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deedeeplayssims · 4 days ago
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Chapter 430: Fun and Friends
With their vital toddler skills completed, Gamma Tabatha makes sure the twins get some time on the spring rider.
Ewan goes first and looks adorable as he shows off his chubby-cheeked little face.
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Erinn doesn't disappoint either as he enjoys his own ride on buzzy bee.
This toy has been a favorite ever since we bought it way back in our first town, Sunset Valley!
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Fallon's even more excited when he discovers something incredible!
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His IF doll Peanut grew to child size and he can now chat and play with him!
But Fallon and Peanut aren't the only ones having birthdays in Sunlit Tides.
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Across town, little Tiki Hale, has become a child as well!
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Soon after, Fallon brings Tiki home from school and the two quickly become friends.
Boy, do I wish Muire was old enough to make friends with him.
I'd love to bring his blue genetics into the Frio family!
Especially since Fallon is the only one of our potential heirs to inherit a Dragon Valley skin tone.
The white/black slider genetics from Midnight Hollow is so powerful it's still with us even after five generations!
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Little Ewan inherited it, but he does have his father's DV elven ears and green hair color.
He also inherited his father's insane trait, which I consider a positive since it's such a fun trait.
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With his shorter hair style, Eirinn's eleven ears are even more noticeable.
And he inherited his mother's ginger locks, which his grandmother so helpfully brought back into the family.
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Muire's still an unknown bundle as far as ears and hair color, but she too has the MH skin tone.
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Juliette and Jaeger's fifth child is now officially on the way!
Fingers crossed we get a little more genetic diversity with this one.
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Next up Chapter 431: Birthdays and Birth Days
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deedeeplayssims · 2 months ago
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Amazing! Got everything, plus some stuff from the mesh creator! Thanks so much for this.
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I saw these modular curtains by Feenwald in @jodeliejodelie's videos, found them and now intend to use them EVERYWHERE. They had some good recolors already but not enough neutral colors, so I made some. A total of 42 recolors because each color comes in solid and sheer version. You might think it's too much, but they are really nice curtains.
I separated them in two folders for your convenience after I've already numbered them, therefore the numeration may seem odd.
Meshes are NOT included, get them and the original recolors HERE
textures are 256x512
TS2 DOWNLOAD:
SFS / MEGA
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deedeeplayssims · 2 months ago
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Beyond Sunset Valley---A Town Jump Story
(cont. from Carl's Sims 3 story boards---Prologue through Chapter 426 are read only on his site now, Beyond Sunset Valley---A Town Jump Story)
The links work for me, but not for my tester. We did figure out direct links to each new chapter without all the formula showing. I'll keep working on it.
If anyone knows how to get the links to actually stay on the correct post, I'd appreciate the information.
Current Town #14:
Chapter 427
Chapter 428
Chapter 429
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deedeeplayssims · 2 months ago
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Chapter 429:  Progress and Pregnancies
When I left Tabatha at the spares home, it was with certain expectations.
But instead I find her out in the pool house!
"I sent you here to get Gwen settled in the nursery and visit with family, and you're just swimming in their pool? We have two at home!"
"It's a beautiful pool, Watcher! And you made it even more enticing by enclosing it. I just couldn't resist a refreshing swim."
"But I was hoping you'd chat with Cam or Leila, even your in laws, maybe even get in some playtime with the twins."
"Cam and Leila went to practice and Alana was busy working on her latest novel. The twins are both taking naps so I indulged myself with a swim in this gorgeous pool."
"Instead of spending time with your son-in-law or grandson?"
"Fine. I'll dry off and see what they're both up to."
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Unfortunately, we find Daeric discussing his latest painting with Aeric.
"I'm trying out a new technique but my paints just don't seem to be giving me the right texture. Maybe I've mixed them incorrectly."
Aeric looks at his father's newly started painting and says, "I'm just a beginner Dad, but I can see what you mean. Maybe we could research the technique on the computer and see if that could solve the issue?"
