The Banwell SimTech Dynasty Week 3b: More Fish
Previously at Banwell Camp: having entered the Low Tech Era and got new clothes and some new names, our family settled into the arable life. They explored the Roman park and made their first trek to the forest
Era: Low Tech
Family from L-to-R: Cherry, Chad holding Belle, Hilda, Taranos
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Villareal Estate, Windslar, Windenburg
Good Soil, Homely, Great Acoustics, Off-Grid, Wild Foxes
Season: Summer (3/4)
Chad: We have come here to meet some potential husbands for you, Cherry. No digging for fossils.
Cherry: I wish I had brought my lyre with me.
Hilda: I cannot see any suitable candidates. This Wolfgang Munch does not seem very nice and he is already an Adult. Such strange clothing too.
Cherry: Well, Ma, I think I will just run on home. There is a spot I did not dig this morning.
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Cherry: Well Chick, you have brightened my day!
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Hilda: Good girl, Belle, sitting on these strange chairs in this strange house. Do not touch anything.
Belle: Babble?
Hilda: These things are beyond our ken. You play with that rattle.
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Chad: This forest man is not a suitable candidate for Cherry and the bear definitely is not so I will just ignore them. Now I am an Angling Ace I wish to catch 5 more fish to really explore this forest.
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Chad: My fifth fish. I wonder what plants grow in the summer forest. I shall go for a hike.
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Hilda: That is a good dish that you have cooked. I no longer worry about fires. Taranos will have to learn when he is a bit bigger.
Cherry: Da says that cooking is women’s work.
Hilda: He can say that all he likes. What I know is that, when he is hungry, he is more than capable of fending for himself by cooking.
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Chad: These plants are new to me, especially the sage. It is a shame that there are no leaves to harvest.
Mimsy: You can take cutting from my garden if you will? I am always happy to share my handywork. Are you here to visit the temple?
Chad: Oh, I am a native. I do not follow the Roman gods.
Arun: Have you not heard? They only follow one god now and say there are no other gods.
Chad: This is very puzzling and so are your clothes.
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One-Paw: There’s eggs. There’s eggs!
Two-Paw: But we can’t go in.
One-Paw: We’re not friends with anyone. The cub is stealing out eggs.
Two-Paw: The male has made this gate so we can’t get in.
One-Paw: I'm sure I could squeeze under it.
Two-Paw: I don’t know but it's just not possible.
One-Paw: Why am I called One-Paw, anyway?
Two-Paw: Because originally we were both called Two-Paw and Watcher was getting confused.
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Taranos: Ow! Right I am going to put this tooth under my pillow and get a sticker, whatever that is. I do hope the monster does not come tonight. I do not like it.
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Chad: Back to the forest and I have harvested 8 different types of strange plants, none of which can be planted. Oh! I wonder what is through this vine. A cave? I remember caves…
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Chad: Good day. Are you the hermit I have heard tell of?
Hermit: Yes.
Chad: You don’t look very holy. Are you wise, like the Roman priests with their big buildings and strange formalities?
Hermit: Theirs is a different kind of wisdom. Mine involves fishing and exploring nature.
Chad: That sounds like the wisdom I want.
Hermit: A good way to start. Fish with me. And then I will show you where to harvest some mushrooms.
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Chad: The hermit told me to try tasting these plants. Ah, that is chamomile and this is, ugh, toxic chamomile. I’d better experiment some more so I can identify the others.
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Hilda: Happy Birthday, Taranos.
Taranos: A birthday frog? How kind. Thank you, Ma.
Hilda: No, silly boy. Cherry likes her frogs. I have knitted you some socks. The wool was a bit stripey and so they are quite eye-catching.
Taranos: They are marvelous, Ma. I will keep them for best.
Hilda: I can teach to you knit if you like. I know you are Creative.
Taranos: I thought I would continue with my violin.
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Taranos: Really? I would say “get a room” but we only have one room if we do not count the privy. Ah, I know. GET A TENT.
Hilda: Mmmm, good idea.
Taranos: Thank you, son.
Jupiter: Squawk
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Chad: Well, Hilda was very affectionate yesterday. It has put a spring in my step. Even the bees seem happier today.
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Hilda: Can I have a word, Chad?
Chad: If it is about the goat and sheep then, yes. I only need to trek to the forest one more time so we will have time for more livestock.
Hilda: We may not have more time, dearest man. I am with child again.
Chad: Another child to bless our home. That is much better than goats and sheep.
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Cherry: I do get lonely with no-one my age to be with but this camp fire makes me happy and I love playing my lyre.
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Cherry: Happy Birthday, Belle. If you wait while I finish this campers stew, I’ve got a frog for you.
Belle: That will not be necessary, thank you anyway. Ma has given me some stripey socks. They are more than enough.
Cherry: Suit yourself. Still, if you ever have time to look for frogs, I really want to find one with whirls on.
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Chad: These are such pretty butterflies to add to my collection. I am glad I can keep them in terrariums and not stick them to frames. They are so much more beautiful alive.
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Belle: What are these?
Taranos: An experiment. Minced beef in a small loaf. What do you think?
Belle: Mmm. Good but I think they could be loaded with…..lots of other things.
Chad: It is good to be able to cook, son, but you do not need to do it much. I do need you to find a wife.
Taranos: I have been looking, Da. I promise I have.
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Taranos: Ah, the peace of the night. Well, Reflection, how are we going to find that special someone.
Reflection: There are lots of fish in the sea.
Taranos: Sea? What is this sea of which you speak? I must go there.
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Taranos: I do not know how to get to the sea but the strangely-dressed people here like my violin playing.
Cherry: And my lyre playing. We have made several coins.
Taranos: No people our age though.
Cherry: Thank goodness.
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Era: Low Tech
Family from L-to-R: Belle, Cherry, Chad, Hilda, Taranos
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Villareal Estate, Windslar, Windenburg
Good Soil, Homely, Great Acoustics, Off-Grid, Wild Foxes
Season: Summer (4/4)
Qualifying Skills
1. Cooking by Hilda on Week 3, Saturday (day 21)
Qualifying Aspirations
1. Soulmate by Hilda on Week 3, Friday (day 20)
2. Angling Ace by Chad on Week 4, Sunday (day 22)
Previous Progress:
Qualifying Skills
1. Fishing by Chad (week 2, Wed)
2. Fitness by Chad (week 2, Fri)
3. Parenting by Hill (week 3, Wed)
4. Singing by Hill (week 3, Thu)
5. Charisma by Hill (week 3, Fri)
Completed: Day 20
Founders:
Hilda: Creative, Family-Oriented, Foodie +Loves Outdoors; Young Adult (pregnant, 2 days to Adult)
Friend of the World 3/4; Knitting 3
Chad: Loves Outdoors, Romantic, Self-Assured +Family-Oriented; Adult (8 days to Elder)
Outdoor Enthusiast 3/4; Comedy 6, Gardening 5, Herbalism 7
Gen 2:
Cherry: Sunny/Angelic Creative, Foodie Teen (3 Days to YA)
The Curator 2/4; Guitar 6, Wellness 3
Thunder: Wiggly/Inquisitive Loves Outdoors, Creative Teen (8 days to YA)
Violin 8, Wellness 2
Bluebell: Calm/Independent Good Child (5 day to Teen)
Notes
Despite setting the park (Von Haunt estate) as a Teen Hangout, not one teen has graced our paths. They don’t come past the house either. There used to be children wandering past but that was in the No Tech Era when the family had to avoid everyone and Gen 2 weren’t old enough to justify finding a spouse. Finding a spouse might have to wait until the next era when they can go to school.
Thanks to @oshizu for pointing me in the direction of Mimsy’s garden to the side of the Von Haunt Estate. I’ve not been there over the magic 4-7am period so there may be harvestables then.
The Roman emperor Constantine adopted the Christian faith in the 4th century and rolled it out across their empire. Some would say it was a political move to control the empire which previously disagreed over which of their many gods should be worshipped. When the Romans gave up Britain, the locals adopted a more nature-based way of viewing the Christian God.
I’m hopeful of getting into the next Era in the next episode. Hopeful but a little sad. I do like the simplicity of the life style. If there were some teens around I might be tempted to draw it out. However, the next Era goes to a Normal Lifespan so Chad should have a bit longer before reaching his Elder years.
The Banwell SimTech Dynasty Week 5: The Search Continues
Previously at Banwell Camp: Having become an Angling Ace, Chad decided to explore the deep forest, Taranos became a Teen and Belle became a Good Child. Encouraged by her family’s achievements, Hilda decided there was time for another nooboo
Era: Low Tech
Family from L-to-R: Belle, Cherry, Chad, Hilda, Taranos
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Villareal Estate, Windslar, Windenburg
Good Soil, Homely, Great Acoustics, Off-Grid, Wild Foxes
Season: Summer (4/4)
Chad: This insect repellent will make our treks to the forest more pleasant. I have made a lot for all of us.
Hilda: That would be an improvement. Those bugs know just where to bite!
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Belle: Hello Houndstooth. Are you hungry? I’ll have to get one of the others to feed and brush you. I can tell you jokes and hug you, if that would be OK?
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Hilda: Thank you for helping me through that delivery. You are such a blessing.
Cherry: A boy! What will we call him?
Hilda: Matthew. A goodly name for our times.
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Arun: I have called to see your father. Can I come in.
Cherry: I am sorry but no. Only our family can come in.
Arun: You play that lyre very well. Maybe when you are older, you could become my wife.
Cherry: When I am old enough, you will be older too.
Arun: These times would not discount me on that basis. In fact we could get married now.
Cherry: Oh er I do not think it is possible. Do forgive me.
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Cherry: And then he said he wanted me to be his wife!
Taranos: It would not be a bad match. Stand still, Champ! He could still give you children.
Cherry: I am too busy collecting things and on my lyre to have children. That is you shorn (sheared?), Houndstooth.
Taranos: In addition to our animal chores.
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Chad: Happy Harvest. Who would like to light the candles?
Hilda: We are thankful for all the good things we have grown and made. We are thankful for all our Friends of the World. We ask for peace and safety as the days get shorter.
Chad: Oh – someone get Matthew. He has become a Wiggly Infant.
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Chad: Come here, Matthew. Let us play Peek-a-boo while the others lavish gifts on your mother for her birthday.
Matthew: Coo
Chad: It is your big sister Cherry’s birthday too. She has decided that she wants to have children after all. What a turnaround! It will be your birthday tomorrow. I wonder what you will be like as a Toddler.
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Taranos: Argh! This wax is hot. It takes me 5 candles to get a skill point and those bees only give enough for one candle each day!
Hilda: You do know we can buy more wax at the market, son?
Taranos: Oh. That is good. It will still get hot though.
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Cherry: Come on, Matthew, just let it out.
Matthew: Babble
Cherry: Hm, I think this part of childcare is difficult!
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Hilda: Happy Birthday, Belle.
Belle: Thank you Ma. Oh, these socks are very dotty.
Hilda: Do you not like them?
Belle: Not really, Ma. But thank you anyway.
Hilda: I like your dress, dear but we will have to change it for something that at least covers your collarbones. We really should have our shoulders covered but I can only get enough material for these shift dresses.
Belle: OK. But can I go and do some cooking now?
Hilda: That would be wonderful. Thank you dear. Your Da will want something when he wakes up in the tent. This has been his 5th night out there. (Outdoor Enthusiast complete)
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Cherry: Please be a new fossil. Please be a new fossil!
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Belle: Aha! I can not only feed and brush you, Houndstooth, I can shear your wool. Sometimes it is black and sometimes it is white. It is not surprising that Ma’s knitting creates stripes.
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Maaike: Good day to you, young woman. Have you seen my house around here, somewhere? I am sure I used to reside here but I must have got lost.
Cherry: I am sorry. There are no other houses here. You know, if you had a softer hairstyle and more flattering clothes, someone might be interested in you starting a dynasty with them.
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Matthew: Babble!
Hilda: I know dear. We are here again. But at least the bugs are not biting us.
