but I was able to fix it without losing any game data. Hopefully your's will cooperate as well.
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.9 12/5
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 07, 2016, 02:50:44 AM
@Magpie2012 It's the unfortunate reality of the game we play. We just gotta suffer! Thanks for the love, Mags <3

@NexttoNormal I adore them! I aged them up in my game, and they are absolutely gorgeous! Unfortunately Lavinia became Mean, but Titus became Good and Tamora got Loves the Outdoors. Let me know if you would like me to change anything about the way I handle them! Also, if you are interested, you could name Titus and Della's firstborn if you wanna message me a boy and a girl name! A tiny way of saying thank you :)

The game is magically working again! I'm gonna try and get a chapter done while it's being tolerant :D

Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.9 12/5
Post by: Nindigo on December 07, 2016, 03:46:57 PM
...I sometimes think we were given Sims games to learn patience and perseverance... At least that's what I tell myself when my game gets buggy and I want to throw my laptop at the wall!

@Magpie2012 That statement made me smile, because I know exactly what you mean :)

@EchoLegacy Hang in there! I know you will be back with a vengeance. A lot of people around the world seem to have trouble running TS4 these days. You have my sympathy if it means anything :)
Title: Chapter 10
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 08, 2016, 05:54:58 PM
Chapter 10: Pairing Off and Having Fun

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Watching these two Bro out over sports while their sister does homework… 10/10 would recommend.

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-07-16_11248AM.png)

Sent these two lovebirds on a date. Can you tell who that adorable blondie is??

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-07-16_11533AM.png)

It’s Titus Capp*, all grown up! They are so, so cute together <3 I can’t wait for him to move in!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-07-16_13046AM.png)

This ecstatic retail worker is stoked for a reason: she’s gotten up to an A in school! Later on in the next day she got promoted as well, so she’s completely finished with her youth achievements, just like her brother!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-07-16_13439AM.png)

Really, with the fedora… Travis?? Is this really what a Dot-Com Pioneer looks like??

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-07-16_15606AM.png)

Rarely talked of sims fact: any first date with Bella Goth in the vicinity will go off without a hitch. Can you tell who this beautiful young lady is?

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-07-16_15836AM.png)

That look of panic is such a classic, and it looks especially convincing on Tamora Capp*!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-07-16_23709AM.png)

This embarrassment of an outfit is apparently what the newest Independent Consultant dresses like. It's the hat that really makes it.

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Took some family pictures before Sully ages up… His birthday party will be happening today!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-08-16_22436AM.png)

*single tear drop*

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This handsome young man is now Clumsy on top of being a Geek and Loner. He’s joining his parents’ career right away, which he joined at level 3 thanks to his grades! And…

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-08-16_23736AM.png)

These two are reunited at long last <3

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-08-16_25622AM.png)

This face is me when realizing I have to wait 24 sims hours to see if Elsa is preggo or not.

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-08-16_32401PM.png)

THE WAIT WAS WORTH IT! Elsa is pregnant with the first grandchild! Only problem is that I might have to keep Sully around to max his career, so that Successful Lineage can be completed before Echo dies. But we can make their family dynamic work, I’m sure, and mother and baby can move in after Ever, Hammy, and Harry move out.

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-08-16_33831PM.png)

She threw up and then immediately cleaned the toilet. She’s a keeper :)


Achievements:
Della and Titus Capp started dating!
Ever got up to an A!
Travis got promoted to Dot-Com Pioneer(9)!
Echo got promoted to Independent Consultant(8)!
Ever got promoted to Customer Support(3)!
Sullivan is now a Young Adult!
Sully joined the Tech Guru Career as a Code Monkey(3)!
Adeline and Harrison got up to A’s! (Poor Hammy...)


Overall Progress

Echo:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Kids:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

* A/N: These two lovely teens are from The Dueling Veronaville Dynasties (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27402.0)! I highly encourage you to check it out :D
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.10 12/8
Post by: oshizu on December 08, 2016, 06:05:50 PM
Oh, it's going to be so tricky ensuring that all the children complete their move-out requirements with only one opening in the household!
You can do it!

I rarely select Successful Lineage as a main aspiration, because the goals in the last tier often fail to trigger, unless I'm doing a Baby Boomer challenge.
Do you ever have difficulty with the "Have a child complete an aspiration"? It never triggers for me.
The "Reach the top of their career" also glitches--sometimes, a child will reach L10 and the goal won't trigger; other times, it triggers before the child reaches L10 (because of a teen career?).

Your kids are all so lovely. Can't wait for close-ups of each couple!

Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.10 12/8
Post by: NexttoNormal on December 09, 2016, 12:07:46 AM
My babies are growing up :') In all seriousness I like how you've styled Titus and Tamora, can't wait to see Lavinia! They're still kids in my game so I'm not sure who I'll end up pairing them off with.