Daeric nods excitedly, "Good idea, Aeric! I'm sure we can find a solution somewhere on Simsearch! It has answers to everything."
Aeric, ever the disciplined sim, cautions, "We can't take everything we find on there as truth, Dad! In my communications class, we learned that some of the information is totally bogus! We need to stick with reliable sites."
Since these two are totally engrossed in their joint project, Tabatha and I head back home.
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Where Tabatha immediately heads to the basement pool.
And thinks about using the water slide attached to the outdoor pool!
I leave her to her obsession and check on other family members.
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To find Juliette reading a bedtime story to Fallon.
I love when children do this autonomously when they're tired.
It's so sweet, especially between family members.
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But then, Juliette stands up abruptly and Fallon asks, "Mom, are you okay?"
Juliette takes a deep, calming breathe and says, "I'm fine. But I think it's time for you to be a big brother again!"
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I quickly check on Jaeger to find him sound asleep.
Well, not exactly sound asleep as an evil gnome has popped up beside his bed and he's having 'gnightmare's'!
He's got an image of the evil gnome in his moodlets and the description reads, 'GAH! The combination of Evil Gnome + Appearing Suddenly + Next To My Bed was simply too much for poor Jaeger Frio's mind! They'll be having gnightmare's tonight! (From Evil Gnome)'
Wow! That one's a first!
But that means Jaeger's in no condition to take Juliette to the hospital.
Especially since he's dreaming about getting divorced on the eve of his 4th child's birth!
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Lee's gone to bed too, so that leaves Tabatha.
She's still swimming in the basement pool; something I have no problem interrupting!
And Tabatha didn't even protest about it.
She just hustled outside to Juliette waiting in a motive mobile.
Her thoughts focused on her coming grandchild!
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Tabatha makes sure the motive mobile is locked as she knows just how corrupt this town is.
While Juliette waits patiently by the front entrance of the medical center.
"Jaeger was deeply asleep, Juliette, you should just head inside with your mother."
"I'll go inside, Watcher, but I know he'll be here! He wouldn't miss the birth of our child!"
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And she's right!
I watch the doors anxiously, expecting Juliette to come out.
Instead, Jaeger arrives and hurries inside.
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Moments afterward, Juliette comes out holding a nooboo wrapped in pink!
"You got your girl! Congrats! Where's Jaeger? And your mother? Don't tell me they're waiting to carry out more babies!"
"No, just one sweet little girl, this time."
"Her name?"
"We named her after Jaeger's mother Mary, but used a more Gaelic spelling and pronunciation, Muire. One of it's possible meanings is 'wished for child'."
"I like it and it's very fitting since you both have been wishing for a girl for quite some time. And her traits aren't bad either as she's a heavy sleeper who loves the cold. Though it doesn't get all that cold here in ST."
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Upon arriving home, Juliette gives Muire a bottle and a snuggle.
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And gets her settled in one of the pink baby swings.
Despite the draw of the swings, I find it keeps nooboos needs up so well that it's worth it.
Especially since they also get the benefit of the three incense burners wafting their scent throughout the living room.
A definite mood boost which is helping little Muire get a head start on earning happiness points.
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Instead of letting Jaeger waste time waiting by the swing, I have him start teaching Eirinn how to walk.
The bonus being that he actually popped the wish to do so after his 'have a girl' wish completed.
Since they did get their girl, I cancel the 'have a boy' wish for both of them.
I'm happy with four children, three boys and a girl, for this generation.
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Jaeger smiles as Eirinn takes his first careful steps.
"That's it, buddy, come to daddy!"
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Juliette also got the same wish, but for Ewen.
But she's not having the same early success as he keeps sitting back down on the floor.
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With his parents occupied with his younger brothers, Fallon works on his homework.
He gets through it quickly since he's using the multitab I paced in his inventory.
Finally, a game mechanic that isn't annoying but truly beneficial!
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Once his homework is finished, he autonomously climbs on a chair and presides over the royal court.
