I was a moderator there too! o: High-five. *offers high-five*
May I suggest moving the 'If Such and Such is Introduced' to their own sections, under the rules? That way, it looks less cluttered? :)
I believe we can safely disregard the rules about Influence---that hasn't been a part of the series since TS2. (I don't remember private school being in TS3 either, but I could be wrong. . .)
Shouldn't Royals be able to use a Youth Potion as well as Nobility? And if Merchants can use one, shouldn't Royalty and Nobility be able to use two?
Perhaps the rules should specify that Peasants can marry Peasants, townies, and non-heirs except for Royalty. Not "anyone except for Royalty".
Maybe add a rule that says Peasants can buy their way into Merchant status for , and Merchants can buy their way into Nobility?
Are Merchants permitted to have non-heir Peasants move in as servants?
Can Noble and Merchant women live alone?
The 'You should assign a hair color or skin tone to each class for the townies so you know which class they belong to' bit shouldn't be in General Rules, it should be in Options. Same with, 'You are encouraged to use custom content that fits the neighborhood theme.'
Why aren't fire alarms necessary in TS4? Because there are no firemen/women yet, you mean? (Come to think of it, what good do they do. . . .)
What are the rules for the (optional) Church class?
Shouldn't the Witch/Wizard class be able to use any potion? Maybe they can have a small TV, as well? Should they be able to use the Future Cube?
Which classes should be able to use the card table? I'm thinking maybe Merchant-Royal, although maybe all classes.
Should the Merchant class be able to use the Whipped Cream Cupcake Factory appliance? Should Merchant kids be able to use the Activity Table, to make pictures to sell?
Should any class be able to use the tea brewer?
If I recall correctly, there was a Black Sheep rule. One person from each class per generation could take any job; a Royal could be a Criminal, etc.
The jobs are, of course, subject to time period, but for the medieval time period, I'd go with:
---ROYAL: Athlete (Professional Athlete) career track
---NOBLE: Athlete (Professional Athlete) career track Business (Investor) career track Painter (Patron of the Arts) career track Writer (Author) career track
---MERCHANT: Fishing. Collecting. Crafting. Painter (Master of the Real Branch) career track. Business (Management) career track Criminal (Boss) career track Culinary (Chef? Mixology? Maybe they own a tavern) career track Entertainer (Comedian? Musician?) career track Writer (Author) career track
---PEASANT: Criminal (Boss) career track. Gardening. Collecting Crafting Entertainer (Comedian? Musician?) career track Fishing
2 points for each heir to the throne who marries another Royal.
Does this mean 'another Sim with royal blood' (a.k.a. a cousin), or does this only apply if you're doing the two-kingdoms thing?
1/2 point for each set of natural multiple births (WITHOUT POTIONS).
And without the Fertility reward? Maybe +1/2 point for each set of natural twins, and +1 point for natural triplets?
-1 point for each Sim that marries below his or her status.
Each heir that marries below his or her status? Because non-heirs really can't avoid it, especially down the line.
-1 point each time you change a Sims aspiration (BEFORE IT IS COMPLETED).
*Sim's aspiration
1 point every time a Sim fulfils an impossible want (I WOULD LIKE SUGGESTIONS FOR THIS ONE, OTHERWISE GIVE 5 POINTS FOR THE LINE ABOVE INSTEAD OF 1).
Maybe 1 point every time a Sim completes two Aspirations?
-1 point for each infant that gets taken by the Social Worker.
That still happens in TS4?
-To avoid confusion, try to stop your Sims from having an affair until after the heir is born.
I'm not sure what confusion there could be about who's illegitimate or not. All you have to do is look at the family tree, right?
-The only service NPCs are allowed to hire are the Nanny and the Matchmaker (OR TS4 EQUIVALENT).
At the moment, there are only three options in the 'Hire a Service' menu. (In the base game, at least.) 'One-Time Maid', 'Scheduled Maid', and 'Pizza Delivery'. Do the expansions have more?
