Adventures with Sims 3

It's Showtime

2012-12-03T15:15:00.000-08:00

So about a year ago, I declared The SV Times dead.

And indeed, this is not The SV Times, I've decided to recycle the blog into a sharing pics blog. As housekeeping notes - I've removed email comments to everyone (actually I did this months ago across all the Sims blogs) and I'll probably remove automatic emails of new posts since this isn't what you signed up for (and it has been years since you signed up.)

This is my showtime household. Let's meet them, shall we?

Jerod (Shrimp) Grant. I was missing my little evil Sim and had a request to make him an acrobat.

This is Niccy - new for this household. Someday, I may tweak her enough to be a proper Simself but she's not there yet. In the singer career.

Ella, again new for this household and another singer.

Goby Seastrider, son of Sam Grant and Jericho Seastrider. Goby basically looks like Sam with a blue skin. I tend to treat him like Sam too.

The starter Magician outfit is particularly hideous on a blue skinned Sim.

They have a house just across the street from this park.

So they all came over to skill up.

Why oh why do I have no audience?

You have a lot of competition, dear.

Keep trying.

Same for Goby, the girls have all the audience.

So Goby goes over and borrows one for a trick.

A Fond Farewell to The SV Times

2011-12-28T19:01:00.000-08:00

It's been an interesting and educational experience with this town and blog. It's been through a number of changes - resets and et cetera. And I'm fond enough of the little Simmies that make up this town. But not enough to boot this save again.

If there are any Sims from the hood that you'd like a copy of, just ask. The born-in-game Sims in particular.

As ever, I might change my mind about never updating this blog again. But at the moment, it feels really really unlikely.

The SV Times Presents - Dear Alex #3 - Coconuts or Bananas?

2011-10-14T18:56:00.000-07:00

Dear Alex, My best friend just broke up with his girlfriend. Is this a good time to tell him I'd like to date her myself. Actually, I'd kind of like to take him on a date too.

Seriously confused

Dear Seriously Confused,

Well...you certainly are confused, aren't you? Let me ask you this; do you prefer coconuts, or bananas? Triangles, or cones? Fashion design, or construction? Sports bars, or spas?

Personally I'm not judging either way but...um...you know, my wife Michele is a little more sensitive than I am. I'll have her answer this question.

“Regardless of your preference, it would be in bad taste to go after your best friend's ex. It breaks “bro code”, doesn't it? You could try to pull a few moves on your pal, but you might want to gauge his tolerance first. Otherwise, he might run out of your house screaming bloody murder. Also, ignore Alex's weird and intrusive questions that supposedly spell out your simsual orientation. They don't.

Remember, there are plenty of fish (of both genders!) in the sea.”

So, yeah. There's her answer.

Now that I've had time to think about it, I'd say go for the girl and just don't tell your friend. It seems easier that way.

(you could also sneak into his room in the middle of the night and fondle him, but that might lead to a restraining order.)

Enjoy your banana coconuts,

Alex

The SV Times Presents - Dear Alex #2- My Ex's Mom Has Got It Going On

2011-10-13T22:23:00.000-07:00

Dear Alex,

I dated my high-school sweetheart for three years, before calling it quits. She called me insensitive or whatever, just because I broke up with her the day before prom, and then again two years later after her 18th birthday. Everyone knows high school romances don't last, and besides, I want to catch some new fish. Wink wink.
So anyway, she's married now with a kid, but I'm not quite sure she's completely over me. I've been crushing on her mom for years, and after her parents got a divorce, I decided to go for it. She was very reciprocation to my advances, so the attraction is pretty mutual. However, it's adding more tension to the household, because my ex/her daughter walked in while we were woohoo-ing. Oops? I also think her mom may be pregnant. And she also happens to be Mayor. So, um...how do we go about telling her daughter/my ex that she may have a new brother or sister, fathered by her high school sweetheart? This seems like it'd be really awkward for family reunions...

S.O.S,
-Cougar Luvr

Dear Cougar Luvr,

Seriously?! Wow. You remind me of a guy I used to know.

Let me get this straight; you've impregnated the mayor of your town who also happens to be the mother of your ex-girlfriend who is now married with a child and living in the same house. Well then, there is no fix that I can think of.

You've successfully screwed up your life, and the lives of those around you. Great job.

Stay Celibate,
-Alex

The SV Times Presents - Dear Alex #1- Computer Issues

2011-10-11T14:37:00.000-07:00

Dear Alex,

I'm having issues with my new computer, and I'm about ready to toss it out the window. The stupid thing won't turn on! I've tried everything! I've tried plugging it in, unplugging it, cross-plugging it...it won't do anything! I called the store, and they told me to call this techno support place. Do you know what the number to a techno support place is?! I'm just sitting here, narrating my message to a friend as she types it. It's so embarrassing that I can't even use my own computer.

I understand that you're a computer whiz, so I thought it would be okay to email you with this question for your new column. Oh, my little boy! I can't believe you have your own column now! It brings tears to my eyes. Oh, and how's my little Susie, hmm? Can she walk yet? I haven't seen her in awhile...

Desperate,
-Your Mom. (and bring by Susie sometime, will ya?!)

Dear Mom,

You realize you could have called me, right? We've been over this; you don't turn the computer on and off by plugging and unplugging it repeatedly. There are buttons on the computer that will turn it off successfully. Why didn't you hire one of the tech (short for "technical") guys to hook up your computer for you? Why can't your friend who typed this message help you out with your computer?

Suzanne is adapting well, and she's growing like a weed. She even looks like you a little bit. I promise I'll bring her when we go back to Riverview over the holidays. I'll even fix your computer, which by now I'm certainly hoping isn't a laptop.

Stay Sane,
Alex.

The SV Times Presents - Cooking with Kacyn

2011-09-25T14:30:00.000-07:00

Hi, I'm Kacyn McPherson-Hill and as one of the top chefs in the city, I've been asked to write a cooking column.

I've agreed to use my lovely home kitchen for the column. You need some free counter space and a stove to cook most meals. A variety of cooking utensils and pots will make it easier though you can improvise that sometimes.

Today's recipe is Ratatouille - a french classic

Now my first cooking tip is always buy in season produce and the best quality ingredients that you can afford.

Ratatouille requires tomato paste, onion, a small eggplant, small zucchini and 1 largish red bell pepper.

My second cooking tip is to buy kitchen appliances that will save you time and make cooking a more enjoyable experience. I know that some chefs insist that all you need is a sharp knife; that you should chop and mix all ingredients yourself. If that puts you off the idea of cooking, then use an appropriate gadget. Cooking at home is healthier and cheaper than your average restaurant.

Of course, The Bistro where I work is not an average restaurant. Our food is very healthy, but it's not at all cheap.

I place each of the vegetables into this food processor which I've set to fine slice. It's important to keep the vegetables separate at this stage.

Once the vegetables are sliced, I put the tomato paste into a dish and carefully consecutively lay each type the vegetables on top, making sure that they overlap. See how I've made a pretty pattern with the assembled layers.