Congrats on Sully's birthday and Elsa's pregnancy!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.10 12/8
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 09, 2016, 05:39:41 PM
@oshizu Yeah, triplets were literally worst case scenario D; But I've learned to love the boys, even though I admittedly resent them slightly ;)

 I have in the past not had the Top of the Career one trigger, but never "Child Reaching Top of Aspiration", so long as the Successful Lineage aspiration is active. I'm not opposed to using cheats so long as I've actually accomplished what I should in-game, though. I'll try to be as honest as possible, but we'll see! Successful Lineage is also just optional, so if I don't complete it it's okay :) When will the glitches of TS4 cease...

I can't wait to see what the grandkids look like, especially Titus and Adeline's! I'll definitely take some close-up couple pictures, your wish is my command :D

@NexttoNormal SO glad you like the way they're styled! I was worried I'd have to sent them your way to be styled, haha. I know, poor Harry and Lavinia! Their romance got put on the back burner thanks to Sully and Elsa. Rest assured that's top priority for next play sesh! She's the most unique of the three, but I really like her look.

Thank you for the congrats! <3
Title: Chapter 11
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 12, 2016, 11:53:34 PM
Chapter 11: Grandnooboo!

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Sully is looking forward to being a dad! He also popped the wish to marry Elsa, so I might have them get married and just live in separate houses for a while :)

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Look at these two dorks on their first date! Can you tell who that brunette bombshell is? ;)

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-10-16_24902AM.png)

The final stereotypical first kiss picture of this generation… Lavinia Capp* is absolutely precious, isn’t she??

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-10-16_30426AM.png)

It’s Everest’s turn to have a birthday coming up… Which means we’ll hopefully have not only a birth, but a wedding coming up too!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-10-16_31014AM-2.png)

The baby is due tonight! I invited her to stay the night, to support her through labor as long as possible, since NPCs go through 24 full hours of labor, the baby won’t be born until tomorrow.

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Echo maxed the programming skill! Fun fact: I’m actually a Computer Science major IRL, which is why Echo is in the career track she is! :D

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Harrison has graciously taken over the cooking duties from Echo. I don’t think he’d admit it, but he likes it :)

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Hamilton is the first of the triplets to max his career! Ironically, he’s the only one without an A in school…

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-11-16_125630AM.png)

…but Adeline is close behind, maxing her career that night! And she’s already got an A, which means she is officially working solely on her heir responsibilities!

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Poor Elsa… It’s been a long 24 hours!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-11-16_10751AM.png)

Echo completed her unique aspiration, Computer Whiz! I’m so incredibly proud of this Sim… And it’s only up from here!

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It’s a BOY!! Our little Sully is a father ;o; His name right now is Jamie Bjergsen, but once he ages up, it will be…

Sven Egan Scott!

Honestly, it just tickles me how Sven is almost like Sullivan, but condensed, and it’s Scandinavian like the name Elsa! :D

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-11-16_12415AM.png)

The second he met his son, he knew he wanted to be a family forever <3

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-11-16_13431AM.png)

Here’s a filler shot of the beautiful Adeline playing her violin to tell you that I bought all the kids one trait each. Sully got Entrepreneurial, Ever got Observant, Della got Speed Cleaner, Hammy got Always Welcome, and Harry got Gym Rat.

And that's where I'm gonna end it! Thanks again all for reading, especially for the feedback!


Achievements:
Harrison and Lavinia Capp started dating!
Echo maxed the Programming skill!
Hamilton got promoted to Backhoe Operator(3)!
Adeline got promoted to Daycare Assistant(3)!
Echo completed her unique aspiration, Computer Whiz!
Hamilton got up to an A!
Sven Egan Scott, first grandchild, was born!


Overall Progress

Echo:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Kids:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

* A/N: This lovely teen is from The Dueling Veronaville Dynasties (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27402.0)! I highly encourage you to check it out :D
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~Ch.11 12/12
Post by: oshizu on December 13, 2016, 12:07:17 AM
Congrats, Echo, on your first grand-child!

With the birth of Sven, has Sullivan completed all of his requirements to move out as soon as he and Elsa get married?
Or will you have him stay in the house to help out, since his siblings aren't young adults yet anyway...

Wow, five children...it seems like a lot of work, lol! Echo and Travis, you two are amazing parents!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~Ch.11 12/12
Post by: FrancescaFiori on December 13, 2016, 10:47:24 AM
Oh, poor Elsa! 24 hours is a long time. I didn't realize that's how long NPCs took to give birth. Makes me feel terrible about all that pollination in my dynasty. Still, Sven is adorable and she seems very happy!
Fun chapter!


