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Re: A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.5: Aspirational (23-Mar-23)
« Reply #195 on: March 24, 2023, 07:16:16 AM »
Some nice progress for the Nova crew!! 
I love how gently and naturally Pixel has become the new focal point.  It contrasts nicely with some of the previous Sims who became main character (looking at you, Seema)   :=)

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Re: A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.5: Aspirational (23-Mar-23)
« Reply #196 on: March 24, 2023, 11:35:03 AM »

That sounds like Del Sol Valley to me! I don't have much experience playing there, though. Glad to see that Nova has claimed her latest attendant in Pixel. :P
Del Sol it is. Last time I played there it was really smoggy in the valley but I think it's nice on the hill. Chartreux just needs to tip into 4-star celebrity so they won't get the embarrassed moodlet moving into a celeb home.
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Re: A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.5: Aspirational (23-Mar-23)
« Reply #197 on: March 24, 2023, 11:38:03 AM »
Some nice progress for the Nova crew!! 
I love how gently and naturally Pixel has become the new focal point.  It contrasts nicely with some of the previous Sims who became main character (looking at you, Seema)   :=)
I don't know why but I've fallen in love with Pixel, Mac's alien-but-spellcaster child. She's got lovely eyes... I was trying for a household of all alien-toned Sims but Pixel has diverted me from that.
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A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) Aspirations completed
« Reply #198 on: March 24, 2023, 12:00:10 PM »
It seems like a good time to write out the aspirations completed by Nova's crew and aim to keep this list updated. I should have reserved an initial post for this and also for family bios. I will try to remember that in future.

Aspiration - First completed by - (in progress by) - 47 complete
Academic - Choo-Choo
Admired Icon (teen) - Marie
Angling Ace - Fasa
Archaeology Scholar - Chartreux
Beach Life - Choo-Choo
Bestselling Author - Carson
Big Happy Family - Seema
Chief of Mischief - Mac
City Native - Simba
Computer Whiz - Norah
Country Caretaker - Seema
Drama Llama (teen) - Norah
Eco Innovator - Roxanne
Extreme Sports - - (current bug on Mt Komorebi expedition 1-Apr-23)
Fabulously Wealthy - Simba
Freelance Botanist - Fasa
Friend of the World - Fasa
Goal-Oriented (teen) - Choo-Choo
Grilled Cheese = Mac
Inner Peace - Janet
Joke Star - Chloe
Jungle Explorer - Chloe
Lady of the Knits - Choo-Choo
Leader of the Pack - Simba
Live Fast (teen) - - ()
Lord of the Knits - Carson
Mansion Baron - Choo-Choo
Master Actor - Albert
Master Chef - Marie
Master Maker - Toff
Master Mixologist - Dina
Mt Komorebi Explorer - Roxanne
Musical Genius - Marie
Neighbourhood Confidante - - ()
Nerd Brain - Simba
Outdoor Enthusiast - Felicia
Painter Extraordinaire - Fasa
Party Animal - Norah
Public Enemy - Mac
Purveyor of Potions - Toff
Renaissance Sim - Fasa
Self-Care Specialist - Janet
Serial Romantic - Norah
Soulmate - Spot
Spellcraft & Sorcery - Toff
StrangerVille Mystery - Seema
Successful Lineage - Toff
Super Parent - Seema
The Curator - Simba
Villainous Valentine - - ()
World Famous Celebrity - Chartreux
Zen Guru - - (Janet)

Although Seema made the biggest song and dance about her achievements, she only got 4 aspirations, albeit significant ones, as did Toff. Sharing the top of the league table with 5 aspirations are: Choo-Choo, Fasa and Simba. Being an earlier generation, they had more to aim at.

This challenge only requires 9 unique aspirations but there's been plenty of time to tick off the others, some new to me.
Bodybuilder, Vampire and Werewolf aspirations haven't been included as completing them would extend life - not allowed in this challenge.
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Re: A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.5: Aspirational (23-Mar-23)
« Reply #199 on: March 24, 2023, 02:30:49 PM »
I love Mac and his family!  So sad that he's moved out!
In the final household portrait, isn't that Albert, not Mac?