Belle: Have you noticed that Ma just calls us “dear” all the time?
Taranos: She cannot remember all our names. It is worrying really.
Belle: I have not forgiven her for spending more time with everyone else besides me.
Taranos: Neither have I. She keeps apologizing. The priests teach that we must forgive but it takes time.
Hilda: Ha! Your sister has found her last fossil. We can all go home!
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Era: Low Tech
Family from L-to-R: Taranos, Cherry, Chad holding Matthew, Hilda, Belle
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Villareal Estate, Windslar, Windenburg
Good Soil, Homely, Great Acoustics, Off-Grid, Wild Foxes
Season: Autumn (1/4)
Qualifying Skills - 4/5
1. Cooking by Hilda on week 4/Sat day 21
2. Violin by Taranos on week 5/Sun day 29
3. Herbalism by Chad on week 5/Wed day 32
4. Guitar by Cherry on week 5/Thu day 33
Qualifying Aspirations - complete
1. Angling Ace by Chad on week 4/Mon day 23
2. Soulmate by Hilda on week 4/Fri day 20
3. Friend of the World by Hilda on week 5/Mon day 30
4. Outdoor Enthusiast by Chad on week 5/Fri day 34
5. The Curator by Cherry on week 5/Sat day 35
Previous Progress:
No Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
1. Fishing by Chad on week 2/Wed day 11
2. Fitness by Chad on week 2/Fri day 13
3. Parenting by Hill on week 3/Wed day 18
4. Singing by Hill on week 3/Thu day 19
5. Charisma by Hill on week 3/Fri day 20
Completed: Day 20
Founders:
Hilda: Creative, Family-Oriented, Foodie +Loves Outdoors; Adult (17 days to Elder)
Knitting 6
Chad: Loves Outdoors, Romantic, Self-Assured +Family-Oriented; Adult (0 days to Elder)
Freelance Botanist; Comedy 6, Gardening 8
Gen 2:
Cherry: Creative, Foodie, Family-Oriented Young Adult (10 Days to Adult)
Wellness 3
Taranos: Wiggly/Inquisitive Loves Outdoors, Creative Teen (0 days to YA)
Fabrication 2
Belle: Calm/Independent Good, Foodie Teen (8 days to YA)
Matthew: WigglyInquisitive Toddler (0 days to Child)
Notes
There was no actual flirting between Arun and Cherry but he stood there for ages watching her play. It was a little creepy.
So many birthdays this week, it was hard to keep track! Although I give the number of days to their “birthday”, without any means to age-up any but babies and infants, they actually get an extra days grace.
The Foodie trait was perhaps not the best trait for a Founder to have and pass on. It won’t be really useful until the More Tech Era when they can become chefs. So far Hilda has passed it on to both Cherry and Belle.
The adult female shift dresses have always been a compromise and as Britain loses the Roman influence, the climate and increased modesty makes them less and less appropriate.
Poor Matthew has been thoroughly over-looked and has barely got level 2 in any skills. Ah well. We are only 2 skill points away from the Mid-Tech Era… I was tempted to extend this update until then but decided to stick with the week updates.
This would have been a lot quicker without all the animals but I do enjoy them. We might go all-out with Simple Living next era...
The Banwell SimTech Dynasty Week 6b: A Country Wedding
Previously in the Banwell household: they spent all of Sunday working on their skills, particularly Chad who maxed gardening and thrust the family into the Mid Tech Era
Era: Mid Tech
Family from L-to-R: Taranos, Cherry, Chad holding Matthew, Hilda, Belle
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Banwell Farm, 2 Olde Lane, Old New Henford
Good Soil, Natural Light, Good Schools, Off-Grid, Simple Living
Season: Autumn (1/4)
Hilda: I can help thee with thy schoolwork, Belle.
Belle: Why are you talking so strangely, Mother?
Hilda: Forsooth child, it is my natural tongue. Art thou quizzing me?
Belle: Never mind.
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Cherry: It is a book, with words and pictures. It is truly a wondrous thing.
Matthew: ZZZZZZZ
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Cherry: Can we get something to eat at the ale house, Mother?
Hilda: Nay, Cherry, wouldst thou open us to charges of debauchery? We are here to buy provisions from yon gentlewoman who methinks mayst provide us with a discount.
Cherry: I shall see if any of our neighbours are here.
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Cherry: Good day, sir.
Imran: Hello? You don’t have to call me sir.
Cherry: You are only just a day younger than my mother. I am showing you respect. Why do you have pink paint under your eyes? Are you a jester?
Imran: It’s just something I’m trying. I might stop soon.
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Cherry: And do you see that one? It looks like the rabbit that visits us.
Imran: I see it. I am enjoying lying here with you.
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Belle: Did you hear, Cherry was seen lying in the middle of the village with an old man?
Hilda: Twas our neighbours son, Imran Watson. He is younger than us. Truly he would makest a goodly match for our Cherry.
Chad: Marry in haste and repent at leisure, they say.
Hilda: Who sayeth that? Well and we must away to meet with the family.
Belle: I don’t believe it. You want to marry Cherry off like a sack of potatoes.
Hilda: Potatoes are a valuable ingredient, new to these shores. Thou shalt be wanting a husband soon enough.
Belle: I will not!
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Taranos: Wait up, Belle! You can’t go running around alone dressed like that.
Belle: I’ll run where I please and with whom I please!
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Chad: Thanks for popping round, Elle (Scott).
Elle: Mum says you’re welcome in the ale house any time. It is a respectable establishment. Your mother and sisters would be quite safe.
Chad: I don’t think I’d be safe. You slay me! Will you be my girlfriend?
Elle: Well, that’s bold for you! Yes I will!
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Principal: Welcome to Copperdale High. You may find us a little progressive but hopefully you’ll settle right in.
Belle: Thank you. We’ll do our best.
Principal: Now, Taranos. You’re a failing C. Let’s see if we can get that grade up a bit this week.
Taranos: I’ll try.
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Hilda: Good day, Sir.
Thomas: Er hello?
Chad: It’s like this, Thomas. Our Cherry wants a child and that needs a husband. Your Imran seems a likely sort. What do you say?
Thomas: Are you trying to arrange a marriage here?
Hilda: Verily!
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Chad: Our own wedding is so far back in my memory.
Hilda: Wouldst thou choose to marry me again?
Chad: Twice, Thrice and evermore.
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Cherry: Mother and Father say you will give me a child and we are to be wed.
Imran: How do you feel about that?
Cherry: I really want a child.
Imran: We should probably get married then.
Cherry: Not until I know you can give me a child.
Imran: Oh, that’s not what I was expecting.
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Cherry: You have strange bedclothes. Will you take the rabbit slippers off?
Imran: Maybe later…
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Hilda: Why, thou are the veriest knave that ever I beheld!
Matthew: No-one remembered my birthday!
Hilda: Didst I not see thee open the knitted llama I made?
Matthew: But no cake.
Hilda: We are arranging to manage future cakes but for the nonce, cleanest up this filth!
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Cherry: I am with child!
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Chad: Congratulations, dearest Cherry. You shall wed Thomas tomorrow before the village fair.
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As Cherry waited in the village church for her groom, who was literally running late, she spied her sister Belle in a glittering low-cut bodysuit. Her rebellion had reached new heights!
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Imran: I’m sorry I’m late, dear heart. Are you alright?
Cherry: I seem to have inherited Mother’s tendency to morning sickness.
Imran: Will you marry me?
Cherry: Definitely.
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Belle: Roll up, roll up. Buy my country wares (at 300% mark-up) or tip my brother playing the violin. Either way, we want enough to buy a dragon fruit at the village stall! Plus, vote for my egg and chicken in the competition. They’re the best!
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Taranos: This is a strange gathering.
Belle: Yes. I hope I get my sale table back with all its stock…
Watcher: Me too!
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Era: Mid Tech
Family from L-to-R: Matthew, Belle, Imran, Chad, Hilda, Cherry, Taranos
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Banwell Farm, 2 Olde Lane, Old New Henford
Good Soil, Natural Light, Good Schools, Off-Grid, Simple Living
Season: Autumn (1/4)
Mid Tech Progress
Qualifying Skills
1. none
Qualifying Aspirations
1. Super Parent by Hilda on week 6/Wed day 39
Previous Progress:
No Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
1. Fishing by Chad on week 2/Wed day 11
2. Fitness by Chad on week 2/Fri day 13
3. Parenting by Hill on week 3/Wed day 18
4. Singing by Hill on week 3/Thu day 19
5. Charisma by Hill on week 3/Fri day 20
Completed: Day 20
Low Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
2. Cooking by Hilda on week 4/Sat day 21
3. Violin by Taranos on week 5/Sun day 29
4. Herbalism by Chad on week 5/Wed day 32
5. Guitar by Cherry on week 5/Thu day 33
6. Gardening by Chad on week 6/Mon day 37
Qualifying Aspirations
2. Angling Ace by Chad on week 4/Mon day 23
3. Soulmate by Hilda on week 4/Fri day 20
4. Friend of the World by Hilda on week 5/Mon day 30
5. Outdoor Enthusiast by Chad on week 5/Fri day 34
6. The Curator by Cherry on week 5/Sat day 35
Completed: Day 37
Founders:
Hilda: Creative, Family-Oriented, Foodie +Loves Outdoors; Adult (31 days to Elder)
Big Happy Family 3/4; Knitting 9
Chad: Loves Outdoors, Romantic, Self-Assured +Family-Oriented; Adult (14 days to Elder)
Freelance Botanist 3/4; Comedy 7, Handiness 7
Gen 2:
Cherry: Creative, Foodie, Family-Oriented +Romantic Young Adult (19 Days to Adult, Pregnant)
Painter Extraordinaire 2/4; Logic 4, Painting 7, Wellness 6
Imran Watson: Animal Enthusiast, Materialistic, Neat Adult (32 days to Elder, husband to Cherry)
Country Caretaker 0/4
Taranos: Wiggly/Inquisitive Loves Outdoors, Creative Teen (3 days to YA)
Serial Romantic 0/4; Fabrication 2, Flower Arranging 3, Logic 2, Wellness 2
Belle: Calm/Independent Good, Foodie Teen (12 days to YA)
Fabulously Wealthy 2/4; Baking 3
Matthew: Wiggly/Inquisitive Self-Assured Child (12 days to Teen)
Notes
Only Hilda will be channelling Shakespeare. I hope it’s not too annoying to read.
All the teens met have a useless trait: Mean, Hates Children, Glutton, etc and so many Children of the Ocean! I do hope Taranos and Belle find the perfect someone each.
Historically, in country areas, it was thought quite sensible to make sure a couple could conceive before sealing the marriage contract. After all, why get married if you aren’t having children? It was a different time. I was seriously in 2 minds about moving Imran in but he is an Animal Enthusiast so will take on that role in the household. He will also attempt the Country Caretaker aspiration which isn't on the ruleset list but it has 4 levels so I'm allowing it.
The family are allowed the Off-Grid Stove but should not be using it electrically. Many more meals are available on the outdoor grill, even with Simple Living on, so most mains are cooked on that. The other issue is that Baking is not an option. Now baking was definitely happening in the Tudor period so I have reached a compromise. I have put a windmill on the roof to generate enough power for Belle to bake things on the stove, getting up to level 3. There are no other electrically powered items and not much power is generated. The only other way to get the Baking skill, allowed in this era, is to buy the exorbitant cupcake factory – out of place in a country farm.
Saturday was a very busy day, wedding, fair, prom. It was unfortunate that I didn’t pack up the sale table before prom started. It and the chicken weren’t anywhere to be seen when they got home from the prom but I’m hoping they’ll turn up soon.
Tudor Park (wedding venue) by YuleNorwood – I had to remove a few radios. I left the dance floor and Sims dance on that without music! I searched high and low for another radio. There was definitely music for dancing in the Tudor times so I was quite pleased that they could.
The Banwell SimTech Dynasty Week 7: Don Juan
Previously in the Banwell household: the family established their farm in Old New Henford and arranged a marriage for Cherry with neighbour Imran Watson. Matthew aged up into a veritable knave of a child, according to Hilda.
