Author Topic: Flowers of the Apocalypse: Challenge Failure... (Read 44633 times)

oshizu · « **Reply #75 on:** October 16, 2022, 02:28:59 PM »

Though having randomized traits, the Gen3 girls all have really great traits so far!
Lucky you, Watcher!
Looking forward to learning which unlock each of the five Gen3 kids will pursue.

Granny Lawlor · « **Reply #76 on:** October 16, 2022, 03:32:08 PM »

Quote from: oshizu on October 16, 2022, 02:28:59 PM

Though having randomized traits, the Gen3 girls all have really great traits so far!
Lucky you, Watcher!
Looking forward to learning which unlock each of the five Gen3 kids will pursue.

I'm really happy with the traits. Dog-Lover & Proper are fairly neutral as far as this challenge goes. Child of the Ocean hasn't caused too much sadness so far. I'm enjoying the semi-randomness, so much so that I'm hesitant to clear Babysitter.

Careers I'm considering are:
Tech Guru for Snowdrop (definite) - a slam dunk because she's a Geek, it was further down my list of priorities previously;
Politics or Comedian for Rose to get her nearer to Sulani as she's a Child of the Ocean;
Secret Agent-Villain for Primrose to let her get a dog (one of the more random restrictions);
Business Manager to get better decor and selling garden produce plus unlock Retail Employee;
Bodybuilder to allow more sports equipment and furniture mobility;
Conservationist-Marine Biologist to allow fishing and fish in recipes;
Computer Engineer to unlock the internet

Rhoxi · « **Reply #77 on:** October 16, 2022, 06:02:38 PM »

Those poor girls: all those games just right over there! 'Tis cruel indeed! In terms of looks, I think I favor Poppy.

Granny Lawlor · « **Reply #78 on:** October 17, 2022, 02:03:51 AM »

Quote from: Rhoxi on October 16, 2022, 06:02:38 PM

Those poor girls: all those games just right over there! 'Tis cruel indeed! In terms of looks, I think I favor Poppy.

I also prefer Poppy's looks. I think her face is more open and she hasn't inherited her mother's thin lips. She's also the closest in age to Adrian although I'm not opposed to a toy-boy situation, reversing the age-gap of their parents.

Granny Lawlor · « **Reply #79 on:** October 17, 2022, 12:17:48 PM »

Flowers of the Apocalypse 3.1: Angel Eyes

Adrian: Tulip?
Tulip: Yes, Adrian.
Adrian: Do you believe in ghosts?
Tulip: I’ve never seen one but I sometimes think they’re all around us, especially at night.
Adrian: Do you think my Mum is a ghost?
Tulip: I don’t know, sweetie. I really don’t.

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Later that night, Nani tries for a swan dive but executes a perfect belly-flop.

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Snowdrop: Don’t look now but we’ve got a beary visitor.
Adrian: Growl!
Rose: Oh ho! Do you think he is beary ticklish!
Snowdrop: Let’s find out!
Adrian: No! No! Stop!
Rose: Wait a minute! This bear sounds like Adrian!
Snowdrop: But he’s a bear!

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Adrian: Growl
Primrose: I’m not in the mood.
Tulip: Prim! What’s wrong?
Primrose: Oh for goodness sake! Not you too!
Poppy: It’s only a phase, just like your grumpy one!
Snowdrop: Ooh – someone’s being very protective.

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Poppy: So much for warning the scout master about that prank. She thinks I should lighten up!
Snowdrop: She’s right, you know. You’re always so Proper about everything.
Rose: Don’t look now but someone’s already changed and being beary interested in Cloudgazing!
Primrose: OK, I guess it’s cute.

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Wye: Look, mate. We were all very understanding about the Bear phase which you might have told me you were over, but all this mess!
Adrian: These paints just appeared in my hands and it felt so good!
Wye: You mean these paints that are usually on the easel?
Adrian: Um…
Wye: OK, smart guy! Clean it up!
Adrian: OK.

