Inspired by
The Martian by Andy WeirGet to Work (GTW) and Outdoor Retreat (OR) recommended by not necessary.
Mark Watney, an astronaut and botanist, has been stranded on a desolate planet by a freak sandstorm. He has only what he has salvaged from his destroyed space station. Can he survive on his wits and be rescued by his team?
Start a new save.
Set aging off.
Pick your skill free "Mark Watney". Move him/her to Pebble Burrow, Oasis Springs. This should leave you with 18,500 Simoleons.
Purchase the "salvaged" items:
You may Download:
TheMartian by EQ for easy access to all items needed. Thank you
@EuphorialQueen for uploading a room with all the items needed! Brilliant!
Sweet Escapes Country Toilet
Poulton Footed Sink Vanity
Air Kushin Single (OR) or Teen Dreams Single
Mega Cooler (OR) or Crisponix Budget Delux fridge
NanoCan Touchless Trashcan
Steampunk Flyamajig
Life Under a Microscope
Backyard Observatory
Chemical Analyzer (GTW)
Woodworking Table
Garden Planter Box
Geo Des-i-kal (GTW) or Drafting Desk
The Boss Executive Desk Chair
How Long Can You Go PC
The Slablet
Appreciably Average Digital Camera (GTW)
Bonsi Tree
Goal: Mark Watney must accomplish the below listed criteria before his team can retrieve him from the plant's surface:
Become a Level 10 astronaut
Gain level 10 skills in: Handiness,Rocket Science and Gardening
Complete the Freelance Botanist Aspiration
You may:
Eating:
Only eat quick meals. (Coolers, Refrigerators)
Eat Potatoes that your Mark grows or harvests from his garden or community lot.
Eat Marshmallows or Beetles from fire pit only while vacationing at Granite Falls.
Herbs may be tasted for identification.
Eat a real meal from a grill (community lot) made by Mark or a local when:
1) an Aspiration Level has been completed (1/4,2/4, etc.)
2) a career level is completed
3) an achievement is completed (Splice of Life, Introvert, etc)
Level up in any skill.
Purchase items for skilling. (mirror, instruments, etc.)
Purchase additional objects, except the items listed under "You may never" description below.
Construct a living structure.
Travel to any world
Visit any community lot
Harvest and collect items on community lots.
Switch between aspirations.
Purchase and use any rewards.
Chat on the PC/Slablet.
Chat on Phone (co workers only)
Use the Social tab on the "at work" menu
Upgrade/purchase new PCs, toilets, sinks
You may use a community lot grill to make the herbal remedies.
Take a shower
once a week at a community lot.
Alien abduction/pregnancy: You may keep the child and socialize with it an all manners. Buying children objects is allowed.
You may Never:
Use Cheats. Except to fix a glitch.
Buy a shower/tub.
Buy a stove.
Buy a grill.
Buy a microwave.
Buy coffee/teapots.
Buy the cupcake factory or any other food producing item.
Buy a hot tub or any item (other than a sink) that will increase hygiene. (Includes Pools)
Eat any produce grown or harvested, other than potatoes.
Visit a neighbor's lot. *Exception: If your neighborhoods are full and you need to get to a certain area, you may travel to a neighbor's lot and upon arrival immediately leave an go to your destination.
Initiate a social interaction with a sim. If a social interaction accidentally starts, stop it immediately.
Helpful Links and Info:SimsVIP image and gardening tips
Potatoes can also be found in Granite Falls near the Ranger Stanley Jackalope Statue.
Good luck Mark! The whole world is rooting for you!If your uploading any sims/lots/rooms use the #TheMartian Be sure to post a link to any story threads or Sims you create!
Comments
No pools added to "You May Never" items.
**Alien abduction and male pregnancy: You may keep the child and socialize with it an all manners. Buying children objects is allowed.
Mini Micro Builds Challenge
Sprucer Upper Challenge: A Play to Build Challenge
The Sims Creators' Consortium
Sims:
Mark Watney by Buttonsginger
Pluto Martin by EuphorialQueen
Story Links:
NASA....Can you hear me? by Buttonsginger
A.I.T.M. (Alone In The Mars)-Again by Hemera123
Mini Micro Builds Challenge
Sprucer Upper Challenge: A Play to Build Challenge
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Mini Micro Builds Challenge
Sprucer Upper Challenge: A Play to Build Challenge
The Sims Creators' Consortium
Mini Micro Builds Challenge
Sprucer Upper Challenge: A Play to Build Challenge
The Sims Creators' Consortium
Mini Micro Builds Challenge
Sprucer Upper Challenge: A Play to Build Challenge
The Sims Creators' Consortium
TheMartian by EQ
Pluto looks great!
Mini Micro Builds Challenge
Sprucer Upper Challenge: A Play to Build Challenge
The Sims Creators' Consortium
Mini Micro Builds Challenge
Sprucer Upper Challenge: A Play to Build Challenge
The Sims Creators' Consortium
But of course you can link the room TheMartian by EQ
I would love to but there is too little gaming time for me at the moment. But I look forward to reading your updates here
Mini Micro Builds Challenge
Sprucer Upper Challenge: A Play to Build Challenge
The Sims Creators' Consortium
I was worried about the requirement to play Chess in the first levels of the Astronaut career. So I took a sort of detour. I worked on the Gardening and Handy skills a bit. I waited until accumulating points until I could buy the Connections bonus. Then I joined the Astronaut career at Level Four.
Love this challenge!
Thank you @ButtonsGinger for creating this challenge.
This one sounds awesome @BUTTONSGINGER I will be lurking until I get some more time. Just want you to know there is interest.
Rosebud Challenge
My Drifter Challenge II
Orgin ID: Glimmer50
@Glimmer50 Thank you so much for letting me know you're interested! I can't wait until you have some time to squeeze this one in!
Mini Micro Builds Challenge
Sprucer Upper Challenge: A Play to Build Challenge
The Sims Creators' Consortium
@EuphorialQueen and @Glimmer50
Mini Micro Builds Challenge
Sprucer Upper Challenge: A Play to Build Challenge
The Sims Creators' Consortium
Mini Micro Builds Challenge
Sprucer Upper Challenge: A Play to Build Challenge
The Sims Creators' Consortium
Well, heck what is one more challenge among friends eh? I think I will be starting this one soon. Whenever I start I will post pictures here. I can't do another blog. This is just so tempting...and it would be great to do it
So, to start we make our own Mark guy and then I will be downloading that room too. No sense reinventing the wheel again so to speak.
I live under a rock- known as Sims 4- so I know of no such movie but I just looked it up and it sounds interesting. Matt Damon is in it...now it is a must see for me.
@tammyjo329 Waves...hey stranger LOL. She is quick with these challenges..probably have it done by tomorrow. Teasing you.
Okay starting this as soon as I get some time logged on the Rosebud challenge and finish up my drifter challenge...which should be over tomorrow. I am almost there.
Rosebud Challenge
My Drifter Challenge II
Orgin ID: Glimmer50
LOL ...I miss the LOL button.
Rosebud Challenge
My Drifter Challenge II
Orgin ID: Glimmer50