Goal is to complete High school with a graduation with honours then enrol into university and complete the Academic aspiration. Have a house by the time you start your first job after university. A house has to have at least one bedroom, one bathroom, one kitchen and one lounge, if it’s bigger, it’s a bonus ;)
Start with a Teen sim
Aging on long ( we want to have fun not stress and feel chased so we don't enjoy the challenge)
Academic aspiration and any traits you want to pick
Move into Little Falls Nook in Copperdale
Place a little tent if you don’t have the pack you can place the cheapest single bed and build a 3x2 wall around it and place the cheapest door. This is to protect your sim from seasons, if you don’t have seasons then you can just have the empty lot and sleep on benches.
Testingcheats true and then Money 0
Follow to school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Go to the old style school Tuesday and Thursday (sent alone) this is to work around the progress bug we currently have in Highschool ;)
Only stay in Copperdale until you can go to university.
Not allowed in houses and other worlds but can use community lots including the High school
No jobs, but can collect collectibles and sell until you can make your own money with crafts you purchase eg easel or knitting basket. You are not allowed to use Plopsy to sell items and clothing to make money. Thrifty can be used, but you are only to sell outfits for double their amount they are worth, no more simoleons than that at any time. You can only sell one outfit a day.
No cheats for needs, but can use aspiration rewards if you want too
Gameplay options is up to personal preference. I will be disabling dust, the wants and fears and celebrity status.
We might adjust the rules as we play this as I did a quick play through with cheats to see if it can be done, it will be hard without cheating but I am sure we can achieve this with aging long. As with all my challenges, this needs to be fun for you, so if you need to adjust the rules to make it more fun for you feel free to do so.
This is my sim Miranda https://i.imgur.com/Wb6yh9g.png Her money is set to 0 after I gave her the little tent to sleep in to keep her save from season deaths
I hope you guys will enjoy this, I am starting this soon, not today though, I did the testing and setting up today ;)
@NRowe it’s been a while since I read the word frippery in a sentence. Great writing throughout. Lindsey is hardcore. I love the idea of geometry as escapism.
Ok, so I finally caught up with everything and think I have a pretty good feel for the challenge and so want to give it a try <3 I have really enjoyed all the stories and updates throughout the thread. Any tips/suggestions for starting out?
Also, I do have a mod installed that makes it to where all the high school events don't happen every single week. I didn't like how cluttered the calendar looked. So yeah.
Thanks a bunch @JojoMOMSTER. Yep, I'm glad Lindsay comes across that way (hardcore).
Hi @WinterKhirin. Just updated the blog (please excuse that it's still very much under construction...) so that my details about my personal setup are now accessible direct link to the blog page here
@NRowe - Yes, Jacob Volkov is a Maxis-premade sim from the Werewolves pack. He was adopted and his adoptive father wants Jacob to be the heir to the Moonwood Collective Wolfpack in Moonwood Mill. For my story, Jacob was a runaway teen, just like Ali, but ran away to Moonwood Mill, and there, was bitten by a feral werewolf and changed into a werewolf himself.
And just went and read your blog. Lindsey has such a sad backstory...with a mysterious ring attached to it. Love that her tent is hidden in a sort of cave area. Nice!
Also, I don't use mods or cc and play a vanilla game.
I waited until Friday to enroll Ali in uni. She enrolled in the Fine Arts Distinguished Degree Program at UBrite. The skills you need for this degree are photography (which she has already maxed), violin (she has the violin that Geoffrey Osteer gifted her), and painting (she has the digitalistic sketchpad that she purchased in her personal inventory). She enrolled for three Core Courses and an elective (I chose dance for her). She is also on the soccer team because she got an Athletics Scholarship.
And her residence, I picked the cheapest place for her to live, Wyvern Hall.
https://i.postimg.cc/gchMDs3Q/wyvern-hall.png
And with all those scholarships, she pays nothing and gets a free ride. Woot!
https://i.postimg.cc/15PKKQmV/pays-nothing.png
And with Liam moved in her house, she moves out with 0 Simoleons. She did have 171,518 simoleons before she moved. So, yep, starting rags to riches again. However, if you remember, she did make an outfit the other day at ThirftTea and priced it at $60,200, so I am thinking that she will sell this. If not, there are some collectibles and fishing spots around. She also has her frogs in inventory for frog breeding. Plus, living in the dorms, she gets free food at UBrite Commons, and she has the free services trait, so can order pizza and Zoomers anytime for free.