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Snowdrop: Pfft!
Watcher: Happy Birthday, Snowdrop!
Snowdrop: Thanks, Watcher! Time to go and play on the computer!
Watcher: What? I thought you were going to study for a degree, to help you get ahead.
Snowdrop: I applied but then I realized that I want to be an eSports Gamer so I can play games. Not study for 3 weeks before I can actually do that!
Watcher: Oh yes! That makes sense. Congrats on the new job.
Snowdrop: Level 3, straight in! Yes!
Watcher: Ah – very Self-Assured now.

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Adrian: Pfft!
Watcher: Happy Birthday, Adrian!
Adrian: Thanks. I’ve decided I like being around lots of people.
Watcher: That’s good. Easy to build Charisma, then.
Adrian: What’s Charisma?

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Watcher: Here comes Tulip. Why don’t you ask her?
Adrian: Watcher says I’m going to be good at Charisma.
Tulip: Oh yes, I think you will. Very good at getting people to like you and agree with you.

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Adrian: So, tell me about High School.
Poppy: You’ll fit right in, Care Bear. I’m glad you’ll be joining us tomorrow.
Adrian: Are the other teens friendly?
Poppy: You stick with me and we’ll be fine together.
Tulip: Hm. I think….

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Adrian: Watcher! I feel really strange!
Watcher: Maybe take a nap?
Adrian: I can’t stop thinking about her! She’s got beautiful eyes.
Watcher: Most people have got beautiful eyes.
Adrian: I could drown in them!
Watcher: Oh! OK, we’ll have to see where this goes!

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Poppy: Cat got your tongue?
Adrian: It’s just, well, your cold outfit and mine, well, same colour!
Poppy: You got me there, Care Bear!
Adrian: Glasses?
Poppy: I find them helpful in the Winter.
Adrian: Eyes. Glasses. Look nice.
Poppy: Thanks Care Bear. You’re kinda nice-looking yourself.

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Rose: Hello, rooster chick.
Chick: Cheep.
Rose: We don’t really need a second rooster chick, but you’re the youngest so I guess that makes you the lucky one!
Chick: Cheep

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Poppy: Come here, Care Bear!
Adrian: What!
Poppy: Well, someone’s got to take the initiative!
Adrian: Oh!
Poppy: Growl!

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Watcher: Looking good, Snow!
Snowdrop: What do you think of my workwear?
Watcher: Given that you’re going to a workplace full of computer nerds who, let’s be honest, are mostly young men who don’t know how to socialize with women, I would question the off-the-shoulder jumper.

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Watcher: Back from High School. Time for chores, homework, study for the exam…
Poppy: Mmmmm
Adrian: Mmmmm
Watcher: Oh!

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Watcher: This could be problematic – getting those all-important grades. These hormones are running wild!

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Poppy: Happy Birthday, Uncle Wye!
Wye: Pfft!
Primrose: Yeah! Happy Birthday. Can you help with my homework?
Violet: Yes! Someone to join me in my perfect world!

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Rose: So, Mum, I’m doing as much of the course work as I can over the weekend in between Scouts. The semester starts on Monday properly. 4 classes! I hope it’s worth it!
Tulip: ZZZZZZ

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Watcher: Um, Violet?
Violet: Bubbles!
Watcher: I’m not sure that’s a good idea. You might get too Playful?
Violet: I work hard and you can’t tell me what to do!
Watcher: That’s very true. Nor Wye! Oh dear!

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Progress Week 18 - Year 2, Winter

Previous Generations

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Generation 3
Snowdrop Odrade: Adult; Cheerful, Geek, Self-Assured; Joke Star; Tech Guru 5/10
Rose Odrade: Teen; Child of the Ocean, Neat; World-Famous Celebrity; Student of Communications
Primrose Odrade: Teen; Dog-Lover, Cheerful; Inner Peace
Poppy Odrade: Teen; Cheerful, Proper; Master Mixologist
Adrian Kealoha: Spouse Elect; Teen; Loves Outdoors, Outgoing; Computer Whiz

L-to-R: Adrian, Poppy, Tulip, Wye, Violet, Snowdrop, Rose, Primrose
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Notes

My other half, in a previous job, was the engineering director of a software company. On a take-your-daughter-to-work day, our teen daughter went into the nerds room to make a coffee and none of them made eye-contact! She now runs her own department of nerds and seems to do it rather well.

