Author Topic: Shades of Red.. Now in Riverview (Read 4958 times)

Ormonster · « **on:** November 09, 2010, 10:06:16 PM »

Edit: Had to start over.. you can find the first post of the new story http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,2439.70.html

Hey folks.. this is probably my 10th attempt or so of making a Dynasty. The last one I was working on ended tragically when my first and hopefully only meteor strike occurred. I decided to give Bridgeport a fair shake and so Rufous Red was born. The naming theme for this Dynasty will be different shades of red.. hence the title of my "story"

I'm not really a storyteller, so we'll just document the life and times of Rufous and see where it leads us.

This is Rufous.. sporting his rufous red hair and shirt. He's actually not a bad looking fella.

Rufous is not really a city boy at heart. he needs some grass and trees around him and some room to build a garden. So he found a nice plot of land outside the city proper at 64 Applewood Lane. While not a beautiful vista, it is still a nice view of Bridgeport across the river. (at certain angles anyways)

Rufous got a little cagey his first day in Bridgeport. Almost stalkerish. He just knew who his bride was going to be and even somehow knew exactly where she lived. A young adult living alone at 8517 Sterling Parkway, who happens to have the artistic trait. Rufous went to pay her a visit post-haste.

After a slight disagreement with the elevator door..

Rufous introduces himself to the future Mrs. Red

Say Hello to Caroline Custard

Ormonster · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2010, 10:20:32 PM »

After a day of pleasant conversation, a little flirting..

Maybe even a kiss or 2..

Rufous thought the time was right and asked the question..

And was denied...

Becki · « **Reply #2 on:** November 09, 2010, 11:15:33 PM »

I always feel so bad for my sims when they get rejected

Ormonster · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2010, 11:26:45 PM »

It was a brief sad moment, but this did not deter our intrepid hero.. he decided to bring in the big guns...

A musical guest by the one and only Matthew Hamming. After that, who couldn't resist a little cuddling

And of course a massage the morning after..

The question was asked once more, with his heart on his sleeve and some bling in his hand..

Success!! The answer was yes and they immediately made it official. Let the games begin.

Ormonster · « **Reply #4 on:** November 10, 2010, 12:14:07 AM »

The proceeds from Caroline's contributions to bank account allowed Rufous to build a nice little dwelling.

Rufous then immediatly got himself a job at Hogan's Deep-Fried Diner and then practically lived at the library studying cooking, while Caroline immersed herself in the world of art. It wasn't all work work work (at least for Rufous). He did manage to visit the local butterfly habitat at the park.

Once Caroline was able to paint portraits she immediatly painted Rufous's young adult portrait and then started to bang the chisel in hopes of banging out 25 ice sculptures before Rufous ages up to adult.

After about a week and half, Rufous finally got his garden started..

And Caroline is working hard at her sculptures.

Pam · « **Reply #5 on:** November 10, 2010, 01:25:50 AM »

Very nice start. Good luck on making this your successful Dynasty.

Anushka · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2010, 02:44:45 AM »

So far you're doing great! Congrats on all the moves Mr.Red did to get himself Mrs.Red, bringing Matthew was was thin ice, but luckily she was already wrapped up in Rufous game! It's shame that lot doesn't have beautiful vista, but as you said, at least it is a nice view. Good luck, and bring your Reds to the HoF.

Ormonster · « **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2010, 05:42:40 AM »

Quote from: Pam on November 10, 2010, 01:25:50 AM

Very nice start. Good luck on making this your successful Dynasty.

Thanks Pam.. feeling good about this one.

Quote from: Anushka on November 10, 2010, 02:44:45 AM

So far you're doing great! Congrats on all the moves Mr.Red did to get himself Mrs.Red, bringing Matthew was was thin ice, but luckily she was already wrapped up in Rufous game! It's shame that lot doesn't have beautiful vista, but as you said, at least it is a nice view. Good luck, and bring your Reds to the HoF.