And she is whisked away to her new home in the dorms. She immediately meets two of her roomies, Julia Wright and Becca Clarke. (Note: When Discover Uni is first downloaded, these Maxis-made sims live in this residence. However, they are not Ali's current roomies, so they must have either graduated or they were expelled and don't live there anymore.)
https://i.postimg.cc/cLt6gvpR/ali-in-the-dorm.png
Ali meets a few of her other roomies (Ali has 9 roomies, and none of them are in the same program she is. Darn! 2 are in Biology, 1 in Physics, 1 in Communications, 1 in Art History, 2 in Drama, and 1 in Economics).
I was going to have Ali be in a private room, but those new roomies are quick and grabbed those rooms right away. So, she is in a room with two other students, and her area is divided by a partition. She put up a picture she painted, the dragon sculpture she made and a framed photo of her and Jacob. I meant to change that bedspread to a uni one, but will do next time I play.
I did a bit of a reno in Wyvern Residence. (You normally can't go into build mode to change uni housing, so just use Ctrl + C, then testingcheats true, then bb.enablefreebuild That will let you build or renovate the uni residence.)
I added a few items to make the area off the elevators more welcoming. On the balcony outside, I also added an easel and a weight machine.
https://i.postimg.cc/cJrNxJJV/the-dinign-area.png
For the dining area at the back of the dorm, I added a fridge, sink, coffeemaker and microwave, plus an extra table and chairs. No stove because you can't cook in uni housing.
https://i.postimg.cc/pd4Mpthy/the-common-room.png
The common room needed help, so added a foosball table, a stereo, and a gaming console. There was already a tv in there. Put up some posters and switched out the carpet.
Beside the dining room area was a sitting area, so I just changed that to a study/computer zone, and added an extra computer (one was already in the dorm), and an electromagnetic research archive machine.
I also changed those open showers in the bathroom to regular shower stalls because if you don't, your sim will get the embarassed moodlet everytime someone walks in on them when they are taking a shower. If you don't want to reno the bathroom, just lock both doors for everyone but your sim when they are taking a shower, and then unlock when they are done, and the problem will be solved.
Ali glanced out the window of the common room and saw all the decorations on the stadium next door! Oh! This was exciting! There must be an E-Sports Tournament tonight.
There was an area being set up on the quad outside, and Ali went to investigate. She decided to call Jacob to join her. And the two uni mascots are there! Darby the Dragon (for UBrite) and Larry the Lobster (for Foxbury).
I was going to have Jacob do a keg stand with Ali, but I guess they were too late and the event vanished. Oh well, there will be other opportunities. Because tonight was Night on the Town, which means free food and drink! Yes! So Ali decided to ask Jacob on a date.
They went to Pepper's Pub on campus. Ali wastes no time and heads to the bar and orders the most expensive drink for the both of them. She can afford it tonight because well, they are all 0 simoleons. She also orders some hummus and pita, again all free.
They are neck-in-neck now, and with one glass left for both. It's Jacob's turn, and he must have been feeling confident, because he closes his eyes and just tosses that little ping pong ball right into the cup.
https://i.postimg.cc/PJKxbHqj/ali-is-crying.png
Oh gosh! Well, we know who won! Poor Ali is crying about it. But then Jacob does the most adorable autonomous action. He caresses her cheek. It's like he's saying, it's ok Ali, I still like you even if you lost at juice pong. lol
And that must have been what Ali needed because she asks Jacob if he wants to be her boyfriend, and he says yes! Of course he says yes, Ali, the guy is head over heels in love with you.
