Off the grid Questions and Comments

The off the grid mode is one I haven't played with or even wanted to play with. Now, however, I have a few ideas I want to put together. So:

1: How do you play off the grid?
2: Is there a way to pull up off the grid items only in the BB mode?
3: Do you dress your Sims a certain way for OTG play?
4: What kind of traits work the best with OTG play?
5: Homes for OTG... what items do you put on your lot?

Give me your headcannons.