As for your family bios and other stats, you can always add it to an early post with links to wherever you manage to post them.
Great progress.
Just curious: are the aspirations a mandatory part of the challenge? Or do you not have enough to do?  :)

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Re: A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.5: Aspirational (23-Mar-23)
« Reply #200 on: March 24, 2023, 05:00:47 PM »
I love Mac and his family!  So sad that he's moved out!
In the final household portrait, isn't that Albert, not Mac?
Well spotted - I'll amend it :)
As for your family bios and other stats, you can always add it to an early post with links to wherever you manage to post them.
Great progress.
Just curious: are the aspirations a mandatory part of the challenge? Or do you not have enough to do?  :)
Only 9 unique aspirations needed. I got confused about the ambrosia needing to be followed by 2 age-down treats so I thought I'd only have Nova as an elder in lives 2-9 giving me about 15 weeks in total to get the requirements sorted so I rushed at it until I realised my mistake. Since then, meeting the requirements has been a breeze so I have added in extra aims for myself to keep busy.
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Re: A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.5: Aspirational (23-Mar-23)
« Reply #201 on: March 25, 2023, 12:43:06 AM »

Wow, so many completed aspirations! I-is that 39 finished ones I count?? Way to go, Watcher!



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A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.6a: Take a Breath
« Reply #202 on: March 26, 2023, 02:36:10 PM »
A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.6a: Take a Breath

Nova: I am an elder cat. I cannot be doing with running around after the family. As long as I get brushed and my food bowl topped up, I’m content. Being pampered on the sofa helps too. Pixel is learning to pamper me. She practices on the rest of my entourage. Roxanne doesn’t look as though she’s enjoying it.

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Nova: Albert is still in the costume from his last gig when Roxanne takes them all off to the Festival of Youth.
Roxanne: Hey, Dad! It’s me that needs a selfie with Yamachan!
Albert: I couldn’t resist.
Yamachan: Cheese.

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Roxanne: Now me!
Yamachan: Cheese!

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Watcher: Now for a dip in the river.
Roxanne: Really? It’s only spring. It’ll be freezing.
Watcher: You can wait a week if you like but…
Roxanne: OK OK, I’m going in.

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Pixel: Isn’t it great here, Dad?
Mac: Yes, Pixel.
Pixel: I’m so excited to share my relaxation techniques with you.
Cherish: We were relaxed already, dear.
Pixel: Oh, sorry. It’s just so exciting, all the meditation and stuff that I’m learning.
Mac: Just breathe, Pixel, just breathe.

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Albert: I’d like to thank my parents and my family and my cat…
Chartreux: Woohoo! Well done, Albert.
Albert: Hey – you got an award too. For best painting. Who knew?
Chartreux: Anyone want to ask me for a selfie? Anyone?

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Nova: When Albert comes home from the awards ceremony, the whole household celebrates with a dance. Well, Roxanne gets a bit lost but most of the household join in. Even Pixel which is big of her because she missed giving her Valedictorian speech so that Albert could pick up his award.
Pixel: That’s OK. I don’t mind.
Nova: See, she’s always so cheerful.

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Nova: She is getting better at her wellness. She usually gets about 4 people turning up for her yoga sessions. Even ghostly Toff joins in, and pays!

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Pixel: Isn’t this great, being at Geekcon
Chloe: It is but why are we wearing the same outfit?
Pixel: It’s one of Chartreux’s. We’re part of her entourage.
Nova: Hey! No! You’re all part of my entourage!

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Chartreux: Thank you for all coming to see me place my celebrity square.
Pixel: Hey look! Uncle Albert is placing his celebrity square too! Isn’t that great?
Chartreux: What? Oh, yes. It’s totally peachy!

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Pixel: I can’t believe you’ve got the same hair as me.
Stranger: It’s a good look.
Pixel: Let’s get a selfie!
Stranger: OK
Chartreux: I’m available for selfies too, if anyone wants one? Anyone?

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Mac: No!
Albert: No!
Madilyn: What happened?
Mac: She was having such a great time.
Albert: Too great a time!
Grim: It is her time.
Mac: Noooooo!

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Chartreux: This is a total tragedy. Oh Mac. I’m so sorry. We were all fond of her. She was so cheerful.
Mac: That’s what I’ll miss the most. You remember how pleased she was when she found that last egg. Oh – it’s Easter tomorrow! I don’t know if I’ll get through it.
Watcher: Um – Chartreux? Why don’t you….
Chartreux: What a great idea. Well, Mac? What do you think?
Mac: I don’t know. The kids have never been Watched before. They kinda like doing their own thing. Or nothing, if I’m honest…
Watcher: It’ll be fine, Mac. We’ll work something out.

