The Knethen Immortal Dynasty

[Playalot]

Welcome Nirian, the cutest blue sim out! Great to see Amria in her own shop. With all the painting your sims seem to do she should have lots to sell. And boy, do I need to get my sims in their pool more often! I love the way your sims hang out in the pool together. I know what you mean about learning as you go. I guess that's the thing with a dynasty, you just don't know until you've gone through the process.

[CiaraCarter]

I literally took notes from your PSS. Great tips, thanks so much! Especially the shared traits, I've been wracking my brain with that, I'm sure I'll regret some of my choices further on, but what's done is done. LOL

[Nettlejuice]

Welcome Nirian! She might not have pink eyes but she is blue  I don't think I have much of a strategy but it's definitely interesting to know how everyone plays their dynasties.

[oshizu]

Great to hear that Ray is approaching immortality!
And Nirian is so lovely....blue like Kett but with Myra's hair!  I'd never noticed that Myra had pink eyes.  Could they reappear in another generation if Nirian marries a sim with pink eyes, too?

Always enjoy reading your PSS. Thank you for sharing!

EDIT: I was wondering how you copy your Book of Life?  After reading your PSS, I tried using a Cloning Machine on a spare Book of Life but it didn't work.

[dethdukk]

@Playalot I'm sure that I'll continue to find some things I could have done better.  If only doing a dynasty didn't take so much time, I'd totally do it again!

@CiaraCarter Glad these notes are helping people!  Given that these are things I've found both very useful and only actually learned a bit too late, I hope to save some people from making the same mistakes I did, heh.

@Nettlejuice I didn't have any strategy till around generation 4-5 really.  At this point though, I'm close enough to the end that I've got my aspirations and careers planned out at least.  Myra was not the best choice from a gameplay perspective... she's a bit young, my next generation will be a bit late due to it...  but I think it's worth it. 

@oshizu Well as for the pink eyes, you can check them out here:



As far as I can tell, the pink eye's are limited to female sims.  Not only that, it's apparently an exceedingly rare trait.  Myra is the only sim I've seen with that eye color.  As for passing the genetics down, it looks like Sims 4 doesn't track beyond the genetics of the parents, so it won't skip a generation or anything like that.

To copy the book of life, just place it on a table or something, then choose the "Create Copy" interaction.  Keep in mind you can't copy a copy, so make sure you have an original BoL to use as a base for copying.  The copies will be placed into your inventory and you can then record sims into them.

[dethdukk]

Chapter Forty Two



Hey Kett, you even wish there were more board games to play?
Kett:  What's a board game?
You know, a game that's played on a board, like chess...



Kett:  There's poker in the backyard.
No, that's a card game.
Kett:  Oh.  Well why's it matter, chess is fun.
BECAUSE I'VE BEEN WATCHING YOUR FAMILY PLAY IT FOR SIX GENERATIONS.



Nick:  No, don't look away from the table, pay attention!  You should be planning your next move while the other player is moving, not after they've moved.
Nirian:  Well how will I know where to move if they haven't moved yet?
Nick:  By thinking about what you would do in their situation, and then planning how to best destroy that.
You know, I get the distinct feeling you treat life like a chess game...
Nick:  Only when I'm dealing with people I don't like.





Don't you have to go to work?
Kett:  I'll be leaving soon, I've got another hour.
Um...  that means your daughter needs to go to school NOW.
Nirian:  Oh yeah!  First day of school, yay!
I think I can safely say I never had that reaction.



How was school?
Nirian:  It was fun!  One of our teachers had class outside, we all got to sit on the grass while she read a book.







Welcome to old age Ray.  How do you feel?
Ray:  Sore...  So glad I've got a desk job, trying to walk the beat now would be killer.



Nick:  Oh hey Watcher.  Me and the old man are working on getting back into shape...  he let himself go for a while there.
Kell:  You do realize you're almost as old as me?
Nick:  But not quite old man.
Kell:  Smart ass kid.



Nick:  Love you dad.
Kell:  Love you too son.



Nirian:  Hey Watcher, if I know all this stuff by heart already and I can prove it in class, why does the teacher make me do the homework that's just more practice?
Um...  You're going to have to ask someone wiser in the ways of schooling, because I never figured that one out.  Maybe to build a work ethic, though if that's the case I can say it doesn't always work.





