Sugah's Sim Antics

It's so very hard to believe I have not been able to start up my game just to play since last summer.

I took a strong liking to my Mr February - Jacob and his precious Pittie (Rico).

So, I fired up my game yesterday and built a little house (on a 1 x 2 mini lot) for them.
Today, I recolored a few items and created some walls & carpeting for their tiny abode.

After I decorated the Roarke home just a bit, I was able to play for awhile. Yaaaaay!

I need to make dinner for hubby and me now, but hope to return soon to this lovely pair.
They've been busy bonding and Jacob is spending a lot of time training Rico.

Cute (yet manly) interiors for such an inspiring family!! Am looking forward to updates on these two!!

I notice Rico sleeping on Jacob's bed. Awwwww!  

I've wanted to have doggies and kitties sleeping on peoples' beds (both in the Sims and RL). How did Jacob do it? Praise for getting on furniture, maybe?

Sandy wrote:

Cute (yet manly) interiors for such an inspiring family!! Am looking forward to updates on these two!!

Thank you, Sandy.
It's such a tiny abode (just like the one that Ben Spencer and Alexis Bradshaw share with their cat Baxter).
It's hard to fit everything a Sim needs on the mini lots, but I really like playing wee homes.
I will try to get a few more pics of the minimal decor jobless Jacob has afforded thus far!

Mac wrote:

I've wanted to have doggies and kitties sleeping on peoples' beds (both in the Sims and RL).
How did Jacob do it? Praise for getting on furniture, maybe?

Thank you for stopping by my game antics thread, Mac!

Rico hopped up on Jacob's bed on his own.
The first time he did it, Jacob praised him for being on his bed.
I thought it would be cool if Rico slept with Jacob, like Reesi does with hubby and me here.
That was the one and only time Jacob praised Rico for doing so, because Rico didn't get on the Sim bed again for quite awhile.
I thought maybe the pooch was over being on it.
Soooo ...
Every time Rico slept in his own pet bed, Jacob praised him profusely for doing so.
He napped in his own bed several times.
Then, out of the blue, he decided to crash with Jacob again.
That's when I snapped the photo of the two of them sleeping.

To answer your question, perhaps the one time Jacob praised Rico for staying on the Sim bed did the trick?  

Not sure...

Added later @ 6:25pm:

I was blessed to be able to spend some time playing for a few hours today! Yaaaay!

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Jacob has a nice little place. I hope he earns some promotions quickly so he'll feel like he has something to offer Suvi besides love.

I'm loving Rico more and more all the time. He's a very good boy, and he's very handsome. I have a mod that allows pets to sleep on a child's bed, but I guess they will spontaneously sleep on an adult's bed? I'm looking forward to trying that out in my own game. Gypsy sleeps with us and I know many people whose pets sleep with them. Why should Sims be deprived of that pleasure?

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Anyone ever wonder why Sim dogs can play with their squeaky toys all night long and their Sim masters never hear a thing?

If only it worked that way in real life.

Sugah, I'm glad to see you playing again.

Cher, funny you should mention Jacob getting some promotions and having more to offer Suvi than just his love.
(That whole business of "Love will keep us together" and "Love will keep us alive" and "Love is all you need" is pure crappola.
Puh-leeeeez!
I try to keep it REAL in MY 'hoods!!! )

Since I last posted, Jacob is now Head of a Construction Co.
And though he is only earning $415 per day, that is far better than a Cement Mixer's salary!
May I just brag on handsome, talented and brilliant Rico for a bit by saying he currently earns more than Jacob as a Rescue Pet in the Service Career.
I believe Rico is bringing in an impressive $636 daily.
When the two were on the same work schedule, it was a hoot to see Rico get in the front of the work transportation and Jacob sitting in the back seat!

Anyhoo, I have been reading up on the whole pets on Sims' beds scenario in the TS2 Prima Guide for Pets.
Jacob never reprimands Rico for getting on his Sim bed.
However, he ALWAYS praises Rico for being in his pet bed.
I think, since Jacob doesn't scold Rico for sleeping or seeking comfort on his Sim bed...
Rico tends to go back and forth between Jacob's and his own bed.
That's the only thing that makes sense to me, based on what I've read in the guide so far.
I believe if Jacob scolded Rico for being on his Sim bed as well as praising Rico for being on the pet bed...
Then Rico might seek comfort and sleep exclusively on his OWN bed.
See what I am saying?