Matthew just showed up, apparently he and Caroline were already friends. I just continued to put the moves on Caroline until Rufous won her over.

ratchie · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2010, 06:20:07 AM »

Great start I am looking forward to reading a BP dynasty.

Rachel

Snowyluc · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2010, 07:22:30 AM »

Wow! I love your dynasty Ormonster! And as for not being much of a storyteller, can you please throw that out the window? You've got a very subtle yet gripping way for writing.

Becki · « **Reply #10 on:** November 10, 2010, 04:20:15 PM »

Looks terrific so far!

Ormonster · « **Reply #11 on:** November 11, 2010, 06:10:57 PM »

A couple weeks have gone by, nothing really exciting. Rufous and Caroline continued to improve upon their skills. In time Rufous becaome an adult and Caroline followed him a day later.

As Rufous was working on his garden.. a little visitor showed up. Itink she is supposed to be scary but she's to ute to get rid of.

Time continued to move along, Rufous's skill in the kitchen was improving and his garden was getting bigger. Caroline made her 25th ice sculptor the day before Rufous aged so along with the portraits, there are also ice sculptors and photo's of Rufous.

Rufous still has a lot to do before he can taste the ambrosia, but one very important step needs to take place very soon. In fact it's happening right now.

Welcome Ruby Red.. whew.

Sophie4563 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 11, 2010, 06:29:26 PM »

Great story so far Ormonster. Congratulations on getting a portrait, photograph and sculpture of your founder! I haven't done a dynasty but that seems pretty hard. Also, welcome to baby Ruby.

Ormonster · « **Reply #13 on:** November 13, 2010, 08:24:26 PM »

Ruby.. the intended immortal artist of the family. Such a small beginning and the light of her daddy's eyes.

Ruby required quite a bit of attention during her first few days. and she kept her parents hopping trying to keep her social skill up there. Then it was birthday time and Ruby became a toddler.

She learned to talk..

To Potty..

And of course to walk.. Mommy helped her every step of the way.

Once the big three were learned, it was time for Caroline to introduce Ruby to the world of art. Here she is reading Handprints of the Masters to her.

In order for the Dynasty to continue, Caroline also painted Ruby's portrait, took a photo and made an ice sculpture.

More time went by, and it was time for another birthday for Ruby.

Looks like we are going to have a little emo artist on our hands. So far Ruby has earned 3 traits. Artistic, Excitable and Photographer's Eye.

Rufous hasn't been lounging around all this time.. let's check off how he is doing in his bid for immortality.

Lifetime Wish: Celebrated Five-Star Chef - completed
Unique Career Maxed: Cooking - complted
Unique Skill SuperMaxed: Gardening
Investments: Hogan's Deep Fried Diner;
Unique Rewards: Super Green Thumb; No Bills Ever; Fireproof Homestead - completed
Blackops: Fresh Cookies for Sale!; All-New Bi-Pedal Dishwashing Machine; Insider Dining; From One Chef to Another; Outstanding Tasting Ingredients; Uncommonly Good - Completed
6 Unique Best Friends: Wayne Bumble; Odine Perry; Alexy Fresco; Barry Tenderlove; Caroline Red;
Museum Portraits: Young Adult; Adult;

He's getting closer.

Nilla · « **Reply #14 on:** November 14, 2010, 04:30:41 AM »

Nice story, I somehow really like the looks of your founder and the red theme and little Ruby looks cute. Vampire gnome may look cute too but make sure to keep any teddy Ruby gets in her inventory if she wants to keep it.

Ormonster · « **Reply #15 on:** November 15, 2010, 10:08:03 PM »

And the story continues. Shortly after Ruby grew up, a burglar struck. He apparently disabled the security cameras and when the Red family woke up, Rufous's Young Adult statue was gone. Needless to say, Rufous bought a security alarm that very same day.

Life does go on and Caroline was in the midst of achieving her Descendant of da Vinci lifetime wish when she ran out of scrap.