Say, how are your aspirations going anyways?
Nirian:  I'm done with Whiz Kid!  That was easy.  I'm almost done with the exercise one.  Can we do the social one next?  I'd like to hang out with kids my age.
Um... lemme ask your mom.





Hey guys.  Looks like you worked out your differences.
Ray:  Yeah, she's an alright gal.  My son could have done better, but I suppose she'll do.
Myra:  Hey!  With a dad like you he's lucky to have gotten me!
Um...
Ray:  *laughing*  We're messing around watcher.  What's up?
Oh right.  Myra, your daughter would like to go to the park to meet some kids.  I thought you'd want to go as well, keep an eye on her.
Myra:  Of course!  I'll go get ready.
Ray:  Why don't we bring the whole family?  We're running low on angelfish anyways.







Alright, I'll leave you guys to it... I'm off to keep an eye on Nirian.
Myra:  Let us know if you need us.

[dethdukk]

Chapter Forty Three



Ray: Good morning Fred.
Fred:  Mornin Sir.
Ray:  You seen Daniel around?  I need to talk with him.
Fred:  He's in the evidence room I think.



Ray:  Alright Daniel, time for us to have a chat.
Daniel:  About my case?
Ray:  Not so much no.
Daniel:  Oh... um...  Is this a chat I could possibly opt out of?
Ray:  Not if you intend to keep dating Amira.
Daniel:  I swear I've been planning on telling you, I just never found a good time...
Ray:  Couple things.  First, if you want the fact that you're dating someone to be a secret, possibly avoid kissing them in the house I live in.  Secondly, I have no issues with you dating her, I was actually rather pleased.  You're a good man.



Daniel:  Oh!  Well that's a relief.  After Kett and Amira told me how you handled his relationship with Myra I was uh... worried.
Ray:  I'll admit to overreacting a bit.  I wish you the best of luck with Amira.
Daniel:  Thanks Chief.



Who's that?
Ray:  Charles...  He's the last friend I need for ambrosia.





That's the house party...



You're almost as good at piano as Kell is!
Nirian:  Yeah, I've been practicing a lot.  Dad wanted me to play for grandpa's parties.









And that's the dinner party.



Congratulations Ray!  Wonder how the police department will feel about having an immortal chief...
Ray:  I was actually thinking about retiring.
Absolutely not.
Ray:  But I dont think
Nope.
Ray:  But
Uh uh.
Ray:  You
No way.
Ray:  Fine.





All:  Happy Birthday Myra!



Oh, you've grown a cowplant.
Kett:  Is that what it's called?  I fished up this weird seed when we went to the park, thought I'd plant it and see what happened.
It's a cowplant, yeah...  They're dangerous if you don't feed them, so you know... be careful.



Ray:  This new plant of Ketts is pretty interesting.  It seems almost intelligent!
I'm pretty sure it is, actually.  Turn on the stereo, it's got some pretty sweet dance moves too.



So what do you think of the cowplant Nirian?
Nirian:  I don't know why everyone's so excited about it, it's just a plant.  And with how much it eats, it seems like a waste to keep it.



Kett:  Well we can't just get rid of it...  if it really is an intelligent plant killing it would be evil, immoral. 
Nirian:  Maybe we can give it to the zoo!
Myra:  Probably not.  I don't know if it would live through being dug up... not to mention it might not even let us.



Myra:  Don't worry dear, I'm sure that if it needs to go the Watcher can take care of it.

[dethdukk]

Chapter Forty Four



Amira:  Ooo... Why yes, I think I WOULD like some cake.
No, Amira wait don't touch that!



Amira:  Whoh!  What in the hell was that!
The cowplant ate you...  Next time, get a cake out of the fridge please.



Kett:  Oh interesting, I didn't know the plant produced milk.
Only when it has a sufficient amount of dumb.
Kett:  Say what?
Nothing...  sigh.  Might as well make use of it though.  Drink it before you go to work, it'll help you focus.



Kett:  I was literally focused ALL DAY.   Normally I lose interest later on you know, get worn out and such, but today I was able to keep focusing on work all the way through.
Ken:  I wonder if it would keep me confidant all day too... if it happens again maybe I should try it?
Kett:  Dunno, ask the Watcher.  He seems to know more about it than he's letting on.



Getting in more practice?
Nirian:  Just for fun.  I'm already done learning Piano, but everyone seems to enjoy watching.



Myra:  What...  Kell, what is this?
Kell:  Oh, that.  Don't worry, you'll be back in time for dinner.
Myra:  What the heck does that mean!?!