Era: Mid Tech
Family from L-to-R: Matthew, Belle, Imran, Chad, Hilda, Cherry, Taranos
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Banwell Farm, 2 Olde Lane, Old New Henford
Good Soil, Natural Light, Good Schools, Off-Grid, Simple Living
Season: Autumn (1/4)
Hilda: Twas a goodly idea of yours, Cherry, to visit this historical museum.
Cherry: There’s more art upstairs but I can’t seem to get up there. Still, there are 3 pictures down here that I will view.
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Taranos: Oh Elle!
Elle: Oh Taranos!
Watcher: OK – that’s a 2nd date. Time to move on.
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Cherry: You mean we can…
Imran: Yes!
Cherry: And we don’t have to…
Imran: No!
Cherry: I love being pregnant!
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Belle: I’ve got an A. Why can’t I graduate already!
Watcher: You just need to up it a little bit more.
Belle: Argh!
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Susanna: I’m so glad your Watcher joined you at school today.
Taranos: Me too. I really want to do this! Will you be my girlfriend.
Susanna: I thought you were courting Elle Scott
Taranos: We….ll. She doesn’t attend school you see.
Susanna: Never mind! Yes, I’ll be your girlfriend.
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Taranos: I just popped in because I was thinking of you at school today and I realised that we hadn’t kissed properly yet.
Elle: Oh! OK.
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Cherry: Argh!
Imran: What do I do? What do I do?
Cherry: Get Mother!
Imran: Right away.
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Hilda: Felicitations on the birth of my first grandchild. By what name shalt he be known.
Cherry: I thought Henry, after our Queen’s father.
Hilda: Here ist a birthing gift.
Cherry: A stripey singlet? I’ll put it on him straightaway.
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Cherry: Oh Henry. I’m so happy to have you.
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Imran: Oh Cocoa. I’m so happy to play with you.
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Taranos: Cassiel! Thank you for coming over.
Cassiel (Moon): How could I say “no” to you? People are saying you are the local Don Juan.
Taranos: In that case, let’s share a First Kiss.
Cassiel: Oh – that was wonderful!
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Hilda: Good day to thee, maid.
Cassiel: Good day to you, mistress.
Hilda: A Child of the Ocean? But what is the Ocean of which thee speakest?
Cassiel: I have never been but feel drawn to it.
Hilda: Thou appearest to be be drawn to my son Taranos also. I lovest him but I fear he may be the downfall of maids such as thee.
Cassiel: I didn’t quite follow that but it’s time for me to be off anyway.
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Taranos: Thanks for coming over. It’s time for me to become a Young Adult. And you know what that means!
Elle: Yes! It means we can’t snuggle anymore! Wait!
Taranos: Pfft! Oops – too late.
Elle (sadly): I’d better go…
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Cherry: Who’s Mummy’s little water baby?
Henry: Gurgle.
Cherry: That’s right. Henry is!
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Taranos: Well hello, Mayor Hope. You are looking particularly lovely today.
Hope: I’ve been hearing a lot of things about you, Master Banwell.
Taranos: All bad, I hope. Here’s a beautiful rose for a beautiful lady.
Hope: Oh Master Taranos.
Taranos: I humbly kiss your hands.
Hope: And that’s the only thing you’ll be kissing. Away with you, you naughty boy.
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Tiana (Robles): And you say it’s OK to Try For a Baby because we’re in an 8-person household?
Taranos: Absolutely.
Tiana: Because you know I hate children?
Taranos: There’s absolutely nothing to worry about.
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Cherry: That’s it, Imran. Hold him just like that while he sleeps. I’m going to paint your portrait.
Imran: But I really need the bathroom.
Cherry: I won’t be long.
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Taranos: Good evening, fair maid.
Maira: I’ve come to see my brother, Imran.
Taranos: Wouldn’t you like to see more of me? It can be arranged…
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Era: Mid Tech
Family from L-to-R: Matthew, Taranos, Hilda, Cherry holding Henry, Chad, Imran, Belle.
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Banwell Farm, 2 Olde Lane, Old New Henford
Good Soil, Natural Light, Good Schools, Off-Grid, Simple Living
Season: Autumn (2/4)
Mid Tech Progress
Qualifying Skills
1. Knitting by Hilda on week 7/Tue day 45
2. Painting by Cherry on week 7/Thu day 47
Qualifying Aspirations
1. Super Parent by Hilda on week 6/Wed day 39
Previous Progress:
No Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
1. Fishing by Chad on week 2/Wed day 11
2. Fitness by Chad on week 2/Fri day 13
3. Parenting by Hill on week 3/Wed day 18
4. Singing by Hill on week 3/Thu day 19
5. Charisma by Hill on week 3/Fri day 20
Completed: Day 20
Low Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
3. Cooking by Hilda on week 4/Sat day 21
4. Violin by Taranos on week 5/Sun day 29
5. Herbalism by Chad on week 5/Wed day 32
6. Guitar by Cherry on week 5/Thu day 33
7. Gardening by Chad on week 6/Mon day 37
Qualifying Aspirations
2. Angling Ace by Chad on week 4/Mon day 23
3. Soulmate by Hilda on week 4/Fri day 20
4. Friend of the World by Hilda on week 5/Mon day 30
5. Outdoor Enthusiast by Chad on week 5/Fri day 34
6. The Curator by Cherry on week 5/Sat day 35
Completed: Day 37
Founders:
Hilda: Creative, Family-Oriented, Foodie +Loves Outdoors +Outgoing; Adult (25 days to Elder)
Big Happy Family 3/4; Comedy 3, Logic 4, Veterinary 6
Chad: Loves Outdoors, Romantic, Self-Assured +Family-Oriented; Adult (8 days to Elder)
Freelance Botanist 3/4; Comedy 7, Handiness 9, Logic 2
Gen 2:
Cherry: Creative, Foodie, Family-Oriented +Romantic Young Adult (15 Days to Adult)
Painter Extraordinaire 3/4; Comedy 2, Logic 5, Wellness 6
Imran Watson: Animal Enthusiast, Materialistic, Neat Adult (26 days to Elder, husband to Cherry)
Country Caretaker 2/4; Comedy 2, Logic 3
Taranos: Outdoors, Creative, Romantic +Family-Oriented Young Adult (25 days to Adult)
Serial Romantic 2/4; Comedy 2, Fabrication 2, Flower Arranging 3, Logic 3, Wellness 2, Writing 2
Belle: Calm/Independent Good, Foodie Teen (6 days to YA)
Fabulously Wealthy 2/4; Baking 4, Logic 2
Matthew: Wiggly/Inquisitive Self-Assured Child (6 days to Teen)
Logic 3
Gen 3:
Henry: Sunny Infant (1 day to Toddler)
Notes
I rarely direct the family to play chess but it is one of the club activities – yes clubs are allowed in this era! It is interesting to see which member has done the most – Cherry! Considering giving birth and breastfeeding, plus maxing painting, she’s been a star so far.
Taranos has not progressed far with his skills but he has other…duties. You might say he’s working double time as he’s helping his mothers aspiration (Big Happy Family) as well as his own. He is looking for long term love really but so many of his paramours Hate Children. Since he’s become Family-Oriented (!) I think he wants a big family.
So far, his best options are:
Elle Scott (teen) Recycle Disciple, Glutton
Cassiel Moon (YA) Loyal, Child o/t Ocean + ?
Siobhan Fyres (Adult) Self-Assured, Ambitious, Insider – yes, the Fyres have re-emerged. I wonder where they are living and if Morgan is around…
Regarding Clubs, I do Rally The Troops every morning to help them go off to school well and get on with the farm chores. I do let them go to bed at night to be more authentic.
Windenburg History Museum by Haunted Hattie
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The Banwell SimTech Dynasty Week 8: Cowplant Mockery
Previously in the Banwell household: Cherry gave birth to Henry who became a Sunny Infant.
Having aged up to a Young Adult and no longer able to court his crush, Elle Scott, Taranos flirted with anyone and everyone while his mother Hilda maxed Knitting.
Era: Mid Tech
Family from L-to-R: Matthew, Taranos, Hilda, Cherry holding Henry, Chad, Imran, Belle.
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Banwell Farm, 2 Olde Lane, Old New Henford
Good Soil, Natural Light, Good Schools, Off-Grid, Simple Living
Season: Autumn (3/4)
Cherry: Can you reach for this? Just a bit further! Well done!
Henry: Coo
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Tiana: I’ve got some Big News to Share.
Taranos: Before you do, I’d just like to say that I’m putting my Serial Romantic ways behind me. I realise I haven’t been treating you with respect and it’s time I thought about settling down with a special someone.
Tiana: You mean…?
Taranos: Yes. Can we just be friends?
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Taranos: Elle! Why are you so sad?
Elle: My father died yesterday and my mother has just died today. On my birthday.
Taranos: Oh Elle. I’m so sorry. Hey, why don’t we spend some time together. We can do whatever you like. I really care about you.
Elle: You do? I heard you’ve had at least 3 children by as many women.
Taranos: I’ll do my best by them but that’s all behind me now. I’m here for you.
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Elle: This has been a lovely golden date but it’s nearly time for me to go back to my empty house.
Taranos: It’s not quite time. There’s a bit of time for you to answer this question…
Elle: But it’s too crowded in your house. I can’t move in there.
Taranos: You don’t have to. I’ll move in with you. What do you say, Elle? It’s been you for me right from the start.
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Hilda: Yon Scott maid is dressed in strange garb.
Chad: You know she’s not with child.
Hilda: Tis strange but Taranos has blessed me with plenty of grandchildren. He will do well in the village and we can visit him there.
Chad: You know it's our Belle's birthday tomorrow. She will be full-grown and ready for a husband of her own.
Hilda: And Matthew's birthday also. Tis never too soon to look for a maid for him.
Matthew: What?
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Chad: It’s like this Mid-To-More: if you would just grow a bit more then I will become a Freelance Botanist. I’d like to do that before my birthday. Cherry is now a Painter Extraordinaire and very good at Wellness. I’m the best at Handiness and Hilda has even maxed veterinary skills which currently seems a bit unnecessary. What do you say?
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Imran: I don’t know if goat’s milk will win a prize but I haven’t go a cow to enter. Next week will be outsized veg. I’m sure I could win that.
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Belle: Roll up, roll up. Get your minimally marked-up animal treats here. Come on folks. You know you want them. I may get my dream of being Fabulously Wealthy when tomorrows harvest rolls in but this evening would be even better. Especially as goat’s milk doesn’t even get a participation ribbon.