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Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~Ch.11 12/12
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 16, 2016, 06:24:17 AM
@oshizu Thank you so much!
I'm thinking of having him max his career first for Echo's Successful Lineage aspiration, then having them get married and move out.
They're not so bad now that they're teens. Being able to Mess Around helps the fun need immensely :P

@FrancescaFiori Yeah, I feel kinda bad for her in hindsight, but it was worth it. Thank you so much for reading! :)
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~Ch.11 12/12
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 20, 2016, 12:21:05 AM
Sorry for disappearing for a while! Hopefully I can get back into it within a few days :)
Title: Chapter 12
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 27, 2016, 03:22:46 PM
Chapter 12: Everest Climbing

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It’s this girl’s birthday today! This means the next 24 sims hours are imperative. I have to get her pregnant, married, and outta here!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_21131AM.png)

First on the agenda was getting everybody’s fun up before the birthday party!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_21411AM.png)

I really do love these two <3

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_22159AM.png)

Happy birthday, Everest Rey!

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This beautiful young woman is now a Snob, along with being a Perfectionist and Outgoing.

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She had been apart from Lucas for months, and Ever couldn’t wait a second longer! She decided to pop the question in front of all their indifferent family and friends.

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They went ahead and… celebrated… in the observatory ;)

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Everest was originally just going to do Business, but upon aging up she decided she would make a much greater difference as a Politician! She chose World United as her cause.

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_35038AM.png)

When the one NPC you invite ruins your wedding shots…

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I give you, Mr. and Mrs. Munch! These two cuties are ~married~! Below are a ton of wedding pictures as not to spam you unnecessarily.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

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I am so proud of the matriarch of this brood! It grows almost daily now, it seems :)

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_41510AM.png)

The bride wasn’t feeling all that well, so she went ahead and took a test and found out she’s pregnant! It’s the first time I’ve seen this animation for someone other than Echo in a long while…

Achievements:
Echo got promoted to Dot-Com Pioneer(9)!
Everest aged up into a Young Adult!
Everest became a Social Justice Worker(3)!
Everest got married to Lucas Munch!
Everest completed her objectives and moved out!


Overall Progress

Echo:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Kids:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

A/N: I got City Living for Christmas! So now I have it, Get Together, Get to Work, and Kids Stuff all together.
Title: Chapter 13
Post by: EchoLegacy on December 29, 2016, 06:28:44 AM
Chapter 13: Grandkids Galore!

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I sent the grandparents to finally meet the grand baby, as he should be aging up any day now.

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_125628PM.png)

I SWEAR I didn’t prompt this! I went to leave but it wouldn’t let me travel because a sim was aging up. Sven is a child!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_10456PM.png)

He aged up Lazy, how fitting and adorable <3 There’s a picture of his dad as a child for reference.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

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He’s already got grandma wrapped right around his little finger :)

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Father and son, together at long last. I’m debating whether or not to move Sven in, to be honest…

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Travis came home from across the street (?), but more importantly he maxed out the Tech Guru career! Echo is close behind, too!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_44808PM.png)

This kid finally maxed his career! And with only a day to spare. The triplets age up tomorrow, if you can believe it!

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In all the commotion of worrying about the triplets’ birthdays, I apparently forgot about Travis :( But he’s an elder now so that’s cool!

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First up to the cake is out heir, Adeline!

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She is just so stunning! She is now Family-Oriented, on top of being Neat and a Music Lover.

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_52455PM.png)

Next up is the middle kid, Hamilton! You, uh, think you could get any closer Titus??

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_84321PM.png)

How handsome! He is now Active, on top of being Self-Assured and a Bro.

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_52704PM.png)

Last, but certainly not least, the baby Harrison! I missed his blow-out shot, but oh well :I

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_84349PM.png)

This cutie is now a Foodie, on top of being Lazy and a Bro.

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_84821PM.png)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-27-16_84756PM.png)

Miss Everest ended up having fraternal twins out of nowhere! Meet…
Luke Trevor and Leia Frances Munch!
(Yes, I’m a dork. Also this chapter was written the day Carrie Fisher passed. RIP.)

I'm gonna end it here just so that I can have a really fun chapter up next! Stay tuned ;)

Achievements:
Sven aged up to a Child!
Sullivan got promoted to Project Manager(5)!
Travis maxed the Tech Guru Career!
Harrison got promoted to Food Service Cashier(3)!
Sullivan reached level 10 Programming skill!
Travis aged up into an Elder!
Hamilton became a Team Mascot(3)!
Harrison became a Caterer(3)!
Adeline became a C-Lister(3)!


Overall Progress

Echo:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Kids:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Adeline:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Title: Chapter 14
Post by: EchoLegacy on January 02, 2017, 06:48:00 AM
Chapter 14 - Here Come The Brides

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

I aged up and dressed up the Capp triplets! Gotta get these boys moved out, and get a new house built!
Titus became a Foodie on top of being Good and Neat.
Tamara became Creative on top of being a Loner and Loving the Outdoors.
Lavinia became Neat on top of being Mean and a Goofball.

