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15aewar
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7 years ago

WELCOME TO THE TRIBE: Tribe-Based Reading Circle - ALL GAMES INVITED!

WELCOME TO THE TRIBE

Since you guys asked for it, here it is: An Amazon Challenge tribe-based reading circle. Special thanks to @lilypadmeulin for the suggestion!

Every Saturday night, we'll switch the discussion to another member's story. Be prepared to ask (and answer) a lot of questions!

I'm happy to accept as many active, engaged writers as wish to join. If you can't continue participating, that's okay, too! Just comment here or PM me, and I'll take your name off the rotation list.

As always, please remember to be polite and constructive!
Amazon Challenge Rules:
Spoiler

"lovejess2;d-788114" wrote:
Note: Original creator Isaria (mod the sims) all original content was created by her so the original idea is not by me.

Amazon Challange
You start as a young brave amazon woman who builds her tribe over the course of time.

The Beginning
-Begin with a YA Female
-She needs to be beautiful
-She needs to be Athletic and a Genius
-You need to start in a empty lot (Preferably the biggest)

Rules
-Because its an amazon tribe only women. Men are allowed but only Male Slaves, Breeding Males and Tribal Sons
-Men have their own quarters (must be small). They should not mix with females but only for breeding purposes.
-Men should only be used for breeding and slaves.
-Men for breeding have to be discarded (It's your choice on what to do.)
-You can only create amazons with CAS every 2 weeks but you can invite townies to become amazons whenever you want
-Slaves can be won in combat, an amazon (preferably the warrior) must fight him and if she wins you can add him to the tribe.
-You can only have two male slaves (not including teens, kids or babies) too many men will spoil the tribe.
-Males born in the tribe are to be used as slaves until their YA birthday. Then they have to be killed. Before killing a tribe son, a non related woman can use him for breeding purposes, once. A tribe-born male is cleaner than other males and if you wish, they can be buried in a special cemetery on the lot (this cemetery can NOT be mixed with deceased females, since male corpses will contaminate the female ones).
-Men cannot leave the lot or get a job
-Boys still go to school (There really isn't any other choice)
-Newcomers shall not bring in any money. To get rid there money do this:
Enter: Testingcheats true Then Money x (x is amount)
-A women who gets engaged or married to a man is to be punished by death.
-The heiress is the first born female of the creator she will take over in the event of the creators death.
-A heiress can overthrow the creator but she must have the support of the amazons. This is usually done through a fight if she wins the creator will be executed but if she is unsuccessful she will be banished from the tribe.
-The creator can not be married but other amazons can marry each other.
-To get to a certain rank they need to at least have some skill-points in most of the specializations. They also need to have a fitting job (if possible). This is if nothing else is mentioned. Upon raising in rank, they can change to a more fitting career.


Tribe rankings

The Creator
She is the first of the amazons and the highest ranking amazon. She is in charge of the whole tribe and is the most respected.
Traits:Genius, Athletic
Skills: Mechanical, Fitness, Charisma


The Heiress
She is the next in line to the throne and this rank is only given to the descendants of the creator.
Skills: Mechanical, Fitness

Warrior
She is the strong and fierce amazon in charge of protecting The Creator and tribe. She will be in charge of conducting punishments and executions and is just below the heiress in the hierarchy. She must train in fitness and will not be able to have children but can take partners. She is fierce and is allowed to sentence amazons and slaves to death or punishment (unless they are a priestess, shaman or a heiress then they are judged by the creator).
Traits:Active, Ambitious
Skills: Fitness

The Gatherer
She is in charge of collecting food and gardening. She is not allowed to get a job she has to spend her days collecting and gardening.
Skills: Gardening, Fishing

Scholars
Their job is to seek knowledge with reading and painting they may also collect valuables. She has to write books of past creators.
Skills: Charisma, Logic, Painting, Writing


Providers
They cook and tend to the children and babies. They are also in charge of learning instruments and playing for the tribe.
Skills: Cooking, Charisma, Guitar, Violin


Newcomers and Tribe Family
These are girls born from the creators and heiresses. And the ones added in without a field yet.
Skills: Added when ranking chosen

Elders
They are the aged amazons and the ones you go to for wisdom. They will be given a well respected funeral. They cannot take on any career


Sons of the tribe
Will be used as slaves until the age of YA, there after they can be used once for breeding, before being killed.