Ruby liked to spend time working on her painting while her mother creates some crazy looking stuff from scrap.

One of Caroline's bigger inventions was the Miner, which Rufous plans to use to create a tunnel system to the city to hopefully save time on the commute.

A couple birthdays happened within days of each other. First Rufous aged to elder status. He immediately broke out the hair dye. No grey hair for this elder.

Then it was Ruby's turn to go from child to teen. Make a wish Ruby.

Ormonster · « **Reply #16 on:** November 15, 2010, 10:30:21 PM »

Ruby does have a bit of a wild streak in her and she decided a new haircut was in order, and a little makeup.

Of course she still has her playful side.

Meanwhile Rufous is so close to immortality he can just about taste that ambrosia. But first he needs another key ingredient.

It would also help if he knew how to make it.

Once the recipe was engraved in his memory he checked off his achievements.

Lifetime Wish: Celebrated Five-Star Chef - Check
SuperMax Skill: Gardening - Check
Career: Cooking - Check
Purchased Property: Hogan's Deep Fried Diner, Smuggler's Cove - Check
Lifetime Rewards: Super Green Thumb, No Bills Ever, Fireproof Homestead - Check
BlackOps: Fresh Cookies for Sale!, All-New Bi-Pedal Dishwashing Machine, Insider Dining, From One Chef to Another, Outstanding Tasting Ingredients, Uncommonly Good - Check
Best Friends: Barry Tenderlove, Odine Perry, Apollo Bloom, Caroline Red, Lisa King, Lea Wing - Check
Portraits: Young Adult, Adult, Elder - Check

The list is complete.. time to make the Ambrosia.

Oh, this IS tasty!

Ahhh, Immortality at last.

Anushka · « **Reply #17 on:** November 16, 2010, 06:02:57 AM »

Ormonster, that's brilliant idea, making tunnels to speed commuting time! And Ruby does look like having a wild side, almost as one of eccentric artists usually find in big places such as BP.
It's scary that burglar got one of museum pieces, but luckily it is not necessary for ambrosia to have it. Still I know how hard it can be to reach enough skill in time so spouse can sculpt that ice sculpture, such a shame, but your Red Dynasty can get it over!
Great job and keep it up!

Joria · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2010, 04:57:39 AM »

Catching up on reading and I caught this. Great story! I love the red.

ratchie · « **Reply #19 on:** November 17, 2010, 06:38:07 AM »

Its a shame Rufous had his young adult sculpture stolen. But at least that isn't a dynasty requirement so you can continue.

Rachel

Ormonster · « **Reply #20 on:** November 20, 2010, 11:18:23 AM »

Thanks for the comments guys.. This is the start of a big update. So here we go.

Shortly after becoming Immortal Rufous decided to try out his tunnel experiment. First he had to dig a hole somewhere in the city. After much deliberation, he chose Civic Plaza. Timing his route on the way there to dig he found it took roughly an hour and a half. Time to start digging.

It took all day and into the evening hours but he finally finished the tunnel. The next day it was time to test his theory.

It worked! on multiple trips, Rufous found that it took only one hour to get to Civic Plaza by using the tunnel. He managed to shave a half hour off his commute time.

Ormonster · « **Reply #21 on:** November 20, 2010, 11:35:23 AM »

Now it's time to see how Ruby is doing. While Ruby continued her education in the arts she also managed to keep up with her regular school work.

Time waits for no one and soon it was Ruby's birthday again, now it's time to become a young adult and put her youth behind her. But first, it's party time.

Ruby invited all her classmates to the party, but the one she really wanted there was her best friend Cesar Marin. Ruby met him when she first started high school and decided he would be the one.

Caroline bought out the cake and it was time for Ruby to blow out the candles.

Happy Birthday Ruby

Ormonster · « **Reply #22 on:** November 20, 2010, 11:47:11 AM »

Ruby wasted no time. The next day she posed for her portrait and sculpture and then called Cesar and invited him over. Ruby had some very important things she wanted to discus with him.

