Author Topic: The Chance to Live - Updated 6/8 - Logic (Read 9882 times)

fanofaband · « **on:** May 26, 2013, 12:02:15 AM »

Yes, yes, I know. I have another Immortal dynasty being written (I swear I'm working on it), another one in the works, a DecaDynasty that's halfway done, a LifeStates dynasty that's on generation 6, and another Apocalypse story I need to start writing, heh.

I'm crazy, I know it.

Let me explain though, I wanted to attempt a speedrun for fun, with something I'd never really done before. Sure, we've all made odd-looking Sims, but I'd never done too much with them, at least nothing much multi-generational, so I started up this family. In Twinbrook. Then, by the time Generation 3 was born, I realized I love this family, and I'm going to try and explore much more of the game than I have in my other files. They're fun, they're strange, and they're awesome to play. I hope you have as much fun reading about them as I have playing them.

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Gen 1 - Stella Tomas - IMMORTAL
LTW - Swimming in Cash
Supermax - Fishing
Career - Fishing
Building - Gypsy Wagon
3* Property - Elkhorn Fishing Park
3 LTR - Immune to Heat, Immune to Cold, Collection Helper
6 Best Friends - Xias Prudence, Parker Prudence, Pansy Prudence, Lang Gwydd, Buck Green, Blaise Kindle
6 Black Ops - Fishing for Suits, Funny Looking Fish, Say Hello to My Little Fish, Aquarium Fishing, Monster From the Deep, Heaps of Fresh Fish
Portraits - Young Adult, Adult, Elder
Traits - Family-Oriented, Hopeless Romantic, Lucky, Nurturing, Brave

Gen 2 - Amber Tomas - IMMORTAL
LTW - Professional Author
Supermax - Writing
Career - Writing
Building - Always Studious Bookstore
3* Property - Lakeside Community Library
3 LTR - Acclaimed Author, Fireproof Homestead, No Bills Ever
6 Best Friends - Stella Tomas, Chuck Martin, Reggie Jones-Brown, Tay Bayless, Mahmud Taymur, Tyrone Wrotek
6 Black Ops - A History of One, A Masterpiece, To Boldly Go, Correcting Past Mistakes, Deliver a Book to Egypt, Add a Little Drama
Portraits - Toddler, Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Elder
Traits - Friendly, Heavy Sleeper, Bookworm, Hopeless Romantic, Excitable

Gen 3 - Marcus Tomas - IMMORTAL
LTW - Bottomless Nectar Cellar
Supermax - Sculpting
Career - Sculpting
Building - Brunton's Boxcar Diner
3* Property - Cleanesque Laundromat
3 LTR - Artisan Crafter, Fertility Treatment, Suave Seller
6 Best Friends - Amber Tomas, Xia Tomas, Raphael Stephenson, Todd Clemens, Trista Perdue, Cruz Hardy
6 Black Ops - Delivering the Green, Larger Than Necessary Doorstop, Oh Scrap!, An Old Ruse, Help the School, Sculpt a Suspect
Portraits - Toddler, Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Elder
Traits - Virtuoso, Loves the Heat, Brave, Savvy Sculptor, Hopeless Romantic

Gen 4 - Delilah Tomas
LTW - Living in the Lap of Luxury
Supermax - Painting
Career - Painting
Building - Sharma Day Spa
3* Property - Curios Memorial Museum
3 LTR - Extra Creative, Body Sculptor, Dusty Old Lamp
6 Best Friends -
6 Black Ops - Local Artists Gallery, A Large Painting, Fresco Fest, A Medium Painting, The Study of Art, A Small Painting
Portraits - Toddler, Child, Teen, Young Adult
Traits - Excitable, Artistic, Virtuoso, Neurotic, Hopeless Romantic

Gen 5 - Nicole Tomas
LTW - Rock Star
Supermax - Logic
Career - Music
Building - Wilsonoff Community Theatre
3* Property - Ivy Hill Graveyard
3 LTR - My Best Friend, The Hustler, The Next Big Thing
6 Best Friends -
6 Black Ops - The Honor Roll, Sorting the Section, Taking Down Sinclair, Raise the Fun(d), Stick Around for the Music, Commissioned Street Art
Portraits - Toddler, Child, Teen, Young Adult
Traits - Genius, Virtuoso, Rebellious, Night Owl, Hopeless Romantic

Gen 6 - Jordan Tomas
LTW -
Supermax -
Career -
Building -
3* Property -
3 LTR -
6 Best Friends -
6 Black Ops -
Portraits - Toddler, Child, Teen
Traits - Friendly, Easily Impressed, Supernatural Fan

Gen 7 -
LTW -
Supermax -
Career -
Building -
3* Property -
3 LTR -
6 Best Friends -
6 Black Ops -
Portraits -
Traits -

Gen 8 -
LTW -
Supermax -
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fanofaband · « **Reply #1 on:** May 26, 2013, 12:13:01 AM »

My name is Stella Tomas, and I'd rather not say where I'm from. Even from my home town, I'm... different, to say the least. See my skin? That can't be natural. See my face? I can't imagine how that's natural. I don't know if I'm real or not, but I do know one thing.