I recommend starting in the center and working your way outwards. Drizzle with olive oil, add a dash of salt and pepper.

Place the dish in a hot oven and bake for about 40 minutes.

You want the vegetables are releasing their juices but not completely limp.

Remove from the oven and serve on a plate with some good crusty French bread. Suitable for lunch or a light dinner.

Family Bios from Sunset Valley - Harkness and Landgraab Families

2011-09-14T03:49:00.000-07:00

The Harkness Family

Jack Harkness

Sim Origins: me
Age: Adult
Occupation: Business - Vice President
Characteristics: Flirty, Brave, Charismatic, Adventurous, Great Kisser
Brief biography: Jack is not only one of the top business men in SV, he's also a well-paid gigolo. His magnetic personality can overwhelm either friend or foe, especially when he turns the charm on. He and Ollie were two of the first in town to take advantage of a new technique for a gay couple to have biological children.

Ollie Harkness

Sim Origins: by Chrysame
Age: Adult
Occupation: Military - Grunt
Characteristics: Flirty, Absent-Minded, Genius, Excitable, Kleptomanic
Brief biography: Ollie is well aware that Jack isn't the most faithful of spouses. He forgives Jack because Jack always remembers who is first and foremost in his life, both his best friend and his spouse. Ollie drifts from career to career, none of them have been his true calling. While he has been in the military for some time, his low rank shows his lack of interest.

Stuart Harkness

Son of Jack and Ollie Harkness
Age: Child
Characteristics: Excitable, Genuis, Hot-Headed
Brief biography:Hot-headed Stuart has always been a handful. His fathers have been getting reports of him bullying the smaller kids at school. Everyone hopes it's just a phase that the boy will grow out of but Stuart's teens years are about to begin. Will his behaviour improve or grow worse.

Lizette Harkness

Daughter of Jack and Ollie Harkness
Age: Child
Characteristics: Brave, Technophobe, Light Sleeper
Brief biography:While not as inclined to start trouble as her twin brother, Lizette will always jump in to his defense. Whether or not he needs or deserves any help. Her fear of technology makes her slower in many of the school subjects then some of her classmates. Not one of her classmates dare call her names, her brother has made it clear what would happen to them if they did.

Tyrone Harkness

Son of Jack and Ollie Harkness
Age: Toddler
Characteristics: Genius, Friendly
Brief biography: The much loved youngest child of the Harkness family. Will this spoilt toddler still grow up well?

The Landgraab Family

Nancy Landgraab

Sim Origins: EA Games
Age:deceased (age)

Geoffrey Landgraab

Sim Origins:EA Games
Age: Elder
Occupation: Medicine - World Renowned Surgeon
Characteristics:Good Sense of Humor, Loves the Outdoors, Family-Oriented, Hopeless Romantic, Charasmatic
Brief biography: Geoffrey's first wife was Nancy Landgraab famous heiress of the Landgraab family. Geoffrey stuck with medicine in spite of his wish to be an author because ambitious Nancy would not settle for less then a doctor. Very much a family man, he did as much with their sons as his busy career would allow. After Nancy died, Geoff has married a much younger woman, Mindi.

Mindy Landgraab

Age: Adult
Characteristics: Couch Potato, Perfectionist, Excitable, Neat, Friendly
Brief biography: The second wife of Geoffrey. Rumours have it that Mindy is a gold-digger, latching on to one of the town's richest families and a husband much older than herself.

Brendon Landgraab

Son of Nancy and Geoffrey Landgraab
Age: Teen
Characteristics: Loves the Outdoors, Perfectionist, Light Sleeper, Mooch
Brief biography: The much younger son of Geoffrey and Nancy, he shares his passion for the outdoors with his dad. It remains to be seen if Brendon will follow his heart or follow the money like his parents did. Since the passing of Nancy, Brendon may feel less pressure to live up to the family reputation.

The Landgraab Family (1)

Malcolm Landgraab

Sim Origins: Ea Games
Age: Young Adult
Occupation: Politics - Local Representative
Characteristics: Technophobe, Good, Bookworm, Photographer's Eye, Ambitious.
Brief biography:Malcolm successfully resisted the pressure of his mother to be a leading business man or doctor. He decided to go into politics and be the voice of good in a career loaded with corrupt politicians. He recently moved his family to a new home away from his father and his new step mother.

Bella (Bachelor) Landgraab

Sim Origins: Ea Games
Age: Young Adult
Occupation: Music - Band Manager
Characteristics: Workaholic, Brave, Party Animal, Good, Lucky.
Brief biography:As a teen, Bella was interested in both Mortimer Goth and Malcolm Landgraab. Malcolm won her heart by his good nature and not being as grumpy as Mort. Between her music and three children, she is quite the busy person.

Destiny Landgraab

Daughter of Malcolm and Bella Landgraab
Age: Child
Characteristics: Loves the Outdoors, Loser, Friendly
Brief biography: Destiny is being raised in a house of love, without the pressure her dad had to withstand. She is a friendly soul, but the kids in school mostly don't see beyond that loser trait that makes her last in every game she tries. The birth of twin siblings has meant that her parents have little time they can dedicate to the problems and questions of their oldest child.

Douglas Landgraab

Son of Malcolm and Bella Landgraab
Age: Baby
Characteristics: Loves the Outdoors, Genius
Brief biography: Twin brother of Melodie.

Melodie Landgraab

Daughter of Malcolm and Bella Landgraab
Age: Baby
Characteristics: Clumsy, friendly
Brief biography: Twin sister of Douglas.

The two year anniversary of this blog

2011-09-02T14:50:00.000-07:00

On the second of September 2009, I declared myself sick of trying to have any meaning conversations or do storytelling on the forums. And so this blog was begun.

It's always had guest Sims.
It's always been about following Sims around and seeing what they make of their lives in free will.

It's kind of hard to follow because of that, though the newspaper format does help make sense of it.

So happy anniversary to my oldest Sims blog.

The SV Times Presents - The Valley Fishing Guide for Salt water

2011-08-17T14:23:00.000-07:00

My name is Malcolm and I've been asked to tell you about the best fishing in the Valley.

Fishing is my passion and my profession, there is no one in town better positioned to tell you more about the local spots and species.

We've split the fishing guide into two parts; salt water and fresh water fishing spots.

Now our first spot is well away from the active part of the main beach. It's a good spot for several species, it's where I fish for Shark and Angelfish.

There's many other good fishing spots along the main beach, but this little corner over away from the crowds seems to be most reliable.

Don't forget, the best baits for Shark is red herring and for Angelfish is Alley Catfish.

The fish are quite good size, especially the sharks and swordfish. If you are determined to haul in the big ones, get the best quality rod and reel you can afford. There are few things more frustrating then having your line snap while pulling in a great fish like this one.

Even closer to the main pier area, the fishing is still good. Just not as good as my favourite area.

Now our next beach fishing hole is Sunnyside Strand just below the Wolff resident. It's well known for catching tuna, catfish and lobster. The lobster are fond of tuna as bait so catching one helps you catch the other.