The first ice sculpture didn't come out exactly as Ruby imagined it would.

Cesar showed up and it was time to begin the wooing.

The first kiss

Then shortly after.. the proposal.

Naturally following the proposal, came the marriage.

And we all know what comes after that particular step.

In the distance.. wind chimes are heard.

Ormonster · « **Reply #23 on:** November 20, 2010, 12:01:38 PM »

Rufous picks up a new hobby.

Ruby on the other hand picked up more than a new hobby.

Ruby was on her way to her first day as a snitch for the Bridgeport Police Dept when something suddenly changed those plans.

It was bound to happen. Caroline has lived a full life and it was time to shuffle off this mortal coil.

No amount of pleading could stave off this event

Rufous took a corner of his property and made it a place to lay his beloved Caroline to rest.

Life must go on however and with the passing of one life another will join the family

Let's welcome Mauve Red to the world

ratchie · « **Reply #24 on:** November 20, 2010, 12:35:41 PM »

Welcome to the world Mauve.

Rachel

Sophie4563 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 20, 2010, 01:06:09 PM »

Welcome to baby Mauve. To be honest, I though mauve was a purplish color.

Ormonster · « **Reply #26 on:** November 20, 2010, 01:22:19 PM »

Quote from: Sophie4563 on November 20, 2010, 01:06:09 PM

Welcome to baby Mauve. To be honest, I though mauve was a purplish color.

It is a bit on the purplish side, but it was also listed on the list of shades of red I'm using so I went with it because I wanted something that wasn't as dark as the Rufous and Ruby are.

Beddy_Boop · « **Reply #27 on:** November 20, 2010, 03:20:48 PM »

This is a cool story, I just started reading it several minutes ago. I love how you are using different colors to represent the name and clothing for your sims, it is nice and original, and very refreshing!

Joria · « **Reply #28 on:** November 21, 2010, 07:11:23 PM »

Rufus at the keyboard in his shorts cracked me up.

Ormonster · « **Reply #29 on:** November 21, 2010, 07:30:27 PM »

I actually stole the color idea from Pam. I wanted a theme and could not think of anything original.

Mauve was very much loved.. especially by grandpa Rufous

It wasn't long before she aged up to toddler.

Ruby immediately made sure Mauve had her portrait done.

Cesar had to work hard and possibly go a little bit crazy to get the 25 ice sculptures completed before Mauve's next birthday.

He did it, 1 day before Mauve's birthday.

Caroline was feeling a bit bored wherever she was hanging out, so she came back to the house to play some video games.

And now it's time for Mauve's birthday. Grandpa Rufous takes her to the cake and helps her blow out the candle.

Mauve was very excited.. she was going to be a big girl now.

Time for a change of clothes. The little martial artist adventurer needed the proper outfit.

Sophie4563 · « **Reply #30 on:** November 21, 2010, 08:13:45 PM »

Mauve is adorable. And Rufous' hair colour seems to be holding out.

What is Mauve's new trait?

Ormonster · « **Reply #31 on:** November 21, 2010, 08:21:08 PM »

Quote from: Sophie4563 on November 21, 2010, 08:13:45 PM

Mauve is adorable. And Rufous' hair colour seems to be holding out. What is Mauve's new trait?

Mauve's traits are Adventurous, Disciplined and Athletic

Beddy_Boop · « **Reply #32 on:** November 22, 2010, 08:32:53 PM »

Nice, clean, short update! And best of luck to traveling and the things that come with it (glitching and things(fortune and collecting also))

Anushka · « **Reply #33 on:** November 23, 2010, 04:43:53 AM »

They grow up so fast! She is a cute girl, with awesome destiny. I really hope your game will let you fullfilled it despite buggy WA. Before dynasty I never had problems with it, but now I/m happy that my little adventurer stick to Martial Arts LTW. Good job Ormonster!