Something I haven't seen since the quads back in DV as Aeric was too disciplined to engage in such childish things.
It can become obsessive and annoying behavior, especially with several kids in the family.
With it being just Fallon, it's cute to watch.
But a message has me racing across the inlet to a modern house below the towering Lair.
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Where Mary-Sue Pleasant has just added twin daughters to her family.
She seems a bit shocked and I can't believe she actually had twins!
Their names are Angela and Lilith, of course.
Angela is a friendly, heavy sleeper while Lilith is an excitable, light sleeper.
As small as it is, I'll need to add a couple of cribs to the nursery.
Good thing I have halfa cribs in my game.
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As I pan through the Pleasant home, I find Jeffrey, who recently became a toddler, crawling on the floor.
I can't resist a better look at him in Stylist.
I wasn't expecting him to be blonde or to look so adorable!
Mary-Sue is definitely going to have her hands full with a toddler and twins, especially with one being a light sleeper.
I'm wondering if part of the reason Mary-Sue didn't have a good relationship with teen Lilith in Sims 2 is because she was a difficult baby?
Or was it just because Mary-Sue wasn't expecting twins and it derailed her career?
With Mary-Sue not only being a workaholic but a perfectionist, I can see how that could cause resentment.
Not the child's fault, of course, and it doesn't excuse either Daniel's or Mary-Sue's attitude towards Lilith.
But it could explain a lot.
Except for what happened to Jeffrey…
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I get back to the main house to find that Ewen actually learned to walk before his twin.
But Juliette has quite the thoughtful look on her face.
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In the nursery, Eirinn's learned to walk too, even if I don't manage to capture a photo of it.
And Jaeger doesn't look as happy as I thought he would at his youngest son's accomplishment.
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But I find out what's on their minds soon enough.
Juliette excitedly chats with Jaeger, saying, "Since the boys have learned all their toddler skills, and Muire was a single birth, I was thinking that it would be nice to have another child!"
Jaeger responds just as eagerly, "You read my mind! I'd love another child!"
At first, I think my inappropriate and insane heir couple are just messing with me.
Then I see that both of them have actually popped wishes to 'have a child'!
If they both want a large family, who am I to quibble about it.
Besides, it will give me another potential heir.
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But another message has Juliette accompanying me to the spares home.
Where she eagerly says, "Congratulations on your promotion to Team Captain, Cam!"
"Thanks, sis! I had so much time off after the wedding and the twins, I was starting to wonder if I'd ever advance in my career. But that's not the biggest news around here, Leila's pregnant!"
"That's wonderful! Jaeger and I are planning on having another child, too!"
"But you already have four, Jules! I'd be freaking out if Alana was expecting again!"
"Are you sure about that, Cam? I always figured you'd want a son of your own."
"Well, I wouldn't mind it, one day, but not until after the girls are in school."
Voices nearby have me thinking that Aeric's using his martial arts equipment, so I pan in that direction.
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But instead of Aeric using the training dummy, I find out that he's training someone else.
None other than Kai Kahale, Alana's husband and the political power here in Sunlit Tides!
I don't want to interrupt but I'm too curious not to ask, "What's going on, Aeric?"
Aeric doesn't miss a beat but says to Kahale, "Don't slack off, mister! Keep up that pace until I tell you to stop!"
To me he adds, "I'll give you the short version, Watcher. Alana Kahale's the Empress of Evil at The Lair and her daughter, Leilani, has joined her as heir apparent. Kimo Hale's been promoted to Evil Sidekick, but as he just became an elder, not much of a threat anymore. But Bella decided that to be on the safe side, Kahale needed to be able to protect his family and the business.  Not just politically, but physically as well."
"Hence the martial arts training."
"Exactly. And I was happy to help out. Being able to add Martial Arts Trainer to my application at the Sports Center made me a shoo in for an entry level position. I'm hoping to be a Toddler Sports Coach before I graduate!"
