Oasis Springs Society – Rotation 2 – Summer – Evaristo

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Hello and welcome back to the Oasis Springs Society! Lots of updates recently as I’ve had annual leave. But back to work from Monday so usual service resumes! Last rotation was eventful in this household. Syrah became a gloomy child, Chiara tried (boy did she try) for a final gold party to complete her aspiration… and the biggest thing to shake up this family, the birth of baby Quartz. Offspring of Cliff, Pollination Technician #3, and some time spent in the back of a spaceship.

Syrah is pretty upset that his parents just came home with a baby.

Syrah: “but I didn’t want a sibling!!!”

Yeah, well neither did I, but here we are. I don’t have the heart to send Quartz back to the homeworld, so we’ll just have to live with it.

Meanwhile, Agnes is round and helpfully emptying our trash. Sofia still seems like she doesn’t know where Agnes has been all this time. She really isn’t a very observant mother.

Anyway, I almost instantly understand why Syrah was so adverse to a sibling. I’ve not had to play Quartz yet as she was born right at the end of the last rotation – but I’ve never had such a miserable baby. All she does is cry. Not content with being fed, cuddled or having her nappy changed, Quartz would rather just scream her infancy away.

Yes, this is the first day of the rotation and I was already annoyed. I hovered over the ‘send back to homeworld’ interaction a few times but talked myself out of it.

Meanwhile, Chiara gets away from the mind numbing alien screeching by going out to paint a mural. Only in San Myshuno can a famous light journalist be allowed to graffiti the pavement.

And then, we’re killing two birds with one stone. Because it’s Quartz’ birthday today and I am going to get that final gold party for Chiara even if it kills me!

Some flirting and affection, and look – everyone is having a great time!

Cliff: “umm, bye everyone! Thank you all for coming!”

Excuse me what?! We’ve only just got started! Yes, this seriously happened. The party lasted about an hour and then was cancelled. Gobsmacked, I actually turned to my husband to yell “I WAS ROBBED!!”

Ahem, yes, robbed of what I am sure (and I will take this assumption to my grave) would have been a gold party. I didn’t know what to do next so I let everyone go home. I also didn’t have a clue as to why the party got cancelled without my input. Anyway, I later came to discover (which you guys will find out about too) that there was an impromptu ‘friends hangout’ which then cancelled the party by overriding it.

Not bitter in the slightest, Cliff goes and grows up his offspring on his own. A quiet and relatively boring birthday for a little girl who seems to be anything but. Quartz rolled charmer. I’ve never had a toddler with that trait before (see, I’m trying to make this fun). We’ll see if she grows out of being so needy, shall we.

But wait, what’s going on?! Why is Syrah playing Chess in some weird apartment building?!

well, duh. This is our new weird apartment building, you’re welcome. Yeah, I figured that two kids in that small apartment in the spice district wasn’t much fun. There wasn’t enough room to even fart in peace, so after scoping the San Myshuno property market we moved to the Hakim apartment next to the Jangs. Trust me, I really did look through each and every apartment to find one I liked and that would have enough room. Finally settling on this one, I wasn’t disappointed. There is a lot of room here for a young family and their decor really livens the place up.

Anyway, we were all having lots of fun when I instantly realised that the Jangs are total jerk neighbours. Seriously, they woohoo every night. Maybe that’s why story progression gave them 4 babies. Chiara here is as pissed off as I am. Seriously, in real life noisy neighbours are my absolute biggest bug bear, so even when my sims experience it – it completely winds me up.

So Chiara goes round there to have a ‘friendly chat’ with the neighbours. The only slight redeeming feature of all of this, is Baako coming out in the maid’s outfit.

They refuse to keep the noise down, so Chiara goes to work out in preparation for kicking butt instead.

Umm, I mean, in preparation for a well-rounded discussion about the matter, hmm, yeah.

The next day Nancy is equally as annoyed about something and has to go and calm herself down in the mirror. Well, Johnny has already gone to cry in our walk-in wardrobe. So I’ll let these two sort it out themselves.

That’s right! It’s time for another fricking party. Everyone has turned up in an awful mood though. And Walter decides to just stay out of it by lifting weights.

Even he isn’t immune to the teasing from his niece and Syrah. Everyone apparently miserable or angry, Chiara is the only one to throw confetti for Cliff aging up to adult.

And it’s time for a dance.

The whole party was pretty lack-lustre though. We only got a silver. Everyone’s bad mood didn’t help. The teens stayed behind a bit to argue amongst themselves. Johnny stayed behind to nurse his drink.

Quartz however, despite not having seen much of her this update, is still making me want to pull my hair out from the root. Her needs decay almost instantly so she is always upset or complaining about something. This was the icing on the cake when she decided that she was just bored and decided to go and wake Syrah up just to play with her.

Quartz, you’re not making me like you very much. You better have amazingly redeeming childhood features.

Meanwhile, time to interrupt another woohoo sesh. Good God, Baako, did you even have time after last night to wash that thing?! *vomits*. Chiara decides this time she will not take the nicey-nicey approach, and it actually worked in them agreeing to keep the noise down.

Chiara: “And if I hear you one more time, I will wedge that feather duster neatly up your -”

Ahem, moving swiftly on.

The night didn’t end there however, as two hours later, Quartz had a nightmare and got Chiara to comfort her. I don’t think I’ve ever had such a difficult toddler.

Chiara: “Hello everyone! Come and eat the food I’ve made! I’m determined to make this my gold party. So get your human butts in here!”

Sadly, much like Syrah struggling with the chopsticks, the party was a total dud. Why am I so bad at this all of a sudden?! I’m determined to get it done this rotation.

Meanwhile, in more peaceful news, I have Cliff quit his job in the writing career. It’s what he wanted anyway, I just needed the push to make that decision. Cliff earns more than his daily wage writing and publishing his own books and with the kids (well, one of them) being so needy it makes sense to have a stay at home parent. It always means that Chiara can’t necessarily do all of her job tasks if Cliff has to physically go to work.

I think this arrangement will work out much better for everyone.

They all seem to be enjoying themselves. And yes, I gave Quartz some hair to try and make her more personable. A bald alien toddler girl wasn’t really helping how negatively I felt about her.

Meanwhile, Syrah and Agnes Joy continue to enjoy each other’s company with their wholesome discussions about books, and school and animals. Not that they’ve ever seen an animal, but I’m working on it.

And I decide the original Oasis Springs Society girls need to get out the house and let their hair down. I’ve been so wrapped up in Chiara’s aspiration and keeping Quartz happy, that I forgot to give everyone else a life. Where do they go? Well Maison Bargeila, of course! I’ve not actually played this lot since I built it, I can’t wait.

Everyone seems to be enjoying the sweet tunes.

Until they all decide to tut at Chiara and Nancy blowing bubbles. What is all that about?

Anyway, Chiara decides to go and enjoy the atmosphere downstairs which is a little bit calmer, apart from this couple arguing. She even gets some work done as she reviews her drinks.

Nancy, meanwhile, goes to hide in the closet from shame. Funny, I had put them there for off the cuff woohoo, but that’s fine Nancy.

No one seems bothered in the slightest anymore. But it’s getting late, so the girls go home.

Where I realise that actually, I’ve been an idiot. I completely didn’t see this tiny room at the back of the new apartment, just big enough for some workout equipment. I’m sure it’s main purpose is as a utility room – but this suits me just fine as I now have space for Chiara to work out.

She then goes out to paint this snazzy mural and gets caught up talking to Walter, and part of this protest. I laughed so hard when this happened as all I could think of was:

“Let the bears pay the bear tax! I pay the Homer tax!”

As it really looks like that’s why they were protesting.

Chiara decides to join in with an air punch for support, however.

But it’s time for another party, and this one will be a gold even if it kills me. I am down to my last 3 hairs with stress, so lets just wrap this up shall we.

Until, the same thing happened again and our guests got sent home due to a ‘friend’s hangout’ or whatever. As I said, I was determined not to be beaten, so I called the guests back before they had even got in the lift and decided to try again.

Chiara: “hmm, now what does everyone think of the food?! You humans will eat it and you will like it!”

I’m tired of getting in between this girl and her gold parties.

They must have been having a good time however, as people even seemed to appreciate Sofia getting the guitar out.

And it’s just as well. Covered with blotches from llama flu, this is the smile of a sim who just got her final gold party to complete her aspiration. Long I have waited, hard I have toiled. And it’s done. Even Cliff seems relieved as he stares blankly in to the distance.

Cliff: “Thank the alien Gods that this is over.”

Man, I hear you.

We even get Quartz to celebrate. Just kidding, Baako has let himself in to the apartment again (creep), and Quartz decided to talk to him. I quickly put a stop to that. I used to like him, but living next door to him this update has really made my skin crawl.

And it’s time for a celebratory drink.

The next day is the final day of the season and Chiara paints this really beautiful painting which I actually kept and displayed. I think the colours fit in with their decor.

Syrah however decides to try his hand at fishing. I didn’t realise there was a fishing spot here, I guess I assumed there wouldn’t be as it’s such an evidently man-made body of water.

Speaking of bodies of water… Quartz turns her hand to the toilet instead. Give me strength.

Anyway, I then checked Syrah’s panel and noted he had an interaction with this lady. And.. yeah, she’s mentoring him on fishing, in the middle of the city.. That’s fine. Maybe she saw an abandoned child and felt the need to help.

Cliff decides to order pizza. He had a whim for it and I thought why not, it’s.a saturday night. And it made me smile a bit inside at the apparent novelty of an alien family ordering pizza.

Cliff: “Tee hee! The triangles warm my fingers!”

This guy is an author, friends – what a way with words.

That’s all we have time for with the Evaristo’s! A lot of change this season, a lot of progress. I’ve been at my wits end with Quartz, but also insanely happy at Chiara finishing her aspiration. And despite the creepy neighbours, the new apartment building is great and I really like it.

I can’t wait to see how Quartz ages up, and how things progress with Syrah who seems to be quite a sweet but introverted little boy. Only time will tell and let’s hope that Baako has washed his maid outfit before the next update comes out! See you later!

Oasis Springs Society – Rotation 2 – Summer – Cooper

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We’re back in the Oasis Springs Society, and we’re back with the Coopers. The family that makes you go ooooh, but you just can’t look away. Last time, both Nancy and Johnny got abducted by aliens. Logan made his personality known when he grew up, and Florence kept being a mean little girl to all. I’m not sure why she’s trying to redeem herself here by setting the table.

Florence: “Duh, I’m a nice, friendly child!”

Pfft, don’t believe the hype.

Anyway, the whole extended crew has come over. As I caved and bought a stuff pack in the sale. Yes, I got backyard stuff just with the Coopers in mind (we know how much Nancy loves the garden, and I was lured in by that sick water slide). Seeing as Oasis Springs has very hot summers, we have the whole gang round for a BBQ and to try the pack out.