Here's the latest image of Rico just needing a bit of comfort while Jacob is sleeping.
The pittie hopped up on the Sim bed for just a bit, then hopped back down and ended up sleeping in his OWN bed.



That's all for now! Thank you for visiting Sugah's Sim Antics!

Ah! That is a cute picture of Rico on the bed!! Its nice to know if we want to-just share one picture-at a time its ok. Sometimes when I share my updates I only had about 4 pictures to include and not the suggested 6 in the "rules". Then I would have to wait til I had moar!

Yes, when you reinforce what behavior you want from the pet it will respond in like manner. So, if you scold for sleeping on the Sim bed and praise for sleeping in the pet bed, soon, the pet will always sleep in "his" bed

That looks like a great painting hanging over the bed, too!

Sandy, YES! You can most definitely share only one snapshot when you post 'hood updates!
We suggested 6 as the limit, but some members forget and exceed that amount.
You don't have to share 6 images each time you post updates, in other words.
That's the amount SP has designated that we do not wish our members to go over!  

I hope this means you will be sharing more of Sandy's 'Hood in the future?  

Sandy wrote:

Yes, when you reinforce what behavior you want from the pet it will respond in like manner. So, if you scold for sleeping on the Sim bed and praise for sleeping in the pet bed, soon, the pet will always sleep in "his" bed.

The difference with Jacob's situation is ... Jacob never scolds Rico for getting on his Sim bed.
However, he ALWAYS praises Rico for being in his pet bed.
I think that's why Rico is seeking comfort and sleeping in BOTH his and Jacob's bed!  
(Not just one or the other! And that's totally cool with Master Roarke!   )

Mac wrote:

That looks like a great painting hanging over the bed, too!

Thank you, Captain.

You may recall I wanted to create a Red Nose American Pit Bull Terrier for Jacob and name her Reesi Bear (after our precious pittie).
CaS is very limited with the markings we can choose for Pets.
I DID PM Aaron about it and he said he is going to look into how we can go about changing that problem.
That way, if we need for a dog to have a pretty pink nose (like Reesi's) we can make it happen in CaS.
It's all in the preliminary stages as he checks the issue out, but with Aaron on the case...
I'm hopeful we'll soon be able to have a bit more options in Pets CaS mode!

Here is the wall decor you were admiring above Jacob's bed, btw, Mac:



And here is the real deal (our golden girl):

Sugah wrote:

We suggested 6 as the limit, but some members forget and exceed that amount.
You don't have to share 6 images each time you post updates, in other words.
That's the amount SP has designated that we do not wish our members to go over!  

Oops! My bad! I'll try to keep the number I post in my 'hood under 6 in the future, maybe post a bit more often instead.  

OTOH, what a wonderful picture of Reesi! Is her left eye OK, or is that natural coloring? Mr. Morris is just getting over an infection in his left eye. Great fun wrestling him to put in eye drops. The two of us lost, Morris won!

Mac wrote:

My bad! I'll try to keep the number I post in my 'hood under 6 in the future, maybe post a bit more often instead.  

Mac, to be honest, I never even noticed that you exceeded the 6 image limit preference.
You are never one to SPAM and are one of one of our most devoted, loyal, beloved members.
I would most definitely make an exception for YOU, good sir.
I might change the "6 image limit per post" rule, if others find it too restrictive.
I just didn't want some folks to come in here and photo bomb us excessively!!!
No worries, m'dear!

And yes, Reesi's eyes are just fine.
The vet said the one, in particular, has almost every color imaginable, in addition to being mostly gold: purple, green, brown, etc.
That might be what you're seeing!
Thank you for asking after her and I have no doubt Mr Morris won the "Battle of the Eye Drops" between you and your good bunny!
I am glad to hear his eye is healing now. (You must have won the battle at least a few times, if he's getting better! )

Sugah wrote:

We suggested 6 as the limit, but some members forget and exceed that amount.

