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Re: The Gem Dynasty
« Reply #60 on: April 02, 2011, 03:14:06 AM »
Thanks everyone! Esther, you're right, those moments when Sims made us laugh so hard are things that make us love this game :D Gogowars and Natsuko, their eyes look very strange, and well, unnaturally green. We'll see how long they'll stay but they do look great!Chronicr, thanks, I'm having lots of fun with them, and am trying to make some story out if it. So here is The update:

First gem is in the Crown

Emerald spent more than 6 hours putting out that large fire at Goths, more than ever. He was getting old, and it showed. He came back home late, starving and tired, even if fulfilled for saving so many lives. Next morning, before his carpool, he managed to talk to Jamie, she was just finished with the garden.

-Hey beautiful, you know what happen last night?
-Do I? Everyone is talking about it! Whole morning phone is ringing, people want to thank you for saving them and their homes! You are my hero darling!
(with blushing cheeks, Emerald still kept his modesty)
-Oh, hope they didn't wake you up early Beautiful. I saved 33 lives in my life. More than I ever hoped for. But that wasn't what I meant. Last night I almost didn't make it. It took me way too long to put the fire out.. I .. I think I'm getting too old for this..
-Don't be so hard on yourself! You did excellent job! None could do it better, not those young boys and girls half your age! It was hard, but you did it! And I'm proud of you!
-Thank you! Still, I don't know how to say this.. OK, I want to retire. I said it. Wait, hear me out! I'm 77 days old, and you're 89. We don't have too much time left to spent together, and I want to here with you as long as I can so I want to make that call, OK?
-Oh Emerald.. (overwhelmed and with tears in her eyes. She knew it was time)

So Emerald called work and retired. And oh my, his retirement check - 11 800$ per week!? Best retirement ever!
Agnes heard the retirement call, so she came to cheer up ol' friend of her. It was time.

Emerald made a few more calls to his old friends to share the good news while making shore they are all still best friends too, while in kitchen Ladies set the scene. And called him over.

Agnes wrote many books. Most of them were about immortality and dynasty. So she chose 3 most important books and lined them up so they will make perfect sense.
First it was the Gift of Immortality, book Jamie read. It said all about different ways to stay immortal. Next was Dynasty Rules. All the things that need to be done. She wrote a special book about Dynasty museum, but that wasn't that much important at this moment. Last book she chose for Emerald was Crown with 8 Gems. She spent a lot of time talking to Jamie about the best way to reach all requirements and what do once the Crown is finished.
Emerald was confused. Everyone in the house were bookworms, but him. He was the neat one, but it is still unusual to see so many books layed down. Jamie told him to sit down. He need to know something. So he did. Ladies looked at each other and ask a simple thing. To read all the books at the table, in order they are layed down. Emerald was surprised but did what they asked. After all, living with 2 strong ladies in the house teach him a valuable lesson - always do what ladies ask you to ;D.

So he read and read and read. Once he was done, he needed some time to get a grip, so bubble bath was in the line. When done, refreshed and tranquilled, he came back to find Jamie and Agnes with strange dish waiting.. for him. All those colors.. it can only be Ambrosia. The Ambrosia..
Silently, he sat down. All the things he wanted to ask, even if most of the answers were in the books... It was still a lot of information in such a short time. Never die, let your love and every friend die and hope to revive them later. Rebuild the life after 8 generations...


He turned to Jamie:
-Do you want me to do this?
-Yes my love. I do.
-And you Agnes, are you shore you want me to do this?
-Eat it already!

So he did. And it wasn't bad at all. In fact, it was so good that that they partied all night after this.

And Party!

A toast for eternity (teens were so happy to have a drink and be out so late that they didn't pay much attention to what ol' people are saying).

And Gem family after Grind was closed:


Emerald Gem, Founder

LTW: Save 30 Sims from fire
Career: Firefighter
LTR: No Bills Ever, Fireproof Homestead, Artisan Crafter
Supermaxed Skill: Sculpting
Other skills: Athletic, Handiness
Traits: Athletic, Neat, Brave, Friendly, Perfectionist
Property: Park of Gems (Summer Hills Springs)
Building: Jamie Gem Hospital(Sacred Spleen Memorial Hospital)
Best Friends: Jamie Gem, Agnes Crumplebottom, Pauline Wan, Thornton Wolf, Leighton Sekemoto, Melonie Lott
BlackOps: An Old Ruse, Delivering the Greens, The Banquet Centerpiece, High Quality Delivery, Sims on Ice, De-Worming
Museum: All portraits, sculptures and photographs

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Re: The Gem Dynasty
« Reply #61 on: April 02, 2011, 03:59:26 AM »
Congrats on your first Gem Immortal, Anushka! *Confetti, lots of confetti!*
Emerald has learned life's most valuable lesson: listen when the ladies talk. The party afterward must have been epic indeed (even without the Grim).
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Re: The Gem Dynasty
« Reply #62 on: April 02, 2011, 09:34:52 AM »
First of all, cool story, I like how positive your mortal Sims are about Immortality at this point in the story.

Wow, I wish my fire fighter could have saved a newborn, that was one incredible picture! *Thumbs Up*

Saphire's Toddler growing pains had me laughing so hard I woke my sweetie up, and he was downstairs at the time.

Stephen and Saphire are insanely gorgeous Sims!  I love them.

