This is a new challenge thought up by myself when playing cards. I use English cards (since I know that some sets in Europe differ) which have the four suits as hearts, spades, diamonds and clubs. These are the basis of this challenge.
So, the House of Cards challenge can be tackled from many directions and I will be documenting my efforts as an example to those interested. My version will use all four worlds; Oasis Springs, Willow Creek, Magnolia Promenade and Newcrest. I might switch Magnolia Promenade out for the new world found in Get Together later this year.
My blog contains all the rules, challenges and an introduction to my own version here
The rules being:
- The challenge consists of four families, each named for a suit from a pack of cards. I.e the Heart family, Spade family etc.
- Each family will rule over a world (inspired by the King, Queen, Jack found in cards) and each world will serve a different purpose.
- Due to the nature of cards, whether you choose to set your challenge in the past, present or future, each family is royal and so should dress, act and live so. This means that it can be a modern day challenge with modern 'castles' etc but the royal theme must remain
- Each family will be the head of a 14 member court; if you see each suit there is a King and Queen. The Ace, two and three will represent heirs to the throne. Even numbers (4,6,8 and 10) represent the ladies in waiting and the odd numbers (5, 7, 9 and the Jack) represent the King's guard, adviser and/or servants as the player wishes. The Joker (there are usually only two to a pack but you can choose how many are in a realm) is the village idiot/ source of entertainment for the court.
- Due to household restraints, ladies in waiting and the King's guard may live separately (but next door) to the royal household.
- Each family will not start on a legacy plot, but with a castle designed to the realm's purpose.
- Each family must reach ten generations
- After building the castle and setting up, the royal family must have max. $50,000 household funds
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The Spade Realm is the Eastern realm (Willow Creek) and is responsible for growing and cooking the food for all four realms. I will create three commercial lots which will be a market, park and church. Spade Realm will have no taverns, libraries, art galleries or anything that is not directly related to gardening/farming.
The Heart Realm is the Southern realm (Oasis Springs) and is responsible for the happiness and pleasure of the citizens of the kingdom. Looked down upon by the 'dark realms' (Spade and Club Realm) for apparent debauchery and hedonism, this realm consists of two taverns, two art galleries, an old theatre and thriving businesses. No church, park or training ground will be found here.
The Club Realm is the Western realm (Magnolia Promenade) and is responsible for the protection and disciplining of all four realms. With a strong military and an even stronger connection to the Creator, this realm needs nothing more than its barracks, training ground, monastery and royal fortress.
The Diamond Realm is the Northern realm (Newcrest) and is responsible for the technological and medical developments of the kingdom. Looked down upon for it's lack of tradition and encouragement of the use of technology rather than hard labour, the citizens devote themselves to science, medicine and knowledge of all kinds. With a library and museum in every neighbourhood, this realm is the future of the kingdom.
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Castle of Cards:
Four families, four realms, one kingdom. Diamond Realm, Heart Realm, Spade Realm and Club Realm. Each realm has a court, made up of 14 people. A king, queen, knight, three heirs (Ace, 2, 3), four ladies in waiting (4, 6, 8, 10), two guards (5, 7) and the king’s adviser (9).
- Spade Realm Feeding Development: self-sufficient via gardening, fishing, owning markets, careers in culinary-chef
- Club Realm Keeping Peace: Astronaut, Secret Agent, Detective, Writer-Journalist, Athlete - Bodybuilder
- Diamond Realm Advancing Life: Scientist, Doctor, Tech Guru,
- Heart Realm Raising Spirits: Entertainer- Comedian/Musician, Painter, Writer-Author, Athlete-Professional Athlete
In each realm there are only the above workplaces, as well there will be criminal elements and businesses in each realm. The black realms (also dubbed the dark realms) are known for being stuck in the past with a lack in technology due to a favour of tradition. They are less advanced but remain vital to the kingdom’s success. The red realms (newly named the light reams) are renowned for their constant advances in technology and medicine and their longevity due to happier souls. However, the dark realms look down upon the alleged debauchery and hedonism of the Heart Realm and are worried by the rumours of other-worldly powers being found within the Diamond Realm.It’s a race to the finish line, for the first realm to reach its tenth generation will surely be hailed as the future of the kingdom.
King James inherited the kingdom at a prime age of 25 after his father’s death. His wife, Queen Lucinda, comes from a rich kingdom renowned for their agricultural exploits. They wed when he was 19 and she 16; their daughter Grace was born two years later. Their realm is responsible for growing, harvesting, gathering and cooking the foods for all of the kingdom. Although they work long, hard hours in the fields and the kitchens, the people of Spade Realm look down upon those who use technology as a shortcut or take time off to play and laugh. If ever asked, any person of Spade Realm would claim they work hardest and longest of all the realms.
King James: Friend of the World
Loves Outdoors, Outgoing, Romantic, Gregarious
Queen Lucinda: Freelance Botanist
Loves Outdoors, Outgoing, Family Orientated, Collector
Grace: Rambunctious Scamp
Loves Outdoors
King Richard was born in the middle of a war as the eldest of six boys. His father was killed in the same war when he was aged 12, his mother took care of the realm until he was 15 and married. Their realm is responsible for protecting and disciplining the people of the kingdom, with an army and domestic patrols of soldiers from across the four realms. The life in Club Realm is a quiet one, with strict dedication to the Creator, and so they look down on the debauchery of Heart Realm. If ever asked, any person of Spade Realm would claim they pray the longest and train the hardest of all the realms.
King Richard: Bodybuilder
Active, Hotheaded, Perfectionist, High Metabolism
Queen Olivia: Bestselling Author
Bookworm, Neat, Good
Queen Isabella was the eldest child of King John, and without brothers she became heir to the throne. Wed to Ferdinand and crowned queen at the age of 17, they have been happily married for 3 years and their son Henry was born in the first. Their realm is responsible for the nurturing and protecting of the knowledge for all the realms. The latest technologies and medicines are being developed for everybody’s benefit, if only the military of Club Realm or the farmers of Spade Realm would use them! The people of Diamond Realm are healthy, intelligent and growing in strength. If ever asked, any person in Diamond Realm would claim they study the hardest and longest of all the realms.
Queen Isabella: Renaissance Sim
Genius, Creative, Outgoing, Quick Learner
King Ferdinand: Computer Whiz
Genius, Bookworm, Loner, Quick Learner
Henry: Whiz Kid
Genius
King Aaron inherited the kingdom at a young age of 17 after his father’s death. Married with three children and only 24, he has secured his lineage. Their realm is responsible for ensuring the happiness and success of the kingdom’s people. The ethos in this land is to play, laugh, learn and grow in harmony. They believe, and prove, that a happier worker makes for a more successful land. If ever asked, any person of Heart Realm would claim they play the hardest and live the longest of all the realms.
King Aaron: Musical Genius
Romantic, Outgoing, Music Lover, Muser
Queen Sophia: Bestselling Author
Creative, Outgoing, Family Orientated, Muser
Renly: Artistic Prodigy
Music Lover
Anastasia: Artistic Prodigy
Art Lover
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Glad you guys are interested! I'll keep updating with the Castles etc being built Feel free to post links to your own challenge, I can always turn the OP into a directory
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Also, here is Club Castle, rather more like a fortress to fit in with their realm. With King Richard being a military commander and Queen Olivia being a devout follower of the Creator, this realm doesn't leave much room for fun and games!
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