Everyone seems to be having a nice time, as always Cliff and Chiara have gone off somewhere to do their own thing. Mm yes, lots of privacy in a kids bedroom.

Florence: “So then I says to him I says, hey pal, don’t you think you need to back off, and I push him like this see?!”

Agnes: “Florence, your work is true fiction”

Florence: “Pah! Who needs people to like you when you can fly out of a shark’s mouth!!!”

Florence really loves this thing. It’s quite sweet really.

Chiara however, finds this new setup most alarming.

Chiara: “Umm child!! As a responsible adult here, I don’t think you should be flying yourself through a shark’s mouth! I don’t know much about aquatic life on earth but I think those are dangerous!”

The kids however are having too much of a good time to give two figs about anything else happening. Agnes and Syrah have talked the afternoon away and have become good friends on their own. Florence just goes on the water slide, again and again and again.

Alexander: “Look at me! I’m Alexander Goth! Your story doesn’t have enough of me in it yet!”

Ugh, Alexander, you were only in the group from when you were Walter’s friend as a kid. I’m deleting you from it the second this gathering is over.

Barbecue over, and everyone full, Syrah even cleans our dirty dishes. Good boy *pats*.

Cliff: “mm, what a peculiar doll. Is this really what the human children like to play, son? Wooden dolls?”

Syrah: “Daddyyyyyyy! Just play with me! Lucy has just come home from school and needs to tell her mum something!”

Gathering finished, some normality resumes. Nancy continues to practice chess. She needs to max it for her career and has got to the stage where skilling is so slow, and so boring.

Johnny however, regularly chooses to go and play sims. I can’t say I blame him.

And little Florence can’t be moved away from this thing. There’s something about a massive shark head that is so appealing to her mean nature. Go figure.

Florence: “And I’ve added soap! Tee hee! A plan most fiendish! So whoever uses the slide next will be covered! What a delightful turn of events!”

Yeah, however it was you who used it next Florence, as you can’t stay away from the thing. So it’s you covered in soap. A mother like Nancy really doesn’t seem to mind and applauds Florence’s good grades.

But hey? Why is the cowplant back to full size? And why have things moved?!

Well, I did up the house. There wasn’t enough space for two kids now (both soon to be teenagers). And I was getting sick of the decor. Trust me, I’m no sims builder and this took me several light years to build, but I’m very pleased with it. I’ll give you a tour for the people that like that kind of thing:

Downstairs. Garden neatly arranged (who’d have thought the cowplant would go back to normal size if I just moved it I buy mode?!). We have a small but tasteful living room in the bottom left. Top left is like a den area. The Coopers seem like the sort of family that would have one of them. We have our skilling stuff in here and it’s a cosier feel than the main living room. Then we have this spacious and very tastefully decorated kitchen-diner.

Above, a nice master bedroom with en suite. A nice sized family bathroom and two further bedrooms. Not decorated a great deal yet but they do for the purposes of bedrooms. Then bottom right is the gym area.

Oh yes, Nancy likes the new garden indeed.

Anyway, Logan brings home this cutie, Rocco, from school. The pair seem to hit it off almost instantly.

Until Logan discovered Rocco is actually an alien and felt so deceived by this he had to go to bed.

Rocco: “Umm, what did I do?”

I’ll sort it sweetie because I like you, go home and I’ll work on it.

The next morning however, Logan’s luck doesn’t exactly improve. I note you can’t cancel the ‘eat cake’ interaction. They do it anyway.

Cowplant: BUUUUUURP

And Logan was spat back out in to his own semi-digested goo. Let that be a lesson to you Logan. Do not eat the cake.

It was at this point, now the cowplant is full size again, I wondered what I should call it. For some reason I was very much drawn to either Charles or Camilla. You know, for chewing people up and spitting them out. I mean, long live the king.

It’s a joke, people.

Anyway, it’s time for Florence’s birthday. And where is the little birthday girl?!

Terrorising the cow plant, of course!

It’s finally time to age up. Lets see what the damage is, shall we.

Well, you’re going to have to wait for it, as boy is it good. Meanwhile, enjoy these party snaps. Isn’t it lovely everyone socialising together in this space!

It was at this point that Logan became paranoid and had to ask 2 people for reassurance or whatever. It’s not really going well for him right now, is it?!

Walter: “So yeah, these are my training photos, you can see the muscle growth, can’t you Florence?”

Yes, my little sweet Walter actually marched right up to Florence to show her his selfies, and she loved it!

Anyway, here she is. Eesh, I wouldn’t want to cross her, would you? You can definitely see Johnny’s eyes in her, which just give her this semi permanent glowering look. Or as I like to call it ‘resting bitch face’.

Florence however couldn’t give two hoots, as she rolled self-assured and for her aspiration rolled chief of mischief. No, I did not make this up. It fits her perfectly.

Anyway, our main couple decide to use the time with the kids at school to go to that sweet little pub in Windenburg. Honestly I love this lot and it’s surrounding area. I think it’s so rural and reminds me a lot of places I’ve visited in the UK.

Chatting and couples time is done with beers and bar food.

Until they decide to play foosball. They both had a great time and it was nice to get them both out the house.

Back at the house, however, both teens have come home in typical teenager fashion. Florence is raging about something or other. Logan feels completely apathetic and whined and dawdled all night. I couldn’t be bothered to delve too deeply in to their problems so I think they just ate and went to bed.

Umm, Clara, who invited you over to use our waterslide? Get your own! Why don’t you take that delightful slice of cake that Camilla is offering you.

Camilla: “Moo?”

Anyway, it’s Friday night. The parents had set a curfew and the teens and their respective potential love interests were going to the Bluffs. What could possibly go wrong?!

Umm, this for a start. I didn’t make it an outing of the kids’ group, but Syrah and Agnes randomly showed up. Umm, the Bluffs late at night is not a place for seven year olds. Although I had to laugh, Agnes has a mother who probably doesn’t even notice where she is and Syrah’s alien parents probably think this is a normal, wholesome outing – so crack on kids!

Florence and Walter seem to be getting on surprisingly well. Walter seems to be the only person who actually likes Florence with how mean she is. Seriously, he has a better relationship with her than Florence’s own dad.

I didn’t get any pictures of Rocco and Logan, but they didn’t do too badly at this outing either.

Back by curfew and well rested, the next day Nancy, the kids and the Oasis Springs Society meet up to do something a little different – karaoke.

Logan gets stuck right in.

Logan: “It’s just like when I used to sing to my Britney S’mears records as a little boy!”

Ok, kid.

Nancy and Kirby go and sing a duet together. Look at their expressions. I love them!

Chiara has gone straight for the bar, go figure.

Florence decided to work on her aspiration this afternoon and got some random guy to dislike her (not that it took much) and then she went to do her extra credit. Honestly, this girl is so academic, even though her fun plummets like a lead weight when she’s at school she’s always doing homework or extra credit autonomously. Maybe she’s the sort of meanie who will smash someone’s face in with her unabridged version of Notre Dame de Paris.

Seriously, I’m reading the abridged version in French at the moment and even that is a weighty book.

Logan had had enough of singing so got some curry and bumped in to Arun Bheeda. I’ve always liked this guy, poor Arun, trapped with Jesminder and her unrelenting want for those babies she can’t have. I might explore this friendship.

But it’s time to go home and spend the final moments of this rotation doing something I feel is very important…

Oh, just getting your first boyfriend, that’s all!

See, it didn’t matter after all that Rocco is an alien. We love aliens here, yes sir! And these two are so cute together.

Look at them! Although I’d like to see Rocco without his disguise.

Ajhshigtshwihwah! Not like that Rocco, although he’s got an amazing body. I think these two will be very happy together.

And that’s where I have to leave it for now. Fall has started so I need to get to the Evaristo’s and let them have a summer. Having played a little bit ahead, you’re in for a treat. Anywho, join us next time to see who Florence will crush like a puny bug next, will Nancy ever max logic? Will Johnny ever max comedy? Will Camilla ever eat someone she doesn’t immediately vomit back up. Your guess is as good as mine. Until we meet again – adios!

Oasis Springs Society – Rotation 2 – Summer – Chandran

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Good evening to you all! And welcome to more Oasis Springs Society! Vihaan’s relationship with his daughter, Agnes Joy, here, is probably the most wholesome thing this update. So take a good look, mm?

Last time, Vihaan got massively pissed off with his culinary job. I got pissed off with Sofia (who can blame me), and Agnes carried on being a little darling, despite her mother not giving two hoots about her existence.

We start the rotation over with Sofia inviting her sister, Elsa over to come and play with Agnes. And, wow…. What a look Elsa is sporting there. I’m surprised she’s allowed to wear clothes that revealing in the family home.. you know, because Sofia is the zenith of a proper upbringing *cough, giggle, snort*.

Look, even the landlord can’t stand her!

Just kidding! I asked Jesse to come over to fix the electrical box. I was going to ask Sofia to do it but then considered her dying. And even though I would be indifferent about that, I couldn’t leave Agnes without a mother.

Sigh, such an angel with her little MySims. This kid practically cares for herself.

Meanwhile, Vihaan gives himself a pep talk in the hallway.

But guess who decides to rear his head. For those of you who haven’t been following, Raj and Sofia without my control have made for themselves an on-again, off-again romance. I really do think they’re both welcome to each other as they both make my skin crawl. But I can’t do that to my precious Vihaan right now.

Raj: “this is a nice home you have here with your wife…. Really, really, really great” *thumbs up*

Ugh, creep.

Look at him, creepily watching Vihaan take medicine. Obviously hoping he’ll be poisoned instead.

But wait? What is Johnny Zest doing here in his workout clothes?

Johnny: “hello ladieeeessss!”

Oh, the whole of Oasis Springs Society has come to the gym in San Myshuno for some reason?

I decided that Vihaan needed to get in shape so we go to the gym. Sofia is at work and I hate toddlers going to daycare, so I figure there’s enough stuff at a gym to keep Agnes occupied.

Agnes: “you babysitter?”

Cliff: “well my wife thinks I’m getting in shape human child…”

Oh. My. Goodness. This woman has to be the hottest personal trainer I’ve ever seen. Yes Vihaan, you can stare. I’m imagining how much more different Vihaan’s life would be with this lady instead of Sofia, his beloved hussy slob.

Meanwhile, Agnes seems to be having a great time with Grandma Kirby and Cliff. Would you leave your child in the care of an alien? Yeah, that’s what I thought. Fear not, Kirby is a semi-successful medic.

*drools* pretty lady actually talking to Vihaan. Actually, they struck up a friendship very quickly. Nothing will happen here, but my I was really struck by this townie’s beauty and may need to consider her for future spouse material for the next generation.

Sofia: “crap it!!!!!”

