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5 years ago

Big Brother 2020 Challenge

Welcome to the Big Brother challenge! Originally by gizmoman49 on MTS.


https://i.imgur.com/0hxLcrw.jpg

Rules


1) There will be 8 Sims in the house to start with. Once the first four have been evicted, there will be one or two wildcard Sims added.

2) Evictions will be every Sunday.

3) Sims will not be controlled. I'm Big Brother here and can modify the house and evict Sims, but will not intervene directly.

4) They're cut off from the rest of the world. No TVs, computers, radios, or books allowed. There will be a mailbox on the premise solely for paying bills - assuming they'll be able to afford them!

5) At the start of the challenge, household funds will be set to 0. Raising money will be on the housemates.

6) While within the confines of the game, I can't take away their phones, they won't technically have them and hopefully... won't spend too much time on them. They have all been provided with journals; the spellcasters have had their glimmerstones taken.

7) Each week will have a challenge. Either the loser of the challenge will be the evictee, or the winner/s of the challenge will be immune from voting.

8) Check out the house here!



Meet The Housemates!

https://i.imgur.com/yQwMO8z.png


Our housemates for the challenge: Cassandra Goth, Malcolm Landgraab, Morgyn Ember, Johnny Zest, Don Lothario, Diego Lobo, Lilith Vatore, Caleb Vatore. Two sets of siblings (one close, one... very estranged), two vampires, two spellcasters.


https://i.imgur.com/uZkbLvL.png
Morgyn Ember
Ambitious | Bookworm | Outgoing
https://i.imgur.com/kiXAzhk.png


Former Sage, now reality TV contestant! How will this bookworm last without a single book in the house?



https://i.imgur.com/NLqZTrJ.png
Cassandra Goth
Creative | Gloomy | Loner
https://i.imgur.com/SRY513T.png


From the famed Goth family, Cassandra would rather be left alone with her music. Will she cope with a house full of strangers?



https://i.imgur.com/14acZoe.png
Malcolm Landgraab
Evil | Snob | Self-Absorbed
https://i.imgur.com/PcWDUSn.png


Heir of the Landgraab family, Malcolm is rich, vain, and well-connected. Will he be able to relate to the others, including his disowned older brother?



https://i.imgur.com/DO9Aq7D.png
Diego Lobo
Art Lover| Hot-Headed | Snob
https://i.imgur.com/xFqdkyI.png


A critic who knows what he likes and what he doesn't like, can Diego ever learn to play well with others?



https://i.imgur.com/huwyoOQ.png
Don Lothario
Active | Noncommittal | Romantic
https://i.imgur.com/mFcVh5X.png


Don is a capital H Heartbreaker! He's almost guaranteed to woo at least one other housemate - will he leave a trail of broken hearts in his wake?



https://i.imgur.com/8103xhv.png
Caleb Vatore
Foodie | Materialistic | Romantic
https://i.imgur.com/1lSEHVo.png


One of a pair of twins, this gentle-natured vampire loves being around others. Will he be able to keep his thirst in check and not snack on his housemates?



https://i.imgur.com/leDMyUX.png
Lilith Vatore
Active | Creative | Outgoing
https://i.imgur.com/VtOJTga.png


The other half of the Vatore twins, Lilith is energetic and loves being kept busy. Will she end up suffering from boredom?



https://i.imgur.com/TyOcRgE.png
Johnny Zest
Ambitious | Goofball | Outgoing
https://i.imgur.com/im1shlj.png


An aspiring and outgoing comedian, Johnny is used to having friends. How will he fare with his evil younger brother in the house?



Index


Week 1, days 1-2
Week 1, days 3-4
Week 1, days 4-6
Week 1, day 7
Week 2, days 1-2
Week 2, days 3-4
Week 2, day 5
Week 2, day 6
Week 2, day 7
Week 3, day 1
  • ryttu3k's avatar
    ryttu3k
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    @mercuryfoam I'm glad you're enjoying it! :D Yeah, the thread can be pretty hectic, haha. I'm not gonna lie, kind of wish they had interacted with the gnomes more, would have been entertaining XD
  • How do you quantify their skills? This update is amazing :D Felt like I just watched a great episode. Can't believe both of the Vatores are at the bottom. I like all the characters. A shame someone has to go :neutral:
  • "ryttu3k;c-17477971" wrote:
    @mercuryfoam thank you! Yeah, I was honestly surprised - given their skill levels, I thought Johnny would be up for elimination and the Vatores safe for sure! To work them out, if you hover over the bar in the skills tab, it shows you what their progress to the next level is. Dancing only goes up to level 5 and Lilith had maxed it out, so she had 5.00. Caleb was on level 4, and was 88% of the way to level 5, so his score was 4.88. Et cetera!


