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Tales of Benali - A Ten Gen Townie Dynasty
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Re: Tales of Benali - A Ten Gen Townie Dynasty
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Re: Tales of Benali - A Ten Gen Townie Dynasty
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Re: Tales of Benali - A Ten Gen Townie Dynasty
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2021, 12:21:21 PM »
[From “salimbenali.simspress.com”]

Post #1: New Beginnings



Hello world! Blogs might be going out of fashion, but you know who isn’t. Me.
Look at that effervescent glow. (No, it’s just not bad lighting!)

I might be just an aspiring writer of all things fantastical and science fictional, living off an apartment in San Myshuno with unpaid rent, but you know what I had that not everyone else does?

The love of my life.



Okay, so we might’ve just had a couple of really good dates, but I’m feeling really hopeful about this one. I mean. She’s hot. And I think she’s really into me.




Like, really into me.



There’s just...one thing I haven’t told her.



I might’ve signed up for those Dynasty things.

Think everyone’s on the Simternet’s heard of them, right? If you haven’t, these ‘Watchers’ from another dimension pick Sims to control and make them accomplish all these tasks, like making this little City Poster exhibit with my picture for a family museum, and then make their descendants do the same exact thing. My particular Dynasty involves me and 9 of my descendants where we’re the only sims that get Watcher controlled most of the time. Crazy right? I thought it was something out of “Abductions from Sixam” until I heard a real Watcher in my head.

...she might’ve offered me that date with Jade, to suck me into this. Oh, and actually kickstarting my author career. And becoming famous and making a lot of money.

Jade, I promise I really like you, if you ever end up reading this later. It’s just a guy like me, getting a girl like you - kinda needed divine intervention. I hope you forgive me. Please don’t call off the wedding.

Anyway, Salim signing off. Hopefully won’t be a sad post after this.

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[Watcher’s note: Hello! I’m a long time lurker and admirer for all things dynasty here. I loved the Ten Gen Townie Dynasty before and I really wanted to be the one who did a story with the new rules.
I’m actually very ahead of what I’ve posted today so I’ll be showing the stats at the end of this generation’s posts :)]

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Re: Tales of Benali - A Ten Gen Townie Dynasty
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2021, 05:59:10 PM »
Terrific start, red butterfly!
Warm wishes to you and your dynasty for a delightful, fantastic journey. :)

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Re: Tales of Benali - A Ten Gen Townie Dynasty
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2021, 02:41:29 AM »
Ah - Salim & Jade - looking forward to seeing their nooboos!
Good luck with your story.
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Re: Tales of Benali - A Ten Gen Townie Dynasty
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2021, 10:50:37 AM »
Oshizu - I've been a huge fan of your dynasties for a long time! I'm honored to get a comment from you! Thank you!

Granny Lawlor - Thank you! You'll see the nooboo really soon...

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Post 2: Life in the Partihaus

She said yes, baby!



Yeah, I know. Shotgun wedding in the middle of Jade’s house while her roommate Marcus is exercising as always. But it saves money, and I was trying to make it in time for that 10 day window of getting married and having a baby. Jade was happy for the money part, at least.

Speaking of the baby:





He grew up really quick! He’s named Onyx, by the way. (Because...Jade...Onyx...yeah.)

I don’t get to spend as much time as I would like to because of the job, though. Ever since Finale Fantasy XIV hit the San Myshuno Bestsellers List, I’ve gotten a lot more famous. I can tell by the hits on my blog going in the 100k. I’m glad for your support! I’m even starting to get recognized by fans...and paparazzi. I love ‘em, but there’s a reason why I stay home most of the time.

But anyway, who I really wanted to talk about are the roommates that have been supporting my family and my career. You all know Jade, of course. My Rose. She’s hardworking and my opposite in every way. She’s a businesswoman and a working mom. She’s so tired sometimes she’s passed out in the hallway once (Watcher: and another point goes down the drain…) but she makes it work.



This is Marcus Flex, who’s the de-facto leader of the house. He’s the oldest, and despite not having a job, he’s a really great mixologist and very helpful in taking care of Onyx. Also, he works out a lot. He’s on that treadmill every day.



There’s also Paolo Rocca, who I can never get a photo of because he’s usually working at the sports arena. Between him and Marcus, that treadmill gets a lot of use. He’s hoping to be promoted to a regular player one of these days. (He was in that picture of my date with Jade before marriage). Since he works out often though, he gets promoted. He might even fulfill his dream of being a Bodybuilder.

I couldn’t do what I’m doing without these guys, so I’m grateful for them. I hope they - and my adoring fans, like you - will continue to support me through my career. Signing off now!

