I've decided to start a new Sims 3 project before I get sick of the game and quit playing it. This time around I want to do a "Legacy" family. I've read some "Legacy" rules online, and they sound interesting, but I don't want to do it like that.
First of all, it doesn't seem very realistic. Those rules want you to buy the biggest, most expensive plot of land available, leaving you with only a few bucks left to spend to build a house, furnish it etc.
Makes for a good challenge, yes, but who in real life starts off their adult life with a huge block of land, but essentially homeless? A lot of people start off in a crappy house, in a dodgy neighbourhood, without a lot of nice things furnishing their homes. This is how I decided to start my Legacy.
Using the "Twinbrook" neighbourhood, I purchased a cheap, small plot of land. I used the "kaching" cheat enough to build him a one storey house, and furnish it with cheap basics. The house started off unpainted and without wall paper as well.
Another thing I've done is occasionally cheat with his needs. I was finding that he simply did not have time to take care of himself, go to work, clean up his shit, and be social. He barely had time to eat and bathe. His energy and social levels were constantly bottoming out. The energy bar I cheat with the most. I haven't touched the social bar at all.
I still make him sleep at night, but I'll give him an energy boost if I want him to go on a date after work for example.
With that out of the way, let's meet our legacy character...
This is Jon Grey, a recent immigrant to the town of Twinbrook. He's built an ugly, but modest house for himself. Jon has three top priorities at the moment. His first priority is to find himself a job. Secondly, Jon would love to find a bride. Lastly, Jon wants to improve the quality of his life.
Jon mets his first sim, Betty. He finds her stunningly attractive, even though she lacks a sense of humour. They only briefly chat at this stage. Jon has a few other things he needs to take care of first.
Such as skinny dipping in the public pool with this chick. Another woman joined them soon after, but the party ended for Jon when some naked dude jumped in too.
Jon's lifetime dream is to become a Fire Fighter Super Hero by saving 30 Sim lives. Here he is arriving at the fire station to apply for a job. He's quickly hired and told to show up for work the next day.
Jon on the way to his first day at work.
Waiting for emergencies can be dull, so Jon stays in shape by pumping some iron.
The first call out!
Just a minor house fire this time. I don't think the fire shows up in my game because I'm using the censorship mosaic remover mod. Too bad, but I can't stand the censorship.
Jon keeps his fire engine in top shape.
Jon's first date with Betty, who is actually one of his fellow fire fighters. They're getting to know each other better, and Betty has sent Jon a love letter.
He's doing really well at work. Jon's been receiving A's and B's on his performance reviews, and has been quickly advancing up the ranks. Starting to look more like a hero there Jon!
Jon is off to a promising start. He's got a job he likes doing, and is starting to get to know a potential wife. He's painted most of his house now, and purchased a washing machine and clothesline.
What does the near future hold for Jon Grey?
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