Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated June 12, 2018
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated March 19, 2016
Hooray round 1 is done. Oh wait you have to do this 25 more times. *snort*
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- MichelleCYoung
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated March 19, 2016
Thanks, mysterymusic7!
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated April 1, 2016
And it's up! Michelle Simself faces the consequences of her crimes. Interlude, Chapter 1
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated April 1, 2016
First, I was behind on your apocalypse, because college is so messing up my sim writing and reading time...so...
Now for the interlude today...
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated April 1, 2016
Thanks, Candi0207 and Ani-Mei!
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated April 1, 2016
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated April 1, 2016
Thanks, jckgwk! Yeah, I'm not so much worried about the randomness, as I am hoping that Medical isn't the very last lift.
Hey, I see that you're a new member. WELCOME! I hope you love it here as much as I do!
Hey, I see that you're a new member. WELCOME! I hope you love it here as much as I do!
Badass Alphabetocalypse (Complete!)
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated April 1, 2016
This has been a fun read! It's also kinda inspiring me to try my hand at one.
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated April 1, 2016
Oh, hey! A new reader! Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you do try your hand at one. They really are a lot of fun.muleofthefoxxes wrote:This has been a fun read! It's also kinda inspiring me to try my hand at one.
I'll be focusing on my Sims 3 for a month, or so, but then I'll switch back to Sims 2 for a while. I like variety.
Badass Alphabetocalypse (Complete!)
All of my other projects should be moved to the graveyard. But I have a new computer, at last! WOOOOT!
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated June 12, 2018
Updated, at last! I found the stuff I had played two years ago, in Michelle's Interlude, and posted Chapter 2. Chapter 3 is now in the works, and the migration will hit somewhere in the middle, so look out for lack of CC. Maybe I'll get it all back someday, but for now, I have it WAY pared down.
Anyway, here is Michelle's Interlude, Chapter 2.
Anyway, here is Michelle's Interlude, Chapter 2.
Badass Alphabetocalypse (Complete!)
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All of my other projects should be moved to the graveyard. But I have a new computer, at last! WOOOOT!
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated June 12, 2018
I picked up some tips from your Alphabetepic Apocalypse founder that are really helping in my current game.
So, you are finished with this challenge? I can't imagine picking through old pics and coming up with a storyline. I look forward to reading more
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated June 12, 2018
Yaay! I'm glad I was helpful to you. I know I sure learned a lot from yours, too, back in the day. Are you posting it? I look forward to reading it!
No, it's not finished, yet. It will take FOREVER! I did, however, finish the Adventure iteration, and am partly through the "Interlude," as well as already started on the Architecture iteration. It takes a long time, but when I'm in the mood for apocalypse, I have one, so YAY!
When I am finished, I will be able to definitively answer the age-old question of what is the best first lift, and the worst. My curiosity to answer that question is what possessed me to start it (that and a real doozy of a pain pill).
Of course, I have so many projects going, what with GageNation and Youngdale, as well as some other things, and Stardew Valley going Multi-player in just a few days! I'll have more time once school starts up again, and my playmates are busy. Now that there's someone reading this again, I'll be sure to get back to it!
Any suggestions? Or, in fact, requests? I'm just nutsy enough to take requests, as anyone who has read my apocalypses can attest. Although, I do draw the line at 8 children in a generation, from now on. But, yeah, I'm always up for a twist to please my readers, especially after I've taken my meds. I'm only sane and sensible for about two hours a day, but HEY! I'm entertaining! I'm looking on the bright side of my disability.
Oh, please note, if you want to read a complete apocalypse, I did finish the Badass Alphabetocalypse. It wasn't epic, but it was awesome! In my humble opinion. It was certainly a blast to play, I'll tell you that!
No, it's not finished, yet. It will take FOREVER! I did, however, finish the Adventure iteration, and am partly through the "Interlude," as well as already started on the Architecture iteration. It takes a long time, but when I'm in the mood for apocalypse, I have one, so YAY!
When I am finished, I will be able to definitively answer the age-old question of what is the best first lift, and the worst.
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Of course, I have so many projects going, what with GageNation and Youngdale, as well as some other things, and Stardew Valley going Multi-player in just a few days! I'll have more time once school starts up again, and my playmates are busy. Now that there's someone reading this again, I'll be sure to get back to it!
Any suggestions? Or, in fact, requests? I'm just nutsy enough to take requests, as anyone who has read my apocalypses can attest. Although, I do draw the line at 8 children in a generation, from now on. But, yeah, I'm always up for a twist to please my readers, especially after I've taken my meds. I'm only sane and sensible for about two hours a day, but HEY! I'm entertaining! I'm looking on the bright side of my disability.
