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Re: Artie's Dynasty
« Reply #435 on: July 04, 2011, 02:56:21 PM »
Did you darken Cassandra's hair, or did that happen naturally?
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Re: Artie's Dynasty
« Reply #436 on: July 04, 2011, 03:08:27 PM »
As far as Cassie is concerned it's natural but yes, I darkened it.  I didn't like her blonde hair as toddler which was a very bright yellow so I darkened it when she became a child.  Cassandra Goth from the other Sims games always had black hair like her mother and my goal was to darken it to a dark brown as she reached adulthood. However, I'm currently in love with this shade and not sure I'm going to make it the dark brown I had originally thought about changing it to.
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Re: Artie's Dynasty
« Reply #437 on: July 04, 2011, 08:00:06 PM »
Gorgeous new teenage girls alert! Announcement to all SV teen boys: call your parents to get out of boarding school because you don't want to miss the next 2 weeks of public high school.

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Re: Artie's Dynasty
« Reply #438 on: July 05, 2011, 08:27:16 AM »

Rica: "So.. many.. gnomes!"
Also - so much grass.  I still haven't done anything with the yard for the family so it's time I do that.


The whole yard has been fenced off now and here is a shot of the back corner where the playground is.


And this is a view of the house from the front.  I built a garage off to the side and on the other side is a hedgemaze that doubles as the Mortal Museum.  Every wall you see is part of a small area that will hold something from all the mortals that pass.  Agnes, Simis and Jocasta have already had their pictures moved outside and placed where they belong.  And despite my hopes, that giant gate does nothing to keep the paparazzi out of my back yard.


This is the car Artie requested for the girls.  He says if they want to learn how to drive - they do it in this.


Rica: "Arlo.. you've always been a little scary to me.  But as a vampire, you're downright frightening."


Rica: "It's amazing how much you look like your mother."
Alicia: "Thanks!"
Rica: "Now finish hiding the whoopee cushions and get your rebellious butt in the shower."


Bella: -screams- "Finding anything good over there?"
Artie: -screams- "Just another gnome!"


Bella: "Hey I got an idea.  Let's race!"
Artie: "You're on!"
Rica: "Ready.. set… drill!"


Bella: "I win!"
Artie: -screams- "That's not fair!"
Rica: "It's not like she can cheat her way to a new hole."
Artie: "I have more practice I should be able to do this faster."
Rica: "Not sure it works that way, Big Red."


Nooboo Tantrum Alert: Gnome Jenni seems to have dropped her binky.
Rica: Plus this is a great shot of the new tile I found from Generations - Grim Gothic -giggle-


*trumpets*
Malcolm: "Hey I did it.  I managed to become a distinguished director!"
Rica: "Congratulations Mr Grim.  That was your lifetime wish wasn't it?"
Malcolm: "Yes it was.  Thanks for everything Rica."
Rica: "Don't forget to thank your wife."
Malcolm: "Oh trust me.  I won't."


Cassandra: "Alicia.  Let's be Best Friends Forever."
Alicia: "I thought we already were."
Cassandra: "Of course we are but I wanted to make sure you still felt that way after our first day of high school."
Alicia: "Just because you're in Art Club and I'm in Debate Club doesn't mean that we can't be friends.  Just means we'll have more to talk about when we do see each other."
Cassandra: "So.. any cute guys in Debate Club?"
Alicia: -rolls her eyes-


 "Wait a minute.." -checks computer- "No, I'm not lagging.  Not frozen. Hrm.."
-goes into map view- "Oh my.  People are actually not on the beach!  They're actually at their own homes!"

Yea the bug fixed itself and I don't know how or why but it did.  People still come to the beach but it's like it was before.   A couple of people every day stop in for a drink and then go home.  Weird.

