Mistura Mishmash Legacy: 11.86: Not All Super Parents Wear Capes (26 Apr '24)

[Rhoxi]

I see you've made Prince appropriately swoon-worthy: good job with that! And a risque romance with the older Jasmine Ward? Scandalous! To add to it all, he's bringing in the bucks and accomplishing goals like a pro. Your sim is really living life large like his namesake!

[PeregrineTook]

Jasmine Ward?!?!?  Did NOT see that coming!!  An excellent surprise twist, Watcher  ;=)
Wow, Prince is absolutely knocking it out of the park with that music career.  Now if only he could get a real job like being a mechanical engineer  ;=)  Such an awesome job of delivering every adult voice that never believed in a talented young artist!
I have no doubt he'll get more followers on Social Bunny now that he'll be posting pictures of himself with his 5 star girlfriend  ;=)
Excellent update, oshizu, and we're all looking forward to what's next for our new favorite power couple!

[MarianT]

Great to see you've jumped into a new challenge with Prince, no less. I'm impressed with the amount of money he's making -- and he's still just a teen.

[oshizu]

I see you've made Prince appropriately swoon-worthy: good job with that! And a risque romance with the older Jasmine Ward? Scandalous! To add to it all, he's bringing in the bucks and accomplishing goals like a pro. Your sim is really living life large like his namesake!

Yay, I'm glad you find my sim Prince "swoon-worthy"! And, yes, for a teen, he is certainly living large!

Jasmine Ward?!?!?  Did NOT see that coming!!  An excellent surprise twist, Watcher  ;=)
Wow, Prince is absolutely knocking it out of the park with that music career.  Now if only he could get a real job like being a mechanical engineer  ;=)  Such an awesome job of delivering every adult voice that never believed in a talented young artist!
I have no doubt he'll get more followers on Social Bunny now that he'll be posting pictures of himself with his 5 star girlfriend  ;=)
Excellent update, oshizu, and we're all looking forward to what's next for our new favorite power couple!

Once Prince introduced himself to Jasmine, he constantly messaged her on Social Bunny until their relationship grew.
But we didn't expect her to phone him and confess she had a crush on him, though.
It's been fun comparing the different ways that teen Prince can earn income with music.

Great to see you've jumped into a new challenge with Prince, no less. I'm impressed with the amount of money he's making -- and he's still just a teen.

Thank you, MarianT! I'd never had a sim rely on the Mix Master Music Station for their livelihood before, so I had no idea.
Exploring The Sims 4 and discovering new things is always a blast!

[Metropolis Man]

Fantastic and creative story so far, @oshizu. Fun fact -- Mrs. Metro went to this concert...

https://princevault.com/index.php?title=20_December_1984

We met in March 1985 at St. Louis University, a few months after that concert. I never was into Prince in his heyday, but I love his music now.

[oshizu]

Fantastic and creative story so far, @oshizu. Fun fact -- Mrs. Metro went to this concert...

https://princevault.com/index.php?title=20_December_1984

We met in March 1985 at St. Louis University, a few months after that concert. I never was into Prince in his heyday, but I love his music now.

Oooh, I'm so jealous that your better half saw Prince in concert!
And, of course, you love Prince's music.  You're a Jimi fan and Prince is a shredder extraordinaire, so naturally you'd be drawn to him.

[oshizu]

1.3: Your Face is Jammin But…

You've got the look
You've got the hook
You sho'nuff do be cookin' in my book
Your face is jammin'
Your body's hecka slammin'
If this is love, let's get to rammin'
      Prince, "U Got the Look" (1987)


Sunday, Week 3 (3rd week of spring)
Marlon: I don't know about this, Prince. You think she'll actually believe I'm a stylist?
Prince: You'll be fine.
Marlon: But I don't know the first thing about women's fashions, hair, and makeup.
Prince: Bruh, chill already! Watcher promised to help out.


Marlon: Hey, who's that dude standing over there?
Prince: That's my nemesis, Thorne Bailey. I think he lives around here.
Marlon: So why's he hanging around in front of Jasmine's place instead of at his house?
Prince: Ignore him! Let's knock on the front door.