Umm, I don’t actually remember what she’s angry at here. Unless Sofia’s spidey senses were tingling at me considering Vihaan’s life with the personal trainer.

Sofia is, however, a fine one to talk as her lover invites himself round to come and chat with her husband.

Sofia: “what a lovely salad, oh yeah, mm, I’m full… couldn’t possibly eat another bite. So tasty though!”

Vihaan: “excuse my wife, Sofia. I know you don’t really know her… but she’s always a little strange. Creatives, am I right?!”

Uh, Vihaan. One day when it all comes to light I’ll set you up real nice as you’re one of my favourites, ok?

Anyway, as it’s summer I decide to buy Agnes a paddling pool. The typical San Myshuno weather didn’t fail to disappoint and we had a downpour all day. The next day is meant to be better.

In the meantime, Vihaan did some flash cards with Agnes.

And life ticked over as normal for the day in the Chandran household.

The next morning, I had to document this wonderful moment as Sofia actually got up and cleared her own plate! Long have I waited for such a blessing! Normally she is such a slob that she would rather let it fester until the dishes are so filthy they ask to be cleaned themselves.

Anyway, today is little Agnes’ birthday. So she gets a dunk in the paddling pool whether she wants to or not, as I bought it just for her so she will use it, damnit!

And it’s then time for the birthday party! Which we hold at the park in Oasis Springs. And look at Vihaan, getting on so well with his creepy in-laws.

Walter immediately sneaks away and would prefer a chess match.

Hey, Victor. Still got them hot pants, huh? Some things are better left to the imagination. Get what I’m saying, baby?

And it’s time to grow up. Thank God for grandparents who stand in the back cheering the kiddies on. No one else was interested, but Ishaan pulled through for this one.

And wow, Agnes grew up in to a really sweet girl. The short hair suits her as she has some very delicate facial features from the Bjergsen side. Agnes rolled bookworm. Also not unbefitting of her overall ‘persona’.

Now this party is getting started!

Look at these two!

Anyway, the more I watched the more I noticed Agnes is truly a natural beauty. Watch this space, world!

I suddenly noticed everyone go outside? And then I realised Sofia had brought her guitar to busk for tips at her own daughter’s birthday. Great.

You can’t argue with the success though. We got more money than from Sofia’s day job I think!

Always a creep to spoil a good thing. Listen buddy, she may be a hussy, but she’s my hussy. And that money means you enjoyed the music, you’re not paying for anything extra. Now back off before I back you off, and hands where I can see them.

Anyway, this is Agnes post makeover. I kept the hair, and just changed her outfits a bit. Now she looks to me more like her personality.

Meanwhile Vihaan has gone to his happy place, the gym. And look at that view?! San Myshuno really does have some nice views if you keep your eyes open whilst playing (as they often come up in random places!).

Agnes: “Hello alien lady! Thank you for stopping by! My dad is at the gym right now and my mum has gone out to busk for money, so will you play with me?!”

Chiara: “ugh! Where’s Kirby when you need her?!”

Yes, that’s right, Sofia has gone out to busk. However this lady was using the station before her so Sofia had a bit of an argument with her to get her out of the way.

She then proceeded to play really well, and this lady who now had her nose out of joint decided to stay and watch too. However we got no money from this excursion. There just wasn’t anyone around in the spice market at this time of day.

The next day, we try the park in Willow Creek. I don’t often play this neighbourhood so wanted to see what their park was like. Vihaan and Agnes were really sweet playing sea monsters together.

Agnes: :AAAH! It’s Loch Ness Daddy coming in from the south west! Hit it with the cannon first mate!”

We also invite Elsa round so Agnes can grow up having a relationship with both sides of her family.

And then she takes herself off to read under her covers. Honestly this girl is a dream to look after, I love her.

To end the rotation, Clara invites Sofia to the love fest so we accept. Vihaan is at work so Agnes comes along.

She’s fine though. She just wants to sing some karaoke.

And that’s the end.of summer with the Chandrans. I’ve really enjoyed playing Agnes and Vihaan this rotation and feel I have really sunk my teeth in to enjoying time with them. Agnes is a great kid. Vihaan has been one of my favourites since he was added to the family way back when. I’ve really enjoyed Agnes getting to know both sides of her family and I think that’s been really special. Even Sofia has had some redeeming features this season. I’m not sure what lies ahead for them (well, I have some rough ideas), so we’ll see where fall takes us in good time.

Until next time, don’t do anything I wouldn’t do! (which isn’t an awful lot really!) Have I made this joke before? Bye! *waves*

Oasis Springs Society – Rotation 2 – Summer – Morgan

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Nice to see you again for more Oasis Springs Society. It’s summer of rotation 2, and we’re back with the Morgans. Last time, Kirby and Ishaan went on what was meant to be a romantic date… but they argued the whole time so their relationship bar was practically zero, and then spent the rest of the rotation upset or angry when invited to other social functions. I had used the game time I had with other families to really think of the direction I wanted to take with these two, and I was adamant I had made my mind up. Well, you know the sims… you may create them, but you might not have much control over them, they let you know what they want!… So we’ll see if my plans came to fruition this update.

It’s time for Kirby to go to work. I think she’s around level 7 of the medical career now? Somehow, despite my negligence?! (I really am useless at this career).

Kirby’s first patient is Florence Cooper. I have Kirby treat her first as you know, family friend and all that. It pays to know the right people. Florence skipped out the door after some medicine.

Florence: “Watch where you put that thing, lady.”

Anyway, I had decided that tonight was the night Kirby would divorce Ishaan. But then I realised that Ishaan had a fear of Kirby cheating on him which needed to be resolved. Crap it, kids! Is this what this whole issue has been about for the rest of the rotation? Have they argued their relationship bar down to zero because of this fear?! Honestly I do really like them as a couple, and I remember how sweet they used to be, so we talk through the fear and Ishaan feels reassured.

I’m deciding to give them one more attempt at getting things right.

The next day at work, Kirby gets one step closer to completing three surgeries. Our unassuming victim is Mortimer Goth. Surprisingly, we got the diagnosis and therefore the treatment right. I’m obviously getting better at this!

Kirby: “Now if you lay perfectly still, I’ll try and remove the chess piece without perforating your bowel.”

Morty: “Umm, it’s was Bella’s idea!”

What? They said it, I just wrote it down!

In celebration of my accomplishments, the orderly bursts in to song. This lady really reminds me of a support worker I work with, so I have a soft spot for this lady who I never see working, just doing random crap like this all day.

And home life seems to be going a little better all of a sudden. So I think things are back on the right track again.

Kirby even managed to get a promotion after my excellent clinical judgement *cough cough*, and the next thing she has to do is deliver a baby. The next day at the hospital is a stormy one.

Kirby: “oh yes! I can deliver this baby!” *touches bump*

Umm, Kirby darling? That’s really very weird, just go and deliver the child please.

After the birth, which went fine thanks, people started to leave as they got pissy about the wait for a bed (tell me about it, it’s just like working for the NHS). Sota or Sato or whatever his name is, was also feeling tense due to the storm outside so started giving the business to this poor, unassuming patient on the phone.

When Kirby got home, a lady who was waiting at the hospital but who self discharged was waiting outside.

Destiny: “treeeeeaaaat meeeeeeeee”

Umm, this is just a rotational save hon, come back if I try an apocalypse.

Meanwhile, there’s a little bit of extended family time going on inside as Vihaan comes round for dinner.

Ishaan has recently developed a slight juice problem, so sits down to chat to his sons with a nice drink whilst he rolls a whim to flirt with another man. Umm, Ishaan, I know I said things were good now that you and Kirby are on the mend, but I can easily take that back and make you an unplayable townie. Your choice.

Deciding that things are easier with me liking him, the next day Ishaan makes Walter’s birthday cake.

Then promptly heads to the bar.

Even Kirby can’t resist a drink and some ‘me time’. Maybe it’s the sudden realisation that come this evening she will be the mother of a teenager.

The couple spend the afternoon having a water balloon fight.

And it’s finally time for the party. Cliff and Chiara always spend these social events together, I’m not sure why. This time things are made slightly more awkward by congregating in the bathroom.

Kirby: “I don’t care as long as I have my sweet juice.”

Florence realises she can punch the lump of clay in to whatever her imagination fancies.

Florence: “you will bend to my will!” *smack*

And then, the siblings do really sweet sibling stuff. Honestly, the bond that Vihaan and Walter have is amazing.

Still, Walter growing up doesn’t take quite the direction I had in mind for him. Instead, and completely randomly (as you know I always roll for traits and aspirations), Walter rolls the bodybuilder aspiration, and glutton trait.

He has essentially turned in to a stereotypical jock overnight. This is definitely not the direction I was expecting for Walter at all.

But the party carries on just fine, Florence here has been insulting Kirby whilst having her cake. Honestly, this girl is so horrible to everyone I’m surprised even her family like her.

And Ishaan starts to feel unwell. There seems to be a lot of sickness going round in my game again? Everyone used to get sick all the time, then I thought they patched it out – but obviously not.

Logan: “eek! Sorry Mr Chandran! I didn’t see anything I promise!”

Oh great, poor unassuming Logan. I’m sure this won’t affect him in the slightest.

Anyway, things settle down after the party, and I replace Walter’s chemistry set with a work out bench seeing as his interests have drastically changed now.

Meanwhile at work:

Kirby: “we’re all going to die!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!!!!”

Wren: “umm, Kirby, it’s just a storm outside…”

Seriously, there were patients in this room to witness this!

Now that Walter is a glutton, food is inhaled in about 2 seconds flat. I’ve never seen a sim in ts4 literally just shovel it in.

Walter: “I don’t have time for chewing when I’m focused on the gains!!”

Anyway, I decided the family could do with exploring somewhere new, so we go to Windenburg and invite the whole extended gang.

These two party poopers instantly head off to do their own things and not socialise.

Meanwhile, these two are amazing friends as they’re so similar in age. And I’m really looking forward to seeing the direction their friendship will take as they move on with their lives.

Vihaan didn’t join us in Windenburg, so that evening we invite him over for some quality brother time.

What better way to see in the next rotation than playing video games with your brother?

Or by maxing logic and completing the nerd brain aspiration?!

Ishaan: “bull plop! We know the best way to live is at the bar with some sweeeeeet juice!”

Umm, whatever Ishaan, nobody asked you. Just because you’re turning in to a raging juice-aholic in your elder years.

Well, this rotation with the Morgans hasn’t all been for naught has it? Even though Kirby and Ishaan’s relationship may now have posed more questions than when we started??? Will Ishaan’s dreams for other men ever become reality? Will Kirby become chief of staff (despite my incompetence?!), will Walter ever eat nicely again?! Join us next time for answers to those truly important questions.