"Congratulations, Aeric, that's pretty impressive for a new teen!"
Aeric turns his attention back to his trainee and shouts, "Don't be a wimp, Kahale! Hit that dummy with all you've got!"
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Wow! What a chapter!
Juliette and Jaeger have a new baby daughter, Muire.
And they taught both their twin sons to walk, completing their toddler skills.
The Pleasants added twin daughters to their family, Angela and Lilith.
Young Jeffrey Pleasant is now a toddler.
Cam made Team Captain and Aeric's now a Rabid Fan.
Alana Kahale is the Empress of Evil and her daughter Leilani has joined the family business.
Kai Hale's been promoted to Evil Sidekick, but he's now an elder, so not as powerful as he used to be.
Bella's definitely been busy keeping her promises to the Kahale family.
And throwing her weight around a bit making Kai Kahale learn martial arts!
Leila and Daeric are expecting another child, their second.
While Juliette and Jaeger want a fifth one!
Lee and Tabatha are definitely going to realize their dream of having 10 grandchildren.
Dare I ask what will happen next?
Join me and find out in Chapter 430...
Coming soon.
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deedeeplayssims · 2 months ago
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Very helpful addition to the game!
What if I made a program that just randomize sims at the click of a button.
Inspired by this random sim generator in simscord.
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Also inspired by dreadpirate's townie randomizer I reuploaded a while ago.
Maybe it could have weighted options and extra occult options (like midge's mermaid and fairy). All toggleable of course.
Idk if there is much of an interest for this type of thing, but if there is, give me some ideas for more features :)
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deedeeplayssims · 2 months ago
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Same!
Comfy Gaming Computer and Beam Me Up Blarffy Novelty Lamp - for The Sims 2
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These are conversions from Sims 4 Game, low poly. I also added a Monique Hacked version for the computer (choose only one). Keyboard lighting is animated. The lamp emits a green light when turned on.
DOWNLOAD HERE
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deedeeplayssims · 2 months ago
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Beautiful update!
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Babies Need Diapers V2
Version 2 of babies need diapers is here finally! It can take me a minute to get around to these kinds of things because I am lazy XD.
This mod works for babies and toddlers!
Fixes and changes made:
Remesh and retexture
20 pack and 5 pack
Check storage levels interaction for changing tables
Checks for diaper box on lot if changing table storage is 0
Dispose Interaction for when there's no diapers left in box
If anyone encounters any problems or has any suggestions for what you would like to see, please let me know! It is greatly appreciated!
DOWNLOAD HERE - SFS
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deedeeplayssims · 2 months ago
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Chapter 428: Manageable Households
The one thing I forgot to re-do was Eirinn's hairstyle and outfits.
He's simply adorable in his layered outerwear with the blue freezer bunny.
I can't help but think he grew fond of it after spending time with Katherine.
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She autonomously went into the nursery and picked him up to play with him.
She's definitely a keeper and I like her more than ever as Aeric's partner.
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But now it's time to get back to toddler skills before the new baby arrives.
Juliette claps excitedly as Eirinn gets even closer to maxing the skill.
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Then she settles down with him on the living room tiles to finish his talking skill.
He's pretty close to maxing it, so no worries there.
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Ewen's busy playing with his peg box.
I can't resist just watching him play for a bit as he's such a cutie.
Since he still needs some fun, I leave him to it.
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And head across town for that visit I promised the spares.
Here's the renovated Sanctuary, their new home!
It doesn't look all that different from the front.
But that extra roof along the backyard was built to accommodate our two hate-the-outdoors spares.
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Because it covers the now enclosed pool house!
And even extends over the outdoor bar area, to protect everyone's light skin.
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I did a bit of renovating on the main floor.
Removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room so it's now open concept.
I think I may have even changed up the color scheme a bit, leaving the turquoise as it's Cam's favorite color.
And I turned the room in the back left into a nursery.
The main floor also has a living room, computer room, and a 3/4 bath with a shower off the entry.