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-29-16_44219AM.png)

When nobody cares that you’re getting engaged…

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-29-16_44525AM.png)

These two got busy with some old-fashioned karaoke.

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-31-16_22210AM.png)

And the youngest gets engaged! Time to throw a joint wedding :)

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-31-16_24546AM.png)

First up was Hamilton and Tamora!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/12-31-16_30138AM.png)

Then, Harrison and Lavinia!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The barrage of wedding photos.

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These two had some fun… looking at stars…

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I. Hate. Assembling. NPCS. For. Pictures.

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Sullivan completed his aspiration! How random, but awesome :)

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/01-02-17_25455AM.png)

The heir is engaged!! Decided to catch up to her brothers after all.

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They decided to just elope immediately, with just Echo and Travis in attendance.

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With PERFECT timing, Sullivan got promoted and came home, and his promotion triggered the final bit of the Successful Lineage aspiration!

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/zeus_da_moose/01-02-17_31015AM.png)

Three cheers for the next generation!

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Sullivan and Elsa decided to take a page out of Adeline’s book and go ahead and get married. He’s ready to live with his family <3

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Congrats you two crazy kids. Enjoy the present I sent with you  8)

And that’s where I’m gonna end it! An insane 4(!) marriages and 4(!) babies impending. It’s insane how far out this family is stretching. Can’t wait to see the first baby for the heir!


Achievements:
Hamilton and Tamora got married!
Harrison and Lavinia got married!
Sullivan got promoted to Development Captain(6)!
Adeline and Titus got married!
Titus joined the Culinary career as an Assistant Dishwasher(1)!
Sullivan and Elsa got married!
Sullivan /finally/ moved out!


Overall Progress

Echo:
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Kids:
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Adeline:
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Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~Ch.14 1/2
Post by: NexttoNormal on January 02, 2017, 04:59:45 PM
I LOVE how you styled the Capp Triplets! So exciting to see them getting married off, my babies are all grown! And of course congratulations to Sully for his promotion and marriage.

I'm really excited to see how Adeline and Titus do now that they're taking over!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~Ch.14 1/2
Post by: EchoLegacy on January 14, 2017, 02:41:56 AM
Exciting news!
I now have time to play Sims 4, but only on weekends.
Expect at least one chapter every weekend.

Even more exciting, TODDLERS ARE HERE!!!!
I can't WAIT to see the triplets' babies as toddlers, so I'm gonna start playing now and keep playing until the babies are toddlers :)
Title: Chapter 15
Post by: EchoLegacy on January 17, 2017, 02:17:49 AM
Chapter 15: Beginnings and Ends

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Adeline has already gotten promoted! She’s gonna do great in her job :D

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I call this face the “I’m Preggo, Yo!”

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Really, Titus?? Not even faked excitement??

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Creepy how much Ty and his Uncle Lucas look alike…


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Speaking of creepy lookalikes, these kids are literal carbon copies of their parents. Luke aged up a Goofball and Leia aged up Good(or, rather, well).

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I tried my best to get them to look like their namesakes :)

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Now we’re just playing the waiting game for the final batch of grandkids…

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That very pregnant and exhausted girl came home from work with yet another promotion! She’s officially a musician :)

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Did a little maternity photo shoot! It’s always so exciting with the first baby…

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You know what this face means :D

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But then, the baby just disappeared :( I think it’s because my mods are out of date.

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Quick mod update and we’re back in business!

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IT’S A BOY! Welcome to the world, Kent* Norman Capp!! And with this exciting birth, Echo completes her final aspiration! All that is left is maxing her career.

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As if speaking it made it a reality, Echo maxed out her career!! I am so, SO proud to be her Watcher! :)

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Five kids, seven grandkids, and years later these two cuties still got it <3

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Alas, the Biggest, Happiest Family comes together for a second, more bittersweet birthday that night.

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Surrounded by her beloved family, Echo aged up into an Elder. My heart couldn’t be more happy!

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I’ve never felt more love for two Sims in my entire life <3

And with that, Echo is completely finished, and it is the end of Echo's focus. This challenge has been so fun and rewarding, and I'm so proud of Echo for all the things this poor Sim has endured for me, from marrying a stranger, having unexpected triplets, and raising the Biggest, Happiest Family. Fortunately, this end only leads to a new beginning. Hear hear for the new generation! :D

Achievements:
Adeline got promoted to Opening Act(4) and Jingle Jammer(5)!
Titus got promoted to Head Dishwasher(2) and Caterer(3)!
Travis maxed the Video Game skill!
Kent Norman Capp was born!
Echo got promoted to Start-Up Genius(10)!!
Echo aged up into an Elder!
Echo's reign comes to an end...