    Learnt something new today! Thank you! :D
  • ryttu3k's avatar
    ryttu3k
    New Spectator
    Week three of Big Brother 2020, and here's a brand new banner for you all!

    https://i.imgur.com/5ejL5lU.jpg

    Nice. Now, let's see how the housemates are going!

    Spoiler
    When we last left them, it was 11 PM on Saturday night, and the lights had just gone out. Let's see what they're doing!
    https://i.imgur.com/z9N4VSy.png

    ...okay so apparently despite having Allow Polygamy and No Jealousy selected in MCCC, Diego strenuously disagrees.
    https://i.imgur.com/l1KTQ9g.png

    "Rude :("
    https://i.imgur.com/OSna3Nq.png

    So that happened.
    https://i.imgur.com/kMoW3er.png

    Anyway. Appliances have been replaced, lights are now lamps or candles. Lilith, I think you'll find the culprit is in front of you.
    https://i.imgur.com/EyxwcyR.png

    She's depressed too! I'm not even sure who she's jealous of! Johnny is very bewildered right now.
    https://i.imgur.com/mduGwBM.png

    Caleb is having a cry in the closet, albeit from embarrassment, not sadness.
    https://i.imgur.com/Xu6prLx.png

    Not even sports is making Lilith happy :(
    https://i.imgur.com/SqvA6Vj.png

    Morgyn, beign their usual adorable self, tries to cheer Caleb up.
    https://i.imgur.com/z3TiGsA.png

    Sadpire :(
    https://i.imgur.com/BXsis1f.png

    Well, time for Caleb to try out the new - old - shower! Naturally, he has no issues with Johnny being there.
    https://i.imgur.com/8OKnP5t.png

    Seriously all Johnny is doing is staring at a towel. Everything okay, bby? Why stare at a towel when that shower curtain is definitely not opaque?
    https://i.imgur.com/WQQCMSf.png

    Poor Caleb is still embarrassed, and now he's tense as well, both from lack of romance and the questionable water supply!
    https://i.imgur.com/3CcGm47.png

    Quick addition to the kitchen.
    https://i.imgur.com/0hqYiNq.png

    The Great Vatore Pout-Off.
    https://i.imgur.com/W7MwRnJ.png

    Morgyn just stopped like this and posed. Fashion!
    https://i.imgur.com/xkivFJ5.png

    Oh my god Caleb get out of the closet! .......again!
    https://i.imgur.com/TCOvPx7.png

    Morgyn 'what is a free bed?' Ember.
    https://i.imgur.com/0pOmYUI.png

    As far as I can tell, Johnny is just having a fine ol' time watching a buff Caleb in a tank top playing basketball.
    https://i.imgur.com/UvY8y2i.png

    Good idea. It is winter, and he can't live off the view of Caleb's biceps alone.
    https://i.imgur.com/AoISbO3.png

    ...although he's going to give it a darn good try ;D
    https://i.imgur.com/e4q6gTS.png

    Caleb's enjoying the view too! (Johnny's just tense from the warmish shower he had earlier.)
    https://i.imgur.com/RkGi7DA.png

    "MY KINGDOM FOR A FORBIDDEN-WORD WATER TANK."
    https://i.imgur.com/6DAUGIm.png

    Now, what's all this jogging?
    https://i.imgur.com/vbDK9gf.png

    I feel we've been in this situation before. Like, five hours ago. The mop is new, though!
    https://i.imgur.com/rv3AahS.png

    Our lovebirds wander outside for a chat.
    https://i.imgur.com/AcdlgA5.png

    And some drinks, some sit-ups, and a meal for Don.
    https://i.imgur.com/cisNMZd.png

