A huge “thank you” to @ashubii @dynastiasimss @mdianasims @mosneakers @otomethesims @queeniecook @sims4italianfan for entrusting me with your sims 💗 I fell in love with each one of them 😍 I loved their individual personalities, reactions to Branson, the haunted house, and to each other. I am so very happy -- despite that close call with Neia on fire -- they all lived.
A huge “thank you” to @bakersimmer for the headers, graphics, gifs, and other items that made my posts look like I knew what I was doing.
Thoughts and notes in case anyone else wants to do this:
I didn’t use a personality or chemistry system. EA has one, it’s just a lot more subtle. And that’s a good thing because sometimes we want to be the simgod and pair up our choice of sims. But Branson had his preferences and made his choice via free will. It was fun to see.
I used MCCC with “no strings woohoo” for amusement purposes. It did not affect romance levels. I turned off jealousy because I wanted Branson to end up with the woman he was best suited to and not the one he pissed off the least.
Before each date (solo or group) I filled the participants needs. They were miserable as hell in that house and always tired. I wanted each participant to have a level playing field on the dates.
The cowplant was a waste of space and a huge distraction. Branson would cue up five or six play sessions in a row with that thing. And despite rumors of being deadly, it wasn’t.
The house didn’t have a kitchen and I used the buffet table instead. Zero regrets. I had a sim serve a dish twice a day and no one went hungry.
I didn’t have any exercise equipment in the house. In my practice runs (with other sims from my gallery), I discovered sims would gravitate to it. It was a solo activity and I didn’t want an excess of those. I kept the electronic entertainment (TV, radio, gaming console) in the living room. This kept the sims in the same area most of the time. 10/10 would do again.
Having a Bachelor Challenge and making up my own rules (like it ends when he get a soulmate) was great fun and what worked for me. Next time you think about hosting a bachelor/bachelorette challenge, think outside the box and make it chaotic. I want to see someone host a tropical challenge in a haunted house with earthquake and volcanic lot traits. You know you want to!
We will see Branson and Neia again. They might be on a short hiatus as I try to get my other story back on track. But they have places to go and people to see! And a wedding to throw. And a baby (or more) to make.
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Branson waited anxiously for Neia. All the other contestants, besides her, he’d asked to "just be friends." Before he could ask Neia to be his girlfriend, he needed to tell her about his background. He felt that Neia would find the idea of traveling to other galaxies an adventure. Nevertheless, he was anxious.
Neia put Branson’s mind at ease immediately, accepted him without reservation, and agreed to be his girlfriend. They had complete privacy and use of this romantic suite for the night. Just the bachelor and his chosen one. Alone together.
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Neia ranked number one in friendship after the introduction. She was the first contestant to reach one hundred percent in friendship. He ran to her when he was panicked. He sought her company often. She held first place at the first and second ceremonies. By the third ceremony, she’d slipped into third place. But she was only a few points below the contestant in first. She reached soulmate status with Branson. She is the only contestant he developed sentiments for. Branson’s sentiments for Neia are: Deeply Connected and Closer From Happy Memories. Neia’s sentiment for Branson is: Deeply Connected.
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After a romantic, non-haunted night, Branson and Neia returned to the house to pack up and take care of a few things. We will see them again soon.
The time arrived for Branson to say "good-bye" to the two finalists. These ladies had very nearly won his heart, and he’ll always care for them deeply. Branson hopes they will find that special forever someone.
Jillian started the challenge with the second highest friendship level. She was his first whim and the target of most of his whims on the haunted lot. At the first and second Rose Ceremonies, she held fourth place. By the third ceremony, she was in second place. I suspect his love for the cowplant and her love for books distracted them from more time with each other.
Ayane started the challenge with the lowest level of friendship. I did not hold out much hope for her. But it turns out that not all flirty moments are equal. The flirty moments between Ayane and Branson gained more points compared to the other contestants. At the first ceremony, she held second place. At the second ceremony, she was in third place and less than a point behind Ceri (second place). At the third ceremony, she was in first place. Unfortunately for Ayane, her competitor stepped up her game in the days to follow.
Neia decided to take the initiative and kissed Branson again. Branson suggested that Neia join him in the hot springs for a bit of woohoo. Jillian saw way more than she wanted to. Branson and Neia were oblivious to anyone else. Jillian partied with Ayane. Neia kissed Branson. Branson kissed Neia. Ayane flirted with Branson.
The group date ended, and I examined the romance status for each contestant. Branson has two lovers, both with zero sentiments. He has one soulmate with three sentiments between them. Branson has made his choice, and the challenge is over.
The group date did not begin well. Branson danced alone while the three contestants chatted. Jillian decided to build a sandcastle. Neia kissed Branson. Branson kissed Ayane. Branson danced with Jillian. Branson tapped the keg and watched Neia and Ayane dance. Jillian grabbed a drink. Branson flirted with Neia then he kissed Ayane again. Neia gave Branson and Ayane a look. What are you going to do about it, Neia?
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Branson apologized to Guidry. He appreciated the ghost’s advice. Everyone grabbed a nap and relaxed the best they could before they all gathered in the living room. It was time to escape the house for another group date.
Watching the romance channel television reminded everyone why they were here. But Jillian decided she’d rather nap. Ayane told a story. Branson blew Neia a kiss.
Branson was in a mood. The Bachelor Challenge was drawing to a close. It was almost time to make a decision. But everyone was beyond stressed. No one, including him, was in the mood for romance. He took it out on Guidry. Wasn’t Guidry supposed to be helpful? Guidry gave Branson a bizarre idol that should temper Temparance. And advised Branson to contact something called Bonehilda for help. Bolstered by the hope Guidry offered him, Branson went inside and kicked the shit out of one of the cursed objects.
The fourteenth day was full of misery. Everyone was exhausted and napping in random places. Branson, more so than the others. The successful serenity ceremony had drained him. Half the plumbing was broken, as well as the television and radio. Branson set about repairing the electronics and some of the plumbing. (Because I made him.) There was zero romance and a lot of solitude this day. By the end of the day, the contestants gathered to complain about that rage-filled ghost destroying all the romantic vibes.
