Official Rules: The Dude Ranch Challenge
WELCOME & congrats! You've bought/inherited a ruined Dude Ranch. Everything was destroyed in 'The Great Tornado', except for one camping spot, the main gate sign and a partial front fence and the mailbox of course. Buy horses, raise horses, sell them. Build a ranch house. Raise a family. Bring this Dude Ranch back to life.
You will begin with One Sim only. (Teen-Adult)
Two of your traits should be Horse Lover & Rancher. The last trait is for you to decide.
Aspiration is your choice. However, if you would like a little direction, consider the two recommendations below.
- (Recommendation 1: Thirsty vacationers to your Dude ranch might appreciate a finely aged bottle of nectar after a long hot day of ranch life. Perhaps you'd like to try making your own nectar as an added money maker. Would you like to become an: Expert Nectar Maker?)
- (Recommendation 2: If you want to keep your guests and your horses safe, training and good riding skills in yourself is a must. Would you like to become a Championship Rider?)
- You will purchase the 64x64 lot in Chestnut Ridge world . Do NOT bulldoze when you move in. Keep it furnished. You will want that partial fence and ranch sign at the entrance as it is a symbol of your Ranch you wish to rebuild.
- Lot Challenges you must have: Wild Prairie Grass ..For an extra challenge, you may also choose Off The Grid challenge but this one is completely optional.
- Lot Traits is for you to decide.
You will purchase one of each at the very beginning before you push play:
- Under The Stars Bedroll Sleeping Bag §140
- Outside trash can §(your choice)
- Dual Duel Public Outhouse §1,300
- Barrelwood Shower §350
- Trailboss Firebox Grill §880 -OR- Rustic Fire Pit §350.
- Happy Camper Picnic Table §225
- Ranch Community Board §100
After placing all items from your purchase list, you must drop your money down to §1500. This is what is left of your entire life savings that you brought with you.
You must purchase or rescue your first horse(s) in the game when you are ready.
Yes, you may breed your horses. (recommended)
Yes, you can do community jobs, collect items in the world, harvest prairie grass, sell horses and all other non-career money making ways you can think of in your story world that you create.
Yes, you can adopt a child(ren).
Yes, you may use Potion of Youths for your Sim.
Yes, you may use any treats you might find/make for your horses.
Yes, you may have any other animals, besides horses, that you wish.
Yes, cows, chickens and llamas from the Cottage Living pack are also allowed.
Yes, you can play this in a 10-generation legacy style.
No, you may not take any loans/money cheats.
No, you may not travel to any other world. Chestnut Ridge is your entire world.
(Optional: Visiting Henford-on-Bagley is allowed if you have the Cottage Living pack.)
Goals: The tornado wreaked havoc on the dude ranch. Now you have bought/inherited what remains of it. Bring your Dude Ranch back to life.
1. Build a ranch house with a minimum of 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. (Not all Dude Ranch guests appreciate the experience of sleeping in a tent or bedroll.)
2. Build two horse pastures. One for the riding horses to live in and one for the young stock you are training up for sale.
3. Build a barn with at least 4 stables.
4. After 4 weeks has passed: Own at least three horses at all times. Yes, one or two can be foals you are raising. But you should always have a riding mount for yourself.
5. Build a total of 3 campsites for the hardier vacationers with the following: Tent or sleeping bag(s) / Picnic table / Grill or firepit (you do not need 3 outhouses. The starting one you placed in the beginning is enough for all.)
6. Complete the Dreadhorse Cavern adventures. (Your Dude Ranch guests (use your imagination) will love this portion of their stay.)
7. Find and/or craft one of each type of Nectar available.
8. Have a ranch lot value of at least 100k.
9. Someone in your house/family must: Master the Horse Riding skill.
10. Someone in your house/family must: Master the Nectar Making skill.
11. Someone in your house/family must: Max the singing or guitar skill.
12. You should try to do a guided Trail ride once a week (minimum). You can find this in Community Jobs menu.
13. Make it a family-run dude ranch - Get married & raise at least one son or daughter to carry on when you are old.
14. Ultimate Goal of all is...have fun!
