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crossover_chick) wrote2005-08-11 09:22 pm
crossover_chick) wrote2005-08-11 09:22 pm
IT'S A GIRL!
Everyone, meet baby Martina Brown from Hill Valley!
-Docs: *beam*-
-J: Awww, she's cute.-
That she is. Baby Sims can be so adorable. :) I actually played both the Brown and McFly houses today -- I wanted to get two things accomplished:
a) Get the baby born
b) Get Marty and Jennifer together
And I accomplished both! George and Linda were the homebodies today -- I had them earn skills and up their relationships with each other. Linda also called up Toby twice, making friends with him in the process. When Marty got home from school, I had him call over Jennifer, and after some dirty jokes and flirting, they shared their first kiss.
-AJ: *playfully nudging VultureMarty* Remember our first kiss?-
-VuM: *grin* Yup. Our third date, I gave you a quick smooch before giving you back to your father.-
-J: My Marty did the same thing. Of course, the second kiss lasted a bit longer. . . .-
*giggle* Anyway, I promptly had Marty propose to go steady, and of course Jennifer agreed.
Family Sim Jennifer is of course over the moon about all this -- now I just need to get you two properly in love.
-M: *surprised* We're still only crushes?-
Well, crushes and best friends now, but not quite in love yet. Give it a day or two.
And of course, over at the Browns, we had baby Martina. She wasn't born until early Sunday Morning though, so there are a few other events to note -- Jules has made a new kid friend named Orlando -- he wanted to invite somebody over, and I chose him. Jules is definitely a Popularity Sim. However, both he and Verne are their father's kids -- they both have recurring wants to earn a skill point. I took advantage of that and made them study cooking and mechanical. Doc and Clara did a lot of skill builing too, as well as a bunch of flirting. I also put on a much-needed addition -- an upstairs bathroom for the kids.
-VD: Oh yeah. House with four people -- DEFINITELY need two bathrooms.-
Yeah, I know. I hate to say it, but I'm not happy with that house in general. I'm starting to contemplate tearing it down and starting over again. If only because I hate multistories.
Anyway, the kids went to bed around eight, while the adults stayed up (they had napped during the day). Around 2 AM, Clara went into labor while Doc showered.
Doc was unfortunately late to the birth, so that odd expression in the first pic is him having late sympathy pains. :p
Anyway, Clara cuddled Martina for a while, then I sent her to bed so Doc could spend some time with her. Like all Sim parents, Doc knew right away when to give Martina her bottle.
Isn't that ADORABLE?
-E: It is, it is!-
-TD: *blush as red as a traffic light*-
-H: *laugh and pat his back* What, babies scare you?-
-TD: I'm 17, it's weird seeing olderMe as a father.-
Wait until you see what happens with Emmett Von Braun. *evil laugh*
Since I'm on a "Girl Genius"/Sparky!TeenDoc kick (and I finally bought the Jumpstart Pak from StudioFoglio, yay!), I decided to make a list of tips for aspiring Mad Scientists. Here's what I have so far:
Tips for Mad Scientists
1. It is perfectly acceptable to have a good evil/maniacal laugh. In fact, you should probably practice one for confrontations with your enemies. However, you should also have a "backup" normal laugh for when you're relaxing with minions -- nobody likes a loud "MWAHAHAHA" interrupting their favorite comedy.
2. Only employ lab assistants that you feel you can trust. And ALWAYS pay them more than minimum wage. Don't ever assume that they can't be bought out.
3. Fire extinguishers are your friends. Keep plenty on hand.
4. Make sure to always have good safety equipment -- thick gloves, tinted goggles, etc. Not only will you not be harmed by your own inventions, you'll look snazzy too.
5. Keep important documents (such as plans for world domination) in a safe place. Messy labs set the right mood, but also make it HELL to find stuff.
6. World domination, although the penultimate goal of most Mad Scientists, is a long, hard journey. Start small and work your way up. I reccomend starting with the fridge -- that way you can eat all the ice cream first.
7. Also, have goals other than World Domination. If that doesn't pan out, or if you actually achieve that goal, you'll have something else to do with your spare time.