I want to live.

I want to live, I want to explore, I want to see the world for what it is and what it could be. Can anyone blame me?

There's a place I've heard of, a town that's trying to revitalize a bit. It might be a good place for me to start off, I've heard the people there are... interesting... kind of like me. Maybe that's where I'm from originally? I should tell you, I'm not going to dwell on the past, whatever happened, happened. I'm here to make a future for myself, and for my family. Not everyone can be perfect, it shouldn't be that way. Imperfections are what make life worth living. Makes it interesting.

I bought the biggest plot of land I could find available in Twinbrook. Sure, it's not as big as some of the plots in other towns I've seen and heard of, but it'll do just fine. A bigger space just means more area to clutter up with junk. We don't need that, do we?

Of course, I already had something in mind, I want a family. A big family. Well, down the line. A man named Juan Darer had been brought to my attention, and... well...

It didn't take us long to get things started. It's a good thing he's an artist.

*shuffling noises are heard* Hmm... I don't have many pictures from this early, I was fishing a lot. ...a LOT. It's all I did, and I hope I can make it up to you all sometime, but that comes later I suppose. He invited a friend of his to live with us, Clark Peddler, who joined up the Criminal career (I can't say I approved, but whatever), and started to paint.

Juan painted my first portrait at least, I made him do it. At least I'll have something of his while I live forever.

Well. I'll have Amber too. Such a sweet little girl, isn't she?

Lunarpixels · « **Reply #2 on:** May 26, 2013, 12:17:06 AM »

I saw your founder and my first reaction was "Wot?" then it was "She is actually kinda pretty.. in her own special way." lol I look forward to seeing the progression of the looks. Especially with that spouse. XD

fanofaband · « **Reply #3 on:** May 26, 2013, 12:32:33 AM »

Haha, thanks! I think she's lovely in her own way too, and she's a real sweetheart with all of her traits.

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*more shuffling is heard* Erm... apparently no one took many pictures, but! We have some, which is good. Amber as a toddler. She got my hair! Other than that, and the eye shape, of course, she's the spitting image of her daddy. Oh, and my skin tone too. I have to say, I wish I could see more of myself in her, but I'll happily take her as she is. With what most people think of beauty, I hope I can make sure she knows beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As long as she knows she's beautiful, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.

My dear Juan died at the age of 93, it made me even happier to have Amber look so much like him. Now I'll be able to see him whenever I look at her, it's a wonderful feeling. After all of this is over (yes, I have a goal, astonishing, isn't it?), I'll be with him again. There is no goodbye, no sadness, only "Until we meet again, my love."

While I was out fishing, fishing, fishing, my little girl kept getting older. I'm not sure if Clark was a good influence on her, but from what I've seen so far, she turned out pretty well. Top grades in her class, never let anyone get her down about her looks, I'm proud of her!

*more rustling* Hmph, Clark never took any pictures... Anyway, he brought a few more people into the house to help with things, Marc Brandt, and then Parker and Pansy Prudence. Like I said, no pictures, I'm sorry!

Amber was quite lovely as a teenager, don't you think? If you recoil at her looks, then you aren't seeing the true her. She's beautiful, sweet, and caring, everything I could want in a daughter.

...wait, he couldn't take pictures of people moving in, but he could get a picture of himself dying? *mutters to someone in the background* Oh fine! He was a good man. Ish. At least he helped us out anyway he could, and while I'm embarrased to admit it, the stuff he stole brought in a good deal of money. He was 91 when he died.

Of course, it didn't take long for Amber to graduate high school and become a striking young woman. She graduated at the top of her class, of course, and was voted Most Likely to Get Married. I wonder if it's because she's a Hopeless Romantic like me?

*shuffling can be heard* UGH! Marc didn't get any pictures of... *mutters* Pansy got married to an Alien. She was tired of being cooped up in the house all day and went to the river, met him, and, well, you'll see in a bit. Anyway, the reason I mention it, is because this picture was taken when Pansy's daughter grew to be a toddler.

Not too sure why we can't see Xia though, I really should have smacked my son-in-law when I had the chance...

Even though I love babies and offered time and time again to teach Xia her skills, Xias insisted he would do it himself. Yes, Xias named his daughter Xia, some tradition of his culture. I like the name though, and, well, live and let live!

While I was out fishing, fishing, fishing... fishing some more....

Did I mention I was fishing?

Still fishing...

