Month: February 2011

  • 08 – Introducing, Don Lothario



    150 Main Street, home of Don Lothario. The latest resident of Sim Heights to have a day in the spotlight. Here you can see his split-level deck with Telescope, Bar, Hi-Fi and Hot-tub.



    The single room upstairs, Don’s Bedroom.



    The ground floor, comprising entrance way, open plan Kitchen / Diner / Rec Room / Lounge and separate Bathroom.



    Don has the day off today from his job as a Medical Intern, and decides to spend a little time tidying up random piles of rubbish which are scattered around his home.



    Don calls Dina Bachelor, inviting she and sister Nina Caliente over.



    As he waits for his guests, Don has a protein drink.



    Still no sign of his guests, Don reads up on Cleaning, a requirement of promotion.



    Still no sign of the sisters but Gretchen Chin randomly walks by.



    Don wastes no time in introducing himself.



    And is quickly turning on the charm.



    Moving a little too quickly for Gretchen, she rejects his advances.



    Changing tact, Don tries a slower approach. Christopher Tsang, another random walkby, has nothing which appeals to Don and is totally ignored.



    The slower approach pays off as Don and Gretchen become friends.



    Gretchen reveals she is related to Don’s boss and promises him a promotion.



    Don skilfully turns the charm on again and steers Gretchen towards the house.



    Don shares some gossip on Mortimer Goth (Father of his Fiancée, Cassandra) as another random walkby, Troy Go is also ignored.



    Don has managed to work his way indoors as the charming continues.



    And yet further inside as Gretchen falls even more under his sway.



    Don presents Gretchen with a gift (a ReNuYuGen Bottle).



    Nina Bachelor calls to apologise for the sisters no showing as Gretchen helps herself to one of Don’s protein drinks.



    As evenings falls, Don takes things to the hot-tub.



    With Gretchen quick to follow.



    Don suggests relaxing on the bed. To ‘cool off’.



    Things soon develop the way Don intended.



    The pictures speak for themselves as midnight hits.









    Lothario Family Tree




    With the benefit of re-publishing magic. Don did indeed get the promotion he was promised.



  • 07 – Introducing, Marigold Gardner

    Introducing Marigold Gardner. New owner of 1 Observatory Way and the latest resident in the district of Strangetown. As a plantsim, her needs are very simple: Sunlight, Water, and Love.

    1 Observatory Way Exterior

    Her house is a spacious but practical Bungalow. An open plan Kitchen/ Lounge, separate Bedroom area and Bathroom.

    Marigold's Bungalow Interior

    Despite her simple needs, Marigold still requires an income and checks the local newspaper. She spots vacancies for a Security Guard.

    Marigold checking the newspaper

    Playground Monitor.

    Playground Monitor job vacancy

    Or Army Recruit. None particularly appeal and Marigold opts to live off her savings until something more suitable can be found.

    Army Recruit vacancy and savings decision

    Eliott Stargazer stops by to say hi. He and Marigold get on wonderfully.

    Marigold meeting Eliott Stargazer

    Eliott can’t leave Polly for more than a couple of minutes and is soon forced to head off. Marigold takes the chance to throw out the newspaper.

    Eliott leaving and Marigold tidying up

    Then on to her keep-fit routine.

    Marigold exercising

    And on to a bath as Midnight hits…

    Marigold taking a bath at midnight

    Gardner Family Tree

    Gardner Family Tree
  • 06 – Introducing, The Stargazer Household

    5 Observatory Way. Home of Eliott Stargazer, and Daughter Polly. The newest residents of Sim Heights. This time in the district of Strangetown where the abnormal is, well, normal.

    5 Observatory Way Exterior

    With only himself and Polly to accommodate, Eliott requires a minimal amount of space. His single level dwelling has an open plan Kitchen/ Lounge, Bathroom and single Bedroom.

    Eliott and Polly's home interior
    Strangetown residential view

    With his Daughter’s future in mind, Eliott wants to find employ.

    Eliott checking the computer for jobs

    Jobs in Social Services, or as a Masseuse, are too low paid for too many hours. Pro Wrestling is not something he has considered but the hours mean he can work while Polly sleeps and the pay is good.

    Social Services job offer
    Masseuse job offer
    Pro Wrestling career choice

    Ever the doting father, Eliott ensures Polly is fed.

    Eliott feeding Polly

    Before fixing Spaghetti Bolognese for himself.

    Eliott preparing dinner

    He settles down in front of the TV with his food.

    Eliott eating in the lounge

    Before checking on Polly and then turning in for the night.

    Eliott checking the crib

    So ends another un-eventful day in Sim Heights. Twice in a row? Something is brewing…

    Night view of Observatory Way

    Stargazer Family Tree

    Stargazer Family Tree
  • 05 – Introducing, The Bachelor/ Caliente Household

    Dina Bachelor & Nina Caliente

    Welcome to 170 Main Street, home to sisters Dina Bachelor & Nina Caliente. Here we see the roof deck. Hot-tub, Bar and Sun Loungers, complete with (waterproof?) Hi-Fi.

    170 Main Street Roof Deck

    First Floor, Nina’s room (Blue) and Dina’s, which she shared with her late husband, Michael Bachelor, the Bathroom and a small balcony.

    170 Main Street First Floor Plan

    Ground Floor, Kitchen/ Dining Room and large Lounge with Exercise machine and Urn (Michael Bachelor’s).

    170 Main Street Ground Floor Plan

    As Nina heads outside to collect the paper she notices a small potted shrub which reminds her of Mary Gavigan. Nina HATES Mary Gavigan.

    Nina Hating the Potted Shrub

    Nina opts for a job as a Masseuse.

    Nina Masseuse Career

    As Dina pours some drinks.

    Dina Pouring Drinks

    Drink in hand, and with evening approaching, Nina enjoys some music.

    Nina Enjoying Music

    Dina however, decides against drinking and watches TV instead.

    Dina Watching TV

    Easily the single most eventful thing to have happened in this household today.

    Eventful Moment at the Caliente Household

    Quickly rendered mundane.

    Mundane Afternoon

    With no welcoming committee and little chance of anything of interest transpiring, the girls settle down for the night.

    Sisters Settling Down for the Night

    Bachelor/ Caliente Family Tree

    Bachelor/ Caliente Family Tree