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Badass Alphabetocalypse (Complete!)
All of my other projects should be moved to the graveyard. But I have a new computer, at last! WOOOOT!
All of my other projects should be moved to the graveyard. But I have a new computer, at last! WOOOOT!
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated June 12, 2018
Reading your post is like water in a desert. I will certainly check out your Badass Apocalypse. I already read the Prologue when I was poking around your posts.
You have been at this for quite a while, and have lots of experience playing with the various rulesets. I am an apocalypse purist and am most interested in games that don't use mods or hacks like ACR or even Pregnancy for All Genders unless the Affectional Preference is predetermined. When 100% of Adult Walkbys are potential Spouses, it throws the balance off.
That being said, there is a fix out there by CJ that corrects the Call to Meal bug. Also, Pescado's AL fixes package allows Teens to Work on the Restorable Car, but I noticed it breaks the part of the game that allows Dates to mail Love Letters.
You have been at this for quite a while, and have lots of experience playing with the various rulesets. I am an apocalypse purist and am most interested in games that don't use mods or hacks like ACR or even Pregnancy for All Genders unless the Affectional Preference is predetermined. When 100% of Adult Walkbys are potential Spouses, it throws the balance off.
That being said, there is a fix out there by CJ that corrects the Call to Meal bug. Also, Pescado's AL fixes package allows Teens to Work on the Restorable Car, but I noticed it breaks the part of the game that allows Dates to mail Love Letters.
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated June 12, 2018
Aww, shucks.
Seriously, though, I'm an apocalypse junkie. In fact, I just started a new one (for play behind the scenes, not to be posted until completion), yesterday, BECAUSE I COULD.
I don't use ACR, and I have to keep most of my mods to a minimum, because of glitchiness. In fact, last night's apocalypse had some weird glitches - home-written novels had the most bizarre names, like "Animals Are FriendsCraftmeister Pine Bed has gained a Body Skill Point%" And if I clicked directly on the book, say to read it or put it away, the entire computer froze. Repeatedly. It took six tries to figure that out. Now, I can use the bookshelf to put books away, and read from the bookshelf, but it still makes me nervous. Plus, three random Game-quits, for no explained reason. So, yeah, I try to keep mods to a minimum. Some, I just have to use, but those are fixes, not mods.
I love Cyjon and Pescado's fixes!
Seriously, though, I'm an apocalypse junkie. In fact, I just started a new one (for play behind the scenes, not to be posted until completion), yesterday, BECAUSE I COULD.
I don't use ACR, and I have to keep most of my mods to a minimum, because of glitchiness. In fact, last night's apocalypse had some weird glitches - home-written novels had the most bizarre names, like "Animals Are FriendsCraftmeister Pine Bed has gained a Body Skill Point%" And if I clicked directly on the book, say to read it or put it away, the entire computer froze. Repeatedly. It took six tries to figure that out. Now, I can use the bookshelf to put books away, and read from the bookshelf, but it still makes me nervous. Plus, three random Game-quits, for no explained reason. So, yeah, I try to keep mods to a minimum. Some, I just have to use, but those are fixes, not mods.
I love Cyjon and Pescado's fixes!
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Badass Alphabetocalypse (Complete!)
All of my other projects should be moved to the graveyard. But I have a new computer, at last! WOOOOT!
All of my other projects should be moved to the graveyard. But I have a new computer, at last! WOOOOT!
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated June 12, 2018
OK, I looked and looked, and can't find the link to my Xtreme start. DANG! Sorry about that.
As for awnings, it does work. You just have to place the two section right next to two other sections. If they're not working for you, you may have something blocking them, or a glitch, because it does work.
Oh, and build your sectional stairs BEFORE you build the walls next to them, because sectional stairs just don't like to be placed next to walls, for some reason. It takes a lot of planning to build a good house, two pieces at a time, but it can be done.
As for the Xtreme start - a lot of it boils down to good luck, but yeah, it can be done. I do recommend a complete slob for an extreme start, though, because you won't be able to afford a sink for a few days.
As for awnings, it does work. You just have to place the two section right next to two other sections. If they're not working for you, you may have something blocking them, or a glitch, because it does work.
Oh, and build your sectional stairs BEFORE you build the walls next to them, because sectional stairs just don't like to be placed next to walls, for some reason. It takes a lot of planning to build a good house, two pieces at a time, but it can be done.
As for the Xtreme start - a lot of it boils down to good luck, but yeah, it can be done. I do recommend a complete slob for an extreme start, though, because you won't be able to afford a sink for a few days.
Badass Alphabetocalypse (Complete!)
