Introduction:The Trade Off challenge borrows elements from other game-play challenges. It is a type of rotational challenge with members in the same household. It begins simply with two Sims that can only be controlled during assigned time frames. More on that later but first how about some background to get your creative storytelling juices flowing. Backstory:The letter was handwritten on stationary embossed with a strange logo. The envelope has only your name and the logo with no return address. Thinking it is just junk mail you toss it in the bin but then take it back out again when you realize the writing was vaguely familiar. Was it from someone you knew? Just what kind of prank were they trying to pull? "You have been selected for a special project." Yea ... sure. Not going to fall for that trick. As you glance back down at the letter a phrase catches your attention "... and a vast fortune awaits when the assigned tasks are completed". Hmm this could be worth investigating even if it is a fake. "Just wait til I find out which of my friends sent this" you say thinking out loud. You decide it could be worth a good laugh and quickly make note of the address and arrange transportation.Your story starts here:Who sent the letter? Was it an old friend or family member? Why was it sent to you ... for what purpose?There will be someone living on the same lot with you. Are you related, old colleagues or a previous romantic interest or perhaps an enemy from your past or a total stranger?

Setting up the challenge: The Household: ¥¥Spoiler (Highlight to read)Create a fresh household with Zero skills.Two Young Adult SimsCan be your own or from the gallery.Please give credit when using the creations of someone else.Appearance, aspirations and traits are up to you as long as are not to be compatible.**Must have at least one or more traits opposite the other. Example: One good or friendly the other mean or evil. Aliens and Vampires are allowed.Create a fresh household with Zero skills.Two Young Adult SimsCan be your own or from the gallery.Please give credit when using the creations of someone else.Appearance, aspirations and traits are up to you as long as are not to be compatible.**Must have at least one or more traits opposite the other. Example: One good or friendly the other mean or evil. Aliens and Vampires are allowed.You are encouraged to share your household using your own personal hashtag and hashtag #TS4TradeOff for this challenge.The Lot: ¥¥Neighborhood is up to you with a suggested 30x20 size lot.Two Sims will be living here BUT they are not sharing their space.Think of it as a duplex or two apartments.Each Sim will have their own living space with the same basic items. Entrance door locked to keep out the other Sim.The two households must share one common wall between them, with an optional door in between. If a door is placed, it may only be unlocked on SUNDAYS, and must remained "Locked to everyone" Monday-Saturday.*Optional shared kitchen. No shared wall with this option.Bathroom with toilet and tub or shower. A sink, fridge and at least one counter to prepare food. Stoves are optional to keep under budget but can be added later. Grills are okay but Sims tend to prepare food and not consume it so use with caution. If you have outdoor retreat you could use a cooler but no cooking skill is gained.Loveseat, sofa or bench for seating (or naps) and single bed for each. Bookcase, small stereo and/or TV for entertainment. These can also be added later to save on the lot budget.Lot Traits: Players choice.You are encouraged to share your starter or remodeled lots using your own personal hashtag and hashtag #TS4TradeOff for this challenge.**#TS4GetFamous Option: {not required} Place the Duck Security© SCR009E Super XL Smart Vault for each Sim to deposit and track their individual income. One vault per Sim will allow you to track income for each one living on the lot.Example of duplex to use in this challenge:Trade Off DuplexDuplex style with both sides outfitted two Sims to live independently. Original by #EQCreations #Duplex for #TS4TradeOff game-play challenge. Place on 30x20 to play the challenge. https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2DCAD56828BA11E98E1B26975FCF53D6https://i.servimg.com/u/f77/15/53/35/04/trade_11.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f77/15/53/35/04/trade_10.jpgOther Settings: ¥¥Aging is off for all Sims.Seasons is set at 14 days for each season. If you disable temperature effects on Sims you can still experience the weather without dying of extreme cold or heat.