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The 2nd floor has three bedrooms with double beds, one of them an ensuite.
There's a fourth bedroom with two twin beds for the girls when they age to children.
And a full bath in the hall.
Providing them with four bedrooms and two baths in this section.
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But there's a bonus 5th bedroom with an ensuite that's separated from the others via an upstairs balcony!
It even has a staircase to the ground floor, providing easy access to the work out room, sauna, and pool.
The perfect place for a teen boy to have some privacy and assert his growing independence.
Or as a guest room for out-of-town visitors.
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I catch Aeric giving their new home an appreciative look as he says, "Nice place, Watcher!"
"It was a beautiful home to start with so I can't take the credit. I just tweaked it a bit to suit all of you."
"All of us?"
"Yes. The covered pool for your mother and uncle. An extra napping mat for the twins  in the nursery, as well as an activity table on the covered back porch."
"But what about…"
"Take a look in the side yard, near the garage."
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One the side and back porch, I've placed two easels, mostly for Daeric, but available to anyone who wants to paint.
And I added Aeric's all important martial arts equipment, both a training dummy and a board breaker!
If Leila chooses to brave the outdoors to use it, that's on her.
I honestly couldn't find a spot big enough inside to accommodate it.
Besides, Aeric's the disciplined one and he doesn't mind being outside.
Not yet anyway.
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Then I spot Alana in the yard and realize, as a sim who can't stand art, she may not appreciate those easels!
But maybe it's only art hanging on the walls that bothers her?
I never noticed her having an issue with all the easels and paintings-in-progress back at the main house.
Or even paying any attention to all of Juliette's photographs in the basement.
Art aside, I was hoping that Alana was going to pick up Gwen and bring her inside.
But since she's carrying her laptop, I guess she's planning on doing some writing.
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Luckily, Leila's bringing little Sarah inside.
So, at least one of the twins is being cared for.
Maybe Leila will come back and get Gwen.
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Unfortunately, she doesn't.
She just puts Sarah down on the floor in the nursery and complains about the potty chair!
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Speaking of potty chairs, back at the main house, Ewen finally gets potty trained.
Now he can use the potty on his own.
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With Ewen more comfortable, Jaeger sits down with him in the living room and teaches him to talk.
Of course, Jaeger can't resist talking about painting, "One day I hope to paint something that will rival the masters!"
But Ewen doesn't seem at all interested in the topic.
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Ewen does seem to have a bit more interest in the movies as he repeats that word excitedly.
Another budding couch potato or maybe a movie star?
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But there's a lot that doesn't interest Ewen at all.
Simoleans, jellyfish, and cooking having him remaining stubbornly silent.
Finally, "I got a promotion before I quit' prompts him to say, "po'motion!"
Jaeger definitely has his work cut out with teaching Ewen to talk.
But since they share the Insane trait, I'm sure they'll work it out.
Given enough time.
So, I head back to the spares new home.
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This time with Tabatha so I can accomplish a certain task.
Getting Gwen into the nursery!
No one in the house seems to care that she's been outside all day.
She's not outside currently, as she's in the garage playing with her IF doll, Peaches.
But when I have Tabatha, who was obviously heading for the enclosed pool, visit the home, she rings the doorbell by the door to the garage!
Great. This lot makes the door on the back of the garage the 'front door'.
I click on the door to the actual house, hoping to be able to reset it to it's proper function, but the option isn't there.
I guess it's only available on your home lot.
I give up on that and focus on my sims as Aeric has now invited his grandmother inside.
Of course, that means inside the garage!
Well, it's where I need her to be so that works out.
Even if it makes no sense to consider the garage the house.
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Once Tabatha's inside, she picks Gwen up and gives her a comforting snuggle.
"There, there sweetie. Gamma's got you now. I'll get you settled in the nursery with Sarah."
With Gwen being properly looked after, I check back at the main house.
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I arrive just in time to see Fallon and Eirinn playing together.
