Laurince Legacy 18.7 / Randolph Legacy 10.6!
Hey guys, for some reason it's been a loooong time, but there's a bright side. As I write this, I have the entire next Bork update already played, so there should be some bam/bam updates upcoming. I'm just going to blame everything on getting massively procrastinated on Christmas in July over on GoS and then me getting sick of playing Uni. Hopefully one of these next generations moves faster than the other so I've not got all my families on Uni simultaneously next time. ;)
All right, last time it was the beginning of the big merge! The Randolphs were migrated over to Veronaville, and the Gen 10 kids took up residence with the Gen 18 Laurinces in one big dorm building. (With one, lone, poor dormie.)
Chaos reigned as practically everyone tried to romantically proposition a member of the opposite sex. The absolute winners of the early hook-up-a-thon were Asteria Randolph and Reno Laurince, who were woohooing in the photobooth before it was even 10am on the lot. And nearly simultaneously, Psyche Randolph and Robert Laurince hooked up, but they were in Robert's bedroom, at least. While Ruth Laurince insists on announcing her attraction to Triton Randolph to the world, she actually began to pursue his identical twin, Thanatos. Afterwards, things settled down ever so slightly, and the household began to settle into college life, going to class, and playing in the snow (because it was winter).
Roxy Laurince and Triton hooked up, to my disappointment, mainly because it was about the palest coupling possible ever. They all began to choose majors, and Nike Randolph and Rex Laurince began to get to know each better and flirt with one another, after eyeing each other up adorably while most of their siblings just went full bore. These two became known as "the normal ones." Even though Roxy had hooked up with Triton, she had three bolts with his half brother Aeolus, which meant he was constantly following her around the lot...though it began with awkward interaction, she started warming up to him. It wasn't too bad for Triton, since he could easily move on to the lovely Raine Laurince.
Richter Laurince only had bolts for blonde distant relatives, so I made sure he found a random blonde co-ed to get his game on with. While Ruther and Reeve seemed to end up empty handed, it was more a matter of timing than desire, as Ruther would surreptitiously hit on Asteria while Reeve eyed up Psyche. So far, neither actually moved in on their brothers' relationships. While Psyche and Robert became the first to fall in love, Nike and Rex (aka "the normal ones") were the first to both roll an opinion on engagement (they wanted to), so they became engaged to be married.
And then the gypsy dropped off a magic lamp that was neither needed nor wanted.
Let us open with some spam of the ever-gorgeous Asteria.
I think she rounded all the bases with Reno here before she ever actually spoke to him, though.
What?
Do you two have to do that in the middle of the dining area? Some of us have to attempt to eat in here, you know!
I don't think Raine's being too judgmental, however...
...Roxy seem to be a bit dismayed by her older sister's opinions. Look, kiddo, just because you've got some Romance asp in you doesn't mean you have to go doing that romancin' everywhere.
While I find the photobooth coupling the antithesis of romantic, Ruth and Thanatos are a pretty normal couple, aside from her obsession with his twin brother, so they must see something in it that I don't.
I just love having this special relationship be with someone who was my best friend...
I think Aeolus is trying to get in a dig at someone here, but in this dorm, it could be literally half the inhabitants, including the other person in his bed...
I think Triton's trying to figure out what Raine sees in dance.
Raine's being the only responsible student in the whole joint. I sent her to do homework, since she rolled the want.
...being a little cockblock and doing it in Aeolus's bedroom is something she came up with all on her own.
Even with the censor-blur, it becomes pretty obvious that their lack of conversation might have something to do with Reno regularly rendering her speechless.
This is the only thing approaching normal interaction for Psyche and Robert. After Asteria and Reno, they're my other mutely nymphomaniac couple.
With fifteen playables and about ten of them only interested in sex ever, this became a necessity.
Poor Pamela getting stuck cleaning the Laurince dorm, too? That's just optional hilarity. Thanks, game!