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[Watcher’s Note: I realize I didn’t take a lot of pics during Onyx’s toddler years. It will be made up in with other pics of Onyx, I promise.

During the beginning of this challenge. Goodness. I had fires because of a grill in the back. And Jade had a bladder failure after giving birth to Onyx. I was scared I couldn’t pass this challenge later on because everything was going so slowly. I was worried that having so many uncontrolled Sims would lead to chaos.

In the end though, it started working out more. It was great.]



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Re: Tales of Benali - A Ten Gen Townie Dynasty
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2021, 11:51:13 AM »
Good luck with this! You might want to put in another bathroom. As I recall, the Partihaus residents were always walking in on each other. Onyx is really cute.
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Re: Tales of Benali - A Ten Gen Townie Dynasty
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2021, 05:36:38 PM »
This dynasty challenge might have been designed to be chaotic and unpredictable.
Looks like your household's doing well, though. And Salim's career is really taking off!
Looking forward to seeing more pics of little Onyx!

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Re: Tales of Benali - A Ten Gen Townie Dynasty
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2021, 12:37:56 PM »
Hi Marian T! Yeah I had to add two bathrooms and a bush in the front to accommodate for everyone. They're life savers.

Oshizu, it was chaotic but fun, especially this gen!

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Post 3: Growing Up.

Hello! It’s been a while since I updated on life stuff, ey?

Here’s some quick updates:



Onyx is older and going to school now. His childhood days just whizzed by so fast.







Marcus and Eva are a thing now (I think? Jade said they’ve always been an on and off thing, really…’noncommital’, she described it?)



They even had a daughter, Alycia! Yeah, really fast. One day while I was working on “When Titans Fall”  I heard crying in the living room and suddenly Eva was having a baby in the living room. Just like how Jade did with Onyx.



Marcus really doted on her as a baby.



And still does, as a toddler and a child!



As for the rest of the house, they’ve been about the same. I think you all now know Paolo Rocca, rising star soccer player for the Windenburg Whales. I barely can get a good picture ‘cause he’s not at home ever (if he’s not at work, he’s with his girlfriend Luna Villareal.)

Oh, and Marcus got a few gray hairs now.



Not that getting older’s slowed him down from exercising! ...we had to move the treadmill to Paolo’s room so he would stop using it, actually.



But they’re still a Partihaus! Moreso ever since Marcus aged up, ‘cause he’s been making more and more drinks and we're having more and more parties. Sometimes this causes more problems. But it’s helpful, because some of the parties we have boost our Charisma like nothing else. (The watcher was pleased with this development)

In other news - well besides Marcus, Jade and I have been climbing up the career leaders, Paolo (not Marcus, sorry) actually completed an aspiration not on a Free Day (Watcher: Bodybuilder Aspiration. Barely needed any help from me. Beautiful) and



We’re thinking of adding this guy to the Partihaus. Pakk’a’s an old time friend who’s been showing up at the Partihaus since the beginning, and ever since the Watcher found out he was both homeless and a mermaid, she’s been gunning me into getting closer him so “we can have cute mermaid babies” in the future. I’m not sure if that’ll happen, but...I think he’d be happy to have a home? Hopefully things go well on that end.

And that’s about it from us for now! I’ll be on tour to promote “When Titans Fall” for a while, so hope to see you in select cities for the signing! Peace!


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[Watcher’s Note: Fun story. I’m even more ahead than I expected so I’m gonna try to bust out writing Salim’s part of the Dynasty as fast as possible so we can get to Onyx’s generation and catch up to where I am currently!

Although doing a Big Dreams Dynasty is tempting too...for now, I’ll be cheering you all on as you tackle the new challenge :)]

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Re: Tales of Benali - A Ten Gen Townie Dynasty
« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2021, 04:35:27 PM »
Pakka's tail is magnificent. I've never explored the mermaid beings but I'm hoping to do the Siren Big Dream in my dynasty.
Well done for having Marcus complete on a non-free day! That's impressive.
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Re: Tales of Benali - A Ten Gen Townie Dynasty
« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2021, 06:06:07 PM »
...it just occurred to me I meant to say Paolo, not Marcus. I always get those two mixed up for some reason. I think Marcus has friend of the world which is hard when you don't control the sim I think.

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« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2021, 12:18:12 AM »
Awww, look at the gorgeous Onyx with his father's droopy bedroom eyes.
You are doing so well.
It's easy to forget you're playing a TenGen Townie Dynasty from just reading your story.
I wonder how hard it will be to keep a merman sufficiently hydrated "in the city." Hmmmmm....
Oh no, Marcus is already an elder. His daughter with Eva is so pretty and I love her name and spelling: Alycia.