Slaves
A maximum of two can be in the tribe at the same time. These need to have a small place to live, since they shouldn’t mix with the females too much. They take care of things like cleaning, repairing and such. If a slave interacts with a female without permission, he will be punished. Can’t work, or even leave the lot. If they try to escape, they’re to be punished.


Tips!

*Different ranks should wear different colours and clothing.
*Here are some face paints that would look great on your amazons. (http://tinyurl.com/hqoa8ly)
*To have woohoo with a slave and not have a relationship you can create a club and have one activity be woohoo but an easier method is through the mc command woohoo module that allows woohoo without a relationship.

!!Outdoor Retreat Update!!

Your amazons can now venture further than ever before here are some of the new things added for Outdoor retreat.

Tribe Rankings

Shaman
The shaman is the amazon that connects with the spirits and sees the life giving nature of this world. She will be the one to seek for ailments and advice from the spirits. She will need the herbalsim skill which is gained through gardening she will also have to prepare herbal remedies. She must also once in her life journey to the hermits house to gain knowledge.
Traits: Loner, Loves Outdoors
Note: Elders are allowed to be shaman's

Explorer
She must go on quests for creator and travel to far worlds to seek new objects and creatures she will either go alone but she can take the shaman and the scholar if she chooses.
Traits: Loves Outdoors, Outgoing

Things to do

Grand High Meeting Of the Amazons
The amazons every week shall meet around the fire pit to discuss further plans for the tribe (it's also a good time for you to think about the future). During this the creator must talk to the shaman about what the spirits sees and her judgment of the spirits (Read next text). This can also be a time to introduce newborns to the rest of the tribe.

Judgement of the spirits
With this the creator must talk to the shaman during the amazon meeting where the shaman will give her a quest to complete in the holy lands of granite falls. She must go alone and complete the tasks that she was presented with by the shaman.

!!Spa Day Update!!

Tribe Rankings

Sisters of The Moon (Priestess)
Sisters of The Moon connects with the goddess's on a whole other level. She is wise and connects to the nature around her. She must master the wellness skill as taking on a seclusive life connecting with everything around her. Sisters are not allowed to be in any romantic relationships with other amazons or procreate with slaves so only amazons that have never slept with anyone else are allowed to take this role. Sisters of the moon must be chosen as soon as they are a child if it is decided that the girl will join the sisterhood she must go live with the other sister's who have their own hut (the sisters hut can be placed with the other amazons). Slaves are allowed NO interaction with the sisters with the consequence of death. They will need to take on a life of meditation and yoga and will perform ceremonies for the goddess (these ceremonies are entirely up to you).
Note: You can have a specific goddess for your tribe so you may want the goddess of fire if so the sisters will dress in bright robes with similar colours to fire. The moon goddess is just the generic choice.
Traits: Loves Outdoors (Can change depending on your goddess)
Skill: Wellness


Things To Do

Sister Ceremonies
With the introduction of the sisters you will host ceremonies to please the goddess's. These will run entirely up to you but some idea's are a sisters ceremonial mediation circle, slave sacrifice and food offerings. Although the moon goddess is the main goddess you are allowed to make your own up for your tribe.

!!Get Together Update!!

Amazons will now be closer than ever with this new addition.

Tribe Rankings


Entertainer

This amazon is out to entertain the tribe gaining new skills set out to impress the rest of the amazons with her dancing. She must master the dance skill and under a full moon the Amazons will gather together to witness her beauty and elegance. She will use the bonfire to her full advantage and learn to dance with the fire. She also has to master all the instruments available to your amazons.
Traits: Creative, Music Lover, Dance Machine
Skills: Dance & Music

Things to Do

Amazon Club
The amazons with a set ranking (no slaves, newcomers, elders or tribe family) will form the grand high council of the amazons (name is up to you) in this group they will come together to do the set out tasks chosen by you. You need to cater these tasks to your own amazon tribe (e.g. A nature tribe will do gardening and spend time outdoors). There are tasks that will be forbidden and they are any romantic interactions, slave activities, games, drinking or excessive eating as well as anything that will spoil the amazons. They must discuss the future of the tribe and strengthen their bond you can choose the place to meet but I recommend the natural pools and the ruins. If you have outer tribes they can form a club with you but you must create a separate club.