Overall Progress

Echo:
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Kids:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Adeline:
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* Thank you @NexttoNormal for the name suggestion! She named baby Kent, as well as Harry+Lavinia and Hammy+Tamora's kids! You'll see them next episode.

Also:
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Title: Chapter 16
Post by: EchoLegacy on January 20, 2017, 02:33:49 AM
Chapter 16: Age of Adeline

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First order of business… Getting this Grandma retired! She’s gonna spend her later years painting and hanging with grandkids :)

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Speaking of grandbabies! From left to right, we’ve got Hal Shrader Scott, son of Harrison and Lavinia, then Viola Gunner and Sebastian Desmond Scott, the fraternal twins of Hamilton and Tamora! Lastly, we have Mr. Andersen Berg Scott, son of Elsa and Sullivan!

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This girl already maxed her Violin skill! Can’t hardly believe it…  I swear she was a child screeching away at it just yesterday!

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This handsome young man just got promoted!! A quick hoo-rah for supporting your family :)

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Baby Kent became a TODDLER!!! Never thought I’d be writing that about TS4…

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I just want to reach into the computer and PINCH HIS CHUBBY CHEEKS!!! He (obviously) grew up to be a Charmer :*

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Grandma and Kent are gonna be working together to max all his skills! Fortunately that’s literally fun and games :)

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Mama comes home from work after getting a promotion to something even more rewarding!

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Almost forgot to try for baby #2!

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Adeline is now seriously wishing I had maintained my forgetfulness.

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Got the saddening memo that these are some of the last few days for Travis… We went ahead and threw a party so he could see his kids and grandkids.

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It was an amazing night for all!

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He may have missed the party, but Titus got to have a celebration for himself with yet another promotion! He always checks on Kent when he gets home :)

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No better way for Travis to spend his very last day than going to GeekCon! What amazing timing. Travis got a 70 on the Ultimate Gaming test and a 91% (!) on the Hackathon, Echo got a 70% on the Hackathon, and Kent got to practice his flash cards!

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No one plays quite like Grandpa!

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Renewed their vows one last time…

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Goodbye, Grandpa Travis. You will be greatly missed…

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<3


Achievements:
Adeline maxed the Violin skill!
Titus got promoted to Mixologist(4) and Line Cook(5)!!
Adeline got promoted to Musician(6)!


Overall Progress

Echo: COMPLETE

Adeline:
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Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.16 1/20
Post by: NexttoNormal on January 20, 2017, 10:59:52 AM
Aw no, Travis! It's sad to see him go. Kent is a cutie though, he looks so much like Titus! I can't wait to see how their other kids end up looking!

(Also if you're interested here's how Titus would look as a toddler.)
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Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.16 1/20
Post by: FrancescaFiori on January 20, 2017, 08:37:10 PM
Wow! This truly is the biggest, happiest family I've ever seen. I'm bummed that Travis is gone, but so happy that Echo completed all of her goals and that the next generation is doing so well! So many grandbabies at once! Yay!

Travis playing with the new toddler very much warmed my heart. Toddlers are going to make this challenge even more wonderful! Baby Kent is totally a charmer!

Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.16 1/20
Post by: Nindigo on January 22, 2017, 03:10:08 PM
@EchoLegacy That is why I have aging turned off - I can't let go. Maybe it has to do with the fact, that I've lost some pretty significant people in real life. I couldn't stop them from dying, but with the sims - I can :) Gratz on everything you have achieved in this challenge and thanks for sticking to it! It's a joy to read <3

I don't know if you know, but in the very beginning of your story, when I saw the elephant themed baby area, I remembered there used to be a famous elephant in the Amboseli National Park by the name of Echo. Animal Planet ran a series about it and its family at some point. Anyway - brought a smile to my face.

~Nindigo
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.16 1/20
Post by: EchoLegacy on January 23, 2017, 12:34:13 AM
@NexttoNormal Omg toddler Titus is absolutely precious! We know for sure where Kent got everything but his chubby cheeks from :P

@FrancescaFiori I'm so glad you're enjoying! Yes, Travis will be missed :( Hopefully his ghost will come around and have some fun :D

@Nindigo Omg that is too cute! I just might have to incorporate that with Echo somehow. I too love Elephants, so it'll be perfect :)
Yeah, I usually turn off aging as well, which is another unique way this challenge is modifying my play style. It's really pushing my boundaries. Trust me, I miss him greatly :(
Title: Chapter 17
Post by: EchoLegacy on January 28, 2017, 04:34:33 AM
Chapter 17: Many Changes

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Took adorable, pre-baby pregnancy photos with the lovebirds and toddler. You have no IDEA how hard these were to properly coordinate…

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Adeline’s painful stare into the camera is ICONIC! That husband of hers…

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Welcome, baby girl! Meet adorable little Mavis Troy Capp, obviously named after her recently passed grandfather :) Cutie Kent got the New Sibling! moodlet :D

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I feed this cheeky monkey whatever his parents eat, so he got to eat Rack of Lamb tonight for dinner! Best eating toddler I’ve ever seen!