@all, my daughter was kind enough to share her laptop with me today, so I can comment on all your fabulous updates <3 Unfortuanatly its only a school laptop so it can't run sims. But hey its a laptop LOL, I have a friend that said they would have a look at my laptop on Wednesday they are more tech savvy than me. I did manage to save my documents folder and all my personal photo's to an external drive in between all the bluescreen and auto shutdowns. So Miranda and her adventures are safe and sound until I can either fix my laptop or get a new one in a year or two's time. It is the first time since the release of sims 1 that I am not getting a new pack as they release. It feels weird. Anyways let me read all your awesim updates :)
@SoulGal7 day 27 and 28. Ali looks so cool in her gold cheer leader outfit. I think Wolfgang is being mean avoiding poor Ali. Well done to Ali's cheer squad, way to go. But she is still so sad about the whole Wolfgang thing, poor Ali :( Oooh so he still wants to go to prom with her, wake up Wolfgang and decide what you want, you so hot and cold. Wow lovely dress Ali, you look stunning.
Day 29 and 30. Love the pic of Ali at the leaf pile. oooh Jacob has a crush on her and she on him, they might be hidden soulmates. Not knowing yet, especially since Wolfgang is hot and cold. Love the new rocker look Ali. Holy macaroni she has so much money now. Once I get to play again Miranda is going to start asking big simoleons for her outfits LOL. It would be super interesting to see if someone would pay a million, we should test it once the challenge is over ;) I like the green top, way better. Aww Ali, don't worry you are doing great girl, come on smile <3
@JojoMOMSTER I agree with you, I have not been able to play with room mates, my sim usually adds all they need to their bedroom and then locks the door and hides away in there hahahaha.
@SoulGal7 day 31 and 32. Oh my gosh those mood swings after school is hectic. That must have been some mean angry poop to break the toilet LOL. Ali cool down girl you can't crush on the whole neighborhood :D Ooh Ali he does look nice, lets see what happens hey :) I think Wolfgang is ok with being friends, because he has lost interest a while ago. Mmm things are getting interesting now.
@SoulGal7 day 33 and 34. Ali leave Takumi, girl you and all your crushes are spinning my head LOL. Oh Ali, my heart bleeds for you. You will be ok, just don't think about Wolfgang. Ooooh score !!! Jacob want to go to prom with her <3 Ali !!! no you can't go with two people, what are you thinking girl ??? No no no another crush, you need a cold shower Ali :D Oof poor Takumi, but she did the right thing.
@SoulGal7 day 3. Wowsers that preppy outfit is selling for over 50 000 simoleons, that is incredible. Mayor Whiskers is a classy cat, he loves paintings LOL. Ali is a very good scout, way to go Ali. Oh how I need to see that photo of her and Jacob now hahahahaha. Ali and Jacob are so cute together, Wolfgang who LOL. What a perfect night <3
@SouldGal7 day 36. Ali is leaving a trail of broken hearts, hopefully like you said once a young adult she will cool with the crushes LOL. Jacob is such a lovely guy to keep on asking her on dates even if she declines. Wow Ali your decorations look amazing, this is going to be a good party. Oooh first kiss, Jacob looks surprised but happy ;) Wooot wooot Happy birthday Ali. Congratulations on graduating with honors Ali, so proud of you. Large pet poop, how rude. Aww Happy birthday Jacob :) Wow the whole dialogue was so romantic and beautiful <3
@mightysprite Thanks for reading our challenge <3
@JojoMOMSTER I feel its silly to give us the option to graduate early and go to university as teens when we can't do much there until they age up as young adults. Hopefully that will be looked at before sims 5 releases.
@NRowe nice to meet Linday :) Love that she is a cheerleader for her Halloween costume. Ooh we all had problems with needs in the beginning, Lindsay will get the hang of it as the challenge goes on. Less passing out, although she does look peaceful and comfortable even though she is laying on the concrete LOL. Love that she has a bike to get around. Mmm sausage cooked on the fire.
@JojoMOMSTER So sorry that your computer is also almost on the brink, hopefully we win lotto and get new ones LOL. I was super sad, but I am feeling a bit better now, I did manage to save my ea folder before it killed over. A friend offered to look at it, will see if they can help, otherwise I will save to take it into Dell.
@NRowe thanks for the virtual hugs, sure needed them <3 I thankfully saved my ea folder to an external hard drive in-between all the blue screens and auto shut downs. She is save until I can play again. Loner sims are quite hard to play, they really want to be alone, but at least social needs won't be an issue for you.
