The Hollingsworth Immortal Dynasty- failed.... Please Graveyard it

[Playalot]

@ KTK10, I know, right. Everybody dance now.... it just kind of get's stuck! Had to be done, I mean what else do you dance to at a house party? 

[LenaLJ]

Best comment ever:

Zest: Maybe a few too many Mysim dolls there Watcher!

I love it!

[Playalot]

@ LenaLJ, it was panic stations for sure! Luckily I was actually focused on Dude when he became hysterical! Won't make that mistake again! lol

[MarianT]

I can't wait to see your baby girls grow up. Can't you just keep it so that only your founder never shows his face? (But I'm impressed with how you block his features -- a thumb here, a tulip there, etc.)

[sdhoey]

I love your screen shots. I'm jealous of them. I wish I could get better at mine.

[Shewolf13]

Ack!  Definitely panic! lol  I was doing a test dynasty and had a helper die from embarrasment... Didn't even know he was embarrassed first!  And it's funny, because I've been trying for emotional deaths in my Legacy XD

[Playalot]

@ MarionT, I'm so torn! it's such a fun story twist to have Dude's face hidden but it's hard to decide how to move forward.

@ sdhoey, thanks, I just use the pause button then hit 'tab' and move the camera around. Sometimes it works well and other times it doesn't and I just take the shot as it's needed for the story. I had the good advice from people on this forum that was to get close... and then closer again! I still think that often my shots are still too far away but, like you'll know, it's hard work playing a dynasty never mind being aware of telling a story too.

@ Wolf, I know, the irony! I think it was because Dude was 'very happy' due to drinking, eating, deep conversation, fireplace, expensive furniture... so it flipped from 'very happy' to 'hysterical' in a split second!  I think the only thing that saved him was that a) I hit pause immediately and cancelled all actions and b) the bedroom was next door so he was asleep nearly immediately. Seconds away from a failed dynasty. 

[Playalot]

Chapter 17: Nooboos To Kiddies


Finally the little nooboos are both asleep at the same time. <sigh>
Dude: It’s pretty exhausting for sure.
Good thing you never get weary.





Morning Zest, whatcha doing?
Zest: Is that a trick question?
Nope. Why?





Dude: One last little cuddle.
I can’t believe it’s time.




Wow! That’s spectacular!




Dude: That’s my girl.




Happy Birthday Beth, definitely takes after her mum.




Dude: can’t let you age up all stinky now can we?
Good thinking, that would be just wrong! <shudder>




Wowee! Another spectacular leap for simkind!




Abi: Ohhh, sparkles!




Dude: Happy Birthday wee darling.
Another Goth Clone. Ah well, maybe they’ll look more like you as they age.




Poor wee darlings aged up exhausted. I guess we all cuddled them a bit much. Have a nice nap girls.




Dude: Museum it please.
Got it. I’ve always liked this picture, sure you don’t want to put it into the house.
Dude: Nope, I want to have all the ambrosia requirements done before my elder birthday.
No pressure then.




Dude: So when you hear the Watcher going all ‘blah de blah blah’, juts switch off and..
I’m right here.
Beth: Gotcha Dad.




See you’re daughter’s woken up determined to hit her first aspiration milestone?
Dude: Yep, she sure likes to talk a lot.




Ohh, she’s so like you in her mannerisms. What a cutey pie.
Dude: You calling me cute.
At your age you gotta take compliments no matter how backhanded they are dude.




Yeah, Beth hun, adults don’t like that particular joke...
Beth: Thanks for the warning. Oh that’s right, you just like to crow about misfortune after it’s happened!
----- Wow, didn’t see that one coming! I think I like you.




Beth: So I’ve nailed the first part of my aspiration and now I have to tell 20 successful jokes...
Stranger: Yeah, well I’m angry right now and don’t really feel like listening to your jokes actually.
Beth: Whatever’s, your loss. Bye.




Dude: You really have to do your homework hunny.
Beth: Awww, I’d rather be outside dad, I hate being cooped up.
Well, if you just knuckle down to it, you can get outside once you’re finished. Sheesh, kids these days.




Beth: Hi Uncle Alex, do you want to listen to 20 jokes?
Alexander: Sure! Fire away squirt.




Beth: Ok, so by drinking that fizzy stuff I can now stay up all night?
Dude: Yep. I’m going to mentor and encourage you so that you can have your second skill up to level 4 so that when you hit school tomorrow you’ll come home with a B.
Wow, Dude, I’ve heard of hot-housing kids brains but at some stage Beth’s probably gonna need to just play!
Dude: Not on my watch.
Where’s Abi?
Dude: She’s with her mum, learning other stuff.
O.K. I guess I’ll watch you guys for a while then.




Dude: Right all goals accomplished for today. Off to bed for a quick sleep so you’ll be ready for school in four hours.
Cassandra: Oh good, there you are hun. Abi’s just gone to sleep so tiptoe up there.
I’m feeling rather redundant right now.
Dude: That’s a good thing. Why don’t you go chill for a while? I’m going to make a few more paintings and see if I can create something spectacular.