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Era: End of Mid Tech
Family from L-to-R: Belle, Hilda, Cherry holding Henry, Chad, Imran, Matthew
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Banwell Farm, 2 Olde Lane, Old New Henford
Good Soil, Natural Light, Good Schools, Off-Grid, Simple Living
Season: Autumn (4/4)
Mid Tech Complete Day 57
Qualifying Skills
1. Knitting by Hilda on week 7/Tue day 45
2. Painting by Cherry on week 7/Thu day 47
3. Handiness by Chad on week 8/Wed day 53
4. Wellness by Cherry on week 8/Thu day 54
5. Veterinary by Hilda on week 8/Sat day 56
Qualifying Aspirations
1. Super Parent by Hilda on week 6/Wed day 39
2. Serial Romantic by Taranos week 8/Mon day 51
3. Big Happy Family by Hilda week 8/Wed day 53
4. Painter Extraordinaire by Cherry week 8/Wed day 53
5. Fabulously Wealthy by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
Previous Progress:
No Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
1. Fishing by Chad on week 2/Wed day 11
2. Fitness by Chad on week 2/Fri day 13
3. Parenting by Hill on week 3/Wed day 18
4. Singing by Hill on week 3/Thu day 19
5. Charisma by Hill on week 3/Fri day 20
Completed: Day 20
Low Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
6. Cooking by Hilda on week 4/Sat day 21
7. Violin by Taranos on week 5/Sun day 29
8. Herbalism by Chad on week 5/Wed day 32
9. Guitar by Cherry on week 5/Thu day 33
10. Gardening by Chad on week 6/Mon day 37
Qualifying Aspirations
6. Angling Ace by Chad on week 4/Mon day 23
7. Soulmate by Hilda on week 4/Fri day 20
8. Friend of the World by Hilda on week 5/Mon day 30
9. Outdoor Enthusiast by Chad on week 5/Fri day 34
10. The Curator by Cherry on week 5/Sat day 35
Completed: Day 37
Founders:
Hilda: Creative, Family-Oriented, Foodie +Loves Outdoors +Outgoing; Adult (17 days to Elder)
Comedy 3, Logic 5, Baking 3
Chad: Loves Outdoors, Romantic, Self-Assured +Family-Oriented; Adult (0 days to Elder)
Freelance Botanist 3/4; Comedy 9, Logic 4
Gen 2:
Cherry: Creative, Foodie, Family-Oriented +Romantic Young Adult (7 Days to Adult)
Comedy 4, Logic 9
Imran Watson: Animal Enthusiast, MaterialisticFreegan, Neat Adult (18 days to Elder), husband to Cherry)
Country Caretaker 3/4; Comedy 3, Logic 4
Belle: Good, Foodie, Unflirty Young Adult (26 days to Adult)
Comedy 2, Baking 9, Logic 5, Writing 4
Matthew: Wiggly/Inquisitive Self-Assured, Neat Teen (19 days to YA)
Musical Genius 0/4; Logic 6
Gen 3:
Henry: SunnyCharmer Toddler (1 day to Child)
Notes
Taranos doing double time to achieve Serial Romantic for himself and Big Happy Family for his mother deserved to ride off into the sunset with his first love. I had toyed with him marrying Cassiel Moon to move into the Bailey-Moon residence but Thorne & Octavia had filled it to capacity with babies and pets. When Elle turned up, all grown up and so very sad, there was only one thing to do. I considered trying to get all his off-spring to join them in the village residence but it would have been clunky.
That cowplant – Mid-To-More – has been fertilized, evolved and talked to as much as possible and it’s just been sitting there, mocking me. Very frustrating for a number of reasons.
This episode rolled on to 6am on Sunday when Belle harvested & sold the mornings dragon fruits. We’re off into the More Tech Era to which the women of the household are very much looking forward. There will be a bit of a pause as I dive into the heady world of CC fashions!
The Banwell SimTech Dynasty Week 9: The Cowplant Ate My Ribbon
Previously in the Banwell household: Taranos gave up his Serial Romancing to wed and move in with orphaned Elle Scott. Hilda had her Big Happy Family and the Cowplant More-To-Mid was not cooperating. However Belle was Fabulously Wealthy and we moved to the More Tech Era.
Era: Start of More Tech
Family from L-to-R: Belle, Hilda, Cherry holding Henry, Chad, Imran, Matthew
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Umbrage Manor, Pendula View, Willow Creek
Good Acoustics, Good Schools
Season: Winter (1/4)
Cherry: I’ve made a cake for your birthday, Pater, but can we keep it low-key? Imran’s father died today and he’s really sad. So is little Henry.
Hilda: I’ll make a round of drinks to celebrate. I need to practise for my culinary job anyway.
Chad: Ooh – ow! Happy Birthday to me. I’m just glad I get to work from home as a gardener. Lots of naps! Now, where’s little Henry. I’ll cheer him up.
Cherry: No cake for him, Pater! You know how sugar sends him crazy.
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Chad: Who’s Grandad’s special boy?
Henry: Henwy?
Chad: Ooh – look what I found behind your ear!
Henry: Sweetie!
Chad: Sh. Don’t tell your mother.
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Imran: I’m so glad I got back from my Athletics job before you blew out your candles. Happy Birthday, son.
Henry: Pfft
Chad: A formal dinner party’s not really the thing for a child’s birthday but, oh, look what Grandad’s found in his dinner jacket pocket.
Henry: Sweetie!
Imran: Just don’t tell your mother when she gets home from painting.
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Henry: There are so many puzzles to choose from. I wonder if I can do this easy one.
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Chad: Finally! You know you could have sped things up so I could work on being Long-Lived before I aged up.
Mid-To-More: Better late than never.
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Chad: Are you sure this is safe, Watcher?
Watcher: I’m keeping an eye on your energy levels and you can go to bed straight after training. That’s why I put the running machine in your bedroom.
Chad: Yes, Hilda was unimpressed. She’s gone off in a huff to sleep in the tent outside.
Watcher: That’s because she’s having a mid-life crisis. Did you know she’s started breeding frogs as well?
Chad: As long as she doesn’t want another child…
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Hilda: Workout machines in the bedroom. Slaving all day indoors when I love the outdoors lifestyle. I am stressed and definitely not happy. Maybe a cycle ride will cheer me up.
Watcher: I’m facilitating as many of your crises whims as I can. You really need to relax if you want to get that next promotion.
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Chad: Well done, Cherry. I knew you’d enjoy fishing. I just need to get your mother doing it too. I’m sure that would help.
Cherry: Thanks, Pater. You’re the best.
Chad: What are you going to focus on now?
Cherry: I love my painting career but did you hear about the ancient ruins they’ve found in Selvadorada? Belle says she wants to go investigate. Don’t you think that sounds like an adventure?
Chad: It sure does.
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Hilda: Blah Blah Blah. This new premier is so like the last one. What I want is to go and enjoy the outdoors. When are we leaving for Selvadorada.
Henry: Not until I’ve finished this cross-stitch.
Cherry: You can take it with you.
Matthew: Can’t we go this evening, Mater?
Cherry: You only want to go because you’ve not studied for your exams tomorrow, brother.
Matthew: Maybe! It’s not your call, anyway sis. What do you say, Mater?
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Cherry: Oh yes, I love doing the Rhumbasim. The people here are so friendly. I’m already an expert in their culture.
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Cherry: An early start and I need to clear these vines. Yes, I’m wearing heels and why not?
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Cherry: I have no idea why I’m so flirty because I haven’t even got to the Falls but these flies are driving me mad. Maybe Pater’s Insect Repellent will help.
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Cherry: With my Handiness…
Belle: And my Archaelogy…
Cherry: …this temple exploration is a piece of cake.
Belle: Cake? I’m hungry. Have you got any of that cheese stuff?
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Hilda: Ah! That trip to the jungle was wonderful. I’m still having a mid-life crisis but I’m very happy to build a Snowpal with you Henry.
Henry: Thanks Granny.
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Imran: Look at my pumpkin! Excellent and twice the size of anything else. My Chocolate pie is excellent too while the others are only Normal, including Taranos’ Fish Pie. I’m sure to win first this week.
Watcher: Or not!!!
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Era: More Tech
Family from L-to-R: Henry, Belle, Imran, Chad, Hilda, Cherry, Matthew
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Umbrage Manor, Pendula View, Willow Creek
Good Acoustics, Good Schools
Season: Winter (1/4)
Progress
Qualifying Skills
1. Logic by Cherry on week 9/Sun day 57
2. Baking by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
3. Comedy by Chad on week 9/Mon day 58
4. Piano by Belle on week 9/Tue day 59
5. Selvadoradan Culture by Cherry on week 9/Thu day 61
Qualifying Aspirations
1. Freelance Botanist by Chad on week 9/Tue day 59
2. Renaissance Sim by Cherry on week 9/Wed day 60
Previous Progress:
No Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
1. Fishing by Chad on week 2/Wed day 11
2. Fitness by Chad on week 2/Fri day 13
3. Parenting by Hill on week 3/Wed day 18
4. Singing by Hill on week 3/Thu day 19
5. Charisma by Hill on week 3/Fri day 20
Completed: Day 20
Low Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
6. Cooking by Hilda on week 4/Sat day 21
7. Violin by Taranos on week 5/Sun day 29
8. Herbalism by Chad on week 5/Wed day 32
9. Guitar by Cherry on week 5/Thu day 33
10. Gardening by Chad on week 6/Mon day 37
Qualifying Aspirations
2. Angling Ace by Chad on week 4/Mon day 23
3. Soulmate by Hilda on week 4/Fri day 20
4. Friend of the World by Hilda on week 5/Mon day 30
5. Outdoor Enthusiast by Chad on week 5/Fri day 34
6. The Curator by Cherry on week 5/Sat day 35
Completed: Day 37
Mid Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
11. Knitting by Hilda on week 7/Tue day 45
12. Painting by Cherry on week 7/Thu day 47
13. Handiness by Chad on week 8/Wed day 52
14. Wellness by Cherry on week 8/Thu day 53
15. Veterinary by Hilda on week 8/Sat day 55
Qualifying Aspirations
7. Super Parent by Hilda on week 6/Wed day 39
8. Serial Romantic by Taranos week 8/Mon day 51
9. Big Happy Family by Hilda week 8/Wed day 52
10. Painter Extraordinaire by Cherry week 8/Wed day 52
11. Fabulously Wealthy by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
Completed: Day 57
Founders:
Hilda: Creative, Family-Oriented, Foodie +Loves Outdoors +Outgoing; Adult (10 days to Elder)
Master Chef 3/4; Culinary Career 5/10; Mixology 9
Chad: Loves Outdoors, Romantic, Self-Assured +Family-Oriented; Elder (lived 110 days)
Bodybuilder 3/4; Botanist 6/10
Gen 2:
Cherry: Creative, Foodie, Family-Oriented +Romantic Young Adult (0 Days to Adult)
Jungle Explorer 2/4; Painter 6/10
Imran Watson: Animal Enthusiast, MaterialisticFreegan, Neat Adult (19 days to Elder), husband to Cherry)
Country Caretaker 3/4; Career Bodybuilder 5/10
Belle: Good, Foodie, Unflirty Young Adult (19 days to Adult)
Archaeology Scholar 1/4; Musician 5/10; Archaeology 8, Writing 4
Matthew: Wiggly/Inquisitive Self-Assured, Neat Teen (12 days to YA)
Musical Genius 2/4
Gen 3:
Henry: Sunny/Charmer Neat Child (8 days to Teen)
Notes
I left the box of cross-stitch out because I couldn’t decide who was going to work on it. I didn’t realise they would all take it up, almost obsessively. I have hidden it away in the inventory now.
It’s going to be impossible not to max some extra skills that will not be counted during this era. I should have planned things a little better. Hopefully there will be plenty left for the High Tech Era. Selvadoradan skill is only 5 levels so part of me doesn’t want to count it.
The elusive win at Henford’s Fair – no the cowplant didn’t really eat the ribbon but Imran is feeling hard done by. I was sure that pumpkin would win! Next week is Llama and wool. Looks like our household is getting a llama!
***This will be the last update for a few weeks as I'll be afk. I'll still be able to read and comment on the forum but no updates. The Banwell Household will go into hibernation and dream of distant travels.***
The Banwell SimTech Dynasty Week 10: Llama Dama Ding Dong
Previously at Banwell Manor: Chad became an Elder and then a Freelance Botanist. Everyone got a job, including Matthew and Henry who joined Scouts. Cherry became a Renaissance Sim and went off to explore the jungle with Belle.
Era: More Tech
Family from L-to-R: Henry, Belle, Imran, Chad, Hilda, Cherry, Matthew
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Banwell Manor, Pendula View, Willow Creek
Good Acoustics, Good Schools
Season: Winter (1/4)
Henry: Ow Ow Ow!
Watcher: Oh yes, you had that wobbly tooth before I left.
Henry: And put it under my pillow for the Tooth Fairy. Where have you been?
Watcher: Travelling down under – Singapore, Australia, New Zealand – it was great!
Henry: Well we were just fine without you. Let me tell you what we got up to.
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Henry: Do you remember that the Finchwick Fair stiffed Dad on the giant vegetable first place ribbon? Well, the next fair is for llamas and llama wool. So – meet Dama Ding Dong. Dad’s so obsessed that he’ll pet him in his swim trunks. The pool stays warm in Winter because we’ve got geo-thermal heating but I was amazed Dad didn’t freeze to death.