Awwww! My baby's pregnant! I was fishing. Oh yes, and she really did get married to Marc.

Mom? You don't get to do this anymore. You've clearly lost your mind.

YOU TRY FISHING ALL DAY!

Trip · « **Reply #4 on:** May 26, 2013, 09:05:00 AM »

Oh my gosh, I will probably be your dynasty's biggest fan because of all the Twinbrook genes. Congrats on getting so far!

Rhoxi · « **Reply #5 on:** May 26, 2013, 09:28:44 AM »

Interesting! And wow, Amber's eyes are just huge. It'll be fun to see how the features progress over the generations.

fanofaband · « **Reply #6 on:** May 26, 2013, 11:50:30 AM »

Hehe, thanks! Like I said, I hope everyone enjoys it! It's already fun seeing how the 4th generation looks, I'll try to catch the story up to where I am in-game soon. So far the rainboo's have kept going, but the 3rd generation was the last to have the pointed ears.

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Mom...

Now, I know we have some pictures somewhere...

Mom...

Not now Amber! I'm trying to find these pictures. Hmph, can no one take any?

MOM! Go... fish or something, I can do this from now on.

*grumblemutter* Fine...

Whew. Hello, this is Amber, the second generation of this family. Mom is great, she's just a little... over-zealous sometimes. It's nothing to be too concerned about, I mean, I'm Excitable, the little things get me cheering somehow.

Mom finally caught some Deathfish, and Clark had gathered up a bunch of seeds awhile back. Luckily, one of the seeds grew into a Lifefruit bush. Marc wanted to learn several skills, so he picked up cooking and whipped up some Ambrosia. Thanks to everyone in the house, we have two replicators, fully upgraded, loaded to the brim with Ambrosia. I think we should be able to make it to the end of this, but we saved the bowl just in case.

Meet my son, Marcus! I'm like Mom, I wanted something to remember Marc by after he... passes. Mom tells me we'll see each other again, and I have no reason not to trust her. Yes, I'll be sad when he has to leave, but I'll be comforted by the thought of being with him again.

The reason I say this, is he only lived long enough to see his son being born and give him a name. He was 90.

As I've said, I'll miss him, but I know we'll see each other soon. This thought, and the son we made together are what brought me through this, and I think I'm stronger than ever for it.

Marcus became a toddler, and he looks a lot like me. He's a little more purple, but he has my nose and chin, Mom's eyes (bright green!), and he has Marc's mouth. At least some of his daddy is reflected in his face, it's a good reminder of what's to come.

Mom became an Elder soon after, as well.

She didn't want to keep the grey hair, so somehow she dyed it back to it's original coloring. I'm not really sure how, but I won't question in. In all honesty, when I turn grey, I don't think I'll keep it either.

MY TURN!

I did a quick check of everything I needed, and I ate Ambrosia. I can't believe how much I've accomplished since I set out to do this, and I'm even a Grandmother! The only thing I wish was that Juan had been there. Sometimes I see his ghost in the cemetary, and it's a comfort to know he can still see us.

I really can't explain the sensation, all I can say is, you'll have to try it sometime yourself. There's nothing to compare it to.

I'm so proud of you Mom.

Thank you, sweetie. I'll leave you alone with this now.

Lunarpixels · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2013, 04:06:37 PM »

Congratulations on your first immortal!! I have yet to get that far

Marcus is just adorable!

fanofaband · « **Reply #8 on:** May 27, 2013, 10:42:14 AM »

Thank you! He's very cute, and he actually doesn't look horrible when he grows up, which is awesome.

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Xia's a week older than Marcus, so she became a child first.

But he won't be outdone and looked forward to aging up as soon as he was able to. Sure, Xia would become a teenager the next day, but that didn't mean they didn't spend awhile playing together.

We finally got around to building a playground in the backyard for the kids. I never got too much time to mess around while I was a kid, but I'll make sure the rest of the kids are able to. Sometimes it's about relaxing, not working toward requirements.

Didn't Xia make a lovely teenager? She has a fairly flat and skinny nose, but I love her eyes. I wonder how long they'll last if she marries into the family?

Not much happens while everyone is getting older and trying to get everything done. Marcus is a teenager now, and did I mention how I love he has Mom and I's hair color? He took straight to sculpting, and he's doing a wonderful job.

Does anyone else think this statue looks a bit like Xia? I wonder if he has a crush on her...

Oooh... hearts!

Hmm... looks like Xia will join the family when they're both old enough after all! I can't wait, Xia's a lovely young woman, and I'll be proud to be her mother-in-law.