Ormonster · « **Reply #34 on:** November 27, 2010, 10:48:06 AM »

So where were we? Ah yes, little Mauve is now a child. The gnomes seem to be multiplying , but except for the vampire gnomes they are staying mostly around the garden.

Mauve got all her required museum pieces finished.

Ruby has been working her way up the ladder in the Bridgeport PD

Ruby has been spending all her time in front of the sculpting station lately that her birthday seemed to come on unexpectedly.

Cesar also had a birthday.

Caroline is still making her occasional appearances.

One more birthday in the books and Mauve is now a teenager

Lilygirl · « **Reply #35 on:** November 27, 2010, 12:11:22 PM »

Awe! They grow up so fast don't they?

Ormonster · « **Reply #36 on:** November 27, 2010, 04:15:54 PM »

Mauve has big plans. She wants to serve her country in the Military, master the Martial Arts and fulfill her life long dream of Physical Perfection. It's time to put childish things away and begin training, she won't be a teen forever. *Cue "Eye of the Tiger"*

Rufous's hobby of fishing has been kicked up a notch. He is determined to catch a perfect specimen of every species of fish.. and mount them. He thought about putting them in an aquarium but the chore to feed them would be too much he felt.

*Eye of the Tiger*

And before you know it.. it's Birthday time again for Mauve.

Afterward she immediately called Desmond Parr, her childhood friend, over and told him the great news.

Desmond was very happy to hear this.

Mauve was very happy that Desmond was happy and so she wasted no time...

ratchie · « **Reply #37 on:** November 27, 2010, 04:59:21 PM »

I love a girl who knows what she wants.

Rachel

Nilla · « **Reply #38 on:** November 27, 2010, 07:02:11 PM »

Good updates, I like Mauve's outfit. She's not exactly red but it would be hard to tell the difference between eight shades of it so this is better.

Ormonster · « **Reply #39 on:** November 27, 2010, 07:41:34 PM »

Quote from: Nilla on November 27, 2010, 07:02:11 PM

Good updates, I like Mauve's outfit. She's not exactly red but it would be hard to tell the difference between eight shades of it so this is better.

That was my thought it. I have to break it up a bit.

Ormonster · « **Reply #40 on:** November 27, 2010, 07:51:15 PM »

Mauve's wanderlust kicked in and it was time to visit China

First up.. she had to stock up on needed supplies

Then it was time to explore

Even under water

It's a good thing she maxed athletics.. she breaks rocks like nobody's business

She made sure to get around faster by borrowing her Grandfather's car

China is going to be tough to revisit. The game constantly pauses where you can still see stuff moving like water flowing and the plumb bob spinning but you can't click anything, but not when I pause the game and only in China. Bridgeport, Egypt and France all run fine. it's weird. But Mauve is going to get Pangu's Axe no matter how annoyed I get.

Simstar3 · « **Reply #41 on:** November 28, 2010, 01:12:06 AM »

Cool! I'm glad you're brave enough to try traveling.

Anushka · « **Reply #42 on:** November 28, 2010, 01:55:42 AM »

Yee, another jetsetter explorer! I'm really happy to see some adventuring stories here! Sorry about pausing, sometimes it happend in SV to me, WA has trow me many many bugs but I still love exploring those worlds.
Go Mauve, you can do it!

ratchie · « **Reply #43 on:** November 28, 2010, 03:46:26 AM »

I am looking forward to seeing more adventure pictures. I really wanted to have Sunset take on the great explorer lifetime wish but I wasn't brave enough with all the travel bugs.
So I have my fingers crossed that your game behaves itself.

Rachel

Ormonster · « **Reply #44 on:** November 28, 2010, 07:46:03 AM »

Thanks for all the comments guys.

Back home Ruby and Cesar continued to do what they do best. Ruby even managed to supermax sculpting.

Mauve of course continued to work on her martial arts.

Mauve also wanted to get started on something else...

Someone left the window open again and the sound of wind chimes was heard on the evening breeze.

ratchie · « **Reply #45 on:** November 28, 2010, 08:18:17 AM »

Yay another dynasty baby to coo over.