All of my other projects should be moved to the graveyard. But I have a new computer, at last! WOOOOT!
All of my other projects should be moved to the graveyard. But I have a new computer, at last! WOOOOT!
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated June 12, 2018
I figured out the awnings, thanks.
Am not able to top a career on a 5x5 yet, so no Xtreme start in my future any time soon.
Number 7 was so close.
Am not able to top a career on a 5x5 yet, so no Xtreme start in my future any time soon.
Number 7 was so close.
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated June 12, 2018
The best jobs for the Extreme adult start are Entertainment, Intelligence, and Science, with Science as #1, Intelligence as #2, and Entertainment as #3. Why? Two reasons: 1) You can actually start work your first day you moved in, and 2, the skills are not too hard to obtain. Science and Intelligence, require only a chess set, a bookcase, and a chair. Entertainment requires you to write novels for creative skill, as well, which earns money, but also risks massive fears of selling a bad novel. Also, the computer is expensive! Intelligence and Entertainment both require 12 friends to max, but Science only needs 8 friends! That's why it's the best career for an extreme start adult founder.
With that in mind, I think you can actually save yourself a lot of time and heartache. Just check the paper as soon as it is delivered. If you do NOT get one of these three jobs, just start the whole thing over. Seriously. It makes that much difference.
Also, Science and Intelligence are surprisingly useful early lifts. Science means that well-prepared sims can start their career at a higher level, as well as having your pick of five careers! Intelligence means you can choose the most valuable spouse, by asking about skills and careers. You can invite visitors inside right away, rather than risking them freezing while you're befriending them, too, so that's really useful. And the ability to give gifts means that those annoying networking gifts are a thing of the past. Just give them away as soon as you get them! Entertainment is a possible career for an extreme start, but frankly, if I were to do it again, I'd restart as many times as necessary until I got Science or Intelligence as my founder's career.
Moreover, all three of these careers have "safe" options on all their career chance cards. Sure, you may face demotion or loss of skills, but if you make the right choice, at least you won't face being fired. There are "firing" options, but you just don't make those choices, and you'll survive. Criminal and Education, on the other hand, are downright nerve-wracking with their chance cards, where at some levels, the bad outcome of EITHER choice is being fired.
And get a real bed as soon as possible. Sure, you can sleep in the recliner, but trust me, it's better to get a bed, even if you have to burn it up later. With a bed, you'll get better sleep AND you can satisfy both fun and social by daydreaming. Daydreaming has saved my founders more times than I can count. Hygiene is going to be tanked out on the regular, anyway, so save the toilet purchase for later. Remember, you can pee at work! And if your hygiene is already red, it doesn't matter if you pee yourself. Have a high enough mood, otherwise, with energy, hunger, fund and social in the high green, and you'll manage to build skills.
Oh! And another trick to keep your founder from freezing - make out! Yes, this little interaction will not only boost your relationship, but will also warm your sims up! As long as you don't have multiple lovers on the lot at the same time, I say romance everyone of the appropriate gender who passes by. You make it more likely to be able to move someone in, even before the phone lines open after you've made your lift (just marry the first lover who walks by), and you also get to boost mood/aspiration/body heat.
Dang, now I want to try it again, just to prove it can be done, and POST IT here, this time. I can't believe I lost the old one.
With that in mind, I think you can actually save yourself a lot of time and heartache. Just check the paper as soon as it is delivered. If you do NOT get one of these three jobs, just start the whole thing over. Seriously. It makes that much difference.
Also, Science and Intelligence are surprisingly useful early lifts. Science means that well-prepared sims can start their career at a higher level, as well as having your pick of five careers! Intelligence means you can choose the most valuable spouse, by asking about skills and careers. You can invite visitors inside right away, rather than risking them freezing while you're befriending them, too, so that's really useful. And the ability to give gifts means that those annoying networking gifts are a thing of the past. Just give them away as soon as you get them! Entertainment is a possible career for an extreme start, but frankly, if I were to do it again, I'd restart as many times as necessary until I got Science or Intelligence as my founder's career.
Moreover, all three of these careers have "safe" options on all their career chance cards. Sure, you may face demotion or loss of skills, but if you make the right choice, at least you won't face being fired. There are "firing" options, but you just don't make those choices, and you'll survive. Criminal and Education, on the other hand, are downright nerve-wracking with their chance cards, where at some levels, the bad outcome of EITHER choice is being fired.
