ETA: I've since discontinued doing fast-forwards, though I'll leave the notes here in case this idea is useful to someone else.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
peace-loving, pipe-smoking, artsy-fartsy hippies
October, 2075, Orlando Centowski is 60, Audrey is 59, Luke is 17.
(from the left, Orlando, Audrey, Charlotte, Luke)
Orlando Centowski is all grown up with a family of his own. He and Audrey met in college, their oldest, Charlotte is twenty-one and a junior at LCU, and their youngest, Luke is a junior in high school. Charlotte comes home to visit from LCU on the weekends.
(from the left, Orlando, Audrey, Charlotte, Luke)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
LCU, never quite what we expect
LCU, fall semester, 2075(a really long LCU semester this time. I really tried to keep it short, but there was just too much going on. I don't know how some people get bored playing Uni, because all these college kids sure do keep me on my toes, lol!)
Alon and Charlotte have moved into student housing block B, sharing their house with two other roommates. Amelia mentioned something to Charlotte about keeping tabs on Alon for her, not that they're exactly an item again just yet, but she still wants to know what he's up to.
Alon and Charlotte have moved into student housing block B, sharing their house with two other roommates. Amelia mentioned something to Charlotte about keeping tabs on Alon for her, not that they're exactly an item again just yet, but she still wants to know what he's up to.Thursday, June 12, 2008
would-be royalty, if Lakeside Heights had such things
July 2075 - Bryson and Madison Riley are 53, Mariah is 17, Keri is 15.
Bryson Riley was the only son of one of the neighborhood's founders, David Riley. Bryson's father was known as a brilliant business man, but nobody knew that he left his son with barely-profitable businesses and a load of debt. Bryson is really the brilliant one in the family, and in the years since his father's passing, he has been able to rid his reputation as a slum-lord, and turn that debt into a fortune with hard work and a lot of luck. Bryson Riley is by far Lakeside Heights' most successful resident!
Bryson Riley owns the Riley Estates Company, which manages several properties in the metro area.
(from left: Madison, Keri, Mariah, Bryson)
Bryson Riley was the only son of one of the neighborhood's founders, David Riley. Bryson's father was known as a brilliant business man, but nobody knew that he left his son with barely-profitable businesses and a load of debt. Bryson is really the brilliant one in the family, and in the years since his father's passing, he has been able to rid his reputation as a slum-lord, and turn that debt into a fortune with hard work and a lot of luck. Bryson Riley is by far Lakeside Heights' most successful resident!
Bryson Riley owns the Riley Estates Company, which manages several properties in the metro area.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
the finer half of the Bradshaw family
June 2075 - Andy and Claire Bradshaw are 49, pet dog is Allegra.
Andy Bradshaw is a Commander in The Military, and Claire is the top lawyer in the Lakeside Heights. Andy and Claire met in high school, and it hasn't been a perfect ride, but they're making it work. Their daughter Amelia is a sophomore at LCU.
Andy Bradshaw is a Commander in The Military, and Claire is the top lawyer in the Lakeside Heights. Andy and Claire met in high school, and it hasn't been a perfect ride, but they're making it work. Their daughter Amelia is a sophomore at LCU.
Monday, June 2, 2008
the infamous Bella Bradshaw, and those unfortunate souls in her wake
May 2075 - Cody Bradshaw is 56, Kendal Bradshaw is 54, Cameron Gibson is 23, Marisa Wilson is 20, Bella Bradshaw is 18.
The Rhondal Lofts are owned by the Riley Estates Company, and are expensive high-rise apartments in downtown Lake City. Current residents include 24 year-old Cameron Gibson, a recently graduated directionless playboy and aspiring actor, and 20 year-old Marisa Wilson, who did finally decide to ditch the college life after last semester in favor of her budding music career.
The Rhondal Lofts are owned by the Riley Estates Company, and are expensive high-rise apartments in downtown Lake City. Current residents include 24 year-old Cameron Gibson, a recently graduated directionless playboy and aspiring actor, and 20 year-old Marisa Wilson, who did finally decide to ditch the college life after last semester in favor of her budding music career.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
LCU, with boyfriends, without, and some in-between
LCU, spring semester, 2075
note: eek! these semesters get kind of long with nine students to follow, lol :) their backstories, if you need a refresher.
(the first picture is the LCU Main Residence Hall, where Marisa, Charlotte, Alon, and Piper live.) 
Marisa is thinking about dropping out of school. She loves her job teaching a SimJazzer class, and enjoys DJing on the weekends, so she doesn't really see the point of taking formal music classes right now, even though they come naturally and she gets straight A's. Charlotte convinces her to at least see the semester through.
note: eek! these semesters get kind of long with nine students to follow, lol :) their backstories, if you need a refresher.