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Status: Week 38 part a, Spring; Year 10
Cat: Nova; Female German Rex; Life 7; Elder; Prowler, Curious, Fluffy

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Current Household: Bailey-Moon Manor, Del Sol Valley
Generation 4
Albert Leonine
: Father Winter’s Baby; Young Adult; Good, Dance Machine, Outgoing; 2 As

Generation 5
Mac Leonine
: Adult; Bookworm, Neat, Cheerful; 2 As; Aspiration – Chief of Mischief, Public Enemy; Space Prints
Madilyn Hassan: Alien Adult; Child of the Ocean, Maker, Vegetarian

Generation 6
Chartreux Leonine
: Hybrid Young Adult (twin of Chloe); Cat-Lover, Genius, Loves Outdoors; 2 As; Aspiration: Archaeology Scholar
Roxanne Leonine: Hybrid Young Adult (of Albert & Cherish) : Outgoing, Adventurous, Perfectionist
Carson: Spellcaster Teen; Lazy, Cat-Lover
Janet: Child; Lazy

L-to-R: Carson, Roxanne, Albert, Janet holding Nova, Mac, Madilyn, Chartreux
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Having just moved house in real life (2 miles down the road to a more eco-friendly house) and moved Nova’s family in the Simverse, Pixel’s demise has been quite a blow, hence the mid-week update.
I’d really got fond of her and she was building up her wellness enterprise nicely. Those of you keeping track will be aware that Nova’s 7th death is imminent too. Inviting Mac’s family back was a spur of the moment decision to shake things up, partly inspired by @oshizu  saying she was sorry to see him leave. We never really got to know Madilyn before so it will be nice to get to know her and their 2 lazy brats kids over the next few weeks. Maybe one of them will be invited to sneak out to a party.

The family are in Bailey-Moon Manor, in the hills overlooking Del Sol Valley. You can see Pixel's (sniff) meditation and yoga areas at the front of the house.

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It was unfurnished when they moved in. It's quite big so it's hard to see detail in these photos. Top left is a dance area for Albert. Top right is kitchen/dining. Bottom right is media studio and PCs.

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The first floor is gym and Pixel's (sob) massage area plus the bedrooms which will need rearranging for the new family members.

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Re: A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.6a: Take a Breath (26-Mar-23)
« Reply #203 on: March 26, 2023, 02:57:09 PM »

Oh no! What a shock about Pixel - and so soon after her appointment to be Nova's attendant.  :'( Did she die of hilarity? I liked how excited she was about getting everyone amped up to relax. Chartreux's attempts to steal the spot light were also fun.

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Re: A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.6a: Take a Breath (26-Mar-23)
« Reply #204 on: March 26, 2023, 04:16:51 PM »

Oh no! What a shock about Pixel - and so soon after her appointment to be Nova's attendant.  :'( Did she die of hilarity? I liked how excited she was about getting everyone amped up to relax. Chartreux's attempts to steal the spot light were also fun.
Yes - hilarity has been the cause of all my untimely deaths. I'm not allowed to plead for life extension so I have to keep a close eye on them. Not always close enough.
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Re: A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.6a: Take a Breath (26-Mar-23)
« Reply #205 on: March 27, 2023, 07:19:08 AM »
No!  Not Pixel!!  I'm so sorry for your loss.  I know you were very fond of her  :=(
When she passed, my immediate thought was, "Now's your time for the spotlight, Chartreux!" and sure enough, there she was talking Mac into it.  Of course, Pixel being Pixel, she's probably happy that her passing helped bring joy to our blue belle.
Well, sad for the loss, but excited for what's next!

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Re: A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.6a: Take a Breath (26-Mar-23)
« Reply #206 on: March 27, 2023, 10:19:39 AM »
No!  Not Pixel!!  I'm so sorry for your loss.  I know you were very fond of her  :=(
When she passed, my immediate thought was, "Now's your time for the spotlight, Chartreux!" and sure enough, there she was talking Mac into it.  Of course, Pixel being Pixel, she's probably happy that her passing helped bring joy to our blue belle.
Well, sad for the loss, but excited for what's next!
Thank you for your condolences - my oh was totally non-plussed by me going into mourning, rofl!
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Re: A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.6a: Take a Breath (26-Mar-23)
« Reply #207 on: March 27, 2023, 01:48:23 PM »
That darn Death by Hysteria!  My sincere condolences, Watcher. We know how fond you were of Pixel.
It is such a hassle avoiding hysteria.
If I'm not playing with MCCC, I take steps to calm my sims when whenever they become Very Playful.
Thanks to sentiments, that's practically a full-time occupation.  (Or use the club to constantly set a non-Playful mood...)

On the other hand, I'm happy to see more of Mac and Madilyn. 
Wow, Carson's already a teen but Janet is a pretty little girl!

