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« Reply #60 on: March 31, 2011, 05:48:27 AM »
WOAH. So many uncooked dishes. Bad butler, bad!

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« Reply #61 on: March 31, 2011, 10:52:12 AM »
Fire that Butler! >:(
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« Reply #62 on: March 31, 2011, 09:29:32 PM »
BAHAHAHA!
That butler, Wow!
That room alone could feed all of the starving kids in Strangetown! Maybe he's actually from there, and was planning to make a charitable donation to his community?

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« Reply #63 on: March 31, 2011, 10:59:34 PM »
Do you like the stories other than the butler bit? Because he did that on his own - no help from me...

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« Reply #64 on: March 31, 2011, 11:07:22 PM »
Do you like the stories other than the butler bit? Because he did that on his own - no help from me...
I believe it. I've heard that the butlers tend to just make food, and a lot of sims with butlers in their households, just by free-will alone, tend to gain A LOT of weight.

I did enjoy your stories actually. :)
It's nice to see the sims just live their lives, (mostly) the way they want to. I'm assuming the families started in SV, like Christopher Steel and Blaire, started that relationship all their own, you just rolled with it?

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« Reply #65 on: March 31, 2011, 11:20:40 PM »
Thanks sharpteeth :) (does your name have anything to do with the land before time?)

And I chose everything for these sims. I played some of them a little bit in sunset valley before moving to the bay, but others I yoinked right out of riverview, twinbrook and bridgeport before playing them. I like to incorporate random events into the story, like what happens at work or while eating out, but I usually control everything. That last photo of the four sims doing stuff (e.g. Chad) was the only really free-will stuff the sims have done. I just noticed them while out and about with Suzy, and thought I'd incorporate it :)

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« Reply #66 on: March 31, 2011, 11:27:45 PM »
Thanks sharpteeth :) (does your name have anything to do with the land before time?)

And I chose everything for these sims. I played some of them a little bit in sunset valley before moving to the bay, but others I yoinked right out of riverview, twinbrook and bridgeport before playing them. I like to incorporate random events into the story, like what happens at work or while eating out, but I usually control everything. That last photo of the four sims doing stuff (e.g. Chad) was the only really free-will stuff the sims have done. I just noticed them while out and about with Suzy, and thought I'd incorporate it :)

Haha, my name doesn't actually. I wasn't even thinking of that movie when I chose it, I was just thinking of something random that no-one else would have! :P

Ah-ha, I see. :D
Well, they all seem happy still, (Minus poor Petunia). You're doing a great job with them :)




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« Reply #67 on: March 31, 2011, 11:54:25 PM »
Thanks :) I'm really happy that people seem to like the stories. I wouldn't write them up otherwise.

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« Reply #68 on: April 01, 2011, 01:44:47 AM »
I was so excited to read your update, Pally! Vampire triplets - watch out world, here we come! I'm looking forward to see what's next for everyone.
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« Reply #69 on: April 01, 2011, 04:36:12 AM »
Love the butler Chad!!  ;D
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« Reply #70 on: April 05, 2011, 12:22:11 AM »
We're starting Round 2! It will be in the same order as last time.

Life is normal at the McGraw house. Their living room/kitchen has had a makeover, turning it into a warm family room. The boys are growing up, and Monika and Stiles share the jobs that come with young children. Monika taught Jason to walk, while Stiles taught Jason to talk and use the potty. Then it was time for the first of many birthdays: Stiles aged up to Adult, and then Anton grew up into a toddler. This meant there were 2 toddlers in the house, which understandably made things a little crazy. But mum and dad juggled it all marvelously, especially considering that Monika was beginning to show. Monika taught Anton to talk, and meanwhile Jason was getting very skilled at the pegbox. Then it was time for Jason to age up to a child. By then the fridge was full of birthday cake, and that's all anyone seemed to be eating. Jason turned into an adventurous young lad, with dreams of journeys in far away lands. And finally, it came time for the last member of the family to arrive: Monika went into labour in her bedroom. You would think Stiles would be use to it by now, but he panicked just like the last 2 times. Despite his worry, Monika safely delivered a healthy young girl, whom they named Rebecca. And as Monika told her husband, that's the last of them.




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« Reply #71 on: April 05, 2011, 12:42:03 AM »
Already we are on to the Steel family. They too have made over their home, going with a blue/black theme. Christopher is loving his car, his job, his life. He's become so good at his job that he's now allowed to banish ghosts. After describing the method to Blair, Christopher agrees to try a nicer method. He makes friends with the ghosts and convinces them to leave calmly, and he finds this very satisfying. He banishes ghosts from the Lin house and the Angelista home. In his free time he searches the galaxy and often finds stars which he gets to name, and soon he finds himself promoted to Creep-seeker (level 7).



