Jax's Immortal Dynasty

[FrancescaFiori]

Whoa! Such understatement! Masterful!
So glad good old Don has joined the household, and that Maverick is cool and unthreatened.
Congrats to the happy couple, who look very happy indeed, and a very warm welcome to little Zander! Woot woot Gen 3!
Cali cracks me up. Seems like even she has caught on to the fact that she's overstayed her welcome. Too funny!

[Playalot]

@Shewolf13  tyvm They do make a rather surprisingly sweet couple. I had my doubts but they seem unfounded now.
@sdhoey  ahh, Don. Well his saving grace is his tendency to make rather attractive offspring!
@oshizu  lol, I vaguely remember repositioning the windows so I guess it's a hang-over from then. (Sorry-not sorry for the pun.) Adding Don is both for his genetics as having just one pollinator leads to problems later on for sure, and to fill a slot as I didn't want twins. I've spent some time looking around the world for a suitable elder but they all were rather unattractive so Don it is! I think his offspring tend to be attractive mostly due to the fact that his face has been made with pre-sets. Often that results in good looking sims. Often, not always tho, so fingers crossed.
@FrancescaFiori  TY    Well Maverick has youth on his side, for a short while anyway.

I'm very excited at the prospect of another toddler, it makes such a great change from elders etc. So very glad this life stage was added to the game. TY for reading as always. 

[Playalot]

Somebody was very happy to be a dad.


Little Zander had impeccable timing. No sooner had Shea managed to grab something to eat but he’d need a diaper change.

Shea: Oh…

Everyone doted over him.

Jax: Aww, there you go Zander, Grandpa’s got you.
Zander: *hiccup*

He was a happy wee nooboo.


A few days later Brendon told Jax his plans.

Jax: That’s wonderful son!

Now he just had to convince Shea it was a good idea.

Brendon: You’re so beautiful Shea.


Brendon: My life is complete now that we’re together and I want us to be together forever.



Brendon: Will you marry me?
Shea: Ohh!
Brendon: Shea?


Shea: Yes! Oh yes Brendon McConnell I will marry you!


Brendon: Thank heaven’s for that! I love you Shea but you had me worried!
Shea: lol Love you so much Brendon.

Life was busy for Brendon with work and caring for Zander.


And almost before we knew it, it was time for Zander’s birthday.

Zander: Wheee! More daddy!

After a quick hair cut and change of clothes Zander was ready to learn.


The next day it was time for Jax to become an elder.

Jax: I’m not sure I’m ready to be honest. It seems to have come around very quickly.


Jax: What do you think watcher? Shall we blow this dynasty and stay young forever?
Watcher: I’m tempted, but I think we’ll stick with it for a bit longer, maybe see what your grandchild will get up to. I have a feeling he’s going to be a bit wild.


Jax: *Crrrack* omg
Watcher: Sheesh… umm, Happy Birthday.


Jax: Thanks, well it’s not as bad as I thought it might be.
Watcher: You still look very handsome.

[Shewolf13]

He is still very handsome!  Congrats on getting to elderhood, Jax!  I'm assuming that also means he will be eating ambrosia soon?

[Playalot]

@Shewolf13  Thanks, not too soon as I want to use the least amount of ambrosia possible for now. I may get sick of micro-managing this but I've got to set myself some sub-rules or I'm going to get really bored! His age bar will have to be 'bubbly' before he gets ambrosia each time. 

[Shewolf13]

Oooo!  Living on the edge there, huh? lol

[Playalot]

Well...now that I've enough angelfish and Potions of Youth for the full 8 gens I'm sort of a bit bummed if I'm honest. So really it's just about plodding through the gens now and having fun with the content...only I've opted for base Game only. lol So instead I'm devising a set of sub-rules to make things a little more difficult. Once I get the difficulty levels up a bit again I'll be happier. 

[Shewolf13]

lol I see.  --tries to imagine the IDC being too easy and fails-- I give you all the credit in the world lol. 