Nearly forgot Adrian's wardrobe - very nice, thank you!
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Title: Angel Eyes – 1979 UK hit from Roxy Music

Rhoxi · « **Reply #80 on:** October 17, 2022, 07:25:35 PM »

Aw, a major crush between Poppy and care bear Adrian. What good kismet! I'm not sure I've ever seen a sim get a dazed moodlet from being enamored. How cute!

Granny Lawlor · « **Reply #81 on:** October 18, 2022, 01:14:31 PM »

Flowers of the Apocalypse 3.2: Do That to Me One More Time

Adrian: That was amazing!
Poppy: I wasn’t sure about the tent…
Adrian: But I love being outside.
Poppy: …but you made it work, Care Bear.
Adrian: Will you be my girlfriend, Angel Eyes?
Poppy: Of course!

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Violet: It’s time! I’ve brought in my last paycheck for this family.
Watcher: Why did you go outside to say “Farewell”?
Violet: I don’t want to draw attention to myself.
Watcher: Thanks for that but they’re all coming anyway. They’ll miss you.
Violet: And my income!

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Rose: It seems wrong to celebrate my birthday while we’re all so sad. I’ll do it now while everyone’s asleep.
Watcher: Happy Birthday!
Rose: I’m more Cheerful now, just like everyone else! What are the odds?
Watcher: I like maths but I’m not sure. I think it might be ((3/9) quadrupled) but I’ve never been good at combining probabilities.
Rose: It was a rhetorical question!
Watcher: Sorry. Happy Birthday!
Rose: You said that already!

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Poppy: What do you think? I promise to love you forever and ever, Care Bear!
Adrian: Ooh – sparkly!

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Watcher: Um, Violet?
Violet: Yes?
Watcher: Have you seen the time?
Violet: 1pm. So what?
Watcher: Never mind.

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Adrian: Hellooo chicky chicky. Oh dear. Another rooster. Ah well, we do like that chicken stir-fry!

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Adrian: That eggs on toast you made was A Ma Zing!
Poppy: Thanks Care Bear. You got the eggs!
Adrian: Anything for you!
Poppy: Mmmmm
Adrian: Mmmmm
Rose: Trying to read here!
Snowdrop: Trying not to throw up here!

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Watcher: But all is not perfect in the Adroppy world, or should it be Poprian world. Teenage crushes cannot stand to see their crush greeting anyone else. They get angry, say things they regret and have to apologize. Teen years are a stormy time!

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Snowdrop: Way Hey! Level 8! I’ve come home desperate for fun and what is my work need – playing video games! I’m living the life here, folks!

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Progress Week 19 - Year 2, Winter

Previous Generations

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Generation 3
Snowdrop Odrade: YA; Cheerful, Geek, Self-Assured; Joke Star; Tech Guru 8/10
Rose Odrade: YA; Child of the Ocean, Neat; Cheerful; Student of Communications 4/12
Primrose Odrade: Teen; Dog-Lover, Cheerful; Inner Peace
Poppy Odrade: Teen; Cheerful, Proper; Master Mixologist; Student of Biology 0/12
Adrian Kealoha: Spouse Elect; Teen; Loves Outdoors, Outgoing; Computer Whiz

L-to-R: Primrose, Poppy, Snowdrop, Wye, Tulip, Rose, Adrian
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Title: Do That to Me One More Time – 1980 UK hit from Captain & Tennille

Rhoxi · « **Reply #82 on:** October 19, 2022, 11:07:55 AM »

Oh wow, that angry about crush moodlet! Such great teen drama. And man, you sure are getting lucky with all these cheerful sims. I'm guessing those little happy moodlets go a long way in a challenge like this.