New Place To Live

The expansion added Windenburg which has great new areas to live. I recommend you demolish all lots on the island and move your amazons to the 64x64 lot there. Not only is it massive but it is very stranded and can be used for strong immersion purposes. It is close to the ocean which allows for alot of fishing and it is surrounded by ruins which would go very well with your tribe.

!!Vampire Game Pack Update!!

All Vampire Amazons
This is an option if you want to try something new. All roles would stay the same even the gatherer since you still need to make money. Slaves would not be allowed to be turned since they would be more usefull as walking plasma packs and would still need to work in the daytime. The Creator is the only Amazon to be made into a vampire with CAS and if you want to turn an existing Creator then you'll have to cheat with cas.fulleditmode since The Creator holds the highest rank and can have no master. The Creator must turn all the amazons herself if an amazon is to be punished or executed eating garlic or trapping her in broad daylight works.

Warrior (Vampire Pack Version)
She is the strong and fierce amazon in charge of protecting The Creator and tribe. She will be in charge of conducting punishments and executions and is just below the heiress in the hierarchy. She must train in fitness and will not be able to have children but can take partners. If she is human she will make sure that no Vampires will come near the tribe so she must study cures and garlic items to protect the tribe. She is fierce and is allowed to sentence amazons and slaves to death or punishment (unless they are a priestess, shaman or a heiress then they are judged by the creator).
Traits:Active, Ambitious
Skills: Fitness

More to come...

Note: The grand high meeting can be done without outdoor retreat. The warrior can be done without the Vampire GP.




Rotation Order:
1. Daughters of Hesperia, by @lilypadmeulin
2. Daughters of the Sun by @madelynsims95
3. Daughters of the Warrioress by @MrsRacooney
4. Tribe Isla by @phoenixwolfninja
5. The Blessing Moon Tribe by @roseinblack69
Last: Sons of Yitzhak by @15aewar

  • 15aewar's avatar
    15aewar
    Rising Scout
    Hey guys, I have a question for you all today:
    Would you be interested in seeing some guy run around and collect a bunch of animals?
  • 15aewar's avatar
    15aewar
    Rising Scout
    "Bugsie2016;c-16201542" wrote:
    "MrsRacooney;c-16201526" wrote:
    I was terribly busy the last days, sorry. Thank you all for your wonderful answers (and questions)!

    @15aewar Lol, don't be sorry! I do appreciate it very much when people spontaneously take the time to read everything in one go! :smiley: Because... I usually don't have that concentration.
    Although I did say I wouldn't comment on the murder question, this one is important. :D It definitely wasn't Haimon. Why should he save her, then? And for you reading his name "Haiman", that's a nice explanation and I know Haman but unfortunately, it's really just a coincidence. But it actually has a similar meaning in Greek: "bloody".
    You can call Penthesilea whatever you want. Penny confuses me though, because it's the name of a main character in a story I love to read. :D And you have a point, her upbringing probably contributed the most to her problems with men and showing affection :/ It's easy for Vince and Briella to respect each other because they are from the future, borrowed from @Bugsie2016 . Glad you like them although I'm not sure if I can include them in the future.

    @SpectresValkyrie So nice to hear you like Lyta's honesty! I can assure you she won't change :D

    1. What has been the more difficult parts of your story to write?
    Probably... Right now. The next chapters. And trying to let everything come to a neat ending, to interweave all the threads and don't forget any.

    2. Do you have a character you love writing? If so who is it?
    Phew, that's hard. Protego's probably the one who comes naturally to me so writing him is like vacation :D While Haimon is a lot more difficult I simply adore writing him and I already look forward to the first Lyta and Phyllis chapters so much! :smiley:

    3. Do you have a favorite moment that you have written so far?
    There are so many... But one of the all-time favorites was Lyta's consecration in the temple, when Serkon accepted her as his daughter. :'( <3

    @lilypadmeulin I feel honored that Penthesilea was an inspiration for your own story! Although she might have a few more problems of not feeling anything for the men than is obvious. As you say, she tries but trying is not the same as succeeding. But it is probably wise to try, considering the circumstances she lives in.