Another thing is that Alicia reminds me of Girly Man and her mother Jamila a little bit.  It's probably the Landgraab genes at work.  Does anyone else see it?
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Re: Artie's Dynasty
« Reply #439 on: July 05, 2011, 09:17:19 AM »
I can't believe Artie took Cassandra's candy. How rude! The beach is nice! You're so kind to provide beds and everything else they need. Silly Sims, not going home like they are supposed too. Happy birthday Alicia and Cassandra! Their new outfits are awesome! Why doesn't Cassandra want her portrait done? And what in Sim's name is up with the Bus Drivers?? Happy birthday Bella, you still look gorgeous! Reading to his glow? Wow, Artie you're far out! Haha. Happy birthday Malcolm! You do look good for an old man! The nooboo gnomes are the cutest ever!! I love Angie and Artie playing on the see-saw. Too funny! I just love Artie. He's got that special kind-of glow about him. Wow, Alicia dumped ice water on Grandpa? Yikes lol. Oh no, Artie lost the glow.  :'( Happy birthday again girls. Wow, Cassandra looks like Bella! I would never say Arlo looks good, but he looks better as a real Sim, and horrifying as a vampire! The gnome throwing a fit is too funny for words! Congrats on achieving your LTW Malcolm. I'm happy the bug fixed itself. Yes, she does look a little like Jamila! Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, but awesome updates!

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Re: Artie's Dynasty
« Reply #440 on: July 05, 2011, 12:46:18 PM »
Congrats to Malcolm on achieving his LTW! I'm jealous that your nooboo Gnome is changing positions so much, mine just did somersaults and slept, that's it.

It's good to see that the allure of the beach finally wore off for the fine citizens of SV. Although, it is a great place to "live" now with all the fabulous improvements.
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Re: Artie's Dynasty
« Reply #441 on: July 05, 2011, 01:07:10 PM »
For me personally, the best part of that update was the tanrum-throwing gnome nooboo.
And of course, I'm so glad the bug is fixed. :)
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RE: Artie's Dynasty
« Reply #442 on: July 06, 2011, 03:06:26 AM »
I'm so glad your bug's clearing up!
Emma Hatch is certainly "unique" in her choice of maternity wear :D

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Re: Artie's Dynasty
« Reply #443 on: July 18, 2011, 03:52:51 PM »
Rica? I miss your writing!

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Re: Artie's Dynasty
« Reply #444 on: July 26, 2011, 10:29:31 PM »

On his first day as a director, Malcolm holds auditions for a new action movie.
Emma Hatch:  "Hold it right there, scumbag!"
Malcolm: -thinks- "Her form isn't that bad, but wardrobe certainly needs a go at her."
 

Elders of Sunset Valley:
   "What is that racket?"
   "I think that's Angelica Grim."
   "It is Angelica Grim."
   "Once your ears start bleeding, it sounds pretty good."
 

Artie: "Well lookie here!  Rica! Look what I found!"
Rica: "Well it's about time."
Artie: "Finally, a rainbow gem in Sunset Valley.  Let me just put this into my pocket." -text message sound-  "Whoo!  The Geological society sure does work fast.  I can now get that heart cut we've been wanting."
Rica: "Only took you forever."
 

Jenni the Gnome: "Ahh.. lovely afternoon for a nap."
Rica: Looks like someone had a birthday without letting the rest of us know.
 

Bella: "Cassie, you can go a little faster."
Cassie: "What do you mean?"
Bella: "I mean the paparazzi with a cane is catching up to you."
 

Bella: "Cassie, you can slow down now."
Cassie: "Make up my mind already!"
 

Alicia pulls an Artie and chases Wilbur into the bathroom to pop a question.
Alicia: "Wilbur - I know we're supposed to be working on homework but I wanted to ask you something where your Mom and my grandma can't hear us."
Wilbur McIrish: "What's that, beautiful?"
Alicia: "Will you go to the prom with me?"
Wilbur: "I'd love to go as long as the aliens don't come get me."
Alicia: "Ok.. great.  Now let's get back to work."
 

Rica: "Whoo!"
Alex: "Wow.. that took longer than I thought it would."
Rica: "Well life does that some times but you finally did it."
Alex: "Yes I did.  Emma should be happy that I maxed out cooking.  Maybe she knows a new recipe for me to learn."
 