Playing the challenge: ¥¥As previously mentioned your two Sims must have at least one or more traits opposite the other. Since the housemates have incompatible traits they may tend to sabotage each other. {evil grin}Move in day is on a Sunday. For the duration of the challenge this will be the only day both Sims can be controlled. They live on the same lot but not in a shared space. Seasons are set to 14 days to allow each Sim a full week of each season. It is also a way to track time spent playing. You may start on any Season of your choosing. If you do not have the Seasons pack you can use some other way to track the number of weeks played. =====Decide on the first Sunday who will be controlled that week. Every Monday will be the Trade Off day. Example: Spring Week 1 = Control Sim ASpring Week 2 = Control Sim BPlay this rotation thru at least eight Sim weeks. That will bring you back to the first day of your starting season and be a full Sim year. =====Goals and Achievements at end of Eight Weeks: ¥¥1) Each Sim to complete at least one Aspiration each.2) Reach Skill Level 10 of one or more skills each.3) Career Advancement - Highest level achieved.=====:star: Settings of 14 days for each season makes eight weeks a full year. This can be the end of the challenge or you can continue to play. Amended Rule: 09March2019Sims standing on sidewalk (glitch): Uncontrolled Sim may be directed to go inside after returning from work.Holidays: Adjust holiday activities to suit your gameplay style. Both Sims can be controlled during a holiday. *The uncontrolled Sim can be prompted to complete a holiday tradition. {No fair having multiple holidays just to control both Sims :lol: }- - - - -Thank you all for playing and commenting. :) - - - - -Need to change traits? #TS4TradeOffBeginAgain ReTrait Potionhttps://i77.servimg.com/u/f77/15/53/35/04/captur20.pnghttps://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ECEB9BA6396211E9834E26975FCF53D6The Sim of your dreams is finally yours. But then you realize they have truly nightmarish traits ... UGH! Fret no more Polly's Potions and Beads Emporium to the rescue! Serve up this potion to give your new pal a brand new outlook on life. Shared by #EQCreations #ReTraiting #Potion

Credit: Big thank you to my friends for play testing and contributing ideas to this challenge. @Buttonsginger Darren Alexander aka ninhead1011Need to change traits? #TS4TradeOffBeginAgain ReTrait Potionhttps://i77.servimg.com/u/f77/15/53/35/04/captur20.pnghttps://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ECEB9BA6396211E9834E26975FCF53D6The Sim of your dreams is finally yours. But then you realize they have truly nightmarish traits ... UGH! Fret no more Polly's Potions and Beads Emporium to the rescue! Serve up this potion to give your new pal a brand new outlook on life. Shared by #EQCreations #ReTraiting #Potion

Yahh.. so okay.... I don't have an attention span to last for generations so this challenge will suit me. Thank you for working on it. I was following along on the 3 little sims thread when you mentioned this idea and I really liked this idea better.I'm going to restart my "challenge" .. I was only a week in so it's not a big deal. Going to put my sims in spoilers below. I made them not as look alikes to any actors, but loosely based on the Odd Couple (old tv show and movie). I have Felix Unger and Oscar Madison. Felix traits are neat, squeamish, and snob. Oscar is a slob, hothead and a bro. Felix will be an artist because there is a job I can follow there (and he can just go to work alone) and Oscar will be a writer and in that career. Here's some pictures because I love them already. I did redo them.. Felix was so fun to play dress up with.Spoiler (Highlight to read)Here is their house. I decided to go for the optional shared kitchen/dining. I actually think they are living quite luxuriously to start but playing for a short time it's really not all that easy. I did put the bookcase in the middle but don't think that's part of the rules so Oscar will get it since he needs to read books for his career in the begining.Spoiler (Highlight to read)I'll put them all up the gallery I have the same name there.. I think.. I've never uploaded anything before.I'm excited to start :).

This looks like *so* much fun! I'm still in the middle of three other games/stories though (EcoExistence, Not-So-Berry, and my pre-Murkland story). I'm just trying to decide if I can squeeze this one in too. :smiley: This game feeds my altoholism just a little too well I think! I might have to start doing rotational play for my worlds/saves so that I can get all these ideas out of my head and into pixels!

Trade Off - TS4 Game-play Challenge by EQCreations

Hermitgirl
New Spectator
6 years ago
Man... if they went past a year do they "lose". Oscar still hasn't promoted on his off week and next week is spring again.
EuphorialQueen
Retired Hero
6 years ago
@LegacySims2017 It is your story :) go for it!
EuphorialQueen
Retired Hero
6 years ago
"LegacySims2017;c-16959852" wrote:
I did start adding romantic interactions between Oreo and Percy. These two are gonna make a cute couple. Oreo’s workout is getting him ripped now. Will have pics when I post week 3.

<3 Looking forward to your update <3
LilyParker
6 years ago
"EuphorialQueen;c-16960105" wrote:
Hi @LilyParker :smile:
Good to see you. Perhaps you can join the fun soon.

