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Re: Side Project #14476: DecaDynasty Challenge
« Reply #15 on: August 02, 2011, 08:42:41 AM »
Side Project #14476
Progress Report #2

Report Date: Week 3, Day 7

During the short infancy of Alpha Clay, his mother took to working out to rid herself of the baby fat plus some of the extra weight she had put on being a paparazzi.  On the prime subjects birthday, she had her hair changed to a new style to celebrate her new figure.  


On the evening of Week 2 Day 4, Alpha Clay became a toddler with only his parents there to celebrate the occasion.  His genetics seem to centered mostly on his mother's side with his father's nose and mouth.



Throughout the Prime Subject's toddlerhood, we watched to make sure the project was going as planned.  The parents needed no extra suggestion from us to teach Alpha his basic life skills.   We were a little influential, however, in making sure that no xylophone or peg box were placed in front of the Prime Subject.  His path has already been chosen and a block table was allowed at the address.  The IF department also looked into little Alpha and sent him one of their devices.  It was named Wiggles.






At the end of Week 2, Charmaine Clay found out some good news for this small family.  The fact that they were expecting again did not stop her from teaching Alpha to walk.  



Throughout the pregnancy, Charmaine kept a steady diet of watermelon just like the doctor was told to tell her.  So it was no surprise to this department that Mrs. Clay gave birth to mixed gender twins.  The Clays were proud to welcome Beta and Gamma into their lives on Week 3, Day 2.




On Week 3 Day 4, the Clays hosted their first birthday party for the family to celebrate Alpha growing into a young child.  In preparation of having people over, Charmaine made herself workout to finish getting rid of the baby weight she had recently gained.  The first guest to arrive at the party was one of the epidemic victims, Dilly Pidgin.  Alpha blew out his candles with little help from his mother.   Then he was changed into clothing with accents of his favorite color, Sea Foam.





The next day was the birthday of the twins.   Alpha spent his first day in school, showing his teachers promise with his eagerness to learn.  He needed no suggestion to get his homework done before the party that evening.  Afterwards, he was drawn to the block table as we thought he might be.  The twins were brought to their cakes by the mother and then they aged up into toddlerhood.  Both of them seem to have gotten an extra dose of their father's facial features.  




The twins were not the only thing to age up that night.  The IF operative Wiggles also became a child like our Alpha.  Two more IF devices have also arrived in the house.  Beta was given Bobo, and Gamma received Puzzle.



By Week 3 Day 7, each of the toddlers had learned one life skill.  Alpha has also reached best friend status with Wiggles who is now unseen to anyone but himself and those of us with specialized glasses.  




Status of Clay Household as of Week 3, Day 7 [only changes listed for adults]

Father: Harwood Clay, Elder - 80(life stage reset by new tattoo in the beginning of week 3)
  • Career: Unemployed
  • Skills: Sculpting 10, Painting 6, Inventing 3, Charisma 5, Guitar 5

Mother: Charmaine Clay, Adult - 2 days from Elder (department considering suggesting new tattoo as well)
  • LTW: Swimming in Cash
  • Career: Rabid Fan (Sports field)
  • Skills: Photography 8, Logic 4, Cooking 3, Athletic 5, Charisma 3, Handiness 4

Heir 1: Alpha Clay, Child
  • Traits: Athletic, Brave, Eco-Friendly
  • Skills: None (Block Table level 3)
  • Grade: B

Spare Child 1: Beta Clay, Toddler
  • Traits: Slob, Artistic
  • Life Skills: Walking, Potty Trained

Spare Child 2: Gamma Clay, Toddler
  • Traits: Eccentric, Heavy Sleeper
  • Life Skills: Talking, Potty Trained
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Re: Side Project #14476: DecaDynasty Challenge
« Reply #16 on: August 02, 2011, 10:08:44 AM »
I am intrigued to know what the IF operatives have planned.

