I'm having trouble with the viewfinder. It starts out above the roof so I can't use it indoors.
You can use the camera controls to get it indoors. You might also need to use the level down button. Maybe try focusing and zooming in on a Sim inside the house, then maneuver the camera over to the easel.
My point is that there are more than 5 LTWs for a given set of traits. Try this: go into CAS and view the new character's personality. Note the LTWs offered. Now exit the personality screen without choosing one. Open up the same personality screen and you will likely see 1-3 different LTWs offered compared to the first time.
Yes, it's true that many times you'll have more than 5 available LTWs based on the traits of your Sim, but that's only in CAS where you're customizing a Sim down to the last detail. It's a different story in-game, especially with a legacy. You have to take the traits that are assigned and you have to choose from that one batch of 5 LTWs. Sometimes you'll get a wish for a particular LTW during childhood or the teenage years, which is triggered from traits or events. For example, if there's a burglary, sometimes a teenager will get a wish to go into the criminal career even if the traits don't lead that direction. If you reach the young adult birthday without a LTW, you have choose from 5 at that point. The thing to remember is that legacy Sims aren't your custom creations and you have to make do with what you're given.
When people do legacy stories or blogs, etc, do they post daily?
Stories and blogs are strictly voluntary. And you can do them at your own pace. At the most, I've seen them updated every few days, but it's usually longer than that. So, don't fret about that part of it. Just do it when and if you feel like it.
I wish we had a way to know the age of potential mates!
If you look very closely, young adults have a smoother face than adults. It also became easier to notice when Ambitions was released. I think EA made some changes to the adult faces to make them look older. But if this doesn't work for you, there's another little trick to finding out their age. If they are on your Sim's relationship panel, throw a party and when you get to the part where you select the guests, you'll be able to see their age when you hover over their names.
Maybe in the future I'll just leave the Family Trait until last, so I will know the first four traits when early LTWs pop up as wishes.
According to Pinstar's rules, you're supposed to take the Family Trait as soon as it appears. For example, Family Oriented first appears as an option when your Sim ages up to child, so that's when you need to take it. It's not a huge deal if you take it later, but if you want to be strict with the rules, that's how it works.
Whew! I hope I got everyone's questions!
