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  • OJennOJenn Posts: 8,429 Member
    So after a very tiring exercise of updating all the townies (seriously why am I like this :lol: ) the family tree is updated!
    Leo is really embracing college life and despite not living on campus he does his best to attend any and all events when he can
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    Back at home, there are always people over like his brother and cousins. And since he takes after his mom in the kitchen, his place always smells heavenly
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    Living alone has its perks, one of them being a quiet time for studying and no annoying roommates to bother him
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    And space for other family hobbies as well
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    Leo is really into sports and often goes jogging before his games, that where he met Iza Price <3
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    It took no time for these to fall head over heels for one another, they are completely smitten
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    Life was going so well for Leo and soon enough it was time for graduation and our boy was all smiles
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  • MayaRose1138MayaRose1138 Posts: 1,787 Member
    I'll come back later for comments but I just wanted to say that I have uploaded the gen 3 household to the Gallery. You can find them under MayaRose1138, Shipley, or possibly #RebuildingWorldsVol2. Arthur and Nellie have just aged to YA whereas Mabel and Beatrice are both teens.
  • MayaRose1138MayaRose1138 Posts: 1,787 Member
    OJenn wrote: »
    @MayaRose1138 - Siblings that skill together are so cute, I love it. And I absolutely adore the family photos in the house. I think I am still really loving Mabel she seems like a good blend of her parents.

    Thank you! All the siblings are really close; they spend a lot of free time talking to each other, so that’s good. I’m really liking the family photos but I figured out, you can’t take them with you unless you take the whole household because they can’t be put in a personal inventory 😞. So I just have to take pictures of the pictures 🤣. I’m trying to get the majority of the family tree in pairs though, so by the time I get to the end of the challenge, there’ll be a whole basement full of photos! I’m going to have to name them all and put their generations on them or I’ll get really lost! Maybe I shouldn’t have picked the largest size...

    I’ve finally picked an heir! I was leaning towards Mabel but when both you and @debjameswhite said you liked Mabel too, that cemented it. So I’ve played through until the day before her YA birthday and now just have to get the new house furnished. I built it a couple of months ago but didn’t put anything in it 😆.

    Looks like your Leo is having a good time at Uni. Being away from home in a new place and a budding romance - fun times!

    Incidentally, I was looking forward in the gene pool for Brindleton now I’m nearly ready to start working on gen 5 and found two links that didn’t work. Gen 6’s Darwin and gen 7’s Jordyn both come up with error messages. Replace one of them with a red or blonde-haired sim - there are a lot of brown and black-haired mates but not many of other colours 🤣. There are only three with blonde hair coming up and two with auburn, meanwhile there are 8 with black hair and 9 with brown. I have the mate from the gene pool picked out for the next gen and I definitely need a male heir 😆.
  • MayaRose1138MayaRose1138 Posts: 1,787 Member
    Wow, it's been seriously quiet on here for a while so here's another update!
    Rebuilding Brindleton Bay Gen 3.09