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Re: Side Project #14476: DecaDynasty Challenge
« Reply #17 on: August 02, 2011, 10:14:59 AM »
I see your progress so far is very well! Best of luck later on, Rica! :D
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Re: Side Project #14476: DecaDynasty Challenge
« Reply #18 on: August 02, 2011, 12:25:12 PM »
This looks great!  :)
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Re: Side Project #14476: DecaDynasty Challenge
« Reply #19 on: August 04, 2011, 12:18:57 PM »
Side Projects #14476
Progress Report #3
Report Date: Week 4, Day 7

The beginning of week 4 was slow compared to it's end.  Day 1 saw the Clay twins becoming best friends.  With the block table properly mastered, Alpha was allowed time to just be a kid.  His relationship with Wiggles seems to have maxed out while they were playing hopscotch and going for joyrides on the couch.



Day 2 was Alpha's first party.  He invited over a bunch of the children from school to a slumber party.  He played Tag with Shanika Harlow and the others until bedtime.  By morning they were all best friends.  Our research indicates that despite our initial hopes, Shanika does not live within the town limits and is therefore not the one we were looking for.


Day 3 was one of triumph for the Clay parents.  They were able to finish the training of their toddlers.  It was also the day that Charmaine Clay's lifetime wish was achieved.   Now the money in the family's bank accounts can be used to expand the house to allow more room for the children.  



Alpha's birthday party was on Day 4.   Charmaine hosted a party and invited all of his school age friends.  Even some of the ones that had already progressed into high school.  A female choice has not been found to enrich Alpha's teenage experiences, but we remain hopeful.



As a teenager, Alpha was able to interact a little more with his younger siblings before school on Day 5.  He has become friends with his little sister, Gamma.  


Day 5 is also the birthday of the twins.  Charmaine and Harwood elected to not throw a party and just had cake between the four of them while Alpha was in school.  Beta's first cake caught the house on fire but with quick action and a lot of suggestion, the situation was limited to only one countertop.  Gamma's cake seemed to have no defects.







As expected all of the IF department moles grew along with their 'owners'.  It has been suggested to Charmaine Clay that maybe her children aren't crazy and that the rumor about a special potion is true.  She has been relentless in her research to see what truth she can find.  


On Day 6, it was suggested that Alpha visit the art museum.  A female choice has been identified.  Rosie Jones-Brown lives down the street from Alpha's current residence.   While they're initial meeting was not ideal, the conversation quickly turned  more amicable.  The ritual of a high school dance is to occur on Week 5 Day 1.  Just before curfew, with a very little help from us, Alpha asked Rosie to go with him to this ritual.  She agreed ecstatically.  Apparently, she believes they would make a cute couple.  We concur.



Day 7 brought about a lot of change in the Clay household.   The metamorphum potion was discovered by Charmaine early in the morning hours.  She gave the potion to Alpha asking if he wanted it.  Alpha and Wiggles immediately tried it out with interesting results.  As soon as she met Wiggles, Charmaine decided to make two more of these potions for her younger children.




In the evening hours of Day 7 of Week 4, the house now measured 8.  Wiggles, Bobo and Puzzle were welcomed with open arms by the senior Clays.  There was much laughter amongst the children before bed.   The newly renovated house was rearranged a little bit more to allow for the three new additions but everyone couldn't be happier about the arrangement.





We did notice that the two youngest IF agents look remarkably similar.  It's our belief that the system may have given them twins befitting twins.   It is also apparent the more we look at the Clay twins that they have a disorder of some kind.  It's our belief that these two shall never actually appear youthful.  It's a pity but a livable situation.  




Note#1: No Update to Family stats in this report.  Full Update to be given next week.
Note #2: Alpha did reach honor roll status before becoming a teenager.  He is still within project parameters to go the distance.
Note #3: Charmaine Clay's lifestage was reset via tattoo just before her elder birthday. No further life extending techniques will be allowed or suggested for the remaining time at this residence.
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Re: Side Project #14476: DecaDynasty Challenge
« Reply #20 on: August 04, 2011, 12:59:46 PM »
I'm sorry your original plan didn't work out as intended, but your story is awesome so far!  I love how it has that 'Mission Impossible' feel to it!  I half expect to find the IF operatives descending on wires from the ceiling trying to avoid the infrared security system the Clays surely have to protect their home and family.

You are such a witty and clever writer and I'm proud to count myself as one of your many groupies!

