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Post by Squirt on Oct 7, 2013 15:13:32 GMT -5
Oh, I love Roman. I may be the only one, but I want Roman in my game.
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Post by PeregrineTook on Oct 8, 2013 22:00:03 GMT -5
Every time I read and re-read this story, I get all excited to do an immortal sisters story. Inspiring.
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Post by KaseOfHearts on Oct 10, 2013 15:50:19 GMT -5
Oh, I love Roman. I may be the only one, but I want Roman in my game. Roman is such a crazy-pants. I'm pretty sure he's dead now, so I don't think I can hand him over. You're so nice to me! I hope you do your sisters story sooooooooooon. I need it.
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Post by KaseOfHearts on Oct 10, 2013 15:52:46 GMT -5
Chapter 3, Part I: The Fire Goddess and the Fireman So back in chapter 2, I mentioned that Arie had met Tobias at the gym. Turns out I'm a liar. She actually met him at the fire station where he works and I thought it was the gym because of the exercise equipment. Which means two things, 1.) He's at work like 24/7 and won't respond to invites, BUT 2.) Arie can bother him while he's at work. So, while not the most convenient, at least it's do-able. Arie has been constantly at the fire department. While there, Werewolves have been all up in her business since werewolves are really good firemen apparently. Also, firemen like getting and staying smelly, which makes zero sense because the fire department is like the only occupation with a shower right on the premises, BUT I DIGRESS. Well, before I get off this tangent, I'm going to provide you a picture of Arie and a werewolf with someone smelly right off to the side. EVIDENCE. So while all this is happening, I find out one of the joys of Seasons. Also, one of the scariest things for this particular challenge: SNOW DAYS. Yes, I can work on Roamie's skills. But how is he supposed to earn an A by his birthday with days like these! I am anx. But, the snow is pretty. And the girls decorated their house for Snowflake Day. And remember how I said I would get Roamie to work on his skills? JK. Nihm, being particularly intelligent, realizes... OH BOY, where's our money? Spent on Bills. Seriously, horrible. So, she decides to ride her bike down to the consignment store, IN A BLIZZARD, to make some cash. And you'll never guess who was just standing there being a creeper. Tobias, Arie's newest target. Girl, why are all your men creepin' out? "I don't know, but I am seriously too attractive for this nonsense. He's lucky he's cute or I would not be after his genetic inheritance." Speaking of how Arie isn't at all crazy, she decides it would be super wise to just hang out in the snow in her bathing suit. "Time to make a phone call!" Well, go ahead, I guess. "Aaand, obv a snow angel." Okay, well. That's... I mean... I guess your soul is like fire so it's... fine? "So I dropped you in your crib and got the heck out of there!" "Thanks, Mom." Actually, she might have just come in from giving herself walking pneumonia to give Roamie a pep talk about his first day to school because that day, knee-deep in snow, he headed out to the bus to start his academic adventure. Meanwhile, the wooing for Arie was going according to plan. She looks so sinister in that last one, despite the fact that she looks like she's genuinely enjoying it as she's sitting with him in the snow. One night, Dedric the Worst invites Arie over for a formal affair at his house. When she shows up, this is what she is met with. Great party, Dedric. You are literally good at no things. At least there was cobbler. Arie was hungry. Back at the homefront, Nihm is showing off her mad skills by just working out, one-handedly, in the middle of a blizzard. That's fine. And Winnie is giving a little bit of tutoring help to our boy Roamie. After getting some Cobbler, Arie decides she'd like to get on out of there and Tobias, who she brought to the party, offers her a ride home. Will this lead to more? Oh, please. This challenge is getting away from me. We need more baabbbiiieesss.
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Post by KaseOfHearts on Oct 10, 2013 15:56:53 GMT -5
Chapter 3, Part II: Heartbreak Hotel Well, let's get back on track with this monster. Last time, Arie and Tobias were heading back to her house after the world's lamest party. And I was a-hoping for some babies. Once they got back to the house, Arie wasted no time. She is super aware of her bad timing luck, and so she she made sure to give Tobias a reason to stay. And, of course. My girl was successful. Man, it's nice to not have a guy run away for work. And and! Chimeesss. Based on my objective, I would like it to be a girl. Would be fab. Anyway, so while all of this was going on, Nihm got a phone call. How sad is this game! No one can ever have love. Poor Nihm. And Winnie is looking pretty forlorn too. EVERYONE IS DEPRESSING. And while everyone is hating their lives because Arie is getting all of the men, Arie is making it decidedly worse by picking fights with her sisters. I imagine Juno was trying to talk to Arie about how insensitive her actions have been. "Do you really think it's nice to march all of these men around the house when you know how insane this set up is for everyone?" "Jealousy isn't very pretty on you, Sister." Frustrated, Arie goes to paint her spirit animal. JK. Her spirit animal is probably more of a snake-tiger. A Sniger. Well, actually, she did spent quite a lot of time painting. And it was during this period of time that I got the University expansion pack, so Llama showed up at the door and Winne was all thrilled to take the aptitude test. Not bad, I guess? I expected more. So she picked up a t-shirt for a school she can never attend. Man, this update is heartbreaking. When Arie wasn't painting or causing her sisters immense emotional turmoil, she was waddling around all pregnant and stuff. Oh, and then having babies. Look at that weirdly green-skinned child. Why? Having isolated her sisters, Arie delivered the baby alone while the rest of the house went on with their lives. Winnie was particularly successful at not caring about the baby. And yet, after the baby came, Arie was still interested in flirting with Tobias. What up? So, this. You know. Awesome. If by awesome, I mean super depressing.