Rica: "Today is a day for celebrating!"
Angelica: "I'm not sure I like this suit. "
Rica: "Who cares?  You reached the top of the business career!"
Angelica: "Yes.. now to make changes.."
Rica: "Wait.. what?"
Angelica: "Oh nothing.."
 

Wilbur: "Thanks for meeting me after Debate Club.  This science paper is killing me."
Alicia: "It's no problem.  I don't mind coming over to tutor you."
Wilbur: "I don't mind being tutored."
 

Rica: "Look at you.. learning new skills?"
Cassie: "Yep.  Today in art club we got a couple lessons in sculpting so I decided to try it here at home."
Rica: "Not bad.. I'll leave you alone so we don't ruin it."
 

Bella: "I found him at the consignment shop."
Rica: "Well he's definitely interesting.   What should we name him?"
Bella: "I don't know.  Maybe he'll come up with his own name and let us know."
Rica: "Mayhaps."
 

Rica: "Angel.. you ok?"
Angelica: "Yea.  It's just."
Rica: "Feeling old?"
Angelica: "Yea.  Today is the day that my baby goes to prom.  My husband is in his last lifestage.  My birthday isn't that far away either."
Rica: "That's just how it goes, baby doll."
Angelica: "Doesn't mean I have to like it."
 

Angelica: "Is that script you've been working on almost done?"
Malcolm: "Almost.  I've hit a problem spot trying to transition from one phase of the movie to the climax.  It's not coming out the way I wanted it to."
Angelica: "Maybe I can help. "
Malcolm: "Later.  Right now I just want to hang out with you and ignore the fact that the girls are inside getting gussied up."
Rica: -chuckle- 
 

Both girls put on their formalwear and redid their hair for the prom.  Lots of giggles flowed from their bedroom and the adjacent bathroom during the hours between school and prom.
 

Wilbur never showed but the girls didn't let that bother them as they climbed into the white limo that arrived.  Like they had done many things, they shared their first limo ride together.
 

Rica: "You know.. everyone else is sulking because the girls are growing up and here you are celebrating something."
Artie: "I finally outsmarted that fat dwarf."
Rica: "Did you get me a caveman suit?"
Artie: "No.. but I got this shiny chunk of copper!"
Rica: "Back in the hole !"
 
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Meanwhile at prom:
 

Cassandra's Prom Experience:
   She approached her crush and asked him to dance but he turned her down and embarrassed her in front of everybody.
   Feeling frustrated, she took out her anger on a nearby nerd who whooped her butt  - making things worse.
   Cassandra got into another fight when she heard a few of the other girls laughing at her behind her back.
   Cassandra can't stop staring at the lights.  Are the Aliens coming?
   Rhonda Conner watched Cassandra all night and when things seemed to be really bad for her.  Rhonda brought her a cup of punch.  Is love in the air?
 

Alicia's Prom Experience:
   Alicia was crowned Prom Queen and Wilbur was made Prom King.
   After a couple of dances, Wilbur asked Alicia to go steady and she accepted!
   Alicia and Wilbur snuck behind the punch table to sneak a kiss.  As soon as their lips touched, the whole prom started clapping.
   By the end of the night, Alicia was certain that she had very strong feelings for Wilbur and that the feelings were mutual.  Is he "The One"?
 
 
Rica: I've noticed that the game seems to think that it's Cassandra who is the trouble maker.  I guess she just shows a different side of her personality when she's not at home!
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Re: Artie's Dynasty
« Reply #445 on: July 26, 2011, 10:58:53 PM »
Everyone's growing up! I'm glad the girls had a great prom experience. Do we get to meet this Rhonda at some point?
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« Reply #446 on: July 27, 2011, 09:53:23 AM »
Woo, a great Update!  :)
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Re: Artie's Dynasty
« Reply #447 on: July 28, 2011, 02:41:31 AM »
I love Cassandra's Prom photo "Ta-dah!"

