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The DBU Alumni Newsletter: Volume I

Welcome to the first edition of the De Bourgh University alumni newsletter, where we catch up with all our recent graduates, as they take their first steps in the world beyond academia!

Engaged couple Martha and James have moved back to Merybury, to take up residence at the Knightley family home.

~ Scorpio  8 / 7 / 5 / 2 / 7

~ Animal Lover / Bookworm / Coward / Absent-minded / Vegetarian

~ OTH: Nature

~ Favourite colour(s): Turquoise / Orange

~ Aspiration: Knowledge / Family

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Animal Lover / +Mechanical / -Rebellious

~ Major: Mathematics (3.6)

~ LTW: Have 6 Grandchildren

Almost as soon as the young couple move in, there's a sad loss to endure - of family pet Tiger.

But this animal-loving family have since opened their home to former stray Sake.

~ Scorpio 6 / 3 / 7 / 6 / 7

~ Athletic / Brave / Loner / Night Owl / Frugal

~ OTH: Tinkering

~ Favourite Colour(s): Blue

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Adventurous / +Reserved / -Daydreamer

~ Major: Economics (4.0)

~ LTW: Have $100,000 Mansion

Marmaduke has moved in with his older brother Ambrose, to share a rented apartment in Merybury, while he looks for the right opportunity to exercise his business acumen.

He's already winning new friends and influencing people.

~ Gemini 4 / 7 / 9 / 1 / 3

~ Genius / No Sense of Humour / Dog Person / Diva / Ambitious

~ OTH: Sport

~ Favourite Colour(s): Primaries

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Romance

~ Turn-ons / -offs: +Athletic / +Serious / -Rebellious

~ Major: Biology (3.7)

~ LTW: Own a Top Business

Also returning to the family home is William. Although he's a Literature graduate, he's decided that he would really like to follow in the footsteps of his mother Fanny, by pursuing a career in Natural Science, which will mean dedicating himself to many years of further study. He's also still considering what the future might hold for his relationship with fiancée Keziah.

~ Cancer 7 / 3 / 6 / 4 / 9

~ Coward / Shy / Natural Cook / Eco-friendly / Avant Garde

~ OTH: Cuisine

~ Favourite Colour(s): Mauve

~ Aspiration: Family / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Reserved / +Tidy / -Infamous

~ Major: Literature (3.1)

~ LTW: Become Ecological Guru (Literature is going to be a big help with that 🙄 - yet another example of the Maxis criteria for rolling a Want to study a particular Major making no sense!)

Former family pet Boo puts in regular appearances, to remind them that nothing is really gone forever - not in this world anyway.

Over in Sanditon, Keziah is dismayed by the light fixtures in her rented studio apartment, and I'm dismayed by her postgraduate attire.

With her signature look re-established, she too is reflecting on the current status of her relationship with William, and hoping that they can move beyond a certain unfortunate misunderstanding.

~ Pisces 3 / 4 / 5 / 4 / 6

~ Absent-minded / Rebellious / Eco-friendly / Brooding / Avant Garde

~ OTH: Film & Literature

~ Favourite Colour(s): Orange / Blue

~ Aspiration: Knowledge / Pleasure

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Reserved / +Unique / -Fitness

~ Major: Mathematics (3.7)

LTW: Job Hopper

And finally, for this edition, we catch up with Marmaduke and Ambrose's sister Olivia. Although the Military has decided that it's not a good match for her unique talents...

...she and boyfriend Elliot have a much happier event to report. We're sure that this dynamic young couple are set to take Merybury by storm!

Olivia's adult stats:

~ Scorpio 4 / 5 / 7 / 5 / 1

~ Ambitious / Vehicle Enthusiast / Handy / Mean-spirited / Workaholic

~ OTH: Tinkering

~ Favourite Colour(s): Burgundy

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Occult / +Serious / -Daydreamer

~ Major: Biology (3.9)

~ LTW: Earn $100,000

Elliot's adult stats:

~ Pisces 8 / 5 / 10 / 6 / 3

~ Grumpy / Virtuoso / Born Performer / Workaholic / Anxious

~ OTH: Music & Dance

~ Favourite Colour(s): Black

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Cultured / +Serious / -Daydreamer

~ Major: Economics (3.7)

~ LTW: Become Criminal Mastermind

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DBU alumni and students, "Why did you choose DBU?" Take a minute to answer in the comment section below or on the actual website post. http://buff.ly/2n1va9P Cheers from South Africa, Wayne #proudDBUalumni #DBUisHome #WeAreDBU (at South Africa)

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The DBU Alumni Newsletter: Volume II

In this issue, we're welcoming some more alumni back to Merybury, including Hester. While she's yet to make any headway in the world of sport, we're sure that she's destined for great things, once she finds her niche!