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Henry: We all like petting the animals. This rabbit came to live with us soon after we made friends with some rabbits in Henford. Sometimes it gives us treats for Dama Ding Dong so we can get fun-coloured wool.
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Henry: Mum celebrated her adult birthday. If she’s going to give me a baby brother or sister, she’d better get on with it. She’s so old now!
Watcher: Hey – show some respect. She’s got plenty of time.
Henry: But Dad hasn’t. He’s really ancient!
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Henry: Of course, Dad isn’t as old as Gramps. He’s trying to get fit but we all keep an eye on him so he doesn’t get too tired.
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Henry: Granny Cherry was struggling with some mid-life crises and was going to her bartending job in a bad mood. She invited her co-workers round to see if they’d help with her promotion but they’re really old too! I hope they help before they pop their clogs!
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Henry: I worked hard on my schoolwork. I’m acing it so I’m sure to go straight in at grade B in High School. My birthday’s on Sunday, you know.
Watcher: I haven’t forgotten.
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Henry: Gramps got too tired and had to have a nap on the couch. He said it was a siesta but he’s fooling no-one. Uncle Matthew thinks Dad should do the Bodybuilder after he’s got Country Caretaker because he’s doing that career anyway. But Mum explained that Gramps would be safer for longer if he does it. Is that right?
Watcher: Yes. If your Gramps becomes long-lived and we get to the High-Tech era, I think he’ll be with us right up to the finishing line.
Henry: Oh.
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Henry: Saturday came and Dad gave Dama Ding Dong the red treat. Look at him! What an amazing colour.
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Henry: Dad tried to bribe the mayor while I wasn’t looking but she wouldn’t accept. He spent some time being friendly with her but, let’s face it. That plain white llama had no chance against Dama Ding Dong.
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Henry: So, right at the end of the Finchwick Fair, the mayor awarded the first place to our amazing Llama Dama Ding Dong and Dad finally got to be a Country Caretaker. I’m so glad I stayed up late to see that. Uncle Matthew was less impressed to miss his Prom but he’s got at least 1 more he can attend and I'll be there too!
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Era: More Tech
Family from L-to-R: Henry, Belle, Hilda, Chad, Cherry, Imran, Matthew
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Banwell Manor, Pendula View, Willow Creek
Good Acoustics, Good Schools
Season: Winter (2/4)
Progress
Qualifying Skills 5/5
1. Logic by Cherry on week 9/Sun day 57
2. Baking by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
3. Comedy by Chad on week 9/Mon day 58
4. Piano by Belle on week 9/Tue day 59
5. Selvadoradan Culture by Cherry on week 9/Thu day 61
Qualifying Aspirations 3/5
1. Freelance Botanist by Chad on week 9/Tue day 59
2. Renaissance Sim by Cherry on week 9/Wed day 60
3. Country Caretaker by Imran on week 10/Sat day 70
Qualifying Careers 0/5
Previous Progress:
No Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
1. Fishing by Chad on week 2/Wed day 11
2. Fitness by Chad on week 2/Fri day 13
3. Parenting by Hill on week 3/Wed day 18
4. Singing by Hill on week 3/Thu day 19
5. Charisma by Hill on week 3/Fri day 20
Completed: Day 20
Low Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
6. Cooking by Hilda on week 4/Sat day 21
7. Violin by Taranos on week 5/Sun day 29
8. Herbalism by Chad on week 5/Wed day 32
9. Guitar by Cherry on week 5/Thu day 33
10. Gardening by Chad on week 6/Mon day 37
Qualifying Aspirations
4. Angling Ace by Chad on week 4/Mon day 23
5. Soulmate by Hilda on week 4/Fri day 20
6. Friend of the World by Hilda on week 5/Mon day 30
7. Outdoor Enthusiast by Chad on week 5/Fri day 34
8. The Curator by Cherry on week 5/Sat day 35
Completed: Day 37
Mid Tech
Qualifying Skills
11. Knitting by Hilda on week 7/Tue day 45
12. Painting by Cherry on week 7/Thu day 47
13. Handiness by Chad on week 8/Wed day 52
14. Wellness by Cherry on week 8/Thu day 53
15. Veterinary by Hilda on week 8/Sat day 55
Qualifying Aspirations
9. Super Parent by Hilda on week 6/Wed day 39
10. Serial Romantic by Taranos week 8/Mon day 51
11. Big Happy Family by Hilda week 8/Wed day 52
12. Painter Extraordinaire by Cherry week 8/Wed day 52
13. Fabulously Wealthy by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
Completed: Day 57]
Founders:
Hilda: Creative, Family-Oriented, Foodie +Loves Outdoors +Outgoing; Adult (3 days to Elder)
Master Chef 3/4; Culinary: Mixologist 6/10
Chad: Loves Outdoors, Romantic, Self-Assured +Family-Oriented; Elder (lived 117 days)
Bodybuilder 3/4; Gardener: Botanist 9/10
Gen 2:
Cherry: Creative, Foodie, Family-Oriented +Romantic Adult (35 Days to Elder)
Jungle Explorer 2/4; Painter: Master of the Real 8/10
Imran Watson: Animal Enthusiast, MaterialisticFreegan, Neat Adult (4 days to Elder), husband to Cherry)
Country Caretaker 4/4; Athlete: Bodybuilder 7/10
Belle: Good, Foodie, Unflirty Young Adult (12 days to Adult)
Archaeology Scholar 1/4; Musician 8/10
Matthew: Wiggly/Inquisitive Self-Assured, Neat Teen (5 days to YA)
Musical Genius 3/4
Gen 3:
Henry: Sunny/Charmer Neat Child (1 days to Teen)
Notes
Juggling the 2 remaining aspirations with the 5 careers so that I don’t “waste” any (if they get completed in this Era, they won’t count towards the next) is tricky. I think Imran could complete Mansion Baron almost immediately but I really want Chad to complete his Bodybuilder soon. Hilda will complete Master Chef very soon and get the Mixology one as she completes her career. Selvadorada aspirations will have to wait. It’s not a big problem as there’re a lot more aspiration options in the High Tech era but it feels inefficient.
I actually played this episode before I went on our travels but didn’t have time to write it up. We only got back yesterday and I’m a bit dopey from jetlag so apologies if this episode is disjointed. I wanted to get it done before I played any more. I’ve really missed my Sim family.
Our 6-week trip to the other side of the world was amazing – we usually stay in the UK – and I’m so excited that some of the cultures we experienced will be in the new expansion pack - For Rent. I am very glad to be home, in my own bed and able to see friends and family. Travelling is such a wonderful privilege but there really is no place like home.
The Banwell SimTech Dynasty Week 11: Dusty
Previously at Banwell Manor: Henry lost a tooth and Llama Dama Ding Dong helped Imran to become a Country Caretaker
Era: More Tech
Family from L-to-R: Henry, Belle, Hilda, Chad, Cherry, Imran, Matthew
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Banwell Manor, Pendula View, Willow Creek
Good Acoustics, Good Schools, Geo-thermal
Season: Winter (2/4)
Dusty: Hi folks. I’m Dusty the Cocker Spaniel, Independent and Intelligent, at your service. This fellow here is my main servant. He’s called Imran and he has a Llama in his pocket. That’s not a euphemism. Apparently my Watcher thinks it’s a good place to leave it for now.
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Dusty: This old man here is Chad and he’s just become a Body Builder so he should last forever now. He likes to give sweets to young Henry. Where are my sweets? That’s what I’d like to know!
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Dusty: Actually, young Henry isn’t so young anymore. He aged up into a Romantic Teen and the family celebrated with lots of noise.
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Dusty: Henry met Haven Goth at High School and got a crush on her. I’ve no idea what that means.
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Dusty: Then there was another birthday. Hilda became an Elder on the day they brought a tree into the house. No, not for me to cock my leg on. They stuck shiny things on it and sang. Everyone got presents, not just Hilda. Even I got a ball but it wasn’t wrapped up.
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Dusty: Chad and Belle both went to work that day, even though they didn’t need to. They both maxed their careers, whatever that means. Belle decided to continue as a Musician but Chad retired. He gets $720 a day for doing nothing.
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Dusty: Imran’s birthday was next. Cherry still loves him even with grey hair. They gaze into each other’s eyes a lot.
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Dusty: When it was Matthew’s birthday, it was mine too and I became Stubborn. I didn’t get a cake but Matthew did. He didn’t eat any because he became Active and wanted to go jogging. He hasn’t got a job yet. He says he’s saving himself for the final era!
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Dusty: Here’s me, fully grown, with Imran in his swimwear. He looks a bit scrawny to me but he’s very fit for his Bodybuilder career.
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Dusty: All the family take me for walks but Chad has more free time. I do like my walks but I like going out by myself too. Hilda’s still working as a Mixologist but she became a Master Chef on Saturday Night which is a bit confusing.
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Era: More Tech
Family from L-to-R: Henry, Matthew, Hilda, Cherry holding Dusty, Chad, Imran, Belle
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Banwell Manor, Pendula View, Willow Creek
Good Acoustics, Good Schools, Geo-thermal
Season: Winter (3/4)
Progress
Qualifying Skills 5/5
1. Logic by Cherry on week 9/Sun day 57
2. Baking by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
3. Comedy by Chad on week 9/Mon day 58
4. Piano by Belle on week 9/Tue day 59
5. Selvadoradan Culture by Cherry on week 9/Thu day 61
Qualifying Aspirations 5/5
1. Freelance Botanist by Chad on week 9/Tue day 59
2. Renaissance Sim by Cherry on week 9/Wed day 60
3. Country Caretaker by Imran on week 10/Sat day 70
4. Body Builder by Chad on week 11/Mon day 72
5. Master Chef by Hilda on week 11/Sat day 77
Qualifying Careers 2/5
1. Gardener: Botanist by Chad on week 11/Wed day 74
2. Entertainer: Musician by Belle on week 11/Wed day 74
Previous Progress:
No Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
1. Fishing by Chad on week 2/Wed day 11
2. Fitness by Chad on week 2/Fri day 13
3. Parenting by Hill on week 3/Wed day 18
4. Singing by Hill on week 3/Thu day 19
5. Charisma by Hill on week 3/Fri day 20
Completed: Day 20
Low Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
6. Cooking by Hilda on week 4/Sat day 21
7. Violin by Taranos on week 5/Sun day 29
8. Herbalism by Chad on week 5/Wed day 32
9. Guitar by Cherry on week 5/Thu day 33
10. Gardening by Chad on week 6/Mon day 37
Qualifying Aspirations
6. Angling Ace by Chad on week 4/Mon day 23
7. Soulmate by Hilda on week 4/Fri day 20
8. Friend of the World by Hilda on week 5/Mon day 30
9. Outdoor Enthusiast by Chad on week 5/Fri day 34
10. The Curator by Cherry on week 5/Sat day 35
Completed: Day 37
Mid Tech
Qualifying Skills
11. Knitting by Hilda on week 7/Tue day 45
12. Painting by Cherry on week 7/Thu day 47
13. Handiness by Chad on week 8/Wed day 52
14. Wellness by Cherry on week 8/Thu day 53
15. Veterinary by Hilda on week 8/Sat day 55
Qualifying Aspirations
11. Super Parent by Hilda on week 6/Wed day 39
12. Serial Romantic by Taranos week 8/Mon day 51
13. Big Happy Family by Hilda week 8/Wed day 52
14. Painter Extraordinaire by Cherry week 8/Wed day 52
15. Fabulously Wealthy by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
Completed: Day 57]
Founders:
Hilda: Creative, Family-Oriented, Foodie +Loves Outdoors +Outgoing; Elder (lived 124 days)
Culinary: Mixologist 8/10
Chad: Loves Outdoors, Romantic, Self-Assured +Family-Oriented; Elder (lived 124 days)
Gen 2:
Cherry: Creative, Foodie, Family-Oriented +Romantic Adult (28 Days to Elder)
Jungle Explorer 2/4; Painter: Master of the Real 9/10
Imran Watson: Animal Enthusiast, MaterialisticFreegan, Neat Adult (lived 89 days); husband to Cherry
Athlete: Bodybuilder 8/10
Belle: Good, Foodie, Unflirty Young Adult (5 days to Adult)
Archaeology Scholar 1/4; Musician 8/10
Matthew: Self-Assured, Neat, Active Young Adult (26 days to Adult)
Musical Genius 3/4
Gen 3:
Henry: Sunny/Charmer Neat, Romantic Teen (15 days to YA)
Notes
Not a lot of progress in this episode but lots of birthdays. I’m fairly confident that we should complete 3 more careers in week 12 to get the Banwells into the High Tech Era. Where will they live? What jobs will they take on? Oh, the suspense!