Granny Lawlor · « **Reply #83 on:** October 19, 2022, 03:19:43 PM »

Flowers of the Apocalypse 3.3: Fade To Grey

Poppy: Come on, Adrian! Let me study my Biology homework!
Adrian: I’ve got some biology you can study…
Poppy (giggling): Adrian! My mum’s watching!
Adrian: Oops, sorry Tulip.

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Adrian: This is nice! All sitting in the bedroom to chat, eat, chat, study!
Poppy: I came in here because I wanted to be alone. Why did everyone have to come in here! Argh!
Primrose: It’s just a phase, you’ll grow out of it.
Tulip: Just keep studying. You seem to be doing really well.

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Tulip : Wye, it’s time we moved out.
Wye: Why?
Tulip: Your name doesn’t help your sense of confusion does it! Anyway it’s my birthday today but, before I become an elder, I want to move us to live with that nice Chopra family over in the next neighbourhood. They’re going to look after us.
Wye: Everyone?
Tulip: No. Just you and me, brother. Snowdrop and Primrose are earning now although I’m not sure exactly what Prim is doing. She’s become so Self-Assured since her birthday yesterday. After my birthday I won’t be much help with the garden or cooking. We’ll just be in the way.
Wye: Why?
Tulip: Let’s get you packed…

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Watcher: Looking sharp, Primrose.
Primrose: I love my shades and watch!
Watcher: I guess it’s a special dispensation, seeing as how you’re working for the mob that runs this place. No-one’s going to mug you!
Primrose: I’m going to make it so they stop taking all our money every week and the only way to do that is from the inside!
Watcher: Good plan.

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Rose: This homework’s really interesting. I’m enjoying my 2nd semester. It’s a bit odd having my teenage sister at the other campus but she’ll be a young adult soon. The biggest problem is that we only have 1 computer. Snow needs it to practise programming and her gaming. She moans about it but she loves all the gaming she gets to do. Then me and Poppy have to do our papers and studying while she’s off it. I’m glad no-one else needs it.
Adrian: ZZZZZ
Rose: I don’t know why I’m studying here. This bed is really uncomfortable.
Adrian: ZZZZZ

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Poppy: No time to change from my swim. I hope Winter on the campus is as warm as it is here! I wonder if the other students will mind my swimwear…

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Adrian: Those other students had better not make a move on my girl! Right, I’ll just wash up these dishes. Bother! The sink’s broken again.
Watcher: I’ll wake Prim. She needs to work on her handiness.
Adrian: No need, Watcher! I’m on it. I can’t just spend my time jogging to clear my mind and meditating!
Watcher: You do more than that. You see to the hens and you’ve taken over Tulip’s gardening. You’re a star!
Adrian: Why thank you, m’lady!
Watcher: Smooth! Very smooth.

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Adrian: This is nice, just the two of us. What’s that homework on?
Poppy: This is logic. It’s a nice change from Biology. Watcher says I need it too.
Adrian: Watcher is a pushover. She’ll let you do anything if you just butter her up a bit.
Watcher: Hey!
Adrian: Oh – a phone call.
Watcher: No – cancel that!
Adrian: Too late! Oh!

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Poppy: Oh, Adrian, I’m so sorry.
Adrian: I really liked my uncle Jody and now he’s gone too.
Poppy: He seemed like a really nice man when he came to visit.
Adrian: He was. As long as he wasn't being hot-headed, he really was.

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Rose: Happy Birthday, Poppy!
Primrose: Whoop Whoop
Adrian: Congratulations, darli….oh I can’t flirt with you anymore!
Poppy: Soon, lover-boy, soon! Now, I'll just clean all the work surfaces.
Rose: Good to have another Neat-freak like me!

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Watcher: Congratulations on your promotion, Prim!
Primrose: I wasn’t sure how I’d get through this shift. When I got the call about Uncle Wye, I found it really hard to focus.
Watcher: I know. He was a valued member of the family. He’ll be missed.