~ Pisces 7 / 7 / 9 / 6 / 8

~ Daredevil / Kind / Dog Person / Bookworm / Workaholic

~ OTH: Sport

~ Favourite Colour(s): Turquoise

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Popularity

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Athletic / +Well-liked / -Unique

~ Major: Economics (3.8)

~ LTW: Earn $100,000

In the meantime, she's still spending a lot of time with Eleanor.

Hester's younger sister Sally has also recently returned home.

~ Cancer 10 / 5 / 8 / 2 / 4

~ Athletic / Brave / Perfectionist / Avant Garde / Proper

~ OTH: Fitness

~ Favourite Colour: Magenta

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons/off: +Fitness / +Cultured / -Laid Back

~ Major: Economics (3.6)

~ LTW: Become Personal Trainer

Although her family are concerned that her ongoing on-off romance with Louie might not be in her best interests.

Louie has already made their mark on the culinary landscape of Merybury, and reports that they have many ambitious plans for the future, including embarking on a gastronomic tour of the Sim East, publishing a series of best-selling cookbooks and establishing their own high-end restaurant franchise.

~ Aries 5 / 9 / 7 / 5 / 2

~ Diva / Hot-headed / Natural Cook / Workaholic / Schmoozer

~ OTH: Cuisine

~ Favourite Colour(s): Light Blue

~ Aspiration: Romance / Fortune

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Stylish / +Brown Hair / -Laid Back

~ Major: Philosophy (3.0)

~ LTW: Become Celebrity Chef

Perhaps Sally's family have cause for concern, as Louie has also regularly been spotted in the company of local healthcare professional Joanna.

Also flying high in his chosen career path - with his insider insight into alien culture - is Erasmus.

~ Aries 6 / 5 / 3 / 2 / 4

~ Brave / Cat Person / No Sense of Humour / Computer Whiz / Can’t Stand Art

~ OTH: Science

~ Favourite Colour(s): Lime Green

~ Aspiration: Knowledge / Family

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Alien / +Mechanical / -Daydreamer

~ Major: Mathematics (3.2)

~ LTW: Discover 10 Stars and 10 Planets

He also still finds time to conduct his own independent astronomical research.

And is settling well into the local community.

He and his fiancé Edward have moved into a small house in the centre of town.

Where Edward dreams of establishing his own pottery studio.

~ Libra 2 / 10 / 6 / 10 / 3

~ Artistic / Over-emotional / Good Sense of Humour / Hopeless Romantic / Workaholic

~ OTH: Arts & Crafts

~ Favourite Colour(s): Yellow / Red

~ Aspiration: Romance / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Artistic / +Alien / -Blonde Hair

~ Major: Art (3.3)

LTW: Sculpt 100 Pieces on Pottery Wheel

We finish with Nathan - another high achiever, who's making a big splash in the world of politics.

~ Libra 6 / 8 / 6 / 2 / 10

~ Friendly / Athletic / Neat / Can’t Stand Art / Schmoozer

~ OTH: Fitness

~ Favourite Colour(s): Red / Blue

~ Aspiration: Popularity / Romance

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Athletic / +Well-liked / -Occult

~ Major: Political Science (3.0)

~ LTW: ?

He and Lillian have enjoyed a whirlwind romance, since meeting in his final year at DBU.

And in fact, they are delighted to announce their recent engagement!

Welcome to Merybury, Lillian! (After a rather extensive makeover - I confess that her features were just a bit too Maxis for my liking, so they got a fairly major overhaul.)

~ Aquarius 2 / 6 / 10 / 2 / 5

~ Daredevil / Green Thumb / Loves To Swim / Social Butterfly / Mooch

~ OTH: Sport

~ Favourite Colour(s): Green

~ Aspiration: Family / Pleasure

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Athletic / +Blonde Hair / -Occult

~ LTW: Reach Top of Social Services Career

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The Elton Family Album: Volume VIII

New graduate Ambrose is moving back to Merybury.

~ Taurus 5 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5

~ Easily Impressed / Dog Person / Supernatural Fan / Daredevil / Schmoozer

~ OTH: Sport

~ Favourite Colour(s): Red / Brown

~ Aspiration: Popularity / Romance

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Athletic / +Charismatic / -Indoorsy

~ Major: Art (2.7)

~LTW: Become an Influencer (Maximise Influence and Use 100 Times)

First order of the day - after changing his attire - is a catch-up with old flame Cassandra.

A fun time is had by all.

And of course, there has to be a house-warming party.

A little innocent flirting never hurt anyone.

But Cassandra is still his main squeeze, whatever she might be wearing.

A new career also beckons - in the hospitality industry.

Ambrose's single life falls into a happy pattern of promotions...

parties...

and pissing off the neighbours.

Meh, party poopers!