The Botts! A Random Legacy Challenge: 1.0
Well, I’ve done it again. I’ve fallen in love with another legacy challenge. Bare with me, guys? C’mon it’ll be fun, I promise~ Random Legacy Challenge rules can be found here, but in case you don’t feel like reading through everything I’ll break it down for ya: basically, you use a random number generating site like random.org and you roll for marital structure, number of children your sim will have, primary and secondary income, your generation’s goal, something called “miscellaneous fun” which is kind of in the same vein as the generation goal except on a much smaller scale, and lastly, I’m choosing to do an optional 10 generation goal. Anyway, let’s get on with it then, shall we?
Meet Norma Bott! She’s got a bit of a Photographer’s Eye, but she is also what some might call Inappropriate. Don’t let that fool you though, Norma is a very Family-Oriented sim and has a soft spot for children and family. She can be a little Hot-Headed at times, so you’re going to want to try to stay on her good side. Lastly, she’s Eco-Friendly, and, as you can imagine, very concerned about the environment. She loves Rockabilly, Key Lime Pie, and (obviously) the color Pink. She aspires to be a Jack of All Trades.
Meet Norma’s other half, Harvey Bott! Harvey has a Good Sense of Humor and I dare say he’s going to need it if he hopes to stay married to Norma. He too is Family-Oriented and hopes to have a big family of his own someday. He loves to read, and because of this, Norma lovingly refers to him as her little Bookworm. Like Norma, Harvey is also Eco-Friendly and interested in the preservation of our planet. Lastly, he is quite Artistic and is looking to improve his painting abilities here in Appaloosa Plains. He prefers Indie music, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches, and the color Grey. He hopes to become a Professional Author.
Now that you’ve met our founders, it’s time I show you what I rolled for the first generation:
Marital Structure: Couple (obviously)
Number of Children: 4
Primary Income (aka Norma’s job): Job Hopper
Secondary Income (aka Harvey’s job): Non-standard Career
Generation Goal: Living Green
Miscellaneous Fun: Fighter
Optional 10 Generation Goal: Remember the Past
I'll elaborate more on what some of these mean as they come into play.
Norma’s first act in her new house is to check out their shower.
Norma: “You bought me a SHOWER?! Didn’t I specifically say that all I wanted was a large bucket to collect rainwater in?! THIS IS SO WASTEFUL JKSDHF;KJASLD.”
Well, for one thing, rain doesn’t exist in this game, and neither do functional buckets. So you’ll just have to settle for the cheapest shower in the game.
Oh yeah, did I mention what the “Living Green” Generation Goal entails? Basically this generation is all about living eco-consciously. Rather than driving or riding in taxis, they must bike. Their laundry system consists of the most expensive washing machine (aka the “eco-friendly” one) and a clothesline. They must grow their own produce and fish for their own fish. They can’t waste fuel flying around the world, so their vacations are limited to one per week. Inventor sims can’t purchase scrap, they must salvage it themselves. They can’t purchase new furniture via Buy Mode this generation, they must obtain it “used” from the junkyard, or steal it from community lots and other homes (the exception being if it’s the first generation, then they can buy as many beds, cribs, and hampers as necessary, all toddler/child toys, one fridge, one oven, two sinks, one toilet, one shower, one dresser, one mirror, one bookcase, and two counters).
So yes, here is their little eco-friendly kitchen, complete with a recycling bin.
Eco-friendly washing machine complete with eco-friendly clothesline (not pictured ((obviously))).
Eco-friendly bathroom.
Aaand their eco-friendly bedroom, which is technically in the same room as the kitchen. They couldn’t afford a dresser and mirror yet, but that’s why they’ll be off to get jobs in the morning!
Did you notice that little paper girl in the shot of the house earlier? As soon as she left, Norma began talking about the girl’s IQ to Harvey.
Norma: “I mean really Harvey, that girl had to have the IQ of a turtle or something! She’s got to be at least six, I expected better from her, really.”
Harvey: “I dunno, Norma. We’re talking about a small child here, maybe you should be a little more.. sensitive?”
Norma: “Hmph, fine. I’m tellin’ ya though, the girl was an idiot.”
Harvey: *sigh* “What on earth am I going to do with you, Norma?”
Just as the Botts were about to go inside, a few neighbors arrived to welcome them to the neighborhood! This was so exciting for me, I don’t think I’ve had this happen to one of my families since TS2! The redhead in the skirt is Alouette Bird, the woman in all red is Vallari Chandra, and I believe the man is Shawnee Fox.
Alouette: “Welcome to Appaloosa Plains!”
Norma: “Well thank you, isn’t that sweet Harvey?”
Harvey: *is hiding* “I’ve got a bad feeling about this...”
