TS2 - Legacy Cove
Week 29
Archer House
As promised in the Intermission post, I'll be starting off with a brief history of each house and family within. The Archer house is the first house to be established in Legacy Cove, by the founder Zane Archer. It started as one room and has slowly branched out into a five bedroom home with a detached garage.
Zane married Amaris Wiccan from Twinkie Town. Together they had three children; Zachariah, Zamaris, and Zayna. Zane also brought home the first schnoodle named Astro.
There's a long line of schnoodles that can trace their lineage back to him! While Astro was a white ball of fluff, his descendants are now a variety of colors and if anyone has paid close attention, they might have noticed that each household owning breeding schnoodles has a different coat color. Though often the puppies go to other houses and the coats can mix and match, each house has a preferred color!
Back to the Sims themselves, after the second generation graduated from college Zachariah returned to the Archer house while his sisters moved off on their own. Zachariah had met Antoinette Mellon from Legacycove while at Uni and married her soon after they graduated. They had twins Zack and Zoey.
Zack was more like his grandfather Zane than his father. Where Zachariah was a mohawked, black-clothed tinkering rebel, Zack was more of a dreamer and an artist. His preferred method of art was painting and you can see many of his portraits of the family members in his house and some of the others!
Despite his romancing nature, Zack married Toots Savoy from Twinkie Town not long after his college graduation. Turns out Toots was a perfect match for him. She loved music and dance. The creativity between the two of them was perfect. They had two children, a daughter Zakki and son Zavoy. But again, the personality traits seemed to skip a generation.
Zavoy was the heir for generation four and another romancer. You would think a Legacy house with so many Romancers among the generations would be cursed, but instead they were blessed with strong marriages that complimented their romantic natures! Zavoy married Laken, yet another Romance Sim. The two are content to stalk each other to the grave!
Zavoy and Laken gave us another daughter/son pair as the previous two generations did. A daughter first, Zaryn. She's much like her aunt Zakki and great-aunt Zoey. Then their son, Zyler. Where many of the previous Sims born to the Archer House have been outgoing, Zyler has zero points. If Romance Sims can be a challenge to a Legacy family, a totally shy Sim might be even more complicated. The saving grace is that Zyler is a Family Sim. So hopefully, that will push him to find a spouse to continue the family line.
... That or the Pollination Technician!
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Zavoy ArcherRomance - Gemini - Fitness Buff
3-10-10-1-3
(Unemployed)
Laken (Dallas) Archer
Romance - Scorpio - Science nerd
9-6-5-4-3
Rock God
Zyler ArcherFamily - Cancer - Tinkerer
9-0-10-8-8
(unemployed)
Pixel & Lady
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MONDAY
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To my surprise, Zyler has a want to "Go Steady". Miss Sheridan Mellon is the highest when I rank his relationship panel by attraction so we're putting all of our hopes on her.
She can be a bit snotty, but Zyler doesn't seem to notice so Sheridan seems to not bother with the attitude around him. Go figure.
Zakki's family also visited Monday evening, but Zavoy and Laken aren't exactly great hosts. They'd rather sneak off to the garage to make-out than socialize with his sister, brother-in-law, and nephew.
After playing newer households with NO GHOSTS at the end of each rotation then coming back to the Archer House which has a LOT of ghosts, it's always a bit of a shock.
At least ghost Astro and ghost Amma were content to play ghost doggie games together for awhile!
Luckily, the ghosts don't usually bother anyone in the hot tub. It's a safe zone!
(Pictured: Zavoy, Rocco, Laken, and Isaac)
Umm... but why is Zaryn heart-farting over Uncle Isaac?
For once, I am all for her being into Percival. At least then she's not wreaking the family!
... I see why everyone is getting out of the pool.
Mister 10 Outgoing Points is skinny dipping.
And making out with his wife.
Annnnnnd.....
Time for me to skedaddle too.
Guests are gone and things have escalated!
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TUESDAY
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So, somewhere along the way I've managed to download and install a mod that removes homework totally from the game.
I know I have a mod that reduced the time it takes to complete it but I'm not sure if I want it removed totally.. I'm going to have to do some investigating in my CC folder. Ew.
Anyway... I think today is going to be the day for Zyler to ask Sheridan to go steady!
We're working up to it.
Don't worry about Uncle Walter on the swing. He's oblivious to most everything going on around him.
Okay! Good, good. We have crush hearts.
"Ahem... Sheridan...?"
What!?
NOW you guys want to talk?
Uncle Walter, his grades are just fine. And Wendolyn, you are a terrible wingman.
I think I'm as nervous as Zyler is.
But here we go. Gonna start with a hug...
What n...!