Oasis Springs Society – Rotation 2 – Spring – Evaristo

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Hi and welcome back! It’s time for more Oasis Springs Society and it’s time to join the Evaristo’s for spring.

Last update, Chiara and Cliff threw enough parties to physically burn in to my retinae for a very long time, lived it up in their respective careers (food critic and writer) and… Syrah was born! Now, I think I made it quite clear already that I’m really keen to see how this little alien will grow up, so I’m looking forward to this!

I also love people watching here, definitely one of the best bits of San Myshuno which you don’t get in the same way in other areas.

Chiara is getting on just fine being a mother. I really wondered how both her and Cliff would be with Syrah as they’re not particularly family oriented in terms of traits or aspirations. But the pair of them often stop what they’re doing just to watch Syrah and see that he’s ok, which is super sweet.

Although Chiara still has a very full social calendar. And it’s time for a house party. We hired Geeta as the caterer. Putting money in to local businesses, you know.

Squee! Honestly she loves this little boy so much.

But then I do too! Look at him!

Fortunately for us, Kirby drops by at just the right time… Cliff is at work and Chiara has to go and speak to some food stall vendors.

Chiara: “Kirbs, can you watch Syrah for me please? He will cause you no problems, he’s a delightful alien life-being! I just need to do some bits for work!”

Kirby: “umm… well that’s not why I’m here… oh man why is it always me?”

Kirby: “ok! I wonder what activities we can do whilst mummy is out?”

Syrah: *makes a massive mess*

Kirby: “ok, kid… I’m going to get a drink.”

But he’s so adorable how could you possibly be mad?!

See, look at him! And Chiara is a super doting mother.

Anyway, as I said earlier, I love watching the world go by outside. It’s currently 5am and Sofia is busking. Umm… maybe the Chandrans aren’t as financially stable as I thought.

Sofia and Geeta then decide to come over and spend the whole afternoon talking to Syrah. Well, he’s just too charming already!

Syrah: “so then I says to him, I say…”

Not weird at all for a toddler to be telling humorous anecdotes…

Oh for God sake Cliff!

Yes, Cliff decided to take himself out of bed to go and see this weird light. Honestly, I’ve never had so many abductions as I’ve had recently, just what is going on?! This is not a drill people!

Cliff: “ohhh… I don’t feel too good… my stomach is doing somersaults…”

Great, Cliff… I really wanted you to become alien pregnant – not! You’re an alien yourself! Surely you must know what comes out where the probe went in?!

Cliff: “I don’t want to think of such vulgarities! And that information is kept secret to our species – only to be known by the revered Pollination Technician!”

I decided it was time to get out of this loony bin, so we went to the park in Windenburg. I hadn’t been there before but I thought it was quite a nice little area. Kirby’s colleague and friend, Wren is also here. She shows up to every community lot we go to, just to play chess… she knows how to have a good time.

Look at that view!

Cliff decides to try out some painting… and actually really enjoys it!

So we got an easel for the house. Cliff and Chiara are instantly very good at this.

And we interrupt our broadcast as I realised how well the rabbit decal frames the potty. And I didn’t even plan it. Ah, cheap toilet humour – well, it certainly makes me feel better.

Seriously, Cliff has taken to painting really well, and despite having no previous skill his paintings sell for a lot of money! I like to pretend it’s his reputation as a famous author is making the paintings sell for more – I mean would you pay 130$ for this?!

That evening, very strange things happened in the cosmos of the Spice Market. For example, Sofia decided to knock on our door and walk off immediately, not even waiting for an answer, and do it again at least four times.

Sofia: “pleaaaaseee, let me in…. I just want some food and to see Syrah!”

Second weird thing was Cliff getting his baby bump. He seems quite pleased with it… I’m glad someone is. I must admit I’m looking forward to seeing this offspring, but it’s another unplanned poop machine.

Third weird thing was these two guys dressed as raccoons in a kids play park, in the rain. You know what, I don’t even want to know what they’re doing. I’ll just mutter ‘perverts’ and tut – I’m going back to the main lot!

Night of absolute terror over, Chiara decides to take the girls out for lunch. She has to review food and drink for job task, and I figure she can learn the new recipes.

Geeta is dining out with another fellow today! Remember how she was seemingly on a date with Kirby’s own husband in the last update?! That Geeta is well, travelled – and I don’t mean she travels a lot.

Anyway, she’s with a guy today who is doing nothing but yelling and swearing. And just generally lowering the tone – which is hard to imagine for this save, I know.

This then leads to Kirby swearing which Nancy is stunned by. Yeah, Nancy is offended by foul language, but obviously not by overt nudity with the amount she streaks. Sims, so fickle.

But where is Chiara heading off to?!

Umm, the bar of course?! Where else would she be?

Chiara: “human bar boy, give me a drink with the highest alcohol volume you have! My husband is alien pregnant and I intend to drink until I forget.”

Bartender thoroughly creeped out, the girls get on with their meal nicely and enjoy catching up together. It was also really sweet to see Clara and Elsa Bjergsen having a mother, daughter meal.

And then it’s back to the house! But not back to normality for too long!

It’s time for Syrah’s birthday! Ishaan comes upset, as per usual.. I really am going to have to see what happens to Kirby and Ishaan in their next rotation. The repair lady is also here, don’t think this entitles you to cake!

I think it’s also love day? So Sofia autonomously does something sweet to her own husband for once (and not Raj Rasoya *cough*)

But it’s time to age up the gorgeous alien toddler!!

He’s quickly getting changed, readers! In the mean time enjoy my sims having their party.

And here he is! Squee! What an adorable and well put together alien child! I still love him! Syrah rolled gloomy, which at first I was a little disappointed with, but maybe it’ll give him character.

And this is the painting Sofia randomly did! I’m actually quite surprised. Who knew she had a talent aside from music.

The next day the family decide to have an outing together to pass the time. Cliff is massively struggling with the pregnancy and spent the afternoon thoroughly miserable. I hope he delivers soon to get it over with.

Syrah however goes to enjoy a few games of chess. Don’t you mess with my sims and their chess boards apparently! Also, whoever gave Victor Feng those hot pants should have a talking to at the very minimum!

The sim gods heard my prayers and Cliff went in to labour that night. Thankfully Kirby came in to deliver the baby. Chiara decided to vent to her. Hey, why stress?! Kirby has somewhat successfully delivered lots of babies.

Cliff: “Umm, hello?! Can you stop reassuring her and start reassuring me!”

Oops, sorry Cliff. Just go along to the machine over there and I daresay Kirby will head over in a bit.

Kirby: “Alrighty then! So Cliff, do you know what you’re having?!”

Cliff: “I’m having a bloody rough time now get it out!!”

Ha, ha ha. What a joker, folks. Chiara decides to stare at the wall, but run away screaming for the actual birth. Whilst laying there, Cliff came up with a notification that he’s just learnt that Kirby is a doctor. *facepalm*.

But a beautiful baby girl is delivered! After much turmoil, we name her Quartz. I seriously thought long and hard about the name. I had Lucky Charm, Galaxy, Io… but when she came out blue I know she had to be Quartz. Cliff is absolutely smitten. So is Chiara actually. I was a little anxious at how the game would program Chiara and the baby’s relationship, as of course Chiara isn’t a biological parent… but she wants to cuddle Quartz and care for her. It’s really sweet. As an aside, Quartz’ birth mother is Pollination Technician 3.

Anyway, it’s now about 4am on Sunday morning and I switch my rotation at approx. 5am so we quickly go back to the apartment and move the cot somewhere out of the way. What a lot has happened this rotation! I’m so excited to see how Quartz grows up and the relationship she has with Cliff… and what about Syrah?! I cannot wait to see his personality come out a bit more. I’m also contemplating if the family should move as I have no room in the current apartment for any toys or hobby equipment, but I also want to keep them in San Myshuno as it’s really helpful being here for Chiara’s career. All of these things, and more, I shall consider next rotation. Your guess is as good as mine as I haven’t played it yet, and your way is a lot easier to find out so read it! 🙂 Nancy also rang Chiara every day this rotation asking if she should have another baby. Sigh, when is she going to let this drop?!

Until next time!

Oasis Springs Society – Rotation 2 – Spring – Cooper

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Welcome back to the Oasis Springs Society. We’re back with the Coopers who last time seemed to live it up royally with things like birthdays, gatherings and gardening (which is a good time had by all in Nancy’s book). Lets see what happens this time, shall we.

First of all, Johnny, who has decided to autonomously dress like a clairvoyant recently, decides to go and research some lights outside.

Nancy: “Ok honey,” *rolls eyes* “I’ll see you later then.”

And of course, he’s sucked in to space. Damnit Johnny, my third sim ever to be abducted and it’s frickin’ Johnny Zest over here. Ok, this is fine. I was totally in two minds about him coming back pregnant (I know it’s not a certainty in TS4 like it was in TS2), and on one hand really didn’t want him to because we have no room or time for another baby.. on the other hand I thought it would be neat, and Nancy gets that baby she keeps going on about.

Amazingly, their father’s butt probing brings the kids closer together as they do their homework after school.

Logan: “Do you think the alien baby will have purple skin like Chiara?!”

Although Johnny seems to need to put rumours at rest.

Johnny: “Now kids, I know there’s been some uncertainty regarding daddy’s recent time with the aliens. But I want to put your minds at rest… there will be no little alien brother or sister… and if you don’t count the horrific burning to my backside at every waking moment, daddy is completely fine, mmkay?”

Logan seems to be taking it in, Florence on the other hand couldn’t give two hoots.

Anyway, double birthday party time! And look at these two dorks! I love their friendship so much!

And all the kids come over too. Florence is just enthusing them with an anecdote right now. Please tell me she is not talking about her father’s probing. Although the kids do seem very interested in what she has to say.

Logan is going through a rebellious phase right now, so just decides to tease everyone all the time. Chiara and Cliff find all of this romantic for some reason?

Anyway, as is always the case at an event for adults, no one really seems to care when Johnny and Nancy blow their candles out and age up to adult.

In fact, Logan has decided to go and do his extra credit on free will outside. Both of these kids are really very studious. They’re always doing their homework and extra credit without being asked and I just let them get on with it now.

This is your rotational cutest siblings update. Gets me in the feels every time!

And this guy just turns up unannounced – seriously no one knows him. Maybe he wants feeding?

Florence: “..forget it pal, I’m just a little girl but you don’t want to mess with me.”: “

Andres: “Did I mention that I’m fabulously wealthy?”

That is honestly what he’s talking about here!

And adulthood continues as normal for Nancy and Johnny. Nancy is now always stung by her bees whenever she goes in the garden (I may get rid of them as playing rotationally means they get angry between rotations).

And Johnny has taken up the new hobby of fishing as I was sick of having him at home all the time practicing comedy and crap. He caught a koi and a guppy. Not bad.