The Banwell SimTech Dynasty Week 12+: Working For The Man
Previously at Banwell Manor: Imran got Dusty the Cocker Spaniel; Chad achieved Longevity as a Bodybuilder; Chad and Belle both topped their careers and nearly everyone had a birthday
Era: More Tech
Family from L-to-R: Henry, Matthew, Hilda, Cherry holding Dusty, Chad, Imran, Belle
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Banwell Manor, Pendula View, Willow Creek
Good Acoustics, Good Schools, Geo-thermal
Season: Winter (3/4)
Hilda: Yes, it’s my third Lotto Cocolata. What of it? I’ve got to make drinks for my career and this is my favourite drink. It would be a waste not to drink it. My husband Chad retired last week and I’m still working. It seems only fair that I get to drink my efforts.
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Matthew: I’ve got the Indoors Lifestyle so why am I out here jogging the dog?
Watcher: You’re Active. You can’t be an Indoorsy type!
Matthew: Tell that to my stress levels. I’m quite happy working out indoors, thank you very much.
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Chad: Here you go, lad.
Henry: Gramps! You know I’m nearly grown up now. A bit old for sweets.
Chad: I’ll have it back then.
Henry: We-ell – I could eat it. Just to make you happy.
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Watcher: Congratulations, Cherry. Will you stay on?
Cherry: I might as well. I really want to do a new job but it’s just not available yet.
Watcher: Soon – we’re just waiting on your mother and husband.
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Hilda: Happy birthday, Belle. You do look fabulous in that work outfit.
Belle: Thanks, Mater, but I do prefer trousers really.
Hilda: When are you going to settle down with a nice man and give me another grandchild?
Belle: Um….
Hilda: Matthew’s as bad.
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Hilda: I don’t know, Dusty. I’ve had my first death notice and I think Henry will be my only grandchild. Well – apart from the 6 that Taranos had when he was sowing his wild oats, plus Gabriela that he had with Elle
Dusty: Woof.
Hilda: You’re not helping much either. Imran needs to train some misbehaviours out of you but you haven’t even looked at that pile of trash.
Dusty: Woof
Hilda: A household full of Neat Sims and an Intelligent dog. I think Imran will never be Friend of the Animals.
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Chad: Happy New Year, Taranos. Thanks for joining us. How’s that family of yours?
Taranos: Elle and Gabby are doing just fine. I keep inviting you over but it never seems to be the right time.
Cherry: We’ll try to come over soon. I’d like to meet my niece.
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Imran: I don’t care that you’re too intelligent to misbehave. You’re my favourite.
Dusty: Woof.
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Hilda: Yes, that’s right. I want to retire.
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Hilda: I know you’ve only just promoted me but life’s too short. I want to spend more time with all the grandchildren that I’ve only just remembered!
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Watcher: Ah! At last. Well done Imran.
Imran: Can I retire now?
Watcher: We-ell.
Imran: I really don’t like being a sell-out. Ever since you agreed to me becoming a Freegan instead of Materialistic…my heart’s just not in working for the man.
Watcher: Hm.
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Era: More Tech
Family from L-to-R: Henry, Belle, Hilda, Cherry holding Dusty, Chad, Imran, Matthew
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Banwell Manor, Pendula View, Willow Creek
Good Acoustics, Good Schools, Geo-thermal
Season: Spring (1/4)
Progress
Qualifying Skills 5/5
1. Logic by Cherry on week 9/Sun day 57
2. Baking by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
3. Comedy by Chad on week 9/Mon day 58
4. Piano by Belle on week 9/Tue day 59
5. Selvadoradan Culture by Cherry on week 9/Thu day 61
Qualifying Aspirations 5/5
1. Freelance Botanist by Chad on week 9/Tue day 59
2. Renaissance Sim by Cherry on week 9/Wed day 60
3. Country Caretaker by Imran on week 10/Sat day 70
4. Body Builder by Chad on week 11/Mon day 72
5. Master Chef by Hilda on week 11/Sat day 77
Qualifying Careers 5/5
1. Gardener: Botanist by Chad on week 11/Wed day 74
2. Entertainer: Musician by Belle on week 11/Wed day 74
3. Painter: Master of the Real by Cherry on week 12/Mon day 79
4. Culinary: Mixologist by Hilda on week 12/Sat day 84
5. Athlete: Bodybuilder by Imran on week 13/Mon day 86
Completed: Day 86
Previous Progress:
No Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
1. Fishing by Chad on week 2/Wed day 11
2. Fitness by Chad on week 2/Fri day 13
3. Parenting by Hill on week 3/Wed day 18
4. Singing by Hill on week 3/Thu day 19
5. Charisma by Hill on week 3/Fri day 20
Completed: Day 20
Low Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
6. Cooking by Hilda on week 4/Sat day 21
7. Violin by Taranos on week 5/Sun day 29
8. Herbalism by Chad on week 5/Wed day 32
9. Guitar by Cherry on week 5/Thu day 33
10. Gardening by Chad on week 6/Mon day 37
Qualifying Aspirations
6. Angling Ace by Chad on week 4/Mon day 23
7. Soulmate by Hilda on week 4/Fri day 20
8. Friend of the World by Hilda on week 5/Mon day 30
9. Outdoor Enthusiast by Chad on week 5/Fri day 34
10. The Curator by Cherry on week 5/Sat day 35
Completed: Day 37
Mid Tech
Qualifying Skills
11. Knitting by Hilda on week 7/Tue day 45
12. Painting by Cherry on week 7/Thu day 47
13. Handiness by Chad on week 8/Wed day 52
14. Wellness by Cherry on week 8/Thu day 53
15. Veterinary by Hilda on week 8/Sat day 55
Qualifying Aspirations
11. Super Parent by Hilda on week 6/Wed day 39
12. Serial Romantic by Taranos week 8/Mon day 51
13. Big Happy Family by Hilda week 8/Wed day 52
14. Painter Extraordinaire by Cherry week 8/Wed day 52
15. Fabulously Wealthy by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
Completed: Day 57]
Founders:
Hilda: Creative, Family-Oriented, Foodie +Loves Outdoors +Outgoing +Neat; Elder (lived 133 days); Master Mixologist 2/4
Chad: Loves Outdoors, Romantic, Self-Assured +Family-Oriented +Perfectionist +Active; Elder (lived 133 days)
Gen 2:
Cherry: Creative, Foodie, Family-Oriented +Romantic Adult (146 Days to Elder)
Jungle Explorer 2/4
Imran Watson: Animal Enthusiast, MaterialisticFreegan, Neat +Cheerful +Active Adult (lived 98 days); husband to Cherry; Friend to the Animals 1/4
Belle: Good, Foodie, Unflirty +Self-Assured +Neat +Creative Adult (168 days to Elder)
Archaeology Scholar 1/4
Matthew: Self-Assured, Neat, Active +Cheerful Young Adult (102 days to Adult)
Musical Genius 3/4
Gen 3:
Henry: Sunny/Charmer Neat, Romantic Teen (70 days to YA)
Notes
We’ve tipped over into week 13 to reach the end of the More Tech Era and are stepping boldly into the High Tech Era with aging moving to long-lived – shown in the ages of our household above.
Henry is destined to remain a Teen for the duration. Achieving Skills and Aspirations won’t be a problem but Careers will again be the delaying factor for this era.
The Banwell SimTech Dynasty Week 13: Technically, Life's a Beach
Previously at Banwell Manor: The family flounced to the end of the More Tech Era in style. The three remaining careers were topped by Cherry (Painter: Master of the Real) on Monday; Hilda (Culinary: Celebrity Mixologist) on Saturday and Imran waited until Monday of week 13 to become Mr Solar System in the Athlete career.
Era: High Tech
Family from L-to-R: Henry, Belle, Hilda, Cherry holding Dusty, Chad, Imran, Matthew
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Sapphire Shores, Sulani
Season: Spring (1/4)
Chad: Come on Imran! You said you’d help me build this rocket.
Imran: I’m just finding my self a new job.
Chad: I thought you didn’t want a job.
Imran: Ah – Watcher had me drink a re-traiting potion so I’m not a Freegan anymore.
Chad: What are you then?
Imran: I’m a Geek and proud of it. You know there are games on these phones? They’re amazing!
Chad: Is that why everyone spends all their time looking at them?
Imran: That and the internet.
Chad: It’s the beginning of the end!
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Imran: Chad’s wrong. I know he’s my Father-in-Law and one of our Founders but he’s wrong. Video games are brilliant. And now I’ve got a bit of Programming skill, I can mod them to make them even better. I can’t believe I get paid to do this!
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Belle: Come on, you people out there. You know you want to follow me! Look! How can you not want to follow someone dressed like this?
Watcher: Um…
Belle: I know. I know. But you sent me to work and this is what they gave me to wear. I think it’s a hazing thing.
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Belle: OK. No-one’s going to watch me unless I do something interesting. Time to re-establish my Archaeology skills. I really hope this is genuine. Streaming a significant find live would really up my numbers.
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Henry: But I don’t understand it, Uncle Matthew. Dad’s at peak fitness from when he maxed his Athletic career but look at him compared to you.
Matthew: I’m top fitness too, you know.
Henry: But Dad’s so wiry and you’re….well…ripped!
Matthew: I guess it’s all in the genes, lad.
Henry: What about me. What if I get fit?
Matthew: Who knows. It’s worth a shot. Now you’ve taken over the family club from your Mum and got to be Leader of the Pack, you can set us doing anything you want. Keep the oldies off the exercising though. We don’t want to lose them if we can help it.
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Henry: Come on, Dusty, I’ve finished the laundry. Let’s go for a jog.
Dusty: Woof
Henry: And no getting lost in the undergrowth this time. This extendable lead is only extendable up to a point.
Dusty: Woof
Henry: We just need to stay out of the sun today. I fell asleep while sunbathing and was lucky not to get burnt. Maybe we can do some beach combing later.
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Chad: And that’s why we all just need to get along. Sign up to support World United. Every vote counts.
Hilda: Very nice, dear.
Matthew: Great speech, Dad.
Chad: Didn’t anyone stop to listen?
Imran: They will. You’re getting better every time.
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Belle: Like this?
Cherry: Perfect. Now try a different pose.
Belle: Just make me look good for my profile pic.
Cherry: I’m nearly level 3 photography. I’ll get better with practise.
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Cherry: Let’s take one together.
Belle: The Banwell sisters still rocking it!
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Belle: I know if we can get more people to commit to acts of random kindness, the world will truly be a better place and my father’s dream of a World United will come to be.
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Hilda: Oh Gabriella, it’s so lovely to meet you.
Gabriella: People call me Gabby.
Hilda: And I will too. Would you like me to knit you something?
Gabriella: A toy would be great. I’ve got loads of sweaters.
Hilda: And how about this sweetie I found in my pocket?
Gabriella: Yum! Thanks Granny.
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Belle: And this is Belle, signing off on her first vlog. My amazing Dad will be upgrading this station soon so stay tuned for even better vids.
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Matthew: I wish everyone would stop going on about my body. I like being Active and this is just a side effect. I’m a creative soul too but no-one comes to listen to my pipe music. It’s lonely being a Musical Genius who’s a hunk.