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Re: Side Project #14476: DecaDynasty Challenge
« Reply #21 on: August 05, 2011, 11:25:50 AM »
Side Project #14476
Progress Report #4
Report Date: Week 6, Day 1

Day 1 of Week 5 was the formal dance ritual at the school for the two older 'children' in the Clay Household.   The four younger children didn't even seem to notice.  In fact, all four have become absorbed in their own personal choice of entertainment.



The female specimen chosen for Alpha arrived prior to the dance where they spoke briefly.  Then they both twirled into their formal clothes and headed for the limo with Wiggles.   Wiggles is the first IF agent to my knowledge that has gone to prom. Alpha was made Prom King.  The importance of this title seems to be trivial at best.  We made sure to take accurate transcripts of the evening.  Please see attached memo. 




On Day 3, the two adults in the Clay household received a free vacation.  It wasn't our doing so the assumption is that the IF department put it through.  The parents left early that morning.  That afternoon Wiggles Clay threw a teen party inviting over some of the kids he knew from school.  The party was broken up very shortly after it was given thanks to a  nosy neighbor, Marc Brandt.  Everyone left the house but latecomer Jacob Keyes arrived at about the same time as the cops did so the parents were called home early. 



Strangely enough, since Wiggles was hiding in his bed when Charmaine returned, it was Alpha that got grounded for two days.   Alpha was quick to respond by doing a load of laundry, putting away the dishes and brushing his teeth which got him forgiven. 

As soon as everyone was asleep the house received an extra visitor.  The visitor was quickly apprehended as the brave wiggles tackled him and the alarm kept him distracted from actually stealing anything.


The birthday of all four children was on Day 5.   Charmaine hosted a party to solidify friendships with her co-workers.  The two IF twins blew out their candles first, quickly followed by the actual Clay twins.







  The aged look of the Clay twins seems to have gotten worse.  Beta's weight as also become an issue of concern with our medical specialists.  So it's been suggested to him that he start using the treadmill bought by his mother.  The suggestion seems to have stuck with him.


It also seems that Alpha has come to realize his true calling as well.   He has begun to upgrade everything in the house without much influence from us.  He has also decided that he wants to be an astronaut.  This aspiration suits us just fine.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Attached Memo ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  • Wiggles got caught checking out someone else's date and a fight broke out on the dance floor!
  • Everyone was screaming for excitement when Alpha was announced Prom King! Alpha felt the love.
  • Rosie heard that Alpha had never been kissed, so she asked the band to plant the spotlight on them and Rosie kissed him!
  • Wiggles thought the backdrop for the pictures looked amazing.
  • The lighting was right and the mood was perfect.  Rosie asked Alpha if he wanted to go steady!
  • Alpha is definitely impressing Rosie with the chicken dance, Rosie started doing it too! This duo is definitely hitting it off.
  • The decorations are incredibile!  Wiggles feels like he is actually under the sea!
  • Alpha and Rosie were inseparable! They are definitely hitting it off and possibly the cutest couple of the dance.
  • Oh, Wiggles hopes they play his favorite song!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Attached Memo ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Status of Clay Household as of Week 6, Day 1

Father: Harwood Clay, Elder - 95 days
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩✩
  • LTW: Descendant of Da Vinci (not yet achieved)
  • Career: Unemployed
  • Skills: Sculpting 10, Painting 8, Inventing 7, Charisma 5, Guitar 5, Handiness 1

Mother: Charmaine Clay, Adult
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩✩
  • LTW: Swimming in Cash (achieved)
  • Career: Toddler Sports Coach(Sports field)
  • Skills: Photography 8, Logic 10, Cooking 5, Athletic 8, Charisma 3, Handiness 4

Heir 1: Alpha Clay, Teenager
  • Traits: Athletic, Brave, Eco-Friendly, Handy
  • Celebrity Status: ✩
  • LTW: Become an Astronaut (not yet achieved)
  • Skills: Athletic 5, Handiness 7
  • Grade: A, Honor Roll
  • Girlfriend: Rosie Jones-Brown

Spare Child 1: Beta Clay, Teenager
  • Traits: Artistic, Slob, Loser, Eco-Friendly
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩
  • LTW: (not yet chosen)
  • Skills: Painting 6, Athletic 3, Fishing 2, Sculpting 1
  • Grade: B

