Good to see you, @hunniboo1! I've been taking a little break from the challenge while making sure Seasons won't completely break the Underwoods. Now that I think I've got stuff figured out, it's time to pick up where I left off. And I've got to keep the story moving or I'll lose track of what's going on.
The starter seeds would add another fun dimension as it's pot luck what you'll get. I bought starter fruits and got 6 apples which aren't in season til fall.
The starter seeds would add another fun dimension as it's pot luck what you'll get. I bought starter fruits and got 6 apples which aren't in season til fall.
I noticed the same thing when I bought starter seeds on my test save. The seeds are really random, so you'll have something in the ground ready to sprout when it comes in season, but it's a gamble whether you'll get anything for this season, so the sim will still be relying on what's growing around you.
Still on the Windenburg island. I found one frog log. Places to dig are also rare. Oh well that just adds a new level of difficulty. Spring was pretty mild. As a matter of fact no rain? Hmm... Just turned to Summer and so far so good. *Knocks on wood*
Of course right after posting this I went into game and Bang! There was a huge thunderstorm with lots of lightening.
I really do Love this game
Seed packets are pretty random. My level 10 gardener earned enough money to buy three of the rare (1,000 Simoleon each)packets.
Spring was pretty mild. As a matter of fact no rain? Hmm... Just turned to Summer and so far so good. *Knocks on wood*
Of course right after posting this I went into game and Bang! There was a huge thunderstorm with lots of lightening.
I really do Love this game
Seed packets are pretty random. My level 10 gardener earned enough money to buy three of the rare (1,000 Simoleon each)packets.
Two Magic Beans *eyeroll*
One Cowplant berry *Yes!*
Two Dragonfruit! *W00T W00T*
The game has a sense of humor, clearly! Haven't had a thunderstorm in Windenburg (that's where my test save is) so far. I started with spring, and am now on the 1st day of winter. I'm also playing on Normal speed with one week per season, so that might be part of it too. When I put Heather's save back in, I'll switch to at least 2 weeks.
Things from different seasons were all looking great after the rain. Most were at nice quality and a couple were not far from excellent. Then Autumn happened....
Botanist Aspiration complete! Yay! Day 6 of Winter. Need to build funds up now. I'm at 34,365. Gardening has not been very profitable over the Winter so been building his painting and handiness skills. I'm so enjoying this challenge
Totally forgot about the money tree. Didn't take long anyway as his painting skill was so high. Luckily got a few masterpieces completed. He's ready for stage two. Just made his new home, he has the lovely Dina Caliente as a love interest and now it's spring he is ready to make his move!
The happy couple, Max and Dina Darling. Apart from a new hairstyle and a new wardrobe I've not changed Dina at all. They are both adults now so they will be starting a family pretty quickly. She is so cute.
@Cornflake88 Such a cute couple. Looking forward to hearing about the new addition soon.
Update! We've been busy. Decided to have a baby each season. So far we have three, all boys. Marcus, Leo and Linden. Winter just around the corner so nearly time for another. Loving this challenge with seasons so, so much. Still no perfect plants though. I have a magnificent apple tree and basil bush but evolving is very slow. Still no tv or computer or even a toddler tablet. Small radio in the kitchen, laundry done by hand. Trying to keep the theme.
LOVE that you are keeping the theme. W0W four kids will be another challenge all in itself.
Seems you have invented a new Challenge Mash-Up Eco Existence Oh These Kids! A Parenthood Challenge
with a bit of Rosebud thrown in for extra flavor
{{Insert shameless plug here}} #EcoExistence #ChallengeMashUp #OhTheseKids #TS4PerfectChild #RosebudChallenge
Decided in one of my rotational saves today it was time for them to start a family and boy did they! They ended up with quins...3 boys 2 girls. It blew my mind because this was natural (no mods) only thing was both parents had the fertile trait..mom and dad in back on last pic
Decided in one of my rotational saves today it was time for them to start a family and boy did they! They ended up with quins...3 boys 2 girls. It blew my mind because this was natural (no mods) only thing was both parents had the fertile trait...
Holy smokes! Congratulations to them? I can't even imagine how hectic that made things when they were toddlers!
Decided in one of my rotational saves today it was time for them to start a family and boy did they! They ended up with quins...3 boys 2 girls. It blew my mind because this was natural (no mods) only thing was both parents had the fertile trait...
Holy smokes! Congratulations to them? I can't even imagine how hectic that made things when they were toddlers!
It wasnt easy omg and still isnt so many sims to look after lol
Working on some slight reformatting and adding information to the first page:
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Notes on Expansion pack and game pack features:
Outdoor Retreat
Tents, coolers and campfires are very helpful during the first stage of this challenge.If you have the Seasons EP the tents do provide some protection from the elements.
Get Together
You do not have to do the Leader of the Pack aspiration to benefit from having a club. The club system can be used for skill boosts. Only two people are required to have a club. Create your own club so you can control activities. Social interactions are good as well as things like fishing, searching for frogs (you only have to view them) or playing an instrument. I do not recommend gardening as a club activity. Club members will tend gardens but will also harvest. All your crops will be gone with nothing to show for your hard work.
City Living
The yard sale and wall gallery items are useful for selling items for up to 300% mark-up. Unfortunately the wall gallery is not working at the moment. The SimGurus are aware and hopefully it will be fixed soon.
Cats & Dogs #TS4CatsAndDogs
Allowed:
Start with either one cat or one dog with your single Sim.
You must have the appropriate items to keep your pet happy.
Food dish, pet toy and small bed (cat must have a litter box).
IF you start with a pet you can purchase the necessary supplies.
