The Mars 4x4 Dynasty - MasterChef & da Vinci (Jan 29th)

[Nutella]

Heir #5:  Al Capone Mars
Named after one of the most notorious criminals in American History.


Athletic     Evil

Dear Al, you need to follow mommy's and grandma's footsteps, become the best thief in Riverview.



Michelangelo sculptures are doing well for the family, I am able to expand the house and live more comfortably.  What worries me is that he still haven't sculpted any masterpiece for the family collection yet.  I know the move objects on trick for checking sculptures value, but to me that feels like cheating and I didn't want to use that method.  I'll just pray for masterpiece.



Paparazzi is really annoying, had to put in the electronic safeguard gate and fence.



After giving birth to little Al, Rhoda needs to get back in shape.  She hits the gym frequently.



CHILD

Athletic     Evil     Ambitious

Al doesn't like to socialize much, he likes his alone time in the bathtub, probably hatching evil plans for the future.



He also likes to visit the gym with his mom. 



ELDER


TEEN

Athletic     Evil     Ambitious     Gatherer

Working on his athletic skill.  I plan on having Al complete the athletic skill challenges, so he will be spending a lot of time at the gym. 



Learning how to drive.

[Nettlejuice]

The names you pick are just perfect. Oh, Mickey's elder beard gave me quite a scare - at first I thought it was some random old guy...

[LenaLJ]

So fast forward. I can't wait to see what Alcapone is up to.

[Rhoxi]

Glad to see Chris set free to wander off into the sunset. He did well by you and yours, and we wish him well! Awesome spouse choice from Riverview! And her son is following in her footsteps. This should be fun! Kinda sad he didn't inherit Michelangelo's nose, though.

[Eldridge]

At least it's nice to know that he finally has a beard too and it's so perfect for him. Hmm, I just wonder that you'll let Rhoda live until Grim finally greet her.

[Nutella]

YOUNG ADULT

Athletic     Evil     Ambitious     Gatherer     Workaholic
Lifetime Wish  -  Become a Master Thief

Al is definitely following in his mother's footsteps, joining the criminal career as soon as he is old enough.  He also likes to dress smart and adores his fedora hat, which he will only put aside when working out or sleeping.





I use midlife crisis on Rhoda and made her a workaholic, so she can work at home and get promotion fast.  My plan is to have Rhoda reached career level 9 (thief branch) then stay at level 9.  I can't have Rhoda max the career because of Al, but I do want Rhoda to help bring back some paintings/sculptures for the family collection.  Criminal career objects taken home.



Grim likes to visit my house a lot, many paparazzi burns to death outside the fence.  Occasionally he would come in the house and chill with Rhoda.



Michelangelo has reached 51 days old and has not even sculpted a single masterpiece, I was very upset with him.  I decided to give him more time, so I started looking for a tattoo parlor only to realize Riverview doesn't have one and I didn't put it in.  Luckily I'm not too poor, I was able to afford a tattoo machine.



This tattoo gave him 9 days, so 9 more days for a masterpiece hopefully.



Rhoda is also getting close to dying, tattoo for her too.



Didn't realize Rhoda is a tattoo fanatic.  The new tattoo gave her 8 days.



Riverview doesn't have a consignment store either, so I purchase the pool building and put in a consignment register.  Townies can swim and shop at the consignment store all in one building.



Rhoda was looking to buy miners and time machine, and lucky enough to find a heart shaped cut pink diamond.  Bought it immediately, this will be for a certain future heir.



When Al has maxed his athletic skill, instead of sending him to the gym, I had him workout at home (less travel time).  The athletic skill challenges still weren't done, but he no longer needs the gym "fit" atmosphere for fast skilling.



Al went to France to turn in an opportunity.  Before leaving France, he stops by the bookstore to purchase all the french cooking recipes.



He also went to China for another opportunity.  He did the same and stops by the bookstore to purchase all the chinese cooking recipes before he leaves.  In both travel destination, I could have taken advantage of the days and have Al workout, but I chose not to.  I want to do all the skilling and challenges using only home world time (not vacation time).

[Nutella]

Michelangelo's extra 9 days of life has been used up and once again he is facing the possibility of death, still no masterpiece.  I gave up on him, no more extending life for my not so brilliant sculptor.  Using his lifetime points, Michelangelo bought two climatron control unit and kept them safely hidden in the family inventory.



Al has run far enough to complete Marathon Runner Skill Challenge!



Al has dedicated enough hours to cardio exercise to complete the Ftness Nut Skill Challenge!



As if Michelangelo knows Grim is coming for him, he finally sculpted his first masterpiece.  A kitten worth $5819.   



About time old man, took you long enough to sculpt a masterpiece. 



Rhoda gets to keep tattoing herself, I wasn't ready for Rhoda to die just yet.



The very same day he sculpted his masterpiece, Grim came for Michelangelo. 



Al has dedicated enough hours to strength training to complete the Body Builder Skill Challenge!



I was hoping Al find himself a nice fairy or vampire, but no, he's fallen in love with a human.  Human aged too fast, let's hope Susie Broke is not an elder when Al finishes his career. 



With 2 days left to becoming an elder, Al's impressive performance has earned him a promotion to Master Thief.



By my calculations, I know Susie is close to her elder stage, Al needs to move fast.  If Susie moves in with zero days left to elder, she won't be able to get pregnant, I will have to cast her aside as housemate.  She moves in with one day left to elder, that is just perfect, plenty of time for Al to work his magic.

SUSIE BROKE


Susie honey, you don't have much time left.  Let's skip the dating part, is that alright?







No surprise here, apples again.





What is Rhoda planning?  Looks like she wants to eat the baby.



ELDER


Breathe Susie, big inhale and exhale.  Did you forget all those breathing techniques we practiced earlier?





Welcome, Dougie Powers Mars.

[Nettlejuice]

Congrats on the masterpiece and bye Michelangelo! Welcome Dougie, I wonder if he'll be evil ^_~

[Nutella]

Al's Summary:

1) Maxed Job:  Criminal - Thief Branch

2) Best Friends:  Don Lothario & Skip Broke

3) Skill Challenges:  Marathon Runner (athletic) + Fitness Nut (athletic) + Body Builder (athletic)

4) Opportunities:  A Package for You (criminal)
                           French Delivery (criminal)
                           Chinese Delivery (criminal)
                           Simoleons Under the Table (criminal)

[Eldridge]

I don't know that getting tattoo can expand Sims life but I did remember that was forbidden in Immortal Dynasty. At last Michelangelo finally got his Masterpiece!

Aaaaahhh! Dr. Evil was born! XD

[Luna]

So, the chosen one in this World is Rhoda

I wonder what kind of future that Dogie will create?

[Nutella]

I don't know that getting tattoo can expand Sims life but I did remember that was forbidden in Immortal Dynasty. At last Michelangelo finally got his Masterpiece!

Aaaaahhh! Dr. Evil was born! XD

Yes, I could have use young again elixir (alchemy), but I banned elixirs for my own dynasty, hence the tattoo machines.  Immortal dynasty has different rules, definitely can't use tattoo for that dynasty.

You know about Dr. Evil, nice!  muahahaha.

[Nutella]

So, the chosen one in this World is Rhoda

I wonder what kind of future that Dogie will create?

Evil future

[KRae]

You can get tattoos at the spa in Riverview, and everywhere else. You don't need the tattoo parlor or machine.

[Nutella]

Doh, thanks.  I totally forgot about the spa.