    Updated family photo now that the kids are all teens.
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    After their holiday, it was time for Arthur and Mabel to see how well they got on with their potential spouses (these pics cover several days). Arthur and Miranda didn't start off so well, with Miranda insulting Honey, but then they recovered.
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    Mabel and Cohen's courtship went a lot more smoothly...
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    In between the romancing, family life went on as normal. Arthur and Nellie invited over cousins Brant and Olivia for their family tree portrait.
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    Dove achieved level 10 in the Secret Agent career (which means she's a Super Double Agent or something!)
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    Food time and homework time are always good times to socialise. Arthur has a early morning barista job, that's why he's never there at breakfast.
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    Mabel gets working on her handiness skill for her aspiration.
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    Only days before Brant turns YA, Lark and Luna are expecting their second son.
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    Dove went to visit her father, Alec, who only had a few more days left :disappointed:
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    And finally, some little cousins. Daphne, daughter of Elijah, granddaughter of Ivy. Elijah got married to Charlene Ngata (not Daphne's mother) and took Daphne to go live with her in Sulani.
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    Liam, son of Xavier, grandson of Leo.
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    And Sheldon and Audrey, twin children for Kit and more grandchildren for Lyric and Alec.
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    Lark and Luna had a little boy, Ramon, and cousin Kelley had second girl, Mayra. The family tree certainly is growing but not uncontrollably at the moment :smiley:
    I should have about two more updates to go for this generation, then I'll get started on Mabel's. I've played through a bit of that generation already - boy, that Doctor career can be difficult to get promotions in. If you can't narrow down the diagnosis and pick the wrong one, job performance goes way down and it takes ages to get back up! And I've determined that I can't have any toddlers go to 'daycare' at the hospital, so there may be a few days I have to send Mabel on her own.
    And what's the bet that if I really want a boy for the next generation, I either won't get one or he'll be a clone of one of his parents :lol:
  • OJennOJenn Posts: 8,429 Member
    edited October 2021
    @MayaRose1138 - Seeing the family photo of everyone reminds me that there is a good mix of genetics this generation. Even if I am team Mabel ♥ Oh boy the visits with the potential mates looked spicy to start :lol: But it looks like Arthur and Miranda were able to fall for each other eventually. Maybe it was the teen mood swings. Good thing Mabel had better luck. The little cousins are adorable and Liam is probably my favorite out of that group.
    Incidentally, I was looking forward in the gene pool for Brindleton now I’m nearly ready to start working on gen 5 and found two links that didn’t work. Gen 6’s Darwin and gen 7’s Jordyn both come up with error messages. Replace one of them with a red or blonde-haired sim - there are a lot of brown and black-haired mates but not many of other colours 🤣. There are only three with blonde hair coming up and two with auburn, meanwhile there are 8 with black hair and 9 with brown. I have the mate from the gene pool picked out for the next gen and I definitely need a male heir 😆.

    Sorry for the delay, the life of a toddler mom is always busy :lol: I have updated both mates for Gen 6 & 7 in Brindleton Bay ♥ I always find this tends to happen as we get further into the challenge for some reason. I've been tempted on more than one occasion to just make a bunch of sims myself for the entire genepool :lol:

    My kiddo is napping now so I am going to try and squeeze out an update in the next hour or so, see you all soon!

    P.S. Has anyone downloaded the new EA app thing (similar to Origin)?
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  • OJennOJenn Posts: 8,429 Member
    With an art degree to his name and college behind him Leo was more than looking forward to the next chapter of his life.
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    And there was something very important that he had been meaning to do
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    The couple decided to move in together to prep for the wedding and of course to get to know the potential in-laws.
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    Their families seemed to get along really well and Dory found she had a lot in common with Iza's father.
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    Pop Price really seemed to like Leo as well, Iza couldn't be happier
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    They decided to push the wedding back until after the new year due to the weather but they enjoyed their time together just the two of them
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    When the big day did finally come so did some surprise rain but they didn't let it dampen their mood
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  • WentcrazyWentcrazy Posts: 128 Member
    walks in silently

    Hello again <3
    I've just realized I haven't been here since the middle of May :(
    It's been a few crazy months for me and so much has happened... I even played in between but didn't have the time to post anything. I basically moved places, started a new job, met new people, caught covid,... It's been insane on my end. But all is better now and I hope I'll be back more regularly now <3

    I think I have a lot to post and I will check my folder with the screenshots :) Be prepared for some action with Carly ;D

    Hope you guys are all okay <3
    Origin ID: mrskariakay
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  • WentcrazyWentcrazy Posts: 128 Member
    I'm actually not sure if I posted this already but here you go. Just take it as a short "where we left off" if I did post this before :)