We kept the koi and named it Kevin, not that you can even do anything with it. Bit disappointing that you can’t feed the fish, watch it or clean the tank out. That was even in TS1 guys!

But I digress. It’s a particularly warm spring evening so the kids go and do the projects they were assigned out in the garden. Logan has to do some chemistry explosion thing, whilst Florence has to do a medieval castle. Hmm, do we really think it’s wise to give a mean little girl a castle project?

Florence: “oh hush, would you rather have me doing this or experimenting with explosives like Logan? Exactly. Now tell me, how big should I make the dungeon, and is there anything more convincing than red paint for blood?”

Eesh.

And I decide it would be a good idea to send Nancy and Johnny on a date. They go to the modern looking coffee house in Windenburg. Not sure if my game is glitched but whenever I go to the coffee shops there my sims never actually get their drinks as the barista just stands behind the counter looking gormless. Anyway, Johnny dares Nancy to streak, which she does. This just gets me every time, Nancy who seems so straight laced is always the one who is quick to take her clothes off!

The next day I decide its time for a reunion of the Oasis Springs Society, the girls were going to go and get brunch but just ended up having drinks instead.

And it was all well and good until Kirby spied her husband having lunch with Geeta Rasoya. This really isn’t doing any good for their relationship.

The girls seem to have a good time anyway, which is all that matters.

Back at home, Florence decides to wreck the dolls house which Logan is upset about.

Logan: *sniff* “Is Mrs Pennyweather alright in there?!”

Umm… I’m sure she’s fine kid. Seriously? Florence may be mean as a rattlesnake, but Logan is potentially a little too nice.

Nancy finds peace discussing current affairs with her garden, which is completely blooming, thank you. She’s able to evolve at least one plant on a daily basis and we’re raking it in selling the literal fruits of her labour to all those health conscious sims out there who want organic produce. Umm, yeah, I’m sure crops grown in the arid desert of Oasis Springs are full of health benefits.

In fact, Nancy has done so well that this picture is actually to commemorate that she has completed her freelance botanist aspiration.

And it’s time for Logan’s birthday. The bees have calmed down a bit so Nancy was able to get some honey and make a cake. The whole gang has come over again.

Johnny for some reason is yelling at Chiara. I hope this is nothing to do with his abduction.

Florence however, really isn’t bothered that her dorky big brother is growing up and she decides to do her extra credit outside. Honestly, this girl is extremely clever and loves skilling, she also smashes through her homework in no time. I never play my game with strict plans for what I want people to be… but I often have in the back of my mind a few possibilities which are based on personality and traits. Rest assured, I have some thoughts for Florence already.

And Logan grows up to be the shop keeper from Frozen. Seriously, that’s him there.

In fact, all of his outfit choices were very questionable. (Case in point!) A lot of them were pink with lots of jewellery, so I toned things down a notch.

He rolled the party animal aspiration – great, another Chiara. And good.

Umm, Sofia, why have you come up to sit on Nancy and Johnny’s bed?

Logan: “Umm… I feel a bit awkward…”

Meanwhile, proof that Florence is just so mean, and doesn’t give two hoots about anyone else either. She has spent the whole party outside and is now insulting Ishaan and Cliff. I bet they wish they’d never sat there!

But this party finally gets a bit of life to it and everyone decides to have a dance.

Even Florence decides to take part.

And then… not again.

I realise I made an error. I actually read some of my old chapters back, and Nancy has been abducted once before!! Honestly, what is it with these aliens? They have a massive population to sample yet they seem to go wild for the Coopers!

Elsa: “That’s it, next time I get a taxi home!”

I’m surprised her parents hadn’t set a curfew anyway!

And it’s time for a date, which involves standing on the path and spamming social interactions. Just kidding! We did actually go inside and have some drinks.. But I got no photos.

Nancy and Johnny do actually work so well together. They are forever autonomously flirting, socialising or complimenting each other.

Umm, Florence honey, why throw a jar of sauce all over the floor of your parent’s bedroom?! *Sigh*

To get out of the house, we spend Saturday in San Myshuno going to see Chiara’s family and then we plan to visit Vihaan.

You see, Logan is the leader of the kids group, so he needs to meet Syrah and Agnes so he can add them to the group when they become children.

Everyone seems to be having a nice time socialising. Although Johnny doesn’t seem too impressed with Florence right now.

Florence: “so then! Once I have completed my plans for world domination, I will rule everything!”

Johnny: “umm… I don’t think that’s what nice little girls say sweetie…. Why don’t you consider a career in comedy like your daddy?!”

Yeah, I’m sure that’ll tempt her Johnny.

Florence just looks so proud of herself with every nasty or naughty interaction. I love her.

Vihaan however totally doesn’t seem to care that his friend’s daughter has tipped paints on the white carpet.

Florence: “wasn’t me! It must have been Agnes, umm yeah?!”

Nice try, we know what you’re like Florence!

Saturday ends pretty calmly to be honest. Nancy helps Florence finish her homework…

… this guy who is enemies with Johnny (for some reason?) waves to him nicely in the street?…

… and Florence continues to insult her brother.

God I love the Coopers. They’re all so distinct in their own ways! But, that is all of the Coopers that I have to print for this rotation… so join me next time! What will Nancy do now her aspiration is complete? How will Logan enjoy being a teenager? Who will Florence annoy this time? Will there be any more aliens?!

Your guess is as good as mine!

Oasis Springs Society – Rotation 2 – Spring – Chandran

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Hello Everyone and welcome to more Oasis Springs Society. From this update onwards, I’m playing on my husband’s desktop PC (as mentioned in the last update) – the benefit of which is that you should notice and improvement in my graphics. Which I am loving! That and the game speed. And I may download some more packs now I know that it won’t destroy my laptop with sluggishness! The downside to having to swap PCs, is that I’ve lost a couple of photos of the very beginning of this rotation, but I don’t recall there being much go on. Vihaan is still working in the culinary career track. Sofia, because we are poor and she has musical ability, has started a job as an entertainer.

Let’s get started shall we!

Vihaan is practicing making drinks for his job when Johnny Zest stops by. These two really have become good friends which is nice to see.

Sofia comes home from work feeling very tired, stinky and pregnant. Yep, I forgot that that happened and of course me missing some pictures didn’t jog my memory. Anyway, I love seeing how sim children develop in terms of personality and genetics… so this is my little experiment of passing on Vihaan’s genes as I do really love him, such an obliging and docile sim.

Vihaan decides to go out to play basketball and his father in law just so happens to join him. I can’t tell whether that guy off to the side is cheering of heckling… or maybe repulsed by his own stink?

Anyway, would it be my save if there wasn’t some sort of social gathering for some reason? Vihaan’s aspiration needed him to throw a silver dinner party, so he invited over Ishaan, Kirby and Walter. Kirby didn’t show up as she must be working, and Ishaan arrived very sad and not really wanting to socialise, which I think must be to do with the constant arguments at home. Meanwhile, the neighbours do what every group of neighbours do, and gather outside with the excuse of doing things to see what’s actually going on.

Geeta: “Now where did I put that trash bag?!”

Ishaan does however decide to have a dance and manages to cheer up a bit as the party goes on. Plus a very sweet shot of Walter. Who we all know is my favourite child.

And is made even sweeter by being able to feel Sofia’s bump. I don’t know why but I didn’t think that kids could have that interaction? And I thought it would be sweet for Walter to bond with his niece or nephew!

After the party, Sofia decides to call the landlord whilst sitting on the toilet. Seems reasonable.

And Vihaan went outside to moon bathe. Again, never seen this before and I wonder if it’s a new interaction with Werwolves? Not that I have the pack.

Vihaan was really just passing time, as it’s time to go to the hospital to meet this child! Once again, Kirby is our doctor (love it!) and the pair can’t resist a little hug.

Yes, so true to life, my patients walk down to theatre on their phones too. And I’m not even being sarcastic.

Sofia: “Gotta update the simsta.”

Kirby doesn’t screw up her job for once, and Sofia safely has a little girl. Vihaan did stay in the room for a moment and then had to run out screaming. Bless him, so tame. Anyway, we choose the name Agnes Joy for this little girl as it seems like a sweet name that Vihaan would pick, and also a traditional name that I feel Sofia would be pressured to choose by her parents.

Speaking of which, Sofia invites her family round when they get home to come and meet little Agnes.

Clara, as the socialite she is, heads straight for the liquor. I’m not sure if she’s met Chiara yet – but I feel like the pair would enjoy each other’s company…

Speaking of which, Chiara does come round after the Bjergsen’s have left and decides to play with the guitar. Thankfully this isn’t glitched as it would have been in TS2 whereby the townie would never stop playing the instrument until you had to use cheats to reset them.

Ah parenthood, where the only time you now have to flirt with each other is when you’re both in the bathroom at the same time…

Despite being spring, San Myshuno has not really received much ‘spring’ weather. It has been mostly very overcast and with some patches of rain. Today on love day is no different and so it’s been a bit boring with the couple mostly staying in all the time.

Nancy: “Umm, excuse me, but there’s a stinky baby in here?! Can anyone do something about it please?!”

Oh Nancy, less of that, you love children! In fact, you keep wanting another baby for the past 2 rotations!

Nancy: “Yes but I don’t have to enjoy ‘other people’s’ children!”

That’s right, the fact that the apartment is full of sims can only mean one thing – birthday party!

All of the ol’ reliables are here (of course), plus the Bjergsens, who are so close that Sofia and her father merge in to the same person.

Ishaan doesn’t come to this one (I don’t know why), so we have a very sombre looking Kirby and Walter. Plus that is Elsa Bjergsen there who has aged up to teen whilst I’ve been playing this rotation. It is, however, really breaking me to see Kirby like this and I am starting to think of how to play the household again when I go back to them next rotation.

Anyway, people start easing themselves in to the party, the original Oasis Springs girls have all hugged autonomously which always makes me super happy to see. Clara is trying to let loose and dance ever so slightly.

Chiara: “She’d loosen up a little more if she joined me on this”

Yes, Chiara (surprise surprise), is the first one to hit the bar. I was quite surprised to see Chiara like this though, in adulthood she looks like she’s aged significantly.. her previously gentle features just look more worn, especially round her eyes. Maybe I can have a look at her properly when I play her next.

And Kaboom! Agnes Joy has grown up into one of the most beautiful girls I think I’ve had born in to a save. She has the brightest blue eyes, which I think you can just about see. I think she is amazingly gorgeous. She rolls angelic (thank you, dice!), and grows up knowing only her parents and the landlord… for some strange reason.

And it’s time for everyone to sit down with some cake, so please enjoy the pic spam.

Squee! My favourite example of sibling love!

Once the party was over, Raj asks Sofia out on a date for love day, which was declined – but he ends up coming over anyway and gets very heated very quickly. This is all free will. For some reason these two just can’t keep their hands off each other in my game, so I guess I’m going to have to watch closely.