Damn, Psyche, flirting with Robert's triplet sibling? That's a bit cruel.
But if Reeve's playing along, I'd say he's a bit more to blame for all this than she is.
BROS BEFORE HOS, Reeve.
Given my fanfic characterizations of FF7 characters, I'd have thought it more likely Reno would be poaching girlfriends...but, then, Reeve doesn't have one...
I hate to specifically point this out but, Psyche, you ain't no Eliza Laurince.
These two are proving more and more that they were made for each other, I do have to admit.
Raine's the only one aside from Rex and Nike who seems to manage her love life sanely. But she tends to do that by ignoring the fact that her love life exists, for days at a time.
Yyyeahhh...combover dude, appears that his girlfriend's sister has a better shot with Robert than you ever will.
Let me be completely clear here. Between Nike's pure love for Rex and Richter's absolute disgust of all the Randolph women, this is absolutely a family hug between two future siblings-in-law.
As Nike spurns a mere compliment from Robert, whose intentions might just have been less than pure.
Then the two normal ones have lunch together.
I really do love these two for proving that autonomous relationships have no need to be absolutely fucking insane.
Unfortunately, I don't know what Roxy's so happy about here any more. I wish it were beating the cheerleader at poker, but they've both got the wrong amount of chips for that. Maybe she ~made money~?
Have you two had a conversation yet?
Nike trying to figure out why her fiancé loves the violin so much. No clue if it was a successful endeavor or not.
Nine children, and I'm pretty sure Evangelina only ever calls Raine...
Reno keeps threatening to punch the showers. They are unimpressed.
While Reeve appears insecure about his new haircut, I did it because he looked totally hot modeling this hair when I retextured it.
Um...Thanatos...you forgot to turn the television on.
Lacking a lovelife, Reeve has decided to take up pool obsessively.
Asteria's angry that Reno's sleep clock has been sending him back to his own room at night.
But you know what makes everything better? DANCE
Roxy is fully into Aeolus, which is great for diversity...
...and Triton is perfectly thrilled with Raine. My work here is done~
not that I had much of anything to do with it
You know what is an awesome instrument? The violin!
I TOTALLY SEE YOU CREEPING THERE, RUTH
Raine communicates best in the language of ~dance~.
Ah, right. One of them wanted to go on a date. Which inevitably leads to adorable photobooth pictures.
I like what I'm seeing, Triton!
Rex is attempting to follow in his older brother's footsteps?
This has been the angriest trick shot ever.
Angriest trick shot of failure.
Look, dude. You're ace at playing the violin, and you're happily engaged to the love of your life. Why the total depression?
...I think Triton enjoyed his date.
Obviously, the only thing to cheer Rex up is going to be sex. *crosses arms*
If Ruth were into girls, you'd totally have an in. Because you look an awful lot like a female Triton...
Psyche continues to toy with Reeve.
So, I went to a fight and a poker game broke out.
...wait, I think I'm telling this one wrong...
These two were attempting to copulate, as is their wont, when--
THESE TWO BEAT THEM TO THE PUNCH
Why yes, Triton, I'm aware you think Raine is hot and want to be her husband, which is why I'm baffled you're about to fuck her younger sister who has an unhealthy obsession with you.
OH FOR FUCK'S SAKE
Thanatos is pissed. As am I.
Raine don't give a shit.
I am so, so sorry. I thought it was you, in the dark.
Oh, go fuck off, Ruth. If your father didn't need to marry off six of you for his LTW (or if you had another eligible sister), I wouldn't even bother.
But Triton's just too hot!
YOUR BOYFRIEND IS HIS INDENTICAL FUCKING TWIN
IDENTICAL
THEY HAVE THE SAME GODDAMN DNA
Roxy awakes ready to punch a bitch.
...too bad she's on good terms with her crazy sister.
FUCK YOU AND FUCK RUTH
FUCK YOU AND FUCK TRITON
Over on planet normal, things are SO FUCKING NORMAL YOU WOULDN'T EVEN BELIEVE IT.
