Always Alvi: A Random Town Jump - Introductions (7/20)

[MissPlumbBob]

A/N - Hi! I'm attempting a Random Town Jump (again), but this one will continue for many generations. It features the Alvi family of Sunset Valley, along with another key Sim and her dog. I don't know how elaborate my writing will be, but I still hope you will read. On with the formalities...


This is a Random Town Jump.
I will play by these rules:

1. My Sims will live for a generation in every town I own. The order will be determined randomly.
2. I will play on a normal lifespan, and I will disable alternate life states.
3. The seasons, season length, and weather will be determined per town.
4. I will not cheat unless it is necessary. I will use mods to replace EA's story progression and to keep my game free of errors.
5. I will not choose an heir until all children have reached YA.
6. My Sims will age naturally.
7. I will randomize all traits, and I will choose LTWs from the ones offered.
8. The heir will find a spouse before moving to a new town.
9. Free will is set on high.
10. My Sims must reside in a house that fits the look of the neighborhood, whether it be EA or player built.

Towns and Chapters

Sunset Valley
"Introductions"

[MissPlumbBob]

"Introductions"



Iqbal Alvi

Traits:
Absent-Minded
Angler
Couch Potato
Neurotic
No Sense of Humor

Lifetime Wish: Presenting the Perfect Private Aquarium

Original Sim Bio
"The father of two boys, Iqbal's wife left unexpectedly one day, leaving him to raise his sons alone. He wants only the best for them, but one son is a rebel who tests his patience. Can he raise his sons and find love again?"



VJ Alvi

Traits:
Childish
Evil
Inappropriate
Snob

Original Sim Bio
"VJ is a troubled teen. He blames his dad for his mom leaving. He doesn't have any aspirations in life and is a horrible student. He spends his time inventing new ways to torment his father."



Miraj Alvi

Traits:
Family-Oriented
Good
Neat

Original Sim Bio
"Miraj has aspirations in life, unlike his brother. He gets along well with both his brother and his father and is the mediator in the family. He wants a career someday in law enforcement."

Original Family Bio
"Young Miraj Alvi wishes that his teenage brother would stop giving their dad such a hard time. Is there some way he can help the two make amends?"



Meagan Elizabeth Alvi

Traits:
Couch Potato
Genius
Good
Neurotic
Over-Emotional

Lifetime Wish: Perfect Mind, Perfect Body



Bitty Dog

Traits:
Genius
Loyal
Non-Destructive

A tour of the new Alvi home can be found here.


A/N - I'm a few days into the game, and I feel good about it. Everyone is getting along well, but I wanted to ask for a piece of advice from you (the reader). How do you realistically keep up relationships between Sims? I find it very time-consuming in the game, not to mention all the micromanaging involved. Any suggestions are appreciated. 

[Janna]

I'd like to have the answer to that also.  I am used to playing with longer life spans and so have longer to spend on the kids aging up.  I end up micromanaging to be able to get photos at the stages and then wondering how I am going to get it into a story and make it interesting enough to read, not become boring (which I think my O'Shea story has become).

You have picked a challenging family, I have always wanted to get a personality elixir to toss on VJ to change him, he seems to have gotten some lousy rolls on the traits. 

I will be waiting to see what you do with this family.  Should be a handful to take care of.