Spare Child 2: Gamma Clay, Teenager
  • Traits: Eccentric, Eco-Friendly, Heavy Sleeper, Childish
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩
  • LTW: (not yet chosen)
  • Skills: Inventing 7, Fishing 1, Logic 2, Handiness 3
  • Grade: B

IF Agent 1: Wiggles Clay, Teenager
  • Traits: Slob, Brave, Excitable, Frugal
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩
  • LTW: International Super Spy (not yet achieved)
  • Skills: Athletic 4, Logic 2, Gardening 2, Painting 3, Writing 1
  • Grade: A, Honor Roll

IF Agent 2: Bobo Clay, Teenager
  • Traits: Couch Potato, Virtuoso, Rebellious, Hopeless Romantic
  • LTW: Master of the Arts(not yet achieved)
  • Skills: Painting 4, Guitar 3, Drums 1, Piano 1, Bass 1
  • Grade: B

IF Agent 3: Puzzle Clay, Teenager
  • Traits: Genius, Lucky, Hydrophobic, Good Sense of Humor
  • LTW: (not yet chosen)
  • Skills: Logic 7, Fishing 2
  • Grade: B
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Re: Side Project #14476: DecaDynasty Challenge
« Reply #22 on: August 05, 2011, 06:37:15 PM »
That's a big hosehold you got there! Rosie seems to be the best choice! Awesome update!
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« Reply #23 on: August 05, 2011, 06:46:42 PM »
The better to friend you with my dear.  ;D
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« Reply #24 on: August 06, 2011, 06:16:03 AM »
That's a big hosehold you got there! Rosie seems to be the best choice! Awesome update!

I agree! :o Rica, you're a hero! Lol.

I love the way you're doing (and writing) this, Rica, keep up the good work, I enjoy reading it. :)
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Re: Side Project #14476: DecaDynasty Challenge
« Reply #25 on: August 06, 2011, 09:04:05 AM »
Side Project #14476
Progress Report #5
Report Date: Week 6, Day 7

Now that all of the beings within the Clay Household have gone past childhood there is not as much to report.  Little events occur here and there but most of the time this family has is spent on homework, work or researching various skills.

The prime subject and his IF companion had a birthday party on Day 4.  Both boys were ready to become real men and join the workforce.  Rosie Jones- Brown had her birthday the day before was also ready for Alpha to become a man.




The ritual known as graduation day occurred the day after their birthdays.  There was a small location error on the part of the Prime Subject.  He managed to graduate without ever leaving his bedroom.  Whereas the rest of the family was at City Hall watching Wiggles complete the actual ceremony.   Alpha was named Class Valedictorian and Most likely to be a Sports Star.   Wiggles was voted Most Likely to Save the World.



Immediately after graduation, both individuals signed up for their careers.  Wiggles joined law enforcement and Alpha has joined the military.   That night was the elder birthday of Charmaine Clay.  With everything else going on, she decided against throwing a party so after a workout on the treadmill,  the birthday magic took over.



Day 6 passed without much to note.  Wiggles and Alpha both received promotions on their first day at the job.  During the morning hours of Day 7, Alpha Clay was able to make the last upgrade needed for the Tinkerer Challenge.  He is well on his way to having his special skill "SuperMaxed."  There were also two moments that need to be shared within our report.  The same thing happened both times but it was two separate instances over the course of the day.



Week 7 is thought to be just as boring except for the birthdays of the four youngest Clays.  Harwood Clay shows no signs of letting the Grim Reaper come get him.  With our goal being to have Alpha out of the house right after his adult birthday, we hope the Grim Reaper finds the map to the house that we have provided.