The next day Kirby stops by for a glass of wine. She still looks so sad. The timing of this actually worked out well as Sofia has been needing to write a song all rotation but she stops and then never carries on from where she left off (even when I select the manuscript from her inventory to continue.. maybe I have a glitch). So she’s not leaving that guitar until it’s done! And Vihaan has to go to work so Kirby is on unofficial grandmother baby sitting duty for Agnes. Hard to believe that my Kirby is a grandmother, but hey – it’s only because Vihaan came in to the family as a teen.

Kirby: “Yeah I’ll watch your baby! Now come here my delicious glass of wine.”

She has a lot going on, people.

Sofia you gorgeous sim! Do you realise that by finishing and licensing that song you have made me like you ever so slightly more than before? Yes, it’s finally done. She only has to do this like a gazillion more times and get $500 royalties for her aspiration – but that can be a problem for next rotation.

The perks of being the daughter of a chef. I normally leave leftovers out for toddlers to help themselves to, here is Agnes having a plate of fancy fish – which my child would completely turn her nose up at, but Agnes loved it.

Vihaan finally comes home from work, exhausted and unable to sleep due to the noise Chiara and Cliff are making. He’s also come home with the fear of being stuck in a dead end job tonight. The first fear I’ve had in game, but I don’t really want him to quit this job as he’s so close to the top… so I’ll see what we can do.

Sofia goes round to chat to Chiara and ask her to keep the noise down.

Surprisingly, even though it looks like she’s received a complete telling off… Chiara does tell Sofia she’ll keep it down. Aliens, am I right, so fickle!

And then proceeds to dance in the hallway for the rest of the night.

And that’s the end of Spring for the Chandran’s. I’m so interested to see how Agnes develops, I think she’s stunning… and what about Sofia and Raj, and Vihaan’s job?! Looks like there’s a lot of decisions to be made next rotation. Until next time!

Oasis Springs Society – Rotation 2 – Spring – Morgan

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Sul Sul! And Welcome to the Oasis Springs Society! I’ve played through a whole full year already and we’re back to spring with our very first family – the Morgans.

I played this season ages ago. Like literally months ago – so I’m going to have to do a lot from memory. My laptop decided it couldn’t keep up with the sims anymore – so I had to move my save to my husband’s desktop computer… which of course didn’t get done until recently… anyway, let’s see let’s see… I seem to remember some aliens having loads of parties and then they had a baby. And my gardener sim Nancy was just ticking over with life. Kirby and whatever her husband is called were making quite a cute little family. So let’s see what happens this time.

We start by joining Walter doing his homework here, sigh – he’s such a great kid. My absolute favourite so far, but let me see how Syrah grows up first (shhh don’t tell Walter).

Kirby is still trying to search for life outside of this solar system. Umm, your best friends are aliens – it’s hardly a mystery.

Ishaan and Walter are being Ishaan and Walter. Walter must have said something shocking.

And the kids are still finding time for a good amount of play dates. It must be great having your best friends right across the street. Walter gets on well with both Logan and Florence, even when they decide to set fire to his chemistry table. *facepalm*

Thank God for these responsible adults though. Kirby rings the fire department but it’s already put out before they even get here. Ishaan is really not that bothered. This must not be his first chemistry table fire rodeo.

Walter: “no hard feelings on almost burning my bedroom down guys”

Florence: We almost had it! So close!

Florence, honey, you’re mean, not evil… can you tone it down a touch please?

Ishaan meanwhile plods through work and comes home exhausted. There’s something very difficult I find about the culinary career hours in TS4, they’re just exhausting… plus with all the requirements to practice making dishes or drinks at home. I know it’s much like real life and the hours in the restaurant business are killers, but it hurts to see my simmies so drained!

Kirby is plodding on through as well really. God I’m so useless at the medical career. I almost always get the diagnosis wrong (despite using a walkthrough I found online which lists the different symptoms)… and then Kirby gets massively upset. And her patients get very pissed off.

Kirby: “yep, I can confirm. No brain.. torch goes right through!”

Although maybe her bedside manner doesn’t help. (Can confirm I am a decent medic IRL – promise!)

But she loves coming home to play a relaxing game of chess with her son. Hashtag I love Walter!!

Meanwhile Ishaan is being a bit of a grumpy pants this rotation and would prefer to take a bubble bath.

To spice it up, we go out to one of the libraries. I figure Kirby can skill, and Ishaan can socialise. Kirby ends up playing a game with her old boss and good friend, Wren. Which was lovely to see. Meanwhile, the librarian tries to flirt with one of the customers only to be swiftly turned down.

I wouldn’t worry – it looks like the librarian is already exchanging messages with a nice woman on smatch.com already.

Ishaan: “I told you, you’ve got to start off with a few nice messages. Make it seem like you’re not just some guy in a library.”

Ouch.

It suddenly turns in to a reunion of my playables and friends of friends in here. And my laptop was starting to lag like an elephant through peanut butter. So we went home. Umm, Sato… Kirby’s eyes are up there hon.

Thinking this couple could benefit from some private time, I thought a night out at the fancy experimental restaurant is just what was needed.

And it was all going really well until this couple (who’s name always escapes me… the Olivers?) started flirting from their table too. No thanks, we’re not in to that! Just wanted a quiet night out as a couple! My save is cursed with promiscuity.

Ishaan was raging and they argued the rest of their date away. Meanwhile I watched this guy here coo over his dinner. Then noticed he had 2 meals and wondered who he could possibly be dining with.

Katrina: “heh heh heh, thanks for paying!” *goes to eat somewhere else*.

The class on this one, am I right?!

Anyway, marriage almost ruined by some unreciprocated flirting in the restaurant (it’s true, Kirby and Ishaan did nothing but argue when they got home and now barely have a relationship bar left!), it’s time for Kirby to go to work.

This lady collapsed in the entrance and needed some life saving surgery. I had to laugh aloud. So realistic, I’m able to walk all my critically ill patients to theatre too! *eyeroll*. Anyway, the woman was fixed and able to go home straight after.

In celebration Kirby decides to take her clothes off and I consider my save around 98% cursed.

Another space trip for this little explorer. And I just love this house as a family home (just wish there was a bit more outdoors space).

The next day I got a quick chuckle from both the Landgraabs needing to be at the hospital.

Geoffrey: “Umm, it was all Nancy’s idea! Oh gawsh, please don’t let my manager find out!”

Sure, you guys smack me as having as much smut as each other, hope you enjoyed yourselves.

And it was time for another party. Kirby felt instantly refreshed from being around the rest of the Oasis Springs Society as the bickering between her and Ishaan is continuing at home.

Vihaan has actually become really good friends with Johnny Zest and it’s nice to see. I’m sure I remember them hating each other when Vihaan was a teen.

Umm hello, birthday over here people!

Everyone is seemingly fascinated with Nancy or something out the window so whatever. The only person watching is Walter (of course! *squee!*).

Everyone does join in for the cheering and the cake however.

And Ishaan, after an appropriate elderly makeover goes to dance in the bedroom.

God I love Kirby so much!

And Chiara too! Who just makes an Eiffel Tower out of clay like it’s nothing.

And then it’s time for more work. And the end of this rotation with the Morgan’s. Sorry it’s been a bit dry. I was trying to make Kirby advance more in her job and at home the atmosphere is pretty tense with her and Ishaan. Walter has just been sweet little Walter and kept out of the way. I’m going to try and spice these guys up a little bit next time. I suppose I need to evaluate where Kirby and Ishaan’s relationship is going to go. I’m not even joking – they actually had barely any relationship bar left after that date so things must be tense. Anyway, I have other households to think of! And it’s time to play spring somewhere else!

Join us next time to find out if Alexander Goth ever got treated or if I messed that up too? Not to mention more Walter!

Oasis Springs Society – Rotation 1 – Winter – Evaristo

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It’s time for more Oasis Springs Society. This time we’re back with Chiara Evaristo and her husband Cliff. The pair got married last season following a move from Oasis Springs to San Myshuno – both to pursue their dream careers. Hold on to your hats, there are a lot of parties this rotation – and trust me, if you think it’s boring reading about them all – imagine how I feel playing the things! I normally love a sims party but I guess it’s one of those things where too much exposure to something i.e. crazy sim get-togethers, fries your brain cells and you never want to see another sim, another dance floor, another cake, another Simsmapolitan ever again. Well tough crap, this is Chiara we’re talking about who wants nothing more out of life than a good party. So I guess I will just have to get over it, so here we go.

Chiara begins the morning by trolling the forums. Maybe she’s on reddit – where you have to look for the decent conversations amongst all the others posting filth.

Anyway, yawn, we start with the first party of the season. A simple dinner party. I have Chiara invite over Vihaan and Sofia as they live in the apartment block.

Umm, no Raj. We’re not going to invite you in and feed you in case your romance bar with Sofia rears its ugly head.

But I spoke too soon! As Vihaan decided to flirt with Chiara. Oh my god, his stepmum’s best friend. Why?! I need to put my sims on a leash or add some sort of sedative to the drinking water. Thankfully Chiara rejected it but the damage was done and Sofia was fuming. Great.

Chiara: “Umm, like hi?! Can we forget our heart farting for 2 minutes and come and eat the delicious food I prepared… you know, for the sake of my aspiration!”

Well, Chiara ate her meal with Sofia. Vihaan stayed in the bathroom and refused to come out – he just kept talking to himself in the mirror. This is one successful dinner party – I certainly don’t blame Chiara for cracking out the wine.

I decide at this point to call it quits, and the couple can go and bicker at home. Geez, what hard work.

I’m sure I’ve said in a previous update how I like to just watch the world go by outside the apartments. Well we get a lovely snowy winter in San Myshuno which is very pretty to look at.

Chiara however, isn’t really one for nature and decides to go to the bistro so she can write a review about it. She definitely is not intimidating the waitress over their choice of wine.

Got to update the ‘gram though.

Oh, yeah – that’ll get you a great review, throwing Chiara’s food on the floor. Chiara is raging as you can see.

Server: “Oh dear, I knew I shouldn’t have tried to pass it through the wall!” ?????

Having had enough of this nonsense now, Chiara decides to go to her own birthday party at one of the nightclubs in Windenburg.

Although annoyingly, these two sit just right where I’ve put the cake.

Although Chiara doesn’t seem to mind, and they did move. In fact they were the only people to cheer Chiara on as even her party guests didn’t seem bothered.

Honestly, it was a bit of a dud. Not a great deal of dancing. Everyone was just waiting to be fed some cake so they could go home again.

I tried to spice things up by having Chiara and Cliff make use of the closets in the back there, but we called it a night after that.

