[CMS Story] AFC AJAX Ambitious Again!
It's time for a new Career Mode Story. As per tradition, mine is with my favourite team, my home town club: AFC Ajax from Amsterdam. In real life, Ajax was starting to fall apart at the organizational level, which is why the team are about to be taken over by the late clubicon Johan Cruijff's son (Jordi Cruijff is to become Director in Fabruary 2026), which most likely will see a change of culture at the club. At Ajax, the penduline always swings between so-called Cruijffistas (the football purists and idealists) and the Louistas (who follow a more militaristic, organizational and disciplinary approach like Louis van Gaal). Only a few can remain neutral and please both camps at the same time: Frank de Boer and Ronald Koeman are good examples of that. So, in this fictional reality we are trying to justify the decisions made by the leadership at the club and prevent this takeover ever from happening..., with yours truly as head coach. At the start of this story, Daniel Marzec (me, but with my mother's surname) is a 43 year old half-Dutch, half-Polish football coach. I am an Ajax-adept through and through and 4-3-3 attacking wing play is almost like a religion to me. How did it come to this? In 2023, the new technical director Sven Mislintat (successor to Marc Overmars who achieved big successes together with manager Erik ten Hag) splashed too much cash for a dozen players that were not worthy of the level that Ajax aspired: the Amsterdam club nosedived into a huge sportive and organizational crisis. Head coach, leadership and Mislintat disappeard before the end of that year. Money ran dry, only a fifth place in the league, so no Champions League. Ajax were bankrupt with no money getting back into the bank. The generation of the successful 1990's took over as interim-leadership in late 2023: Michael van Praag (Ajax chairman 1989-2003), Louis van Gaal (Ajax head coach 1991-1997, technical director 2003-2004) and Danny Blind (Ajax player 1986-1999, Ajax youth coach 2000-2003, Ajax head youth development 2004-2005, Ajax head coach 2005-2006, Ajax technical director (2008-2012) and Ajax Board member (2018-2021; 2023- ) had to put Ajax back on track for the next 2024-2025 season. A new leadership was picked (CEO, Technical Diector, Director of Football and Head of Scouting and Youth Development), heavily leaning on advice of Louis van Gaal and Danny Blind. That new leadership in turn chose Olympique Nice-coach Francesco Farioli as Ajax-coach for the 2024/25-season. The appointment of Farioli appeared to be a success, so much so that after one season he was signed by FC Porto. Though fans and pundits criticized his choice for a very conservative playing style, as well as opting for older, experienced players without a typical Ajax profile (Pasveer, Rugani, Henderson, Berghuis, Weghorst) instead of younger, home-grown players as per the tradition at Ajax. In short, things went wrong (again) when the leadership opted for John Heitinga last summer. As a consequence Heitinga, Kroes, De Lang and three board members including Danny Blind have already departed the once again sinking ship of Ajax. Once Jordi Cruijff gets installed in February 2026, it is expected that Louis van Gaal and his protegé Marijn Beuker will also disappear at Ajax. That's why, in this fictional universe, we rewind the clock back to last summer and instead of John Heitinga they've chosen me as the new head coach of Ajax. The objective is to qualify for UEFA Champions League (top 3 Eredivisie) and to have a decent run, both in the Dutch Cup as well as in Europe (in both instances the objective are the quarter finals).