Uh oh. I'm one of those who forgot.  I'm sorry. I know I've gone over the limit, especially in my last update because I thought Elijah's phone conversation was funny. It was the first time I think I've seen what looked like an actual story instead of random thoughts. I'll try to remember in the future. I just forgot, and sometimes get caught up in the story and accompanying pictures. It isn't a problem to break it into two posts, is it, if there are more than six pictures?

Reesi is beautiful. I think there's nothing more beautiful than a dog, and she's a fine example of that.

That's a great picture of Rico hanging out on the bed while Jacob sleeps. I'm glad Jacob isn't one of those guys who is bothered by his dog making more money than he does.

Cher wrote:

I'm sorry. I know I've gone over the limit...

No worries, Cher! Perhaps I need to re-think the 6 image limit per post (???).
I may have inadvertently posted more than that myself at some point.

I always worry that we will get folks in here posting picture after picture with no rhyme or reason...
Just basically photo spamming Sugah's Place.
I trust our devoted, actively involved members and know that our forum fam would never go overboard sharing snapshots.

What image limit per post do you think is reasonable?
I'm interested to know your thoughts, folks.  

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Reesi is beautiful. I think there's nothing more beautiful than a dog, and she's a fine example of that.

Awwww! Thank you, Lady C. We're rather fond of our precious pooch, too.
And may I just say, again, that your two furry family members are beautiful as well.

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I'm glad Jacob isn't one of those guys who is bothered by his dog making more money than he does.

Let's hope not! Rico supported Jacob's happy tush for awhile.
He'd BETTER not have ego issues over Rico's superior salary!  

Thank you for visiting this thread, Cher.
I am always thrilled to find members in here checking my game antics out.  

Word of advice to Suvi. Make good friends with Rico! Because if it's "paws down" it'll be all over with jacob!

Sugah, your Golden girl is SO beautiful and she looks so happy!

Oops, add me to the list of offenders regarding the more than 6 pictures rule. I'm sure I've gone over that many times. Has that always been in the guidelines? Either I didn't know about it or forgot. I'll keep it in mind in the future.

Sugah wrote:

I always worry that we will get folks in here posting picture after picture with no rhyme or reason...
Just basically photo spamming Sugah's Place.
I trust our devoted, actively involved members and know that our forum fam would never go overboard sharing snapshots.

What image limit per post do you think is reasonable?

I'm not sure how many I would suggest. 10? 15? I enjoy seeing lots of pictures in a post when they have a purpose (ie. those that are telling a story or showing different happens in someone's game). In those cases, it's hard to say that any set number is too many. But I can see wanting to avoid repetitive and nonsensical pictures from someone who's intention is to spam (luckily, we don't have posters like that here).

Jacob and Rico make a cute little family. Hopefully lovely Suvi will be able to join them before too long.

mac wrote:

I've wanted to have doggies and kitties sleeping on peoples' beds (both in the Sims and RL). How did Jacob do it? Praise for getting on furniture, maybe?

I think pets will do it randomly at first and then if you praise them for sleeping on the bed they will be more likely to continue doing it in the future. They do take up a slot in the bed though. So if they're sleeping on a single bed, there's not room for your sim to sleep with them. If they're sleeping on a double bed, only one sim will be able to sleep with them, not two. I would think if a pet was scolded for sleeping in a pet bed they would eventually stop sleeping there. I'm not sure if they would switch to the sims's bed (if they weren't specifically scolded for that) or if they would switch to the floor/ground.

Sugah wrote:

(That whole business of "Love will keep us together" and "Love will keep us alive" and "Love is all you need" is pure crappola.
Puh-leeeeez!
I try to keep it REAL in MY 'hoods!!! )

Sugah wrote:

May I just brag on handsome, talented and brilliant Rico for a bit by saying he currently earns more than Jacob as a Rescue Pet in the Service Career.
I believe Rico is bringing in an impressive $636 daily.
When the two were on the same work schedule, it was a hoot to see Rico get in the front of the work transportation and Jacob sitting in the back seat!