Blair is also enjoying her work, and finds time to help the accountants in the business department with their taxes. She asks Scout Sargeant for something to write a report on. Scout lets her in on some big name stuff she's working on, and Blair gets great recognition for her (classified) report. And at home Blair is quite the socialite - her parties are becoming famous in the Bay. Guests dance on the dance floor outside with Blair, or play darts inside with Christopher. And even Juan Darer gets into the groove - by dancing on the bathroom counter. All this publicity earns Blair not one, but 2 celebrity stars!



And so Blair hits the clubs, with Christopher tagging along, hoping some fame will rub off on him. While Blair gets into the clubs easily, even the lift door closes on Christopher. He finally gets into the prosper room after giving the bouncer a big bribe. Blair on the other hands is paid $1000 for having a drink there. Blair is paid to dance for 3 hours at the Grind, where she spots Dina Caliente dancing with Walter Grisby. Still a simple girl at heart, she can't resist asking Dina for an autograph. Life is not altogether easy for Blair however - someone starts a cruel rumour saying that she dumpster dive. She may have considered it for work, but didn't go through with it, so she tries to sue for slander, but loses.



But on the bright side, Blair does so well at her job that she is promoted to Lieutenant. This earns her her very own police car, which she jazzes up a little. Another party earns her her 3rd celebrity star! She's also earned some happiness points rewards, and goes for the multi-tasker because she really is passionate about her job. Christopher has earned some points too, and gets 'always on list' so that he'll finally be let into any club he desires.

As to why Christopher was hanging around the hospital at the end of the last round, he and Blair have been trying to conceive a child, but haven't been succeeding. Christopher has ummed and arred about getting professional help for a while, and finally he decides to book his wife and himself into the local IVF program. Hopefully, this time they'll hear the chimes.

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« Reply #72 on: April 05, 2011, 12:57:59 AM »
Next we come to the Angelista "sisters".

Tiara is working hard at her job. In fact, that's why she was in an army uniform - she was playing a soldier in a tv show, followed by a crazy scientist. She practices at home, and throws pool parties at night. Even William Fang wait impatiently to be let in to her exclusive parties. She finally earns that 3rd celebrity star, and celebrates with a trip to Al Simhara.



Tiara's not fooling around, she heads straight for a house she's heard locals say an eligible bachelor lives in. And she finds the man of her dreams. Helmi Hosni may be hot-headed, but Tiara loves him at first sight, and their romance progresses rapidly. Before long, Tiara and Helmi are exchanging rings in the backpackers park, hoping to avoid the paparazzi. But a cameraman arrives in time to film their tent as they consummate their marriage. Tiara spends the rest of the vacation shopping, and is pleasantly surprised to find she is famous even in Egypt - she gets lots of discounts on food and relics. Back home, Helmi gets a makeover, still sticking to his roots. He's not one for the limelight - he's happy just being Tiara's hubby in the background, as long as Tiara only skinny dips in the pool at home. Tiara keeps her name, but they agree that any children they have will have both their surnames.



Meanwhile, Lala hasn't been idle. She's decided to try writing as a career, and begins her first book "Celebrity's Shadow". She's excited to be invited to one of Dina Caliente's parties, and finds herself with her long awaited first celebrity star. Hanging out with Nina Caliente playing shuffleboard has paid off. And then who does she meet, but the recently widowed Buzz Malifa. With 2 stars of his own, Buzz is hard to impress, but mentioning her friend Nina, and her daughter Tiara finally seems to get through his walls, and Buzz and Lala become firm friends. Will this lead to more? Lala hopes so.

Tiara is promoted to Featured Actress! She also earns her first Sim's Choice Award, which she displays proudly on the kitchen bench. She's even sent a free oven. Lala earns her 2nd star. And to top it all off Tiara is overjoyed to be pregnant with her first (and only - she hopes) child. When it comes to the birth, Tiara finds her plans going a little haywire. Despite heading to the hospital on her scooter, she has a safe birth and welcomes her son, Ramses. Tiara's sure he will be famous and powerful just like a pharaoh.


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« Reply #73 on: April 05, 2011, 02:15:12 AM »
Go the Angelista sisters!!
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« Reply #74 on: April 05, 2011, 02:17:12 AM »
YAY updates! Love the redecoration and the gnomes.
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