If Psyche weren't obsessively macking on Reeve behind Robert's back, I'd be content to even deem this odd relationship normal, after what happened last night.
I love writing term papers, but I wonder why Thanatos is concentrating so hard over there?
I don't know, Raine, but if you want to go fuck his brains out, I'll happily make that happen for you.
Sorry, I've got a boyfriend and plenty of schoolwork to do!
Oh, Raine...
You're unfulfilled? You've willingly removed yourself from this romance clusterfuck, and you're the one with the lowest aspiration? HOW
Even Raine needs to raise her fun after writing papers, and she twirled around to dance near Thanatos.
Not with him, mind you. That would be improper. They're just happily dancing simultaneously and separately.
Seriously, Thanatos. I will facilitate revenge, if necessary.
Doesn't he look just as hot as Triton?
Eh, Triton's my boyfriend. It'd be weird to think of his twin that way.
Oh, if only you knew how close you've been coming to wanting to plot revenge on a brother, Robert...
I have Ruth continue to apologize as, of course, I need this sixth couple intact for Quimby's ultimate happiness.
Oddly, Raine's confirmed how she feels about being engaged for Triton, so by my reckoning, I guess I should have him propose.
While Thanatos and Ruth make up, Roxy and Aeolus are being adorable autonomously in the background.
If only you knew that he also would've happily asked this of Ruth...
And here are 2/3rds of our bachelors. Somehow, pool's kept them happy enough, unlike Richter.
So leave his brother alone, then, you psycho.
I had forgotten I'd already confirmed that Asteria was down with the cheese, but doing it again made Reno happy, so it's all good.
...why is this something you're worried about?
This one makes a little bit more sense.
I don't think Robert's ever had a conversation with Psyche.
Raine's maxed her creativity, and also proven her new fiancé's becoming a bit of a creeper.
You know what? That's probably as good of a confirmation of wanting to be together forever as I'm ever going to get. Especially considering one's never coming from Roxy's end.
What the hell, Diego? Sure, as a spare's kid you will rarely if ever show up in updates, but anonymity in exchange for fucking immortality can't possibly be that bad?
OH
OH NO
Don't look so impressed with yourself, Aeolus. I really think Ruth might just have a compulsion to fuck all her sister's boyfriends. Or is it all her boyfriend's brothers?
BECAUSE THANATOS HAS NO REASON TO BE MAD AT YOU, RUTH
NO REASON
YOU...YOU BROTHERFUCKER
Planet normal includes being adorable in a rainstorm. Note how Nike has not tried to fuck: Reeve, Robert, Richter, Reno, or Ruther.
a) Roxy's wet enough
b) I'm beginning to think the Laurince gals are a bit too blasé about partner-swapping
On one hand, at least there's no relationship to repair. On the other hand, I WANT EVERYONE ANGRY AT RUTH.
I'm proud of your achievement in fitness, Triton, but the cheerleader/cow feud is a little more entertaining.
Maybe Reeve told his brother that Psyche's had some wandering eyes and hands lately!
Triton...just stop.
I know you hooked up with Roxy before, but you are fucking engaged to Raine now. HUARGLEABEL
You know what? Displaying your package to your girlfriend in the lobby is now Planet Normal since neither one of these two has ever indicated they wanted to fuck any of their siblings' significant others!
Look...I know we don't really do this talking thing much, but I'd really appreciate it if you would not come on to my brother if you're supposed to be in love with me.
And I'd like a commitment.
I'm thinking Robert, as a pretty big nerd, isn't going to ever truly wish for the commitment himself. But I'm considering this conversation a turning point.
For instance, I also noticed that Psyche actually has an academic want. Not that it involves her doing any schoolwork herself...
But, hey, not!Cassandra has been making herself scarce, so why not include her in this update in some small way?
So she writes Psyche's term paper while Raine writes another of her own. Because Raine is literally over two years ahead of some of the other people in the dorm.
