The Sims 3 Townie DecaDynasty Challenge

[Pam]

I just read through the rules again from the point of view that a townie house is a house "in town" and not a house "where a townie currently lives" and I don't see any reason why my heir can't just buy her own house.  I can't believe that I've been coming at this from the wrong direction all this time.  I just completely missed the boat on that one point. 

[BellaClo]

Indeed, there is nothing in the rules that explicitly state "a townie house" must be "a house with townie(s) living in". Yet, this is the way it has always been understood so far by players ... and by Metro himself 

Example:
See here, a question of Alexandria, and the answer of Metro just below.

It clearly says:
The rules state that you move into a Townie home. That means occupied.

Sorry for the bad news, but Taffy has to find a suitable husband who accepts her proposal  .

[Pam]

Thanks for the link, Bella.  I'll go with Metro's original ruling.  But now I really feel like a fool because just as I was typing this, I realized what the problem is.  The house is full!!  The game won't let an engagement or marriage happen if there's no slot for the new spouse!  Gah!  I can't believe I didn't think of that.

[BellaClo]

You're welcome Pam. And the good news is that you're on track to solve Taffy's situation. Loads of success for the Dreamweavers!

[Metropolis Man]

I apologize for yesterday's confusion, everyone — especially to you, Pam. BellaClo thanks for linking that original ruling I made to Alexandria. I'll make an edit to the rules right now so everything is crystal clear.

[geekchic]

I feel like I should know this, however...

If my heir is going to supermax painting, can another heir, or founder simply max that skill, or do they have to stop at the 9th level?

[Pam]

I feel like I should know this, however...

If my heir is going to supermax painting, can another heir, or founder simply max that skill, or do they have to stop at the 9th level?

If an heir SuperMaxes a skill, no other heir can max that same skill.

[geekchic]

But what about my founder? Also, is my original family allowed to change houses? Sorry for these questions, my heir (Ruby McGraw, her mother is Blair McGraw (nee Wainright- I kicked out the rest of the roomies) is still a toddler. One final question; how does it work for careers with two different branches, like law enforcement, acting/directing, etc?

[Sportsfan]

I don't think founder matters if by founder you mean starting townies and now first heir.
And treat branches as separate careers

[geekchic]

Thank you so much- I was hoping to max out Blair's cooking skill, and Stiles is in the medical career. So in theory one of my heirs can later max cooking? Silly questions, I know.

[Sportsfan]

Yeah I think so.

[Pam]

Thank you so much- I was hoping to max out Blair's cooking skill, and Stiles is in the medical career. So in theory one of my heirs can later max cooking? Silly questions, I know.

The rules and restrictions only apply to heirs.  Founders aren't heirs, so they can do anything they want. 

They aren't silly questions.  If you need something explained, please always ask. 

[geekchic]

Phew, I'm grateful for this. The founder is having 5 kids, but I think to keep it simple, future generations will simply have one.

[Pam]

Phew, I'm grateful for this. The founder is having 5 kids, but I think to keep it simple, future generations will simply have one.

Yeah, 5 kids is a lot and even more challenging when you're playing within the restrictions of a Dynasty.  My founders had only two kids and even that was difficult, but I wanted to try to spread the family through town with various descendants.

[JudesSims]

I'm playing the Wolffs again and somehow I got messed up and got six kids...two sets of twins right after each other. I love playing the nooboos and families though.