Well, not exactly together, but at least near each other.
And they look super cute playing with their toys.
Checking their needs, Fallon just needs fun, no surprise as he just got home from school.
But he's already working on that by playing with Peanut.
Which is the 2nd Peanut in the current family as Aeric's IF is Peanut too.
At least they have different last names with Aeric being a Cullen.
Eirinn's not playing with his IF doll, thankfully, but a green dinosaur and his fun need is fine.
But he needs to get to the potty and fast!
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Juliette gets him there just in time and encourages him, saying, "You're so close, sweetie. I think this will be your last training session."
And she's right, with Eirinn's bar so close to the top, when he finishes, potty training is mastered!
Juliette changes his diaper to max his hygiene and dresses him in his everyday sailor suit.
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So even though I didn't manage a photo of him mastering potty training.
I do get this adorable shot of him playing with his IF doll, Hesper.
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While in the living room, I get to see Ewen master talking with Jaeger pleased as punch.
"We've done it, my boy! With daddy's help you can now chat with everyone!"
He's so thrilled with Ewen's accomplishments that he pops a wish to see him become a genius!
It could happen, but with randomized traits, it's a long shot, so I don't promise it.
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Juliette and Jaeger's twin sons, Ewen and Eirinn, have mastered both potty training and talking.
All that's left is teaching both of them to walk.
I'd thought Ewen had learned the skill using the walker previously, but I guess that happened in the playthrough I lost.
Maybe that will give one or both of his parents a chance to pop the wish to teach him the skill.
Especially once their baby wishes complete, which should be happening soon!
The spares are settling into their new home and I've kept my promise to stop by and show it off.
I've even had Tabatha visit to spend time with them.
Since she's still over there, we'll get another peek into the spares lives at the mercy of NRaas Story Progression.
It definitely handles keeping your town alive and progressing better than the EA version, but it can still throw in a few surprises!
Join me to see what happens with our heirs and spares in
Chapter 429: Progress and Pregnancies
Coming soon.
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deedeeplayssims · 3 months ago
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Beyond Sunset Valley---A Town Jump Story (cont. from Carl's Sims 3 story boards---Prologue through Chapter 426 are read only on his site now) Beyond Sunset Valley---A Town Jump Story
Chapter 427: More Life Events and Tragedy
Just as we rejoin the Frio family, the sun is dawning on a new day.
And Aeric and Katherine are sharing their first kiss!
With Peanut, Aeric's imaginary friend, awkwardly standing by the front doors.
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The two of them spend a good part of the day chatting and flirting.
So, it's no surprise when he asks, "Would you be my date for Prom?"
Katherine smiles delightedly and says, "Yes! We're going to have so much fun together! I can't wait!"
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In the backyard, Jaeger's chatting with none other than his boss, Super Villainess Alana Kahale!
For once, I'm glad Tabatha's at work.
"I have nothing against criminals, Boss, I just don't want to be one myself! I took the job on a dare as a teen and have regretted it ever since. I only continued in the field to help out my wife's family. Our former heir, Bella, has quite a strong personality and gets her way most of the time."
Alana Kahale nods, "I've no doubt about that. I've only spoken with her on the phone and she's crystal clear about her expectations. And what will happen if you don't meet them!"
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She continues, "If it's the money, Jaeger, I can definitely increase your cut! Our China contact was pleased that you delivered the package so promptly after arriving in town. Your professionalism made a great impression."
"It has nothing to do with the money! My wife's family fortune surpasses the Landgraab's ten times over! No surprise really as their Founder, Claire Ursine, was actually the first family member to join the criminal career and start building their fortune."
Alana blanches a bit, "Claire the Bear!?! My father used to tell me stories of a Master Thief that was given that name…but that was long, long ago."
Jaeger says proudly, "Our children make Fourteen generations! But I wouldn't use that title. Founder Claire has a bit of a temper and doesn't much like being told she looks like a bear. She even insisted on taking the Frio name as she despised the reference!"