So, I'm engaged to Raine now.
Stop following Roxy around, then, and leave her to bump and grind Aeolus in peace!
So, back to Aeolus's need to express his love for Roxy...
...who did this autonomously.
If you're happy with that, honey, I guess I'm happy for you?
Oh god, I'm pretty sure Reno's got his own double bed downstairs, why are you doing this with one thin wall separating you?
...I'm just going to pretend it's a very soundproofy wall.
Don't you even dare, Ruther. Planet Normal will not be invaded this update!
Then Thanatos catches his engaged twin grinding on Ruth in Ruth's suite. -_-
You're pretty awesome, Nike.
Thanks, Ruther! You're going to be a great brother-in-law.
Planet Normal, the best of all the planets.
Your brother makes great grilled cheese.
That's great!
Oh, but just wait until you taste mine.
Planet...Normal?
At least they speak to one another. It counts.
Sure, if Triton lived on Planet Normal, he would've just been waiting for Raine to get back to her suite instead of grinding on her sister in it.
Apparently, not!Cassandra thinks the time over in the computer lab makes her and Raine friends now.
Raine's a little busy being the only Laurince kid who ever talks to Evangelina on the phone, right now...
That's...remarkably platonic for this update. Kudos, Psyche.
Another engagement!
Over on Planet Normal, these two are raising their body skill for their next semester's requirements.
And since these two actually had a conversation, I figured it was high time to have them finally make things official.
...I've got to get six marriages out of this merge business, after all.
Plus, with Raine graduating...I am so done with Uni for this go-round.
So done.
She autonomously changes into something remarkably Raine-ish, and...all I've got left in the dorm is a little clean-up.
An Aeolus/Roxy engagement.
And, against my better judgment, one for Ruth and Thanatos.
Dear god, what are you idiots wearing?
...so, for ease of getting the weddings done, I decided to put the six Laurinces from the couples onto a nice big holding lot which would double as a home for those declared spares. I could have one big wedding party and marry everyone off consecutively!
To recap, the six couples and possibilities for heirs:
Ruth Laurince and Thanatos Randolph
Aeolus Randolph and Roxy Laurince
Asteria Randolph and Reno Laurince
Robert Laurince and Psyche Randolph
Rex Laurince and Nike Randolph
Raine Laurince and Triton Randolph
I debated leaving the update here...however, I really wanted to wrap up with an heir declaration so I could post the Randolph Readers Choice poll directly after this update...
So after looking at everyone's wants, I thought it fitting that Roxy call for a wedding party, and the SEXTUPLE WEDDING WAS ON!
Psyche may love everyone, but Richter's not a fan of Psyche.
We've got some vows...
I...I feel a bit left out, here.
Don't ruin our special day, Reeve. I'm sure there's someone out there for you.
So, while Nike might appear excited to watch another ceremony...
These two are getting adorably antsy waiting for their own.
Nike also thinks Robert's a bit unnattractive. But, you know, that could be a good thing, considering how Raine and Roxy's sister Ruth behaves...
You had your turn. Out of our way!
I'm sorry, but Nike was the best meta-commentator during the giant wedding party.
Finally, Planet Normal is together forever!
And, while the last ceremony may have a couple of goofs in it...
...it's good enough for Quimby's lifetime happiness.
Protip: You, too, can have a Roof Raiser wedding party if you marry six couples during it.
Downside #1: No time for an actual party.
Downside #2: Not everyone can fit in the limo. Apparently, only seven could fit in this limo.
Which left Psyche on the lot as a fifth wheel, and her new husband on a honeymoon alone.
Is football better than a honeymoon?
Pillowfights with your twin?
Watching your wife flail around in a white dress through a telescope?
The others soon returned, and they all had a party on their own, without the guests.
Wanna know the most ridiculous thing? Despite all the sex, all the time. Despite three couples gone away on honeymoon with risky honeymoon enabled...