No, I agree Zyler. We can't go romancing your crush with your parents making out a few steps away.
EVERYONE SHOO!
LET THE BOY HAVE HIS MOMENT!
SUCCESS!
Zyler and Sheridan are now going steady!
He did it! I'm so proud of my lil' shy guy!
I think he's running off to barf now though.
Well, well, well, Zachariah.
Haven't seen you in ages. But I'm honestly not very glad to see you out tonight.
Can't imagine why...
Jerk.
Zachariah was the original tinkerer of the Archer House. Zyler has taken over his robotics bench.
You'd think Zachariah would have been honored but no.
Didn't stop Zyler from getting his bronze badge tonight though!
Boo-yah!
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WEDNESDAY
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Oh no...
Grim is here for Pixel. I hate this!
Pixel was very much Zavoy's dog. Poor guy.. Those sobs are breaking my heart!
Lindsay was walking past the house and came to taunt Grim, I think. Don't worry, he's coming for you too very soon!
Pixel was born at the Panda house to Poison Ivy (sired by Pyro) and has a sister named Pepper.
Lady is his daughter. He's also got another daughter named Lyric that lives with Zakki, a son named Linus that was adopted by Vama, and two grandpups Cheng and Chang.
He was a bit rotten as a pup but with some training he's been a very good boy.
Poor Zavoy...
The Pets expansion pack has brought more emotions to my game than me or my Sims ever meant to have.
But damn I love these lil critters!
Later that afternoon, it started snowing.
Laken is excited and Zavoy's grief does seem to have cooled down a bit.
Pun absolutely intended.
Zavoy's birthday is two days away. With Zyler going off to college tomorrow, then the big elder birthday, I think a new puppy will be a perfect birthday gift.
We've already got the Want locked!
Tonight's hauntings will be brought to you by Zane and Amos.
There's another one out there, I'm sure. There's always three.
Oh ho ho!
Maybe the third guest tonight is the penguin! Hey there, buddy!
Walter also stopped by again.
Zavoy and Walter are cousins, and though Walter is BFF's with Zavoy's older sister Zakki, these two are also close friends bonded by their love of fitness.
Laken has been trying to be abducted again by the aliens, but Zane spooked her first tonight.
Guess that's a wrap for Wednesday, folks! I'm sending all of these Sims home or to bed now.
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THURSDAY
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It's time. I can't believe he's old enough for University!!
I'm over here upset that he'll never been a teen .. or a kid.. or a toddler.. ever again!
And Zavoy and Laken are just like, bye son! Too-de-loo!
The little things in this game interest the heck out of me.
I take pictures of all the kids getting in the cab, and I've probably shared most of them to this blog.
But how many have gotten in the FRONT seat?? Most of them get in the back.
Interesting.... hmmmmm...
Okay, last look at teenage Zyler.
We next we meet, he'll be a young adult in college!
At least he looks happy!
But now the household has gone from four to two in just a few short days.
At least Zavoy and Laken have already established their hobbies, so we don't have to rediscover who they are with an empty nest.
I might just hit fast forward for a bit, this is about all they are going to do for a while.
I couldn't wait until tomorrow for Zavoy's birthday to reintroduce Zyler, so here's our college boy!
He favors Zavoy a lot.
I almost changed his hairstyle but with the 0 outgoing points, I thought the hair in his face worked with the whole "shy" thing.
Now what in tarnation....
My sister just happened to be jogging by and I saw her out the window beside Zyler.
And she's got a stray dog with her.
This isn't like her at all. I sent her a screenshot and asked if she's okay. She's fine, just also confused as to why she'd be jogging.
Since Zyler was visiting again, I also brought Zaryn over and they had a nice little family day.
So cute, playing on the swings like kids.
Just what my heart needed.
Zyler got some one-on-one time with his girl, Lady.
This is the real love of his life. Good luck to whatever Sim he marries eventually.
Percival tends to walk by when Zaryn is here. Stalk much, buddy?
This time he just invited himself on over. Zaryn was happy to see him, so FINE. I guess.
Maybe it'll help with Zavoy ages up into an elder tomorrow, but I can't help but think Percival looks older than his girlfriend's dad.
It's the beard.
But the beard is hiding his duck lips so it stays.
PS - A benefit of having your son visiting home from college is that he can fix your computer.
Er... BOTH computers.
Where's the stupid servo when I need him.
Answer: The servos don't live with the Sims anymore and I keep forgetting to invite/teleport Zinc 2.0 over.
It's okay, Zavoy has lots of influence points to get things done!
Ahh.... I knew something was missing from our day.
Thank you Zachariah for waking up your grandson and scaring him.
*Eye roll*
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FRIDAY
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Guess what day it is!
