How do you "rotational" play
i have never rotated play between families but i see in the forums that many folks have. I think it would add a bit more depth to my play ..i tend to create characters to place in a save along with a...
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"TS1299;c-17672690" wrote:
Question Guys, How do you utilize Seasons with rotational Play?
Hi there...I bet this could almost be a question generating it's own thread..lol!! Let me share with you what i do and hopefully others will as the answer will be extraordinarily varied.
My Seasons is set to a 28 day rotation.
I wanted each family to begin their own "traditions" based on personality, believes, and business. Each family will offer a service beneficial to others in my rotational play and seasons will play a large part in how they manage and build on their "chosen" path.
Spring....Easter holiday is prominent and each family will create their own tradition ...example: John and his new wife Julia Easter is a holiday signifying "rebirth"/New beginnings...they plant and name a tree in honor of that tradition ...They own a bakery and dream of feeding their community with healthy recipes with earthly fresh ingredients. Since John and Julia live on a farm their spring season begins their planting and seasonal rotation crops that their business is built upon.
Summer is a booming busy time for currently single Keri who is a fitness coach for her business. Keri loves all things outside so summer is her season to shine...swimming..basket ball....rock climbing...and outdoor yoga is popular with her clients. She embraces celebrating 4th of July and remembers her family leaving Sulani to setting into Willow Creek. She puts on a community wide Park celebration with free yoga ..fireworks and plenty of grilled fruit and peppers.
Fall is single Gregory's particular favorite time of year. He was born with extraordinary "gifts" that he uses to the fullest extent ..but in secret of course. What would the fine citizens of Willow Creek think if they knew what all Gregory can do..he keeps that a secret...especially from girl friend Keri. While the citizens enjoy the changing colors of the "harvest" season Gregory appreciates halloween when he can be a bit more who he really is without "letting the cat out of the bag" so to speak.
Winter...Willow Creek celebrates their annual Snow Festival with ice skating and hot chocolate in the park. Raven Whitely owns an art museum and Winter is when she hosts her Young Artists Fair for all of Willow Creeks aspiring little creatives. The whole town participates in this whimsical annual event whose only contender is Father Christmas. Everyone adores him but the man does harbor a deep personal secret.
I use seasons to create traditions, build on the various storylines, and to create a bonding between my own imagination and the lives that it affects in my town.
What a very good question ..thanks for your interest in rotational play.