Sunnyside strand is a pleasant enough spot but I find that the horde of Wolff offspring use it as a trysting point so it can be a little crowded.

The final of the beach locations is Recurve Strand. It's a long walk to get to the beach, but the fishing makes it all worthwhile. It's not so much that you'll find different species of fish here, you won't. But it's very peaceful, few make the track out to this area.

Recurve Strand has many little inlets and channels that fish love.

Finally, a few general fishing tips for today.

Make sure your line is strong enough for the fish you are likely to catch.
Go early in the morning or at dusk when the fish are biting more.

Watch for fish jumping, that's the best sign that you'll have fish for dinner tonight.

Don't forget your hat, your sunscreen and some bottled water.
And have fun.

The SV Times - Gnu Gnus Daily

2011-08-09T14:57:00.000-07:00

News in the City
by Connor Frio

Our big story is that Backlot Studios are having problems financing their latest productions.

An executive who refused to be named said, "Yes, we have yet to produce a movie that earned money at the boxoffice but we are sure that at least one of our films in production will break that curse."

Local businessman Jack Harkness isn't so positive. "Look, we know that film making is a risky business. And the Business Centre gladly loaned them the money so they could afford some big names to come make movies. But at this point, it's just throwing good money after bad. They said the last time that they were about to make a break through and yet they failed. They need to make good on some of their outstanding debt. Which they have no signs of doing."

"Mr Harkness, do you think there is any chance of them making a hit movie."

"In theory, they should have had at least 3 successful movies. But their zombie action flick came out just a month after 'They ate brains' which was a huge smash. At the last minute, their star pulled out of the chick flick. It was a decent romance but just not that great. And their thriller went way way over budget."

"So your conclusion?"

"They have to wrap up one of their almost completed movies and hope this one works. Or it's time to close the studio for good."

The mayor, prime instigator of getting Backlot Studios to set up in the city, has refused to comment on the issue.

In other news, a promotion for Mr Jebediah Kane means even the toughest cop in the state would think twice before trying to even give him a traffic ticket. Congratulations, Mr Kane.

Our new Staff
by Cycl0n3 Sw0rd

The staff of the SV Times would like to welcome two new casual staff to our ranks.

Miss Cassie Cooper will be reporting on the local party scene. Local bars, dance joints and maybe she'll even attend your big event, if you ask her nicely. Want to know what's hot and what's not? Check in with Cassie and see. Miss Cooper has only just moved to town so be sure to say hi when you see her.

Mr Alex Camden has successfully applied to be our Dear Alex columnist. Do you have a problem? Noisy neighborhood, romance gone bad, kids out of control? Write Alex, he'll have an answer for you. Alex, wife Michele and daughter Suzanne also just moved to the city.

Relationships in the city
by Star Matlock

Miss Cooper has had a very warm welcome to Sunset Valley from another of our newer residents, Mr Jericho Seastrider. The two had a midnight rendezvous at one of the local lakes.

Travis Kane is still sweet on Tomeka Wolff. So much so that he is risking a ride home in a police car by visiting his sweetheart at one in the morning. While true love should be willing to take risks, riding home with the police might be taking one too many.

Special offer - guest articles

2011-07-29T22:56:00.000-07:00

One way or another, I will be continuing on here. So I've decided on a special offer.

You can post either special reports or blog posts by any of the local journalist except Cyclone. Whenever the mood strikes is a good time to write and post. I could add a family with a journalist for you (I believe I need to fetch Cheezy's family!) if you don't want to use Connor, Star or Autumn.

You could review books/movies/tv. You could write a 'foreign correspondent', foreign meaning outside the valley. Pretty much, any random content you might find in an online newspaper.

So submit your resume now to be part of the SV Times team. This offer is not limited by time. :)

If you have some other ideas for what special articles should be in the SV Times, leave them in the comments! And check the comments for ideas.

Ok, YES, it appears that a Reset Everything and a save as has brought this save back from the brink.

So if you want to write the occasional article, it should either be a 'foreign' piece targetted to the SV audience or match the cast of characters that we have established on the blog. I'll try and fill out a few more family profiles but this should be enough to get you started.

Family Bios from Sunset Valley - Nevada, McPherson-Hill and Lessen Families

2011-07-10T00:26:00.000-07:00

The Nevada Family

Jamison Nevada

Sim Origins: by townie
Age: Elder
Occupation: Retired
Characteristics: Brave, Clumsy, Handy, Computer Whiz, Lucky
Brief biography: Jamison was a loner up to the point where Sierra Nevada entered his life. Her recent divorce from Clover Hill had left her feeling vulnerable. He was the one to convince Sierra to allow

Sierra Nevada

Sim Origins: by Muleskinner
Age: Adult
Occupation: Business - Division Manager
Characteristics: Over-emotional, Neurotic, Virtuoso, Hopeless Romantic, Charismatic
Brief biography: Sierra's first love was the half elf Clover Hill. She was devastated to find that he'd had an affair with the town bike and demanded a divorce. She soon found Jamison, an older man but one who adored her. Their marriage as remained stable and an inspiration for other woman around town to dump unfaithful guys.

Paulette Nevada

Daughter of Jamison and Sierra Nevada
Age: Child
Characteristics: Brave, Technophobe, Clumsy
Brief biography: Paulette is finding school hours a trial, since she dislikes computers and most of the classes require using a computer at least some of the time. She uses her time to make friends instead of working on the computer. Her grades aren't top of the class but she has plenty of time to work on extra credit activities.

Pauline Wan

Age: Adult
Occupation: Music - Hit Movie Composer
Characteristics: Brave, athletic, friendly
Brief biography: Pauline has been moving from household to household since her divorce with Christian Montgomery. She most recently managed to convince the Nevada family to take her in. Sierra is unaware that Pauline has been pursuing Jamison while Sierra is at work.

The McPherson-Hill Family

Clover McPherson-Hill

Sim Origins: by Sidonza
Age: Adult
Occupation: Gardener - Master weeder
Characteristics: Loves the Outdoors, Good, Vegetarian, Green Thumb, Lucky
Brief biography: Clover Hill's first marriage broke up when he was caught with the town bike. It wasn't long after the divorce was final before he found Kacyn. He has long since given up any romances outside of his marriage, Kacyn fills all of his needs. A vegetarian, he gardens enthusiastically to ensure the family has the freshest and best quality produce possible.

Kacyn McPherson-Hill

Sim Origins: by kjanie08
Age: Adult
Occupation: Culinary - Executive Chef
Characteristics: Flirty, brave, Natural Cook, Clumsy, Ambitious
Brief biography: Kacyn knew from the moment she met him that Clover was the Sim of her dreams. Their marriage has been long and happy, with one son they adore. Kacyn's favourite place in the world is the kitchen, any kitchen. Her wish is to be a 5-star chef, and she's been creating new dishes or perfecting old ones since she was old enough to use a toy oven.