Way Back, A Cantrell Restart
Earth, a Way Back update, Chapter One Joseph and Louise Cantrell knew their second son was special and not just for his musical prowess that emerged from a very early age, but also for the fact he was conceived on Earth, but was born out in space, just outside of Vulcan jurisdiction. He was actually a natural citizen of Nowhere. So, when the family left Vulcan to attend to the business of Joseph’s uncle, recently deceased, leaving him the infamous Cantrell House in Del Sol Valley, they had this problem to resolve. The family was in awe to learn the Cantrell’s were one of the oldest families in that region. Joseph wondered what song Erik would write about this venture. He’d had an encounter with a little girl on the playground, and wrote a fabulous song, he titled, “It Hurts Both Ways.” They quickly got the youth registered and learned that since his parents were both natural born citizens of Earth, this qualified Erik to be from Somewhere, over Nowhere, to their relief. “Welcome home,” Joseph said patting the tall boy on the back. “You are already a citizen of Simarica. If you choose to tell others where you were born, that’s up to you.” *~~*~~*~~*~~* The teen was turning into a rather prolific songwriter. Growing up he wrote about everything, to his older brother, Aaron’s dismay. Despite how these boys fought growing up, Aaron was fast becoming Erik’s best ally. Erik, Aaron and Joey, climbed the winder staircase to the second floor. There was a large bathroom in the corner, overlooking the street, three sinks, one commode and a shower, and perpendicular from that door, there was a large bedroom. Large enough for three single beds, on the wall opposite the windows and an octangular nook of a sort, that was made into a small seating area. Erik nodded his approval. “This is cool, it’s almost a Bachelor’s pad. Do you suppose our parents are finally realizing we are almost grown?” “That would be the day,” Aaron said. “What else could you do with that space?” Joey said. “I rather like it.” “Oh, I like it, too,” Erik said. “I can sit here and think,” he said, plopping himself down. “Oh, and I’ll take the bed in the middle, if nobody minds.” “Guess we’re doomed to share a room forever, I’ll take the one closest to the door. In case a fire breaks out in this drafty old Victorian.” “Which one? There’s another door there.” Erik pointed from his place on the sofa. Aaron walked over to pull open the second door. “Hey, it goes right into the bathroom. Aren’t we the lucky ones. We got the Master suite. How old did Dad say it was?” “Over four hundred years,” Joey said. “And that leaves me the one opposite the sitting room, as it were.” “Guess they knew how to build things back then. It’s a tribute to their methods the thing is still standing,” Erik chimed in. “Yeah, as I recall, the next owner has a mandate to see to its upkeep. For instance, Grand uncle Joe, whom I am also named after, had the wiring fixed and updated the windows, bringing them up to code, that sort of thing. Guess Dad’s on the hook to see to it the exterior is freshly painted.” “So, Erik, what is your plan now that you’ve graduated early. Can’t believe you pulled that off on Vulcan, whose standards are notoriously hard,” Aaron said. Erik looked up from his phone, which he had been scrolling through. “I intend to launch my music career,” he said. “Uh-uh, that won’t fly, you know Dad has mandated we all go to university. All of us, no exceptions,” Aaron said. “I’m going to be a doctor,” Joey said. “I’ll give the school here one week and then I’m going to graduate early, too, so I can get started on that.” “If I go to university, and that’s a big IF, I will study Fine Arts,” Erik said, now lounging across the small sofa in the nook, his shoulder length platinum hair splaying across the arm of the couch his head rested on. He already looked the part of a Rock Star. “That way, as Dad put it, if my career either doesn’t launch or craters entirely, I’ll have something to fall back upon. We went round and round on it the other evening. Guess I could teach Music Theory,” he said, screwing up his features in disgust. “I won’t like it much, but I’ll keep writing my songs and publish them all the same.” “Can’t live off of royalties,” Aaron said with a wink. “No, but maybe it will scratch the itch.” *~~*~~ *~~*~~* The next day, Erik got up early and headed into downtown Del Sol Valley to check things out. While browsing the flyers at the popular Orchid A Go-Go Lounge, he discovered that every Thursday and Sunday the various Karaoke bars held a contest. Erik deemed to practice that form of singing in preparation for Sunday evening. Since he didn’t have school to attend, he was free to pursue these things. Come Sunday, his family accompanied him over to NewCrest, a district that was designed for the entertainer, particularly catering to the Music Industry. There were two Karaoke bars. Erik flipped a coin. Entering At The Castle on the north side of the small district, he signed up for the contest and then waited, a tad anxious. Having already establish a Simstagram account, he activated his small red drone, humming along as it streamed Erik purchasing a round of drinks for his party. When his name was called to sing, he also activated the drone again. A couple of Paparazzi