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Progress Week 20 - Year 2, Winter

Previous Generations

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Generation 3
Snowdrop Odrade: YA; Cheerful, Geek, Self-Assured; Joke Star; Tech Guru 9/10
Rose Odrade: YA; Child of the Ocean, Neat; Cheerful; Student of Communications 8/12
Primrose Odrade: YA; Dog-Lover, Cheerful, Self-Assured; Galactic Privateer; Criminal-Boss 6/10
Poppy Odrade: YA; Cheerful, Proper, Neat; Joke Star; Student of Biology 4/12
Adrian Kealoha: Spouse Elect; Teen; Loves Outdoors, Outgoing; Computer Whiz

L-to-R: Adrian, Rose, Poppy, Snowdrop, Primrose
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Notes

I would have liked to move our elders in with someone in the same neighbourhood so they could visit but there are no close neighbours. When someone in the family is able to go outside of the neighbourhood (fitness 10 or Professional Athlete) I want them to go and get Wye’s urn. I’m hoping they can just pick it up and bring it back.

Title: Fade To Grey – 1981 UK hit from Visage

Granny Lawlor · « **Reply #84 on:** October 21, 2022, 12:14:35 PM »

Flowers of the Apocalypse 3.4: Heartbreaker

Poppy: Hi Mum. It’s really good to see you.
Tulip: I’ve been missing your uncle Wye so I thought I’d come over and see how you’re all getting on.
Poppy: Things are good, Mum, but it’s a bit weird with Adrian. I’ve got a major crush on him.
Adrian: And I’ve got a major crush on Poppy but I’m a teen.
Poppy: And I’m a young adult. It’s just so….imProper!
Tulip: It’s only until Tuesday

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Poppy: That was the longest ever 3 days! Happy Birthday!
Adrian: Thanks Poppy. I’m feeling very Good!
Poppy: Looking very good, too!

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Adrian: Oh Poppy!
Poppy: Oh Adrian!
Etc….

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Adrian: Are you sure you’re ready for this?
Poppy: I’ve been ready forever. And you?
Adrian: Oh yes!

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Watcher: I see you’ve got a spring in your step, Adrian. It is Adrian, isn’t it?
Adrian: Yep! I’m going to sort out everyone’s fitness so we can carry more and move the large furniture.
Watcher: Dressed as a llama mascot?
Adrian: One flap at a time!

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Primrose: Spill the beans, little sis! You’re pregnant!
Poppy: How can you tell?
Primrose: That little baby bump is a bit of a give-away.
Poppy: How am I going to tell Mum? I’m not married. Oh the shame!

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Rose: Shame? What shame? It’s really not a problem!
Poppy: But the rules…
Rose: Look – the rules say you have to have children and that Adrian has to be the father and to be a spouse in order to help with a career but they don’t say it has to be in that order. Just talk to Adrian

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Primrose: Yeah! Talk to Adrian soon! Because the other day after you went off to class leaving him all hot and heavy, he started flirting with Snow!
Poppy: WHAT!!!?!?!?
Primrose: Yeah, he was like “whachoo doin, baby?” and she didn’t shut him down
Rose: Prim! It wasn’t like that. But it would be better to sort things out properly so everyone knows what’s what.
Poppy: Right!

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Adrian: Hello Gorgeous!
Poppy: Do you say that to everyone, or am I special?
Adrian: What? You’re the only one for me! What’s brought this on?
Poppy: Prim said….
Adrian: Prim says a lot of things. She likes to stir! It’s you I love. I know Snowdrop and I were flirting the other day, but that’s all it was. I’m sorry – I know I shouldn’t mess you around.
Poppy: I need to know that’s true because, well, I’m expecting our baby.

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Adrian: Oh Poppy, that’s amazing! And we only tried, what? 3 times!
Poppy: Are you pleased?
Adrian: Yes! Oh yes! When is it due?
Poppy: Saturday morning so I don’t have to worry about classes.