    Generation 3
    Chapter 8

    Everyone is still very much into their partner. Although engaged, Finn and his fiance haven't eloped yet.
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    Despite being parents to little Nico and living apart, Soren and Quinn still found time for each other.
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    Molly loved their robo-vacuumer. She always hops on there as soon as it starts cleaning.
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    After what felt like an eternity, Nico aged into a toddler.
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    He got a little makeover.
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    Since Quinn still had to work on her education and go to school, both grandparents tried to spend time with their grandchild.
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    Quinn tried her best to handle school and her newborn but sometimes she was simply exhausted.
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    Then, it was finally time for the twins to age into YAs.
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    Finn decided to move in with his fiance (to her parent's house because it is huge!)
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    Soren still came over regularly but Quinn feared he would end their relationship once she was a YA.
    So when he came over on her birthday, she was uncertain what he would do.
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    Of course she told him her greatest fear. She didn't want to be a single mother, raising a child on her own.
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    And no, Soren had other plans. He married her right then and there. They didn't even want a big ceremony or fancy clothes.
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    Soren entered the police academy, same as Finn, as he needed a proper job with enough income. While he is saving money for his little family, he moved in with Quinn's family to be closer to his son.
    Finn and Cierra are engaged but I have no idea if they're ever going to get married or not. Let's see what MCCC will do to them.
    Quinn still wants to be a Civic Planner, so she started working in this field.

    Before I was able to switch households, I've got the notification that Rose had died :( Of course I went straight to the other household. Can't risk losing my (teen) heir.


    Origin ID: mrskariakay
    Family Tree Evergreen Harbor
  • OJennOJenn Posts: 8,429 Member
    @Wentcrazy - It's quite alright ♥ I think it's safe to say this last year (maybe two) has been a bit crazy for most people. I am glad to hear that things are going better for you and I definitely hope you are feeling ok too.

    It's nice to see Quinn again, I love her. It is a good thing she has such great parents to help out with the littles. She seems like a good mom even with everything she has going on. Aww I am so happy to see Soren wanted to make things official, I'm excited to see their lives together ♥

  • tipsycowplanttipsycowplant Posts: 1,757 Member
    Hey ya'll, sorry I haven't been active again. I had a biopsy done last week, and it detected pre-cancerous cells. I'm supposed to have another (more extensive) biopsy in December to try to remove it, and I'm trying to get back into therapy cause my anxiety is through the roof. I may be MIA for awhile longer, or I may need a distraction and start posting again, Idk yet. I'll keep you guys updated as I figure things out! :grimace:
  • EllierosexEllierosex Posts: 359 Member
    OJenn wrote: »
    With an art degree to his name and college behind him Leo was more than looking forward to the next chapter of his life.
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    And there was something very important that he had been meaning to do
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    The couple decided to move in together to prep for the wedding and of course to get to know the potential in-laws.
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    Their families seemed to get along really well and Dory found she had a lot in common with Iza's father.
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    Pop Price really seemed to like Leo as well, Iza couldn't be happier
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    They decided to push the wedding back until after the new year due to the weather but they enjoyed their time together just the two of them
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    When the big day did finally come so did some surprise rain but they didn't let it dampen their mood
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    the wedding photos made me tear up haha so pretty ! i love your world
    "Za Woka Geneva"
  • MayaRose1138MayaRose1138 Posts: 1,787 Member
    @Ojenn - Yay, a wedding! Looks like it went as well as any sim wedding could!! Looking forward to seeing their little nooboos soon!

    Thank you for updating those potential spouses; they look pretty good :) I definitely have the gen 5 spouse all picked out and surprisingly, I also have the heir picked out already too :smirk:.

    @Wentcrazy - wow, a lot going on there! Good that the twins have aged up and got married, and little Nico looks cute. Now it's time for the heir to get her turn!!