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Cherry: The weekend, finally. I’m so glad to get out to Selvadorada again. I know I’ve got some sort of curse. I forgot to bring the laptop but I’ve heard that statue in the square sometimes cures people miraculously so I’ll give that a go.
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Hilda: I do hope Gabby likes this octopus. I’ll have to take it over there next week. It’s a bit hard knitting in this humidity but I need a sit-down after drinking that cocktail I made. It made me into a Master Mixologist, don’t you know! I think it’s time to try for Lady of the Knits, now I can sell things on Plopsy.
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Belle: Drat, the light’s fading. And the drone’s battery is giving up. Time to head for home but I just know we’ll be returning. I wonder what all these artifact-shaped lumps of mud are hiding!
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Progress:
Qualifying Skills 0/5
Qualifying Aspirations 3/5
1. Leader of the Pack by Henry on Week 13/Tue day 87
2. Musical Genius by Matthew on Week 13/Thu day 89
3. Master Mixologist by Hilda on Week 13/Sat day 91
Qualifying Careers 0/5
Completed: Day ?
Previous Progress:
No Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
1. Fishing by Chad on week 2/Wed day 11
2. Fitness by Chad on week 2/Fri day 13
3. Parenting by Hill on week 3/Wed day 18
4. Singing by Hill on week 3/Thu day 19
5. Charisma by Hill on week 3/Fri day 20
Completed: Day 20
Low Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
6. Cooking by Hilda on week 4/Sat day 21
7. Violin by Taranos on week 5/Sun day 29
8. Herbalism by Chad on week 5/Wed day 32
9. Guitar by Cherry on week 5/Thu day 33
10. Gardening by Chad on week 6/Mon day 37
Qualifying Aspirations
6. Angling Ace by Chad on week 4/Mon day 23
7. Soulmate by Hilda on week 4/Fri day 20
8. Friend of the World by Hilda on week 5/Mon day 30
9. Outdoor Enthusiast by Chad on week 5/Fri day 34
10. The Curator by Cherry on week 5/Sat day 35
Completed: Day 37
Mid Tech
Qualifying Skills
11. Knitting by Hilda on week 7/Tue day 45
12. Painting by Cherry on week 7/Thu day 47
13. Handiness by Chad on week 8/Wed day 52
14. Wellness by Cherry on week 8/Thu day 53
15. Veterinary by Hilda on week 8/Sat day 55
Qualifying Aspirations
11. Super Parent by Hilda on week 6/Wed day 39
12. Serial Romantic by Taranos week 8/Mon day 51
13. Big Happy Family by Hilda week 8/Wed day 52
14. Painter Extraordinaire by Cherry week 8/Wed day 52
15. Fabulously Wealthy by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
Completed: Day 57
More Tech Era
Qualifying Skills 5/5
1. Logic by Cherry on week 9/Sun day 57
2. Baking by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
3. Comedy by Chad on week 9/Mon day 58
4. Piano by Belle on week 9/Tue day 59
5. Selvadoradan Culture by Cherry on week 9/Thu day 61
Qualifying Aspirations 5/5
1. Freelance Botanist by Chad on week 9/Tue day 59
2. Renaissance Sim by Cherry on week 9/Wed day 60
3. Country Caretaker by Imran on week 10/Sat day 70
4. Body Builder by Chad on week 11/Mon day 72
5. Master Chef by Hilda on week 11/Sat day 77
Qualifying Careers 5/5
1. Gardener: Botanist by Chad on week 11/Wed day 74
2. Entertainer: Musician by Belle on week 11/Wed day 74
3. Painter: Master of the Real by Cherry on week 12/Mon day 79
4. Culinary: Mixologist by Hilda on week 12/Sat day 84
5. Athlete: Bodybuilder by Imran on week 13/Mon day 86
Completed: Day 86
Founders:
Hilda: Creative, Family-Oriented, Foodie +Loves Outdoors +Outgoing +Neat; Elder (lived 139 days);
Pipe Organ 2, Research & Debate 2, Rocket Science 2, Writing 6; Lady of the Knits 0/4; Food Critic 5/10
Chad: Loves Outdoors, Romantic, Self-Assured +Family-Oriented +Perfectionist +Active; Elder (lived 139 days);
Rocket Science 7; Nerd Brain 2/4; Politician – Charity Organiser 6/10
Gen 2:
Cherry: Creative, Foodie, Family-Oriented +Romantic +Cheerful +Overachiever Adult (139 Days to Elder);
Rocket Science 3, Writing 7, Video Gaming 2; Jungle Explorer 2/4; Trend Setter 6/10
Imran Watson: Animal Enthusiast, Materialistic/FreeganGeek, Neat +Cheerful +Active Adult (lived 104 days); husband to Cherry;
Pet Training 3, Programming 4, Video Gaming 4; Friend to the Animals 1/4; Tech Guru 5/10
Belle: Good, Foodie, Unflirty +Self-Assured +Neat +Creative Adult (158 days to Elder)
Archaeology 8, Mischief 8, Rocket Science 3, Video Gaming 4, Writing 4; Archaeology Scholar 2/4; Social Media - Internet Personality 5/10
Matthew: Self-Assured, Neat, Active +Cheerful Young Adult (95 days to Adult)
Pipe Organ 7, Rocket Science 3; Extreme Sports Enthusiast 0/4; Astronaut 6/10
Gen 3:
Henry: Sunny/Charmer Neat, Romantic Teen (70 days to YA)
Programming 3, Rocket Science 4, Writing 6; Beach Life 1/4
Notes
All the new careers have been chosen to embrace the technologies now available. I’m hoping that all 3 elders will make it to the end now lifespan has changed to long despite Hilda having her first death notice in the previous era.
Hilda maxed the Knitting skill back in the Mid Tech Era but Lady of the Knits requires a Plopsy sale so she’s working on it now. Matthew has moved on to the Extreme Sports Aspiration but we won’t be focussing on that until Cherry completes Jungle Explorer. Dusty continues to be too well-behaved to help Imran complete his Friend to the Animals Aspiration so he’ll focus on his new Geek love of Programming and Gaming. Henry is very busy sunbathing and beachcombing for his Beach Life Aspiration.
The Banwell SimTech Dynasty Week 14: Fortune Favours the Bold
Previously at Banwell Manor: The family all embraced High Tech careers and moved to the warmer climes of Sulani. Hilda became a Master Mixologist; Matthew humble-bragged his way as a Musical Genius and Henry undoubtedly became Leader of the Pack.
Era: High Tech
Family from L-to-R: Henry, Belle, Hilda, Cherry holding Dusty, Chad, Imran, Matthew
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Sapphire Shores, Sulani
Season: Spring (2/4)
Cherry: It’s the start of a new week and I’m raring to go.
Imran: Me too. I still can’t believe that I get paid to play games.
Henry: And yet Aunt Belle is better than you at gaming.
Imran: That’s because she livestreams her games to get followers. Why people want to watch other people playing instead of playing themselves, I’ll never know. Anyway, I’m a professional programmer as well.
Henry: You’re not as good as me.
Cherry: Erm – I think we all know you’re getting good at programming by hacking your school grades. Enough, already. You graduated weeks ago.
Henry: But it would be great to get 100% grade.
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Henry: Huh! Dad told me to sort out the laundry as a punishment for hacking school grades. Like I don’t do it every day anyway.
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Passer-by: Was that your father I just saw going into the Geek Con rocket? He’s so brave.
Matthew: Well, yes. But it’s me that’s the actual astronaut.
Passer-by: How many times have you been into space?
Matthew: None, technically. But I really am an astronaut.
Passer-by: Oh – I’m sure you are….
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Chad: What do we want?
Belle: A World United
Chad: When do we want it?
Belle: Now. This is really good coverage. It’s getting me lots more followers.
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Henry: Ah – a break from chores and I manage to find some treasure. Neat! I wonder where Uncle Matthew got to.
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Matthew: Oh that feels good.
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Chad: Thanks for the Archaeology lecture. It was really good.
Belle: If you want to know more Dad, you can read the book what I wrote.
Chad: I’ll add it to my list.
Belle: You know you can do Insta-Upgrades now…could you upgrade my drones? I really need them to last longer.
Chad: I’ll add them to my list. The laundry machines come first.
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Henry: zzzzzzz – and we didn’t even need me to complete Beach Life, but I have.
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Belle: You know, you don’t have to follow me everywhere. There’s other things to do at the Spice Festival.
Cherry: I want a drink too.
Belle: OK but I don’t know what my followers will make of your outfit.
Cherry: They’ll love it. I’m setting a new trend. You should try it.
Belle: I’ll add it to my list.
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Hilda: Here you go, Gabby. I’ve knitted you a bear. I was going to knit an octopus but that’s just decorative. I thought you’d have more fun playing with a toy bear.
Gabriella: Thanks Granny. You’re the best.
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Briceida: You’d think the principal would make more of an effort to dress up for Prom
Henry: Maybe she got caught in a rain shower.
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Briceida: Hey take a photo of me with my crown.
Henry: Smile!
Briceida: Why smile when I can gurn!
Henry: You’re funny.
Briceida: People say I’m childish but I just like to have fun. Did you say your family has got a dog?
Henry: Yep. A cocker spaniel called Dusty.
Briceida: Fantastic. I’ll be over to visit this week. I love dogs.
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Henry: In for a penny, in for a pound. Fortune favours the bold. Faint heart never won fair lady.
Briceida: What are you on about?
Henry: This!
Briceida: Oh!
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Progress:
Qualifying Skills 2/5
1. Rocket Science by Chad on Week 14/Tue day 94
2. Archaeology by Belle on Week 14/Thu day 96
Qualifying Aspirations 5/5
1. Leader of the Pack by Henry on Week 13/Tue day 87
2. Musical Genius by Matthew on Week 13/Thu day 89
3. Master Mixologist by Hilda on Week 13/Sat day 91
4. Nerd Brain by Chad on Week 14/Wed day 95
5. Archaeology Scholar by Belle on Week 14/Thu day 96
Qualifying Careers 0/5
Completed: Day ?