Status of Clay Household as of Week 6, Day 7

Father: Harwood Clay, Elder - 101 days
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩✩
  • LTW: Descendant of Da Vinci (not yet achieved)
  • Career: Unemployed
  • Skills: Sculpting 10, Painting 9, Inventing 7, Charisma 5, Guitar 5, Handiness 1

Mother: Charmaine Clay, Elder - 75 days
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩✩✩
  • LTW: Swimming in Cash (achieved)
  • Career: Minor Leaguer (Professional Sports 4)
  • Skills: Photography 10, Logic 10, Cooking 5, Athletic 10, Charisma 3, Handiness 4

Heir 1: Alpha Clay, Young Adult
  • Traits: Athletic, Brave, Eco-Friendly, Handy, Workaholic
  • Celebrity Status: ✩
  • LTW: Become an Astronaut (not yet achieved)
  • Career: Mess Hall Server (Military 2)
  • Skills: Athletic 5, Handiness 10, Cooking 1
  • SuperMax Status: 10/10 Unique Upgrades (√), 7/10 Plumbing Repairs, 4/10 Electrical Repairs
  • Girlfriend: Rosie Jones-Brown

Spare Child 1: Beta Clay, Teenager
  • Traits: Artistic, Slob, Loser, Eco-Friendly
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩
  • LTW: (not yet chosen)
  • Skills: Painting 6, Athletic 4, Fishing 2, Sculpting 5, Writing 2, Photography 1
  • Grade: A, Honor Roll

Spare Child 2: Gamma Clay, Teenager
  • Traits: Eccentric, Eco-Friendly, Heavy Sleeper, Childish
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩
  • LTW: (not yet chosen)
  • Skills: Inventing 8, Fishing 1, Logic 2, Handiness 4, Writing 1
  • Grade: A, Honor Roll

IF Agent 1: Wiggles Clay, Young Adult
  • Traits: Slob, Brave, Excitable, Frugal, Genius
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩✩
  • LTW: International Super Spy (not yet achieved)
  • Career: Desk Jockey (Law Enforcement 2)
  • Skills: Athletic 5, Logic 7, Gardening 2, Painting 3, Writing 1, Cooking 1

IF Agent 2: Bobo Clay, Teenager
  • Traits: Couch Potato, Virtuoso, Rebellious, Hopeless Romantic
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩
  • LTW: Master of the Arts(not yet achieved)
  • Skills: Painting 5, Guitar 5, Drums 2, Piano 2, Bass 2
  • Grade: A, Honor Roll

IF Agent 3: Puzzle Clay, Teenager
  • Traits: Genius, Lucky, Hydrophobic, Good Sense of Humor
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩
  • LTW: (not yet chosen)
  • Skills: Logic 8, Fishing 3, Cooking 1
  • Grade: A, Honor Roll
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Re: Side Project #14476: DecaDynasty Challenge
« Reply #26 on: August 06, 2011, 07:06:13 PM »
Harwood will die in time, I know it! I wish I chose to have an elder in the family your my first Generation. My heir couldn't move due to the tombstone requirement until she had 2 days until Elder!

Happy Birthday to Alpha and his IF! I love the clothes the IFs can wear, and how they can strut!
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« Reply #27 on: August 07, 2011, 02:26:11 AM »
Woo, Agnes already had her Adult birthday and Chris is practicing on the inventing workbench just in case. >_> Now back on subject. Phew, so now they are finally YAs? Awesome! Less, or more, work for you. ;D Awesome update Rica!
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Re: Side Project #14476: DecaDynasty Challenge
« Reply #28 on: August 11, 2011, 12:36:44 PM »
Side Project #14476
Progress Report #6
Report Date: Week 7, Day 7

Week 7 proved to have more events than we had anticipated at the end of our last report.  That doesn't change the fact that it still proved to be a rather boring week to watch.  The first unexpected event happened on Day 3 of the week when, instead of working on their guitar and painting skills, Beta and Bobo decided to take their friendship to the next level. 


Just as midnight hit changing Day 4 into Day 5, Harwood Clay finally gave in to his mortality.   On Day 4, he had turned 106 days old.  He lived a long and happy life.  Not all of it documented by our department but the last 40+ days were.  A bored intern in our department says if he hadn't reset himself, Harwood would have been 122 days old. 




Alpha and Wiggles were the only two children in the house to witness the death of Harwood.  Charmaine told them to take a nap and then come back downstairs with the other four children.  While the older boys napped, Charmaine cleared some of the equipment from the deck and laid out four cakes, she had gotten from the grocery store for later that day.  Day 5 was the also the birthday of the four younger children.  Instead of making them sit through their last day of school in mourning, Charmaine surprised the family with the cake setup and had them age up first thing.