(the first picture is the LCU Main Residence Hall, where Marisa, Charlotte, Alon, and Piper live.) 
Marisa is thinking about dropping out of school. She loves her job teaching a SimJazzer class, and enjoys DJing on the weekends, so she doesn't really see the point of taking formal music classes right now, even though they come naturally and she gets straight A's. Charlotte convinces her to at least see the semester through.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
mediocrity, because they can't all be great
October, 2074, Berjes and Hailey are 30, Hazel is 5.
The Monif family live in an adorable little house in the Hazel Park subdivision of Lakeside Heights. Not named after their daughter Hazel, of course, but they do find it amusing.
The Monif family live in an adorable little house in the Hazel Park subdivision of Lakeside Heights. Not named after their daughter Hazel, of course, but they do find it amusing.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
the college crowd
gameplay note: I'm going to briefly introduce you to my college characters here. Since the college kids get played 4 semesters for each two-year round, they end up getting much more play time, so you'll be seeing plenty of them.
My downtown college, Lake City University, is an absolute work in progress. It is inspired by other base hood universities like Jade's The Academy on The Isle of Thyme. There was once a discussion about this at MATY, but I cannot find that now for the life of me. I'm really still working out the kinks as I go. For now it seems to be working. I'll show pictures of the different buildings at some point, but for now, let's meet the students :)
My downtown college, Lake City University, is an absolute work in progress. It is inspired by other base hood universities like Jade's The Academy on The Isle of Thyme. There was once a discussion about this at MATY, but I cannot find that now for the life of me. I'm really still working out the kinks as I go. For now it seems to be working. I'll show pictures of the different buildings at some point, but for now, let's meet the students :)
Saturday, April 12, 2008
pretty faces and the noses we inherit
October, 2074, Cabe is 34, Ashlee is 36, and Natalia is turning 5. Pet cat is Sake.
Ashlee Deppiesse has become a dynamic force in the culinary world. Every single cookbook or blender she puts her name on (or is it the pretty face?) sells like hotcakes, no pun intended ;) Ashlee is a restaurateur and owns Deppiesse's Lakefront Bistro in Lakeside Heights.
Ashlee Deppiesse has become a dynamic force in the culinary world. Every single cookbook or blender she puts her name on (or is it the pretty face?) sells like hotcakes, no pun intended ;) Ashlee is a restaurateur and owns Deppiesse's Lakefront Bistro in Lakeside Heights.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
the grown-up family of Meadow (Thayer) Lind
October, 2074, Brady is 61, Meadow is 60, pet dog is Fifi.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
making over our alien heritage
October, 2074, Orion is 42 years old, Violet is 41, Dallas is 11, Delphie and Dakota are 5, pet dog is Sheba.
The very complicated Deppiesse family first became complicated when Eliza (Brant) Deppiesse divorced her two-timing crook of a husband Kent. Their marriage resulted in one child, Claire.
Orion Deppiesse is the second Deppiesse child, and though Kent would go on to marry his mistress, Felicia, who would later become Brooke and Cabe's mother, Orion's birth came from more otherworldly means...
Orion Deppiesse is the second Deppiesse child, and though Kent would go on to marry his mistress, Felicia, who would later become Brooke and Cabe's mother, Orion's birth came from more otherworldly means...
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
meet the Jackson family
October, 2074, Adrian and Aurora are 43 years old, Tyler and Beau are 12.
Meet the Jackson family. Aurora, Adrian, and twins Tyler and Beau. Aurora Miguel and Adrian Jackson were never married, but have always maintained an open sort of "don't ask, don't tell" relationship. It works for them, and they love each other very much.
Meet the Jackson family. Aurora, Adrian, and twins Tyler and Beau. Aurora Miguel and Adrian Jackson were never married, but have always maintained an open sort of "don't ask, don't tell" relationship. It works for them, and they love each other very much.
Lake County Public Pages
The next round of elections will be held November of 2087, and Public Officials will hold their offices through January of 2088.
Madison Riley: Governor of State
Next tax day is April 15th, 2084
(Taxes = 15% net personal worth and investments, $1500 credit for married couples, $1000 credit for each eligible dependent. Taxes are due in April, every two years.)
Full details of the tax process here.
Lake City Metro Business Award:
The Lake City Metro Business Award will be given every four years, and will be worth $50,000. Voters will decide the winner, and they may vote based on anything they wish. The winner may spend the award any way they choose, as long as the money is invested in a qualifying business in Lake City or its surrounding suburbs.
The Lake City Metro Business Award was given to Summer Phoenix for her toy store, Summer's Place, in April of 2081. The next award will be given in the spring of 2085.
Alice Nova: President of the Lake County Board of Education
Secondary and Elementary:
Lake County Public Schools are maintained by the Lake County Board of Education, and pre-K through 12th grade are available free to all students.
