The Sims 3 Townie DecaDynasty Challenge

[LenaLJ]

I tried downloading this and installing it, but Norton Security gave it a red X and tossed it. Perhaps other people might try experimenting with it?

On the issue of skill opportunities, saltpastillen and I have discovered that our sims can get them while at a rabbithole job or on a community lot, which does help with the problem.

Finally, has there been a decision on whether the Time Traveler can count as an NPC friend?

(Sorry for the double post, but since it's been over a week, I hope that's okay.)

I have been using the expansion selector mod quiet a lot, it doesn't seam to harm any of my pcs. (Of work experience, Norton isn't really the best antivirus.)

[Turoskel]

Marian, I first tried it when IP came out as I wanted to test it without the other packs installed, I imagine Norton reacted like that because it makes changes to your computer to hide the ep's, it probably considers anything that makes changes dodgy but not all things are and I've had no problems with it myself, currently using it to disable seasons, pets and uni in my life states attempt and it's been fine.

I read about the rabbit hole thing but it hasn't worked for me, my founder managed to get 3 in the end but it took her 6 weeks to do so, her son had only one in four weeks and so now I just used that utility to turn off ITF, he's a fairy so thankfully I still have time but it's frustrating to say the least. I just didn't want the hassle for another 5 generations 

Glad to here it's working for some though.

[saltpastillen]

I read about the rabbit hole thing but it hasn't worked for me, my founder managed to get 3 in the end but it took her 6 weeks to do so, her son had only one in four weeks and so now I just used that utility to turn off ITF, he's a fairy so thankfully I still have time but it's frustrating to say the least. I just didn't want the hassle for another 5 generations 

Glad to here it's working for some though.

I have found that it's about 1/4 of skill challenges that come through, since maybe work ops have priority in career rabbitholes (sorry no base in knowledge just going out of experiance - it would be awesome if someone could find out though ).

[KRae]

My Kaspersky didn't like the Sims 3 Selector either.

[Niana]

I haven't had much time to play recently but I've heard good things about 'Any Game Starter ' from MTS if someone wants to try

[dreamsong1968]

4. The Edit Town screen is off limits with two exceptions:

• Anyone can use Edit Town to place EA-created buildings and lots.
• For a thorough analysis of the ins and outs of what you can and cannot do in Edit Town please check out Rica's post.

Greetings! I am just starting this challenge and I have a question after reading the above. Are store lots (Toy Shoppe, Casino, Bistro, Dance Studio, Renaissance Fair, Pet Shop, etc.) allowable. I assume yes since they are EA made lots, but don't want to end my game before I begin it. 

Thanks!

[Trip]

Yes, they are EA-made lots and can be placed in your town before you start.

[dreamsong1968]

2. The household must have 10 different NPC friends (all must have different jobs) at moving time—Maid, Repair Technician, Repoman, Baby Sitter, Adoption Service/Child Protection Worker, Pet Adoption Worker, Pizza Delivery, Butler, Bartender, Bouncer, Pianist, Burglar, Police, Firefighter, Grim Reaper, Newspaper Delivery, Mail Delivery, Science Geek, Magician, Tourist, Explorer, Paparazzi, Tattoo Artist, male/female dancers, Venue Proprietor, DJ, Acrobat, Singer, Magician, Elixir Store Consignment Specialist, Barista Bartender, University Mascot, Front Desk Clerk, Food Stand Clerk.

Would it be appropriate to think of the sims for this requirement as Service NPCs? Just trying to clarify and simplify this one in my own mind.

P.S. Thanks, Trip, for answering the above!

[Trip]

Sort of, but Service NPCs are in a different class from other NPC sims such as paparazzi and tattoo artists. They're all NPCs and eligible for the requirement, and some of them are Service NPCs. But if thinking of them all as Service NPCs helps you, think of them as that!

[dreamsong1968]

Sort of, but Service NPCs are in a different class from other NPC sims such as paparazzi and tattoo artists. They're all NPCs and eligible for the requirement, and some of them are Service NPCs. But if thinking of them all as Service NPCs helps you, think of them as that!

I suppose that, technically speaking, all sims that aren't part of your household are NPCs. Yes? So, Service NPCs and Role NPCs count for that...helps my brain very much. Thank you!

[MarianT]

Actually, townies -- those who live in houses in your neighborhood -- are not considered NPCs. It is confusing, which is why there's a list of  the jobs that are eligible. Basically, your sim's co-workers are not NPCs.

While we're on the subject -- has there been a ruling on whether the Time Traveler is eligible as an NPC friend?

[Nutella]

Congrats ArianaJade on finishing your decadynasty.

[Nutella]

Finally, has there been a decision on whether the Time Traveler can count as an NPC friend?

(Sorry for the double post, but since it's been over a week, I hope that's okay.)

Sorry MarianT didn't see that question earlier, let me double check with the team on this and I'll let you know as soon as possible.

[Nutella]

While we're on the subject -- has there been a ruling on whether the Time Traveler is eligible as an NPC friend?

Yes we have a ruling, its a yes.  Time Traveler Emit Relevart is eligible as an NPC friend.

[Nutella]

12/11/2013  Rules Addition:  Added "Time Traveller Emit Relevart" to the list of eligible NPC friends.