    @madelynsims95 You have a keen sense for interpersonal relationships and character (which also reflects on your own ones, so... not so much of a surprise :joy: )! And the problem with showing more of the other tribes is that that would mean building a lot or looking for appropriate builds, which unfortunately I don't have the time for in the moment. But I get it, that's what I love too from stories. Just give me a bit time and I'll try

    "madelynsims95;c-16198576" wrote:
    2) Who do you think tried to murder Penthesilea?
    I have no idea! :joy: I've never been good at solving mysteries!


    That would have been 100% my answer to this question if I was a reader :joy:


    (Just popping in quick cause I was summoned by the whole @ thing)

    Yep, Vince and Briella are mine. Vince is one of my gen 2 spares (aka the twin who didn't get to be heir). @MrsRacooney does have permission to use them if she feels they're needed though. I have no real use for them now.


    That was really sweet of you! They're lovely characters!
  • "MrsRacooney;c-16208844" wrote:
    1. Is there a character you would like to see return?
    Return? Well, there's only one character who's really gone, right? Apart from that, I'd love to see more of the cursed Prince but you already know that. :#

    2. If you were Mahina what kind of advice would you give Myrina?
    To be more sensitive for others, for their feelings. Maybe watch them when during their daily routine of work. Watching people can lead to deep conclusion if you do it carefully, tell you things about their character, feelings, priorities. How do they meet other people? Who do they like? Do they put effort in the work they're doing, what do they like most or maybe dislike? All that would help her understand her subjects and act for them instead against them. Kat is an example of how it shouldn't be. Of course it was a difficult situation Myrina was thrown in already at the beginning, but for a creator there's never an excuse because they can't blame anyone else. They're in charge, they're supposed to handle everything, they're responsible.

    3. Tribe Isla got it's second batch of twins. I want to send one of the twins with their parent. Who should it be, Leilani or Mako? Or should it be someone else?
    Myrina probably wouldn't let her go and they already had so many tribal sons, but if someone goes with Kat, it should be the girl. A boy wouldn't live either good nor long in the queen's palace but a girl would be promising for them.

    4. Which character is your favorite or which is your least favorite?
    That Amazon from the queen's palace who's name I've forgotten already because I'm so bad at remembering names. Not because I strongly dislike her but because she's the one I like the least in the moment... All the others are simply more likeable :D

    5. Any questions you have about the land, people or deities?
    I'm always up for cultural stuff, but the question that moves me the most in the moment is Mahina's ancestry. You haven't told us much about it or I have forgotten by now, but I'd be really curious to learn something about her mother and where she comes from. :)


    @MrsRacooney

    You have an point. Kale is the only one who left the tribe but there are side characters too. I could have phrased that better but Kale will show up somewhere at some time. The cursed Prince will be back. (I like him too much to keep him away).

    I like your advice to Myrina. It would be good to learn more about who she is leading in her tribe. She should get to know her people more so she can properly lead them and not be marked down in history as a bad creator.

    Leilani might do well in the queen's palace. If it was Mako I don't know if he would live with Kat in the queen's household he might have been sent to live with other sons of Themyscira. Melody wouldn't want him top be there and I don't think the queen would either.

    Mahina's mother was in the tribe that ruled Helike before Isla took over but it would be interesting to work on her story.
  • "SpectresValkyrie;c-16209615" wrote:
    Mahina's mother was in the tribe that ruled Helike before Isla took over but it would be interesting to work on her story.


    Embarrassing... Her mother's story and the fate of the tribe was actually in your prologue, right? Guess it's been too long since I've read that :D I forget plots so easily along with those molecules and enzymes that are constantly punched into my head in uni
  • "MrsRacooney;c-16213561" wrote:

    Embarrassing... Her mother's story and the fate of the tribe was actually in your prologue, right? Guess it's been too long since I've read that :D I forget plots so easily along with those molecules and enzymes that are constantly punched into my head in uni

    I feel like it is more of a vague outline of how Mahina grew up and sort of lays a foundation if how the island is displeasing to the gods or just unlucky.

    School can be taxing on the brain.