Blueberry McPherson-Hill

Son of Clover and Kacyn McPherson-Hill
Age: Child
Characteristics: Slob, Clumsy, Light Sleeper
Brief biography: Blueberry has been at best an indifferent student at school. He's the only student of such a hue, and feels like an outcast because of it. His school mates don't tease him, but they also don't talk to him.

The Lessen Family

Linda Lessen

Sim Origins: by EA Games
Age: Elder
Occupation: Music - Backup Vocalist
Characteristics: Family-Oriented, Handy, Vegetarian, Perfectionist, Charismatic
Brief biography: Linda rapidly rose in the music career to backup vocalist. She felt that this level was her forte and never again asked for a promotion.

Mick Lessen

Sim Origins: by Chrysame
Age: Adult
Occupation: Music - Lead Guitarist
Characteristics: Great Kisser, Virtuoso, Neat, Family-Oriented, Athletic
Brief biography: Mick only has two passions in his life. One is his wife and the second is his guitar. His music is well loved in the city, but few Sims outside of his family or the band know him well. The few that do are very good friends.

Debbie Lessen

Daughter of Mick and Linda Lessen
Age: Teen
Characteristics: Eco-Friendly, Evil, Easily Impressed, Athletic
Brief biography: Debbie find that school work is easy. It's other people that are hard. Her long term boyfriend Daniel recently broke up and Debbie is having a hard time coping.

The SV Times - Cycl0n3 Sw0rd's Blog

2011-06-11T01:26:00.000-07:00

The Times still feels that we reporters should be writing blogs as well as our usual articles and features.

We had a busy night the night that my darling wife Trina toppled Thomas Leman off his position in the Chess Tournament ranks. Because not only was there an intense chess game.

But we also had a big birthday party for both the kids.

We invited lots of our friends like Ollie Mayweather and Alicia Longshore Frio.

And had some of our neighbors invite themselves.

First to have his birthday was our son Rock.

He is a promising young toddler. My hair, Trina's skin tone.

A few more of the guests, Autumn Portobella and Jane Bachelor - co workers of mine.

Then it was the turn of our little princess.

Nicole Sw0rd. We never did work out how she got that hair colour but we like it.

The SV Times - Autumn Portobella's Blog

2011-05-15T17:38:00.000-07:00

This is Autumn Portobella (nee Cusack) and my first blog post.

Yes, Antonio and I finally got around to tying the knot. It only took forever for us to decide to seal the deal. If our daughter wants to move in with a man when she leaves home, we won't have any room to complain. But he better treat her well, she is the apple of her father's eye.

Usually life is pretty quiet for us. But tonight we had a spirit invasion and had to get the local ghost hunter over to deal with it. Meredith Kane is quite the professional at capturing spirits. It wasn't long before she had captured all of our spirits.

The Portobella Family

Autumn Portobella

Age: Adult
Occupation: Journalism - currently Professional Blogger
Characteristics: Brave, Absent-Minded, Clumsy, Hopeless Romantic, Computer Whiz
Brief biography: Once Sunset Valley's main pizza deliverer, Autumn has since moved to the journalism career. Her pieces for the local SV Times are usually the social group events; picnics, the chess tournament championships, etc. She works well with her colleagues and remembers to bring along a pizza for lunch from time to time.

Antonio Portobella

Sim Origins:MJ_Rose
Age: Young Adult
Occupation: Law Enforcement - currently Vice Squad
Characteristics: Slob, Great Kisser, Daredevil, Hopeless Romantic, Charismatic
Brief biography: Antonio moved to town and immediately became a police officer. While still new, he ordered delivery pizza frequently and became acquainted with Autumn, who was the local pizza delivery girl. He has moved up the ranks quickly with his daredevil tendencies to take risks that other officers won't.

Patricia Portobella

Daughter of Antonio and Autumn
Age: teen
Characteristics: Couch Potato, Loves the Outdoors, Hydrophobic, Lucky
Brief biography: Patricia has relatively recently entered her teen years and has yet to be active on the romance scene. Her ultimate goal in life is to succeed in the business career. She can be found frequenting the lounge chairs at the local beach.

Family Bios from Sunset Valley - Warren-Hawke, Landgraab (see note) and Goth families

2011-04-30T21:07:00.000-07:00

The Warren-Hawke Family

Hugo Warren-Hawke

Sim Origins: by Chrysame
Age: Adult
Occupation: Politics - City Council Member
Characteristics: Absent-minded, brave, family-oriented, grumpy, friendly
Brief biography: Hugo's ultimate goal is to be the leader of the free world. He has been hampered in this goal, there is a lot of competition for politics and so far he has not gained enough recognition to climb as high as he would like. He also does not realize that his much loved wife Ripley is a major liability to his goals. If her true profession came to light during a campaign, he'd be lucky to be allowed to fetch coffee for even the Yes Men in the department.

Ripley Warren-Hawke

Sim Origins: by Chrysame
Age: Adult
Occupation: Criminal - Bank robber
Characteristics: Flirty, brave, excitable, artistic, kleptomaniac
Brief biography: Ripley's true love is the arts. However, her aptitudes in bravery and kleptomania have enabled her to excel in the darker arts of thievery. It is said that Ripley could make a watch disappear off the arm of the local cop while they were paying attention and they would still have no clue what happened. Ripley has tried gently to inform Hugo of her profession, but so far he has yet to notice her hints.

Kristina Warren-Hawke

Daughter of Hugo and Ripley Warren-Hawke
Age: Teen
Characteristics: Slob, workaholic, disciplined, artistic
Brief biography: Workaholic and disciplined Kristina wants to make an impression at school so that she can go far. She has chosen the profession of interior design as her main goal in life. While she is strong on design skills, she has yet to work on her people skills that will help her business flourish as she deals with difficult clients.

Roberta Warren-Hawke

Daughter of Hugo and Ripley Warren-Hawke
Age: Child
Characteristics: Brave, athletic, friendly
Brief biography: The younger daughter of Hugo and Ripley. Like many children, she spends so much time either doing homework or watching tv that she is barely acquainted with anyone else in town.

The Landgraab IV Family

Special note, this family starts with Malcolm Landgraab IV - my attempt at remaking the Sim from Bluewater Village in Sims 2. They have no relationship to the Landgraabs of Sunset Valley.

Malcolm Landgraab IV

Sim Origins: by PiB
Age: Deceased
Characteristics: Ambitious, Charismatic, Slob, Grumpy, Athletic

AJ Anderson Landgraab

Sim Origins: by SelahFreeAtLast
Age: Deceased
Characteristics: lucky, angler, loves the outdoors, athletic

Birth order of their three children - Mindi (Landgraab-Goth), Malcolm (Landgraab V) and Daniel Landgraab

Daniel Landgraab

Son of AJ and Malcolm Landgraab IV
Age: Young Adult
Occupation: Law enforcement - Desk jockey
Characteristics: Brave, loves the outdoors, excitable, bookworm, hot-headed
Brief biography: Hot-headed Daniel has always found his temper to be a problem. His relationships at school suffered greatly, no one wanted to be around if his temper got the best of him. He and his official girlfriend Debbie can barely stand to be in the same room. Daniel hopes the discipline required from law enforcement will help him curb his tongue. He lives with his older brother and family.