Beth: Morning Uncle Zest.
Zest: Morning squirt. ready for school?
Beth: Yep.




Bye girls. Work hard.
Girls: Bye watcher, will do.
Boy they sure look pretty wired after those energizing showers! Hope they don’t crash and burn by home time!

[Shewolf13]

The girls are beautiful!  And I love their personalities already!

[KTK10]

I agree with Shewolf, they really are gorgeous.  Am I right in thinking Beth is the heir as she had her child birthday first? Or was Abi born first and you just aged up Beth before her? I love their bedroom too, looks really nice. Must say, am crushing a bit on Zest right now 

[LenaLJ]

Pretty pretty girls, but be nice to them, they should enjoy their childhood too.

[Playalot]

Thanks everyone. I've got the second gen stats on the front page now. Beth's the heir. Hope you all like the next chapter....

[Playalot]

Chapter 18: Surprise

Dude: Where are we going?
You'll see.




Through the next door too.




Dude: It's all my museum pieces.
Yep. Take a seat.




You're finished! You have completed all the requirements for ambrosia. Well done Winston. I couldn't be prouder.
Dude: Wow, I'm a bit speechless.




How does it feel?
Dude: Like a big relief!




Come in Zest.
Zest: Thanks Watcher.




Zest: I'm totally thrilled for you Winston. I can't believe we made it. It feels like we're dreaming.
I could always pinch you!
Dude: It's pretty exciting! I can't believe it either!




Zest: What do you think was the hardest part?
Dude: Hmm, probably the parties. When that Black and White party fell over I thought we were doomed.




Zest: What part have you most enjoyed?
Dude: Not to be corny, but hanging with you. None of this would have been possible if you hadn't stuck with it, with me, through thick and thin. I can't thank you enough.




Dude: What about you? What have you found the hardest?
Zest: Well, lol, those few days after our adult birthdays were pretty difficult. It felt like I'd lost my best friend!
Dude: Yeah, I'd agree. What about the best?
Zest: Living here! This life is amazing! Completing my writing aspiration rocked! Now my days are my own. I write a bit, swim, hang with my friends. It's like being on holiday permanently.




Dude: I'm glad you're happy Zest. If I could I would make you my BFF. Thank you, you're the kind of friend that people dream about having.
Zest: Aww, shucks, you're welcome. I wouldn't have missed it for anything you know.




Zest: So where to from here? We've got the rest of today and all tomorrow before we become elders.
Dude: Gosh, I don't know. I guess we better make the most of it before incontinence hits us!
Zest: lol, oh great thought!




Dude: Oh My Gosh! Zest! We've done it! LOL It's so hard to take it all in!
Zest: <laughing> I know! Darn we made the best team!
You certainly did boys. Zest, without the money from your book sales the house would never have evolved so quickly, and Dude, without your constant dedication to getting the job done we'd all still be days and days away from completion.
Zest: What's the best thing that you think you did Watcher?
Oh! Ummm, probably move you in. Get Winston the Never Weary Reward... and probably allowing Winston to wait until he had nearly completed everything before starting a family. I think the combination of those three things were the key.




Zest: So that painting over there is your most expensive?
Dude: Yep, about 9780 I think but I'll have to verify that later when I've calmed down!
Zest: What's the total Watcher?
Oh, I think from memory around 55,000. I'm too excited right now to remember but I'll double check later. It's a great effort regardless of final amount anyway.




Dude: Thank you so much Zest:
Zest: Congratulations dude, you're 100% welcome.




Dude: Selfie?
Zest: You bettcha.




Zest: OMG LOL, we rock!
Dude: Hahha, what a great snap!





Dude: You know what Zest? I reckon that we deserve a  night out. Keen?
Zest: You bettcha!




Zest: Oh yeah, this is what I'm talking about.
Dude: I feel on cloud 9!




Lady: Do either of you boys want a drink with me?
Zest: No offense darling, but we're just having a boys night out thanks.
Dude: I bet she won't be asking us that in a days time!
Zest: <snort>




Dude: Cheers!
Zest: Here's to Gen 1 of the Hollingsworth Dynasty! Least we can always say we made it this far.
Dude: Agreed.




Zest: It's a shame Cassy had to go to work.
Dude: I know but I'll make it up to her tomorrow.




Dude: Wow that's some tale Olivia!
Zest: Cripes! I nearly choked on that chip!




Zest: Wait up dude, I'm totally done in!
Dude: Sorry, I keep forgetting you still need to sleep! That was a good night!
Zest: <yawn> Yep, sure was.

[LenaLJ]

He is so pretty, and congratulations on fulfilling your first immortals goals.
Are you sure the girls are looking mostly like there mother?

[KTK10]

Yay!  I'm so glad it was Winston, he is such a sweetheart in your legacy  Congrats on finishing your very first Immortal! And what a wonderful way to end his tale of getting there. Looking forward to seeing what happens with Beth now.