@SoulGal7 day 37 to 40. Wow I am surprised that premade sim's get A's. Guess its because they attend high school. It will be interesting to see who shows up at graduation. Awwww that smell here and kissing Ali reminds me on the twilight wolves that imprint on their soulmates. Wow Ali has so many scholarships, way to go ;)
@WinterKhirin Welcome to our challenge <3 Basically only tip I can give is too take it easy in the beginning concentrating more on school and grades. Then worry about money once you have that A. SoulGal7 has some great tips with the thrifty store to make some good simoleons. It feels a little cheaty, but its not LOL.
@SoulGal7 day 41, Wow she had 171 518 simoleons !!! Wow :o 9 roommates that is going to be interesting. Love all your renovations inside. I was thinking of leaving Miranda at home for the uni, but if she gets scholarships I might move her in to the dorms too for new gameplay. One day when I get to play her again LOL. All Ali and Jacob on a date <3 They are such a cute couple. Awwww he is her boyfriend now <3
After an exciting day yesterday, Ali got a head start on her courseload for Term 1. Her schedule is as follows.
Beginning Brushwork M-W-F 9:30 AM - 10:55 AM (Final Exam)
If It Ain't Baroque T & TH 8:00 AM - 9:25 AM (Term Paper)
Go Figure T & TH 9:30 Am - 10:55 AM (Presentation)
Spin, Snag, Swag, Dance T & TH 11:00 AM - 12:25 PM (Term Paper)
Soccer M-T-W-TH-F-Sat 6:00 PM - 9 PM
Dang! Tuesday and Thursday are back-to-back classes.
Now from past experience, it is best to do the homework for the class that is coming up first, and then work on the presentation. It normally takes 2 attempts to do a good presentation, and you can only submit it during certain times during the week. Term papers can be written once, revised, and then submitted on-line anytime. So, yeah, presentations take more time as you travel to a "rabbit hole" to present.
So, since her first class in Beginning Brushwork is on Monday, she starts with that homework first. And with all the desks and tables available in her residence to do her homework, Ali decides to sit on the floor instead! lol
There is a debate competition going on at the quad, but Ali has a lot of work to do before Monday, so she stays in her dorm to work on her presentation instead. Oh gosh...she keeps poking herself with a thumb tack.
Her first attempt at her presentation is poor quality, so she sees one of her roomies, Arjun Gahdi walk by and asks him for feedback. He is in Art History and gives her a few pointers. She re-does her presentation with his suggestions, and now it is outstanding. Yes! She will submit this after class on Monday.
Ali then realized she had a game tonight and needed to practice her juggling. She decides to head outside and calls her teammates to come and practice with her. There are three of them (so far).
And then right before the game, the Spirit Squad set up on the quad again. Ali invites Jacob again, but it must take a long time to get from Moonwood Mill to UBrite. (We need to get Jacob werewolf superspeed so he can get there faster! lol).
It is also the Romance Festival in San Myshuno and Ali gets this pop-up from some mysterious admirer. What? Who are you? Kiss you? How rude! No way! I have a boyfriend! Ewwww!
Ali has no idea who that even was calling her (and neither does the Watcher! lol) To take her mind off of the call, she does a keg stand with her teammate, and is successful! Oh Al! First keg stand and you did it! You rock girl!
Ali does some soccer juggling with the Foxbury mascot. (Ali asked for a selfie with Darby, her own uni mascot and he/she told her no. I almost had Ali stink bomb them. lol The nerve! And Ali is on the soccer team!)
And Jacob does show up, but by the time he gets there, Ali has to head to her game. Oh gosh! So Jacob just gives Ali a high five and wishes her good luck on her first game.
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While Ali is running to the game, she sees that the two uni mascots are in a fight! lol Ali is secretly happy that the Foxbury mascot won! lol Who is that girl under the UBrite mascot costume and why does she dislike Ali so much? Hmmmph!
While eating her sweet corn pizza, Ali hears some fireworks! Oh how fun! It must be because UBrite won the soccer game! Ali thinks of Jacob and wishes he could be there with her to share in her post-game happiness, and have a piece of 'za with her.
