I am leaning more and more towards Both since @igazor's suggestion that I should play all three and peel off families (or individual sims down the track).
@blazerntq Thanks :) They do look very different since, although they are not clones of either dad, they got different features from each :)
@bekkasan You know me and know that Elspet could never be an option! LOL
I think my laptop should be strong enough to handle a few extra sims in the household until I decide who to keep.
@Cororon Thank you :) I don't use that hair as often as I used to but I agree that it is cool :)
@Idontrcll Thanks :) I love picking names for my sims and Fife jumped out me from the list :)
@Charlottesmom It does look like Fife is gaining favour! Is it any wonder I couldn't decide for myself this time? ;)
@PalmArrow I have to admit I love the black hair/green eyes combo. I always make my female sims happy and treat them equally - until it's time to kick them out ;)
@Simtown15 I am starting to lean towards playing both since I am keeping the families small in this save :)
I saw you left a message on my wall asking about how I complete LTWs on this short lifespan. In the case of the founders, I chose LTWs that were skill based as I don't like my sims to work outside the home. Jordan only needed to master MA and Athletics and John had to master Guitar and Painting. They had personalities that meant mastering their skills would be done without much intervention from me. Although I am controlling my sims more on the short lifespan to ensure that wishes get met, I still let my sims do their own thing for long stretches of each sim day and they naturally gravitate towards their interests :) I also gave the second generation couple skill based LTWs. As for the kids I get rid of, I generally give them a LTW that they can complete on aging up to YA, such as Surrounded by Friends or Bottomless Nectar Cellar (the house came with nectar valued over §100,000 because it is a house I use often).
@puzzleaddict Knock yourself out! It's been an interesting read :)