01-23. 4-Bitz Takes a Vacation

Recently, I remember that there were a few changes I'd wanted to make in the venues I'd placed in the vacation world of Sunset Valley where Max and Kirby honeymooned. I sent 4-Bitz to SV to check these things out.

Here are some screenshots of 4-Bitz visiting the Center for Life-Long Learning. She has the Limitless Learning trait chip, so she picked up a few skills as I played. BTW, it was night when I first opened the save.

Picking grapes.

Squishing fruit--using energy pulses instead of feet!

The inevitable fall in the vat.

Trying to make a baby play mat since Kirby back home in Bridgeport is pregnant.

The first try turned out to be a "misfit monstrosity."

Success!

Checking out the plumbot for sale.

Learning the Laser-Rhythm-a-Con Instrument skill.

Morning brings in the townies. There are chew toys available, but this guy prefers tearing up the furniture!

Bonehilda cleaning an ice cream mess.

Her work done, Bonehilda seeks out the visiting canine.

And tries to teach him/her(?) to sit.

A busy venue. Adults, kids, and even a cat.

Getting a massage.

4-Bitz learns the artisan skill

Blowing glass.

01-22. Ready for the Next Challenge

Max claims he's Not A Sim, but I have my doubts. I mean, look at that face. Am I right?

Max: Hey! I'm still in a daze from our honeymoon in Sunset Valley suburbia...where YOU sent us!
Me: I thought the Valley would be a nice change of pace from the big city.
Max: Well...the Villa Paraíso DID make a great resort and base camp. But all those picket fences! (shivers)

Uh ... definitely not a sim.

"I work for EA."

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I think Max and Kirby seem a little restless.

What wishes do they have in mind?

At that moment, Max had a wish to hug Kirby amorously. Ahh, that's nice. And the second they embraced, they both got Eternally Faithful reputations. That's VERY nice.

4Bitz probably texted the Relationship Council of Bridgeport when she saw them being so lovey-dovey. Those public affection reports do add up.

Both Max and Kirby also had wishes for a baby. I'd been postponing a family, but tonight I decided, oh why not? They're young, rich...and in love. Let's give them a baby. They need a new challenge!

After a pleasant romp and then hearing baby chimes, Max and Kirby fell fast asleep ...

... while 4Bitz entertained herself with horror movies. I'm pretty sure I sat her down on the couch to watch the Cooking Channel. But whatever. I was feeling indulgent today. Have fun 4Bitz. I hope you get the lubricant scared out of you!

"There are eight million stories in the naked city...this has been one of them!"

01-21. Newly Married in Bridgeport

More screenshots from 2015. 

My Bridgeport household is Maxwell Abbott, who did the 112 Day Challenge. He's a level 10 Power Broker and has invested in most of the city. Filthy rich Workaholic. Owns a 5 Star Resort, which earned him his Lifetime Reward early in life. Max has earned me so many achievement badges! Today, I received the Planning Presentation badge (Practice a presentation 10 times with the Business Planner--he does this on his own) AND the High Class Hotel Badge (Run a 5 Star resort for 7 days). 

Max recently married his fiancee, Kirby Wise, who is also a Workaholic--in the political career. They just returned from their honeymoon in Sunset Valley. Yes...they vacationed in SV...wanted a little taste of the simple life. (And I'd never played in SV before, so I wanted to sample it as well.) They are now settling into their new luxury home.
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First though, I thought this was funny. This is the wedding chapel at the resort. Using Buy on this Lot, I put a savvy seller rug under a table and added the Chocolate Fountain. This guy immediately went over and bought a fountain at full price before I could even set up a sale. Then, after I marked the fountain for sale at 25% off, the same sim bought THREE more fountains! ... Chocoholic?

The Abbott household. Maxwell who is a level 10 cook, Kirby who is writing a biography for work, and 4-Bitz who is doing the upgrades.

4-Bitz installed a new Friendly Function trait chip and headed down to the Spa to get a part time job. She also has the Office Drone chip. I don't want her working full time because Max and Kirby both want a baby, and 4-Bitz will serve as the nanny.

Max and Kirby are still very much newlyweds. Kirby was checking the mail and Max followed her out to kiss and flirt...in a hailstorm!

The Abbotts had another friend die tonight. Caroline Custard drowned. Max and Kirby took the tombstone to the cemetery and spent time mourning.

While they were there, they celebrated life by woohooing in the sarcophagus I had placed awhile back.

Before they had to go back to work, Max and Kirby had some fun at a small park.

Hobnobbing with the locals at tea time--in swimsuits! 

Ended the day with Kirby asking for campaign donations (successfully!) and Max using his favorite portable item: the Business Planner.

01-20. Honeymoon in Sunset Valley: Part 2

Here are a few more memories for my Bridgeport honeymooners in Sunset Valley.

At the community center:

At the hangout (converted consignment store): Max wishes for happiness (his choice) ... 

... and then is granted a euphoric moodlet.

He steals a lucky coin from the well and wins at the slot machine.

Kirby plays 3-D chess with Cornelia Goth.

She hypnotizes Max at the Mysterium.

At the renovated Varg's Dance Tavern: