.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53132263109_2789eccc49_k.jpg112 Day ChallengeChallenger:Chris HarperTraits:Loves the OutdoorsGreen ThumbAnglerFriendlyClumsyLifetime Wish:Surrounded by FamilyChris is coming from a large farming family in Appaloosa Plains.Accustomed to hard work, having fun and generally being friendly, he is expected to do well in the Challenge.New to the city and the region, it still may take him some time to adjust..

@BlackSand , I just read the rules of your challenge. Chris is going to have a tough but interesting time! (I like the idea of creating highly skilled townies to use in future games!)

Was expecting you to do (another) one of these :), will follow how it turns out.

.@PalmArrow and @Tamijo ... Thanks for popping in.I decided to do another Challenge to add some more Sims to my bin and because @texansky had started one.I have done more than a few because I like the results, and the first few someone does can be difficult.Players don't need to do exactly what I do, because your Sims and your game are exactly that ... Yours ... :D But ... I can share and show you how things can go, and offer ideas on how to help things run smoothly.I finished Chris' first 7 days yesterday and will post an update shortly.In the update I will explain how I both hit Challenge goals and respected the general idea of the Sim himself.I am not trying to make cookie cutter versions of the same Sim.Thanks again for stopping by ... I hope I offer ideas to others that want to give it a try.Happy Simming ... Have A Lovely Day ... <3 .

.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53133547102_a5ed3b28fd_k.jpgChris had a very successful first week drawing on his strengths from back home.Being raised on a farm in Appaloosa Plains, he took to gardening rather quickly ... And the desire to eat made fishing a must.The first two days he wandered around gathering seeds, made friends with Nicholas Riverhawk ...And was able to harvest a few vegetables from his Nicholas' garden.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53133556312_1be5e922b0_k.jpgChris also picked up a few gems while wandering around and cut them at the community Elixir Shop before consigning them.With the proceeds from the consignment shop, Chris went into town ... And invested in both the Grocery Store and Diner ...Then decided to workout at the gym before using their showers.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53134622538_3b64f55d41_k.jpgHis tasks took up most of his day, and he wanted to get a strong start, especially while Summer was still around.The growing season is strong, and the weather is amiable ... Other than that he cooked and read books before bed.Sticking with everything ... He got the solid start he wanted.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53132686875_b476c7c96f_k.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53132486209_e08bad89c4_k.jpgChallenger Chris Harper - First 7 Days StatusSkills:Gardening - 10Fishing -10Athletic -10Charisma - 3Handiness - 2Photography - 2Career:Self-Employed Angler - 7Assets:Grocery Store - PartnerDiner - PartnerBank Account - 7586 SimloleonsMost Interesting ThingOnce Chris went to the Gym and achieved Athletic Skill to Level 3 ... He could Jog.Being raised on a farm, Chris had never thought about jogging in his life ... But he got the idea looking at the people on the running equipment at the gym.Chris was also a bit out of shape when he arrived at the challenge ... Strong, but a little wide around the middle.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53134624153_b7d512126a_k.jpgLong story short ... He spent most of the first week jogging everywhere he went.The reduced diet and extra activity made some changes to his body ... As well as gaining Athletic Skill routinely.He's almost skinny if it wasn't for the muscles he has now ... :D https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53134624648_9ca6388406_k.jpgIf you have any question on how that all works out, feel free to ask.If you have anything you want to share, feel free to add.If you are giving the 112 Day Challenge a shot ... Enjoy your game and share what you come up with.I am looking forward to more fun with Chris over the next 105 Sim Days..

Great start - some perfect screenshot. Do you run with the standard (37) game speed. Actually have you tweaked anything or is it all standard settings besides what is mentioned in the challenge itself.

New Challenger: Chris Harper - Hidden Springs

PalmArrow
Seasoned Hotshot
2 years ago
@BlackSand , I just read the rules of your challenge. Chris is going to have a tough but interesting time! (I like the idea of creating highly skilled townies to use in future games!)
Tamijo1444
2 years ago

Was expecting you to do (another) one of these :), will follow how it turns out.
HotBlackSand
New Spectator
2 years ago
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@PalmArrow and @Tamijo ... Thanks for popping in.

I decided to do another Challenge to add some more Sims to my bin and because @texansky had started one.
I have done more than a few because I like the results, and the first few someone does can be difficult.