Rachel

Ormonster · « **Reply #46 on:** November 28, 2010, 11:47:28 AM »

Mauve knew she would be stuck at home for a while once the pregnancy became official, so she hightailed it to the airport and landed in Al Simhara, Egypt. Whew.. it is hot here.

She went gangbusters exploring the pyramids

It took some doing, but Mauve got her visa upgraded

Then it was back to the tombs...

Where she met King Raymundo Rodiekhkare

Mauve was not scared of ol Raymundo and let him know that in no uncertain terms.

Simstar3 · « **Reply #47 on:** November 28, 2010, 12:29:12 PM »

Yeah! You show that mean old mummy!

Ormonster · « **Reply #48 on:** November 29, 2010, 10:32:56 PM »

The day After the Egypt excursion it was Ruby's elder birthday

You can't see it here but mean spirited Desmond is laughing at poor Ruby as she ages up. Don't worry, Ruby will get the last bittersweet laugh.

And later on that evening Mauve is officially pregnant.

Unfortunately as Cesar was painting Ruby's elder portrait... Grim came to to town.

There was no begging.. Cesar shook Grim's hand and said I led a full life and it's time to go. He was 94

His headstone was moved to the family plot

Mauve hated being stuck at home, she couldn't even break boards in her condition. So in preparation for her next trip to Egypt, she practiced Snake Charming.. you know, just in case.

Desmond had to take 5 days unpaid leave from his job as a toddler sports coach to learn how to paint well enough to paint Ruby's portrait.. his payback for laughing at Ruby.

He did love his wife and unborn child.

Mauve has learned how to charm a Cobra and even kiss it.

Finally the day arrived and a new Red was born.. Rusty Red

Lilygirl · « **Reply #49 on:** November 29, 2010, 11:07:09 PM »

Ah yes, the bittersweet taste of revenge!

Although, sad to see another mortal go. But you have a nooboo!

Anushka · « **Reply #50 on:** November 30, 2010, 12:42:35 PM »

Hey Rusty, welcome to the virtual world. I'm shore you'll be very happy, and most of your wishes will come true

Not shore if that cobra venous hurt you while your mother was pregnant with you, but as is well known, what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger!

Ormonster, great update! Full of great details and story lines. Love it!

Ormonster · « **Reply #51 on:** December 05, 2010, 10:44:12 AM »

Been very busy lately.. but here's a short little update.

Mauve did not give up. She made a promise to obtain Pangu's Axe and now she has fulfilled it.

You do not want to get in her way, I almost feel bad for the rocks.

Simstar3 · « **Reply #52 on:** December 05, 2010, 11:02:13 AM »

Go, Mauve!

Joria · « **Reply #53 on:** December 05, 2010, 10:58:32 PM »

Loved it.

ratchie · « **Reply #54 on:** December 06, 2010, 04:06:19 AM »

I am really enjoying Mauve's adventures.

Rachel

Nilla · « **Reply #55 on:** December 07, 2010, 04:38:46 PM »

Nice pictures of Mauve finding the axe, I can't believe I actually forgot to capture that moment in my story. I like the sound of the name Rusty Red.

GlassMirrors · « **Reply #56 on:** December 07, 2010, 05:35:31 PM »

Read all your little updates and your story is quite adorable. :]

Anushka · « **Reply #57 on:** December 08, 2010, 05:51:38 AM »

Go Mauve, you can do it!
I never had that wall up in game! Axe always seem to be floating in air

I must admit I never heared a name Mauve before, and now it's in at least 2 dynasties. But she looks like a passionate explorer, those mummies better run from her. Looking forward to read more.

Lilygirl · « **Reply #58 on:** December 08, 2010, 12:17:06 PM »

I'm really enjoying your Dynasty Ormonster!

Ormonster · « **Reply #59 on:** December 10, 2010, 09:05:56 PM »

Disaster Alert.. Was just chugging along when Rusty aged up to child.. Forgot to do his Toddler portrait. Time to start over... again.