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Post by Squirt on Oct 10, 2013 16:01:57 GMT -5
Tis fine.
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Post by Jane.Eyre.Force on Oct 10, 2013 16:25:31 GMT -5
Finally got a chance to read this and I'm really enjoying it! I like a legacy with a good sense of humour and an observational style, so this ticks all the boxes. I'm having a really hard time deciding on a favourite character, I like them all!
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Post by KaseOfHearts on Oct 15, 2013 22:44:46 GMT -5
Finally got a chance to read this and I'm really enjoying it! I like a legacy with a good sense of humour and an observational style, so this ticks all the boxes. I'm having a really hard time deciding on a favourite character, I like them all! Don't you worry! There comes a point in the story where there is actually a right answer for favorite character.
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Post by KaseOfHearts on Oct 15, 2013 22:50:06 GMT -5
Chapter 4, Part I: If at First You Don't Succeed...Even though Arie is supposed to have a heart of steel, it seems like the girl's subconscious is portraying a bit of a different picture. I knew the look that she was giving Tobias was kind of odd. I guess all that seducing takes a toll on you at some point. Well, if the girl in that picture doesn't look incredibly familiar. Arie, she's a very subtle girl. During Arie's full-moon paint session, little Tobie popped right up into a toddler. Another redhead! I am obsessed with redheads. And he is freaking cute as a button. Way to pick 'em, Tobes. So remember how in the last update, all of the sisters were irritated with Arie? Well, count Roamie in, too. I truly have no idea what Arie said, but whatever it was completely offended her son. Pretty typical. Oh! And speaking of problems with children. This is so not okay! It scared the crap out of me when I caught a glimpse of this horror show. He's like a redheaded Slender Man. So, so not cool. Fortunately, it was a temporary glitch and little Roamie was back to his adorable self in a matter of seconds. And since there were only a few days left of his childhood, I had to make sure his skill sets were up in all the applicable areas. Bake, bake! Get those skills up! And Romes wasn't the only one working on his skills. Juno, Winnie, Tobie, and Nihm were all doing their assigned jobs, and my house is run as tightly as a factory before labor reform in the 19th century. Well, I guess that last one isn't so much Nihm working on skills as it is her just trying to not become socially deprived by talking to a tomato plant. And what better way to not feel completely alone and isolated than by going to a Graveyard! Waiiit... Nihm's trying to catch a deathfish so she can finally get Juno the ingredients to make that Ambrosia. We're getting pretty close to an age-up, and I would be preeeetty mad if I lost at this point. While creepying around the graveyard, Nihm spotted a little fairy child and, curious, began to speak with her. She'd never seen a supernatural being before, so she was intrigued. After finding out that fairy dust can do some amazing things, Nihm turned on the charm and begged the girl to give her some of that sweet, sweet dust. After a moment of consideration, the girl relinquished some of her precious fairy dust and Nihm was so overjoyed, she rushed home without catching that deathfish. Damn, come on! Back on the homestead, Arie was trying to figure out how to make amends with her sister, since she was pretty hurt that no one had come rushing over when she was having Tobie. So, instead of handling the situation like an adult, she texted them all smilie faces. Winnie, being the sweetest of the sisters, decided that was an acceptable apology and went to find her sister to let her know. "I once read a book about sociopaths, and it turns out that it's really difficult for them to even kind of admit they were wrong, so, good for you!" It had been a few days since Tobie had been born before Arie tried to find another suitor. She was really dragging her feet and it was certainly a pain. But she managed to give Dedric a call. She's only been trying to sleep with this jerk for like... 10 days or something. And just when they were finally hitting it off... "Excuse me, I have a future obligation tonight. It involves being the WORST EVER. Bye." Since Arie was invited to a party that night, she decided to completely screw the whole Dedric thing and head over to... Dedric's party? WHY IS THIS GAME SO FRUSTRATING? Was kind of a weak hangout, but, check that guy in the middle. Possibilities? YUP. Unfortunately, my game was glitching and by the time she walked in, everyone was leaving. I really don't know how I haven't smashed my computer to pieces yet, but I think I deserve a medal for it. She was able to talk to this tall, dark stranger for a moment before the party was called off. BUT. Good news, Dedric headed home with Arie, and she made sure to ensure a win. FINALLY! But, in the end, no chimes. ALL OF THAT FOR NOTHING. Furious. And since I had spent so much time getting all of that together, this is what the house looked like when I finally took a peek. Sweet. The upstairs looked pretty similar. EVERY SINK WAS BROKEN. Well, I guess it is the Water house. Author's Note: And I should be back more permanently now. I was a bit busy over the last few days being a giant, but lovable nerd, and then recovering, and then being a nerd again. But I think I'm back in a more functional state. Sorry to anyone who missed me! And screw anyone who didn't!