And get a real bed as soon as possible. Sure, you can sleep in the recliner, but trust me, it's better to get a bed, even if you have to burn it up later. With a bed, you'll get better sleep AND you can satisfy both fun and social by daydreaming. Daydreaming has saved my founders more times than I can count. Hygiene is going to be tanked out on the regular, anyway, so save the toilet purchase for later. Remember, you can pee at work! And if your hygiene is already red, it doesn't matter if you pee yourself. Have a high enough mood, otherwise, with energy, hunger, fund and social in the high green, and you'll manage to build skills.
Oh! And another trick to keep your founder from freezing - make out! Yes, this little interaction will not only boost your relationship, but will also warm your sims up! As long as you don't have multiple lovers on the lot at the same time, I say romance everyone of the appropriate gender who passes by. You make it more likely to be able to move someone in, even before the phone lines open after you've made your lift (just marry the first lover who walks by), and you also get to boost mood/aspiration/body heat.
Dang, now I want to try it again, just to prove it can be done, and POST IT here, this time. I can't believe I lost the old one.
Badass Alphabetocalypse (Complete!)
All of my other projects should be moved to the graveyard. But I have a new computer, at last! WOOOOT!
All of my other projects should be moved to the graveyard. But I have a new computer, at last! WOOOOT!
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Re: Alphabetepic Apocalypse Updated June 12, 2018
Hey, guess what! I found it!
http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/michelle%20c-2384008-xavier-apocalypse-xtreme/
Mind you, the same thing won't work in my game, now, because the Freetime and Apartment Life rules make some changes and restrictions that, well, change everything. But for Bon Voyage rules, it worked. I also had a couple of advantages. Now, for my challenge, I'm playing it straight.
I have lost count of how many times I started over, but dang it, I feel like I MUST prove that an extreme adult start can be done! 50 slides of starting over, and I'm restarting again now. Hahaha.
ETA: I DID IT! I lifted Science, in time to call over a lover and get married with one week to go before aging to an elder, and got pregnant! Now the spouse can take care of the founder and heir, after the founder goes senile. I just have to make sure the heir survives childhood without being taken by social services, and that the founder doesn't starve to death in an inconvenient place. But that's for next play session. I will post it, soon! But SO STOKED! I did an extreme adult start with ALL the Borg rules, right up to Apartment Life!
OK, Maxibuckle! It CAN be done! Now I know that you can do it, too! WHEEEEEE! Good luck, and I look forward to reading your thing.
ETA, again: Another thing about the extreme adult start - if you have a female founder, you can just go for survival, house building, and getting a lover to be a baby-daddy, and raise up an heir to lift hopelessness. If you plan for that, it takes a lot of the stress off the founder. In fact, I once played an apocalypse (before the computer glitches drove it to doom), where I had a single mother who did nothing but write novels for income. Not an extreme start, obviously, but just throwing it out there as an example of another option. Get enough going from a career to establish your basic needs, and then you could quit and write novels to be a stay-at-home-chase-the-men founder, raising an heir to lift hopelessness.
http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/michelle%20c-2384008-xavier-apocalypse-xtreme/
Mind you, the same thing won't work in my game, now, because the Freetime and Apartment Life rules make some changes and restrictions that, well, change everything. But for Bon Voyage rules, it worked. I also had a couple of advantages. Now, for my challenge, I'm playing it straight.
I have lost count of how many times I started over, but dang it, I feel like I MUST prove that an extreme adult start can be done! 50 slides of starting over, and I'm restarting again now. Hahaha.
ETA: I DID IT! I lifted Science, in time to call over a lover and get married with one week to go before aging to an elder, and got pregnant! Now the spouse can take care of the founder and heir, after the founder goes senile. I just have to make sure the heir survives childhood without being taken by social services, and that the founder doesn't starve to death in an inconvenient place. But that's for next play session. I will post it, soon! But SO STOKED! I did an extreme adult start with ALL the Borg rules, right up to Apartment Life!
OK, Maxibuckle! It CAN be done! Now I know that you can do it, too! WHEEEEEE! Good luck, and I look forward to reading your thing.
ETA, again: Another thing about the extreme adult start - if you have a female founder, you can just go for survival, house building, and getting a lover to be a baby-daddy, and raise up an heir to lift hopelessness. If you plan for that, it takes a lot of the stress off the founder. In fact, I once played an apocalypse (before the computer glitches drove it to doom), where I had a single mother who did nothing but write novels for income. Not an extreme start, obviously, but just throwing it out there as an example of another option. Get enough going from a career to establish your basic needs, and then you could quit and write novels to be a stay-at-home-chase-the-men founder, raising an heir to lift hopelessness.
Badass Alphabetocalypse (Complete!)
All of my other projects should be moved to the graveyard. But I have a new computer, at last! WOOOOT!
All of my other projects should be moved to the graveyard. But I have a new computer, at last! WOOOOT!