I have tried it and I do go back to it. I really lie the challenge but it's brutal. The furthest I got was generation 3 but I lost my save when I got a new PC.I've never used a pre made, always just build my own lot.

Hi :)It's my favorite Challenge but I loose interest fast once generation 2 kids are born. I don't know why. :lol: I've started a Hopeless version- the second generation kids are born (3) and she's having a hard time but I'm trying to make it through. I think I've started 50 of them and only finished 2. A suggestion- pretty much at the beginning, they can't really do Anything. :lol: -Start yours off at Uni. -Get your Founder in the Secret Society and use one of the Safe houses. :D -Check out Boolprop.net for their Stories and lots of Advice. :)http://boolprop.net/viewforum.php?f=21Handicaps/Advantages - This can make it easier for beginners or Harder for more experienced players.http://boolprop.net/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=515A Random Apoc - One of mine I didn't finish. :lol:http://boolprop.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=975A Broke Apoc -One I did finish and I used a Premade (Dustin Broke)http://boolprop.net/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=1779I like the more... interesting looking Sims but Dustin or his brother Beau would be fun. One of the Sims in the Simbin in Stragetown would be great. Or Bella... age her down and send her to Uni. Maybe Mortimer Goth.... Have fun and don't worry too much at your first try. Maybe make a blog or story. I'd love to read it. :D

And don't worry too much about Failure. If you find a rule you messed up, think of a good way to make up for it and keep going. That can be fun, too. No matter how long I've played this challenge, I always break a rule now and again. :lol:

Woot~ Thanks! XDThose Sims are all great choices and you could do interesting story lines with any one of them. :D I don't remember how long it took me- I was kinda on bed rest when I started, it was last year I started and finished it. I know many that can take a long time to finish; work and family and school Always come before a game. :lol:

I think it's ok to use a pre made town for college. I did. You may find some safe houses on mod the sims? There is also lots on the boolprop forums.This thread is making me want to start the challenge!