Alana looks around startled, "She's here!?!"
Jaeger explains, "Not at the moment. But her ghost shows up from time to time. All the family ghosts visit when they have the inclination."
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But Jaeger's had enough chit chat.
"I don't want to fight about this, Boss. Or even discuss it any longer."
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Raising both his hands and his voice, Jaeger yells, "I'm through being a criminal! I quit!"
"But…it's so much easier dealing with you…"
"There's nothing you can say that will make me change my mind, least of all that! I'm sorry I got you involved with Bella. But you were just as eager for that partnership as she was! You've made your bed, Kahale, and you're going to have to lie in it!"
"But she'll take over! She has the funds and connections to buy me out and she'll toss me out first thing! Please reconsider, Jaeger. This business may have only been in my family for three generations, but it's all I have!"
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Seeing that Alana Kahale's not putting on an act for his benefit, but showing her true feelings, Jaeger reassures her.
"That doesn't have to happen, Mrs. Kahale. Bella's given me instructions to provide you with a choice."
Alana Kahale asks suspiciously, "A choice in my favor or hers?"
"One that would benefit you both, actually. Her offer is to allow things to remain as they are; a partnership with you still in charge. As you find it easier dealing with me, Bella finds it easier dealing with you, rather than Kimo Hale."
"Because I'm easier to control, no doubt!"
Jaeger shrugs, "Probably, since Hale is both Evil and Ambitious whereas you're just Ambitious and a Workaholic. I'd advise you to take the deal. If Hale manages to gain control, you know he won't be as generous. With Bella, at least you'll be able to keep your family business and continue as the head of The Lair."
Alana mulls that over, but then asks, "But for how long? I only have two daughters, while Hale as three sons!"
"And you don't consider females just as capable as males?"
"I wasn't referring to gender, just numbers! Kimo Hale has my sister-in-law's sister, Talei, popping out kids one after another. And she's totally controlled by Hale, so I'm sure there'll be more, a lot more!"
"I think you're looking too far into the future, Mrs. Kahale. Hale's oldest son is still in high school while your eldest daughter will soon be a young adult and I'm sure you've groomed her to take her rightful position as your heir. Take the deal and safeguard your family business, while you can. Like you said, Bella has funds and connections, as your partner, let her deal with Hale."
"Leilani has shown promise and is eager to join me, so that's not bad advice, Jaeger. But are you sure you won't reconsider and take your job back?"
"I not only missed my younger sons' birthdays, I spent last night in jail! I'm not reconsidering!"
On that very final note, Jaeger says goodbye and heads inside.
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Because it's time for Fallon's birthday!
As usual, Juliette brings him to his cake, tickling him as they wait for others to arrive.
Once the cheering begins, Juliette helps him blow out his candle.
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As Juliette places Fallon on the floor to pat her baby bump, the cheering gets even wilder.
I guess Jaeger, Lee, and Daeric are trying to make up for the lack of guests.
Tabatha had to work, and Leila had a game.
Cameron, Alana, and their twin daughters, Sarah and Gwen, moved out earlier today.
It'll be strange not having them here, but the family already feels easier to manage.
Two less young adults, and only three toddlers, soon to be two.
Sounds like heaven actually.
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At the other end of the table, Aeric's blowing a party horn with Peanut by his side.
I was hoping it would be Katherine, but she finally decided she had things to do at home.
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Then the birthday sparkles hit as Fallon does the typical spin.
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And ages to child with those scary crossed eyes!
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His eyes finally uncross, and I breathe a sigh of relief.
Until I roll for his trait.
Fallon is now Unstable!
That trait disqualified Torre's twin Karlie Jo when she rolled it as a young adult.
And now poor Fallon has received it as a child.
But then an even worse tragedy strikes!
Not for my Frio family, but for me.
I get multiple error 12's trying to save my game and end up having to quit without saving.
And I have a feeling my most recent save is before Cam, Alana, and their twins, moved out!