Landgraab V family

Malcolm Landgraab V

Son of AJ and Malcolm Landgraab IV
Age: Young adult
Occupation: Self employed fisherman - saltwater initiate
Characteristics: Neurotic, loves the outdoors, athletic, friendly, angler
Brief biography: Heir of the family and family name, Malcolm prefers outdoor pursuits above all others. He especially adores fishing. He is willing to spend all hours in any weather to catch the perfect specimen. Not much of one to socialize for the sake of it, he holds a deep affection for his older sister and her son. His marriage with Tatianna has finally provided him with a son of his own and an heir to the family name and traditions.

Tatianna Landgraab

Sim origins: by Kaleeko
Age: Young adult
Occupation: Military - Grunt
Characteristics: Perfectionist, dislikes children, snob, athletic, mean spirited
Brief biography: Tatianna's disposition leaves most of the town reluctant to be in the same building with her. One of her few friends was Malcolm. Friendship turned to love one evening and the pair have been doing well since.

Malcolm Landgraab VI

Son of Tatianna and Malcolm Landgraab V
Age: Baby
Characteristics: Athletic, virtuoso
Brief biography: NA

Goth family

Gunther Goth

Age: Deceased
Characteristics: Grumpy, charismatic, frugal, workaholic, brave

Cornelia Goth

Age: Deceased
Characteristics: Grumpy, charismatic, neat, unflirty, perfectionist

Birth order of their children Mortimer (Landgraab-Goth), Rena Goth

Rena Goth

Daughter of Gunther and Cornelia Goth
Age: Young Adult
Occupation: Culinary - Kitchen Scullion
Characteristics: Insane, loves the outdoors, loser, athletic, easily impressed
Brief biography: Rena was the surprise child born late in their lives to Gunther and Cornelia Goth. Her father died soon after her birth. Cornelia grew more interested in finding a new partner then she was in raising her second child. Rena suffered from this lack of love, she finds it hard to make friends. Her only friend is her teen sweetheart Walter. Rena has yet to move away from home, her brother Mortimer has not pressed her to leave.

Landgraab-Goth family

Mortimer Landgraab-Goth

Son of Gunther and Cornelia Goth
Age: Young Adult
Occupation: Music - Lyricist
Characteristics: Hopeless romantic, artistic, grumpy, heavy sleeper, ambitious
Brief biography: Mortimer knew by the end of high school, there were two things he wanted in life. To make his family even wealthier then the had been and to have Mindi Landgraab for his wife. A hopeless romantic himself, his lyrics reach out to pull the hearts of every concert going fan. It's said that his concerts cause more proposals then any other single factor. And two days after the concert, the couples come to their senses and break off the relationship.

Mindi Landgraab-Goth

Daughter of Malcolm and AJ Landgraab
Age: Young adult
Occupation: Journalism - Investigative reporter
Characteristics: Neurotic, genius, good, light sleeper, kleptomaniac
Brief biography: Mindi wants to master the arts of writing and painting. She currently works as a freelance journalist for a local magazine, not as one of the SV Times writers. She is thinking about becoming a self-employed writer and creating a children's book series which she would write and illustrate. Her neurotic tendencies stem from needing to swipe things and then feeling guilty until she has a chance to return them. She has yet to admit her habit to Mortimer.

Seth Landgraab-Goth

Son of Mortimer and Mindi Landgraab-Goth
Age: Child
Characteristics: Over-emotional, good, easily impressed
Brief biography: So far, life has been good for the young Seth. He still has yet to master doing homework in time for school. He is extremely fond of his mother and uncle, his father is nearly a stranger to him.

The SV Times - Gnus of Interest

2011-04-29T05:37:00.000-07:00

News in the City
by Connor Frio

School overcrowding is reaching epic proportions in Sunset Valley. Teachers are complaining that their classrooms don't have enough desks for the number of students. Parents are complaining because their kids skip school. The kids complain since it takes them over 2 hours to enter the door and get to their desk. They say that's the main cause of skipping school, why enter if half the day is gone already.

We interviewed Mayor MJ Rose-McPherson about the situation.

"Well, of course the city would love to have more funding for schools, but we just don't have the budget to support it. As you know, we offered some incentives so the Backlot Studio would set up here. And those incentives cut the rest of the budget to the bone."

"Then the incentives were a bad idea?"

"I'm sure that having a new industry in town will make life much better in the long run. It's just going to be a bit rough for the next two years. I've asked the governor for assistance. However she has yet to reply."

I managed to convince Governor Christi Clayton to an interview.

"Sunset Valley gets just as much of the government money as the other cities in our district. It is not our responsibility to throw more money toward a city that spent over a quarter of their budget on some 'incentive' scheme.

People in the City
by Cycl0n3 Sw0rd

Landgraab family gathered in the local library. Patriarch Geoffrey Landgraab, both his sons Malcolm and Brendan and Malcolm's wife Bella all decided to take a break in the library.

Malcolm said, "We're really mostly a bunch of bookworms and this gives us a break from the babies."

"Babies?"

"Bella gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. We're quite excited of course but a little stressed from having two babies to deal with."

Ripley Warren-Hawke spent much of the evening playing at Red Rendezvous.

"There wasn't a big crowd tonight, but the people here were most appreciative of my music. They dropped over a hundred simoleons into my case."

Relationships in the city
by Star Matlock

Bradley Kane and Courtney Leman were getting to know each other better in one of the traditional town trysting places, the Pleasant Rest Graveyard at night. The teenagers were willing to spend until the wee hours of the morning, unfortunately for them, the police regularly look for teen couples. Worse for Courtney was her father Thomas was the cop that busted them.

"Courtney did try the 'Oh Daddy, we just lost track of time' ploy," Thomas Leman stated. "So she's grounded until she can prove her ability to tell the time properly. She might be allowed out by the time she's an adult, maybe."

"And the Kane boy?"

"His father did not look pleased to see a police car arrive outside his house with his son in it. I believe a few words were dropped in the boy's ear."

Jon Marsh and Pauline Wan were seen together at The Corner Pub. The two of them were getting along quite well, which is only to be expected of two of the biggest flirts in town.

They also share a similar history. Jon was married once and has divorced. Pauline was married once and has divorced. They both left children behind with their former spouses.

Sunset Valley Chess Tournaments
By Autumn Portobella

Trina Sw0rd is still working her way through the chess ranks. Her last opponent was Thomas Leman. After two matches, Mr Leman graciously admitted defeat.

"Her opening gambit was superb," said Mr Leman discussing the match. "Trina is a moderately aggressive player and I wasn't keeping my defenses in line well enough. We may have a new Chess champion in the city soon."

The SV Times - Connor Frio's Blog

2011-04-22T00:41:00.000-07:00

Hey there, loyal readers. I'm Connor, investigative reporter for the SV Times. The management in their infinite wisdom have decided that the reporting staff "Shall blog from time to time to remind the readers that there are people behind the stories." There are always people behind the stories. Some of them make the news. Some of us report it. We are all people.

