@igazor I'm pretty sure I do have the unified billing enabled but I'll double check when I get in game. It's a pretty neat concept considering they all actually do go to work when they're inactive. I also like the entrance fee idea. Anything that makes the game more challenging is good with me! (even if they aren't my personal sims!)
Which brings me to wonder what is a good number for inactives? You mention 200. I'm not sure if that's just an offhand number or if it's closer to what you have. My original thought was that the more the better so I have a selection for my heir but I've got this whole obsession with knowing what everyone is doing all the time. Seriously, I even have it set to prompt me to name the babies and once I get the notification they are born I go to see them! So, I was thinking a small number of sims would be good. But at the same time when one of my played sims goes into a venue it would be nice if it isn't the exact same sims each time showing up. I'm just wondering what is a good balance?