You may fill the pet dish once before reducing funds to Zero.
*Remember §§ are required to feed your pet or to give them treats.
-or-
Start as usual with a single Sim and Zero §§ with the required items.
You must earn enough §§ to buy pet supplies before adopting a stray.
Changing to Cat Hangout / Dog Hangout lot traits will bring strays to your lot.
No need to travel to find them to adopt.
Jungle Adventure #TS4JungleAdventure
Going on vacation to the Jungle will be allowed after Stage One is completed and you are allowed to travel.
*Money must be earned to pay for lodging and supplies.
*Recommended skills - Charisma, Fitness, Gardening, Handiness and Logic.
The higher the skill levels the better chance for success.
Selling relics can be quite lucrative with very quick financial gains.
Using the City Living -or- Jungle Adventure Yard Sale Table is allowed with any rate of Mark-up.
Seasons #TS4Seasons
So many wondrous things added with the Seasons EP.
Weather patterns in each world will vary.
Tents do provide shelter but things previous left outdoors may have to be inside.
A simple roof (even without walls) will provide some shelter.
The new glass roofs (added in a patch) are everything
Get an umbrella (via the umbrella stand under miscellaneous appliances) for rainy weather.
Build up handy skills to upgrade the machine to control the weather.
Beware this can also backfire and your Sim could get toasty.
Use the calendar for custom holidays that are useful for your Sim. Include a visit from Father Winter or the Flower Bunny for special gifts.
Plants are all seasonal and except for year-round crops have a limited time to harvest.
A Money Tree can be purchased with 5000 satisfaction points. I planted a money tree at the very end of stage one of this challenge. It takes several days to actually start growing. The first yield was about a week or so after planting.
Use features that fit your play style.
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I noticed the same thing when I bought starter seeds on my test save. The seeds are really random, so you'll have something in the ground ready to sprout when it comes in season, but it's a gamble whether you'll get anything for this season, so the sim will still be relying on what's growing around you.
I really do Love this game
Seed packets are pretty random. My level 10 gardener earned enough money to buy three of the rare (1,000 Simoleon each)packets.
The game has a sense of humor, clearly! Haven't had a thunderstorm in Windenburg (that's where my test save is) so far. I started with spring, and am now on the 1st day of winter. I'm also playing on Normal speed with one week per season, so that might be part of it too. When I put Heather's save back in, I'll switch to at least 2 weeks.
Great job completing that aspiration!
::Have you considered the money tree?::
Even in the middle of a deserted island Vlad appears
The happy couple, Max and Dina Darling. Apart from a new hairstyle and a new wardrobe I've not changed Dina at all. They are both adults now so they will be starting a family pretty quickly. She is so cute.
Update! We've been busy. Decided to have a baby each season. So far we have three, all boys. Marcus, Leo and Linden. Winter just around the corner so nearly time for another. Loving this challenge with seasons so, so much. Still no perfect plants though. I have a magnificent apple tree and basil bush but evolving is very slow. Still no tv or computer or even a toddler tablet. Small radio in the kitchen, laundry done by hand. Trying to keep the theme.
Seems you have invented a new Challenge Mash-Up
Eco Existence
Oh These Kids! A Parenthood Challenge
with a bit of Rosebud thrown in for extra flavor
{{Insert shameless plug here}} #EcoExistence #ChallengeMashUp #OhTheseKids #TS4PerfectChild #RosebudChallenge
Family day out at the park for Max's birthday, he will become an elder. Also baby number four is on the way.
The Best of Hunni's Builds
Feel free to follow my builds!!!!!!:)
Holy smokes! Congratulations to them? I can't even imagine how hectic that made things when they were toddlers!
Happy birthday to Max! And congrats on the new one on the way!
It wasnt easy omg and still isnt so many sims to look after lol
The Best of Hunni's Builds
Feel free to follow my builds!!!!!!:)
Added::
Notes on Expansion pack and game pack features:
Outdoor Retreat
Start with either one cat or one dog with your single Sim.
You must have the appropriate items to keep your pet happy.
Food dish, pet toy and small bed (cat must have a litter box).
IF you start with a pet you can purchase the necessary supplies.
You may fill the pet dish once before reducing funds to Zero.
*Remember §§ are required to feed your pet or to give them treats.
-or-
Start as usual with a single Sim and Zero §§ with the required items.
You must earn enough §§ to buy pet supplies before adopting a stray.
Changing to Cat Hangout / Dog Hangout lot traits will bring strays to your lot.
No need to travel to find them to adopt.
*Money must be earned to pay for lodging and supplies.
*Recommended skills - Charisma, Fitness, Gardening, Handiness and Logic.
The higher the skill levels the better chance for success.
Selling relics can be quite lucrative with very quick financial gains.
Using the City Living -or- Jungle Adventure Yard Sale Table is allowed with any rate of Mark-up.
Weather patterns in each world will vary.
Tents do provide shelter but things previous left outdoors may have to be inside.
A simple roof (even without walls) will provide some shelter.
The new glass roofs (added in a patch) are everything
Get an umbrella (via the umbrella stand under miscellaneous appliances) for rainy weather.
Build up handy skills to upgrade the machine to control the weather.
Beware this can also backfire and your Sim could get toasty.
Use the calendar for custom holidays that are useful for your Sim. Include a visit from Father Winter or the Flower Bunny for special gifts.
Plants are all seasonal and except for year-round crops have a limited time to harvest.
A Money Tree can be purchased with 5000 satisfaction points. I planted a money tree at the very end of stage one of this challenge. It takes several days to actually start growing. The first yield was about a week or so after planting.
Use features that fit your play style.