Beddy_Boop · « **Reply #60 on:** December 10, 2010, 09:23:19 PM »

Aww, I'm sorry Ormonster. I'm sure it is is hard to juggle the skills, Ambrosia and all that other stuff! You got pretty far, anyways!

Simstar3 · « **Reply #61 on:** December 10, 2010, 11:03:29 PM »

I'm really sorry, Ormonster. That's why I never do Dynasties. Too much stress. $:-\$

Ormonster · « **Reply #62 on:** December 10, 2010, 11:22:59 PM »

Thanks guys.. Already in the process of starting a new one. This time in Riverview. I'm putting all the bars and the backlot in then will create someone new

Simstar3 · « **Reply #63 on:** December 10, 2010, 11:48:10 PM »

Ah. Will you start a new thread?

Pam · « **Reply #64 on:** December 11, 2010, 12:27:21 AM »

@Ormonster:

Sorry to hear about this. Are you using the spreadsheet I made to help everyone keep track of Ambrosia requirements? I find it to be very helpful.

Lilygirl · « **Reply #65 on:** December 11, 2010, 01:49:23 AM »

Good attempt Ormonster! Good luck on your next try.

I have a notebook where I write everything down (laptop doesn't like opening any other program when running the Sims 3) and when I get the notice that their birthday is soon, I check everything over and fill in any blanks.

Ormonster · « **Reply #66 on:** December 11, 2010, 08:44:54 AM »

Quote from: Pam on December 11, 2010, 12:27:21 AM

@Ormonster:

Sorry to hear about this. Are you using the spreadsheet I made to help everyone keep track of Ambrosia requirements? I find it to be very helpful.

I actually made my own spreadsheet that was working pretty well. I was just playing along without thinking and as soon as Rusty aged I went "Oh No!" as it dawned on me what I forgot to do. I double checked the museum but I knew it wasn't there. As long as I tell myself it's just a game it's all good. I already started over in Riverview with a new founder Rand Althor.

Simstar3 · « **Reply #67 on:** December 11, 2010, 11:09:36 AM »

Nice.

Will this one keep the Red theme?

Joria · « **Reply #68 on:** December 11, 2010, 08:12:29 PM »

I feel your pain! I think I restarted five times before I finally made it work for me. Looking forward to the new Reds.

Ormonster · « **Reply #69 on:** December 12, 2010, 03:05:01 PM »

I started again with a new sim but I just couldn't leave the Red Dynasty unresolved. So Rufous will be back.

Ormonster · « **Reply #70 on:** December 13, 2010, 10:55:31 PM »

Hmmm Rufous Red. Haven't we seen him somewhere before? He certainly does look familiar. Anyways, welcome to Riverview Rufous.

It seems Riverview has had some recent developments lately. It's got a whole new skyline.

Now as we all know, Rufous isn't one to beat around the bush. He had his eyes set on Constance Shelly and so he decided to pay her a visit.

It took 2 days of Wooing, since Constance was a good girl and wouldn't kiss on the first date.

On the second day Rufous popped the question and Constance Shelly became Constance Red.

Constance came with a car and laptop which was pawned to build the new Red compound.

Well, one thing led to another and they decided to try out the new bed.. Was that wind chimes I heard in the distance?

Simstar3 · « **Reply #71 on:** December 13, 2010, 11:32:56 PM »

Yay! The Red dynasty's back!

I gotta admit, Constance isn't a very popular Dynasty spouse. Wonder why.

Pam · « **Reply #72 on:** December 14, 2010, 04:16:09 AM »

You may want to change the title of your thread since it's no longer in Bridgeport. You can do it by modifying the first post.

Alexandria_ · « **Reply #73 on:** December 14, 2010, 10:48:49 PM »

I'm sorry to hear you had to start again - and good luck with this one!
I personally like Constance more than Caroline anyway.