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Well, aren’t you a sight for sore eyes!

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These dorks just became boyfriend and girlfriend <3

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Time flying is the most true cliche that was ever cliched!

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Miss Mavis Troy the Toddler is a little bit Clingy, which will hopefully help with skill building! Oh, and she’s also cuter than words!

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Got the notification that Echo’s time is coming… I don’t know who’s gonna miss her more, me, or her family ;(

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I decided I want Mavy to be closer in age to the next baby, so….

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Best excited to be a dad for the third time face goes to Titus in a landslide!

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This kid is nearly there, with a day to spare! Maxed imagination and potty, and not quite there with thinking, communication, and movement!

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My girls <3

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I wish these two could’ve been Toddlers together longer… It’s already Kent’s birthday!

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This cutie must’ve really loved being read to sleep, because he’s now quite the Bookworm! His new aspiration is Rambunctious Scamp, maybe leaning towards writing his own books someday!

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At least they still love each other.

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Family photos before baby number three!

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The boys bonding over video games <3

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I’m not sobbing uncontrollably… y-you’re sobbing uncontrollably :(

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Her pleads fell on deaf ears…

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Goodbye, founder Echo Lee Scott. You will be missed most of all.

Achievements:
Mavis Troy was born!
Kent maxed the Potty and Imagination skills!
Mavis aged up into a Toddler!
Adeline got promoted to Professional Pianist(7)!
Titus got promoted to Head Caterer(6)!
Kent aged up into a Child!
Mavis maxed the Potty skill!


Overall Progress

Echo: COMPLETE

Adeline:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)


A/N: I built a basement mausoleum to house the many memories of the deceased. Here’s a couple of shots of Travis and Echo’s (very unfinished) room.
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Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.16 1/20
Post by: EchoLegacy on January 28, 2017, 04:35:14 AM
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So, turns out, like a fool, I had aging turned off for my not active, but played households. I went ahead and aged Sullivan, Elsa, Everest, and Lucas into Adults(as they all should’ve been a while ago). I also aged up Sven, Luke, and Leia into Teens, and all the babies up into Toddlers(who will be immediately aged up again when Kent become a child in 3 days, as they’re all right around the same age). I’ll try to get them back into their proper life states when right, based on Adeline’s household. Here are all the pictures of the kids on age up and their traits, at least!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.17 1/28
Post by: FrancescaFiori on January 28, 2017, 02:20:12 PM
Oh, farewell to Echo! You've left behind a truly impressive legacy, and have much to be proud of!

The little blond kiddos are adorable, but my favorite part was Adeline's labor face into the camera. Poor thing. Sim Daddies are so useless when a baby is about to be born.

I love your mausoleum with all the pictures! I can imagine it's just going to grow and grow and be so full of happy memories. Gorgeous!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.17 1/28
Post by: EchoLegacy on February 05, 2017, 08:50:19 AM
@FrancescaFiori Adeline has literally had so many iconic faces in her lifetime! I adore her for it too...
Thanks a ton for reading, and the compliments!
You're too kind :)
Title: Chapter 18
Post by: EchoLegacy on February 05, 2017, 09:08:52 AM
Chapter 18: Growing On Up

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As if she couldn’t be in any more pain…

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Welcome, Nico Echelon Scott, the third and final baby of this generation!

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I was wondering why my game wasn’t entering super speed…

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Nothing says my mom just died and a gave birth last night like helping your kid do homework 30 minutes before school starts.

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Kent befriended Leah Lothario! She seems like a sweet young girl to be friends with for a long time :)

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Mavis is at level 3 in all of her skills! She’s doing so well :D

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Speaking of things to be proud of, this boy now is a B student!

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Poor Kent tried his best to help with little Nico, but he just couldn’t seem to get through…

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It’s the takeover of the blondes!

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If you couldn’t tell by his impeccable style upon aging up, Nico is Independent, and don’t need no Sim  8)

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Echo popped in to meet her third grandchild and namesake for the first time.

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These two started bonding right away!

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The blondes congregate while mom is at work.

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Cousin Sven happened to be at the park, and Nico adorably talked his ear off!

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Mavis and Titus have birthdays today! I’m gonna miss this baby girl face D;

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These two are getting older...

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We rarely party with the Capp side of the family, so this is fun :)

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This stunner of a young lady grew up to be Creative!

With three age-ups, I'm gonna end it here! This family is already becoming one of their own so soon after Echo left. Also, I hope to announce the heir next episode! Which of the three will it be...

Achievements:
Nico Echelon was born!
Kent got up to a B!
Adeline got promoted to Musician(8 )!
Nico aged up into a Toddler!
Mavis maxed her Imagination skill!
Mavis aged up into a Child!