Myra:  AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!





Nick:  Happy birthday Amira!







All:  Happy birthday Nirian!
Oh god those clothes...  Looks like it's time to go shopping with your mom.



Myra:  Sorry to say sweetie, but the Watcher is right... those need to go.
Nirian:  Will you come with me?
Myra:  Of course!  This will be fun!
Don't forget a haircut!



Ken:  Still no luck with getting more milk, huh?
Kett:  Nothing... I've been reading some gardening books, but none of them seem to know about this plant.
Ken:  It's too bad your mom isn't around still, maybe she'd have some idea...



Ray:  Ooo, Cake... I like Cake...
No, don't...  sigh.  Nevermind.







Oh, hey Kett.  Have you been there the whole time?
Kett:  Yeah, busy with the garden.  What's up?
Not much.  Just wanted to let you know that you'll be able to milk the cowplant again shortly.



Oh you're back from your shopping trip!
Nirian:  Yup!  How do I look?
Amazing.

[Playalot]

So much to love! Nirian's birthday clothes... omg! They were terrible, poor girl. Didn't she age up a beauty. Love the shots of Ray getting eaten by the cow plant. Myra being abducted and Kell being all casual about it made me laugh, it so gets like that eh. It was good to see Ray and Myra getting their relationship/friendship sorted out. Myra's not so bad, poor girl just had a rough few teen years! Kett's still my fav though, after Nick and his evil ways, of course. 

[Nettlejuice]

Nirian is gorgeous, the red hair suits her skin tone. Poor Ray not being able to retire, didn't stop me from laughing though. Congrats Ray, another immortal out of the way.

[Wren2313]

Congratulations to Ray on becoming your 4th (I think?) immortal. I love Nirian's new look, that hairstyle looks great on her. I am really enjoying your story, I especially liked the exchange between Nick and Kell, it was so sweet! And seeing Amira and Ray get eaten by the cowplant had me laughing, that screenshot you managed to get of Ray is brilliant.

[oshizu]

Thanks so much for the ever-useful tip about copying the Book of Life!
Isn't it possible to clone the essence potions on the cloning machine? I've not made a practice of making these potions but I believe Playalot mentioned that they can be cloned in another thread.

Nirian is lovely!

[dethdukk]

@Playalot Nirians birthday clothes were terrible!  As soon as that birthday settled out I made sure to change them.  Terrible!  Abductions have become kind of a day to day occurrence now...  I hear the sound and it's like oh, wonder who they're taking this time.

@Nettlejuice I'll not have my elders lazing about the house!  Also having them gone for part of the time frees me up to watch the Sims that actually matter currently. My lack of multitasking ability is seriously strained by this challenge.

@Wren2313 thank you!  Yeah Ray is the 4th immortal now.  4 more to go...  Man these challenges take forever.  I do really like that hair style.  When I saw it in the sneak peak picture I knew I'd have to use it on one of my Sims.

@oshizu you're welcome!  I suppose I should have done a post story story on the cow plant essences. 

So all of the cow plant essences give +2 to whatever emotion the sim that was eaten was feeling at the time, and last for 12 hours.  That makes it really easy to stay in the proper mood for your job the entire time you're working.

As for the cloning machine,  I haven't had a chance to get it myself, but from what I understand it can clone any potion, including moodlet solvers and potions of youth.  You just can't use the cloned items for your museum or your ambrosia.

Getting cow plant essences is very easy, and I believe the cowplant gets hungry every 8 or 12 hours, so you'll always have some.  The danger of course is that if a sim is eaten while they still have the moodlet from being eaten previously, they die.  The moodlet lasts for 2 days, but is duration can be reduced by using high level bathtubs, and high level beds.  It can also be removed immediately with a moodlet solver.

Sims will go for the "cake" if they are hungry, as all food in the Sims is rated for how tasty Sims think it is.  Cake has a high taste value, so unless you have high level gourmet food in the fridge, hungry sims will go for the cow plant cake every time.

[KTK10]

Been reading silently along and only now can comment. Glad Myra is now part of the family in a good way, and I think that Nirian is such a beautiful sim, such a nice mix of them both. You are steaming ahead and I'm pleased to see it! 

[dethdukk]

@KTK10 I am very pleased with how Nirian turned out!  I like how the red hair looks with her blue skin.  Hopefully I can finish this thing someday, eh?