Author Topic: Costa Mishmash Legacy 10.5: Moving for the Last Time! (3 Dec '24)  (Read 73961 times)

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Re: Costa Mishmash Legacy 10.4: When We Party, We Party Hearty (28 Nov '24)
« Reply #405 on: November 30, 2024, 11:12:35 AM »
Raven's a lovely gallery find. As you say, she's perfect for Hades.

Sowing his wild oats (get busy in a motel) before starting the real search for his true love? It was bound to get messy. I'm glad he managed to let Terry down gently, even if he appears to be a stalker!

Cupid's Corner matches work better than the Blind Dates it throws up. They don't seem to take any notice of the preferences.

6 more funerals - I'm sure you'll ace them by the end. There seems to be a respectful set of activities. Do you just have to do 7 out of the available menu options or do the tasks specific certain ones? And do you specify them beforehand, like at a wedding/date?

I'm currently working through the game scenarios. I've done a couple of the beginner ones and am starting the one with unruly children. What I hadn't realised before was that they start in the game that you've already got up. I'd previously played my Simself and so I keep appearing as a townie in the scenarios. Such fun!

I was shocked how Terry raced over the very next morning to propose marriage. I was hoping Raven would ask Hades to be partners, move in, or get married, but she played it cool.
Like the MWS weddings, there's a number of activities you can choose from for the funeral. 
My first try, I chose only 3 activities and ran out of goals before reaching gold, haha.
I'm not sure if that means we need to choose at least 7 activities. Hades picked 7 but had to repeat a few to make room for new goals/activities to appear.
We also ask guests to give eulogies, but that didn't seem to advance the "performance bar." Also, I had a non-guest household members complete the "Serve Food"and "Play Instrument" tasks.
Imho, the funeral i is much less chaotic and stress-inducting than a MWS wedding, especially now that I'm more familiar with the funeral event.
I'm still figuring them out, though.

As for Cupid's Corner, I don't even bother with Blind Dates anymore. The only times my YA sims tried they were paired up with near-elders or elders.
It was a great idea and would've been entertaining if they took preferences into account.

I'm glad you're enjoying the Scenarios. I've done a few, some where we use our own sims or some where premade sims are provided.
How nice that you've found a way to scratch your challenge4 itch!
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Re: Costa Mishmash Legacy 10.5: Moving for the Last Time! (3 Dec '24)
« Reply #406 on: December 03, 2024, 03:22:25 PM »
10.5: Moving for the Last Time


Sunday, Week 68, Year 1 (mid-autumn)
Hades: Last week was another extremely busy week!
Great-Grandpa Kian joined our household to be with hi husband Vitor.
Blake, Raven, and I graduated from uni, got jobs, then got engaged.
I threw some parties and my first funeral, then completed my 13th aspiration
From L to R: Me, cousin Blake, GG Vitor & Kian, sister Ravena, and my fiancee Raven.


Blake: I might[/] have invited Jerrica to spend the night.
Early this morning, I propose and she accepts.
You must think it's insanely early to be proposing marriage.
But I wanted to make sure not to be late for work today.
And now that Hades, Raven, and I are engaged, the chapel bells have started ringing!


Vitor: During the Celebration of Life festival, I consult the visiting Inheritance Lawyer.
I'm able to ask her several questions and she helps me draft a preliminary will.
It's frustrating that I can write a more specific will, but it'll have to do.
Anyway, once we move, it will be easier to specify Hades as my heir. Or should it a Sulani descendent?


Hades: Preparing for our triple wedding takes all day!
I baked the wedding cake and GG Vitor made one dish, but sister Ravena just wouldn't finish her dish.
We throw a small family wedding at San Myshuno's Center.
Jerrica: Blarrggh…
Blake: Jerrica, love, aren't you feeling well? Come sit here next to me!


Hades: Every lifetime, I want to fall in love with you again and marry you!
Raven: Yes, the two of us, forever and always.


Jerrica (whispers): You see the state I'm in! When can I move in with you?
Blake: Not yet, I'm afraid. But after I max my career, I'm moving back to Whispering Glen with you.
Ravena (whispers): Well, I guess we know why Jerrica's not feeling well!
Nyon (whispers back): Sshhh, let Blake and Jerrica have their moment, dear.


Nyon: I can't wait to move in with you to the Old Ravenwood Estate.
Shall we both change our family names to Ravenwood? What do you think?
Ravena: Hmmm, wouldn't Ravena Ravenwood be a bit too much?
(to herself): Yes, this side shot is perfect! I want everyone to know that {i]I
am not pregnant.


Ravena: Thank you for a beautiful wedding, Hades. Now say, "Ahhhhh!"


In the background
Bianca (Gen8 heir): I can't believe you and Papa Kian moved in with Hades' household!
Vitor (Gen7 heir): It wasn't my idea, dear daughter. Hades invited me to live with them!
Bianca: But you and Kian already lived with me! And Hades' father never invited me for a stayover!
Vitor: If it makes you feel any better, I'll be sure Hades invites you over for a stayover after he moves.
Bianca: Hmmph!