Geez, sounds like Rico could support the family on his own. I hope Jacob doesn't feel too badly that his dog makes so much more money than him.

Em wrote:

I'm sure I've gone over that many times. Has that always been in the guidelines?

Yes, I believe it has, Em.
But no worries, please.

Em wrote:

But I can see wanting to avoid repetitive and nonsensical pictures from someone who's intention is to spam (luckily, we don't have posters like that here).

Like I told Mac... Our loyal, devoted members never spam or blow the forum up with countless, random images.
I've never had a problem with the way any of our dedicated bunch shares their game antics, believe me.
I am just grateful that some of you are still sharing here!!!

Em wrote:

Hopefully lovely Suvi will be able to join them before too long.

Mac wrote:

Word of advice to Suvi. Make good friends with Rico!  Because if it's "paws down" it'll be all over with Jacob!

Em wrote:

Geez, sounds like Rico could support the family on his own. I hope Jacob doesn't feel too badly that his dog makes so much more money than him.

Good thing Jacob is not an insecure man.
You know, my "crazy cat lady" senior Maddie McMew (pg 18, dated 5/14/14) has never worked a day in her life and has a nicely padded bank account.
Her 5 cats have supported her since she moved into Tres Lagos.  

Thank you for all of your comments, folks. I appreciate you visiting my game antics thread, as always.

Okay, now on with the show...

I actually got to play late last night!  
I felt inspired by our new SP Offspring Project (do check it out ) to move forward w/ some of my Tres Lagos Sim couples.

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I'm really wanting to mix game play with our new SP Offspring Project.
Upon realizing that one of my current couples can not participate (Elle's Karyn Tatum is in love with a MTS2 downloaded Sim) ...
...and the other couple are career-types and not wanting children (Ulli's Ben & Russ' Alexis)...
I was needing new SP blood in my Tres Lagos 'hood!!!

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Zen and Evie are adorable together! Can't wait to see their baby!

Kimber Lee and Minxy rate a 10 also!

Their house is so cute!! It is fun to try new careers out of our usual isn't it!

Sugah wrote:

I don't usually put Sims in the Slacker career, but I'm wanting to branch out a bit, plus, it's what Kimber Lee wants.

Kimber Lee is beautiful, but Minxy is something else! That wonderful mottled coat (I've never seen a RL kitty like that but I'm sure they exist) and those blue eyes!

Lucky kitty got a collar that matches her(?) eyes.

Sugah wrote:

You know, my "crazy cat lady" senior Maddie McMew (pg 18, dated 5/14/14) has never worked a day in her life and has a nicely padded bank account.
Her 5 cats have supported her since she moved into Tres Lagos.

Wouldn't that be nice if we could get our pets to support us so well?

Zen and Evie are a sweet couple; I'm glad her pregnancy wasn't unpleasant.

I love the picture of Kimber Lee and Minxy. Minxy is gorgeous, by the way, just like Kimber Lee. As Mac said, I've never seen a coat like that. It's so pretty. I like Kimber Lee's place, too.

I've been trying to branch out more with my playing style. I used to only play Knowledge or Family Sims, and I'm trying out the other aspirations in Isle of Demeter. Some can be a real challenge, like having 50 first dates.

Thank you so much for stopping by my game antics thread, Sandy, Mac & Cher!
You guys ROCK!!!  

I can't take credit for gorgeous Kimber Lee, as she is Elle's beauty (thank you, Elleluv   ). Nor can I take any credit for her handsome Minxy who you can get here @ MTS, if interested.  

Sandy wrote:

Their house is so cute!!

Cher wrote:

I like Kimber Lee's place, too.

Thank you, both. It used to be (the twins) Evie and Eli Kavanagh's home.
It had mostly earth tones and and a bit of African decor then, as they are of African-Irish descent.

Kimber Lee is a fun lovin' Pleasure Sim (which I rarely create) who digs all things pink, is a bit eccentric & walks to the beat of her own drum.     

Sandy wrote:

It is fun to try new careers out of our usual isn't it!