Jasmine: Wow, you're here early! And who's your friend?
Prince: This is Marlon Pries and he's here to style you.
Jasmine: Style…me?
Prince: Your face is jammin' and your body's hecka slammin' but…
Jasmine: But?  But what? Are you dissing my iconic style?
Marlon: Not at all! A fresh wardrobe would really bring out your natural beauty!
(And make you appear more like Prince's girl and less like his mother...)
Jasmine: But, darling, I already have my own stylist at the movie studio.
Prince: Marlon's got his finger on the pulse, Jasmine. You're gonna love your makeover!


Prince: Your formal look is gorgeous, Jasmine. You look classically elegant yet alluringly understated.
Jasmine: Excuse me? Do you know what "understated" even means?
Prince (ignores her comment): And I love your new coif? Don't you?
Jasmine: The hair makes me look softer and more approachable. Hmmm, do I want that?
Anyway, this is our public debut as a couple, Prince.
I must say, darling, we look fabulous together!


Just as everyone's getting seated, Jasmine asks me what I think about marriage.
Marriage?! I've heard Jasmine's been married several times already.
Huh, check out Dirk Dreamer behind me, trying to eavesdrop on our convo!
I'm way too young to get known as one of her rejects. Maybe I can keep stalling her?


First kiss!
What's a public debut without throwing a tantalizing tidbit to the gossipmongers?



Monday
I'm having the worst time finishing these song lyrics!
When I left for the Starlight Accolades yesterday, they were half done.
But their progress reset when I got home.
My progress got reset twice this morning, too.
Once when I stopped to chase off a paparazzo and just now when I traveled to school. So frustrating.



Tuesday
After all this time, I still only have 59 Social Bunny followers.
That's why I graduate early, abandoning my dream of Admired Icon awesomeness.
Later, licensing my second instrumental song boosts me to a five-star celeb!
Unbelievably, writing song lyrics doesn't count for the Musical Genius aspiration! Grrrrrr!


Tonight, I go out with my Copperdale BFFs: Marlon Pries, Cher Berra, and Tiva Flora.
We hang out at Rattlesnake Juice Bar a bit, then go dancing at Narwhal Arms.
You're wondering, I bet, why I'm out with my teen friends instead of my young adult girlfriend.
Obviously, if Jasmine were with us, my fans would ask her for a selfie instead of me!



Wednesday
At Desert Bloom Park, Yasemin Tinker and Xochitl Luna ask me for selfies!
Perhaps the Fates felt sorry for my awful luck with Social Bunny followers?
Anyway, here I am signing an autograph for Xochitl who's married to Johnny Zest.
Now, where's the best place to obnoxiously incite cheers?


At Orchid A Go Go, I notice that my fans are gradually drifting off.
Oh, of course! Thorne Bailey's luring them away by playing piano in another part of the room!
Two can play at that game, bozo! I'll go incite cheers next to the piano!


Yes! I'm a World-Famous Celebrity with Unstoppable Fame!
Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Thorne Bailey!
What an annoying jerk he is!



Thursday
Today's starting out really well so far!
I earn $8,760 from my music.
My Music Royalties Report is separated into earnings from tracks, instrumental songwriting, and lyrics songwriting.
And I finally license my 4th instrumental song!


Marlon picks up my guitar while I was over by the mailbox, which gives me an idea.
I alternately mentor Marlon, Cher, and Tiva until I achieve Musical Genius!

By the way, I have 106 Social Bunny followers as of today.
I probably won't have 250 followers by my birthday in three days.


I haven't seen Jasmine since Sunday night, so I give her a call.
She comes along with my Copperdale BFFs to Starlight Boulevard.
It's time to place my celebrity tile!

When I escort Jasmine home, she asks me to unwind with her in the hot tub. Uh, okaaay?


Prince: Wooni yaboo? *waggles eyebrows
Jasmine: Absolutely not! I have my career and reputation to think about so I cannot get pregnant!
Prince: Awww, c'mon, Jasmine! We'll just woohoo once. Don't you love me?
Jasmine: Well, since you put it that way, I guess only once will be safe.
Prince: And tomorrow's Love Day! We can spend much of the day together!



Friday
Prince: Today's Love Day, Marlon, but you wanna go fishing before my date with Jasmine?
Marlon: You know I'm always up for fishing!
Dude, how can you stand those paparazzi constantly in your face?
Prince: Yeah, they're always around.  The wages of fame, I guess.


Soon after I arrive in Tartosa, Jasmine calls to ask me out on a date.
I have to turn her down because I'm busy buying her roses for Love's Day.
I'll be phoning her back for a date in a few minutes. Hope she won't be mad!


