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One Goal at a Time Rotational Legacy-updated Nov 7

Introducing my new Legacy Rotation

(started Nov. 5, 2024)

Over the last month I've been experimenting with play styles, and I think I've found one that fits me really well. I love rotational gameplay. I've been waiting for Life and Death to come out to start, because I want every sim to have a personal gravestone and place within their history. I also want to really play each and every household that is premade. So, I've created one sim to start, and I've decided on Willowcreek as my starting point for this rotational legacy. 

I've disabled all of my packs except Laundry Stuff. I can't imagine a house without laundry. And of course, the new expansion, Life and Death. I won't be adding packs back in quickly. I really want to soak in every single one until I feel satisfied, and then add an element to my game rotation. I also want their ages to be staggered. I'm going to start off by staggering them through use of the Potion of Youth at various non-necessary times, so that birthdays will also be different for each sim. 

One Goal at a Time

First Rotational Goal:

Establish everyone in their career. If they don't have a career, choose one for them or assign them a role (mom, tutor, seed collector, etc). 

Order of Rotations:

I'm starting out with 6 Households in Willowcreek, and then as I feel I can handle another household, I'll introduce them into the mix. My next post will have the names and pictures. 

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    Introducing my starting rotational legacy families:

    In Order:

    Wendy Taylor- the first sim, new in town, to move to Willowcreek. 

    The Goth Family- established family in Willowcreek

    The Pancakes- the gossip of the town of Willowcreek

    The Spencer- Kim-Lewis Family- wait, the who's? No one knows, but they live in that huge obnoxious building they call a house.

    The BFFs- just moved out on their own, trying to find their way in this crazy world. 

    Alex Moyer- passing through, not sure if she'll stay

     

    Starting with Basegame, Laundry Day, and Life and Death. All other packs are disabled for the time being. First world to play: Willowcreek

    Starting Point: New Game 

    I plan to change some of these lots to one's I've previously remodeled, and I plan to remodel the rest. After each one is remodeled, I'll decide whether to keep it in my game or swap it for one of my own builds, old or new. 

    This is the first created sim I'm putting in my rotation. I made her on Oct 7, 2024. She's starting over (no skills/relationships/simoleons, etc). I'm starting her on the Money Making Scenario, and the only way she can make money is by the Trend Setter career. 

    Introducing Wendy Taylor:

    The other Willow Creek Residents starting out in my rotation: 

     

    One Goal at a Time:

    First Rotational Goal:

    Establish everyone in their career. If they don't have a career, choose one for them or assign them a role (mom, tutor, seed collector, etc). 

    Happy Simming! 

     

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    A little setting up of the base game worlds:

    I would like to eventually explore all of the builds done by Maxis, so the lots already in the library that aren't in the world, I went ahead and set down on the lots I thought they should go for now. If it was pictured in Newcrest, I set it in Newcrest, etc. There were only two that wouldn't fit. After I explore them in live mode, I'll decide whether to redecorate them, bulldoze them, or whatever, but I want to live with them a while first, and give them a chance. Part of this process for me, is trying everything. 

    Here's the new worlds with Maxis' Library additions:

    Here's the lots that were added:

    I don't think I've been in most of these. Has anyone else ever tried them out? What did you think of them?

    These are the two that wouldn't fit. I'll hopefully try them out some other time when I have room.

     

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    Part 1

    Wendy Taylor gets a promotion:

    Wendy is all about fashion, and this sociable sim wants to get to know everyone in town. First things first, let's get her a job in the Style Influencer career. The very first thing she buys on her first day of work, is a pink, leather bound journal, to keep track of her goals. Wendy loves to write, keep up with her figure at the gym, and is interested in learning more about photography. She might be called a party girl, but it's not because all she cares about is fun. It's because all she cares about are sims, and getting people into community is important in her book. Her little pink book, to be exact.

    Wendy pushes through sleeping on a few hard benches and showering at the gym (thank goodness her job came with a membership), and gets her first promotion quickly! She goes from level 1 Rag Reviewer to Level 2 Consignment Commentator very quickly. It's great that her boss recognizes good talent and hard work.

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      Congratulations to Wendy on her promotion in her new Style Influencer career πŸ™‚

  • I hope that your save goes well πŸ™‚It is great the households that you plan to play and how you are setting up the worlds.

  • Part 2

    I gave the Goth's home an update. I think they're going to just love it here. I'm not a particular fan of red interiors, but the Goth family loves their red and black. All of the bedrooms are on the second floor now and they have a hot tub in the back yard. I hope they enjoy it for many generations! Cassandra got an upgrade to her bed, too. Everyone else had the luxurious top-of-the-line bed, so now Cassandra can enjoy a good night's sleep with the rest of them.

    The Goth's are doing well, working toward promotions and better grades. I'm focusing on careers, but I'm not leaving out aspirations while I'm at it. Skills pretty much take care of themselves. I've noticed that Mortimer's aspiration means he'll need to change careers a couple of time. I'm trying to decide what career I want him in next. I'm considering the Undertaker's career. Who better to run the local graveyard that I'm eventually going to make? 

     

     

    The Goth's tried out this National Park that Maxis made for the Library. It is absolutely beautiful, and fits right in to the surroundings. 

    We almost lost Alexander to a fire! His mom gave him a scolding for playing with fire and then felt really bad for yelling at him and apologized. After that incident, I added tiles around the fireplace. 

    Mortimer and Bella both got promotions, and Cassandra and Alex are now B students. Good job, guys! I love seeing you work together.