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Adrian: Right! I haven’t had a chance to check with your mother but, Poppy Odrade, would you do me the honour of being my wife?
Poppy: Yes. Yes I will!
Snowdrop: Good for them. I’ll keep out of the way. Time for some major gaming action. That’s always good for distraction!
Brown Hen: Cluck

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Poppy: So we’re engaged and I’m expecting a baby!
Tulip: That’s great news. I’m so pleased!
Poppy: You don’t mind that we didn’t get married first?
Tulip: Poppy, sweetheart, I know you’re very Proper but you should know that your father and I weren’t married straight away either. As long as you commit to each other wholeheartedly, everything will be good.
Primrose: Hi Mum! Can you help me with some skilling?
Tulip: Argh!
Poppy: Prim! Don’t do that to Mum. You know elders are more vulnerable!

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Poppy: We’ve both aced our courses!
Rose: You and me girl! The world can’t stop us! I’ve actually graduated as well! A distinguished degree in Communications with honours!
Poppy: The world’s your oyster, Rose. What are you going to do?
Rose: I’m going to sort out the economy. I’m fed up of only being able to get rubbishy items and no wall coverings. I wake up every day and our surroundings really get me down.
Poppy: They get all of us down.
Rose: Right so – with my degree – I’m straight into Business Management as the President. Only 2 promotions and I’ll change the world!
Poppy: You’re amazing!

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Primrose: I’m sorry I tricked you Mum!
Tulip: That’s fine but it did take a while to recover. I’ve come over to mentor Rose in her logic.
Rose: Yes – could you just show me how to analyse this situation?
Adrian: Quick! Quick! Poppy’s having the baby! What do we need to do? Help!

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Poppy: Welcome, little Pink. I can’t believe we’ve got another girl in our household!
Adrian: Oh – you’re adorable! Wait! I need to skill up in parenting! I really don’t know what I’m doing!

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Watcher: Wow! You made it! In record time! Congratulations!
Snowdrop: Well, it’s amazing just how much gaming you can do when you’re trying to get over an ill-advised romance!
Watcher: Are you OK?
Snowdrop: It was silly really. I don’t know what I was thinking.
Watcher: You can move out if you want?
Snowdrop: We’ll see how it goes. I’ll stay if it’s not too awkward. Little Pink is too cute to leave!

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Progress Week 21 - Year 2, Spring

Previous Generations

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Generation 3
Snowdrop Odrade: Adult; Cheerful, Geek, Self-Assured; Joke Star; Tech Guru Complete week 21
Rose Odrade: YA; Child of the Ocean, Neat; Cheerful; Distinguished Degree in Communications (hons); Business-Management 8/10
Primrose Odrade: YA; Dog-Lover, Cheerful, Self-Assured; Galactic Privateer; Criminal-Boss 7/10
Poppy Odrade: YA; Cheerful, Proper, Neat; Joke Star; Student of Biology 8/12
Adrian Kealoha: Spouse Elect; Teen; Loves Outdoors, Outgoing, Good; Jungle Explorer; Athlete 4/10

L-to-R: Primrose, Rose, Poppy holding Pink, Snowdrop, Adrian
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Notes

Our eighth Flower (seventh girl) is named for the garden pink – a simple carnation, member of the dianthus family. Will the simverse bless us with pink clothes, I wonder…

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I didn't spot that Adrian was flirting with Snowdrop after Poppy had gone off to class. Having a house full of females is going to his head!

The restrictions cleared by Snowdrop topping the Tech Guru (either branch) career are:
•   Sims may not own video games.
•   May not play computer games or games on their phones other than the Sim attempting this lift.
•   Only the cheapest computer may be purchased or placed.
•   May not join gaming competitions, use gaming pad/gaming consoles, or join the SimShuffle team at university.
•   May not purchase or use the 'Wabbit Tablet', 'Slablet', 'Digitalistic Sketchpad', 'Electronic Drafting Tablet' or any of the portable computers unless needed by a Sim to complete a career.