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Re: A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.6a: Take a Breath (26-Mar-23)
« Reply #208 on: March 27, 2023, 02:04:23 PM »
That darn Death by Hysteria!  My sincere condolences, Watcher. We know how fond you were of Pixel.
It is such a hassle avoiding hysteria.
If I'm not playing with MCCC, I take steps to calm my sims when whenever they become Very Playful.
Thanks to sentiments, that's practically a full-time occupation.  (Or use the club to constantly set a non-Playful mood...)

On the other hand, I'm happy to see more of Mac and Madilyn. 
Wow, Carson's already a teen but Janet is a pretty little girl!
I'm often focussing on getting just one task done and lose track of the other household members. That pink background is very close to the flirty one as well.

Carson needed a bit of a makeover but yes, Janet is cute. I think it's funny that they're both lazy...time to move on and get to the end of this Sim-week. Part b....coming up!
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A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.6b: Assimilation
« Reply #209 on: March 27, 2023, 02:08:43 PM »
A Twitch of a Tale (Nine Lives Dynasty) 7.6b: Assimilation

Nova: I need a lot of self-care to come to terms with the loss of Pixel. I need brushing. I need pampering, I need treats. I don’t care who provides this care. I think it must be Roxanne in this photo. But I need that care.

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Nova: Mac’s kits took a while to settle in. He read stories for the Lazy Princess but you can see how unsettled she is by how far away she is sitting to listen.

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Nova: The Lazy Tom has decided to become Lord of the Knits. If you remember Choo-Choo was Lady of the Knits and we really don’t need more knitwear but the Lazy Tom thinks that a sedentary aspiration will suit him just fine. Purple Madilyn has decided to assimilate into the household by wearing one of Chartreux’s outfits. It seems all this combines to help our new section of my entourage settle properly and the Lazy Princess seems much more relaxed.

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Nova: Albert, having got his award, also gest a gold achievement on a film gig. He’s so pleased and he wants to move out to be with Cherish full-time.

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Albert: Are you sure you’ll be OK?
Roxanne: Of course, Dad. I’m a young adult, remember. You don’t have to worry.
Albert: Come and see us any time.
Roxanne: Yes Dad. Maybe you could come on my Mt Komorebi expedition?
Albert: You’re really going to do that, then? Not just talk about it?
Roxanne: One day I will. I really will.

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Nova: Chartreux spends more time in bars and clubs than a normal person wants to. She lingers with nothing to do, giving fans lots of space in which to ask for a selfie. (selfie count 0/3)

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Nova: Madilyn has been eating Mac’s grilled cheese. They both seem very pleased about it.

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Nova: The Lazy Tom has found another pastime that involves sitting on the couch. I am quite OK with this.

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Nova: While lingering at the park, allowing the Lazy Princess to make some peer friends, Chartreux catches up with her half-sister Molly (Norah’s kit by Andy – selfie count 0/3)

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Nova: And late Saturday night, the Lazy Tom not bothering with prom, Chartreux lingers at a Windenburg club, enjoying a dance with 2 other companions, Albert & his sister Marie (selfie count 0/3)

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Status: Week 38 part b, Spring; Year 10
Cat: Nova; Female German Rex; Life 7; Elder; Prowler, Curious, Fluffy

Nova: Me? Yes I’m still here! Thank you for asking!
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Current Household: Bailey-Moon Manor, Del Sol Valley
Generation 5
Mac Leonine
: Adult; Bookworm, Neat, Cheerful; 2 As; Aspiration – Chief of Mischief, Public Enemy; Space Prints
Madilyn Hassan: Alien Adult; Child of the Ocean, Maker, Vegetarian
Roxanne Leonine: Hybrid Young Adult (of Albert & Cherish) : Outgoing, Adventurous, Perfectionist

Generation 6
Chartreux Leonine
: Hybrid Young Adult (twin of Chloe); Cat-Lover, Genius, Loves Outdoors; 2 As; Aspiration: Archaeology Scholar
Carson: Spellcaster Teen; Lazy, Cat-Lover
Janet: Child; Lazy

L-to-R: Chartreux, Madilyn, Janet holding Nova, Mac, Roxanne, Carson
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I realise that I’ve been putting Roxanne as gen 6 when she’s actually gen 5. At least, as Albert's daughter by Cherish, I think she is. Apologies for that.

I’m sure there’s a bar or somewhere that has a good request-selfie vibe but I can’t remember where it is. I keep taking Chartreux to places and have her hang about while the others get on with stuff but there’s no joy so far. Albert steals a fair amount of the limelight so he’s been dropped from the club for now.

Are you looking forward to another sibling for Carson & Janet? I know I am. Just to refresh your memory, Mac previously gave up his spellcasting and destroyed his crystal in the hopes of having a child with Madilyn’s colouring. Maybe this time…
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