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« Reply #448 on: July 28, 2011, 07:52:21 AM »
Loved the latest few updates, Rica! You have a way with words! Keep up the good work. :)
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Re: Artie's Dynasty
« Reply #449 on: July 29, 2011, 12:24:51 PM »

By Request: The picture is a little dark but this is Cassie's new romantic interest - Rhonda Conner. 


Rica: "So.. what are you doing?"
Michael: "I'm thinking about going into the time machine."
Rica: "Oh?  Bored?"
Michael: "A little.  When Alex isn't working, he's pushing for his 25th ice sculpture. Now Cassie is working in there, too.  Plus, no one else is using it."
Rica: "That's because every time Artie when in there he got Malcolm a new job!"
Michael: "I promise to not get Malcolm a new job."
Rica: "Ok.  have fun.  Don't get dysentery or future pox."


Angelica: "Now make a left turn here."
Alicia: "What?! No.  That's Wilbur's house."
Angelica: "Exactly!  Let him see you learning how to drive."
Alicia: "He knows.  I texted him before we left the house."
Angelica: "Then maybe we should stop in so I can meet him.  You're going steady with him and he hasn't even visited the house yet to meet your parents."
Alicia: "Moooooom."
Rica:  Angie decided to be mean and make Alicia learn to drive in the pink Renault.  Then she made it worse by having her drive by her boyfriend's house.  Just made Alicia more determined to get that license faster!


Alex: "Whoo!"
Rica: "What?"
-trumpets-
Rica: "Wow.  That was the last recipe you needed for your lifetime wish! Congratulations!"
Alex: "Just like Mom.  I hope she's proud of me."
Rica: "Of course she is.  Now you can make some ambrosia for the replicator."
Alex: "Life just couldn't get any better.."
Michael: "Wanna bet?"


Rica: -sniffles- Michael is age 98 so we decide to have a wedding the next day at the beach.


Rica: "Wow - look at you.  Up early and maxing out your writing."
Malcolm: "Today is so exciting that I couldn't sleep any longer.  I had to do something."
Rica: "Well Congratulations!"
Malcolm: "Thank you.  I think I'm going to find my wife and tell her the good news."


Rica: "What are you guys doing?"
Angelica and Bella: -crying-
Alicia: "There isn't enough seating with all the extras that showed up for the party so we're sitting back here enjoying the whole panoramic view of this occasion."
Rica: "I don't think the other two can see much through their tears."
Alicia: "Probably not but I'm enjoying it."


Michael: "One second…" -twirls into bathing suit-
Alex: "Wait..what.."
Rica: "Aww.. "
Michael: "If you, Artie and Angelica want to wear swimsuits to our wedding, then why shouldn't I?"
Alex: "I love you."
Michael: "I love you."


With this ring…


I now pronounce you Husband and Husband!  You may kiss your bride!


Alex: "You've made me the happiest and luckiest guy in Sunset Valley."
Michael: "No sweetheart.. that's what you've made me."
Guests: -clapping, crying, cheering-


Alex: "Who wants some cake?!"
Lisa Bunch: "I do!"
Beach Mixologist: "I'll take some."
Alicia: "Mom, It's ok.. You can stop crying now."
Angelica: "I'm just so happy that this day finally came.."
Alicia: "I know, mommy." -hugs the old lady while everyone else rushes to the table for cake-


Bella to Ursine child: "Look kid.. if you don't get away from me right this minute I'm going to have the reaper take away your mommy."
Kid: -screams and runs home-


Artie: "What's a wedding without some dancing?"
Bella: "A bad one.."
Alex: "Exactly.."
Alicia: -whispers- "He's so creepy.. what is he staring at?"
Cassie: -whispers- "I don't know but it's making my skin crawl."


Rica: "Pssst.. Thornton.. go away! "


While the family was having the wedding of the year, the Grim household unfortunately had some unexpected losses. 
RIP Isaac, Dustin and Jeannie. 

Seriously - sent everyone home from the wedding and no warning signs, just gnome grave markers :(
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