I think it's a bulls**t idea but hey, they pay for my time. Even when it's a blog.

At any rate, here's a pic of me and one of my girls. My Celeste. She's such a little sweetheart.

It has been interesting for me since Alicia entered my life. A wife, a step-daughter and my own little girl. When Alicia first tried to woo me, I couldn't believe that a relationship with anyone would work. I prefer my solitude; reading a good book in a quiet corner. She had her work cut out for her, convincing me that I could love her and accept her daughter as my own.

She was very right. You know, I can't imagine life without any of them now.

Alicia has been a bit touchy of late. She's had another birthday and I dare not mention anything around her that even vaguely sounds like birthday.

The Frio Family - Connor, Alicia, Caroline and Celeste

Alicia Longshore Marsh Frio

Sim Origins: by selahfreeatlast
Age: elder
Occupation: Politics - City Council Member
Characteristics: Great Kisser, Charismatic, Schmoozer, Lucky, Friendly
Brief biography: Alicia is on her second marriage. The first marriage with Jon Marsh proved unsatisfactory since Jon hated being tied down plus his tendency to chase every skirt in town. Alicia had made many friends across town, but more meaningful relationships eluded her for some time. Then she met Connor. It took time to bring him out of his shell, but worth it. Her marriage with Connor has been good for both of them.

Connor Frio

Age: adult
Occupation: Journalism - Investigative Reporter
Characteristics: Loner, Unflirty, Absent-minded, Good, Bookworm
Brief biography: Connor was happy when he moved away from his brother to a place of his own. He was the ultimate loner, or so he thought until Alicia entered his life. Now he's surrounded by girls, and finds that a family brings happiness of its own. He dearly loves his wife and both of their girls. His work at the Sunset Valley Times brings him a lot of satisfaction.

Caroline Marsh Frio

Daughter of Alicia and Jon Marsh
Age: child
Characteristics: Slob, Clumsy, Artistic
Brief biography: Caroline barely remembers her biological dad, he left the family while she was a toddler. She's been very happy since gaining her new dad. Her new little sister, on the other hand, is someone she could do without.

Celeste Frio

Daughter of Alicia and Connor Frio
Age: toddler
Characteristics: Hates the Outdoors, Friendly
Brief biography: Still a toddler, there's so much to see and learn ahead for this little girl.

Family Bios from Sunset Valley - Leman, Kane and Walker Families

2011-04-02T23:53:00.000-07:00

Brief family bios of those Sims important enough in Sunset Valley to earn a regular spot in the local paper. Any Sim without a listed Sim origin is one of mine, one of the default Sims in Sunset Valley or born in this game. Any sim listed with Sim Origins was downloaded from the Exchange and the creator's forum name is displayed.

The Leman Family -Thomas, Twyla, Courtney, Ernie, Erick

Thomas Leman

Age: Adult
Occupation: Law Enforcement currently Special Agent
Characteristics:Flirty, Over-Emotional, Charismatic, Green Thumb, Light Sleeper
Brief biography: Thomas is a born charmer, and his romantic conquests across town prove how effective he is at that. Then one night, a burglar woke him up accidentally and changed his life forever. While he took a lot of flack at work for marrying Tywla, his burglar, he has never had cause to regret the move. He has steadily been moving up the ranks in Law enforcement and has nearly reached his goal of International Super Spy.

Twyla Leman

Age: Elder
Occupation: Retired
Characteristics: Unlucky, Excitable, Eco-Friendly, Evil, Friendly
Brief biography:When you are an unlucky burglar, you will have more of a tendency to get caught then the average criminal. Twyla was unlucky twice over when she burgled the home of one of the local cops and got caught. Three children later and even Twyla had to admit that was actually a very lucky night. She is still friends with a few of her former coworkers and sometimes tips Thomas off as to the next heist.

Courtney Leman

Daughter of Thomas and Twyla Leman
Age: teen
Characteristics: Clumsy, Handy, Eco-Friendly, Athletic
Brief biography: Courtney's life wish is to develop a perfect mind, perfect body. She is deeply in love with Dion Wolff, she has yet to notice how much competition she has for his affections. While she's good with a wrench, and good on the track, her clumsiness makes some things quite difficult for Courtney.

Ernie Leman

Son of Thomas and Twyla Leman
Age: teen
Characteristics: Insane, Unlucky, Disciplined, Athletic
Brief biography: Ernie has the unfortunate combination of traits; insane and unlucky. His insanity has created a very bad reputation for him around town, he has been known to bully any Sim that crosses his path. While his parents do love him, they are the only people in town that have friendly feelings toward the boy. Ernie wishes to be a Jack of All Trades.

Erick Leman

Son of Thomas and Twyla Leman
Age: child about to be a teen
Characteristics: Clumsy, Hydrophobic, Grumpy
Brief biography: Erick feels that nothing goes his way and this makes him perpetually cross. Tripping over his own feet more often then making his way successfully across a room annoys him more than it would most people. So far, no one outside of his family has shown any kindness to this grumpy child.

The Kane Family - Jebidiah, Meredith, Travis, Bradley

Jebidiah Kane

Sim Origins: From Kaleeko (downloaded as Season 1 family)
Age: Adult
Occupation: Criminal currently Super Villain
Characteristics: Loner, Computer Whiz, Inappropriate, Evil, Kleptomaniac
Brief biography: Jeb moved his family to Sunset Valley when he found that the local syndicate had no talent at the top of the profession. For awhile he reigned supreme as the Master Thief but was demoted after being taken in for questioning. He has now one step away from being the next Emperor of Evil.

Meredith Kane

Sim Origins: From Kaleeko (downloaded as Season 1 family)
Age: Adult
Occupation: Ghost Hunter currently Seance Holder
Characteristics: Good Sense of Humor, Loner, Neurotic, Childish, Artistic
Brief biography: Meredith has found life with Jeb sometimes frightening, sometimes exciting and never dull. She's too childish herself to be the best mother but she does try to be there for her children. Her new career in ghost hunting came as a surprise to everyone but Meredith has actually been relishing the challenge.

Travis Kane

Son of Jebidiah and Meredith Kane
Sim Origins: From Kaleeko (downloaded as Season 1 family)
Age: teen
Characteristics: Athletic, Slob, Easily Impressed, Artistic
Brief biography: Travis is the muscle in the family, not the brains. His life want is the be a Superstar Athlete. He finds working out in the gym the most satisfying place to be. The classroom he is forced to stay in most of the day is less appealing. Travis adores Tomeka Wolff.

Bradley Kane

Son of Jebidiah and Meredith Kane
Sim Origins: From Kaleeko (downloaded as Season 1 family)
Age: teen
Characteristics: Loves the Outdoors, Neat, Mooch, Friendly
Brief biography: Bradley currently wants to be the leader of the free world. He does well at school and gets along well with his family. His best friend is Annabelle Grant, he has yet to meet the girl or boy of his dreams.