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So, now for the re-play…
A lot of the same things happened but not exactly like the first time.
Instead of getting to spend most of the evening with Katherine, Aeric gets abducted by aliens as soon as I reload my game!
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He's returned quickly enough, but not very happy with the alien that abducted him.
I'm just glad it wasn't one of the other men in the family, since any one of them could have been returned pregnant!
Which is the last thing I need.
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This time, I give Katherine a makeover.
Switching out those vivid green sweats for a cute pair of denim short shorts.
And adding a touch of make-up.
I think she's a very cute teen and perfect for Aeric.
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Aeric thinks so too and gets his first kiss! Again.
That's her swimwear by the way.
While Aeric was in the alien spaceship, she took a swim in the basement pool.
She aged up in the top, so I just matched the color of her shorts to the pink freezer bunny.
I love that salmon pink/coral color.
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But with no prom announcement, he says, "I really like you a lot, Katherine. Do you want to be my steady girl?"
She agrees to this just as eagerly as she did his prom invitation.
I really like these two together.
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Juliette still gets her baby bump but actually spins into a maternity outfit that's more appropriate for summer than the outfit she got the first time.
She's even wearing yellow sandals, so a win-win on the replay.
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Fallon's birthday, take 2.
Since I still had five toddlers in the house, I threw his party earlier in the day.
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Tabatha, Leila, and Cam are all at work, but Alana joins the party as no one has moved out yet.
They all cheer and blow party horns just as the sparkles hit.
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Fallon grows up in the same hairstyle but different clothes.
But instead of being Unstable, he's now Eccentric.
Since I had to replay it all, I'm taking the 2nd trait as well! (Take that error 12!)
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Jaeger invited his boss, Alana Kahale over, and chatted with her for quite a long time.
Pretty much the same conversations and he still quit his job!
Alana actually begged him to reconsider this time.
But he refused. Again.
He still missed his twin sons' birthdays but didn't get arrested this time around.
And he passed on Bella's offer; a partnership with Alana Kahale keeping her position, just like last time.
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Both Sarah and Gwen got potty trained, so they learned all three of their toddler skills.
Cam completed one last athletic Op, to get as muscular as he possibly could.
Leila reached level 10 of the Athletic career and is now a Sports Legend.
Both Daeric and Aeric completed paintings they had in progress.
Alana completed another novel, it wasn't a best seller, but it was a hit.
Since she was still at the computer, she was the one that made the arrangements for their new place.
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Then she and Cam went to the nursery and picked up their twin girls to take them out to the waiting car.
Leila, Daeric, and Aeric met them outside.
"Bye everyone. I'll be sure to stop by and family will definitely be visiting."
Amidst a chorus of, "Bye Watcher. See you around," they run to their cars and head off to their new home.
All seven of them will be living in the Sanctuary house!
The home they stayed in when they first came to Sunlit Tides, but it's been tweaked just for them.
I still have to add a few more personal touches, like an extra napping mat, and Aeric's martial arts equipment, but everything else is just perfect for them.
When I do that, I'll make sure and take photos of their renovated home.
I also took pity on the exhausted paparazzi and sent him home via NRaas.
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The first play through was rather exciting, especially with Aeric pairing up with Katherine!
Thankfully that still happened on take two.
My game not saving wasn't fun at all, but it was my own fault for playing waaayyy too long.
I feel that Fallon benefited the most on the second play through, getting Eccentric for his child trait rather than being Unstable.
Now he shares all three of his traits, Excitable, Couch Potato, Eccentric, with his grandfather, Lee.
I love having genetics and traits pass down through the generations.
And now that my main household is paired down to four grown-ups, a child, two toddlers, and a nooboo on the way, it feels much more manageable.
Unless Juliette has triplets or quads!
That would just be my luck.
I actually like the idea of twins, especially getting one of each.
So, I'm with Juliette on that wish!
Finger's crossed and join me in Chapter 428: Manageable Households
Coming soon.
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