Overall Progress

Echo: COMPLETE

Adeline:
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Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.18 2/5
Post by: FrancescaFiori on February 05, 2017, 12:10:37 PM
And Adeline kills it with the labor face again! Love her!
The blonds really are taking over this generation, but I'm not complaining. They're adorable.
Poor Kent! Kids really are useless with bassinet-nooboos.

Excited to find out who the heir is!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.18 2/5
Post by: EchoLegacy on February 11, 2017, 05:26:02 AM
@FrancescaFiori She has quickly become one of my favorite Sims of all time.
I don't mind either! It's a nice change from the brunettes.
It would have been funny if Mavis was brunette like her mom, though.
Two gens straight of blond boys and brunette girls :P

I've tentatively chosen the heir, so we'll see if it sticks!
I love all three of them so much, that it's kinda hard to choose...
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.18 2/5
Post by: Whirligig on February 14, 2017, 02:20:24 AM
And I'm all caught up again. You definitely take family-style play to the next level! And I agree, it's sad losing the founder, but it's fun to see the next generation take the family in its own direction.
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.18 2/5
Post by: Magpie2012 on February 19, 2017, 09:24:44 AM
Mavis has my vote. She's gorgeous!

Sent from my ALE-L21 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.18 2/5
Post by: EchoLegacy on February 20, 2017, 11:52:52 PM
@Whirligig So glad you were able to get caught up! What's your play style? I've always been solely family play, but I'd love to branch out sometime!

@Magpie2012 ;) I think we may be in the same boat! (Am I just biased towards females??)
Title: Chapter 19
Post by: EchoLegacy on February 21, 2017, 12:22:31 AM
Chapter 19: Heir Apparent

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First, a quick update on the now Child cousins!

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Here’s to hoping the founders never get so annoying that I have to get rid of them :P

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Kent finished his aspiration! He’s such an adorable dork :)

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This sick striped woman just maxed her piano skill!

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This man definitely looks way too happy to be playing with knives, buuuut he did just max his Gourmet Cooking skill!

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Little Mavis began befriending this little redhead, named Conner Landgraab!

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The kids have a nanny for the nights where both parents work. His name is Kayaan Parikh, and the kids absolutely adore him! I hadn’t had a nanny in game yet, and it was cute to see the little comments of encouragement he makes.

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One of these things is not like the others :o

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Hahahahahaha….. I am a cruel watcher.

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Look at this dork and his mini me! Nico is aging up soon… :(

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Another adorable pic because I should’ve realized these two were twins sooner!

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Beautiful Adeline got an even more beautiful wardrobe change with her latest promotion!

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Another cousin aged up! Olivia Caroline Scott, daughter of Hamilton and Tamora, is a toddler!

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Little Kent became BFFs with Leah Lothario!

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It’s Nico’s birthday! The siblings celebrated with some awesome dancing.

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I’m not ready to let my last toddler go D;

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<3

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Our baby grew up Athletic, with hopes of being a Rambunctious Scamp, just like his big brother.

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Unsurprisingly, this beautiful girl is the new heir! I'll try to be more biased towards boys next time, haha. At least she's a blonde!
That's one way to change it up!


Achievements:
Kent maxed the Motor skill!
Kent completed the Rambunctious Scamp aspiration!
Adeline maxed the Piano skill!
Titus maxed the Gourmet Cooking Skill!
Titus got promoted to Pastry Chef(7)!
Nico maxed the Potty skill!
Kent got up to an A!
Adeline got promoted to Instrumental Wonder(9)!
Nico got all his skills to level 3!
Mavis got up to a B!
Mavis maxed the creative skill!
Mavis completed the Artistic Prodigy aspiration!
Nico aged up into a Child!

Overall Progress

Echo: COMPLETE

Adeline:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Kids:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.19 2/20
Post by: EchoLegacy on March 15, 2017, 02:12:45 AM
As much as I love this family, I'm going to put this story on hold for a bit </3

I really wanna have some more fun with Toddlers and other family play, so yeah...

Posts will be very infrequent.
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.19 2/20
Post by: Nindigo on March 17, 2017, 02:25:45 AM
@EchoLegacy

Wuaaah :'(

But yeah, these legacy things require a lot of perseverence. I have a few households to switch between for that reason. You've done impressively well with this challenge, however. I could never get this far, I promise. It's a load of Sims to keep track of :o Thanks for posting your awesome story, looking forward to any random updates in the future 8)
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.19 2/20
Post by: FrancescaFiori on March 17, 2017, 04:46:33 PM
Oh, gosh! Just realized I never commented on your last update! Sorry to hear posts will be infrequent, but I definitely understand wanting to have more toddler fun!