Whoops. Turns out Harvey’s bad feeling was right.
Alouette: “What the hell is this? You call this a house?! There’s nothing in here except for a bed and a kitchen! It’s like a giant box!”
Norma: “Um, excuse you, but this ‘box’ happens to be my home. Now kindly shut your mouth before I do it for you.”
Shawnee: “Women, eh? Always getting into petty arguments. What do you say us men get outta here and go to a sports bar, huh?”
Harvey: “Um, no thank you. I don’t much care for sports. Also my wife has a weekly habit of getting into fistfights and I’ve got to be here to hold her earrings if she does.”
Shawnee: “COUGHpussyCOUGH.”
Harvey: “Bless you.”
Seriously, for the Miscellaneous Fun bit I rolled Figher, which means Norma is required to get into a fight or bar brawl every sim week. This’ll be fun.
Alouette: “Look missy, I’m not leaving. It’s a free country, isn’t it?”
Norma: “JESUS CHRIST YOU MUST HAVE LLAMA FOR BRAINS. This is my private property, which means if I don’t want you here, you best get your trashy little ass off my lawn. Are we understanding each other now, or do I have to say it again slower this time?”
Alouette: “Trashy?! I’ll show you trashy!” *bitch slap*
Norma: “OH HELL NO. HARVEY, COME HERE AND HOLD MY EARRINGS.”
Harvey: “Coming, dearest!”
Norma: “Nobody slaps Norma Jean Bott and gets away with it!”
Alouette: “You’re insane!”
Norma: “Insane? Honey, this is just a typical Sunday afternoon as far as I’m concerned.”
Norma: “That’s right, the only woman with any class in this room comes out on top!”
Norma: “Bye Alouette, it was nice kicking your ass today!”
Alouette: “...Yeah. You’re insane.”
Weekly fight: ( √ )
Vallari: “Your crazy-ass chick just beat up my friend! You wanna explain to me why that happened?!”
Shawnee: “Yeah, that doesn’t sit right with us.”
Harvey: “Whoa whoa whoa, wait a second guys, I think we can be civil about this!”
Harvey: “And if you don’t agree, I’ll sic Norma on both of you. Understood?”
Vallari + Shawnee: “Oh would you look at the time! I guess we’ll be on our way now. Uh.. BYE.”
Norma: “Finally those pinheads are gone! Celebratory pillow fight, my dear husband?”
Harvey: “I don’t know, Norma, I was actually getting a little tired-”
Norma: “Well unfortunately for you Harv, you have no choice in the matter!”
Harvey: “Oof! I should have guessed as much.”
I’ll end this intro of sorts with a pillow fight montage. Thanks for reading, until next time!
Meet Norma Bott! She’s got a bit of a Photographer’s Eye, but she is also what some might call Inappropriate. Don’t let that fool you though, Norma is a very Family-Oriented sim and has a soft spot for children and family. She can be a little Hot-Headed at times, so you’re going to want to try to stay on her good side. Lastly, she’s Eco-Friendly, and, as you can imagine, very concerned about the environment. She loves Rockabilly, Key Lime Pie, and (obviously) the color Pink. She aspires to be a Jack of All Trades.
Meet Norma’s other half, Harvey Bott! Harvey has a Good Sense of Humor and I dare say he’s going to need it if he hopes to stay married to Norma. He too is Family-Oriented and hopes to have a big family of his own someday. He loves to read, and because of this, Norma lovingly refers to him as her little Bookworm. Like Norma, Harvey is also Eco-Friendly and interested in the preservation of our planet. Lastly, he is quite Artistic and is looking to improve his painting abilities here in Appaloosa Plains. He prefers Indie music, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches, and the color Grey. He hopes to become a Professional Author.
Now that you’ve met our founders, it’s time I show you what I rolled for the first generation:
Marital Structure: Couple (obviously)
Number of Children: 4
Primary Income (aka Norma’s job): Job Hopper
Secondary Income (aka Harvey’s job): Non-standard Career
Generation Goal: Living Green
Miscellaneous Fun: Fighter
Optional 10 Generation Goal: Remember the Past
I'll elaborate more on what some of these mean as they come into play.
Norma’s first act in her new house is to check out their shower.
Norma: “You bought me a SHOWER?! Didn’t I specifically say that all I wanted was a large bucket to collect rainwater in?! THIS IS SO WASTEFUL JKSDHF;KJASLD.”
Well, for one thing, rain doesn’t exist in this game, and neither do functional buckets. So you’ll just have to settle for the cheapest shower in the game.