    @JordanNicoleJJ - that's not good news but hopefully it was caught early and you'll be alright. Sending positive thoughts your way!
  • MayaRose1138MayaRose1138 Posts: 1,787 Member
    Rebuilding Brindleton Bay Gen 3.10

    Love Day came around again and this time, two of the teens had someone to spend time with. Cohen came around for a date with Mabel and brought a rose with him (awww). Then they went bowling, where they met up with Brant and Olivia, who are part of a team.
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    Arthur and Miranda also went bowling but there are less pics of them because of the lighting.
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    According to @debjameswhite's theory of heirship, this was the moment when I decided that Mabel would be heir. Note that Arthur never puts down his coffee mug!!
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    Then it was time to head off for a weekend in Granite Falls! Beatrice has the Outdoor Enthusiast aspiration so off they went to see if she could get any of it done. Arthur did something to the toilet almost as soon as they arrived!
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    The next couple of days were spent on various activities...
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    Dove got the news that her uncle Leo died while they were away so she was sad for some time. Fortunately, her family helped to keep her occupied.
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    Dove and Mabel went around to visit Brooke and Raidan as soon as they got home.
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    Mabel learnt a cross-stitch pattern from her rabbit friends.
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    Not long after the news that Xavier and his wife Rylie were having a baby, Dove got the news that her father Alec had passed away on her adult birthday :disappointed:. She went around to comfort Lyric and to also grab the urn (I'm attempting to keep the family tree intact by collecting the urns. Unfortunately, I couldn't find Ivy's husband, Amos, at their place so I don't know where he is.)
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    Lark was running by too, so Dove comforted her too.
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    In happier news, Lark's son Ramon and Kelley's daughter Mayra aged up into toddlers (Kelley is Dove's 1st cousin).
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    And the family tree portraits were updated with photos of the Gen 4 siblings.
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    There were three deaths over four days: Leo, then Amos and finally Alec. Lyric won't be going anywhere for a while because she completed the Bodybuilder aspiration, just like Dove did. She will move in with Lark once Arthur and Nellie age up, and Arthur will take over the Gen 2 house. Nellie will move to San Myshuno because of her aspiration, and Beatrice will remain with Dove and Holly, and eventually take over the Gen 3 house. Mabel will be moving to the Gen 4 house, which is lovely if I do say so myself :smiley:.
  • OJennOJenn Posts: 8,429 Member
    Hey ya'll, sorry I haven't been active again. I had a biopsy done last week, and it detected pre-cancerous cells. I'm supposed to have another (more extensive) biopsy in December to try to remove it, and I'm trying to get back into therapy cause my anxiety is through the roof. I may be MIA for awhile longer, or I may need a distraction and start posting again, Idk yet. I'll keep you guys updated as I figure things out! :grimace:

    Oh no, I hope you can work with your healthcare team to get things planned out, wishing you all the best ♥

    @MayaRose1138 - So happy that Mabel is heir, I love her. Aww poor Dove, I am glad she has her family by her side. She still looks great as an elder.
  • debjameswhitedebjameswhite Posts: 1,612 Member
    Hey guys, just wanted to check in cause you're all so important to me. I love what this story challenge has become for me. That said, I've had several challenges at home recently the climax being the death of my mother. I remember when my Dad died playing this game with you guys brought me so much comfort but this time I'm not finding comfort in much. I'll be back, but it's just going to take some time this go around.
  • MayaRose1138MayaRose1138 Posts: 1,787 Member
    @debjameswhite - I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. Take as much time as you need and know we’ll be still here when you’re able to come back.
  • OJennOJenn Posts: 8,429 Member
    Hey guys, just wanted to check in cause you're all so important to me. I love what this story challenge has become for me. That said, I've had several challenges at home recently the climax being the death of my mother. I remember when my Dad died playing this game with you guys brought me so much comfort but this time I'm not finding comfort in much. I'll be back, but it's just going to take some time this go around.