Monday
Hades: Today's my day off so I tend the garden for a change.
At first I'm surprised when Edith appears for a visit.
But then, the Well of Longing & Regret is right next to this estate.
I wish I could feel less angry and more at peace.


Blake: Now that I've maxed my career, I'm going to move out of here!
Jerrica and I will need to wait as homeless sims until everyone else moves, though.
Hades will move somewhere else in Crow's Crossing.
And Uncles Denis and Tim plus their newborn Silas will live here with their daughter Ravena and Nyon.


Hades: I've moved back to Crow's Perch, this time with Raven and my great-grandpas.
It's obviously less spacious than the Old Ravenwood Estate, but quite adequate to our needs.
With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, it'll be a great family home for Raven and me.
I've already converted the indoor greenhouse into a nursery and added another greenhouse out back.


I'd originally planned to invite the family over for a Family Reunion as our housewarming party.
But this house comrd with a pool, so I'm throwing a pool party instead.
Great-Grandpa Kian does a smashing job as bartender and everyone has a great time!



Tuesday
Hades: It's 5 am when Papa Denis returns to give Raven a fertility massage.


Hades: ….
Raven: …


Kian: Do you remember getting it's your last days?
We've been so busy lately that I haven't been checking notifications, but I know my end is near.
Vitor: I agree. That's why it's too dangerous for us to woohoo but we can cuddle.
I really want to meet Hades' kids. What if we drink that Rabies Inoculation Serum?


Raven: Hades darling, I'm eating for two! I want a son who's as handsome and sultry as you!
Hades: But dear Raven, I want a daughter who's as beautiful as you!
Raven: Hopefully, we'll have twins!
Hades: And if we have a daughter, she will hopefully not resemble me!



Wednesday
Hades: First thing this morning, I demolished the pool and renovated the patio space.
Today after work, I'm throwing a baby shower for Raven so I've tried to make the space more festive.
The four-seat café tables are gone, replaced with five-seat dining table.
That small structure on the right has two rooms, each with a sink and toilet, for our party guests.
We lock our house to everyone but our household so guests don't get distracted by laptops and such.


Vitor: What are you doing there, Kian?
Kian: I'm drinking this Rabies Inoculation Serum to see if it gives me an extra week like for young adults.
Vitor: Well, did it work?
Kian: Nope. Do you think I'm being too greedy?
Vitor: It doesn't matter, Kian. Hades invited us to live with him, either as living or ghostly sims.


Hades: I arrive home at 5 with my final promotion.
Finally, I can change the colors of my career outfit.
Time to get Raven's baby shower going!


Our guest is Great-Grandpa Vitor's Great-Great-Grandpa Lou.
He runs to me using his super-speed werewolf dash and hands me a shower gift.
Maybe when our children are older, we can spend a day with him in Moonwood Mills.


Raven: Darn it, this baby shower is a day early!
I"d hoped to go around asking all our guests to Feel the Baby.
Sadly, that's not possible because I'm not in my second trimester yet.


Hades: For me, the baby shower's highlight is finally meeting our founder, the immortal Renato Costa.
You're no doubt wondering how I invited him if I don't know him.
Actually, he started the Costa Family club which has been passed down over the generations
Before I moved from Whispering Glen, Papa Denis turned the club over to me, making me its leader.
Anyway, today I finally introduce myself and get to know our Costa founder!


It's only mid-week but we've been really busy with the triple wedding, a pool party, and a baby shower!
Join us next to meet our babies!




Gallery Downloads
*Crow's Perch (30x30): "Life and Death Manor" by honeymaysims.
  A lovely 4-bedroom/3-bathroom family home with an indoor greenhouse (that I turned into a nursery).
  This will be a great house for Hades' remaining weeks.

The Gen10 Household
Home: Crow's Perch, Crow's Crossing (Ravenwood)

Vitor Costa (G7 heir) - Elder
Traits: Outgoing, Foodie, Perfectionist (+Family Oriented, Music Lover, Romantic)

Kian Costa (G7 spouse) - Elder
Traits: Active, Family-Oriented, Bro (+Creative, Perfectionist)

Hades Costa (Gen10 heir) - Grimborn YA
Traits: Erratic, Chased by Death, Music Lover (+Lovebug, Loyal)
Spouse: Raven (Knight)

Raven Costa (Gen10 spouse) - YA
Traits: Cheerful, Chased by Death, Family Oriented (+Creative)

No longer in Active Household
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Progress: Partway through Week 68
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Notes
*Moving into two different houses at Crow's Perch:  We'd initially downloaded and moved into a different house that appeared more "Neo-Romanian."
  After taking a closer look at the house's layout, the rooms seemed so narrow, cramped, and excessively cluttered.
  I stopped playing after Hades and gang moved into that house, saved/exited my game and decided to sleep on it.
  The next rl morning, I bulldozed the first house and downloaded Hades' current home: "Life and Death Manor" by honeymaysims.
  I spent a few rl hours editing this house to suit Hades' needs but it's an amazing house! We love it!



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