3.8: The Beginning of the End

Hey, guys, sorry it’s been so long since my last update!  I did finally figure out CC Magic, and it’s helped my game lag immensely.  I’ve been going through some real life stress and frustration that has made updating on a regular schedule difficult for me.  Hopefully I’ll be back in the swing of things soon.

Last time on HV, Ganon and Zelda became young adults, Brennan tenaciously clung to life even though he’s ancient, and I promised Ghirahim a horse when he ages up.  Let’s see what’s in store for us this week!

Oops, looks like we lost some CC during the process.  Sorry to interrupt your chess game, boys.  You should just be thankful that the rest of your existence is mostly intact.

At 124, I figured it was time to let Brennan retire.

Brennan: “Like a boss.”

I let Sofia retire as well.  She’s 100 now!

Ganon: “Yay, great-gramps!  You go, man!”

Raven: “Now you can spend all your new free time proving the existence of Bigfoot!”

I will never understand the yeti/retirement correlation.

All the cats were lonely when I opened the save, so I set Ghirahim on rounds to make them all happy.  I hate how quickly their social need drops!

Speaking of Ghirahim, I just don’t think he and Mayra are meant to be.  In addition to this guy, she’s also getting it on with Rogue’s son, Anwar.  Time to start the search anew…or hope that foxy Dakota Fox makes himself available.

Link, why are you looking at Voodoo all pouty like that?  Wait, why can’t I click on her!?  D:

Everyone gathered around to watch the moment I’ve been dreading since I bought this expansion: my first pet death.

Everyone bawled…including me.  We’ll miss you, Voodoo!

In an effort to distract Ghirahim, and myself, I had him invite Dakota over.  He was tired when he got here, so I tried to have Ghirahim cure him with the moodlet manager.  It backfired.  And then Brennan decided it would be fun to slap the guy in the face.  Poor Dakota.  ><

Luckily, we managed to convince him to stick around long enough to get some relationship-building in.

Unfortunately, Zelda doesn’t get so lucky with her intended spouse.  Sigh.

The cats are having a lot of trouble adjusting to their loss.    It’s horrible.

As always, though, life must continue for the living, and the next day is Ghirahim’s birthday!

He has Bookworm locked in, which makes him an Evil Genius Loser who loves to read and loves horses. Oh, and he wants to be Emperor of Evil. I kind of love him.

I had a lot of fun with his look. XD  I also made an executive decision.  I am no longer going to be doing specific colors per generation.  I decided that when I do a rainbowcy (and I do have plans for one), I want to be naming the kids for the colors and everything.  I have enough going on with this family that I don’t think they need specific colors added in.

Link has a few days left until YA-hood, and then we’ll be getting his portrait done and kicking him and Ganon out into their own place to make room for the next generation!

Yikes.  Looks like Galaxy’s a little bit…crazy with grief. O.O  *backs away slowly*  He even has the non-destructive trait!

Hmm…It’s been at least a day since I started playing, and Brennan’s age is still listed at 124.  He might be bugged.  I’ll have to keep an eye on that.

Raven was leveling up super slowly at her job because I hadn’t bothered making her learn fishing, so I finally got around to putting a pond on the lot.  Hopefully we can get this train a’movin’!

Hey look, it’s Dakota again!  Woo, Ghirahim, woo!

The next day I saw that Dakota and his girlfriend weren’t doing so well… I wonder how often she gives him flowers.  

As for Zelda, she’s been so busy with work, and with skilling for work, that she’s hardly had time to think about a love life.  I’m hoping that gives Domingo time to break up with his current girl.

Ah, yes, well…I did make a promise, didn’t I?

Everyone, meet Epona!  I figured there’s no better name for a horse for the Zelda generation. XD  xkalyanicolex also thought it would be a great idea, so cheers!

Looks like they’re gonna get along great!

And now for something completely disturbing…

And just exactly what are you up to, missy?

Oh.

I’ll just…leave you to it then.  I really need to find her a spouse…or at least a good time.

To that end, I went ahead and had her invite Domingo over.  We still haven’t found anyone in town with genetics iffy enough to be a good candidate for the uglacy spouse.

Sure, he’s still got a partner, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get what we want out of him.  

Raven: “Yeah, but did it have to be in my bed?!”

Well, until Ganon moves out, Zelda still shares a bunk bed with him, so….yeah, it kinda did.

Domingo was pretty proud of himself as he strutted home, but I’m not sure Uncle Belloq was so pleased about the situation.

Brennan, on the other hand…

Brennan: “Woo!  You go, young people!  Put the pig in that pancake!  Stuff the sausage in that biscuit–“

Belloq: “GRANDPA!  That will be quite enough!”

Incidentally, Brennan’s 126 now, so I guess it is still counting. 

Zelda: “Would you both just leave the room?  Please?!”

Poor Zelda.  XD

Things are going well for our other heir, as well.  He’s finally made it to the point where Kota will accept flirts, even though he’s in a relationship with another woman…whom he doesn’t get along with.

Like Zelda, Ghirahim has also been working on skills for his job.  Right now, he needs athletic the most.

Ah yes, and since Voodoo has left us, I figured it probably won’t be long before Galaxy joins her.  Thus, kittens incoming!

It was on Link’s birthday that I realized just how bad his grades were. ><  But look, he did his homework all by himself!  Maybe he’ll bring it up just a bit on his last day of school.

Epona: “Don’t you wanna go for a ride, Ghirahim?  I wanna go for a ride!”

Ghirahim: “Sure thing, just let me finish this game real quick.”

Wasn’t long before Link was home from school and ready to become a full-fledged member of simciety!

He managed to go from an F to a D, but still got the Inappropriate trait for his trouble.  He adds that to Neurotic, Disciplined, Family-Oriented, and Good Sense of Humor.  He’s had the LTW to become a Creature-Robot Crossbreeder locked in for quite a while, same as his mother and sister.

Too bad he’s so good looking.  I’ll miss him and Ganon both, but I’ll make sure to get them up on the downloads page ASAP!

That’s all I’ve got for you right now, except for this:

Looks like the next chapter will be the first of generation FOUR!