    I'm getting this 'aww, what a cute li'l amateur' vibe from Don. Like, isn't that cute, the comedian thinks he can be as buff as me. (Insert Gaston theme here.)
    https://i.imgur.com/AhTFMeF.png

    Into winterwear, finally!
    https://i.imgur.com/Fccs0yk.png

    The animations for Tell Dramatic Story are so fun.
    https://i.imgur.com/siPBs39.png

    And Caleb is just like... why does no one clean up around here... Johnny cleans up around here, and he would except he's asleep...
    https://i.imgur.com/ZUioUYG.png

    See? Sleepy boy. At least he's keeping warm!
    https://i.imgur.com/SddQxFb.png

    Oh for Watcher's sake Lilith get inside!
    https://i.imgur.com/lDikuP2.png

    I know you're hot, but this is ridiculous!
    https://i.imgur.com/IqbdywO.png

    Interestingly, she is doing this in complete silence.
    https://i.imgur.com/Wekw3Bt.png

    That... was an attempted backflip.
    https://i.imgur.com/CDx3xmw.png

    All good. Just keep dancing!
    https://i.imgur.com/3PiXOOh.png

    ...Caleb!! >: (
    https://i.imgur.com/FduH1SJ.png

    Diego's up and he's an absolute mess.
    https://i.imgur.com/62HOHI8.png

    And despite two needs in the red, he's going to... sadly swim instead?
    https://i.imgur.com/9b91e6r.png

    Man, that's just depressing.
    https://i.imgur.com/Mow3DC3.png

    "Okay yeah maybe a shower isn't a bad idea after all." (Don from the pool: "YEAH, MAN, YOU'RE A BIG BLOB OF STANK.")
    https://i.imgur.com/F0asXpx.png

    ...Never mind.
    https://i.imgur.com/NdSft6m.png

    Don knows where this is going and he is out.
    https://i.imgur.com/LufijGt.png

    Okay good the pool remains uncontaminated.
    https://i.imgur.com/BvtNyYH.png

    Some cheery socialising over the messy kitchen.
    https://i.imgur.com/czphHnU.png

    Most of the housemates are up now! And that kitchen needs to be cleaned, yes.
    https://i.imgur.com/KM531Zd.png

    Dangit Morgyn, Caleb's current love interest is right there. Why not hit on Diego? That works!
    https://i.imgur.com/9OIgMah.png

    ...he spotted it :(
    https://i.imgur.com/XpeQm0k.png

    Now look what you did, Morgyn :(
    https://i.imgur.com/z19zeNy.png

    Not you too, Don! ...actually never mind I completely expect that from him.
    https://i.imgur.com/kFV3qV1.png

    Caleb it's very good of you to clean up the gross counter but I think Johnny needs some love?
    https://i.imgur.com/vSISAFq.png

    Despite the fact that Morgyn hit on Caleb in front of him, Johnny's Outgoing trait means he can't pass up a good story!
    https://i.imgur.com/RSnB5LA.png

    Oh my god now Don is sad and jealous and crying it out!
    https://i.imgur.com/zOqMsPc.png

    You know what cures sadness? Mac and cheese.
    https://i.imgur.com/tyuXR1i.png

    Bone apple teeth!
    https://i.imgur.com/ngpNmH4.png

    "You're doing great, babe!"
    https://i.imgur.com/ByrnuYf.png

    Huh. Too bad Lilith is locked in a house. And also doesn't actually have her phone.
    https://i.imgur.com/RZvrgg0.png

    Giving yourself a pep talk works better when your housemates aren't chatting to each other right next to you!
    https://i.imgur.com/kMOmNwm.png

    ...make that chatting each other up right next to you...
    https://i.imgur.com/oytZKTl.png

    You know what Caleb is not helping here.
    https://i.imgur.com/6M4qr49.png

    And now it's Don's turn for a pep talk!
    https://i.imgur.com/qFfYtCu.png

    I feel he was going for motivation and, "Yeah, go get that man!"
    https://i.imgur.com/RlI4AUV.png

    Certain people are less than impressed.
    https://i.imgur.com/UwvIy3U.png

    Seriously does no one here know what a bed is?
    https://i.imgur.com/3lzGxJv.png