Accelerated Program:
Gifted students may enter the accelerated program, which gives them a more demanding and focused curriculum of studies. The AP students meet twice a month, Saturday mornings, for their studies, in addition to their regular course load.
Tuition for the AP program is $200/month.
Student Enrollment Page
Post-Secondary Education:
Lake City University Page
Dr. Berjes Monif: Head of Health Services, Lake City Memorial Hospital
Walk-in Clinic: medical soup, $200
Hospital stays: varies, insurance accepted
Dr. Berjes Monif, Cosmetic Surgery (office in Lakeside Heights): from $1000-$10,000 depending on the procedure
Dr. Jodie Larson, Obstetrics (office in LCMH): home birthing fees $1000
Mariah Buchanan, Junior Resident, Psychiatrics (office in LCMH): sessions $200/hr.
Aurora Miguel: Chief Financial Officer, Lake County Treasury
Home and Business Loans: required 20% down
Closing fees: 10% of loan.
Business Licenses: (to be paid yearly on tax day)
Non-Profit: $200
Food Service: $300
Other Services: $500
Retail: $600
Entertainment: $800
Micah Phoenix: Chief of Police, Lake County Police Department
Things Not Allowed: $fine
-public indecency: $500
-public fighting: $500
-DUI: $1000, and 5-10 years revoked driver's license
-possession or cultivation of money tree plants: $1000
-counterfeiting machine: felony (10-15 years in jail)
-improper keeping of a cow plant: felony manslaughter (10-25 years in jail)
Claire Bradshaw: Lake County Court Justice
Criminal Court Rulings
Family Court/Custody Rulings
Marriage licenses: $200
Divorce Rulings: $2000
General Cabe Deppiesse: Lake County Head of Defense
Lake County Military and Intelligence affairs are confidential. The truth is out there, people. It really is.
Madison Riley: Governor of State
Next tax day is April 15th, 2084
(Taxes = 15% net personal worth and investments, $1500 credit for married couples, $1000 credit for each eligible dependent. Taxes are due in April, every two years.)
Full details of the tax process here.
Lake City Metro Business Award:
The Lake City Metro Business Award will be given every four years, and will be worth $50,000. Voters will decide the winner, and they may vote based on anything they wish. The winner may spend the award any way they choose, as long as the money is invested in a qualifying business in Lake City or its surrounding suburbs.
The Lake City Metro Business Award was given to Summer Phoenix for her toy store, Summer's Place, in April of 2081. The next award will be given in the spring of 2085.
Alice Nova: President of the Lake County Board of Education
Secondary and Elementary:
Accelerated Program:
Gifted students may enter the accelerated program, which gives them a more demanding and focused curriculum of studies. The AP students meet twice a month, Saturday mornings, for their studies, in addition to their regular course load.
Tuition for the AP program is $200/month.
Student Enrollment Page
Post-Secondary Education:
Lake City University Page
Dr. Berjes Monif: Head of Health Services, Lake City Memorial Hospital
Walk-in Clinic: medical soup, $200
Dr. Berjes Monif, Cosmetic Surgery (office in Lakeside Heights): from $1000-$10,000 depending on the procedure
Dr. Jodie Larson, Obstetrics (office in LCMH): home birthing fees $1000
Mariah Buchanan, Junior Resident, Psychiatrics (office in LCMH): sessions $200/hr.
Aurora Miguel: Chief Financial Officer, Lake County Treasury
Home and Business Loans: required 20% down
Closing fees: 10% of loan.
Business Licenses: (to be paid yearly on tax day)
Non-Profit: $200
Food Service: $300
Other Services: $500
Retail: $600
Entertainment: $800
Micah Phoenix: Chief of Police, Lake County Police Department
Things Not Allowed: $fine
-public fighting: $500
-DUI: $1000, and 5-10 years revoked driver's license
-possession or cultivation of money tree plants: $1000
-counterfeiting machine: felony (10-15 years in jail)
-improper keeping of a cow plant: felony manslaughter (10-25 years in jail)
Claire Bradshaw: Lake County Court Justice
Family Court/Custody Rulings
Marriage licenses: $200
Divorce Rulings: $2000
General Cabe Deppiesse: Lake County Head of Defense
time in a bottle
The inner-workings of aging, rounds, and real time seasons in Lakeside Heights:
How they get old:
1 Sim day = 1 year in Lakeside Heights. Most Sims will live an average human lifespan of somewhere between 70-90 years, unless they die earlier of something tragic and unexpected ;)
How they get old:
1 Sim day = 1 year in Lakeside Heights. Most Sims will live an average human lifespan of somewhere between 70-90 years, unless they die earlier of something tragic and unexpected ;)
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