Extras:
1. Beach Life (Asp) by Henry on Week 14/Fri day 97
2. Mansion Baron (Asp) by Chad on Week 14/Fri day 97
Previous Progress:
No Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
1. Fishing by Chad on week 2/Wed day 11
2. Fitness by Chad on week 2/Fri day 13
3. Parenting by Hill on week 3/Wed day 18
4. Singing by Hill on week 3/Thu day 19
5. Charisma by Hill on week 3/Fri day 20
Completed: Day 20
Low Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
6. Cooking by Hilda on week 4/Sat day 21
7. Violin by Taranos on week 5/Sun day 29
8. Herbalism by Chad on week 5/Wed day 32
9. Guitar by Cherry on week 5/Thu day 33
10. Gardening by Chad on week 6/Mon day 37
Qualifying Aspirations
6. Angling Ace by Chad on week 4/Mon day 23
7. Soulmate by Hilda on week 4/Fri day 20
8. Friend of the World by Hilda on week 5/Mon day 30
9. Outdoor Enthusiast by Chad on week 5/Fri day 34
10. The Curator by Cherry on week 5/Sat day 35
Completed: Day 37
Mid Tech
Qualifying Skills
11. Knitting by Hilda on week 7/Tue day 45
12. Painting by Cherry on week 7/Thu day 47
13. Handiness by Chad on week 8/Wed day 52
14. Wellness by Cherry on week 8/Thu day 53
15. Veterinary by Hilda on week 8/Sat day 55
Qualifying Aspirations
11. Super Parent by Hilda on week 6/Wed day 39
12. Serial Romantic by Taranos week 8/Mon day 51
13. Big Happy Family by Hilda week 8/Wed day 52
14. Painter Extraordinaire by Cherry week 8/Wed day 52
15. Fabulously Wealthy by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
Completed: Day 57
More Tech Era
Qualifying Skills 5/5
1. Logic by Cherry on week 9/Sun day 57
2. Baking by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
3. Comedy by Chad on week 9/Mon day 58
4. Piano by Belle on week 9/Tue day 59
5. Selvadoradan Culture by Cherry on week 9/Thu day 61
Qualifying Aspirations 5/5
1. Freelance Botanist by Chad on week 9/Tue day 59
2. Renaissance Sim by Cherry on week 9/Wed day 60
3. Country Caretaker by Imran on week 10/Sat day 70
4. Body Builder by Chad on week 11/Mon day 72
5. Master Chef by Hilda on week 11/Sat day 77
Qualifying Careers 5/5
1. Gardener: Botanist by Chad on week 11/Wed day 74
2. Entertainer: Musician by Belle on week 11/Wed day 74
3. Painter: Master of the Real by Cherry on week 12/Mon day 79
4. Culinary: Mixologist by Hilda on week 12/Sat day 84
5. Athlete: Bodybuilder by Imran on week 13/Mon day 86
Completed: Day 86
Founders:
Hilda: Creative, Family-Oriented, Foodie +Loves Outdoors +Outgoing +Neat; Elder (lived 145 days);
Research & Debate 2, Writing 7; Food Critic 7/10
Chad: Loves Outdoors, Romantic, Self-Assured +Family-Oriented +Perfectionist +Active; Elder (lived 145 days);
Politician – Charity Organiser 8/10
Gen 2:
Cherry: Creative, Foodie, Family-Oriented +Romantic +Cheerful +Overachiever Adult (133 Days to Elder);
Writing 7, Video Gaming 2; Trend Setter 8/10
Imran Watson: Animal Enthusiast, Materialistic/FreeganGeek, Neat +Cheerful +Active Adult (lived 110 days); husband to Cherry;
Pet Training 3, Programming 6, Video Gaming 5; Tech Guru 7/10
Belle: Good, Foodie, Unflirty +Self-Assured +Neat +Creative Adult (152 days to Elder)
Mischief 8, Video Gaming 7, Writing 5; Social Media - Internet Personality 6/10
Matthew: Self-Assured, Neat, Active +Cheerful Young Adult (89 days to Adult)
Pipe Organ 9, Astronaut 7/10
Gen 3:
Henry: Sunny/Charmer Neat, Romantic Teen (57 days to YA)
Pet Training 3; Programming 8, Writing 6
Notes
We are knocking out the aspirations, all except Imran's Friend of the Animals. The family will continue to work on clearing the remaining 4-level ones as and when but they are no longer a priority. Clearing the 5 skills will not be too hard either.
Belle's not doing too well with her career but the others are doing just fine. Chad and Cherry may even top theirs in week 15! Assuming there are no unfortunate incidents, I anticipate that the Banwells will reach their goal by the end of week 16 (famous last words?). :-X
The Banwell SimTech Dynasty Week 15: It’s Not Always About You
Previously at Banwell Manor: Chad maxed Rocket Science whilst becoming a Nerd Brain and working on being a Charity Organiser. Belle became an Archaeology Scholar while working as an Internet Personality. Hilda, Cherry, Imran and Matthew also worked on their careers while Henry succeeded in living the Beach Life
Era: High Tech
Family from L-to-R: Henry, Belle, Hilda, Cherry holding Dusty, Chad, Imran, Matthew
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Sapphire Shores, Sulani
Season: Spring (3/4)
Cherry: Ow!
Watcher: Be careful!
Cherry: Why am I opening up all the gates? And why has none of the family joined me?
Watcher: You’re trying to find natural attacks that you can defend against and if the others are here they seem to get all the attacks.
Cherry: A swarm of bees. Ow Ow. Does that count?
Watcher: That’s one. We need another!
Cherry: Maybe next week. I’m done!
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Gabriela: Thanks for reading to me, Gramps
Chad: You’re welcome, Gabby. I’m working on my Successful Lineage and you’re perfect!
Gabriela: Thanks.
Chad: Now, if you would just like to do a spot of homework?
Gabriela: Done it already. Sorry.
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Fan: Oh Oh Oh, I can’t believe you agreed to sign your autograph.
Belle: If you asked me for a selfie, I’d probably say yes…
Fan: That would be too presumptuous.
Belle: No – it would be fine. Really…
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Belle: What are you working on?
Cherry: Just a quick sketch. Did you know that Watcher has given me four of these sketch pads.
Belle: That’s because you keep leaving them anywhere and everywhere.
Cherry: You don’t seem to be doing anything.
Belle: Just hanging out, here at the Rattlesnake Bar, just, you know, available, just in case anyone wants a selfie…
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Henry: Aha! I knew I’d ace Programming before Dad. He burns out too quickly.
Belle: And that is my nephew, hacking his school grades.
Henry: Hey, who are you talking too?
Belle: I’m hosting a 24 hour stream. I’ve got loads of viewers although it doesn’t seem to be upping my regular followers.
Henry: Don’t tell the world that I’m hacking my grades.
Belle: There you are, folks, a regular modern household where you can top your Programming skills by incessantly hacking your high school grades, even after you’ve graduated.
Henry: Hey!
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Belle: Breaking news, folks. My sister Cherry has just reached the pinnacle of her career as a Trend Setter. Tell me, Cherry, what’s the latest trend.
Cherry: Well, Belle, you can see that the goggles are still in, plus green shades. A less formal top is definitely a la mode. No-one wants to look like they’re trying too hard.
Belle: And what do you see as the next big thing?
Cherry: I’ve moved to a more supervisory role. I’ve got a great team and they’ll be pushing new boundaries every day.
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Belle: Wow, Agatha Crumplebottom, I do declare you are wearing my style.
Agatha: Agnes was appalled but I like it.
Belle: You really are rocking it. Go Agatha! If any of you out there want to “do an Agatha”, click on the link below to find all sorts of merch.
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Belle: A beginner’s guide to Wellness.
Watcher: But it’s coming up as a Charisma vid.
Belle: All I’ve done is a yoga routine. I need a Wellness vid – they’re all the rage atm.
Watcher: Maybe you need to film it at the station.
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Matthew: Diddle diddle diddly diddle
Watcher: Amazing toccata and fugue, Matt.
Matthew: It’s getting all those twiddly bits just right…
Watcher: Well done.
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Cherry: This is nice.
Belle: I’ve given a shout out but no fans have appeared.
Cherry: They probably don’t want to disturb our peace. Anyway we’re not here for you. We’re here to celebrate my promotion and Matthews Pipe Organ skills.
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Matthew: Wheeeeeeee
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Watcher: Henry!
Henry: zzzzz
Watcher: HENRY!
Henry: zzzzz
Watcher: Oh well. Briceida isn’t here anyway. I wonder why she didn’t visit this week. Maybe next….
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Progress:
Qualifying Skills 4/5
1. Rocket Science by Chad on Week 14/Tue day 94
2. Archaeology by Belle on Week 14/Thu day 96
3. Programming by Henry on Week 15/Thu day 103
4. Pipe Organ by Matthew on Week 15/Sat day 105
Qualifying Aspirations 5/5
1. Leader of the Pack by Henry on Week 13/Tue day 87
2. Musical Genius by Matthew on Week 13/Thu day 89
3. Master Mixologist by Hilda on Week 13/Sat day 91
4. Nerd Brain by Chad on Week 14/Wed day 95
5. Archaeology Scholar by Belle on Week 14/Thu day 96
Qualifying Careers 1/5
1. Style Influence: Trend Setter by Cherry on Week 15/Thu day 103
Completed: Day ?
Extras:
1. Beach Life (Asp) by Henry on Week 14/Fri day 97
2. Mansion Baron (Asp) by Chad on Week 14/Fri day 97
Previous Progress:
No Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
1. Fishing by Chad on week 2/Wed day 11
2. Fitness by Chad on week 2/Fri day 13
3. Parenting by Hill on week 3/Wed day 18
4. Singing by Hill on week 3/Thu day 19
5. Charisma by Hill on week 3/Fri day 20
Completed: Day 20
Low Tech Era
Qualifying Skills
1. Cooking by Hilda on week 4/Sat day 21
2. Violin by Taranos on week 5/Sun day 29
3. Herbalism by Chad on week 5/Wed day 32
4. Guitar by Cherry on week 5/Thu day 33
5. Gardening by Chad on week 6/Mon day 37
Qualifying Aspirations
1. Angling Ace by Chad on week 4/Mon day 23
2. Soulmate by Hilda on week 4/Fri day 20
3. Friend of the World by Hilda on week 5/Mon day 30
4. Outdoor Enthusiast by Chad on week 5/Fri day 34
5. The Curator by Cherry on week 5/Sat day 35
Completed: Day 37
Mid Tech
Qualifying Skills
1. Knitting by Hilda on week 7/Tue day 45
2. Painting by Cherry on week 7/Thu day 47
3. Handiness by Chad on week 8/Wed day 52
4. Wellness by Cherry on week 8/Thu day 53
5. Veterinary by Hilda on week 8/Sat day 55
Qualifying Aspirations
1. Super Parent by Hilda on week 6/Wed day 39
2. Serial Romantic by Taranos week 8/Mon day 51
3. Big Happy Family by Hilda week 8/Wed day 52
4. Painter Extraordinaire by Cherry week 8/Wed day 52
5. Fabulously Wealthy by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
Completed: Day 57
More Tech Era
Qualifying Skills 5/5
1. Logic by Cherry on week 9/Sun day 57
2. Baking by Belle on week 9/Sun day 57
3. Comedy by Chad on week 9/Mon day 58
4. Piano by Belle on week 9/Tue day 59
5. Selvadoradan Culture by Cherry on week 9/Thu day 61
Qualifying Aspirations 5/5
1. Freelance Botanist by Chad on week 9/Tue day 59
2. Renaissance Sim by Cherry on week 9/Wed day 60
3. Country Caretaker by Imran on week 10/Sat day 70
4. Body Builder by Chad on week 11/Mon day 72
5. Master Chef by Hilda on week 11/Sat day 77
Qualifying Careers 5/5
1. Gardener: Botanist by Chad on week 11/Wed day 74
2. Entertainer: Musician by Belle on week 11/Wed day 74
3. Painter: Master of the Real by Cherry on week 12/Mon day 79
4. Culinary: Mixologist by Hilda on week 12/Sat day 84
5. Athlete: Bodybuilder by Imran on week 13/Mon day 86
Completed: Day 86
Founders:
Hilda: Creative, Family-Oriented, Foodie +Loves Outdoors +Outgoing +Neat; Elder (lived 152 days);
Research & Debate 2, Writing 9; Food Critic 9/10
Chad: Loves Outdoors, Romantic, Self-Assured +Family-Oriented +Perfectionist +Active; Elder (lived 152 days);
Politician – Charity Organiser 9/10
Gen 2:
Cherry: Creative, Foodie, Family-Oriented +Romantic +Cheerful +Overachiever Adult (126 Days to Elder);
Writing 7, Video Gaming 2; Trend Setter 10/10
Imran Watson: Animal Enthusiast, Materialistic/FreeganGeek, Neat +Cheerful +Active Adult (lived 117 days); husband to Cherry;
Pet Training 3, Video Gaming 8; Tech Guru: E-Gamer 8/10
Belle: Good, Foodie, Unflirty +Self-Assured +Neat +Creative Adult (145 days to Elder)
Mischief 8, Video Gaming 9, Writing 5; Social Media - Internet Personality 7/10
Matthew: Self-Assured, Neat, Active +Cheerful Young Adult (89 days to Adult)
Astronaut 9/10
Gen 3:
Henry: Sunny/Charmer Neat, Romantic Teen (57 days to YA)
Pet Training 4; Writing 6
Notes
With 3 of the Banwells at level 9 of their careers, week 16 should see us very nearly to the finish line, if not all the way.
Imran frequently gets burn-outs from the computers and so has to do something creative. He’s too old to risk “relaxing” by working out. Belle enjoys being the centre of attention but not enough to really milk those fans. Hopefully one of these two will up their game and complete this dynasty.
The main reason for the delay is that I’m too nice to my Sims, letting them go do things for their irrelevant aspirations.
*edited to correct the Agatha/Agnes confusion