Day 6 the whole house was given the day off to go to graduation.   Unlike the last graduation, this one was a bit more organized with everyone arriving at the same time.   Puzzle Clay was valedictorian and voted Class Clown.  Beta Clay was voted Most Artistic.  Bobo Clay was voted Most Likely to Burn Down Their Own House.  Gamma was selected for Most Likely to Have a Big Family.  It was a proud and happy moment in the Clay family.


The morning of Day 7, Charmaine awoke to find that her spirit of Harwood really was still with them.   She told her husband about the cakes and graduation.  Then just before he faded into the dawn, they stared up at the last of the stars together.   The rest of Day 7 was spent with normal tasks. Alpha completed the Plumber Handiness Challenge.  Only one of the four younger children has actually gone out looking for a job.  They may need a little suggestion next week to start living healthy active lives. 



Status of Clay Household as of Week 7, Day 7

Father: Harwood Clay, Deceased @ 106

Mother: Charmaine Clay, Elder - 82 days
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩✩✩✩
  • LTW: Swimming in Cash (achieved)
  • Career: Starter (Professional Sports 6)
  • Skills: Photography 10, Logic 10, Cooking 5, Athletic 10, Charisma 3, Handiness 4

Heir 1: Alpha Clay, Young Adult
  • Traits: Athletic, Brave, Eco-Friendly, Handy, Workaholic
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩
  • LTW: Become an Astronaut (not yet achieved)
  • Career: Flight Officer (Military 5)
  • Skills: Athletic 7, Handiness 10, Cooking 1
  • SuperMax Status: 10/10 Unique Upgrades (√), 10/10 Plumbing Repairs(√), 7/10 Electrical Repairs
  • Girlfriend: Rosie Jones-Brown

IF Agent 1: Wiggles Clay, Young Adult
  • Traits: Slob, Brave, Excitable, Frugal, Genius
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩✩
  • LTW: International Super Spy (not yet achieved)
  • Career: Lieutenant (Law Enforcement 5)
  • Skills: Athletic 5, Logic 7, Gardening 2, Painting 4, Writing 1, Cooking 1, Martial Arts 1

Spare Child 1: Beta Clay, Young Adult
  • Traits: Artistic, Slob, Loser, Eco-Friendly, Perfectionist
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩✩✩
  • LTW: Renaissance Sim (not yet achieved)
  • Skills: Painting 7, Athletic 5, Fishing 3, Sculpting 6, Writing 2, Photography 1, Gardening 2

Spare Child 2: Gamma Clay, Young Adult
  • Traits: Eccentric, Eco-Friendly, Heavy Sleeper, Childish, Family-Oriented
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩
  • LTW: Swimming in Cash (not yet achieved)
  • Skills: Inventing 8, Fishing 2, Gardening 2, Logic 3, Handiness 4, Writing 1

IF Agent 2: Bobo Clay, Young Adult
  • Traits: Couch Potato, Virtuoso, Rebellious, Hopeless Romantic, Clumsy
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩✩✩
  • LTW: Master of the Arts(not yet achieved)
  • Career: Roadie (Music 2)
  • Skills: Painting 6, Guitar 5, Drums 2, Piano 2, Bass 2

IF Agent 3: Puzzle Clay, Young Adult
  • Traits: Genius, Lucky, Hydrophobic, Good Sense of Humor, Neat
  • Celebrity Status: ✩✩✩
  • LTW: Chess Legend (not yet achieved)
  • Skills: Logic 9, Fishing 3, Cooking 1, Gardening 2

[Ricanote: The only thing that's not on track for this DecaDynasty to move to the next house (besides his age) is the opportunities.  I'm not getting any that aren't celebrity at this point and they're not all going to Alpha.  I don't know what it is.  I've toggled Suppress Opportunities on and off but otherwise I have absolutely no clue as to what to do. :(  Here's to hoping something changes when I'm done the Rock Star challenge.]
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Re: Side Project #14476: DecaDynasty Challenge
« Reply #29 on: August 11, 2011, 05:50:39 PM »
I experienced the same thing Rica! The opportunities are annoying. I had to have Maddy's last a celerity opportunity but when she moves, she's gets an opportunity for painting!
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