It's ZAVOY'S BIRTHDAY!
Better do some stretching to get ready for that big spin.
The family is all here, along with Zavoy's bestie Big Vincent (he's kind of hidden behind Zavoy in this pic).
This is a big event guys! The Legacy Heir is turning into an elder!
WHOOOOHOOO!
If you need to, take a break to go make a cake to help celebrate.
At least help make some noise. It's the last birthday Zavoy gets so we're going big!
Just a last clear shot of Zavoy before he ages up.
(put some dark hair on him, and Zyler looks so much like him, doesn't he!?)
Probably wishing to whoohoo with his wife tonight in the hot tub again.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Here we go!
Um, this was unusual.
He took his piece of cake to eat first.
THEN aged up in the kitchen.
Okay, okay. Everyone gather around again.
Weird.
You're lucky your back hasn't been hurting before today, buddy. I don't want to hear it.
SPIN!
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.... That outfit is NOT staying.
Way too bright for him.
Happy birthday again, Zavoy.
You've been a great Sim and haven't made me hate Romancers again so you deserve all the days still ahead of you.
Just keep obsessing over Laken and we're gonna be just fine.
.. My God, he's pale.
Zack, I don't recall inviting any of you ghosts here to the party!
Sorry, Julie.
Alright, Zavoy is all fixed up.
The same outfit was available for elders, so cleaning him up was easy peasy.
I looked at some of the balding hairstyles I have and I just couldn't do that to him. So for now, his hairstyle stays the same.
This party is getting out of hand.
Zane doesn't even realize that's his great-great-grandson he's spooking.
I'm going to send everyone home, and that'll send the ghosts back to their tombstones and urns too.
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SATURDAY
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Turns out, Zavoy was wishing for that puppy. He knew Laken was down for some whoohoo anytime.
But to get a puppy, we're first going to need a mate for Lady.
So Zavoy headed over to Purrfect Pets.
Please welcome Lothario to the family!
Thank you, Lindsay, for the name. It's perfect for these empty nest Romancers.
And he looks like a cute little heart breaker!
LOOK AT HIS TONGUE!
Oh, we're gonna have so much fun with this guy.
Let's get him home!
I brought the kids over again to meet the new pupper.
Shayla Panda also stopped by. And Zyler SOUGHT HER OUT to play red hands.
What a day!
Ceera also stopped by and let herself in.
At least shut the door behind you, sheesh.
She's married to Zavoy's best friend Big Vincent so she's got a decent relationship with the household.. but kind of surprised she came in. She's usually a bit aloof.
Since Zaryn's on the lot, here comes Percival. But this time he kept walking by and didn't come in.
Listen, Percival. I don't play Lifetime movie storylines in my game. You can't be like this. If Zaryn says she's at her parents' house, then she's at her parents' house. Stop checking up on her.
I don't know why the ghosts have to do this to Shayla. This kid helps around the house and yard without being asked. She's welcome anytime.
This haunting was brought to you by Zane.
Lady "watched" Acapella drift through the yard.
I was amused by this.
So there was an undisclosed amount of time that I spent watching Lady watching Acapella as she floated around.
Until Acapella jumped out at Zaryn with a boo-bark.
You'd think someone could have stopped that but no. Too absorbed in watching the watcher.
Oops.
This is too much.
Now Amma the ghost dog has scared Shayla. How she hasn't peed herself yet, I don't know.
We're done for the night, time for everyone to go home!
The penguin did a late night walk-by later though.
You just can't tell penguins what to do.
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SUNDAY
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Zavoy has made this wonderful roast for the family dinner, but he's the only one that's had a slice.
Where the heck is everyone?
Do they know it's winter and might be warmer inside?
Well, if they want to stand out there and socialize who am I to tell them no?
Oh no.
OH NO.
Family dinner night is ruined. Amaris is here.
It's like she possessed Rocco just to scare the turds out of Zyler.
It worked.
With ghost Amaris roaming around in the house, I guess everyone's safer out here in the dark playing hacky sack.
Just stay together, guys.
.... Someone isn't a good listener, ROCCO.
That's Amos or Astro, I don't even know anymore.
I think I'm going to have to suck it up and move some of the ghosts to another lot soon.
Laken tried all week to get abducted but the aliens weren't interested in her.
Maybe next week.
But it's time to give up for now.
Winter is over and spring is ready to break through!
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Next week with the Archers, we'll celebrate Laken's birthday and hopefully finally see some puppies to fill the puppy wants! Other than that, it'll be a lot of watching Zavoy and Laken follow each other around so hopefully a much shorter blog update 😉
Thanks for reading, happy Simming, and happy spring!
-Carissa