Hi @EuphorialQueen. Always a pleasure! I hope to join in the fun at some point. I still need to finish The Island Challenge before I take on anything new. I'm a bit behind on that as well as I've had a setback IRL. I was laid off two weeks ago. So, now I'm spending time looking for a new job and ways to supplement our income in the meantime. I'd much rather be playing. :wink: Anyway, I'm an optimist at heart and know things will work out. This isn't my first time, so I know the drill. I still love popping into the forum to see others having fun, and this challenge has certainly piqued my interest.
LilyParker
6 years ago
"Faoiltearna;c-16960185" wrote:
Ooof! That's tough. We just went through similar - Husband was laid off at the beginning of the year due to a company merger. Fortunately he got a small severance package which gave us the ability to hang on (with close eye on the budget) until he found a job. He's just completed his first full week of employment, so we can start breathing a little easier now. Hopefully, you'll find something rapidly! :heart: That way you can join us and have fun with this crazy challenge!

Congrats to your husband on landing a new job! It's never fun worrying about money, so I'm glad you're back in business! While my severance lasts, I'm trying to find a role that suits me in a company that values employees' work/life balance. A girl can dream, right? All work and no play makes me cranky. ;)

Thanks for your words of support. I appreciate it!
Karababy52
New Spectator
6 years ago
Thank you @EuphorialQueen, I hope I do too! I'm a big fan of SciFi, Fantasy and Horror, so this GP is right up my alley. I'm so excited for it! :) I like the way you explore new packs, I might have to try it that way. I usually start with a brand new unskilled Sim on an empty lot with no simoleons Rags to Riches style. I'm not sure that would be the best way to experience this GP though. But who knows, maybe that would be just fine too. I need a bit more information, but I don't want TOO much information. ;)
AuroraBorealiz
6 years ago
EQ

This challenge sounds like fun and I am gonna give it a go ... However, I have a few questions before I begin

Neighborhood is up to you with a suggested 30x20 size lot

Can we use a different lot size like 30x30 or 40x40 but nothing bigger than that

Loveseat, sofa or bench for seating (or naps) and single bed for each

Can we use a double bed instead of single bed (WooHoo thinking here ... LOL)

This leads me to believe that we need to use our starting funds to build our houses.
Can we instead build our houses the way we want and use the FreeRealEstate cheat
to move into our house

Thanks in advance for your response
EuphorialQueen
Retired Hero
6 years ago
@AuroraBoreallis
Can we use a different lot size like 30x30 or 40x40 but nothing bigger than that?

Yes you may use any size that suits you :) I just prefer 30x20 as it is easiest for me to manage and helps keep bills low.
Can we use a double bed instead of single bed (WooHoo thinking here ... LOL)

Of course! Gotta keep that fun meter up :D
Can we instead build our houses the way we want and use the FreeRealEstate cheat
to move into our house.

The challenge goals are not money based so ... yes ... that would be allowed if it suits your playing style.
I hope you can have some fun while playing. It would be great if you would share your story. ;)
EuphorialQueen
Retired Hero
5 years ago
Aspirations List for Base Game and All Current Packs Updated 10June2020
Spoiler
Aspirations June 2020 Eco Lifestyle
01 Animal - Friend of the Animals (Cats & Dogs)
02 Athletic - Bodybuilder
03 Creativity - Painter / Writer / Musician / Master Actor (GF) / Master Maker (EL)
04 Deviance - Public Enemy / Chief of Mischief
05 Family - Four choices (Including Super Parent & Vampire Family)
06 Food - Culinary / Mixology / Grilled Cheese (Unlocked)
07 Fortune - Wealth / Property
08 Knowledge - Three choices plus Master Vampire / Archaeology Scholar (JA) / Spellcraft & Sorcery (ROM) /Academic (DU)
09 Location - City Native (City Living) / Mystery of StrangerVille (StrangerVille) / Beach Life (IL)
10 Love - Serial Romantic / Soulmate
11 Nature - Botanist / Fisherman / Curator / Outdoor Enthusiast (OR Pack) / Jungle Explorer (JA) / Purveyor of Potions (ROM) / Eco Innovator (EL)
12 Popularity - Joker / Friend / Party / Leader of the Pack / Good Vampire / World Famous Celebrity (GF)

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