    I am so sorry for your loss my friend, remember to take time to mourn and most importantly to take time for yourself.
  • OJennOJenn Posts: 8,429 Member
    Hey ya'll sorry it's been a while since my last post, it's been all holiday prep and general madness here in my house. For us that still means lots of long distance calls and video chatting as we just are not financially able to visit family and my husband works in retail so we can't get away to go :( But I have had some intermittent play sessions, here is hoping its not too disjointed :lol:

    After their raining day wedding, Leo and Iza were ready to start their new life together.
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    Since Leo worked hard to get his Fine Art Degree he really wanted to get in a good career. So he became an Interior Designer. And while I enjoyed the aspect of it I think I would have had more fun doing this with a single sim who didn't have a family. (I might just need more time with it. Which is saying something because this is what I do in real life :lol: ) 3e64e430b1.jpg

    Nevertheless, Leo did well in his career and had happy clients
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    It wasn't long after he and Iza said I do that they got a little surprise
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    They couldn't have been happier to expand their family
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    Iza wasted almost no time telling everyone in the family. Her Mother-In-Law, Dory, was the first to get the news
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    Eventually they shared the news with everyone else as well with a little announcement party
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    Leo spend the next few days readying the nursery, it used to be his painting space but he was fine with taking up a small corner
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    Iza was loving the extra attention from Leo, he has always been affectionate towards her but he would not let her move a muscle without a massage first ♥
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    Finally they were able to break to the news to Iza's dad, Pops. Luckily he was just as excited
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    And just in time too as Iza went into labor shortly thereafter. Her visit to the hospital was...interesting and got a dedicated medical team :joy:
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    They ended up with a baby boy and named him Chadwick
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  • MayaRose1138MayaRose1138 Posts: 1,787 Member
    edited December 2021
    @Ojenn - The random trait site is currently unavailable. Anyone know how long that’s been down and whether it’s permanent or not? Because if it is, we’ll need a new site! I was going to roll the traits for my current generation and found that I couldn’t!
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  • OJennOJenn Posts: 8,429 Member
    @MayaRose1138 - Oh no!! I am not sure how long that has been down but we can use this one in the interim
  • MayaRose1138MayaRose1138 Posts: 1,787 Member
    edited December 2021
    OJenn wrote: »
    @MayaRose1138 - Oh no!! I am not sure how long that has been down but we can use this one in the interim

    Okay, that looks fine. I’ll just pick some hobbies for them that I haven’t done yet :).

    I forgot to comment on your last update - yay, nooboo! I wonder who he’ll take after the most? And I now the feeling about the ghost hospital - currently, that seems to be Mabel’s entire workforce! I wish that sims that we put into the career, like Beatrice, would turn up as workmates!

    Incidentally, I’ve decided I hate the Doctor career. Every time Mabel gets close to a promotion, she misdiagnoses a patient and her work performance drops. I doubt I’m going to be able to get her to the top of her career unless I cheat!
  • OJennOJenn Posts: 8,429 Member

    I forgot to comment on your last update - yay, nooboo! I wonder who he’ll take after the most? And I now the feeling about the ghost hospital - currently, that seems to be Mabel’s entire workforce! I wish that sims that we put into the career, like Beatrice, would turn up as workmates!

    Incidentally, I’ve decided I hate the Doctor career. Every time Mabel gets close to a promotion, she misdiagnoses a patient and her work performance drops. I doubt I’m going to be able to get her to the top of her career unless I cheat!

    The Doctor career can definitely be a challenging one that's for sure! When sims would get close to promotions I would send them to work on their own instead of going with them.
  • OJennOJenn Posts: 8,429 Member
    I have been stuck and can't decide which house to build so I may end up building shells for both, am I crazy? :lol:
  • MayaRose1138MayaRose1138 Posts: 1,787 Member
    OJenn wrote: »
    I have been stuck and can't decide which house to build so I may end up building shells for both, am I crazy? :lol:

    To me that sounds normal!
  • OJennOJenn Posts: 8,429 Member
    edited December 2021
    So I ultimately decided to build the Mill Creek Plan, I fought with the terrain tools for days trying to build the other one :( I hope one day I can master the hills and things. Here's where I am at so far, I may end up turning the lot around still not sure about orientation just yet. I tend to go with the how the houses nearby are but I might not this time:
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