Players don't need to do exactly what I do, because your Sims and your game are exactly that ... Yours ... :D
But ... I can share and show you how things can go, and offer ideas on how to help things run smoothly.

I finished Chris' first 7 days yesterday and will post an update shortly.
In the update I will explain how I both hit Challenge goals and respected the general idea of the Sim himself.
I am not trying to make cookie cutter versions of the same Sim.

Thanks again for stopping by ... I hope I offer ideas to others that want to give it a try.
Happy Simming ... Have A Lovely Day ... <3

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HotBlackSand
New Spectator
2 years ago
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53133547102_a5ed3b28fd_k.jpg

Chris had a very successful first week drawing on his strengths from back home.
Being raised on a farm in Appaloosa Plains, he took to gardening rather quickly ... And the desire to eat made fishing a must.
The first two days he wandered around gathering seeds, made friends with Nicholas Riverhawk ...
And was able to harvest a few vegetables from his Nicholas' garden.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53133556312_1be5e922b0_k.jpg

Chris also picked up a few gems while wandering around and cut them at the community Elixir Shop before consigning them.
With the proceeds from the consignment shop, Chris went into town ... And invested in both the Grocery Store and Diner ...
Then decided to workout at the gym before using their showers.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53134622538_3b64f55d41_k.jpg

His tasks took up most of his day, and he wanted to get a strong start, especially while Summer was still around.
The growing season is strong, and the weather is amiable ... Other than that he cooked and read books before bed.
Sticking with everything ... He got the solid start he wanted.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53132686875_b476c7c96f_k.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53132486209_e08bad89c4_k.jpg

Challenger Chris Harper - First 7 Days Status

Skills:
Gardening - 10
Fishing -10
Athletic -10
Charisma - 3
Handiness - 2
Photography - 2

Career:
Self-Employed Angler - 7

Assets:
Grocery Store - Partner
Diner - Partner
Bank Account - 7586 Simloleons

Most Interesting Thing
Once Chris went to the Gym and achieved Athletic Skill to Level 3 ... He could Jog.
Being raised on a farm, Chris had never thought about jogging in his life ...
But he got the idea looking at the people on the running equipment at the gym.
Chris was also a bit out of shape when he arrived at the challenge ... Strong, but a little wide around the middle.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53134624153_b7d512126a_k.jpg

Long story short ... He spent most of the first week jogging everywhere he went.
The reduced diet and extra activity made some changes to his body ... As well as gaining Athletic Skill routinely.
He's almost skinny if it wasn't for the muscles he has now ... :D

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53134624648_9ca6388406_k.jpg

If you have any question on how that all works out, feel free to ask.
If you have anything you want to share, feel free to add.
If you are giving the 112 Day Challenge a shot ... Enjoy your game and share what you come up with.
I am looking forward to more fun with Chris over the next 105 Sim Days.

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Tamijo1444
2 years ago

Great start - some perfect screenshot.
Do you run with the standard (37) game speed. Actually have you tweaked anything or is it all standard settings besides what is mentioned in the challenge itself.
Tamijo1444
2 years ago
Ya, was expecting you used community lots for creative skills, to save space.
Is there a rule against 4 story cellars ;)
texansky
Rising Adventurer
2 years ago

@BlackSand
Question:
Would it be considered cheating to sleep in the beds at the fire station if you don't work there? And if you are a firefighter, could you sleep there?
HotBlackSand
New Spectator
2 years ago
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Not Ready to put up the Week 2 update yet ...
But, rain set in all day and Chris was a bit tired and had been running ragged.
He caught up on sleep and stayed in the tent reading until late afternoon.

He then went to the Elixir Shop to Consign some items and ran into a nice young lady working the counter ...
Before going next door to Vargs' Tavern for a few drinks and a game of pool with another nice young lady.
I guess it was his day off and night of relaxation.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53135745600_e97c09339f_k.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53135745390_b4910a9b99_k.jpg

The week is almost over though.
Chris isn't slipping and is steady moving along.

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Tamijo1444
2 years ago

@BlackSand: Right, completely forgot about lot restrictions.
PalmArrow
Seasoned Hotshot
2 years ago
It's great to see Chris doing well! And those young ladies are very pretty.