Jasmine: What a lovely idea to dine al fresco in this gorgeous weather!
Prince: I thought you might enjoy it. Have you eaten here before?
Jasmine: Actually, I don't get out of Del Sol Valley much. Most of my films are made in the studio.
Prince: Maybe we could turn off our Fame Shine and visit a different town for every date. How about it?


Prince: So it's the first time for both of us to visit the Discotheque Pan Europa! Do you like it?
Jasmine: I like it! Let's do a dance battle, darling!
Prince: You're on! I love dancing!
Jasmine: Seriously, glow sticks? And you wonder why the paparazzi always follow you?



Saturday
Jasmine (on the phone): Houston, we have a problem!
Prince: Hello? This is Prince speaking. Is that you, Jasmine? Are you feeling okay?
Jasmine: NO, I'M NOT!  You need to come over immediately!


Jasmine: So, you remember our "one safe time" in the hot tub Thursday night?  Guess what?
Prince: What, you're pregnant?! The father can't be me, Jasmine! It was only my first time!
Jasmine: (It was?! He could've fooled me.)
Prince: Are you sure it's not some other fellow? Have you been seeing anyone else?
Jasmine: Fine. If it makes you feel better, let's go for paternity testing.


Prince: Wow, I'm gonna be a father!
Jasmine: Well, are you going to make an honest superstar out of me, darling?
By the way, when is your birthday?
Prince: I age up to a young adult on Sunday or Monday.
Jasmine: And…?
Prince: And can you give me a day, Jasmine? I need to think things over.


Marlon: Dude, your girlfriend's having your baby?
Prince: I know, right? I can hardly believe it. Jasmine's never had a kid before, either.
Marlon: So, whatcha gonna do?
Prince: Well, first, I need to seek the opinion of a responsible adult! You coming with?
Marlon: Absolutely! Wild horses and all that!




Gallery Downloads
*The Ward Den (50x40): "The Ward Den" by HessicaSammich.
   I can't build in this architectural style so I spent hours and hours for the right replacement on the Gallery.
  This build is used only for screenshots of Jasmine Ward's home in this update.  It's not a playable build (for me).
*Via Romanza (30x30): "Garden of Olives" by LilSimsie.
  I also placed this restaurant in my Not So Berry Challenge.
  The creator built it specifically for this lot.

Progress: End of Week 3
Residence: Inner Circle, Mirage Park (DSV)

Prince Mistura: Teen (1 day to YA)
✔️Skills (7/7): Guitar, Media Prod, Piano; Charisma 10, Dancing 5, Singing 10, Violin 10
✔️Aspirations (2/2): World-Famous Celeb 4/4; Musical Genius 4/4
Careers: Entertainer/Musician (not yet)
Other requirements x4

Notes
*Ruffled-bib shirt: A special shout-out to cc creator Aasym for this essential addition to Prince's wardrobe!

*Writing song lyrics: I'd never tried this before, but it was very broken for me.
  Each time he stopped, resuming reset his progress to zero (1st attempt: 50%, 2nd: 40%, 3rd: 85%, 4th: 50%).
  He finally finished his song lyrics by writing nonstop for 9+ hours (he has the appropriate reward traits).
  Incidentally, he could stop and resume instrumental (non-lyric) songwriting just fine.

*Social Bunny followers: After three weeks, Prince ended up with 105 followers so it's just as well he graduated early.
  He has 21 Social Bunny friends and he's constantly posting and responding to their many posts and DMs.  I think Admired Icon must be glitched.

[Granny Lawlor]

A little ungentlemanly of Prince to ask for a paternity test but I'll forgive him for the sake of the purple jacket and white ruffles. Kudos to the designer!
Lovely makeover for Jasmine and looking forward to their nooboo. Prince has achieved so much, surely he can take a paternity break to support Jasmine in her dreams?

Brilliant camera work too, capturing the various expressions.

[Metropolis Man]

A little ungentlemanly of Prince to ask for a paternity test but I'll forgive him for the sake of the purple jacket and white ruffles. Kudos to the designer!

No kidding. He looks like he just hopped off his Purple Rain motorcycle. By the way, for all you Prince fans out there, google Hindu Love Gods Raspberry Beret. It's a totally unique take on Prince's classic.

Great update, @oshizu.