took pictures while he performed, a flood of bright flashes blinding him. He won the contest with an impressive 88 out of 100. And found himself hounded by this pair. "So, what’s your name again? And what’s next for you. And just where have you been? To just suddenly appear on the Scene, like this?” He patiently answered their questions before breaking away. “I have to go; my party is leaving.” “What was that all about, Mom?” he asked, catching up with Louise moments later. “They found you interesting, good looking and talented,” she said. “Better get used to it, if this is the career you’re set on.” His mother would know. Big in the Art World, she was made a Global Superstar while they were on Vulcan. “Oh, I’m not afraid of it, just mystified. I’m a nobody, appearing out of thin air as one put it.” *~~*~~*~~*~~* A week later, as he promised, Joey graduated early. As did their younger and only sister, Brianna. The lone holdout was Aaron. Who, as it turned out was actually doing Erik a favor, buying him time, as it were, since Erik had been noticed. A Notable Newcomer, quickly followed by Rising Star, the teen was on the cusp of becoming a B-Lister. Writing songs constantly, he also scanned for opportunities to deliver singing Telegrams, of sorts. He was also called, by several publications. The notable Image Magazine, and the rag-mag, SimQuierer, to sit photoshoots so he could adorn their next cover. These gave him a huge boost. Erik was on the fast-track to fame and success. Aaron was quite proud of his younger brother and even felt a tinge of guilt for all the nasty things he said about the songs Erik wrote. Once he became a Proper Celebrity, with four stars under his belt. Erik went over to Taygeta Studios to record some music. He brought his own work with him, and they attempted to have him, being a newcomer, record covers of others’ work, but once they heard him sing his own music, they gave into him. “Alright, son,” Ryan Ricks, the Record Producer said, “It’s your dime, go ahead, just let us know what you want done, and we’ll see if we can do it for you. You’re going to be a huge star, just so you know.” Digital copies of Just Erik nearly collapsed the website. Seemed everyone was taken with it. Erik now stood on the cusp of Global Superstardom. Overwhelmed, he had another verbal fight with this father about attending the higher schooling. Then, Erik met a girl named Kayleigh . . . All for now, thanks for reading!
The Merfolk of the Sulani Seas (Updated 01/10/2026)
Overtime, I'll add to this post to expand the Table of Contents and make it easier to access the chapters. Table of Contents Use the links in the Table of Contents to read the chapters in order. The links are working and will take you straight to a chapter. This should save people the trouble of scrolling through the thread. Eventually, I plan on trying to put the "Meet the MerSims" Section in the comments of this thread along with the chapters. I am adding links to each of my posts to help with navigation. The Little Merman Arc Chapter 1: A Wayward Pod Chapter 2: Swimming to Zalia Grottos Chapter 3: Life's Full of Tough Choices Chapter 4: A Change in the Tides Chapter 5: The Embers of Love Merfolk of the Sulani Seas Lore Links to threads that include details concerning the structure of how my merfolk society in the sims is organized, their culture, and background exposition. Tags for the updates will appear next to the links. The Denizens of the Sulani Seas (Updated: 05/18/2025) SimLit Tips in the New Forums One of the things I noticed when the new forums were created was that not everything transferred here looking the way it was supposed to. I opted out of having my story transferred for me and took a great deal of time working through a lot of troubleshooting to find the easiest way to share longer posts. In the comments of this thread, I had a great deal of help from the community as I worked on transferring chapters from Answers HQ. Now that the transfer to the new forums is complete, I think I found the best way to get around the Forums tendency to Auto-Refresh the webpage and erase all progress instead of saving it. My suggestion is in the following link. I will update it with any other findings and suggestions can be shared there so everyone can benefit from them. It's possible this has been fixed while I was away, but I think this suggestion can still be helpful. SimLit Posting Suggestion after Troubleshooting With the list of merfolk in my story expanding over time, I wanted to set aside a space for the character profiles involving the merfolk in my story. Character Profiles will be organized around the Family Groups, or pods, my merfolk belong in. Check out the linked thread to stay updated on the Merfolk Pods in all my stories. Meet the MerSims Mods Credit Since a lot of this story wouldn't be possible without certain mods, I do want to give the mods I use the credit they deserve. I will update this as quickly as I can to credit the awesome modders that created the mods and poses that make telling this story possible. Spinning Plumbob Mods The Expanded Mermaid Mod "Neverland" Mermaid Tail CC The "Down Under" Set CC "Sea-nery Stuff" Build/Buy Set Occult Preferences Mod The Serenade of Shadows Poses Merfolk Poses MerMay 2024
What's Happening in your Career Mode?