Cher wrote:

I've been trying to branch out more with my playing style.

Yes, Sandy, it is...  and I need to do it more often.
Like, I don't know if I have ever had a Sim in the Criminal career?!?

And me, too, Cher, though it's hard for me to break away from my usual way of playing after so many years.
Old habits die hard for old Sugah.  

Cher wrote:

I used to only play Knowledge or Family Sims...

Same here, Cher, with the occasional Fortune Sim.

Mac wrote:

...and those blue eyes!

It was hard to tell from the first image I shared of Minxy, but his eyes are actually green, Mac.
They are part of a Pets default eyes set I downloaded at MTS2 HERE.
There are several types of default eyes to choose from (but you can only pick one, of course).
I chose the Enchanting Eyes - Natural set. I really like them!  

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Sorry to double post, but...
I didn't want to get too far behind on keeping up with what's been going on in my game these past few days.
I feel very fortunate that I had some time to really just play and enjoy my Sims for awhile.
It's been so nice!  

When last I left you, Kimber Lee Dellarosa was about to (hopefully) meet the love of her life.
Enter Anthony Benedetto (my Dominic), widower and father of two teenage girls.

When Anthony and Kimber Lee first met up, they had only one bolt of chemistry.
She evidently wasn't as fit (aka not in good enough shape) as he desires (MEN!   )!
Aside from that, she's a Pleasure Sim and he's a Family Sim...Usually not a match made in heaven!  

However, it didn't take as long as I thought it would for them to become fast friends and get attached to one another.

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It's always such a hoot to see a lazy Sim's reaction when you ask them to do even the most menial of tasks.
Here, I've asked her to clean off the kitchen counter top.

"Whaaaaaaa??? Who MEEEE? Awwwwwww, come on!!! Do I HAVE to???"

It's like the reaction from some of my teenaged nieces and nephews.

It will be interesting to see how well a Pleasure Sim and a Family Sim get along for the long term. I've never played that combination, but my SIL said it nearly drove her insane when she did. In her game, their wants were constantly at odds.

That's a nice paycheck for writing a restaurant guide! Maybe I should look into that.

Mia and Anna both look like nice, friendly girls. I'm glad they took to Kimber Lee so well; blending families can be tricky.

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Did you know that when a toddler is sleepy, they'll nap in pet beds?

I did not know that, but I love the picture of poor, worn out Celeste in Sunny's bed.

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And mommy Evie falls for Celeste's antics every single time!

You'd think she'd eventually learn, wouldn't you?

I'm surprised how often I have a Simchild with only one grouchy/nice point, even when both parents are pretty nice.

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I feel very fortunate that I had some time to really just play and enjoy my Sims for awhile.

I'm glad you are, because I'm enjoying the stories.

Cher! Thank you for visiting!

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It's like the reaction from some of my teenaged nieces and nephews.

Yes, we've all observed that response from lazy teens, haven't we?

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It will be interesting to see how well a Pleasure Sim and a Family Sim get along for the long term.

So far, it hasn't been an issue and I'm not sure why.
They currently have 2 chemistry bolts and KimberLee is perma platinum (because she's a Professional Party Guest and that was her heart's desire to achieve).
I don't know if that helps the situation. I'm not as concerned about her wants since she's perma plat.  

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Mia and Anna both look like nice, friendly girls.

They are. And they'll be adults in just a few days.
I am not ready for them to grow up, as the family is so dear and all get along so nicely together in their humble abode...
ESPECIALLY with a new family member in the house to spoil now!!!  

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I'm surprised how often I have a Simchild with only one grouchy/nice point, even when both parents are pretty nice.

Same here! I don't get it. Doesn't make any sense (genetically) to me.

I hope you get to play again soon, Cher.
I've been thinking...
You have my Ella of Australia and Toni's Jack in your 'hood.
They gave birth to precious Paloma, right?
Are you interested in participating in the SP Offspring Project?
I can't remember if you were able to procure close up shots of Jack, Ella and then, Paloma or not.
I'd love to see what Paloma looks like as she grows.  
(No pressure if you don't wish to participate in the project, of course! It's completely voluntary. )