The Walker Family - Wyatt, Marta, Anthony

Wyatt Walker

Sim Origins: by Selahfreeatlast
Age: adult
Occupation: Criminal currently Cat burglar
Characteristics: Brave, Athletic, Kleptomaniac, Schmoozer, Charismatic
Brief biography:When Wyatt met Marta, there was little question that they were meant for each other. They share so many traits and even their career. Wyatt is slightly better at smoothing over situations and sweet talking people into doing what he'd like.

Marta Tomasi Walker

Sim Origins: by Chrysame
Age: adult
Occupation: Criminal currently Cat burglar
Characteristics: Brave, Handy, Athletic, Charismatic, Kleptomaniac
Brief biography: Marta is known around town as the Wrench Wench. Her method of smoothing any situation over is to pull out her rather large wrench and swing it around a few times. Amazingly this works for both badly behaving appliances and badly behaving people. She always makes time for her Snookums though.

Anthony Walker

Son of Wyatt and Marta Walker
Age: teen
Characteristics: Eco-Friendly, Heavy Sleeper, Easily Impressed, Mean Spirited
Brief biography: Wants to marry and bury a wealthy Sim some day. He also loves Tomeka Wolff oblivious to the fact that she also loves Travis Kane. Being a mean spirited Sim bodes poorly for his romantic future, he'd rather insult and argue with someone then date them. Also, dating Tomeka Wolff is unlikely to give him the sort of wealth that he ultimately desires, since she does have 3 other siblings still living at home.

Family Bios from Sunset Valley - The Hunter-Bodette, Montgomery and Wolff Families

2011-03-28T02:38:00.000-07:00

The Hunter-Bodette Family - Jerod, Zayne, Nandine, Joanne and Buddy

Zayne Hunter-Bodette

Sim Origins: by Sue_d_nim
Age: adult
Occupation: Business - Chairman of the Board
Characteristics: Flirty, Party Animal, Artistic, Charismatic, Friendly
Brief biography: While she was never sure of why Jerod Bodette was the man of her dreams, Zayne Hunter was positive that he was the one. Once the charismatic and flirty Zayne set her heart, there was nothing less then wedding bells ahead. Zayne has steadily been working her way up the business career, and is near the top job now. Her family admires that she can climb the corporate ladder and still make time for them. She is widely known and loved in Sunset Valley. In her spare moments, Zayne adores playing her guitar.

Jerod Hunter-Bodette

Sim Origins: by shay480
Age: adult
Occupation: Medicine - currently Infectious Disease Researcher
Characteristics: Couch Potato, Genius, Daredevil, Heavy Sleeper, Computer Whiz
Brief biography: Jerod's dream is to become a world renowned surgeon. It has required long hours at work, much study at home and a dedication to building logic; now at long last he is nearing that goal. Fortunately, being a genius means that gaining logic isn't as difficult for him as for some. He has managed to make some time for his family, but not as much as any of them would like.

Nandini Hunter-Bodette

Daughter of Zayne and Jerod
Age: teen
Characteristics: Loves the Outdoors, Disciplined, Virtuoso, Party Animal
Brief biography: Nandini has her heart set on being a martial arts master someday. But will her other passions of music and fun keep her from dedicating the time and effort required to master the martial arts. Her current boyfriend is Chaim Montgomery.

Joanne Hunter-Bodette

Daughter of Zayne and Jerod
Age: teen
Characteristics: Brave, Virtuoso, Clumsy, Frugal
Brief biography: Joanne is the local school heartthrob with three boys dancing attendance on her every whim; Dion Wolff, Trent Montgomery and her official boyfriend Ralph Lee. She doesn't try to collect boys but they seem to follow her wherever she goes. Her life want mixology.

Buddy Hunter-Bodette

Son of Zayne and Jerod
Age: child
Characteristics: Absent-minded, Clumsy, Athletic
Brief biography: The youngest of the children, Buddy is having a hard time making friends at school. He loves sports but frequently trips over his own feet. His absent-mindedness has made it difficult for him to remember the teacher's question long enough to answer it.

The Montgomery Family - Christian, Kristy, Trent, Chaim

Christian Russ-Montgomery

Sim Origins: by rflong7
Age: adult
Occupation: Sports currently team captain
Characteristics: Virtuoso, Athletic, Heavy Sleeper, Charismatic, Lucky
Brief biography: Christian is on his second marriage. His first with Pauline Wan gave him two sons, whom he dotes on. However he found her cheating ways too much to cope with and finally demanded a divorce. When she left the house, he successfully kept custody of his sons. His second marriage to Kristy Russ has been a much more satisfactory relationship.

Kristy Russ-Montgomery

Age: adult
Occupation: Politics currently Yes Woman
Characteristics: Brave, Good, Handy, Clumsy, Lucky
Brief biography: While Christian's sons have never warmed to their step-mother, she loves her husband quite dearly. Her life goal, to be leader of the free world, is quite some distance from her current position.

Trent Montgomery

Son of Christian Montgomery and Pauline Wan Montgomery
Age: teen
Characteristics: Over-Emotional, Loves the Outdoors, Disciplined, Good
Brief biography: Trent was distraught when his mother was booted from the house, though not as much as his little brother. His love of the outdoors means that he is considering a future career in science. Gardening and fishing are major skills for a scientist, both of those outdoor pursuits. He is a quiet young man, much devoted to his dad and he has high hopes of his romance with Joanne Hunter-Bodette, not realising how many boys worship her.

Chaim Montgomery

Son of Christian Montgomery and Pauline Wan Montgomery
Age: teen
Characteristics: Insane, Loner, Flirty, Virtuoso
Brief biography: The removal of Pauline Wan from his life deeply disturbed Chaim. He prefers solitude to company and is prone to fits of madness. He is also deeply devoted to his girlfriend Nandine Hunter-Bodette, will she be the rock that can anchor him in a safe harbour?

The Wolff Family - Thornton, Morgana, Dion, Tomeka, Logan, Melinda

Thornton Wolff

Age: elder
Occupation: Business - power broker
Characteristics: Commitment Issues, Perfectionist, Dislikes Children, Frugal, Ambitious
Brief biography: Thornton has ambition enough to burn. In fact, ambition enough to stay with Morgana because the corporation expects their executives to be faithful. His commitment issues can be seen, he has three romantic interests on the side. His love of Morgana has run deep enough to allow her to raise the five children that she wanted in spite of his distaste for younger Sims.

Morgana Wolff

Age: elder
Occupation: Medicine - Gene Therapist
Characteristics: Workaholic, Family-oriented, Good, Artist, Charismatic
Brief biography: Morgana has a deep love of art and of family. Raising her brood of 5 has left her deeply fulfilled. While the oldest boy has married and moved from home, the rest of her children still live at home. She works at the local hospital, specialising in gene therapy. It allows her to help children not as fortunate as her own as far as health goes.