[MarianT]

lol I see.  --tries to imagine the IDC being too easy and fails-- I give you all the credit in the world lol. 

I agree -- I can't imagine the Immortal Dynasty being easy -- but we all know that Playalot is the queen. I hope Cali contributed at least a few angelfish.

[Playalot]

Well, I think the trick to it all is using moodlet solvers so the housemates can grind for angelfish and satisfaction points 24/7. So... needless to say I've now banned those lol. Cali has caught so many angelfish, I wish I'd kept score actually and Maverick and Dane are also really good at catching them. Maia caught the most as she would catch 4 or 5 every time I sent her fishing.

I'm really just having fun playing with Zander and letting Brendon do most of the skilling with him now so that might put a bit of time pressure on him to get all his requirements completed before his adult birthday. The rest of the house mates are just on auto-pilot and doing what ever they want which is mostly swimming, eating and drinking the mixology drinks that Jax almost constantly is making! I may have to build another half bath with all the drinking going on. 

[Playalot]

Zander really was quite a handful and knew that when Mommy was busy seeing Daddy off to work he could get away with just about anything.


Shea was very good at getting Zander to settle down and learn his skills, for a little while each day anyway.


Maverick had taken to walking around in his swim wear, which was fine by me.

Watcher: Morning.
Maverick: Morning watcher.

Dale and Maverick would often play chess together. Now that they’ve completed almost all the aspirations they can without getting certain careers they are free to spend a lot of their free time as they choose.

Dale: I think you’ll find that’s checkmate
Maverick: Darn! Wait, there must be a move I can make…

Afternoons were mostly spent fishing.


And sometimes Brendon would come down to the river after work to join them.


But mostly he would play with Zander.

Zander: More daddy! More!

Don thought hard about making a wish but couldn’t think of anything…


So just blew his candles out.

Watcher: Happy Birthday Don, I hope you don’t hang around for as long as Cali is.
Don: *crraaack* Argh!

That evening Maverick headed home a little earlier than everyone else.



Watcher: Happy Adult Birthday Maverick!
Maverick: Thanks! I think I’ve still got it..right watcher?
Watcher: Totally.

One of Zanders favorite toys was the stacking blocks and Shea would always come and help him.

Zander: Mummy make tower too?
Shea: Of course!


Zander also loved bobbing to music and chatting to Brendon who would always find time to listen and chat even though he really should have been writing his books as deadlines were looming.


Of course, potty training would take place in the smallest bathroom in the house.

Zander: Only Mommy and daddy should be in here watcher.

This is Cali fishing

Watcher: Did anyone ever tell you how annoying you are?
Cali: Can’t hear you…
Watcher: Gawd I just wish you’d die already.


Cali: Thanks for joining me tonight Jax. It’s so much more fun fishing together.
Watcher: I’ll give you a week off with no skill-grinding if you could just kill her…
Jax: That’s really not very nice watcher.
Watcher: I know, but she’s driving me nuts.

That evening Zander perfected the art of distraction.

Brendon: Bedtime buddy.
Zander: Watch me play with llamacorn Daddy!

Next he told Grandpa a long story.

Jax: I see, hm hmm…

Finally, Zander asked for dessert and it wasn’t until he threw it on the floor that anyone realized just what he was up to.

Brendon: That is not acceptable! Zander McConnell food belongs in your tummy and not on the floor. I think it’s bedtime!

The next day was beautifully sunny, just perfect for a wedding.



Brendon: I give you this ring as a symbol of my love.

And with that the Bride and Groom kissed.

Congratulations Mr and Mrs McConnell

The wedding guests all watched from weird locations that made it difficult for a group photo…*sigh*


The cake was cut immediately to avoid important people wandering off…


Then the rest of the party went brilliantly with everyone eating, drinking and congratulation the happy couple who really only had eyes for each other. Just as it should be.

[FrancescaFiori]

Yay! Congrats to the happy couple! Looks like a beautiful ceremony from any angle.
Love Zander's "Uh oh" face when he realizes he's not getting away with his dessert-hurling stunt. Also Don's wish-pondering face.
Nice fishing, Cali. Way to go. *facepalm* She can't hang on that much longer, can she?