Mom decided it was time to take advantage of the spring festival. She manned the kissing booth for awhile, but she only got a couple of takers, so she decided to go have fun at the other booth. While she tells me the man looked a little apprehensive when she walked up, he loosened up very quickly. Ha, way to go, Mom!

fanofaband · « **Reply #9 on:** May 29, 2013, 07:56:46 PM »

Xia made a very lovely Young Adult, but being a week older than Marcus was a bit of a curse. All my poor son could do was sit around, moping, watching Xia, while wishing they could at least kiss. He's not the brooding type, but he started to be that way for that week.

I think the only thing that caught his attention was when he caught himself on fire. Hmph, I kept telling him to be careful with the metal!
Marcus: Keep calm in the face of danger. Not all is as it seems. CLEAR THE WAY!

When Marcus' Young Adult birthday came around, I don't think anyone has ever been so excited. He wanted a calm day so he could finish everything for his skill (he didn't, by the way), but sadly, things can't happen quite the way you want.

At only 85, Xias decided it was time to go. We never thought he would go so young, everyone had lived past at least 90. He was an important part of the family, even though you might not think it from what we've said so far. It's hard to tell someone just how much they mean to you at the end of things. I think he knew, though, that's what mattered.

Marcus tried to have his birthday in the middle of things, but he didn't feel too much like celebrating as Xias died.

He snuck off to get himself a new wardrobe as we all mourned Xias' passing. In all honesty, I don't think he really knew what to do with it all. This was supposed to be a happy day, not a day of sadness.

Marcus: I'm sorry, Xia, your father was a good man.
Xia: He never even saw his planet again!
Marcus: I know honey, I know. He never really talked about it like he missed it, though.
Xia: He didn't want anyone to know...
Marcus: I'm sorry baby.

Xia: I'm just happy you're still here.
Marcus: You know, I wanted to talk to your dad before he went, so... I'm only hoping he'll approve of what I'm going to do.

Marcus: Xia, my Star Girl, will you marry me?
Xia: I.... YES! I love you Marcus!
Marcus: I love you too, Star.

Well, at least I'm going to be a Grandma!

Tiamet · « **Reply #10 on:** May 29, 2013, 08:34:16 PM »

Wow! Amber growing into her face is just...wow. Love this!

fanofaband · « **Reply #11 on:** May 30, 2013, 11:32:16 AM »

Xia went into labor. Not too shocking, I hope, since we all knew she was pregnant. Even though both Mom and I had a child, we weren't much help to my poor daughter-in-law, I'm afraid.

Soon, the fourth generation was born. Delilah is the fourth Rainboo to be born to the house, so far our coloring has stayed strong. I hope it stays that way, but it's not like we'll be upset with how our descendants look. Little Delilah is Excitable and Artistic, and she already has Marcus wrapped around her little finger.

I'd say it's love at first sight.

Parker: Hello Tay, how's your day been?
Tay: Oh, not bad. Are you looking for another promotion? You're already at the top of your career.
Parker: I know boss, I was wondering about something else...

Tay: Well... go on.
Parker: You know I've been dabbling with the science station we have, right?
Tay: Not enough to keep up with Alchemy, huh?
Parker: Haha, not quite. Look, I know you don't have any kids, and I know you don't want your line to die out. I have a solution.
Tay: I'm not getting abducted.
Parker: Nono, nothing like that. I'd... I'd like to clone you. My niece just had a little girl, and... well...
Tay: Wow. This wasn't what I expected. I like this idea though.
Parker: I thought you might. Now, just hold still...

Tay: Huh, at least it doesn't hurt, OUCH!
Parker: Sorry, just had to pinch you to make sure... uh... see ya, boss!

Parker: Hmm... hope the sample didn't get contaminated. Don't really want to go back for another one...

Parker: HA! It actually worked!

Parker: Make sure it's all off... don't want to clone you AGAIN.

Parker: Hey there Will, I hope you're happy in this family. You better make my niece happy, or you'll have the rest of us to deal with.

Trip · « **Reply #12 on:** May 30, 2013, 11:36:36 AM »

I love Delilah's specific shade of blue. And hurray for a spouse!

fanofaband · « **Reply #13 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:20:44 PM »

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I love Delilah's specific shade of blue. And hurray for a spouse!

I do too, just wait until you see how she grows up, she's amazingly lovely!

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The eyes of the Tomas clan have ended, in both size and color, but we love our little Lily no matter what. Most people seem a little unsettled by her eyes, saying they look too dark and spooky, but we know how they light up when she watches someone paint or gets a hug from her Daddy.

I'd never met Tay Bayless, but from what Parker tells me, Will definitely looks the same. At least the cloning hasn't created any issues we're aware of. He's a charming little toddler, but I think we'll be in for an interesting life with him.

Marcus: I love a woman in uniform.
Xia: I bet you do...

Marcus wanted to immortalize his wife, and not just in a painting, like with our family. He wants to remember every little detail, and a sculpture seemed like the best way to do it.