Title: Heartbreaker – 1982 UK hit from Dione Warwick

oshizu · « **Reply #85 on:** October 21, 2022, 04:24:37 PM »

You've made so much progress, Watcher!
Awww, poor Violet, dying with acne. Is there an AC about not disabling acne in CAS?
I'm a lazy Watcher (who has time for sims to apply facial cleanser) and usually disable Acne and hair growth in CAS after the teen birthday.

I'm glad Poppy was chosen to bring in the next generation! I didn't cast a vote then, but she was also my choice.

In the original AC rules, we could disable auto-ageing for non-active sims (including family members who move out).
Does Florrie's version change that? Or do you enable auto-ageing for the entire simverse as a personal decision?

Granny Lawlor · « **Reply #86 on:** October 22, 2022, 02:41:46 AM »

Quote from: oshizu on October 21, 2022, 04:24:37 PM

You've made so much progress, Watcher!
Awww, poor Violet, dying with acne. Is there an AC about not disabling acne in CAS?
I'm a lazy Watcher (who has time for sims to apply facial cleanser) and usually disable Acne and hair growth in CAS after the teen birthday.

Although I dislike seeing my Sims with acne scars, I decided that facial cleanser shouldn't be available until Doctor is cleared. The diseased look seems appropriate for post-apocalypse

Once the household could reconnect to the grid they had enough water to shave but I really appreciated your tip on how to disable it. I now disable it for the girls and take my chances with the lads. Hairy Sims would probably also be appropriate but Tulip's hairy chest was a step too far, lol.

Quote from: oshizu on October 21, 2022, 04:24:37 PM

In the original AC rules, we could disable auto-ageing for non-active sims (including family members who move out).
Does Florrie's version change that? Or do you enable auto-ageing for the entire simverse as a personal decision?

Florrie rules are aging ON for all households If I'd kept it off I would definitely have them move next door to be on tap to do all the mentoring. So many decisions are a balance between enjoyable/possible gameplay and trying to keep things authentic.

Rhoxi · « **Reply #87 on:** October 22, 2022, 12:59:47 PM »

"Oh, Adrian! Oh, Poppy! etc" Haha!

Granny Lawlor · « **Reply #88 on:** October 22, 2022, 01:10:54 PM »

Flowers of the Apocalypse 3.5: I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues

Rose: My first ever day at work and I’m going in as President!
Watcher: How are you feeling?
Rose: Prim was building up my confidence before I left and we’re BFFs now as well. I’m feeling good!
Watcher: Looking good too!

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Poppy: Happy birthday, Pink!
Pink: Babble
Poppy: I’m not strong enough to do full on playing with you but your Dada is working on that.
Pink: Dada
Poppy: No! Say Mama first!
Pink: Mama!
Poppy: That’s my girl!

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Poppy: I told them your name! They could have sent more pink clothes!
Watcher: It's not a bad selection, though. Quite cute.
Poppy: I suppose so...

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Snowdrop: This is a toothbrush. The dentist will tell you to use interdental brushes or floss but it all starts with a toothbrush.
Pink: Brush?
Snowdrop: That’s right. It’ll make you responsible too.
Brown Hen: Cluck?
Snowdrop: Hens don't have teeth! It's proverbial!

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Snowdrop: Watcher?
Watcher: How are you, Snow?
Snowdrop: I’m OK. Did you hear that me and Prim became Partners in Crime?
Watcher: Ye-es. I’m not sure that’s a great idea.
Snowdrop: She wants to sneak a llama into the office. I don’t really know what she gets up to at work. Maybe she’s joking…
Watcher: Maybe. What about…you know…the other thing?
Snowdrop: I get lonely sometimes but then it’s like someone’s right next to me and I feel OK.
Watcher: Um…
Wye: Hellooo! Can you hear me?

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Primrose: It’s really good to meet all you passers-by.
Non-Hat Lady: Well, thank you for making me feel confident.
Vest Guy: I’m not sure about the apocalypse description.
Green Shorts: What did you say your career was?
Agnes: Well I know I’ve got a lot to be confident about!