    Lilith is still asleep, but there are two whole free beds!
    https://i.imgur.com/yGOYS3p.png

    *muffled screaming*
    https://i.imgur.com/DhVXVoe.png

    No! Not an improvement!!
    https://i.imgur.com/pDFhKXV.png

    "Trust me I am fixing this as fast as I can because you are offensive right now."
    https://i.imgur.com/nE0eUx2.png

    Oh thank Watcher.
    https://i.imgur.com/mHOqLqf.png

    Smelly boi.
    https://i.imgur.com/LINQ7XD.png

    OOPS.
    https://i.imgur.com/oZXsBjQ.png

    Alive, but still sad!
    https://i.imgur.com/qpXkhx7.png

    Wait, what is that offensive smell?
    https://i.imgur.com/96uVeWt.png

    Morgyn, this time!
    https://i.imgur.com/2oIorIl.png

    Lilith is now awake and seems to be wishing she still wasn't, if the expression she's giving Don is any indication.
    https://i.imgur.com/KOciL1L.png

    Good, some less offensive company!
    https://i.imgur.com/dxxaVnL.png

    Love the gardening enthusiasm, but I think you best have a shower, my little stinkblossom.
    https://i.imgur.com/fXai2Ee.png

    Literally none of these Sims know how to self-care.
    https://i.imgur.com/UdrwKkk.png

    See, Don, isn't it much nicer now you're not freezing to death?
    https://i.imgur.com/jbWxZDN.png

    As the first day of week three ends, Diego and Johnny sleep off their emotional rollercoasters...
    https://i.imgur.com/CijGIdn.png

    Lilith, Morgyn, and Don have a... rollercoaster of their own the next bed over, and Caleb splashes around in blissful oblivion and is 'dang it's good not to be affected by the weather'.
    https://i.imgur.com/bnsOHuN.png

    Now let's end this quickly before any more drama ha-- never mind.
    https://i.imgur.com/zTBce5w.png

    Caleb: ":("
    https://i.imgur.com/IhxNok5.png

    Let's pretend they're talking it over like grown adults!
    https://i.imgur.com/4y5InwQ.png

    Don, hiding works better when someone isn't actively sitting on the same bed.
    https://i.imgur.com/uUr7Zli.png

    "HECC."
    https://i.imgur.com/ip0Tec8.png

    As Don grumpily eats his mac and cheese, he and Lilith are decided: this is gonna be a loooong week...
    https://i.imgur.com/zpmGZm7.png


    So, now that everyone is smelly and sad, I can fix at least one of these, if I want! Should I cheat in the Player trait for everyone? There'd be no more jealousy, sadness, embarrassment, et cetera. Still plenty of shenanigans, but basically they'll be able to flirt, smooch, and woohoo to their heart's content. Or, do I keep jealousy happening, and just watch how fast relationships start to unravel?
  • Well. First off, I missed the last installment but I want to wholeheartedly agree about the Tofurkey. My whole family is vegan and while we are happy they even offer veg*n options, that pale, sickly Tofurkey is always unsettling for us to see.

    Also, wow, Johnny and Caleb are just so adorable, I can't even. They aren't together when they are my boys (When completely autonomous, Caleb is ALWAYS more likely to go for the other brother, I think maybe snob and materialistic traits mesh well?). Even in my monopoly mod save, seriously, Caleb WILL NOT go for it. Johnny occasionally throws a light flirt at him and Caleb is always like "hard pass, bro." And then he goes and blushes at Malcolm for 45 minutes. It's a crying shame, because they are definitely my OTP in your game.

    So! On to this week. Man, idk. This is Big Brother, after all. I think I'm gonna vote for no Player trait. This has all gotten very Big Brotherish and I'm here for it.

    And, honestly, I've played a few polyamorous households (including a long save in TS3 that included 7 poly sims and their kids). Pretty much all they ever wanted to do was flirt and woohoo with each other. There was never anything to change the group dynamic because in general they all got along. And I feel like an unpredictable group dynamic is better for this particular challenge, even though I hate seeing my sims miserable.

    It makes for good TV though. :D