Dion Wolff

Son of Thornton and Morgana
Age: teen
Characteristics: Brave, Unlucky, Athletic, Childish
Brief biography: Dion has a dream to reach a perfect mind and perfect body. His athletic prowess has been noticed by the girls in school. He has two romantic interests Joanne Hunter-Bodette and Courtney Leman. His unlucky trait may yet impede his life.

Tomeka Wolff

Child of Thornton and Morgana
Age:teen
Characteristics: Loner, Insane, Excitable, Easily Impressed
Brief biography: Tomeka is a loner in a crowded household. The presence of so many sibling makes her more than a little crazy. She is hoping for a career in science, the solitude of a garden or fish pond appeals. She has two romantic interests; Travis Kane and Anthony Walker.

Logan Wolff

Son of Thornton and Morgana
Age:teen
Characteristics: Loner, Over-Emotional, Genius, Mean Spirited.
Brief biography: Logan is a bad boy from the family. He is deeply unhappy at home, and has no affection for his parents or his siblings. He is a genius but his mean-spirited nature means that he makes far more enemies then friends. He has very recently fallen in love with David Lee. His ambition is to be a professional writer.

Melinda Wolff

Daughter of Thornton and Morgana
Age: teen
Characteristics: Virtuoso, Perceptive, Kleptomaniac, Athletic
Brief biography: Melinda may be the most talented of the Wolff children.She was interested in Brendan Landgraab but they have parted company. She is Thornton's favourite child. Her life wish is to be a hi movie composer.

The Wolff Family (2) - Jerald, Jarod and Kendrick

Jerald Wolff

Son of Thornton and Morgana Wolff
Age: Young Adult
Occupation: Medicine currently a paramedic
Characteristics: Adventurous, Slob, Insane, Good, Athletic
Brief biography: Jerald's life changed when he fell in love with the only son of Nick Alto. Jarod convinced Jerald to marry and move away from his family. Was it a change for the better for Jerald?

Jarod Wolff

Son of Nick and Vita Alto
Age: Young Adult
Occupation: Music currently a roadie
Characteristics: Slob, Technophobe, Virtuoso, Perceptive, Evil
Brief biography: Jarod leaped at the chance to marry his boyfriend and leave the Alto name behind. He loathed his father Nick with a passion, and was quite happy the day his father finally was claimed by the reaper.

Kendrick Wolff

Science lab offspring of Jerald and Jarod
Age: toddler
Characteristics: Loner, Disciplined
Brief biography: Poor Kendrick - the requested Science lab baby has had little attention from either of his fathers to date. He knows his parade of babysitters better. Will either Jerald or Jarod finally notice their son?

It was a surprise when Logan fell in love with David Lee a few hours after I had just been to visit the Lee family. This makes the second time I know of when siblings are gay/lesbians.

If anyone is curious, while the first family bio was random, but now what I'm doing now is following the love interests of the teenagers across the families. So Annabelle led us to the Lee family, Ralph Lee led us to the Hunter-Bodette etc.

Family Bios from Sunset Valley - The Grant and Lee Families

2011-03-24T06:34:00.000-07:00

Brief family bios of those Sims important enough in Sunset Valley to earn a regular spot in the local paper. Any Sim without a listed Sim origin is one of mine or born in this game. Any sim listed with Sim Origins was downloaded from the Exchange and the creator's forum name is displayed.

The Grant Family - Phillip, Rachel, Annabelle and Suzanne

Phillip Grant

Age: adult
Occupation: Law - currently International Superspy
Characteristics: Brave, Flirty, Clumsy, Photographer's Eye, Athletic
Brief biography: Phillip moved to Sunset Valley looking for love and adventure. He found love in the shape of Rachel Thorpe, though flirty Phillip has had the occasional lover. He found adventure in his profession, law enforcement has proven to be quite the challenge.

Rachel (Thorpe) Grant

Sim Origins - from Sue_d_nim
Age: adult
Occupation - Science - currently Genetic Resequencer
Characteristics: Brave, Genius, Perfectionist, Handy, Friendly
Brief biography: Although a friendly girl, Rachel was more at home in the science lab or at an inventing bench then anywhere else. That was until Phillip Grant noticed her. After a whirlwind romance, Rachel found herself happily in love and married. She has noticed Phillip's wandering eye but is content that he'll always come home to her. She still pursues her first love, science, with a passion.

Annabelle Grant

Daughter of Phillip and Rachel
Age: Teen
Characteristics: Brave, Absent-Minded, Athletic, Friendly
Brief biography: Annabelle may be brave and friendly but her recent change into the world of teen has been a stretch. Her first romance with Jeremiah Lee would normally be welcomed by the family; the Lee family are close friends. But Jeremiah may not be the best choice of boyfriends for Annabelle.

Suzanne Grant

Daughter of Phillip and Rachel
Age: toddler
Characteristics: Brave, Heavy sleeper
Brief biography: The youngest Grant shares the Brave trait. Who knows where this little cutie will want to go with her life.

The Lee Family - Benjamin, Macy, David, Jeremiah, Ralph

Benjamin Lee

Sim Origins - from selahfreeatlast
Age: adult
Occupation - Police - currently International Super Spy
Characteristics: Brave, Flirty, Neat, Athletic, Lucky
Brief biography: Ben wanted to be a cop from the first game of cops and robbers he ever played in the school yard. He finally made it to the upper most escutcheons of the service. He fell in love early with Macy Monroe and the top of them have worked hard at raising their three sons to be all they should be.

Macy (Monroe) Lee

Sim Origins - from Chrysame
Age: adult
Occupation - Science - currently Aquatic Ecosystem Tweaker
Characteristics: Over-Emotional, Flirty, Loves the Outdoors, Genius, Green Thumb
Brief biography: Macy's love of the outdoors, and gardening made science a natural choice of career. Family life and her career has limited her social time, her best friend is her co-worker Rachel Grant.

David Lee

Son of Benjamin and Macy
Age: teen
Characteristics: Disciplined, Good, Heavy Sleeper, Mooch
Brief biography: David's life time wish is to be a Martial Arts Master. This could prove difficult in a town with no dojo. David's choices are to travel to China to learn the art, or find someone in town proficient enough to teach him. There is a rumor someone in town could train him but there have been some words said between his father and Jebidiah Kane.

Jeremiah Lee

Son of Benjamin and Macy
Age: teen
Characteristics: Slob, Brave, Couch Potato, Absent-Minded
Brief biography: His life time wish is to earn money as a writer. The family has been greatly concerned that Jeremiah has been seen hanging out with some of the local thugs. Ben and Macy hope that being in love with Annabelle Grant will convince their son to stay away from Jarod (Alto) Wolff.

Ralph Lee

Son of Benjamin and Macy
Age: teen
Characteristics: Brave, Loves the Outdoors, Can't Stand Art, Hopeless Romantic
Brief biography: Ralph's lifetime want is to be a great director. He is also a romantic at heart. His parents and their long marriage give him hopes of finding the perfect girl. He has recently started dating the lovely Joanna Hunter-Bodette whom he hopes will be the perfect girl.