Been some time since I've checked in here and it's great to see some Career Mode Stories going again. Miss being apart of the community, unfortunately I don't have the time to keep up with writing about my careers just crack on and play them when I have a chance to actually play. I will certainly be catching up on the stories posted soon. Anyways, I created this thread for anyone who wishes to share what's going on in their Career Modes without going in depth just wanna keep it brief etc. Currently I'm doing a Career with Blackpool and it's been bonkers so far. Took over live start in a relegation battle and after a slow start had a ridiculous winning streak and ended up winning The League One Playoffs. 2nd season started off strong in Championship but form slipped however somehow made a late surge into the playoffs and back to back promotions via Wembley it was. Small budget in Prem was never expecting much and been in a relegation battle all season Currently 18th with 6 games to go and 3 points behind. Maybe back to The Championship, however after fluking our way through The Carabao Cup winning Penalty shoot outs in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th rounds against lower league opponents we surprised Man City over 2 legs in the semi finals to set up final against Arsenal. An early go from Blackpool and some lucky defending and we win. Crazy season, could be relegation, but we have European football next season 🤷♂️🤦🤣 Anyways, what's everyone else up to? Also looking forward to reading through those CMS Threads, last time I came no one was around so am happy to see some of you still going.
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Divvy's SV Family: Homer Atreus 2025
Book I Mother and father are Helen and Dardanus, whom I tried modelling in CAS to look nothing like anyone I know. However they did end up looking a little like a couple of my university crowd. I made them as mature-aged, so it wouldn't take long for them to become elders and look different, plus make room in the house. Their son Homer was born in CAS with the Play with Genetics button on the Add a Sim drop-up menu, and raised from toddler to adult in the game. They moved into the starter home called Shotgun Style - a two bedroom, 1 bathroom, flat, furnished house with a pleasant light wood, green and pink colour theme in the open living areas, bathroom and kitchen. It also has a decent sized yard. It’s opposite the Alvi household and the Sekemoto's because of being on the corner. It's just down the street, or a short walk from the gym, and just a little further to the school. Dardanus’ Life Time Wish was “Major Master” – to get three degrees at University, which he got. His degrees were Business, Science and Physical Education. The second time he went to University, because they couldn’t afford both on the first time with no scholarships, Helen went with him for a degree in Fine Arts, because her Life Time Wish was “Celebrated Five-Star Chef” – to reach the top of the Culinary career. I like them to get that for the “Minus 1” fridge reward. Here they are lining up for their graduation. To help with getting a scholarship, and for cash in between the University trips, Dardanus got a job from level 1 at the Military Base because it pays the best, and at first, most often. And so, they’ve maintained a few friends and acquaintances from that career. Here is Dardanus with his final degree. The scholarships, emptying their university rental house, books and other junk sold, and a few shifts at their work, improved their lot at home. They decided to keep adding to and improving it until they, I, get sick of it. "My resume got me a nice job at the Science Facility" Dardanus told Helen. "Just in time for school" said Helen. Helen threw Homer a birthday party for his growing up into a Child. All of their work colleagues old and new, were invited. Judy Bunch, Gobias, and possibly Miles work at the Science Facility with Dardanus. And Emma Hatch works at the Diner with Helen, and Molly French. Later in the game, the other colleague got old, retired, and Ethan, or Dustin Bunch (Langerak) took over. Homer grew up in the sparkles and got given an Into the Future outfit as his child-formal. He went to the stylist later, because another child, Sandi French, turned up wearing it as well. They ended up best friends at school. Here he is all styled over, as he strutted to his first day of school. He grew up with the elite inner circle of Sunset Valley children and teens. In fact, he was witness to Sandi’s new baby sister’s arrival in the library. His dad Dardanus wasn’t too far away, so he took Molly to the hospital, and the baby girl was partially named after him, Dar. Later that week, while the snow set in, Homer and his mum Helen were eating Ratatouille dinner. But someone was late getting home. “Where is your father?” asked Helen, “He didn’t mention anything about after work” “He went collecting scrap at the junkyard, for building his inventions. I think I’d like to be an engineer when I grow up,” said Homer. “Why is he focussed on Inventing while he doesn’t need it at work?” asked Helen. “He wants to make harvesters, so we don’t gain Gardening so quickly during the egg to omni plant challenges.” Homer replied. Over at Grady’s Junkyard ... Dardanus had detonated a large pile of scrap, successfully, but got singed and then took too long to get around in the snow to collect it all ... Who should come by and save him? Sandi French who happened to be in the cabin, with a hair dryer. “Thank you Sandi, you saved my life” croaked Dardanus between his chattering teeth. “Can I have some extra rocks and seeds when the school comes to the Science Facility?” she asked. He arrived home, to where it had been raised onto foundations and been given a small carport. And one of the gifts from their friends either at university or of their secret admirers in the mail, a fancy potted square hedge was displayed on the porch. After buying and using a great bath from The Store, he realised Homer as fast asleep in his cute bedroom. The selfie of himself and his wife Helen hung in the kitchen, and someone, probably Homer had gotten a portion of dinner out for him. Dardanus detonated salvaged items in his own backyard when things warmed up a bit. The neighbours, and the fiery came to see, while he ran around collecting up the scrap. The worst or best depending how one views it, was when he detonated the big scrap pile at the junkyard, causing the biggest explosion nobody never did see. This is what it looked like after the dust settled. It was a big job collecting the scrap, and the salvageable items, which was almost everything. Which he tried to hide in his yard, and we felt rather guilty. Even though the Junkyard still works, Dardanus promised one day he or his family would buy it and restore it. The next day he disposed of it all, and they did this evaporating thing. *** Gunther Goth got old. He always seems to do so quickly. Or maybe we're just too absorbed in our own game that we forget to watch him progress. Shortly after is when Dardanus built a time machine because with all of the Inventing he rolled a wish to do so, and to travel either into the future or past. I thought it would be harmless like the Miner, but this little child sim appeared, genetically Dardanus’ but not Helen’s. I could have not saved and played without her existence, but I thought it was interesting, and it might be bad karma or something. The game told me Dardanus witnessed a couple arguing and that he went to give advice to them to try to help. There was no cheater reputation or angry relationship panel from Helen. There's no ex girlfriend or mystery acquaintance in his relationship panels either. It is a mystery who the mother was. The game has never said. The game named her Hilda, which I kept. She went straight over to the soccer game that Homer won with his Festival tickets. One of her traits is Athletic as is Dardanus. While she played, her new bedroom was built. Plus a hallway and a second bathroom. Homer's bedroom was given a half-more mature look. Stay tuned, there is more. Looks like it all has to go below as replies of 10 or less ... ok ...
The Hopkiss' Legacy
Welcome to the Hopkiss' Legacy Gregg Hopkiss has a passion for all creatures great and small, he has devoted his adulthood to searching for butterflies and moths, fish and talent in the wild, whilst his devoted wife Anya works hard in her athletic career being the sole provider for the family of 4! The marriage has hit some rocks, especially with bills to pay and one income. Their eldest daughter Daisy Mai has the style nd brains, she is top student in her class a passionate computer nerd and happily dating her childhood best friend Lucas, little brother Enrique is following in her footsteps hitting milestones right, left and centre to try and keep up with his big sis! Follow the Hopkiss family on their journey, they started off living in Miners Manse before investing some money in Bess allowing them to build their own property, but maintining a 3 bedroom house witha pool on 1 wage....... that might be pushing even their luck!!! Meet the Hopkiss' below (they are on the gallery as well as their unfurnished new home @shandylou97 #shandylou97)
The Parsons Legacy (Generation 30)
Sul, sul! Welcome to The Parsons Family! The Parsons are a big crazy Sims 4 family, started by Bryanna Parsons on October 4th, 2019. The Parsons family do not use any cheats. The goal of the Parsons is not only to be a huge family with lots of generations, but to also be as successful as possible. The Parsons wish to complete every goal they possibly can. Yes, you read that right, the Parsons will complete every career, every skill, every university degree and they will live in every neighborhood, build every kind of house, own every business, become every life state, collect every item, and so much more! If you want to see more of the Parsons, then you're in luck! I'll update here each time a new Parsons Legacy chapter is posted. Thanks for checking out the Parsons, and I hope you will come along for the crazy ride they're in for. The Parsons Legacy Family Tree