NO ONE GOT ACCIDENTALLY PREGNANT, EVER.
Okay. Now it's time for the big reveal. Who did I pick as the chosen heir couple? I think in the above update, I showed some favoritism to two couples in particular. Make your guess now...
I was totally going to have an adorable shot of Quimby inviting Raine and Triton to move into the lot, but Raine decided that she'd rather attempt to bang her husband in the hot tub before her father could manage the invite.
Hey, new adopted Dad!
This is what you get for producing Ruth, Quimby. This is what you get.
I think I can see a bird in that tree over there!
I...might have changed my mind about wanting you to move home, honey.
Since they've already been married, and Raine wanted to rush the process anyway, I send them off to start reproducing.
...in case you've forgotten, Triton wants to marry off six kids.
~le sigh~
So, you're Raine's grandpa...hi new Grandpa!
...I'd bitch about Triton's lack of pants, but where do I get off when Saul's not wearing any?
And, in case you've all forgotten just how Ruth might've gotten so screwed up, here we have Saul's second wife, Quistis, who just happens to be Quimby's first cousin/the niece of Saul's late first wife, Parvati.
For some reason, the instant Raine became pregnant, her grilled cheese secondary popped right out.
Sure, you merge with another legacy NOW, and there's grilled cheese all over the place!
Noah, when I did your merge, there weren't subaspirations, which made things harder!
So, who's this now?
Meet my husband, Triton....Quistis.
Roxy didn't have much of a relationship with Quistis, so Quistis was actually not invited to the SEXTUPLE WEDDING.
So, I tried to look up how we ought to address you, but books don't really take into account...complex blended families.
Well, I think it was Aunt Quistis when you were little, so that ought to work now.
Sure, that smile looks particularly forced on Quistis. It might be because her aunt Parvati used to be all about the grilled cheese and, with Raine back in the house, it might remind Saul of his first wife. YOUR GODDAMN AUNT, QUISTIS
Here's Saul with his and Quistis's son, Ron. I used an R name because a) the baby came out of Quistis and b) fuck thinking of anymore Q names.
So, via some bizarre as hell bit of luck, Quimby's second LTW was to top the career he was already in. Let's see what the next one is...
...what the fuck, dude, you already DID that.
...and sorry, I think you'll have to be satisfied with two LTWs, Quimb-dog.
Though it's a bit funny he rolled up the LTW his wife had and will never fulfill...though hopefully she was happy enough as a Romance sim married to a Family/Romance sim...
Wait, what's going on...?!
You've become an adorable elder, Evang!
I need to stop titling Quimby's special projects in all capitals like this. I seriously thought there was something horrible happening in the game at first when I saw CUPPA TEA ANYONE?!?!?!! pop up out of the corner of my eye.
They still make a cute couple. :3
And it's portrait time...
Quistis and Evangelina become best friends, which is good, because Quistis is about one day away from aging. And when Saul dies, at least she can be an adorable old broad with her...daughter-in-law/cousin-in-law?
As stupid/crazy as all that was...Quistis is too ridiculously happy with all of this, still.
Raine puts her max creativity to use making a twin portrait for her husband.
...Quimby reveals that he still doesn't have enough hobbies to not be obsessive about his wife...
And we'll leave this update here, with our dual heir portraits. I've always loved Raine too much, and Triton gives us gender equality in heirs and the XD eyes. Hopefully no one's too unhappy with the decision.
That's all she wrote--officially--for the Randolphs! I hope everyone has enjoyed reading them as much as I enjoyed playing them. They were my first ISBI and first pixel_trade legacy. Further adventures of Triton will be posted under the Laurince Legacy, which will reach Generation 19 next update.
There will be a link forthcoming to the Randolph Readers' Choice poll--I've just got to type it up! The poll will stay open until the next Laurince update, when I will then compile the results and add in a few bits of trivia. I'll also finish off the family tree!
ETA: Go here to vote in the Randolph Readers' Choice Poll!