It looks like that woohoo in the closet gave Chiara more than she bargained for. Whoops, I guess my finger must have slipped! It wasn’t my intention for these two to ever have kids to be honest, but I wanted to conduct a bit of an experiment as to what Chiara and Cliff’s baby would look like – I didn’t want to not pass down Chiara’s alien genes. I have no idea how this will go. Chiara loves being in the city and is doing really well in her career. She’s definitely a socialite who wants a party every day of the week. Cliff is lazy and moans at the slightest task, he never moves from the computer apart from to go to work where he steals books to bring home. Yes, despite being a kleptomaniac – the only thing Cliff ever bothers to bring back is books. So adventurous.

Although Cliff was actually very happy about the news.

As winter progresses, a raging blizzard is happening in the spice district. Sigh, and I really wanted to go out today and make a snowpal!

But never mind, the Oasis Springs Society has braved the weather extremes to come and visit Chiara at home. Kirby is also really happy about the pregnancy.

Nancy would rather clean our toilet. Just kidding! Once she had autonomously done all the housework she was happy with Chiara’s big news too.

Sigh, these girls are just the best. So unique but yet such good friends.

Anyway, it’s time for a house party for Chiara’s aspiration. We need to get gold on this event!

Although I’m not convinced that that’s going to happen as Cliff decides to flirt with Nancy. Johnny and Chiara are raging.

In typical Johnny fashion, he goes to the bathroom to have a chat with himself in the mirror and Cliff came in to try and calm him down. I don’t think it worked though as Johnny decided to tell Cliff about the apocalypse. Umm, no Johnny, I’m not doing one of those challenges.

Surprisingly though, we did get a gold party! I guess loose morals really help around here (of course this is my save we’re talking about)! Although Chiara’s aspiration didn’t update to reflect that. Therefore, please accept this screenshot as proof that we got gold on 1 party.

Readers who are paying attention will notice Bernard doing our housework in the bottom corner there. We get Bernard and Mimsy come round quite a lot actually.

I had Chiara give the girls apartment keys so they now just come round randomly but it’s really nice to see.

Vihaan also comes round to steal a grand meal as it’s Winterfest.

And Geeta, too! It’s a lovely day for cards by the looks of things.

Meanwhile, Cliff sleeps through the whole lot. He is so lazy – his energy bar is orange midway through the day and I often have to send him for naps. It’s one of my least favourite things about him.

Oh hi Santa. Welcome to the block. I’m just going to hang around here to see if any sparks fly.

Although Clement really doesn’t seem bothered by the love hexagon that’s going on around here and joins Chiara for some dinner.

The next day Chiara has to go and review some drinks for work. I send her to the karaoke bar but of course I forgot it doesn’t have a roof so the whole place is covered in snow! Health promotion doesn’t seem to be such a big deal in the sims as Chiara orders drinks whilst heavily pregnant.

Bartender: “hush lady, it’s just juice in this place!”

Yes, and the sky is green.

Anyway, it’s time for my cunning plan. Chiara’s needs are pretty much bottomed out but I want to try for a gold on another party. So I put Cliff as a joint host and do a men’s night in. Hopefully he can do all the work, and Chiara can collect her gold party whilst sleeping through it.

It doesn’t quite go to plan though, as some interactions Cliff can’t perform on our unassuming guests. Such as kiss 3x. Chiara ends up staying awake through the whole thing.

Umm, caterer lady. The kitchen is over there, which is where you should be like cooking… instead of getting hammered on work time.

At least we have Mimsy, the most helpful ghost, doing the dishes. I suppose when you have all eternity you have time to waste.

Umm, Mimsy. I just called you helpful, but I can quickly change my mind on that. Ghostly hands where I can see them please.

The next morning Chiara has 2 slices of cake for breakfast. Her hunger bar is going down as she eats!!! She better labour soon as I hate the need drain that pregnancy causes.

Chiara must have been listening, not long after that second helping of cake, Chiara goes in to labour. We go to the hospital as I figured she could really do with the need boost, plus what I was really hoping for actually happened – Kirby delivered her baby! I mean, she glitched out a little but it all turned out fine.

But hey, Kirby brings herself round and delivers the baby. And it’s a boy! And he’s PURPLE!!!

Yes!! This little booger was named Syrah which Chiara *ahem* deemed appropriate – for her to name her only child after her favourite red wine. Once a socialite – always a socialite.

Chiara: “Umm, I’m an alien from the planet xorboldeep, I don’t know what humans are running around calling their kids these days?”

Man, these sim kids sure do age up quick?! We’ve only just come back from the hospital?!

Just kidding! This is just some random child who came home with us for some reason, I don’t know. But I thought the shot looked hilarious! Syrah is waiting in his crib inside of course. No babies were harmed in the capture of this photo.

Eagle eyed viewers may remember this guy as Dean, or whatever. One of Chiara’s romantic interests from way back. But yeah… definitely get to know santa a bit more.

It’s the first night at home with the baby. Chiara was feeling quite tired so I had Cliff get up to go and change the poopy diaper. Meanwhile, I notice Chiara get up spontaneously and I think aww what a great mum! Autonomous parenting!

No, Chiara walks out to the curb to go and get abducted. Give me a break, she only gave birth this afternoon!

Chiara: “no silly! It’s just aunt hskkxzquhc inviting me round to congratulate me on the baby!”

Oh, right, how wholesome??? Aliens and their traditions… seriously – my second sim EVER to be abducted and it had to be Chiara.

Tourist: “hmm? Is there a night bus I can get from round these parts?”

Excellent mate, just ignore the massive glowing spaceship.

Mimsy helpfully steps in and cares for Syrah in Chiara’s absence.

Anyway, the next morning rolls round and I have the girls go and play test a new club I built. Yes, I know it’s only 9am – but I wanted to see what it looked like and if it’s operational and it’s Syrah’s birthday tonight so it’s now or never.

Welcome to nightclub – Maison Martin Bargiela.

Get it? Bargiela – Margiela? You’re welcome.

Anyway, this club has everything a fun loving sim needs without scrimping on the quality *ahem*. I figure the full glass window will look great when this nightclub is actually being used, you know, at night. This top floor we have a dance floor, 2 epic bubble blowers, a bar and the bathrooms.

Downstairs has more of a lounge type of feel. Another bar, a comedy area, some nice seating…

Also comes complete with fabulously needy townies.

Townie 1: “oohhh a sim from a published story! Please become friends with me!”

Townie 2: “no, please, be friends with meeee!”

As they lean in to smother Chiara, I contemplate it’s good that I haven’t installed vampires just yet.

I digress. The far corner has a sweet couch, a foosball table and a game of don’t wake the llama. Not to mention several closets for the one thing every sim seems to have deeply programmed in to their psyche – woohoo.

Kirby: “epic club hey Nancy?!” *raises glass of red wine*

Oh and another thing, the see through dance floor means you can also keep an eye on your spouse or significant other – as no doubt in my save, they’re heart farting over some random NPC.

Yes, Maison Martin Bargiela. Where class and fun meet each other in a ratio you would not expect.

Speaking of fun, we also have this epic pool for those summer nights out. More nightclubs should have pools in my opinion – but it’s a shame that alcohol and people’s best judgement don’t mix. Anyway, I’ve spent too long now talking about my rubbish build.

The girls briefly go ice skating as winter is nearly over.

Some of the Oasis Springs Society are better at this than others though. Nancy spent most of her time actually on the floor.

But it’s time for Syrah’s birthday! And he grows up as a little cutie! And he rolls angelic! Syrah, I take it all back. I’m glad we had you, this is the start of a beautiful relationship my friend.

Chiara: “hey girls! Have a look at my baby!”

Geeta: “I want to look at the alien child too?!”

Gah! Geeta made me jump so much! My tab photo mode glitched so the camera was moving the opposite direction to the way I was controlling it. Anyway, you can imagine my absolute fear as I suddenly have this face unexpectedly staring at me.

Well, Syrah may be angelic but his birth parents sure aren’t. Cliff is just probably cursed at this point as he flirts with Vihaan. And Vihaan accepts and reciprocates! Cliff!!!!! Culpepper house is the block from hell!!!!

Anyway, it’s time for New Years and because this couple have exhausted me enough with their socialising – they’re celebrating it quietly at home. Happy New Years Chiara and Cliff. Thank goodness I have a whole rotation to play now before I see you again. Even though you both properly redeemed yourselves by giving me gorgeous Syrah to play.

Not to mention they see the new year in with the food delivery lady who decided to stay for some reason?

“Yeah I’ll leave when I get a tip, lady”

Sims, so fickle. Well, that’s all the Oasis Springs Society that’s fit to print for now – so join us next time for a whole heap of fun. I’ve played it and it is eventful. Until next time, don’t do anything my sims wouldn’t do (which doesn’t restrict you from doing a whole lot actually).

Oasis Springs Society – Rotation 1 – Winter – Cooper

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Welcome back to more Oasis Springs Society! This time we’re joining the Coopers for their first winter. I completely forgot ages ago I wanted to bulldoze and rebuild their house this rotation. But then I didn’t play the save for a while and so it slipped my mind. Maybe next time – a brand new fresh house for rotation 2 now the family is getting bigger.

Anyway, you remember little Florence don’t you? The second born of the family who is the mirror image (so far) of her mum, Nancy. Well Florence is a little on the rambunctious side and she well, marches to the beat of her own drum – lets say. Trust me, Florence will let you know of any little minor inconvenience. She spends most of her time making messes and stomping around – while dad Johnny just carries on being useless and telling jokes. Seriously, Nancy does everything in this house and makes a neat killing from her gardening work. Actually, the Coopers are my most wealthy family in this save (and that’s saying something) amongst a couple of a chef and a doctor and a journalist and a writer – who’d have thought growing some plants and telling some jokes would be a such a money maker?!

Although suddenly, who decides to show up for no reason? Alexander Goth! Oh, this is going to be good, the neglected kid of the Goth family, with Logan – the goofball of the Coopers. It’s about time the Goths got some airtime in this thing.

Alexander: “Well, I don’t really feel like anyone understands anything about my life! I’m the youngest and therefore forgotten child of a couple who are with each other for money and not much else. And recently I’m getting these weird dreams like we’re all part of some alternate reality. Like in another universe I can’t help but think that my mum was abducted by aliens whilst having an affair with Don Lothario and Dina Caliente was trying to marry in to the family and get all my dad’s money?! Meanwhile my older sister Cassandra was also in love with Don, and this guy who also just made paintings?! I feel like I’m going insane! And no one gets it?!”

Logan is of course stunned. And Alex is amazed that someone has actually listened to his crap for once. He is obviously a very sensitive (and ?troubled?) little boy.

Seeing as it’s a Sunday, we go to Kirby’s house so the kids can socialise properly.

Logan and Walter hit it off immediately and are telling jokes and chatting. It was really nice to see them become friends in the blink of an eye – especially considering how close their mums are.