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Post by Jane.Eyre.Force on Oct 16, 2013 3:55:15 GMT -5
Great update! I really like Nihm for some reason. Glad to see that you are back!
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Post by NotJustaBook on Oct 16, 2013 16:50:51 GMT -5
Glitches with children and toddlers are the scariest shit. For serious. I once got some bad CC that turned my toddler into I don't even know what and that seriously freaked me out, too.
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Post by PeregrineTook on Oct 16, 2013 20:17:45 GMT -5
Not gonna lie, I'm kind of terrified of Roamie now.
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Post by KaseOfHearts on Oct 17, 2013 13:24:58 GMT -5
Laura: Thanks! Nihm is kind of a bad ass, and she becomes even more BA-y in the chapters to come, haha.
Louise: Ughh, children glitches turn them into like children of the corn crazy. I hate it.
Pippin: Bahaha, he's okay now. Just a temporary fright fest.
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Post by KaseOfHearts on Oct 17, 2013 13:48:52 GMT -5
Chapter 4, Part II: Try, Try AgainSo we last left our girls in a large pile of failure. The sinks and dishwasher were all broken, Nihm was having some trouble catching Deathfish, and Arie had woohooed with no baby to show for it. Bummer. And while I was going around having Juno repair all the things, I clicked on Arie to see what she was up to and she was just standing there... in a completely different outfit. I didn't know Sims could just change their outfit whenever they felt like. I mean, it's cute, but it's kind of a Christmasy dress, and I really go out of my way to pick out the outfits perfectly. Girl, can you not just go changing whenever you feel a whim? Presh. Speaking of picking outfits and all of that, I decided to give Juno a makeover. She's wearing her pjs, so you can't see her pretty dress, but her hair makes her look so pretty! Her face looks really soft and angellic framed that way. I'm kind of an aesthetics nerd. On top of being a regular nerd. And Tobie is playing with... Snugglebob? I don't remember his creepy doll's name. I'm really not a fan of those dolls or that they turn into sims. Super creepsville. But he better hold on tight to his favorite toy, because Arie's got a little surprise coming. Soon. Yeah, so... remember when I said that there were no chimes when Arie and Dedric woohooed? Well, I'm apparently a giant liar. Sorry about that, but my game decided not to tell me. Also, that explained the random outfit change on her part. It's aaaall coming together now, isn't it? And Roamie is losing his miiinnnddd. Hilarious. PANIC. And here's our proud indifferent mother with her new baby boy, Aeric. WE NEED GIRLS, PLEASE. Oh, and here's the nurturing mother with Aeric instead. So pretty! And after a handful of the most uneventful days in the world, Aeric is a handsome little toddler. I'm pleased that he's not a redhead. And he's handsome in his own way too. Speaking of aging up... Roamiiee <3 Meanwhile, Nihm's had an incredible amount of success with Deathfish and Life Fruit so Juno is smug as heck preparing that fabulous Ambrosia. And just in time! And just like that, all the sisters were glowing with youth. 4 servings of Ambrosia takes about... 5 sim hours to make. Pretty time consuming, but I guess when it comes to eternal youth, you can't be too picky. As a teenager, Roamie really kicked it into gear. Not only was he absolutely adorable with his baby brothers, but he also worked his butt of to get his skills up. All the while, finishing his homework every night! It was enough to make any teenager give into his more rebellious nature. But still, he's such a cutie pie. I'll be sad to see him move out. Arie, however, could not care less about how fantastic her first son was being. She was being asked out on dates by, probably, the richest man in Anne Arbor. Leo was onto Arie's tricks, but it didn't really bother him much. He was way into her. And she was way into him. And it wasn't just because he was so rich he used 100 simoleon bills to blow his nose. And let me tell you, when she was invited to his house for a costume party, the game lagged so hard I had to just get Arie home. Even though she was totally hitting it off with him. He was incredibly charming and she was almost at risk of being seduced herself. (She and Leo were pretty much the only two not wearing hotdog costumes. I'm pretty bummed I didn't get a picture of that because it was just a giant mansion filled with hotdogs.) But since Arie felt herself get a little tug at her... er.. heartstrings, she decided to prove to herself Leo meant nothing to her by flirting with local werewolf, Ricardo Gandy. There are quite a large number of attractive men in Anne Arbor. It's fantastic for this challenge.
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Post by PeregrineTook on Oct 18, 2013 11:17:52 GMT -5
LOVED the shot of Arie in costume for the party!
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