So many cute shots of the kids last chapter! And I loved the one of Titus maxing Gourmet Cooking. Those are some serious knife skills! Particularly liked the kiddo singing karaoke in a Yoda mask. :)

I'll be like Nindigo, looking forward to random updates about this great family.
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.19 2/20
Post by: NexttoNormal on March 18, 2017, 11:42:19 PM
Sorry I missed the last couple updates, I had exams a couple weeks ago! Mavis is so lovely, I'm happy to see her as the heir! She reminds me a lot of Desdemona, glad to see the Capp genes are strong in her!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.19 2/20
Post by: vancanuckfan86 on March 19, 2017, 09:31:19 PM
@EchoLegacy

Awww - just read this story and absolutely love, love, love!! I bet you are happy there weren't toddlers in the game when you had the triplets  :P!
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.19 2/20
Post by: EchoLegacy on March 19, 2017, 11:11:09 PM
Oh my goodness, thank you all so much for all your amazingly kind comments! It means so much as a writer/creator (if you can call it that) that you guys are so into the story!

I've got one chapter saved up, and I'll go ahead and put it up.

Hopefully I can play some more and get another one up later this week!

You guys are the best ~
Title: Chapter 20
Post by: EchoLegacy on March 19, 2017, 11:22:09 PM
Chapter 20: Kent's Time to Shine

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Here you see some brothers thoroughly grossed out by me trying to get a picture of their parents kissing.

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Shot some family pictures since Kent is aging up tomorrow!

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Remember that thing I said about hoping the founders never get annoying? Well, Echo just showed up and broke a sink and shower, basically simultaneously. Look at that cheeseball grin. She's so proud of herself...  >:(

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Kent got to befriend his grandparents in order to finish the Social Butterfly aspiration!

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And thanks to Leah Lothario aging up, he quickly had to befriend Conner to finish up the aspiration. But, he did it! I love the bitter, dejected Leah in the background.

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Simultaneous sibling excitement!!!

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Look at this dork! He’s now a Geek as well as being a Bookworm, and dreams of being a Bestselling Author!

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Leah was… Surprised to say the least, that their friendship became something more.

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Mavis and Conner became besties while the rest of the family bonded over standing video games. Judging by the standing, they must be playing some sort of Wii Sport title.

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While the kids were at school, Adeline got to age up undisturbed, surrounded by her female family members(plus Titus) :)

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Adeline and Everest were always so close. It’s so nice to see them together again!

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Kent got started on his first book right away! It’s called, “Mavis the Heir”, the first in a series all about his awesome sister. A little weird, but that's Kent for you.

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Looking pretty ambivalent about getting an A and getting his mom’s aspiration level finished! As a reward, he got to begin his Teen Career.

That’s all for this chapter! Look forward to an aged up Mavis next time :)


Achievements:
Kent aged up into a Teen!
Kent and Leah started dating!
Mavis got up to an A!
Nico got up to a B!
Kent got up to an A!
Nico got up to an A!
Kent joined Retail as a Sales Floor Clerk(2)!


Overall Progress

Echo: COMPLETE

Adeline:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Kids:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.20 3/19
Post by: vancanuckfan86 on March 20, 2017, 06:43:54 AM
Kent's face after receiving an A - lol
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.20 3/19
Post by: FrancescaFiori on March 23, 2017, 01:12:52 AM
Kent makes a cute teen. Love the cheeks! Glad things are working out between him and Leah Lothario. :)

The boys grossed out by their parents kissing in the first shot is precious!

And Echo's delight about breaking things! Oh, dear. That's ghosts for you. ;)
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.20 3/19
Post by: EchoLegacy on May 18, 2017, 08:10:50 AM
Hey all! So, I'm kinda bored with the current phase of the family, so next chapter is going to skip forward in time! I'll still be keeping track of the achievements and making sure everything is properly done, but next chapter will probably be the beginning Mavis's reign!

Thanks to everyone who reads :)
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.20 3/19
Post by: Nindigo on May 18, 2017, 04:04:50 PM
No problem, @EchoLegacy

I can relate ;)
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.20 3/19
Post by: JonMom2009 on May 21, 2017, 02:44:47 PM
I just got caught up on all and I am in love with this type of game play!

I do have a few questions that popped up while reading this:

Toddlers: do you have a requirement for them? I have not played them much and the Happy Toddler task you have on all the kids is not computing.

Also, I saw you had the nightlight behind the bassinet is this now something we must do to keep babies calm?

I had taken a break but am back playing now and just wanted to know if there was changes in things.

Please, keep the story going even if life gets in the way sometimes. (Believe me, I know!)
Title: Re: The Biggest, Happiest Family Challenge! For Family-Oriented Players ~ Ch.20 3/19
Post by: JudesSims on May 21, 2017, 05:10:17 PM
This looks like my kind of challenge since I pretty much "only" play generational games. You know I just have to try this with the #Parenthood pack that's coming! Oh, dear! I could go nutty with this one...lol