[GlazeyLady]

WOW - 7 maxed skills, 2 completed aspirations, a Baby-Daddy to be, and barely a YA! Prince is definitely Movin' On Up very quickly!

You know, a little tap on the shoulder would send two of those paparazzi on the fishing dock straight into the drink.

[oshizu]

A little ungentlemanly of Prince to ask for a paternity test but I'll forgive him for the sake of the purple jacket and white ruffles. Kudos to the designer!
Lovely makeover for Jasmine and looking forward to their nooboo. Prince has achieved so much, surely he can take a paternity break to support Jasmine in her dreams?

Brilliant camera work too, capturing the various expressions.

In Prince's defense, he did arrive at Jasmine's place once to find Thorne Bailey standing near the house, supposedly checking his phone.
Plus, Jasmine has been--how shall we say it?--she's been around the block.  Prince humbly thanks you for your forgiveness, just the same. <3
Thank you for noticing the purple jacket with ruffled bib. It's been hard to find the fashionably outrageous outfits that my Prince deserves.
There are definitely limitations to what cc can achieve, haha.

You are right about the childcare. I confess that Prince has been "encouraged" to complete his skilling and aspiration as a teen.
I've yet to play an infant (or a child, for that matter) with the Growing Together pack, so Prince needed to be done with World-Famous Celebrity first.
Didn't want him to still be going out and about for the "Be Asked for Selfies" task, lol.

A little ungentlemanly of Prince to ask for a paternity test but I'll forgive him for the sake of the purple jacket and white ruffles. Kudos to the designer!

No kidding. He looks like he just hopped off his Purple Rain motorcycle. By the way, for all you Prince fans out there, google Hindu Love Gods Raspberry Beret. It's a totally unique take on Prince's classic.

Great update, @oshizu.

Thanks so much for the kind words, Metropolis Man!

WOW - 7 maxed skills, 2 completed aspirations, a Baby-Daddy to be, and barely a YA! Prince is definitely Movin' On Up very quickly!

You know, a little tap on the shoulder would send two of those paparazzi on the fishing dock straight into the drink.

While still a teen, the original Prince had mastered 27 musical instruments and danced like nobody else.
So, I think it's very fitting that Prince Mistura also achieved a high level of artistry and fame by the end of his teen stage.
Well, except for the future baby daddy part...
Anyway, now he can relax a bit and not run around quite so much.

And, yeah, those three paparazzi snapping photos while perched between Prince and the very edge of the dock were ridiculous.

[Heart Foam]

I've got a lot of reading to catch up with. So that's the problematic Ward Den.

Waggles eyebrows "wooni yaboo?" has me in stitches. I like famous sims. Prince is great.

[oshizu]

I've got a lot of reading to catch up with. So that's the problematic Ward Den.

Waggles eyebrows "wooni yaboo?" has me in stitches. I like famous sims. Prince is great.

Regarding The Ward Den, the original is terrible so I'd been looking for a replacement and got so frustrated with the available lots.
In terms of the facade, the one pictured in this update is a great improvement over the original would be a horror for gameplay.
Yes, I know you love famous sims! I learned the trick about the Giving Back fame perk plus Virtuoso Violins from you, dear!

[PeregrineTook]

So fantastic!!  You are doing a masterful job of dropping so many references to Prince the artist while letting Prince the Sim be completely his own person.
Adding in my finger wag of shame at Prince for making Jasmine (who I keep wanting to call Judith for some reason) take a paternity test.  Very ungentlemanly...and likely prompted by your mod  ;=)
But wait...they had their first kiss...while he was still a teen?  Scandal!!!

[oshizu]

So fantastic!!  You are doing a masterful job of dropping so many references to Prince the artist while letting Prince the Sim be completely his own person.
Adding in my finger wag of shame at Prince for making Jasmine (who I keep wanting to call Judith for some reason) take a paternity test.  Very ungentlemanly...and likely prompted by your mod  ;=)
But wait...they had their first kiss...while he was still a teen?  Scandal!!!

I'm glad you're enjoying the founder's life so far.
As for paternity testing, I do have a mod that allows it but it only happens if I initiate it. A sim would never ask for one on their own.
Er, didn't we all have our First Kiss as teens? In my case, I believe I was in junior high school, but that's another story.
But yes, scandalous for teen Prince Mistura because Jasmine is a young adult and the kiss was so public.