8. Make sure you stay fit. Too many Mad Scientists meet their doom because they're ineffective in one-on-one combat.
9. NEVER NEVER NEVER test anything on yourself. Don't you watch movies?
Anyone got any comments, or anything to add? :)
-TD: Just like to say I agree with the fire extinguisher one. *Docs nod solemnly*-
-Docs: *beam*-
-J: Awww, she's cute.-
That she is. Baby Sims can be so adorable. :) I actually played both the Brown and McFly houses today -- I wanted to get two things accomplished:
a) Get the baby born
b) Get Marty and Jennifer together
And I accomplished both! George and Linda were the homebodies today -- I had them earn skills and up their relationships with each other. Linda also called up Toby twice, making friends with him in the process. When Marty got home from school, I had him call over Jennifer, and after some dirty jokes and flirting, they shared their first kiss.
-AJ: *playfully nudging VultureMarty* Remember our first kiss?-
-VuM: *grin* Yup. Our third date, I gave you a quick smooch before giving you back to your father.-
-J: My Marty did the same thing. Of course, the second kiss lasted a bit longer. . . .-
*giggle* Anyway, I promptly had Marty propose to go steady, and of course Jennifer agreed.
Family Sim Jennifer is of course over the moon about all this -- now I just need to get you two properly in love.
-M: *surprised* We're still only crushes?-
Well, crushes and best friends now, but not quite in love yet. Give it a day or two.
And of course, over at the Browns, we had baby Martina. She wasn't born until early Sunday Morning though, so there are a few other events to note -- Jules has made a new kid friend named Orlando -- he wanted to invite somebody over, and I chose him. Jules is definitely a Popularity Sim. However, both he and Verne are their father's kids -- they both have recurring wants to earn a skill point. I took advantage of that and made them study cooking and mechanical. Doc and Clara did a lot of skill builing too, as well as a bunch of flirting. I also put on a much-needed addition -- an upstairs bathroom for the kids.
-VD: Oh yeah. House with four people -- DEFINITELY need two bathrooms.-
Yeah, I know. I hate to say it, but I'm not happy with that house in general. I'm starting to contemplate tearing it down and starting over again. If only because I hate multistories.
Anyway, the kids went to bed around eight, while the adults stayed up (they had napped during the day). Around 2 AM, Clara went into labor while Doc showered.
Doc was unfortunately late to the birth, so that odd expression in the first pic is him having late sympathy pains. :p
Anyway, Clara cuddled Martina for a while, then I sent her to bed so Doc could spend some time with her. Like all Sim parents, Doc knew right away when to give Martina her bottle.
Isn't that ADORABLE?
-E: It is, it is!-
-TD: *blush as red as a traffic light*-
-H: *laugh and pat his back* What, babies scare you?-
-TD: I'm 17, it's weird seeing olderMe as a father.-
Wait until you see what happens with Emmett Von Braun. *evil laugh*
Since I'm on a "Girl Genius"/Sparky!TeenDoc kick (and I finally bought the Jumpstart Pak from StudioFoglio, yay!), I decided to make a list of tips for aspiring Mad Scientists. Here's what I have so far:
Tips for Mad Scientists
1. It is perfectly acceptable to have a good evil/maniacal laugh. In fact, you should probably practice one for confrontations with your enemies. However, you should also have a "backup" normal laugh for when you're relaxing with minions -- nobody likes a loud "MWAHAHAHA" interrupting their favorite comedy.
2. Only employ lab assistants that you feel you can trust. And ALWAYS pay them more than minimum wage. Don't ever assume that they can't be bought out.
3. Fire extinguishers are your friends. Keep plenty on hand.
4. Make sure to always have good safety equipment -- thick gloves, tinted goggles, etc. Not only will you not be harmed by your own inventions, you'll look snazzy too.
5. Keep important documents (such as plans for world domination) in a safe place. Messy labs set the right mood, but also make it HELL to find stuff.
6. World domination, although the penultimate goal of most Mad Scientists, is a long, hard journey. Start small and work your way up. I reccomend starting with the fridge -- that way you can eat all the ice cream first.
7. Also, have goals other than World Domination. If that doesn't pan out, or if you actually achieve that goal, you'll have something else to do with your spare time.
8. Make sure you stay fit. Too many Mad Scientists meet their doom because they're ineffective in one-on-one combat.
9. NEVER NEVER NEVER test anything on yourself. Don't you watch movies?
Anyone got any comments, or anything to add? :)
-TD: Just like to say I agree with the fire extinguisher one. *Docs nod solemnly*-
Whoo!
But LMAO at your Tips for Mad Scientists, it's so true! And is somewhat applicable to Norman Osborn...
And George...he needs a new laugh.
The Georges: What's wrong with my laugh?
Does he have to ask?! ;O)