But look who else shows up.

Alexander: “Hello fellow boys! What are we talking about out here?!”

Seems like Mortimer and Bella gave Alexander a fiver and told him to occupy himself for the afternoon, as he spent the rest of the day just wandering around talking to random kids in the neighbourhood. Sad really.

Oh, my heart. They just both got along so well!

The next day Logan even brought Walter home from school! And what’s a better bonding activity for two young boys than chess?! Like their mothers, perhaps.

Seriously, Walter has such impeccable manners he even emptied our trash. Don’t tell the others – but I think he might be my favourite child born to this save so far…

Logan brought a project home to do so quickly made a start on that. I made Nancy help him to get it done quicker, because let’s face it Johnny isn’t going to help is he.

Florence also decides to come and inspect – probably just to make sure they’re doing a good enough job.

Nancy is truly such a doting mother so they had to have a nice hug once the project was done. Look at that for a medieval castle! I am impressed!

Then, I figure we should get a basketball hoop. In the city, playing basketball has really helped Vihaan stay fit – and Johnny is looking a little podgy there, plus it’s rebate day. He has a quick game with Logan (no – I am never going to change Johnny’s active wear because it makes me want to laugh as it burns my retinae), and Logan discovers he loves fitness. So win win!

Meanwhile for work, Nancy has to drink some of the cowplant juice. In case you were wondering this is what was left over from Cliff last season! Not sure whether it would kill her, drinking her best friend’s boyfriend’s remnants (work that one out), I keep a watchful eye on Nancy. Hilariously, I spot Kirby jogging in the distance there and feel a bit safer knowing the worst doctor in Oasis Springs is around in case Nancy has a funny turn.

Does this look get you going more than some duracell batteries? (other brands are available!) No?! What do you mean no?! I’m stunned by your evident lack of taste. Truly, what an eyesore.

Johnny: “Queue forms to the left, ladies. Limit is 20 minutes each, no refunds.”

I decide to have Johnny put on some clothes that don’t make me want to never play my game again and the pair go out on a date. I sent them to a restaurant that I actually built in Newcrest. It’s a small little bistro that I intend to have a playable purchase one of these days, so I thought they could come here and it gives me an opportunity to play test. As you can see though, as soon as we got here Nancy became sick.

Johnny: “Maybe we should just go home?”

Nancy: “No no, I’m fine. And I’m sure this has nothing to do with what I drank from the cowplant earlier”

Umm, chef lady… that seafood won’t cook itself. Maybe I do need to get someone to buy this place asap to get better staff on board.

Anyway, here is the inside, 2 tables. Small but cute, still tasteful, lotsa class. There are two more tables outside on the decking.

And look, it even has a wait list. The food must be good if professional chef Ishaan is queuing for 3 hours to get a table. What’s more, we can claim that the excellent food even made Nancy feel better! Ok, maybe this place isn’t that fabulous. I’m just proud I did a build that wasn’t horrifically ugly.

In fact, this place must be so fantastic Ishaan sits at a table before it’s even been cleared. Talk about very limited availability!

Nancy and Johnny enjoyed their date which is just as well, as the next day is Winterfest.

Nancy occupies Florence for a bit, doing the santa laugh, and then it’s time to open presents.

Everyone loved their gifts this year.

Nancy is a typical mum however, snapping photos of everyone opening their presents and stuff.

She then goes out and tends to the cowplant. I seem to have a glitch on my cowplant since the last patch. I have all the interactions showing as if it was a full grown cowplant, but it’s still showing as a teeny baby. Like this, Nancy is here playing with the cowplant, but it still looks so small. This certainly makes caring for it much more adventurous as I never know when it’s hungry and offering a cake. I’d hope for some stupid townies to come by and try it out but no luck so far. Anyway, seeing as this one is cowplant in miniature – I have decided to call him ‘babe’. Sweet, right?

It’s time for old father Clement to stop by. Logan gets a gift he really enjoys…

Florence decides to yell at Santa for her gift, and he has to tell her not to be rude! I was laughing so much honestly.

Florence: “I want a pwesent! GIMME PWESENT!”

Clement: “What do we say, little Florence?”

Florence: “Umm, like, NOW?!”

Florence never got a gift off of Santa – so she was of course raging about that. No one cross this kid, it’s not worth the stress (or any potential loss of limbs).

Anyway, Nancy is such a wonderful sim. So happy, so obliging. She loves nothing more than tending to her garden. She’s a real class act, and so she maxes out her gardening skill.

Meanwhile, my basketball hoop is also ridiculously glitched meaning that Johnny just stands there holding the ball looking even more stupid than usual without even trying to shoot – or even facing the right direction.

I decide it’s time to get a gathering of the Oasis Springs Society together, and we’ve not been to a bar in a while – so we head to Windenburg.

Chiara: “Right girls, best 3 out of 5, $50 in, who’s up?”

Kirby and Nancy seem to be much more taken aback by Bella Goth and her fashion sense. Private Investigator Ghostbuster? No wonder Alexander wanders the streets.

The night finishes with a quick game of darts. Then it’s back to reality for Nancy.

I had to laugh that the school rang Johnny the next day with this scenario for Logan. Normally I would pick the one about helping clean – but that’s because I’m a boring goody two shoes. So I tried to think of what Johnny would respond with, and definitely made him remark that Logan is a natural leader.

Anyway, Johnny’s best friend in the whole world, Marcus Flex just so happened to be walking by. How these two became to be so close I don’t know, but they say opposites attract and I guess that’s true for the sim universe too.

Johnny: “Marcus my man! Bring it in!”

Marcus: “Johnny my bro! How’s tricks?”

Johnny: “Oh, you know, parenting these kids and stuff.. hey, fancy a quick game of basketball?”

I just wanted to see that hilarious outfit again. Does this look like a man who is going to go easy on you Johnny? No, didn’t think so.

Marcus: “Hey, know what the difference between you and I is, J-man? I make this vest and hot pants combo look goooood”

Aw, I’ve never realised from this view before that you can see Johnny’s old trailer, and Kirby’s rocket!

Meanwhile, Nancy is dutifully preparing Florence a lovely birthday cake, whilst she causes chaos inside.

Chiara: “Oh, hey, human child! Lovely day to grow up isn’t it. Please, point me in the direction of your family bar.”

Florence: “Bar?”

Cliff, in typical Cliff fashion, goes to read some forums or some crap.

Aw, the whole gang is here. Including Sofia. I didn’t realise that Nancy and Sofia are actually quite good friends. I’ve not seen them socialise a lot, so this must have all happened behind the scenes.

Meanwhile, Kirby is also true to herself and goes straight for the chess table, whilst Walter and Logan stay outside most of the time talking.

Everyone being so busy kind of detracts from the fact that it’s actually Florence’s birthday. The only person who shows support is good reliable Kirby. Anyway, lets see what happens..

And here is Florence after. Would you believe she rolled mean?! I don’t know why, but I had a really peculiar feeling that that would happen all along (I always roll for my sim’s personalities as I feel it adds more fun). Just going to change her clothes a little bit, and then she can get back to the party.

Everyone decides they’ll show up for cake though, they can’t get to the table quick enough.

And here is Florence after her little makeover. She definitely looks more like Johnny in her facial structure now, but has her mum’s skin and hair. I got creepy Addams family vibes from her, so think black is fitting.

Oh, excuse me a second – just have to look at the best example of sibling love my game has ever chucked out. Maybe I need to make a Walter fan club – he’s so great.

Anyway, the kids decide to play together at the dolls house they got for Winterfest.

Logan: “I know, Florence! They can have a party. La La La, let me just send Mrs Pennyweather to the kitchen to go and make a cake!”

Florence: “Oh yes, what a great idea! If she ‘accidentally’ swaps the milk for the bottle of poison that ex-con Sally had left in the fridge! Oh think of the terror! The pandemonium!”

Umm, Florence hon? I’m not sure that’s how little girls play with their dollies… and I don’t think they call them things like ‘ex-con Sally’.

Nancy has decided she had enough at this point and went out to go and talk to the tree. Can’t say I blame her. Logan also decided to come out.

Logan: “Muuuuuum! Florence wasn’t playing dolls very nicely! I’ve got some serious concerns that she wants to sabotage social functions!”

Meanwhile, Florence decides to ask this to Johnny. And of course I think of what he would say again… and tell Florence to practice her hiding!

Florence: “Mum whatever he’s told you is a falsification! Obvious lies and a defamation of my character! Because Logan is a big meany stink butt!”

Umm, Florence, just yesterday you were three. So please tell me how you now understand the law relating to defamation of character?

Nancy: “Now kids, I’m sick of this bickering. Can’t you see I’ve tried to get some peace by coming out here to talk to the tree?! Now play nice, and play fair.“

Anyway, Kirby briefly comes over for New Years and my sims do normal things for 0.25 of a second.

The kids take it upstairs to play cards. Now that Florence is a child I’ve been able to get them every kid’s favourite thing – bunk beds! And it’s really freed up some space in the room. Of course when I properly renovate next rotation they can have their own bedrooms.

Logan: “umm Florence? I don’t think a normal deck of cards comes with 7 llama heads and 5 stars and you’ve been up to the toilet 6 times already and these cards are a little damp…. And I think you’ve been hiding fakes in the plumbing!”

Florence: “nonsense! This is a custom made pack of cards that I got off smetsy.. hmm yeah, that’ll hold him”

Bored of her brother, Florence decides to play doctor. Maybe she isn’t all that bad after all?

Florence: “now then baby blue eyes that’s a nasty bump you got on your arm… I’m afraid the only option is amputation… and I only have vodka – and that’s only for me…”

Gulp. Maybe not.

Anyway, to hell with this. Kirby called at exactly the right time and invited the family round for New Years. Of course Johnny seemingly didn’t want to put his legs away for the occasion.

Florence, get away from Walter. Don’t taint his sweet mind.

Anyway, everyone settled down to watch the countdown.

When Johnny then scared Nancy to streak! Nancy didn’t care in the slightest and ran the whole block.

Does this look like the face of a woman who is embarrassed in any way?

Anyway, a wonderful New Years was had by all.

The siblings actually hugged on free will which of course I had to document in case I ever need to bribe Florence for any reason…

And then Nancy and Johnny decide to make out. Kirby’s face says it all. Nancy has been wanting another baby this rotation so she’s been under VERY close observation. I’m not going through that nonsense again.

Everyone was so exhausted after the gathering they went straight home and to bed after this so that’s the last we’ll see of the Coopers until next time! Wasn’t it fun in a terrifying sort of way?!

Anywho, no sooner had everyone gone home but Kirby and Ishaan pull out wine (seemingly out of their pockets). They are my kind of people.

Thanks for reading! And join us next time for more Oasis Springs Chaos!