Oh yeah, did I mention what the “Living Green” Generation Goal entails? Basically this generation is all about living eco-consciously. Rather than driving or riding in taxis, they must bike. Their laundry system consists of the most expensive washing machine (aka the “eco-friendly” one) and a clothesline. They must grow their own produce and fish for their own fish. They can’t waste fuel flying around the world, so their vacations are limited to one per week. Inventor sims can’t purchase scrap, they must salvage it themselves. They can’t purchase new furniture via Buy Mode this generation, they must obtain it “used” from the junkyard, or steal it from community lots and other homes (the exception being if it’s the first generation, then they can buy as many beds, cribs, and hampers as necessary, all toddler/child toys, one fridge, one oven, two sinks, one toilet, one shower, one dresser, one mirror, one bookcase, and two counters).
So yes, here is their little eco-friendly kitchen, complete with a recycling bin.
Eco-friendly washing machine complete with eco-friendly clothesline (not pictured ((obviously))).
Eco-friendly bathroom.
Aaand their eco-friendly bedroom, which is technically in the same room as the kitchen. They couldn’t afford a dresser and mirror yet, but that’s why they’ll be off to get jobs in the morning!
Did you notice that little paper girl in the shot of the house earlier? As soon as she left, Norma began talking about the girl’s IQ to Harvey.
Norma: “I mean really Harvey, that girl had to have the IQ of a turtle or something! She’s got to be at least six, I expected better from her, really.”
Harvey: “I dunno, Norma. We’re talking about a small child here, maybe you should be a little more.. sensitive?”
Norma: “Hmph, fine. I’m tellin’ ya though, the girl was an idiot.”
Harvey: *sigh* “What on earth am I going to do with you, Norma?”
Just as the Botts were about to go inside, a few neighbors arrived to welcome them to the neighborhood! This was so exciting for me, I don’t think I’ve had this happen to one of my families since TS2! The redhead in the skirt is Alouette Bird, the woman in all red is Vallari Chandra, and I believe the man is Shawnee Fox.
Alouette: “Welcome to Appaloosa Plains!”
Norma: “Well thank you, isn’t that sweet Harvey?”
Harvey: *is hiding* “I’ve got a bad feeling about this...”
Whoops. Turns out Harvey’s bad feeling was right.
Alouette: “What the hell is this? You call this a house?! There’s nothing in here except for a bed and a kitchen! It’s like a giant box!”
Norma: “Um, excuse you, but this ‘box’ happens to be my home. Now kindly shut your mouth before I do it for you.”
Shawnee: “Women, eh? Always getting into petty arguments. What do you say us men get outta here and go to a sports bar, huh?”
Harvey: “Um, no thank you. I don’t much care for sports. Also my wife has a weekly habit of getting into fistfights and I’ve got to be here to hold her earrings if she does.”
Shawnee: “COUGHpussyCOUGH.”
Harvey: “Bless you.”
Seriously, for the Miscellaneous Fun bit I rolled Figher, which means Norma is required to get into a fight or bar brawl every sim week. This’ll be fun.
Alouette: “Look missy, I’m not leaving. It’s a free country, isn’t it?”
Norma: “JESUS CHRIST YOU MUST HAVE LLAMA FOR BRAINS. This is my private property, which means if I don’t want you here, you best get your trashy little ass off my lawn. Are we understanding each other now, or do I have to say it again slower this time?”
Alouette: “Trashy?! I’ll show you trashy!” *bitch slap*
Norma: “OH HELL NO. HARVEY, COME HERE AND HOLD MY EARRINGS.”
Harvey: “Coming, dearest!”
Norma: “Nobody slaps Norma Jean Bott and gets away with it!”
Alouette: “You’re insane!”
Norma: “Insane? Honey, this is just a typical Sunday afternoon as far as I’m concerned.”
Norma: “That’s right, the only woman with any class in this room comes out on top!”
Norma: “Bye Alouette, it was nice kicking your ass today!”
Alouette: “...Yeah. You’re insane.”
Weekly fight: ( √ )
Vallari: “Your crazy-ass chick just beat up my friend! You wanna explain to me why that happened?!”
Shawnee: “Yeah, that doesn’t sit right with us.”
Harvey: “Whoa whoa whoa, wait a second guys, I think we can be civil about this!”
Harvey: “And if you don’t agree, I’ll sic Norma on both of you. Understood?”
Vallari + Shawnee: “Oh would you look at the time! I guess we’ll be on our way now. Uh.. BYE.”
Norma: “Finally those pinheads are gone! Celebratory pillow fight, my dear husband?”
Harvey: “I don’t know, Norma, I was actually getting a little tired-”
Norma: “Well unfortunately for you Harv, you have no choice in the matter!”
Harvey: “Oof! I should have guessed as much.”
I’ll end this intro of sorts with a pillow fight montage. Thanks for reading, until next time!