[Shewolf13]

Lovely wedding, as always!  Hehehe, Zander is a little terror, isn't he?  But he's so cute! Bwahahahaha, the fact that Cali is hanging on still is both hilarious and concerning XD

[oshizu]

Jax looks good as an elder! I like how he tempted you to throw this IDC for his eternal youth, haha.

How is Cali still alive? I believe she has a secret desire to "overexert" herself.
I was unclear why Brendan wasn't sure about Shea accepting his proposal. I'd thought they were crazy about each other since high school.
Wow, you really did get all the PoYs and angelfish you need already before your first immortal!
Now what will you do for fun?
When I read what you wrote about only controlling Brendan and leaving everyone else on auto-pilot, I briefly thought, "Oh, she could be playing the TenGen Townie Dynasty!" lol

[Playalot]

The day starts with Shea painting a masterpiece.

Shea: Woo! I rock!
Watcher: Nice! Let’s hang it in the bathroom so you can admire it while you soak eh. (Not a fan of that painting.) :/

Don does his bit to keep the dynasty rollin’.

Don: Nom nom
Watcher: Really? After all this time you still don’t know that the cake is a lie? Wow.

Brendon throws a Black and White party.


Where Jax discovers the joy of cooking shrimp.


Jaxon’s good friend Adrien learns that Cali is a glutton.

Adrien: A woman after my own heart. Where have you been all my life?
Watcher: Fishing *snort*

And Zander charms everyone he talks to.

Maverick: You know kid, you’re such a cutie.
Dale: Hear that watcher? That’s how you sound when you appreciate the sims around you.
Watcher: Wut? Since when have I never not appreciated you?



The next day sees Grandpa on toddler duty.

Grandpa: Splich splish splish!
Zander: *giggle* Bubble-hair Grandpa! Make it spiky!

All that splashing makes Zander hungry.

Jax: There we go Zander. Would you like chicken nuggets or a ham sandwich?
Zander: Ooo, Chicken nuggets please and thank you Grandpa.
Jax: Nice manners wee man.

Zander doesn’t impress Jax that much when he starts playing with his food.

Jax: Hmm, time for daddy I’m thinking.

Jax’s timing is perfect, he arrives home with another promotion.

Watcher: Grats!
Jax: Thanks.
This has been his work uniform since choosing the Author Branch. As long as he’s still being promoted I’m good with that.

While Brendon discusses out the finer points of etiquette with his son…

...something very exciting is happening upstairs.



Cali: I see a star….
Watcher: omg omg omg



Cali: I definitely see a star. To infinity and beyond…
Watcher: *Excitedly sitting upright in her seat* omg omg omg


Cali: Oh….I’m tired…
Watcher: *getting real for a sec* Thanks for all the fish Cali, you were fab! *grins madly*


Watcher: She’s here Grim… come ON, stop loitering!
Grim: I do NOT loiter, I was merely….
Watcher: Yes, yes, I know… now come ON!
Grim: *sigh* Somebody save me from bossy, micro-managing watchers.


Grim: Name?
Watcher: Cali. That’s spelt C.A.L.I.
Grim: K.


Grim: *whistles mindlessly*
Watcher: What are you doing? Omg you’re not glitched are you?


Grim: Na, just messin’ with you.
Watcher: *HUGE sigh of relief* Oh, thank gawd for that. Sheesh.


Jax: Thank you Grim, you have no idea how happy you’ve made the watcher.
Grim: You’re welcome Jax. Always a pleasure.

Meanwhile the next heir is happily skilling away.


Grim goes down and helps Zander but has to rush away almost immediately.

Watcher: See ya Grim.

Brendon takes over and gives Zander the boost he needs to max Thinking.


The night passes happily with everyone doing what they want, which for Zander is baiting his ever-patient uncle to explain the reason ‘why’ to all his questions.