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Primrose: Right, that’s it, you can all go now! I’ve got a prank to plan.
Crowd: But…Oh…hmpf…Goodbye

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Watcher: Oh – you weren’t joking!
Primrose: I told you it would be awesome. I wonder what else I can plan

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Pink: Mama?
Adrian: Mama needs her rest so she’ll be able to cope with 4 lectures tomorrow!
Poppy: Who knew they could fit that many in to one day! At least they’re on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If they were on Mondays and Tuesdays with exams on Fridays I don’t think I could cope.
Pink: Monday Wednesday Tuesday Friday
Adrian: That’s nearly right, Pink! Clever girl!

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Primrose: I had the owner deliver the llama…
Pink: Llama!
Primrose: Yes, llama to the front office. The receptionist…
Pink: Ceptonese!
Primrose: Receptionist didn’t know what to do with it so he brought it up the stairs…
Pink: Stairs!
Primrose: Yep..up the stairs and it was so cute, just like you, that we decided to keep it. It keeps spitting at everyone…
Pink: Spit Spit!
Primrose: No, don’t you spit! Oops – why is it always me that teaches you the bad habits?

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Snowdrop: How are the studies going?
Poppy: I’m nearly there. I’ve done my presentation and I’ve got 3 essays done. They’re not very good at the moment but a bit of editing and they’ll be good to hand in.
Snowdrop: I was thinking, when you’re done with your studies and got a job, I might move out…
Poppy: Oh – but…
Snowdrop: It’s just that you don’t really need me around and it would free up more space, depending on how many children you and Adrian want… There’s plenty of room for this one you’re carrying but…
Poppy: But we would miss you. Don’t get me wrong, the money’s nice but Pink is really fond of you. And I’d miss you, a lot!

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Pink: Snow?
Snowdrop: I know honey-bun. Your granny’s gone!
Pink: Sad
Snowdrop: Me too. She was only here visiting yesterday.
Pink: Gone
Snowdrop: Oh, sweetheart. You give such good hugs!

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Poppy: It’s time. O-o-h!
Adrian: What? Now? Where are the others? Help!
Poppy: Oh – that was really hard work! I’m so confused! Happy and Sad and Exhausted! I can hardly believe I’m going to graduate tomorrow.
Adrian: You’re acing your course. And you’ll be an amazing Doctor too! You go to bed now she’s fed. I’ll take over zzzzz

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Primrose: Hello, baby Orchid. When you grow up I’m going to teach you lots of tricks and bad habits! Shhhh! Don’t tell your Mama and Dada!

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Progress Week 22 - Year 2, Spring

Previous Generations

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Generation 3
Snowdrop Odrade: Adult; Cheerful, Geek, Self-Assured; Joke Star; Tech Guru Complete week 21
Rose Odrade: Adult; Child of the Ocean, Neat; Cheerful; Successful Lineage; Business-Management 9/10
Primrose Odrade: YA; Dog-Lover, Cheerful, Self-Assured; Galactic Privateer; Criminal-Boss 8/10
Poppy Odrade: Heir YA; Cheerful, Proper, Neat; Joke Star; Distinguished Degree in Biology(hons); Doctor 8/10
Adrian Kealoha: Spouse YA; Loves Outdoors, Outgoing, Good; Jungle Explorer; Athlete 7/10

Generation 4
Pink Odrade: Toddler; Inquisitive
Orchid Odrade: Nooboo

L-to-R: Primrose, Poppy holding Orchid, Snowdrop, Adrian holding Pink, Rose
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Notes

Our ninth Flower (eighth girl) is named for the orchids that grow wild in the UK. The Common Spotted Orchid is not very common but always a delight to see.

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Title: I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues – 1983 UK hit from Elton John

Rhoxi · « **Reply #89 on:** October 22, 2022, 05:28:06 PM »

Whaaaa? How did you play that prank at work? That is so awesome! Is it just a regular workday chance card?

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