Three Cheers for the first gem in the crown!
*Confetti* *Confetti* *Confetti*
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« Reply #63 on: April 02, 2011, 03:33:00 PM »
Congrats to Emerald for becoming the first immortal of the Gem Dynasty!  ;D I love your story, and I can't for more!!!

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« Reply #64 on: April 02, 2011, 04:16:03 PM »
Congratulations Emerald!  :)
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Re: The Gem Dynasty
« Reply #65 on: April 02, 2011, 06:37:03 PM »
Congrats on the first Immortal!! Awesome way of revealing the secret to him!!

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Re: The Gem Dynasty
« Reply #66 on: April 06, 2011, 03:37:16 PM »
Anushka, I only just saw this dynasty and had to read it! If I had noticed it before, I would have started reading earlier, so sorry!  :)

Congratulations on the first immortal! *throws confetti* I love Emerald's adult picture too  :D
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Re: The Gem Dynasty
« Reply #67 on: May 07, 2011, 04:11:55 AM »
I'm very very sorry everyone for not writting here anything earlier. Reason is pretty bizzare, but what can I say, it is what it is. I uploaded photos in gallery long time ago but just couldn't write next chapter, so I postpone playing dynasty for a while, and now that CAW is broken, I managed to turn myself to continue this story. This chapter will explain why I lost inspiration/felt too bad and couldn't write as it happen (surprise for myself, I never expected to react like that with my dear Sims).

Farewell dear Jamie

After the party family turn back to their boring lives. Kids did their homework and paint, Emerald was sculpting, Jamie tend garden and cook, while Agnes paint and write. On the surface, everything looks perfect. But only on the surface.
First the kids. Being a little bookworms, they both read every book they could find. Among many books in home, they dig up Agness's books too. At first, they thought of it as just another fiction books, but after hearing the toast to immortality, they started thinking deeper. Everything elders did fit's in perfectly. But that meant Stephan and Sapphire have very different roles. And they had no choice. Still none said anything..
Kids were not the only one with heavy thoughts. Emerald was under a lot of pressure too. That much that poor guy couldn't close his eyes and sleep like a Sim.

Jamie and Agness were well in their 90ies and Grim could come any minute now. Emerald was afraid to waste any moment he had with his Jamie, so he couldn't keep his eyes of her. Best way was to, well, practice sculpting as Jamie as a model. He even fainted of all the sleepless nights and worries, but still his eyes were wide open:

Surprisingly, both ladies reached their 100 day. And few days later, it was time for twins to grow into YA. None could hope for them to see kids grown up, but they were still there. So they trow a party planing to blow candles after the midnight as soon as they hit 0 days till birthday. They invited many Sims they met, so that Ladies could check potential spouses for their ofspring. Just when Jamie was supervising conversation between Sapphire and this suddenly overweighted young man, she started to float:


And then came the Grim:

It wouldn't be the party without Grim. Everyone was devasted except few guests who were excited to see celebrity family.

I was mad. Not just cause Jamie died hours before her daugther reached YA, but more angry because after all those granted wishes, fulfilled LTW and elated mood almost all her life, she got middle size tombstone. I felt like I failed her even if she left with smile, proud and gracefull as she always was:(


Hours later, Sapphire and Stephan blow cake candles in tears. Emerald and Agness were forced to cheer, but no real smile on their faces.

It was time for serious conversation with Emerald and Agness, but first Agness had to finish that portrait and scultpure before she join Jamie.

That's when I took a break.
Sorry again, I'll focus more on this story now, I'm already well ahead in the gameplay, but it's time to rebuild their home too so few more updates will come soon.

Thank you for reading, and sorry for not posting anything in such a long time.

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« Reply #68 on: May 07, 2011, 04:30:24 AM »
Amazing update, Anushka. Goodbye Jamie! If every upcoming update is going to be like this one, then please take your time, you're welcome. :D
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Re: The Gem Dynasty
« Reply #69 on: May 07, 2011, 04:55:57 AM »
R.I.P Jamie Gem!  :'(
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Re: The Gem Dynasty
« Reply #70 on: May 07, 2011, 08:09:26 AM »
I'm very happy you are continueing with your dynasty. I've been an avid reader - though not poster - since you started! Reading this update however, I can understand the emotional barrier that held you back from getting back into it.

Despite not having the biggest tombstone I'm sure Jamie had a great life! I hope she also has a pleasant afterlife (I hear some even get their own limo).

I'm looking forward to future updates :)

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« Reply #71 on: May 07, 2011, 11:37:04 AM »
I'm glad you've started up again, I definitely liked your update.

Emerald sleeping with his eyes open has a definite touch of the creepy ;)

Good luck with your rebuild, they can be tough.
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« Reply #72 on: May 07, 2011, 03:23:42 PM »
I'm glad the Gems are back, I was just thinking about them the other day. R.I.P. Jamie. Hugs to you Anushka.
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Re: The Gem Dynasty
« Reply #73 on: May 07, 2011, 03:29:43 PM »
Thank you all! Lily you're so sweet, I needed that hug :)
Juxta, thanks for support, buggy opened eyes were freaky to me too, but suit well into story!
Phyre, thanks for understanding, it was indeed a barrier I didn't expected. Stil, this dynasty is set to be in positive tone so next update will switch the mood of the story back on track:)
Gogowars and Chronicr, thanks, we'll see more of Jamie, and I'll try doing my best too write good interesting updates.

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« Reply #74 on: May 07, 2011, 03:54:46 PM »
Awesome update, R.I.P. Jamie. Hugs Anushka, I know how hard it is when they go.  :'(