I'll definitely be following along!

revolution724 · « **Reply #74 on:** December 14, 2010, 10:58:23 PM »

Quote from: Simstar3 on December 13, 2010, 11:32:56 PM

Yay! The Red dynasty's back! I gotta admit, Constance isn't a very popular Dynasty spouse. Wonder why.

That's true. Maybe people haven't caught on to sexy librarian charm. How are her traits?

ratchie · « **Reply #75 on:** December 15, 2010, 07:57:09 AM »

Most people go for rich spouses to help them in the early days. This is why Holly Alto and Agnes Crumplebottom are popular.

Rachel

Anushka · « **Reply #76 on:** December 15, 2010, 08:12:16 AM »

I had to go 2 pages back to see what happened, I'm so sorry to hear you go this far and had to start over. Wish you more luck in Riverview. So far so good!

Ormonster · « **Reply #77 on:** December 15, 2010, 04:37:10 PM »

Whew.. it's tough to start over again. Moving right along now. Constance's traits are Neurotic, Absent Minded, Bookworm, Perfectionist and Clumsy. The only one that really annoys me is the Absent Minded trait. I'll set up some queues for her then jump over to Rufous and when I check again she forgot what she was supposed to do halfway through. Still, gotta love her.

After a bit of a makeover, she immediately started working on her painting skills.

But a little bout of sickness kept interrupting her work. Must have been something she ate.

Ok.. maybe not ate, but it definitely had something to do with her tummy.

The big day arrived and while Constance took it very calmly, Rufous was a wreck.

And there he is. A bouncing baby boy. Named Vermilion? Sounds like he should be in Slytherin house. Anyways, welcome to little Vermilion Red!

ratchie · « **Reply #78 on:** December 15, 2010, 06:19:14 PM »

Welcome to the world little man.

Rachel

Simstar3 · « **Reply #79 on:** December 15, 2010, 06:56:32 PM »

Welcome to the world, Vermillion!

Lilygirl · « **Reply #80 on:** December 16, 2010, 09:21:38 PM »

Kudos to you for starting again! Congrats on the nooboo.

And good luck!

Nilla · « **Reply #81 on:** December 17, 2010, 04:22:06 PM »

Nice to see Rufous is back, I was a bit curious about the founder with the Wheel of time name though. Vermillion sounds cool; didn’t know that was a colour pigment so I’m learning new words here.

Joria · « **Reply #82 on:** December 17, 2010, 09:51:33 PM »

Koootchy, koootchy, koo, Vermillion. I tickle your tummy! Your daddy Rufus is so lucky to have you and your pretty mommy.

Ormonster · « **Reply #83 on:** December 18, 2010, 08:21:33 AM »

Rufous has been pretty busy working on his cooking and gardening, but this update is mainly for Vermilion

The baby time was like all baby time.. snuggle,feed bottle, change diaper, play with. Finally it was time for Vermilion to become a toddler.

Rufous came in from the garden (and the sprinkler) to celebrate.

Here it comes.

Happy Birthday Vermilion

Simstar3 · « **Reply #84 on:** December 18, 2010, 11:40:45 AM »

Happy Birthday! Daaaawww, he's so cute...

Choccolatee · « **Reply #85 on:** December 18, 2010, 04:29:33 PM »

Quote from: Simstar3 on December 18, 2010, 11:40:45 AM

Happy Birthday! Daaaawww, he's so cute...

I ~~ditto~~second that.

Happy Happy Birthday to Vermillion, 2nd Generation!

Edit: ditto sounds weird, so I changed it to second.

ratchie · « **Reply #86 on:** December 19, 2010, 05:50:43 AM »

Happy birthday little man!

Rachel

Joria · « **Reply #87 on:** December 19, 2010, 07:45:40 PM »

Adorable. Happy birthday.

Anushka · « **Reply #88 on:** December 20, 2010, 06:20:50 AM »

I'm so happy you started over, and that it is going great for you! And I would never guess that red shades have such cool names! Happy birthday Vermilion!